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In the meantime, political hopefuls are expected to line up for Walker County Sheriff, Walker County Coroner, Walker County Revenue Commissioner, District 14 Judge-Place 1, Superintendent of Walker County Schools and Chairman of Walker County School Board.
The Daily Mountain Eagle will cover the election process a bit differently in 2014. Our editorial team will begin reporting declarations of candidacy per office during the upcoming qualifying terms for each respective party.
Keith Davis, county commissioner and chair of the Walker County Republican Party, will receive declarations from Jan. 27 through Feb. 7.
Democratic Party Chair Nath Camp will receive declarations from his party members beginning the first week of February.
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It is our editorial obligation to provide objective and accurate election stories for our readers and registered voters of Walker County.
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The experiment was set up so that a spider, released by an astronaut (Owen Garriot) into a box similar to a window frame, would be able to build a web. A camera was positioned to take photos and videos of the webs and spider activities. This is the Skylab experiment cage, shown here during ground operations.
Three days before the launch, each spider was fed a house fly. They were provided with a water-soaked sponge in their storage vials. The launch took place on July 28, 1973. Both Arabella and Anita needed some time to adapt to near-weightlessness. Neither spider, kept in holding vials, voluntarily entered the experiment cage. Both Arabella and Anita made what has been described as 'erratic swimming motions' upon ejection into the experiment cage. After a day in the spider box, Arabella produced her first rudimentary web in a corner of the frame. The next day, she produced a complete web. Here is a photo of the first spider web spun in space:
These results prompted the crewmembers to extend the initial protocol. They fed the spiders bits of rare filet mignon and provided additional water (note: A. diadematus can survive up to three weeks without food if an adequate water supply is available.) On August 13th, half of Arabella's web was removed, to prompt her to build another. Although she ingested the remainder of the web, she did not build a new one. The spider was provided with water and proceeded to build a new web. This second complete web was more symmetrical than the first full web.
Both spiders died during the mission. They both showed evidence of dehydration. When the returned web samples were examined, it was determined that the thread spun in flight was finer than that spun preflight. Although the web patterns made in orbit were not significantly different from those that were built on Earth (aside from a possible unusual distribution of radial angles), there were differences in the characteristics of the thread. In addition to being thinner overall, the silk spun in orbit exhibited variations in thickness, where it was thin in some places and thick in others (on Earth it has a uniform width). The 'start and stop' nature of the silk appeared to be an adaptation of the spider to control the elasticity of the silk and resulting web.
Reference: Witt, P. N., M. B. Scarboro, D. B. Peakall, and R. Gause. (1977) Spider web-building in outer space: Evaluation of records from the Skylab spider experiment. Am. J. Arachnol. 4:115.


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On a Series 40 phone, if I use MIDlet.platformRequest to dial a phone number with some post dial DTMF digits, I get a confirmation dialog (which is annoying but not unexpected) and then the phone dials the number. After dialling, the user is returned to the MIDlet UI and sees my "call in progress" screen.
On a Series 60 phone, I get an almost comical cascade of confirmation dialogs which (as far as our application is concerned) renders this feature unusable. It first asks if I want to dial the number, then it asks if I want to send the DTMF digits, finally it asks what kind of call do I want to make - Voice, Video or Internet? Whilst I appreciate the marvellous flexibility and choice offered by these dialogs, my end users do not, and won't use my application! In fact, the user experience is even worse than this, because about half a second after the first "dial?" dialog has appeared, the screen flicks back to my MIDlet with its "call in progress" screen. The dial confirmation loses focus. To get focus back, I have to hold down the menu key to get the task list up, and then switch to the WAP browser - there are actually two instances of the WAP browser running.
Did anyone try this facility out before it was put into a phone? Exactly which target end users are the ones who like their midlets to be able to dial phone numbers, not send the required DTMF tones, and try to do this using Voip, even though it hasn't been configured on this particular handset?
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PFW examines the Ravens as they prepare for the playoffs, identifying the keys to the offense and the defense, a player to watch, and what they have to do to win the Super Bowl.
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12-4 / Second place in AFC North
Keys to offense: The Ravens have the makings of perhaps the most dangerous offense they have ever had in the postseason. However, the offense has lacked consistency at times. The running game sputtered for most of the season, and the passing game has sometimes suffered from poor pass protection. QB Joe Flacco has the best group of pass catchers he has ever had and doesn't need to zero in on any one player. RB Ray Rice and TE Todd Heap are very good complementary targets, and WRs Derrick Mason and Anquan Boldin both have had their moments this season. Boldin is capable of taking over a game, as he showed vs. Cleveland earlier in the season.
Keys to defense: This defense will go as far as its blue-chip players — MLB Ray Lewis, DT Haloti Ngata, FS Ed Reed and OLB Terrell Suggs — take it. Reed, who was banged up in the season finale vs. Cincinnati, gives the Ravens a difference maker of the highest order in the secondary. When he plays well, he makes the entire group look better. Suggs is the lone consistent pass-rush threat off the edge, and Ngata's size and athleticism make him a very tough matchup. Lewis, the leader of the defense, remains one of the game's better players at his position. Overall, the Ravens are weaker against the pass than the run, and their ability to hold up vs. strong passing games — especially if Reed were to be limited — is something of a concern.
Player to watch: Flacco has a 3-2 record as a starter in the postseason, but he has completed just 57-of-120 passes for 660 yards with only one TD and six interceptions in those five starts. More will be expected of him in his third trip to the playoffs.
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The pastor of a Billings Southside church is hoping he can reach out to those who allegedly stole from his church earlier this week.
Pastor Grove Hull with the Hope Center Foursquare Church said thieves broke into the church's shed, and stole at least $3,000 worth of equipment. Pastor Hull is out of town Wednesday, but in an interview with KULR-8 News, he said some of the items stolen include the church's riding lawn mower, as well as the snow blower.
Despite the loss, Pastor Hull said Wednesday he wants to get those responsible back on the right track.
"They don't know that if they're gonna live like this, they're destroying their own lives. I like to get an opportunity to talk to them about having a better life. You don't have a better life by stealing from people," said Hull.
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For Photo Friday, a Scissor-tailed Flycatcher, seen at the Lesser Prairie Chicken Festival right at the crossroads behind the Chicken House in Milnesand, NM.
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For Photo Friday, a Scissor-tailed Flycatcher, seen at the Lesser Prairie Chicken Festival right at the crossroads behind the Chicken House in Milnesand, NM.
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Battle on the Lek–Escalation and Aftermath
When last we left our Lesser Prairie Chickens in Milnesand, NM they were engaged in a fierce struggle on on the lek. In this slide show, the battle escalates, one male dominates and another is chased from the lek.
The dominant male gets to mate, briefly, with the female as the other males try to push him away.
As we bid a fond farewell to Milnesand, NM, the Milnesand Prairie Preserve and the Lesser Prairie Chicken Festival it is appropriate to thank the wonderful folks in Milnesand, who provided us with education, entertainment, transportation and excellent food and made us feel welcome. It was an excellent festival and a wonderful community. I will do as the prairie chickens do and melt into the landscape.
Until next year!
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Battle on the Lek–The Battle
Photograpy conditions on the second day of the Lesser Prairie Chicken Festival in Milnesand, NM were much better than they were on the first day. I had a superb view of the lek from my blind, and I enjoyed watching the prairie chickens in their mating display. I was particularly happy to be able to see the hens clearly, which I had not been able to do at the Shinnery Oak lek. A highlight of day two was watching the males challenge each other for supremacy on the lek. I took quite a few photos. Here is a slide show of some of them.
Here is a short video of Lesser Prairie Chickens displaying and challenging each other on the lek. Click 720p for HD video. Best watched in full screen mode.
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Battle on the Lek–a Prologue
The behavior of the Lesser Prairie Chickens on the Lek is textbook lekking behavior, involving competing males and selecting females. It was fascinating to watch these birds, and I was fortunate to be able to do it.
The process begins as competing males dance and display for selecting females.The males cackle and boom and stamp their feet on the ground. The females appear to be unimpressed. The males begin to challenge each other on the lek.
A photo slide show showing challenges on the lek:
Next post: The challenges escalate into battles.
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Lesser Prairie Chicken Festival, Part Two
On Sunday, the second day of the Lesser Prairie Chicken Festival in Milnesand, NM, we again arose early and met at the community center to travel in vans to blinds on the lek.
On this day we went to a short grass prairie lek, which together with the improved weather made us hopeful of improved photography conditions. I had a blind to myself, which gave me more room for my equipment, but which also made the time in the cold and dark waiting for the prairie chickens to show up seem interminable. Finally the sky began to lighten, and I heard first a meadowlark singing and then the cackling and booming of the prairie chickens.
As it became light enough to see details of the lekking behavior, I was delighted to see females present on the lek. Although they had been present on the Shinnery Oak lek the previous day, they blended so well into the surroundings that it was difficult to see and photograph them.
Even though these may look like rather plain, drab birds to us, they are the embodiment of feminine perfection to the male Lesser Prairie Chickens, and they try mightily to impress the hens who generally look rather indifferent to all the calling, booming and dancing.
The males challenge each other on the lek.
The challenges escalate into sparring.
At last one Lesser Prairie Chicken submits.
In the next post I will show details of the sparring matches on the lek as well as what happens afterwards.
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Lesser Prairie Chicken Festival, Part One
This year I attended the Lesser Prairie Chicken Festival. Although I grew up in southeastern NM, I had seen the Prairie Chickens on the lek only one other time when I was sixteen years old. The festival is held in Milnesand, NM, a small, unincorporated community in southeastern NM. Milnesand is on the Llano Estacado, a 37,500 square mile mesa in eastern NM and western TX. Milnesand is also on the edge of the Milnesand Prairie Preserve, an area purchased by the Nature Conservancy to preserve environment for the Lesser Prairie Chicken.
We arrived in Milnesand on Friday evening, parked the 5th wheel and signed up for activities. I was happy to meet Donna Tucker, a friend on Twitter, in person. Saturday morning we met at 4:30. It was cold and dark, and we went in vans out to blinds in the prairie preserve to watch the prairie chickens. It was pitch dark and very cold as we waited. Just as we thought we would expire from cold and boredom, we began to hear the birds calling in the darkness as they arrived at the lek. We could hear but not see them cackling and booming. We could hear their little feet pounding on the ground as they danced. We could hear their tail feathers snapping. This was my favorite part of the morning, and it was magical.
The sky finally began to lighten, but the day was very cold, cloudy and windy.
This particular lek was located in a Shinnery Oak forest. Shinnery Oak
grows only about 12-15 inches tall. The majority of the tree is located underground as a huge root ball. It is a true oak that makes catkins and acorns and has tiny oak leaves.
The combination of low light and oak forest did not make for ideal photography conditions, but conditions were apparently great for booming and dancing, as the Prairie Chickens were not at all deterred by the weather. They boomed and danced on the lek for about two hours, the strongest males getting closer to the center of the lek, and the weaker males being relegated to the perimeter or being driven from the lek. Juveniles and hens watched from the perimeter. After about two hours, the last males flew from the lek and we returned to Milnesand for an excellent breakfast prepared by local cooks.
Photography conditions improved dramatically the next day, as you will see.
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A Walk in Embudito Canyon, Part Deux
As we walked in Embudito Canyon we heard a Bewick's Wren singing. We saw him at the top of a Gambel's Oak, singing his little heart out.
Bosque Bill and I had a lovely morning in Embudito Canyon. I was putting off writing a brief; he was putting off doing his taxes. Throughout the morning we heard Curve-billed Thrashers singing beautifully in the canyon. On the return trail, I looked back and saw a thrasher pop up onto a cholla right behind me. We enjoyed a close view of the bird, and we were able to take many photos.
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In 2018, Otis will celebrate 100 years of excellence in art and design education. During the 2013-14 academic year, the College has embarked on a year-long, highly participatory process to create a new Strategic Plan, which will guide the College through the Otis Centennial Celebration and beyond, from Fall 2014 through Spring 2019.
The Strategic Plan for 2014-19 will serve as a follow-up to the successful 2010-13 Strategic Bridge Plan (SBP), which was designed to focus attention on a group of top College priorities within a brief three-year timeframe. The 2014-19 Strategic Plan will include ongoing objectives launched from the SBP—including faculty and student workload, multi-year faculty and staff compensation plans, assessment of the new Institutional Learning Outcomes, and others—as well as new areas of strategic importance, to be developed by the entire Otis Community.
The strategic planning process will engage a wide range of Otis stakeholders, including internal constituencies (faculty, staff, and students) and external constituencies (Otis trustees and governors, alumni, key industry leaders). Most planning work will be incorporated into existing committees and working groups so that campus members can be engaged widely and organically.
Planning Timeline
The process will take place in five phases:
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President Samuel Hoi set the stage for the strategic planning process in a State of the College Address on August 21, 2013, at a convening of all faculty and staff. He provided a holistic definition of Otis success and laid out seven Strategic Pathways for Otis' next phase of development. The seven Strategic Pathways are interrelated and interdependent. Each one drives the others, and together they lead to the mission-centric, externally recognized, and sustainable college that we envision.
A Guide for Strategic Planning
To help the campus community prepare for meaningful participation in the strategic planning process, a planning guide entitled "Mapping the Future: The Otis Centennial and Beyond" has been developed and widely distributed. It provides succinct descriptions of the seven Strategic Pathways.
Two Kick-off Forums
Faculty and staff convened on November 14th and 20th, 2013 to launch planning efforts through open discussion of the strategic pathways and brainstorming exercises that provided input for the plan.


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23 February 2009 at 7:17am
Does anyone else have the problem of not being able to stay logged into the forum? My session lasts 15 minutes tops. And the remember me function does NOT work!
So annoying!
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23 February 2009 at 2:00pm
I think remember me function doesn't work full stop. Well ive given up using it as It never seems to work, for me anyway.
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How long am I supposed to stay logged in? It seems like I'm constantly re-entering my username and password.
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Well I can stay logged in between the posts. I only sign out if I close the tab. Have you got any firefox settings to delete sessions or something?
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25 February 2009 at 9:23pm
I'm in the same boat, I cant stay logged in very long at all. I use FF as well. It is kind of annoying, having to re log in every time I go to do something.
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26 February 2009 at 2:56am
Yeah, there's definitely something going on. My understanding is that sessions should last for the duration of the window, not just the tab. And even so, I know that I've had sessions expire within a tab. All of this changed when they upgraded the forum module. On the old SS site, everything was fine.
Surprising to me that a major feature of the module simply does not work in a version that is available for download. I suppose one of us could just download the module, patch the bug, and submit it back to SS.
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I doubt its the forum module itself as that doesn't handle any of the member auth stuff. It leaves pretty much all of that up to sapphire I would have thought? Any other ideas?
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Maybe it is something to do with the cookies. I have 2 PHPSESSID's set, one for www.silverstripe.org, and one for silverstripe.org. Maybe there is something causing an error there.
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A central Pennsylvania judge on Friday ordered 29-year-old John Schmucker to serve three months behind bars.
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Defense attorney Steven Breit says he'll appeal and ask for house arrest. Breit says "driving without a license is not the crime of the century. It's being treated that way."
The third season of "Amish Mafia," which is based in Lancaster County, begins Tuesday on the Discovery Channel. It's not clear how Schmucker's case will affect future filming.
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on Apr 6, 2011 at 10:48 am
The program is no doubt worthwhile, if not for the children on the bus at least for those in the car behind inhaling the diesel fumes. It is interesting to note the "mindset" that generates the comment "free buses." No, they are not free - they are taxpayers money laundered through Washington and back to the local community.
on Apr 6, 2011 at 11:48 am
That's great....now could you please send a bus to Montair school to help with the problem of too many parents parking in the middle of the street to pick up their kids. Neighbors in this area are really fed up with this situation!
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What's wrong with the buses we have? Are they worn out? How much of the taxpayors' money is the District spending just to go green. Remember there is no anthropogenic climate change.


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Saugus High's class of 2010 entered the College of Canyons' Cougar Stadium as Centurions on Thursday evening and departed as graduates, ready to take on an unknown world of new relationships, challenges and feats.
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Every year as Trevor Diekman's birthday approaches, he's forced to wonder what was going through his father's mind in the days leading up to Feb. 19, 1945.
He launched Santa Clarita Valley's first Hebrew-language charter school, one of only a few nationwide.
Father's Day was approaching and Sandra Mitchell posed the expected question to her 5-year-old daughter, "What would you like to do for dad?"
The name-shouting and applause was instantaneous, as hundreds of graduating Wildcats donning blue robes and gold robes filed on to the field at College of the Canyons' Cougar Stadium.
Dr. Peter Kim recalled cradling a 9-day-old infant in his arms earlier this year.
For four consecutive days each year, all major American television networks descend upon New York City.
The Gentle Barn Foundation is preparing to take possession of 60 cows - and it finds itself in need of a few more barns.
Coroner's officials on Monday identified a 35-year-old Canyon Country woman who apparently jumped out of her brother's moving car, scaled a fence and fell about 200 feet from the Whites Canyon Road bridge to her death.
Coroner's officials today identified the woman who jumped to her death from the Whites Canyon bridge in Canyon Country.
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They were given 2 miles of curb to paint, and instead, they painted 6.
Elizabeth Johnson's 12-year-old son Graham is into computers and engineering experiments.
A Canyon High School choir group sang their way to a $1,700 first-place cash prize at a recent a cappella festival.


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We are now less than a year away from puck drop to the 2014 Olympics in Sochi Russia. Even though there is uncertainty about whether or not NHL players will be allowed to play in the Olympics, I do believe it will all work out and we will see NHL stars perform for their countries in the quest for a gold medal.
There were some shocks in the IIHF Olympic qualifiers while the NHLers were playing hockey in North America. Surprisingly, Slovenia was able to replace Germany in the Olympics as an 18th seed. That means Stanley Cup winner Anze Kopitar will have the opportunity to make his country proud for the first time, and possibly the only time.
Also, Thomas Vanek will be heading to Sochi with Austria who qualified, replacing Belarus. Latvia will remain in the Olympics, however I think Germany and Belarus could beat them.
Here are the three groups in Sochi.
Group A
Thoughts: This is going to be a tough division. Russia and the US will battle for the number one spot. When they clash at the Bulshay Ice Dome in February, all eyes around the world will be on that game. Slovakia could pull an upset on one of those teams with Zdeno Chara at defense, even though he is aging. Slovenia will not be expected to win a game, which is what will most likely end up happening. However, many will be cheering on the underdog, hoping for a major upset to shake up the standings.
Group B
Thoughts: Not knowing much about Austria, but they could find hope in playing good team defense and having Vanek leading them in scoring. Canada will be heavily favored in this group as they will have a fully loaded roster with great depth, as per usual. Finland will be an interesting team to watch for as Pekka Rinne could be able to play out of his mind and be able to stop a team like Canada. Norway doesn't have too much skill, but they should be able to play solid, all-around defense to prevent other teams from scoring.
Group C
Czech Republic
Thoughts: Of all the groups, this will be the most intriguing to watch because all of these teams, except Latvia, could advance to the playoffs. Sweden is the favorite due to their depth, similar to the United States'. The Czech Republic has always been inconsistent, so no one really knows what to expect from them. They don't have a all-star goalie like Sweden, US, Canada or Finland, but the players up front can do the job and get wins. Do you remember Switzerland in Vancouver during the 2010 Olympics? Yes, they were fun to watch as everyone was rooting for them to pull the upset. Jonas Hiller was playing the best hockey he has ever played and in order for them to repeat that similar success, Hiller will have to play the same way.
With less than eight months away from the USA Hockey Olympic roster announcement, I have done the work to create my own roster for Team USA. I believe the US team will have a better team entering the Olympics, now that they are more experienced and have grown older.
Here is USA's predicted roster.
Zach Parise – Ryan Kesler – Patrick Kane
Phil Kessel – Joe Pavelski – Dustin Brown
Bobby Ryan – Alex Galchenyuk – Maxim Pacioretty
James van Riemsdyk – David Backes – Ryan Callahan
Derek Stepan
Ryan Suter – Keith Yandle
Jack Johnson – Kevin Shattenkirk
Brooks Orpik – Ryan McDonaugh
Matt Carle
Jonathan Quick
Craig Anderson
Ryan Miller
Look for the Team USA Hockey selection to get out with the old and bring in the new. Alex Galchenyuk, James van Riemsdyk, Derek Stepan and Max Pacioretty are perfect examples of young players coming in. They are also quick and hard working, which is how the US plays.
Leaving the team could be Ryan Miller, but highly doubt it. Ottawa Senators goalie Craig Anderson is playing well right now and could be a better option to be a back-up than Miller.
Follow @OlympicHckyNews for the latest news in Olympic Hockey. The Olympic Hockey News site will be up and running soon and I have high expectations for this project.
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Emma Watson cast in "Noah"?News
There has been a lot of talk recently of Emma Watson joining the cast of Darren Aronofsky's Noah. Emma Watson is rumored to play that part of Ila, the love-interest of Shem (Noah's older son). If she joins the cast, Watson will be acting alongside Perks co-star, Logan Lerman (Shem's brother). Variety reports:
Emma Watson is in talks for the young female lead in Darren Aronofsky's "Noah," and would play Ila, a young girl Noah rescues who later experiences a miracle.
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LOUISVILLE, KY. (WDRB) -- The skis, snowboards, and tubes are back on the slopes at Paoli Peaks. After a warm winter last year, it is already off to a better start this season.
Marie Tamboli and Lauren Bates drove the four-hour trip from Nashville, Tennessee to try out the snowcovered slopes of Paoli Peaks. Bate says, "I've been up here with my family a few times before. It's close to us, it's the closest ski place to us."
Their first task is to find a pair of boots and skis that will make them feel comfortable on the snow. Marie Tamboli, who was on skis for her first time, says, "I just never been skiing before, so my friend wanted to bring me up here to ski for the first time today, so I am pretty excited."
Paoli Peaks management is also excited to finally have a lot of snow on the ground. Dave Kastan of Paoli Peaks explains, "Last year we didn't get open until January sixth, which was extremely late and tied our latest opening that we've ever had. We were opened until March 4th, so our season was shortened."
This year Paoli Peaks opened two days before Christmas, just in time for the holiday vacation season -- a good time to attract visitors from out of town.
With temperatures below normal this past week and a natural snowfall of up to ten inches in southern Indiana, this season is off to a strong start, much needed after last year. Over a ten-year period, Paoli Peaks has averaged between 80 and 90 thousand visitors each year.
Kastan says, "I know after the first couple of days of being opened we were already at about 15,000 visitors, so we are on track to have a great season."
Starting today, all 15 trails are now open and with the help of the snowmaking machines, total base is now 36 inches -- plenty of snow to challenge the veterans as well as the newcomers.
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Bayside Condo (67th) – Wi-Fi, Cafe & Ind/Outdoor Pools in Ocean City
- bedrooms 3
- baths 2
- sleeps 8
- pool yes
- hot tub no
- pets allowed no
- type Condo
- community Sunset Island
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FREE Welcome Bag of Starter Amenities - a $25 VALUE!
Begin your vacation at the Beach, not the grocery store! Life's necessities will already be waiting for you, such as Dish Soap & Detergent, Hand Soap, Paper Towels, Bag of Gourmet Starbucks Coffee, Sweetener, Creamer & more!
- FREE Welcome Bag ($25)
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VIP Discounts on World-Class Golf - up to $40 VALUE!
VIP discounts on 18 holes at renowned OCMD courses, including River Run (Gary Player-designed course w/ 4-Star rating from Golf Digest) & OC Golf & Yacht (recently redesigned course w/ marsh & Bay vistas). Tee Times must be booked within 48 hours of play.
- OCMD Golf Discounts ($40)
deal# DXJF2U
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Beautiful Bayside Location
6 Hidden Cove Way. (Unit 2E) is a gorgeous, 3-BR, 2-BA, luxury condo in the Bayfront community of Sunset Island (67th St). The location doesn't get better than this! Head to the Beach (less than 1/2-mile) for a day of sun & surf, or stay within this lovely, gated resort to enjoy Indoor/Outdoor Pools (2 blocks), Clubhouse, Private Bayfront Beaches, Fishing & Crabbing Pier, Interactive Fountains, and more! Popular dining, shopping & mini-golf are also just a short walk away.
High-End Features & Furnishings
Professionally decorated with fine furnishings & high-end appliances, this beautiful 2nd floor condo looks and feels like the perfect beach getaway. Spacious floorplan features an upgraded Kitchen, Dining Area & cozy Living Room that opens up a wide Balcony with pretty views of wetlands & the OC skyline. Additional luxuries include FREE Wireless Internet, 3 flat-panel TVs, DVD player, Central A/C, Soaking Tub in Master Bath, and full size Washer/Dryer.
Building Registration Fee: $75 gets you 6 facility & 2 parking passes. Additional facility passes are $70 per pass, per person, per week.
Please Note: Our properties do not allow group rentals to guests under the age of 25. Therefore, online bookings for group rentals will not be honored.
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condo rental amenities
Bed Sizes:
• Master Bedroom - King
• Bedroom #2 - Queen
• Bedroom #3 - Pyramid Bunk with Trundle
• Living Room - Double Sleep Sofa
Unit Amenities:
• Large Balcony with Bay & wetland views
• Fully-equipped Kitchen
• 3 Flat-Screen TVs/DVD player
• FREE Wireless Internet
• Soaking Tub in Master Bathroom
• 2-Car Parking
Community Amenities:
• Indoor/Outdoor/Kiddie Pools
• Clubhouse
• Fitness Center/Sauna
• Library
• Private Bay Beach
• Fishing & Crabbing Pier
• Scenic Nature Path
• Interactive Fountains
• Community Market
• Island Times Café & Grill
• Gated Entry to Community
• Boat Slips
Guest Benefits (at no cost to you!):
• Free Starter Amenities (Gourmet Starbucks coffee, bath tissue, dish soap, etc.)
• Free Concierge Service
• Complimentary Business Center
• Sunny Days Guaranteed!
Building Registration Fee: $75 gets you 6 facility & 2 parking passes. Additional facility passes are $70 per pass, per person, per week.
Non-smoking. No pets, please.
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the images, descriptions and amenities shown above. Although they are deemed reliable, they cannot be guaranteed.
activities and attractions in Ocean City Maryland
Sunset Island (67th St.) is Ocean City's premier gated community, boasting luxurious amenities in an ideal location that is central to all this resort town has to offer. Located only 2 blocks from the Atlantic Ocean, Sunset Island is surrounded by the Bay on 3 sides, giving you tranquil scenery throughout the day and breathtaking views at sunset. Stroll to the beach for a day of sun and sand, or stay within this 37-acre private community to enjoy facilities such as Indoor/Outdoor Pools, Clubhouse, state-of-the-art Fitness Center, shoreline walking paths, Bayside beaches, interactive fountains, and much more. All of this, and only minutes away from Ocean City's Boardwalk, amusements, unbeatable shopping, fine dining, recreational sports, and world class golf.
vacation rental rates
01/04/14 - 05/16/14 $1195/week
05/17/14 - 06/13/14 $1500/week
06/14/14 - 06/27/14 $2195/week
06/28/14 - 08/29/14 $2495-$2595/week
08/30/14 - 09/12/14 $2195/week
09/13/14 - 09/19/14 $1295/week
09/20/14 - 12/26/14 $1195/week
All dates require a 7-night minimum with Saturday check-in date.
If this property is booked during your desired timeframe, please call us for similar properties that may have availability.
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refundable security deposit.
* We do business in accordance with federal Fair Housing Law. Equal Housing Opportunity.
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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 Ocean City
- Spend a day at the Beach.
- Walk the famous Ocean City Boardwalk.
- Sample some Eastern Shore cuisine.
- Hunt for bargains at West Ocean City Outlets.
- Play a round of golf or visit a waterpark.
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Reid of Exeter and Corrie Lyle of Venice are the 2014 man and woman champions of the Bass Lake Classic Triathlon held May 31. Reid completed the one mile swim, 25 mile bike, and six mile run in 2:13.11. Chris Montross of Fresno placed second in 2:21.20 and Scott Smith of San Diego was third with a time of 2:22.56.
Lyle, who finished 26th overall out of the 179 competitors, was the first woman to cross the finish line in 2:48.33. The second woman to finish was Mary Flaiguore of San Diego in 2:52.59, and the third place woman was Elena Ubeda of New York with a time of 2:57.52.
In the Sprint race (quarter mile swim, 12 mile bike and three mile run), Robby Lyle of Bass Lake was the first to cross the finish line, ahead of 253 other competitors, in 1:11.25. Second place was Dane Moler of San Francisco in 1:15.34, with Kye Gilder taking third in 1:16.55.
Lori O'lin won the women's division (she was sixth overall in the race). Carrie Cotter finished second and Jules Tuggle of Oakhurst placed third in the women's division (14th overall).
Flaiguore wins 5K
The 5K event, which benefited the Boys & Girls Club of Oakhurst and Yosemite High School Athletics, was won by Brian Flaiguore IN 21:14. Lard Sulzmann finished second in 24:05, and Myriam Rosiles was third with a time of 24:41.
Brother-sister act
Robby, 36, and Corrie, 38, Lyle, siblings from Southern California, each ended the morning with first place medals around their necks.
Robby, who lives in Thousand Oaks and is the executive vice-president of Elite Airways, won the Sprint race (quarter mile swim, 12 mile bike, and three mile run) for the second year in a row with a time of 1:11.23.
Corrie, who lives in Venice and works in law enforcement, won the women's Olympic race (one mile swim, 25 mile bike, and six mile run) in 2:48.33. She finished second in the race last year.
Although the brother and sister live in Southern California, they have spent all or part of their summers at Bass Lake for more than 25 years.
"It's special to win here," Corrie said. "This is our home course."
Robby had the added bonus of winning the race on his birthday.
"The win was a great birthday present," Robby said. "We had a lot of friends and family here to support us."
The siblings have been training together for the past five years.
Corry, who was a high school cheerleader and swimmer, taught her brother how to swim and he taught her how to race on a bike.
Robby gave credit to race officials and law enforcement for great traffic control to keep the course safe for all the participants.
"You feel confident and can concentrate on the competitive race knowing the course is safe and secure," Robby said.
Special moment
A heart-touching moment occurred at the finish line where Mark Jackson was waiting for his girlfriend Tammy Sears, both of Fresno, to complete the race. Last year, Tammy, in her first Triathlon ever, was involved in a serious multiple bicycle accident, suffering a severe brain injury after hitting her head on the pavement.
She spent a month in a Fresno hospital (the first week in the intensive care unit). Although she spent a year in rehab relearning to speak and walk, she was determined to come back to Bass Lake and finish what she started a year ago.
After crossing the finish line, Jackson dropped to one knee and proposed to Tammy. Along with a huge embrace and a few tears, the answer was a definite yes.
Jackson and Sears had been dating about six months at the time of the accident. Jackson, a veteran triathlete, helped Sears get through her recovery being there every step of the way. According to a close friend, "Mark was her rock."
Jackson participated in the Sprint Triathlon while Sears took on the Olympic distance.
Jackson felt there was no better place to propose than at the finish line as his beloved Tammy completed such a physical and emotional goal.
"I was a little nervous, but more excited," Jackson said. "For her to come back after being in the hospital for a month just a year ago, and finish this race is a really big deal."
According to a friend, Sears visited the accident site the day before this year's race, to face her fear and overcome those emotions so she could bravely focus on completing the Olympic distance of the Triathlon. She stood for a few emotional moments, looking on at the spot where just a year before her life took a painful turn. With that behind her she turned her thoughts toward accomplishing her goal.
The pair had Friends stood behind the finish line anxiously waiting with a banner which read 'Tammy Marry Me! Mark.' .
As Tammy neared the finish line the banner went up and Jackson moved forward with ring in hand. As she came close, Jackson bent down on one knee and as she ran across the finish line he told her how much he loved her and popped the question. Cheers from the crowd of on-lookers erupted as the two embraced and a friend popped the cork on the champagne and doused the two as they kissed.
Christie Long contributed to this story.
NOTE: For complete race results, see basslaketri.com.


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Promotion and Dissemination
The area of promotion and dissemination constitutes one of the main functions of CFNI's technical cooperation program. Strategies within this function include information and education using diverse media targeted at diverse groups, both technical and lay, social marketing and communication, behavior change interventions and training of change agents in promotional skills. The aims are to assist countries in meeting information and education needs necessary for policy and program change and in facilitating supportive contexts necessary for individual-level and services-level behavior change to promote health.
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PLATTSBURGH — It's that time of year again, when the Christmas lights go up, candles become more prominent — and home fires skyrocket.
That's why area firefighters are reminding everyone to be aware of holiday hazards.
"This time of year, people just don't realize how a bad set of Christmas lights can cause a fire," said Jeff Jacques, a Lake Placid firefighter and the local spokesperson for the Firemen's Association of the State of New York.
According to the U.S. Fire Administration, fires occurring throughout the holiday season claim 400 lives nationally, injure more than 1,600 people and cause more than $990 million in fire damage each year.
The state group and the Clinton County Firefighters Association have recommendations to help residents to have a safe holiday.
When purchasing decorations, make sure they are made with flame-resistant, flame-retardant or noncombustible materials, and look for the UL mark on each.
UL is the Underwriters' Laboratories, where engineers test representative samples of products for safety hazards.
If you are pulling out old lights from last year, make sure the wires aren't frayed, bare or loose, and inspect them thoroughly before using them.
Avoid overcrowding power strips and extension cords.
One safety tip that many overlook, firefighters say, is checking packaging to determine the maximum number of strings that can be connected.
But other factors contribute to fires, such as how well residents take care of their Christmas trees.
Trees that have dried out over several weeks ignite much more easily, so be vigilant about keeping them watered.
Try to avoid placing the tree near radiators, space heaters, fireplaces and other heat sources, experts advise.
And always turn the electrical lights off before you leave the house or go to sleep.
Christmas trees have caused an average of 13 deaths, 27 injuries and $16.7 million in property damage annually from 2005 to 2009, according to the National Fire Protection Agency.
Though a popular decoration for the holiday season, candles are a major contributor to holiday fires.
From 2003 to 2007, an estimated 15,300 home fires started by candles were reported to local fire departments, according to the National Fire Protection Agency.
"People love candles," Jacques said.
"Kids and animals can knock those over. It's a good way for a fire to start going."
Avoid placing candles near decorations, curtains and other combustible materials or where a person or pet could easily knock them over.
Using candle holders that collect dripping wax and ones that won't tip is smart.
Extinguishing the candles when two inches of wax remains — or a half-inch if the candle is in a container — can prevent heat-damage mishaps.
Checking decorations and lighting can help to reduce the number of fires each year, but residents are also urged to be mindful in the kitchen.
According to the Fireman's Association, while Thanksgiving is the peak day for home-cooking fires, cooking-equipment fires were 55 percent higher on Christmas Eve and 68 percent higher on Christmas Day.
"The more (information) we can put out there ... (the more it will) reduce the number of fires, the number of injuries and the number of properties damaged by fires each year," Jacques said.
"Hopefully, that will prevent somebody from losing their life or losing their house."
Area fire departments welcome residents to call or stop by their stations with any questions on holiday fire safety.
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Final Score: Houston 7, New York 4
Bronx, NY (SportsNetwork.com) - Chris Carter's 30th home run of the season was a game-winner. Carter struck out in his first four at-bats, then launched a three-run shot in the top of the ninth inning Tuesday night to lift the Houston Astros to a 7-4 win over the New York Yankees in the opener of a three-game series. Carter's no-doubt-about-it blast off David Robertson (1-4) landed two sections deep behind left field to break a 4-4 tie after Robbie Grossman and Jose Altuve both walked. Chad Qualls pitched the bottom of the ninth to earn his 14th save for the Astros, who have won three of their last four games. The Yankees had won their last two games against Tampa Bay on the road on the heels of a season high-tying five-game losing streak. They got a two-run homer from Brian McCann and a game-tying two-run double from Martin Prado in the sixth inning. Chris Capuano remained winless in five starts since New York acquired him from Boston last month. The left-hander, who pitched on his 36th birthday, was charged with four runs on eight hits and two walks in 5 1/3 innings.
Final Score: LA Angels of Anaheim 4, Boston 3
Boston, MA (SportsNetwork.com) - Chris Iannetta's ninth-inning RBI double snapped a tie and sent Los Angeles to a 4-3 victory over Boston in the second edition of a four-game set from Fenway Park. Kole Calhoun, Mike Trout and Albert Pujols also drove in a run apiece for the Angels, who have reeled off six wins in their last seven efforts, including two in a row to begin this series. Joe Smith (5-1) tossed a scoreless eighth, then Huston Street left two on in the ninth while picking up his 10th save. David Ortiz homered among his two hits, with Brock Holt and Mike Napoli adding an RBI each for the Red Sox, who stumbled to their third straight defeat and fourth in five games. Koji Uehara (5-3) took the loss after being charged with the deciding run.
Final Score: Detroit 8, Tampa Bay 6 (11 innings)
St. Petersburg, FL (SportsNetwork.com) - Torii Hunter scored the winning run on a wild pitch in the 11th inning and the Detroit Tigers took an 8-6 win over the Tampa Bay Rays in the opener of a three-game series. J.D. Martinez hit a solo home run while Ian Kinsler added two hits, an RBI and two runs scored for the Tigers, who have won four of their last six games. Max Scherzer tossed seven innings in the start and allowed four runs on four hits along with three walks while striking out nine. Jim Johnson (5-2) picked up the win after tossing a scoreless 10th inning. The win keeps Detroit two games back of Kansas City for first place in the AL Central, as the Royals defeated the Rockies on Tuesday night. James Loney went 3-for-4 with a three-run home run while Ben Zobrist had two hits, an RBI and two runs for the Rays, who have lost their past three games. Chris Archer was touched for four runs -- one earned -- on five hits over 5 2/3 innings. Grant Balfour (1-5) allowed all three runs in the 11th to absorb the loss.
Final Score: Baltimore 5, Chicago 1
Chicago, IL (SportsNetwork.com) - Chris Tillman turned in yet another strong road start, tossing eight innings of one-run ball to guide the Baltimore Orioles to a 5-1 win over the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday. Tillman (10-5) has been one of the best pitchers in the majors away from home this season. The 26-year-old hasn't lost in 14 road starts, improving to 7-0 after this one. Tillman allowed just three hits and a walk while striking out nine. Nick Hundley homered and Chris Davis drove in two runs for the Orioles, who have won three in a row and improved to 8-3 over their last 11 games. Jose Abreu was the lone bright spot for Chicago, cranking his 32nd home run of the season to produce the lone run. Abreu tied Orioles' slugger Nelson Cruz for the most home runs in the American League. Jose Quintana (6-10) allowed four runs on eight hits to absorb the loss.
Final Score: Cleveland 7, Minnesota 5
Minneapolis, MN (SportsNetwork.com) - Yan Gomes was 3-for-4 with a solo home run and three runs scored as the Cleveland Indians rallied for a 7-5 win over the Minnesota Twins to open a three-game series. Tyler Holt and Zach Walters each drove in two runs for the Indians, who have won six of eight. Trevor Bauer lasted just 4 2/3 innings in the start as he was tagged for five runs on four hits and two walks. Kyle Crockett (3-0) picked up the win for recording two outs. Oswaldo Arcia hit a three-run home run while Joe Mauer and Kennys Vargas each drove in a run for the Twins, who have lost their past three. Kyle Gibson allowed five runs on eight hits over 5 1/3 innings, while Brian Duensing (3-3) was handed the loss after giving up two runs in relief.
Final Score: Seattle 5, Philadelphia 2
Philadelphia, PA (SportsNetwork.com) - Hisashi Iwakuma tossed eight shutout innings and the Seattle Mariners defeated the Philadelphia Phillies, 5-2, in the middle test of a three-game set. Iwakuma (12-6), who extended his scoreless streak to 17 2/3 innings, struck out 11, scattered just four hits and threw 74 of his 96 pitches for strikes for Seattle, which is 2-2 on the heels of a five-game winning streak. Kyle Seager smacked a solo homer and Mike Zunino hit a two-run single among his two hits in the triumph. Fernando Rodney recorded the final out to notch his 36th save of the season. The Phillies had already plated two runs and put runners on first and second in the ninth, but Rodney struck out the tying run in Cody Asche to end the game. A.J. Burnett (6-14) fanned nine, but surrendered five runs on six hits and four walks over 7 2/3 innings for the Phillies, who have dropped eight of their last 11 games.
Final Score: Miami 4, Texas 3 (10 innings)
Miami, FL (SportsNetwork.com) - Giancarlo Stanton's RBI single in the bottom of the 10th inning made the Miami Marlins 4-3 winners over the Texas Rangers on Tuesday. Mike Carp's error allowed Jeff Baker to reach base safely with one out in the 10th. After Christian Yelich lined out for the second out, Donovan Solano extended the inning with an infield single. Neftali Feliz then replaced Neal Cotts (2-7) on the mound to pitch to Stanton, but the move backfired, as the MVP candidate laced a single into right, plating Baker for the game-winning run without a throw. The walk-off single was Stanton's fifth career game-winning hit. Yelich had three hits for Miami, which got an RBI from four different players to surpass its 2013 win total with 37 games left in the season. Marcell Ozuna homered for the 17th time this season. Jarred Cosart turned in six innings of one-run ball, and Sam Dyson (2-0) struck out the side in the top of the 10th to pick up the win. Miles Mikolas also earned a no-decision in his start for Texas, exiting after five-plus innings. Mikolas gave up three runs on eight hits while fanning six.
Final Score: Milwaukee 6, Toronto 1
Milwaukee, WI (SportsNetwork.com) - Khris Davis drove in a pair of runs while Mike Fiers turned in another stellar effort, as Milwaukee took down Toronto, 6-1, in the opener of a two-game interleague set. Rickie Weeks, Jonathan Lucroy, Ryan Braun and Aramis Ramirez also knocked in a run apiece for the Brewers, the NL Central leaders who have won five consecutive games. On the heels of his 14-strikeout performance against the Cubs, Fiers (3-1) retired the final 18 batters he faced, eventually going seven innings and allowing a run on two hits with six strikeouts. Munenori Kawasaki drove in the lone run for the Blue Jays, who skidded to their sixth loss in their last seven. J.A. Happ (8-8) was charged in defeat for four runs on six hits over just 3 1/3 frames.
Final Score: Kansas City 7, Colorado 4
Denver, CO (SportsNetwork.com) - Omar Infante went 4-for-5 with three doubles, four RBI and a run scored as the Kansas City Royals grabbed a 7-4 win over the Colorado Rockies to open a two-game set. Christian Colon, Salvador Perez and Lorenzo Cain all drove in a run for Kansas City, which has won six of its last seven games. James Shields (12-6) won his third straight decision after pitching six innings and allowing two runs on nine hits with a walk and six strikeouts. The Royals maintained their two-game lead over the Tigers for first place in the AL Central, as Detroit downed Tampa Bay in extra innings on Tuesday. Drew Stubbs hit a two-run home run and Nolan Arenado added a solo homer for the Rockies, who had won three of four coming in. Tyler Matzek (2-9) lost his fifth straight start after getting touched for three runs on six hits over 6 2/3 innings.
Final Score: Oakland 6, NY Mets 2
Oakland, CA (SportsNetwork.com) - Scott Kazmir struck out six over six innings strong innings and the Oakland Athletics snapped a five-game losing skid with a 6-2 win over the New York Mets. Kazmir (14-5) set a new career-high in wins and helped the A's win the first game of this brief two-game interleague set. The southpaw allowed a run, four hits and three walks. Coco Crisp cleared the bases with a three-run triple in the fourth inning and Josh Reddick added a two-run homer for Oakland, which returned home following a road trip in which the club went just 1-6. The A's sit a half-game back of the Angels, who were winners in Boston on Tuesday night, for the best record in the American League West. Dillon Gee's (4-6) pitching woes continued, surrendering four runs on eight hits over 5 2/3 innings to absorb the loss. Gee dropped to 0-5 over his last seven starts.


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I've been using my iPhone with the 2.x software since it came out a few months back. At first, I wasn't too thrilled with this "upgrade" to my iPhone - my previously speedy and stable device (despite being jailbroken for most of its life) had been converted into a very slow, unstable, and ultimately unreliable product. Then the iPhone 2.1 software came out, and an amazing thing happened...all my iPhone's issues vanished, and it was back to being the device I'd grown to enjoy using over the last year.
For that, I thanked Apple, because this version of the software fixed all of the major stability and usability issues I had with my iPhone.
However, due to the stability of the software, I've also discovered a fundamental shortcoming of the iPhone 2.1 software. Because I now trust the iPhone won't implode, I've found myself installing more and more apps. What used to be 79 programs on my iPhone at the start of this month has become 107 programs--and I expect the number to climb ever upward. But navigating this mess of icons--you can have 16 programs per "page," with up to nine total pages--requires a ton of either swiping or tapping (in the small area between the main screen and the bottom row of four fixed icons).
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We are going into a classroom at Jackson Prep where Making A Difference is a part of the curriculum.
Back when I was in 7th grade, in addition to having to walk to school in the snow uphill both ways, they also pounded into us the three 'r's', reading, writing, and 'rithmatic.
Well, at Jackson Prep, starting in 7th grade they are adding a 4th "r", responsibility. Seventh-through-12th graders take part in the global leadership institute. They learn how to believe in themselves and recognize their unique gifts and qualities and more importantly how they can use those traits to Make A Difference in the world.
"And we have seen students step up and take advantage of the leadership material we've taught them and they've made a difference in their world," said Dr. Cindy Townsend, Director of the Global Leadership Institute. "They've done projects to impact their community, their state, their nation, even their world. They've gone global. So we've seen the impact it's made in the lives of students."
The students do a Making A Difference project. This past year, among other things, prep students helped feed the homeless, organized mentoring programs for the boys and girls clubs and even gave the kids there tennis lessons.
A couple of the fellows, William Townsend and Will Keller, rounded up enough uniforms so youngsters in a village in Guatemala could organize a soccer league. And their enthusiasm was contagious.
"Our coach loved the idea. He has a passion for children as well as us. And so once we came up with the idea we wanted to give them uniforms he was all in," said Prep students Townsend and Keeler.
Anna Grace Buchanan and Cara Lee Crawford organized a 5k run that raised twelve thousand dollars for cancer research at UMMC. That run, by the way, will now be an annual event that the senior class of Prep will sponsor every year.
And all of the students learn what it takes to be a leader, and more important, that they can be leaders. All it takes is grasping that 4th 'r', the responsibility to apply the other three.
"And now we just want to connect the head knowledge with the heart knowledge," said Dr. Townsend. "So we are graduating students that really will impact the world as leaders."
"Well, it's important for your life to strive to Make A Difference in other people's lives instead of just striving for things for yourself," said Jackson Prep student Mary Hannah Smith.
And that is what Making A Difference is all about; doing something for somebody else along the way and not always just for yourself.
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Worker little black ants can be as small as 1.5 mm in length, and queens can measure up to 4 mm. Their antennae consist of 12 segments and end in a three-segmented club. Their pedicel, the ant waist, is two-segmented. Little black ants have no spines, and their thorax is unevenly rounded. Although little black ants bear a stinger, it is too small to be effective against most threats. Both males and female reproductives have wings before mating season, though males die soon after mating and females shed their wings.
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Romney is the home of the "Deaf & Blind" school so many of our patients are from there. Hampshire County is a growing community with retirees from the Baltimore/DC area.
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KRASNAYA POLYANA, Russia (AP) -- Skiers and coaches complained that there were not enough workers to clear fresh snow off the 2014 Sochi Olympics downhill course on Thursday, forcing training for a women's World Cup race to be canceled.
There are only about 200 so-called slippers working on the Rosa Khutor course for the races this weekend -- a major test for the games -- whereas there are usually twice that number at other races.
Organizers first delayed the start of the session by an hour, then called it off completely.
"The visibility is good, but there's a lot of snow," giant slalom world champion Tina Maze told The Associated Press. "They need to do a lot of work, but I heard there's nobody on the course. I hope they wake up."
While the base of the valley was covered in fog, that wasn't a problem on the course.
"Actually, the visibility is not bad at all," said U.S. speed coach Chip White. "There's just a lot of snow and at the moment not enough people to clean it up."
A third and final training session is scheduled for Friday before the downhill race Saturday and a super-combined Sunday.
In Wednesday's opening training session, most of the skiers were ordered to slow down before the course's two main jumps, meaning most athletes have not had a complete run at full speed.
World Cup rules require one training session to be completed before a downhill race, although it wasn't immediately clear if Wednesday's session counted or not.
"I don't know what yesterday was," Maze said. "I'm not sure what they're calling it, but for me it wasn't a real training session, because we stopped for the yellow flags."
Defending overall World Cup winner Maria Hoefl-Riesch also would like to have a full-speed training run before the races.
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Officials and members of the community came out to celebrate the formation of Bay County on April 24, 1913. The celebration was held at the historic McKenzie house in downtown Panama City. In 1913, Governor Park Tramell signed legislation to put into motion the formation of Bay County.
Since then, Bay County has grown to a population of over 171,000 people. ""I can just think back when I was I've got my 50th year class reunion coming up next this weekend and when I think about what it looked like when I graduated from bay high and what it looks like now it's just like night and day except for the older areas in Panama City," Commissioner Mike Nelson said.
In keeping with the theme "A proud past and a bright future" leaders feel it's important for residents to know the history of where they live. "It's taken a long time to get us where we are but as we move forward I see exciting things coming to Bay County," Commissioner Bill Dozier said.
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Bought this for my grandson with too many books and no locker. I admit the pack is very full, but in less than 1 month the top has ripped!
This probably is one of the best backpacks I have ever seen. My son has a ton of books he brings home everyday and so this backpack fits all his stuff and then some. If you need a big backpack at a great price this is it. And several compartments to put things which helps him stay organized.
When I opened box, loose grommet fell out. After much examining, discovered that roller assembly inside of bag was not even attached. Luckily bag was made with an internal zipper so that I could see this area. Clearly no QC. Overstock was great in handling the return and another bag has shipped. Examine bag very carefully!
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CHICAGO -- The Astros lost two players to injury in Tuesday's 3-0 victory at Wrigley Field, with right fielder Scott Moore leaving the game in the second inning with a shoulder injury and second baseman Jose Altuve leaving in the fifth with discomfort in his left groin.
Altuve appeared to have aggravated an injury that forced him out of action for a game last week and caused him to miss three games earlier in the month. He was 0-for-3 and had made a terrific defensive play in the first inning before being removed.
Moore suffered an irritation to the AC joint in his left shoulder after trying to make a diving catch of a pop fly off the bat of Starlin Castro.
Batting with one out in the second and no runners on base, Castro lifted a high popup into shallow right field. Altuve circled under the ball before being called off by a hard-charging Moore, who tumbled as the ball glanced off his wrist. Castro wound up with a double.
Moore remained on his knees for a few moments before rising to his feet and eventually leaving the game with head athletic trainer Nate Lucero. Justin Maxwell moved from center field to take Moore's spot in right, and Brandon Barnes entered the game in center.
Neither Altuve nor Moore is going to play in Wednesday's season finale, but neither injury is considered serious.
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Westville trustees heard a presentation Tuesday from a representative of Ameren Illinois concerning the village's franchise agreement with the utility for its street lights.
Westville has a long-term franchise agreement with Ameren Illinois that gives the village a 60 percent discount in the cost of electricity for its street lights. The agreement is in effect until 2042.
However, the village, like its residents, is interested in taking advantage of the recently approved municipal aggregation in the village-wide referendum held earlier this month. The village is trying to gather information to see if it will be eligible and whether there would be a cost savings to the village if it changed its electric supplier.
According to Ameren's representative, the village has several options it can look at. The village can opt-out its street light account from any municipal aggregation and keep that account with Ameren. Other options include switching the street lighting to another electric provider and receive a payment of about $41,600 annually as Ameren's cost of providing discount electricity to the village under its franchise agreement.
Council members will conduct a special meeting later this month to discuss the municipal aggregation referendum approved on April 9.
In other council matters, trustees:
Heard village clerk Vickie Slavik read a letter from retired Judith Giacoma Grade School Principal Melinda Tucker complimenting police chief David Booe and other members of the police department for their dedication and service to the grade school during her time as principal.
Learned vandalism has already increased in the park with the warmer weather and longer days. Parks committee chairman Darren VanDuyn said that even though the park has had several new security cameras installed, the vandalism continues. VanDuyn said that anyone caught vandalizing the park will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
Trustees also requested more police patrols in the park as well as using the police cadets to patrol the park.
Heard a request to extend the time allowed to burn yard waste by homeowners. The current limit is 6 p.m. However, it was brought to council's attention that some persons who work and don't get home until 5 p.m. do not have sufficient time to burn material before 6 p.m. Council took no action on the request.
Learned of traffic problems on Moses Avenue during soccer season due to cars parking on both sides of the street. This causes problems for traffic to move through the area including emergency equipment. Council took no action on the matter.
Heard a proposal to add Columbus Day and President's Day as village holidays. Council members deferred the matter to the new mayor and council since the 2013 holiday calendar was already set.
Set a special meeting for 7 p.m. May 2 to swear in newly elected officials and for mayoral appointments.
NEXT UP: The Westville Village Council will meet at 7 p.m. May 21 in the municipal building.