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Honoring Animal & Human Heroes: Feb. 27, 2013
The OHS Heroes Luncheon presenting the Diamond Collar Awards was held Wednesday, February 27, 2013.
The awards, hosted by KGW's Matt Zaffino, honored heroic pets and people. Animal heroes can be those pets who have acted to save a human or animal life in peril, who have performed services within the community with undying loyalty, or who have overcome incredible odds to survive.
About the Event
The awards ceremony took place Feb. 27 at the Multnomah Athletic Club in downtown Portland. The event featured inspiring stories of human and animal accomplishment, plus the chance to meet the heroes in person. Attendees had the opportunity to contribute during a special appeal to help pets in need.
When: Wednesday, February 27, 2013, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
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See photos, videos, and stories of the 2013 Diamond Collar Hero winners here.
Read about 2012 winners here, 2011 winners here, and 2010 winners here.
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It might be only a mile wide, but the City of Northwood is full of economic opportunity. Located in the middle of rapidly growing Wood County, Northwood, Ohio is only a few miles from the intersection of the Ohio Turnpike and I-75, a major crossroads to consumer and industrial markets. But that's just the beginning.
Several rails lines intersect in Northwood, providing easy access to local, state, national and international markets. And the City of Northwood is only minutes away from an international seaport, an inland port, an air cargo hub and an international airport. There are also more than 100 truck lines serving Northwood, Ohio and the area surrounding area.
In addition to its accessibility to the nation's best transportation network, Northwood is centered in an area that offers exceptional educational, technological and cultural resources. Education, training and job training options to match the needs of any industry abound. Immediately adjacent to Northwood is Owens Community College which specializes in technical education, training and workplace literacy programs. At least 25 other colleges and universities are within a one hour drive, including the University of Toledo, Bowling Green State University, the Medical College of Ohio and the University of Michigan.
But what really sets Northwood, Ohio apart from other cities is our can-do attitude. Our work-force is nearly 70,000 strong and Northwood City officials work to make things happen.
A city-wide Comprehensive Master Plan guides Northwood's Zoning, Land-Use, Master Street and Utility Plan to help developers, both residential and industrial, see where they fit into the community. The plan makes it possible for all types of zoning to co-exist in peace, complementing one another and assisting Northwood's orderly, progressive growth into the 21st Century.
The City of Northwood and helpful area organizations offer many economic development opportunities and incentives. Several industrial parks have sites available for light or heavy industry, and sites with high-tech infrastructure are available in a privately owned industrial park.
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Looking forward to using your holiday gift of a new eBook reader? The Chula Vista Public Library has a large collection of eBooks compatible with most eBook readers, and checkout is free of charge. The library will also host free classes to teach borrowers how to use the service. Sessions are scheduled for Wednesdays, January 22, and February 5 and 19, from 4 to 5 p.m. at the Civic Center Branch, 365 F Street. Reservations are required by calling (619) 691-5069.
ōIn this age of technology, many people are under the erroneous assumption that libraries will become obsolete,ö says Betty Waznis, director of the Chula Vista Public Library. ōHowever, public libraries are thriving with the latest technology, including eBooks.ö
Just as with the ōhardö book publishing industry, authors and publishers must still be paid for online books. ōOur eBook collection is free to our cardholders because the library purchases access to them in the same way it purchases books. We hear so many people expressing concern about the mounting cost of downloading eBooks,ö adds Waznis, ōand theyÆre astounded to hear that they can download them for free through the library.ö
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Homewise, a private non-profit organization, was founded in 1986 as Neighborhood Housing Services of Santa Fe. During its first six years, NHS-Santa Fe was a small nonprofit engaged in home improvement and rehabilitation of the city's poorer west side. In 1992, Mike Loftin became Executive Director and as he canvassed the organization's existing clients, he discovered the homeowners were complaining that their grown children could not afford to buy a home in Santa Fe.
Over the next decade, Loftin and the staff of NHS-Santa Fe, now called Homewise, grew into a full-service agency promoting affordable homeownership through financial counseling and educational classes designed to help Santa Fe's moderate income residents become home owners.


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Russia has pulled out a motorised infantry battalion from a region near Ukraine's eastern border, the Russian Defence Ministry said.
Monday's statement said the battalion was heading back to its permanent base in Russia's Samara region after completing training. The statement did not make clear whether other troops near the border would be pulled back.
Russian President Vladimir Putin told German Chancellor Angela Merkel that he had ordered a partial withdrawal of Russian forces from the region, the Merkel said in a statement.
US Secretary of State John Kerry told his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov on Sunday that progress on resolving the Ukraine crisis depended on a troop pullback from the border.
Earlier on Monday, Ukraine's Defence Ministry said there had been a gradual withdrawal of Russian troops from its border.
"In recent days, the Russian forces have been gradually withdrawing from the border," Oleksiy Dmytrashkivskiy, Ukraine's Defence Ministry spokesman, told AFP news agency.
US and EU officials estimated over the weekend, that Russia's sudden military buildup along Ukraine's eastern frontier had reached between 30,000 and 40,000 soldiers.
Kiev's Centre for Military and Political Studies analyst Dmytro Tymchuk said on Monday that his sources had told him Russia had only 10,000 soldiers remaining near the border by Monday morning.
The Ukrainian Defence Ministry official said Kiev had not been formally notified of the drawdown by Moscow and therefore did not know why the troops were being moved.
"This could be linked to a regular rotation of soldiers," said Dmytrashkivskiy. "Or it may be linked to the Russian-US negotiations."
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In Crimea, Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev announced on Monday that Moscow would declare the peninsula as a special economic zone with tax incentives to attract investors, according to Reuters news agency.
He made the announcement during his visit to the former Ukrainian region.
Crimean officials have said their economy is facing a shortfall and needs economic stimulus from Russia.
Medvedev promised to raise the level of salaries for municipal employees and pensions to average Russian levels and to modernise the region's hospitals.
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February Break Camps for New York City Kids: 32 Cool Programs for Midwinter Recess
New York City public schools are closed Presidents Day week for midwinter break, and a lot of kids (like ours) are already counting down the days. You could take a mini-vacation, or do a day trip to a nearby ski resort, snow tubing spot or indoor water park. There's just one problem: While the kids get a break, many grown-ups still have to work.
Luckily, lots of NYC spots offer February break camps where kids can pursue all kinds of interests, from athletics to arts to academics. Some programs offer full coverage throughout the week; others are only a few hours a day in case you just want to get the kids out of the house for a bit. And while some of these camps are expensive, we've included lower-priced programs that sound like great deals. One is even free!
Art Camps
Spring Art Colony – Hudson Square
Children's Museum of the Arts, 103 Charlton Street between Hudson and Washington Streets
Monday, February 20-Friday, February 24 9am-5pm.
Ages 6-12
The museum offers a pair of midwinter break programs at its fabulous new space.
In Mixed Media Collage and Assemblage, kids explore two- and three-dimensional art works by Duchamp, Cornell, Bearden, Raschenburg, Calder and contemporary artists, and then make their own.
In Radio Podcast, kids hit the museum's state-of-the-art sound booth to create their own radio podcasts. They'll work on writing, vocal performance, storytelling, recording and editing.
JCC Winter Camp: Art Studios Intensive – Upper West Side
334 Amsterdam Avenue at 76th Street
Tuesday, February 21-Friday, February 24 9am-noon
Ages 6 and up
Working with professional artists, kids can experiment with a variety of materials and mediums, including ceramics, wood, jewelry and print making.
TADA! Musical Theater Camps – Chelsea
15 West 28th Street between Fifth Avenue and Broadway
Monday, February 20-Friday, February 24 9am-2:30pm, extended hours available for an additional fee
First-eighth graders
Aspiring Broadway hoofers work with theater pros to create a mini-musical, which is performed on the final day.
HiArt Crazie Mazie Holiday Art Camp – Chelsea
227 West 29th Street between Seventh and Eighth Avenues
Monday, February 20-Friday, February 24 9:30am-3pm
$800 for the week, $175 per day, $95 per half day
Ages 5-14
Creative kids can enjoy all kinds of art experiences, including drawing manga and anime, painting, doing mixed media, making sculptures and visiting local galleries. Preschoolers can also attend from 9am-noon, but a caregiver must be present.
Guggenheim Midwinter Break Camp – Upper East Side
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, 1071 Fifth Avenue
Monday, February 20-24 9:30am-4pm
Ages 8 to 11 years
Kids will explore the museum's works and then create their own sculptures, paintings, collages and digital media pieces.
Art House Astoria – Astoria
23-35 Broadway between 23rd and Crescent Streets
Tuesday, February 21-Friday, February 24 9am-5pm
$350 for the week, $175 for a week of half days
Ages 6-15
This nonprofit music and art conservatory offers kids a chance to get creative over break. Divided into two groups (ages 6-9 and 10-15), campers get to sing in the choir, write prose and poetry, do yoga and art, and even watch a short movie.
Academic Camps
NYChess Kids Camp – Murray Hill
PS 116, 210 East 33rd Street between Second and Third Avenues
Monday, February 20-Friday, February 24, half-day and full-day sessions available.
$375 for the full week, $250 for five half days, $85 per full day, $55 per half day.
Ages 4 and up
Chess players of all levels, even beginners, are welcome at this camp. Kids will hone their skills, attend lectures and, of course, play lots of games. There will also be sports and snack breaks.
Adventures in Time Winter Break Mini-Camp: Happy 280th Birthday George – the Bronx
Van Cortlandt House Museum in Van Cortlandt Park, Broadway at West 246th Street
Tuesday, February 21-Thursday, February 23 10am-3pm
$70 for three days, 25 per day
Second-fifth graders
One of the Bronx's oldest buildings invites kids to travel back in time to the days of George Washington. They'll make paper three-cornered hats, write with quills and ink, take part in an outdoor military drill (weather permitting) and even throw a 280th birthday party in honor of our nation's very first President.
Winter Science Camp: Plant Pioneer – the Bronx
New York Botanical Garden, 2900 Southern Boulevard
Monday, February 20-Friday, February 24 9am-4pm
$225, extended hours available for an extra fee
Ages 8-10
This brand-new camp at the NYBG is a great deal and also sounds like a lot of fun. The week's focus is legendary botanist, scientist and inventor George Washington Carver. Kids will participate in plant experiments, hands-on activities, and do science games and crafts on the garden's beautiful grounds.
Midwinter Wildlife Mini Camp at the Queens Zoo – Corona
53-51 111th Street
Thursday, February 23-Friday, February 24 10am-3pm
Ages 6-10
Young animal lovers can spend two days behind the scenes at the zoo, enjoying face time with the residents, making nature crafts and exploring the natural world.
Robotics & Video Game Animation Camp – Upper West Side
RoboFun Studio, 2672 Broadway near 102nd Street
Monday, February 20-Friday, February 24 9am-4pm, extended hours available for an extra fee
$660 for the week, $390 for a week of half days.
Ages 6-12
We're big fans of RoboFun's programs. Kids work on LEGO Robotics in the morning and video game designs in the afternoon using special computer software.
Winter Break Week at the Quad – Tribeca
The Quad Manhattan, 54 Reade Street near Broadway
Tuesday, February 21-Friday, February 24, 9am-12:30pm or 1-4pm depending on age.
$445 plus fee for materials.
Ages 6-11
This educational and recreational center hosts a pair of half-day camps specifically designed for "gifted kids with and without special needs." .
In the morning Winter Quad Makers Camp, children ages 6-8 can choose from three interrelated projects that involve art and technology.
In the afternoon Winter Tinker Tech Camp, 8-11-year-olds will mess around with computers and other equipment.
Schools Out Ships In Camp at the Intrepid – Midtown West
Pier 86, Twelfth Avenue at 46th Street
Monday, February 20-Friday, February 24 9am-5pm, extended hours available for an extra fee
$500 for the week, $90 per day.
Ages 5-13
February break means Kids Week at the Intrepid is back! Although this program is open to the public, campers get first dibs on all the fun, like hanging with Star Wars and Sesame Street characters, meeting Spider-Man and celebrating the air craft carrier's 30th birthday. Other activities on tap include the Intrepid's usual educational programming, where kids can explore sea, air and space.
Chocolate Lover's Camp – Chelsea
Taste Buds, 109 West 27th Street between Sixth and Seventh Avenues
Monday, February 20-Friday, February 24 noon-3pm
$395 for the week, $100 per day
Ages 4-8
Who can resist five days of chocolate? In this tasty camp, chefs-in-training learn how to mix and measure the sweet stuff as well as other kitchen basics.
Sports Camps
Chelsea Piers Holiday Sports Camps – Chelsea
23rd Street and the Hudson River
The massive athletics complex offers five different programs over midwinter break.
Junior Golf Camp
Monday, February 20-Friday, February 24 8:30am-4pm, extended hours available for an additional fee
$575 for the week, $250 for two days
Ages 6-16
Participants enjoy individualized golf instruction in a group environment, and get to hit the driving range and the simulators.
Multi-Sport Camp and Gymnastics Camp
Monday, February 20-Friday, February 24 8:45am-3:30pm, extended hours available for an additional fee
$590 for the week, $270 for two days
Ages 5-12
In the Multi-Sport Camp, kids play soccer, baseball, handball and basketball, as well as bowling, skating and rock climbing. In the Gymnastics Camp, children hone their skills on the facility's state-of-the-art equipment.
Little Athletes
Monday, February 20-Friday, February 24 9am-noon, extended hours available for an extra fee.
$360 for the week, $75 per day with a two-day minimum
Ages 3-5
Toilet-trained preschoolers can opt for this half-day program, where they get to try a variety of activities including rock climbing, art, soccer and dance.
Urban Adventurers
Monday, February 20-Friday, February 24 9am-3:30pm
Ages 13-16
Teens can do team-building exercises designed to develop self-confidence, collaboration and communication skills. Other activities on tap include rock climbing, basketball, soccer, volleyball, ice-skating, yoga, dance and indoor cycling.
Asphalt Green – Upper East Side
555 East 90th Street between York and East End Avenues
Monday, February 20-Friday, February 24 8:45am-3:15pm
$500 for the week, $115 per day
Ages 4-12
The uptown athletic center groups kids by age (4-5, 6-7 and 8-12) and lets them play all kinds of sports, including soccer, baseball, basketball, gymnastics and swimming in an Olympic-size pool.
JCC Tennis and Basketball Mini Camp Intensives – Upper West Side
334 Amsterdam Avenue at 76th Street
Tuesday, February 21-Friday, February 24, hours vary.
$790 for four full days, $520 for four half days
Ages 6-9
Kids can hone their tennis skills in the morning, and then play basketball in the afternoon. Campers can also opt for half days if they're only interested in one sport.
Super Soccer Stars – Manhattan and Brooklyn
Whether your young Pele is just starting out or wants to bend it like Beckham, soccer camp is a great way to keep the kids entertained while burning off all their energy. This popular program offers a number of different options at various locations, including the Upper East and West Sides, Brooklyn and Tribeca.
Mini Camp
Tuesday, February 21-Friday, February 24, times vary.
Tuition varies by location: $240-$280
Ages 2 1/2-5
Young athletes learn basic soccer techniques and also enjoy arts and crafts, and free play.
Kick It Clinics
Tuesday, February 21-Friday, February 24, times vary.
Tuition varies by location: $260-$295
Ages 6-12
Older kids can develop their soccer skills and play friendly games.
Aviator Sports & Events Center Holiday Break Camps – Marine Park
Floyd Bennett Field, 3159 Flatbush Avenue
Monday, February 20-Friday, February 24 9am-4pm, extended hours available for an extra fee
$385 for the week, $88 per day
Ages 5-15
Kids can have all kinds of athletic fun at this massive Brooklyn facility. Ice-skating, soccer, basketball and gymnastics are just some of what's on tap.
General Interest Camps
Parks Department Vacation Camps – Citywide
Monday, February 20-Friday, February 24 hours vary
Ages 6 to 13
The New York City Department of Parks & Recreation runs a pair of free programs for kids.
The Recreation Center Vacation Camps are offered at centers throughout the city. You can find a complete list on the website. Kids play games and sports at the indoor facilities, go on trips, do arts and crafts, and other activities. Hours vary by location and you need to apply in person at your chosen rec center. It's first come, first served and spaces fill up quickly.
The Parks Department also offers Learn to Swim Camps at rec centers with indoor pools. The program runs two hours each day. Again, there's a list of locations on the website and you must enroll in person.
ACT Holiday Camp – Morningside Heights
Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine, 1047 Amsterdam Avenue at 112th Street
Tuesday, February 21-Friday, February 24 9:30am-4pm, extended hours available for an extra fee
$40 per day, plus additional fees for field trips
Ages 5 to 12
One of the least expensive camps in Manhattan, this program is a great deal (and it's actually where one of our staffers, Raven, sends her daughter). Kids enjoy arts and crafts, cooking, reading and playing right under the iconic Cathedral (or on the grounds, weather permitting). Fun on tap includes field trips to the New York Hall of Science, ice-skating and a cook-off.
The JCC Winter Break Camps for 3s, 4s and 5s – Upper West Side
Tuesday, February 21-Friday, February 24 9am-1pm, 2pm or 3pm, depending on age.
$95-$110 per day
Ages 3-5
Preschoolers get to try a little bit of everything—cooking, arts and crafts, sports, swimming, science and more. Children are dismissed at different hours depending on age. Some sessions are already sold out so if you're interested don't wait.
Manhattan Youth – February Fun Vacation Camp – Tribeca
Monday, February 20-Friday, February 24 8:30am-5:30pm
$85-$100 per day
Kindergarten-fifth grade
Housed in PS 89, but open to all kids, this general interest camp features sports, crafts, theater, swimming and other fun. Tuition includes breakfast, lunch and a snack.
The Clubhouse Camp: Mini-Winter Camp – East Village
Town and Village Synagogue, 334 East 14th Street between First and Second Avenues
Tuesday, February 21-Thursday, February 23 9am-4pm
Ages 4-15
Kids are put in mixed age groups at this funky and artsy family-style camp. Art, music, chess, martial arts, beading, storytime and magic are just some of the fun in store.
For other great things to do over midwinter break, check out our Indoor Activity Guide and our Winter Fun Guide.


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Nokia 5800 XpressMusic phone debuts, falls short
Nokia scrambles to catch up to the iPhone with its Nokia 5800 XpressMusic phone, also known as "the Tube." While its 3.2-inch haptic touch screen and 3.2-megapixel auto-focusing camera are impressive, our buddy John Biggs at CrunchGear was disappointed in its confusing, overcrowded menus and second-rate web browser.
At first glance, we like that stylus hanging off the thing, looking a lot like a guitar pick, and think the overall case design is pretty slick, yet derivative. It's rolling out in Europe first for $227 — expect to see it Stateside sometime next year. Nice try, Nokia, but we'll hang on to our iPhone 3G a while longer, at least until Android phones gear up.


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Groundwater Plan Raises Concerns Over Fragile Aquifer
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Environmental groups say conserving water is cheaper and smarter than pumping it from aquifers below the Mojave Desert.
A company based in downtown Los Angeles has nursed a dream for a number of years now -- pumping billions of gallons of groundwater a year from under the Mojave Desert to the thirsty urbanized coast. The plan failed to win over LA water officials, but some in Orange County said yes. Now local environmentalists are suing to stop the project.
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Why would leaving KDP Select make him less money? Am I missing something? It allows author to do 5 days of free promotion or get borrows. He adds money not loses by leaving the Select program (which has been losing its effectiveness either way.. )
Why Wool Author Hugh Howey Didn't Sell His Ebook Rights
Wool author Hugh Howey struck it big in a deal with Simon & Schuster late last year that saw him collect a seven-figure advance for just the print publishing rights to his hit best-seller.
As it turns out, well before his deal with a traditional publisher, he was raking in $150,000 a month in income for his self-published ebooks. It was a tough sell, given those numbers, for any publisher to be able to buy the rights to publish his book.
According to Howey's agent Kristin Nelson, the reason was the percentage of ebook royalties that publishers offer and the terms of the contract that determine when a book's rights revert back to authors.
In May of 2012, Nelson and Howey had conversations with publishers in which they brought up these sticking points. While the conversations were valuable, Nelson and Howey said at the Digital Book World Conference + Expo, they didn't lead to a deal and, Nelson said, it didn't seem like the publishers were really listening.
In Oct., Wool was a Kindle Daily Deal and sold 20,000 copies in a day. Nelson brought this data to publishers who seemed, she said, to be listening a little more closely. A deal to acquire just the print rights to Wool from Simon & Schuster soon followed.
Howey an Altruist?
An interesting anecdote from Howey: At some point on his road to success with Wool, Howey began to receive complaints from readers who had Nook and other non-Amazon devices that they couldn't get his books. Howey had up until that point been part of the Kindle Select program, which meant that he received certain promotional considerations on the Kindle platform but was not allowed to offer his book on other platforms.
Responding to these complaints, Howey opted out of the Kindle Select program even though it meant less revenue from book sales for him.
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Earth (The Book) is much like America (The Book), written by Jon Stewart and the writers of the Daily show it provides an overview of Earth and how it worked. I say worked because it is written as a message to the aliens that will visit Earth after mankind has become extinct. It goes through a brief history of the planet earth and the human race. It explains concepts of human emotions and hobbies and point out places the aliens should visit and explains some of the artifacts they may find. I liked this book almost as much as I liked America (The Book) though not quite as much, my favorite parts of this were the FAQ (Future Alien Questions). If you like the Daily Show, you'll probably be into this.
Get The Daily Show with Jon Stewart Presents Earth (The Book): A Visitor's Guide to the Human Race from Amazon HERE


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I got a question: I was declined by the Atlanta Prosthetics Department for my TENS device that is attached to my pants by a clip that has already ruined a
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Some military families living overseas are outraged by a new United Airlines policy that will require pets that can't fly in the cabin to travel as cargo — potentially costing their owners hundreds of dollars more.
As of March 3, United, which is merging with Continental, is adopting Continental's pet transport program known as "PetSafe."
That means Fido can no longer be checked as luggage, which generally costs $250 when pets fly from the U.S. to most foreign destinations. Now, some military families say they've been told it could cost up to $1,400 to fly pets home as cargo, and they've launched online petitions to get the policy change reversed.
"Everyone is talking about it and stressing out over the impending changes," says Jessica Simmons, a Marine pilot's wife based in Okinawa, Japan, in an e-mail.
Simmons says she was able to check the family's cocker spaniel, Zeke, for $130 when they moved to Japan in 2008. She's now told it will cost "a minimum of $1,400" to send him home as cargo. "I am fearful that those who cannot afford these new prices will leave their pets behind," she says. "If I'd known it wasn't going to cost the same … to get Zeke back to Texas, I would have left him with family."
United says the cost of shipping pets as cargo isn't significantly greater than for checking them. For instance, the cargo rate for an animal that weighs between 10 and 50 pounds coming to the U.S. from Micronesia would be $309. A smaller animal would cost $259, United spokeswoman Mary Ryan says.
The significant costs are for animals coming from Japan, where a law requires an extra fee be paid to a third-party handler, Ryan says. "There's some confusion," she says. "That's not a United-Continental cost. That's a government-mandated cost. Our pricing remains competitive."
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United says it's making the switch to PetSafe because of the program's many resources for handling those in its care. The program has been lauded by pet-transport professionals.
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Non-Hispanic blacks and Mexican-Americans accounted for a large number of those not receiving care for their cavities, also known as dental caries. More than 60% of African-Americans had lost at least one tooth, compared to just under 50% of whites and Mexican-Americans.
"Dental caries both untreated and treated and tooth loss are key indicators of oral health and are used to monitor oral health status in the United States and internationally," the authors write.
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Preface Note: When the Rear Diffuser arrives make sure to inspect it for any damage. Make note that the tabs shown in Illustration 1A may look broken but is actually designed to bend in such manner. If this tab is broken off then contact American Muscle for a replacement. However, this tab is not critical to the installation as the stock diffuser does not have this tab. It is recommended though that these tabs be used in the installation process.
SAFETY Please ensure you follow recommended safety guidelines during installation.
· Utilize Eye Protection such as safety glasses/goggles
· Ensure parking brake is engaged
· Chock wheels
· If working on a lift or ramp follow the appropriate user manuals
· Ensure vehicle has had ample time to cool down
· Wear gloves as needed
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a. Open Trunk and Remove the Trunk Floor Carpet and Panel. Place aside in safe place.
b. Remove the panel retainers located in the rear plastic panel of the rear trunk area. The top two are screw types and can be r emoved manually. The bottom two panel retainers are push pins (recommend the use of the push pin pliers). (FIGURE 1)
d. Detach the Trunk Light plug from the wiring harness once you are able to remove the panel. Remove and Place the panel in a safe location. (FIGURE 2)
e. Disconnect the tail light connectors on both sides of the car from the wiring assembly. (FIGURE 3)
f. Using the Ratchet and 11mm Socket, remove the hex nuts from the bolts that are holding the rear tail light assembly. You may need to fold back some of the side carpeting to locate the third bolt and hex nut. Once you removed all the three hex nuts, push the rubber connector through the grommet hole and feed through hole. Do this for both tail lights (FIGURE 4). Remove the tail lights and place aside in a safe
g. Move to the rear wheel well and locate three retaining screws just behind the rear tires. Using a stubby Phillips screw driver remove the three screws. Recommend using 1/2 inch or shorter as there is not much room between the side fascia and tire. (FIGURE 5)
h. Just behind the rear tires, locate push pins underneath the vehicle. Remove these push pins using the push pin pliers. Do this for both sides of the vehicle and set the push pins aside. (FIGURE 6)
i. While under the vehicle locate the 2 bottom center W-Clip Fasters at the rear center of the valance. Remove these with a forked push pin tool. (Figure 7).
j. At this point, the fascia and valance can be pulled off from the body of the vehicle. It is recommended that this step is at tempted with an assistant. When pulling off the rear fascia and valance make sure it is over a soft covered area like a blanket to prevent any damage.
k. With one person on each side, carefully pull the sides from the rear wheel wells. Then carefully pull the rear valance from t he body of the car. Once disengaged, locate the push pins and begin removing them. You will notice three types of retaining pins to remove: Round
Push Pins, Screws, and Tabbed push pins. Remove all three types. (FIGURES 8 & 9)
l. Once all the screws and tabs have been removed. Disconnect the wiring harness as needed. The removal of the wiring harness is not required however, but may make it easier to install the GT Style Rear Diffuser.
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a. Installation part is much easier than the disassembly portion as it is just a reversal of steps. Simply reattach the rear fascia only back into the body of the car by realigning the insert pins (colored white they can be seen in FIGURE 9) back into the retaining holes. This will hold the rear fascia back into place.
b. Next, take the GT Style Rear Diffuser and use the license plate area as a guide. Make sure all the tabs and tab holes are aligned. The GT Rear Diffuser should simply POP into place. This is much easier with an assistant as each person can work on each side.
c. Once the GT Style Rear Diffuser is attached to the rear fascia, carefully pull out both the fascia and diffuser together as one unit just enough to access the push pins area that holds the two units together. Using some sort of stand to hold the two together aids in keeping the units from separating again. In FIGURE 10, ramps were used as a base stand while the push pins were reinstalled.
d. Begin by replacing the round push pins back into the rear valance and the new diffuser. Next reinstall the screws. Lastly, replace the tabbed push pins with the wiring harness from FIGURE 8 & 9.
e. Plug in the license plate light connector.
f. Once the valance and diffuser are secured together, reinstall the entire unit back into the body of the vehicle by pressing it back into place.
Ensure all the tabs and holes are aligned.
g. Replace the W-Clips / Push Pins that were removed from FIGURE 7.
h. Replace the push pins that were removed from under the diffuser from FIGURE 6.
i. Replace the retaining screws located behind the rear wheels from FIGURE 5.
j. Reinstall the tail lights back into their location. Feed the wiring through the grommet hole. Replace the hex nuts
back into the three bolts on each tail light using the ratchet. k. Reconnect the trunk light.
l. Replace the rear trunk panel from FIGURE 2 and replace the push pins from FIGURE 1.
Replace the
Floor Panel
n. Secure the Diffuser retaining tabs to the body of the car just underneath the rear valance. This is a recommended but not a required step. The tab can be secured using a bolt and nut combination or zip ties.
o. Inspect the all attachment points. p. Test that the rear tail lights are in full operation using the left and right turn signals, brake light, and hazards.
q. Check to ensure license plate light is operational.
r. Inspect the trunk light is operational.
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Talking Tom Cat For PC is one of thee most funny things I have ever seen. Developed by outfit7 it is a real funny app to have on your computer and mobile phone. Yes we all have seen it on smartphones and iPad and Galaxy tabs. But not on PC. Talking Tom Cat For PC is not an official support but it works well. You do need a microphone to get Talking Tom Cat For PC working properly.
Yesterday when I was writing about Candy Crush Saga and how to get Candy Crush Saga onto your pc, I mentioned I was with my niece, she is 11. I was actually pretty shocked on the amount of apps and games there are for Android and IOS devices. Right let's get to the point Talking Tom Cat For PC guide so let's get cracking. This guide I will show you talking tom cat for computer download and Install Methods.
What will you need to get Talking Tom Cat For PC.
- Personal Computer – I am assuming you have this.
- Android App Player or Emulator – BlueStacks and Intel AppUp will work fine.
- For the purposes if this short guide we will be using BlueStacks.
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- Windows 8 32 bit,
- Windows 8 64 bit,
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Where isnt a real talking tom cat for pc windows 7 free download EXE file. So dont download them, they are fake and will contain viruses. The same if you are running windows xp and looking to download talking tom cat for pc windows xp, the same for windows 8. there is now free download for talking tomcat windows 8 EXE. do make sure the download talking tom cat for pc file is legit.
How to download talking tom for pc
- Open your App Player or Emulator.
- Use the emulators search function
- Search for "Talking Tom Cat" or "Talking Tom Cat 2" – both these can be used on your computer.
- Now click on the icons of either Talking Tom Cat or Talking Tom Cat 2.
- Talking Tom Cat or Talking Tom Cat 2 will now download.
- There is an initial download of a 23Mb – this is the Talking Tom Cat APK file.
- When this download is complete you can install Talking Tom Cat.
Installing Talking Tom Cat on your Personal Computer.
- On BlueStacks Talking Tom Cat will install automatically. on Intel AppUp you have to confirm the Talking Tom Cat or Talking Tom Cat 2 install.
- When the Talking Tom Cat install in complete.
- An additional Talking Tom Cat download will start.
- These are further files needed for Talking Tom Cat to work properly on a PC.
- Now wait untill the second download is complete.
- Now click on the exit button and navigate back to the home screen.
- Click on the Talking Tom Cat or Talking Tom Cat 2 icon.
- Now start playing Talking Tom Cat on your pc or Talking Tom Cat 2 on your personal computer.
This is how easy it is to get Talking Tom Cat or Talking Tom Cat 2 on your PC. Actually loads of Apps are available in this manner. Here are some other games guides you will love if you like to play Fruit Ninja is Temple Run – also be sure not to miss out on Doodle Jump and Candy Crush Saga. These two game will be right up your alley. Lets get cracking with Fruit Ninja for PC full guide.
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The Port Neal project will add new state-of-the-art ammonia and granular urea production units to meet customer demand. The project will supplement existing production of ammonia and urea ammonia nitrate (UAN).
The project will have a total capital investment of $1.7 billion and will create 100 new jobs with a qualifying wage of $20.12.
"This is another great announcement for Iowa, and we are proud that CF Industries has chosen us for its $1.7 billion expansion," said Governor Terry E. Branstad. "Our state is clearly well-positioned to take advantage of the growing domestic fertilizer industry. Not only does that mean significant investment that will continue to grow our economy, but also the creation of high-paying jobs for Iowans."


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You could view these leaves as representing two scenarios — they lay marking the better days of a past when things were warm and green or they lay awaiting fresh beauty and better days soon to be.
In passing with a quick glance you might embrace either choice, looking back or looking forward, thereby missing the beauty of the present moment. And it would be a shame to miss such a beautiful moment
This photo was made this past January on one of my forays into the local woods. Melting frost provided deep color saturation giving visual life again to this one large leaf amid smaller kin — its singular simplicity amid the chaos of the smaller leaves draws the eye. Perhaps a lesson there for each of us in these chaotic times.
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As minimal techno plunders the ashes of Chicago's jack track aesthetic, Jamal Moss (a.k.a. Hieroglyphic Being) represents another deviation of the classic house sound. Mentored by Chicago legends Adonis and Steve Poindexter, Moss' tracks recall the sort of wild experimentation that can only be achieved through limited resources. Armed with little more than a couple drum machines and budget mixers, the typical Hieroglyphic Being 12" stands in stark contrast to the clinical style of laptop production. Read more »


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JAIPUR: Jaipur is among the five cities in the state where malaria control activities would be monitored on a regular basis. The move came after the Centre directed the state to intensify monitoring in the five districts as deaths were reported due to malaria in 2011. Four malarial deaths were reported in the city in 2011.
Besides, three districts, including Bikaner, Barmer and Jaisalmer, have attracted the attention of the Centre as malaria cases have increased in western parts of the state. In the approved state programme implementation plan 2012-13, the Centre mentioned that the three districts in western Rajasthan need to be focused for micro-level monitoring to reduce annual parasite incidence (API).
Last year (from January 2011 to December 2011), more than 53,000 malaria cases were reported, which was higher than the corresponding period in 2010, which was 51,000. As many as 99,529 cases in 2006, 55,043 in 2007, 57,482 in 2008, 32,709 in 2009, 50,947 in 2010 and 54,294 in 2011 were also reported.
Since the number of malaria cases have increased in the state, the Centre has identified 22 high-risk districts in the state including Jaipur. To intensify malaria control activities, including for posting of malaria link volunteers in the high risk districts, the Centre has approved a budget of Rs180 lakh.
Moreover, the Centre has directed the state to fill the 934 regular multi-purpose workers (MPWs) posts on priority basis along with their training to be imparted in this year for malaria control activities.
The medical health and family welfare department would conduct the surveillance and monitoring under the national vector-borne disease control programme throughout the year.
Earlier, the Centre has approved Rs 280 lakh to fund efforts in the state's fight against malaria. It has also said the amount under the vector control and environment management may also be utilized for malaria environmental management.
The medical health and family welfare department officials claimed that due to climate change, the window period of malaria has increased. During rains, the number of mosquitoes increased as the environment is conducive to breeding. Now, as the period and duration of rainfall increased due to the climate change, the rate of mosquito breeding has also increased, they said.
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Midland (AK‑195) was laid down under Maritime Commission contract by Walter Butler Shipbuilders, Inc., Superior, Wis., 29 July 1944; launched 23 December 1944; sponsored by Mrs. William G. Mitsch; converted by the New Orleans Naval Station; acquired by the Navy from the Maritime Commission on loan‑charter 17 August 1945; placed in service the same day to be ferried from Beaumont to Galveston, Tex., and placed out of service upon arrival the 18th; and commissioned 27 September 1945, Lt. Lloyd K. Barry, USNR, in command.
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Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel demands dramatic cuts in the nation's military to bring the number of personnel to the lowest levels since before Pearl Harbor.
He never acknowledged, however, that the population 73 years ago was only 132 million � compared to 315 million today. That means the Hagel-Obama military, as a percentage of our overall population, would shrink to much less than half the vulnerable forces that tempted the Japanese and Germans in 1941.
Hagel candidly acknowledged that other nations now challenge U.S. strategic dominance through technological advances, and agreed that a weaker military brings bigger risks, but nonetheless urged reductions in forces, weapons programs, and even military pay and benefits. National Security should always be top priority for the federal government, but the Obama administration prefers investing in wind farms, high-speed trains and more food stamps
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Comic-Con International, TED, pop-up communes, Burning Man… these places should all offer drastically different experiences, but the similarities are pretty important. For a limited time, they each offer a mass, consensual altered reality, and having experienced all of them, I've found that the differences are mostly cosmetic and when they're over, everyone is different.
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The Texas Legislature is in the midst of another special session to address school finance and tax reform. Although many plans have been advanced during the first and second special sessions, to date, none have garnered the support necessary to finally pass them.
During the first special session of the 79th Legislature, both the House and Senate passed bills addressing school finance and tax reform, HB 2 and HB 3 respectively. The bills then went to conference committee, where the differences in each chamber's version were considered. The conference committee for HB 2 was able to reach an agreement in the final few days of the first special session. However, the bill was the victim of a filibuster on the Senate floor and died. The conference committee for HB 3 was unable to reach a compromise, and the bill did not make it back to either chamber to be voted on by the members. HB 3 failed because House and Senate conference committee members were unable to reach an agreement on the amount of property tax relief, sales tax increase, and the size and scope of any new business taxes.
One important bill that the Legislature did pass and send to the Governor during the first special session is HB 1. This measure reauthorizes the budget for the Texas Education Agency, which the Governor vetoed at the end of the 79th Regular Session. The bill provides funds for Texas' public schools to operate for the next two years. The Governor has until August 9 to sign HB 1 into law, allow it to become law without his signature, or veto it. The Governor has indicated he will sign the bill.
In addition to school finance and tax reform, the Legislature considered a short list of other issues in the first special session. Most of these other measures failed to finally pass because legislators agreed that the primary purposes of the special session--school finance and property tax reform--should pass first. Once school finance and property tax reform failed, the other bills were no longer pursued.
Following is a list of some of the other issues addressed during the first special session:
SB 20 would increase the state's renewable energy goals. Legislators felt it was important to enact this bill now since Texas has already met its renewable energy goals for 2009. SB 20 passed the House and Senate and has been signed by the Governor.
Following the U.S. Supreme Court's decision that local governments could exercise eminent domain to seize property for economic development, the Governor added that issue to the call for the first special session. Eminent domain is the ability of government to take private property for public use with just compensation. The Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution provides that private property may be taken, with just compensation, as long as it is for public use. The Senate passed SB 62 which would have prohibited local governments from using eminent domain to acquire land for economic development. The House passed HJR 19, which would have allowed Texans to vote on a constitutional amendment making the same prohibition. With the House unwilling to consider anything less than a constitutional change, it took no action on SB 62 and the session ended without either piece of legislation passing. This issue is being considered in the second special session as SB 7.
HB 11 and SB 11 would have provided for a judicial pay raise to ensure that Texas is able to retain and attract the most qualified candidates for our judiciary. Unfortunately, this legislation would also increase the retirement benefits of legislators because the amount of retirement pay a legislator receives is linked to judicial salaries. While I strongly support a judicial pay raise, I oppose increasing legislator retirement pay. This legislation failed in the first special session, but is being considered again in the second special session as HB 11.
HB 6 would have allowed institutions of higher education to issue tuition revenue bonds for the construction of new facilities. Tuition revenue bonds are general revenue appropriations paid by the state to pay the debt service (principal and interest) on the construction bonds of the state's public colleges and universities. The funds have already been appropriated and this bill would have dictated which projects are funded. Although there were differences in the Senate and House versions of the bill, it did not make it to conference committee and failed in the first special session. It is being considered again in the second special session as HB 6.
SB 21 would have enacted many telecommunication reforms, including deregulating local phone service and allowing phone companies to provide cable television. This bill passed both the Senate and the House, but was not pursued once school finance and property tax reform failed to pass. This issue has been introduced in the second special session as SB 5 and HB 13.
Immediately following the end of the first special session on July 20, the Governor called the Legislature back for a second special session starting July 21, to address school finance and tax reform. The Governor later added judicial pay raises and telecommunications reform to the call.
At the beginning of the Second Called Session of the 79th Legislature, the House failed to pass its school finance, HB 2, and tax reform, HB 3, bills. Two days later, the Senate was unable to get enough votes to consider its education reform bill, SB 2. At that time, Senator Florence Shapiro (R-Plano) announced that she would file a new education reform bill, emphasizing that she would work with the education community in drafting the language. The new bill, SB 8, is now being considered in the Senate Education Committee. The bill provides for a property tax reduction, an average increase in educator salaries of $3000, and ensures that every school district receives a funding increase. Unlike previous education reform bills, SB 8 does not require schools to start after Labor Day or change school board elections from May to November. The full Senate is expected to debate SB 8 later this week or early next week.
Since all tax bills must originate in the House, the Senate cannot write its own tax reform bill. At this point, it is unclear whether or not the House will try and pass another tax bill and send it to the Senate. If the House does not pass another tax bill, the Legislature will not be able to enact significant school finance reform or property tax relief during this special session.
One of the issues about which many constituents have contacted me is support for funding the state's purchase of textbooks. I certainly support funding new textbooks for our public school students and feel it is important to include such funding in the legislation passed during the special sessions.
The state's textbook adoption process is a lengthy one. Each year, the State Board of Education (SBOE) issues a proclamation calling for textbooks on the subjects in that year's cycle; most subject areas are on six to eight year cycles. The proclamation is named after the year in which it was issued. About a year after the proclamation has been issued, publishers submit the materials to the state for review. They are evaluated by textbook review panels for errors and their coverage of essential knowledge and skills. These books are then sent to the State Board of Education for adoption. The SBOE may place the books on the conforming list, meaning they cover each element of essential knowledge and skills and have no factual errors; the non-conforming list, meaning they cover at least half of the essential elements of knowledge and skills and have no factual errors; or reject the books. The state and school districts may purchase books from either the conforming or non-conforming list.
It usually takes about three years for a book to make it to a classroom once a proclamation has been issued. The textbooks that were submitted in response to Proclamation 2001 were received by the state in November of 2002. They then went through the review process and were adopted by the state in 2003. They went into classrooms for the 2004-05 school year.
Textbooks are funded from the Texas Permanent School Fund, an endowment established for the benefit of the public schools. The State Board of Education must authorize the use of this money, which it has already done for Proclamation 2002, but the Legislature must still appropriate the funds. As the Legislature wrestles with school finance, many proposals also address the textbook review, adoption, and distribution process. Changes to these steps in the process will affect the funding mechanism. For this reason, the Legislature has yet to appropriate the funds for this year's textbook procurement, Proclamation 2002. I fully expect that, either as part of a larger school finance reform bill or as dedicated textbook funding bill, these funds will be appropriated for the upcoming school year.
Sales Tax Holiday The annual sales tax holiday will be August 5-7. During the sales tax holiday, most clothing and footwear priced under $100 will be exempt from sales and use tax. The sales tax holiday is intended to aid families when buying back-to-school clothes. Click here for a complete list of what will be exempt from sales and use taxes.
My constituents have expressed opposition to various aspects of all the education and tax reform proposals and support for relief of the property tax burden, especially that burden that results from the Robin Hood system. I share your views. The issues are contentious, and the process is frustrating, but I continue to work to represent you in Austin. In order to relieve the burden on local property taxpayers that is caused by our current system of school finance, the tax must be shifted. I remain committed to working toward a solution that will maintain equity, improve accountability, increase the state's share in the cost of education to help build capacity for future education costs, and relieve the property tax burden on Texas taxpayers.
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White House spokesman Jay Carney put it more bluntly Wednesday when a reporter pointed out Obama's comments didn't sound angry. Carney said, "of course he is angry."
The Secret Service investigation resulted in eight employees being forced out, one stripped of his security clearance and three cleared of wrongdoing. The employees were all in Colombia helping set up security ahead of a visit by Obama.
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At the start of this intimate and moving memoir, Dr. David Servan- Schreiber is returning by bicycle to his Paris home from an unsettling appointment. Following several months of fatigue and fainting spells, he had scheduled an emergency MRI. The results confirm his worst fears: the return of the cancer that he was first diagnosed with nineteen years earlier.
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Some people look back on their high school years as ones of insecurity and hesitation. If they had the chance for a do-over, they say they would be more self assured and worry less what others think. Easier said than done, but perhaps a bit of anonymity helps.
By staying behind the mask, high school mascots get to do just that.
Bellaire High School graduate Lauren Lusby tried out to be Carly the Cardinal on a dare. Lauren describes herself as good natured and willing to take that dare, so she put on the red and black cardinal costume, complete with large yellow beak, and auditioned with a dance to Soulja Boy's Booty Got Swag. Evidently the judges agreed about the presence of swag, because she aced the audition.
This fall, a new senior will take over as Carly the Cardinal. The incoming mascot hopes to remain anonymous because she says keeping it a secret is part of the fun. "I become another person when I'm wearing the costume," she said. "I'll be more silly and wild than I really am."
Episcopal High School mascots Lance the Knight and Excalibur the Horse were both played by Chance Siller for the last three years. While getting fans pumped up is the most important task, Chance found time to poke fun at people too.
"My job is to push the limits," he said. Some antics included making fun of a referee, who didn't find it amusing. He also antagonized rival St. John's by holding up a sign that read, "Do Your Homework," aimed at their studious stereotype.
Chance feels less inhibited while wearing the costume. "You'll do things you normally wouldn't when you don't have to look someone directly in the face," he said.
Strake Jesuit's unofficial mascot, The Green Man, takes mascot anonymity to a new level. Though not sanctioned by the school, the Green Man is a favorite among spectators. Each year a mystery senior dresses in head-to-toe green spandex. Picture the Blue Man Group, but in green. He makes surprise appearances at games and draws huge applause. During a football game against St. Thomas, the Green Man was chased down by rival mascot Tom Eagle. To the delight of Jesuit fans, the Green Man narrowly escaped.
Stratford High School's Lela Crump is ready to take over as Spartacus this year. Lela tried on Spartacus' warrior skirt and helmet costume at a game last spring where she quickly learned that sweating is part of the job. "It was about 95 degrees in the suit," said Lela. "The first thing I'll do before football season is buy cool packs to wear inside the costume."
Last year's Stratford mascot, Keely O'Donnell, gave Lela advice. "Stay hydrated," she advised. "And don't use up all your energy in the first quarter. Football games are longer than you think!"
Keely also warned Lela about things that can go wrong. "I got taken out during the Memorial-Stratford game," Keely said.
"I collided with the tumblers and ended up on the ground. My head fell off," she said, laughing. Thanks to excessive costume padding she wasn't hurt. Someone captured the moment on video, and it circulated on Facebook.
Mascot mishaps aren't reserved for high school sports. Even professional sports mascots have their share of mid-game disaster. Robert Boudwin (aka "Clutch") has been the Houston Rockets mascot since 1996. During one Rockets game, a miscommunication sent Clutch onto the court in the middle of play. "I ran out to do the t-shirt toss and was staring directly into the face of the Spurs point guard," said Robert.
Learning how to deal with problems is one of the things Robert plans to teach in his mascot-training session this month at Toyota Center. Mascots from high schools, colleges and corporations will learn character development, improvisation and how to tell a story without using words. "Being a mascot is acting," said Robert. "Only it's more challenging because you can't talk or use facial expressions."
Memorial High School's Mustang Sally and Mustang Max plan to bring their acting experience to the playing fields this fall. Seniors Colleen Morgan ("Sally") and Elaine Thomas ("Max") are both accomplished actresses. Colleen has performed in numerous Memorial plays and musicals, and Elaine competed in a national pantomime competition. "Being a mascot is pantomime, when you think about it," says Elaine.
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1999: Sat out the season as a redshirt ... enrolled at UAB during winter quarter and participated in spring drills.
HIGH SCHOOL: Was a three-year starter at Meadowview Christian High School ... The Birmingham News Super Senior ... Best of the Rest selection by The Forrest Davis Football Recruiting Annual ... AISA All-Star ... Dixie 100 Player of the Year ... Montgomery Advertiser Player of the Year ... completed 158 of 250 passes for 1,879 yards and 17 touchdowns in leading team to AISA state playoffs ... threw just two interceptions ... All-State and All-Region ... completed 102 of 184 passes for 1,570 yards and 14 touchdowns as a junior ... led team to state semi-finals ... completed 101 of 191 passes for 1,349 yards and 18 touchdowns as a sophomore ... led team to state semi-finals ... threw for 5,094 yards and 54 touchdowns in his career with just 14 interceptions in 663 pass attempts ... led team to 24-11 record in three seasons as a starter.
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New Delhi, June 01 (ANI): Bollywood actor Raj Kiran, who had been missing since long has been traced in a mental asylum in Atlanta, USA. The actor, who played Rishi Kapoors pre incarnation in Subhash Ghais Karz, went missing for almost a decade and then later was assumed dead by family and friends. But, Rishi Kapoor, who recently went to U.S.A, was successful in tracing the whereabouts of the actor. He was shocked to know that Raj is living in a mental asylum in Atlanta and pays for his own treatment by working within the institution.


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