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The issue is not just the treatment of chickens, though: it's that modern chickens are selectively bred to grow so large, so fast, that they struggle to simply move or stand.
Today's chickens are bred to have such massive and disproportionate bodies that they often collapse and spend most of their lives lying helplessly in their own waste. Many have open wounds, which act as gateways to infections that can be passed on to people. Don't be fooled: Most chickens who wind up on American dinner plates bear no resemblance to the healthy-looking, active birds you may have been led to expect.
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I am a vegetarian, and responsible for the health and welfare of my partially meat eating family. I no longer purchase or prepare chicken for their consumption. The "processing" of chickens is so fraught with unsanitary practices all I suspect in the speed of presenting the "product" to the public. I commend the growers who support and continue humane conditions for their animals, along with proper nutrition. We need to address both sides of this problem.
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At a Glance
Why Get Tested?
To help investigate inappropriate blood clot formation; to help determine the cause of recurrent miscarriage; to evaluate a prolonged PTT (partial thromboplastin time); as part of an evaluation for antiphospholipid syndrome (APS); sometimes to help diagnose or evaluate an autoimmune disorder
When to Get Tested?
When you have a prolonged PTT test; when you have had recurrent unexplained blood clots; when you have had recurrent miscarriages, especially in the second and third trimesters
Sample Required?
A blood sample drawn from a vein in your arm
Test Preparation Needed?
The Test Sample
What is being tested?
Antiphospholipid antibodies are immune proteins that the body mistakenly produces against itself in an autoimmune response to phospholipids. These tests detect these autoantibodies that bind to phospholipids and, in a way that is not well understood, increase the risk of excessive blood clotting.
Several tests are available, including:
- Cardiolipin antibodies (anticardiolipin antibodies)
- Lupus anticoagulant assay
- Beta-2 Glycoprotein 1 antibodies
- Anti-phosphatidylserine
Phospholipids are a normal part of the body. They are lipid molecules found in the outer-most layer of cells (cell membranes) and platelets and they play a crucial role in blood clotting. When antiphospholipid antibodies are produced, they interfere with the clotting process. They increase an affected person's risk of developing recurrent inappropriate blood clots (thrombi) in arteries and veins, which can lead to strokes and heart attacks. Antiphospholipid antibodies are also associated with low platelet counts (thrombocytopenia) and with the risk of recurrent miscarriages (especially in the second and third trimester), premature labor, and preeclampsia.
One or more antiphospholipid antibodies are frequently seen with autoimmune disorders such as systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), also called lupus. They may also be seen with HIV, some cancers, in the elderly, and temporarily with infections and with some drug treatments (such as phenothiazines and procainamide).
Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS), also called Hughes syndrome, is a recognized group of signs and symptoms that includes the formation of thrombi, miscarriages, thrombocytopenia, and the presence of one or more antiphospholipid antibodies. APS can be primary with no underlying autoimmune disorder or secondary, existing with a diagnosed autoimmune disorder.
The most common tests for detecting antiphospholipid antibodies are cardiolipin antibodies and lupus anticoagulant assays. Others that are not as frequently used include beta2 glycoprotein I antibodies and anti-phosphatidylserine antibodies.
Lupus anticoagulant assays include RVVT (Russell viper venom time) and hexagonal phase lipid neutralization; platelet neutralization procedure can also be used to confirm lupus anticoagulant but is less commonly used nowadays.
How is the sample collected for testing?
A blood sample is obtained by inserting a needle into a vein in the arm.
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?
No test preparation is needed.
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(© 2013). Antiphospholipid Antibodies. Lupus Foundation [On-line information]. Available online at http://www.lupus.org/webmodules/webarticlesnet/templates/new_learnaffects.aspx?articleid=2302&zoneid=526 through http://www.lupus.org. Accessed January 2013.
Hammad, T. (Updated 2012 August 16). Antiphospholipid Antibodies. Medscape Reference [On-line information]. Available online at http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/2116457-overview through http://emedicine.medscape.com. Accessed January 2013.
Wijetilleka, S. et. al. (2012 September). Novel Insights Into Pathogenesis, Diagnosis and Treatment of Antiphospholipid Syndrome. Medscape Today News from Curr Opin Rheumatol. 2012;24(5):473-481 [On-line information]. Available online at http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/769627 through http://www.medscape.com. Accessed January 2013.
Berg, T. (2012 November 21). Antiphospholipid Syndrome and Pregnancy. Medscape Reference [On-line information]. Available online at http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/261691-overview through http://emedicine.medscape.com. Accessed January 2013.
(2012 May 17). What Is Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome? National Heart Lung and Blood Institute [On-line information]. Available online at http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/aps/ through http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov. Accessed January 2013.
(© 1995-2013). Phospholipids, Serum. Mayo Clinic Mayo Medical Laboratories [On-line information]. Available online at http://www.mayomedicallaboratories.com/test-catalog/Overview/8296 through http://www.mayomedicallaboratories.com. Accessed January 2013.
(Updated 2010 December 15). Learning About Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS). National Human Genome Research Institute [On-line information]. Available online at http://www.genome.gov/17516396 through http://www.genome.gov. Accessed January 2013.
Pagana, K. D. & Pagana, T. J. (© 2011). Mosby's Diagnostic and Laboratory Test Reference 10th Edition: Mosby, Inc., Saint Louis, MO. Pp 71-72.
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Pagana, Kathleen D. & Pagana, Timothy J. (2001). Mosby's Diagnostic and Laboratory Test Reference 5th Edition: Mosby, Inc., Saint Louis, MO.
(2001 June 26). Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome. Hematology Resource Page, Patient Resources University of Illinois - Urbana/Champaign, Carle Cancer Center [On-line information]. Available online at http://www-admin.med.uiuc.edu/hematology/PtAPS.htm through http://www-admin.med.uiuc.edu.
(© 2004). Antiphospholipid Testing. ARUP's Guide to Clinical Laboratory Testing [On-line information]. Available online at http://www.arup-lab.com/guides/clt/tests/clt_al67.jsp#3965115 through http://www.arup-lab.com.
(© 2004). Beta-2 Glycoprotein, Antibody. ARUP's Guide to Clinical Laboratory Testing [On-line information]. Available online at http://www.arup-lab.com/guides/clt/tests/clt_al95.jsp#1145254 through http://www.arup-lab.com.
(© 2004). Cardiolipin Antibodies, IgG and IgM. ARUP's Guide to Clinical Laboratory Testing [On-line information]. Available online at http://www.arup-lab.com/guides/clt/tests/clt_a133.jsp#1059158 through http://www.arup-lab.com.
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Zepf, B. (2002 June 1). A Discussion of the Antiphospholipid Syndrome. American Family Physician, Tips from other Journals, [From Levine JS, et al. The antiphospholipid syndrome. N Engl J Med March 7, 2002;346:752-63] [On-line journal]. Available online at http://www.aafp.org/afp/20020601/tips/11.html through http://www.aafp.org.
Petri, M. (2001). Antiphospholipid Antibodies: Anticardiolipin Antibodies and the Lupus Anticoagulant in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus. The Lupus Foundation of America [On-line information]. Available online at http://www.lupus.org/education/brochures/antiphos02.html through http://www.lupus.org.
Solenski, N. (2004 April 1). Transient Ischemic Attacks: Part I. Diagnosis and Evaluation. American Family Physician [On-line journal]. Available online at http://www.aafp.org/afp/20040401/1665.html through http://www.aafp.org.
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De Moerloose P Antiphospholipid antibodies: do we still need to perform anticardiolipin assays? J Thromb Haemost 2004; 2:1071-1073 and Nash MJ et al.
The anticardiolipin assay is required for sensitive screening for antiphospholipid antibodies. J Thromb Haemost 2004; 2:1077-1081.
Brandt J et al. Criteria fort the diagnosis of Lupus anticoagulants: an update on behalf of the subcommittee on Lupus Antiocoagulant/Antiphospholipids Antibody of the Scientific and Standardization Committee of the ISTH. Thromb Haemost 1995:74:1185-1190.
Wu, A. (2006). Tietz Clinical Guide to Laboratory Tests, Fourth Edition. Saunders Elsevier, St. Louis, Missouri. Pp 134-135.
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American Heart Association. Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APLS). [On-line information. © 2008).]. Available online at http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4459 through http://www.americanheart.org. Accessed on 4/12/08.
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Weezy wrote:I'm just gonna throw it out there that I personally like Kobe's leadership style. He is not afraid to be the bad guy publicly in order to win, and I want that guy on my team. Not everyone likes that, but I much prefer it to a guy who cares what the media thinks and holds stuff back to look like a nice guy. Kobe's not a nice guy when it comes to winning and it's gotten us 5 titles, so I say he can say what he wants when it concerns what it takes to win.
Thhis. It can't be said enough. In today's day and age, everyone tip toes around what may sound like rash statements, to prevent themselves being from being frowned upon by the public. Most people care too much about that, and won't say controversial things, even when it may be detrimental to the team. Kobe wants to win. In whatever means means necessary. Not everyone can do that.


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Three years to the month after the article we've been looking at this week, American Artist magazine revisited W. David Shaw, this time even giving him the cover.
Inside, Shaw's work and accompanying narrative is featured in a brief 2-page article...
"The drawings reproduced here were made last spring on a short, relaxed sketching trip in the Cotswolds in England and along the Rhine. I traveled by plane from New York to london, rented a small car, and drove directly to the Cotswold hills. A little later I flew from London to cologne, then drove in a rented car down the east bank of the Rhine to Heidelberg, back along the west bank through the wine country to Cologne - and then returned to New York by plane."
"I traveled light - one medium-sized suitcase with the usual clothing plus a leather handbag that held all my sketching materials. Included were three books of 20-sheet Bristol paper, 11 x 14; one sable brush, series 7, #3; a bottle of jet-black ink; a plastic cosmetic jar for water to rinse the brush; a folding stool (canvas and aluminum); a package of facial tissues; and an aluminum sign-painter's mahlstick with a suction cup on one end and a rubber pad on the other (it was in three sections which could be put together easily)."
"When I saw a subject that I wanted to draw I stopped the car, assembled my few materials, sat down, opened the ink and put it on the ground to my right, fitted the mahlstick together, put the suction cup to the back of the drawing pad, took up the brush, and looked long and hard at the subject. Then I started drawing directly with the brush and ink. I put in everything that interested or amused me, ignoring the rest. In every case the result was something that I could not possibly have invented. Working within these limitations (I did not take a camera on this trip) I was at times forced to improvise - to think of some way to make this one tool do the many things I required of it. Since this trip was purely for relaxation - a sort of busman's holiday - I found it successful in every respect. Altogether, I managed to make sixty drawings." - W.D.S.
* My W. David Shaw Flickr set.
W. David Shaw: Two Brush Drawings... and A Cover.
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I heard someone say "adismal" the other day, which sort of makes sense. Not particularly common, and especially hard to search for since there seems to be a surname of "Adismal." But by searching for "was adismal" and "is adismal," I was able to find a few hits, mostly forums and comments.
COD3 was adismal and looks like CODWW going the same way
Another band which is adismal is Arcade Fire. Most indie bands are so rubbish.
for DVE and RenderFarm the framebuffer readback speed is adismal
did any one see his perfomance agaisnted leed's today?? he was adismal! granted he played at centerback but still!!!!
rob your last vid was adismal
No need to be so humble, genius! Welcome to the forum.
This is another good one, in my opinion. Abysmal so often these days has nothing to do with the (or any) Abyss, and only means something like 'very bad/poor/unpromising/etc.', that a dismal version of it works quite well. (There are quite a few hits with the spelling adysmal, btw.)
C.S. Lewis, in his excellent Studies in Words , says that
the greatest cause of verbicide is the fact that most people are obviously far more anxious to express their approval and disapproval of things than to describe them. Hence the tendency of words to become less descriptive and more evaluative; then to become evaluative, while still retaining some hint of the sort of goodness or badness implied; and to end up by being purely evaluative—useless synonyms for good or for bad .
Something like that goes on with words coming to mean "extremely": awfully abysmally terribly horribly bad though it is, they become(near)useless synonyms for very .
Due to adysmally low level of income and life style, the use of sanitary latrine has been nelighible.
Successful gay marriages will only amplify how adysmally straight people have denigrated the instution of marriage with divorce rates, quickie marriages
the revelation that the real figures (and not the ones newlabour choose to present) are truly, adysmally bad.
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*If the human mind were simple enough for us to understand,
we would be too simple-minded to understand it* .
This is a good eggcorn.
As a sidenote, I recall an occasion long ago where my brother referred to something as "bismal" ... which I suppose is the other way one could conflate "dismal" and "abysmal."
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"bismal" ... which I suppose is the other way one could conflate "dismal" and "abysmal."
*If the human mind were simple enough for us to understand,
we would be too simple-minded to understand it* .
An eggcornish variant:
The 100 year old Income Tax is a bismal failure. It is unfair and the only ones who benefit from it are
congressional lobbyist and congressmen
Forum Post: The Obama presidency is a bismal failure and a hoax
His first term was a bismal failure to me…I expected a much more fiscally conservative approach to
government, cuts in Government
My only marriage was a bismal failure, uh, I mean, a great learning opportunity.
They also show up spelled bysmal and a bysmal .
*If the human mind were simple enough for us to understand,
we would be too simple-minded to understand it* .


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Its a brilliant feature and one of the things thats puts iOS way in front of android for me. I see android reviews and the on screen font is always tiny. I don't use the zoom that much but to be able to instantly magnify anything on the iphone is brilliant. OSX on the mac also has a basic magnifier built in. Good stuff Apple!
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Have trouble making out the small icons and tiny text on iPhone or iPad and curious how you can zoom in for a better view? We've previously told you about 2 of iOS's accessibility features and how you can use them, like reading White text on Black and using VoiceOver to read your messages and audiobooks. After the break, I'll be showing you how you can zoom your iPhone or iPad screen as well.
If you find it difficult to see the screen on your iPhone or iPad or if you want to focus on a particular area of the screen then you can use the built in zooming functionality.
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There is an additional setting to turn your accessibility features on and off using the home button.
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the black and white theme is awesome and you switch it quick
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hello, me and my girlfriend we both bought iphones, she has MS and has trouble seeing clearly. I put ZOOM on her iphone and she says it was working fine but now it gives less zoom. I was wondering if anyone knows if that's possible? I have seen her iphone with the zoom and I think is the same zoom as always. but i'm wondering is there a way to make even more zoom that what zoom actually does? maybe another application or something? i appreciate any help please, thank you


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"Wikipedia for Schools has been really useful in public schools of Nepal. The students of remote corners of Nepal, where there is no internet access, now know about the diverse culture, religion, art, science and lifestyle of the countries around the world. All credit goes to the team that built this wonderful repository of information for schools. One of the teachers of the remote far-western Nepal said that the information in this Schools Wikipedia is a never-ending progression. The more you dig in, the deeper it gets."
Subir, from Nepalese online learning project E-Pustakalaya
Wikipedia for Schools is a selection of articles from Wikipedia, arranged by curriculum subject and designed as a resource for school children around the world. Created by SOS Children and supported by the Wikimedia Foundation, it gives those who can't get online access to free Wikipedia content. It can be downloaded or used online, or obtained from SOS Children on USB.
Wikipedia for Schools is aimed at children aged 8-17 years old, with a focus on Key Stage 3. It is based around the UK national curriculum, but can be used by anyone in the English-speaking world.
Its primary aim is to provide children in the developing world with access to a valuable learning resource. It has also proved popular in the UK, the US and Australia, where it has helped schools avoid difficult child protection concerns surrounding full Wikipedia access.
Today, you can find it on the intranets of many schools in the developed world - and the online edition of Wikipedia for Schools currently receives around five thousand visits a day.
How do we keep Wikipedia for Schools up-to-date?
We review and update content regularly to ensure that content is constantly in line with the high standards expected of a working educational resource. From the outset, the project has aimed to select rather than amend Wikipedia content. The wider Wikipedia community have been helpful in creating content for specific needs, such as "portal pages" on periods of history coinciding with curriculum topics. We have also added curriculum-based categorization.
While changing nothing, we remove content we feel is unsuitable for children.
2013 edition
The new 2013 edition of Wikipedia for Schools is now available. You can also download it using a BitTorrent Client (more details in the next section). A host of articles have been reviewed to include up-to-date information, new pages added and the whole package given a visual overhaul to improve the look and feel. We are very excited about the new version and we hope you like it as much as we do!
Accessing Wikipedia for Schools
You can access Wikipedia for Schools in three ways:
- You can browse the online version at http://schools-wikipedia.org.
If your schools' internet connection or internet access policy is limited, you can download a copy to use offline on your school intranet. Please see below for instructions.
- SOS Children is preparing offline copies of Wikipedia for Schools on USB memory sticks if your school isn't able to get online at all. Please get in touch if you would like one.
Full Download
The full Wikipedia for Schools 2013 edition is available to download via BitTorrent. You can use our torrent file:
If you don't have a BitTorrent client, we recommend qBittorrent. Use Google to find their website. We have more detailed instructions for downloading Schools Wikipedia using BitTorrent.
A brief history of Wikipedia for Schools
SOS Children began work on Wikipedia for Schools in 2005. We wanted to make articles from Wikipedia available freely for use in schools and educational projects across the developing world, where internet access is often non-existent.
In April 2006, the first edition was released onto CD as "A World of Learning, and shipped to schools in developing countries by SOS Children and others. SOS Children bore most of the production and distribution costs, although some of the distribution was funded by other charities such as the Shuttleworth Foundation in South Africa. At the time, Wikipedia was not available in offline, making Wikipedia for Schools uniquely positioned to provide a vital learning resource to children across the developing world.
In November 2006, the Wikimedia Foundation endorsed the project, and a year after the project's first release, it was relaunched as "Wikipedia for Schools" and moved to www.schools-wikipedia.org. Ever since, we have continued to enjoy the support of WMF.
In 2006, "A World of Learning" fitted onto CD-ROM, with 2006 pages of text and 8000 images. The much-expanded second edition was the size of a 15-volume encyclopaedia, with 14 million words on nearly 5000 topics, and was released onto DVD. For the 2008/9 version, Wikipedia for Schools was expanded and improved yet again.
In July 2013, we celebrated the online launch of the fourth edition, complete with a visual overhaul to give Wikipedia for Schools its own unique look and feel. It also has a broader spread of core content and a wider range of additional material, from Wallace and Gromit to Pirates of the Caribbean. Not only is the new edition a better tool for learning, it is also more in touch with the trends and interests of young people around the globe.


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|Monday, June 15, 2015
South Texas County Judges & Commissioners Conference
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|Wednesday, September 9, 2015
Rocky Mountain APPA Annual Meeting
|Big Sky
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|Wednesday, June 10, 2015
New Mexico City Management Association Conference
|Wednesday, September 9, 2015
Nevada Hospital Association Annual Meeting
|Incline Village
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|Wednesday, June 3, 2015
West Coast EMC
The Energy Management Congress conference allows you to hear from and interact with top experts from all areas of the commercial, industrial and institutional energy management and engineering profession, and to get the information you need on very latest developments and innovations available to help you meet your energy management and sustainability goals.
Visit Ameresco at West Coast EMC in booth 241.
|Long Beach
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|Monday, June 22, 2015
Arizona Association of Counties Summer Conference
2015 County Leadership Summit & Marketplace
AACo's 2015 County Leadership Summit and Marketplace provides attendees with opportunities to network, celebrate innovative county programs, and find out about issues on the horizon and those impacting county government and view products and services from participating marketplace exhibitors and county government supporters.
Ameresco is proud to be exhibiting at AACO's 2015 County Leadership Summit and Marketplace.
|Exhibition Display
|Wednesday, September 30, 2015
World Energy Engineering Congress
AEE is very pleased to bring the WORLD ENERGY ENGINEERING CONGRESS (WEEC) Orlando for 2015. Now in its 38th year, the WEEC is well-recognized as the most important energy event of national and international scope for end users and energy professionals in all areas of the energy field.
Visit Ameresco at WEEC in Booth 523.
|Exhibition Display
|Monday, August 10, 2015
Energy ConneXions
Energy ConneXions is a new event that brings together leaders in the federal government, the private sector, and others from across the energy efficiency and renewable energy sector to advance collaboration. We're inviting manufacturers, distributors, and representatives of all sizes to display their products, services, and equipment.
Visit Ameresco at Energy ConneXions in booth 400 and 402.
|Exhibition Display
|Tuesday, August 11, 2015
Energy Efficiency Exchange 2015
|Thursday, June 11, 2015
Texas City Management Association Annual Conference
|Tuesday, September 22, 2015
Texas Municipal League Annual Conference and Exhibition
|San Antonio
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|Monday, July 20, 2015
California Higher Education Sustainability Conference
Ameresco is exhibiting at the California Higher Education Sustainability Conference (CHESC). CHESC highlights cutting-edge research, as well as case studies with proven successes in curriculum development, operational programs, and community partnerships. This event is organized by independent / private colleges, California Community Colleges, California State Universities, and the University of California.
|San Francisco
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|Wednesday, September 30, 2015
League of California Cities 2015 Annual Conference & Expo
|San Jose
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|Sunday, June 7, 2015
NYSASBO 2015 Education Summit & Expo
The School Business Management Education Summit offers a wide array of educational programs on topics of interest to school business officials as well as a Trade Show that showcases services and products available to school districts.
Visit Ameresco at the New York State Association of School Business Officials (NYSASBO) 2015 Education Summit and Expo Tradeshow in Booth 143.
|Saratoga Springs
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|Wednesday, July 15, 2015
AASBO 62nd Annual Conference & Exposition
This conference features nine information tracks, two keynote speakers, and an Expo Hall.
Ameresco is a proud strategic partner of the Arizona Association of School Business Officials (AASBO) 62nd Annual Summer Conference and Exposition. Visit our booth this July, at the AASBO Annual Conference and Exposition.
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North & East Texas County Judges & Commissioners Conference
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GARETH DUNCAN, reporting from Durban, says the Sharks' powerful pack will be central in their expected victory over WP in Saturday's Currie Cup final.
Sharks head coach John Plumtree made his intentions clear with the promotions of loosehead prop Beast Mtawarra, flank Willem Alberts and hooker Craig Burden this weekend. He aims to outmuscle the lighter and younger Province pack in the domestic showdown at Kings Park.
Plumtree's decision not to promote in-form Baby Bok and Sharks U21 utility forward Pieter-Steph du Toit also reveals his plan for dominance up front. He's opted for the heavier and more robust Anton Bresler and Steven Sykes in the second row, with Jandre Marais providing lock cover on the bench.
Du Toit was touted as a solution to the Sharks' lineout woes, which Province will target on Saturday. However, skipper Keegan Daniel revealed to me earlier in the week that they will be better prepared at the set pieces and have come up with tactics to defend against the well-drilled Province rolling maul.
These selections and Plumtree's management of his returning Springboks will play a key part in their hopes of achieving ascendancy among the forwards, which was central in their 20-3 semi-final win over the Blue Bulls last weekend, especially on defence.
The Bulls had several trying-scoring opportunities from striking range during the second half, which would've brought them back into the contest. However, the hosts' strong defence, especially at the breakdowns, was successful in keeping their opposition out and they achieved a comfortable win.
The key pack match-ups on Saturday will be between the tight fives and loose forwards.
The Sharks have a stronger tight five, which should see them dominate the scrums. Surely you'd expect their front row, which includes two experienced Springbok props in Jannie du Plessis and Beast Mtawarira, to have the advantage against a green Province front line. Plumtree admitted that his team should have the upper hand in this facet of play.
However, WP forwards coach Matt Proudfoot is confident his young bucks can do the job: 'I think we've scrummed generally well this season. [Props] Steven Kitshoff and Frans Malherbe have developed really well during the year. If they play to their potential, they'll do well against the Sharks.'
WP also have experienced front-rowers in Deon Carstens and Brok Harris on the bench, and they'll be expected to strengthen the scrum efforts in the second half.
The loose forward battle will be a potential match-leveller.
While the Sharks have a stronger loose trio combination, the poaching capabilities of WP duo Duane Vermeulen and Deon Fourie (who's been in great domestic form) will pose a threat.
Daniel believes his team will have to nullify this: 'Deon has been in great from. He's a strong ball-carrier and we've seen how effective he is on the ground. Duane has also done well this year. We just have to play to our strengths and keep our focus. The performance of the forwards up front will be crucial in who wins the Currie Cup final.'
However, Fourie has proven to be a hot-head this season. He's been involved in several off-the-ball spats and has shown ill-discipline, even as captain. Head coach Allister Coetzee will need to restrict his aggression.
Province are without key heavies in hooker Tiaan Liebenberg and lock Andries Bekker, who picked up injuries in the final league game a fortnight ago. Their absence will be telling as I don't think Scarra Ntubeni (despite his impressive form) and De Kock Steenkamp have the abilities to fill in effectively. Liebenberg's power up front and Bekker's lineout strengths will be missed.
A full-strength WP team would've been competitive against the Sharks in this weekend's final. But the Cape side have lost too much firepower, especially among the forwards.
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Looking for Pony Rides for your child's party? And a reliable, professional Pony Hire service as well? Good!
Parents have trusted Balloonaversal for awesome, professional kids parties for over and 12 years now, infact we regularly get customers re-booking and trying out a different Pony Party package - even years after their first booking with us.
And as we have been doing our amazing Pony Parties for over 12 years nown, we're recognised as market leaders & innovators in kids Pony Parties, Balloon Twisting & Face Painting.
Nothing is too hard for us -
- Awesome balloon creations for each child
- A Special Balloon Creation for the birthday child - Huge Ride-In-Unicorn & others
- Pony Grooming and specially made pony dress ups - so cute and heaps of extra fun
- We come dressed and ready for a kids party - fun and colourful - with matching personalities
- Face painting can also be added to all of our parties (I mean really nice face painting, more than just cheeks)
- Free downloadable party invitations on our website
- Games and activities in the Deluxe parties
Balloonaversal Pony Parties - So Much More Than Just Pony Rides. We're seasoned, professional kids entertainers, your kids will be engaged and have a ball
Prices start from $360 (plus a small travel charge).
1) Costumed Pony Ride Party – 12 costume choices. This is kind of our basic party – but hardly basic at all seeing that you get Mrs or Miss Balloonatic and their incredible balloon creations PLUS you can also have superb face painting added.
2) Deluxe Themed Pony Parties – 5 Awesome themes to choose from, these parties have to be seen to be believed. There is nothing left for you to do mum, just the food and we'll do the rest. You even get 2 party hosts and all of our 12 years experience doing these stunning parties - beautiful face painting & awesome balloon twisting included.
1. Groovy Groom & Glamour (pony beauty parlour)
2. Riding Club (full of action)
3. Pirates & Mermaids (cool fun for boys and girls)
4. Fairies and Magical Unicorns (just gorgeous!)
5. Circus (fun & interactive)
3) The Pony Pantomime Show – our signature party, incredibly popular, nothing else like it on the market. It's a magic show, it's a trick pony show, it's a comedy act all rolled into one. Fully interactive, professionally scripted performance, with magic, ballooning, singing and dancing, a cheeky pony who performs lots of tricks and gets to put on a suitcase full of clothes during the show. Full p.a system, back drop and props. Consider it pony theatre in your backyard. This is guaranteed kids party success. There is nothing like this show in Australia.
4) The Ultimate Pony Party Package - (2 hours) Pony Pantomime Show, pony grooming and glamour, costumed pony rides (you choose the costume for the pony), balloon creations for everyone, face painting AND 2 party hosts to help it all go nice and smoothly. A whole lot of entertainment for just one phone call and a very reasonable price.
VISIT OUR MAIN WEBSITE FOR MORE PARTY IDEAS + PRICING - http://www.balloonaversal.com.au
Our main website has:
- A full descriptions of all of our available parties including a party format so you get a feel of how we run things on the day
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- Online inquiry and booking form
- A cute profile on our star ponies – makes for some fun reading
- Free downloadable party invites
MENTION THIS AD IN KIDSPOT and I'll bring the birthday child a really cool Ride-in-unicorn balloon, valued at around $55. It's huge, it's amazing - it's impressive AND the birthday child will love it!
We look forward to helping you make your next party or function UNFORGETABLE.
Remember to visit our main website, for more party ideas, even if you're not after ponies for a party this time (Clown parties, Face Painting parties, Balloon Bonanza parties - kids, teens, adults.
AND REMEMBER - we're here to help you make your special day go as smoothly as possible - we've done over 5000 kids parties (and counting) so if you'd like to have a chat - pick up the phone, we're here Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm (no leaving voice messages - wondering if someone will get back to you)
Call Alisi or Michelle on (03) 8669 1303, we'll be happy to answer any question and assist you as much as possible. Speak to you soon.
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Fantastic packages and serviceBy Ritu Gupta on 11/05/2015 2:53:08 PM
Balloonaversal is one stop entertainment. Michelle the party handler is simply awesome. She braved the chilly afternoon and tirelessly entertained the chaotic bunch of kids. The entire package of Balloon twisting, face paint and pony ride was thoroughly enjoyed by all the guests. Pony Rides, a must for every children's party!
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This was the best party our 7-year-old daughter has ever had, and it was also the best party for the parents! The children were provided with non-stop entertainment - pony rides, pantomine show, outstanding face painting and excellent balloon animals. The only thing we had to take care of was the food. My only complaint is that the bar has now been set so high, I don't kno (...) Read more


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On May 24, 2012, the Minnesota Supreme Court adopted an Order and Rules providing for mandatory eFile and eServe for most general Civil Cases in the Fourth Judicial District, including Examiner of Title cases, but with the exception of Probate/Mental Health and Conciliation Court case types. Mandatory eFile and eServe also applies to ALL Family Court cases, including Annulments, Custody, Dissolutions with Children, Dissolutions without Children, Domestic Abuse, Family Other, Legal Separation, Paternity, Separate Maintenance, Summary Dissolution, Support, and Transfers of Legal Custody.
Mandatory eFile and eServe for these case types is effective September 1, 2012. Attorneys and government agencies must be registered to use the Odyssey File and Serve system by September 1st. Registered attorneys and government agencies must also electronically serve all documents required or permitted to be served on other registered attorneys and government agencies in the case. Before you register your firm and create an eFile account, you should Attend an eFile Training to learn how the system works and to properly manage your eFile account and users. To learn more, visit the 4th District (Hennepin) eFile & eServe webpage and the 2nd District (Ramsey) eFile & eServe webpage.
By Order of the Minnesota Supreme CourtFourth Judicial DistrictKate Fogarty, Judicial District Administrator
Case filings in Civil and Family Court subject to the Supreme Court Order for Mandatory eFiling and eService may be granted an exception by the Chief Judge upon a showing of "good cause." Exception requests must be filed by motion with the Court. Please note the following:
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Reserve Brut is a blend of some of the finest fruit from our vineyards. Rich and robust, this sparkling is an ideal match with food.
Aging Profile: Minimum of 3 years on the lees (yeast)
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Our Reserve Varietal Wines introduce a new way to present traditional sparkling wines. Pinot Noir and Chardonnay are the two main varietals that comprise Champagne method sparkling wines. Reserve Brut focuses on one of these core varietals, resulting in a distinct style that expresses the unique qualities Pinot Noir contributes to sparkling wine blends – namely structure, body, and rich nuances of red fruit. Pinot Noir has always been the primary component of our Reserve Brut.
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A complex sparkling wine created in a robust style that offers weight and dimension to the palate. With extended time on the yeast, this wine has a creamy texture, combining aromas of toasted hazelnuts with notes of black cherry, baked apple and ginger.
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- Welcome to the 2014/15 season
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Bohuslav Martinu
1890 - 1959
Lyric Opera in three acts
Libretto by the composer, after the play by the same name by Georges Neveux
First performed March 16th 1938, Nationaltheater, Prague
Sung in German with German surtitles
About the work
Michel, a book-seller, finds himself in a small town by the sea, a place he once visited as a child. But that is just a memory, and memories are not to be trusted. The opera leads us to a place whose inhabitants have lost the ability to remember things: a world devoid of memory and, therefore, sense of time. But there seems to be another theme, closely linked to this. What if we only dream our life, and life and dreams are only »pages of a untitled book«? This deeply rooted, recurring suspicion, which dates back to Calderon in the 1600s, lies behind this lyric opera by the Czech composer Martinů, which vacillates between illusion and reality. The imaginary world in the work, and Georges Neveux's play, a predecessor of absurd theatre, becomes even more heightened by the magical music. Martinů's sound language moves between Debussy's dream world and Stravinsky's matter-of-factness. The work is only held together by the unfathomable, constantly blurring character portrait of Julietta, an allegory for the longing for love. Martinů's recurring questions: »What is man? What am I? What are you? What is truth?« raise their heads again here in the search for a single, absolute principle, that somewhere in the boundless »continuum of space and time, confused concepts appear to exist in the past and future« (Martinů). Is man capable of love?
Sunday 21.06.2015
Further performances:
25.06.2015 | 27.06.2015 |
03.07.2015 | 08.07.2015 |
Sebastian Weigle
Florentine Klepper
Stage Designer
Boris Kudlička
Costume Designer
Adriane Westerbarkey
Lighting Designer
Jan Hartmann
Norbert Abels
Chorus Master
Markus Ehmann
Juanita Lascarro
Kurt Streit
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Beau Gibson
Boris Grappe
Andreas Bauer
Nina Tarandek
Maria Pantiukhova *
Magnús Baldvinsson
Marta Herman
Judita Nagyová
Michael McCown
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Dark Tort: A Novel of Suspense
Dark Tort: A Novel of Suspense (Hardcover)
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"I tripped over the body of
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Goldy Schulz has a lucrative new gig, preparing breakfasts and conference-room snacks for a local law firm. It's time-consuming, but Goldy is enjoying it -- until the night she arrives to find Dusty, the firm's paralegal, dead.
The poor young woman also happened to be Goldy's friend and neighbor, and now Dusty's grieving mother begs Goldy to find out who murdered her daughter. Just because the police are on the case doesn't mean Goldy can't do a little snooping herself.
While catering a party at the home of one of the firm's lawyers, she manages to overhear an incriminating conversation and ends up discovering a few clues in the kitchen.
Before long, Goldy is knee-deep in suspects, one of whom is incredibly dangerous and very liable to cook Goldy's goose.
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A picture of me being myself.
A picture of me being myself.
Here is my final project:
Here is my basketball video that I made for the video project.
Here is the 3 photos in 1 picture.
Even though all of the pictures in the synthetic times are very interesting, I chose to write about the Panascope 360 because of it can relate to me and the future of everyone. The reason why I think this could relate to me is because I love video games and how I can just escape reality for a moment and just have fun. I also believe that virtuality like the Panascope 360 is bound to be in the near future. At some point in time, people are eventually going to get sick of just staring at a flat TV screen. While this picture may be interesting and inspirational, it is quite sad at the same time. The fact that technology and how we live our lives are getting more and more sophisticated could be a bad thing for some. Things like nature will continue to be overshadowed by technology. Even though I'm not a kid anymore, I would dream to have something like the panascope in my life. I can't even imagine how differently my life and everyone else's life would be when virtuality starts to take over reality.
Here is my embarrassing personal narrative from Studio E. I never knew I had such a lisp...
Here is the sound project that I worked on with Derek.
I had no idea I would find a life-size moose right when I walked into the gallery. I expected paintings on the wall (which there were) and nothing out of the ordinary. But I know now that art galleries are far from ordinary. The moose is quite unique itself. I'm not sure what it's made of but it doesn't seem very sturdy. I wanted to push it over but that would mean trouble for me. Anyway, the moose looks very interesting and even more so because there isn't a description or story about it. It forced me to make my own story about it. My story is that the moose was a fragile, lonely moose with no where to go. If there is no story behind it, the moose is still somewhat interesting because it is so realistic.
The healing hands is what this art piece is called. At first, it looked like the most bizarre thing I've ever seen. Black floating hands suspended in the air isn't something that I would see everyday. After I looked at the piece some more, it kind of resembles the hand that I faced in Super Smash Bros. But in this case, the hands are peaceful, healing hands. The hands are very interesting in the fact that I have no clue what they are doing. It might be easier if the healing hands were actually healing something instead of just floating in the air but it is still a very interesting piece. I don't know if this is a good idea but maybe the hands could be different colors to resemble different things like love, hate, or peace.
While strolling through the gallery on this hot spring day, I noticed a stack of pillows on the far wall. As I got closer, there was a wall of pillows with small openings in the middle. I immediately felt joy on this already joyous day. I don't know if it's art, but I give Juana Berrío a thumbs up.
I had never seen a wall of pillows so massive and I wished I could've had something like this when I was younger. Back when I was still a kid, I used to build forts with chairs, tables, blankets, and pillows with my brother. It was our very own version of dodgeball. I really didn't care if my parents would come home angry. All that mattered was that I was victorious. If Juana would have helped me out back then, I would be unstoppable.
Out of all the other pieces in the gallery, this one was most relevant to me. The piece has the word fun written all over it. I just wanted to jump in it or knock it over but that's just mean.
It's interesting how objects that we take for granted can be viewed as art. I loved how there was a a large variety of pillows and color. It made the "fort" seem very enjoyable and made me want to relive my younger years. I'm not sure if the piece is complete yet though because it would awesome to peek inside the fort and actually see something cool.
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Melinda Bush
|Melinda Bush
|Illinois State Senate District 31
|In office
|2013 - Present
|Term ends
|January 11, 2017
|Years in position
|Base salary
|Per diem
|Elections and appointments
|Last election
|November 6, 2012
|First elected
|November 6, 2012
|Next general
|November 8, 2016
|Term limits
|Prior offices
|Lake County Board Member
|President, Grayslake School District
|Place of birth
|Halfday, Illinois
|Office website
|Campaign website
Committee assignments
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Bush served on the following committees:
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|• Appropriations II
|• Committee of the Whole
|• Environment
|• Higher Education
|• Revenue
Campaign themes
Bush's campaign website listed the following issues:[2]
- Fiscal Responsibility
- Excerpt: "Springfield needs proven leaders we can trust to fund programs that help Lake County and cut programs that do not work. Leaders we can trust to pay our bills on time, and end the culture of procrastination we have created by borrowing money from the pension fund and spending it."
- Jobs and the Economy
- Excerpt: "Melinda comes from a background of modest means, and at a young age learned the importance of having a good job with a competitive wage. As a small-business owner, she also learned the challenges of providing those jobs."
- Ethics Reform
- Excerpt: "Faced with cronyism and corruption at the Lake County and Forest Preserve Boards, Melinda was the first commissioner to stand up and cry foul. ...Melinda will take that same sense of right and wrong with her to Springfield, where she will work to end pension double- and triple-dipping, pay-for-play politics and political cronyism."
- Education
- Excerpt: "...Melinda knows first-hand how important exceptional teachers and an animated school environment are to a child's education. She believes that we need to invest in the development of quality educators and school systems that are accountable to the needs of teachers, students and parents. Whether in the public or private school systems, students deserve an opportunity to succeed."
- The Environment
- Excerpt: "Melinda has always believed that the environment and the economy are not mutually exclusive. She believes it is necessary to invest in green jobs and bring new technologies to Lake County."
- See also: Illinois State Senate elections, 2012
Bush won election in the 2012 election for Illinois State Senate District 31. Bush was unopposed in the Democratic primary on March 20, 2012 and defeated Republican Joe Neal in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[3][4][5]
|Illinois State Senate, District 31, General Election, 2012
|Vote %
|Melinda Bush
|Joe Neal
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Bush's website lists the following endorsements:[6]
- The Daily Herald
- Lieutenant Governor Sheila Simon
- Senate President John J. Cullerton
- Senate Majority Whip Terry Link
- Senator Susan Garrett
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Bush is the oldest of six brothers and sisters. She lives in Grayslake with her husband Andy. They have one son.[1]
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- Official campaign website
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Melinda Bush for State Senate Facebook page
- Melinda Bush on Twitter
- Melinda Bush on YouTube
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Melinda for Senate, "About," accessed January 4, 2012
- ↑ Melinda Bush, "Issues," accessed October 20, 2012
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections "Candidate List," December 5, 2011
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Official 2012 Primary Results"
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Official Vote - November 6, 2012 General Election," accessed December 31, 2012
- ↑ Melinda Bush, "Endorsements," accessed October 20, 2012
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Miscellaneous Information
A prolific author and religion scholar, Karl Kuhn challenges students to explore Scripture as he leads thought-provoking discussions about biblical interpretation. An ordained United Church of Christ clergy, Karl is a frequent author and lector on biblical interpretation and biblical theology. He joined Lakeland's faculty in 1999, and he has authored three books: "Having Words with God: The Bible as Conversation" (Fortress Press, 2008), "The Heart of Biblical Narrative: Rediscovering Biblical Appeal to the Emotions" (Fortress Press, 2009), and "Luke: The Elite Evangelist" (Liturgical Press, 2010). He has served several congregations as an associate and interim minister, and his wife, Kathryn, is also an ordained UCC Clergy.
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Run For Reading 2013
With 225 runners, 40 volunteers, and great weather, it was a terrific family friendly event that raised $7000 for children's services at the Joseph T. Simpson Public Library. Thank you to our sponsors, participants and volunteers for making this such a successful event.
Mark your calendar for our 8th annual Run for Reading to be held on Saturday, August 9, 2014.
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2013 Run for Reading Results
2013 Run for Reading 5K Age Group Results (PDF, 46KB, 5 pgs)
2013 Run for Reading 5K Overall Finish List (PDF, 44KB, 4pgs)
2013 Run for Reading 1 Mile Fun Run Results (PDF, 17KB, 2pgs)
Race Details for the 7th Annual Joseph T. Simpson Public Library Run for Reading 5K Run and 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk on Saturday, August 10, 2013
Schedule - Rain or Shine
7:45 am Check-in begins
8:30 am 5K Run/Walk begins
9:15 am 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk begins
9:30 am Awards
5K Race Details
Age Groups & Awards
Age Groups: 14 & under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 & over
Awards: 1st and 2nd place in each age group; cash prizes to top three finishers overall (both male and female). Additional random prizes awarded.
Results: Race results will be posted on the library's web page following the race at www.simpsonlibrary.org.
Registration Fees - No Refunds
On or Before July 25, 2013 - Only those who register prior to July 25 are guaranteed a T-shirt.
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$25 per person
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To register, print out our Run For Reading 2013 Race Brochure (PDF, 551KB, 2 pages) and fill out the registration form. Online registration is now closed. Onsite registration begins on Saturday, August 10, at 7:45 am.
Course Details
Start / Finish: Friendship Park, 1901 Fisher Road, Mechanicsburg in Upper Allen Township, Mechanicsburg. Please do not park on the grass at the park.
Registration Packet Pick-Up
Runners may pick-up their race packets on the day of the race at Friendship Park beginning at 7:45 am.
No bicycles, dogs, roller blades or skateboards on race course. Jogging strollers are permitted.
Directions to Friendship Park in Upper Allen Township
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From Williams Grove Road heading toward Dillsburg:
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The Joseph T. Simpson Public Library is a 501 © 3 non-profit organization. Proceeds benefit children's programs and services at the Simpson Public Library, 16 N. Walnut St., Mechanicsburg, PA 17055. For more information contact the Joseph T. Simpson Public Library at email@example.com or 717-766-0171. The Joseph T. Simpson Public Library is a member of the Cumberland County Library System.
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Mike Coven , the 2012 UAA and New England Division III coach of
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won a national championship. In 1976, his Brandeis team won the
NCAA Division III championship and he has guided nine of his teams
to the NCAAs, including a second place finish in 1984 and a third
place finish in 1981. In 2007, he became the 10th man in Division
III history, and the second from New England, to register 400
career wins and in 2012 he reached the 450-win plateau. The 2012
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Coven has served as president of the New England College Soccer Coaches Association and the New England Intercollegiate Soccer League. He is a graduate of American International College. Prior to Brandeis, Coven coached at Newton South High School, winning Massachusetts Coach of the Year four times. He was also an assistant on the 1980 United States soccer team the won the silver medal at the Maccabiah game.


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Women's Lacrosse Wraps Up Regular Season with 21-3 Cruising over Catawba
April 19, 2012
SALISBURY, N.C. - Pfeiffer cruised to a 21-3 win over host Catawba in womens lacrosse action on Thursday afternoon at Shuford Stadium. The Falcons got four goals each from Liz Melesh (Annapolis, MD) and Haley Gourdie (Clermont, FL) to improve to 9-7 on the year. The Catawba Indians fall to 2-11.
Pfeiffer scored the first six goals to take a commanding lead in the opening 12 minutes. Shannon Bonnel (Mechanicsville, MD) got things started for the Falcons just 52 seconds into the game. Catawba got on the board with a tally from Kim McConnery (Welland, Ontario, CANADA) at the 16:41 mark, but the Pfeiffer closed the half with seven more goals to lead 13-1 at the break.
The Falcons held a decisive 42-13 edge in shots and doubled up Catawba 36-18 in ground balls. Pfeiffer also took 18 of the 26 draw controls. Brandi Cockerham (Mocksville, NC) recorded 11 saves for Catawba. McConnery added another goal for Catawba, while Ebony Mills (Harrison, ME) also scored.
Bonnel followed Gourdie and Melesh with three goals and added a pair of assists. Rachel Hebberd (Golden, CO) also tallied three times. Kristina Anderson (Gaithersburg, MD) handed out five assists. Jamie Alcala (Fredericksburg, VA) and Rachel McCarthy (Austin, TX) shared time in the Pfeiffer goal. Alcala stopped one shot in the first half, while McCarthy had seven saves in half number two.


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User Reviews
Date Reviewed: August 24, 2009
Strengths: They clamp on very securely and are super solid feeling despite there light weight.
Weaknesses: Like all metal bar ends, you may need to grip tape them. Not really a weakness though.
Bottom Line:
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Price Paid: $14.00
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Bike Setup: 09 Stumpjumper comp 29er
Date Reviewed: April 4, 2006
Strengths: Super light (~115 grams), durable finish, looks cool and it's functional
Weaknesses: Not suitable for people with big hands since it's a pretty short bar end
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Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid: $10.00
Purchased At: REI
Similar Products Used: other aluminum 'standard' bar ends
Bike Setup: Haro XLS R5
Date Reviewed: August 6, 2004
Strengths: Good length, lightweight, working since I bought them with no tinkering required.
Weaknesses: None.
Bottom Line:
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Date Reviewed: August 7, 2002
Strengths: Just the right size
Durable finish
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Bike Setup: XC race - 135 0 deg. stem, 580mm 3 deg. bar
Date Reviewed: August 7, 2002
Strengths: Size, looks, weight
Weaknesses: Plugs (see below)
Bottom Line:
I like these because I use the bar and the bar end for hand placement on climbs, therfore, I don't need much length. And, it's much harder to hook these on a sapling tree.
My only complaint is that the plastic plugs both had a sharp piece of excess material on them. It was really annoying at first. But with a sharp knife, you can take care of it without much trouble.
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Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid: $20.00
Purchased At: eBay
Similar Products Used: Salsa Paquitos
Bike Setup: '99 Cannondale Super-V, mounted on RaceFace AirAlloy black bar
Date Reviewed: July 8, 2002
Strengths: Looks great
Light weight
Recessed mounting bolt
Just the right length
Weaknesses: One of the mounting bolts felt slightly unfinished and uncomfortable in the hand initially, but after some use has worn down and is no longer a problem.
Bottom Line:
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Price Paid: $15.00
Purchased At: Jenson
Similar Products Used: Ski bend bar ends
Bike Setup: Hardtail w/ 23" flat bar and 5 deg rise stem
Date Reviewed: January 6, 2002
Strengths: Good for people with small hands, light, cheap, feel right in your hands, durable
Weaknesses: Wouldn't work for people with huge hands.
Bottom Line:
I hate those huge OEM barends and these were just right for my hands; I am 16 and race Junior II Mens' Category
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Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid: $25.00
Purchased At: Roswell Bikes
Similar Products Used: Titec Carbon 100's
Bike Setup: Schwinn Mesa GS, Kore and Titec parts, Marzocchi Z.4, Michelin Tires
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