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The current Treasure Hunting Thursday topic has me all sorts of excited! I have recently fell in LOVE with all things doily. I purchased my first one the other day, and I've been pinning up a storm all kinds of ideas of things to do with them.
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (6/5/13) – Gov. Steve Beshear today recognized the sacrifice of two Fort Campbell soldiers who died while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
According to the Department of Defense, 2nd Lt. Justin L. Sisson, 23, of Phoenix, Ariz. and Spc. Robert A. Pierce, 20, of Panama, Okla., died June 3, in Tsamkani, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when their unit was attacked by a suicide vehicle-borne improvised explosive device. The soldiers were assigned to the 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.
The Governor will order that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on the day of each soldier's interment for which arrangements are still pending.
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Saturday, April 10th, 2010
Mountain Lion Field Seminar
Runs through Sunday, April 11th, 2010
Time & Place
Front Range Community College Room RP 110 Field Portion at City of Fort Collins, Bobcat Ridge Natural Area
Course Description: Spend two days with biologists Dr. Don Hunter and Caroline Krumm learning about Colorado's top predator, the mountain lion (Puma concolor). Instructors will take students into the field for hands on instruction in the tools and methods used in research and management. In addition to an academic overview, students will receive practical instruction on how to "read" the signs left by mountain lions. After taking the course, students will be better equipped to gain an understanding of how the mountain lion fits into the wildland and urban ecosystems, including its relationship with the people and communities of the Front Range.
Each day begins at FRCC with a morning of lectures and presentations that cover mountain lion ecology, such as physical characteristics, habitat preferences, prey base, ecological niche, life history details, and human-lion interaction. In the afternoon the class ventures into the natural area, learning basic habitat characterization, prey identification, mountain lion movement, remote camera trapping, and radio telemetry.
Note: The seminar will include moderate hikes of less than 4 miles per day; for details on Bobcat Ridge Natural Areas see: http://www.fcgov.com/naturalareas/finder/bobcat
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Registration and Payment: � 1. Online via http://www.catconservancy.org 2. Send an email to Caroline Krumm at email@example.com 3. Mail a check to RMCC P.O. Box 4132 Estes Park, CO 80517 4. | (970) 215-3759 | Email | Web
Monday, May 2nd, 2011
10th WAFWA Mountain Lion Workshop
Runs through Friday, May 6th, 2011
Time & Place
Bozeman, MT
The Workshop theme is "Cougars: Conservation, Connectivity, and Population Management." The workshop will also include a Wild Felid Research and Management Association panel discussion on wild felid management issues in the Americas.
Thursday, January 10th, 2013
An evening with cougar expert John Laundr�
Time & Place
American Legion Hall- Jackson, WY (corner of Gill and Cache)
Please join The Cougar Fund in welcoming mountain lion researcher and author Dr. John Laundré at the American Legion Hall in Jackson on January 10th. Doors will open at 5:30pm; enjoy a complimentary cup of chili before the 6:00pm presentation. Dr. Laundré will show many photos of the animals he worked with, discuss the ecological role of cougars as top predators, and read excerpts from his recently published book, "Phantoms of the Prairie." A book signing will follow. For more information, please contact Lisa Rullman at The Cougar Fund, 733-0797 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
About John Laundré: Dr. Laundré has conducted one of the longest (17 years) studies of cougar ecology and behavior to date and has published numerous scientific articles. He is the originator of the concept of the landscape of fear, which proposed that fear of prey for their predators maintains the balance between prey species and their habitat. He is currently living in Upstate New York where he is a visiting faculty member at SUNY Oswego and is also active in issues concerning cougars in the Northeast. He is the vice-president of Cougar Rewilding Foundation.
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On the Trail of the Ghost Cat
Anne Bolen | 2013-02-01Researchers studying the elusive movements of cougars are learning that the cats' behavior may reflect changes in their habitat.
Cougar Researchers
Study providing information on Missouri Breaks lions
Billings Gazette | 2013-02-07This study is seeking information on lion movements within and possible dispersal between the Missouri River Breaks, Bears Paw and Little Rocky mountains; a description of their habitat use and selection; estimates of mortality rates and causes; and what proportion of cougar home ranges are within a wildlife refuge in northeastern Montana.
Books About The Cougar
Phantoms of the Prairie: the Return of Cougars to the Midwest
John W. Laundr� | 2012-04-19Drawing on his years of research on cougars, John W. Laundré offers an overview of what might be regarding the return of cougars to their ancestral prairie homeland.
Press Releases
Cache Creek Cougar Family Group
Craighead Beringia South | 2012-01-31Cougar biologists at Craighead Beringia South weigh in on Cache Creek cougars.
Cougar Researchers
Rick Hopkins, Author and Cougar Field Researcher
2009-02-11Rick has spent 25 years in the field researching cougars and has testified before Game and Fish Commissions in 5 different states.
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Ecologist tracks the return of the cougar
Mike Koshmrl- Jackson Hole News and Guide | 2013-01-09Read about Dr. John Laundré, his cougar studies, new book, and upcoming presentation in Jackson Hole.
Jackson, WY- Cougar hunt quotas nearly met in 2 area
Mike Koshmrl- Jackson Hole News and Guide | 2013-01-16Renewed use of hunting hounds cited for greater success in killing lions north of Jackson.
Study providing information on Missouri Breaks lions
Billings Gazette | 2013-02-07This study is seeking information on lion movements within and possible dispersal between the Missouri River Breaks, Bears Paw and Little Rocky mountains; a description of their habitat use and selection; estimates of mortality rates and causes; and what proportion of cougar home ranges are within a wildlife refuge in northeastern Montana.
Kids Learn Cougar Basics
Jackson Hole News and Guide | 2012-03-28Cougar Fund's new program for 4th graders, Cougar Posse, which teaches about the importance of this apex species is up and running in Jackson, WY.
Cache Creek Cougar Family Group
Craighead Beringia South | 2012-01-31Cougar biologists at Craighead Beringia South weigh in on Cache Creek cougars.
'Smart Collar' in the Works to Manage Wildlife Better
New York Times | 2011-08-29A new collar has potential to measure things such as how animals move and eat and live their lives, which could fundamentally transform how wild populations are managed by giving researchers a platform for predicting wild behavior.
Good News for Mountain Lions
Messenger Online | 2011-06-01The National Park Service has announced that three mountain lion kittens were born in the Santa Monica Mountains and a new male lion was fitted with a tracking collar in the Santa Susana Mountains Area. The only other documented litter of mountain lion kittens was born in the summer of 2004.
Video: Dog Sniffs Out Mountain Lion Scat
National Geographic | 2011-06-02National Geographic grantee Karen DeMatteo is turning an age-old rivalry on its head, using dogs to help protect cats in the wild. While several protected areas keep jaguars, pumas, ocelots, and very rarely seen bush dogs somewhat safe in Argentina, logging, poaching, and a network of highways through the parks still keep these animals under threat.
American cougars on the decline: 'We're running against the clock,' says big cat expe
Mongabay.com | 2011-01-19It holds the Guinness World Record for having the most names of any animal on the planet, with 40 in English alone. It's also the widest-ranging native land animal in the Americas, yet is declining throughout much of its range. Mongabay talks with big cat expert Dr. Howard Quigley about the status and research implications of the elusive, enigmatic, and unique cougar.
Columbia conservation scientists study cougar
Columbia Daily Tribune | 2011-01-06The body of a cougar killed Sunday night in rural Ray County was brought to Missouri Department of Conservation officials in Columbia yesterday for study.
Critter cams capture menagerie of Boulder County wildlife
Daily Camera | 2011-01-03In the few months since 40 motion-activated cameras were spread out across the undeveloped lands west of Boulder and around Lyons, thousands of these kinds of pictures have been taken, giving a glimpse into a world of wildlife rarely seen by people.
Human actions set the future of wildlife in the Santa Monicas
Ventura County Star | 2010-08-10n February 2009, a male mountain lion known as P-12 (for the 12th puma collared with a GPS device by the National Park Service) did what no other known mountain lion has done. He crossed under or across Highway 101 at Liberty Canyon Road in Agoura Hills. There he met a female mountain lion, P-13, and true to mountain-lion gestation, three cubs were born three months later.
Tracking a big cat Researchers follow tagged mountain lion's extensive travels and learn about
San Diego Union Tribune | 2010-06-28Federal agents trapped and killed a mountain lion called M56 in April after it raided a farm near the East County community of Japatul — a common fate that might have escaped greater attention were it not for the GPS collar that tracked his improbable journey.
California mountain lion tracked, researched, killed
San Diego News Network | 2010-06-28Researchers marveled over the traverses of a GPS tagged California mountain lion, watching the movements of the young cat as it traveled more than 100 miles over two months seeking out territory.
Rangers welcome some very cute lion kittens at Santa Monica Mountains
Los Angeles Times | 2010-06-23"Each mountain lion kitten has been implanted with a tracking device that will allow researchers to follow the kittens' movement," according to the recreation area. "This is the first urban mountain lion study that has had the opportunity to track mountain lion kittens from such a young age. National Park Service researchers will study the new litter to see if the male mountain lion kitten will attempt to disperse to more expansive habitat when he matures, and if the females will have litters of their own in the future."
Florida Panther Experts Honored By U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
WCTV - Florida | 2010-05-27Three Florida panther experts recently received a conservation award from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) for their work in managing the endangered species.
Hendee: Big cats roam through the state
Omaha.com | 2010-04-20Nine of the 12 confirmed observations of mountain lions in Nebraska since about Thanksgiving were where wildlife biologists expected to see them in the rocky canyons and hills of the Pine Ridge.
Big cats come and go
High Country News | 2010-04-06In early March, a mountain lion chased a Jack Russell terrier into a house near Salida, Colo., surprising a woman and her five-year-old son, who sat coloring with crayons at the kitchen table.
Mystery of local lion king keeping scientists guessing
Daily News Los Angeles | 2010-04-05In a tale worthy of Greek tragedy, the lion king of the Santa Monica Mountains a few years ago murdered his lioness and two of his offspring.
Famous tracker offers up info on cougars
Coshocton Tribune - WI | 2009-12-29First came the cougar. Now comes the world-famous cougar tracker.
Back on the range: Bighorn sheep get some help to survive on the Stansbury
Brett Prettyman The Salt Lake Tribune | 2009-11-17Big-game wildlife transplants are risky, costly and uncertain. Some animals try to find their way home, others settle into their new digs and a few get eaten.
Lion Season to Open Again on Uncompahgre Plateau
Colorado Division of WIldlife Press Release | 2009-11-03For the first time since 2004, hunting season for mountain lions will open again this year in a special study area west of Montrose.
Cougar sightings in White County Indiana
Tiffanie Dismore WLFI.com | 2009-11-03In September, residents in the Idaville area said they had seen a cougar wandering around, but no evidence of the animal could be found. However, there is now evidence that a cougar is indeed on the loose in White County.
Limited lion season to open on plateau
Katharhynn Heidelberg - Montrose Daily Press, CO | 2009-11-02Five years ago, the Division of Wildlife launched a study into mountain lion population dynamics on the Uncompahgre Plateau. It's now launching the second phase, a "treatment" period, which will allow limited hunting in the study area and, researchers hope, provide state-specific data concerning assumptions about lion populations in Colorado.
Cougar hunt to open in Colorado area that has been off-limits since 2004
Kelly Burgess -Los Angeles Times | 2009-11-03An area of western Colorado that has been off-limits to mountain lion hunting since 2004 will open for a limited season beginning in mid-November. The hunting season on a portion of the Uncompahgre Plateau will open Nov. 16 and run through Jan. 31, unless the quota of eight cougars is reached before then
New collars provide more info on mountain lions in Black Hills
Sioux City Journal | 2009-10-19South Dakota wildlife officials say new satellite collars on mountain lions are giving them a better understanding of the animals in the Black Hills. The collars are an upgrade from radio collars. Fifteen lions have been equipped with them so far.
Florida panther No. 113 now a mother
News-Press.com, Florida | 2009-10-08No one knew panther No. 113 was a mom until a camera, paid for by Southwest Florida schoolchildren, captured an image of the tawny mother and her cub.
Students saving pennies to track panthers
Sarah Hollenbeck - WZVN, Florida | 2009-10-07There are only 100 panthers in Florida and 13 have been killed so far this year. Now some Southwest Florida children are saving up to keep help keep tabs on the animals.
Meet the Newest Mountain Lion of the Santa Monica Mountains
Zach Behrens | 2009-08-17Well, she may not be the newest or youngest in our local mountains, but she is the most recent cougar to be trapped, tagged and released by the National Park Service, who has been conducting a study with them over the past seven years.
Lion research continues in Black Hills
WAYNE ORTMAN | 2009-06-16SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - A closer look at diet is the next phase in a study of mountain lions in the Black Hills, research that's gone high-tech to learn more about an animal that few South Dakotans will ever see in the wild.
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If you have a current financial aid package, you can view your potential PSI benefit by logging in to your "My HLS Financial Aid" account on the right. Click on the "Messages" tab to see a message describing your PSI benefit. If you do not have a current financial aid package, we will send you an email describing your potential PSI benefit early in the fall term.
The potential PSI benefit for each individual student at HLS is determined as follows:
Available to those who enrolled at HLS in the fall of 2008 as first year JD students, those who enrolled in the fall of 2009 as first year JD students or second year transfer JD students, and those admitted to HLS as first year JD students between September 30, 2007 and August 30, 2009 who deferred enrollment. 100 public service points must be earned while in law school to qualify for this benefit, and a five-year commitment to public service (one year of which can be satisfied by a clerkship) will be required.
Available to those who enrolled at HLS in the fall of 2007 as first year JD students and those who enrolled in the fall of 2008 as second year transfer students. 65 public service points must be earned while in law school to qualify for this benefit, and a three-year commitment to public service will be required (six months of which can be satisfied by a clerkship).
Available to those who enrolled at HLS in the fall of 2006 or earlier as first year JD students and those who enrolled in the fall of 2007 or earlier as second year transfer students. 50 public service points must be earned while in law school to qualify for this benefit, and a two-year commitment to public service will be required. Credit toward the two-year commitment will not be given for clerkship work.
Students admitted to the JD program after September 1, 2009 are not eligible for the PSI, but are eligible for a successor initiative, the Public Service Venture Fund, to support public service work. Students who attended class at HLS and subsequently took a leave of absence are eligible for the PSI benefit that applies to the JD class with which they first enrolled.
Students who qualify for the Public Service Initiative should also complete the standard financial aid application process. Any need-based grant aid for which they qualify will be subtracted from the total tuition amount and the difference will be designated as a Public Service Initiative grant. In no case will the combination of need-based grant and PSI grant awarded exceed the amount of tuition charged for that year. Students who participate in the JD/PhD Fellowship program or the Yellow Ribbon Program are not eligible for the PSI, as these programs already offer a full-tuition benefit.
Students will sign a PSI Agreement specifying the terms of the PSI grant. Graduates must begin work in a full-time, qualifying public service job (or a clerkship) within three months after graduation, and must remain exclusively in public service employment for 5 full, consecutive years (60 months), or a shorter term as described above for the $5,000 or $10,000 benefit. A graduate who does not remain continuously employed in a public service position will be contractually required to repay the PSI grant according to the following repayment schedule:
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Recipients of the $5,000 PSI Grant will be considered to have met their commitment after 24 months of eligible employment. Recipients of the $10,000 PSI Grant will be considered to have met their commitment after 36 months of eligible employment.
PSI grants are repayable in the form of a Harvard Loan at an 8% fixed interest rate over a ten year repayment term. Should the borrower subsequently enter the Low Income Protection Plan (LIPP), this loan will be treated like any other education loan in determining eligibility for LIPP assistance, subject to the participant's loan eligibility guidelines for LIPP.
Graduates may take parental leave from employment after the birth of a child for up to one year without being required to begin repayment; time in a parental leave will not count toward meeting the public service commitment. Graduates with children not yet of age to enter ninth grade who work at least half-time will accrue time toward the public service commitment at the full time rate. Work at less than half-time will not count toward meeting the public service commitment.
-- September/October, 2013: Complete online PSI statement of intent (required for 3Ls only)
-- October/November, 2013: Complete formal PSI Agreement (3Ls only); deadline for return of Agreements is 5pm on November 12, 2013
-- December, 2013: PSI Grant disbursed to student bill for those who sign the Agreement
-- April 15, 2014: Deadline for early withdrawal from the PSI; a PSI Cancellation Fee will be charged*
-- May, 2014: Update contact information with Student Financial Services
-- August/September, 2014: Submit documentation of PSI eligible job; updated documentation will be required at 6 month intervals until completion of commitment**
See the 2013-14 PSI Calendar for more details.
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Your values are changing in a big way throughout 2014, and your relationships will come under the microscope as a result. You're serious about improving your love life and won't tolerate any sort of disrespect.
As in 2013, Mars and Uranus continue to lift your spirits and your physical drive. You are active, and possibly even a little hot-blooded, so be careful not to react impulsively to the behaviour of others, especially if you are in an intimate relationship with them.
Jupiter transits your career sector for a large part of the year, and up until August there will be considerable focus on improving your professional standing and skill set. Don't overdo things as this planet has a tendency to push you beyond your limits. Take measured steps, especially if you are looking to do something new.
With Saturn in your zone of money, you'll be more judicious with the way you spend, and even if you don't earn more than you did last year, you'll still be able to set yourself up for a stable future.
Romance and Friendship
You could feel somewhat unsettled as Uranus makes its way through your zone of marriage in 2014. This is not necessarily a bad thing, depending on how responsive your partner is to making changes on progressing your relationships. Having said that, it may not be as easy as you think.
Fortunately, Venus enters your zone of love affairs in late March and this could bring you a much better state of affairs. You will feel more relaxed about love, and if you're single, you'll have the opportunity to connect with those who are a good match for you.
With Mars in your Sun sign throughout the first part of the year, you are dynamic and, might I say, aggressive in going after what you feel you deserve. Ordinarily more balanced, you are likely to take a proactive approach to make sure that you are satisfied in all areas of your romantic and social life.
In the past you may have been quite happy to play the peacemaker, but in the next twelve months you will stand your ground on important ethical and life issues. This can extend to your social life and your friends might be surprised to see your attitude change. As I said in the introduction, you are looking for more respect this year, and by posturing a little you will get it.
Your social affairs and home life will feature strongly this year, and it is important to make sure that this aspect of your life is well looked after. If you have misgivings or are feeling pressured by loved ones and relatives, it will make it difficult for you to enjoy your intimate relationships, particularly if you feel you're being judged by those who have no right to make those sort of assessments. Again, speaking your mind and letting others know exactly what you want is essential.
You may have had some practice in dealing with the unexpected throughout 2013, but be prepared for more of the same. In marriage, your spouse may be undergoing some unanticipated changes in their work, or health, or maybe they desire a new lifestyle. If this is the case, adjustment will be one of your key words in 2014.
An impulsive attitude towards love and sex take place when Venus and Mars enter a square aspect on the 17th of January. With Sun also transiting your zone of love affairs on the 20th, this period will no doubt be a spicy, one, so choose your partners wisely—and while you are sober! Regrets may be the aftermath of unbridled love and passion.
Interference by relatives during the first week of February will be unwelcome. You may feel that you need a justification for your actions, but this is not the case. Draw a line in the sand if people are meddling in your affairs.
More satisfaction in love can be expected when Venus enters your zone of love affairs on the 6th of March, and then between the 22nd and the 30th, when the Sun and Mars enter the same zone. You will have a more balanced approach to love and feel that your affections are being reciprocated. Problems can occur in April with strong oppositional aspects from the Sun and Uranus. You are likely to overreact to the smallest provocation, and harmless statements may be taken personally. Additional exercise is not a bad idea throughout this month.
You can reach a new level of understanding in June when Venus transits the ninth zone of ethics, higher education and spiritual insight. Your relationship insights need to be practically implemented. This can happen after the 23rd, and it may even involve some sort of journey or connection to others in a distant place.
When the Sun transits the eleventh zone of friendship, you are likely to extend your circle of friends and acquaintances, and this should be an enjoyable period, but around 31st you may have problems with work and play overlapping. You need to be clear on boundaries, as so should those who are making a play your affections.
Making important changes in your marriage can take place when Uranus is stationary in its motion, and this happens on the 22nd of July. Up until October, you need to step up to the plate and not be afraid to implement the changes you feel are necessary to move your relationship forward. To some of you this may be unsettling, but it's necessary to get your relationship back on track. Don't settle for anything less than what is going to make you happy in the long term.
Sidestep disputes between the 13th and the 17th of November as Mars, Uranus and the Sun challenge you. It may be a case of excessive tiredness, distraction and overwork impinging on your relationships, so try to control your moods and responses, particularly with those who are being confrontational. By maintaining your equanimity you also maintain control, and this is a key factor when it comes to enjoying better relationships throughout 2014.
Economy is your key word during 2014 as Saturn meanders through your zone of income and powerfully aspects your zone of shared finances. If you've been a spendthrift or you've had little regard for money and future security, this will change. Saturn is well known as the planet of thrift, economy and security. It is also the governing planet of concentration, focus and ambition. This means that you will be more serious about these issues and cut back on superfluous expenses, a strategy that will lead to a better financial position, even if you don't necessarily increase your income.
Neptune, one of the slow-moving planets, issues you a warning to be clear on borrowing and loaning. It may be difficult to refuse others a loan when they put the hard word on you, but you have to be strong and realise that this is a sure-fire way of ruining a relationship. If you're in business be careful not to go overboard if you are trying to expand your business. This is shown by over-expansive Jupiter in your zone of professional activities.
One of the secrets to making more money throughout 2014 is the opposing aspect of Mars and Uranus. Mars, one of your key finance planets, is being challenged by the progressive planet Uranus. During these changing economic times, you need to be a step ahead of your competitors. This means looking for new ways to be creative and professional in the way you perform your work.
It is not until the end of July or August that you are able to implement these new ideas as Mars is a little lazy in moving out of this Sun sign. At this point in time, you will feel a surge of energy to earn more money and make something more of your life.
Physical health is also important this year, so look at this area as a means of improving your earning capacity. A tired body is incapable of working to its optimum level. Try to balance your workload rather than doing too much. Pace yourself and, by all means, make sure you have a schedule that you can stick to. Although others may try to steer you off course with social and familial distractions, you need to exercise willpower to achieve your best this year.
Gaining insight into moneymaking opportunities can help you time your financial strategies, business meetings and techniques for climbing the ladder of success.
Take on a leadership role, Libra, and be powerful and decisive in the way you execute your business decisions this year, especially from the 8th of January when Mars and the Sun combine in your Sun sign. Others will take note and give you the respect that is essential when doing business.
On the 2nd of March, Mars intensifies its energy and you can do the same by intensifying your attitude and methods when conducting business with the general public or business partners.
If you're looking to acquire other people's money as seed capital for a business project, you can do so when the Sun enters the eighth zone of shared resources. Venture capitalists will be more than willing to listen to your business plan after the 20th of April, and it wouldn't hurt to learn the subtle art of business manipulation and psychological techniques that can help accelerate your plans from the 4th of May.
One of the best tips I can give you this year is to work on your communication. This will be an excellent tool to focus on, particularly when Mars enters your finance sector on the 26th of July. Those of you in sales will be in a perfect position to sell your product or service, but be careful not to steamroll customers or would-be partners as Mars has a habit of being too aggressive.
When the Sun enters the twelfth zone of humanitarianism and charity on the 23rd of August, making a small donation will actually lift your potential for earnings. Both philosophy and business believe in the value of charitable work and donations. The law of karma suggests that giving away a little increases your ability to earn more. Try this is an experiment.
Finally, Mars enters your fifth zone of speculation on the 5th of December, which means that you have the opportunity to invest money wisely and see a positive return for your efforts. Be prudent and you'll see some excellent financial returns.
This is an important year for career moves due to the powerful influence of the planet Jupiter in your zone of profession for a large portion of the year.
You feel creative after the 20th of January as the Sun moves through your zone of creativity, investments and showmanship. If you are looking to make a move, this is the time to put your best foot forward and be noticed! You can also continue with this successful aura up until the 4th of February when the Sun makes excellent aspects to your Sun sign of Libra at this time.
On the 19th and the 24th of February, strong ideals dominate your actions, but be careful as you may be overworked and tired. Hold off going for that job interview or asking for a pay rise as you may not be in the right frame of mind to be successful.
It's important to make a great impression on others, and on the 21st of March, when the sun moves into your zone of public relations, it is a wonderful time to showcase your talents to others. Try not to exaggerate them, however, because by the 1st of April you may appear too cocky and this won't go down too well with those you are trying to impress for a job opportunity.
You can consolidate your talents and skills when Jupiter and Saturn enter into a wonderful trine aspect on the 25th of May. Talk to your employer and, based upon your steady work in the past you may make some headway in acquiring that sought-after position.
Financial opportunities and an increase in income can occur between the 23rd and 25th of July, and once again when the Sun enters the zone of finance on the 23rd of October. These transits indicate an increase in income, additional bonuses or commissions.
Hard work and a sustained effort from the 18th of November to the 15th of December spotlight the fact that you are able to acquire a good position and get a successful result in job interviews. Contracts may be a little difficult after the 24th, but this makes sense during the Christmas period. Tie up any loose ends before Christmas to benefit your career move.
Much of your karmic energy this year is tied up with work and money. This is because Saturn, one of the planets of your future karma, is located in the finance sector.
Your past karma is indicated by Mercury, so when these two planets enter into a favourable aspect, you can expect good fortune at that time. Periods of excellent karma occur around the 3rd of April when Mercury and Saturn move into their trine aspect.
Around the 8th and the 15th April, Mercury moves into the vicinity of Uranus, another of your future karma planets. Expect sudden but pleasant tidings, good news or fateful opportunities through chance meetings. I say 'chance,' but we both know that there is no such thing and that these meetings come through the good deeds you have performed in this life and the previous one.
Earlier I mentioned the importance of finding peace of mind through meditation, quiet time and rest. You will find an immense source of power from these practices as shown by the conjunction of Mercury and Pluto as 2014 commences. Mercury enters the fourth zone of peace and family contentment on the 17th of December. By focusing on your inner life and relationships you have overlooked in the past, you can find a great deal of solace and understanding in the latter part of the year.
A very significant transit also takes place when Saturn moves to your third zone of communication on the 24th of December. You will find yourself entering a new cycle when communication can have an important impact on the people around you, and because the third house also has to do with siblings and neighbours, these people may play a more prominent role in your life from now on. You may even become their advisor or helper to some of , but with Neptune in your sixth zone, this may not always work to your advantage. If you're playing the role of saviour, make sure you don't end up becoming the victim.
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Jan Mittermeier is the Chief Operating Officer with Cofiroute USA and was formerly a Senior Vice President in charge of the 91 Express Lanes for the past seven years. She will continue to be responsible for oversight of the 91 Express Lanes, Minnesota operations and all new operating contracts awarded to Cofiroute USA. In addition, she will manage contract administration, budget preparation, and various other operating activities. Ms. Mittermeier is a recognized authority in strategic planning and organizational management
Her more than 30 years of previous experience includes serving in various Executive Management positions in both government and private industry.. Her accomplishments include managing a $300,000,000 expansion for the John Wayne Airport in Orange County and developing and implementing the workout plan that enabled the County of Orange to emerge from the biggest municipal bankruptcy in history just 18 months after Ms. Mittermeier took over as County CEO.
Ms. Mittermeier has received accolades from numerous organizations, including the National Association of Business Owners, the League of Women Voters and the Women's League of America in honor of her professional accomplishments and expertise. She has been named as one of Governing Magazine's National Public Officials of the Year, one of the Orange County Business Journal's Most Influential People in Orange County, granted the California State University, Long Beach Distinguished Alumna Award, named 2009 Woman of the Year by the California State Legislature and has been awarded a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition.
In addition, she has conducted leadership-training workshops and taught management and leadership principles and principles of government budgeting to students at California State University, Long Beach.
Ms. Mittermeier earned an MBA in business administration and graduated Summa Cum Laude with a bachelor's degree in accounting from California State University, Long Beach. She has participated in the Professional Accreditation Academy – American Association of Airport Executives, and the University of California, Irvine's Executive Management Extension Program. Ms. Mittermeier currently serves as Vice President of the California State University, Fullerton Mihaylo College of Business and Economics Executive Council Board. Ms. Mittermeier has also previously served on the UCI Advisory Committee for Planning and Social Ecology, on the Executive Board and Nominating Committee for the Orange County Girl Scout Council, and on the Bond Oversight Board for the Huntington Beach Unified High School District.
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An emeritus or retired staff?
Yes. If you retired as a staff or faculty, enter the contest in the staff or faculty category respectively.
A Postdoctoral Fellow?
Yes. Enter the contest in the staff category.
A Part or Adjunct?
Yes. Enter the contest in the category where you work part time or adjunct.
A part time staff who is also a student or vice versa?
Yes, but enter the contest in the category you first came to CWRU.
An Exchange Student? Yes. Whether you are a CWRU student studying abroad, exchanging at another U. S. college or a foreign student on exchange here at CWRU, you are eligible to participate.
Alumnus? No. At this time, we have not extended the contest to past students. However, if you graduated in December 2012 (commencement in January 2013), you are eligible to enter the context in the appropriate student category.
Yes, you may co-author a single entry with colleagues, provided that you and your co-authors all belong in the same faculty, staff, graduate or undergraduate category. For example, a faculty member may not co-author the same submission with a student.
If you are co-authoring a single entry, make sure all the names of the authors are included in the cover page and that each co-author contributed in preparing the submission.
Co-authors who win the contest will be awarded one prize.
Yes, officers of any recognized organization on campus may submit an entry on behalf of the organization.
At least 3 officers of the organization must sign or authenticate the essay contest submission sheet
No. There is no requirement that entrants consult external resources for this essay; however, if you incorporate unoriginal ideas, you should provide correct source information. Use whatever style (MLA, Chicago, Bluebook, APSA, APA, etc) that is used by your college/ department.
As a general rule, entrants should not seek help from third parties in completing their essay as this may unfairly disadvantage other entrants.
However, we recognize that writing skills and language exposure differ within categories. Therefore, limited Writing Center consultation is allowed. Please be sure to observe the usual Writing Center policies which permit students to seek the guidance of tutors with respect to issues such as organization and grammar but not questions on substance and content.
Robert Lawry, Professor of Law & Director of the Center for Professional Ethics, Faculty First Prize 2001
Judith Olson Fallon, Director of Educational Services for Students, Staff First Prize, 1998.
Dean Pattern Jr., Associate Vice President, Division of Student Affairs, Faculty/Staff Prize 2003.
Eric Hammond, 2005 Student Prize (Eric is currently a Legislative Staff at the U. S House of Representative in Washington, DC)
Janice Lindsay Reed, 2008 Student First Prize (Lindsay is on the graduating class of 2012 at Washington University St. Louis School of Medicine)
Divya Aggarwal, 2012 Student First Prize (Divya is on a Dietetic Internship at Cornell University after serving as President of the USG)
Donte Gibbs, 2012 Graduate, Second Place co-winner.
By policy, the identity of the judges will be released after the results have been announced. Although there is no one type of person who is best suited to be a judge, the organizing committee looks for someone who can:
Appreciate and have in mind the ideals of Martin Luther King, Jr. when reading the essays;
Judge the essays in accordance with the rubric presented and primarily for their compelling content, not just for grammar or spelling;
Be impartial, objective, neutral, unbiased, and principled; and
Complete the reading and ranking of the essays in a timely fashion.
A team of faculty, staff, and select graduate students will be selected to serve as judges. No person will be selected to judge in a category who is also a contestant, or parent, or immediate family member of a current contestant.
President's Advisory Council on Minorities (PACM): is charged to advise the President and the Provost on diversity issues, assess current policies, develop strategic action plans, and suggest programs and policies to help realize racial inclusion, promote cultural sensitivity, and build a broadly diverse community university wide. The PACM will work to promote information sharing and encourage cooperation among the various university offices and programs engaged in diversity efforts on campus.
Dr. Marilyn Mobley and Sharon Jordan-Davis are Co-Chairs. http://pacm.case.edu/index.shtm
Office of Inclusion, Diversity and Equal Opportunity (OIDEO): The mission of the OIDEO is to provide support and guidance and to promote equitable and fair treatment in employment, education and other aspects of campus life. The office serves as a resource to the university in the interpretation, understanding and application of federal and state equal opportunity and affirmative action laws and regulations. Ultimately, the office supports the university's mission by providing strategic leadership in the development of policies, procedures and programs that will help foster diversity, inclusiveness and a welcoming environment for faculty, staff, students and others.
Dr. Marilyn Sanders Mobley is Vice President for OIDEO and member of the President's cabinet. http://www.case.edu/diversity/
Share the Vision: In 1990, CWRU adopted a new "vision" for the university in an effort to promote a just and humane campus for all. Community members were involved in discussion, and a list of goals was outlined for a "Share the Vision" initiative. Student organizations and university departments may request funding from the Share the Vision committee to support programs and activities that promote the spirit of the Share the Vision Affirmations. Share the Vision is one of the longest running sponsors of the MLK Essay Contest.
Mayo Bulloch, Ramez Islambouli, and Aditya Rengaswami are committee members. http://students.case.edu/programs/sharethevision/
Baker Nord Center for Humanities: Established in 1996 with a generous gift of endowment from Eric and Jane Nord, the Baker-Nord Center is dedicated to 1) highlighting and celebrating the arts and humanities at Case through public lectures, panels, performances, and special programs; 2) supporting research and creative work in the humanities and arts through fellowships, grants, and symposia, as well as encouraging new and innovative directions in research and creativity, including the digital humanities, through public forums and open discussion; and 3) facilitating cross-disciplinary and inter-disciplinary collaborations among Case Western Reserve University faculty and members of other University Circle institutions that address questions and problems of broad human interest, in and out of the academy. The Center is located in Clark Hall, which is the second-oldest building on campus and was the original home of Western Reserve University's Mather College for Women. It represents a significant historical link to Case Western Reserve University's humanities tradition, and has become the revitalized campus center of humanities classrooms and meeting spaces.
John Orlock, Interim Director. http://humanities.case.edu/
Center for International Affairs: is the first space on campus designed to provide a "home" for international students and activities, as well as to be a central location where the University will engage the business, government, foundation and civic communities around global issues. The creation of the Office of International Affairs represents a major step in fulfilling the university's goal of advancing international programs as outlined in its strategic plan.
David Fleshler JD is the Associate Provost for International Affairs and Molly Watkins is the Director for International Affairs. http://www.case.edu/international/
Cleveland Hillel Foundation (CHF): The Cleveland Hillel Foundation is the center of Jewish life for Jewish undergraduate, graduate, and professional students who attend twelve colleges and universities in greater Cleveland. Hillel provides the means for these students to celebrate their Judaism through enriching cultural, educational, religious, and social programs and to cultivate a pluralistic Jewish student community. Cleveland Hillel is a "home away from home", connects students to the community, and brings "value added" to campus life. Through JCLE Cleveland Hillel connects graduate and professional students to their peers living in Cleveland. Cleveland Hillel is also a year round program center serving Jewish students in Cleveland for the summer through summer internship and leadership program and summer events.
Gary Coleman, Ed. D, Executive Director. http://www.clevelandhillel.org
Housing and Residence Life, FYE: mission is to cultivate meaningful interactions and purposeful environments that enrich the undergraduate experience. The first year at CWRU is all about transitions - transition to university academic life, transition to new friends and experiences, and transition to campus living. FYE is committed to helping all first-year students experience great "connections" at CWRU through the First Year Experience (FYE) program. This program is designed to assist freshmen in their transition from high school to college by encouraging a connection with the university through academics, campus activities, residence hall programs and other events that enrich the college experience. As living-learning communities, the halls in the residential FYE take the lead in shaping freshmen out-of-class experience. become a member of one of four residential colleges - Cedar Residential College, Juniper Residential College, Magnolia Residential College and Mistletoe Residential College. Through the residential colleges, each student is instantly identified as an individual and at the same time a member of a community of other first year students.
Dr. Janice Gerda, Director of Residence Life, Karl Rishe, Assistant Director of Residence Life, FYE. http://students.case.edu/living/residencelife/
Greek Life Office (PanHellenic Council and Inter-fraternity Congress): We, the members of the Greek community at Case Western Reserve University, believe that in order to foster the positive development of our member fraternities and of each individual member, we must uphold certain values. We recognize scholarship as a high priority and endeavor to achieve academic excellence. We will embody the quality of responsibility in all our thoughts and deeds; uphold the duty of accountability in our actions; have the discipline to pursue our goals within the bounds of our common fraternal values; and thus by doing so, live a life of honesty and integrity. We further strive to conduct all of our dealings in a manner of mutual respect and support; recognize the importance of the equitable treatment of others, both inside and outside of our individual organizations; and endeavor to empathize with each other in our daily lives. We believe that to enhance the Greek community, all individuals and organizations must aspire toward the attainment of the goals and values set herein. To effectuate these stated values, all individuals and organizations should strive for balance in all facets of life.
Mark Starr JD, Director. http://students.case.edu/greek/about/staff.html
Kelvin Smith Library (KSL): is the knowledge and creativity commons at CWRU. It aims to be the information laboratory for knowledge collection, connection, creation, and curation. KSL aims to: (1) build and maintain strong scholarly information resources; (2) foster faculty and student engagement and productivity in their intellectual pursuits; (3) provide high quality services for our faculty, students and staff; (4) work collaboratively with on-campus and external partners to maximize the availability of information, and (5) grow our vibrant commitment to inclusion and diversity in our programs, services, and staffing.
Arnold Hirshon, Associate Provist and University Librarian, Gail Reese, Associate Director for Public Engagement. http://library.case.edu/ksl
Undergraduate Student Government (USG): is the only duly-elected representative organization that works on behalf of the undergraduate student population. As such, it acts with the ability to work and communicate with the faculty, staff, university administration, and other affiliated groups. USG works to promote three goals: to actively promote and advocate undergraduate student interests, provide student organizational support, and to promote the experiences of handling leadership. Every year, USG works on issues ranging from campus improvements to university issues, as well as recognizing and funding over 100 student organizations. USG is comprised of the executive board, the standing committees (each led by a member of the executive board), the judicial board, and caucuses representing CWRU's four undergraduate schools plus a first-year caucus. Together these groups form the General Assembly of USG.
James Halle, President, Colin Williams, VP for Finance, and Laura Payne, Treasurer. http://usg.case.edu/


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12 tips toward kick-app mobile security
Before you start marketing your app, let's go through the TO DO list.
Does it deliver on what you say it can do? Check.
Have you thought through your marketing strategy? Check.
Does it look like app stores might be interested? Check.
Ready? Not so fast. There's an indispensible step you may be overlooking. But there's good news: The FTC has 12 tips to make that task easier.
The essential component is, of course, security. There's no one-size-fits-all approach — different apps raise different considerations — but the FTC's new publication, Mobile App Developers: Start with Security, has advice to help you offer users a more secure experience.
First things first. Before you get down to the nuts and bolts of data security, consider some suggestions on how to evaluate the ecosystem, including the use of cross-platform toolkits and the different kinds of functionality that could raise the security stakes for your app. Read the brochure for more detail, but here are a dozen hints about what you'll find when you dive in:
1. Make someone responsible for security. Of course, if you're running a solo operation, the buck stops with you.
2. Take stock of the data you collect and retain. Practice data minimization. Don't collect or keep information you don't need.
3. Understand differences between mobile platforms. Each mobile operations system uses different APIs and provides its own security features. Do your research and adapt your code accordingly.
4. Don't rely on a platform alone to protect your users. Platforms may offer features to make security easier, but it's up to you to understand them, use them properly, and explain them to your users in everyday language.
5. Generate credentials securely. If you create credentials for your user — say, usernames or passwords — do it securely. Of course, what's appropriate for your app will depend on the kind of info that's involved.
6. Use transit encryption for usernames, passwords, and other important data. Let's face it: People will probably use your app on unsecure Wi-Fi access points like coffee shops or airports. If your app transmits data best kept secure, use transit encryption.
7. Use due diligence on libraries and other third-party code. Third-party libraries can save time, but keep your ear to the ground. Does the library or SDK have known security vulnerabilities?
8. Consider protecting data you store on a user's device. If your app handles personal info, think about protecting or obscuring data — for example, by using encryption.
9. Protect your servers, too. If you maintain a server that communicates with your app, take appropriate measures to protect it.
10. Don't store passwords in plaintext. Consider using an iterated cryptographic hash function to hash passwords and then verify against those hash values. That way, if your server suffers a data breach, passwords aren't left totally exposed.
11. You're not done once you release your app. Stay aware and communicate with your users. New vulnerabilities arise daily and even the most reputable software libraries require security updates. Stay in the loop and have a plan for shipping security updates if needed. Watch your inbox in case users spot a problem first.
12. If you're dealing with financial data, health data, or kids' data, make sure you understand applicable standards and regulations. Are you up on COPPA, HIPAA, or GLB? If you're dealing with certain sensitive information, those abbreviations need to be in your vocabulary.
One more consideration: Once you release an app, laws that apply to other marketers apply to you, too. Visit the BCP Business Center for more compliance tips. If you have clients in pps, send them the link to keep them clued in.
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This FTC post makes it seem like all an app developer's customers all will be in the USA. Hardly likely. There are privacy requirements all over the world, and particularly in the European countries, that are more stringent than those of the USA. This Economist article can serve as an introduction to the topic: App developers can be held to account for privacy violation in any market in which they operate.
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FEB 2013 Yes we are all sharing this information to clients, prospects and professors...Yes we also consulted with regards to the HIPPAA, GLB, COPPA regulations when dealing with sensitive information(healthcare/financial groups). Yes our team information technology legal eagels angels agree, continue to use encryption on usernames, passwords, etc.
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Last month we looked at a circuit split arising from the Supreme Court's 1988 decision in Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier, in which the Court recognized a public school's right to restrict "school-sponsored speech" without offending the First Amendment where the restriction is reasonably related to a legitimate educational concern. (You can read the post here.) As a result, schools have broad discretion over the curriculum presented to students.
Last week in Ward v. Polite, the Sixth Circuit found that "the First Amendment does not permit educators to invoke curriculum 'as a pretext for punishing [a] student for her . . . religion'" because such speech "discriminating against the religious views of a student is not a legitimate end of a public school." Nos. 10-2100/2145 (6th Cir. Jan. 27, 2012). This position appears to be consistent with those taken by the Ninth and Eleventh Circuits in the following circuit split:
A split exists among the Circuits on the question of whether Hazelwood requires viewpoint neutrality. Compare Fleming v. Jefferson County Sch. Dist., 298 F.3d918, 928 (10th Cir.2002) ("We hold . . . that Hazelwood does not require educators' restrictions on school-sponsored speech to be viewpoint neutral.") and Ward v. Hickey, 996 F.2d 448, 454 (1st Cir.1993) ("[T]he Court in Kuhlmeier did not require that school regulation of school-sponsored speech to be viewpoint neutral.") with Planned Parenthood of S. Nev., Inc. v. Clark County Sch. Dist., 941 F.2d 817, 830 (9th Cir.1991) ("Because their decision to limit access, whether wise or unwise, is reasonable and not an effort at viewpoint discrimination, the school district did not violate the first amendment in declining to publish Planned Parenthood's advertisements.") and Searcey v. Harris, 888 F.2d 1314, 1319 n. 7 (11th Cir.1989) ("Hazelwood . . . does not alter the test for reasonableness in a nonpublic forum such as a school but rather provides the context in which the reasonableness of regulations should be considered. . . . [T]here is no indication that the [Hazelwood] Court intended to drastically rewrite First Amendment law to allow a school official to discriminate based on a speaker's views.") Because we conclude that Hazelwood does not apply in this case, we do not consider whether Hazelwood requires viewpoint neutrality.
Chiras v. Miller, 432 F. 3d 606, 615 n.27 (5th Cir. 2005). You may recall a similar situation in Keeton v. Anderson-Wiley, No. 10-13925 (11th Cir. Dec. 16, 2011), in which the Eleventh Circuit upheld the university's action taken against a student counselor who refused to comply with the purported curriculum on religious grounds. It looks like Ward and Keeton are at odds with each other, doesn't it? Not so fast, says the Sixth Circuit: "there is less tension, or for that matter even disagreement, between the two cases than initially meets the eye."
For starters, according to the Sixth Circuit, "[t]he procedural settings of the two cases differ." Second, "[t]he two claimants' theories of constitutional protection also are miles apart." Third, whereas "[i]n Keeton, the district court made preliminary fact findings after holding a[n evidentiary] hearing," in Ward, there were "no trial-level fact findings" and Ward received "the benefit of all reasonable factual inferences in challenging the summary-judgment decision entered against her." Fourth and finally, the Sixth Circuit draws a sharp factual distinction in Ward:
Nothing in Keeton indicates that Augusta State applied the prohibition on imposing a counselor's values on the client in anything but an even-handed manner. Not so here, as the code of ethics, counseling norms, even the university's own practices, seem to permit the one thing Ward sought [but was denied]: a referral.
The Sixth Circuit does, however, acknowledge that the two decisions "share the same essential framework and reasoning," explaining,
They both apply Hazelwood to curricular speech at the university level, and they both show that the even-handed enforcement of a neutral policy is likely to steer clear of the First Amendment's free-speech and free-exercise protections. Both decisions also are consistent with Christian Legal Society, which considered whether a Christian organization at a law school could insist that its members adhere to certain faith-based codes of conduct. The Court held that the law school's antidiscrimination policy, requiring registered student organizations to accept all comers, did not violate the First Amendment on its face, yet it remanded the case to determine whether the school selectively enforced the policy against some organizations but not others. While Keeton involved Augusta State's across-the-board application of an ethical rule that prohibits counselors from imposing their values on clients, today's case reveals evidence that Eastern Michigan University selectively enforced a no-referral policy against Ward.


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Week 5: Sleepers
QB Sam Bradford, STL
San Francisco humbled Bradford last week in front of a national audience. Leading up to that game, the media was touting the Rams and that attention died down after the loss. Let's not be so quick to judge. Bradford faces a much easier opponent when St. Louis hosts the Jacksonville Jaguars. It isn't just the Jags' offense holding them back either. They are ranked near the bottom of the league in fantasy points allowed to quarterbacks per game (25.0). Only the still blossoming Terrelle Pryor has failed to post good numbers against Jacksonville. Three other quarterbacks passed for at least two TDs and added 200 yards in the air. Bradford should get his offense back on track on Sunday. One key to the puzzle is the Rams' struggling run game. Establishing Benny Cunningham, Isaiah Pead or Daryl Richardson on first and second down allows for easier third-down conversions. Bradford can't do it on his own and his time is running short in St. Louis if the team is unable to change direction towards the top of the NFC West.Injury Status: Injured Reserve
QB Terrelle Pryor, FA
Pryor may be listed questionable for the Week 5 matchup against the Chargers; however, the outcome is much more clear. That's because San Diego is allowing the most fantasy points to quarterbacks per game (30.1). Pryor is a bit limited as a passer. Luckily the Chargers have also allowed 106 rushing yards and two rushing TDs to opposing QBs as well. Pryor probably could have played last week, so he is likely chomping at the bit to get back on the field. It says a lot that the Raiders wouldn't even humor a quarterback controversy after Matt Flynn's underwhelming Week 4. Pryor is the man from here on out and this is the sort of game that will build his confidence. What you have to be hoping for is at least 200 passing yards and about 80 rushing with a score or two to really drive him up rankings boards in the coming weeks.
RB Willis McGahee, FA
Buffalo's run defense has been below average. They've been lucky though to not yet allow a running back to score a touchdown. This in spite of allowing 149 rush yards to Bilal Powell, 85 yards to DeAngelo Williams and 101 yards to Shane Vereen. Some good players; yet nobody that special. McGahee isn't going to burn any defenders for 60-yard gallops any time soon. It's perfectly reasonable to expect the former Miami Hurricanes back to rush for about 90 yards and a score. He's now had ample time to shake the dust loose and adapt to the pro game after so much time off. The Browns weren't really able to give Trent Richardson enough running room, so fantasy owners must hope McGahee receives some goal-line attention.
RB Danny Woodhead, SD
Philip Rivers' 8.44 yards per attempt average ranks him fifth in the NFL. In case you're keeping score at home, Rivers hasn't seen such a high YPA since 2010 and that was when the former N.C. State QB was still a somebody in fantasy and in the league. As Rivers go, so will Woodhead, whose 22 receptions rank second-best among running backs. That's just one catch behind fantasy studs like Jamaal Charles, Matt Forte and Darren Sproles. The difference between those guys is simply a matter of volume of touches and potential to score touchdowns. The bread and butter for Woodhead is his contributions as a PPR back. Through four games, he only has 19 carries for 90 yards. The slow but steady production from Ryan Mathews limits Woodhead's scoring potential since it's highly unlikely he scores in any given week. Consider Woodhead a decent flex with most of his value limited to PPR formats.Injury Status: Injured Reserve
WR Marlon Brown, BAL
The Ravens are sputtering on offense, whether it is their dual backfield highlighted by Bernard Pierce or Ray Rice or their wildly inconsistent receiver play. Losing Anquan Boldin before the season began undoubtedly changed the dynamic, and Torrey Smith has not yet lived up to early expectations. Brown has been unable to make the most of his starting oppuntunities either. He did collect four catches in his last game for 65 yards and a score. The impending return of WR Jacoby Jones could regulate Brown back into the murky depths of the waiver wire. Jones is a deep threat only, while Brown can be counted on to run more of the route tree. The former Georgia rookie is listed as questionable for Week 5, but remains on schedule to play.


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yield Makes about 16 cups, serving 12.
Makes about 16 cups, serving 12.
Ingredientsadd to shopping list
- 1 cup Triple Sec
- 1 cup brandy
- 1/2 cup Chambord
- 2 cups unsweetened pineapple juice
- 1 quart chilled ginger ale
- 2 chilled 750-ml. bottles dry champagne
In a bowl combine the Triple Sec, the brandy, the Chambord and the pineapple juice and chill the mixture, covered, for at least 4 hours or overnight. In a large punch bowl combine the Triple Sec mixture, the ginger ale, and the champagne and add ice cubes.
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Nutrition Informationper serving (12 servings) POWERED BY Edamam
- Calories251
- Carbohydrates25 g (8%)
- Fat0 g (0%)
- Protein0 g (0%)
- Saturated Fat0 g (0%)
- Sodium13 mg (1%)
- Polyunsaturated Fat0 g
- Fiber0 g (0%)
- Monounsaturated Fat0 g
- Cholesterol0
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type: Entertaining, Alcoholic, Punch
main ingredients: Chambord, Triple Sec, Brandy, Fruit Juice, Champagne
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The first version of the dome was designed in 2011, as a structure that could be used as the festival's facility in subsequent years. It was a modular, easily-assembled structure that functioned as a gathering place for visiting communities, which fit perfectly into the festival's focus on alternative living and environmental awareness.
One year after the first version was built the structure doubled in size. Modules were cut using a CNC machine and assembled on site. Brackets were positioned around the window holes, in vertical position on the spherical surface. That technique allowed for the mounting of the waterproof membranes that protected the inside of the dome from the elements. The modular spherical surface uses a minimal surface condition and aerodynamic form to reduce energy consumption and generate great strength and stability.
The dome was built in just eight days, during which time it was used for parties and various gatherings. After four nights of parties, the building was in dire need of revitalization. The Danish artist collectiove Ultragrøn painted the exterior shell surface as one large color wheel.
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Ulrik Andersen April 7, 2013 at 2:34 am
Since Tejlgaard and Jepsen built the Roskilde Dome they have completed another, which is on display in Copenhagen these days: http://domeofvisions.dk/.
It has been erected on a building site, where it is doubling as a temporary conference room for meetings about sustainable construction and art and as an office for the two architects.
The building has been sponsored by the contractor NCC, who wants to move it around to their buildingsites around the country.
With a little help from Google Translate you can read about it here http://ing.dk/artikel/105-meter-hoej-dome-i-polycarbonat-prikker-til-opfattelsen-af-energirigtigt-byggeri-157126
They will by the way re-erect and expand the dome in Roskilde for this years festival.
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Collier Lilly Ride 4 Life - 11 Years and Rolling!
Saturday June 7, 2014
New staging location - MacMillan Buillding in the back of David College Campus. The ONLY entrance/exit for the event will be off Main Street/Hwy 115 onto Ridge Rd.
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The Collier Lilly Ride 4 Life is a recreational bike ride to honor the life of Collier Cobb Lilly, raise awareness and money for organ sharing, and to bring various communities together to celebrate life!
Saturday June 7, 2014 @ 7:00 AM
For serious cyclists, the day kicks-off with a 100K (@ 62 miles), or a 50K (@ 31 miles); for the recreational rider, a 15K (@ 10 miles) route is offered. All three routes travel along the beautiful back roads of Mecklenburg, Iredell, Rowan, and Cabarrus counties and end on the campus of Davidson College. These rides will be fully supported with rest stops and SAG vehicles.
After your ride, hang around for a delicious lunch (included with your registration fee!!) and fun-filled activities for the whole family.
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Benefitting LifeShare Of The Carolinas
In memory of Collier, the proceeds from The Collier Lilly Ride 4 Life will be given to LifeShare Of The Carolinas, a Charlotte based organ procurement organization. LifeShare Of The Carolinas serves 37 hospitals in a 23 county area and works closely with the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS), which maintains the national computerized waiting list for potential transplant recipients.


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10m. The deep right-angled corner that bounds the main bulk of Count's Buttress has a hard start; above it gets easier. The start can be avoided by sneaking in from the right.
The start as described is much harder than the rest of the route; the logical line for the VD leader would be to walk round on the ledge to get to the start of the corner crack. Better to have an entertaining VD than a disappointing S; the bulgy start can be saved for Count's Crack.
An awkward start by the described line, then Diff. I agree with the comment about a more logical/consistent start being by walking in from the right, I bet this is how it was originally done.


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Wellsville girls spurt by Vikings
By The Herald Staff | 2/2/2013
The Wellsville High School girls basketball team caught fire in the second half at Central Heights.
The Eagles rebounded from a four-point second quarter to score 32 points in the second half Friday to topple the Vikings, 46-40. It was Wellsville's third straight victory.
The Wellsville High School girls basketball team caught fire in the second half at Central Heights.
The Eagles rebounded from a four-point second quarter to score 32 points in the second half Friday to topple the Vikings, 46-40. It was Wellsville's third straight victory.
Wellsville opened the second half with a 7-0 spurt and kept the pressure on with its press. The game was nip-and-tuck the rest of the way.
The Eagles pulled within 33-32 at the end of the third quarter. Central Heights never regained the lead after Wellsville's quick four-point burst to start the fourth quarter.
Wellsville had three players in double figures. The Eagles were led by senior Darcy Bonzo with 12 points. Erica McTaggart and Ashley Sparks netted 11 each.
The Vikings had two players in double figures. Central Heights was led by sophomore Sydney Meyer with 17 points. Brianna Erhart had 10.
Wellsville coach Brock Campbell said the Eagles played with more passion and executed better in the second half.
"We hit open shots," he said. "We took care of the ball. We hit free throws."
Wellsville was nine of 12 from the line in the second half.
"It was a good back-and-forth game with a lot of mistakes made by both teams," Central Heights coach Scott Lane said. "Our defense was hit and miss especially in the first three minutes of the game and the first three minutes of the second half. In those six minutes, we lost the game.
"We did a decent job the rest of the game but we have got to do a lot better job of mentally and physically being ready to start the game and start the second half.
"We have the tools in place and we are getting better, but we have to be better conditioned physically and mentally to put together a complete 32-minute game."
Central Heights (5-10) plays Tuesday at Prairie View. Wellsville (6-9) plays Tuesday at Anderson County.
Wellsville (46) — Bonzo 12, McTaggart 11, Sparks 11, Kayhill 6, Geist 4, Newhouse 2.
Central Heights (40) — Erhart 10, Meyer 17, Stegner 4, Markley 4, Hayward 3, Kraus 2.
Lebo 43, West Franklin 32
POMONA — Turnovers and fouls plagued West Franklin Friday in a 43-32 loss to Lebo in Pomona.
"We played well, but once again had a tough time with fouls," West Franklin coach Kyle Conley said. "Offensively we executed fairly well. We still had too many turnovers. I am proud of how hard my girls played.
"We are getting better every night. I would also like to thank our band for the support that they provided for the girls during the game."
Sierra Miller led the Falcons with 11 points.
West Franklin plays Tuesday at Madison.
Lebo (43) — Holmes 10, Scott 2, Sloan 5, Hodges 16, Weiss 3, Ables 2, Williams 1.
West Franklin (32) — Reed 3, Shaffer 8, Whittington 2, Flory 4, Yelland 4, Miller 11.


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Intercept Pharmaceuticals Announces Additional Results Of Global Primary Biliary Cirrhosis Study Group Analysis Presented At EASL
NEW YORK, April 30, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq:ICPT), a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of novel therapeutics to treat chronic liver diseases, today announced additional details relating to the analysis presented by the Global Primary Biliary Cirrhosis Study Group (Study Group) at the annual meeting of the European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL) held in Amsterdam on April 24-28, 2013. The Study Group presented an analysis of data from over 2,100 primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC) patients, among whom 981 patients met Intercept's ongoing Phase 3 POISE trial entry criteria at the time they initiated ursodiol therapy of having an alkaline phosphatase (ALP) level exceeding 1.67 times upper limit normal (ULN) and/or an abnormal bilirubin level. The analysis of this cohort of patients from the Study Group further substantiates the primary endpoint used in POISE as being strongly predictive of adverse clinical outcomes such as liver transplant and death in PBC patients.
"This independent analysis from the Study Group further validates the use of a surrogate endpoint in PBC trials to predict long-term outcomes," said Mark Pruzanski, M.D., Chief Executive Officer and President of Intercept. "Our selection of the POISE trial endpoint was based on a recent emerging consensus of leading PBC opinion leaders and we are glad to see that the Study Group data analyzed to date support its clinical utility."
The data show that after one year of ursodiol therapy 58.7% of the patient cohort (n=576/981) had an inadequate therapeutic response as determined by failure to meet the POISE trial primary endpoint, which is defined as the achievement of both an ALP level of less than 1.67 times ULN (with a minimum 15% reduction from baseline) together with a normal bilirubin level. In the non-responder group, 30.0% of patients went on to require a liver transplant or die (n=173/576) as compared to 12.6% of patients in the responder group (n=51/405), reflecting a 2.4-fold higher event rate for the non-responders (p=4.5x10E-10).
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The top 25 players in the Big 12: No. 3David Ubben
We're counting down to the beginning of the season with the top 25 players in the Big 12. The official list is locked away in a vault in an undisclosed location, but we'll be revealing players from the bottom of the list all the way to No. 1. Here...Blog | August 22, 2013
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Let's move on with our look at each Big 12 team's nonconference slate. Next up: Texas Tech. at SMU, Aug. 30 Coach: June Jones, sixth season (31-34) 2012 record: 7-6 (5-3 Conference USA) Returning starters: Six offensive, three defensive ...Blog | August 08, 2013
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Time to continue our team-by-team look at the Big 12's nonconference schedule. Next up: TCU. Versus LSU at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Aug. 31 Coach: Les Miles, ninth season (85-21) 2012 record: 10-3 (6-2 SEC) Returning starter...Blog | August 02, 2013
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We're in the middle of counting down the top 10 players in the history of the Big 12. I'm sure you'll all agree with my selections. See more on my criteria here. Let's move on with the list: No. 3: Ndamukong Suh, DT, Nebraska (2005-09) Wh...Blog | May 15, 2013
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2012 record: 6-7 2012 Big 12 record: 3-6 Returning starters: offense: 5; defense: 4; special teams: 2. Top returners: C Tom Farniok, RB James White, LB Jeremiah George, RB Shontrelle Johnson, S Jacques Washington, DE Willie Scott, P Kirby Van...Blog | May 01, 2013
West Virginia Mountaineers spring wrapDavid Ubben
2012 record: 7-6 2012 Big 12 record: 4-5 Returning starters: Offense: 3; defense: 6; kicker/punter: 0 Top returners: S Karl Joseph, LB Isaiah Bruce, OL Quinton Spain, RB Andrew Buie, RB Dustin Garrison, DL Will Clarke, S Darwin Cook Key losse...Blog | May 01, 2013
Athlon ranks the Big 12 coachesDavid Ubben
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