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Virginia Lou Colby, 89, a Stevens Point native, died Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012, at Ministry St. Michael's Hospital in Stevens Point.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Stevens Point, with the Rev. Howard Hintzman officiating. Burial will be in Forest Cemetery in Stevens Point.
Visitation will be at Boston Funeral Home in Stevens Point from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday and at the church from 10:30 a.m. Monday until the service.
Condolences may be offered online at bostonfuneralhome.net.
Mrs. Colby was born Aug. 17, 1922, a daughter of the late Leslie and Ethel Clark. She attended local schools and graduated from P.J. Jacobs High School in 1940.
She was married to Donald Colby on Sept. 2, 1944. He preceded her in death.
They would move to Kansas, then Texas, where he was stationed during World War II. They returned to Wisconsin after the war, settling in Marinette for a short time before returning to Stevens Point, where he took a job with Hardware Mutual, which became Sentry Insurance.
The couple also lived in Milwaukee, Appleton and Summit, N.J., before permanently returning to Stevens Point in 1960.
She was an active member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church throughout her life, was a member of the local PEO chapter, volunteered at St. Michael's Hospital, belonged to many local bridge clubs, and was a strong supporter of the local YMCA.
Survivors include one daughter, Nancy (Alex) Lopez, Guelph, Ontario, Canada; two sons, James (Nancy), Kennebunk, Maine, and David, Sunnyvale, Calif.; one sister, Margaret Allmann, Stevens Point; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by one brother, Howard Clark; and one sister, Loretta Colsher.


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World's Largest Volcano Now Named TAMU
Texas Aggies like to think their school is among the world's biggest movers and shakers, and now science has confirmed it. An oceanographer has uncovered the world's largest volcano in the Pacific Ocean – about the size of New Mexico – and has named it for Texas A&M University.
William Sager, who spent 29 years working at Texas A&M in the College of Geosciences and was holder of the Jane and R. Ken Williams '45 Chair in Ocean Drilling Science, Technology and Education, first began studying the volcano about 20 years ago. He named it Tamu Massif – Tamu for the abbreviation of Texas A&M University, while massif is the French word for "massive" and a scientific term for a large mountain mass.
It is believed to be the largest single volcano ever discovered on Earth and may rival some of the giants found on Mars. Sager, who recently joined the faculty of the University of Houston, and team members from Oregon State, Yale, the University of Hawaii and the United Kingdom, have published their findings in the current issue of Nature Geoscience.
The project was funded by the National Science Foundation, both through direct grants and through its Integrated Ocean Drilling Program (IODP) that is headquartered at Texas A&M.
Sager and the team examined a large underwater area in the northwest Pacific known as the Shatsky Rise, located about 1,000 miles east of Japan. Sager had found that the plateau contained three enormous mounds.
"We got tired of referring to them as the one on the left, the one on the right and the big one," Sager recalls. He dubbed the largest one Tamu after Texas A&M, and hence the school is now in the volcano business.
"We knew it was big, but we had no idea it was one large volcano," he adds.
"Our final calculations have determined it is about 120,000 square miles in area, or about the size of the state of New Mexico, making it by far the largest ever discovered on Earth. It rivals in size some of the largest volcanoes in the solar system, such as Olympus Mons on Mars."
Olympus Mons, the largest volcano on Mars, is so big that it can be seen with many common backyard telescopes.
The largest active volcano on Earth is Mauna Loa in Hawaii, which has erupted off and on for the past 700,000 years. But it is about 2,000 square miles in size, a tiny fraction of Tamu Massif.
Tamu Massif is believed to be about 145 million years old, and it became inactive within a few million years after it was formed, Sager says.
Its top lies about 6,500 feet below the ocean surface, while much of its base is believed to be in waters that are almost four miles deep.
"What is unusual about the volcano is its slope – it's not high, but very wide, so the flank slopes are very gradual," Sager explains. "In fact, if you were standing on its flank, you would have trouble telling which way is downhill. We know that it is a single immense volcano constructed from massive lava flows that emanated from the center of the volcano to form a broad, shield-like shape.
"Its shape is different from any other sub-marine volcano found on Earth, and it's very possible it can give us some clues about how massive volcanoes can form. An immense amount of magma came from the center, and this magma had to have come from the Earth's mantle. So this is important information for geologists trying to understand how the Earth's interior works."
Tamu Massif follows a long line of locations named after Texas A&M or people associated with it. These include many topographic features in the Gulf of Mexico or Atlantic seaboard, including Antoine Bank, named for Texas A&M researcher John Antoine; Geyer Mound and Geyer Bank, named for Texas A&M researcher Richard Geyer; McGrail Bank, named after Texas A&M oceanographer David McGrail; Tamu Basin, Tamu Bank and Tamu Dome, all named for the school; Bryant Canyon, named after oceanographer William Bryant; Rudder Basin and Reveille Basin, named for former president James Earl Rudder and the school's collie mascot; Gyre Basin, named for a former Texas A&M research ship; and Applebaum Bank, named for Texas A&M researcher Bruce Applebaum.
About Research at Texas A&M University: As one of the world's leading research institutions, Texas A&M is in the vanguard in making significant contributions to the storehouse of knowledge, including that of science and technology. Research conducted at Texas A&M represents total annual expenditures of more than $776 million. That research creates new knowledge that provides basic, fundamental and applied contributions resulting in many cases in economic benefits to the state, nation and world.
Media contact: Keith Randall, News & Information Services, at (979) 845-4644 or William Sager at (713) 893-0717 o or Karen Riedel, College of Geosciences, at (979) 845-0910
3 Comments to World's Largest Volcano Now Named TAMU
Lets Pray that this will never come to life again and start reacking havick again in this world in which we live, but it is nice to know that you found it and it is named after TAMU most of all, and that us Americans do have the ability to keep things like this from harming the world. I just wish we could do this study on those terrorists and bring them to a halt!
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September 6th, 2013
Thank you for sending this report. It gives much more information than the article in the Houston Chronicle. Aggies-adding mew information by their intelligence, dedication and determination.
Janet Jackson on
September 7th, 2013
we know more about space than what is in our oceans.
so its nice to see this.
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The white jersey, or maillot blanc, is awarded to the rider under the age of 25 (at the start of the year) with the lowest overall time at the end of each stage of the Tour de France. At the end of the race, the rider still holding the jersey is also crowned the overall winner of the young rider classification.
Between 1968-1975 the white jersey was actually awarded to the leader of the combination classification (the best rider in the general, points and King of the Mountains classifications), but when that competition was scrapped, the young rider classification took its place.
Originally the classification was open to any neo-pro (a rider who has been a professional for less than two years), but between 1983-1987 was opened up to all first-time competitors.
Although the current rules came in to being in 1987, the jersey wasn't awarded between 1989-1999, but returned in 2000 when Francisco Mancebo was the lucky recipient.
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If a rider tops both the general and young rider classifications, he will wear the yellow jersey and the second-highest ranked rider in the young rider's classification will don the white jersey instead. The same applies if a rider tops both the points and/or mountains classifications – he will wear the green or polka dot jerseys instead.
In 1997, the name of the competition was officially changed to the 'Souvenir Fabio Casartelli', to commemorate the rider who died during the 1995 Tour.
Only three riders have ever won both the general and young rider classifications in the same year. They were Laurent Fignon in 1983, Jan Ullrich in 1997 and Alberto Contador in 2007.
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The Cotton Junction Trail is being launched Tuesday by the state departments of tourism development and transportation. The trail starts in Memphis and heads east and north along 320 miles of roads through Carroll, Crockett, Fayette, Gibson, Haywood, Madison, Shelby, Tipton and Weakley counties.
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Here's another one we've lost sight of – the true and intended meaning of, that is:
A jury of one's peers.
Though not specifically mentioned in the Constitution, the concept is an ancient element of English Common Law – on which our Constitution (RIP) was based. The men of a community would gather to weigh evidence presented against someone – someone they knew. Unfortunately, what we have today is an altogether different animal. You may find yourself tried in front of a jury – but they will not be your peers. It is an important distinction – one that bears relearning.
Not peers in the royal sense – but rather, people who know you; your neighbors in the community. That was what was meant – and intended – by a jury of one's peers. Because it provides a necessary context now absent from most court proceedings – and a check against gratuitous prosecution and excessive or even unnecessary punishment.
Smith is your neighbor. You've known him for years. He's a good guy. Responsible and honest. One day, he's accused of something and it goes before a jury. You are a member of that jury. You consider the facts as presented – but in the context of your personal knowledge of Smith. You also happen to know that Smith's neighbor – who filed the charges – is a mean SOB who has had it in for Smith ever since Smith married the girl that Jones was sweet on back in high school.
Are the charges against Smith in keeping with his character? Do they strike you as reasonable, given what you know? If the case is purely circumstantial – as many cases are – knowing Smith (and knowing the situation with the neighbor next door) provides an important factor absent from current jury trials – where the jury is composed of anything but one's peers. A modern jury is nothing more than a group of random strangers who don't know you from Adam – and who have been vetted and selected specifically so as to filter out the intelligent and thoughtful in favor of the dull and passive. People who will ignore relevant evidence, if it is not provided to them within the appropriate legal construct.
These jurors don't know Smith – and they certainly don't know about the bad blood between Smith and his neighbor. It can make all the difference in the world as regards the eventual outcome – and as regards justice.
Another scenario:
Johnson is an excellent driver. Hasn't had an accident in decades; everyone who's been in a car with him knows he can handle a machine. One day, an out-of-town trooper nails him for "reckless driving" because he exceeded a statutory maximum. No one was harmed – and no claim has been made that any actual harm was threatened – other than the asserted (and extremely dubious) argument that driving faster than "x" arbitrarily selected speed is "reckless" by definition. Johnson points out he was in full control of his vehicle; that the day was clear; that all he did was get caught driving faster than an arbitrarily set number – and that what he did, while perhaps a violation of the speed limit, certainly wasn't "reckless" by any reasonable standard.
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This past weekend we had the great opportunity to try something new. Something risky, but that in theory would work. We would shoot, edit, and present a full (or close to full) 4K Wedding Short Film in a matter of hours.
A very popular item among wedding videographers these days are 'Same Day Edits'. That's where we shoot throughout the wedding day, and towards the end of the reception, we show a video of the special moments that just happened that same day.
Now, this is no easy task, not if you want to do it properly anyway. Doing a highlight video of the day in a matter of hours can be simple, you get your music, you pull some pretty shots on a timeline, and you're done. Ingesting footage into your computer will probably take you longer. However, cutting the video into a story, or at least cutting to music, is much more involved. You have to think and move fast, you need to organize your thoughts, and attack it without looking back, because the clock is ticking, and you don't really have time to change your mind. After all, your client is expecting to see a video at the end of the day, and every guest will be able to witness how good or bad your video ends up being. This is very important since most wedding videographers depend on a good word of mouth.
We are no strangers to Same Day Edits. We've done a few by now, but we had never even considered trying it with our 4K camera. Not till we figured out a proper workflow. We thought it was going to be a LONG time for something like this to be a reality, but after much studying and testing many different choices of method and software, we found that working with Apple's FCPX was going to be perfect. In fact we found that working with RED 4K was much easier and faster to work with than with our Canon Mark III footage. Since we only have one 4K camera I knew that I was going to have to mix it with some HD footage, but I would do my best to shoot as much as I could with our RED.
Here are some numbers to show you what I mean:
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The final video is composed of 95% RED footage and 5% MarkIII footage. It's 4:30mins long.
Offloading a 32GB 400x CF Card of HD footage through USB 3 took about 23 minutes. That's about 45 minutes of video.
Offloading a 128GB RED Mag of 4K footage through USB 3 takes about 11 minutes. That's about an hour of video. That is a HUGE difference!
RED footage in our workflow doesn't need to be Transcoded, so no loss of time there.
Mark III footage should be Transcoded so it works more fluidly, with FCPX this happens in the background, so it's only a minimum loss of time, but we need every second we can get.
With RED RAW I can balance the color of all my clips though RED Cine. Since this just deals with metadata, I can do some color correction without having to render my media. No time loss.
With Mark III footage I don't bother to Color Correct unless it REALLY needs it. Though the render happens in the background, I have to wait to finish rendering before the show so it plays properly, that's time I may not have.
The reason I use FCPX is because of its keyword structure. I can bring footage and organize it very quickly, and have what I need available to me.
Now I know that I just went full nerd on you all, but I was impressed how easy it was to work with RED 4K footage in FCPX. Though this particular wedding had one of our shortest turnarounds we've ever had before, it probably was one of the easiest for me so far. I don't usually have the chance to start editing until after the ceremony. The ceremony ended at 5:45pm, and the video was to be shown at 8:50pm. That is just over 3 hours to bring all the footage into my computer, cut it, and plug the computer onto a projector to show it. It's easy to say, but the truth is that it's insanity! I'm not sure I could have done as good a job if I would've chosen to NOT do a 4K workflow. Here is the video as it was presented during the wedding day. Eventually, we will correct the color, the audio, and we will sharpen our cuts and our story a little bit, but for having done this in a matter of hours, I was extremely happy with the result.
I hope I can get a second RED camera sometime soon. This way, my Mark IIIs would be Photo only cameras, and I could promise my clients that their wedding is shot in full 4K. Some of them might not know what that means today, but they will very soon. I only want to give them the best.


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The U.S. Labor Department is accepting proposals for $11.7 million in grant funds to help ex-convicts find work after their release from prison.
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"Participants in the program will be individuals ages 18 and older who have been convicted as adults under federal or state law, but who have never been convicted of a sex-related offense, with the exception of prostitution," says the release.
"The Labor Department is committed to getting all Americans back to work and to expanding opportunities for everyone who wants a job," said Labor Secretary Hilda L. Solis in the release. "Stable employment helps ex-offenders stay out of the legal system. Focusing on that end is the right thing to do for these individuals, and it makes sense for local communities and our economy as a whole."
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Yoga can help reduce stress, lower blood pressure and improve heart function according to the Mayo Clinic. Every hatha yoga posture is composed of threads of awareness which, through intention, become lines of action. Performing a yoga posture is about finding and holding those lines of action, and the shape of the posture follows. In this class, simple postures will be deeply explored as a way for you to more fully experience being in your body. Iyengar Yoga Fundamentals is for experienced beginners and intermediate students. Mon, Jan 5-March 23, 6-7:15 p.m. (skip 1/19, 2/16). Instructor: Fred Dowd. (12.5 HRs)
It's Free! Spend an enlightening evening exploring a variety of our non-credit certificate and training programs. Meet the instructors. Ask the questions you've been pondering. Enjoy two mini-workshops on of the six program topics of your choice. General public, health care professionals, students, friends and family are welcome! Jan 6, Tues, 6-9 p.m. (2 CEUs) FREE - Pre-registration required.
Essential oils can be used safely and with proven efficacy for the herpes virus, shingles, MRSA and other viral and bacterial infections. The antimicrobial action (antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral) of essential oils is one of their most effective properties, and has been documented by extensive research and evaluation. Thurs, Jan 8, 6-9 p.m. Instructor: Jimm Harrison. (2.5 CEUs, PDAs, CMEs)
Create more freedom and comfort in your body and mind with yoga. This class serves as an introduction for beginners as well as a practice enhancer for more experienced yogis. Each class session includes clear instruction, alignment-based movement, and breath work. You are encouraged to practice the yoga poses at your own level of comfort, and to rest whenever necessary. Thursdays, Jan 8-Mar 19, 6-7:15 p.m. (skip 2/12). Instructor: Heidi Fisher. (12.5 HRs)
Essential oils are nature's powerful healing tools from plants around the globe. Explore their holistic and therapeutic function in complimentary health; cosmetic and beauty treatments; quality control issues; and best practices in developing formulations for professional and personal use.
Jan 9-11 (Fri 4-8 p.m., Sat and Sun 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.) Instructor: Jimm Harrison.
(17 CEUs, PDAs, CMEs)
Bowenwork is a soft-tissue bodywork technique developed in Australia by Tom Bowen, starting in the early 50's and continuing into the 80's. The technique involves applying specialized "moves" to specific areas of the body in order to facilitate the release of dysfunctional tension patterns within the neuromuscular and fascial systems. The results of which promote optimal postural realignment, internal organ function and overall relaxation. The work is helpful for both acute and chronic health conditions in babies, children and adults. Sat-Sun, Jan10-11, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Instructor: Sandra Gustafson. (15 CEUs, PDAs, CMEs) Register by 12/24 - Receive the "early" discount.
On average we take 24,000 breaths per day. Breathing, one of the most essential of our body's functions, holds the key to establishing health and wellness. Through functional breathing we can often restore balance to the entire body and mind. Breath retraining has been shown to efficiently and safely reduce blood pressure, improve sleep, regulate hormones, create mental alertness, help with focus, as well as decrease stress. Sat, Jan 10, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Instructor: Brad Lichtenstein. (5.5 CEUs, PDAs)
Are you ready to receive the knowledge you seek for physical, emotional and spiritual health? Direct the power of your mind to bring valuable information into consciousness as you explore energetic terrain and connect with your client's inner health. Learn to reveal patterns of injury and unresolved issues that keep one bound in a state of "dis-ease." Discover how to release traumatic imprints, boost vitality, and activate your client's innate ability to heal. Sat-Sun, Jan 10-11, 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Instructor: Lauren Nalder. (14 CEUs)
Curious about meditation? Now substantiated by modern science, the age-old practice of meditation can help you feel, sleep and cope better, while improving self-esteem and renewing enthusiasm for personal and work life. Please join us for an interactive and informative evening to learn what Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is all about
Tues, Jan 13, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Instructor: Eliza Morton.
(FREE - Pre-registration required),
(2 CEUs, CMEs)
Are you tapping the compass, unable to locate true North and just not knowing which direction to take? Do you have a track record of self-doubt, indecision or poor judgment? Searching for clarity and courage? Then now is the time to shift your orientation to life by developing trust in your intuition and living in a way that authentically nourishes you. Discover how to source from within to achieve the connection and comfort you crave, enjoy self-discovery and experience body-mind-soul healing benefits through spiritually fulfilling explorations. Wed, Jan 14, 21 and 28, 6:30-9 p.m.
Instructor: Lauren Nalder
(7 CEUs)
In as little as 30-40 minutes a day of qi gong practice, a body worker will be able to treat patients using core movements designed to energize their own body during a visit. Sinew Strengthening and Silk Reeling have been used by martial artists and medical practitioners for hundreds of years. This routine is ideal for practitioners who perform massage, tuina, acupuncture, manipulation, physical therapy, and occupational therapy. Qi gong practice can strengthen your whole body from head to toe. Learn a routine that will transform your body and teach you how to move from your core in everything that you do. Sat, Jan 17, 10a.m.-3 p.m. Instructor: Fred Russo. (4 CEUs, PDAs)
Learn to effectively use western and Chinese herbs together in a single formula. Explore the history of herbalism, covering Chinese, Greek and North American herbalism. We will categorize Western herbs in the Chinese medicine model and bridge the gap between the two approaches. Western herbs and formulas for conditions ranging from anxiety to chronic pain will be discussed, and you'll be able to taste several herbal teas. After this seminar, you will be confident using both Chinese and Western herbs in your clinical practice. Sat, Jan17, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Instructor: Jessica Baker. (7.5 CEUs, PDAs)
Deepen your understanding of the five shu points. We will have an in depth discussion of the Jing-well to He-sea points to gain insight into the appropriate uses of each point. Based in five-element theory but steeped in the wisdom of the flow of meridians, these points have both physical and emotional properties that enhance wellness. This class will enhance your knowledge of Chinese medicine theory as well as your acupuncture practice by giving simple, effective protocols for conditions such as indigestion, insomnia, cough and fever. Sun, Jan 18, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Instructor: Jessica Baker. (7.5 CEUs & PDAs)
Mindfulness is the art and science of paying attention, of listening to ourselves and the world around us, of learning "to be intimate with all things" as Zen master Dogen put it. Meditation can help you feel, sleep and cope better while improving self-esteem and renewing enthusiasm for life and work. You will learn to cultivate non-judgmental awareness in day-to-day life and develop the potential to experience each moment - no matter how difficult - with greater serenity and clarity. Appropriate for those who are learning meditation for the first time, or merely wish to continue to develop their skills. Jan 20-Mar 10, (Tues, 6:30-8:30 p.m. and Sun, Mar 1, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.) Instructor: Eliza Morton. (22 CEUs, PDAs, CMEs)
Medical Qigong Self-Care Level1- Yi Ren Medical Qigong & Internal Qi-Energy Activation (QIGONG-14YIRE01)
Keeping one's personal energy strong and flowing is essential for one's mental, emotional and physical health. Medical Qigong functions to activate, cultivate, balance, harmonize, transform and manage the qi-energy for self-healing, self-care and for healing others. This class will explore how qi-energy can be manipulated for facilitating the internal and external communications at the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual levels. Anyone can learn it, no matter what age, or way of life. Jan 31-Feb 1, Mar 1, Mar 14-15, Apr 11 (Sat and Sun, and Sun-only, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.) Instructor: Guan Cheng-Sun. (42 CEUs, PDAs, CMEs)
This advanced aromatherapy seminar provides an intensive and comprehensive study of essential oil molecular composition and structure. The sciences are used in identifying properties, therapeutic evidence, application and the quality of essential oils.
Feb 6-8 (Fri 4-8 p.m., Sat and Sun 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.)
Instructor: Jimm Harrison.
(17 CEUs, PDAs, CMEs)
Other than osteopathy, most manual treatment programs do not address the mobility of the skull bones which is so critical to the health and functioning of the central nervous system. This seminar focuses on a set of techniques for working with the cranium. Cranial work is also very useful in addressing intra-oral, TMJ, and ear and sinus problems. Feb 6-8 (Fri 1-8:30 p.m., Sat and Sun 8 a.m.-5 p.m.) Instructors: Nancy Witt, PT, MSW, CST-D &/or Einat Arian, ND, PhD, CST-D. (21 CEUs, PDAs, CMEs)
This seminar provides the basic training on the Six Systems of the Balance Method using demonstrations and practical experiences, needling and case studies. The Six Systems are based on Ba Gua relationships, as well as the Chinese Clock. The essential groundwork for treating all internal and external diseases, the systems are rooted in the concept of healing the body by balancing meridians. The systems contain logical processes for determination of the meridians to needle and an easy-to-use dynamic format to outline the treatment. You will be able to apply the concepts immediately in practice and develop effective treatments. Designed for both beginning and advanced practitioners. Those who have attended Dr. Tan's Clinical Wonders of Acupuncture seminar will want to take this seminar as well due to the added material that has enriched the curriculum. Feb 7-8 (Sat and Sun 9 a.m.-5 p.m.) Instructor: Richard Tan. (13 CEUs, PDAs)
A generation ago, baby boomers brought back home births. Recent decades have seen a resurgence in families providing end-of-life care to loved ones through home hospice. As a natural extension, upon the death of a loved one more families are choosing to care for the body in the home which is called a home funeral vigil. This seminar will take you on the journey of a home funeral vigil, as well as explore the green burial options. Sun, Feb 8, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Instructor: Char Barrett. (6 CEUs)
This course is for those who have completed the Indigenous Wisdom & Healing: Tracking & Clearing course and want to fine-tune their skills. Deepen your knowledge and develop your skills as you work with the healing power of shamanic energy medicine. The course consists of completing and documenting six shamanic energy medicine healing sessions on six different clients, and attending the single evening class session. Thurs, Feb19, 6:30-9 p.m. Instructor: Lauren Nalder. (14 CEUs)
This course focuses on patient assessment that includes the musculo-skeletal system, body diaphragms, craniosacral rhythm and cranial membranes, as well as recognizing patterns of restriction. Techniques are taught for joint unwinding, muscle and ligament release, and myofascial trains recognition. You may immediately incorporate your new skills in your practice, continue on to more advanced study in Levels 2 and 3, as well as pursue the Craniosacral Certificate of Competency.
Feb 20-23 (Fri 1-8:30 p.m., Sat and Sun 8 a.m.-5 p.m.)
Instructors: Nancy Witt and/or Einat Arian.
(21 CEUs, PDAs, CMEs)
Ayurveda is not only a science of life, it is an ancient art of clinical diagnosis.
Vyadhi kshamatva (literally disease tolerance or immunity) and roga pratikaratva (the process of fighting against disease) is governed by ojas, tejas and prana. This seminar will cover the concept of disease in Ayurveda, the classification of diseases and the special category of immunological autoimmune disorders. Immunological and autoimmune disorders with special reference to Ayurveda will include practical demonstrations of clinical assessment of the prakruti vikruti paradigm along with evaluation of an individual's ojas, tejas and prana so that one can detect the future possibility of autoimmune disorders in an individual. Feb 21-22 (Sat 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sun 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m.) Instructor: Vasant Lad. (10 CEUs, PDAs, CMEs)
The hardware of your physical body is a mirror reflection of the health of your energetic body which stores within its software a complete record of everything you have ever experienced. Discover how to improve the quality of your energy body so the genes for health and longevity can be expressed. Your thoughts and perceptions inform your genetic code. It is through the language of your thoughts that you create the story of your life. Rewrite the program for dis-ease and dysfunction by sourcing from a place of health and harmony. Sat-Sun, Feb 21-22, 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Instructor: Lauren Nalder. (14 CEUs)
Brain disorders are some of the most confounding conditions seen in clinical practice. In the U.S. migraines and epilepsy are among the most common disorders for which people seek neurological consultation. Although most patients turn to conventional medicine for these two conditions, they frequently find that long-term medical treatment leaves them less than satisfied. Khalsa will review the clinical details and herbal medicine strategies for short term and long term care of these conditions. Sat, Feb 21, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Instructor: KP Khalsa. (5.5 CEUs & PDAs)
Headache, nosebleed, sports injuries, day-to-day trauma, and the flu are facts of life. Natural medicine techniques can do wonders to bring fast healing and relief for many acute conditions. Sun, Feb 22, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Instructor: KP Khalsa. (5.5 CEUs, PDAs)
Fine tune your skills in the creative art and science of blending essential oils, and enhance your therapeutic results with their accurate application. Feb 27-Mar 1 (Fri 4-8 p.m., Sat and Sun 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.) Instructor: Jimm Harrison. (17 CEUs, PDAs, CMEs)
Proper nutrition not only feeds the body, but it feeds the mind. For thousands of years, Chinese nutrition has been used to help people heal by alleviating the five yin emotions and their related physical ailments through proper nourishment. This seminar will teach you how provide your patients practical and effective dietary and nutrition advice to help them heal naturally, from the inside out. Sat, Feb 28, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Instructor: Heather Lounsbury. (6.5 CEUs, PDAs, CPEUs)
By focusing on the mind/body connection that hypnotherapy offers, you can assist clients in discovering the root cause of unwanted behaviors, resolving inner conflict, receiving wisdom from the subconscious mind, and making better life choices. Whether you wish to add hypnotherapy to an already thriving health practice or start a new career, the knowledge and skills learned in this course will empower you to facilitate lasting change and healing for your clients suffering from compulsive and self-sabotaging behaviors, blocks to progress, indecision, abuse, closure, and so much more. Sat-Sun, Feb 28-Mar 1, March 21-22, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Instructors: Mary Lee Labay and Susan Fields. (50 CEUs, CMEs)
This introduction to cadaver anatomy is designed for practitioners in any area of health care to review basic human anatomy and observe firsthand the underlying structures of the body. The class is offered in fall, winter and spring terms. The winter class focuses on anatomy relating to acupressure and acupuncture points
Sat-Sun, Mar 7-8, 1:30-4:30 p.m. Instructor: Becky Love, DVM. (6 CEUs, PDAs, CMEs)
Do you feel like you spend so much time caring for others that you are left with no time to care for yourself? Much in the same way that airlines tell you to "put the oxygen mask on yourself first," self care is essential to our well being which in turn is essential to those we're caring for. This class is tailored to people who are entrusted with the care of another - whether as health care providers, parents, teachers, children caring for aging parents, or spouses caring for disabled partners. It addresses the reality that many caregivers are so good at caring for others, but often fall short in caring for themselves. This experiential workshop is designed for that caregiver. Sat, Mar 7, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Instructor: Ada-Reva Spae. (7 CEUs)
Vertigo Assessment & Treatment – Solving the Dizzy Dilemma of Peripheral Vestibular Vertigo (PHYSMED - 14VERT03)
Learn the tools to assess and treat peripheral vertigo. The National Institute of Health reports dizziness/vertigo to be among the most common complaint for an office visit, right behind headache and back pain. Understanding methods to diagnose peripheral vertigo and provide treatment options will allow you to quickly and painlessly get people feeling better and able to move on with their lives. Sat, Mar 7, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Instructor: Sandy Ellis. (5.5 CEUs)
Give your friends and family the gift of relaxing massage. Anyone can learn the basic massage strokes to relieve aching muscles, relax a tense body, or just offer comfort. Sat, Mar 14, 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Instructor: Sue Russell. (6.5 HRs)
Explore the many effects essential oils have on health and well-being through inhalation and interaction with the olfactory and limbic systems. Mar 20-22 (Fri 4-8 p.m., Sat and Sun 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.) Instructor: Jimm Harrison. (17 CEUs, PDAs, CMEs)
Journey into the ethnomedical healing practices of the Manchu-Tungus groups of Southeastern Siberia who gave the word "shaman" to the world. Viewing the human condition from a multidimensional and ecological perspective we'll explore where Eastern and Western models of alternative healing overlap and where they diverge within the context of pre-technical medicine. Alternative medical practitioners will discover that many of the bioenergetic systems of tribal medicine are similar in practice and theory but expand on the concept of an animistic approach in assessing disease and disorder in their clients. These concepts can be applied when addressing the causes, symptoms or presenting problems of an individual through a more holistic and ecological approach. Sat-Sun, Mar 21-22, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Instructor: Jan Van Ysslestyne. (11 CEUs, CMEs)
Are the Drugs Making Your Patients Sick? A Look at the Triad of Hypertension, Dyslipidemia & Type II Diabetes (PHARMACY - 14DRUG03)
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the number one (or two) cause of death each year in the U.S. Three main contributors to CVD are hypertension, high cholesterol/triglycerides, and type II diabetes. Is it possible that drugs offered for one disease set the patient up for one of the others? Sun, Mar 22, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Instructor: Christie Fleetwood. (5.5 CEUs, PDAs, CMEs)
Are you ready to add a weight management program and/or group hypnotherapy to your practice? Perhaps you are a new hypnotherapist who wants to confidently help individuals with weight issues or are ready to add a group weight management program to your existing hypnotherapy practice. This seminar is designed for new and practicing hypnotherapists. Mar 27-29 (Fri 4-9 p.m., Sat and Sun 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.) Instructor: Kate Wells. (24 CEUs, CMEs)
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Did you know that you (the general public) can take many of the University's regular academic courses, assuming extra seats are available and you have the required prerequisites?
You can either audit classes or take them for credit. These 11-week classes, usually held on weekdays, are available in the nutrition, culinary arts, exercise science, health psychology and herbal sciences programs.


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Fusion Salon and Spa marks third anniversary
Let others celebrate Halloween; for Melanie French, this October is the time to enjoy the fact that her business, Fusion Salon and Spa has completed its third successful year in Westport Village. A graduate of the old Roy's of Louisville Beauty Academy who has "always loved the beauty industry," she has devoted the past 11 years to gaining the expertise to care not only for her customers' hair, but for their skin as well.
"When I was at Roy's, the state granted licenses for hair styling, but not for caring for the skin – aesthetics, it's called," she said. "When licensing for aesthetics became available, I went through all of the training to earn it, and so my career has focused on both of those important aspects of beauty."
During her early years, French worked in the Bardstown Road area. In October 2008, she opened her own salon in Westport Village, a few doors away from her present location.
"We were there for two years, but grew so quickly that we needed more space. We have been here, in this corner spot, for six months now," she said. "Westport Village gives us great exposure because there are so many shops and restaurants nearby. And the Watterson Expressway exit has made it so convenient for people."
French's husband, builder Matt French of Provident Homes, did the build-out on both locations. Hair styling takes place on the ground floor, while the mezzanine level is reserved for skin care consultations and treatments such as chemical peels.
"When I began providing skin care to my customers, I started with basic facials, massage and makeup. But I found that a lot of women wanted even better results, without having to go somewhere for surgery," she said. "That's why we purchased a broad-band laser that gives wonderful skin-tightening, without downtime or surgery."
The salon offers skin care products from top brands such as Dermesse and Jan Marini. French is particularly pleased to carry Eufora, a line of pharmaceutical-grade, organic aloe vera gel-based (as opposed to water-based) products for hair care.
Fusion's services are provided in an atmosphere that is contemporary and calming, thanks to a sleek color palette of tan, brown and black, with silver accents.
"This isn't a fussy-looking salon. We like people to walk in and feel cozy, as if they could spend the whole day here and not feel rushed," she said. "At the same time, we like to keep on the cutting edge. We stay trained in the latest trends, to keep our clients moving ahead. Everyone wants glowing, youthful skin and clean, healthy hair. No matter how we differ in other ways, that's something we all have in common."
Fusion Salon and Spa (1301 Herr Lane, Suite 150) is open Tuesday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., and Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; other times by appointment. For information, visit www.louisvillefusionsalonandspa.com or call 502.429.9476.
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She wanted her life to change.... He wanted his to stay the same.
Seventeen-year-old Ashlyn Lanski is tired of her boring, single life. Swimming and spending time with Tatiana, her best friend, are her only sanctuary. The girls plan to leave their drab lakeside town far behind for college, and Ash hopes to finally ditch her longtime crush for Finley, Tatiana's twin brother. But when Tatiana and her family fail to return home after a family emergency, Ashlyn chooses to do something drastic to find them.
Finley Helton and his family are good at blending in as they run their sailing charter business in Lake Tahoe. But together, they guard an ancient secret. When a not-so-routine meeting forces Finley, Tatiana, and their mother to return to Natatoria and Fin's father on a dangerous mission, Fin can't stay caged up for long.
Secrets lurk beneath the deep blue waters of Lake Tahoe, and a simple lifesaving kiss could change their lives forever.
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- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves: 4
- 1 green or yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup chopped sweet onion
- 1/2 cup matchstick-cut or thinly sliced carrots
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (14.5 oz.) can fire roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 (16 oz.) can pinto or red beans, rinsed, drained
- 2 cups hot cooked brown rice *
- 1 cup (4 oz.) Sargento® Shredded Reduced Fat Cheddar Jack
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro or thinly sliced green onions
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Cook bell pepper, onion, carrots and garlic in a large saucepan coated with cooking spray over medium heat 8 minutes.
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Add tomatoes; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in beans; heat through, about 5 minutes.
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Serve mixture over hot cooked rice topped with cheese and cilantro.
- *Timesaving Tip: Use pouches of fully cooked brown rice. An 8.8 oz. package will yield 2 cups rice.
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Serves: 4
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Colleges will look closely at the level of rigor a student has in their schedule. What does "rigor" really mean? Honestly, something different for each student. Rigorous courses are meant to challenge the student; colleges want to see that a student has appropriately challenged herself. Choosing rigor can start as early as eighth grade when many students have the opportunity to jump start high school by taking high school courses for credit. If a student is ready for that level of work, go for it! Keep in mind, grades earned in these courses will in most cases impact the high school GPA … Continue reading
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Registration for CAV 2011 is now open! Please click HERE TO REGISTER for CAV 2011 and its workshops. [IMPORTANT NOTE: The website has a "Price" box which contains 0.01. Please ignore this box and the value contained there. No, this is not the price of the conference! We apologize that you are being charged 1 cent extra. This kludge is allowing the registration page to function at this time, compensating for a bug which we will eliminate as soon as possible.]
You may also order a hardcopy of the proceedings (USB stick is included by default), book a bus ticket ($10) for a Downtown Experience trip, and order extra banquet tickets (note that the regular banquet and excursion are included by default for all attendees - regular and student).
Here is a table of rates (in USD) for the CAV 2011 conference. Note that the higher price is what will be charged at the time of late registration, which is after June 24th. Also, the special room rates have been extended to June 24th! Accomodation details are listed below.
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Note: 1DW is the charge for a one day workshop, and 2DW is for either a two day workshop or for two one day workshops (on separate days).
Salt Lake City is a Delta hub also serviced by several carriers. One may fly non-stop from Paris to SLC by Delta/Air France or to any major US destination in the east or west coast and then fly to SLC. You are strongly advised to book early to beat the summer crowd.
Accomodations at The Cliff Lodge
The Cliff Lodge at Snowbird is the venue for the CAV conference plus all associated workshops. This elegant facility provides top-notch spaces for our meetings plus very convenient accommodation -- all under one roof. There are also immensely attractive facilities in and around Cliff such as swimming pools, hiking trails, family activities, etc. etc. which will greatly enrich your experience.
The Cliff Lodge management as reserved a block of rooms exclusively for use of CAV attendees. The room rate is $129 a night plus a $10 resort fee that includes the internet plus local taxes. There are also a limited number of special-rate rooms for students to share for $99 plus resort fees and taxes per room (i.e. half per student).
<<Both the room block and the special room rate are guaranteed until June 24th, 2011 (has been extended), after which the room rates may go up and/or you are not guaranteed to receive a room. >> Also please note that since Snowbird is a ski resort, the closest alternative accommodations are not nearby and will most likely cost more. Plus, you will miss all the extras for productive and relaxing interactions available only by staying at Cliff.
Booking a room through toll-free 24x7 telephone call: For regular attendees, please contact Snowbird Central Reservations at 800-453-3000 or 801-933-2222 mentioning that you are an attendee of CAV 2011. For students, we have set up the Google group cav2011-student-room-sharing-request to help you find room-share partners. You can email the cav mailing list for questions on joining this group; once you join, you are on your own finding a room-share partner. After finding a partner, you may make your reservations by contacting Snowbird Central Reservations at 800-453-3000. At check-in time, the Cliff Lodge will ask you for a valid student ID as well as who you plan to share your room with.
Online Booking (only for regular attendees): We now have the on-line booking site available as another option to confirm rooms. The procedure for this will be:
- Go to Snowbird.com
- On lower left of our homepage, fill in dates in the book lodging now area
- Select number opf adults and put in Group Code 2BA2NZ
- Select Cliff Lodge and then hit check rates
- The CAV 2011 rate comes up with all room, tax, and resort fees. After selecting Book Now, the site fills in the blanks from there
When not attending conferences or workshops, there are a variety of summer recreation activites available for the whole family. Recreation opportunities include:
- Tram Rides
- ZipRider
- Bungy Trampoline
- ATV Tours
- Polaris Ranger Tours
- Mountain Bikes and Scooters
- Fly Fishing
- Rope Course
- Horseback Tours
. . . and the list goes on!
For details, please visit Snowbird's Summer activities page.
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Snowbird resort is located just 32 miles (51 km) from the Salt Lake International Airport. Usually the trip from the airport to the resort takes less than 1 hour.
There are multiple methods of ground transportation available to get you from the Salt Lake International Airport to Snowbird Resort. Canyon Transportation at 800-255-1841 can arrange convenient direct shuttles (that leave every 40 minutes). Also, there are multiple cab companies on duty to take you upon your arrival.
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