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By Jim GaramoneAmerican Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, May 26, 2004 If the global war on terrorism is going to be more than lip service to an ideal, then countries are going to have to learn to work together.
That's the impetus behind a new course being offered at the George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies in Germany.
The Program on Terrorism and Security Studies is the brainchild of retired Marine Col. Andrew Nichols "Nick" Pratt. He said the idea for the course came after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on America, and is an effort to bring the Marshall Center courses in line with current terrorist threats.
Defense officials have repeatedly stated that the United States cannot win the global war on terrorism by itself. "We're not going to win this war by dealing with other nations on a one-on-one basis," Pratt said during a Pentagon interview. "We need to have an international cooperative effort, and that means bringing people together from all over the world who have this common understanding of the pervasive nature of the terrorism threat.
"If you have an international look at this, you have a much better chance at winning the war."
People around the world are realizing the dangers of terrorism, Pratt said. Officials understand that terrorists' reach is global and that many terrorists are seeking weapons of mass destruction. "That's what is so different about terrorism today," Pratt said. "To fight this particular problem, you cannot do it with just one state. The United States cannot kinetically attack with military forces this kind of target set."
The course is aimed at identifying and instructing national security officials "to bring them to the Marshall Center and put them through a rigorous course of instruction centered on terrorism and only terrorism," Pratt said.
The five-week course will be held at the center's headquarters in Garmisch- Partenkirchen. The Marshall Center extended its reach for the class. Normally, the school attracts participants from Europe and Central Asia. In addition to this core group, this course will have participants from Arab nations, Israel, Peru and South Africa. "It's an interesting group of people coming together to sit and study the subject of terrorism," Pratt said.
The course is intended to provide the participants with common ground and understanding. But the most important aspect of the course is providing the participants with contacts, Pratt said. "It's a sort of intellectual interoperability that we're providing," he said. "These people will sit together, they'll talk to each other, they'll listen to different problems that each country has. And when they leave, they'll know a contact. A Romanian will know a contact in Turkey. A Bulgarian will have a contact in Tunisia. So they'll be able to interact."
The course will focus solely on terrorism and counterterrorism strategies. Professors will examine how various countries view terrorism, and will suggest ways that countries can work together against terrorists. "The goal is to have a cohort of people who are counterterrorist specialists who know each other, who know the nature of the problem and are willing to work together," he said.
Pratt has no illusions about the difficulty. There will still be countries that hate each other, he said. "But we hope to get past these differences," the colonel said. "What we hope they understand is that the nature of this problem is so great that they have to put aside some of these regional differences and work together in a common effort."
The course is set to begin June 25. The money for many of the participants to attend comes from $20 million administered by the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low-Intensity Conflict.
The course will be held yearly and will expand to the other regional security centers for the Asia-Pacific region, Africa, the Western Hemisphere and the Near East and South Asia region in the next year, Pratt said.


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But seriously, what's good music for anything in Azeroth? Last time we discussed this one, David said he watches TV while playing more than listening to music. and while I do that quite often, I've also been known to squeeze in a podcast or two while grinding away. Truthfully, when I listen to music while playing, it just tends to be whatever I've been listening to lately-- I don't actually choose, say, the Lord of the Rings soundtrack to accompany my epic quests.
But what about you? Do you listen to music, or need a certain genre for PvP or grinding? During instances, I tend to keep background noise off-- I figure I owe it to the people I'm with to pay attention. But while grinding on my own, anything goes. What's on your WoW playlist?

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LEXINGTON, Ky. - The University of New Hampshire gymnastics team posted season-highs on vault and floor exercise but fell to the 20th-ranked University of Kentucky Friday night by a 194.775-191.450 margin in front of 1,492 at Memorial Coliseum. The defeat marked UNH's first of the season after opening the season with wins over Rutgers and Rhode Island.
"We did a great job on vault and floor," said head coach Gail Goodspeed. "Bars and beam tonight were certainly below our capabilities. It was good for the kids tonight to see a big-time SEC program up close and see that there's no reason we can't be right there with them."
Junior Jen Dickson (Salisbury, Md.) continues to pace the 'Cats in the all-around competition, placing second with a 38.575. UK's Aronda Primault captured the all-around with a 39.225. Junior Michelle Harley (Collegeville, Pa.) and senior Bethany Wagner (Bound Brook, N.J.) placed third and fourth with scores of 38.450 and 37.525, respectively.
The 'Cats opened up on uneven bars where they posted a 47.250 score. Dickson tied for third with a 9.750, while Harley scored a 9.725. On vault, UNH was led by Harley and Wagner who posted identical 9.725 scores.
New Hampshire continued its strong performance on floor exercise, with all six gymnasts recording a score of at least 9.7 and defeating the host GymKats 48.900-48.000. Wagner matched a career-high with a 9.85, placing her third, while Dickson and senior co-captain Katie Revis (Putnam Valley, N.Y.) each came in with scores of 9.80. The bad news for UNH was that freshman Lindsay Berrios (Long Pond, Pa.) suffered a knee injury on an exhibition routine and is expected to miss the remainder of the 2002 season.
"Losing Lindsay is certainly a big blow for us," said Goodspeed.
Wrapping up on the balance beam, UNH registered a score of 46.925. Revis tied for third in the event with a season-high 9.725.
The Wildcats traveled to Kentucky without associate head coach Ed Datti, whose father passed away this week. "The team did a wonderful job dealing with the adversity of not having Ed around. This is a young team and they did well dealing with a lot of stress tonight," said Goodspeed.
Next weekend the 'Cats host the annual UNH Fox Run Invitational at the Whittemore Center. The meet, which will see the Wildcats take on Cornell and Temple, is scheduled for a 7 p.m. start.


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Even if you're the most positive person in the world – dog potty training can be REALLY exasperating!
Whether you're dealing with a puppy with no previous potty experience (always the easiest to train with sound methods) or a Pween (pup tween) or even an older dog with serious potty backlog, you're going to run into all kinds of stuff that will have you questioning your very being!
Ok it might not be all that bad – scratch that – it's BAD in all sorts of ways! Especially if you're not equipped with the right information to be the head human in charge of the puppy potty training experience.
Successful dog potty training depends on a lot more than just positivity.
Good-bye Idealist! Hello Patient Teacher!
You're the boss. And I don't mean that in a bossy-boss kind of way. Your dog needs you to teach him where and when it's appropriate to let loose. No matter how you look at the situation, you're in charge. Your four-legged companion does not know any better. Even if your dog looks like he's got it all figured out – he doesn't. If he's peeing and pooping where he shouldn't on a regular basis, he hasn't figured it out.
Accidents can and will happen even with trained dogs or pups in potty training transition but I'll get to that later.
I just want to make it really clear that you, as the human parent, have all the tools necessary to shape, teach, guide and communicate with your dog.
I've written a lot about this topic and the most common feedback I get is how quickly one can start doubting oneself or the potty system we teach. It's normal. Yes it can be difficult. Just hold off on the doubt and remember that no matter what happens – you're in charge! Your dog potty training success relies heavily on your ability to be persistent, patient and on point at all times.
Reading Material
I've written quite a few posts on this topic and I'm going to keep writing about it. I've even written an entire step-by-stop guide with answers to the most common questions and solutions to potty problems. You must read the material. We only teach positive dog potty training tips and techniques. This material is pure gold when it comes to this stuff. Here are the links:
– Crate Training Puppies Walkthrough
– How to Train a Puppy without the BS!
– Potty Lessons with Puppy Training Pads
and of course the Free eBook…
– Supreme Strategies for Positive Puppy Potty & Crate Training!
If you do one thing and one thing only – get our free ebook. Sure I want you to subscribe to HBD and would love to have you follow our blog. What I want even more is for you to have all the information at your fingertips in one easy-to-follow instruction guide so you don't have to keep Googling for dog potty training help!
Da Potty Code!
The CODE is everything in lay terms. Pick up the reading material I mentioned above to understand how and why your dog does what he does when it comes to potty. Learn the different techniques available to you. Whatever you do – remember the following CODE because it's everything you need.
Dog potty training simplified in its most rudimentary form:
– Manage the Environment. Use a friendly dog crate, leash, specific room in your home and a puppy safe space to keep your dog localized during potty training.
– Limit free roaming and playtime to when you've achieved successful potty in the appropriate place. An empty bladder means all-access play for a determined period of time.
– Constant Supervision. When it's time take your dog to the right place, look for signs. Use a friendly crate to let the bladder fill up so you can predict potty time. Then shape a schedule that works for all parties.
– Punishment: No hitting, yelling, screaming or scaring your dog. This will potentially make your dog not want to do business around you. He will look for hidden spots or wait until you're not around (which should not happen if you follow the previous step) to make ninja potty.
– Mistake Management. Interrupt mistakes as they occur by directing your dog to the right location. Clean up the mistake using a cleaner that ensures no odor trace is left behind.
– Positive Reinforcement. Praise and Reward. Let your dog clearly know when he's done the right thing. High value rewards, lots of praise and love. GOOD DOG!!!
– It's Not Personal! Don't take anything personally and own up to mistakes just as much as you do for progress and success.
– Rinse and Repeat… Patience, persistence and focus are everything. All it takes is a few weeks of the regimen to see real results and oftentimes, solve the problem completely.
Dog Potty Training Warning!
Once you get the CODE – it's easy. As I've always said – your dog will have you question the fabric of your being. Your puppy will have you doubt the entire process and system. Don't fall for it!
The CODE works. Believe in it and do NOT deviate. The main reason why you might NOT succeed is because of a lack of confidence or focus when it comes to the really easy stuff. It's not your fault.
As I've already mentioned – accidents can and will happen when potty training your dog. Accidents don't mean things aren't working. No living creature is perfect and a dog with past experiences needs time to adjust. It's perfectly fine – just follow protocol and realign your efforts. Everything will fall into place. Just be extra careful to clean up all trace of accidents to prevent recurrences.
Any healthy and happy dog can be trained to do business in the right place. Any healthy and happy dog can follow a potty schedule with practice. Whenever something goes wrong or a mistake occurs, use the right course of action (see complete guide and walkthrough) and everything will be fine.
Potty training a dog can be difficult but, if you keep everything I mentioned above in mind, it doesn't have to be.
All I can say if that things will be a LOT easier if you trust in positive methods using the HBD system. Follow Da Potty CODE and you'll do just fine!
If you do one thing before you leave this page – make sure you grab your free copy of the ultra comprehensive HBD potty manual. It's got housebreaking covered from A-Z and doesn't cost a single penny.
Share your potty stories!!! Good and bad – we want to hear them – sound off in the comment section below!


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Yet, going in and out of the apartment garage is the single most dangerous maneuver I have encountered on the motorcycle. I've dropped the bike twice now - once going in and again going out of the garage.
- You have to go up/down a steep incline to/from the street to the garage door.
- You have to make a 90 degree turn just inside of the garage.
- If you're outside coming in you can not see vehicles inside coming out. If you're inside going out you can not see vehicles outside coming down the ramp.
- If you're going out and you're at the top of the ramp you can not see traffic coming up the street.
The concrete is smooth. That's bad enough but if there is any water or dirt on the floor it becomes very slick. It's not possible to keep dirt from getting into the garage so there is always a fine powder of dirt on the garage floor that makes it slick.
Whenever a motorcycle turns it leans over just a little bit. It's the power to the rear wheel and the forward momentum that keeps the bike from falling over. That's how motorcycles work. It's not a problem as long as the motorcycle is moving at a reasonable speed and there is power to the rear wheel and the brakes aren't applied. It is a problem at very slow speeds or if you have to apply the brakes. In a turn it is critical to keep power to the rear wheel and stay off the brakes. If you must stop then bring the bike upright, straighten the front wheel and apply both brakes evenly.
This morning I was on my way out of the garage, I opened the door and started the 90 degree turn out of the garage and up the ramp, then I encountered the garbage truck. The garbage truck had backed down the ramp and was parked on the ramp a few feet outside of the garage door. I slammed on the brakes and dumped the bike on the ground right underneath the garage door. My left leg was trapped under the bike and I had to yell at the garbage men to come and lift the bike off of me. I skinned my knee, broke the left turn signal, bent the left peg and bent the gear shifter. I could have gotten burned if the exhaust pipe had been hot.
It is always the rider that droppers or dumps a motorcycle - no one else causes the bike to drop or fall over (excluding someone else pushing it over or being hit in a collision.) Dumping a motorcycle isn't always an error; there may be occasions when that is the best option. The garbage truck should not have been on the ramp but, as much as I want to, I can't blame them for me dropping the bike. Going in and out of the garage is a dangerous maneuver - I'm going to have to develop better strategies for doing it.


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Carter-Finley Stadium, Raleigh, NC
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Passing: P. Sims (UVA) - 115 YDS, 1 TD
Rushing: K. Parks (UVA) - 25 CAR, 115 YDS, 1 TD
Receiving: D. Jennings (UVA) - 6 REC, 57 YDS, 1 TD
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After 1,530 players were taken the 2011 MLB First-Year Player Draft is complete. See which player from area high schools and colleges were taken. Did we miss someone? Let us know in the comments area at the bottom of the list.
Area draftees who've signed MLB contracts:
Tyler Collins, OF, Howard JC/Justin Northwest (sixth round, 197th overall, Detroit, SIGNED 7/18)
Trevor Story, SS, Irving HS (compensation round, 45th overall, Colorado, SIGNED 7/9)
Jesse Ware, 2B, Baylor (44th round, 1335th overall, Los Angeles Angels, SIGNED 6/19)
Stayton Thomas, RHP, Univ. of Texas/Corsicana (43rd round, 1320th overall, Tampa Bay, SIGNED 6/16)
Mark Picca, LHP, UTA/Fort Worth Nolan (41st round, 1242nd overall, New York Mets, SIGNED 6/19)
Nico Taylor, RF, Northwood University/McKinney North HS (38th round, 1159th overall, Toronto, SIGNED 6/19)
Jerome Pena, 2B, TCU (38th round, 1145th overall, Baltimore, SIGNED 6/19)
Steve Martin, RHP, Texas A&M (37th round, 1120th overall, Houston, SIGNED 6/26)
Kevin Gonzalez, C, Texas A&M (36th round, 1090th overall, Houston, SIGNED 6/26)
Zachary Fowler, LHP, Texas Tech (34th round, 1025th overall, Baltimore, SIGNED 6/19)
Nick Popescu, 3B, Texas Tech/Flower Mound (33rd round, 1016th overall, Atlanta, SIGNED 6/16)
Ryan Turner, RHP, Tarleton State/Richland HS (32nd round, 990th overall, Tampa Bay, SIGNED 6/16)
Erik Miller, RHP, TCU (31st round, 955th overall, Cincinnati, SIGNED 6/21)
Kenny Jackson, 3B, Texas A&M (31st round, 943rd overall, Florida, SIGNED 6/29)
Brandon Parrent, LHP, Texas A&M (30th round, 921st overall, Chicago White Sox, SIGNED 7/29)
Chad Comer, C, UTA/Mansfield HS (29th round, 896th overall, Atlanta, SIGNED 6/16)
Matthew Shelton, RHP, Sam Houston State/Mansfield Timberview (24th round, 734th overall, Los Angeles Dodgers, SIGNED 6/15)
Tant Shepherd, 1B, Texas/Flower Mound (24th round, 723rd overall, New York Mets, SIGNED 7/3)
Chris Haney, RHP, Dallas Baptist/Garland Naaman Forest (20th round, 623rd overall, San Diego, SIGNED 6/15)
David Powers, LHP, Sam Houston State/Richardson Pearce (19th round, 556th overall, Oakland, SIGNED 6/14)
Garrett Buechele, 3B, Oklahoma/Arlington Lamar (14th round, 447th overall, San Francisco, SIGNED 6/19)
Matt Dean, 3B, The Colony (13th round, 409th overall, Toronto, SIGNED 6/27)
Kelby Tomlinson, SS, Texas Tech (12th round, 387th overall, San Francisco, SIGNED 6/24)
Miles Hamblin, C, Ole Miss/Rowlett (12th round, 370th overall, Houston, SIGNED 6/14)
Ronald Pinckard, RHP, Baylor (10th round, 325th overall, Cincinnati, SIGNED 6/17)
Cole Green, RHP, Texas/Coppell (ninth round, 295th overall, Cincinnati, SIGNED 7/4)
Abel Baker, C, Grayson CC/Denton (seventh round, 225th overall, Los Angeles Angels, SIGNED 6/17)
Brandon Loy, SS, Univ. of Texas/Rowlett (fifth round, 167th overall, Detroit, SIGNED 8/5)
Taylor Featherston, SS, TCU (fifth round, 168th overall, Colorado, SIGNED 6/30): Featherston led TCU in batting average (.335), runs scored (53), triples (4) and sacrifice flies (7). He was second in hits with 82, trailing Jantzen Witte (84). Click here to see his bio and stats.
Kyle Kubitza, 3B, Texas State/Colleyville Heritage (third round, 115th overall, Atlanta, SIGNED 6/10): Kubitza (6-3, 190) just completed his junior year at Texas State. He batted .310 with 10 HR and 66 RBI. He was an all-Southland Conference first-team player as a sophomore last season for Texas State and helped his team advance to the NCAA tournament. It makes the second straight season that a Kubitza has been selected. In 2010, younger brother Austin was drafted out of Colleyville Heritage in the seventh round, but opted to stick with his college commitment to Rice.
Area draftees who've yet to sign
Day 3
Tyler Sibley, 2B, Texas State/Frisco HS (50th round, 1520th overall, St. Louis)
Tyler Mapes, RHP, Navarro College/Carrollton Newman Smith (49th round, 1499th overall, New York Yankees)
Jacob Wakamatsu, CF, Keller HS (48th round, 1459th overall, Toronto)
Zachary Thompson, RHP, Arlington Grace Prep (48th round, 1442nd overall, Pittsburgh)
Kevin Lusson, C, Univ. of Texas (45th round, 1380th overall, Tampa Bay)
Brandon Finnegan, LHP, Fort Worth Southwest (45th round, 1374th round, Texas)
Ty Washington, SS, Plano East HS (43rd round, 1315th overall, Cincinnati)
Kaleb Merck, RHP, TCU/Keller HS (43rd round, 1314th overall, Texas)
Geoffrey Davenport, LHP, Arkansas/Fort Worth Pascal HS (43rd round, 1298th overall, Cleveland)
Kevin Cornelius, SS, Weatherford HS (42nd round, 1289th overall, New York Yankees)
Kevin Dicharry, RHP, Texas (41st round, 1261st overall, Philadelphia)
Rand Ravnaas, LF, Georgetown Univ./Fort Worth All Saints (39th round, 1172nd overall, Pittsburgh)
Cody Semler, SS, Allen HS (37th round, 1133rd overall, San Diego)
Reid Redman, 3B, Texas Tech (37th round, 1124th overall, Los Angeles Dodgers)
Steven Maxwell, RHP, TCU (37th round, 1119th overall, Chicago Cubs)
Steven Okert, LHP, Grayson CC/Rowlett (33rd round, 1001st overall, Milwaukee)
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John Curtiss, RHP, Southlake Carroll (30th round, 918th overall, Colorado)
BreShon Kimbell, C, Mesquite HS (28th round, 851st overall, Milwaukee)
Jordan Foley, RHP, The Colony HS (26th round, 809th overall, New York Yankees)
Zachary Davies, RHP, Mesquite HS (25th round, 785 overall, Baltimore)
Adam Smith, RHP, Texas A&M (25th round, 779th overall, New York Yankees)
Andrew McKirahan, LHP, Texas (21st round , 639th overall, Chicago Cubs)
Hunter Lockwood, C, Hurst L.D. Bell (17th round, 525th overall, Los Angeles Angels)
Adam Choplick, LHP, Denton Ryan (17th round, 514th overall, Arizona)
Ryan Merritt, LHP, McLennan CC/Celina (16th round, 488th overall, Cleveland)
Nickolas Fleece, RHP, Texas A&M/Fort Worth Boswell (13th round, 415th overall, Cincinnati)
Jason Coats, LF, TCU/Plano West (12th round, 365th overall, Baltimore)
Candon Myles, CF, South Grand Prairie (12th round, 362nd overall, Pittsburgh)
Kyle Winkler, RHP, TCU (10th round, 304th overall, Arizona)
Ross Stripling, P, Texas A&M/Southlake Carroll (ninth round, 288th overall, Colorado)
Tyler Collins, OF, Howard JC/Justin Northwest (sixth round, 197th overall, Detroit)
Bryson Miles, OF, Stephen F. Austin/Arlington Grace Prep (sixth round, 188th overall, Cleveland: Myles hit .411 in the 2011 season and finished with 99 hits. He also stole 53 bases in 68 attempts.
John Stilson, RHP, Texas A&M (third round, 108th overall, Toronto Blue Jay): His fastball ranges anywhere from 96-98 mph when he pitches in relief, 90-95 when he is a starter, according to MLB.com's scouting report. It is still unclear whether he will pitch as a starter or transform into a closer role. Click here to read his bio and see updated stats.
Logan Verrett, RHP, Baylor (third round, 101st overall, New York Mets)
Matt Purke, LHP, TCU (third round, 96th overall, Washington Nationals): Purke (6-4, 180) was taken in 2009 with the Rangers but attended TCU. His fastball ranges from 90-95 mph, and his secondary pitches include a slider, change up and curveball, according to MLB.com's scouting report. He finished his freshman year 16-0, a national high, and had a 21-1 record in 29 appearances in 2010. He only started 11 games this season because of shoulder bursitis.
Sam Stafford, LHP, Univ. of Texas (second round, 88th overall, New York Yankees): Stafford (6-4, 200) is a junior at Texas and was born in Spring. Click here to read his profile and see updated stats.
Josh Bell, OF, Jesuit HS (second round, 61st overall, Pittsburgh): Bell (6-4, 195) is considered a first-round talent, but he has maintained he wants to play college baseball at Texas. He sent a letter to Major League Baseball stating that he intends to enroll at the school. "(Teams) asked what is it going to cost them for me not to go to college," Bell told The Dallas Morning News last week. "I never gave them an answer." Click here to read more on Pittsburgh's possible thought process behind drafting Bell.


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RICHMOND, VA. (May 1, 2009) – Carl Edwards led 71 laps of the 250-lap race on the .75-mile oval at Richmond International Raceway on Friday night under the lights, but fell just short of the win by .584 seconds. Edwards reported a loose car the majority of the race, but was able to maintain a top-10 position or higher throughout the entirety of the race. The race ended in a very exciting five-lap run to the finish after the 10th caution. Kyle Busch was able to hold off Edwards who captured his fourth second-place finish of the 2009 NASCAR Nationwide Series season.
The caution flags flew very early in the race on lap 5 and again on lap 13 and Edwards stayed out to feel out the handling of his car. Reporting that his car needed a little more grip, Edwards pitted for the first time on lap 66 under caution for tires, fuel, and wedge and air pressure adjustments. When green flag racing resumed, he had picked up another spot and was up to 3rd.
The second pit stop on lap 91 under caution was for tires, fuel and another wedge adjustment. By lap 100 he had moved into the 2nd spot.
Edwards stayed out on the track during the next two cautions and had taken over the lead on lap 158. He held onto the lead for 71 laps through two more cautions and a pit stop for tires, fuel and a track bar adjustment. Edwards won the race off pit road on Lap 205 but had to fend off a persistent challenge from Busch before Ken Butler's crash on Lap 220 caused the eighth caution of the night. On lap 229 he was passed by Kyle Busch after a restart for the ninth caution. Several more laps ticked off for two more late race cautions on laps 232 and again on lap 243.
The 10th caution of the race, for Kenny Wallace's spin on lap 243, set up the final race to the finish line. Anticipating the restart, Edwards was on the rear bumper of the No. 18 car, but couldn't get past Busch at the end and had to settle for his fourth second place finish of the 2009 season.
"He smoked me on the restarts," Edwards said. "I did everything I could. That car that he's got there just runs really well on those restarts. I could probably do a little bit better job, but I did the best I could on that last one, and I couldn't get near him. But it's a great racecar, and even though it's second, it's still a decent points day, and it's good to be this strong here at Richmond. My guys did a great job, but we need to finish ahead of Kyle (Busch)."
Next week Edwards travels to Darlington Raceway for his second consecutive night race. This will be his fifth start on the 1.366-mile track. Edwards maintained second in the overall Nationwide Series points standings, just 82 points behind leader Kyle Busch. The No. 60 team goes to one of Edwards' favorite tracks at Darlington and will be representing Scotts Miracle-Gro Liquafeed next weekend.
About Roush Fenway Racing
Roush Fenway Racing is NASCAR's largest team operating nine motorsports teams. Five in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series with drivers Matt Kenseth, Jamie McMurray, Greg Biffle, Carl Edwards and David Ragan; three in the Nationwide Series with Kenseth, Biffle, Edwards, McMurray, Ragan, Erik Darnell, Ricky Stenhouse, Jr. and Colin Braun; and one in the Camping World Truck Series with Braun.


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Eric Wolfe lands a perch while ice fishing on Island Lake with his sons, Skyler and Braden, west of Colton in mid January. / Elisha Page / Argus Leader
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YMCA indoor triathlon
Extreme cold is no excuse to be lazy just release your energy indoors. Bring your family and test your mettle at the downtown YMCAs indoor triathlon this Sunday starting at 7 a.m. All ages and fitness levels are welcome.
The triathlon starts out with a 10-minute swim in the indoor pool. Dry off and conquer a 20-minute ride on the Keiser M3 indoor cycling bike. Finally, power through a final 20-minute treadmill run.
Teams of three can compete. The cost is $25 for members, $30 for nonmembers, $45 for a team of three members and $60 for a team of three nonmembers.
YMCA of Sioux Falls is located downtown at 230 S. Minnesota Avenue. For more information visit www.siouxfallsymca.org.
Bald Eagles and Bagels Walk near Fort Pierre
Bring your family to the Oahe Downstream Recreation Area near Fort Pierre on Saturday morning to watch and learn about bald eagles on a guided two-mile hike.
Beginning at 9 a.m. with a short presentation on bald eagles, the group will then embark on a two-mile hike to observe the majestic birds in their natural setting. There will be stops along the way to view eagles and answer questions. Participants are encouraged to bring binoculars, cameras, comfortable (and warm) hiking shoes and cold weather clothing.
Following the hike, guests are invited back to the lodge for snacks provided by Pier 347 and Lynns DakotaMart.
The event is free, but a S.D. park entrance license is required; licences are available at the park. For information, call 605-223-7722. Oahe Downstream Recreation Area is located five miles north of Fort Pierre, just off state Highway 1806.
Youth Cancer Wild Game Feed in Brandon
The Ed Polzine Memorial Youth Cancer Fund Wild Game Feed will be held Saturday at 5 p.m. in Brandon at the VFW Post 4726.
The event features a dinner buffet that includes local wild game. Donations are free will, and the funds support families and children in the Brandon area who have cancer. A live auction begins at 7 p.m., and the evening also includes raffles and door prizes.
VFW Post 4726 is located at 321 Main Ave. in Brandon. For information, call 595-7772 or 610-6563.
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Sioux Falls Red Dress Dash, Meso, 220 S. Phillips, today, 5:30 p.m. Dash begins at 6:15 p.m. through downtown Sioux Falls in a red dress in support of womens heart health. Registration starts at 5:30 p.m.; free.
Pierre Winter Fishing Weekend Tournament, Pierre, today-Saturday, sponsored by the Izaak Walton League of America. You choose to fish from a boat, shore, or ice, in this unique tournament. Fish awards in four categories including Walleye, Pike, Bass, and Panfish. Kids welcome. Cash and prizes. Visit www.pierrewfw.com or like on facebook at www.facebook.com/pierrewfw.
19th annual Mall Walk for Childrens Care Hospital & School, The Empire Mall, 5000 W. Empire Mall, Saturday, 9:30 a.m. Fundraiser for Childrens Care Hospital & School also includes appearances by Phil Baker, clowns, cheerleaders and mascots. Pre-register Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Childrens Care Hospital & School, 2501 W. 26th St., or Saturday, starting at 8 a.m. at the mall food court entrance. Visit www.cchs.org.
Ice Bowl Disc Golf Tournament, Richmond Lake Recreation Area (located 10 miles northwest of Aberdeen, off U.S. Highway 281), Saturday. This annual event is held at the Forest Drive Disc golf course. All skill levels welcome. Bring a food item for the local food pantry. Participants will play one round of 18 holes, and prizes will be awarded. Registration at 10 a.m. in the park office at Forest Drive, with a tee off time of 11 a.m. Chili feed and potluck follows. Entry fee is $10 with a donation of two cans of non-perishable food. All food proceeds go to the Salvation Army food bank. A park entrance license is required. Event is co-sponsored by the Aberdeen Area Disc Golf Association and the S.D. Department of Game, Fish and Parks. For information, contact the park office at 605-626-3488.
Frostbite Four Mid-Winter Classic, Beresford High School, 301 W. Maple, Beresford, Saturday, 11 a.m. Registration from 9-10:30 a.m. Features two and four mile races. Free post race chili feed for all participants at the Bridges at Beresford Golf Course Club House. For information, visit www.allsportcentral.com/EventInfo.cfm?EventID=40968.
Northern Black Hills Snowshoe Walk in the Park, George S. Mickelson Trail, 11361 Nevada Gulch Road, Lead, Saturday, 1 p.m. MT. No experience needed. Snowshoes provided. Location will depend on snowfall amounts and will be determined closer to the event. A Mickelson Trail pass is required. Pre-registration is required by calling 605-584-3896.
Lake Thompson Ice Fishing Derby, Lake Thompson, Saturday, 1 p.m. Sponsored by Kingsbury County Ducks Unlimited on the lake south of North Shore Bar & Grille. The rules meeting is at 1 p.m. in the tent on the lake. Fishing hours are from 2 to 6 p.m. Awards are at 7 p.m. followed by live music from Probable Cause. This is an interactive event where fishermen bring in their fish as they are caught and are eligible for prizes based on time, species, weight, age (of the fisherman) and other categories. Fishermen participate as individuals but are allowed to share fishing shacks. New this year, kids ages 12 and younger are free with a registered adult. Register at www.fishinglakethompson.com, The Bait Box in Lake Preston, The General Store in De Smet and North Shore Bar and Grille on Lake Thompson. Early registration saves $10, but also enters fishermen into a raffle. For information, visit the website or contact Jim Girard at 605-203-0170 or Scott Longville at 605-860-1391.
Annual meeting of Dakota Territory Gun Collectors, Best Western Ramkota, 1400 Eighth Ave. NW, Aberdeen, Feb. 2-3. For information, contact Roger Krumm, PO Box 158, Strasburg, N.D. 58573, 701-336-7533.
Sutton Rodeos Inc. hosts the 2013 Black Hills Stock Show Rodeo, Rushmore Plaza Civic Center, 444 Mount Rushmore Road, Rapid City, continues through Saturday. Interactive booth displays, giveaways, autograph signings and new attractions added to this years show. For event schedule and information, contact the Sutton Rodeo office at 605-258-2863, email email@example.com or search on Facebook at Sutton Rodeo Inc.; ticket prices vary according to event. For tickets, visit www.gotmine.com or call 800-GOT-MINE or visit the Civic Center Box Office today,10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Second Annual Super Bowl Wing Eating Contest, Overtime Sports Grill, 4529 E. 26th St., Feb. 3. $100 First prize ($50 cash, $50 gift card). Contestants limited to first six people to sign up on the day of the event. Event will take place at Superbowl half-time. Each contestant given 30 hot wings. First to finish, or the person to eat the most in the 10-minute time limit will be declared the winner. Bones will be judged to make sure all meat was removed; 605-271-1816.
Outdoor Skating Rinks, Sioux Falls Parks, Mondays-Sundays. Each rink has a warming house, concessions and skate rentals. Rinks are open (subject to weather) 4-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 1-9 p.m. Saturday, 4-9 p.m. Friday, and 1-8 p.m. Sunday. Children ages 6 years and younger must be accompanied/supervised by someone age 16 or older. Skate rental prices: $1 youth (ages 2-15 years); $3 adult (ages 16-54 years); $2 senior (ages 55 and older; and $1 all ages Friday nights. For rink locations, information/updates and to check if closed due to weather conditions, visit www.siouxfalls.org/parks.
Ski Lessons: Snowsports School, Great Bear Recreation Park, 5901 E. Rice St., ongoing. Adaptive ski lessons available. All programs have limited space/nonrefundable. Contact the Snowsports School at least 48 hours in advance of desired lesson date. For information, or to book lesson reservations from the school, call 605-367-6031. Prices (all lessons one hour): private $30 per person; semi-private (two to three students) $20 per person; and group (four or more) $12 per person. For information about Great Bear, call 367-4390. All Great Bear activities are weather-related, visit www.greatbearpark.com to make sure ski/snowboard hill is open.
Fifth Grade Fridays, Great Bear Recreational Park, 5901 E. Rice St., 4 p.m. Fridays. Every Friday during the season, fifth graders receive a lift ticket, ski or snowboard rental (based on availability) and a group lesson, all for $5. Rates begin at 4 p.m. Tubing after 9 p.m. A report card and parental release form are required at the initial visit; www.greatbearpark.com.
Morning Walking, Sioux Falls Community Centers, 8 to 10 a.m. today and Mondays through Fridays. For those who dont want to walk outdoors, visit the Community Center gym at Kenny Anderson, Kuehn or Morningside. Pedometers are available for checkout to monitor progress. For information, call 605-367-8222 or email email@example.com; www.siouxfallsparks.org.
Dell Rapids Sportsmens Club, Dell Rapids, Monday. Meets first Monday of the month. For information, call club president Wayne Coffaa at 360-2569, vice president Pat Weinacht at 428-3522 or secretary/treasurer Bill Weber at 929-1707.
East River/Black Hills Snowmobile Trails Season, through March 15, 2013. There are more than 1,500 miles of snowmobile trails in South Dakota. The Black Hills Trails season runs through March 31, 2013. For maps, regulations and information, visit http://gfp.sd.gov/calendar.aspx.
All women open gym Sundays at Dell Rapids High School, Dell Rapids, Sundays from 4-5:30 p.m. A womens only open gym and scrimmage. Open to all women beyond high school age. No experience required, but attendees must bring their own sports balls; free. For information, call Kiley Stone at 605-254-6913; or, firstname.lastname@example.com.
Two-fer Tubin Tuesdays, Great Bear Recreation Park, 5901 E. Rice St., Tuesdays. Every Tuesday night is a buy one tube ticket and get one of equal value free. In addition, two Hot Stuff personal size pizzas and two Pepsi soft drinks for $9.99; www.greatbearpark.com.
Wednesday Night Adult Ski and Snowboard League, Great Bear Recreation Park, 5901 E. Rice St., Wednesdays. Adults take over the slopes and race in the social ski/snowboard race league as an individual or team. Socialize with friends, with beverage specials served in the Bears Den Lounge; www.greatbearpark.com.
Dell Rapids SwiftDrifters Snowmobile Club Monthly Meeting, Old Dutch Inn, 450 S. Garfield Ave., Dell Rapids, Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. Meets first Wednesday of the month. Anyone interested in joining is welcome to attend. Contact club president Glenn Roemen at 201-6666, for information.
2013: Winterfest of Wheels, Sioux Falls Convention Center, 1101 N. West Ave., Feb. 8-10. This event includes shopping for everyone in the family, children's activities and a unique assortment of cars, trucks and bikes. Meet Frank from American Pickers on Saturday. All profits to Cure Kids Cancer. The show is produced by WOW Productions, an association of car, motorcycle and truck enthusiasts in the Sioux Falls area. For information, visit www.winterfestofwheels.com.
Ice Fishing Program, Custer State Park, 13329 US Hwy 16a, Black Hills, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Feb. 9. This program is geared for beginners with the basics of ice fishing, ice safety and fish I.D. Equipment provided or participants can bring their own fishing gear. Anyone interested can participate for the full length of the program or for just a short time. Pre-registration is required by calling 605-255-4464.
Dakota Territory Gun Collectors Sioux Falls Trophy Show: The Big One, Sioux Falls Convention Center, 1101 N. West Ave., Feb. 9-10. Located by the arena at the corner of NW Avenue and Russell Street, features free parking. No handguns carried by anyone but security personnel, illegal martial arts weaponry prohibited, 24-hour security. For table reservations or information, contact Chuck Harens, 711 E. 14th St., Yankton SD 57078, 605-665-4537.
Water Exercise Splash Bash, Sanford Wellness Center, 4201 S. Oxbow Ave., 8-9:30 a.m. Feb. 9; 605-328-1600.
Snowshoeing class for adults, The Outdoor Campus, 4500 S. Oxbow Ave., 10:30 a.m.-noon Feb. 9. at The Outdoor Campus, 4500 S. Oxbow Ave., 10:30 a.m. to noon. Limit class size; register at www.outdoorcampus.org.
Falls Area Bicyclists Coffee and Donut Ride, OGorman High School, 41st Street and Kiwanis Avenue, 8 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Feb. 9. Urban ride with a stop halfway for coffee and donuts starting and ending at OGorman High School parking lot. Bring money for treats. Held the second and fourth Saturday of each month starting at 8 a.m. Helmets required, with pace as fast as the slowest rider. For information about joining FAB or about the ride, visit www.clubfab.org. For other bike-related events, visit www.spoke-n-sport.com.
Exercise How-To class and Feb. 7 registration deadline, Oyate Community Center, 2421 W. 15th St., 6-7 p.m. Feb. 11. Learn exercises that offer a total body workout. Free, but registration required by Feb. 7. For information, call 367-8222.
Relaxed fishing declared at Lake Pahoja until March 2013, Lake Pahoja, located in extreme northwest Iowa. From Larchwood Iowa, 4 miles south on Hwy. 182 and 2 miles west on A26. Promiscuous fishing means no length limits, and no pole limits. To keep carp from being the main fish in Lake Pahoja, and with the September drought conditions, it's time to renovate the lake.
South Dakota GFP Commission proposes Special Buck Tag changes, South Dakota statwide, through March 7. The South Dakota Game Fish and Parks Commission is proposing two changes to Special Buck Deer Licenses for 2013. To view the full proposal, visit: http://www.gfp.sd.gov/agencycommission/proposals.aspx. To comment on the commission proposal, email firstname.lastname@example.com. Include your full name and city of residence. Written comments for Special Buck Tag changes and the Bighorn Sheep Management Plan can be sent to the Department of Game, Fish and Parks, 523 E. Capitol Ave., Pierre, SD 57501. The commission will finalize the proposal at a March 7-8 meeting in the Fort Pierre AmericInn.
Public invited to comment on Bighorn Sheep Management Plan, South Dakota statewide, through Feb. 25. The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Department is inviting citizens to review and provide comments on a draft management plan for bighorn sheep in South Dakota. The draft management plan can be viewed at: http://gfp.sd.gov/wildlife/management/plans/default.aspx.
2013 Hunting, Fishing Licenses now on sale, South Dakota statewide, through 01/31/2014. Visit www.gfp.sd.gov/licenses/general-hunt-fish/default.aspx for information about license options and their cost, list and locations of storefront license agents, and the online system for purchasing licenses.
S.D. Furbearer Season: Muskrat, West River, year-round; Beaver, East River, through Apr. 30; Fox, Badger, Racoon, Skunk, Opossum, Jack Rabbit, Coyote, year-round.
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Join the HIV Activist Network and get your voice heard...
If you're passionate about rights, equality and tackling stigma, frustrated by cuts in Government spending, worried about support services for people living with HIV being closed down, then get involved in the The National AIDS Trust HIV Activists Network.
NAT will take to London's streets in the annual march for equality on Saturday 29 June (Pride London) to raise awareness around its HIV Activist Network, a virtual group that campaigns on issues that affected people living with HIV and the communities most at risk of acquiring the virus.
Speaking of the campaign, NAT's community engagement officer, Susan Cole says, "The network combines people's voices – the more we have the louder they will be. Some people may shy away from the term 'activist', thinking they'll need to be loud, visible, and knowledgeable on complex subjects. But with the HIV Activists Network, you don't need to be any of these things. All you need is a desire to bring about change."
With no rules or restrictions on who can join, making a difference really has never been easier. Let's get involved!
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By: JON KRAWCZYNSKI
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Blake Griffin had 26 points and 13 rebounds and DeAndre Jordan added 16 points and 12 boards to lift the Los Angeles Clippers to a 96-90 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night.
Caron Butler had 19 points, and Jamal Crawford scored 17 for the Clippers. Nikola Pekovic had 17 points and 12 rebounds for the Timberwolves, who had coach Rick Adelman on the sideline for the first time since Jan. 5. Adelman missed the previous 11 games while his wife sought treatment for seizures.
Tempers flared in the first half when Matt Barnes was ejected and Wolves center Greg Stiemsma floored Grant Hill. But the Clippers got physical and handed the Wolves their fifth straight loss.
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Food & Film
THE SOUND OF MUSIC Mother's Day Brunch Feast
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How do you solve a problem like Mother's Day? You want your mom to feel special, but all of the usual gifts just won't cut it. Well, say so long, farewell, auf Wiedersehen, adieu to this problem, because we've got you covered with our Mother's Day Brunch screening of THE SOUND OF MUSIC.
This classic Rodgers and Hammerstein musical features all of your mom's favorite things, including gorgeous scenery, adorable children, wonderful songs and a swoon-worthy romance. Winner of five Academy Awards, including Best Picture, THE SOUND OF MUSIC remains a soaring, inspiring film that everyone can enjoy, whether you're sixteen going on seventeen or sixteen going on sixty.
Plus, watching Maria (the luminous Julie Andrews) wrangle seven children will certainly give you a new appreciation for your mother.
We'll be offering a special brunch menu and wine pairings* to accompany the film. So slip on your best curtain ensemble and treat your mother to a cinematic trip to Salzburg, where the hills are alive with the sound of Mother's Day celebration.
Warm Quinoa Breakfast "Cereal" with Candied Pecans and Pear
I choose to do this dish as a kind of grown up oatmeal, lightly reminiscent of a warm muelsli, which is a popular breakfast dish in Austria. It features quinoa as the grain and primary flavor profile, which is kind of a buzz ingredient right now.
Tea-infused Fresh Cheese with Homemade Strawberry Jam, Toast Points
This is a dish inspired by the line "ti a drink with jam and bread" from the "do re mi" song in the film.
Beef Tenderloin Schnitzel, Poached Eggs, Mustard Seed Hollandaise, Asparagus Salad, Charred Cherry Tomato
Schnitzel is probably the most popular dish in Austria, in this version beef tenderloin takes center stage as the protein in a cross between a classic steak and eggs dish and a benedict style breakfast. The charred tomato and fresh asparagus salad should be a nice foil to the rich hollandaise and the meaty fried steak.
Chocolate Truffles, White Hot Chocolate Shot
The family is gifted some chocolates upon arrival in Switzerland. The white hot chocolate is a slightly more interesting twist on a classic hot chocolate.


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Restaurant sustains 'heavy damage' in fire
An electrical fire shuttered the Brick City Oyster Bar Tuesday morning — a mere two months after the eatery's grand reopening.
Sanford firefighters battled the blaze for more than two hours after a passing motorist reported seeing flames shoot from the building, located at 1609 S. Horner Blvd., at 2:30 a.m., according to Sanford Fire Chief Wayne Barber.
"It's not a total loss, but it does have heavy damage inside," Barber said. "The wiring, machines, some walls and materials were damaged, and plus there is smoke damage over the entire building."
No injuries were reported, and the fire's origin is believed to be electrical, he said. The incident is still under investigation, and insurance agents will be reviewing the fire, Barber said. He added that foul play is not suspected at this time.
"The insurance company will take a look at it, and we will assist them when they come," he said.
David Upchurch, the property owner, said he got an early morning phone call from the restaurant owner and that he's been deeply disturbed about the fire.
"I was extremely upset when I drove out there," he said. "They allowed us to go in after the fire investigation, and it looked like the electrical panel had blown out and went up the wall."
Upchurch said he couldn't say when or if the restaurant will reopen, and the restaurant's owner, Charlie Pickard, could not be reached for comment.
The restaurant celebrated its grand reopening on Aug. 16, and the business has been open since 2012, according to its Facebook page.
The portion of South Horner Boulevard between Lee Avenue and Courtland Drive was closed for a few hours as firefighters worked Tuesday night. The department called in its three stations, along with all of its off-duty personnel to extinguish the fire.


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Cognos m-Fin Reports Training - Colorado Springs Campus
Office of University Controller
Thursday, February 21, 2013 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM (MST)
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The purpose of the Cognos m-Fin Reports Training is to provide participants with an overview of the Cognos m-Fin Reports in a hands-on (computer lab) environment, including the Cognos m-Fin report development process and running and reading the majority of the m-Fin Reports.
At the end of the Cognos m-Fin Reports Training, participants will be able to:
- Demonstrate how to log-in to the Cognos Reporting System, and how to run the m-Fin Reports;
- Identify which Cognos m-Fin Report to run in a given scenario; and,
- Locate resources available to them for help.
Have questions about Cognos m-Fin Reports Training - Colorado Springs Campus? Contact Office of University Controller
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El Pomar Center (EPC) Room 239
1420 Austin Bluffs Pkwy
Colorado Springs,
Thursday, February 21, 2013 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM (MST)
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I set the shortcut to ^ F11 in system preferences and that works. ^ F2 still doesn't work if I change it back, though.
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2011-2012 Catalog
2011-2012 Catalog / Curriculum and Degree Requirements / Course Descriptions / Music Theory and History Courses (MTH) / MTH1051 Sight Singing and Ear Training II [1].
MTH1051 Sight Singing and Ear Training II [1].
A study of sight singing techniques with emphasis on chromatic melodies and complex rhythmic patterns, four-part harmonic dictation, seventh chords and diatonic triads in their inversion, modulation, and chromatic alterations.
Prerequisite: MTH1041.
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Meet the Team
Cheryl Herman
Cheryl Herman is the Marketing Director for BOT & Listening Library. She began her career in book publishing with the literacy agency, Curtis Brown, Ltd. shortly after graduating from Williams College. She has been marketing to public libraries and schools for nearly 20 years, the past 13 of which have been focused on audiobooks. In that role, she helps libraries to create a strong audiobook culture so patrons know they have choice when it comes to enjoying their favorite authors. In 2009, she launched the Guys Listen initiative with Jon Scieszka, former National Ambassador for Young People's Literature, which helps motivate guys to become lifelong readers. In 2011, she created Kids & Bullying: Audiobooks for Conversation , a resource site that includes lists of titles dealing with bullying as well as insightful interviews from the likes of Jay Asher, Laurie Halse Anderson, and Emily Bazelon. On a personal note, Cheryl often misses her subway stop to work while listening to her new favorite audiobook.
Jodie Cohen
Jodie Cohen is the Senior Marketing Manager for Listening Library. While Jodie has always been an avid reader her interest in publishing began while she was interning at Giannino Stoppani, a children's bookstore in Italy. Jodie is fluent in Italian and returns to Italy as often as she can to see her friends (and eat gelato). In 2008, Jodie joined Listening Library where she has worked on a number of initiatives to promote literacy including Guys Listen, Audiobooks & Literacy, and DiscoverAudiobooks. Jodie loves working with librarians and teachers, and sometimes she paints her nails to match her favorite new title.
Jennifer Rubins
Jennifer Rubins is the Marketing Manager for BOT & Listening Library and has been listening to audiobooks since she learned to read (turning the page when she heard the chimes!). Jen has devoted herself to supporting the art of storytelling in some shape or form for as long as she can remember. After graduating from Binghamton University with a degree in English and theatre, she performed as an actress in theatres & schools around the country, including educational & literature-based theatre where she led Q & A's with students after performances. Jen studied Shakespeare at the British American Drama Academy in Oxford and is a proud member of Actors Equity. She first discovered her passion for publishing while working as both a copy editor and author of reading comprehension books. Jen couldn't be more thrilled to bring her passions for books, actors, and storytelling all together with Books on Tape where she's always excited to connect with libraries and listeners!
Kristen Luby
Kristen Luby graduated from George Washington University where she majored in English and minored in Psychology. After several internships in the publishing industry, she joined the BOT & Listening Library marketing team in May 2013. She is quickly developing a love of audiobooks and her desk is disappearing under the stacks of books and audiobooks she plans to eventually read or listen to. Kristen spent many happy afternoons at Middletown Public Library in her hometown of Middletown, New Jersey and she is very excited to be working with librarians to help patrons discover their new favorite audiobook! She likes just about every genre, but especially enjoys reading historical fiction and looking through cookbooks for new recipes to try out.
Stephanie Grossman
Stephanie Grossman is the Marketing Associate for BOT and Listening Library. After graduating from Marist College with a B.A. in English Literature and Writing, and a minor in Business, Stephanie first began her publishing career in subsidiary rights at Simon & Schuster. A couple of years later, she took an opportunity to work at a real estate tech start-up, but missed the publishing industry terribly. In her spare time, she started doing freelance book marketing and publicity for a few indie publishing companies before joining the BOT and Listening Library marketing team in May 2014. Some of Stephanie's fondest memories from childhood include running OPAC system searches for scary stories on the bone white mid '90s Apple computers at her elementary school library. She's also a lifelong listener—you can often find her listening to audiobooks, podcasts, public radio, and to what other people have to say (she loves good conversation). Her favorite genres include literary, nonfiction/personal essay, science fiction/fantasy/horror, and slipstream. Stephanie is also a creative writer, keen on thunderstorms, and can't wait until she can get a dog (it'll be a while).


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|Country Cannery is a small shop that sells beer and wine
brewing supplies and also sausage making supplies and
The business actually started out as a hobby for Ron.
Somehow he thought it would be 'cool' to be drinking his own
home brewed beer and also wanted to preserve the vegetables
from his garden. From there the hobby exploded and this in
late 1997 Country Cannery was born. It started out with just
beer making supplies and canning supplies. The beer brewing
expanded into wine and mead making and the canning supplies
were phased out and sausage making brought in. This mix has
proven to be good and we are continually expanding to include
more products and supplies.
Ron is affiliated with Prairie Home Brewers in the
Fargo-Moorhead area and they hold most of their monthly
meetings at his shop. This has also helped the business in that
Ron his their consultant on many brewing issues and club
members get a small discount for nontaxable supplies.
Ron has been awarded some trophies for his brewing including
the MASTER AWARD OF BREWING.
|This is a picture of Ron and friend Rick tasting the 'spoils' of their labor.
They won the medals they are wearing at the Internatioal Mead Festival 2007


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If you're up in the air about purchasing an iPhone, you might want to wait before you buy one on a whim. I'm thinking that the iPhone will be great, however, it is not without its faults, so you might want to wait a bit and talk to someone that has been using it and see what they think. Why the caution? Because AT&T has changed their return policy just for the iPhone.
Usually with AT&T you have 30 days to check out a phone and see what you think. If you return it within that time, no harm no foul. However, you will be limited to 14 days with the phone and you will be charged a 10% restocking fee. If you thought buying the iPhone was expensive, just wait until you try to return it!
I can't say that the silver and grey Dell mouse I use at work has ever plunged me into a bout of depression, but if you're particularly attuned to the shade of your peripherals then Sony's latest range of "lifestyle" mice might jolt you out of your doldrums. The C3 is available in four different colours - white, black, white & green and pink & orange - while the M10 comes in the slightly more sober blue, grey or black.
If you've been thinking of going to the beach and making a giant iPhone sandcastle, then you might want to pick up a Castle King kit before you leave. Based on the equipment used by professional sand sculptors, the non-stick sheath uses sand's inherent water-retention balance to create big, carvable chunks.
The one thing worse than knowing there are hyper-rich people out there with all the cool toys you'd love to own, is knowing that they don't actually use most of them. Which is why it's semi-refreshing to read about James Glickenhaus, who commissioned a one-of-a-kind custom Ferrari called the P4/5; okay, so he's still indecently wealthy but at least he drives the car rather than leave it sat in an air-conditioned garage.
TabletKiosk's latest slates have already made me visibly moist, and GottaBeMobile's video review of the i440D has done nothing to dry me out. The 25mm thick Tablet PC is quite the mobile powerhouse, with the sleek, no-nonsense chassis containing a 12.1-inch dual-mode active/passive digitiser, room for up to 3GB of RAM and a 160GB SATA hard-drive.
Heres another tiny Linux PC that has a little more to it than the USB key PC. It will take up around 2 square inches of space. Wherever will you find room for it?
Are you a fan of polka music? Maybe you have longed to rock out with the great tunes from Weird Al. Unfortunately, it is getting harder and harder to find someone that will teach you the fine art of accordion. You don't really need to learn how to play an instrument, that's what video games are for.


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SAO PAULO, April 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --WHEN:11:00 a.m. EDT on Tuesday, May 7, 2013 LOCATION:Online, with free registrationMODERATOR:Frost & Sullivan Partner Reenita DasSPEAKERS:Latin America Healthcare Leader Eduardo GolisanoSouth Asia and Middle East Healthcare Director Sandeep SinhaChina Healthcare Director Xuchao Glenn HouAdvanced Medical Technologies Global Program Manager Siddharth SahaMultinational firms have been exploring opportunities in emerging markets as a strategy to face the Western slowdown. However, after facing limited growth in these regions during 2012, the major drug and device manufacturers are obliged to reassess their strategies. Heavyweights of the drug business, including Pfizer Inc., Merck, Bristol-Myers Squibb, GlaxoSmithKline and Novartis, are discovering that conquering markets in countries such as Brazil, Russia, India and China (BRIC) is not as easy as originally assumed.
Attend this webinar to discover:
The briefing will benefit any senior manager in the corporate strategy or global marketing areas that focuses on emerging markets, as well as any healthcare company looking to explore BRIC countries.
Supporting Quote"Our team of more than 40 healthcare analysts on the ground in these four countries amassed an array of best practices of what works and what does not, based on actual experiences working through the regionally-spe
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GREEN RIVER - In recognition of 40 years of conserving wildlife and serving people, Green River Game Warden Duane Kerr received an award from the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission. The Commission honored Kerr with the award at its Nov. 14 meeting in Rock Springs.
Kerr was born and raised on a farm near Morrison, Ill. He graduated from the University of Wyoming in 1973 with a bachelor's degree in wildlife management. In 1973, Kerr began working for the Game and Fish as a temporary fisheries technician. He served on a statewide check station crew before becoming a damage control warden for the Green River Region in 1977. In 1996, Kerr was promoted to game warden where he has served in his current position for the past 16 years.
"Duane is an excellent example of what a Wyoming game warden should be," said Green River Wildlife Supervisor Steve DeCecco. "He is extremely dedicated to Wyoming's wildlife resource. He has a very strong work ethic and frequently works extra and odd work hours to get the job done. Duane is the kind of person who leads by example. When Duane sees something that needs to be done he steps in and does it without being asked. He is a team player and does not seek recognition or praise for his accomplishments."
DeCecco said Duane is a respected mentor to younger employees and an adviser to veteran wardens and his supervisor. "He is a regional and Department historian; he readily shares his knowledge and expertise with those interested in southwest Wyoming wildlife issues," Dececco said. "He is a committed Wyoming Hunter Education Instructor and wildlife conservation educator. To the public, Duane Kerr is 'the Game and Fish'. He is the person most asked for when the public has a question or someone needs to talk to a 'Red Shirt'."
In 1999, Kerr received the Green River Region Peer Recognition Award in 1999. Citing his years of dedicated service to the wildlife resource, the Wyoming Game Warden's Association named Kerr as its 2009 Officer of the Year.
Duane and his wife Pam have been married for 40 years. They have two grown sons, Matt and Aaron, and they have two grandchildren. Aaron Kerr is also a game warden in Casper and Matt Kerr is a police officer in Colorado.
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Emotional/Behavioral Disorders
Many terms are used to describe emotional, behavioral or mental disorders. Currently, students with such disorders are categorized as having an emotional disturbance, which is defined under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act as follows: "...a condition exhibiting one or more of the following characteristics over a long period of time and to a marked degree that adversely affects a child's educational performance:
- An inability to learn that cannot be explained by intellectual, sensory, or health factors
- An inability to build or maintain satisfactory interpersonal relationships with peers and teachers
- Inappropriate types of behavior or feelings under normal circumstances
- A general pervasive mood of unhappiness or depression
- A tendency to develop physical symptoms or fears associated with personal or school factors.
-[Code of Federal Regulations, Title 34, Section 300.7(c)(4)(i)]
As defined by the IDEA, emotional disturbance includes schizophrenia but does not apply to children who are socially maladjusted, unless it is determined that they have an emotional disturbance. [Code of Federal Regulation, Title 34, Section 300.7(c)(4)(ii)]
Characteristics which identify an individual as having a behavior disorders are demonstrated in a variety of settings, with little consideration or understanding of social or cultural rules.
Academic characteristics
- Disrupts classroom activities
- Impulsive
- Inattentive, distractible
- Preoccupied
- Does not follow or appear to care about classroom rules
- Poor concentration
- Resistance to change and transitions in routines
- Often speaks out with irrelevant information or without regard to turn taking rules
- Demonstrates aggressive behavior
- Intimidates and bullies other students
- Regularly absent from school
- consistently blames others for their dishonesty
- Low self esteem
- Difficulty working in groups
- Demonstrate self injurious behavior
- Can not apply social rules related to others personal space and belongings
- Often manipulative of situations
If a student demonstrates behaviors listed above they may be considered to have a behavior disorder. A psychologist or behavior specialist is most likely to be able to provide an appropriate diagnosis for a child, based on observations, check lists and behavior documentation.
Educational Recommendations
Teaching strategies for these students should be based on changing the behavior itself. The system is often centered on discouraging the unwanted behavior and rewarding/encouraging the desired behavior.
- Specifically identify the behavior which needs to be changed.
- Create a baseline of the observed behavior.
- Closely examine the information in the baseline and evaluate what has been observed and documented
- Develop short and long term goals for the student. In the plan create a reward system to be used. Such as: give student a check mark for every 15 minutes behavior is appropriate. When the student receives 8 checks they may have 10 minutes of computer time.
- Reevaluate the plan for effectiveness. Has the behavior reduced occurrence in a variety of settings?
- Make modifications in the behavior plan to reinforce the desired outcome.
A behavior modification chart is a widely accepted tool to help a child visually understand the key behavior expectations and track their progress.
The Association for Comprehensive NeuroTherapy (CAN) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to exploring advanced and alternative non-toxic treatment for children with a variety of social and emotional disorders. The site links to several behavior modification charts.
Deafness and Emotional Behavior Disorder
Research by Meadow and Trybus (1985) reported a greater prevalence of Emotional/Behavior Disorder among Deaf students, finding the incident rate of 8.4% to 9.6%. Identification of students with Emotional/Behavioral Disorder is problematic because there is no standardized method to identify these children. The researchers found that identification of a deaf student with EBD was determined by the presence of one or more of the following traits: low need achievement, aggressiveness, anxiety, hostile isolation, academic disability, uncontrollable behavior, and hyperactivity.
There are residential programs focusing on the needs of deaf and hard of hearing children with emotional/behavioral disorders in various parts of the United States. Programs for deaf children with emotional/behavioral disorders
Meadow, P. K., & Trybus, J. R. (1985). Behavioral and emotional problems of deaf children: An overview. In L. J. Bradford & W. G. Hardy (Eds.), Hearing and hearing impairment (pp. 395-415). New York: Grune & Stratton.
Bambara, L, Fogt, J., Kern, L. (2002) Class-wide curricular modifications to improve the behavior of students with emotional or behavior disorders. Behavioral Disorders, 27(4), 317-326.
Burrello, L.C., & Wright, P.T. (Eds.). (1993, Winter). Strategies for inclusion of behaviorally challenging students. Bloomington, IN: Council of Administrators of Special Education. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 358 654)
Culpepper, M., Kamps, D., Wendland, M. (2006). Active teacher participation in functional behavior assessments for students with emotional behavior disorders risks in general education classrooms. Behavior Disorders, 31(2), 128-146
Dice, M.L. (1993). Intervention strategies for children with emotional or behavioral disorders. San Diego, CA: Singular. This methods textbook is primarily for prospective teachers of children who have emotional or behavioral disorders and describes interventions that beginning teachers need to understand to address the challenges of working with these students. Beginning chapters provide information on emotional and behavior disorders; the IEP and the major service delivery options available to students; how to design an assessment-based curriculum; and seven conceptual models that influence intervention. Subsequent chapters address: classroom management, interpersonal skills interventions, behavioral interventions, and cognitive-learning interventions. The book concludes with chapters on how to integrate interventions and on crisis management. (264 pages)


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Police rescued a newborn baby boy after he was accidentally locked inside a car by his mother Tuesday.
A maternity ward worker at Roosevelt Hospital was infected with TB, the hospital said.
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The baby girl was taken to Elmhurst Hospital in good health, police said.
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Nafisi herself was expelled from the University of Tehran for refusing to wear the veil, which the Islamic government had imposed upon all Iranian women. She eventually became a professor of Western literature, taught at Oxford and left Iran for good in 1997. (Reading Lolita in Tehran is her memoir of secretly teaching forbidden Western literature to a small group of students in defiance of the government.) Currently, she is a professor and the director of Cultural Conversations at the Foreign Policy Institute of Johns Hopkins University.
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Elkin City Schools tested the preparedness of two of its schools Friday with a random, unexpected lockdown drill.
Elkin Elementary School did not participate.
The drill took place at approximately 8:15 a.m. on Friday morning, according to John Altemueller, head of ECS's Critical Incident Response Team. The schools were taken out of lockdown status roughly 10 minutes later. Parents were alerted following the drill via the school's automated alert-now system, informing them nothing was wrong and that it was just a drill.
School superintendent Dr. Randy Bledsoe said the school system and Elkin Police Department worked in conjunction to test the high school and middle school's readiness in the event of an intruder. No one but Chief Monroe Wagoner and Altemueller knew of the time or date of the exercise.
Wagoner contacted the school system following a scheduled drill in January to discuss doing joint drills with his department.
"What we tried to do was emulate, basically, a real situation of a lockdown and to check to see that our teachers, staff, and our students responded along the lines of what we asked them to do in case of a lockdown," Bledsoe said.
Bledsoe said he was informed by Altemueller of the drill 20 minutes before it began to let him know nothing serious was wrong.
Bledsoe and Altemueller said the practice went very well.
"All things went according to what we have basically requested of our teachers and our kids to do during the lockdown drill," Bledsoe said.
"I was pleased. Students and teachers did exactly what they were supposed to do. I was most impressed," said Altemuller.
Altemueller said Elkin Police were on site during the lockdown to advise the schools on any problems they saw and to alert school officials to any areas that could be improved. Bledsoe said that during a lockdown police were the only people walking around, as every staff member was locked in a room.
"During a lockdown every person is in a lockdown area, including the administrator and the administrator's assistant, so the police responsibility is to go through the halls and to determine where a potential threat may be," he said.
Altemueller said the police were happy with the response and saw nothing of great concern. Bledsoe added that the police had several new officers that were not as familiar with the schools as others, which allowed them to practice with the layout of the buildings.
"There are always little things that you see that you want to tweak. There was nothing that glared out," Altemueller said. "They were pleased with what we had done and pleased with how things went. I think they were pleased with their officers' response time coming in this morning. I think it was deemed a success," he added.
Altemueller schools have added instructions for teachers and staff that may be caught out in the hall away from their offices when the lockdown began. He has instructed custodians and others who could be in the hallway to duck into the nearest custodian closet, staff bathroom or classroom to seek shelter when a lockdown begins.
With that come additional logistics. Each classroom is given a green and red card, and the teachers are required to slide under the locked doors to indicate if a room is safe or in danger to a police officer.
As police walk the halls to detect and eliminate any danger, they can check off which rooms are locked and secure while moving on to look for the threat.
Cards have been added to staff bathrooms, closets, custodian closets, "anywhere somebody might be so that it gives some indication that there's a person in there and they're OK," Altemueller said.
Altemueller said Elkin Elementary did not participate due to the need for attention by the Police Department on their first joint training session. Had the police been stretched across all three schools they might not have been able to effectively observe the schools' drills and offer advice. Altemueller did not rule out that a drill may occur there as the school year winds down.
Bledsoe said the schools were planning more of the undisclosed drills, saying there would probably be two scheduled drills and two random ones, in the 2013-14 school year. Dr. Bledsoe said the school system has to get to the point where a lockdown drill is as common and well-practiced as a fire drill.
"In today's era, what we've got to start doing on a more dedicated basis is having lockdowns so that we make sure that our students know what to do in the case of a real emergency, or a critical emergency, situation," Bledsoe said.
"It really went well," he added.
"I'm happy with the ways things went," Altemueller concluded. "I pray we have to never have to know for sure, but I'm happy with the way things went."
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