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Rated: G
Genre: Documentary
Street Date: March 26, 2013
Available On: DVD, Blu-ray/DVD Combo
The Film: An IMAX documentary that focuses on a mother polar bear and her two cubs as they struggle to survive in the ever-changing environment of the Arctic.
The Extras: "Welcome to the Artic," "Pristine" and "A Polar Bear Family" Featurettes
Blu-ray Exclusive Extras: 3D version of the film and "To the Arctic with Meryl Streep," "Life Under Water" and "The Challenge of Filming in the Arctic" Featurettes
Recommendation: "To the Arctic" is a gorgeous documentary with a disjointed narrative. The central story about the mother bear and her cubs is interesting, but the filmmakers take many tangents away from her story to focus on other aspects of the Arctic. These snippets aren't nearly as effective or informative as they need to be. They feel like teasers for other IMAX films rather than being a central part of the polar bear narrative. It doesn't help that Arctic experts occasionally replace Meryl Streep, who narrates the majority of the film. Streep's delivery tends to be rather ethereal whereas the other narrators tend to have a conversational tone.
Some might feel that it lays the "environmentalist agenda" on a bit thick, but the disappearing ice around the North Pole plays such a role in the film's narrative that you can't really blame the filmmakers for pausing to occasionally point out the dramatic impact that changes in the climate have had on polar bears and humans alike. Still, it could have been toned down a bit. I'd suggest that the filmmakers simply present the facts and trust that audiences are smart enough to understand the implications.
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The sequestration is taking a big chunk out of medical research funding nationally and locally.
Two local researchers, Dr. Stephen LaConte and Dr. Pearl Chiu, are already feeling the affects of the sequestration's impact on their own research.
In the last two weeks, their research to help battle substance abuse has lost $77,000.
"It affects careers, our own careers, in terms of the amount of work we can accomplish," LaConte says.
"It makes us have to make tough decisions on whether to take on students or new trainees," Chiu says.
So far, there's been $620,000 in cuts to eight research programs at Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute. They will lose a total of $1.6 million for 26 programs in the next year. If nothing changes, the institute will have a total of $10 million cut in the next five years.
The cuts are specifically impacting research on childhood disease, brain disorders, and cancer.
"The money we save now by making these very dramatic cuts are costing us more later because people with these health problems are costing society, whether it's through health insurance, loss of work, etc.," VTCRI Executive Director Dr. Michael Friedlander says.
Friedlander says medical research has already seen significant cuts over the last decade. Now, with up to 10 percent of total available money for research on a national level being cut, he says this will have a devastating impact on work being done here locally.
"It will have a direct impact on the local economy here in Roanoke because as those decisions are made either workers will have to be laid off and this has a multiplier affect as it percolates in the area," Friedlander says.
Friedlander says he hopes our community can get behind the research institute by making calls to legislators and putting money back in what he says are some of the places we need it most.
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The Psychology Club organizes social events, charity events, fundraising activities, group trips, movies, panel discussions, and presentation by speakers as well as regular meetings during the fall and spring semester. Although many members of Psi Chi are also members of Psychology Club, they are separate organizations. To be a member of Psychology Club, you do not have to be Psychology Majors/Minors and do not need to maintain a certain GPA. To remain as an active member of Psychology Club, however, you must attend at least 4 events and 1 members' meeting per semester and pay a yearly membership fee. If you are interested in joining Psychology Club please follow the directions at the bottom of this page.
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Porto Santo, Portugal, September 16, 2004 - Only one of the six top-seeded teams were able to protect their seed for the elimination rounds as women's pool play concluded here Thursday at the fourth FIVB World Championships for players under 21 years old.
Third-seeded Sara Goller and Ilka Semmler of Germany captured Pool C after posting a 21-17 and 21-15 win over 10th-seeded Arjanne Stevens and Marleen Van Iersel of the Netherlands as both teams entered their Thursday match with unbeaten marks.
Goller and Semmler's Thursday win also continued their successes at FIVB junior events. Semmler was third with Ruth Flemig at the 2002 U-18 event in Greece. Goller was fifth last season in the U-21 event in France with Anja Günther. Semmler won the European U-20 Championships at the end of July with Flemig.
Other teams winning their pools with 3-0 records were 12th-seeded Céline Gemise Fareau/Morgane Faure of France (Pool A), 23rd-seeded Maria Antonelli/Nina Vieira of Brazil (Pool B), 17th-seeded Anna Bialobrzeska/Joanna Kuchczynska of Poland (Pool E) and 19th-seeded Marion Castelli/Eva Hamzaoui of France.
Ninth-seeded Maria Bratkova and Anna Morozova of Russia captured Pool D despite losing 21-19, 10-21 and 15-5 Thursday to the fourth-seeded Schmocker twins (Sarah and Tanya) of Switzerland. The Russians, the Swiss and 21stt-seeded Katrin Holtwick and Maria Kleefisch of Germany all finished with 2-1 Pool D marks, but Bratkova and Morozova won the first tie-breaker with a better set ratio (2.5). The Germans were second due to their better point ratio (1.196) over the Schmockers (0.958).
Joining Holtwick and Kleefisch in advancing to the elimination bracket as second-place teams in their pools were 13th-seeded Belinda Huff/Olivia Orchard of Australia (Pool A), second-seeded Taiana Lima/Carolina Solberg Salgado of Brazil (Pool B), Stevens/Van Iersel (Pool C), eighth-seeded Silvia De Biasi/Alberta Zamuner of Italy (Pool E) and seventh-seeded Sarka Nakladalova/Veronika Opravilova of the Czech Republic (Pool F).
The last four spots for the Round of 16 that starts Friday morning were filled by the four teams with the best third-place finishes in their pool. Host Portugal earned one of the spots along with teams from Latvia, the Netherlands and the Schmockers.
Other teams advancing as third-place pool finishers were top-seeded Mariana Couto/Juliana Moreira of host Portugal, 22nd-seeded Leonie Penninga/Roos Van der Hoeven of the Netherlands and 18th-seeded Tatjana Lamonova/Alexandra Tihovska of Latvia.
The mixed gender event runs through Saturday for the women when the semi-final and medal matches will be played. The 24-team men's Main Draw started Thursday and ends Sunday. The FIVB U-21 World Championships follows last week's the FIVB U-18 Worlds for men and women in Termoli, Italy, where Poland and Lithuania won the women's and men's titles, respectively.
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Police have arrested a man accused of threatening a mass shooting at a Dallas school.
Jeffrey Holmes posted the threat against Seagoville High School on his Facebook page.
In the profanity-laced post, Holmes wrote that he is homicidal and suicidal, then went on to say "a mass murder" is fixing to take place, saying he'd put chains and locks on doors and that it would be worse than Virginia Tech, the 2007 attack that left 32 dead.
Holmes finished the post saying, "Help me. I'm not right in the head."
DISD Police increased patrols at the school Friday.
Holmes was arrested last year on a family violence charge after he threw a tequila bottle and hit his mother's head.
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6:20pm Monday 26th November 2012 in News By Anna Roberts, Crime reporter
A bullied dog which strayed ten miles from its owner has been found thanks to a Facebook campaign.
Bute, a rescue farm dog, sneaked off from owner Helen Parsons as she walked in Worthing on Monday evening (November 19).
A huge Facebook campaign was launched with more than 300 people sending messages to look out for Bute.
The dog had only come into Mrs Parsons' care eight days earlier after being rescued from a centre. She had been taken from the farm where she worked because she was tormented by the other dogs.
Strangers responded to the Facebook campaign by reposting the animal's picture online, putting up posters of her and searching Worthing and the surrounding area. One woman finally recognised Bute from the social networking site.
The two-year-old was in Arundel – ten miles from where she was last seen. The woman took her to a rescue centre in Climping, near Bognor, which had also heard about the Bute campaign.
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Mrs Parsons, who lives in Cumbria and was visiting her children Paul and Kim Hughes who live in Worthing, collected her the same day.
The 58-year-old said: "It is amazing that she got so far.
"I think she took a straight line through farmland and ended up in Arundel.
"She probably bedded down in a farm as she is used to doing that.
"But from now on she will be safely on a long lead.
"I am so grateful that so many people went on Facebook and other social networking sites to find her. People actually went out and looked for her, which is wonderful.
"I really want to let people know how grateful I am. It is wonderful."
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plantwoman says...
I think she should consider herself very lucky indeed to get the dog back unharmed.
7:48am Tue 27 Nov 12
Juleyanne says...
at a minimum until dog and owner have bonded and basic training in place ie recall. Of course a many dogs can react to a trigger situation like sudden noise or aggression from other dogs but that is why getting to know your dogs capabilities and hang ups is essential before you unclip the lead for the first time! Some dogs with a tendency to 'leg it' through fear, chasing rabbits etc may be
well require to stay on extension leads or training leads for safety reasons. Anyway, thankfully the 'power of Facebook saved the day' and the lady has her dog back. well done.
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8:31am Tue 27 Nov 12
Goldenwight says...
Because that will get stray dogs returned even by luddites like me who don't use facebook.
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A regional accreditation agency has given South Carolina State University a warning for failure to comply with their standards of governance, board conflict of interest, and financial stability.
The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools says the warning is in place for 12 months until the board meets again in June 2014.
At that time, they will review any changes that South Carolina State University may have made to comply with the warning.
Other issues cited by the accrediting agency include failure to comply with their standards on control of finances, control of sponsored research, and external funds.
SACS is concerned with SCSU's finances, what they call a conflict of interest on the school's board, and how the college is governed. "We take all accreditation matters seriously, because it is the heart of the institution," said University President Thomas Elzey. "But, it is not so serious as to suggest that we might lose our accreditation."Elzey said correcting the issues will take time, but he assured they will be fixed, and fixed right. "We committed to fixing them in a comprehensive manner, in a way that assures that there will be no further question about our accreditation," he said.Elzey said one of the concerns deals with last year's budget. Not only does he have to get those fixed, the school still has to lock in a budget for next year. He said the school is not in trouble."I see that we're going to have to become more strategic with thinking," said Elzey. "That means thinking on a multi-year basis and not running from crisis to crisis. I wouldn't characterize it as trouble. I characterize it as challenges. "SACS will review the school again in June of 2014. SC State has until then to make their changes.
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Poll: Are You Worried?
Following the Rangers loss to the Penguins last night, most of the players spoke on the Post Game Show about how the battle level of the team needed to improve.
Brian Boyle and Ryan Callahan talked about how the team needed to correct little details.
Callahan, Marc Staal and Rick Nash all said that no one is pushing the panic button after the first two games, but that there is definitely work to do.
Brian Leetch said on MSG, "This team is going to be okay. the core group is sound, the system is sound. We all want to see them do better at the start and get on this roll that we know they can."
Yes it's a sprint. Yes it's a poor start. But remember this: the Rangers started last year 0-3. After 48 games they were 31-12-5. #reeeeelax—
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A Good Weight Loss Teacher Can Save Us a Lot of Troubles
Let's say you don't feel happy with your figure and want to do something about it. Now let's imagine that just like the most of us, you really don't know the first thing about dieting and exercising. Less food and more movement are obvious of course, but the details are kind of blurry. This is where the weight loss teacher comes in.
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Ronaldo Souza made his long-awaited UFC debut at UFC on FX 8 in Brazil, and he made the most of it. The grappling phenom didn't even need four full minutes to submit opponent Chris Camozzi, and picked up a check for submission of the night on top of that. Check out the highlight video above to see the beautiful finish (the highlights are after the interview), or read my description of the fight below.
Round 1 - Camozzi came forward quickly and ate a counter. They clinched up a bit but Camozzi separated. Jacare landed a nice shot and got a takedown. Souza opened up with some punches but didn't immediately look to pass. He popped out of guard a couple of times to drop punches, and Camozzi landed an upkick. Jacare had enough of that and jumped back in, then moved to side control. Camozzi almost reversed but got stuck in an omoplata. He used it to get back on top, then jumped right to mount. Jacare set up the arm triangle with ease, and got the tap just like that. Just silky smooth. Awesome work. Jacare Souza defeated Chris Camozzi by submission (arm triangle choke), 3:37 of round 1


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While Montville Township officials feel they may be making progress toward flood mitigation with an initiative they have been working on to lower reservoir water levels during hurricane seasons, not all municipalities they have asked to join forces wih feel the same.
Butler Borough Council members discussed the initiative and decided not to team up with Montville at Tuesday night's council meeting. The initiative involves allowing the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) to issue orders to the Jersey City Reservoir and Boonton Dam during hurricane seasons asking them to lower the water storage levels.
Butler officials were not keen on having the NJDEP regulate the water levels at the reservoir.
"I don't think we should be controlled by them to tell us what to do. I think we should keep the control here," Butler Mayor Robert Alviene said Tuesday.
Montville Township Committeeman Scott Gallopo, who sits on a flood mitigation committee in the township, has said that operating the reservoirs at a high capacity during hurricane seasons may contribute to excess water and flooding. He believes this was the case during the tropical storm that followed Hurricane Irene, when neighborhoods in Pine Brook, near Hatfield Creek and in the Lake Hiawatha section of Parsippany, saw severe flooding.
"Perhaps United Water should be running that reservoir at, let's say, 75 percent or 80 percent capacity during hurricane season," Gallopo said in August.
In order to move ahead with the initiative, Gallopo has told his own committee members that more support garnered from the municipalities would make a better case for legislators to bring the issue up on the state level.
The Butler Council began discussing the initiative and whether to join in at the Sept. 18 meeting, but council members wanted more time to consider what it meant to adopt an ordinance in agreement with the plan. One of the concerns of Butler Borough Administrator James Lampmann was that if the water level is lowered and rain does not occur, a shortage could be created for customers.
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Welcome to the wonderful world of kayak angling, a fun and effective way to catch fish. Whether you own a sit-in or a sit-on-top model, outfitting a kayak for fishing isn't much different than outfitting any other boat. The small size and storage limitations of these vessels usually create the biggest challenges when outfitting a kayak. But don't fret — there's plenty of gear to help turn your kayak into a full-fledged fishing machine.
Rod Holders
Since you can't hold a fishing pole while paddling, rod holders are critical to kayak angling, and multiple holders allow you to bring several outfits on your kayak fishing trips.
It's common practice to have one or two rod holders in front. Use removable holders so that you can take them out when not in use or during transport. Mount holders within reach, but don't mount them so close that they interfere with paddling and landing fish. Adding height extensions to your rod holders is useful so that you don't have to bend too far to grab the rod.
Most anglers will set up at least two rod holders behind the cockpit, placing one holder on each side. Flush mount holders work well for this application. This way, when not storing rods, holders won't clutter the kayak.
Another popular approach is mounting a rod holder system, like Bass Pro Shops 3-Position Rod Rack, to a milk crate or office box. Secure the holder in place with stainless steel nuts and bolts or use zip-ties. Most sit-on-top kayak tank wells will hold a crate and bungee cords and will help keep the accessory secure when paddling.
Flotation Vest
It's best to buy a kayak flotation vest. Kayak-specific designs allow for plenty of upper body movement so that you're not constricted when paddling or casting.
Some flotation vests come with storage pockets — perfect for things like pliers, a tackle box or a portable VHF radio. Another popular option with many anglers are auto-inflatable vests, such as Mustang's Survival Deluxe Automatic Inflatable Life Jacket. The lack of bulk affords kayak anglers plenty of unrestricted movement in the boat.
A black vest may look cool in the store, but you'll likely find it warm to wear on hot days if it doesn't have adequate ventilation. You're better off buying colors like yellow and red. They don't absorb as much heat as black and are more visible on the water.
|Find the right spot for a fish finder so that it doesn't interfere with a paddling stroke.
You can outfit a kayak with plenty of angling electronics. If offshore, a GPS unit is critical to safely navigating low-light or foggy conditions. GPS units are also handy for storing the coordinates of your favorite fishing spots. Get either a watertight portable unit or consider purchasing a GPS/sonar combo unit.
A fish finder is another great option when outfitting your fishing kayak. Either a portable unit or a model that you mount will work. Most fishing kayaks have console space for a small mount. If using a bigger unit, consider purchasing a RAM Mount or Johnny Ray mount to create a customized, adjustable set-up for your electronics. The transducer can be mounted to shoot through the hull.
Carry a portable, waterproof VHF radio if offshore fishing. Get a durable model with a good waterproof seal.
Lastly, if you plan to fish at dusk or dawn, carry some portable navigation lights so that you are visible to other boaters.
Storage is a common topic of discussion amongst kayak anglers, and there is no shortage of options to consider. Use dry bags and secure them on top of the kayak with bungee cords to keep items dry. Bungee cords are also great for keeping rain gear secure but accessible when needed.
Packing gear in the bow and stern hatches also works. Use hard-plastic watertight containers to store fragile items.
Kayak storage deck bags are another way to increase storage space, and some are specifically designed for fishing. Deck bags have plenty of pockets and compartments to hold your tackle and gear. They easily mount on top of the kayak with bungee cords.
Other storage options include various kayak utility packs, soft coolers and small fanny packs.
Tackle Boxes and Trays
It's likely you'll purchase a variety of tackle trays to hold fishing tackle. Some kayak cockpits come with spots to hold trays. Measure these spots first to get a snug-fitting tray and maximize storage space.
You can also carry small trays in your vest or in cargo pant pockets. Purchase watertight models to prevent your baits from getting wet, which can lead to rusty hooks. The Plano Waterproof Stowaway Utility Boxes are perfect for this task.
Bait Bucket
If bait fishing is your game, most fishing kayaks have tank wells with contoured notches to hold a bait bucket. Bungee cords are also standard on most tank wells to keep things secure on the water. A variety of buckets are available with plenty of features. The Malibu Kayaks Five Gallon Bait Bucket is one example. An aerator is a worth while add-on to keep minnows and shrimp lively, and a dip net helps you capture bait easily.
Fishing Tools
|The Boga Grip can help land a fish easier while in a kayak.
You'll want to bring some fishing tools along with you in your kayak. A lanyard is helpful to keep things like clippers, scissors, forceps and a hook file within reach. Carrying pliers or a multi-tool lets you quickly remove hooks from fish. Store them in a sheath on your belt for quick access.
Fishing nets or other landing devices, such as a Boga Grip or a grip master, help when landing fish from a kayak.
Anchor System
A small anchor is an important fishing accessory. Use it fishing to stay put when fishing a specific piece of structure. Consider getting an anchor — they're well worth it on windy, wavy days.
Sea anchors, also called drift socks, are useful to maintain boat position in windy conditions and rough water. To get the most our of an anchor or a drift sock, be sure to install a kayak anchor trolley kit as these let you fine tune the position of the line for best positioning.
Seat Upgrade
For extra cushioning and a much more comfortable day on the water, buy a high-end kayak seat or seat back, such as the Ocean Kayak Comfort Tech Adjustable Kayak Seat. Most quality kayaking seats come with lumbar support. Kayak seats also feature adjustable straps, letting you adjust the seat angle for a customized fit.
Safety and First Aid Kit
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As you know, we LOVE Renata Liwska, our featured author/illustrator this month. But we also LOVE her partner in the LOUD and Quiet Books, Deborah Underwood! Deborah is a San Francisco author, who was kind enough to participate in our FIRST EVER Books Inc. Kids author interview! We asked the tough, topical questions of the day, as you will see below.
Books Inc Kids: Overall, were you a LOUD kid, or a Quiet kid?
Deborah Underwood: I was a quiet kid most of the time. On the first day at my very loud preschool, I walked in, heard all the screaming, and promptly hid under a table. After I spent three hours under the table crying, we all decided preschool was not the best plan. I'm still pretty introverted, but I don't hide under tables these days. Usually.
BIK: As a kid, what was something you wished grownups would understand?
DU: I remember one thing in particular that drove me nuts. I'd invented a getting-dressed machine: I would pull one string, and my dress would come sliding down a rope to my bed; I'd pull two others and my drawer would open and my socks and underwear would fly over to me. The point was to allow me to get dressed without having to leave my bed, which seemed very important at the time. My bedroom, as you can imagine, looked like a spiderweb, and each week the elderly couple who cleaned for us would take all the strings down. I remember being so annoyed-- couldn't they see these were intentional strings? And why couldn't my parents just tell them to leave the strings alone? (Probable because they felt making an elderly couple negotiate a maze of strings wouldn't be very polite. Hmph.)
BIK: As a grownup, what is something you wish you could tell all kids?
DU: I would tell them to do what they love to do and not to worry about fitting in. The people who were different as kids make the most interesting adults.
BIK: Tell us about a time when you were loud when you should have been quiet, or vice-versa!
DU: When I was two-- TWO!-- I was a flower girl in my uncle's wedding. My parents apparently expressed concern about this plan, but were overruled. I was promised a lollipop (we called them suckers) after the service was over. Well, naturally, I considered the service to be over as soon as I had discharged my duty. So after I deposited the basket of flowers on the correct step, I turned around and ran up the aisle yelling, "I want my sucker! I want my sucker!" The moral of this story: don't choose a two-year-old as your flower girl.
BIK: If you were an animal, you would be a...
DU: My cat Bella seems to have it pretty good, so I'll go with cat. Or maybe one of those great blue herons in Golden Gate Park.Want to meet Deborah! Come out to Oh My Gosh, Stories! Storytime at Books Inc. Chestnut Street, Saturday, June 18th at 11am!


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Circadian Rhythm Disorder
We live in a 24-hour world. The earth rotates in a 24-hour cycle; our clocks are set to a 24-hour cycle; we are part of a 24-hour society. However, there are some whose bodies tend to have a cycle of their own that does not always fit within this pattern -- including approximately 200,000 children in the United States. According to the National Sleep Foundation, circadian rhythm disorders affect one out of every 15 children between the ages of 5 and 13, and although parents know there is a problem, they are clueless as to what it is or how to help. These children do not follow a 24-hour cycle -- they are on their own time.
"My son was consistently awake in the middle of the night," says Patrysha Korchinski of Alberta, Canada. "He'd be up at midnight and play happily and quietly till 5 or 6 a.m. My older son needed care during the day, my younger one at night. I was a wreck."
What are Circadian Rhythms?
There are cycles or rhythms all around us. The earth rotating, the sun rising and setting and the birds flying south each winter. Daily, seasonally and yearly, these rhythms continue without warning and without fail. And humans have rhythms, too. "Every human, every animal, every plant and anything that is alive in the world has a biological rhythm for rest and activity cycles," says Dr. Stephen Sheldon, director of the Sleep Medicine Center at Children's Memorial Hospital in Chicago, Ill. "Flowers open and close. Leaves fall off the trees in the fall and grow back in the spring. Humans sleep and wake. Each of these is a cycle or a rhythm specific for that organism and differs in time and duration on biological need. The human rhythm is about a day -- or a circadian rhythm."
The human rhythm or biological clock is controlled by a tiny group of nerve cells in the brain -- often referred to as a "pacemaker." Although humans traditional live in a 24-our pattern, our internal clocks/pacemakers do not -- they are closer to 25 hours. According to Sheldon, it is the use of "time cues" that keep our bodies running with the 24-hour cycle.
"If our clock runs the way it wants to run it would have us getting tired and going to bed one hour later every night and getting up approximately one hour later every morning," says Sheldon. "But every morning when we get up at the same time we 'fix' it; we reset it. We can do it pretty effectively and efficiently with the use of time cues such as the sun coming up in the morning, going down in the afternoon, the alarm clock and meals being served. So, we stay within the 24-hour cycle we live in."
Even thought we "reset" our internal clocks/pacemakers each morning, there are times when, without knowing, we allow them to be altered. According to Sheldon, this is how circadian rhythm disorders begin. "People often let their pacemaker drift," says Sheldon. "They delay their rhythm by staying up later and sleeping in. We tend to do this on weekends. We stay up later on Friday and Saturday night because we don't have to get up for work or school and sleep later on Saturday and Sunday mornings. Then Monday morning comes it's quite difficult to return to our rhythm because that pacemaker has now delayed. This is essentially jet lagging in the same time zone, without moving and be the start of sleep disorders -- especially in children."
A Child's Clock
Children also have an internal clock/pacemaker. From birth, an infant has his or her own rhythm, which, over time, will develop and closely resemble an adult's 24-hour cycle. Circadian rhythm disorders in infants and toddlers are quite common and are often referred to as "reversing day and night." Although this altered pattern is more bothersome for parents than children, the pattern or rhythm needs to be "fixed" to avoid a circadian rhythm disorder to continue into childhood. "A child's rhythm should be very close to an adult 24-hour rhythm between 18 months and 4 years of age," says Sheldon. "However, a child's rhythm can tend to drift more often and may not remain stable until closer to the age of 4. There is a need for concern and intervention if a child has not developed the traditional 24-hour rhythm by their fifth birthday."
Connie Myers of Sandy, Utah discovered that her fourth child was born with a reversed schedule. "She was born in Switzerland just before we moved back to the United States," she says. "We always said that she was born on American time. I'd be up all day with the older kids while she slept -- then I'd be up all night with her while the big kids and my husband slept. I don't think I slept more than an hour at a time. When we moved to the United States, her schedule fit right in and made the adjustment a pleasure. I don't know how practical my solution is because not many people can arrange an around-the-world move to accommodate their child's schedule."
Correcting Circadian Rhythm Disorders
Traditionally, if a parent suspects their child is having a problem sleeping, they may alter the child's bedtime, having them go to bed earlier. According to Sheldon, the bedtime isn't what is important in correcting a circadian rhythm disorder. "The morning wake up time is the most important time for resetting the clock everyday -- not the bedtime," says Sheldon. "It is very important for those youngsters who have or seem to be developing a circadian rhythm disorder is a firmly fixed wake up time. Firmly not rigidly fixed because sleeping an hour later is OK but sleeping three or four hours later on Saturday or Sunday is going to cause the delay to continue. Their bodies will then reset their clocks everyday to this rhythm and the delay will decrease."
When adjusting a child to a fixed wake up time, Sheldon suggests adding a "simulated dawn" to help the body's internal clock/pacemaker reset. "Begin with a small amount of light," says Sheldon. "Just as the first few minutes of dawn are very slight and subtle changes, so can the light that wakes up the child. After about five minutes, add another light, then another and another until the house is bright enough that you wouldn't need a flash to take a picture. The bright light should be continuous for at least 45 minutes. This technique eases a child into being awake and resets the body clock to prepare for daytime activities."
The use of a "firmly fixed" wake up time may give rise to concern in parents as they realize that their child may not get a full night's sleep during the process and may become sleep deprived. In reality, these children are already deprived of a full night's sleep and unless the disorder is resolved, it will only continue. "By having to wake up for school at six or seven. to catch the bus when they aren't falling asleep until one or two in the morning is already taking away from a large amount of sleep a child should be getting," says Sheldon. "But if the parents continue the treatment regiment by firmly fixing the child's morning wake up time -- and they keep to it -- then the sleep deprivation will resolve. They will find that the child begins to get sleepy earlier in the evening and will begin going to bed -- and actually going to sleep -- at a more desirable hour."
As a circadian rhythm disorder, just as any other sleeping disorder, can significantly affect a child's ability to perform at school, treatment is typically done at a time to prevent any further complications or difficulty. "We usually start the program -- especially if it is a significant problem -- on a holiday break," says Sheldon. "Most children with this disorder are already having some type of difficulty at home, at school or in their social activities due to being tired or sleepy. So, beginning the treatment during times when school isn't a major factor is important. The youngster will be sleep deprived for a couple days or even a week and we want the treatment to help -- not compound the problem."
The rhythms of life are set. We cannot change the rotation of the earth nor can we change the times of day and night. But, we can change our internal clock to more closely resemble the rhythms that surround us every day. "Circadian rhythm disorders are treatable," says Sheldon. "Routines can be changed, wake-up times altered and a child's body will respond with time. Parents can rest assured that their child can 'learn' to finally, get a good night's sleep."


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Book three of the Nancy Drew Series. Why is it that there always seems to be a completely helpless girl in the Nancy Drew stories? In this one, it was Laura. She was sweet, but kind of annoying. Of course, Nancy was great, as always, and the plot was great. I do wish the characters were a bit more realistic, but what can you expect from a kid's book? Anyway, I remember never liking this one as a kid, but I don't know why.
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Paulding High School is planning a Meet the Teams night at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18 following the volleyball scrimmage.
The scrimmage, which will be from 4-7 p.m. in the high school gym, will pit teams from Montpelier, Pettisville, Tinora plus the Lady Panthers.
Barbecue chicken dinners are being sold to raise funds for the volleyball program. They will be available between 3:30-6:30 p.m. at the Panther entrance the night of the scrimmage. Meals can be eaten in the auditeria or carried out.
Tickets are $8 each, available from team members, coaches or by calling the high school office, 419-399-4656 and at the PHS alumni scrimmage Aug. 10. Tickets will be sold through Aug. 16.
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[REDACTED] Treatment for Patients Suffering an Acute Ischemic Stroke: A Phase II Clinical Study
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$8 264 800
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Public Abstract:
Stroke is the leading cause of disability and the third leading cause of death in the United States. Recent estimates by the American Heart Association suggest that in 2011, ~800,000 people in the US suffered a stroke, with 80-90% of those strokes being ischemic strokes involving blockage of a blood vessel in the brain, resulting in a lack of oxygen and nutrients to the tissue and subsequent cell death. Calculated costs of stroke on our health care system point to total combined direct and indirect costs of $73.7 Billion dollars annually, with lifetime costs associated with caring for stroke victims approaching $200,000 per survivor. Despite these statistics, there are few treatment options for people suffering strokes. Drug development efforts have largely focused on stroke prevention, "clot-buster" drugs, or neuroprotectants and have been almost universal failures. Only tPA, a thrombolytic or clot-buster, has received FDA approval for treatment of ischemic stroke, and unfortunately, must be administered within 4.5 hours of the onset of the stroke. As such, only 3-8% of all Americans suffering an acute ischemic stroke who could benefit receive tPA due to the delayed recognition of the symptoms associated with stroke, coupled with the limited window for receiving tPA treatment. This equates to ~650,000 Americans in 2011 who could have benefited from an alternative effective stroke therapy. Other than tPA, the primary standard of care and treatment for stroke victims is hospitalization and rehabilitation, which are clearly not intended to target the primary tissue injury and the associated lasting neurological deficits. The numbers of affected individuals, and costs to facilitate their care and rehabilitation, combined with the lack of current therapies reiterates stroke represents a current unmet medical need of significance. Our company has been developing an adult stem cell product for treatment of stroke. We have completed extensive preclinical safety and efficacy studies with our stem cell product and have developed an FDA reviewed manufacturing plan for producing the cells for intravenous administration following stroke. We have received FDA authorization of an IND for using the stem cell product to treat patients suffering from an acute stroke in the first 1-2 days after onset, increasing the window of therapeutic intervention for stroke patients. We are currently enrolling patients in a Phase I clinical study evaluating the safety of the cells in ischemic stroke patients. We are submitting this application requesting funds to do process development to improve the formulation of the cell product to allow for administration of the product at all hospitals, as well as funding to test the stem cell product in a larger Phase II study, evaluating both the efficacy and safety of the cells. Funding this study could accelerate a novel cell based therapy for treating stroke patients who would otherwise have no therapeutic options.
Statement of Benefit to California:
The proposed project could benefit the citizens of California in at least four important ways, including: improving clinical outcomes and enhancing patient quality of life for patients that have suffered a stroke; reducing overall healthcare costs, especially those covered by the taxpayers of California; reducing the loss of economic productivity for working age individuals that suffer long term disability after a stroke, and; by creating high quality jobs in the state. Stroke is a leading cause of death and serious long term disability, and represents a major area of healthcare costs. In 2011 the American Heart Association estimated that approximately 800,000 people suffered a stroke in the U.S. (85 – 90% are ischemic strokes). Roughly half of stroke survivors are disabled or experience permanent weakness on one side of their body. Approximately three-quarters of all stroke victims are over the age of 65, and of these, ~26% require full time institutional care following the stroke, while many others require home care or assistance from family members. According to U.S. Census data, California represents approximately 12% of the national population, which suggests more than 82,000 victims of ischemic stroke annually in California alone (although a 2006 study by the Milken Institute estimated the number of California residents suffering a stroke was more than 240,000 annually). Given the aging demographic profile, and that the risk of stroke increases substantially with age, the number of Californians affected by stroke is expected to increase significantly in the years ahead. The economic burden of stroke is enormous. The national impact of stroke was recently estimated at more than $73 billion annually. Although there have been few efforts to precisely measure the economic impact within the state of California alone, the national data suggests that this exceeds $8.7 billion annually. This includes the cost of hospitalization, extended physical therapy and rehabilitation for patients with permanent weakness on one side of their body or more serious disability, long term institutional care or home care, and the loss in economic productivity. By improving clinical outcomes, and achieving a better quality of life for stroke patients, much of the downstream costs that are currently incurred could be minimized or avoided entirely. Given that most strokes occur in the elderly population, much of this economic impact occurs through the Medicare and Medicaid systems, and is born by the taxpayers of California. Over time, the economic benefits of reducing direct costs and improving productivity could be many billions of dollars for the state. Finally, if CIRM makes the award, it would enable our company to establish a more meaningful commercial presence in the state of California, which could lead to the creation of many high quality jobs over time, such as in research and development, bio-manufacturing, and commercialization.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The applicant proposes to use an adult stem cell product to treat stroke. There is currently only one FDA-approved treatment for stroke which must be administered within 4.5 hours of stroke onset, leaving a significant clinical need for other persons experiencing a stroke. This project proposes to use cell therapy to treat patients 24-36 hours after stroke onset. The applicant is currently enrolling a Phase 1 trial to test safety for ischemic stroke patients. The proposal considered here requested funds to conduct process development activities to change the cell therapy formulation and to conduct a Phase 2 clinical trial. Significance and Impact - Stroke represents a significant unmet clinical need, since the only approved treatment, tissue plasminogen activator (TPA), can only be used within a limited time window of stroke onset. - Reviewers did not see convincing data that this cell therapy approach, with a proposed mechanism of action of immune modulation, would have an impact on stroke. Risk/Benefit - Few significant adverse events (SAEs) have been attributed to the cell product in other on-going clinical studies, providing preliminary assurance that the risk may be low; but, potential benefit of this therapeutic candidate for stroke is unclear. - Potential benefit is suggested by data from just one preclinical study report that was published in a journal of modest impact. Other data cited supporting benefit are unpublished. The lack of quantitative histopathology, considered the gold-standard method of outcomes assessment in this indication, was noted as an important gap. - Reviewers discussed whether the target treatment benefit in the proposed trial is an acceptable and clinically meaningful outcome. Design and Feasibility - IND has already been approved, but there was concern about feasibility of the timeline especially with respect to coordinating key manufacturing activities with the clinical program. - Changing the formulation, as is proposed within this study, is not trivial and may affect project feasibility. Specific concern was expressed about the timeline to complete the necessary stability testing. - Insufficient detail was provided to demonstrate the ability to scale production of the therapeutic to the capacity required and show comparability within the proposed timeline. - The trial is a conventional design and feasible with a more homogeneous patient population than has been used in other stroke trials. It was suggested, though, that including patients who have already received other treatment may introduce an additional variable to the study that should be considered in the trial design, perhaps as a stratifying criterion. - Endpoints were judged to be appropriate. The primary endpoint was not as stringent as has been used in other trials. Secondary endpoints were judged to be more stringent. - Additional Phase 1 data with stroke patients is strongly advised before moving into the proposed larger Phase 2 study. Additional clinical studies may further illuminate clinical dose since the preclinical data may not have sufficiently narrowed the possible dose range. - Go/No Go decision points were not clearly identified in the research plan. Principal Investigator (PI), Development Team and Leadership Plan - The PI does not have development experience beyond Phase 2 so there was concern about reliance on the contractor for product development expertise. - Clinical sites indicated are satisfactory with appropriate expertise to conduct the proposed study. Collaborations, Assets. Resources and Environment - The Contract Manufacturing Organization (CMO) identified is a recognized leader but reviewers were unclear whether they have the resources and capacity immediately to scale up this product within the proposed timeline. - Some considered the plan to have a CMO address the process changes a risk. Budget Assessment of the budget was conducted separately from the overall scientific evaluation and points or concerns raised in this section did not contribute to the scientific score. This section highlights items that must be addressed should the application be approved for funding. - Reviewers deferred to CIRM to ascertain how much of the proposed budget would actually be spent in California.
Programmatic review:
- A motion was made to move this application into Tier 3, Not Recommended for Funding. Discussion reiterated concerns related to limited preclinical data, lack of evidence that this therapeutic approach will benefit stroke, and concerns regarding manufacturing within the proposed timeline. Since other trials are ongoing for stroke, reviewers were not convinced of a programmatic reason for CIRM to fund the proposed study as submitted. The motion carried.
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Miami freshman guard Geovonie McKnight takes a shot against Northern Illinois on Wednesday at Millett Hall.
OXFORD - The Miami University men's basketball team dropped its Mid-American Conference opener to Northern Illinois University, 72-61, Wednesday night at Millett Hall.
The RedHawks (5-8) turned the ball over 18 times and allowed the Huskies (3-10) to shoot 48.8 percent from the field (21-of-43) and 69.2 percent from beyond the arc (9-of-13).
"I didn't think we played particularly well," MU coach John Cooper said. "Certainly, some of that was (Northern Illinois), but for a lack of emotion, a lack of passion, those were the things that bothered me." ...


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The VW Passat is the most important model in the Volkswagen range - after the Golf – and Auto Express can bring you exclusive images and details of the new 2015 car.
When the current MkVII Passat was launched in 2011, it was more of a visual refresh than an all-new model. But this time, VW will put its full engineering weight behind a family of new Passats sitting on VW's modular MQB platform. This will include a new CC and CC Shooting Brake, but the saloon and spacious estate – revealed in our exclusive images – are due to arrive at the Paris Motor Show in September 2014, before going on sale in the UK in early 2015.
The images are based on two test cars (codenamed B8) spotted by our spies in Germany. Despite the heavy disguise, they clearly retain the current car's profile, but with shorter overhangs, a longer wheelbase and a wider track.
The increase in dimensions is due to the MQB chassis, which means the VW Golf and Passat will share mechanicals for the first time. The new chassis will ensure the Passat is at least 90kg lighter than at present, too, improving economy and CO2 emissions.
An insider has revealed VW is set to take a new design direction, inspired by the CrossBlue and Sportsvan concepts. And you can see the grille forms a single line with slim new headlight clusters.
The wider track gives a more powerful stance, but the car keeps the classic proportions and clean, simple lines VW is famous for. A sportier, more adventurous look will be reserved for the new CC.
Buyers demanding ultimate efficiency will have the option of a plug-in hybrid, mixing a 1.4-litre TSI petrol engine with a lithium-ion battery pack to give near-150mpg economy and emissions of less than 60g/km. That should keep the Passat ahead of Mazda's new 6 and the delayed Ford Mondeo.
Some engines will be shared with the Golf, but there are rumours of a new twin-turbo 2.0 TDI diesel that produces well over 200bhp and plenty of torque, hence why this car will be offered with 4MOTION four-wheel drive only. Another possibility is a hot Passat R using the new 'VR6' engine from the CrossBlue Coupé – which can be hooked up to a hybrid system, or tuned for well over 400bhp and coupled with four-wheel drive.
The estate will be one of the biggest ever, with a boot close to 670 litres, while all Passats are set to get a smart, minimal interior design with improved touchscreen tech that exceeds what's currently offered in the Golf. Material quality will vary by market, with the best finish saved for Europe and a cheaper, simpler layout for Russia and the US.
Volkswagen knows the large family car class is shrinking, and to stay competitive, the brand plans to spin several new bodystyles off the larger version of the MQB platform.
So the next generation of the svelte CC four-door coupé will share some of its DNA with the Skoda Octavia Coupe, although the VW's not due to go on sale until 2016.
The exterior will exaggerate those sleeker looks, with a sharply sloping roofline, a slimmer grille and redesigned front and rear lights to distinguish it from the saloon.
Expect high-quality materials and more kit inside, as well as powerful engines cherry-picked from the VW line-up. The 3.0-litre VR6 twin-turbo from the Design Vision GTI concept could also debut in the sporty new CC.
As well as introducing a bolder CC, VW will follow premium brands like Audi, Mercedes and BMW with a Shooting Brake estate version. This new bodystyle will keep the sharp looks and hi-tech gadgets of the saloon, but offer better headroom and a practical boot to meet the demands of family buyers.
The CC Shooting Brake won't match the Passat Estate for load space, and will be more exclusive, although it should get the same powerful engines as the regular CC. Expect a twin-turbo 2.0 TDI with over 200bhp to be the star performer, with 0-60mph in around 7.5 seconds and 50mpg-plus economy.
One thing that's less clear is whether VW will offer this new model with four-wheel drive, or whether the off-road transmission will be reserved for the Passat Alltrack.
Wait a minute... first you say they are exclusive pics and then go on to say they are "based" on pics of testing models seen on the street..... so which is it.Is it the typical exclusive guesses you guys are fond of blasting across the web page or REAL ACTUAL pictures of the upcoming model (which would be a welcome change in your editorial policy).
As cgi'd here, the Shooting Brake looks great, but is something of a Mercedes-Benz knockoff. Let's hope the real thing will display a more original take on the swoopy theme.
Have they changed anything????
I can hardly contain my excitement - will they be fitted with safety technology to prevent them being driven 4" from the car in front as per the current car.
no sign of rumored 10 Spd DSG??
I think VW needs to go back to its routes with the Passat brand and its target audience. I'm confused as to how to interpret what the Passat brand stands for these days. VW are trying to go into too many directions at the same time; sporty, premium.
I would give SEAT the 4 door coupe and have it as a halo car for the brand. A sharply styled, affordable 4 door coupe would do more for an aspiring, young at heart and sporty brand like SEAT, than it would for VW, and would give each brand a slice of the family car market without any overlaps.
I think you are getting mixed up with BMW drivers.
Audi. These idiot tailgaters left BMW when the Bangle designs appeared. They all drive Audis now.
It's a Skoda Superb from the back.
I was thinking they pinched the lights from the A4, then nipped them in a little.
He is right, just the chav's left in BMW's now.
It actually looks OLDER than the current model! The 2008 Superb looks more stylish and modern than this and that's already had a facelift! This has to be the most boring, unstylish car I have ever seen, short of a Dacia Sandero.
Yes. They took most of the styling from the US Honda Accord.
Is it the Autoexpress way of saying the new Passat will look exactly like the old Passat?
So just like the Golf we'll have to look at the number plate to tell the new model from the old.
Not exactly a thrill a minute design that either is it.
What VW don't seem to want to acknowledge is that the Audi brand has replaced them..why would anyone want a VW? when you can have Audi, at least it seems that way from a UK perspective.
Good thing about this new VW Passat 2015 is that it's not just giving and showing you a new look and design of Volkswagen but also offer new high speed kind of car with increased dimension due to its MQB Chassis. And because of this new model, Volkswagen Company proves that they are not shrinking but still competing in the world of car industry today.
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Because of the huge price difference...
Jesus. You still mention Skodas on a boring Passat write up.
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Guna, also spelled Goona, city, northwestern Madhya Pradesh state, central India. Situated on the highway between Agra and Mumbai (Bombay), Guna is connected to Gwalior, Indore, and other cities by road and rail. It rose to prominence in the mid-19th century when it became a military station for the Gwalior Cavalry. The presiding Hindu deity of Guna is Hanuman, whose temples are located to the east and west of the city. Jain temples in and around Guna are also of some importance.
Guna became a trading centre after the opening of the Guna-Baran Railway line at the end of the 19th century. The main industries are cigarette making and bicycle manufacturing, and cotton ginning, oilseed milling, and hand-loom weaving are important. The city has several colleges affiliated with Jiwaji University. Wheat, sorghum, legumes, corn (maize), and oilseeds are the major crops grown in the surrounding area. Pop. (2001) 137,175.
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The barbecue season is definitely upon us and now's the time to cook up some fun on the grill. The following is a list of basic notions to help you enjoy one of summer's simple pleasures: cooking on the barbecue!
Lesson 1: Proper equipment
From novice to expert, here is what you need to grill like a chef:
• A long handled steel brush to clean the grill
• Long handled tongs
• Oven mitts or heat resistant protection
• A long handled basting brush
• A spray water bottle to dampen hot flames
Lesson 2: Start with a clean grill
First impressions are important, even when grilling, so make sure your grill is scraped clean. A steel brush with a long handle is best for this task. First, preheat the grill for about 15 minutes and brush the grill when hot – foods tend to scrape off better this way. Brush the grill again once you've finished cooking and before it cools down.
Lesson 3: Preheat the barbecue
Turn on the barbecue at maximum heat intensity for about 15 minutes before you begin cooking any foods. You know the grill is ready when you can only keep your hand over the grill for 4 or 5 seconds.
Lesson 4: Oil the grill
To keep foods from sticking to the grill and to imprint those great grill marks, generously oil the grill before cooking.
Any one of the following techniques is good to oil your barbecue grill: a) with a paper towel imbibed with oil; b) with a piece of beef or bacon fat or c) with a vaporizer. In both a and b, the technique is applicable to a hot grill as long as you use a long handled fork. However, if you prefer to spray the grill, remove the grill from the barbecue to keep the oil spray from catching fire.
Lesson 5: Remove excess fat
A thin layer of fat (about 0.5 cm) is enough to add flavour to grilled meats. Not only is less fat healthier but it also helps avoid dangerously high flames when the fat melts into the fire.
Lesson 6: Avoid adding salt to raw meat
Adding salt to raw meat tends to harden its texture. In fact, salt attracts blood to the surface of meat, which then loses its juices and makes meat dry and less tender.
Lesson 7: Do not prick, pierce or stab meat while grilling
Only use a fork to remove cooked meat from the grill. It's best to use tongs or a slotted turner with a long handle to flip the meat or any other foods you may be cooking. This helps the meat maintain its natural juices and tenderness.
Lesson 8: Meet your new friend: the meat thermometer
A meat thermometer remains the best way to check for doneness. By indicating meat temperature you can be certain that your meat is properly cooked and ready to enjoy.
Does reading about grilling make your mouth water? Get those fires burning, add a sprinkle of imagination and a dash of daring and barbecue success is at your fingertips. Enjoy!
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The last two weeks we have been busy working in the gardens. On Tuesday, April 22nd five moms and their preschool children planted cabbage, broccoli and carrots in our Crossroads Spend Yourself® Gardens. On Saturday April 26th, twenty volunteers from an accounting firm and our church finished filling 50 Earth boxes for our Child Development Center and 301 Gardens. Vegetables and herbs will be planted by children in both of these gardens in May. The Saturday volunteers also finished filling the new 4' by 40' raised bed our youth built in March, put up trellises for our cucumbers and beans and planted potatoes in our potato towers.
Many of our clients are volunteering in our gardens and are looking forward to the fresh herbs and vegetables.
About the Spend Yourself® GardensSince 2010, the Spend Yourself® Gardens have demonstrated to Food Pantry clients how to grow vegetables and have supplied vegetables and herbs to the Food Pantry. Since 2010, we have added two gardens at the Falls Church Campus, one in the vacant lot by our 301 Building (301 Garden) and one near our Child Development Center (CDC Garden). Using 32 Earth Boxes, we planted maintained and harvested vegetables and herbs in our 301 gardens, and the CDC staff, parents and children planted maintained and harvested vegetable and herbs using 16 earth boxes in their CDC garden. Our youth have built ten additional 4' by 4'raised beds and one 4' by 40' raised bed for our Crossroads garden bringing the total to fifteen. During 2013, two Boy Scout Eagle candidates completed Eagle projects to level the ground and put down new ground cloth at our 301 gardens and build a shed for our Crossroads garden.
In 2014, there are various ways you can join us in helping us grow fresh, local produce to share with families who visit the Food Pantry:
Water, weed and harvest produce from one of three Spend Yourself ® Gardens for a week or more. To sign up for a week contact the Lay Leader below.
Are you spring cleaning or downsizing? Our gardens can use your excess tools. To arrange for drop off contact the Lay Leader below.
Donate a portions of the produce from your home garden to the Food Pantry. Contact the Lay Leader below for convenient delivery options.
On Saturday mornings a team of volunteers is needed to process produce delivered by Spend Yourself® and home gardeners for distribution to food pantry clients. Duties include receiving produce from gardeners, weighing and logging produce and packaging it for distribution by food pantry volunteers to clients. Contact lay Leader below.
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Classes take place the first Saturday of January through June
from 8:30-9:30am at our Food Pantry locations. Directions
In a cooperative effort with The Virginia Cooperative Extension, the Spend Yourself® Gardens offers free Nutrition classes and cooking demonstrations to teach our Food Pantry clients and the community how to eat better and use the vegetables and herbs provided through our ministry.
Through December 31, 2013 we provided the Food Pantry with 1,330 pounds of produce from the pounds of produce from the following sources:
- Crossroads Spend Yourself® Garden
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The Course 2LS perfects fit, increases comfort, reduces weight, improves power transfer, operates fast, and provides long-lasting durability. The Boa Closure System "dials-in" to a more precise fit by evenly distributing pressure and reducing pressure points. The Boa reel system offers infinite degrees of fine-tuning and with dual reels on the Course 2LS shoe, varying amounts of security and tension can be provided by individual dials to the cuneiform bones and metatarsal bones. The Course 2LS Shoe has a patented multi-vent system that intakes air via vents in the sole, channels airflow through the sole of the shoe via two internal channels, and evacuates the air through another vent in the sole. The Ex0-Jet Carbon Outsole is constructed of hot melt carbon which means that the carbon fibers used have been further processed making them not only lighter but thinner. For the end user, this creates a shoe that is lighter, stronger and closer to the pedal. Increased power transfer is achieved not only through the Carbon HM outsole but the HRS-300 system. This system has a heel that is injected with nylon. Injected nylon is an amazingly resistant material that has an extremely low coefficient of friction so it perfectly secures the heel in place, optimizes fit, and reduces loss of power from slippage. The seamless microfiber upper is ventilated with the use of steel mesh.
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4 Bedroom Beach Cottage! Located on Boardwalk! in Newport Beach
- bedrooms 4
- baths 2
- sleeps 8
- pool no
- hot tub no
- pets allowed no
- type Condo
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Enjoy the ocean at this 4 bedroom ground floor beach house! Located on the boardwalk between 35th and 36th street, this home is walking distance to the Newport Pier, shops, restaurants and the grocery store. It features an outdoor patio, charcoal BBQ, ocean views and TV.
The living room has 2 sofas, coffee table, tile floors and TV. There is a dining table that seats four. The kitchen has a dishwasher, microwave, fridge and stove. The outdoor patio on the boardwalk makes it easy to people watch and walk to the sand.
The master bedroom has a king bed. The second bedroom has a queen and third and fourth bedrooms each have 2 single twins. The back twin bedroom does not have a separate entry; the entry is through the first twin room. There are two full bathrooms.
There is a washer and dryer and 1 parking spot in the garage. There is extra storage for bikes, surfboards and other beach gear.
condo rental amenities
Living Room: Couch, Coffee Table, TV
Business: Near Grocery Store, Nearby ATM, Nearby FedEx, Nearby Post Office, Restaurants, Shopping, Near Newport Pier
Entertainment: Cable Television, DVD Player, Free Wi-Fi
Kitchen: Coffee Maker, Cookware, Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Stove, Toaster, Utensils
Outdoor: Beach Walking, Biking, Boogie Boarding, Gas Grill, Lower Patio with BBQ, Upper Balconies, Rollerblading, Sight-Seeing, Surfing, Swimming
Other: Washer & Dryer in Laundry Room in Garage, Linens & Towels Included, 1 Parking Spot in Garage
activities and attractions in Newport Beach Los Angeles Area
Attractions: Rollerblading, Biking, Surfing, Swimming, Boogie Boarding, Sun Bathing
Nearby Convenience: Shopping, Restaurants, Bike Rental, Move Theatre, Library, Newport Pier
Oceanfront on 35th Street!
vacation rental rates
Summer High Season: 6/23 - 8/18
Summer Shoulder Season: 5/26 - 6/22 and 8/19 - 9/8
Off Season: 2/1 - 5/25 and 9/9 - 12/31
High Season Minimum Stay: 7 nights
Holiday weeks are Thanksgiving week and Christmas week, refer to Summer High Season pricing.
10% tax
$299/departure cleaning (includes sheets for beds & towels for showering)
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HAMMOND, La. (AP) - The new media and animation program at Southeastern Louisiana University has been recognized by Animation Career Review as one of the top animation and game design schools in the South.
The program was ranked 15th by the web site. It is managed through the university's department of fine and performing arts.
This year's ranking was an improvement over the 20th slot the program achieved in 2012.
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Judith Holloway has a Masters of Public Health and earned a Master of Arts in Eastern and Western Traditions: The History, Philosophy and Transmission of Astrology from Kepler College. Judith has studied astrology since the early 1980s. She is currently continuing her research in the area of astrological factors and their correlation and usefulness as predictors for health care outcomes. Judith has also been employed in the health care field since 1974.
Kepler Instructors are chosen for their expertise in academic and astrological knowledge and for their ability to effectively teach what they know to others in an online environment.
They must be able to produce quality instructional materials that enhance learning by using multiple strategies and approaches. They need to understand how to work with students remotely, and to develop the trust and respect of their students and colleagues.
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Breathtaking views of the sunset from "Sunset Shores"! in Traverse City
- bedrooms 1
- baths 1
- sleeps 4
- pool yes
- hot tub yes
- pets allowed no
- type Condo
- community The Beach
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$ 600 - $ 1,800 / week
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A central location in Traverse City; surrounded by Adventure Parks, restaurants, shopping and golf! Play in the area at our many local attractions, or enjoy relaxing and taking advantage of the pure sandy beach on East Bay, watercraft rentals, outdoor heated pool and spa (seasonal)...right at your condo!
We are surrounded by lakes in Northern Michigan, so having an outdoor (seasonal) pool is...well rare..let alone being on the water itself.
Take advantage of "rare" and make this your vacation home (away from home)!
* Ask us about our "joining" condo's as we can connect two units with one group that will accommodate up to 8 people!
Additional photo's and information can be found on tavronline.
condo rental amenities
This condo features one bedroom with a queen size bed and TV, and a large bathroom with an in-room Whirlpool tub set in Cultured Marble for relaxing. Tastefully decorated in beach blue hues, the living room faces East Bay and has large windows to take advantage of every second of amazing waterfront views; in addition, the living room houses a sofa sleeper for additional sleeping. The kitchen and dining areas are open to the living room...and the views; the kitchen is completely stocked with everything that you need for dining and entertaining.
A first floor walk-out patio anticipates spending the morning with both you and your coffee...
Or, perhaps you take a few more steps outside your condo and walk for a bit on the beach and listen to the occasional sound of a trolling motor. The beach is one of the "best", pure sand; great for sand castles! Sit in a cabana and sip on a cocktail...you're on vacation. Perhaps you may enjoy wind surfing or jet skiing for an hour or two? Want a change of pace, but not into "adventure"; lounge by the heated pool or spa (seasonal) located just around the corner from your unit.
Enjoy the sights and sounds of summer!
activities and attractions in Traverse City Michigan
The area hosts many activities; including the National Cherry Festival, The Horse Show By The Bay and other local festivals, Michael Moore`s Film Festival, arts and craft shows, concerts in the park, casino`s, wineries, Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes (a must), performances at the widely acclaimed Interlochen Center for the Arts and the Opera House; you`re certain to stay busy.
Enjoy fishing charter boats, catamaran sunset cruises, para-sailing (for those who are brave), jet ski rentals, hot air balloon rides, our local markets, cherry picking (and other fruits depending upon the season), and hiking trails.
Looking to golf? Perfect area for that! Fantastic golf courses surround Traverse City. Fishing? Look no further. Shopping? How about a large mall, outlet mall, and amazing local shops to find that special treasure. The dining is also fabulous, and we have amazing local chefs that prepare meals that you`ll want to tell your friends and family about (as you`re looking out at the reflection of the water, or dining by sunset).
We look forward to taking care of you on your next vacation!
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Seasonal 2012/2013 Rates:
September 23 - May 18 $125/day (2 night minimum), $600/week
May 19 - June 15 $200/day (2 night minimum), $900.00/week
June 16 - August 18 $1800.00/week (Sunday to Sunday only please)
August 17 - September 15 $200/day (2 night minimum), $1500.00/week
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The Pentagon will release its annual report on sex assaults in the military today. It reportedly shows a 6% increase in reported assaults over the previous year.
A hearing will be held today for the Obama administration's motion to delay a judge's ruling that the Plan-B morning after pill should be available without a prescription for teenagers at age 15. The Food and Drug Administration wanted to make the drug more widely available but was overruled by Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius.
The Senate Homeland Security Committee will hold a hearing on border security this morning as it relates to the "Gang of Eight's" potential immigration bill. The committee hopes to examine provisions in the bill known as the "Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act."
Blacksburg Town Council will have a work session this morning at 11. Members will get an update on the business climate, look at the Blacksburg housing trust, and review several ordinances set for a public hearing next week.
The Roanoke County Board of supervisors will hold a forum focusing on K-12 issues for the Windsor Hills seat tonight at seven at Oak Grove Elementary School. Joe McNamara and Roxanne Christley are both running for the Republican nomination.
Center in the Square is hosting a preview of its grand re-opening with a ribbon cutting of its new box office this morning at 11. It will open to the public May 18th.
Banker Steel in Lynchburg will celebrate the expansion of its Rangoon Street facility with a ribbon cutting this afternoon at one.
Today is Teacher Appreciation Day, a day to encourage kids, parents, and communities to appreciate the difference good teachers make in the lives of students.


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Cattery fire update
Pinetrees Cattery in Cannock have confirmed that despite initial reports, no cats escaped when a fire hit last week.
20 cats belonging to customers and 3 belonging to the owners of the Cattery died in the blaze. Two cats survived and are still being treated by their vet.
– Lynn Durnall, owner
We would like to offer our deepest sympathy to owners of the 20 cats who lost their lives in this fire. As has been reported we have also lost 3 of our own in the fire with a fourth hanging on at the vets.
The pain and grief resulting from this tragic accident is unimaginable for all effected.
We would like to thank all of the people that have posted words of support and also to those that have offered help, and been up to visit us.
Most owners have now been contacted apart from a couple who are out of communication.
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Aftergetting cut from the basketball team freshman year, I decided to sign up forwinter track. Little did I know that this decision would lead to two years oftrials, tribulations and absolute enjoyment!
For my first season, I wasrather hesitant to race, even though I remained committed to the daily practices.Every time my coach posted the list of athletes who were invited to attend thenext track meet, I would take my pen and scribble out my name. I now realize thatI cheated myself of many accomplishments. Luckily, when the spring season came, Iknocked some sense into myself and raced whenever I was asked to. It's amazinghow much you can learn about your strengths and weaknesses by participating in asport!
Every time I stepped onto the tar in my blue and yellow uniform andheard the gun go off, I challenged myself to do what I had never thought possible- run so fast I could no longer feel my body. This challenge has continuedthrough indoor and outdoor track seasons during sophomore year, and is beginningagain with my junior year. Constantly pushing myself to lift more, run faster andbe more motivated has brought both good and bad experiences.
During one800-meter race at a 200-meter track, I inadvertently thought it was 600 metersand gave everything I had left during the third lap. Stepping off the track afterthat race, I burst into tears out of utter disappointment and embarrassment.Luckily, my coaches and teammates were there to let me know they had made similarmistakes. This horrible experience helped me realize that even though failureoccurs, there will always be a second chance. My second chance was qualifying forAll States with the other members of my 4x800 meter relay team.
As bad asthings can get, there is always a bright side. Simply trying is not enough, everysecond deserves your best effort. Roll with the bad and good things will come.These are three of the many lessons I have learned from running with the trackteam. Track is what I am proud of and what keeps me going when life gets rough.I'm sure any person participating in any sport understands.
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The 7 PM concert will also honor the leadership and mentorship work of corporate honoree Paul J. Massey, Jr., CEO and founding partner of Massey Knakal Realty Services.
Music director Steven Reineke will lead an evening that highlights the work of Shaiman and Wittman. Performers will include Patti LuPone, Christian Borle, Martin Short, Capathia Jenkins, Jane Krakowski and Andrea Martin. Additional artists will be announced at a later date.
Following the concert, a black tie-dinner dance will be held at the Mandarin Oriental New York.
Single tickets for the concert range from $65-$158. Sales to the public begin March 3. Tickets to the full gala evening range from $1,250 (concert and dinner seating for one) to $50,000 (premier concert seating and dinner table for eight). For more information about the black-tie dinner and dance at the Mandarin Oriental New York, call (212) 765-7677 or visit www.newyorkpops.org.