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Some say God created man in his image, I say God created man and gave him his image for protection. God for some reason gave man a woman, she will be there for him through thick and thin. She will be stronger mentally and she will protect him through
difficulties. She will share his wrong doings and she will fight emotionally and mentally by his side. Brothers think about this..... Who is your number one fan? your mother , your wife, your Girl friend or your siter. To her most of what you do is right and
in most cases she will be the last one to acknowledge your crimes. Life starts in her womb and last for 9 month. Through incredible pain a new life begins, She will protect that baby with all her limited physical strength and feed it with whatever is
available to her. She will sacrifice her own personal success for a child, and again like said before she will miss out on life changing opportunities for her baby. You will leave her and go see other women coming home late, finding her still awake in bed.
She will most of the times pretend to be sleeping in order to prevent confrontation, and suffer her hidden pain alone. She spend all day long taking care of those you call your kids and when you get in trouble with the law at your late outing with your so
called friends, she is quickly there fighting for your freedom. when she criticize we forget to listen even though we done a lot without criticiism From her. In some cultures she seen as a nobody, and her education is often seen as un insult. She will be abused
on daily bases and her life has no value in a sociaty. We have always stated the reasons of why we go to wars that have left the world as miserable as it is today, never have we gone to war for the protection our mothers , wives and sisters. Malala
Yousafzai whose life was forever changed at age 15 by a Taliban bullet on 9 October 2012, her crime was going to school to educate her self.....what a shame. Why do we abuse our protectors ? Where would you be today without your mother in early
stages of your life ? and for some of us who still can imagine life without our mothers. We should remember this ...without women no life, so agree to disagree GOD IS WOMAN
If i was asked define racism' i would say it means you are subjected to abuse and harassment because of your race, colour , beliefs, or ethnic background. But now i guess there are laws against that so things have changed. Lady
Thatcher the late brittish prime minister denounced Nelson Mandela's liberation movement as a "typical terrorist organization" and rejected calls for sanctions against South Africa's white minority government, Margaret Thatcher
found herself on the wrong side of history. Did Miss Thatcher repressent the majority of the brittish ? or was it as some would call a political miss culculation. This is 2013 now and we still havent moved on from our past, we still view each differently
bassed on what we believe in and where we orignated from.It is really confusing as Iam now finding out that you really don't have to be of a different race to discriminet,black caribeans , Americans and black Africans all have views about one another!!!!!
some have gone as far as trying to point out the difference. The careibeans will quickly deny being Africans and often looks offended by the comparison, and the Africans often quick to judge a Jamaican before knowing what his all about. So what do we call
that ? thats what i said ....confusing ...What about religion ? Religion Is a very senstive subject these days especially as our political leader have chosen it as battle ground for their wars,we quick to point fingers to our Moslem brothers and sisters as
soon as something out of the ordinally and very evil happens.Radicalising young men and set them to commit crimes against fellow citizens has been a common practice, this is dividing our communities and its leaving us with short of friends. So one can
still ask what racism Is ? These are some of the answers I found online " Racism is usually defined as views, practices and actions reflecting the belief that humanity is divided into distinct biological groups called races and
that members of a certain race share certain attributes which make that group as a whole less desirable, more desirable, inferior "mmmmmmmmm...." The exact definition of racism is controversial both because there is little scholarly agreement about
the meaning of the concept "race", and because there is also little agreement about what does and doesn't constitute discrimination. Critics argue that the term is applied differentially, with a focus on such prejudices by whites, and defining mere observations
of racial differences as racism. Some definitions would have it that any assumption that a person's behavior would be influenced by their racial categorization is racist, regardless of whether the action is intentionally harmful or pejorative. Other definitions
only include consciously malignant forms of discrimination. What do you think ?
Culture is mankind's primary adaptive mechanism, a collective programming of the mind which distinguishes the members of one category of people from another. Culture can be considered as the entire social heritage of man ; it is the tradition
of a particular human group, a way of living learned from, shared by and most inportantly passed on from the early ancecitory members of that group. Understanding the concept of Culture is key to understanding human Behavior. The way greet one another,
treat each other, the way we eat and prepare our meals to the way we appreciate the meals ; in away it's really hard to separate culture and traditions. So!! whats the difference between religion and culture ? like culture itself, religion consists of
systematic patterns of beliefs, values, and behavior, acquired by people as a member of their society. These patterns are systematic because their manifestations are regular in occurrence and expression: they are shared by member of a group. Within all religions,
however, there is not homogeneity; there are differences of interpretation of principles and meanings. What becomes important is to recognize what is implied by the nature of the "sacred." For some this means that when you enter a church sanctuary , mosque
or temple you adjust your attitude toward the sacredness of the place and the reason that took you there. To others in different cultures, sacredness takes on the importance of life itself. In the history" religion has had a powerful effect on political
change: spirit mediums have led revolts against European and African rulers, ancestral spirits have commanded acts of destruction and called for the overthrow of rulers and chiefs. People have sought the help of priests and medicine men to achieve power and
wealth. To me culture mean all those historically created designs for living, explicit and implicit, rational, irrational, and nonrational, which exist at any given time as potential guides for the behavior of men." A perfect identity
for men like my self and my kids. What about the meaning and the difference of culture and religion? religion" meant "belief in God" and, in general, was used to refer to two true religions Christianity and the Muslim faith. Today, "religion" can mean anything
at all, from the most personal and intimate spirituality for the individual to the most diffuse cultural activity in any given society. It is true that many societies do not draw a clear line between their culture and what scholars would call "religion."
This does not mean that religion doesn't exist, but it is worth keeping in mind that even when we think we have a handle on what religion is, we might be fooling ourselves. Is there a conflict between religion and culture then? When two people from
the same cultural background find them selves serving different religions , cultural gatherings can be a challenge. One cannot know the future unless one understands the past, the past including how religion evolved and how that affects our culture,
so that we can understand why we are the way we are and then work to improve the conditions in which we all live for a better future . Historically religion exclude the south Sahara Africa , infact there is no mention at all of our existence during that time.
Religion to us is new, introduced to us by those who later became our conquerer. Those who discribed us savages and an civilized, those who sold us as slaves and abused every right we had and regarded us as an equal. Never told us there was a difference between
religion and God. We don't have to belong to any religion to believe in God, and no need to disrespect our cultures in favor of our religion.
Having a great and cool mother i often talk about these issues with great Passion, i have seen the struggles of my mother from the time she was a young single mother until now, i have
grown to respect women of all ages including my little angel her self Gabriella Ntongo. Its hard to believe that in 2013 we are still discussing their rights in communities , because without them there would never have been any societies. Nearly
60% of African women are subjected to sexual violence, including marital rape, according to the Ending Violence Against Women report. Almost half of Our women in Africa said they had been attacked by a partner. Cultural mores against reporting abuse
make it difficult to assess accurately, and few adolescent health programs in Africa address these critical issues. A leading UN official launching the report said domestic violence was a "pervasive phenomenon... that has to be addressed ,this cause
a significant impact on the health and life expectancy of women and the threat of social stigma prevents young women from speaking out about rape and abuse. The age at which young people are protected by statutory rape laws varies in African countries, from
under 13 years in Nigeria to under 16 years in Zimbabwe. Only Kenya specifically criminalises both physical and verbal sexual harassment.Young girls frequently report that their early sexual experiences were coerced. In a study in South Africa, 30 percent
of girls report that their first sexual intercourse was forced. In rural Malawi, 55 percent of adolescent girls surveyed report that they were often forced to have sex. In Addis-Ababa, Ethiopia, an estimated 30 percent (about 30,000) of prostitutes are
women ranging from 12-26 years of age. The number of adolescent females engaged in informal prostitution may be far greater. This is my question now.....Why do we behave this way ? when we know we come from a woman, Why do we abuse our siters ? why do we think
we have a right to tell them when how to get pregnant ? the answer is this.....Our cultures in to days Africa still recognise these primitive old cultural behaviours invented by the very primitive community leaders of the past. And with education missing in
large parts of our communities together with alchol consumption, that mix with to days political leaders who's attention is focusing on building strong armies that can keep them in power for life. The need to understand the importance of our women is huge
and stop treating them bad, very few grow up without that mother care from the first helpless days, month and years. The 9 month in stomach, making her look and feel sick. when you cry she rages, and you sick she cry. She handles you with care, her most
priceless asset. She will miss out on life changing opportunities because she has you.We all have been guilty of using and abusing them in different ways, let me take this opportunity to say I'm sorry to those I've wronged. I say its time for us to stop
calling God a he, because i believe God is a she.....bless all you mothers, not only in Africa but allover the world. Love you all.
Why cant we learn to listen to one another when we disagree and accept each others opinions...only as one we will build our nations.....Bring our kids up without tribalism and religious segregation...teach them our history
and values of cultures and laugueges...Together we can build armies of peace in our beautiful continent...We can apologize for our actions in Congo , Durfor and Somalia...And together we may one day say ( NEVER AGAIN ). Africa is the continent that hasn't
seen happiness from the arrival of the first white man until now, hundreds of years after his departure. But Africa is the place where you will find less stress and individuals who are so welcoming with great smiles on their faces, willing to share with you
the little they have and expect nothing from you...and when something bad happens to you...the whole community comes to your rescue....Dear God how come your son was born in the middle East and the prophet Muhammed ? or is it just that the world wouldn't recognise
our own prophets...Long live Nelson Mandela , RIP Kweme Nkuluma , Milton Obote, Thomas Sankara,Julius Nyelele , Lumumba and the Emperor of Ethiopia.....
Life is a journey and its a trip that can be very tricky and very difficult. The luggage we carry with us is a heavy one, it contains confusion, envy, jealousy, and hate amongst the packed things. But as time changes
and people are more curious than ever before, we start to divert ourselves in seeking what was never meant for us to know, the future and beyond. Some have taken the scientific way and some have continued to believe in what was said before our time. Yes...what
was said in the Bible and the Quran, words of God if you are Christian and words of prophets if you are Muslim, and this is being manipulated today to the advantange of those looking for glory and riches. Our world today is full of those claiming to be prophets,
opening up churches and using God's name to enrich themselves. Pastors of today collect millions from poor and hard working people mostly in third world countries and in communities of struggling minorities in Europe, South and North America. And on the Muslim
side there are those Imams preaching hatred and segregation messages that radicalise young Muslims and get them to commit unforgivable crimes against innocent fellow citizens. Christian prophets who tell us what God hid from us from the very beginning...(the
future). If the mighty God of all living things wanted us to know what the future holds, there would have been a million ways of how he would have told us...and if the Lord wanted us to be segregated and not getting along, we would have never found ourselves
in the same space, sharing the same air and calling our selves "THE HUMAN RACE" we would even have had different colour of blood flowing in our veins. To those keen to know about tomorrow, imagine, if we did know the exact time of our death, how would we have
lived your life before then? Or if we knew the right person to be in our lives, would the life without disappointment, heartbreak or falling in love be as exciting as it is today? Believing is trusting and if we really believe in God, we have to trust him
within ourselves. We have to believe that we are where we are for are for a reason and respect life the way it is.
Its funny how we keep talking about human rights in the western world, when we take great joy into seeing people's problems as entertainment. There are succesful television programs on how the British and the American
immigration officers are hunting people down and talking to them as if they were aliens from a planet death where we our selves don't visit. Im not saying these people should be allowed to stay anywhere without the necessary documentation, but why do we think
we can be entertained at home seeing them being chased around like criminals ? i dont believe anyone would just leave his or her homeland with joy and everything just to annoy those in other countries. What we need to understand is these guys come for help,
and when that help is declined and they choose to remain illigal, then the law should rightly take its course. But why do we think its entertainment to watch how its done on tv and see those immigration officers often with foreign background themselves, humiliating
people. If this was done in any third world country it would have been criticized and would be talked about, warn tourist watch out for the harsh treatment. Just thinking about the priviledges enjoyed by british citizens in African, Asia and the carribean
without being chased around or put on tv for entertainment. The aproach these people have when they set out to arrest the aliens should be agaisnt the law.
Watching the Kenyan elections i cant help but pray for my sisters and brothers to peacefully go through this. I wrote about Africa not being ready for this kind of democracy and i pray Kenyans prove me wrong this time
around, no one wants to see a repeat of what went on the last time . I just wish the loser will accept defeat gracefully and commit to help the new leader to be, and move Kenya forward. We have to learn that in a race like this, one has to lose and one has
to win, power should not be the most important thing here, the country should and people should be. Accept that the ideas of the other candidate have won the majority of the population and the loser should bring his ideas too in support of the winner so Kenya
can continue to prosper. Set standards for fellow Africans to follow and respect your people who have chosen their leader, drop the accusation of rigging election because its only gonna cause pain and suffering to those who are already suffering, respect each
other as leaders and respect the laws of the country. Please use your leadership skills even though you did not win and prevent blood and tears, Africa is watching to learn from this great nation and we will continue to pray for Kenyans.
A question about albinos in Tanzania by one of our visitors here, its all about educating the population in third world countries. What is reported in Tanzania is not only happening with albinos in that country,Traditionally
people in these parts of that world and some parts in West Africa believe in human sacrifice in order to achieve success,unfortunatly and sadly primitivity makes local tribes believe albinos are different for these purposes. Again its a question of human development,
sadly governments in these countries chose to invest in less important areas rather than education. Before this question was brought up we were looking and researching into these reports,so in the near future we will bring you our thoughts again for
discussion. But feel free to tell us what you think and know so we can also learn,hopefully we can help protect these perfectly made human beings.
This debate about homosexuality comes to a simple fact, no matter how ignorant people may think i'am. Originally sex was all about reproducing and make small groups continue to exist' and that's why our tribes are so big
and untraceable today. If this debate took place 1000 years ago on the same scale as it is now, i'm sure the human race would have ceased to exist just the like that. Don't get me wrong here...i'm not against what individuals
do without our knowledge, but why should it be brought out into public like this....and why should we preach it to our young and make it look like its so normal After all its a sexual thing, no matter what anybody say....we should not hate, abuse or indiscriminate
those who are homosexuals that's not right, but either should we not forget the foundation of human existence... which is MAN and WOMAN
"If we maintain a certain amount of caution and organization we deserve victory….You cannot carry out fundamental change without a certain amount of madness. In this case, it comes from nonconformity, the
courage to turn your back on the old formulas, the courage to invent the future." Thomas Sankara
The myopic visionaries in Uganda will ever trail behind smart heads worldwide. Sending our soldiers in wars with no accounts of national economic interests therein-after in it, is our sleepiness. Seen it happened in Rwanda,
Congo, in S. Sudan little better off by sheer chance, but now Somalia where we paid for the peaceful business atmosphere with blood of our sons and daughters, others with smart heads would reap on our bloody efforts as
far away as Indonesia and beyond, when we have all the same materials at home to supply, we are busy occupied with petty domestic politics. Have we opened up a commercial route to Somalia, be it air or road? Have we started to flood their markets with goods
made in Uganda? These are supposed to be major war visions, besides attaining peace and security – the economic development for both parties to follow then suit, good for both peoples
Is Africa really ready for democracy? Everyone needs to read that article. This is the truth, thank you Charles Sebina, suddenly, a lot of things make sense.
How do we fight poverty in Africa? Good Question, WE have to coming together and unite as one and fight against so call the Colonial Masters which still exist.
i strongly agree with u bt the biggest hindrance to agricultural growth is the poor infrastructure in rural areas where the main players in the sector r found.
WAKE UP AFRICA,FOR NEW AFRICA.This is a great job MR.CHARLES.Keep it up!
Building of armies in Africa.. Once again another great piece of article..Bro.. Africa in my eyes.. wow..
yes bro..thank you for the encouragement, i'm glad you do take your time to check ...keep it up man
I like...The minds we need for a better world, a better Africa
I saved your website on my bookmarks. I think most Africans have not yet realised how rich a continent we are and first, as you said, we need to educate people.
Thank you Andre. I couldnt agree with you more, we have lost our ways thanx to westernization ways of living, and religious segregation.
SIR, THIS IS A WONDERFUL SITE. THANK YOU. WHAT NEXT FOR AFRICA? WE NEED TO UNITE AGAINST ALL THAT'S NOT GOOD FOR US. 1st ON THE LIST..SAY NO TO WESTERN CULTURES
Oh wawooooo!!!!Thats an inspiration really.
Thats wise younger boy!!!!!!! I think if you continue people will learn more from you good luck son.
This is so nice my dea i am behind u too i believe you can change our country in particular
Wooow this is great i love it all i have always looked for inspiring words frm a fellow ugandan who has a dream and here u are keep it up dea am sooo proud of u


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The American Society of Marine Artists (ASMA) is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a traveling exhibition of work by more than 100 contemporary marine artists.
American Society of Marine Artists Celebrates 30th Anniversary
The American Society of Marine Artists (ASMA) is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a traveling exhibition of work by more than 100 contemporary marine artists. One of the largest and most ambitious exhibitions of its kind, the show opened at the Chase Center on the Riverfront, in Wilmington, Delaware, on May 16 and is running through July 6 before continuing its tour of other East Coast venues, which concludes in September 2009. Following its stay in Delaware, the show will be on display at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, in St. Michael's, Maryland; The Noyes Museum of Art, in Oceanville, New Jersey; the Spartanburg Art Museum, in Spartanburg, South Carolina; and the New Bedford Art Museum, in New Bedford, Massachusetts. An illustrated catalogue will be available for purchase at each venue, as well as through the society's website.
The ASMA is a nonprofit organization whose purpose is to recognize and promote maritime art and history and to encourage cooperation among artists, historians, and mariner enthusiasts. Founded in 1978, it has brought together some of America's most talented contemporary artists in the marine field, and currently has more than 600 members.
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50 people become US citizens at Old Salem ceremony
Fifty people are new U.S. citizens after a naturalization ceremony at a North Carolina spot appreciated for its historic significance.
The Old Salem Historic District in Winston-Salem held a ceremony Thursday naturalizing 50 people who wanted to become Americans. Everyone took an oath of allegiance to their new home country and received a certificate of citizenship.
The ceremony took place on the spot where an Independence Day celebration first was held in 1783 in Salem.
Countries represented at the ceremony included Mexico, Niger, France, Venezuela, and China. Among the new citizens is 83-year-old Maria Tomasa Orellana, a native of El Salvador who has lived in the U.S. for 23 years.
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Friday, October 25, 2013
Something very interesting happened in Georgetown a week ago ... something I doubt you've heard about. A friend of mine, badly shaken, called me because of what she saw in her backyard.
She said that the night before, she was awakened by something in the middle of the night. She looked out of her window and saw a group of women and a young girl dressed in long, flowing, white dresses. They were smiling and seemed happy as they tied small white boxes to the limbs of the trees bordering the property.
Not believing her eyes, thinking that she must be dreaming, she walked to her kitchen window and looked out again on the yard. They were still there. She said that because of their demeanor, it seemed as if they were performing a religious or spiritual ceremony.
The City of Georgetown tree arborist had already been scheduled to inspect the oak tree in the backyard because it was showing signs of decay. He confirmed that the far-reaching limbs were rotten and subject to falling to the ground, possibly crushing someone. He also confirmed that part of the trunk of this protected 200-300 year old tree is hollow.
I went online and learned that from ancient times to present day, some tree worshipers (or their spirits), believe that oak trees are sacred. They tie white objects to the limbs during ritual ceremonies.
No, my friend is not crazy. She is an intelligent, no-nonsense kind of person who just happened to have her first experience with spirits here in Georgetown in the Historic District. Notice that I'm not identifying her. The fear of being thought crazy can be as strong as the fear of witnessing a ghostly event.
With Halloween approaching, I was reminded of the "ghosts and goblins" of my childhood. On Halloween night, we went out into the neighborhood dressed in simple costumes Mama made. One of our parents accompanied us and we went to houses of people we knew.
Things are so different now. Parents spend big bucks on costumes; load up the car with children, teenagers, and adults; then drive from one suburban neighborhood to the next.
The Georgetown County Digital Library is full of references to Halloween from days long past. Many Halloween parties were held at home and usually written up in the paper.
In 1930, Mr. and Mrs. G.A. LaBruce and Mr. and Mrs. J.L. LaBruce hosted a Halloween party at Exchange Plantation on the Pee Dee River. The guests enjoyed apple-bobbing, blind-fold games, and cutting the witches cake. A large bonfire burned under "magnificent oaks." Oysters, weinies, and marshmallows were roasted.
In 1961, the beginner's class of the Junior Cotillion held a masquerade ball to celebrate Halloween at the Prince George Hotel. The four winners of the costume contest were: Donna Hawley (Chinese girl); Delma Hazzard (gypsy); Billy Thomas (Yankee soldier); and Joe Shaw (little girl).
On Halloween night in 1962, five hundred junior high and high school students were honored at the annual Youth Honor Dance, sponsored by the Moose Lodge and held at the National Guard Armory on Church Street. Everyone who attended had to sign a pledge card agreeing to refrain from pranks usually played on Halloween night.
Guess what these teenagers did at the dance? They laughed and talked, consumed non-alcoholic beverages, and held three dance contests. The winners were: Linda Turner and Robert Schneider (Slow Dance); Nannie (Lainie?) Weaver and Jimmy Davidson (Twist Dance); Jane Shirer and Jody Tamsberg (Scratch Dance). The next time I see Jody, I'm going to ask him to demonstrate the "scratch dance."
This is truly a trip down memory lane for me. I knew all of the kids involved. Also, the Moose Lodge is no longer, the National Guard Armory is no longer an armory, and the Prince George Hotel is no longer a hotel.
Have a safe and happy Halloween.
To the GCDL . . . thanks for the memories.
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LOTR Takes Four Oscars
None of the awards come in major categories
In a night full of surprises, the 2002 Oscars left unexpecting actors happy, and science fiction and fantasy fans saddened.
"The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" took home only four Oscars Sunday night -- all in technical categories -- as director Peter Jackson and supporting star Ian McKellen all were shut out with wins in this year's ceremony.
The movie won Best Cinematography for Andrew Lesnie's work, Best Visual Effects, Best Makeup and Best Original Score for Howard Shore's work on the film.
McKellen, whose name was bountied about for a leading contender in Best Supporting Actor, lost the award to Jim Broadbent for his role in "Iris." Jackson lost out to Ron Howard, who directed the night's Best Picture "A Beautiful Mind."
Fans shouldn't fret too much. Many entertainment reporters said that members of the Academy of Motion Picture Sciences may have overlooked the first "Lord of the Rings" movie because there are two more to follow which are equal -- if not better -- in quality, and many feel that Jackson and crew will get a second, and a third chance.
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And so it begins…the pleasure/agony of choosing what to wear for about a month and a half of holiday happenings! When I work with clients I like to remind them to have a wedding outfit and funeral outfit ready to go. That should also include a party/event ready look. And as the holidays begin the pressure to look good usually increases. I mean, my goodness, just getting dressed to go to Green Hills can be an ordeal!
For this post, since it appears I've had writer's block for several months now, I'm going to entertain you with advice from Clinton Kelly. He says things I'd like to say but much more bluntly and funny. Below I'm going to focus on some general tips. For the rest of the post Clinton will be CK. Enjoy!
On matching outfits and jewelry CK says;
"Matching your top to your bottom makes you look simpleminded, completely out-of-date, or just plain old. Style has changed since the 1950's. It's not about wearing the perfectly matching set as it is displayed on a mannequin. It's about putting pieces together with your own twist."
Take it from me, I did mannequins for several years and we styled mannequins to catch the eye, not to copy exactly. Very often they are a bit over the top. They are an example from which to create your own look. The example below is not to confuse you but if you can pull this off, then match away. Although I would have done a black heel. Even though she is totally matched her individual style still comes through with the small purse, sunglasses, full skirt, etc. This is more monotone than matchy matchy.
On jewelry CK says;
"I can kinda of understand buying a pair of matching earrings and a necklace that come in one blue velvet box. But I don't quite get why a woman would wear them together. When your earrings match your necklace, it looks like you're wearing a "set", and a "set" doesn't say you have style. It says you don't have a mind of your own. Unless you're a Stepford wife, this is not how style works anymore."
Tough huh? I'll disagree a bit here and say that if you have diamond earrings and a diamond necklace they may certainly be worn together and the same is true for pearls or any precious gems. Different styles would be good though. Below is a "no".
This is my favorite because I have to caution clients on this all the time….a black addiction. I know many of you have it, right?
CK says " I often find that women who wear only black don't feel too great about their bodies and use black as urban camouflage. I hate to break it to you, but black doesn't make you invisible. Clothes that fit you well can trick others into thinking you have a better body than you actually do and, perhaps more important, lend an air of self-respect to your appearance. Focus on fit before color. Black is absolutely classic and sophisticated but best when used in moderation."
I agree! Women often think of Jackie Kennedy but her black was generally paired with a color or cream or white. And IF you are going to wear all black, it doesn't need to be a sloppy turtleneck and polyester pants or a cheap suit. They should be well made sophisticated pieces that fit. And don't misinterpret fit to mean tight!
While the picture below features young, slender women, the point I want you to get is the styling. A pointy toe flat, ankle pants, a short jacket, etc. You could add a statement necklace, a silk shirt in a bright color, or any number of things to make it sophisticated. Especially if you are doing black for a Christmas party….an LBD can be very boring without some point of interest.
So as you start picking your outfits for your holiday event, choose carefully. Use texture, pattern, shine, or detail to create interest but not all at the same time! Remember, you don't want to be in competition with the tree!
I have about 12 work days left before I take time off for Christmas, some December is already booked. I'd love to put you on my list! AND on Tuesdays December 11th and 18th, you and a friend can have my services at Opry Mills for 3 hours. The fee for 2 will be $195, regularly $210. A one day 3 hour shopping extravaganza with your best friend at the outlets! I can even give advice on buying clothes for those on your gift list. I will be offering this for those 2 days through December 5th then they will revert to regular pricing. Call or email me with any questions.
Also, I always have gift certificates available.
I love this time of year…I love giving gifts. Whether bought, handmade, making donations in the name of someone, or doing something for those less fortunate….it's all so fun to me! I hope you enjoy this time also.
Thanks for reading!
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you are right-on, Goucho141
I am the 'Randy' of the OBA, and we certainly will be very public about what ever we develop as an alternative. It may be the same as we presented to the legislature. Our plan was very close in numbers to what was finally adopted, and our offer was one of partnership to the legislators, who we greatly respect. They have done themselves a disservice by rejecting the business community, as now it will need a long time to unite in other matters, like overturning the stupid kicker policy. I cannot understand why house leadership did not take a longer view of opportunity to partner with us!
Susan is right on when contrasting Portland and Seattle. As Rob Smith, editor of the Business Journal stated after he moved to Portland from Seattle, "While Portland wants to be liveable, Seattle wants to be noticeable". A good part of our success as a liveable community is our culture of civic engagement. Robert Putnam of Harvard, the guru of citizen engagement, emphasizes that Portland is the US model of citizen participation and activism. Its essential that younger generations comprehend this distinction, so Portland can sustain it's focus on pursuing the elements of a liveable community to reflect OUR needs, not just what we want others to think.


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What provisions exist for employees to participate in medical expense plans?
(1) Employers may provide a medical expense plan to eligible employees that provides for reimbursement of medical expenses. Instead of cash out of sick leave at retirement as provided in WAC
(2), employers may deposit equivalent funds in a medical expense plan for eligible employees. The medical expense plan must meet the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code.
(2) Medical expense plans must be implemented only after consultation with affected groups of employees.
(3) As a condition of participation, the medical expense plan must require that each covered eligible employee sign an agreement with the employer. The agreement must include the following provisions.
(a) A provision to hold the employer harmless should the United States government find that the employer or the employee is indebted to the United States as a result of:
(i) The employee not paying income taxes due on the equivalent funds placed into the plan, or
(ii) The employer not withholding or deducting a tax, assessment, or other payment on funds placed into the plan as required by federal law.
(b) A provision to require each covered eligible employee to forfeit remuneration for accrued sick leave at retirement if the employee is covered by a medical expense plan and the employee refuses to sign the required agreement.
(4) Each medical expense plan offered by an agency must apply to all eligible employees in any one of the following groups:
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(6) An established medical expense plan must be applicable to all retirements of covered eligible employees within a calendar year. The medical expense plan may be discontinued in any future year, but once discontinued it may not be reinstated for the same group of eligible employees within the same calendar year as it was discontinued.
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Sounds of Signal Peak
Central Arizona College Community Events
Tuesday, October 29, 2013 at 7:00 PM
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Join us for an evening of musical talent provided by the various CAC Choirs and musical groups. Sounds of Signal Peak showcases a variety of student and community talent. Regular contributors to the Sounds of Signal Peak are the Jazz Choir, the Community Choir, and traditionally a few numbers from the Fall Musical. Others will be performers from CAC's EIT (Entertainnment Industry Technology) program, where students may perfrom in a variety of genres: pop, rock, country and more.
Don't miss the spring installment of Sounds of Signal Peak, scheduled for March 11, 2014, at 7 p.m.
Make CAC your destination for the evening! Enjoy dinner in our Dining Hall's All-You-Can-Eat Buffet. Show your ticket for a 20% discount (approx. $8.12/person). Dining Hall hours are M-Th from 4:45 p.m.to 6:30 p.m., and F, S from 4:45 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. Discount valid for same day as your Show Ticket.
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Tuesday, October 29, 2013 at 7:00 PM
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If a piece of individually wrapped cheese can retain its shape, color, and texture for years, what does it say about the food we eat and feed to our children?
Former New York Times business reporter and mother Melanie Warner decided to explore that question when she observed the phenomenon of the indestructible cheese. She began an investigative journey that took her to research labs, university food science departments, and factories around the country. What she… (more)
Melanie Warner is a journalist and former staff reporter for the New York Times. In Pandora's Lunchbox, she takes us to the frightening but very real world of industrial processed food.
She's never too preachy; she acknowledges that much of the food she condemns tastes delicious, and that she's fed her kids plenty of frozen meals. She just asks readers to consider how they eat.
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Cowbell Kingdom Podcast Extra: Sacramento Kings coach Michael Malone on Donald Sterling dilemma
A cloud of controversy hung over the Los Angeles Clippers last week after racist remarks by disgraced owner Donald Sterling became public. Sacramento Kings head coach Michael Malone watched the firestorm erupt from afar, but felt close to the situation due to existing relationships with players on both the Clippers and the Warriors. On this edition of Cowbell Kingdom Podcast Extra, Malone offers his thoughts on the events that transpired around the Clippers organization. Following that, James Ham and Jonathan Santiago continue the discussion on the Sterling drama by bringing in ProBasketballTalk's Aaron Bruski into the mix.
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WVU Sweeps Series with Sooners
NORMAN, Okla. - The No. 13 West Virginia women's basketball team came back from a 14-point deficit to defeat Oklahoma, 76-75, in the final minutes at the Lloyd Noble Center, Thursday. The win helped WVU sweep the regular-season series.
An Averee Fields jumper with only 13 seconds remaining gave WVU a 75-74 lead and the final go-ahead. Morgan Hook went up for a layup on the following possession and Jess Harlee grabbed the ball and passed it off to Taylor Palmer who was fouled with two seconds on the clock. Palmer missed the front end of her free throw shots, but made the final attempt for a two-point lead in favor of WVU. OU was fouled on the inbound with only three-tenths of a second on the clock. T'ona Edwards made the first free throw attempt, but the second clanked off the rim to seal the win for WVU.
The Mountaineers (21-3, 10-2) took their first lead since the opening minutes with 2:06 left in the game. WVU trailed 44-33 at the half, but outscored OU 43-31 in the closing half. The Mountaineers improved their shooting from only 38.5 percent in the opening half to 46.7 percent in the second half, closing the game at 42.9 percent (24-56) from the field. WVU limited the Sooners (15-10, 6-6) to only nine second-half field goals, shooting 38.3 percent (23-60) for the game.
"First of all, give Oklahoma credit; they were ready to play the first half and we weren't," coach Mike Carey said. "They had all the hustle points, all the points in the paint and all the points on the break. So they out-hustled us big time—she did a good job getting them ready to play. I didn't have our girls ready to play.
"Both teams were in foul trouble the whole game and nobody could really get into a rhythm. Both teams battled hard and we fought back—very easily could have folded. Any time you can come out with a win, not really play well and didn't get in a rhythm—you'll take it."
Four Mountaineers scored in double figures with two recording nine points each. Sophomore guard Bria Holmes led WVU in scoring for the second-consecutive game with a game-leading 19 points. Fields had 12 points, while seniors Christal Caldwell and Asya Bussie added 10 points each. All of Bussie's points came in the closing half. Senior guard Taylor Palmer and junior forward Crystal Leary added nine points each off the bench.
WVU had its second-best performance from the free throw line this season, making 88.9 percent (24-27). Coincidentally, its best season free throw percentage is against the Sooners earlier this season, making 90 percent (19-20) at the Coliseum. OU made 68.4 percent from the charity stripe, going 26-for-38. A total of 56 fouls were called in the game.
Bussie and Fields co-led on the boards, pulling down eight rebounds each, and helping WVU to a 40-36 rebounding advantage.
The Sooners were led in scoring by Aaryn Ellenberg with 18 points, while Nicole Griffin and Gioya Carter added 13 and 12 points, respectively. Sharane Campbell had 10 points. Griffin was one rebound away from a double-double with nine boards.
The Mountaineers return home for a 1 p.m. matchup with TCU on Sunday at the WVU Coliseum. The game is a Play4Kay game, and fans are encouraged to wear pink in support of breast cancer awareness. Fans can print a free ticket to the game online at WVUsports.com/Pink.
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Smitten Kitchen's Mushroom Bourguignon
Those who have followed Deb Perelman's blog Smitten Kitchen for any length of time have learned that she works wonders with vegetables (and also butter). Her past life as a food-loving vegetarian shows in each of her recipes. Her Mushroom Bourguignon is a perfect example. Meaty portobellos (or creminis) and pearl onions are browned a la chuck roast, then added to a rich tomato and wine gravy. More


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Lucy wants forgiveness from Craig, Dusty tries to forgive Lucy, and both Matt and Casey want Alison's trust.
At the hospital, Lucy runs into Meg and informs her that Bob is considering hiring her back, but Meg wonders how that is possible since she is a fugitive. Lucy informs her that she is not anymore and rushes off.
At the Lakeview, Craig tells Carly that Lucy violated his trust and he can't forget it. She changes the subject to the vendors and demands that he fix the problem. Craig says he has to take Johnny to the doctor, but Carly says she will take him because their problem has to be fixed now.
Jade arrives at Metro, and explains to Derek she came to see him because she needs his help with Casey. He believes her that Casey is not worth it, but Jade knows what it feels like to have everyone turn against her. She thinks Matt is the one who set Casey up and wants him to dig up something on him. Derek does not know if he can, but agrees to help.
Alison arrives at Yo's and Matt wonders why she is upset. She thinks Casey's arrest does not make sense because he never used or talked about drugs. Matt thinks if she believes Casey, she thinks he is a liar. Alison still thinks something is just not right and informs him she is going to go talk to Casey.
Carly arrives at the hospital with Johnny and they run into Lucy. Lucy and Johnny happily embrace and Carly wonders why Lucy is there. Carly calls Craig and tells him that Lucy is not in jail and is at the hospital getting her job back. Craig demands to not let them out of her sight and rushes to meet them.
Alison arrives at the station, but Casey does not want to see her. Alison states she knows he would never do drugs and that she is on his side. Casey is happy she believes in him and says it means the world to him. He then asks what they do about Matt. Alison wonders why she has to choose between the two of them.
At Dusty's office, Meg arrives and states she knows he helped Lucy just so she will get him time with Johnny. Dusty doesn't know what Lucy will do, but thought dropping the charges was the right thing to do. Meg wonders if he is okay and Dusty says not to worry about him.
Craig arrives at the hospital and tells Johnny he needs to talk to Lucy alone. She explains Dusty dropped the charges. Craig believes she is working with Dusty but she tries to convince him she is working on her own to make things right. Craig tells her he is getting a restraining order against her, but Johnny walks up and asks if Lucy can live with them. Craig tells Johnny she has other arrangements and that they have to go. Johnny begs to stay with Lucy. Craig yells at Johnny to go, as Lucy calmly tells Johnny it is okay to go with him. Craig becomes angrier, but Carly pulls him away and tells him to calm down because he is scaring his son. Craig is scared Lucy is going to take him away again, but Carly orders him to get it together or he will lose Johnny again.
Meg goes to see a movie, and laughs when she sees Dusty arrive. She playfully throws popcorn at him and he throws back. Meg moves up to sit next to him and asks if he is thinking about Lucy. He tells her that he and Lucy used to watch movies in the middle of the day. Meg asks if he is still angry at Lucy for what she did. Dusty believes that he and Craig were partly to blame because of their fighting, and that Lucy gave up everything for Johnny's well-being. Dusty gets annoyed that his escape from life is being spent talking about Lucy, and Meg takes his hand and tells him to follow her.
After seeing the doctor and confirming Johnny has made a full recovery, Craig tells Carly nothing will change what Lucy did to him. Carly points out that Lucy is the only mother that Johnny has known. Craig believes Lucy is not the little girl he once knew, but Carly asks how many times he has had to beg others for a second chance.
Jade arrives at the station with Derek. They tell Margo they have information that can clear Casey. Jade asks to tell Casey herself while Derek fills Margo in. Jade informs Casey that Derek discovered Matt was using drugs while in prison.
Alison heads back to Yo's and tells Matt she believes in Casey's innocence, but that she also believes Matt is innocent. Matt thinks she still has feelings for Casey. Alison grows tired of trying to explain that Casey is just a friend. Margo interrupts them and asks Matt about his social life of using drugs behind bars. Matt says he is not a dealer, but Margo warns that she has her eye on him. Alison is upset that he lied to her about using drugs. Matt tells her he is not using or doing drugs and that he only did them in prison because it was a dark time for him. Matt pleads with her that he needs her to believe in him. Alison tells him she does believe him, but wonders who is behind the setup.
After Craig and Johnny leave, Lucy approaches Carly. Carly believes Craig has changed. Lucy wishes Craig could see that Johnny is not the only one who needs a dad. Carly thinks she is going to have to earn Craig's trust back and that she also needs to respect his devotion to Johnny.
At the Lakeview, Lucy arrives at Craig's suite and tries to persuade him that she didn't come back to take Johnny. She firmly states she is not going anywhere and wants to spend time with Johnny. He remarks that Carly told him the same thing and Lucy states that Carly must care about him and leaves.
Margo arrives back at the station and explains to Casey she can't arrest Matt because they cannot prove anything yet. Casey wonders why she could arrest him and let everyone else go. Margo looks hurt and leaves. Jade apologizes that the evidence couldn't help him.
Dusty and Meg arrive at Al's, but see Lucy sitting inside. Dusty thinks maybe it is a sign that he needs to talk to her. Meg thinks so and Dusty enters to talk to Lucy. He tells her he hears she is getting her job back. Lucy says she needs Craig to trust her again. She thinks it will be good for both of them and takes his hand, as Meg watches outside.
Craig arrives at Carly's house and informs her that Lucy came to see him and asks if Carly cares about him. Carly thinks Lucy misunderstood her and brushes him off. As Craig leaves, he tells her she is right and he is going to try and forgive Lucy. Carly asks about the vendors and Craig says the problem is solved. She laughs that he is good and he smugly smiles that he knows.
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Noah and Luke watch in horror as a car runs Ellwood off a bridge.
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It was a brutal hike – hot, not enough water and a few of us didn't wear the appropriate equipment. I'm not going to mention names here but his initials are Larry Pinto (see the hush puppies).
Thanks to the group Rick Lewis (FMC) Jim Ballard (FMC) now with Ballard Consulting, Brad Kard (University of Oklahoma) Larry Pinto & Sandy Kraft (Pinto & Associates) Gary Cramer (FMC) now with the Peace Corps, Terry Porter formally FMC and Keith Birkemeyer (FMC) now ProBest Pest Management.
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KINGSTON, R.I. -- May 16, 2000 -- The University of Rhode Island has
appointed Peter August, professor of natural resources at URI, to the new
position of director of the URI Coastal Institute.
In his new role, August will direct the Institute's multidisciplinary
efforts to address the critical science and public policy issues involving
coastal systems around the world.
"Peter's background in applied ecology and his vision of using technology
to help solve environmental problems in coastal regions makes him the ideal
candidate to lead the Coastal Institute," said URI Provost and Vice
President for Academic Affairs Beverly M. Swan. "I'm confident he will
enhance the University's influence on marine and environmental research."
The Coastal Institute is a consortium of coastal researchers and practitioners
from URI, state government, and those federal agencies and environmental
organizations associated with the University. It serves as a nexus for
scientific research and environmental problem solving for coastal ecosystems
and their watersheds.
"Rhode Island is an excellent microcosm of coastal environmental
problems experienced across the country," said August. "With
some of the world's best scientists and environmental managers located here,
the Coastal Institute can facilitate discussion, collaboration and cooperation
among these stewards of our terrestrial and near-shore environments."
August has degrees from the University of San Diego, Texas Tech University,
and Boston University, and he currently directs URI's Environmental Data
Center (EDC), which uses Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in the analysis
of environmental data. The EDC has developed a comprehensive data library
of Rhode Island's natural resources. It is currently working to enhance
spatial data analysis capacity in the National Parks of the northeastern
U.S., and to develop land acquisition models for the conservation of natural
August recently served as a Councilor at Large for the U.S. Association
of Landscape Ecologists, and presently serves on the board of directors
of The Nature Conservancy of Rhode Island, the Rhode Island Natural History
Survey, and the South Kingstown Land Trust. He lives in Kingston.
The URI Coastal Institute is based in three separate facilities: a structure
on URI's Bay Campus completed in 1996; a building on URI's Kingston Campus
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Nov. 6, 2004
ROCKY FACE, Ga. - The University of New Mexico men's golf team struggled in the second round of the Carpet Capital Collegiate and fell to fourth place. The Lobos shot a 14-over par, 302, on the 7,010 yard par-72 Farm Golf Club and is 21-over par for the tournament. Georgia remains in the lead at 11-over par, 10-strokes better than the Lobos.
Senior Jay Reynolds led the team in the second round with a 1-over par 73. Reynolds is currently tied for 37th at 8-over par (79-73=152). The overall leader for the Lobos is senior Madalitso Muthiya who is tied for third at even par (70-74=144). Other UNM results are junior Jay Choi is tied for 16th at 6-over par (72-78=150), junior Spencer Levin is tied for 29th at 7-over par (74-77=151) and senior Miguel Griego is tied for 81st at 18-over par (83-79=162).
The final round of the Carpet Capital Collegiate is tomorrow with tee times beginning at 6:00 a.m. (MDT). New Mexico is scheduled to tee off at 6:45 a.m. For full results and live scoring go to www.golfstat.com.


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Faculty/Staff Accolades Archive
Nicole Skaar, assistant professor of educational psychology and foundations, received the University Book & Supply (UBS) Outstanding Teaching Award for 2015. The award honors pre-tenure faculty members who have shown significant contributions to the quality of teaching.
Matthew Webb, assistant professor of mathematics, received the University Book & Supply (UBS) Outstanding Teaching Award for 2015. The award honors pre-tenure faculty members who have shown significant contributions to the quality of teaching.
John Wiles, assistant professor of music, received the University Book & Supply (UBS) Outstanding Teaching Award for 2015. The award honors pre-tenure faculty members who have shown significant contributions to the quality of teaching.
The Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College is proud to announce that Professor Kyle Gray has recently published an online teaching module titled Interactions between Water, Earth's Surface, and Human Activity. As part of the National Science Foundation funded InTeGrate STEP Center activities, Dr. Gray was part of a team of three faculty members who developed and tested these materials. We congratulate Dr. Gray and his team on the successful completion and publication of this important addition to the study and teaching of water resources. To view Interactions between Water, Earth's Surface, and Human Activity please visit: http://serc.carleton.edu/integrate/teaching_materials/energy_and_process...
Wendy Mulder, Clerk III, Office of the Registrar, has been awarded the Upper Midwest Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers "Staff Support Award", which recognizes the contribution of support staff to their institution and the Association.
Dennis Schmidt, professor of accounting, has received the Regents Excellence Award for Faculty. He was the developer of a tax research website that was one of the first of such sites, and it is still used today in both academia and practice.
James McCullagh, professor of social work, received the Regents Excellence Award for Faculty. He has been successful in grantsmanship, having received more than 4 million dollars in external funds.
Ripley Marston, professor of physical education, received the Regents Excellence Award for Faculty. He is the author of several books and an array of articles in the area of physical education pedagogy. Marston is the creator and administrative director of UNI's Kindergym program.
Angeleita Floyd, professor of flute in the School of Music, received the Regents Excellence Award for Faculty. Floyd has received critical praise and international acclaim for her research, writings, musicianship, professional practices and pedagogy.
John Burnight, assistant professor of philosophy and world religions, received the Excellence in Liberal Arts Core Teaching Award. This award is given to a faculty member who demonstrates quality teaching of Liberal Arts Core classes.
Carl Thurman, biology, received the James Lubker Faculty Research Award at the fall faculty meeting. In addition to UNI students and faculty, Thurman collaborates with scientists across the USA, as well as Europe and South America to produce novel scientific information.
Elaine Eshbaugh, applied human sciences, received the Class of 1943 Faculty Award for Excellence in Teaching at the fall faculty meeting. Eshbaugh developed the only college course in Iowa on the topic of Alzheimer's and related dementias. She regularly mentors undergraduates in their research or has them involved with her own research team.
Robin Lund, associate professor of physical education, received the Class of 1943 Faculty Award for Excellence in Teaching at the fall faculty meeting. Lund teaches a wide range of course work at the graduate and undergraduate level including research methods, statistics, anatomy and physiology and a variety of other courses in the movement and exercise science major.
Tim Gilson, educational leadership and postsecondary education, received the Ross A. Nielsen Professional Service Award at the 2014 fall faculty meeting. Gilson's contributions to education include preparing principals in Iowa, advising MAE and doctoral students, and providing guest lectures on school law to UNI's preservice teachers.
Mary Losch has been named the new director of the Center for Social & Behavioral Research. Losch has served as the CSBR's assistant director for 16 years and has extensive experience at the state and national level in survey research.
Augustina Naami's poster, "Disability, Gender and Employment Relationships in Africa: The Case of Ghana," won the Tanis Doe Prize for the best poster at this year's Society for Disability Studies annual conference.
Francesca Soans, associate professor of communication studies, received the 2014 Loren Horton Community History Award from the State Historical Society of Iowa (SHSI) for the documentary "Sons of Jacob Synagogue."
The United States Sports Academy has awarded Chris Edginton, health, physical education & leisure services, its 2014 Distinguished Service Award. Edginton serves as the Secretary General of the World Leisure Organization, a non-governmental organization in consultative status with The United Nations. The award will be presented during the 2014 World Leisure Conference in September.
Carolina Wilson was installed as Division Secretary for the Iowa-Nebraska Division of the International Association of Administrative Professionals.
Patricia Geadelmann, special assistant to the president for board & governmental relations, has been named the Leadership Award recipient by the Iowa Campus Compact. These Engaged Campus Awards recognize individuals and groups in Iowa higher education for their work toward the Iowa Campus Compact mission of deepening and strengthening campus civic and community engagement.
Chris Schrage, UNIBusiness Global Opportunities Coordinator and UNI instructor of marketing, has joined the Board of Governors for NASBITE International, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement of international trade and its activities. NASBITE is the accrediting organization for the Certified Global Business Professional credential.
Mary Herring, associate dean in the College of Education, co-presented the following sessions at the American Association for Colleges of Education 2014 Annual Meeting in Indianapolis Feb. 28 through March 3, 2014: Creating Culturally Competent and Confident Teachers - Mary Herring & Dwight Watson; Transformational Leadership to Develop TPACK-Ready Teacher Candidates; Intel Teach Pilot; and Leading Up! Advocating and Implementing Change as Associate Deans.
The winners of the University Book and Supply Outstanding Teaching Awards for 2014 are Sarah Vander Zanden (College of Education/curriculum & instruction); Sheila Benson (College of Humanities, Arts, and Sciences/languages & literatures); Nicholas Schwab (College of Social and Behavioral Sciences/psychology); and Russell Guay (College of Business Administration/management). The UBS Outstanding Teaching Award honors pre-tenure faculty members who have shown significant contributions to the quality of teaching.
Jesse Swan, professor of languages and literatures, was recently selected to participate in the National Endowment for the Humanities Collaborative Research project on Shakespeare and Biography. Centered at the Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, D.C., the project brings together the best Shakespeareans and biographers.
Mary Herring, associate dean and professor in the College of Education, was recently named to Microsoft's 2013-2014 Worldwide Higher Education Board. The advisory board is composed of faculty members from the worldwide academic community convening to discuss the use of technology in the higher education community. Herring was chosen because of her demonstrated excellence in the field of technology usage in higher education.


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Suit by GOP activist against Democrats triggers criticism
A former top Texas GOP official and Christian conservative activist has filed a libel and defamation lawsuit against two former Democratic candidates for the State Board of Education. The lawsuit looks like an attempt by David Barton to chill free speech about his past associations, Texas Freedom Network President Kathy Miller said Tuesday. Barton's […] [Read More]


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CORCORAN, Minn. -- We continue our "Share Your Backyard Tour" by visiting the home of Larry and Lois Anderson in Corcoran, Minnesota. A beautiful backyard that started with only three hostas has now grown to host over 118 varieties, which are included in the multiple gardens that are home to this backyard.
Lois Anderson's love of gardening started over 20 years ago. She bought three hostas and some flowering perennials to start her first garden, and these few plants became the foundation for Lois's multiple garden project. Every month Lois plants a new hosta, creating her collection of 118 different varieties.
Gardening is not just a solo activity for Lois, her sisters also love gardening. The sisters have been able to split their plants and share with each other making gardening budget friendly. Their conversations are usually about flowers, and when they visit one another they walk through each sister's backyards to inspect the growth of their gardens. Along sharing a passion for gardening with her sisters, Lois's backyard provides a place of comfort for her and her husband Larry. Each morning they have their coffee on the porch while talking about the overall placement of the plants and first impression of each of the gardens.
Lois's gardens are ever changing. Next year Lois and Larry plan on moving their fence further back so they can expand the hosta garden. Larry will build the fence just as he did the beautiful arbor and pathway. The gardens provide a place of peace, relaxation, and appreciation for the hard work and personal touch that the Anderson's backyard showcases.
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Google's (NASDAQ: GOOG) YouTube is attempting to take on Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) by streaming full-length movies through collaborations with Hollywood movie studios like Sony Corp., Warner Brothers, Universal Pictures and Lionsgate. About 3,000 movies will be offered on Youtube, available for rent by United States viewers, at about $3.99 each. YouTube is most known for […]


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Monday, January 29, 2007
While orkut users love having an online social network, we understand that a good deal of your social life happens offline. We wanted orkut to enrich the offline social life of its members, so we thought we could either give you computers with really long cords or we could bring orkut to the device you carry around in your pocket: the mobile phone. Thus the idea for an orkut SMS service was born.
With orkut's new SMS feature, you can scrap your friends, look up their contact information and receive scrap notifications. Now you can send scraps from the bus, bar or bathroom, and your friends can get notified of those scraps when on bicycle, beach or bed. Along with the standard orkut features, we've included a few hidden goodies for the adventurous to find.
This week, orkut SMS will become available to orkut members in Brazil who use Claro as their mobile service provider. When the feature becomes available to you, a message will be displayed when you sign in to your account. We hope to expand soon to other mobile service providers in Brazil and around the globe.
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I don't share my personal work on my blog often, so when I stumbled across my folder of old works today I had to take a peek and share it with everyone. It's been over 3 years since I last painted. On New Years eve 2011 I was at my dearest friends home and noticed the paintings I had given her carefully hung on her walls for all to view and I smiled having forgotten them all together. Another great friend just a week ago said he has decided to take up sketching again and wants to bring his sketchbook to Italy with me on our big upcoming trip. It clicked this week how much I miss expressing myself by drawing and painting… why had that not been my resolution for the year! I have been so wrapped up around advancing my career that I have been forgetting to take care of the other great things in my life that make me happy. Thank you both for reminding me of my passions, you know who you are!
This brings me to one of my New Years Resolutions…. Taking an evening painting course again!


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Elon Musk is the rare person with a talent for executing practical solutions to seemingly impractical ideas like high-end electric vehicles (Tesla Motors Tesla Motors) and commercial space flight (SpaceX), so when he talks about how we colonize Mars, he's probably one of the few people worth listening to on the topic.
This caveat is an important one, because some of Musk's suggestions for how we make colonizing the Red Planet more practical would otherwise sound like tin foil hat talk from most other humans. Take for example this observation from a recent interview Musk gave to the fledgling online network Raw Science:
"I think it's quite likely we'd want to bioengineer new organisms that are better suited to living on Mars."
Musk compared the biological adaptations that could be required for humans or other organisms to live on Mars to the process of breeding cows to conform to our needs as a society. The problem is that modern cattle are the product of hundreds of generations of tweaking to various breeds, but future space explorers won't have the luxury of being bred for the job of colonizing Mars through the centuries.
Instead, he suggests that "while it's a tricky subject… we'd probably want to create synthetic organisms." A tricky subject indeed — will we need to create more perfect clones of our finest astronauts to begin colonizing the rest of our solar system? Or maybe just start with some super radiation-resistant hermit crabs that can setup some burrows to get things going?
Musk didn't directly answer a question about whether SpaceX would be interested in conducting initial research into the feasibility of a Martian colony, but he did make it clear that it's something he's looked into in detail. He explained that, in his view, a key step to getting established on Mars would be to compress the amount of time it takes to make the trip from Earth to our neighbor planet.
Musk explained that the orbits of Earth and Mars only sync up about every two years, and for a period of only about six months when travel between the two would be practical. This means that a roundtrip to Mars and back would need to be compressed into about six months. Right now it can take more than six months just for the one way journey to Mars.
Last month NASA launched its MAVEN probe to study the atmosphere of Mars — its journey to the Red Planet is expected to take 10 months.
Reducing the time of the trip to Mars would also be key to keeping costs down, according to Musk, which would be an essential part of even beginning to consider the possibility of a colony.
And this is why we listen to Elon Musk when he talks about far-out notions like setting up shop on other planets — the man is already beginning to form the business plan for such a venture somewhere in the recesses of his subconscious.
Check out more of the conversation below and let me know in the comments what you think the odds are that we'll see a Martian colony in our lifetime.
To jack in to my brain and get more on the latest in science, tech and innovation, follow me here on Forbes, as well as on Twitter @ericcmack and on Google+.
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Rodrigo is cover of a brazilian magazine, TPM, and in interview he reveals that he's not dating anyone.
He also told he's not getting rich making movies. When he did "Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle" it has been said he received U$1 million to make the movie. "I almost had to pay to make it – he said – 60% of everything I get paid remains on USA, to pay manager, agent, bills".
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Students and employees to convert to new e-mail system
Posted: October 25, 2012
Antelope Valley College will convert to a new e-mail and campus calendar system beginning in November.
Campus e-mail users will have the option of migrating to Gmail and Google Calendar beginning some time next month and continuing through March 1, 2013. After March 1, all remaining users who haven't migrated to the new system will be converted.
Woody Burns, network manager for Information Technology Services (ITS), explained that the college was in a position where it needed to replace its current myAVC e-mail and calendar system.
After looking at different options, district officials entered into an agreement with Google for free access to Google Apps Education Edition. Many colleges utilize Google for e-mail, including California State University campuses.
Users will find many improvements over existing myAVC e-mail including:
- Increased storage capacity
- Highly effective spam filtering
- Integrated voice and video chat
- Integrated instant messaging
- Powerful search capabilities
Google Calendar will feature improvements, including two-way synchronization with mobile devices and customized reminders.
During the transition, users will follow a link to a page where they can reset their e-mail password, at which point they'll be taken to Google. This will enable users to use the same username (i.e. email@example.com) with Google as they do with myAVC.
Users will be able to log into Google services directly by using their full AVC e-mail address as their user name and their myAVC password as their password.
Google accounts will appear the same as they do for other Google accounts.
More details on the conversion will be provided by ITS closer to the launch date.


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March 2001Volume 51, 2001
The Luckiest Generation
The Prospects for America's Future Are Bright Not Bleak
MARCH 01, 2001 by Richard Alm, W. Michael Cox
Oh, What a Piece of Work Is a Man
We Dodge the Tax Collector and Rule-Makers as Lambs Flee the Shearsman
MARCH 01, 2001 by Ted Roberts
The Anti-Capitalist Children of Capitalism
The Market Economy Gives Anti-Capitalist Rioters the Means to Protest
MARCH 01, 2001 by Alex Moseley
To protest free markets is to ignore the enormous wealth they have bestowed upon us.
The Never-Ending Welfare Debate
Is PRWORA Really Revolutionary?
MARCH 01, 2001 by Norman Barry
Of Lights and Liberty
The Public Is Still Uneasy with the Specter of Big Brother
MARCH 01, 2001 by E. Frank Stephenson
How the Computer Emancipated the American Corporation
The Information Age Empowers Workers and Disempowers Managers
MARCH 01, 2001 by Larry Schweikart
National Gun Registration: The Road to Tyranny
Civilian Possession of Firearms Is Necessary for Liberty
MARCH 01, 2001 by Miguel A. Faria Jr.
Education, Creativity, and Prosperity: East versus West
Educational Systems that Encourage Creativity and Entrepreneurship Are Key to Prosperity
MARCH 01, 2001 by Christopher Lingle
Gender Madness on Columbia's Campus
A Difficult Struggle for Due Process and Gender Sanity on American Campuses Lies Ahead
MARCH 01, 2001 by Wendy McElroy
The Ideals of Tyranny
The Achievement of Equality Requires the Abolition of Freedom
MARCH 01, 2001 by James Peron
Socialism, along with other movements founded on egalitarianism, has often been held up as a moral ideal. Many people consider the drive for "equality" to be laudable. It is frequently claimed, however, that socialism, although based on a moral principle, failed because it used immoral means to obtain its ends.


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Amanda Bynes Wanders Around NYC With a Shirt Over Her Face — See Pic!
Maybe Amanda Bynes has forgotten which part of the body shirts are for?
The enigmatic actress continued her puzzling ways on March 26 as she was photographed wandering through Times Square in NYC with a blue button-up shirt draped over her head, according to Us Weekly.
The shirt covered up her entire face and made it seem as though she was trying to avoid being seen. Then again, nothing attracts more attention than someone with a shirt covering their face.
Amanda looked like she was "pretending to be a ghost," says an onlooker.
Another eyewitness reveals that the 26-year-old What I Like About You star was "walking into things because she couldn't see." So that's why this particular fashion trend has never caught on.
At one point, Amanda reportedly entered a McDonald's, where she ordered a coffee and a soda and then proceeded to sip them both at the same time. Why choose between two beverages when you can just have them both?
A photo of Amanda leaving the McDonald's with the shirt on her head can be seen here.
This is just a small example of Amanda's recent string of odd behavior. Last week, she tweeted some vulgar comments about Drake that probably should have been kept to herself.
Okay, just a reminder for everyone: Hats go on your head — shirts go on your torso. You're welcome.
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A warrant for felony theft by conversion has been issued for 30 year old Jeremy Wardell Foreman. The police report said he stole about $1,800 from the local Feed the 'Boro charity by diverting it for his own use. Feed the 'Boro helps provide Thanksgiving meals each year to those in need.
Foreman is accused of making several purchases to Gnat's Landing, El Jalapeno and a plane ticket using money from the charity's account. He allegedly put donations collected in Feed the 'Boro's name and deposited in a "Savannah Community Foundation. It was later learned the account had been closed. The foundation said it had no knowledge of the account.
In addition to the money Foreman allegedly took enough cups, utensils, to-go plates and nonperishable foods to fill two pickup trucks. The thefts occurred between November 1 and July 1.
Anyone with information as to Foreman's location is asked to contact Detective Lt. Rob Bryan at the Statesboro Police Department at 764-9911. Anonymous tips may be made online at www.tipsoft.com or text a tip to "TIPSSPD" to 274637 (CRIMES).


text: 18 year old American midfielder Duane Holmes is close to getting minutes with Huddersfield Town of the English Championship. He's a dual citizen with England but he wants to play for the United States. I figure it's worth a thread since no one really knows about him. But making the bench in an FA Cup game at young age is decent and if he gets minutes this year I think he'll at least get on the radar for the U20 team if they qualify. Anyway, here is an interview. http://www.yanks-abroad.com/content.php?mode=show&id=9862


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What lengths would someone go to bury a secret?
What lengths would someone go to uncover one?
Henry Mathews, a young, ambitious associate at one of the top law firms in Chicago, is a man on the move. As lethal in a courtroom as a shark in an aquarium, he is rising fast. But his hard-driving mentor, the senior partner, is obsessed with a telling inconsistency on Henry's otherwise brilliant résumé: the year after he graduated from college, Henry enrolled at a seminary… (more)
Publisher: Scribner (February 21, 2001)
Format: EPUB
Page count: 336 pages
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Student Life at RIT
RIT is alive with energy and excitement—24/7. It won't take long for you to find your niche in the RIT community because there are so many ways to be involved. Take advantage of the opportunities for recreation and personal growth, leadership, and entertainment that are out there. Try something new. Stretch your mind and body—and grow.
For Further Reading:
- Celebrating 50 Years of 'Tiger' Pride
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- Center provides empowering support for RIT's LGBT
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I don't think this is an example of Maynard being old or senile. The reasons why Revis is better than Sanders are irrelevant for purposes of covering Maynard. It would probably pretty much be a speed cover corners game. Run support isn't going to matter much. LOL at Maynard being "plucky"or "gritty" and comparing him to the White Wes Welker. The guy was a flat out burner. Randy Moss is a better comparo.
Yeah but, Welker >>>>> Moss. Its not even close according to Pats fans.


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Scientist Discovers Big Clue in Wine Reactions
Still, Palmisano believes the study could help scientists find a solution that doesn't alter the grape or the wine, but instead changes the patient. "If we know what these molecules are doing, and what their structures are, we can open our window of opportunity against them," he says. "So instead of modifying the wine itself, we can build therapeutic interventions."
Andrew Waterhouse, chair of the Viticulture and Enology Department at the University of California Davis, is more optmistic about actually modifying the wine – while still pleasing the palette. He says that, if glycoproteins prove to be the culprits behind some reactions, they could in theory be removed, making wine tolerable even to those with allergies.
"We don't currently have specific winemaking methods to affect glycoprotein levels – there has been no call for such procedures – but it would not be hard to create such a procedure," he says. While Palmisano's findings only show the similarities between wine glycoproteins and those found in known allergens, and do not yet establish cross-reactivity, Waterhouse still finds this a very exciting lead.
"We do have methods to reduce protein levels, so it may be possible to extend those to glycoprotein."
From here on, researchers other than Palmisano will have to take the lead, as the scientist plans on returning his attention to his main area of study: the role of glycoproteins in the spread of tumor cells in cancer. Still, he hopes that experts in the allergy field will build on his early findings, and possibly even launch clinical trials.
"In Denmark, we don't have the infrastructure and the patients to do the follow-up," says Palmisano, who has received dozens of e-mails and calls from allergists who treat patients with severe reactions to wine, as well as requests for his study. A large European pharmaceutical company is also looking closely at the study.
In the meantime, Kishari Sing says she can wait. She has grown accustomed to a life without alcohol – although her business clients often question why she's not sharing the wine at lunches and dinners. Still, if science found a way for her to enjoy what some call the nectar of the gods, she wouldn't say no.
"I sent my friend to a chocolate and wine pairing event, and I was just dying that I couldn't experience that," says Sing, a self-professed foodie. "And I'd love to do a wine tasting tour in the Napa Valley, then have a really great multi-course dinner where they serve a different wine with each course, because I spend a lot of time cooking but feel like I'm missing out on half the equation. So that's the kind of thing I'd love to do."
See also: What Causes Your Reaction to Alcohol?
First published in Allergic Living magazine.
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+ Casual Games Market
+ Chinese Consumer and Trendspotting Studies
+ Games Market in Asia/China
+ Google and Baidu
+ Web 2.0 in China/Xiaonei
Chinese Consumers Have Mixed Reactions to Apple's iPhone
San Francisco, CA, - Consulting firm Pearl Research today released a study detailing Chinese consumer purchase intent for Apple's iPhone. The iPhone has not been officially released in China, but can be found on store shelves through gray imports. China could be a significant market for Apple with its 565 million mobile phone users and trend-conscious consumers.
Key findings include:
+ Approximately 68% of our sample had heard of the iPhone. In our interviews, females were more likely to cite "trendiness" and "design" as a key factor in wanting to purchase an iPhone while males cited "utility" as the chief reason.
+The high price tag of $500 or more was the most mentioned reason for disinterest in purchasing an iPhone along with Apple's inexperience in mobile phones. The iPhone's high profile has spawned Chinese copycats that duplicate iPhone's features at a fraction of the price, retailing for $200 to $300. Pearl Research believes the popularity of these copycat phones could cut into market share for the official iPhone.
A key selling point for the iPhone is the ease through which users can intuitively surf the Internet on a touch-screen. However, this selling point of mobile Internet has less resonance in China. Through interviews with consumers, we found that most users do not use the mobile Internet extensively due to carriers' high costs for these services.
Approximately 88% of iPod owners expressed interest in the iPhone. The iPod has created a consumer segment in China familiar with Apple products. Appealing to users beyond this core group of users remains a challenge for Apple, if it decides to release the iPhone in China. The study is based on 450 online survey respondents and 24 in-depth one-on-one interviews across both first- and second-tier cities in China.
To acquire a copy of the report or to request a briefing, please contact Pearl Research at 415-738-7660 or email email@example.com About Pearl Research Pearl Research, a business intelligence and consulting firm, specializes in the Internet, technology and digital entertainment markets with a special focus on emerging markets and platforms. Based in San Francisco and China, Pearl Research publishes in-depth research reports and provides customized research and consulting services. For more information, visit http://www.pearlresearch.com.


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