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Reinstatement after dismissal from Kent State University is neither automatic nor guaranteed. A student may be reinstated only if the student provides convincing evidence of probable academic success if permitted to return to the university. A dismissed student who has previously accumulated a substantial number of credit hours and/or an excessively low GPA should expect that reinstatement is not likely to be approved. For programs with selective admission requirements, specified certification standards or additional program and graduation requirements, reinstatement may be impossible.
Application for reinstatement after the required period of time away from the university should be to the dean of the college or Regional Campus that houses the major program the student wishes to enter. (This is not necessarily the college from which the student was dismissed.) The application should include convincing evidence of the student's motivation to continue and of the student's specific efforts during the period of dismissal to eliminate previous weaknesses. After evaluating the application for reinstatement and all supporting materials, the dean will inform the student of the reinstatement decision.
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Carla Smith Stover PhD
Assistant Professor (Adjunct) in the Child Study Center
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Yale Medical GroupChild Study Center: NIMH Research Training Program in Childhood-onset Neuropsychiatric Disorders; Albert J. Solnit Integrated Training
Research Interests
Domestic violence; Recidivism; Interventions for families impacted by violence including fathers who perpetrate domestic violence; Domestic violence and substance abuse more...
- Ph.D., California School of Professional Psychology, 2002
Selected Publications
- Stover, C. S., McMahon, T., Easton, C. (2012). Fathers Entering Substance Abuse Treatment: An Examination of Substance Abuse, Trauma Symptoms and Parenting Behaviors. Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment.
- Stover, C. S., Connell, C., Leve, L., Neiderhiser, J. M, Shaw, D. S., Scaramella, L. V., Conger, R., & Reiss, D. (2012). Fathering and Mothering in the Family System: Linking Marital Hostility and Aggression in Adopted Toddlers. Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 53, 401-409.
- Stover, C. S., McMahon, T., & Easton, C. (2011) The Impact of Fatherhood on Treatment Response for Men with Comorbid Alcohol Dependence and Intimate Partner Violence. American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse

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At a Glance
Why Get Tested?
To help diagnose lactose intolerance in individuals who have difficulties digesting dairy products, or sometimes as part of an investigation of malabsorption conditions
When to Get Tested?
When you have symptoms such as abdominal pain, bloating, gas, and diarrhea after consuming milk and other dairy products
Sample Required?
A series of breath samples exhaled into a collector, or a series of blood samples drawn from a vein in your arm
Test Preparation Needed?
Overnight fasting is required; nothing but water is permitted. Avoid strenuous activities. You may be instructed to brush your teeth and/or rinse your mouth with water prior to and during the breath test.
The Test Sample
What is being tested?
Lactose tolerance tests measure hydrogen in the breath or changes in the level of glucose in the blood after a person is given a drink containing a standard amount of lactose, thus determining whether the individual is capable of proper digestion of lactose.
Lactose is a sugar with a complex structure (a disaccharide). It is found in milk and many other dairy products. Before it can be absorbed and used by the body, it must be broken down into two simpler sugars, glucose and galactose (monosaccharides). This digestion step is performed by lactase, an enzyme produced by cells lining the small intestine.
If an individual does not produce enough lactase (lactase deficient), then undigested lactose passes through the small intestine to the large intestine, where bacteria break it down, producing hydrogen gas and lactic acid. This process can cause the affected person to experience abdominal pain and bloating, flatulence, and diarrhea within 30 minutes to 2 hours of consuming milk or other dairy products.
Almost all babies are born with the ability to digest lactose, but lactase production normally decreases as an individual ages. About 65-70% of the world's population develops some degree of lactose intolerance by the time they reach adulthood. The intolerance can vary by race and ethnicity, with about 90-95% of northern Europeans retaining their ability to digest lactose and 95-100% of Asians and Native Americans becoming lactose intolerant.
Two different types of lactose tolerance tests are available. They both involve the collection of a fasting sample. The person tested is given a liquid to drink that contains a standard amount of lactose. A series of timed samples is then collected and tested.
Hydrogen breath test
This is the primary test used to detect and diagnose lactose intolerance. This test measures hydrogen gas in breath samples. With lactose intolerance, undigested lactose reaches the large intestine and is broken down by bacteria, producing excess hydrogen gas. The hydrogen gas enters the circulation and is eventually exhaled by the lungs.
Lactose tolerance blood test
This is a secondary test sometimes used to help diagnose lactose intolerance. This test measures the glucose level in the blood samples. It detects the conversion of the ingested lactose into glucose and galactose.
How is the sample collected for testing?
Breath samples are collected by blowing into a bag or other collection device. Blood samples are obtained by inserting a needle into a vein in the arm. Rarely, a stool sample may be collected in a clean container for analysis.
NOTE: If undergoing medical tests makes you or someone you care for anxious, embarrassed, or even difficult to manage, you might consider reading one or more of the following articles: Coping with Test Pain, Discomfort, and Anxiety, Tips on Blood Testing, Tips to Help Children through Their Medical Tests, and Tips to Help the Elderly through Their Medical Tests.
Another article, Follow That Sample, provides a glimpse at the collection and processing of a blood sample and throat culture.
Is any test preparation needed to ensure the quality of the sample?
Fasting is required before and during testing. The person being tested should not exercise or smoke for several hours before testing. In some cases, additional instructions may be provided by the doctor and/or laboratory. For example, you may be asked to brush your teeth and then rinse your mouth with water prior to the hydrogen breath test and then again after drinking the liquid containing lactose. Follow any instructions you are given.
The Test
Common Questions
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This was not an easy step for us to take, as the volunteers on the response team are dedicated to the work they do and are often inspired by the help they can provide. We are actively seeking to expand our capability so that we can again accept and answer all user questions. We will accept and respond to the same limited number of questions tomorrow, but expect to resume the service, 24/7, as soon as possible.
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SHELBY -- It was January when the American Legion World Series received an anonymous $1 million donation to help upgrade Veterans Field at Keeter Stadium.
A challenge was extended to raise another $1 million to match that gift.
That challenge has now been met, according to ALWS leaders.
"We had 310 contributions ranging from $1 to $100,000," said Eddie Holbrook, co-chairman of the ALWS executive committee. "The donations were an outpouring of the spirit of community."
The money, all private donations, will go toward stadium upgrades, Holbrook said.
"We met the challenge in early July," he said. "Lowe's Hardware and other individuals came up with gifts to help us reach our goal."
The original challenge target date to raise the $1 million was May, but it had to be pushed back a bit, Holbrook said.
The stadium upgrades include more on-site parking, making the Keeter Stadium concourse larger and a Lowe's Plaza of Champions entrance to the stadium.
The construction was set to be complete by the first week of July, but rain has pushed back that completion date to Aug. 1.
"There were several things we wanted to fix sooner than later after last year, such as the problems with the rain, damage to the soccer field and parking," he said.
A contractor has been working long hours and weekends to complete the stadium before the World Series, Holbrook said.
"Even if they aren't baseball fans, we are hoping there are other things there that they can get involved with, such as the concerts," Holbrook said. "We want something that the community can feel proud about."
Legion officials announced in October 2012 that Shelby will serve as the official home of the ALWS through at least 2019.
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Keeter Stadium and surrounding upgrades at Shelby High
- Relocated the school soccer field next to the football practice field
- Moved lights over to the soccer and football fields
- Removed, enlarged and repaved student parking
- Keeter Stadium concourse enlarged
- Improvement to the sound system at Keeter Stadium
- Wireless upgrade at Keeter Stadium
- "Plaza of Champions" entrance with large, concrete baseball
- Front gates moved outward from Keeter Stadium
ALWS 2013 timeline
January -- Gift made and challenge set to raise money to upgrade stadium and surrounding facilities at Shelby High School
March -- ALWS executive committee co-chairmen Jim Horn and Eddie Holbrook join N.C. Legion Hall of Fame
March -- GWU plays Wake Forest at Veterans Field/Keeter Stadium to raise money, awareness for ALWS
April -- GWU plays South Carolina at Veterans Field/Keeter Stadium to raise money, awareness for ALWS
July -- Upgrades under way to wireless Internet services at the stadium
Aug. 10 -- 7th Inning Stretch Festival, faith concerts set to kick off 2013 ALWS
Aug. 16-20 -- 2013 American Legion World Series games scheduled
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Jake Grupp came to the ASPCA to check out smaller dogs, but his girlfriend, Mary Yukevich, urged him to just take a peek at the larger ones. That's when they saw Phoebe, a sweet little Pit mix, sitting quietly in her habitat and wagging her tail hopefully.
"We weren't really expecting to adopt a dog that day," Grupp tells us, "but when we met Phoebe we fell in love."
A visit with Phoebe and an ASPCA behavior counselor sealed the deal, and Phoebe joined the family on the spot.
In the cab ride home, Yukevich knew she'd already fallen hard for Phoebe, but it wasn't until Grupp was down on his luck that he knew Phoebe had stolen his heart for good.
"I had some teeth pulled and was in a lot of pain," Grupp tells us. "Phoebe sat near me all the while, and eventually I invited her to climb into the chair with me. It felt like she was making sure I was OK, even though there wasn't a whole lot she could do."
Phoebe went home already housetrained and knowing a few basic commands, and Grupp and Yukevich spent the first month doing "intense training" with their new pup, deepening their bond and helping their dog become the well-mannered princess she is today.
Soon, Phoebe was working on off-leash training, and the family put it into practice on a recent trip to the beach, where they discovered Phoebe's special talent as a doggie mentor.
"There was a chocolate Lab puppy named Einstein who was afraid of the water," Grupp remembers. "Phoebe would go bounding into the ocean and Einstein would follow her until she went in the water, until eventually he went in. It was really special to see that she encouraged him to take the plunge."
Getting to know Phoebe has even had unexpected effect on Grupp: It changed his mind about Pit Bulls.
"I was wary about adopting a Bully mix at first," he says, "but after having had Phoebe since June I'm extremely pleased. I'm glad that she picked us that day!"
We are, too, guys!
So happy to see another Pittie Lover in the world...I did not even know what one was when I saved the first one, now I have a couple.
I rescued an approx. 4 month old Lab/Pit mix that was abandoned at my works parking lot, he was infested with fleas and famished. He has turned out to be the sweetest and loving dog. He is now 19 months old and is the best looking dog. Wish more people would realize just how loving these pups are. His name is Grayson, but I call him "noodle", because everytime I arrive from home he sways like a noodle out of joy seeing me. He also thinks he's a lap dog, although he weighs 70 lbs.
Michael Vick says he has gotten a dog, for his kids. Hopefully the authorities will step in before it's to late.
I have had pit bulls for nearly 60 years, since being given my first one for my 6th birthday. I now use one for my service dog, and could not be happier. She weighs over 60 pounds, but on a plane she can curl into a ball the size of a toy poodle. She prances down the road when she pulls my wheelchair, and does more to help me than a human would. When working, she always wears her best pittie grin, making it obvious to all who sees her that she enjoys her job.
I LOVE this story. I have such a soft spot for Pitties. And their breed is so misunderstood. These dogs are just big teddy bears! I just recently adopted my first pit, her name is Lily. I'd wanted a pit for a long time, but just recently circumstances were such that I could get one. She is so friendly, she loves everyone she meets and is very gentle with my dad who is disabled, the kids next door and my two small dogs. And yes, she doesn't think she is a lapdog, she KNOWS she is a lapdog. :-) It breaks my heart to see all of the pits and pit mixes in the shelters who need and deserve good homes. So, let's all get the word out about these wonderful, special dogs!
In October 2012, it was announced on the news that the City of Knoxville, TN is considering making it illegal to own Pitts and Staffi Breeds in the City limits. All my grand-puppies are pitts and we own homes inside the City. I'm totally shocked and can't believe that they would actually consider doing this. We must let
the Knoxville City Government know that we love our dogs and they are not bad. These dogs are a registered, domesticated breed; they are our pets and part of our families. Thanks
I have 9 dogs 3 are pibbles all are rescued we are one big happy family!!! I am an advocate for the breed to no avail. I will do anything to help save this majestic breed!!! love hearing happy pibble stories!!
Nala came to me via my son and his girlfriend. She is a beautiful and smart brindle pit. I do animal control and never thought I would ever be taking care of a pit. I was always looking for a home for her because I already have 3 Jack's. I did find a home for her and HATED to give her up because she was so loving and fun. She slept with me every night. Shh-don't tell my Jack's! One of the smartest dog's I've had. Miss her dearly.
Yes, Pits are wonderful, but there still are too many misapprehensions about them and dumb laws against them that make it very difficult for them and their families. This must be more vigorously worked on for change so that more of them stand a chance of being adopted and kept by normal, law abiding people without harassment. Backyard breeding must be stopped and human bad actors must be stopped, including ignorant public officials passing irrational, unreasonable laws.
Michael Vick has a dog??? That is insane. I do not believe in his supposed turnaround...they all suddenly "find god" in prison. Quicker parole.
no one knows how this breed is until they own one. they are the most loving dogs i have ever owned. you give them your heart they will do anything for you. my sweetheart is a baby scared of everything. all they want is your love. wouldnt have ask for a better dog.


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New Zealand mobile internet use:
*Smartphones users are in the majority in New Zealand, with more than half of all kiwis using their mobile phone to access the internet, according to government figures. (In the 12 months up to June 2012)… the number of mobile broadband subscribers rose 34 percent, so there are now over 2.5 million mobile broadband users in New Zealand.
"We've seen data usage on our network roughly quadruple over the past two years," Vodafone's external communication manager Emma Carter said. "As more and more people move to smartphones – as almost 50 percent of our customers are now doing – they start using the internet on the move for everything from maps to Facebook to researching products and services."
Two Degrees Mobile, the newest entrant in the mobile phone market, has continued to grab sales from bigger rivals Telecom and Vodafone New Zealand, boosting its market share to 1 million customers, or 21 percent of the country's mobile market, in August.
Vodafone is still the biggest local carrier with 2.37 million customers.
New Zealand mobile device market share:
See our previous blog posts on market share here: and the long running post which helps you to see changes over time is found here.
NBR updates their post but not for a whole – read the latest they have, here.
Australia Market Share of mobile smartphone sales :
**This statistic shows the market share of the leading operating systems for smartphones sales in Australia from June 2011 to October 2012. From July to October 2012, Android had a 62.2 percent share of the Australian smartphone market. Android is far ahead, but has ceded some ground because of the iPhone 5 launch. Apple's gain has been sharp in Australia. Windows Phone's performance is flat indicating no impact of the launch of the Lumia 920 or other WP8 devices.
SmartCompany says: Android has claimed a dominant lead in the Australian smartphone market with a market share of 62.2%, with the platform pulling ahead of Apple. The figures, compiled by ComTech, examined Australian smartphone market share by platform during the quarter ending October 28, 2012. Read their whole story here.
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GRAND PRAIRIE – This holiday season, Gexa Energy will help light up more than 4 million lights at the annual Prairie Lights and invest in renewable energy credits equal to the amount of electricity used throughout the event.
The 2012 "Prairie Lights Powered by Gexa Energy" will provide a two-mile path driving tour that includes the world's longest lighted tunnel at Lynn Creek Park in Grand Prairie.
"We are delighted to sponsor this year's Prairie Lights that will bring excitement to thousands of families this holiday season," said Brian Landrum, president of Gexa Energy. "It is important for us to invest in renewable energy credits in order to offset the environmental impact of the electricity usage at this event. We take pride in being a responsible energy company that cares about helping people use energy in an environmentally responsible way."
Prairie Lights will open from Nov. 22 to Dec. 31. Specific hours are Sunday – Thursday from 6 – 9 p.m. and Friday – Saturday from 6 – 10 p.m. It will also open from 6 – 10 p.m. on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Eve.
For more information, please visit Prairie Lights' official website: www.prairielights.org.
Gexa Energy began providing electricity service for homeowners and businesses in 2002. Today, the company offers several affordable fixed-rate service plans including those with 100-percent, pollution-free wind energy.
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To the point where we practise this sublime path? I was raised Roman Catholic, and one would wonder how on earth I ended up in the Vajrayana of all things.
One obvious answer would be karma of course, but its interesting, almost accidental on the surface.
in 1993 we saw an ad in the paper advertising a public talk by HH the Dalai Lama in my home town. We go, listen, the audio quality is AWFUL, you can't understand half of what HHDL is saying. However, this led to receiving a transcript of the talk in the mail, which I devoured and reread so many times i lost count. Which led to reading other books on Buddhism, and on the very early baby internet of the early-mid 90's, participation in a list service about Zen.
Eventually, I end up on an intense Zen retreat at a Soen Korean Zen retreat center, where among studying Kong-ans, i find myself drawn to chanting the name of Avolokiteshvara in Korean (Kwan Se Um Bosal).
Since there is no Soen center in my home town, i end up at a Soto temple for weekly practise. Eventually someone gets the idea 'lets go visit the Tibetans!' The 'Tibetans' are a local Nyingmapa group in the lineage of HH Dudjom Rinpoche. I'm very much intrigued, VERY.
Not too much later, there is a Thangka art show at the local library. The suggestion on how to view the art is to find one that appeals to you and just sit with it. So i browse all the images and sit myself down in front of an image of Guru Rinpoche. At this time, I didn't really know who this image was, it was just well, intriguing. I end up going to the public practise of the Nyingma group every week about this time. The rest of the story takes some other twists and turns, but it was a sequence of lucky accidents and happenstance in many ways.
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A dirt bike enthusiast previews the new Reiter Foothills trail in Gold Bar on Aug. 1. The Department of Natural Resources opened the trail for a limited time in order to get feedback about the trail from riders so that they could make improvements before opening it to the public.
Trail users will have an opportunity to complete a survey about the trails to give their opinions on future trail design in the area. Test dates are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and on Jan. 20, Feb. 9 and 17 and March 9 and 24.
The trails include a single motorcycle trail and a 4x4 challenge course. Opportunities for ATV riders will be available later this year.
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From Gold Bar, head east on U.S. 2. Turn left on Reiter Road just outside of Gold Bar. Go one mile and stay to the right at the 'Y' in the road. Continue on Reiter Road for another 3.1 miles. As you approach the 3.2 mile mark you will be turning left onto a Department of Natural Resources forest road (commonly known as Deer Flats Road). As you approach the turn, there will be a tree with two bright orange painted dots, an arrow painted on the road with a big "R," and a DNR sign that says "Entering Reiter Foothills Forest."
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It's not that I dislike Gordon solely because of his comments. He's injury prone and we were forced to sign him to a contract we obviously wasn't comfortable signing him to other wise he would have never hit the open market. He's not a max contract guy although he has all the potential to be. I'd rather not have gambled and traded him away the minute he refuse to sign the original deal we offered.Also you're not a huge fan of Gordon bc he doesn't want to be here, if i recall correctly. Which I agree somewhat on, but we have some years to see if that's a good move or not and can garner some assets if we truely believe he hates it here, which i'm pretty sure you agree'd that we need to get assets for him no matter what as well?
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Ann and I have a project taking shape. Like many endeavors, it began with one tiny offhand comment, which is in resonance with Lao-tzu who observed, "The longest journey starts with a single step."
While sitting on our patio as is our normal evening routine, Ann said she wished our patio was "a little larger." Those three little words were an egg of an idea which I promptly fertilized by responding, "What do you have in mind?"
We picked up our wine glasses and stepped into the yard to begin tracing an imaginary boundary for an addition. The more we sipped and circled the yard talking about it, the more appealing the project became.
The next day I called our "go-to" construction guy, Francisco Ruiz. I asked if he knew anybody interested in a little job like this who worked with concrete.
He did and came over to see what we had in mind. We sort of sketched out invisible lines in the grass where it would begin and end. I mentally calculated that somewhere around four yards of concrete should do it.
He said he'd bring his guy over within a few days and we'd get some concrete numbers and measurements — pun inevitable. Who knew how big our little germ of an idea would grow in that short interval?
In order to lay out precisely what we wanted I dropped by Lowes for some spray stuff to mark our grass. Instead of buying an aerosol that our puppies might get on them and track into the house, I opted for a bundle of little orange flags on wire posts.
These turned out to be perfect. We walked around sticking flags in the grass as we went. Voila! An outline of our patio extension began revealing itself.
The main advantage of the little flags was they were easy to stick in, pull out and move. The main disadvantage of the little flags was they were easy to stick in, pull out and move. See where this is going or should I say went?
Yep, we kept pulling up and putting down until what began as a patio began looking more like a parking lot. Our project became Jabba the Hutt eating our whole backyard!
Ann and I came to our senses and sized the thing back a little closer to reasonableness. We shrank the parking lot closer to a skating rink.
Our original goal of making our patio "a little larger" is alive and well but took some steroids. Oh well, that's OK as we'll make very good use of more area.
I'm amazed where Ann's three little innocuous words are taking us within such a short time. It's a good thing because Bug visits from
Yesterday Ann grinned and casually mentioned that Bug's TV should be "a little larger." Lao-tzu whispered in my ear, "Don't move or say anything" — but was too late.
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March honors teen slain in Lake Stevens
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Lake Stevens community members and friends of Molly Conley take pictures at her memorial during Monday night's memorial walk at Centennial Trail.
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Lake Stevens community members walk past the chalked word "Love Molly" during Monday night's memorial walk at Centennial Trail for Seattle resident Molly Conley, 15, who was fatally shot on June 1 while walking in Lake Stevens. The shooter has not been found.
Conley was 15, of Seattle.
March organizers were expecting as many as 200 people, said Tom Thorleifson, a commander with the Lake Stevens American Legion Post 181.
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- Nominating, in the event of a vacancy in the Lieutenant Governor's office, a new officer, subject to a confirmatory vote of both chambers of the legislature (§ 17a)
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Olivia Stewart calls the plays, is a leader on the court and looks to toss the perfect set to one of New Bern's on-coming hitters.
Stewart, a senior, is the quarterback and the motivator on New Bern's volleyball team.
"We are calling and running the plays, so it's really important to be a leader," Stewart said. "I've been filling a leadership role and I have to pick up my communication and help the girls stay positive."
Stewart said the key to being a good setter is having "fast feet, good communication and soft hands."
She's had a phenomenal season with 232 assists, 66 kills, 116 service points, nine blocks and 32 service aces.
Of the court, Stewart is a master in the classroom, sporting a 4.67 grade point average.
On the court, she has a keen way of keeping her opponents off balance. When it looks like she's going to pass, she likes to instead direct it over the net for a point.
"She is one of our captains," New Bern coach Tori Bennett said. "She is a great communicator and really great at controlling a play, which is important for a setter. I trust her to make calls."
Stewart said timing and chemistry is a big part of being a setter. She's had a long time to work with fellow senior Caitlin Solter.
She's spent the past two seasons connecting with her other hitters.
"Caitlin and I have played together for five or so years, so we have the strongest chemistry on the court.
"I've really been working on building my chemistry with Brittany (McKeon), Kayla (Dellapia) and all of our other middles, so I can be the best setter I can be for them."
Stewart said it's all worth it when she sets an immaculate assist to one of the hitters, who then ferociously spikes the ball to the floor.
It fires the team up.
"It's great. I love it," Stewart said. "They get the credit, but I'm happy with it and I am happy with how they perform."
Stewart plays the majority of each game, based on her playing experience and skills, but will split time with setter Olivia Mitchell.
"With passing and setting, it's a real major thing because you have to have a good pass to get a good hit," Stewart said.
"It really all evolves around the passing, which we've done a fairly good job on, but there is definitely room for improvement."
Stewart, a three-year varsity player, has goals of playing volleyball in college. Right now, she is exploring her opportunities.
With the way she's leading New Bern, her path to the next level could be imminent.
"I definitely want to play in college," she said. "I'm looking for opportunities. I have a couple right now and I am really exploring that."
The Bears (11-5, 5-2) are in the middle of their 3A/4A Eastern Conference season. Their only losses were to powerhouses D.H. Conley and J.H. Rose.
They are coming off a week in which they beat C.B. Aycock and Eastern Wayne.
Last season, New Bern won 12 matches and lost to Pine Forest in the first round of the playoffs.
A victory over West Craven on Monday will tie its win total from 2012.
Stewart said the team expects to go deeper in the postseason this time.
"Our seniors are definitely looking forward to making a good run in the playoffs," she said. "We feel like we deserve it and we are excited.
"We have really great potential this year. The seniors have a thirst to win and we really want to go far."
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Bold colors, candy bars and favors and same-sex marriages are hot trends in wedding this year, as seen at the Seattle Wedding show. Another show is coming to Everett soon.
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All You Can Sweet displayed various candy bar options at the Seattle Wedding Show on Sunday at the Washington State Convention and Trade Center in Seattle.
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A same-sex wedding cake topper was displayed at the Seattle Wedding Show on Sunday at the Washington State Convention and Trade Center in Seattle.
A carnival reception theme is among the trends on tap at the upcoming Everett/Lynnwood Wedding Expo at Comcast Arena.
"It's fun. It brings out the kid in all of us," expo spokesman Brad Buckles said.
Of course, there will be plenty of dresses for brides to peruse and runway models sporting the latest fashions for all members of the wedding party. Information on entertainment, flowers, photography, honeymoons and all the other wedding essentials will be under one roof.
Color is big this year, Buckles said.
Cotton candy machines that spin giant puffs of sugar on a stick are replacing chocolate fountains at receptions.
Flavor colors coordinate with ribbons, flowers and bridesmaid dresses.
"Whatever their creative fancy is, you can color match this," Buckles said.
Candy buffet options include giant dishes of lemon drops, licorice sticks and taffy.
Guests indulge their inner child and leave with a bag of candy.
Blue candy-stained tongues and green lips might also make for some fun pics behind the curtain in the photo booth. Other props include funny hats, glasses and mustaches. Oh, what people will do after slugging down a few drinks and few pounds of sugar.
"Photo booths have really taken off," said Howard Jensen, spokesman for the recent Seattle Wedding Show, an annual event at the Seattle convention center. "Pull the curtain and who knows what's going to happen."
The photo strip is a party favor to cherish. Guests leave a personalized message and photo for the wedding couple, and get to take home embarrassing pictures.
Cakes are still a big deal at weddings, but the toppers aren't strictly black and white since the legalization of same-sex marriage.
"It's the biggest conversation in the wedding industry," Buckles said. "It's fun to be one of the cities on the front lines."
So far this year, he said he has seen mostly female couples at his Washington wedding expos.
Traditionally, brides have dragged the grooms to the shows.
"With two grooms, who's going to drag who?" he said.
Plan your expo trip
The Everett/Lynnwood Wedding Expo features wedding fashion, food, entertainment, flowers, photographers and dress sale.
When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.
Where: Comcast Arena Convention Center, 2000 Hewitt Ave., Everett.
Cost: $15, with two-for-the-price-of-one online special; www.bridesclub.com
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When: 6 to 9 p.m. Feb. 6
Where: The Hollywood School House, 14810 NE 145th St., Woodinville.
Cost: Free
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My name is Madison Avery, and I'm here to tell you that there's more out there than you can see, hear, or touch. Because I'm there. Seeing it. Touching it. Living it.
Madison's prom was killerliterally. Now, thanks to a mysterious amulet, she's stuck on Earth: dead but not gone. She has no idea why the dark reaper who did her in was after her, but she's not about to just sit around and let fate take its course. With a little skilled light-bending, the help of a light reaper (one of the good guys . . . maybe), her cute crush, and oh yeah, her guardian angel, Madison's ready to take control of her own destiny once and for all, before it takes control of her.
Well, if she believed in that stuff.
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New York Times bestselling author Kim Harrison was born and raised in Michigan and has recently returned there to escape the South Carolina heat. Her bestselling Hollows novels include Dead Witch Walking; The Good, the Bad, and the Undead; Every Which Way But Dead; A Fistful of Charms; For a Few Demons More; The Outlaw Demon Wails; White Witch, Black Curse; Black Magic Sanction; Pale Demon; and A Perfect Blood plus the graphic novel Blood Work. She also writes the bestselling Madison Avery series for young adults, including Once Dead, Twice Shy and Early to Death, Early to Rise.
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With 2007 coming to a close, members of the Vancouver Whitecaps FC coaching staff gave their thoughts on the year gone by and what lies ahead in 2008.Girls prospects head coach Jesse Symons, women's team head coach Bob Birarda, and boys prospects head coach Bart Choufour gave their insight into the latest youth development programs taking place at the club, and their plans for the New Year.In early January, Whitecaps Prospect sides will be traveling to California for the prestigious Odyssey Cup youth tournament, with both Symons and Choufour looking forward to facing some strong opposition with their respective teams.To view the thoughts of our three Whitecaps coaches, click on the video link below for our exclusive interviews with Symons, Birarda, and Choufour.Jesse SymonsBob BirardaBart Choufour
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Carteret County has declared a state of emergency due to the winter storm. No curfew or restrictions have been set at this time but the declaration does make it possible for the county to receive state resources if needed, according to Carteret County Emergency Services Deputy Director Jo Ann Spencer
The governor has declared a state of emergency for North Carolina.
From Onslow County:
During an emergency meeting tonight, Onslow County commissioners unanimously declared a "State of Emergency" and set a curfew in support of Onslow County Emergency Services in response to snow and ice from Winter Storm Leon.
The proclamation signed by Onslow County Board of Commissioners Chairman Paul Buchanan stated that Winter Storm Leon poses an imminent threat of, or existing conditions have caused or will cause, widespread or severe damage, injury, loss of life or property, and a state of emergency exists in Onslow County, North Carolina on this date, Jan. 28, 2014, at 6 p.m.
It further declared a curfew within the unincorporated areas of Onslow County in effect from 7 p.m. Jan. 28 to 7 a.m. Jan. 29, and 6 p.m. Jan. 29 to 7 a.m. Jan. 30, due to hazardous road conditions, possible fallen power lines, and utility service interruptions and the need to allow emergency crews, medical personnel, utility crews, and emergency responders access to affected areas. This time frame can be extended pursuant to the authority delegated in this Proclamation.
"The curfew is a matter of public safety. It is essential for the citizens to be off the roads in order for the sheriff and deputies to be able to respond to calls for assistance and for overall safety. The curfew will also prevent crimes of opportunity while our citizens are safe in their homes. Our emergency responders will be able to react and respond safely to minimize loss and maintain security and safety measures," Buchanan said.
Onslow County Sheriff Ed Brown reported on county road conditions. He said, "Whether you're driving or walking the roads are extremely dangerous. Ice is a danger for drivers and pedestrians. My advice to my people and the citizens is to not get on the roads or out of your homes unless you have to."
Onslow County officials have declared a state of emergency.
As a result, unincorporated areas of Onslow County have a curfew from 7 p.m. Tuesday to 7 a.m. Wednesday and 6 p.m. Wednesday to 7 a.m. Thursday due to hazardous conditions, possible fallen power lines and utility service interruptions and the need to allow emergency crews, medical personnel, utility crews and emergency responders access to affected areas, according to information from the county.
The Onslow County Board of Commissioners has scheduled an emergency meeting pursuant to NCGS §143-318.12(b) (3) to take place on Tuesday, January 28, 2014 via 2-way conference call. The meeting will begin at 6:00 PM.
The meeting will take place electronically and hosted by the Onslow County Emergency Operations Center, 1180 Commons Drive North, Jacksonville.
The purpose of this meeting is for immediate consideration of adoption of declaring a State of Emergency in the unincorporated areas of Onslow County in response to Winter Storm Leon.


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WASHINGTON (AP) -- The leadership vacancy created by Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano's resignation is the latest and greatest blow to a department where one-third of the heads of key agencies and divisions have been filled with acting officials or remained vacant for months.
Napolitano's departure, slated for September, will create the 15th hole in the department's 45 leadership positions. Napolitano's chief of staff and the director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement are leaving this month. The deputy secretary, general counsel, heads of Customs and Border Protection, privacy, legislative affairs, intelligence and analysis and more are filled with acting officials. Other key positions, like the executive secretariat, inspector general and deputy undersecretary for cybersecurity remain vacant.
The pattern of putting acting officials in leadership positions at the Homeland Security Department-- sometimes replacing acting officials with other acting officials -- has been going on for months. This swath of vacancies raises questions about how a department depleted of permanent leadership could implement changes, particularly as Congress considers overhauling the nation's immigration system.
"Her departure is a substantial addition to the growing list of unfilled key leadership positions within the department," Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas, who chairs the House Homeland Security Committee, said of Napolitano's resignation. "The administration should move swiftly to fill the gaping holes in its management."
The White House referred a request for comment to the Homeland Security Department, which did not respond.
The Homeland Security Department is comprised of agencies that protect the president, respond to disasters, enforce immigration laws and secure air travel. Many of the unfilled leadership positions don't require Senate confirmation.
Napolitano on Friday announced she would be leaving her post in early September to become the president of the University of California school systems. It was not immediately clear who the president wants to replace her. The acting deputy secretary at the department is poised to take over as acting secretary unless the Senate confirms the president's nominee for Homeland Security deputy secretary before Napolitano leaves. If that happens, the new deputy secretary would assume the role of acting secretary until the president names a replacement.
"Sometimes, when major changes occur, there is a tendency to focus on the uncertainty of the future, perhaps at the expense of the urgency of the now," the assistant secretary of policy at the Homeland Security Department, David Heyman, said Friday in an email to his staff following Napolitano's announcement. "This department has seamlessly and professionally negotiated a number of similar changes in the past, and I know a number of you all are veterans of such transitions."
While some of these vacancies have little impact on daily operations around the country, the lack of permanent leadership at the top can have long term effects over policy, said Richard Skinner, the department's former inspector general. There has been no permanent replacement for Skinner since he left two years ago.
Acting officials are always reluctant to make long-term policy calls, said James Ziglar, the last commissioner of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, which was absorbed into the Homeland Security Department in 2003.
"On the administration side, management side, everyone is looking at the person, saying, 'You aren't going to be around very long, so we're going to just hold off doing stuff,'" Ziglar said.
Customs and Border Protection, which oversees the securing of the nation's borders, has not had a Senate-confirmed leader since the George W. Bush administration. President Barack Obama in 2010 exercised his ability to bypass Congress and appoint Alan Bersin as head of CBP. But that appointment was up at the end of 2011. The acting commissioner who replaced Bersin recently retired from government, only to be replaced by another acting commissioner.
Without a Senate-confirmed commissioner of CBP, it will be difficult to put in place and actual border strategy, said Ali Noorani, executive director of the National Immigration Forum.
The Democratic-controlled Senate has passed an ambitious and broad immigration bill, which includes doubling the size of the Border Patrol to more than 40,000 agents, offering a path to citizenship for immigrants in the country illegally and increasing the number of people who come to the United States as temporary workers. House Republicans have vowed to fight the bill, arguing that the border isn't secure and that must come first.
"Whoever is in the position is always looking over their shoulder, wondering if they are going to have a job," Noorani said.
The position of the department's chief privacy officer is also filled by an acting official at a time when evaluating and protecting privacy will be critical for any new immigration laws likely to include deciding who among the millions of immigrants living the country illegally gets to stay.


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"Moral Landscape" is only half right in that morality is about the well-being of conscious creatures.
I found an interesting way to point this out when studying M-Theory (which is probably right, though not yet proven).
Here goes…
Wherever you are in this universe, no matter what you are (a flower, a tree, a lion from planet Ergo Maxtor), you are in the center of our universe, and programmed (better or worse) to survive. No matter what species, you have a "moral code" (in the vaguest sense) that resides only in your species and (scientifically speaking) nowhere else (unless there is another "species" somewhere else in this universe that can mate with your species). It may be scientifically immoral to destroy any species (or member of a species) if-and-only-if its death would endanger your own species to kill it, but that is the only scientific reason it could be immoral to destroy it.
Therefore, if an intelligent sexually-incompatible species needs to wipe us off our planet in order to ensure their own survival, they are within their scientific moral "imperative", and so are we to try to destroy them in turn.
So morality's core is bound in a given species' survival, and does not extend to other species that a given species cannot reproduce with. We have no moral obligation to chimpanzees, no matter how intelligent, although someone who kills one for no reason may be revealing psychopathic traits that are potentially harmful to his own species. But, again, such an outcome has nothing to do with the chimp and everything to do with human survival.
I liked Harris' first two books A LOT, but he needs to go back to the drawing board on this one. He has some nice conclusions, but they are more aesthetic/religious than scientific.


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