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The Rebel Alliance stood bravely against the evil of the Galactic Empire, never backing down despite overwhelming odds. Formed by Bail Organa and Mon Mothma after the Clone Wars, the Rebellion worked in secret for decades to overthrow the Emperor and restore democracy to the galaxy. Eventually, armed with the firepower of ships like the X-wing and A-wing, and the leadership of figures including Princess Leia and Admiral Ackbar, the Rebel Alliance triumphed over the Empire at the Battle of Endor.
X-wing Starfighter
The X-wing is a versatile Rebel Alliance starfighter that balances speed with firepower. Armed with four laser cannons and two proton torpedo launchers, the X-wing can take on anything the Empire throws at it. Nimble engines give the X-wing an edge during dogfights, and it can make long-range jumps with its hyperdrive and its astromech droid co-pilot. Luke Skywalker is famous for destroying the Death Star behind the controls of an X-wing.
Y-wing Starfighter
The Y-wing is a workhorse starfighter has been in use since the Clone Wars. Used for dogfights and for bombing runs against capital ships and ground targets, Y-wings are often overshadowed by newer models such as the X-wing and the A-wing. But the Y-wing's historical importance is remarkable, and it has reliably served multiple generations of star pilots.
A-wing Fighter
With its sleek arrowhead shape, streamlined cockpit and massive twin engines, the A-wing starfighter suggests raw speed even when parked within Alliance hangar bays. Faster than even the TIE interceptor, the A-wing is well suited for lightning strikes. It sports a pair of pivoting laser cannons on each wingtip. The starfighters of Green Squadron, which flew in the Battle of Endor, were made up of A-wing starfighters.
Jedi T-6 Shuttle
An older design used by the Jedi Knights, the T-6 shuttle was pressed into heavier service by the necessities of the Clone Wars. The half-circle shaped ship has a rotating body, allowing for flexibility of configurations when landing on planetary surfaces or docking with starships and stations. The Jedi primarily used the T-6 as a peacetime conveyance, hence it has no weapons. The ship's reliable hyperdrive and larger interior space meant that interstellar travel in a T-6 was far more comfortable than in a cramped Jedi starfighter. In case of emergency, the ship's crew could launch ejection seats that deploy spheroid survival capsules that not only contain vital atmospheric pressure, but also cushion impact.
ARC-170 Starfighter
Protecting the skies over Republic worlds were specialized clone fighter forces flying the latest in starfighter technology. The ARC-170 fighter was a bulky, aggressive ship covered with weapons. Three clone trooper pilots operated this advanced combat craft, with a pilot handling the flight maneuvers, a copilot operating the laser cannons mounted on the ship's wide wings, and a tailgunner operating the dorsal rear-facing cannon. The fighter also carried an astromech droid for onboard repairs.


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10/25/12 - Time: 5pm - 8pm
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MCLA Gallery 51 Exhibition: This Blue Marble: The Universe of Josh Simpson
This exhibition of Simpson's work has been a collaborative project among MCLA Arts Management and Art students. Students have been involved from the beginning including helping in the curatorial process, install, and marketing.
Simpson, whose studio is in Shelburne Falls, Mass., first experimented with glass in 1970 and since then has devoted himself to mastering all aspects of glassmaking. He has found inspiration in NASA images of Earth when creating his "planets": luminous glass spheres encasing kaleidoscopic landscapes, underwater scenes, and vistas of outer space that reflect Earth's vastness and complexity. His work is in the permanent collections of many museums, including the Springfield Museum of Fine Arts, the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, the White House Collection of American Crafts, and the Museum of Decorative Arts in Prague.
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The State University's Board of Trustees declared the University's long-standing intent and position on an Equal Employment Opportunity Policy by adopting unanimously on June 30, 1971, the following resolution:
"Resolved that the statement entitled 'Equal Employment Opportunity in State University of New York,' as set forth below, be, and hereby is, adopted as the policy of State University on equal opportunity; and the Chancellor, or his designee be, and hereby is, authorized and directed to take all steps necessary and proper to promulgate and implement said policy."
State University of New York, in recognition of its educational mission, its social concern, its responsibility for the personal development of individuals, and its concern for the rights of the individual, has expressed and established University Policy of Equal Employment Opportunity.
The Board of Directors of the Research Foundation of State University of New York endorses in principle such policy by adopting the following:
It is the policy of The Research Foundation of State University of New York to provide equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons; to prohibit discrimination in employment; and to participate in the promotion of the full realization of equal employment opportunity through a positive, continuing program for the University as a whole and for each constituent unit and affiliated organization of the University as it relates to the Research Foundation.
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For the first time in more than a decade, Montgomery County will have a new probate judge. Steven Reed says he's ready to get to work.
The probate court handles things as varied as adoptions, car tags, elections and even mental health. Reed said he's already thinking about ways to deal with the mental health challenge, as the state restructures its system.
"We're working with some of the hospital executives who deal with mental health and administrators that deal with that first hand to see what role we can play to help come up with some workable solutions," Reed said.
The election between Reed, a Democrat, and outgoing Probate Judge Reese McKinney, a Republican, was hard fought with charges traded on both sides. In contrast, Reed says, the transition is going smoothly.
"What may surprise you is the willingness for everybody to come together after the election and to make sure that this probate office, serves the people of Montgomery County very well that we're able to help out and move the community forward," he said.
Reed will inherit plans for a new east probate office on Atlanta Highway and the budget for the current fiscal year. But Reed has plans of his own.
"Priorities are certainly the operation efficiency of the probate office itself and trying to update the technology so it can be a lot easier for all the people in Montgomery County to use."
Reed will serve a six year term. He will take office on Monday.
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Forthcoming Events - Open Day Saturday 11th October 2014 10.00am - 12.30pm.
- National Athletics Finals 2014Three Mowdenians represent the North East at Alexander Stadium, Birmingham
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- A Fishy TalePhotos of the dress rehearsal of the Pre-Prep production of 'A Fishy Tale'
- Leavers and Parents Tennis CompetitionParents, sons and daughters partnered up for a doubles tournament
- Bouncy Summer PartyThree bouncy castles for the last weekend party of the term
- Adventure Club CampYear 3's camping night in the school grounds
- Step up Day - The eveningFuture pupils came to spend a day and night at Mowden. Evening activities
- Step up Day - class activitiesVisiting children do Art and a Treasure Hunt
- Year 7 in DorsetA week at The Old Malthouse for Science, Geography and adventure
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Jan 27, 2011Travels of a Camp Chef - We Thought it Would
We thought it would be fun to try something new this year on the Blog. Travels of a Camp Chef seemed like a fun enough idea and something that some of you might actually be interested in. So here we go on a year of adventure!
Jan 27, 2011Crunch, crunch, crunch
As I sit here, I am munching on my latest concoction. Not that it is the best thing I ever ate, only, very crunchy, slightly salty and addicting. I am sure to be over my calorie limit today!
Jan 26, 2011Beaver Mountain Utah
These avid skiers even use their Del Rio Fire Pit at Bear Lake in the summer. This is a great way to keep the kiddos warm. It was great meeting you at Beaver Mountain!
Keep on enjoying your Del Rio!
Jan 25, 2011Sushezi in the Classroom
The Culinary Arts Club of Los Amigos High School has been studying sushi in their class. Can you guess their tool of choice for making sushi? That's right, the SUSHEZI! There's no better way to make sushi fun and easy!
Check out how much fun they had!
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Jan 24, 2011How to Fish Through the Ice III
What to wear- Nothing will make your day more miserable and cut short the trip than getting cold. With today's clothing selections I can see no reason what so ever to ever get cold. But how you manage the clothing is important.
Jan 21, 2011Brussel Sprouts
I had some Brussel sprouts in my fridge, so when I made the Mexican chicken, I decided to find a recipe for Brussels sprouts. To me, it honestly sounded pretty nasty, but after making it, I think I would like it!
For starters, here is how they say to prepare Brussels sprouts. I think it helped a lot with the flavor, although it takes some time.
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A month-long exhibit at an East Texas museum is celebrating the contributions of African Americans to our local history. The exhibit is called 'Rose Gallery of Pioneers.'
It went on display tonight at the Gregg county historical museum in Longview to kick off black history month. The exhibit features 4 families that pioneered East Texas along with rare photographs and period artifacts."We're honoring several families from this area that have helped build this area, and the way they lived you know this is a pretty good indication of the way life was many years ago," says museum board member Mary Ramos.The exhibit will be on display until the end of February. Copyright 2014 KLTV. All rights reserved.
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The northbound lane of Mackinaw Street in the city of Saginaw is closed at this time while officials make emergency repairs.
The closure is taking place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. between Davenport Avenue and Graebner Drive.
The southbound lane of the roadway will remain open but officials are asking drivers to avoid the area.
Alternate routes include Warwick Street or Linda Street, which will allow drivers on either State Street or Weiss Street to connect with one another.
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Republic of the Congo
Background Notes: Republic of the Congo
A useful potted history is included with these US Department of State Background Notes on the Republic of the Congo. Also included is a range of political, economic, and geographical data, as well as information on its people, defence, and relations with the US.
Republic of the Congo History from Lonely Planet
A quirky, colloquial presentation of the Republic of the Congo's history presented by LonelyPlanet.com. Makes awfully good reading and may galvanise your interest in Africa's regional history. Not only suitable for travellers.
Republic of the Congo - a Country Profile from the BBC
An extremely brief historical overview accompanies this BBC Country Profile of the Republic of the Congo. Of particular interest are the simplified regional map (see where the country is in Africa), a photograph of Congo's current Chief of State, and details about the countries media.
Timeline for the Republic of the Congo from the BBC
A chronology of important events in the history of the Republic of the Congo given by year (and for more recent events by month also).
CIA World Fact Book: Republic of the Congo
A useful map and a range of geographical, political, and economic facts which are mostly up-to-date. Unfortunately this country profile lacks historical information (except for independence date), but the population statistics are probably the best available.
Republic of the Congo's Chief of State and Cabinet Ministers
Updated weekly, this list of the Republic of the Congo's Chief of State and Cabinet Ministers is provided by the Central Intelligence Agency of the United States of America.


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|Are you a wannabe farmer?
By Byron McNutt
THE VILAS AND Oneida county fairs were presented the last two weeks and that got me to thinking. We might not have many traditional farms here in the North Woods per se, but we have a few wannabes.
Still, you might enjoy the following piece I clipped from the Platte, S.D., Enterprise nearly 20 years ago. The article answers the question: You might be a farmer if:
Your dog rides in your truck more than your wife. You wave at every vehicle whether you know them or not.You have convinced your wife that an overnight
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Today we celebrate Thanksgiving, a tradition that began with a feast the Pilgrims shared with the Wampanoag Indians at Plymouth Rock in 1621.
In his annual proclamation, President Barack Obama noted that Americans everywhere would gather with family and friends today to recount the joys and blessings of the past year.
"This day is a time to take stock of the fortune we have known and the kindnesses we have shared, grateful for the God-given bounty that enriches our lives," he wrote. "As many pause to lend a hand to those in need, we are also reminded of the indelible spirit of compassion and mutual responsibility that has distinguished our Nation since its earliest days."
Obama noted that such presidential proclamations go back to our nation's infancy.
"When President George Washington marked our democracy's first Thanksgiving, he prayed to our Creator for peace, union and plenty through the trials that would surely come," Obama wrote. "And when our nation was torn by bitterness and civil war, President Abraham Lincoln reminded us that we were, at heart, one nation, sharing a bond as Americans that could bend but would not break."
Obama encouraged Americans to give thanks for those who honor our nation's proud heritage by giving back.
"This Thanksgiving, thousands of our men and women in uniform will sit down for a meal far from their loved ones and the comforts of home," he wrote. "We honor their service and sacrifice. We also show our appreciation to Americans who are serving in their communities, ensuring their neighbors have a hot meal and a place to stay. Their actions reflect our age-old belief that we are our brothers' and sisters' keepers, and they affirm once more that we are a people who draw our deepest strength not from might or wealth, but from our bonds to each other."
As we gather today, let us remember the Pilgrims. They had seen friends and family members perish during a difficult voyage, and even after reaching their destination, they were struggling to survive in a strange new world.
Still, they took time to share what they had and to say thanks for their blessings.
Let us all follow their lead. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving.


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Fears are growing over Liverpool full-back Glen Johnson's injury and Tom Cleverely's place at Manchester United is in jeopardy.
Arsenal are trying to prise Sokratis Papastathopoulos away from Borussia Dortmund and have been encouraged to move for Torino's Alessio Cerci.
Borussia Dortmund have offered an initial £8m to re-sign Shinji Kagawa and Arsenal are keen on Dortmund defender Sokratis Papastathopoulos.
Tottenham and Liverpool are on alert after Swansea say Wilfried Bony can leave for £24m, Loic Remy has turned down a fresh Newcastle approach.
Arsenal, Everton and Manchester United are interested in £15m-rated Torino forward Alessio Cerci, while Spurs could move for Danny Welbeck.
Sunderland could move for Inter Milan's Ricky Alvarez and Celtic's Virgil van Dijk, while Newcastle have made a fresh approach for Loic Remy.
Arsenal are reportedly lining up a bid for Manchester United striker Danny Welbeck, while Sunderland are said to want Stoke's Geoff Cameron.
Arsenal are ready to make a £50m bid for PSG's Edinson Cavani after Olivier Giroud's injury, while Manchester United are keen on Joe Allen.
Louis van Gaal wants Juventus midfielder Arturo Vidal to join Man Utd in a £34m deal, while Arsenal are panicking over their striker shortage.
Arsenal are interested in Wolfsburg ace Luis Gustavo, while Tottenham's Roberto Soldado and Vlad Chiriches are set to make Serie A moves.
Newcastle are being linked with a surprise move for former Cardiff striker Andreas Cornelius, while Sunderland hope to sign Salomon Kalou.
Man United boss Louis van Gaal is set to sign Ajax defender Daley Blind and Milan's Nigel de Jong, while PSG want Chelsea's Petr Cech on loan.
Liverpool have lined up an deal for Samuel Eto'o in case the Mario Balotelli deal falls flat and Hull are set to sign Jordan Rhodes for £12m.
Manchester United have entered the battle for Real Madrid midfielder Sami Khedira, while Arsenal will step up their chase for William Carvalho.


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August 26, 2010, Canon Inc.
Canon to exhibit two new telephoto lenses under development
TOKYO, August 26, 2010 — Canon Inc. announced today that it is developing two new telephoto lenses for use with its EOS lineup of single-lens reflex cameras — the EF500mm f/4L IS II USM and EF600mm f/4L IS II USM — and will display prototypes at the photokina 2010 photography and imaging industry trade fair between September 21 and 26 in Cologne, Germany.
The EF500mm f/4L IS II USM and EF600mm f/4L IS II USM are being developed as L (Luxury)-series lenses equipped with a high-performance image stabilization system. Employing fluorite and other special optical materials to correct for a variety of aberrations, the lenses aim to realize high-resolution, high-contrast imaging performance in a lighter-weight body design.
The EF500mm f/4L IS II USM and EF600mm f/4L IS II USM are under development as successors to the EF500mm f/4L IS USM (introduced in July 1999) and EF600mm f/4L IS USM (introduced in September 1999), respectively, models which earned strong praise from professionals in the field. The new lenses target improved dust-proof and moisture-proof performance in the face of harsh shooting conditions to satisfy the demands of sports, news and nature photographers, as well as high-contrast, high-resolution imaging from the maximum aperture setting.
Canon will continue to actively and flexibly respond to the diverse needs of professional and advanced-amateur users, expanding and improving the performance of its EF lens lineup to contribute to expanding the realm of photographic possibilities for SLR cameras.
Note: Details regarding release dates and specifications for the abovementioned products have yet to be decided.
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The Seattle Mariners dropped the first two games of the series with the Oakland Athletics, but look to salvage the set with a victory on Sunday at the Oakland Coliseum.
Seattle will send out rookie right-hander Erasmo Ramirez (1-3, 3.42). He allowed five runs on seven hits in six innings of work during Tuesday's 5-4 loss at Los Angeles. The 22-year old was 1-0 with a 2.40 ERA over his previous two starts.
Seattle has lost nine of their last 12 games.


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The 5th annual New Balance of Wilmington Flashback Run
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The 5th annual New Balance of Wilmington Flashback Run event is taking place at Mayfaire Town Center on Saturday, May 25th at 8AM.
We're flashing back to the Psychodelic Disco 1970s again! Start off the Holiday Memorial Day weekend with a fun run and a healthy dose of costume dressing up to memorialize the decade that disco-danced its way to everyone's heart and soul. Check out event details and register online at: www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=2096801
Start spreading the news and dig up some fun clothes to costume up with your running buddies and family for our contest...there's prizes, trophies, medals, and good fun and food to be had by all who come. We're having a 10K, 5K, and 1-mile walk/run which will be timed for those who want.


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We continue our From the Guides Series with some great fly fishing tips from various freshwater and saltwater fishing guides from around the country.
In our latest edition, we take time to talk fly fishing with some of our favorite fly fishing guides in Pacific City, Ore., Kailua, Hawaii, Eagle Mountain Lake, Texas, Union, Conn.
We cover everything from sea bass and coho fishing in Oregon, to bone fishing in Hawaii, which is something a lot of folks don't realize can be an awesome fly fishing opportunity.
We continue across the country with inland updates about fishing for freshwater catfish, bass and crappie in North Texas, as well and get an update about the trout fishing tactics that seem to be working best in Connecticut.
Pacific City, Oregon
Guide David L. Stiles, captain of Eagle Charters in Pacific City (eaglechartersfishing.com , 1-877-392-3679) says Coho Salmon and Sea Bass are the best bets in Pacific City, Ore.
Stiles recommends fishing rock reefs for sea bass and coho, using swimbaits and salt flies.
His tip of the day? "Bring a large cooler." So you know you're going to get on some fish if you're casing in Pacific City.
And if you have a shellfish license, might even pull in a crab for dinner.
"Always bring rain gear and warm clothing," he added. "You need to have a valid fishing license and a shellfish license if the customer would like us to pull crab pots at the end of the day."
Kailua, Hawaii
Coach Duff of Coach Duff's Hawaiian Flyfishing in Kailua (coachduffhawaii.com, 808-292-9680) says the east, south and north sides of Oahu are where it's at in terms of island fly fishing.
Duff recommends 8 and 9 weight saltwater rods, bonefish taper lines, Mantis Shrimp patterns in 8 through 2 bead to tungsten, depending on the water depth you're fishing.
If he had one tip for success on the fishery, he said to "show up a proficient caster or prepare to get smoked."
But how big are the bonefish anglers can expect to catch out of Oahu?
"Biggest bones on planet earth, period," he concluded.
Enough said.
Eagle Mountain Lake, Texas
Chad Ferguson, owner of North Texas Catfish Guide Service (learntocatchcatfish.com, 817-522-3804), knows a thing or two about catfish in Northern Texas.
And the best place to catch cats, according to Ferguson, is at the north end of Eagle Mountain Lake near Newark and Boyd, where fly fisherman can also catch white bass, gar, largemouth bass and crappie.
Even though the lake holds some big fish, Ferguson recommends fishing with light gear, and be sure to move around.
"Don't fish one place too long if you are not have success," he said. "Move quickly and move often."
Willington, Conn.
Jim Trinque, owner of JT's Fly Shop in Union, Conn. (jtsflsyhop.com, 860-684-1575), likes the Willimantic River in Willington for its diversity of trout.
Over the entire trout management area, a stretch of 3.5 miles, rainbow, brown and brook trout can all be caught.
The best approach, Trinque says, is to "match the hatch, staying flexible to what you see on the water on an hourly basis.
Enjoy this piece? Check out our other "From the Guides" articles on:
Fly Fishing Ascension Bay: Sight fishing for bonefish and other saltwater species over the white sandy bottoms in Ascension Bay, Mexico.
Fly Fishing Northern New Mexico: The Chama River and other fine fisheries make New Mexico a hidden gem for fly fishers.
Fly Fishing Cape Cod: A look at some tips for for shore fly fishing Cape Cod.
Fly Fishing Cranberry River: All about fly fishing the tasty river in West Virginia.
Fly Fishing Colorado River: A closer look at the 16-mile stretch from Lees Ferry to Glen Canyon Dam.
Fly Fishing British Columbia: Pemberton gives anglers all sorts of fly fishing options.
Fly Fishing Helton Creek: The fishery out of Jefferson, N.C. provides some of the best fly fishing North Carolina has to offer.
Fly Fishing Owens River Valley: A look at the three different sections of the Owens and nearby fisheries in the Eastern Sierra.


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The Kade-Duesenberg German House and Cultural Center is a wonderful facility that brings all German activities on campus together in one place.
Upstairs in the German House, 13 students,
including a native-speaker Resident Assistant, speak German and eat meals together. Living arrangements are
very comfortable. Students have suite-style rooms (sharing a bathroom
with one to three others), access to the front or back balcony, and a beautiful shared space with a large dining room
table, sofas around a fireplace, and a well-appointed kitchen.
Downstairs in the Cultural Center, there is space for classes, film nights, conversation hours, and the many other activities the German program sponsors on campus. Students work at the main desk as Student Building Managers or teach on Monday afternoons in our Kinder lernen Deutsch program, when elementary school children from the city come to learn German for an hour a week.
The Kade-Duesenberg German House and Cultural Center was built in the year 2000 in the style of the early 20th century Bauhaus.
Living in the German House is a great way to experience linguistic and cultural immersion right here on campus. To apply, download the application from the "Application" section above and turn it in to the Office of Residential Life by Wednesday, February 6, 2013.
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Grant's Smoked Veggie Quesadillas
Sliced Onions
Sliced Mushrooms
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Baby spinach
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Mozzarella Cheese
In a skillet sauté your onions and mushrooms for about 8 minutes. Add the green chilies and a tablespoon of liquid smoke. About two minutes into the sauté. After 8 minutes add your spinach and cook for an additional minute. While this mixture is cooking, on a griddle heat two flour tortillas. Cover one tortilla with shredded mozzarella cheese. Place your veggie mixture over the cheese and cover with the second tortilla. Cut into sections and enjoy.
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We don't always get it right when it comes to parenting. We often learn as we go and make the best decisions we can, for our children at the time. When it comes to the topic of parenting, Lisa Hein of Seminole has certainly walked the path. She offers strikingly candid, real and compassionate advice based on her experience raising her son.
Now an acclaimed parenting author, radio talk show host and speaker, Hein reaches out to help other families by sharing the mistakes and struggles she endured during very trying times. Her gift is her message to other parents that they are not alone in the frustrations and joys that come with parenthood.
Hein's journey as a mother began when she discovered that she was pregnant with her son at the age of thirty-three. Prepared to take on the responsibility, she learned soon after that she would be experiencing motherhood without the involvement of her partner. With the support of her sister, Hein made the decision to keep her child and took on single parenting with awe and vigor.
A few years later, she married her husband Don when her son was 3-years-old. When her son was going into the sixth grade she relocated with her family to Florida and became a stay-at-home mother so she could spend more time with her son.
Creating an environment where her son wanted to be around the family, Hein explained that her son's friends were always welcomed at their house. They would play in the backyard and games on the computer. She thought that by being home she was aware of everything her son was doing, but she found that even being right there, he was able to pull the wool over her eyes.
Hein saw that things began to dramatically change when her son was in ninth grade. A once tight family began to unravel right before her eyes. As she realized she really didn't know how fast the dynamic could change within her family.
When her son entered into his teens, the experience of parenting she had always hoped for, turned into a time of serious searching for answers. Hein's household was in a state of conflict with verbal fighting, aggression, resentment and sheer exhaustion. The turmoil was making her ill as stress took its toll on her physically and she felt that she had failed as a parent.
Hein says, "When we lived in Denver we were a very religious family and we were grounded in our church. When we moved it seemed as if we had lost our faith foundation as we hadn't found a church yet. I became very angry at God for the trying times I was going through with my son."
During this time, Hein began journaling all of her emotions and experiences. It was a release and became another way she could communicate with her son. Writing her son poems and letters, Hein was able to reach him.
When he graduated from high school, she put together her journals which later became the book ,"I'm Doing The Best I Can! They won't always be cute and adorable," which was published in 2007.
In her book, Hein gives lessons learned from her parenting experience of a rebelling teen."It doesn't matter what you feel today because that is short term." She suggests that parents try to understand that their child's reactions are based on their own perception of what is going on. Parents need to do a self-check of their own emotions and know that they are doing their best. "Accept this, pray and let go." She also added that we must not be naive about situations that arise with 'other' children and assume it doesn't have anything to do with our kids. Just know that if the kids who are getting into trouble are hanging out with your child, they may be doing the same things.
Hein explained that parents need to draw the line between being a friend and a parent. That's not negotiable. Kids have enough friends, she said. They need a parent who has a backbone and thick skin. When your child gets nasty and resentful, which is normal, don't respond. Hein says parents should not put up with this behavior or their kids will take over the household. Be firm, and look into their eyes when you speak to them. Set those boundaries and tell your kids what YOU are going to do and then put accountability on them. Make it their choice on how they will respond to the situation. Then walk away, she says. The situation may diffuse because you are not feeding into it.
Getting kids to contribute in the home is also important. Hein suggests that if your child refuses to keep their room clean, take personal belongings away from them and do not give them back so quickly.
"Kids need to learn to respect the hard work that goes behind providing these things for them," she says.
It is never too late for parents to start changing the way they parent or react, Hein says.
"Parents can tell their child that 'for today we are going to try things another way' and go from there. We deprive kids out of life lessons when we are always there to catch them when they make mistakes. They need to fall down sometimes to learn by trial and error. When a child rebels they really don't want to act that way…it's a scream for something else they may need."
She also urges parents to remove internet access and texting from their kids' cell phones to teach them real communication skills.
At 23-years-old, Hein's son told her, "Mom, I don't need you to fix it, I am just telling you how I feel." This statement really depicted for her what kids also need from their parents – for them to listen.
Touching many parents with her raw and honest experiences, Hein continues to reach out to families so that they can avoid the rough times hers endured. She urges parents to fall back in love with themselves. "We end up being the dog chasing our tail and living up to our children's expectations. It is important to take care of yourself and learn to honor who you are."
You can listen to Hein's radio talk show 'Everyday Parenting' Tuesdays at 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. (EST) on www.RadioEarNetwork.com. She talks about everything relating to parenting including healthy lifestyles, finances, self-help, spirituality, etc., and strives to empower parents and their children.
For more information on Lisa Hein, visit her website at www.LisaRHein.com. She has made many television and radio appearances and continues to speak at schools, events, and organizations.


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by Kenneth Justice ~ At coffee recently I couldn't help but overhear a rather loud argument two middle aged dudes were having nearby. The one dude was trying to convince the other that the President of the United States is… Read More ›
Culture & Society
Being provocative is good…REALLY???
By Kenneth Justice ~ "Dude, that's one damn provocative question!" he said One of the things I love about hanging out with my Arab American friends is that we can have serious dialogue and debate, asking each other really tough… Read More ›
Slicing up monkeys and shocking humans…REALLY???
By Kenneth Justice ~ A few weeks ago at coffee an animal rights activist sat down at my table, "I'm not entirely against people eating certain animals for food, such as fish. I know that typically people who organize protests… Read More ›
Are you anti-science…REALLY???
By Kenneth Justice ~ Last week one of my favorite bloggers posed an interesting question, "Kenneth, are you anti-science?" The perception throughout much of Western Society is that disciplines such as philosophy and theology offer little to no objective value… Read More ›
Life without God….REALLY???
By Kenneth Justice ~ Raised in a conservative Evangelical Christian home, belief in God has been paramount to the very meaning and purpose my life. However, despite my upbringing I've always gone through seasons of doubt, —) Does God really… Read More ›
Sit still while while we control you…REALLY???
By Kenneth Justice ~ Yesterday at coffee the subject of conformity came up, "Kenneth, have you ever thought about how ridiculous it is that as school-children we were taught to stand in line at recess and we wouldn't be let… Read More ›
These people are animals…REALLY???
By Kenneth Justice ~ Yesterday the coffee house was buzzing with conversation connected to the American Journalist put to death by the hands of ISIS. —) "Kenneth, what do you think of what happened with the journalist?" nearly fifty people… Read More ›
I knew the NEWS…REALLY???
By Kenneth Justice ~ What is NEWS? Before the invention of the printing press there weren't really any newspapers. —) In ancient Roman times people would scribble a type of graffiti on the sides of building —) In some ancient… Read More ›
"That's not how the NEWS works sir!"…REALLY???
By Kenneth Justice ~ Nearly a decade ago one of those MASSIVE Freeway-Signs that are connected to the overpass bridges came loose during a violent windstorm (it had recently been replaced and not attached properly) and came crashing down upon… Read More ›
The Media wins again…REALLY???
By Kenneth Justice ~ This morning I woke up to NEWS reports of protesting turned to rioting last night in Ferguson, Missouri. Apparently the Governor of Missouri has dispatched the National Guard in an attempt to reestablish order. As I… Read More ›


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Roy Masters
Roy Masters is a Rugby League Columnist for The Sydney Morning Herald
Brisbane Broncos cross the line in political divide
Roy Masters The Broncos have violated a long-standing Australian tradition of football clubs being apolitical by making two donations to the Liberal/National Party.
Rugby league a sport where history repeats ... over and over
Roy Masters It's all happened before - 80 years ago. There is little new under the sun in rugby league.
Board battle set to shake up Manly
Roy Masters When Abraham Lincoln declared "a house divided against itself cannot stand", he hadn't heard of Manly.
Coaches, not subterfuge, are the finals X-factor
Roy Masters 'They obviously want an all-Sydney club grand final,'' one NRL club official texted immediately after the Sea Eagles' controversial victory against the Cowboys a week ago.
The good and bad bits of ref chief's new rules
Roy Masters The Roosters were at the second coaches meeting with referees' boss Daniel Anderson, held last week before Thursday night's much-anticipated season-opener between the foundation clubs, while the...
Why halves hold the key to ending Blues' pain
Roy Masters Selecting the Roosters' halves to meet Queensland in Wednesday's first State of Origin match is a mission akin to going into the water to fight a shark.
Why succeeding often means failure
Roy Masters IT'S preferable to be the coach who follows the coach who follows the legend. Just ask anyone who followed Jack Gibson, particularly after his appointments at Eastern Suburbs (two premierships) and...
What's on Wayne's mind?
Roy Masters ST GEORGE ILLAWARRA will know on the eve of this season's kick-off whether Wayne Bennett's ambition to be the first coach to win premierships at three clubs has been deferred a year.
How Dragons nudged Bennett away from their Rabbitoh rivals
Roy Masters It wasn't until yesterday morning that the Dragons knew, officially, Wayne Bennett was joining the Knights next season - although they were certain he wasn't moving to South Sydney.
The more things change, the less they stay the same in three decades
Roy Masters David Gallop has held the NRL's top job for a decade but there has been a revolving door in clubland, with a record number of club chief executives and coaches exiting in the past two years.
Bid to aid a mate in need leaves these Balmain boys crying foul
Roy Masters BALMAIN boys don't cry but they sure know how to raise the roof when one of their own is stuffed around.
Longer season goes, less idea we have who will win
Roy Masters ASK yourself this: if the top four NRL teams in the first weekend of the finals were forced to swap home ground advantage with their bottom four opponents, who would win?
2010: A league odyssey
Roy Masters The "where the hell did they come from?" feeling that followed the Eels all the way to last year's grand final still lingers, despite their disappointing trial form this season.
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Sins of the past a roadblock when trying to win the culture war
Roy Masters A bad football club culture is a little like pornography -hard to define but once you see it, you know what it is.
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Rupert relives his horror movie
Roy Masters On the eve of this year's Academy Awards in Los Angeles, a business colleague of News Corporation chairman and chief executive Rupert Murdoch expressed fear the Fox Studios film Avatar would not win...
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From every angle, AFL recruits will find new code difficult
Roy Masters Dr Nathan Gibbs, the former Roosters and Rabbitohs top-grade forward, recalls vividly his first game as club medico for the Sydney Swans.


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In the second fight on the Facebook-streamed portion of UFC 163, Ednaldo Oliveira (13-1-1, 1 NC, 0-1 UFC) and Francimar Barroso (15-3, 0-0 UFC) will meet in a light heavyweight contest. Neither man is currently ranked in the official UFC rankings, which shouldn't come as a surprise. The Facebook portion of UFC 163 kicks off at 6:30pm ET/3:30pm PT.
Oliveira is dropping down to light heavyweight for the first time. This is his third attempt at a fight, as he was forced out of his other two previous 205 lb. bookings due to injury. Barroso is a late replacement for Robert Drysdale, who was forced out with lingering issues from staph infection.
How do these two stack up?
Oliveira: 29 years old | 6'7" | 81.5" reach
Barroso: 33 years old | 6'1" | 75" reach
What have these two done recently?
Oliveira: L - Gabriel Gonzaga (SUB) | W - Nalzinho Novaes (KO) | W - Jair Goncalves (TKO)
Barroso: W - Simao Silva (SUB) | W - Cristiano Souza (TKO) | W - Falco Neto Lopes (SUB)
How did these two get here?
Ednaldo Oliveira unsurprisingly started out his career in Brazil as a heavyweight, compiling a 13-0-1 (1 NC) record before getting signed by the UFC. He was supposed to debut against Rob Broughton, but ended up getting stuck with a much tougher opponent, Gabriel Gonzaga, after Broughton pulled out. Oliveira's undefeated record disappeared when he was submitted by GG. He decided to drop to light heavyweight after that. After two false starts due to injury, he'll finally make his 205 debut on this card.
SBN coverage of UFC 163: Aldo vs. Jung
Fracimar "Bodao" Barroso is another Brazilian fighter that had a good run before being picked up by the UFC. He has finished 14 of his 15 wins, 11 of them in the first round. He was the Shooto Brazil light heavyweight champion, and is a training partner of UFC 163 headliner Jose Aldo. He likes to brawl, but has a savvy submission game as well.
Why should you care?
Of all the early fights, this one has the potential to be the most explosive. I expect some standnbang, and you should too.


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Welcome to Phase II of this week's South County Food Fight, where it's time for readers to peck out their vote for the best hot wings in the area. We thought Super Bowl week would be a good time to chirp about wings.
We got nominations from your comments on Patch as well as comments posted on Facebook. Readers will have until 5 p.m. Friday to vote for their favorite spot, and we'll announce the winner Saturday morning.
The finalists are:
- Syberg's in Affton.
- in Concord.
- in Oakville.
- in Mehlville.
- in Affton.
- in Sunset Hills.
- in Mehlville.
- in Fenton.
- in, of course, Fenton.
- in Sunset Hills.
- in Mehlville.
So be sure to cast your vote below, and as always, happy eating and drinking!


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Springfield/Wentworth Box Score
Springfield, Mass. - March 24, 2012 - The Springfield College men's volleyball team cruised past both Baruch and Wentworth to win the Springfield College Invitational on Saturday afternoon in Blake Arena. The Pride bested Baruch 25-14, 25-21, 25-22 before downing Wentworth 25-21, 25-18, 25-16.
The Pride reached the 20-win plateau as it now stands at 21-5.
In the victory of Baruch, the Pride put on an offensive show, hitting .487, with Mike Becker finishing with 38 assists running the offense. Alistair Matthews continued to shine on the right side, totaling a match-high 13 kills at a . 579 clip and Angel Perez added nine kills, four digs, and three blocks. Springfield's middles were both extremely effective as Greg Falcone hit .727 with eight kills and four blocks while Jimmy O'Leary notched seven kills at four blocks of his own. Nick Ferry added a match-best eight digs.
The Bearcats finished the afternoon hitting .189 with a balanced offensive attack. Both Jack McKee and Nick Smith registered eight kills, while Vincent Cruz chipped in seven kills. McKee had a team-best three blocks and Danny Olson handed out 26 helpers.
The lone senior of Springfield's squad, Jeff Gutmann put together an amazing performance in his final regular season home game in Blake Arena against Wentworth. Gutmann hammered out 16 kills, with no errors, to hit a scorching .727 to go along with four digs and three blocks. John Coen notched seven kills and a match-high four blocks and Mike Becker delivered 36 assists in leading Springfield to a dazzling .451 hitting percentage.
Wentworth's Ross Burdett had a very nice match, recording 12 kills at a .500 clip, while Nate Perry added 10 kills of his own. Rick Pignataro finished with a match-high six digs and Tyer Moriarty was credited with 22 assists in two sets. For the match, Wentworth hit .203.
Springfield will now prepare to play in the Vassar Invitational next weekend when it will play New Paltz, Nazareth, Johnson and Wales, and Vassar.
Springfield College Invitational
Day 2
Juniata 3, Baurch 1 (25-16, 23-25, 25-23, 25-18)
Kean 3, Wentworth 1 (26-24, 25-15, 16-25, 25-23)
Springfield 3, Baruch 0 (25-14, 25-21, 25-22)
Juniata 3, Kean 0 (25-21, 25-17, 25-22)
Springfield 3, Wentworth 0 (25-21, 25-18, 25-16)


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In our fifth annual Insider's Guide to the SkillsUSA Championships, contest authorities and seasoned competitors offer up their own personal clues to winning.
For more secrets from students and teachers who've had repeated success, click here for the second part of this feature.
Knowledge of building material sizes, shapes, and other properties is critical. Knowing your computer equipment and how it operates is very critical for successful completion of the contest.
The following questions form a "checklist" of skills that are not a part of the contest, but are necessary if there are equipment issues, plotter problems or software problems:
The contest includes a written test. Questions for this test are in the basic language of architecture. CAD and computer questions are not on the test.
A free-hand sketch is required as a component of the contest. Students should have some basic skills in this form of written communication. The judges have no problem identifying the sketches that were prepared with the aid of a straight edge. You are required to bring your equipment with you.
The students have a requirement to set up their equipment the day before the contest. Advisors and teachers are welcome to assist in the setup. The technical committee, the education team and industry software experts assist in troubleshooting so your contest runs smoothly.
Tom Bendorf, Laughlin Millea Hillman Architecture LLC
We are putting together another challenging contest for 2007. Basic Health Care Skills will continue to stress the fundamentals. Contestants who possess the best all around knowledge of the health sciences combined with solid math and communication skills will not only be ready for the national contest, but they will be well tooled to enter today's job market. The contest stations will continue to have anatomy & physiology, patient safety, culture diversity, nutrition, basic life support, and first aid.
Terry Beasley, advisor, Hillyard Technical Center, St. Joseph, Mo.
I would train in all cleaning areas of building maintenance and pay close attention to the areas outlined in the Technical Standards. No changes in the next Technical Standards, but I plan on updating the individual contest areas.
Marvin Miller, Findlay City Schools, Ohio
The teachers for the Cabinetmaking competition do a great job preparing their students for the SkillsUSA national competition. Currently, each student must turn in a résumé at their orientation meetings. They do not receive any extra points for this, but they will have points taken away if they do not turn it in.
I do look at these résumés. Many of the students turn in very polished résumés that they could give to potential employers, but many obviously do not know how to put together a proper résumé. I would suggest that if all students have to turn in a résumé, that they create one that could also double as a great tool to gain future employment. I would hope that the teachers would guide them in this process, but if that is not an option, there are great websites that help one to write a good résumé.
Jennifer Goff, Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc.
First, I would focus on reviewing the National Association of Parliamentarians practice exams to prepare for the written test. Although the written test is only used in the preliminary rounds, historically groups that score higher on the exam do much better in the presentation as well. So, study the exams. The higher your test score, the higher you place.
Then I would practice going through the agenda and getting it down pat. Practice each of the possible motions to demonstrate variety and ability for the judges.
In the next revision, we will be looking at a couple of things. One, we will still provide a time to prepare, but it won't be 24 hours, more like 15-30 minutes. We will also put in one or two random motions required by the tech committee to be performed.
Mark Johnson, Pittsburg State University
I would have then focus on "file building" and "file processing." This will be new to the contest along with the normal building of screens to input data.
Ken Morganstern, North County Technical High School, Missouri
Train following the updated score sheet. It should be posted (on SkillsUSA's website) by now. Focus on procedure and the proper collection of evidence.
I was a crime scene investigator for the Conroe Police Department, and in 1994 I started training the Conroe High criminal justice students for contests. I truly realized the importance of the program when a few years later the students I trained became some of the best officers in the Conroe Police Department.
Jimmy Chilcutt, retired investigator and consultant, Texas
As in all the automotive and truck industry areas, the need for electronic or electricity training is essential. The basic use of a DVOM is a tool that students need to have. The days of the test light are fading fast.
The instructions are the key to completing the tasks that are assigned during the contest. As in the past, the requirements for knowledge of electronics is ever present as well as computer skills. How to work with diagnostic software no matter who or what it is applied to, normally component repair through diagnostic software.
Sam Turner, ArvinMeritor Inc.
This year, competitors should focus on logical troubleshooting of video, audio and servo circuits. I would also emphasize digital and microprocessor circuits.
New additions for the next printing of the technical standards will include designing and installing home theater systems.
Don Hatton, Hatton Enterprises
The Electronics Technology competition is based on the premise that today's technician must be well rounded in basic electronics knowledge; be able to use basic test equipment; be able to perform basic soldering tasks; and be able to read and interpret schematic diagrams. If I were preparing an individual to compete at SkillsUSA Championships 2007, I would focus on five areas, which include:
Electronics technology is evolving very quickly in the workplace and is evident by the consumer items that we all purchase. However, the technology of electronics or basic science of electronics hasn't changed at all.
The electronic principles from 1950 are the same principles that exist in 2007. The biggest change has come through the integration of electronics as TV, computers and telephones become one.
In the past, a technician might specialize in one field or another, but in 2007 the lines are very gray that separate one discipline from another. Understanding basic principles and knowing how they interact with each other is the best way to prepare a technician for a future in the world of electronics technology.
Wayne Hawley, U.S. Postal Service
With the track record of results from previous years, an important area for competitors to focus on would be an understanding of production planning as covered in the graphic communications contest. This is a critical part of the contest.
A second area, and this is evolving, is preflight. Develop an understanding of creating the files that are going to rip to a proofer, imagesetter, platemaker or press. Preflight implies an understanding and the application of some kind of checklist before the files will fly to the devices mentioned earlier.
In the next technical standards. we will be visiting with the committee and will probably enhance the digital workflow of the contest. This was changed in 2006 and will continue to need tweaking.
Jesus Rodriguez, Pittsburg State University
If I were training my students for this contest I would have them focus on (as the Web page indicates):
For new skills in the next edition of the technical standards, the team is exploring the possibility of using the NOCTI for the written portion of the contest.
Sharon Galloway, Warwick Public Schools, Rhode Island
If I were preparing students for next year's industrial motor control contest, I would make sure they are familiar with everything covered in the technical standards, but most of all I would work with them to make sure they understand and can apply control logic, are familiar with how to use the National Electrical Code, and have studied past competition programs so they are aware of the various pieces of equipment/materials that have been used.
Too many times, I have found that instructors and students have their own focused and limited view of what industrial motor control is and have totally forgotten to address other aspects that we, in the industry, believe are important.
We are not currently thinking about adding a whole lot of new stuff to the contest. Students still have to learn and demonstrate that they know the basics.
Bob Baird, Independent Electrical Contractors Inc.
Making a good first impression with the interviewers.
No spelling mistakes on résumé.
Telephone numbers have area codes.
Mailing addresses have ZIP codes.
Mitchell Slemp, Mid-America Technology Center, Oklahoma
The first thing is to study the rules and the score sheet extensively before starting Job Skill Demonstration A or B. Basically, each contestant will need to (a) tell the judges and spectators what they plan to demonstrate (Introduction), (b) demonstrate skill and finally (c) tell the judges what they just did in their demonstration. Practice to stay within the time requirements in setting up for the contest and performing the demonstration.
Sam Williams, Lamar Institute of Technology
If we have seen a consistent "problem" in past competitions it is that the participants do not fully utilize the provided technical materials and manuals to their fullest potential. Following the procedures in the service materials will guide them through the process in a logical, step-by-step manner to quickly and correctly diagnose the problem and complete the repair. This process helps to assure that the problem/repair will be "fixed right the first time" and guarantee a higher level of customer satisfaction.
The marine industry trend is moving toward more four-stroke and less two-stroke technology. We are also seeing the "average" engine horsepower increasing pretty dramatically. The technology is increasing in leaps and bounds. Digital electronic fuel injection, fly-by wire control technology, serial buss instrumentation, NMEA 2000 (National Marine Electrical Association) CAN network control standards and new material technologies are changing our products every year. Our technical committee will meet this June to discuss changes for 2007/2008 at that time.
John Eaton, American Suzuki Motor Corp.
Reading and comprehension of the workstation needs to be focused on. I have witnessed that many times the student will assume what is to be done, when in fact the directions for the workstation are very clear on what to do. Try to avoid the "monkey see, monkey do" scenario. It is humorous and frustrating at the same time to watch one student take off on the wrong tangent at a workstation and another student will follow right along.
Study all areas of the motorcycle: the chassis, powertrain, drive line, electrical, fuel and ignition systems are all equally important. Our industry partners do, however, express a desire to have students well versed in electrical diagnostics.
Michael O'Neil, UTI Corp.
Focus on the small details ... like finishing work, neatness, etc. Sometimes it is the little things that can make the biggest difference.
In the future, with the increase popularity in natural nail services, we hope to place more emphasis on these services.
Teresa Lewis, OPI Products Inc.
Competitors should focus on the following:
Lisa Romeiser, Eastern Monroe Career Center
I would recommend students focus in on the new digital technology that has revolutionized this industry. So, both digital capture and image processing using Adobe Photoshop is key to the national competition.
The Photography contest has seen major updates over the last three years. During the 2006 debriefing, I informed the gathering that we would "stay the course" for the 2007 contest and not make any major revisions.
Bill Chenaille, Center for Digital Imaging Arts, Boston University
Students need to think and work independently using a common sense approach. Also, they should be aware that there may be a considerable difference in the equipment available at the contest site.
Concerning the future contest, we may want to look into basic EDM using RAM or wire EDM, but it would take a considerable effort due to the many variables involved.
Paul Huber, Industrial Precision Components Corp.
I would have the students study the fundamentals first. Without an understanding of the basics, it is much more difficult to apply a logical sequence and follow-through process.
There is not a lot of new technology, just enhancements on what has already been developed. I would like to see the application of computer skills taught as more and more information is on computer based systems: especially parts look-up programs.
Dave Worden, Kohler Co.
For the Prepared Speech contest, I would focus on giving the speech to enough audiences so the student could present their speech in a natural and relaxed manner. No new skills will be added to the revised standards, but we will eliminate the use of the note card.
Craig Haugsness, Kansas State Department of Education
Students often fail to teach the topic they have been assigned, or they teach every topic they can think of using the particular material. A student may be assigned a topic area such as social studies. The student would need to present ideas for teaching an element of social studies including basic information and higher level thinking questions.
Loxie Stock, Kansas City (Mo.) Public Schools, Head Start
If I were training a student for next year's Principles of Technology contest, I would concentrate on two things:
The changes we proposed for next years contest revisions were simplification of contest scoring with more emphasis on the presentation and less on the technical paper. We also recommended revision of the contest eligibility rules due to changes in the name of the Principles of Technology course series to which the contest is related.
Scott Watson, Granite School District, Utah
If I were training a student for the next Radio (Audio) Production competition, I would focus on the ability to follow directions.
The new skills for the next revision of the standards would be:
Mark Szczerba, Kent School District, Washington
To prepare for next year's Telecommunications Cabling contest, I would make sure the students practiced the hands-on skills for this trade. Being able to properly strip cable and connectorize the cable using telecom safety practices will help to make this portion of the contest more familiar to them.
Our revision of the technical standards will include adding some fiber optics technology along with customer care awareness.
Teresa Maher, ETA International
The quality of what we saw in our competition (last year) was quite good; however, we found many issues where simple instructions were not followed.
John Fallon, Films Media Group
I would make sure they had good training in the basic welding skills and a good knowledge of drawings and welding symbols. For the next revision, use of the new technology in welding power supplies. (i.e., variable hertz GTAW power supplies, more use of pulse power supplies).
Gene Hornberger, retired, Welding Consultant LLC
SkillsUSA Champions | Winter 2007 | Volume 41, No. 2


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The mission of NCCA's National Model United Nations is to advance understanding of the UN System and contemporary global issues through quality educational programs that emphasize collaboration and cooperative conflict resolution and prepare participants for active global citizenship.
Our programs provide a diverse group of informed students and faculty a forum for addressing global concerns in a "real world" context. Conferences address important issues including regional conflicts, peacekeeping, human rights, women and children, economic and social development, and the environment. Our goal is to provide a better understanding of the inner workings of the UN as students build skills in diplomacy and compromise.
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Greenville County is located in northwestern South Carolina. It is bordered on the north by North Carolina.
Most of the plantations in Greenville County grew cotton.
Learn more about the historic city of Greenville SC, including Greenville SC restaurants, Greenville SC bed & breakfasts, Greenville SC vacation rentals, Greenville SC libraries and museums, and Greenville SC real estate.
Greenville County plantations we've identified so far ...
Austin - Simpsonville - also called Gilder
C. Douglas Wilson Farm - Tigerville - also called George Salmon
George Salmon - Tigerville - also called C. Douglas Wilson Farm
Gilder - Simpsonville - also called Austin
Golden Grove
Great Plains
Oaklawn - Greenville
Prospect Hill
Spring Garden
Tall Pines
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For the first time in a long time, the sales tax revenue was up 4.2 percent this past month. Whereas, that may not be the end of the tunnel, I am hopeful that it's at least the light that I've been looking for.
Also, this past Wednesday, I had the opportunity to participate in the groundbreaking for our new Industrial Connector Road Project. I am certain that this effort is just the beginning to an improved jobs situation in our area. Along those same lines, the expansion construction of the new Amtex facility is underway. It won't be long before there are citizens of Jasper working at the Amtex plant. That's quite an exciting and satisfying accomplishment for all those involved.
I'm thrilled about the sales tax, and I'm ecstatic about the direction that our industrial recruitment and development is taking.
Now, it is time for me to place increased focus on our retail development in Jasper. Some of my staff has been involved in helping the Little Caesars Pizza developers to locate in Jasper. Hopefully, this new business will be open in the next few weeks. I realize that the jobs and tax revenue from this business may appear to be insignificant. What I believe, is this is the beginning of a trend.
I have some proactive ideas that I have been working on lately, for the increase in retail development in Jasper. Increased retail development in Jasper is good for the tax base, job creation and service to the citizens.
While I'm writing about that, I would be remiss not to ask you to consider doing all of your shopping in Jasper. I realize that going to Birmingham to shop is fun for many. However, when you shop in Jasper, you help the city, as well as your friends and neighbors.
Again, I'm excited about our economic future. As always, I am grateful for the opportunity to serve each and every one of you.
Sonny Posey is mayor of Jasper. His column appears periodically in the Daily Mountain Eagle.


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Includes the courts, most wanted, law enforcement, child support enforcement, sealing record, victims' services, and jury duty.
Includes planning, building codes and permits, owning and renting a property, and property tax assessments.
Includes child and adult health service, food stamps, foster care, mental health, in-home nurse, substance abuse, and child support.
Includes bereavement, certificates and vital records, and divorce.
Includes air quality and burn days, garbage and recycling, sewer, conservation, and green energy financing.
Includes adopting a pet, animal control, and local vets and shelters.
Includes information on the buildings, county, codes, departments, projects, representation, and voting.
Includes activities and events, parks, museums, libraries, and volunteerism.
Property taxes, business taxes, transient occupancy taxes, fines, and financial reports.
Includes passports, bus schedules, and road maintenance.
Includes forest fires and floods, emergency preparation, and emergency response.
The Capital Improvements Division of Facility Services is
responsible for the design and construction of all Placer County
Construction is under way for the new Department of Public Works
Operations and Maintenance Facility at Cabin Creek. This project
will provide for the consolidation of the County's Tahoe-area
Public Works Road Maintenance and Operations and TART Transit
operations at one location. Currently, TART is located at Cabin
Creek, and DPW operates from Burton Creek Drive, off Highway
The new facility will provide two, pre-engineered metal
buildings — a 12,832 square foot maintenance building and a
3,307 square foot sand storage building. Parking for staff and
facility equipment will also be on-site. The estimated total
project cost is $8.9 million. In order to provide timely and
efficient snow removal, the County will stage equipment at a number
of locations in the Tahoe area.
In order to provide timely and efficient snow removal, the
County will stage equipment in the Tahoe Basin area.
Relocation of the DPW to Cabin Creek will allow for the design
and development of the Burton Creek site for the new Burton Creek
Justice Center.
A new Justice Center is currently in the early stages of
architectural programming and design. This new center will be built
on the land that becomes available once the DPW Operations and
Maintenance Facility is completed at Cabin Creek. The new Justice
Center will provide Tahoe area residents with a facility for public
safety and justice services through 2030 and beyond.
Planning for this project will occur over the next 3-5 years.
The design concept includes combining the following services into
one location: sheriff, administration, patrol, investigations, 911
dispatch, 8-bed type II jail, minimum security inmate house,
district attorney, probation and one trial court with associated
The project phasing is anticipated to allow for the continued
operation of the existing facility during the construction of the
new Justice Center. Upon completion, the original building will be
demolished to provide appropriate parking for the new facility.
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What does *margin-left:-5px do?
I have inherited a CSS file which I need to make some simple additions to but not mess up the existing.
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What is the '*' ?
Also, it breaks some really old browsers (mainly mobile) which won't render at all. Taking it out and they work.
Also, how should I get around this as I'm guessing it's there for a reason. Can I keep it in and stop it breaking old mobiles?
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That is an IE specific CSS hack which as a developer I avoid at all costs because of how ugly it looks when other CSS properties, if you remove it does the site fall apart in IE as you would get a much cleaner result if you used something like conditional comments by Paul Irish or an IE specific stylesheet.


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Well I figure it's about time to figure out which loader I'm going to use around the homestead... I mostly use it for lifting stuff and moving it around more than anything Like moving my snowplow without throwing out my back, etc.
I don't have piles of manure or dirt to move around, so it's more of a back-saver device.
I've got the Henderson two-armed loader with the trip-bucket on the Super A now, and I've got the IH-1000 single-arm with the hydraulic bucket sitting on a pallet waiting to get into some action...
So which one has more capacity to lift? I like the bigger bucket on the IH and the hydraulic bucket instead of the trip, but is the single arm weaker than the double arm?


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SDS on large sidepull on the lip, or start further to the left for a harder grade. Traverse to the right on the sloping face to the nice arete hold. Mantle up to the ledge.
In the west forest 80 meters north of the obelisk boulder on small boulder above the Outkast Boulders. About 15 meters above to the north of B.O.B and Humble Mumble.
Couple of pad. Nice landing and only a couple of feet off the ground.


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Splashing out ... Teri Horton with her $5 thrift shop painting she claims is a Jackson Pollock original.
It is everyone's op shop fantasy – the dusty old painting or vase picked up for a song that turns out to be a fabulously valuable objet d'art.
This week it was the turn of a tweedy young English churchman to strike it lucky. Ten years ago Jamie Macleod paid £400 for an old oil painting depicting a 17th century nobleman. He bought it because he rather liked the gilt frame.
Rich pickings ... Antique Roadshow's Fiona Bruce and Jamie MacLeod with the painting. Photo: BBC/PA
Now Father Macleod is one happy vicar after the painting was revealed on a TV show to be a van Dyck worth £400,000 – which he plans to spend on new bells for his church.
And while your chances of uncovering a van Gogh at Vinnies or a Salvador Dali at the Salvos are, let's face it, limited at best, the tale of Father Macleod's good fortune will inevitably whet the appetite of garage-sale and junk-shop bargain hunters everywhere.
Here are some of the more spectacular finds that have made headlines over the years.
Paper profit ... part of the document that netted Michael Sparks a handy windfall. Photo: Mandy Lunn
Colour of money
Teri Horton, a retired truck driver now in her 70s, bought a colourful abstract painting in a California thrift shop for $US5. (The asking price was $US8 but she bargained them down). She intended to give the painting to a friend as a joke until a passing art teacher suggested it might be a Jackson Pollock, which would make it worth tens, if not hundreds, of millions of dollars.
Ms Horton turned down an offer of $US9million for the painting but she has since struggled to have the work verified as a genuine Pollock. There was even a documentary made (Who the #$&% Is Jackson Pollock?) that follows her battle to have the painting authenticated.
Chinese takeaway ... the bargain bowl that turned out to be worth a fortune.
Paper profit
In March 2006, musical equipment technician Michael Sparks spotted an old rolled-up document in a Tennessee junk shop. He shelled out $US2.48 and later realised it was one of only 200 official copies of the original Declaration of Independence. At auction, it fetched $US477, 650. Mr Sparks said he would use the cash for renovations and to buy a new car.
"You think it is a huge fortune but by the time you figure it up and put some off for the taxes, it is not. It is not a huge fortune but more like a small fortune," he said then.
Bowled over
When an unnamed person in New York State paid $US3 for a nondescript 13centimetre white ceramic bowl in 2007, they scarcely gave the piece a second thought. Only last year they decided to investigate the bowl's origins. It turned out to be a 1000-year-old Chinese "Ding" bowl that later fetched $US2.2million at auction.
Cover-up uncovered
If you have a hole in your wall, you can either go to the expense of getting it repaired or do as one Indiana man did and pick up a junky painting for a couple of dollars to cover it up.
Years later when playing an art-related board game, the man realised the painting of flowers might be more than a lazy renovator's friend.
It turned out to be the work of Martin Johnson Heade, a well-known American still-life painter. The work fetched $US1.2million at auction, presumably providing the original buyer with enough cash to get that hole fixed properly.


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Comments from University of Maine professor of resource economics Jonathan Rubin were included in a Massachusetts Institute of Technology news article about an MIT study on new government standards to improve motor vehicle efficiency. The researchers said that while recent efficiency requirements may save consumers money and cut carbon emissions, an "economy-wide" carbon tax might provide more consumer incentive to buy more efficient vehicles. Rubin, who chairs the Transportation Energy Committee of the Transportation Research Board (TRB), said the research makes an important science-based contribution to policymaking.
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Today's edition is dedicated to those who have lost loved ones, homes, and more in the recent tornado disaster in and around Moore, Oklahoma.
John Calipari, Mark Stoops, and Mitch Barnhartt have all donated to relief funds from the Oklahoma City tornado. They are asking all Kentucky fans to join in. I recommend the Salvation Army, and that's who I've used, but the Red Cross is easy and another good option.
The SB Nation Oklahoma Sooners blog Crimson and Cream Machine is also accepting donations and passing them on to the Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief.
Tweet of the Morning:
John Calipari says the Cleveland Cavaliers have scouted Nerlens Noel more than any other NBA team.— NBAFLASHNEWS (@NBAFLASHNEWS) May 23, 2013
Think that could be a sign?
Your Quickies:
Kentucky football
Wildcat Blue Nation says that Kentucky must beat Western next year. I agree. A loss in that one will undo some of the good will Stoops & Co. have accrued so far.
As a Western alumni, that's a tough one for me, but as a Kentucky blogger, you have to remember who you're writing for.
Mark Stoops' defense at Florida St. ran a lot of stunts and twists. I imagine we can expect that here as well (Via Hank).
Kentucky basketball
We all want Nerlens Noel to go #1 in the draft, and since Cleveland won the draft lottery, they'll get dibs on him. John Calipari says that if they do take Noel #1, they will have done the right thing, because "they haven't made mistakes."
Julius Mays will participate in the pre-NBA Draft combine at East Rutherford, NJ.
Update on Nerlens Noel's knee from Larry Vaught:
"The knee is doing good," Noel said. "I have been working hard in rehab. My physical therapist has been telling me I am ahead of schedule and I'm coming along really well. (Orthopedic surgeon) Dr. James Andrews (told) me when I had the surgery that it went very well. He's told me to make sure I take things slow and stay focused on physical therapy. That's the key thing."
Via Aaron's blog.
The UK incoming freshmen basketball players have declined to try out for Team USA for the FIBA Under 19 World Championships. Calipari says it wasn't his idea:
"Most of it is, they didn't want to play. I'm not forcing kids to do anything," Calipari told Sporting News. "I think the reason they all turned it down is, they want to get started."
Jodie Meeks is back on campus to work on his degree.
Cleveland Cavaliers expected to snap up Nerlens Noel with the #1 pick. I think it makes sense, considering they need front court help, and their defense needs immediate assistance.
Note that Archie Goodwin still makes the first round despite a bad NBA Draft Combine.
Don't let anyone tell you that UK's freshmen, or Jabari Parker for that matter, were snubbed for the U19 team:
Among the names not listed on the 24-player U-19 tryout roster (the World University Games roster will be released soon but McDermott is the top name) are incoming freshmen like Duke's Jabari Parker or Kentucky's Julius Randle and/or Andrew or Aaron Harrison. They were not snubbed. Boeheim said they couldn't come due to summer school commitments.
"Nerlens is three or four weeks ahead of most people with an ACL injury,'' Wilk said Tuesday after putting him through a series of strengthening and stretching exercises. "He doesn't have any swelling, no pain, has a nice dry knee and everything has been smooth.''
Via AAaron's blog.
Other UK sports
- Super regional another step up for a Wildcats softball program that has really prospered under Rachel Lawson.
Links posts
College football
Saturday Down South predicts a Texas A&M-Alabama showdown for the 2013 BCS championship. But won't it be the College Football Playoff championship? Or will it still be called the hated BCS?
Ex Penn St. president Graham Spanier wants the criminal charges filed against him for covering up Jerry Sandusky's horrible crimes to be dismissed. Good luck with that.
In case you've forgotten, Oregon, unlike Duke, is actually in the NCAA trick bag. Is it time to revisit that old Jerry Tarkanian witticism yet?
College basketball
Mike DeCourcy is mostly right about what Andrew Wiggins means to Kansas:
I find it interesting that oddsmakers have moved Kansas to what the English call "second favorite" as the result of Wiggins choosing KU. As much as I admire Wiggins, and I wrote recently that he will be one of the greatest pure athletes in NBA history, it seems a lot to ask for any player to elevate a team that does not have a returning starter to being expected to reach the Final Four.
I think this is right. Tarik Black helps them, but not to the point of making Kansas a top four team. Put them in the top ten, for sure, but that's about all.
Florida's Will Yeguete has another knee surgery, which will keep him out for four months. He should be back in time for the season, though. Kid can't catch a break.
Other sports news
Duke Blue Devils coach Mike Krzyzewski looks like he'll be retained as the coach for the U.S. Olympic Team.
Sergio Garcia is doing his very best to rehabilitate Tiger Woods' image by damaging his own. Woods is taking the age-old advice that when an opponent is busy destroying himself, get out of his way.
Bruins Nation is out to replace UCLA's athletics director.
Other news
- Oklahoma high school football team has a narrow escape from the devastating tornado (Via Hank).


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Cramer's 'Mad Money' Recap: A Season of Expectations
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NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- This earnings season has nothing to do with earnings, Jim Cramer told "Mad Money" show viewers Monday. It's all about expectations.
Cramer said the roller-coaster action investors are seeing in some stocks has nothing to do with a company's revenue or earnings, but rather with the expectations management has set going into the quarter.Case in point: Caterpillar (CAT), a stock Cramer has been buying up for his charitable trust, Action Alerts PLUS. Cramer said despite reporting hideous results with an outlook to match, shares rallied. Why? Because for the first time in ages Catperillar management did not say "things were getting better" when they clearly aren't. Another stock, Lam Research (LRCX), has been one of the worst performers of the year, said Cramer, but when the company didn't slash estimates, it, too, was able to rally as investors' expectations were expecting the worst. Compare that to Google (GOOG), a perpetually rosy company with a history of beating the numbers and raising estimates to boot. Cramer said when Google missed on several key metrics, the stock got pummeled because investors were expecting another blowout and were totally unprepared for bad news. Other companies suffering the expectation game include Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG), VF Corp (VFC) and Mellanox Technologies (MLNX). Mellanox got slammed from a high to $120 a share to just $75 a share after the company also set expectations far too high.
Executive DecisionIn the "Executive Decision" segment, Cramer spoke with Scott Wine, CEO of Polaris Industries (PII), makers of snowmobiles, off-road vehicles and motorcycles. Polaris delivered a 13-cents-a-share earnings beat on a strong 20% rise in revenue. Shares of Polaris are up 32% since Cramer first featured the company in January. Wines said that Polaris relies on a strong economy to perform well, which is why he's closely watching the U.S. election for clarity on the "fiscal cliff," rising taxes and above all, increased regulations. He said with major changes in any of those areas Polaris may have difficulty delivering the strong results it has been seeing. Beyond politics, Wine credited innovation for Polaris' strong results. He said the company spends 4% of revenue on innovation, which has yielded a strong pipeline of new products that customers really enjoy. Wine said whether it's a vehicle for recreation or a utility vehicle for a home, farm or business, Polaris simply has the vehicle to meet customers' needs.
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Treating an emergency will be different at Unity-Point Health Methodist thanks to a newly remodeled emergency department.
But the chairs and emergency rooms aren't the only upgrades.
We were able to sit down with Tony Howard, Director of Emergency Services, to learn more about what the hospital is changing when it comes to emergencies.


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I am geting the Exception "Class not found". What can be wrong in my code?
I am geting the Exception "Class not found". What can be wrong in my code?
if you are using any external api then check that all the classses are available and if it is your userdefined class check the class name in source code.
Class not found exception can have a lot of different solutions, youve to especify the correct exception by debugging your code; The first idea I can give to you is to check if every class of every package you are using is included in the jar; the next step is to see if you are dealing in a proper way with the java stack, sometimes you can forget some operations and delete some references you need, but please, debug your code to get an especific exception, a class not found one, is a general exception and if there is no code to see it´s just impossible to work with it.


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By James Niedzinski
Staff Writer
---- — MANCHESTER — To some, the ubiquitous plastic bag is a convenience; to others, it is the bane of the environment.
Now, a coalition of residents and officials from the town and the Manchester Essex Regional School District have teamed up in an effort they say will make the town of Manchester more environmentally friendly; they're seeking to ban the distribution of single-use plastic bags through a warrant article for April's Town Meeting.
Manchester resident Gary Gilbert petitioned to get the article on the warrant, which would bar the distribution of thin-filmed, single use, plastic bags commonly used at convenience and grocery stores; it would not target trash bags or plastic produce bags.
If approved, the legislation would appoint police officers to enforce the ban, with a fine of $50 on the first offense, $100 on the second and $300 on a third of subsequent offense.
In place of plastic, Gilbert has suggested retailers utilize reusable bags, or anything biodegradable, such as paper.
However, the proposed article states a retailer may petition the Board of Selectmen to get a new form of a single use bag approved, providing the material meets specific standards set by the American Society for Testing and Material Standards.
Gilbert is set to further discuss the article with the Board of Selectmen on Feb. 25. The board would then have to place the article on the warrant to send it to voters at the Annual Town Meeting on April 1.
The Green Team, a student environmental group at the Manchester Essex Regional High School, has also gotten behind the legislation.
Anna Heffernan and Max Nesbit, two students in the program, gathered reports and responses of how plastic bags affect coastal environments.
Out of 100 people surveyed, mostly Manchester residents, the two found that about 90 percent would be in support of a town-wide ban. According to their findings, about five people were indifferent about the issue and another five said they utilize bags to clean up messes left behind by their pets.
The two students also found the bags are often ingested by marine life, causing severe problems.
Tony LaCasse, a spokesman for the New England Aquarium, said floating bags are mistaken for jellyfish by sea turtles and other marine life, causing health problems.
"It's not an uncommon thing," he said.
LaCasse said the long-term affects of plastic bags have on the environment are unknown.
"Plastic bags are very useful to us; they are durable and lightweight, but they can also be a bane on the environment," he said.
Additionally, bags not properly secured can be dug up by birds or blown around by the wind. Jessica Lamothe, who chairs Manchester's Coastal Stream Team, said the issue nearly hit her in the face while on a jog near Masconomo Park.
Lamothe said she recognizes that the ban would likely have an economic impact on businesses in town, but she hopes the ban would be seen as a reasonable request.
Gilbert said retailers could sell more multi-use bags and could charge customers a nominal fee of five cents for paper bags in order to offset their cost.
He said similar legislation was recently passed in Brookline, while Nantucket banned plastic bags in the 1990s.
State Rep. Lori Ehrlich, D-Marblehead, meanwhile, filed similar legislation earlier this year that would ban plastic bags throughout the state. Ehrlich's bill, however, would cover a retail establishment with space of 4,000 square feet or more with three locations under the same ownership, a retail pharmacy with at least five locations under the same ownership, or a supermarket with gross sales over $1 million.
Like Gilbert's proposal, Ehrlich's legislation proposed reusable or recyclable bags; ones that would have a minimum number uses and certain specifications.
Ehrlich said similar bills have failed in the past, but this one is different. She explained plastic bag legislation is usually a ban or a tax, but her legislation would allow for plant-based, biodegradable bags that meet ASTM standards.
Some residents Tuesday were indifferent about the proposed legislation. Many residents did say they reused or recycled plastic bags, others added the reusable, multi-use bags are forgotten at home all too often.
"I wouldn't have a problem with it," Dave Taliaferro said as he left Allen's Pharmacy. Taliaferro said he usually opts for paper bags when he has the option.
Anna Kasabian said she is against plastic bags and said the store she just left did not give her an option of paper or plastic. Tim Migneault, meanwhile, said he was unsure of the potential bylaw, but did note the plastic bags were convenient.
Gilbert said the proposed ban is simply aimed at long-term environmental benefits.
"Why should something we use so very briefly, remain in our environment for 1,000 years?" Gilbert said.
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(UPDATE 3:58 PM)- While no dates and times have been announced yet, the Ottawa Senators have announced they will make training camp open to the public. This will apparently include a couple of evening scrimmages. Will post more details when they become available.
With training camp expected to officially begin this Sunday, a number of Ottawa Senators have begun to filter back onto the ice at Scotiabank Place.
Today, Erik Karlsson skated with his teammates for the first time and was joined by the likes of Jason Spezza, Milan Michalek, Kyle Turris and Gulliaume Latendresse. Owners and players are still working on making the new CBA official but it's safe to say, the boys are back in town!
It's going to be a real whirl wind over the next few days for Paul MacLean and his staff.
While nothing is official just yet, the Senators are expected to open their season in Winnipeg just 10 days from now. Like last year, MacLean has indicated he will put a big emphasis on skating and making sure his guys are in the best shape possible when the puck drops next week. Unfortunately with an extended lockout and an abbreviated camp, the organization just has to hope that guys show up ready to play.
Injuries are always a factor early in the season but that will be an even bigger factor in a shortened season. Talking to people that watched the guys on the ice this morning, it sounds like it was an up tempo skate that got pretty competitive at times. Obviously the guys are excited to be back.
The number of players skating is expected to grow as the week progresses and guys filter in for the weekend training camp.
- Bryan and Tim Murray have both said that they are comfortable giving a Binghamton Senator or two first crack at the vacant spots on the blue line but that doesn't mean they aren't looking for help elsewhere. Apparently Kurtis Foster is a player on their radar right now but speculation on Twitter yesterday suggested the Philadelphia Flyers are also interested. Tim Murray suggested he has received multiple calls from agents representing free agent defenceman.
- Goaltending is a strength for this organization on paper and they may need to use that depth to address the issues on defence. Ben Bishop has played well in Binghamton and could be used as a piece in a trade, if Murray decides to pull the trigger on a deal. How the coaching staff and organization as a whole handles the goaltending depth will be fascinating to watch early this season.
- Jim O'Brien, expected to a regular on the team this season, is going with a new number. Last year O'Brien wore 42 but will be switching to #18, a number previously occupied by Jesse Winchester. Other numbers of note- Latendresse (73) Methot (3) Lundin (10)
- We may not know the entire schedule just yet but yesterday Bob McKenzie shared some details on how it will break down for each team. Teams will plays two division rivals 4 times, two 5 times, and then 3 games against the remaining teams in the conference.
- Earlier this week we learned that Cody Ceci would be getting an invite to camp and now it looks like Stefan Noesen will join him. Both Murrays have hinted at the possibility this week and now Bob McKenzie has also mentioned it on Twitter. Great experience for those two players.
- And as a bit of comedic relief, Bob McKenzie is reporting that the Maple Leafs have fired President and General Manager Brian Burke. Never a dull moment in the Big Smoke!