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The Red and Blue will face Drexel in the first round of the tournament, a game that will be played at Franklin Field on May 11 at 3:00 p.m. Steven Tydings Penn men's lacrosse stuns Cornell in Ivy League Tournament behind Zack Losco http://www.thedp.com:80/article/2014/05/penn-mens-lacrosse-stuns-cornell-with-late-rally-ivy-league-touranment 2014-05-02T19:31:08-04:00 After falling behind, 10-7, to No. 11 Cornell in the Ivy League Tournament semifinal in Cambridge, Mass., No. 10 Penn unleashed a furious comeback, as Losco scored four goals in the fourth quarter to push Penn past Cornell. Steven Tydings Penn men's lacrosse beats St. John's for sixth straight win http://www.thedp.com:80/article/2014/04/penn-mens-lacrosse-beats-st-johns-to-end-regular-season 2014-04-27T20:17:40-04:00 On Friday, No. 10 Penn men's lacrosse finished off its regular season at the Katie Samson Lacrosse Festival by defeating St. John's Steven Jaffe Penn men's lacrosse takes down Towson in lightning filled game http://www.thedp.com:80/article/2014/04/penn-mens-lacross-wins-lightning-game-towson 2014-04-22T23:43:12-04:00 Mother Nature had her way in Towson, Md., on Tuesday night. Luckily, despite thunderstorms and flashes of lightning, No. 10 Penn men's lacrosse also had its way with a struggling opponent. Riley Steele Penn men's lacrosse wins fourth straight Ivy game http://www.thedp.com:80/article/2014/04/penn-mens-lacrosse-finishes-ivy-season-strong-with-win-over-dartmouth 2014-04-20T19:30:13-04:00 It isn't about how you start, but how you finish. And with Penn men's lacrosse's Ancient Eight season coming to a close on Saturday, the Red and Blue certainly finished on a high note. Alexis Ziebelman Penn alum aiding Malaysia airplane recovery effort http://www.thedp.com:80/article/2014/04/penn-lacrosse-mike-glynn-naval-aviator-searching-for-malaysia-airlines-flight-370 2014-04-16T18:32:05-04:00 Following a four-year Penn men's lacrosse career, Mike Glynn became a U.S. naval aviator and is now aiding in the search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370. 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Scion xB, Nissan cube, Kia Soul ComparisonClimb aboard the Gen-Y crossover express
Not many new models create a separate category. Yet, that's what happened when Scion-Toyota's youth division-launched its boxy little first-generation xB for 2004. Squared-off vehicles had hit the market before, but few ever took off like this Scion. Four years later, Scion had a bigger, less boxy, second-generation xB at dealerships, keeping the market to itself a while longer. In spring 2009, though, a pair of competitors reached the youth-market scene, supplied by Kia and Nissan.
How do these three differ from the compact crossover-wagon pack, and from other compact-size cars? Mainly in appearance: None of them look like a mini-SUV or a tall station wagon. Each exhibits greater design flair than, say, a Toyota RAV4 or Honda CR-V. Perhaps most important for youthful buyers, each is amenable to personalization. Their makers promote availability of factory-supplied accessories, and the aftermarket promises even more ways to customize every xB, Soul, or cube.
They're cute, they're clever-but they're also sensible. To the surprise of Scion's parent company Toyota, the boxy little first-generation xB attracted an audience that was not limited to young folks. Utility is what attracts a surprising number of older buyers-Baby Boomers and beyond. Getting in and out is easy. Visibility is unimpaired. Still, the intended audience is Generation-Y shoppers in their 20s, sometimes called "Echo Boomers," typically immersed in urban lifestyles.
The Competition
Scion introduced the second-generation xB for 2008. Nissan launched its cube as a late 2009 model. Kia sent its Soul to dealerships as an early 2010 vehicle. Nissan had marketed two previous versions of the cube, but only in Japan.
Larger and more powerful, and considerably curvier, the current xB lost some quirkiness compared to the original. Though it looks a lot bigger, adding inches and rounding off the squared edges hasn't extracted the early xB's inherent charm, instead transforming it into a vehicle with more universal appeal. Scion leads the group in cargo space: 69.9 cubic feet with second-row seats folded, and 21.7 with all seats up.
Though the Soul's platform is unique, it's derived from Kia's subcompact Rio. Described as "edgy and confident," smaller than xB, the Soul features a rounded nose and flared-back headlamps. Kia needed "the ability to stand out in a sea of sameness," said marketing vice-president Michael Sprague. Suspension tuning aims squarely at an American audience.
Nissan has taken an especially adventurous path with the new cube (Nissan shuns the initial capital letter), which truly looks like nothing else on the road. Unlike nearly every passenger vehicle marketed in the U.S., the cube is asymmetrical: not identical on each side of its front-to-back center line. At the rear, a thick roof pillar is visible only on one side of the car.
Instead of a liftgate, cube has a side-opening rear door. Tall windows give the driver "city-friendly" visibility. Said to be inspired by the image of a "bulldog in sunglasses," cube styling is admittedly "polarizing," according to Nissan. Seats-up cargo space is smaller in the cube than the competition, at only 11.4 cubic feet.
Scion's xB has the longest wheelbase of the group at 102.4 inches, and at 167.3 inches, it's the longest overall. Measuring 156.7 inches long, on a 99.5-inch wheelbase, Nissan's cube is more than 10 inches shorter than the xB. Kia's Soul falls between the two. Kia notes that its Soul weighs more than 300 pounds less than a Scion xB. Nissan's cube is tallest at 65 inches-but Soul/xB come close.
Engines, Transmissions, and Mileage
Kia gives buyers a choice of two four-cylinder engines. A 120-horsepower 1.6-liter, offered only with five-speed manual shift, goes into the base model. All other Soul models get a 2.0-liter four-cylinder that produces 142 horsepower and 137 pound-feet of torque, working with either a manual gearbox or four-speed automatic transmission. Kia estimates fuel economy at 26 mpg city/31 mpg highway with the smaller engine. A 2.0-liter Soul with automatic earns a fuel-economy estimate of 24 mpg city/30 mpg highway.
Nissan's 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine develops 122 horsepower and 127 pound-feet of torque. A cube may have Nissan's Xtronic continuously variable transmission (CVT) as an alternative to the six-speed manual gearbox. With the CVT, Nissan claims a fuel-economy estimate of 28 mpg in city driving and 30 mpg on the highway-substantially beyond Scion's figures, especially in city driving. The EPA has not yet published official fuel-economy estimates for either the Soul or the cube.
Interior Comfort
All three models seat five occupants. Not only is front-seat space plentiful all around, but second-row passenger room in the xB is enormous. Rear legroom is huge; and toe space greater yet. Center-mounted gauges don't suit everyone, but the digital speedometer is easy to read and others need not be consulted constantly. Storage space includes a large, wide glovebox, with a handy open compartment above. The only negative noted in an early model was a brake pedal that didn't feel quite linear.
Meant to provide a "social experience," the cube is "all about good vision; great vision." Design vice-president Bruce Campbell explained that the cube was "truly designed from the inside out." Nissan promotes the cube's "lounge" layout, said to result in a "spa-like interior."
Front occupants get immense headroom (more than in Soul or xB) and good elbowroom. Seats look basic, but are nicely cushioned. Rear side positions offer bountiful headroom and good leg/toe space, even though actual legroom is smaller than xB and Soul offer. Even the center position is tolerable. Behind the fold-down rear seats, a deep well holds luggage, but that storage area is modest.
Front occupants in the Soul enjoy tons of headroom and good elbow space. Leg space in the backseat is better than expected-an inch more than xB and 3.5 inches more than the cube. Seats aren't the classiest, but they're colorful and cushioned well. Side bolstering is moderate, and sizable mirrors help visibility.
Each youthful crossover contains six airbags: front, side-impact, and curtain-type. Antilock braking also is standard, incorporating electronic brake-force distribution and Brake Assist, which can help in emergency stops. All include traction control. Electronic stability control (ESC) is standard on xB and Soul, and the cube comes standard with Nissan's (ESC version) Vehicle Dynamic Control system.
Only Scion's xB has been crash-tested by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The xB earned four-star ratings for each occupant in frontal crash testing, and five-star for front and rear occupants in side-impact testing. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gave the xB "Good" ratings for both frontal and side impacts.
Trim Levels
Each manufacturer emphasizes availability of accessories, but the choice of trim levels differs substantially. Scion makes it easy, offering the xB in a single trim level, so the buyer needs to choose only a manual or automatic transmission.
Kia, in contrast, markets four trim levels: base Soul, Soul+ (Plus), Soul! (Exclaim), and Soul sport. Standard Soul equipment includes a tilt steering column, power locks/windows, 60/40 split-folding rear seat, air conditioning, and a CD/MP3 player. Soul Plus includes Bluetooth connectivity, cruise control, power mirrors, and privacy glass. A moonroof and foglamps are installed on the Exclaim edition. Soul sport contains a sport-tuned suspension and rear spoiler, along with red/black interior trim.
Placed on sale in early May, the cube comes in three versions: Base 1.8, with manual shift only; 1.8 S, with either a manual gearbox or a continuously variable transmission (CVT); or 1.8 SL, offered only with CVT and riding on 16-inch alloy wheels. Nissan also will offer a limited-production 1.8 Krom edition from its Specialty Vehicles Group, adding such features as integrated side sills, a unique rear spoiler, simulated rear diffuser, and 20-color interior illumination.
Regardless of model, don't expect stirring performance. Naturally, the xB's higher horsepower rating gives it the edge on acceleration. Scion's engine works masterfully with the four-speed automatic transmission, which may be old-fashioned but is highly competent. Solidly assembled, the xB rides comfortably even over harsh urban pavement. Soaking up most bumps, the suspension transmits only moderate motion at hard spots.
Scion's steering feels light, but confident control is the byword. Lack of rear quarter pane doesn't impair views, which are impressive from the xB's driver's seat. Slipping inside is a snap.
One of the friendliest compact vehicles, Nissan's cube practically oozes personality and uniqueness. Stepping into and exiting from the starkly upright interior is fuss-free. Terrific visibility is enhanced by the tall windshield and side windows. A colorfully illuminated speedometer and tachometer are especially easy to read.
Maneuvering neatly, the cube yields a pleasant ride, easing over most bumps even if it doesn't quite smother the imperfections. Undulating surfaces elicit some lumpiness, but cube remains calm on smooth pavement. Steering effort is moderate. Nissan's continuously variable transmission (CVT) could hardly be more effective. Engine noise is minimal, and acceleration is ample for this class. Except for slight buzz while accelerating, the engine is quiet. Though easy-shifting, Nissan's manual gearbox is on the clunky side, emitting sporadic gear whine.
Easy to enter, Kia's Soul also has an easygoing nature, accompanied by appealing road manners and impressive agility. Yielding typical small-car feel and sound, this wagon is easy to drive and maneuver. Imperfect pavement isn't dealt with quite as effectively as might be hoped. In fact, a touch of harshness occurs at times, as the suspension appears to overreact to certain bumps. On relatively smooth surfaces, though, the Soul rides quite comfortably and is quite stable for a lightweight.
Even with Kia's bigger engine, power falls short of abundant. Soul responds with modest enthusiasm, though you may have to push harder on the pedal than expected.
Because each model aims at the youth market, prices are on the moderate side. Still, they cost several thousand dollars more than a subcompact Toyota Yaris, Nissan Versa, or Kia Rio. Prices are more comparable to compact sedans from each manufacturer.
Scion's pricing structure is the simplest: $16,420 (including $670 destination charge) for a manual-shift xB, or $17,370 for one with an automatic transmission. Prices have not changed for the 2010 model year, but the xB gained new standard and optional audio systems. (www.scion.com)
Nissan takes the middle ground, beginning at $14,685 (including $695 destination charge) for the base cube. An S edition goes for $15,385 ($1,000 more with the CVT). Nissan's cube SL commands $17,485. The limited-production Krom will sticker for $19,995. Dealers can provide some 40 cube accessories. (www.nissanusa.com/cube)
James M. Flammang is an auto journalist and author, and the editor of Tirekicking Today (www.tirekick.com).
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April 1, 2009
Assemblywoman Rhoda Jacobs (D-Flatbush) said the 2009-2010 state budget continues the Assembly's commitment to provide a solid education for New York State's children despite tough economic times. The budget stabilizes aid to schools by restoring $1.1 billion to school districts. "The 2009-10 state budget could have been a disaster for schools, students and taxpayers," Jacobs said. "Even during the worst economic downturn in decades, we maintained our strong commitment to educating our children and providing them with the tools and skills they will need to compete successfully for the jobs of the 21st century." Meeting the commitment to school districts Assistant Speaker Jacobs said the budget lifts the governor's freeze on reimbursable expense-based aids, including transportation, building aid and BOCES – ensuring school districts have access to the funds they need. Foundation aid for the 2009-2010 school year will remain at current levels. The Assembly continues its historic commitment to foundation aid by phasing in full funding over three years, a year earlier than the executive's proposal, starting in 2011-12. "This budget continues our commitment to education across the state," Jacobs said. "We must ensure all school districts have the aid they need and guarantee that no school district falls behind." Special education cost shift The budget rejects a shift in cost to school districts for the preschool special education program, saving school districts $185 million in the 2009-10 school year. Staying committed to universal pre-kindergarten The Assembly has been on the forefront of fighting for the continuation and growth of the universal pre-kindergarten (UPK) program to ensure that every 4-year-old in the state has the opportunity to get a head start in school. Over the past three years, funding and participation for pre-K programs have grown dramatically – a clear indication of the value of early learning to a child's ongoing educational experience, noted Jacobs. The Assembly continues its commitment to UPK by maintaining funding at $376 million. In addition, the budget accepts the executive's proposal to allow for the mid-year expansion of programs that started in the 2008-09 school year. "Studies show again and again the lasting benefits pre-K has on student preparation, performance and college attendance," Jacobs said. "Children attending pre-K are better prepared to meet the demands facing them in their schooling and ultimately, in the global economy." Centers for Teaching Excellence To provide teachers with the resources they need to succeed and become the very best teachers they can, the budget fully restores executive cuts to teacher resource and computer training centers, which provide ongoing professional education services to the state's teachers, allocating $40 million for the 2009-10 school year. In addition, the budget restores $2 million to the teacher mentor intern program, a program that enables experienced teachers in a district to provide guidance and support to beginning teachers. Contract for Excellence The budget will continue the Contract for Excellence program for the 2009-10 school year. School districts that are required to prepare a Contract for Excellence will maintain the same level of funding as last year, ensuring schools will not have to reduce spending on allowable programs, including class-size reductions, academic after-school programs and full-day kindergarten or pre-kindergarten. In addition, the budget creates new reporting requirements for New York City regarding its Five Year Class Size Reduction Plan to include detailed information by school on:
- number of classrooms and teachers that existed prior to receiving CFE funds and the number of new classrooms and new teachers created with funds;
- actual average class sizes for each year funding was received; and
- those that received CFE funds and did not reach class size reduction goals and the actions to be taken in those schools to reduce class sizes.
- $10.58 million in library aid and $79,000 to the Talking Book and Braille Library;
- $6.9 million for adult literacy education programs to help adults who have difficulties reading and writing improve their communication skills – an increase of $2 million over the executive proposal;
- $15 million in operating aid for public television and radio stations for educational programming – an increase of $5.6 million over the executive proposal;
- $2.5 million set aside within employment preparation education for students with high school diplomas still needing basic skills;
- $2 million for teacher salary enhancements for those who teach preschool and school-age students with special needs;
- $1.5 million for workforce education for a total of $13 million within employment-preparation education;
- $1.38 million to Math and Science High Schools; and
- $1 million for workplace literacy to improve literacy and worker skill levels.
- $906 million in Title I funds, which is financial assistance for schools with high percentages of disadvantaged children to help ensure all children meet the state's academic standards;
- $794 million for the Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act (IDEA), ensuring that mandatory early intervention, special education and related services are provided to children with disabilities;
- $200 million for State Incentive Grant and Innovation Funds;
- $253 million in Title I school improvement grants, allowing identified schools in need of improvement to use the funds for professional development, before and after-school programs, and instructional materials for students and teachers;
- $55.5 million in technology grants for schools to buy computers, networks and instructional software;
- $28.8 million for vocational rehabilitation, which includes funds for independent living centers that help people with disabilities learn to live more independently in their communities;
- $20 million for the Teacher Incentive Fund;
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On New Year's Eve, in between boozy champagne toasts and general revelery, the conversation somewhat inexplicably turned to whether we were in the middle of "another internet bubble." The answer, to a lot of people (almost all of whom work outside of the tech space), seemed obvious: Absolutely. Interestingly, the conversation really didn't revolve around inflated VC or stock market valuations. Instead, most participants were using the term bubble to voice a relatively common complaint: The dominant perception that a lot of consumer-facing startups just aren't generating much in the way of real value.


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In the spirit of Judy Farr, who helped spearhead the creation of the UNC Foundation, our mission of excellence and service on behalf of the University of Northern Colorado continues. It is with honor and gratitude that we call the Judy Farr Center our home.
With the renovation of the historic Judy Farr building, located at 1620 Reservoir Rd. in Greeley, the Judy Farr Alumni Center reflects the personable atmosphere that typifies the University of Northern Colorado experience. A well-situated campus location, convenient parking, and accessible meeting and gathering space create an inviting and comfortable on-campus home for alumni and friends.
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IT WILL BE RAINING PENNIES in Hedon tomorrow night (Thursday 17th May 2012) when the new Town Mayor throws the pennies to local children! Councillor Jim Lindop will be formally appointed as the 665th Mayor of Hedon at the 'Mayor-making' ceremony at the Town Hall on – and in keeping with tradition his first official act will […] read more
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Stocks to Watch: JPMorgan, Regions, Citigroup (Update 1)
NEW YORK -- Citigroup (C), MetLife (MET), SunTrust Banks (STI) and Ally Financial were the notable failures when the Federal Reserve on Tuesday released the results of its capital stress tests on the 19 largest U.S. banks.
Citigroup was the surprise loser of the stress tests, coming in with a 4.9% capital ratio.
"The results showed that Citi exceeded the stress test requirements without the capital actions Citi proposed," Citigroup said in a statement. "However, the Federal Reserve advised Citi that it objected to Citi's proposed return of capital to shareholders. In light of the Federal Reserve's actions, Citi will submit a revised Capital Plan to the Federal Reserve later this year, as required by the applicable regulations."
A number of banks issued stock buyback announcements after the results of the stress tests were released. Discover Financial Services (DFS) announced that its board had approved a $2 billion share repurchase program.Regions Financial (RF) announced that it had begun a public offering of about $900 million of common stock as part of its plan to buy back $3.5 billion of series A preferred stock issued to the U.S. Treasury Department under the Troubled Asset Relief Program. Financial stocks were mixed in premarket trading on Wednesday. Regions shares were gaining 4.7% to $6.05; Citigroup shares were falling 3.8% to $35.07; and Metlife shares were sliding 3.5% to $38.10.
JPMorgan (JPM) passed the Fed's stress test, announced a 5-cent increase in its quarterly dividend to 30 cents a share, and said its board authorized a new $15 billion buyback program. Shares were down 0.1% to $43.33 after popping in the previous session and in after-hours trading.
Chesapeake Energy (CHK) and partners M3 Midstream and EV Energy Partners (EVEP) plan to build a $900 million pipeline system in eastern Ohio that will process and transport natural gas from the Utica shale. The system is expected to be in operation by the second quarter of next year. Chesapeake shares were down 0.3% to $24.62.
BB&T (BBT) passed the stress test with a capital ratio of 6.4%. It raised its quarterly dividend 25% to 20 cents a share from 16 cents.
Guess (GES), the apparel company, is expected by analysts to post fourth-quarter earnings of $1.05 a share on revenue of $778.8 million.
Specialty retailer Pacific Sunwear (PSUN) posted a fourth-quarter loss of 19 cents share on sales of $234.2 million. Analysts were expecting a loss of 22 cents a share on sales of $245.4 million.
PMC-Sierra (PMCS), the chip company with a storage, optical and mobile networks specialty, said its board has approved a new, $275 million share repurchase program. -- Written by Joseph Woelfel and Andrea Tse
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David Davis Mansion Foundation
The David Davis Mansion Foundation is a not-for-profit organization, incorporated in June 1986. Its mission is to help the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency engage, enlighten and entertain visitors with the stories of the site, of the David Davis household, and of their special relationship with Abraham Lincoln and others.
The Foundation's membership is comprised of mansion volunteers and citizens in communities throughout the nation who support the mansion through private fundraising efforts. Although the State of Illinois provides funding for day-to-day operations at the site, the Foundation plays an important role in several ways including:
- Publicizing the site
- Funding educational, volunteer and special events programs
- Underwriting the cost of acquiring additional period furnishings and landscaping materials to further the site's restoration
The Foundation's contributions have helped improve working conditions for staff and have enhanced the public's enjoyment of mansion programs and exhibits.
|Foundation Information
|Corporate Status
|Private, Not-for-Profit; 501 (c) (3)
|Bylaws and Articles of Incorporation (1986)
|Total Membership
|200 paying memberships; 50 honorary memberships
|Member Benefits
|Museum Shop discounts, invitations to members-only events, discounts on special events, Foundation newsletter
Board of Directors
An eighteen-member, all-volunteer Board, comprised of nine members from the mansion's corps of volunteers and nine members from the local community, is responsible for directing the work of the Foundation. Additionally, a corps of Ex Officio members serve with the Board.
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|Kathe Conley
|Vice President
|Linda Beard
|Corresponding Secretary
|Donna Dickson
|Recording Secretary
|Linda Beard
|Roy Braun
|Other Board Members
|Dan Barringer
|Bob Bradley
|Ed Carroll
|Linda Groves
|Kay Henrichs
|Tom McCulley
|Ken Menestrina
|Randy Middleton
|Scott Rager
|Gordon Ropp
|Megan Schmidt
|Paul VanNess
|Elizabeth Whisman Vogel
|Stewart Winger
|Ex Officio Members
|Dr. Marcia Young, State Site Superintendent
|Beth Kater
|Sheri Brownfield, Foundation Executive Director
|Robert Lenz
|Bekah Litchfield, Clover Lawn Gift Shop Mgr.
|Pat Schely, Research Historian
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- Restoration of Sarah Davis's 1870s Garden
- Microfilming of Davis Family Papers
- Looking for Lincoln Tourism Program
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- Glorious Garden Festival Garden Walk
- Specialized Auto Exhibits
- Civil War Days
- Christmas at the Mansions
- Special Evening Tours/Receptions
- Guide and host Tours
- Staff Tour Office
- Participate in special presentations
- Help prepare for holidays and special events
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- Clover Lawn: The David Davis Mansion State Historic Site. Pub: David Davis Mansion Foundation
- Home for the Holidays: A Victorian Christmas Cookbook. Pub: David Davis Mansion
- Sarah's Garden. Steve McDaniel, Horticultural Historian. Pub: David Davis Mansion
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Wholesome Tummies has big dreams for her healthy school lunch delivery business.
While she isn't the first person to come up with the idea of breaking into the $42-billion national school foodservice market with healthier offerings, she does see opportunity in franchising the concept, while at the same time creating a national group of like-minded social entrepreneurs.
Childhood obesity rates have skyrocketed over the past 30 years, with one third of American kids either overweight or obese, the former human resources executive says.
First Lady Michelle Obama launched the Let's Move initiative in 2010 to combat the childhood obesity problem at the national level, with one leg of the initiative to provide healthy foods in school.
Even with the recent statistics by the CDC citing small improvements in the childhood obesity rate, healthy eating habits at the school-age level must be reinforced. Blacher says her company and others, like Wholesome Tummies, are working to solve that problem by serving fresh, nutritious offerings to students and faculty.
Started in 2007 by two moms who saw a need for healthier food offerings in their kids' schools, the Orlando-headquartered delivery service started franchising in 2010. Today it has 18 locations, serving close to 100 schools, with plans to reach 25 units by the end of the year.
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"More often than not, you've got parent frustration with the lack of healthy choices," Blacher says. "It's an opportunity for us to come in and really make a difference at the school level." (Blache's former partner Samantha Gotlib has left the company to pursue other interests.)
Eventually, the goal is for Wholesome Tummies to have 250 franchised locations, 2,000 school contracts and system-wide sales of $200 million.
Right now, Wholesome Tummies primarily works with private schools and is starting to expand its reach to charter schools and some public schools. Franchisees contract with schools, and just like with any outsourced school meal, parents opt in to the service and place orders for their kids through its Web site.
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In January 2005, at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Nicholas Negroponte announced the One Laptop Per Child project, with the stated goal of giving every poor child in the world a "rugged, low-cost, low-power, connected laptop with content and software designed for collaborative, joyful, self-empowered learning."
Last week OLPC laid off half of its staff. Sales of its XO Laptop to developing nations are far, far below initial projections in the millions; in the third quarter of 2008 it shipped a mere 130,000 units, a trivial 2.3% of the world's low-cost, small-screen "netbook" laptops. Meanwhile, the income from their 2008 "Give One Get One Free" drive dropped 93% from 2007. What went wrong? Any number of things, including bad timing, production delays, poor management, and superior competition. But if you ask me – and I feel bad writing this, given all the hard work and good intentions that went into One Laptop Per Child – its fundamental problems are twofold:
The best thing about the XO is its case: the pebbled exterior, built-in handle, and dust/water resistance (which I didn't test) are stylish and useful. The problems begin when you open it up. It's slow. On occasion the cursor freezes or submarines. The screen and keyboard are tiny even for a netbook. Even its vaunted connectivity is badly flawed: my XO completely failed to connect to encrypted Wi-Fi networks that worked with both my other laptops. When you do connect, its Web browser fails to show paragraph breaks on Wikipedia pages, making the world's greatest collection of free information hard to read – on a laptop allegedly designed for education!
The XO's Sugar interface, a "learning platform that reinvents how computers are used for education", appears to have been designed by a team of ivory-tower PhDs and misanthropic techies sealed off from the real world since birth. For instance, type "help" into the search box that appears on top of the screen, and – nothing happens. Click on the help "Activity", and instead of anything useful and/or context-sensitive, you get a virtual brochure that begins with pages of PR bumph extolling the greatness of OLPC and Sugar.
I played with my XO for some time, trying to imagine myself as an 8-year-old in a poor country. I like to think I'm more qualified to do this than most – I write novels for a living, and have travelled through dozens of developing nations – and I was thoroughly underwhelmed. At its best Sugar was a collection of badly executed good ideas. And I can't help but wonder: at what point did teaching children an interface fundamentally different from the windowing UI used by all other computers seem like a good idea to anyone?
Meanwhile, the rest of the world has already lapped them. My Acer Aspire One netbook is faster, has more memory, a better screen and keyboard, connects to encrypted Wi-Fi networks, renders Wikipedia correctly, and has a user-friendly interface with many useful applications. There's no comparison: it's miles better, for a comparable price. As far as I can tell, the OLPC team so wanted to be revolutionaries that they insisted on reinventing everything at once, and as a result, failed everywhere. (Although to be fair they did inadvertently spur the growth of the netbook market that has since entirely overtaken them.)
But that hardly even matters, because the whole idea of distributing laptops to poor children was completely misguided to begin with. Did the OLPC braintrust think they were bringing modern technology to the Third World? They were years too late; it's already there, in the form of the not-so-humble-any-more cell phone. Tiny villages in Africa have GSM coverage and cell-phone stalls run by local entrepeneurs. You can bank by phone from the Colombian jungle, or get market prices texted to you while fishing off the Indian coast. Mobile phones have permeated the developing world to such an amazing degree that it makes no sense to try and reproduce that existing cultural and technical infrastructure from scratch.
What Negroponte & co. should have done was One Smartphone Per Child; a smartphone is not much different from a netbook that can connect to both cell networks and Wi-Fi, and has GPS…and that you can also use as, well, a phone. But alas, OLPC suffered from a failure of imagination from the very beginning. I hate to say it, but despite all its PR glory and good intentions, it was never more than a bad implementation of a bad idea, and its eventual failure was all but inevitable.
(UPDATE: OLPC News responds.)
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Mark Achtemeier and I once faced off at General Assembly over gay ordination. Sixteen years later, he preached at my ordination.
I have carried the burden of knowing that our church contributed to a man's death when we refused him the open acceptance, love, and support that he needed.
After Pathways settled in its new home, former St. Giles members started coming back to worship there. It took a little getting used to.
Episcopal resistance to women's ordination
In the waning days of the Episcopal Church's July 5-15 General Convention in Denver, a weary sense of déjà vu descended on the bishops and the lay and clergy deputies who make up the church's highest legislative body. Twenty-four years ago the General Convention made headlines by permitting the ordination of women as priests.
At least two other denominations are dealing with issues related to homosexuality at meetings this summer.
Churchgoing in Disney's town
When most Americans think of small towns, say Douglas Frantz and Catherine Collins, they think of churches: "Each of us carries a mental map of the perfect small town. Whether or not we are of religious temperament, this exercise in mental cartography invariably includes churches." Frantz and Collins know whereof they speak.
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|Fri, 01-25-2013 - 7:18am
Hi there!
It's strange.
I don't work
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when the weekend rolls around.
I have no plans yet for this weekend.
What about you?
|Fri, 01-25-2013 - 8:39am
Hi Suzan! Hope you have an enjoyable weekend whatever takes place.
As for me, today I take the plunge into trying to drink my tea without sugar and we will be having 3 dgds for the weekend.
Wishing everyone a GREAT weekend!
|Fri, 01-25-2013 - 8:42am
Ugh, didn't think quick reply was working so now I have more than one post. Wish there was a delete post option.
|Fri, 01-25-2013 - 9:48am
Hi Gail, not an easy undertaking drinking tea sans sugar,,, good luck and let us know how it is.
Have fun with the grands this weekend.... ;O)
|Fri, 01-25-2013 - 9:49am
I bet it will be a terrific get together ANN, and you are really working diligently organizing it. What would the others do without you? :O)
Have a nice weekend whatever you do... or not...
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|Fri, 01-25-2013 - 9:56am
Happy Weekend to everyone!
Hoping to look for a stove top/cook top this weekend,
Girls are at the beauty parlor
We have chores & paper work to do, yuck!
Nothing too exciting <g>
Have a great weekend ;)
|Fri, 01-25-2013 - 9:59am
Well that sounds like fun Hugs! A new cooktop, do you have gas or electric,, will it a ceran top or induction... details pls.
|Fri, 01-25-2013 - 12:00pm
LOL, I'm sure they'd manage without me. Someone else would find a place and email the others. And I don't have to do much about feeding them all. We'll get the meat for grilling and maybe make a dish of some sort to pass, and everyone else will bring something to pass and whatever drinks they want. It's all very casual and, now that the site has been reserved and paid for, there's not much more for me to do but keep a rough total of how many bodies will be there. Another cousin responded that she'll be there and I'm assuming that includes her dh, their 3 boys, two wives and..... 5 kids, I think. That's like half the people already, LOL!
|Fri, 01-25-2013 - 12:02pm
Hi Suzan. Not much is going on this weekend. Today I have some errands to run, one of which is to go pay for and lock in the park shelter for the day we want! I sent out the invite (emailed) and have two replies so far! I'm hoping it'll be a good turnout this year ("good" would be 25-30 people).
Tomorrow dh works in the morning and I'll just hang around here. Sunday looks to be about the same. Ho hum, lol!
|Sat, 01-26-2013 - 1:23am
Suzan...Did you mean for your font to be unreadable or did you use "wingdings" for fun? Just wondering. ;)
Yikes, what a weekend!!! I was gone most of today...monthly women's brunch...home to visit with dh...took a nap...went to a meeting...went shopping...finally got home around 7pm and relaxed the rest of the night with dh. Whew!
Saturday...dh is going to a men's book study and I'm heading to the grocery store. That night we're having dh's bday party at our house. We'll get pizza delivery and I'll pick up some breadsticks, dipping sauce, salad & dressings, cake and ice cream. I still have to wrap dh's gifts too.
Sunday...church if we're not too tired to go. Out for Chinese dinner. My youngest dgd's High Tea at my dd1's house. Watch a new Hallmark movie that night on ABC channel.
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Baxter exhibits behavior-based common sense, meaning it is capable of sensing and adapting to its task and surroundings, requiring no complex programming. The research robot can be programmed from scratch based on ROS, the global Robot Operating System standard, according to a spokesperson for Rethink.
The new Baxter was designed with a software development kit (SDK). The design allows researchers to focus on object manipulation, human-robot interactions, robot adaptation to changes in its environment and arm trajectory planning.
The robot, which doesn't need to be in a safety cage, retails for $22,000.
Founder and CTO Rodney Brooks, who co-founded iRobot Corp., said that the price is affordable for universities and research labs. Brooks says that Baxter is already coming in handy in select universities.
"Tufts University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Worcester Polytechnic Institute have already begun working with the Baxter Research Robot and it is exciting to see the kinds of applications they will develop," Brooks said in a statement.
WPI grad students are also using the open-sourced nature of Baxter to make changes and explore other uses for the robot. A WPI-based research team there is exploring different ways to use the robot's sensors.
The director of Worcester Polytechnic Institute's Robotics Engineering program, Michael Gennert, lauds the WPI's acquisition of Baxter as a major event that continues WPI's "leading-edge position in the ever-growing field of robotics. The open-source nature of Baxter's software platform allows our research team to make changes and explore further uses for the robot."
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Following are some commonly asked questions and concerns along with answers and ideas for solutions.
It is true that you have fewer sensory receptors in the skin of your forearms, fists and elbows compared to your hands and fingertips. However, many of the techniques described in this book rely on compression. You can sense compression without using your fingertips because you have sensory mechanoreceptors in the joints of your wrist, elbow and shoulder that transmit information to the brain concerning pressure. When you compress a tissue, what you are sensing is the resistance to that pressure, and you can do this without using your hands.
Deep tissue massage is not about force but technique. Read How Do You Increase the Depth of Your Massage? in chapter 1, page 7. Other possibilities are to lower your treatment couch, make sure you have adequate leverage, choose different techniques and, in some cases, use less oil. If all else fails, refer the client to another therapist.
Document your treatment outcomes and watch for negative side effects. If the client reports feeling fine and there is no bruising, you should be okay to continue. However, remember that if you are anxious during treatment, the client will sense this.
Not all techniques are safe for use on the neck. Refer to the section on anatomical considerations on pages 24-27.
It is good to be cautious. Follow the guidelines for the application of these techniques in chapters 3 and 4. Practice on friends, family and colleagues before using them on clients. Incorporate the new techniques gradually into your treatment.
Bruising is rare when deep tissue massage is used on healthy clients who are not contraindicated for massage. Follow the safety guidelines for applying the techniques, and always combine deep tissue techniques with lighter strokes to help disperse blood and soothe tissues.
This simply means you cannot apply all techniques all over the body in a single treatment. Be selective. Avoid the temptation to use the techniques at the same speed as you apply Swedish massage—this can cause pain and bruising.
Solutions are to change the couch, get onto the couch or do treatments on the floor or seated. You might find that you can apply some of the techniques, but not all of them; you might even discover new ways to get better leverage.
When you first trained in massage you might have focused on the application of one technique, practicing to get it right. Or you might have used several techniques but focused on one part of the body, such as the back or legs. Any skill takes time to acquire, and with practice you will learn to incorporate your favourite techniques into a regular massage routine.
A simple way to alleviate your concerns is for you to receive deep tissue massage yourself, perhaps from a colleague using the techniques described in this book. Judge for yourself, first, if you can tell if the therapist is using the palms or forearms to effleurage; second, judge which parts of the body different techniques feel best on.
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At gamescom 2011, Ten Ton Hammer took a break from the crazy announcements and million dollar tournaments to sit down with the creative direct of Funcom's The Secret World, Ragnar Tørnquist. In the process, we learned more about elder game PvP, the pervasiveness of Internet lore in the game, fast travel, and much more!
Ten Ton Hammer : Today we got a quick look at 'warzones' - The Secret World's large scale PvP encounter pitting dozens of players against each other. Numbers alone are greater than in the previously discussed battlegrounds of Stonehenge, El Dorado, Cimbala, and warzones are exclusively focused on endgame players. Given the size and scope of these encounters, what happens when a player dies in a warzone? What happens when an entire faction is put out of action?
Ragnar Tørnquist : Well, of course you still respawn and we have a variety of respawn points, but those can be captured. But you are going to get sessions where people gang up and a faction gets kicked off the table temporarily. I think the question that should be asked is – isn't one faction going to dominate while the other two try to take their throne? And hopefully the answer to that is no, because dynamic play is what everyone enjoys in PvP.
If you're looking for less orcs and trolls in your MMO, The Secret World will deliver.
TTH : When can players enter Warzones, and what rewards are associated with conquering and holding these areas?
RT : It's not the first thing you're going to do when you jump into the game, you'll probably head into the battlefields and get an understanding of PvP. You'll see the more experienced players competing there for certain. As long as you have something to add, via specialization in a weapon type or the like, you can compete there. Even after 40-60 hours, you'll be a force and a benefit to your faction.
Also, the buffs from these warzone capture points are faction-wide, giving players all the more reason to pitch in to the fight.
TTH : In the presentation, Lead Designer Martin Bruusgard used the word 'persistent' to describe Warzones.
RT : They are not instanced and they are always active. On each server, that warzone is persistent and possibly filled up. As for how many we have, we've announced the one we have here – it's a city in China. We don't have a name for it just yet, and we're not ready to reveal how many there are in the final product just yet.
You'll also be gaining ranks within your secret society via missions in PvE and PvP. Your relationship to your faction and your war against the other factions' secret societies will be the focal point of the game to some players. Each society will have its own story. You will go to some of the same locations, and see what even seems like the exact same story—but different results and things will happen. You'll have to see it to believe it. The full story can only be gleaned from talking to those of other factions who have seen the events unfold from another angle.
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RT : That's something we're still discussing. It's always dangerous to make some content PvP only. A lot of players don't want anything to do with that. We'd like to do something with that though, so we're still seeing if we can come up with some mechanics to make it work.


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It's been more than two years since the tragic shooting death of UAlbany senior Richard Bailey devastated the school and the city. But with jury selection in his murder trial set to start Wednesday, our Solomon Syed takes a look at the case that rocked a community and previews what we'll see at trial.
ALBANY, N.Y. -- On October 22nd, 2008, Richard Bailey was doing what most college seniors do. The 22-year-old was out with some friends watching Monday Night Football. But on the way home, his life would take a tragic turn just four blocks from his apartment and leave a community in mourning.
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