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Lackawanna County's bus system has come under scrutiny for over-counting senior riders and thus improperly receiving millions in state subsidies.
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Lackawanna County's bus system has come under scrutiny for over-counting senior riders and thus improperly receiving millions in state subsidies.
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Lackawanna County voters roundly rejected Chuck Volpe's quest to remake the face of their government Tuesday. Whether he'll miss the roughly half-million dollars he poured into his "Fix Lackawanna" effort is a question that I'm guessing 99 percent of the county's residents would have difficulty fathoming.
It's election day in Pennsylvania, which in combination with delightful spring weather conditions ought to bring every registered voter out to the polls.
It's also an auspicious election here in Lackawanna County. Voters will be asked either to keep the county's long-running at-large three-commissioner form of government (a "no" vote), or cast it aside in favor of a district based seven-member county council headed by an elected county executive (a "yes" vote). My arguments regarding this choice can be found here.
Regardless of whether you vote my way or not, though, just get out there and VOTE.
Like much of Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County hangs in state of economic limbo. Forward progress is hampered by the sheer number of balkanized, tiny units of local government, each protective of its own turf and unwilling to cede authority in the name of regional development. Next month's referendum vote to increase the county-wide government from three at-large commissioners to a seven-member council elected from gerrymandered districts simply would bring more parochialism and paralysis to county politics. It's a step in exactly the wrong direction.
The controversy surrounding the Lackawanna County Housing Authority's management and hiring practices really comes as no surprise. The authority itself is a microcosm of the county's broader political life and culture.
The Lackawanna County Study Commission (otherwise known as the Chuck Volpe Show) is busy arguing its case before the voters that its plan to replace the three-commissioner system with a seven-member county council and a county executive will almost certainly clean up our corrupt courthouse.
It's my not-so-humble opinion that such assumptions are bunk and that corruption on the local level arises more from a prevalent political culture than any specific government structure. Volpe's and the commission's proposal to gerrymander the county into smaller parochial units and nearly triple the number of elected top officials will do little or nothing to rein in the county's long history of patronage and pay-to-play. Anyone who thinks that a more-the-merrier approach to government is a hedge against self-service and corruption need only look down Interstate 81 at the Pennsylvania General Assembly.
Lackawanna County Prison finds itself ensnared in another scandal.
The ongoing battle between local insurance magnate Chuck Volpe and the current majority of the Lackawanna County Commissioners took a strange turn this week. Volpe announced he had ponied up $10,000 of his own money to hire a retired FBI agent to serve as a private investigator for the Lackawanna County Government Study Commission, a voter-approved body that's more or less a creature given impetus by Volpe and his personal fortune. The investigator's task: Force the county to fork over mountains of documents so that he and the commission can root out any certain wrong-doing on the part of county officials.
While good and honest government is in the county's best interest, this doesn't seem to be the primary aim of Volpe's expensive and aimless fishing expedition. And besides, muckraking investigations are hardly part of the commission's reason for existence.
Pennsylvania's Balkanized and fragmented system of local governments generally serves to advance narrow, parochial interests rather than regional growth. The Lackawanna County Government Study Commission's recommendation that a proposed larger county council be elected from seven separate districts rather than at-large is, therefore, a step in absolutely the wrong direction.


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9. Offensive lineman Marcus Cannon, Round 5, Pick No. 138, New England Patriots: Considered a second-round pick about a week ago, Cannon began chemotherapy treatments Thursday for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. The draft's 138th pick is expected to make a quick and full recovery, and the possibility remains he could be ready in time for training camp. Cannon, who is a massive 6-foot-5, 358-pounder, played three seasons at right tackle and one season at left tackle at TCU, and he could play guard in the NFL, too. With Cannon, Nate Solder and Sebastian Vollmer, the Patriots have three enormous players who could serve as the future of their offensive line. (Flickr/paulmoseleyphotos) |


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learned helplessness
learned helplessness
In psychology, a mental state in which a laboratory subject forced to bear aversive stimuli becomes unable or unwilling to avoid subsequent applications, even if they are escapable, presumably through having learned that situational control is generally out of one's hands. Experiments, first on dogs and later on humans, led some researchers, including Martin E.P. Seligman (b. 1942) in Helplessness (1975), to believe that chronic failure, depression, and similar conditions are forms of learned helplessness. Critics have argued that different conclusions can be drawn from such tests and that broad generalizations are unwarranted.
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I pop in to get little treats when I am in town. Everything is tasty and I recommend it to anyone. I did have a small lunch one time and it was good. I think they have started expanding their menu, I will be back.
I pop in to get little treats when I am in town. Everything is tasty and I recommend it to anyone. I did have a small lunch one time and it was good. I think they have started expanding their menu, I will be back.
This is a little cafe at the back of a small grocery store. They have some fabulous savory options both with and without meat. I particularly enjoyed their surfer's breakfast combo of a brakfast burrito and smoothie. Yum! Check it out for sure!
I love this hidden gem in Nosara.... Zen Cafe is owned and operated by Joanne from Montreal. Her Canadian friendliness, charm and Costa Rican experience adds up to loads of good advice as well as tasty, well priced food. This place makes the greatest juices, smoothies around. The atmosphere in the store/cafe is laid back and homey... The Zen Cafe... More
Great little cafe serving food and coffee that's good for you. The owner is wonderful. We enjoyed it so much we came back for more.
They moved the Zen Cafe to the front of the Organico Market on the main road and it has kinda a wierd, not cozy vibe, but the food is good. Hit and miss on the wraps. Prices are reasonable.
This little cafe is a gem! It's air conditioned, offers wi fi, food is freshly made vegan and includes delicious wraps, home made vegan muffins, smoothies, and wonderful coffee. Owner Joanne is friendly and very inviting. Would definitely recommend!
Had the pleasure of stopping in twice during my recent visit to Playa Guiones. The owner could not be more gracious, the coffee more delicious......and the oatmeal cookies? Insanely delicious. One must not miss this delight when in Nosara/Guiones!!!!
The Zen Cafe is a MUST stop in Nosara. Whether you are driving through or staying for a few months, do stop in for the BEST organic shade grown coffee around. Joanne's food is off the charts too. Good vegan selection. Try the chicken curry wrap or one of her fresh cookies! Yum! This is a great local spot where... More
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Decline of corals across the CaribbeanToby Gardner, Isabelle Côté, Jenny Gill, Alastair Grant and Andrew Watkinson.Centre for Ecology, Evolution and Conservation andTyndall Centre for Climatic Change Research,University of East Anglia |
Coral reefs are one of the most spectacular and productive environment on earth, but they are also one of the most vulnerable as corals are very sensitive to nutrient enrichment, overfishing, increased sedimentation and physical impacts of people and boats. Our work has documented a massive region-wide decline of corals across the entire Carribean basin, with average hard coral cover being reduced by 80% in three decades. |
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There has been widespread concern about degradation of coral reefs for some years, and a number of studies have documented the deterioration of reefs in single study locations, or across single states. Larger scale assessments of the state of coral reefs have been based on a qualitative or semi-quantitative synthesis of these individual studies.
We have collated data on hard coral cover at a total of 263 sites from 65 separate studies and carried out a meta-analysis to examine rates of decline across the whole Carribean basin. The average cover of hard corals has declined from about 50% to 10% over the past 30 years. This 80% decline over such a short period represents a greater rate of loss than any of the estimates of the rates of clearance of tropical rainforest, and is unprecedented in the past few millenia. The sharpest declines in coral cover occurred during the 1980's. Since then rates of loss have declined, but there is no evidence for significant recovery, with the possible exception of Jamaica.
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To a reef dominated by dead coral or algae is dramatic. Photos copyright William F. Precht |
The decline is probably the result of a combination of a number of processes, rather than a single Carribean-wide cause. Corals require very clean seawater, that is low in suspended solids and nutrients. Increased run-off of sediment from land can smother the delicate structures that the corals use to feed and reduce the intensity of light reaching the symbiotic argae that live within the coral's body. Increased nutrient concentrations in coastal waters, as a result of discharges of sewage effluents and agricultural fertilisers, can increase the growth of fleshy seaweeds, which are then able to outcompete the slower growing corals. This is exacerbated by overfishing, which removes the herbivorous fish that keep the faster growing algae in check while allowing the corals to continue growing. A mass mortality of the sea urchin, Diadema antillarum during the 1980s has also contributed towards this shift towards algal domination. Other contributors are white band disease of the coral Acropora and physical disturbance from hurricanes.
These results have been published in the journal Science:
Gardner, T.A., Côté, I. M., Gill, J.A., Grant, A. and Watkinson,
A.R., 2003. Long-term region-wide declines in Caribbean corals. Science
301:958- (published electronically in
Express, 17th July 2003).
Supplementary material supporting the Science paper, including a full list of study sites is online at: http://www.sciencemag.org/cgi/content/full/1086050/DC1 and a summary by Science of this and three other papers on coral death in the same issue is online here.
A follow up paper, examining the contribution of hurricanes to this decline, is scheduled to appear in the journal Ecology. Please contact us for more details of this.
Toby A. Gardner, Isabelle M. Côté, Jennifer A. Gill, Alastair
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2004. Hurricanes and Caribbean coral reefs: Immediate impacts, recovery trajectories
and contribution to long-term coral decline. Ecology in press.
The work was carried out while Toby Gardner was working in Isabelle Côté's Tropical Marine Ecology Group, which is part of the Centre for Ecology, Evolution and Conservation at University of East Anglia. It was also supported by the Tyndall Centre - a UK national centre for the study of the impacts of climatic change, which has its headquarters at the University of East Anglia.
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The TJUH Pulmonary & Critical Program participates in the National Residency Match Program (NRMP) and uses the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).
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Two New NLM Grant Programs Announced
The May 14th issue of the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts included announcements for two newly-issued NLM grant programs, NLM Information Resource Grants to Reduce Health Disparities and NLM Independent Career Development Award for Biomedical Informatics. Applications for both programs must be submitted through Grants.gov.
The grant program to reduce health disparities solicits applications for projects that will bring useful, usable health information to populations affected by health disparities and the health care providers who care for them. Proposed projects should utilize the capabilities of computer and information technology and health sciences libraries to bring health-related information to consumers and their health care providers. Preference will be given to applications that show strong involvement of health science libraries. Preference will also be given to applications submitted by or that involve minority-serving institutions.
The project period can be 1-3 years. The project budget may not exceed $100,000 for one-year projects, $200,000 for two-year projects, and $300,000 for three-year projects, in direct costs. Indirect costs are not covered. NLM expects to make 5-7 awards. Letters of intent are due by June 14, 2010, and the application deadline is July 14, 2010. The earliest anticipated project start date is April 1, 2011. The announcement link above has additional information regarding essential features that project proposals should include, eligible organizations and institutions, and other details.
The purpose of the NLM Independent Career Development Award for Biomedical Informatics program is to facilitate the transition of investigators from the mentored to the independent stage of their careers by providing "protected time" for newly independent investigators to develop and receive support for their initial research programs. The award applies to research in clinical informatics, public health informatics or translational informatics. Preference will be given to candidates who received their informatics training at one of NLM's university-based training programs in biomedical informatics.
The total project period may not exceed three years. The award will provide salary up to $85,000 per year plus fringe benefits. NLM expects to issue 3-5 new awards per year, of varying sizes and duration. There are multiple application deadline dates. Please refer to the announcement link above for complete details.


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Jammu offers the combination of traditional as well as modern shopping. The famous market of "Raghunath Bazaar" is very popular among the tourists/ pilgrims as it is right in the heart of Jammu city. Named after the famous Raghunath Temple, this market is right next to the Raghunath Temple in Jammu. Some of the most liked restaurants in the adjoining Residency Road provide food ranging from the simple to the exotic.
Shops range from Handicrafts (Kashmir Government Arts Emporium, Veer Marg, Jammu- Telephone No.: 0191-2542946 & Kashmir Government Arts Emporium, Bahu plaza Shopping Complex, Rail Head Jammu Telephone No.: 0191-2477693), Handloom (Poshish - an Outlet of J&K Handloom Development Corporation at Vir Marg, Residency, Jammu Telephone No.: 0191-2564012) to Dry fruits. For information about Dry Fruits Shops/ outlets in Jammu click here. Besides Rajma is one of the specialty dish of Jammu. There are a number of Dry Fruit outlets selling a wide range of dry fruits including specility like Rajma.
Another popular shopping place among shopping markets in Jammu is Gole Market which is a little distance away across the Tawi River in Gandhi Nagar locality. This locality is famous for modern shopping including electronics, garments, footwear and other modern accessories. Poshish - an outlet of J&K Handloom Development Corporation (a shopping centre for Handloom products) is also located at Gole Market, Gandhi Nagar, Jammu Telephone No.: 0191 2433982.
Jammu is also famous for its Choclate Burfi and Sund panjeeree, famous shops for such sweets are Amritsarian Di Hatti at Raghunath Bazaar and Pahalwan Di Hatti at Gole Market Gandhi Nagar.
Jammu Kashmir Tourism Development Corporation's Wazawan & Vegetarian Restaurants (for authentic Kashmiri cuisine prepared by professional waza for traditional kashmiri cook) is another popular restaurant at Residency Road, Jammu. For information on some of the popular restaurants in Jammu click here. A number of restaurants fall on the National Highway 1 making it rather convenient for the tourists on way through Jammu city to have food. To view list of restaurants falling along the National Highway 1 click here .
There are a number of well-stocked bars and wine shops in the city, which offer a vast range of Indian and foreign liquors as well. However, National holidays and certain State holidays are dry days.
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Here is a little bit of information about each of the members of Majesty:
Tiffany Gibb is a junior Music Education Major with an emphasis in flute. She was born and spent her childhood in Australia. In 2008, the Gibb family followed God's call in their lives to move to Vanuatu, a tiny island nation in the South Pacific, in order to train local pastors. This move greatly impacted Tiffany's view of ministry and she is so excited to continue serving the Lord in Majesty this year.
Taylor Arnone is a senior music major from Santa Clarita, California. The arts have been a huge part of Taylor's life. He has enjoyed playing the cello, acting, singing, writing music, working on technical crews behind the scenes and has just started banjo lessons. He believes that art is a wonderful gift from God that allows us, as humans, to be creators in the image of God, the original and ultimate Creator. He comes from a large, loud and hungry Italian family that he loves dearly. With one year left at The Master's College, Taylor doesn't know what he would like to do after his time in college, but he trusts that God will open and close doors according to His plan.
Caroline Martin is a junior Vocal Performance Major from Bonners Ferry, Idaho. Growing up as a pastor's kid, she was given many opportunities to sing at church and through this, grew to love using her voice to minister to the body of Christ. Caroline is currently in her second year in Majesty and looks forward to the many ways her Lord will continue to use her to serve Him.
Amelia Hancock is a senior at The Master's College studying Music and Business. Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, Amelia came to Master's on the recommendation of a good friend and is so grateful to be studying here. This is Amelia's third year in Majesty, and she is excited to see how the Lord will work in and through the group.
Shannon Houchin is a junior English major from Orange County, CA. She came to know the Lord in high school after growing up in a Christian home. Since being at The Master's College, the Lord has taught her so much about service and ministry through involvement in music classes and singing groups as well as chapel messages and time on her wing. She is looking forward to seeing what God will teach her about himself and his universal church.
Sara Owinyo is a junior Vocal Performance Major from Bonners Ferry, Idaho. She lived in Kisumu, Kenya for eight years where the Lord saved her at age five. It is only through the Lord's faithfulness and providence that she has been through two wonderful years at Master's. She is confident that in her second year of Majesty, the Lord will continue to grow her spiritually in her love for Christ, for His people and for serving Him.
Mike Jackson is a sophomore Biology major with a Pre-Med emphasis from Houston, Texas. He grew up in a Christian home but came to know the Lord this past summer after realizing he didn't have a saving relationship with Christ. Now his life is completely changed, and his outlook on serving in Majesty has changed to a desire of edifying the church and growing from fellow believers. Michael came to Master's following in his father's footsteps because of the school's committment to Biblical teaching, academic excellence and incredible student body life. He cannot wait to see how the Lord will use him in his first year of Majesty.
Ben Emberley is a sophomore Bible major from Northfield, Massachusetts. Growing up in a pastor's family as well as being in a Christian school, he received a foundation in the Scriptures. His views on ministry and evangelism were shaped further when he finished his high school years at public school. Now that he has had the opportunity to sit under faithful teaching at The Master's College, Ben is excited to serve the church through his ministry with Majesty.
Kyle Graham is a junior Music Education & Composition Major from El Monte, California. Kyle first gained interest in attending The Master's College through a visit from Majesty, and now feels very priviledged to be a part of the ministering group for a second year. This year, he is very excited to continue to see the grace of God put on display in many different ways in many different churches.
Jared Stevens is a senior Music Composition Major from Parkersburg, West Virginia. Being a pastor's son, he was introduced to Christ early in life, and now seeks to serve Him along side his new bride, Alison. The two were married by Jared's father on June 23, 2012. God has blessed him in so many ways that he can only look forward to the future He has in store.


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-- The Mammoth Site of Hot Springs, SD Inc. is a private non-profit 501-C-3 organization located on the southern edge of the Black Hills of South Dakota. The present day Mammoth Site was discovered during removal of a hill for fill dirt for Phil Anderson's housing development in June of 1974. Dr. Larry Agenbroad, then with Chadron State College located 60 miles south, was called in to determine what had been uncovered and the importance of the find. Phil put his housing project on hold and after two years, Dr. Agenbroad recommended that the fossils be left in-situ (as found) and a building be constructed over the site to preserve the fossils and to enable research to continue. The local Hot Springs Gem and Mineral Society was headed up by Les Ferguson who was an amateur rock hound. Les said "If we don't do something no one will" and the non-profit organization was founded in 1975. Phil Anderson sold the land at his cost to the newly formed group whose main mission has been to preserve the fossils and to educate the general public. Several small plywood structures covered (1975-1985) a portion of the sinkhole allowing visitors to have a peak at some of the fossils uncovered. In 1985 funds were finally raised and a 20,000 square foot building was built over the sinkhole and opened in 1986. The Mammoth Site has made a couple of additions since; Enclosing of the lobby and adding a gift shop (3,000 Square feet) in 1990; A 12,000 square foot addition in 2001 included bone storage, molding and casting, classroom, research library, offices, storage, restrooms and exhibit hall (USDA RD also helped with a $400,000 loan for this project). The new learning center /theater is estimated to cost $1,369,772. A HUD grant of $137,969 and local/regional contributions of $369,703 have been secured. The USDA RD loan of $862,100 is the final cog in making this project a go for The Mammoth Site. The new 5,800 square foot addition will feature a new entryway, gathering area, storage and two 53- seat theaters. The theaters will allow visitors to experience an introductory video. It also will allow to have lectures by scientists and visiting scientists available to local clientele and visitors and school groups. This project has been a dream of many of the Board of Directors and has been in the Mammoth Site's Strategic Plan for about eight years. This project will enhance the experience of approximately 100,000 visitors who come to the Mammoth Site each year. With assistance from USDA Rural Development in securing the loan, the State of South Dakota will have a world-class working paleontological site and museum. |


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Nurse On-Call: The Boston Marathon Bombings
Carolyn Hayes, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, is associate chief nurse for Adult Inpatient and Integrative Oncology at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Brigham & Women's Hospital (BWH) in Boston, MA. She is a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Executive Nurse Fellow (2012). Here, Hayes reflects on how nurses provided quality care to patients and others traumatized by the bombing at the Boston Marathon. This is part of a series of posts for National Nurses Week, highlighting how nurses are driving quality and innovation in patient care.
I remember a brief report on television, just after the Newtown shootings, when an emergency department (ED) physician in Connecticut said his emotional pain started with his realization that his ED was not getting any victims. It clearly overwhelmed him not to be able to help. At the time I felt for him but on Monday, April 15, after the Boston Marathon bombing, I truly understood him. I, along with other highly-skilled members of the health care and support teams at Brigham & Women's Hospital, had the privilege of making a difference for the victims of that tragic event.
That Monday, I was the operations section chief—the role designed to ensure staff, materials, supplies, and systems are in place to address whatever is occurring. On Friday the 19th, the day that Boston and surrounding towns were instructed to "shelter in place," I was incident commander.
We saved lives and limbs in our ED that day. But we also tended to the anxiety, fear, and confusion created by an attack on our city. We addressed with patients, their families, family members of unidentified marathon victims, and ourselves, the existential gap created by the "why" of it all. We lived out what we had trained for, yet couldn't comprehend. And we did it all as a community.
Nurse Practitioners and the Primary Care Shortage
In light of concerns about the nation's shortage of primary care providers—which is likely to be exacerbated as health reform takes effect—many have argued that nurse practitioners (NPs) can help increase capacity. But because state laws about NPs' scope of practice vary widely, in some places NPs may not be able to help fill the gap and satisfy demand for primary care services.
A new report from the National Institute for Health Care Reform examines the scope-of-practice laws and payment policies that affect how and to what extent NPs can provide primary care. The report examines laws across six states (Arkansas, Arizona, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts and Michigan) that represent a range of restrictiveness. The National Institute for Health Care Reform is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that conducts health policy research and analysis.
Rather than spelling out specific tasks NPs can perform, scope-of-practice laws generally determine whether NPs must have physician supervision. Requirements for documented supervision—collaborative agreements—are seen "as a formality that does not stimulate meaningful interaction between NPs and physicians," according to the report. Collaborative agreements can limit how NPs are used in care settings or prohibit them from acting as the sole care provider, and can limit NPs' range or number of practice settings, which can have serious consequences for underserved rural communities, the report says.
Health Issues on Ballots Across the Country
Voters across the country were presented Tuesday with more than 170 ballot initiatives, many on health-related issues. Among them, according to the Initiative & Referendum Institute at the University of Southern California:
- Assisted Suicide: Voters in Massachusetts narrowly defeated a "Death with Dignity" bill.
- Health Exchanges: Missouri voters passed a measure that prohibits the state from establishing a health care exchange without legislative or voter approval.
- Home Health Care: Michigan voters struck down a proposal that would have required additional training for home health care workers and created a registry of those providers.
- Individual Mandate: Floridians defeated a measure to reject the health reform law's requirement that individuals obtain health insurance. Voters in Alabama, Montana and Wyoming passed similar measures, which are symbolic because states cannot override federal law.
- Medical Marijuana: Measures to allow for medical use of marijuana were passed in Massachusetts and upheld in Montana, which will make them the 18th and 19th states to adopt such laws. A similar measure was rejected by voters in Arkansas.
- Medicaid Trust Fund: Voters in Louisiana approved an initiative that ensures the state Medicaid trust fund will not be used to make up for budget shortfalls.
- Reproductive Health: Florida voters defeated two ballot measures on abortion and contraceptive services: one that would have restricted the use of public funds for abortions; and one that could have been interpreted to deny women contraceptive care paid for or provided by religious individuals and organizations. Montanans approved an initiative that requires abortion providers to notify parents if a minor under age 16 seeks an abortion, with notification to take place 48 hours before the procedure.
- Tobacco: North Dakota voters approved a smoking ban in public and work places. Missouri voters rejected a tobacco tax increase that would have directed some of the revenue to health education.
Nine States Receive RWJF Grants to Build More Highly Educated Nursing Workforce
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's Academic Progression in Nursing (APIN) program this week announced that California, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Montana, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Texas and Washington state have been chosen to receive grants to advance state and regional strategies aimed at creating a more highly educated, diverse nursing workforce. Each state will receive a two-year, $300,000 grant.
The states will now work with academic institutions and employers on implementing sophisticated strategies to help nurses get higher degrees in order to improve patient care and help fill faculty and advanced practice nursing roles. In particular, the states will encourage strong partnerships between community colleges and universities to make it easier for nurses to transition to higher degrees.
In its groundbreaking report, The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) recommended that 80 percent of the nursing workforce be prepared at the baccalaureate level or higher by the year 2020. At present, about half of nurses in the United States have baccalaureate or higher degrees.
A Doctor Delivers Multiple Acts of Human Kindness to Homeless Women
Roseanna H. Means, MD, is the founder of Women of Means, which provides free medical care to homeless women in the Boston area, a clinical associate professor at Harvard Medical School, and an internist on the attending staff at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. She is a 2010 Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Community Health Leader.
The prolonged recession of the last four years has hit many people hard. My work is taking care of homeless women, which I have done for the past 20 years. I lead a team of volunteer physicians and part-time paid nurses who provide free walk-in care to women and children in Boston's shelters. We fill in the gaps left by larger, more bureaucratically rigid systems that put unrealistic and unattainable expectations on those who are disabled by extreme poverty, mental illness, trauma, and cognitive dysfunction.
I designed a program of "gap" care that brings health care to them. We act as the communication and advocacy bridge between the shelter/street world and the hospitals and health centers. Gap care is part of a continuum that I feel has an important role to play in health care access for vulnerable populations.
Here is a glimpse of our work.
Walking into one of the women's shelters on a recent morning, I see a woman standing glumly in line for coffee, her hands chapped and shaky, her face pale and dry, a blanket heaped around her shoulder, pouring hot liquid into her body before staking out a cot where she can sleep for a few hours, let her guard down, away from the doorway where she was prey to drunk men who jumped her, raped her and stole her stuff.
She is hungover. She drank to escape the horror of having been attacked. She has been on and off the wagon so many times we have all lost count. She's also been raped and stabbed more times than any of us can remember. She doesn't go to the police any more. She's just one more homeless woman who has been raped, a "nobody"; just more paperwork. I give her a hug and remind her that I love her no matter what. I know that she has a library of negative and self-loathing messages in her head. Mine is the one that can break through that chatter and give her a shred of self-respect.
How Central Massachusetts Increased Access to Oral Health Care for Low-Income Children
February is National Children's Dental Health Month, so the Human Capital Blog reached out to John Gusha, DMD, PC, a 2003 Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) Community Health Leader, to learn more about children's oral health. As project director of the Central Massachusetts Oral Health Initiative, Gusha mobilized dozens of dental societies and non-profit groups to provide dental care for low-income residents of Worcester County. Although funding for the Oral Health Initiative has ended, many of the programs Gusha helped create are still in place.
Human Capital Blog: What spurred the Central Massachusetts Oral Health Initiative? What made you aware of this need for oral health care in your community?
John Gusha: There was a special legislative report in 2000 that described disparities in access to oral health care for low-income populations. It raised a lot of questions about what we could be doing in the community and in the dental society to address these gaps. We got funding from the Health Foundation of Central Massachusetts, which also saw this as a critical need for our area, to launch the initiative.
HCB: Tell us about the school-based programs you put in place.
Gusha: The decay rate in Worcester County schools was very high—more than one-third of the students had active decay in their mouths. It was especially prominent in schools with high numbers of free and reduced price lunches, where students came from low-income families that are more likely to be using Medicaid. These students didn't have access to care and weren't getting the preventive services they needed.
We started a school-based program that is now in place in more than 30 Worcester County schools. Dental hygiene students from a local community college provide fluoride varnishes, cleanings and other preventive services to students, and the University of Massachusetts' Ronald McDonald "Care Mobile" visits schools to offer the same services. Community health centers also participate in these programs by adding dental to their school-based health centers. In the past you could go to schools and provide services, but Medicaid rules didn't allow you to get reimbursed. We were able to help get those rules changed so the program could become sustainable.
HCB: You also had a role in creating a dental residency program and training primary care providers to screen for oral health needs.
Gusha: We wanted to better integrate dentistry into medicine. The University of Massachusetts was the administrator of our program, and the team there developed a dental residency program at the medical school. The University had no classes in oral health before this. The local hospitals were in desperate need of professionals with this kind of training, particularly in emergency rooms. The Medicaid population was presenting there frequently for treatment because they had nowhere else to go, and people with other issues like cardiac problems or cancer needed clearance on their oral health in order to proceed with treatment.
The residency program is still in place at our two local community health centers, and it's grown now to include education for other disciplines.
Investigator Award Winner Named Provost of Harvard
Alan M. Garber, M.D., Ph.D., recipient of a 2003 RWJF Investigator Award in Health Policy Research (2003), will become the new provost of Harvard University on September 1. He attended Harvard as an undergraduate and also received his Ph.D. in economics there.
Garber is currently a professor of medicine and economics at Stanford University, where he earned his M.D. He directs the Center for Health Policy and the Center for Primary Care and Outcomes Research at Stanford Medical School, and is a staff physician at the Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System.
"I think it's very important to have somebody who has crossed disciplinary boundaries and schools and departments, because that remains an area where Harvard will have to get stronger and stronger," current provost Steven E. Hyman said at a reception in Garber's honor on April 15.
Learn more about the RWJF Investigator Awards in Health Policy Research.


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Respecting Life: God's Providence
With the passing of Labor Day weekend, summer winds down and we turn our thoughts to the activities of autumn: harvest, elections, the return to school schedules and homework. Parish organizations begin planning for October "Respect Life" observations College students head back to dormitories and the rigors of studying.
But tragically, at Thomas Aquinas College in Southern California, one member of the Class of 2014 is missing. Just after completing his second year at TAC, 20 year old Andrew (Kent) Moore set out from San Francisco with other college students on a trek to Washington, D.C., in the annual Crossroads Walk Across America. (www.crossroadswalk.com) Crossroads, founded in 1995, provides an opportunity every summer for students across the U.S. and Canada to walk on behalf of the unborn, praying their way across the continent with stops along the way at parish events to give witness to the sanctity of life.
Andrew was no stranger to the pro life movement. From his early teens he assisted the Birthright (www.birthright.org) and Gabriel Project (www.gabrielproject.com) organizations in his Bay Area community. He joined other Thomas Aquinas students in pro life walks and in peaceful prayer at abortion clinics. Crossroads seemed an ideal way to spend his summer. According to his father, Andrew was drawn to the pro life movement by his love of Truth, God and neighbor, including "women faced with a terrible 'choice.'" In his entry on the Crossroads website Andrew said he joined the walk this summer partly because "I have been considering a vocation to the priesthood for some time, and Crossroads is a great way to work on my discernment: prayer, sacrifice, and separation from the distractions of the world."
In Indiana on July 20, as he walked with another student praying the Rosary for unborn babies, Andrew was struck and killed instantly by a passing motorist.
The untimely death of a promising young man such as Andrew Moore always touches a deep part of our hearts, but there is more to this profoundly inspiring story that tells us a great deal about the family in which he was nurtured to adulthood.
Andrew's uncle who lives in England flew to California to be with the family for the funeral. He then joined Andrew's Crossroads companions in Ohio, and finished the walk for his nephew.
Only hours after learning of their son's death, Andrew's parents hurried to the delivery room at a local hospital for the birth of a baby born to a young mother they had taken into their home. Andrew had been instrumental in placing her with his family, convincing his parents that since he would be away for the summer with Crossroads, there was room in the family home for the pregnant young woman who needed help. On learning of this, Dr. Michael McLean, President of Thomas Aquinas College, commented, "One can only marvel at God's providence."
May God console the Moore family in their loss, and may he reward them for their selfless dedication to the most vulnerable of his children. May their powerful example of faith in action, even in the face of great personal loss, continue to inspire us.
(photo credit: Thomas Aquinas College)
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Undergraduate school/major: I hold a degree from Instituto Tecnologico Autonomo de Mexico with a major in economics.
Concentrations: Strategic management and entrepreneurship.
Activities: Member of the Management Consulting Group, Latin American Business Group, Media, Entertainment and Sports Group, Boxing Club, and Epicurean Club.
Career plans: I'm recruiting for management consulting in Latin America.
Why did you choose to attend Chicago Booth? I had three main reasons for choosing Booth. First, the people I interacted with were amazing. I found a community, of both alumni and students, where people were outgoing, fun, intelligent, and went out of their way to be helpful. Second, since I had a previous background of economics and finance, I was attracted to Booth's flexible curriculum, which allowed me to build a more customized program. Finally, location; not only is the Harper Center an amazing building but Chicago is a diverse and amazing city where I could explore my interests beyond business school.
Use three adjectives to describe your experience at Chicago Booth: Transformational, challenging, and exciting.
What do you consider a "must visit" place or "must do" activity in Chicago? Satisfy your taco cravings in an authentic taqueria in Pilsen, roam the halls of the Art Institute and discover your new favorite artwork, and attend a beer tasting event to try craft and artisanal beers.
Ask me about...: Applying from a nontraditional background, recruiting for job in Latin America, and Chicago nightlife.
Undergraduate school/major: I have a degree from Universidad Iberoamericana with a major in engineering.
Prior to Booth: Prior to Booth, I worked for two years at Endeavor, an organization dedicated to aiding high impact entrepreneurs in developing countries, and for two years at an infrastructure construction company.
Concentrations: Finance.
Activities: Member of Chicago Women in Business, Latin American Business Group, Investment Management Group, Wine Club, and Leadership and Influence Group.
Career plans: I'm recruiting for investment management.
Why did you choose to attend Chicago Booth? First, Chicago Booth's flexibility; the possibility to design a "tailor-made" MBA based on my needs was one of the program's main advantages. This will enable me to focus on specific courses that are highly relevant to my career goals. Secondly, the community; I couldn't wait to learn from the most renowned professors and exchange ideas with my classmates. I had been a close witness of the personal and professional transformation that students undergo and the way the MBA at Chicago Booth unlocks their potential. Experiencing that same growth and evolution is the main reason why I decided to attend Booth and be part of such an outstanding community.
Use three adjectives to describe your experience at Chicago Booth: Enriching, life-changing, and fun.
What do you consider a "must visit" place or "must do" activity in Chicago? Two years ago, I fell in love with the city by doing the Chicago Triathlon, the largest in the world. It is an incredible experience that allows you to get to know the city in a completely different way. The bike ride to Harper Center along the river is definitely a must, as is biking through the university campus - the best way to see it. The culinary life of Chicago is amazing, and Lollapalooza is a must. The standup comedy at Second City is a classic.
Ask me about...: Entrepreneurship in developing countries, post-MBA plans in Mexico, the application process, why Booth should be your first choice, and switching careers.
Undergraduate school/major: I have a bachelor of science degree from Universidad Iberoamericana with a major in industrial engineering.
Prior to Booth: After finishing undergrad, I worked in equity research and afterward I joined my family business.
Concentrations: Entrepreneurship, finance, and strategic management.
Activities: Co-chair of the Latin American Business Group (LABG), Family Enterprise Group, and Soccer Club. Member of the BoothTechnology, Wine Club, and Epicurean Club.
Career plans: I spent my summer internship at Google (Mountain View, CA) and I'm going back after Booth.
Why did you choose to attend Chicago Booth? I applied to and chose to attend Booth due to four reasons: I identified with the unique, down-to-earth, diverse, and engaging culture where ideas compete but people collaborate; I needed the flexible curriculum, which enables me to tailor my experience to my specific needs; I required an approach to learning based on strong analytical thinking and the core of business fundamentals; and I felt attracted to the unique opportunity of living in Chicago, a dynamic and vibrant city offering almost everything you could be looking for.
Use three adjectives to describe your experience at Chicago Booth: Eye-opening, self-challenging, and nonstop.
What do you consider a "must visit" place or "must do" activity in Chicago? Chicago has a lot of things to offer for every different taste, from eating in 17 different restaurants in one night on a dinner crawl around Wicker Park to enjoying live blues on a Sunday night in Kingston Mines's glowing atmosphere. And if you like to mix sports with fun, don't miss the annual 5k Color Run! A truly unique experience.
Ask me about...: How to make the most from your MBA experience by balancing the academic side, social activities, and all of what Chicago has to offer. Also, ask me about Random Walk, LEAD, and applying from a nontraditional background.
Undergraduate school/major: I have a bachelor's in business administration from the Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México.
Concentrations: Accounting, finance, and entrepreneurship.
Activities: Member of the Private Equity Group, Investment Banking Group, Latin American Business Group, Net Impact, Entrepreneurship and Venture Capital, Booth Education Group, and Food, Environment, Agribusiness, and Development (FEAD) Group.
Career plans: My plan is to return to Mexico to continue working in investment management with a focus on solving Mexico's greatest social challenges.
Why did you choose to attend Chicago Booth? An MBA at Booth was the best opportunity to solidify my career by building on my existing skills in finance and by expanding my perspective on areas with a high degree of social impact. Booth stood out by having a highly demanding academic program and one of the broadest curriculums. What fully convinced me was getting to know my future classmates at Admit Weekend. Everyone had amazing energy to get involved, and the opportunity to promote their own passions and interests. Moreover, I noticed that everyone really cares and that the atmosphere at Booth is as challenging as it is friendly and social.
Use three adjectives to describe your experience at Chicago Booth: Community-oriented, stimulating, and humbling.
What do you consider a "must visit" place or "must do" activity in Chicago? Walk the historic streets of Lincoln Park with a Chicago-style hotdog (no ketchup), take a sailboat out to Lake Michigan with your friends and enjoy the view of the skyline with a couple of beers, go to the University of Chicago and randomly enter a lecture that will force you to think.
Ask me about...: What makes Booth's MBA so broad, transformative, and unique, how people with financial backgrounds can leverage Booth to strengthen existing skills and explore new horizons, Random Walks.


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A swelling or heap of water.Deep calleth unto deep at the noise of thy waterspouts: all thy waves and thy BILLOWS are gone over me. ( Psalm 42:7 )
bil'-o (gal, "a great rolling wave"):
Figuratively, of trouble, "All thy waves and thy billows are gone over me" (Psalms 42:7; compare \Jon 2:3\).
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By far the most mysterious and unexplored of Central Asia's 'stans, Turkmenistan became famous for the truly bizarre dictatorship of Saparmyrat Niyazov, who ruled as 'Turkmenbashi' ('leader of the Turkmen') until his death in 2006, covering this little-known desert republic with golden statues of himself and grandiose monuments to the achievements of his 'golden age'. But the least-visited of Central Asia's countries is far more than the totalitarian theme park it's often portrayed as being – it is an ancient land of great spirituality, tradition and natural beauty.
The ancient cities of Merv and Konye-Urgench inspire visions of caravans plodding along the ancient Silk Road, while the haunting beauty of the Karakum desert and other quirky natural phenomena are less expected but equally mesmerising sights. The full Turkmen experience is ultimately about mingling with the warm and fascinating Turkmen themselves, whose hospitality is the stuff of legend.


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Challenge adult expectations with Dilated Pupils [1].
Dilated Pupils and the Not-So-Soft Bigotry of a Nation takes audiences on a whirlwind tour through the high school doors, past the metal detectors, straight into the lives of three high school students. The show powerfully illustrates the devastating effect of low expectations on student achievement, and the need for change now.
"We were struggling to get our principals all on board with change efforts. Using Dilated Pupils at our principal retreat took all the hemming and hawing out of the room so we could move ahead with the actual work."— District leader
"I was that guy. I was one of those teachers. I am going to go back to my classroom tomorrow, and I am going to do some things differently." —Teacher, New Orleans public schools


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By: Heidi Lamar
Posted: September 3, 2013, from the September 2013 issue of Skin Inc. magazine.
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The finishing touch to the reception area was provided by Airpark Signs (www.airparksigns.com), which gave the front desk a luxe look with custom artwork. By separating the elements of our logo into two parts, and layering "Spa Lamar" over the brushed aluminum seahorses, a dimensional piece of sculpture was created that would look at home in any urban chic boutique resort.
Wow them where they least expect it
Clients expect to be impressed when they walk in; however, what makes a transformation authentic are the little surprises along the way.
Salon hallway. One of those surprises was an architectural wall panel system that turned our ordinary hallway into enchanting passage. Clients walked down this ho-hum hallway without a second glance before the renovation. The addition of these architectural panels created a space that clients now stop to admire.
These eco-friendly panels were discovered in the most unlikely of places: eBay. Contempo Living Inc. forms these 3-D panels out of natural plant fiber material, so they are as green as they are gorgeous. They are lightweight and easy to install with contact cement, adding to their budget-friendly charm. They look like much more expensive concrete architectural panels for a fraction of the cost. They are paintable too, making it easy to create a custom look with even the smallest of budgets. These panels ship from either California or Canada, making costs reasonable, and they arrived just as described.


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Download SamLogic CD-Menu Creator 4.1
Click to download: http://www.samlogic-download.com/shareware/english/cdmsetup.exe
SamLogic CD-Menu Creator is a tool that creates impressive autoplay multimedia menu interfaces for CD and DVD. From these menus you can execute installation programs, launch applications, show documents, play movies, show graphics, explore the Internet etc. The menus can contain buttons, pictures, movies and sound.


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Recipe Finder Launches
Are you scrounging through your refrigerator at the last minute for meal ideas? Maybe you're planning a dinner party? We've come to the rescue with just the thing to help. Washingtonpost.com's new Recipe Finder lets users search a growing database of more than 1,000 recipes that have appeared in The Washington Post newspaper and on washingtonpost.com.
Recipe Finder lets home cooks search for dishes by features such as Fast, Healthy, Meatless and Kid-Friendly as well as by course, cuisine and holiday. You can also just type in your desired ingredients or recipe name, click "Go" and explore. Once you find recipes you like, you can print them and e-mail them to friends. Nearly every recipe has full nutritional information and many have accompanying photos.
Recipe Finder will grow each week with new recipes and new features. So, come back often and happy cooking!
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Makes about 6 servings
- 6 large eggs
- 3/4 cups vanilla sugar
- 1 quarts half and half (or light cream)
- 1 cup brandy
- 2 cups bourbon or dark rum
- freshly grated nutmeg
In large bowl, beat eggs until pale yellow and slightly frothy. Add sugar and half and half, and stir until well blended. Add brandy and bourbon (or dark rum) and stir. Transfer to large pitcher and chill until cold, at least 3 hours. Divide between 6 punch cups, garnish each with sprinkle of nutmeg, and serve.
my notes
recipe at a glance
main ingredients: Bourbon, Egg, Rum, Milk/Cream
holiday/celebration: Christmas, Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve, Winter


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When the Toronto Maple Leafs and François Allaire recently parted ways, the Leafs former goalie coach was less than subtle about his feelings towards the situation.
"To be honest, I don't think the Leafs need a goalie coach. I think they have enough of them. They have two or three guys who were making decisions with the goalies. In the NHL, that's not the way it works. "If that's the way they want to operate, then I'm not there."
The tone of his message made it seem like he was leaving the Leafs, and I'm thinking that rubbed GM Brian Burke the wrong way. Read the rest of this entry »


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Thermaltake has been a well known and loved brand in aftermarket PC chassis', cooling and power supplies. The company uses an aggressive 'no holds barred' approach to designing edgy and stylish products.
Now let's introduce Thermaltake eSPORTS, which is the hardcore gaming division of, well, a hardcore gaming company - or something along those lines. The eSPORTS line goes toward extending on the already well established product line of Thermaltake, with some specialty products in the form of mice, headsets, and keyboards for the discerning gamer.
Now, we have seen some companies do this already with success such as Corsair in recent times. However, cracking the headphone market now is akin to starting a successful super car company in Italy - a very, very trying prospect.
With that said, though, we feel that Thermaltake has what it takes. So let's see if they can knock the Corsair HS1's off the podium for best software driven surround headset.


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The San Antonio College Communication Design program is showcasing student works in its annual portfolio exhibition. The exhibition is currently taking place on the second floor of the Longwith Radio Television Film Building. Read More >
San Antonio College was recently identified as one of the Top 100 Associates Degree Producers for Hispanics and Minorities by Diverse: Issues in Higher Education magazine. Read More >
Calling all first time in college students! You are required to attend New Student Orientation (NSO). Read More >
San Antonio College, in partnership with SAISD, is awarded the prestigious Star Award for the GED-to-College Transition Program. Read More >
San Antonio College has been named a Military Friendly School for 2015 by Victory Media. Read More >
San Antonio College celebrated the opening of the Scobee Education Center which features the first-of-its-kind, next generation Challenger Learning Center. Read More >
The San Antonio College Interpreter Training Program has been named a Sorenson Video Relay Service (SVRS) Excellence and Innovation in Interpreter Education Award. Read More >
The San Antonio College GED-to-College Transition Program has been named a finalist for the 2014 Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) Star Award. Read More >
San Antonio College has been awarded a $57,000 Perkins State Leadership Grant to help the Department of American Sign Language and Interpreter Training (ASL/IT) improve statewide interpreter education training. Read More >
San Antonio College and Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) have been awarded a $3.1 million Title V cooperative grant from the Department of Education. Read More >
The San Antonio College Paramedic program has been awarded a five-year accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program (CAAHEP). Read More >
Kathryn Ramirez, an education major, is the winner of the annual president's holiday card design contest. She received a $500 scholarship on Dec. 7 at President Zeigler's annual holiday brunch for staff and faculty held in the Koehler House.
Kathryn's winning entry was a hand drawn trio of snowmen. It was among 12 entries this year. The card serves as the invitation to the holiday brunch.
Pictured: Kathryn Ramirez, accepts her scholarship with her parents, Robert and Annette Ramirez and San Antonio College President Dr. Robert Zeigler.
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My name is Benny!
Facts about Benny
- Breed: Domestic Mediumhair
- Color: Tiger Striped
- Age: Kitten
- Sex: Male
- Hair: Medium
Benny's Info...
I am up to date with shots.
Benny is a super cute little Tabby and White kitten. Benny is approx. 9 to 10 weeks old. Benny is vaccinated and litter trained. Benny is very sweet and playful.
Other Pets at Lawrence County Humane Society
Why Adoption is a Great Option
Benny, a New Castle Domestic Mediumhair kitten was adopted! Here's how you can benefit by looking at adoption as an option to buying a Domestic Mediumhair for sale in New Castle, or seeking a Domestic Mediumhair kitten from a breeder in New Castle.
- Rescues and shelter volunteers in New Castle already know the personality and tendencies of their pets. This means they can match you with the right pet. That will makes it much easier transition to owning a pet for yourself and your new pet.
- On average adoption fees are much less than you'd pay a New Castle breeder, or pet store. Plus most often rescue pets have already been to the veterinarian for a check-up, had a round of vaccinations, and are spayed or neutered. That is a lot of savings!
- You will become a hero, and give a needy dog or cat a loving home. In fact, there are even Domestic Mediumhair breeders who help with Domestic Mediumhair rescue. One puppy or kitten adopted in New Castle paves the way for another one to be saved.


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Walmart Bass Fishing League - Bama
GUNTERSVILLE (Sept. 29-30, 2001)
Tavel wins Wal-Mart Bass Fishing League Super Tournament on Guntersville Lake
SCOTTSBORO, Ala.— Lee Tavel of Warrior, Ala., topped 100 competitors on Guntersville Lake this weekend with five bass weighing 16 pounds, 15 ounces to win $6,614 and 400 points on the boater side of the Wal-Mart Bass Fishing League (BFL) Bama Division season finale.
After qualifying for the final round of the two-day Super Tournament in 12th place with an opening day catch of four bass weighing 9 pounds, 5 ounces, Tavel out fished runner up Tim Buckner of Scottsboro, Ala., by 3 pounds, 4 ounces.
Buckner qualified for the final round in second place with five bass weighing 15 pounds, 4 ounces and finished up with 13 pounds, 11 ounces to win $3,307.
Marshall Deakins of Dunlap, Tenn., took third place and collected $1,653 with 11 pounds, 13 ounces. Phillip Nunnelley of Cullman, Ala., placed fourth and earned $1,433 with 8 pounds, 14 ounces, while Felton Langley of LaFayette, Ala., placed fifth and earned $1,323 with 7 pounds, 4 ounces.
Tony Thomas of Scottsboro won the boater Big Bass Award and collected $990 with a 5-pound, 12-ounce bass.
First place in the Co-Angler Division and $3,307 went to John Leger of Lowndesboro, Ala., who topped 99 competitors with a final round catch of three bass weighing 8 pounds, 9 ounces. Second place in the division and $1,653 went to Chris Capell of Wetumpka, Ala., with 5 pounds, 19 ounces, while Jim Boyle of Camp Hill, Ala., took third place and $827 with 4 pounds, 2 ounces.
Marlon Farmer of Scottsboro won the co-angler Big Bass Award of $495 with a 6-pound, 9-ounce bass.
Boater Edward Gettys of Stevenson, Ala., won $500 as the highest finishing participant in the Ranger Cup incentive program. He finished in eighth place with two bass weighing 4 pounds, 13 ounces.
Brian Randall of McCalla, Ala., landed the Divisional Points Championship and $1,000 with 1,092 points won during five regular season tournaments. Chris Capell of Wetumpka, Ala., landed the Co-Angler Points Championship and $500 with 1,058 points.
The top 30 boaters and top 30 co-anglers in the Bama Division will advance to regional competition Oct. 23-27 on Wateree Lake near Camden, S.C., where they will go up against top competitors from the Mountain, Bulldog and Gator divisions for a shot at qualifying for the BFL All-American, which features an estimated purse of $345,000 and ranks as one of the most lucrative post-season tournaments in competitive angling. The top two boaters and co-anglers may also qualify for the Ranger M1 tournament in Mobile, Ala., Feb. 27-March 2, 2002, where they can win up to $1 million.
Awards for the 2001 BFL season could reach $5.7 million based on full fields at each tournament.
Sponsors of the 2001 Wal-Mart BFL are ALPO Pet Foods, BC Powder, BFGoodrich Tires, Black & Decker, Chevy Trucks, CITGO, Coleman, Conseco, Energizer, EverStart Batteries, Frito-Lay, FujiFilm, Garmin, Kellogg's, Land O'Lakes, Mercury Marine, Minn Kota, Pepsi, Poulan, Pure Fishing, Ranger Boats, Snickers Cruncher Bar, Stren, Shop-Vac, Timex, US Bank, Visa, Weed Eater, Wrangler and Yamaha Outboards. ACDelco is an associate sponsor of the Wal-Mart BFL.


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Talking Science
Why participate in FameLab?
FameLab works by identifying, training and mentoring young scientists and engineers to enable them to communicate effectively in a media intensive environment in which we all live. You will benefit from the following:
- Learning why public engagement is important
- Enhancing your presentation skills
- Training by some of the world's best communicators
- Networking with like minded individuals during, and after, the competition
- Meeting people from many different scientific fields
Why public engagement is important
Science is part of almost every aspect of our lives. Although we rarely think about it, science makes extraordinary things possible. It tells us about the past, helps us with the present, and creates ways to improve our future. However, while new developments can improve our quality of life and understanding of the world, scientists and policy makers may not always properly assess the potential risks or take full account of the public's concerns. Opportunities must be created for scientists, engineers and the general public to exchange views in a two-way dialogue of mutual respect and trust.
Scientific endeavour should not unfold quietly at the sidelines but become a fundamental part of the game. Now more than ever, science and scientists must engage with us, and we must engage with science.
Building your skills
FameLab not only inspires the next generation of science communicators but excels at building the skills that will enable scientists and engineers to explain, debate, discuss and be challenged. FameLab contestants are coached and mentored by some of the best science commnicators in the world.
The result is a celebrated alumni of scientists and engineeers able to get everyone 'talking science' in the media intensive environment in which we all live.
Increasing your network
By entering FameLab you will begin a journey with like minded people, explore your own potential and, most of all, have a fantastic time!
FameLab is like no other so accept no substitutes. It is the only competition to cross international boundaries opening up a world of oportunities.


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Serves 4-6
Kyopolou melds roasted, sweet peppers, eggplant, and ripe tomatoes to make a dipping sensation. Serve with pita bread or alongside white fish.
Be sure to prepare a day ahead (or at least several hours) so that the flavors can properly distribute. Otherwise the garlic will be too sharp and bitter. If you simply must serve this dish right away, use less garlic.
3 eggplants
4 red bell peppers
3 tomatoes (I used roma)
4 red bell peppers
3 tomatoes (I used roma)
2-5 cloves garlic
fresh parsley, to taste
1-2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
olive oil, as needed
1. Rinse and poke holes in the eggplant. This prevents unsightly explosions.
2. Roast eggplant, bell peppers, and tomatoes on a medium-low grill for about an hour, flipping once. You may also cook them at 350F in a conventional oven.
NOTE: For a mellow garlic flavor, you may roast the cloves. Wrap in foil and remove when soft and sweet – about 30 minutes.
Everything will get all wrinkly and charred.
I know what you're thinking.
Looks like "ew."
I promise you, wrinkly and charred is where the flavor's at!
As you scoop the eggplant out of the charred skin, the flesh retains some of the smoky flavor.
The same for the peppers – simply peel off the tough skin and, underneath you have soft, sweet, red magic.
Be sure to drain off the extra juices from the roasted veggies, especially the eggplant.
This being my first time to use my new food processor, I had no idea that they leak from the center when there is too much liquid.
Add a splash of vinegar to brighten the flavors up.
Add a little garlic or – in my case – a small army. Crush it before adding.
Throw in a handful of parsley and drizzle in a little olive oil. But be careful of that pesky overflow.
Give it a quick whirr-buzz until blended.
Put in a bowl with a leaf of parsley, and serve the next day at room temperature or chilled.
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Italian restaurant Il Giardino slated for spring 2013 closure
After 37 years, one of Vancouver's longest-running Italian restaurants, Il Giardino (1382 Hornby Street), will be closing in spring 2013. While no specific close date was announced, the restaurant released a statement today (January 7) noting that the land has been purchased by a real estate developer with plans to build condominiums.
"It was a very bittersweet decision to make, as Il Giardino is one of my proudest career achievements," owner Umberto Menghi stated in a news release. "The staff and loyal guests at Il Giardino are like family to me, but I'm happy we are leaving on a high note. And, that diners will still get a chance to experience Il Giardino once or twice more before we close and say one last goodbye. I'm deeply grateful for the loyalty and longstanding support of my gracious staff and chefs."
The restaurant was known for serving Northern Italian cuisine in a fine-dining setting. In the summer, Il Giardino's private, Tuscan villa-inspired patio was a popular spot for dining al fresco.
Menghi, a 65-year-old restaurateur and cookbook author, will continue to oversee his two restaurants in Whistler, Il Caminetto and Trattoria.


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The MFJ crew roadtripped out for the first day of the inaugural Treefort Fest in Boise, Idaho. We don't get much in the way of festival action up here in the Northern Rockies, so suffice to say we were stoked with the buffet of over seventy bands. Too much happened in one day to sum up in a single article — but I'll try anyway.
 7.30 am: The day kicks off with a flat tire an hour outside of Bozeman. Lucky for us, our photographer happens to own a nearby fly fishing lodge (this is Montana after all). We patch up the tire and are back on the road in under an hour.
1.00 pm:Â Word of advice. If you're running low on supplies in southern Idaho, stop at the Garden of Eden Truck Stop. Follow the gigantic creepy snake to the gigantic not-creepy walk-in beer cooler. Another word of advice: Don't eat Mexican food in Pocatello and expect to make it to Boise without more than a few stops.
5.15 pm:Â The crew arrives in town and realize that our hotel location blows. We scramble and end up at the Red Lion situated between two of Boise's infamous bikini only strip clubs. And even though our swanky pad boasts a windowed patio, I just know that it's a terrible, terrible idea that there's easy access to the hotel roof. And to The Torch.
6.10 pm:Â Coco needs to transform herself from grungy ski bum into hipster hottie, so Nick and I head over to Treefort central to pick up wristbands. Â The Linen Building, built in 1910 and Boise's most eco-friendly building, serves as the main venue for the sprawling Treefort festival. I also have my first run in with Boise's food trucks which are parked all over the city. I scarf down a pork slider and perhaps the most delicious grilled cheese sandwich of my life.
7.00 pm:Â While Coco and Nick interview The Soft White Sixties from San Francisco, I take a quiet stroll around downtown Boise. And that's when the screaming starts. I follow the source to The Crux– a coffeehouse transformed into a mosh pit with a teenaged band of punk rockers called 1d tearing the place a new asshole. There's also a group of older folks in the back fully supporting Boise's punks which brings a tear to my eye.
8.40 pm:Â The Treefort main stage is a family friendly outdoor street festival with local artists, food, and beer (and PBR of course). We settle in to catch the beginning of a set from Why?, the Friday night headliner from Cincinatti, and enjoy one of the first warmish evenings of spring.
8.55 pm: On the way to see The Parson Red Heads, we encounter a shirtless dude wearing jean short cutoffs who is doing handstands and chanting, "punk rock isn't dead!" That's how we meet the drummer from Tim Blood and the Gut Panthers, a local Boise punk band. We duck back into The Crux for some head banging. True to the promise on their Treefort bio, they do like wearing tiny shorts and they put on a wild live show.
9.30 pm:Â It's getting later and crazier at Treefort Fest. The Maldives came on after The Parson Red Heads and both bands are just killing inside the Neurolux venue. The room is sweet, but getting packed for the upcoming Blitzen Trapper show. We split for the Red Room.
10.55 pm: Alt country rockers, The Sons of Guns, finish up their set and give it up to Hot Bodies in Motion who set the whole place grooving. True story, Hot Bodies in Motion describe themselves as "baby-makin' mammal funk, laced with old-school blues roots."  The Red Room has a storied history in Boise having hosted some of the biggest acts to pass through Idaho. The space is jammed with bodies, the music is deafening, the well booze is terrible, and the whole joint looks like it might collapse. In other words, my favorite bar in Boise.
12.10 am: The Soft White Sixties sound even better live and put on one hell of  show. The Red Room is packed, the drinks are flowing, and boots are dancing. This is where we sign off. Just don't worry about what happened to us past 1:oo am in Boise, okay?