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Enjoying Panama
Panama lives up to its national motto "For the benefit of the world," delivering a world of benefits to its visitors and then some. Central America's southernmost country boasts a unique geographical locale affording visitors miles of pristine coastline bordering two oceans, and an amalgamation of people and cultures that is unparalleled.
While in Panama City, one must-see is Casco Viejo, the city's charming 16th century Spanish colonial "old town" resplendent in winding narrow streets, sidewalk cafes and wrought-iron balconies overflowing with exquisite flowers.
Other recommendations within the Panama City-limits include Panama La Vieja, the original city's ruins; Parque Natural Metropolitano, a large tropical forest abundant with native flora and fauna; and the Calle Uruguay neighborhood, epicenter of the city's exciting nightlife. Don't forget to visit the Continental Hotel Riande's Wurlitzer's Lobby Bar, home to a sprawling, glow-in-the-dark Wurlitzer organ.
A short drive from Panama City leads to the famed Panama Canal, another of the country's can't-miss destinations. The Miraflores Lockes offer a visitor center–Centro de Visitantes de Miraflores–complete with an observation deck, museum, an English-Spanish theater and a restaurant overlooking the locks.
Visit to Panama City is a must for any traveler to Panama. Located on the country's Pacific Coast, Panama City is a sophisticated metropolis offering a diverse array of attractions ranging from cultural destinations to fine dining to nightlife to even gambling. The city's colorful party buses offer a memorable way to enjoy some sightseeing while making merry.
Panama's lush countryside offers an abundance of natural beauty, wildlife, and hospitable people. Within an hour or so drive of Panama City is a succession of un-crowded, white-sand beaches and aqua-blue waters along the Pacific Coast, including the popular destinations of Punta Chame, Gorgona, Coronado, Rio Mar, Santa Clara and Playa Blanca.
Nearby the Pacific Coast beaches are the picturesque mountain communities of El Valle de Anton and Los Altos de Maria where visitors can sample the local cuisine, browse shops and enjoy the indigenous culture of Panama. Another more remote option is the The Darien province, home to the Parque Nacional Darien, a massive tropical forest that makes a wonderful visit for the adventurous traveler.
If time allows, Panama's coastal islands provide unique travel destinations just a short boat or plane ride away from the mainland. In the Caribbean seas off the Atlantic coast, visit the San Blas Islands, where the native Kuna Indians craft their renowned molas. Isla Grande, also in the Atlantic, is a beautiful destination, as is Contadora in the Pearl Island Archipelago.
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Surya Subedi, the UN Special Rapporteur on the human rights situation in Cambodia, said on Thursday politicians on both sides of the kingdom's deep political divide should "embrace change".
"It is imperative for the leaders to overcome the mistrust and immediately return to the negotiating table without further delay," he told reporters during a fact-finding visit to the country.
He urged the government to conduct a thorough and independent investigation into the protest crackdown, saying the measures taken did not seem to respect international laws.
Prime Minister Hun Sen, who has ruled for nearly three decades, has faced accusations of excessive force against striking garment factory workers seeking higher wages as well as opposition demonstrators who allege vote-rigging in elections last July.
Earlier this month police opened fire on striking garment factory employees demanding a minimum wage of $160 per month for their work in an industry which supplies brands including Gap, Nike and H&M, killing at least four civilians.
Security personnel armed with shields and batons also chased opposition protesters, including monks, women and children, from their rally base in a park in Phnom Penh.
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model year 2014 is poised to be an exciting year for the automotive industry. the market experienced a strong rebound in new vehicle sales in 2013, and it appears that this positive momentum will continue in 2014. the u.s. economy is gradually improving, and rising auto sales are a contributing factor to continued improvement. edmunds.com predicts that the auto industry is on pace to sell 16.4 million new cars this year, the most since 2006.
manufacturers are seeking to capitalize on the market upswing as they offer greater fuel economy along with plenty of new technological features. automakers are having to innovate in order to meet rapidly increasing fuel economy (cafe) standards, and the 2014 vehicle market indicates that these standards will help shape the design of motor vehicles in the years to come.
more efficient conventional vehicles
while electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles have dominated the auto news in the past few years, conventional internal combustion engine vehicles are changing as well. the ford fiesta sfe, with a 1.0-liter, 3-cylinder ecoboost engine, achieves an epa-rated 45 miles per gallon on the highway and 32 mpg in the city, making it an energy-efficient conventional vehicle option. more broadly, downsized engines using turbocharging, direct injection, and other technologies are boosting fuel economy without sacrificing power or performance. toyota is expected to introduce a new line of turbocharged engines in the coming years, the first set of turbo engines that they have produced since experimenting with the technology more than 30 years ago. back then, toyota turned to turbocharging to boost output from an already powerful engine. now they will use turbo to increase the power of much smaller, more fuel-efficient engines.
another fuel-saving technology making its debut in conventional vehicles in the u.s. in recent years is the stop-start system. previously used only in hybrids, first generation stop-start systems turn off the engine after a vehicle comes to a complete stop, and restart the engine when the driver releases the brake or steps on the accelerator. this fuel-conserving technology saves the fuel that is normally wasted while a vehicle is idling. now newer stop-start systems, can shut the engine off when the vehicle is coasting at high speeds. this means that you can now coast without using the engine and without wasting any fuel. stop-start system manufacturer bosch estimates a fuel savings of 10% for the technology. ford used stop-start technology in the 2013 fusion and is expected to expand its use into larger, more fuel-intensive vehicles such as the f-150 from 2014 onwards.
a number of other changes are being made to gasoline-operated vehicles. as better technology is created, traditional components of the internal combustion engine are quickly becoming obsolete. fan belts, part of the internal combustion engine for nearly 100 years, are being replaced by electric motors that draw energy only when needed, unlike belt-driven systems that draw energy constantly. three 2014 year models have no belts at all: the toyota prius, the ford c-max hybrid, and the ford fusion hybrid.
more automakers are also jumping on the clean diesel bandwagon. while diesel sales in the united states have been dominated by european manufacturers such as volkswagen and audi, a number of domestic automakers started adding clean diesels to their vehicle lineups. the 2014 chevrolet cruze diesel, rated 46 mpg highway and 27 mpg city, will be the first diesel passenger car from general motors since 1986. the 2014 jeep grand cherokee ecodiesel is another diesel passenger vehicle option for consumers this year.
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several automakers have launched plug-in vehicles – both plug-in hybrids (phevs) and all-electrics for model year 2014. all in all, 15 different plug-in models are set to hit the market this year
chevrolet made history in 2011 by releasing the first phev to be sold in the u.s. this year, chevrolet is releasing its first all-electric with the launch of the 2014 chevrolet spark ev. also new on the market this year is the 2014 fiat 500e. bmw and mercedes-benz will compete with tesla's model s in the larger size all-electric category for the first time in 2014. bmw is releasing the all-new 2014 i3, and mercedes-benz is also putting their first all-electric on the market with the 2014 b-class ev. both are expected in showrooms in the summer of 2014.
the 2014 smart fortwo electric drive, starting at $12,500, is an economical all-electric option that is perfect for consumers living in congested cities. the chevrolet volt phev, perennially criticized for being too expensive, is $5,000 cheaper in 2014.
the phev market in the u.s. is likewise poised to expand in 2014. the 2014 chevrolet volt, 2014 ford fusion energi plug-in hybrid, 2014 honda accord plug-in hybrid, and 2014 toyota prius plug-in hybrid will create a more diverse phev market this year. the honda accord's ninth generation includes a new phev version of the popular vehicle in addition to the gasoline and conventional hybrid editions.
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when it comes to buying a new vehicle, the most environmentally friendly step you can take is simple: first evaluate your needs and your budget, then look for the models with the greenest scores among the cars and trucks that meet your requirements. even though some of our top ratings go to alternative fuel vehicles, every class features nationally available gasoline-powered vehicles that score significantly better than average.
our greener choices table highlights top-scoring vehicles available to everyone in almost all major market segments. the list includes only automatics, although many manual transmission versions have higher fuel economy and might be good choices for some buyers. the good news is that you can find cleaner and more efficient vehicles throughout the market. besides looking at the models in this table, use our best vehicles by class lists and the greenercars.org database to find other vehicles in your preferred class size that also score well.
buying green does more than fulfill your own personal commitment to protect the environment. naturally each greener choice by an individual consumer reduces pollution directly. but the market is also a give-and-take between consumers and manufacturers. as more and more consumers buy green, automakers will increasingly view environmentally friendly design as an opportunity rather than an obligation. then they will be motivated to invest even more in improved technology, and even more green cars and trucks will be available in the years ahead.
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We have about 8 million privately owned and irrigated acres here in our state of Nebraska. A fee of $10 per irrigated acre would raise about $80 million annually. That is about one thousandth of the market value of each irrigated acre.
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Welcome to Emmanuel
When Emmanuel was founded in 1882 we called ourselves a "congregation"—not a "church."
We are open to the uniqueness of each person's story. Our ministry is about discovering your gifts and your calling. We seek to become compassionate servants of God, reaching out through service to heal and inspire Rockford and the world. We learn together from our own Christian tradition as well as from other cultures, religions, and civilizations.
Join us and explore "God with us"—Emmanuel—a community of people devoted to Christ and to all of God's creation.
Emmanuel extends a heartfelt thank you to the Margaret Aldeen Fund of Community Foundation of Northern Illinois for awarding the Emmanuel Food Pantry a grant to purchase food for the hungry people we serve. For details contact the church office (815-963-4815) during normal business hours.
Emmanuel thanks everyone who participated in the 2014 events to raise money to defeat ALS. Please take a minute to find out more.
Emmanuel rents space, even to non-members and outside organizations. If you are planning a wedding, funeral, memorial service, or some other kind of event, we'd be very happy to see if we can help you. Find out more on our Rent Space page.
Wednesdays in Lent, February 20th through March 27th, 2013, Noon to 1 p.m. - Subs 'n Scripture
Come and join us for lunch and Lenten study with Pastor Amy. Discussion to follow. Details on our Calendar.
Sunday, April 14th, 2013, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. -
Chakra Rhythms:
A Journey of Discovery Through the Chakras
Come and join us for this interesting workshop. Sign up in advance and save money. Details on our Calendar.
We know that in everything God works for good with those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose. -Romans 8:28
Special Congregational Meeting
Please be sure to attend the very important and exciting Special Congregational Meeting on Sunday, September 29, 2013, following the 10:15 a.m. service. There will be a vote to call a new senior pastor for Emmanuel. A quorum of 50 is needed for the vote, so your attendance is immensely important.
Emmanuel Votes In A New Pastor
It is with great joy that we announce the results of the special congregational meeting held on Sunday, September 29, 2013. An invitation to extended service as pastor of Emmanuel was approved for our recent candidate. There were 87 yes votes and 4 no votes. The Call Committee and Council wish to thank all those who attended the meeting and all of you who have supported Emmanuel with your prayers and faithfulness. This is an exciting time for Emmanuel, with a bright future ahead. We are grateful for Pastor Amy's loving care and guidance during our interim time. As soon as we have more information on starting dates for our new pastor, we will let you know. In the meantime, Rejoice and be glad!
If you have any questions, contact Jack Ream, Council President, or Karen Van Howe, Call Committee Chair, or call the church office at 815-963-4815 to have someone call you back.
- Sunday, December 1st, for the World AIDS Day Service.
- Saturday, December 7th, for the Christmas Storytelling Benefit.
- Sunday, December 8th, for the St. Nicholas Feast & Fundraiser.
- Sunday, December 15th, for the Lucia Celebration.
- Tuesday, December 17th, for the RUMI's Wedding Night evening.
- Saturday, December 21st. The Winter Solstice at Severson Dells has been cancelled due to bad weather.
- Sunday, December 22nd, for the Family Christmas Service at 10:15 a.m.
- Tuesday, December 24th, for the Christmas Eve Concert at 10:30 p.m., and the Christmas Eve Candelight Service at 11:00 .
- Sundays, January 5th through January 26th, at 6:00 p.m. for a potluck dinner, and at 6:30 p.m. for an in-depth discussion of "Jesus, Rumi, and Me," a study led by Jim Roberts.
- Friday, January 10th, for the 24 Hour Soul Retreat and Vigil beginning at 6:00 p.m. with a Sound Healing at 7:00 p.m.
- Saturday, January 11th, 5:00 p.m., for Breathe Meditation Service.
- Sundays, February 9th through February 23rd, at 6:00 p.m. for The Healing Drum led by Jim Roberts.
- Saturday, February 15th, at 1:00 p.m. for Mandalas for All Workshop led by Norm Knott.
- Sunday, February 16th, at 11:30 a.m. for Open the Love Window art exhibit.
- Thursdays, February 27th through April 3rd, at 7:00 p.m. for Drumming as Spiritual Practice.
- Note that on March 2nd the Sunday morning services, et al., times changed. Read the letter from Pastor TroyAnn for the details.
- Sunday, March 9th at 2:00 a.m. Daylight Saving Time begins. Move your clocks ahead by one hour otherwise you will be really late for church services.
- Sunday, March 9th, at 3:30 p.m. for The Thirteen Grandmothers: For the Next 7 Generations movie and discussion.
- Sunday, March 16th at 3:00 p.m. for award-winning theatre artist Megan Wells in According to Mary Magdalene, from the Last Supper through Easter Morning. Presented by The Center for the Arts and Spirituality.
- May 4th at 6:00 p.m. for The Sacred Drum: Learn "Healing Rhythms" with Jim Roberts.
- April 9th through April 20th, 2014, for Holy Week services and events. "There is a place" for all to join with Emmanuel during this very sacred time.
- Saturday, May 3rd at 7:00 p.m. for the Bouncing Off The Walls: Broadway Our Way show. Presented by The Center for the Arts and Spirituality and the Chicago Gay Men's Chorus.
- Sunday, May 18th, at the 10:30 a.m. service Top Folk Artist of 2012 Dennis Warner will be playing and sharing a message with us, and entertaining in the Celebration Room afterward. A free-will donation will be taken to offset expenses for Dennis.
- Fridays, May 15th and May 30th, at 5:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. for Soul Friends Drum Circle.
- Sundays, May 25th, June 1st, June 8th, at 1:00 p.m. (ages 8 to 12) and 2:30 p.m. (teens and adults) for a Trinidadian Steel Pan Workshop. Suggested donation: $50-$75
- Sundays, June 1st, June 8th, and June 22nd, at 11:45 a.m. for the Spiritual Inquirers Conversations. Emmanuel is offering three weeks of Spiritual Conversations about our beliefs and spiritual questions exploring and hearing each other's spiritual journey.
- June 26th at 7:00 p.m. for Sean Johnson & The Wild Lotus Band concert.
- Week beginning July 7th for World Groove Workshop and African Dance, ages 6-12.
- Week beginning July 14th for Jam Jazz Band Experience for teens.
- Wednesday, July 23rd, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. for the Extreme Tour.
- Saturday, August 2nd at 7:00 p.m. for Kim-Char Meredith concert.
- Sunday, August 3rd at 10:30 a.m. for our Emerging Worship Service with singer Kim-Char Meredith as guest speaker.
- Sundays, September 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th at 6:00 p.m. for Celebrating Creation Spirituality presented by Four Winds Center for Spiritual Ecology.
- Sunday, September 14th at 3:00 p.m. for Tim Fenelon and Friends in Concert. Tickets are $10.00 in advance at Emmanuel, and $15.00 at the door.
- Saturday, September 20th at 9:00 a.m. for the 2014 Walk to Defeat ALS. Please join "Marianne's Merry Marchers" as either a sponsored walker or a sponsor in the name of Emmanuel member Marianne.
- Monday, October 6th at 5:30 p.m. at Emmanuel Lutheran Church for organizing a carpool to see Nadia Bolz-Weber appearing at the Belvidere Community Building. Please contact Timothy Park if you're interested in joining.
- Sunday, October 12th at 7:00 p.m. for Shantala: Kirtan ecstatic chants of devotion. Tickets $15 in advance, and $20 at the door.
- Friday, October 24th at 7 p.m. and Sunday, October 26th at 1 p.m. for performance artist, inspirational speaker, and author Elaine Shelly.
- Sunday, November 30th at 5 p.m. for World AIDS Day Service.
- Sunday, December 7th at 3 p.m. for Jodi Beach in Concert.
Also see our Community calendar.
* * * Our New Pastor * * *
The congregation of Emmanuel Lutheran Church is excited to announce that on November 1, 2013, after close to two years of searching, we welcomed our new pastor, TroyAnn Poulopoulos.
* * * Our New Accompanist * * *
The congregation of Emmanuel Lutheran Church is excited to announce that on January 26, 2014, we welcomed our new accompanist, Kristen Nelson.
Pastor TroyAnn Poulopoulos is known for making the words of the traditional liturgy come to life. She also incorporates other spiritual traditions into her own spiritual practice and study. "We have much to learn from one another and… peace among us depends on the type of respect that leads to deep listening." Also see her Pastor's Page.
Email Pastor TroyAnn through our website if you have any questions, comments, or concerns, or if you wish to make an appointment to see her call the church office (815-963-4815) during normal business hours.
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We are grateful for Pastor Amy's loving care and guidance during our interim time; she has become a dear member of the Emmanuel family. Her last day was October 31, 2013.
Find out about the 2013 Focus Groups.
Please join our weekly Bible Study on Wednesdays from noon to 1:00 p.m. Currently we are offering a weekly study called "Stories of the Bible" by our resident storyteller Pastor TroyAnn Poulopoulos.
Beginning on Sunday, October 5th, 2014, we will have a three-year all-congregation Bible study. Join us in the Libray at 9:30 a.m. for "Giving in Grace" led by Jonathan Chell.
Please join Spiritual Journeys in our ongoing quest for faith and love. We are currently reading Soul Wilderness: A Desert Spirituality by Kerry Walters.
Please join our Adult Ed program which provides the Emmanuel congregation with a wide variety of educational opportunities for adults 17 and older in the Benson room. We are currently going through the "Kindle a Fire in your Spiritual Practice" discussion series, and the NOOMA film and discussion series.
Please join Four Winds Center for Spiritual Ecology in February 2014 for The Healing Drum. All are welcome.
- Sunday, August 25th for the Backpack Blessing at either the 9:00 a.m. Traditional LBW Worship, or at the 10:15 a.m. Emerging Service. More on our calendar.
- Sunday, September 8th is Rally Day, the church year kick off celebration. All are welcome.
- Black & White And Re(a)d All Over exhibit beginning on Sunday, August 4th, in the Celebration Room.
- Making Your Own Mark: A Workshop in Black and White, on Sunday, August 11th, and Monday, August 12th, beginning 1:00 p.m.
Calling all Emmanuel artists: For the 2013 Fall ArtScene, RAAC is sponsoring artists to show their artwork in 7th Street Business District storefront windows. Contact Michelle at Just Goods (815-965-8903) for details. Here is the application.
Calling all artists: For FOOD FIGHT! Room at the Table, coming October 4th. Here are the details and the application, which needs to be submitted by October 2nd.
"Give Yourself to Love"
Extending our "gift of love" to Pastor TroyAnn Poulopoulos.
- Call to Artists for the Open the Love Window exhibit. Entry form and artwork are due by Sunday, February 9th. Please attach an artwork label to the back of each piece submitted.
- Open the Love Window exhibit from Sunday, February 16th through Sunday, March 23rd in the Celebration Room.
- Art & Soul Workshop: Windows to Spring Equinox on Sunday, March 23rd at 1:00 p.m. in the Library.
- Inspirational Connections art exhibition beginning on Sunday, April 13th at 11:30 a.m. in the Celebration Room, and running through Sunday, May 18th.
- Call to Artists for the Wind & Fire Art Exhibit. Entry form and artwork are due by Monday, June 2nd. Please attach an artwork label to the back of each piece submitted.
- Wind & Fire Art Exhibit beginning on Sunday, June 8th at 11:30 a.m. in the Celebration Room, and running through Sunday, July 20th.
- Word of Art begins on Friday, September 5th at 4:00 p.m. in the Celebration Room, and runs through Monday, September 29th.
- "Portraits" ArtScene Fall 2014 opens on Friday, October 3rd and runs through Sunday, November 9th in the Emmanuel Gallery. Opening reception is on October 3rd and October 4th.
There is nothing scheduled now, but please check back often.
Art@Emmanuel and the RIC Task Force present the "Shower of Stoles" exhibit beginning on Sunday, June 2nd, through Sunday, June 23rd in the Emmanuel's Sanctuary and Community Room. The Opening Reception on June 2nd is open to the public.
Four Winds presents Sean Johnson & The Wild Lotus Band in concert on Thursday, July 11th at 7:00 p.m. See the church calendar for details, and call the church office (815-963-4815) during normal business hours to reserve tickets.
Mark your calendar...
August 11th, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.: Free Neighborhood Ice Cream Social—All are welcome.
Saturday, August 17th: Summer Splash and Poolside Cookout
The Emmanuel RIC Task Force is happy to announce the creation of the Gay Men Gathering.
Come to our free Sunday Movie Matinee, the fourth Sunday of the month, at 4:00 p.m., October through April. See our Community Calendar to find out what's showing.
Sunday, January 27, 2013, 11:30 a.m.: If you are a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church, please plan on attending our Annual Meeting of the Congregation. We will be voting on new church council members and other important church business.
Please keep Emmanuel and the Call Committee in your prayers as we search for a permanent pastor.
Wednesday Book Study with Pastor Amy: We are currently reading Dog Psalms: Prayers My Dogs Have Taught Me. See the Worship calendar for details. All are welcome.
On March 7th, 2013, Emmanuel was officially recognized by ReconcilingWorks (ReconcilingWorks.org) and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) (elca.org) as a Reconciling in Christ (ReconcilingWorks.org/ric/) (RIC) congregation. Emmanuel has an RIC Task Force to educate the congregation on lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) issues that relate to the life of the church.
Four Winds is bringing a study/discussion of the book Soulcraft: Crossing into the Mysteries of Nature and Psyche for five Sunday evenings. Details on the Calendar page.Call the office at 815-963-4815 for details.
|Emmanuel is an affiliate of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) (elca.org), Northern Illinois Synod (nisynod.org).
On November 18th, 2012, Emmanuel Lutheran Church celebrated her 130th Anniversary.
Emmanuel is a Rockford Area Lutheran Ministries (rockfordlutheranministries.com) partner.
|Emmanuel is a Reconciling in Christ (ReconcilingWorks.org/ric/) (RIC) congregation and warmly welcomes openly LGBT seekers and believers of all ages as well as their families and friends. Emmanuel is also active in other social justice issues.
2013 ELCA former Presiding Bishop Mark Hanson made a video for the "It Gets Better" Project™ promising LGBT youth and young adults that they have a place in the church.
Please also see our FAQ online on our About Us page for more information about Emmanuel.


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How tasty does this look? It's Raclette cheese, and no it's not just boring slices of it in a pan, it's half a cheese that's under heat and they scrape off the melted goodness from the top. What a brilliant idea and yes I pretty much need this in my belly. Yum-my.


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One of the things I love about SharePoint Conference and TechEd is hanging out with and learning from people who are tops in their field—the gurus. My favorite search guru is Jeff Fried, who came to Microsoft as part of the FAST Search acquisition and was technical product manager for all of our enterprise search technologies. Jeff is a search geek extraordinaire, but he has the gift of being able to talk about search in a way that we non-geeks can understand. A few conferences ago I
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Diesel, A Bookstore in Oakland welcomes poets Norma Cole, Sarah Riggs, and Rebecca Farivar to the store to read from and sign their new books on Thursday, November 8th at 7pm.Norma Cole's new book of poems is Win These Posters and Other Unrelated Prizes Inside. Spoken in the voice of common, but charged, language--that of posters, announcements, and graffiti--this collection of poetry balls up brief and potent images to be passed back and forth between unlikely juxtapositions. Cole has authored various books of poetry, including Natural Light, Where Shadows Will: Selected Poems 1988-2008, Spinoza in Her Youth, The Vulgar Tongue, and Desire & Its Double. Her awards include a fellowship from the Foundation for Contemporary Arts, a Wallace Alexander Gerbode Foundation Award, Gertrude Stein Awards, the Robert D. Richardson Non-Fiction Award, and awards from the Fund for Poetry. Sarah Riggs' most recent collection of poetry, Autobiography of Envelopes, originated in the turmoil of moving house. Oscillating between the US, France and Morocco, living on 3 continents and in 3 languages, Sarah Riggs felt the need to address her own self in order not to disperse into alternatives. Sarah is the author of Waterwork, Chain of Miniscule Decisions in the Form of a Feeling, 60 Textos, and 36 Blackberries. She has translated or co-translated from the French poets Isabelle Garron, Marie Borel, Etel Adnan, Ryoko Sekiguchi, and, most recently, Oscarine Bosquet. She is a member of the bilingual poetry collective, Double Change and founder of the interart non-profit Tamaas. Rebecca Farivar's most recent collections of poems, Correct Animal, re-enlivens and re-imagines the art of the tiny poem. Foregoing both the high seriousness of imagism and the theatrics of conceptual gesture, these poems instead offer themselves up as graceful, wry, and surprising acts of compression illuminated from within by a mysterious and moving intelligence that is Farivar's alone. In addition to her chapbook American Lit, Rebecca's poems have appeared or are forthcoming in Denver Quarterly, 6×6, Cold-drill, RealPoetik, The Volta, Word For / Word, The American Poetry Journal, and elsewhere. She holds an MFA in poetry from St. Mary's College of California and currently lives in Oakland, California.
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Diesel, A Bookstore in Brentwood welcomes local author Barbara Abercrombie to the store to discuss and sign her new book, A Year of Writing Dangerously, on Thursday, November 8th at 7pm.In this collection of anecdotes, lessons, quotes, and prompts, author and writing teacher Barbara Abercrombie provides a delightfully varied cornucopia of inspiration -- nuts-and-bolts solutions, hand-holding commiseration, and epiphany-fueling insights from fellow writers, including Nobel and Pulitzer Prize winners and Abercrombie's students who have gone from paralyzed to published. Barbara Abercrombie has published thirteen books: novels for adults, books for children including the prize winning picture book, Charlie Anderson, as well as CHERISHED: 21 Writers on Animals They Have Loved and Lost. She teaches creative writing in the Writers' Program at UCLA Extension and conducts writing workshops for the Wellness Community. She lives with her husband in Santa Monica, California, and Twin Bridges, Montana.


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Strong body right hander, throws in the upper 80's now with minimal effort, projects well to throw harder. Secondary pitches are promising as well, good chance to continue to improve.
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Michael Ketchmark
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Chad Ramsey
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Logan Howell
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James Clay
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Nick Hartman
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Andrew Bryan
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High level catching tools with good athleticism and outstanding raw arm strength, has enough strength and bat speed to project offensively, also threw 88 mph off the mound.
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Strong 5-10/190 build, very good receiving and throwing fundamentals, gets rid of the ball quickly, 1.89 best pop time, shows the same type of sound fundamentals in his right handed swing.
Taylor Rich
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Loose armed southpaw with a projectable 6-2/175 build, fastball topped out at 88 mph with a big sweeping curveball has his breaking ball, should continue to keep getting better.
Torin Hickman
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Two-way prospect as a catcher and right handed pitcher, grades out better as a RHP unless his bat really comes on, was up to 88 mph on the mound with an excellent curveball and very good pitchablity.
Jared Jordan
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Good overall athlete, pounds the strike zone with a heavy fastball to 88 mph, sound delivery, flashes a big breaking curveball at 73 mph.
Richard Alamo
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Smaller player at 5-7/145 but has tools and is a high energy performer, equally skilled at both catcher and middle infield, switch-hitter who squares the ball up from both sides, 6.69 runner.
Justin Barker
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Very good arm, really showed his arm strength in infield and outfield drills, only topped at 86 mph from the mound but lots more in there with delivery adjustments, very good all around athlete.
Ryan Capel
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Son of former MLB RHP Mike Capel, long and loose 6-3/160 build, very projectable and just growing into his coordination, graceful athletic actions defensively, beginnings of some real bat speed at the plate.
Eric Johnson
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Aggressive and toolsy player, runs 6.9 and can both catch and play the outfield, good arm strength at both positions, swings the bat hard with good bat speed and drives the gaps.
Jordan Jackson
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No single standout tool but does everything well on the field, 7.0 runner, good outfield actions, smooth right handed swing with some bat speed, left handed thrower with a mid 80's fastball. Very projectable.
Kennon Menard
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Lithe and agile young athlete, 6.9 runner who shows nice range and actions in the middle infield, good fundamental right handed swing, should continue to improve with more strength.
Daniel Williams
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Big strong physical build at 6-2/215, very good athlete who runs a 7.0 and has nice outfield tools, has the bat speed and strength to be a middle of the order run producer with some swing adjustments.
Patrick "Taylor" Beene
- SS - 2013 - Humble, TX
Very polished middle infield skills defensively, plays above his tools and stands out in game action, short and quick right handed swing, should keep improving with additional strength.
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Khevin Brewer
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Big and strong football build at 6-0/220 but loose and fast, sub 7.00 runner with very good bat speed and big power potential. High ceiling type athlete.
Wyatt Marks
- RHP - 2014 - Lafayette, LA
6-3/195 build, has a nice low effort delivery and release, fastball up to 88 mph, spins the ball well at 77 mph, can improve immediately with some mechanical adjustments.
John Henry Styles
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Medium bodied southpaw with good athleticism, throwing 4-5 mph harder than last year, now topping out at 87 mph, shows good feel and arm speed for his hard curveball and change up.
Erin Baldwin
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Tall and slender 6-4/165 right hander, very projectable athletic actions, no question that he's going to get stronger and throw harder, topping out at 86 mph now with pretty good mechanics.
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Andreus Faltesek
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Has all the ingredients you want to see in a young pitcher, loose 6-2/175 build, easy arm, fastball is already in the upper 80's, shows a feel for spinning the ball.
Shane Selman
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Sub 7.0 runner, good strength for his age, has good present bat speed and can drive the ball, right handed hitter/left handed thrower.
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You've probably heard about those addiction studies with caged lab rats, in which the rats compulsively press the heroin dispensing lever again and again, even to the point of choosing it over food and starving themselves to death. These studies seemed to imply some pretty disheartening things about human nature. Our basic biology is not to be trusted; the seeking of pleasure leads to disaster; one must therefore overcome biological desires through reason, education, and the inculcation of morals; those whose willpower or morals are weak must be controlled and corrected.
The rat addiction studies also seem to validate the main features of the War on Drugs. First is interdiction: prevent the rats from getting a taste of drugs to begin with. Second is "education" – conditioning the rats into not pressing the lever in the first place. Third is punishment: make the consequences of taking drugs so scary and unpleasant that the rats will overcome their desire to press the lever. You see, some rats just have a stronger moral fiber than others. For those with a strong moral fiber, education suffices. The weak ones need to be deterred with punishments.
Alexander found that when you take rats out of tiny separate cages and put them in a spacious "rat park" with ample exercise, food, and social interaction, they no longer choose drugs; indeed, already-addicted rats will wean themselves off drugs after they are transferred from cages to the rat park.All of these features of the drug war are forms of control, and therefore sit comfortably within the broader narrative of technological civilization: the domination of nature, the rising above the primitive state, conquering animal desire with the mind and the base impulses with morality, and so forth. That is, perhaps, why Bruce Alexander's devastating challenge to the caged rat experiments was ignored and suppressed for so many years. It wasn't only the drug war that his studies called into question, but also deeper paradigms about human nature and our relationship to the world.
The implication is that drug addiction is not a moral failing or physiological malfunction, but an adaptive response to circumstances. It would be the height of cruelty to put rats in cages and then, when they start using drugs, to punish them for it. That would be like suppressing the symptoms of a disease while maintaining the necessary conditions for the disease itself. Alexander's studies, if not a contributing factor in the drug war's slow unraveling, are certainly aligned with it in metaphor.
Are we like rats in cages? Are we putting human beings into intolerable conditions and then punishing them for their efforts to alleviate the anguish? If so, then the War on Drugs is based on false premises and can never succeed. And if we are like caged rats, then what is the nature of these cages, and what would a society look like that was a "rat park" for human beings?
Here are some ways to put a human being in a cage:
—Remove as much as possible all opportunities for meaningful self-expression and service. Instead, coerce people into dead-end labor just to pay the bills and service the debts. Seduce others into living off such labor of others.
—Cut people off from nature and from place. At most let nature be a spectacle or venue for recreation, but remove any real intimacy with the land. Source food and medicine from thousands of miles away.
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Only straight judges' opinions are valid when it comes to the question about same sex marriage?
Yet the present conservative leaning US Supreme Court's decisions effect everyone. Does their personal opinion not effect their judgment?
Shortly after he retired, the federal judge who struck down California's voter-approved ban on same-sex marriage acknowledged publicly what had been rumored for months: He is gay and in a long-term relationship with another man.
Opponents of same-sex marriage seized on Vaughn Walker's revelation and filed a motion last week to have his ruling on Proposition 8 vacated, arguing that he could benefit personally from his decision if he wanted to marry his partner.
Although unusual, the effort could have legal merit, some experts say. If successful, it could mark the first time a judge has been disqualified or rebuked for issues related to his sexual orientation. And it would be a setback for gay rights groups, which view his opinion on Proposition 8 as one of their most significant victories in the quest for equal rights for same-sex couples.
While it is generally held that judges may not be removed because of their religion or minority status, experts say Proposition 8's backers have come up with a novel strategy that reignites a complex, emotional debate.
In the 1960s and '70s, many questioned whether female or black judges could fairly decide cases of sex or race discrimination, said Stephen Gillers, a law professor at New York University who teaches legal ethics.
"Appellate courts quickly and correctly held that a judge's sex and race have no bearing on the ability to decide cases impartially," he said. "Now we're seeing the issue arise based on sexual identity because the idea of a gay judge is, for many, new."
As recently as 1998, an Asian American judge sanctioned two lawyers who asked that he be removed from a case in part because of his ethnicity.
In Walker's case, those challenging his ruling say they are not taking issue with his sexual orientation, nor do they contend that a gay person would be unfit to preside over the case. The issue, they say, is that Walker could directly benefit from his ruling and that he should have disclosed in court whether he intended to marry.
To many others, no matter how nuanced the argument is, it amounts to one thing: an attempt to discredit a judge simply because he is gay.
"Would they try this with another judge in a different class? If the issue is equal pay for equal work, does it mean that no woman could hear that case?" said Tom Chiola, a retired circuit judge and the first openly gay candidate elected to public office in Illinois. "Where does this line of argument end?"
Some legal experts played down the likelihood that the challenge will succeed.
"It's pretty well understood that status-based motions to disqualify are not going to float," said Charles Geyh, an Indiana University law school professor who is an expert on judicial ethics.
But the debate, he said, could have a chilling effect on other gay judges who may be called upon to rule on same-sex marriage as the issue works its way through the courts. Already, more than a dozen lawsuits have been filed across the country challenging laws that limit the rights of gay couples to marry or qualify for benefits.
At the same time, the number of openly gay judges has risen as the stigma fades and efforts continue to diversify the bench. Last month, Massachusetts Gov. Deval L. Patrick (D) nominated to the state's high court a lesbian who legally married her partner. President Obama has nominated two openly gay men to the federal bench.
Judges have become increasingly open about their sexuality, but many remain quiet because they view it as a distraction in the courtroom, said Larnzell Martin Jr., a circuit judge in Prince George's County and an officer of the International Association of Lesbian and Gay Judges, which has more than 85 members.
"There's no judge, in my opinion, who does not [have] his own or her own biases or prejudices. We don't judge in vacuums. We bring to the bench our experiences. We bring to the bench our sensitivity to certain things. We are allowed to have our leanings," Martin said. "But we also bring to the bench a common training in the law."
It had long been rumored that Walker, who was nominated to the federal bench by President George H.W. Bush in 1989, was gay. ProtectMarriage.com, the group defending Proposition 8, did not raise the issue during the trial but said it felt compelled to do so after Walker acknowledged his orientation to a Reuters reporter this year. In the interview, Walker said he never considered recusing himself.
Through a spokeswoman, Walker declined to comment this week. His ruling has been appealed, and the case is widely expected to be resolved by the U.S. Supreme Court.
ProtectMarriage.com, in its court filing, argues that Walker had a responsibility to disclose his relationship before the trial.
"It is important to emphasize at the outset that we are not suggesting that a gay or lesbian judge could not sit on this case," the group's attorneys said in their motion, which was submitted to the district court. "Rather, our submission is grounded in the fundamental principle, reiterated in the governing statute, that no judge 'is permitted to try cases where he has an interest in the outcome.'
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They could be opening up a HUGE can of worms here. This would mean that EVERY judge would have to be vetted prior to a case.
Besides, how would they propose that a straight judge have any less 'benefit' from ruling the way ProtectMarriage.com wants them to?


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Thank you to more than 4,300 volunteers who removed nearly 800 tons of trash and invasive weeds from our open spaces since 2006! This year, KTMB's Great Community Cleanup is scheduled for May 10, 2014.
KTMB began conducting Open Space Cleanups in 2001, organizing and mobilizing groups of volunteers to help preserve and maintain publicly-owned areas within the Truckee Meadows.
In 2006, Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful, working with Washoe County Regional Parks and Open Space, Washoe County Environmental Health, City of Sparks, Bureau of Land Management, United States Forest Service, and the City of Reno, established the Great Truckee Meadows Community Cleanup (GTMCC).
Focusing on "hot spot" areas in and around the Truckee Meadows, more than 500 volunteers removed 77 tons of trash at the first GTMCC. Since then, volunteers have removed nearly 800 tons of trash from our open spaces and other "hot spot" areas.
As a result of this collaboration, KTMB and municipal land owners realized cleaning up after illegal dumpers is not the best way to prevent illegal dumping. Thus the Illegal Dumping Task Force was created to address the best ways to educate the Truckee Meadows community. For more information about how you can help the Illegal Dumping Task Force, send us an email or call 775.851.5185.
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As Maggie (Christina Ricci) risks her job to help fly an activist to a disarmament rally in London, Kate (Kelli Garner) is called upon by the CIA for a mission designed to protect the identities of several western spies. Meanwhile, Ted (Michael Mosley) takes Colette (Karine Vanasse) to visit his childhood home.
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Marybeth's StoryThis recipe calls for consomme which has a stronger flavor than regular beef broth. If you cannot find consomme, beef broth may be substituted. It will still taste great. Mom's original recipe calls for dried parsley, too. Occasionally, when I make this recipe, I add a pinch of rubbed sage.
I believe Mom may have gotten this recipe out of her original copy of the big red plaid cookbook from Better Homes & Gardens, but I cannot remember. This is my all-time favorite recipe from her. It really is a simple recipe but the taste cannot be beat.
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Notes from the Test Kitchen:
We loved the addition of consomme to this yummy recipe! It really packed in a lot of flavor. These meatballs are terrific on their own or served-up with a crisp salad and warm bread.
We loved the addition of consomme to this yummy recipe! It really packed in a lot of flavor. These meatballs are terrific on their own or served-up with a crisp salad and warm bread.
3 lb
ground beef
white onion, diced
eggs, lightly beaten
1 c
seasoned dry bread crumbs
1/2 c
fresh chopped flat-leaf parsley
2 tsp
coarse ground salt
1 tsp
coarse ground pepper
4 Tbsp
all purpose flour
2 10.5-OZ can(s)
beef consomme
1 Tbsp
Worcestershire sauce
2 c
1 tsp
coarse ground salt
1 tsp
coarse ground pepper
12 oz
medium egg noodles, cooked according to directions
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fresh chopped flat-leaf parsley
Directions Step-By-Step
1Place a large nonstick frying pan over medium-high heat. While pan is heating, thoroughly mix together ground beef, diced onion, eggs, breadcrumbs, parsley, salt and pepper. Form mixture into 3/4- to 1-inch meatballs.
2Brown meatballs on all sides, in batches if necessary. Use a slotted spoon to remove browned meatballs to heatproof plate, leaving drippings in pan.
3Sprinkle flour over drippings and whisk until combined. Cook for 3-4 minutes or just until flour turns light golden brown.
4Slowly whisk in consommé and Worcestershire. Add milk, salt and pepper while whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, or just until gravy starts to thicken. Add meatballs back to pan along with any accumulated juices; gently toss to coat meatballs. Lower heat to medium and simmer for uncovered for 10-15 minutes or just until meatballs are cooked through.
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Main Ingredient: Beef
Regional Style: German
Collections: Food on the Run, Bold With Butter
Other Tag: Quick & Easy
Hashtags: #easy, #comfort, #food, #swedish, #Meatballs, #ground, #swedish meatballs
Jo Tellinghuisen JoTell - May 3, 2012
I can't tell you how long it's been since I've had this. I'm not sure why but, I sure am glad to make this prob. this weekend. Thanks for the reminder and what looks like a great recipe :)
Marcy Baha missmarcy - May 3, 2012
Marybeth, this sounds so good and easy to make too! I have several swedish meatball recipes, but still looking for that one that is just above the others. I think this may be it! Thanks for sharing!
Brian Matthews sparkalow - May 21, 2012
I tried this recipe and say it's Family Tested & Approved!
Kitchen Crew JustaPinch - May 22, 2012
I tried this recipe and say it's Family Tested & Approved!
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Transforming the Way We Teach Function Transformations
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Today, shares of Gildan Activewear (NYSE:GIL) have crossed bearishly below their 10-day moving average of $37.54 on a volume of 344K shares. This may provide swing traders with an opportunity for a short position, as such a crossover often suggests lower prices in the near term.
There is potential upside of 10.1% for shares of Gildan Activewear based on a current price of $36.27 and an average consensus analyst price target of $39.92. The stock should find initial support at its 50-day moving average (MA) of $36.07 and further support at its 200-day MA of $31.03.
Gildan Activewear share prices have moved between a 52-week high of $38.20 and a 52-week low of $21.13 and are now trading 72% above that low price at $36.27 per share. Over the last five market days, the 200-day moving average (MA) has gone up 0.5% while the 50-day MA has advanced 0.9%.
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Re: Is there a low-cost filtration method that can remove the majority of solids?14 July 2009 at 1:29pm
Since you don't want to use coagulants/flocculants, the best approaches are an automatic pressure filter (like an Oberlin, Pneumapress, or a Verti-press depending on the flow rate which again is stated; and the most important variable).
The second option would be a diaphragm filter press with a cloth washer. Both of these are batch, but there are many ways that a batch operation can be converted to a continuous operation.
The third option might be a decanter since you would be happy with 500mg/l in the effluent, (and this option would be continuous).
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Education and Training
To promote integrity and responsibility in research, RSP maintains several courses regarding research education and project management. These courses are available to any staff currently engaged in or interested in research.
Offered Courses
- Protection of Human Subjects Training*
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*Prior to engaging in any research activity at Children's, all investigators and study personnel (research assistants, coordinators, etc) are required to complete both "Protection of human subjects" and "Financial conflict of interest" courses.
2013 Pediatric medicine: research and practice conference
November 22, 2013
7:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
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Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404
This conference will provide a forum for investigators in the community to present the results of their current research activities, as well as share ideas for future research collaborations. The conference will also highlight current topics in pediatric medicine and discuss their impact on research and patient care.
Keynote Speaker:
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Preventing Obesity AND Eating Disorders in Adolescents: What can Health Care Providers Do?"
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M. Jennifer Abuzzahab, MD
The effects of exenatide on hypothalamic obesity
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Quality improvements in genetic counseling following positive newborn screening results for cystic fibrosis
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Accuracy and risk of diagnostics in congenital heart disease
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This course satisfies the NIH human subjects training requirement for obtaining Federal funds.
The training may be accessed at: www.citiprogram.org. Follow these steps:
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2. Select Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota as the participating institution
3. Select the course for biomedical investigators
4. Upon successful completion, print and save the certificate
Refresher training must be completed every two years.
Also, complete the CITI Human Subjects Training for another Institution
Please contact Debra McKeehen, Institutional Review Board administrator, at 651-220-5818 with any questions regarding human subjects training.
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Grants 101 training provides an orientation to post-award grants management for investigators and study/program staff who will be charging effort or other expenses to a grant.
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Ottawa (8-4) has yet to click on all cylinders in the first 12 games of the season. The pitching has been solid throughout so far. The defense and the hitting have seen its good and bad moments.
"We have not put all the aspects together yet," Herrmann said. "When we do, we will be pretty tough."
Herrmann said the record is not indicative of how this team has played.
"We have played good competition," he said. "We have let some slip away."
Three of the four losses have come to Iola, the defending state champions. Ottawa lost 2-1 and 6-4 last week. Ottawa had chances to win both games.
A lot of it is growing pains. Half the roster is new to this level of competition and many of them are new to Herrmann.
"Six or seven are going to be a major part of the team for the next couple of years," Herrmann said. "I am impressed by some of the younger guys. They are all athletes and can play multiple positions."
"They have adapted well," he said. "They are very flexible in what we are doing."
Sam Carver and Dayne Jung are two examples of the young players making an impact. Carver has given Ottawa solid performances on the mound, made nice plays at first base and contributed offensively.
Jung has two game-winning hits so far this season and has shown his versatility by playing the outfield and catching.
"He has a nice swing," Herrmann said.
Veteran Turner Roth has been a big influence with his play and vocal leadership. Herrmann said the example of how he plays multiple positions at a high level has been a huge help.
"It makes it tough to him off the field," Herrmann said.
Ottawa begins a stretch of home dates 6 p.m. today against Wellsville. Five of the next six playing dates will be at home.
"We still have a lot to work on," Herrmann said.
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KINGSTON, Tenn. (WVLT) - Two recent home break-ins featured a homeowner exercising their second amendment rights to protect themselves, and their homes with their guns.
The owner at Frontier Firearms says this reflects the recent trends of skyrocketing gun sales.
In addition to fear of tighter gun control laws, the economy may be one reason more people are turning to firearms.
He says in a time where people are losing everything and criminals are becoming more desperate, at least you can protect yourself.
"When you have a sense of helplessness, it makes you want to grab onto things that will give you a sense of power and firearms certainly do that," said the owner, Brant Williams.
Williams says that desire for independence and power is attracting unexpected throngs of new customers, especially senior citizens and women.
"At first it surprised me. But then I started talking to the ladies, and more and more husbands are away for days on end. And they want to be able to have the right and the strength to feel independent enough to take care of themselves," said Tryphen Brand, an NRA instructor and the range safety officer.
Brand's firearms class will be packed on Saturday morning. She says many are motivated by traumatic experiences, whether it's their own or one of a close friend's.
"Their homes have been broken into. And these people have nothing to defend themselves but their voice and a phone and they were scared," said Brand.
"They feel that they want to take more responsibility for themselves, and that includes their own self defense and the defense of their family and their homes," said Williams.
Everyone who takes a class signs the "Second Amendment Wall," which is a reminder of their rights. They also leave with simple advice.
"Keep empowering yourself, keep getting more knowledge, keep your rights, hone your skills. Know what you're doing, and be safe," said Brand.
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