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Don't toss that oatmeal container when it's empty. Transform it into a wonder-home for birds!
Find the Wonder Pets! on Nick Jr.
To make the roof, cut out a circle that measures about 6 inches in diameter. Cut a slit from one edge inward to the center. Fold the cut pieces over each other to create a cone shape. Glue to secure. Set aside.
Paint the container purple and let dry, or cover it with purple paper, gluing it in place. Let dry.
Parents only: Cut a hole, about 1 1/4 inches in diameter, in the front of the birdhouse, about halfway down.
Print the Wonder Pets nature stickers and apply them to the birdhouse.
To create the perch, paint the dowel or pencil red. Then, poke a small hole and insert the perch.
Apply a generous amount of glue to the rim of the oatmeal container. Set the roof on top of the rim. Let dry. If you are hanging the bird house, poke a hole in the roof and add a loop of wire or string.
Wish everyone a WONDERful holiday with this tree topper!
Time to wave your pom-poms for this wonderfully fluffy craft
We've got the goods on some slick Wonder Pets goody bags
This caper will be a wonderful adventure for both of you
A happy Easter is about to hatch!
Come out of your shells to make this one terrific Turtle Tuck
This guinea pig sure is egg-cited for spring!
Dress up your preschooler as her favorite gifted guinea pig!
Dress your preschooler in this wonderful Ming-Ming costume!
Turn your little tike into Tuck. All it takes is a little teamwork!
School is in session with this simple print-n-fold schoolhouse!
It's a stylish sack that's got the right stuff. Don't forget the celery!
No sew? No sweat! Save the day with the little ones
Crafty kids' kites made from paper bags
Let Tuck, Ming-Ming, and Linny adorn your tree this holiday
Now your pet is a Wonder Pet, too!
It's truly a wonder-ful thing when you and your little one team up to help others
Let little fingers do the acting!
Get on board with the Wonder Pets as they join the circus!
This family-friendly craft is the product of teamwork--share your memories for years.
Turn store-bought mittens into super hand warmers with a little felt and glue
Stage your own spectacular Wonder Pets Christmas adventure!
Save the day & keep little heads warm with this no-sew hat!
Create a Wonder wall!
Add some Easter cheer to your home with these egg wreaths!
Make a door sign that will bloom in any room!
Shower your little flower with quality crafting time!
Create this simple paper basket and make it a Hoppy Easter!
If you're a rockin' mom, make matching tees to wear with your little rockstar!
Spring into action to create a high-flying hanging craft
Add some blooms to your kids' rooms with their favorite guppies!
Make a colorful Dora craft that's inspired by spring!
Make a colorful decoration bursting with blooms with this easy craft!
Make this mobile and swing into spring!
Make tropical music with the sounds of the rain forest
Show your kids how to tell time with this paper plate peek-a-boo clock!
Plant the seeds of future growth with this easy Diego craft
Crafty kids' kites made from paper bags
A handy case with a friendly face!
Rescue an old T-shirt and recycle it into a comfy Diego pro-green snuggle pillow
Kai-lan and friends are preparing for spring. Watch their garden grow!
Dora says, "Let's go green!" And by recycling an old T-shirt, you can make a huggable snuggle pillow
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Sherman Morton Weissman MD
Sterling Professor of Genetics
Departments & Organizations
Yale Combined Program in the Biological and Biomedical Sciences (BBS): Molecular Cell Biology, Genetics and Development: Genetics and Genomics | Molecular Medicine, Pharmacology, and Physiology
Program in Neurodevelopment and Regeneration
Office of Student ResearchNHLBI ProteomicsStem Cell Center, Yale: Stem Cell GeneticsCancer Genetics & GenomicsSkin Diseases Research Center, Yale | SPORE in Skin Cancer | GeneticsGene Regulation and Functional Genomics
Research Interests
Globin and Histocompatibility Gene Structure and Function; Genome wide mapping of gene activity and chromosome structure in man; Transcription Factors; Lymphocyte and myeloid Transcription Networks; Stem Cells; Cell Senescence; Methods for Molecular Genetics more...
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Selected Publications
- Ye, Z.J., Kluger, Y., Lian, Z., and Weissman, S.M. (2005). Two types of precursor cells in a multipotential hematopoietic cell line. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. (USA) 102:18461-18466.
- Szekely, A.M., et al. (2005). Werner protein protects nonproliferating cells from oxidative DNA damage. Molec. Cell. Biol. 25:10492-10506.

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We're very excited to unveil the much anticipated screenshots of the new Academic interface! This next generation of Academic Search will deploy on December 23rd.
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The IRB has suspended Samoa centre Eliota Sapolu Fuimaono from all rugby because he failed to appear at a judicial hearing.
Sapolu Fuimaono had labelled Owens 'a biased and racist prick' after his side's 13-5 World Cup Pool D loss to South Africa on Friday and was ordered to appear at a hearing on Tuesday.
'The judicial officer determined that due to the players failure to attend the hearing he would adjourn the case to an appropriate time when he would face the charges against him,' the tournament organisers said in a statement.
'Pending the holding of such hearing he ordered that Sapolu Fuimaono be provisionally suspended from all participation in the game of rugby union.'
Sapolu Fuimaono, in a television interview, appeared on New Zealand 3 on Tuesday and said no one had contacted him personally. He admitted he would not have gone in any case because he did not believe in the justice of the process.
The IRB said all efforts were made to inform Sapolu Fuimao of the hearing.
Repetitive efforts from the Samoan Rugby Union (SRU) to contact Fuimaono Sapolu have failed.
In the television interview the player stood by his tweets and his view that Owens favoured the Springboks.
'We you are treated like shit (by the IRB). Why can't I have a crack. With everything that has gone on …. I am pointing out injustice,' said Sapolu Fuimao who has a degree in Law and Commerce from the University of Auckland.


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I never fully appreciated how good Steve Ferrone is until I sat behind Mike Campbell's amp stack in Charlotte and watched the drummer play "Breakdown."
Steve is a gentle giant off stage, funny and gregarious, but hand him a pair of drumsticks and put him behind a kit and the guy turns into a drum-pummeling maniac. On songs like "Runnin' Down a Dream" and "You Wreck Me," Steve pounds out galloping rhythms with precision and ferocity.
On "Breakdown," Steve's playing is all feel, driving the song from deep in the pocket with a funky groove that gives the song a slinkiness that perfectly compliments Tom's pleading vocals. It's part Zigaboo Modeliste, part Bernard Purdie and part Clyde Stubblefield, but it's all Steve Ferrone.
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The course will include key forms of modern Arabic literary genres (i.e. poetry, novels, theatre, short stories), providing a glimpse at Arab society and culture. Readings include literary works written by prominent authors, dealing with dominant cultural topics such as nationalism, religion, gender and women issues, the role of the family and kinship, and social concepts and taboos. Selected texts help delineate the cultural uniqueness of the Arab world, and will include certain major works by authors such as prominent cultural critic and poet Adonis, and leading intellectuals George Tarabishi and Mohammed Abed Al Jabari. Representative samples of poetry and short stories will be covered from throughout the contemporary Arab world.
The course "Modern Arabic Poetry in Translation" offers a window into the richness and sophistication of modern Arabic poetry. It focuses on major themes in Arabic poetry, and will cover the most important poetic texts and works written by the leading Arab poets in contemporary times. It begins with providing a necessary overview of classical Arabic poetic traditions, including pre-Islamic poetry. The course also offers insights into critical aspects of modern Arab culture. It examines the influence of Western literature on modern Arabic poetry and discusses the significant role of modern Arab poets within Arab society. Modern Arabic Poetry in Translation will be taught in English.
The Arabic Novel in Translation – ARBC 115
This course will focus on a close reading in translation of a number of important twentieth-century Arabic novels. These texts have been chosen both for their exceptional literary merit and for the fact that their themes and forms reflect the distinctive features of Arab modernity. The seminar's guiding principle is that literature includes politics, history, and culture, and not vice versa.
Readings in Modern Arabic Prose - ARBC 130
Advanced Arabic: Readings in Modern Arab Culture and Thought - ARBC 166
This is an advanced course which will be taught in Arabic, and all discussions and presentations will be conducted in Arabic, as well as all written work. The course will be organized in a seminar format, and will include readings in Arabic of some of the most important and influential Arab writers and intellectuals in the last hundred years. The selected works are a reflection of major trends and movements in Arab culture and thought, and will include excerpts from amongst the texts below. The reading list will change over time to keep current.
Trends and Movements in the Modern Middle East – ARBT 190
The Senior Seminar in Middle East Studies will serve as the capstone for the Middle East Studies major at CMC. All majors are required to take the semester-long seminar in their senior year. The course will provide the student with a comprehensive understanding of the most prominent trends and movements in the social, political, religious, and cultural arenas of the Middle East. The course is intended to provide the opportunity to focus more intensely on several major themes including: 1) the emergence of the Modern Middle East, 2) intellectual currents of the last century, and 3) Islamic political movements. The seminar will have a multi-disciplinary approach, drawing on concepts from political science, history, language, and literature.
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Oglethorpe's Buckhead neighbor, the Blue Heron Nature Preserve, recently received a $12,500 grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to help eliminate non-native plant species that have settled in the 25-acre preserve. The Five Star Restoration grant, provided in part by Georgia Power, is one of the most notable wetland conservation grants in the country, and OU biology professor Dr. Charles Baube and his students were not only instrumental in securing it, but will play a large part in seeing the project through.
To secure the grant, Dr. Baube and Blue Heron used data that Oglethorpe biology students collected to understand the problem of invasive species and to write the proposal. Now Blue Heron and Oglethorpe University will work together to tackle the project.
As unbelievable as it sounds, some 100 years ago, there was no such thing as kudzu or Chinese privet in the state of Georgia. Flash forward a century-plus later, and kudzu is the unofficial state flora—growing up to a foot a day and wrapping its roots around seemingly every thing in its path. But according to Dr. Baube, this species— along with several others—have no natural enemies in the area to limit their reproduction, and are a threat to biodiversity and the survival of domestic plants and animals in the area. Continue reading


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Producing plentiful, high-quality food in a sustainable fashion is the vital first step toward food and nutrition security. But production is not enough to attain optimum nutrition for all. All people must have access to the right quantity and quality of foods, and to foods that are safe and culturally acceptable. The Poverty, Health, and Nutrition Division (PHND) formerly Food Consumption and Nutrition Division (FCND) takes the lead at IFPRI in research to reduce household poverty and ensure food and nutrition security among the world's poor. Research within PHND explores far-reaching questions, including:
- How can programs and policies best help families rise out of poverty and help them achieve food and nutrition security?
- With over-nutrition and obesity on the rise in developing countries where millions still go hungry, how can policies and programs encourage healthy diets and facilitate a transition from hunger to health?
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Imagine a country where girls must sneak out to go to school, with deadly consequences if they get caught learning. This was Afghanistan under the Taliban, and traces of that danger remain today. 22-year-old Shabana Basij-Rasikh runs a school for girls in Afghanistan. She celebrates the power of a family's decision to believe in their daughters — and tells the story of one brave father who stood up to local threats. (Filmed at TEDxWomen)
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The Harlan County Sheriff's Office arrested a Mary Alice woman after she allegedly wrecked her vehicle near a house while intoxicated.
Sheriff's Sgt. Chris Brewer said he and deputies Britt Lipfird and Mitch Alford responded to a call of a single-vehicle wreck on Pope Hill Road in which the vehicle was hanging off the road nearly striking a residence.
"Upon arrival it was first stated that another female subject was the driver, but after a brief investigation it was determined Krystal Ward was the driver of the vehicle," Brewer said. "While placing Ward under arrest, several pills were found in two separate clear baggies as well as a Suboxone strip."
Brewer said at the time of the wreck an 8-year-old boy along with his parents were inside the residence that was nearly struck by Ward's vehicle.
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The markets ended the day on a negative note on Friday on the back of soured sentiments following the surprise repo rate increase by 25 bps announced in RBI's monetary policy today.
The Nifty closed at 6012, down 1.69 per cent or 103 points and the Sensex closed at 20,264, down 383 points or 1.85 per cent. Except consumer durables, power and healthcare, all sectoral indices closed in the red on the Sensex led by realty, banks and capital goods which closed lower by 6.5 per cent, 4.1 per cent and 3 per cent respectively.
Sanjeev Zarbade, Vice President- Private Client Group Research, Kotak Securities said: "Bank and realty stocks are reeling under selling pressure as investors grew concerned over RBI's mid-quarter credit policy review. Going forward, the focus would be on upcoming earnings season as well as developments related to the fiscal cliff talks in the US."
GS Sundararajan, Managing Director, Shriram City Union Finance said: "The RBI's policy package could help in stabilising financial markets in the near term. It could thus build on the breathing space provided for many emerging market economies by the US Fed's decision to postpone its QE tapering. At the same time, the RBI is also preparing for the inevitable end of QE down the road. One can therefore expect that when the inevitable taper and capital outflows from emerging markets take place, domestic financial markets may not be as volatile as they have been in the past few months."
Volatility was up with the India VIX index closing at 24.73, up 0.94 per cent.
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On The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel, parks aren't just for picnicking anymore. Here you can find live manatees, a cross-country bike track, major league baseball action, a beach for dogs and a mini-railroad ride – all within local city, county and state parks. Here's a handy guide to what you can find in our parks for every age, activity level and interest.
Kid-FriendlyHop aboard the 1/8th scale choo-choo for a 1.5-mile tour of Lakes Regional Park in Fort Myers, then cool off in the interactive fountain. If you're looking for quality beach together-time, Lynn Hall Memorial Park has kid-sized waves and a playground to boot. You'll find other scenic playgrounds at Centennial Park overlooking the Caloosahatchee River and near the beach at Bonita Beach Park in Bonita Springs. Bowman's Beach on Sanibel Island boasts a brand new play area.
Teens & 'TweensAs the age numbers ramp up, so does the dare factor. At Caloosahatchee Regional Park in North Fort Myers, teens and 'tweens can try the mountain bike trail – the only one of its kind in a four-county area. Pitch a tent and spend the night near the river to extend the adventure. There's also kayaking. Park staff guides a six-hour paddle to scenic Hickey's Creek Mitigation Park upstream for lunch and a hike, or you can go it on your own for extreme backwater adventure.
Seclusion-Seeking AdultsOn Fort Myers Beach, Matanzas Pass Preserve lures you away from vacationland activity for a quiet stroll to a hidden bayfront. For beach romance and glorious sunsets, drive to Alison Hagerup Beach Park on Captiva Island or boat to Cayo Costa State Park.Nature LoversGood nature is the headlining attraction in most area parks and preserves. Sanibel Island's J. N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge takes you away from it all with acres of rich bird and marine life habitat – see it up close on a canoe tour. Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve boasts a new Interpretive Center and 1.2-mile boardwalk. Manatee Park in Fort Myers has a manatee viewing area (peak viewing is November through March) and Four Mile Cove Ecological Preserve in Cape Coral has excellent birding.For the DogsUnleash your pet and your own sense of playfulness with a run and swim on Bonita Beach Dog Beach Park. In season, it offers monthly "kayak with your canine" paddles. Away from the beach, Barkingham Dog Park in Buckingham, Estero Community Park in Estero, Rotary Park in Cape Coral and Judd Community Park in North Fort Myers also accommodate four-legged guests.Big on HistoryHave your recreation and history all in one. At Koreshan State Historic Site in Estero, canoe, camp and learn about an unusual religious-intellectual sect that settled there in the late 1800s. Paddle from there to Mound Key Archaeological State Park, where a Calusa Indian mound is under excavation. Sun and picnic in the shadow of historic lighthouses at Gasparilla Island State Park in Boca Grande and Lighthouse Park Beach on Sanibel Island.Sports-CenteredBaseball makes a hit at many local parks, especially City of Palms Park in Fort Myers, home to Boston Red Sox spring training. Too tame? Skateboarders shred at the City of Fort Myers Skate Park, while windsurfing and kitesurfing deliver thrills on Sanibel Causeway Beaches.On the BeachAmong the area's many coastal parks, Bowditch Point Regional Park on Fort Myers Beach is a passive recreational area perfect for sunning, strolling, birding and watching the boating world go by. To its south, Lovers Key State Park appeals to an active beachgoer with kayaking, nature tours, fishing classes and more.
Filling the time between each beautiful sunset is easily done on The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel. Miles of pristine shorelines and an abundance of parks and recreation centers create opportunities for fun and leisure. See for yourself why southwest Florida tops the nation's list of favorite destinations for the variety of outstanding outdoor activities.SANIBEL & CAPTIVA ISLANDSBowman's Beach (239) 472-6397
Gulf-side on Bowman's Beach Road on Sanibel Island, Bowman's Beach is a county-owned and operated beach and picnic area. Parking fee of $2 per hour.Sanibel Lighthouse 1 Periwinkle Way (239) 472-6397Located on Sanibel Island's southern tip, view the picturesque 100-plus-year-old lighthouse while enjoying a picnic, strolling on the beach or fishing from the pier. Parking available, $2 per hour (multi-space machine).Turner Beach (239) 472-6397Situated between Sanibel & Captiva islands, this beautiful beach is prime shelling territory and an excellent vantage point for West Coast sunsets. Parking is limited. Level ground handicapped parking; no handicapped restrooms available.Gulfside Park (239) 472-6397Located off Casa Ybel Road on Sanibel Island, this beach offers swimming, picnicking and restrooms. Parking available, $2 per hour (multi-space machine).FORT MYERS BEACHLovers Key State Park 8700 Estero Blvd. (239) 463-4588Located between Fort Myers Beach and Bonita Beach on S.R. 865 (Estero Blvd.), this romantic state park is both visually impressive and environmentally progressive. Activities include 2-1/2 miles of white sand beaches, world-class shelling, swimming, bridge and backbay fishing, bird watching and excursions to observe loggerhead sea turtles during active periods, as well as bottlenose dolphins and endangered West Indian manatees. Canoe and kayak explorations of miles of waterways lead to several uninhabited islands through the park. A 100-seat, turn-of-the-century beachfront pavilion is available for weddings, lectures and special events. Handicapped accessible. Entrance fee is $3 for a single occupied vehicle, $5 for up to eight people in one vehicle, and $1 per person for walk-ins and bicyclists.Bowditch Point Regional Park 50 Estero Blvd. (239) 463-1116Located on the northern tip of Estero Island, this 17-acre park offers everything to make your day at the beach complete. A boardwalk leads to picnic areas and the beach. Stretching from the Gulf of Mexico to the bay, the park's amenities include a bathhouse and changing rooms, a "village deck" for group gatherings and a covered waiting area for trolley service. Onsite parking is available behind the bathhouse and includes handicapped access parking. Park free at the Main Street lot, and hop a trolley for 25 cents (call Lee Tran at 275-8726). Or, park at the park for 75 cents an hour.Lynn Hall Memorial Park 950 Estero Blvd. (239) 463-1116Located in the northern section of Estero Island in the Times Square shopping, dining, and entertainment district next to the fishing pier, this county-operated park provides the perfect setting for family outings. Picnic tables, restrooms, showers, barbecue grills, and a playground are available to visitors. Parking fee is 75 cents per hour, handicapped accessible.Matanzas Pass Wilderness Preserve (239) 765-4233Overlooking Estero Bay off of School Street, this preserve features more than 56 acres of unspoiled live Oak Hammock and 4,000-feet of mangrove shoreline to explore by elevated boardwalk. Limited free parking.Mound Key (239) 765-0865Just northeast of the southern tip of Fort Myers Beach, this island, like so many in the Fort Myers/Sanibel area, was constructed from shells deposited by the Calusa Indians more than 2,000 years ago. Accessible by boat only.FORT MYERSLakes Regional Park 7330 Gladiolus Drive (239) 432-2000Lakes Park offers 279 acres of Florida foliage. Visitors can enjoy freshwater swimming in the summer, canoeing, paddle-boating, fishing, an observation tower, exercise course, picnic tables with barbecue grills, a concession stand, shower facilities, and 2-1/2 miles of paved nature trails for jogging, biking and walking. Recent additions to the park include a zero-depth-water Play(spray)-ground and rock climbing wall. Other amenities include a fragrance garden for the visually impaired and a 1-1/2-mile miniature train ride through the back section of the park. Winter hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., summer 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. There is a $2 per person fee to ride the train. Parking fee is 75 cents per hour, $3 for the day.Centennial Park 2100 Edwards Drive (239) 338-2287Along the Caloosahatchee River in downtown Fort Myers, this scenic park has 8 acres of playgrounds and picnic areas with an entertainment pavilion and fishing pier. Special events and concerts take place year-round. Free parking.Manatee Park S.R. 80 (239) 694-3537 or 461-7477Visitors can observe the endangered West Indian manatees in their non-captive habitat from three observation decks during the winter months of November through March. The Eco-Tourium Gift Shop is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in season, interpretive naturalists are on site, and kayak rentals are available during "Manatee Season." Facilities on the 17-acre Orange River site stay open year-round for picnicking, fishing and canoeing. Nature-lovers host ongoing educational programs. Hours are April through September, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; October through March, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Handicapped accessible. Parking fee of 75 cents per hour, $3 for the day.Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve Six Mile Cypress Pkwy. (239) 432-2004..Visitors can journey through this 2,200-acre wetland ecosystem on a mile-long boardwalk trail, where southwest Florida's diverse plant and wildlife are found. See subtropical ferns and bromeliads. Watch wading birds such as herons, egrets, ibis and anhingas. Open daily April through September, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., October through March, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free guided walks daily, January through March at 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. and April, November and December at 9:30 a.m., and Wednesdays only May through October, 9:30 a.m. Handicapped accessible.Hickey's Creek Mitigation Park 17890 S.R. 80 (239) 728-6240This 1,020-acre wildlife preserve consists of a variety of habitats including palmetto-oak scrub, pine flatwoods and seasonal wetlands. Offers views of scenic creek from trail and overlook areas. This ecosystem supports threatened scrub jay and gopher tortoises. Site includes rustic restrooms, canoe/kayak landing, fishing deck and more than 5 miles of walking trails. Open daily 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Limited parking available for 75 cents an hour, $3 for the day.BONITA SPRINGS & ESTEROBonita Beach Park 27950 Hickory Blvd. (239) 229-0459 or 461-7440Located between Fort Myers Beach and Bonita Springs, this 4-acre pristine beachfront park features a boardwalk to protect the sea oats, sand dunes and coastal vegetation surrounding a gazebo and eight picnic shelters. Bathrooms, changing rooms and outdoor showers front parking areas with handicapped access. Parking is 75 cents per hour, $3 for the day. Lee Tran trolleys offer transportation to this beautiful beach on Little Hickory Island leaving from the K-Mart store at Bonita Beach Road and U.S. 41 in Bonita Springs. Cost is 25 cents.Bonita Springs Community Park 26740 Pine Ave. (239) 992-2556Located at West Terry Street and Pine Avenue, this park is the hub of recreation in Bonita Springs. Its 60 acres offer picnicking, a playground, sports fields, a 7-acre lake, library and community pool. The recreation center is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free parking.Koreshan State Historic Site 8661 Corkscrew Rd. (239) 992-0311At the Koreshan State Historic Site, the curious find only remnants of a religious sect, which practiced communal living and equal rights of women long before the concept was popular. Visitors can tour the buildings and property where the Koreshans envisioned their perfect city and enjoy a picnic lunch on the picturesque grounds. Camping and canoeing are available. Located off of U.S. 41 in Estero. Open daily from 8 a.m. to sunset. An entry fee of $4.00 per vehicle for up to eight people and $1.00 for each additional person.Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary 375 Sanctuary Rd. (239) 348-9151This 11,000-acre wilderness sanctuary, operated by the National Audubon Society, offers visitors a 2-1/4 mile boardwalk through pinelands, wet prairies, hammocks, and cypress ponds. The sanctuary contains the country's largest remaining stand of virgin bald cypress with its 500-year-old trees being among the oldest in eastern North America. Large populations of rare wood storks, as well as a number of wild orchid species can be found during the winter months. Admission is $10 for adults, $6 for college students, $5 for Audubon members, $4 for children ages 6 to 18, free for children younger than 6. Open daily, October through March, from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m, April through September, 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.CAPE CORALLake Kennedy Senior Center 400 Santa Barbara Blvd. (239) 574-0575Lake Kennedy Park features picnic facilities, a playground, boat ramp, fishing, boardwalk, restrooms and a senior citizens center. Adjacent to Sun Splash Family Waterpark.R.C. Seahawk Park 1030 N.W. 28th St. (239) 542-8350 or 542-1624The R.C. Seahawk Park is a developed facility for radio-controlled model airplanes, gliders and boats. Meets are held every weekend.Veterans Memorial Park 4140 Coronado Pkwy. (239) 573-3128Veterans' Memorial Park features basketball, shuffleboard and boccie courts, playground, picnic tables, an open pavilion and restrooms.Four Freedoms Park 4818 Tarpon Ct. (239) 574-0804>Four Freedoms Park is on Bimini Basin and has a recreation center, playground, amphitheater, picnic area and fishing.Jaycee Park 4125 S.E. 20th Pl. (239) 573-3128Located at the end of Beach Parkway, Jaycee Park offers a magnificent view of the Caloosahatchee River. The park has a quarter-mile jogging track and eight exercise stations, two picnic pavilions with tables and grills, shade trees and restrooms.Jason Verdow Memorial Park 801 S.E. 27th St. (239) 573-3127 or 772-4232This park features three lighted Little League fields with bleachers, restrooms, picnic tables and a playground.Pelican Sports Complex 4128 Pelican Blvd. (239) 573-3127 or 772-4232The Sports Complex offers five lighted soccer fields, one practice field, four lighted baseball diamonds, a batting cage, playground and restrooms.BMX Park 1410 S.W. 6th Pl. (239) 573-3127 or 772-4232The park offers a bicycle moto-cross track and a softball complex with three lighted fields.J. Chandler-Burton Memorial Park 1502 N.E. 3rd Terrace (239) 573-3127 or 772-4232This park is the home of Cape Coral Little League Girls Softball. The park has one tennis court, a basketball court, three lighted playing fields, picnic tables, barbecue grills, playground equipment and restrooms.Guiffrida Park 1044 N.E. 4th St. (239) 573-3128Guiffrida Park has barbecue grills, picnic tables, two covered pavilions and a playground.Caloosa Park 610 Del Prado Blvd. (239) 573-3127 or 772-4232Caloosa Park offers two lighted softball fields, two lighted football fields, one tennis court and restrooms.Storm Football Park 2602 Chiquita Blvd. (239) 573-3127 or 772-4232Storm Football Park offers three lighted football fields, restrooms and picnic tables.Koza/Saladino Park 301 S. W. 30th Terrace (239) 573-3127 or 772-4232Koza/Saladino Park offers four lighted little league baseball fields with bleachers, restrooms and picnic tables.Four Mile Cove Ecological Area S.E. 23rd Terrace (239) 549-4606Four-Mile Cove Ecological Area is a 365-acre saltwater wetland preserve at the end of Southeast 23rd Terrace, just behind the Coralwood Mall, along the Caloosahatchee River and Midpoint Bridge. Amenities include a 4,200-foot boardwalk trail through a mangrove forest, a visitor center with restrooms and picnic area, and a canoe launch at Horton Park. Open daily from 8 a.m. to sunset. Free parking.PINE ISLAND, BOCA GRANDE & OUTER ISLANDSMatlacha Community Park and Boat Ramp 4577 Pine Island Rd. (239) 283-4110This park's community buildings complement sheltered picnic tables, restrooms, a double boat ramp and benches. Drive north from Fort Myers to S.R. 78, turn left and proceed 13 miles, turn left again at the next street past the Island Super Market.Cayo Costa Island State Preserve (941) 964-0375 or 964-2965Cayo Costa is a delightfully secluded island that is great for camping, swimming, shelling and fishing. Primitive cabins are available for overnight stays. Accessible only by boat.Phillips Park 5675 Sesame Dr., Bokeelia (239) 656-7748Phillips Park features play areas, athletic fields, picnic areas and a swimming pool. The Pine Island Library is located across the street. Free parking.Boca Grande Beach Park (941) 964-0375 or 964-2965To find this park, take U.S. 41 to Murdock. Turn left on 776 and then again on 771 to the Boca Grande Causeway ($4 toll) to the four-way stop, then turn right. There is a $2 honor fee to enter. Once there, enjoy a delightful Gulf beach equipped with picnic tables, barbecue grills and restrooms.Boca Grande Community Center 131 First Street W. (941) 964-2564The center has picnic areas, playgrounds, multi-purpose courts and an active community recreation center.Boca Grande Community Park 305 Wheeler Rd. (941) 964-2564Boca Grande Community Park has one baseball diamond.Boca Grande Lighthouse Park 880 Belcher Rd. (941) 964-0375 or 964-2965Picnic in the shadow of a maritime landmark. The Boca Grande Lighthouse, built in 1890, overlooks the Gulf of Mexico and is the perfect spot to observe boat traffic and fishing expeditions. Swimming is not recommended here because of the strong current. Open November through May seven days a week, June through October five days a week, Wednesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission of $2 per vehicle covers parking.NORTH FORT MYERSCaloosahatchee Regional Park 18500 North River Road, Alva (239) 693-2690This 765-acre park features two sections. The north section's 400 acres offer 5 miles of bike trails and 2 miles of roads for hiking, biking or riding horses. The south section's 368 acres accommodate tent camping, picnicking and hiking on 3 miles of trails, 6,700 feet of it paralleling the Caloosahatchee River. A handicapped trail on a seashell-laden path leads to a scenic river overlook. Open daily 8 a.m. to dusk. Parking is 75 cents an hour, $3 for the day.Nalle Grade Park 8350 Nalle Grade (239) 656-7748Near the Lee County Civic Center, Nalle Grade Park offers shelter and picnic tables.Free parking.Hancock Park 2211 Hancock Bridge Parkway (239) 656-7748Hancock Park has four baseball diamonds, one football field, five tennis courts, a tennis wall, a playground and restrooms. Free parking.LEHIGH ACRESLake CamilleLocated on North Joel Boulevard, Lake Camille has freshwater fishing and a beach.Lehigh Community Park 1400 West 5th St. (239) 369-3004Located off of Lee Boulevard across from the Able Canal, the Lehigh Community Park features picnic tables, a playground, baseball diamonds, tennis courts and a swimming pool. Accessible by West 5th Street. Open daily year-round, dusk to dawn, lighted facilities until 11 p.m. Free parking.Lehigh Acres Senior Center 219 Plaza Dr. (239) 369-5355The Senior Center has educational courses, entertainment, crafts and horseshoe pits.Lehigh Acres Community Center 1299 Homestead Rd. (239) 369-1521In front of the Senior Center, this is the hub of activity for the community. Dance classes, educational programs, teen activities and more. Open Monday through Saturday.Lehigh Veterans Park 55 Homestead Rd. (239) 369-1521This newly constructed park has a lake, playground equipment, skateboard facility, picnic areas and a beautiful lodge, complete with kitchen and restrooms, available for rental. Free parking.
ParksHickey's Creek Mitigation ParkAn uplands ecosystem colors the flora and fauna in Fort Myers' Hickey's Creek, one of Lee County's largest regional parks. Gopher tortoises share habitat here with the threatened Florida scrub jay.
Manatee ParkWest Indian manatees, also known as sea cows and even mistaken for mermaids in days of yore, congregate at Manatee Park in Fort Myers from December to March. The rest of the year, they find a haven in the canals at Lovers Key State Park.Four Mile Cove Ecological Preserve & Six Mile Cypress Slough PreserveWell, you'd think each of these ecological wonders would tire you out, but the boardwalks perched over these watersheds are each just over a mile long. Both are havens for native and visiting birds.Lakes Regional ParkA tiny train takes young and old alike through a wild portion of this Fort Myers park that's fun for the whole family. The impressive array of amenities includes fishing, boardwalks, nature trails and a kids' water playground – a perfect way to cool off on a hot day.Lovers Key State ParkHike the nature trail, rent a bike, paddle a tidal lagoon, lounge on the beach, surfcast with a view of Big Carlos Pass – even get married in a gazebo perched above the twinkling waters of the Gulf of Mexico at this gem.ToursGuided Kayak Tour at J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife RefugeMust-experience: Paddling Sanibel Island'sTarpon Bay on the stern-side of a witty and learned Tarpon Bay Explorers naturalist through canoe trails traveled hundreds of years ago by Calusa Indians. Be on the lookout for local wildlife and learn the fascinating workings of a mangrove forest.Turtle Time!May 1 through October 31 marks the nesting season of the loggerhead sea turtle. In very rare instances, visitors can attend a turtle release with Turtle Time and watch the hatchlings make their way to their watery home.Babcock Wilderness AdventuresTake a bona fide swamp tour through pine flatwoods, freshwater marsh, a prairie – complete with Cracker cattle – and a cypress swamp.Nature CentersEverglades Wonder GardensEverglades Wonder Gardens in Bonita Springs is home to two female mountain lions and two female Florida panthers, brought here for rehabilitation. There are thought to be fewer than 60 Florida panthers in the wild.Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium Aviaries, raccoons, gray foxes, a bobcat and animal feedings with educational commentary make nature come alive at this Fort Myers nature attraction. The center's planetarium exhibits the nature of the heavens and is the only one between Bradenton and Miami.
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The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine observed World AIDS Day on Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2010, with ceremonies and displays at campuses in Erie, Greensburg, Pa., and Bradenton, Fla.
|LECOM Erie students lined up in the atrium to form a red ribbon to commemorate World AIDS Day on Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2010.
Students, faculty and staff at each site were encouraged to wear red on Wednesday, with nearly 150 participants between the Erie and Bradenton campuses using all that red to create large red human ribbons.
In addition, the Erie campus displayed a HIV/AIDS-themed quilt and a red ribbon tree throughout the week to acknowledge those who have died or have been affected by the disease, while the Christian Medical Club at LECOM Seton Hill created a World AIDS Day poster display and distributed brochures to educate peers on HIV/AIDS.
The purpose of the Medical Club's display was to raise awareness of the impact HIV/AIDS has on communities and individuals around the world. The display gives a face and name to the disease, inviting passers-by to take with them a portrait and story of someone effected by the disease. The stories highlight that HIV/AIDS affects multiple generations at once, destroying families and entire communities.
World AIDS Day has been commemorated at LECOM for at least a decade, according to Richard Ortoski, D.O., AAHIVMS, professor of Family Medicine and director of the Northwestern Pennsylvania World AIDS Alliance.
|LECOM Bradenton students also lined up to fashion a large red ribbon in observance of World AIDS Day.
"Our students need to know that there are patients out there with HIV/AIDS who need their care," said Dr. Ortoski. "I think that the since the disease affects a diverse population, AIDS awareness helps students understand the diversity of all diseases. Whether the diversity issue is race, gender or orientation, the fact of the matter is that these future physicians will have to treat people with HIV, and they should feel comfortable and empathetic as they would with every other patient."
"Dr. Ortoski does a great job explaining HIV/AIDS and the way it affects our patients," said second-year Erie medical student Matthew Perry, who performed with the choir for his second World AIDS Day event. "Dr. Ortoski reminds us all of the difficulties faced by those who have AIDS. It's an event that helps fight the stigma that exists and encourages education about AIDS."
|The Christian Medical Club for LECOM at Seton Hill observed World Aids Day with a poster presentation. Pictured from left are club advisor Karen Benedum, M.D., project organizer Maryann Salib, and club president Hope Kummant.
Red could be seen throughout the halls and classrooms of each campus as participants acknowledged the importance of a disease where more than 33 million worldwide and an estimated 1.1 million Americans are affected, according to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC).The CDC also estimates that 53,600 Americans are newly infected each year.
Beyond wearing red, a few student organizations in Erie helped spread the word about World AIDS Day to groups outside of the college. The LECOM Musical Ensemble, the Erie campus' choir, performed during Wednesday's ceremony.
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The name says it all. I cover all leftovers. They are clear so I can see at a glance what is inside the container. I have bought similar item at the dollar store but these are more sturdy. Very easy to wash and use over and over.
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The plastic is light-weight but seems like it should last a while.
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I bought these for my daughter who requested them as she remembered my using them when she was young. They can be hard to find, which is a shame in this age of green-thinking. I like that they greatly reduce the need for plastic wrap which can be used only once; these wash and re-use. People wanting to reduce their 'footprint' should seriously consider investing in these.
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I finally got around to viewing the 12 episodes on youtube this past weekend and I must say that I was not that impressed with the discussion overall. Guess I expected more.
I noticed that Hitchens seemed to dominate the discussions and interrupted the others frequently. Dawkins was more of a moderator and did not add that much to the discussions overall. Dennett seemed slow to think and respond and missed the point a couple of times. Overall I think Sam was the most focused, coherent and made the most meaningful statements.
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When and if it happens — and a growing number of people believe it will — Defense and some other federal agencies plan to save money by furloughing workers one day a week for a total of 22 days. Some agencies believe they can get by without furloughs, or by only having a few furlough days, by freezing hiring, firing temps and reducing spending for travel and training.
The last time there was a governmentwide shutdown (1995-96), Congress voted to pay employees for the time they had been furloughed. But, last year, after a small furlough at the Federal Aviation Administration, Congress said no-work-no-pay. Transportation Department officials found enough money to reimburse the furloughed feds.
Pat Niehaus, president of the Federal Managers Association, says she lived through the last furlough/shutdown and this one will be different. "I don't believe Congress will reimburse furloughed employees for pay lost because of a furlough," she said. And many agree. Niehaus was a guest last week on our Your Turn radio program, along with Federal Times reporters Sean Reilly and Stephen Losey. To hear the entire show, click here.
Bad as the possibility of a furlough/pay cut is, many workers are concerned about what that lost pay would mean to their high-three salary computation for retirement purposes. Losing 20 percent of your pay for six months would be rough. Getting a smaller lifetime retirement benefit because of that would be even rougher.
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MISENHEIMER, N.C. Both the mens and womens swim teams at Pfeiffer University competed last Saturday in the annual Boo Bash Relays held at Catawba College. The men placed third while the women finished fourth breaking three more school records.
The men scored 76 points trailing Wingate and Limestone in the Halloween relays. On the womens side, the Lady Falcons finished with 62 points as Wingate University won both the mens and womens rankings.
Pfeiffer freshman Julianna Prim (Yadkinville, NC) broke two more individual records and participated on the one relay record-breaker. Prim set the new mark in the 500 freestyle with a time of 5:08.15, the 100 fly with a time of 58.09 and along with Yukina Onoda (Concord, NC), Samantha Maness (Conway, SC) and Haley Carter (Huntersville, NC) set the new mark in the 800 free relay clocking in at 8:10.50.
The men are off this weekend while the women will host Lenoir-Rhyne and Converse in their first home meet of the season on Saturday afternoon beginning at 2:00 p.m.
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- Spoon about 1 tablespoonful into each jalapeno half. Place in two ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dishes. Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 15-20 minutes or until filling is lightly browned and bubbly. Serve with ranch dressing if desired. Yield: 44 appetizers.
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"I have made these often...Love them! Don't leave in oven too long, the longer they cook the hotter the peppers seem to get! They will disappear in no time. I switch up a lot of recipes, but this one I make as is...I use low fat sausage though. Good!"
"My daughter made this for my husband and I and we feel in love with the recipe. Now I have made a double batch for 5 - 2 "step"-sons, a nephew, a wife and a girlfriend! They were gone almost before I blinked and LOVED them! Thank you Rachel Oswald!!!"
"I was looking for recipes to use the jalapeños from my prolific pepper plant and am happy I saw this one! I made a double batch of Sausage-Stuffed Jalapeños yesterday and my family loved them! I froze half of them so I could add them to my Thanksgiving appetizer tray. I added a tablespoon each of finely minced sweet red and orange peppers and two tablespoons minced parsley, just to give the sausage stuffing a bit more color. This is a tasty recipe and a great way to use jalapeños from the garden. -- Kristine Chayes, Smithtown, N.Y."
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