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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - The University of New Mexico women's basketball program announced today that one more prospective student-athletes will be enrolling at the University of New Mexico in the fall of 2004. The final signed letter of intent was received from Morgan Saso (Bakersfield, Calif./Bakersfield North HF). She joins Dionne Marsh (Flower Mound, Texas/Flower Mound HS), Lindsay Black (Littleton, Colo./Dakota Ridge HS) and Brandi Kimble (Stevenson Ranch, Calif./Lynwood HS) as the class of 2008.
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Erek "EcoErek" Hansen has kept 5,838 pairs of jeans out of landfills, helped insulate more than 11 homes rebuilt after Hurricane Katrina and helped set a Guinness World Record.
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EcoErek and his mother, Amy Hansen, hosted a denim drive in their driveway, where they collected about 1,000 pairs of jeans. Combined with a local alternative energy company's donation of 600 jeans, he shipped 1,684 pairs of jeans to National Geographic.
As the largest donor to the project, EcoErek received a ticket to the Guinness World Records Ceremony in Washington, D.C. At the ceremony, National Geographic Kids magazine was listed as the "Largest Collection of Clothing to Recycle" for 33,088 pairs of jeans.
Amy said after the drive, her son wanted to continue collecting for the organization.
"I think it's fantastic that your son or daughter can come to you with an idea, something they're passionate about," she said. "We always told him he could make a difference."
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EcoErek set a goal of 5,000 pairs of jeans collected this year. There was no goal for the shoes. With his drives completed — the last was June 11 — he sits on 2,262 pairs of jeans and 1,585 pairs of shoes. Dropboxes in Perrysburg and Oregon will collect jeans and shoes until August.
"The drive has just had a phenomenal response," Amy said. "I'm not worried about reaching the goal. We were at this place last year with this number of jeans collected, too."
With more than 2,000 pairs of jeans, EcoErek could provide enough insulation for four homes.
"I'm glad we got four houses worth," he said. "And we still have the rest of the summer."
For the rest of the season, EcoErek and Amy will collect items from dropboxes and fetch donations from anyone unable to get to a box who contacts them. The two will visit garage sales at the end of June to drop off cards and offer a place for unwanted jeans.
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Until totaling time, the jeans and shoes will be stored in warehouse space provided by First Solar.
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Cathodic protection supplier Corrpro Companies Inc. did not adequately protect a new field employee who fell through a hole left by a third-party painting contractor, a federal Administrative Law Judge has ruled.
The Corrpro employee fractured his spine in the 12-foot fall onto the concrete base of a tank on his first day in the field.
In a split decision, Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission ALJ Sharon D. Calhoun found that Houston-based Corrpro had inspected the worksite appropriately but had not enforced adequate fall protection.
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All three crew members at the site were wearing fall protection, but none was tied off, the evidence showed.
As a result, an office worker was seriously injured, the judge concluded after reviewing Corrpro's appeal of two citations by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. The Commission is an independent agency that reviews OSHA decisions.
Corrpro did not respond Monday (Aug. 6) to a request for comment.
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The case involved an accident May 10, 2011, at the Miami County Water Treatment Plant in Dayton, OH. A three-person crew—the project foreman, field supervisor and a customer service specialist—from Corrpro was on site to install a cathodic protection system.
It was the customer agent's first day in the field. A clerical worker, he had come to the site to expand his skills and learn more about installations, commission documents said.
Before going out in the field, the worker completed new hire orientation safety training and a 30- to 60-minute online fall protection training program.
That morning, commission documents show, the project foreman walked the site while the crew waited at the van, then discussed the work with the crew.
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In that discussion, the foreman went over the fall arrest systems, harnesses, and "all the safety PPE that were going to be used on the job site," documents said.
He also warned the crew that a painting contractor (which was not identified in agency documents) had left a hatch off an area of the clarifier tank where the Corrpro crew would be working, creating a 2-by-2-foot hole that still remained open.
Before work began, the foreman fitted the new worker with "personal protective equipment, including a safety harness, hard hat, safety glasses, shock absorbing lanyards and two four-foot lanyards and made sure they were correctly attached," documents said. Once at the site, however, the worker did not tie off.
The worker's task that morning was to cut and lower ropes for the installation. At one point, he came near the hole, and the foreman shouted a warning.
Nevertheless, the employee accidentally stepped into the open hatch about 10:20 a.m., falling about 12 feet to the concrete bottom of the tank and fracturing his lower back.
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After an inspection, OSHA proposed $12,000 in fines and cited Corrpro for two serious violations: failure to have a competent person inspect and ensure that covers were maintained and failure to protect employees from falling through holes more than six feet.
Calhoun's decision dismissed the first citation and upheld the second one.
In the first count, OSHA argued that the foreman had had a duty to develop "a clear plan to prevent employee exposure to the hazard of the unguarded hole."
However, Corrpro contended—and the judge agreed—that the foreman satisfied his obligation to conduct "frequent and regular" inspections by walking the site alone, then briefing the crew, then walking the site again with the crew, pointing out the hole along the way.
The foreman was a seven-year employee who was "knowledgeable, experienced and qualified to conduct safety inspections," the judge concluded.
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On the other hand, the judge held the company responsible for leaving the hole unguarded. OSHA standards require that employers cover holes more than six feet above lower levels.
Corrpro contended that it did not have the authority to close the hatch that the painters had opened. The company also said that 10-foot I-beams around the perimeter of the work area had offered sufficient protection.
The judge disagreed, noting that the beams had been erected to support the catwalk, not guard the hole.
"It is not credible that they were intended to guard the hole as Corrpro contends," she wrote. Testimony by the foreman and supervisor that the I-beams served as a barrier "appeared coached and designed to benefit Corrpro."
Indeed, she wrote, had the I-beams been sufficient protection, the foreman would not have had to shout the additional warning about the hole once inside the tank.
Furthermore, the employee "did not have to step over the cross bracing when he fell," the judge wrote. "He just turned around, and there was nothing obstructing his way."
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The judge also noted that although all three of the crew members were wearing fall protection at the time, none was tied off.
"There is no personal fall protection system if employees are not tied off, despite wearing the appropriate equipment," the decision said.
The judge also denied Corrpro's claim of employee misconduct, which might have mitigated its responsibility. The decision said that Corrpro had a fall protection work rule but did not adequately communicate or implement it in this case.
"Corrpro seems to argue that the purported direction from [the foreman] to tie off if near the hole is a work rule," the judge wrote. "The undersigned finds that this falls short of what is required for a work rule…. "The expectation that [the customer agent] would know where to tie off is unreasonable. [The agent] was a novice on the jobsite, and the guidance he received was inadequate."
Calhoun did halve the original $7,000 fine for the citation to $3,500, reflecting the company's "good faith" during the investigation.
Comment from otis wayne Hale, (8/7/2012, 10:12 AM)
The Paint company that left that hatch off without placing a physical barrier around the hole should have shared the liability in my opinion.
Comment from Chuck Pease, (9/14/2012, 5:31 PM)
This should have been a shared liability ruling. All parties were culpable in MHO
Comment from jason bray, (9/19/2012, 11:57 PM)
The paint forman should be completly responsible for the condition his worksite was left in. The fella who walked the site and then let a kid on to a jobsite is a totally secondary responsible party, by the time he had to yell at that kid he should have been pink sliped, both he and the kid. And the kid and his parents have a tirshiairy responsibility in that they raised a dumass who fell in a hole, I mean come on people??
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Right, so I want to start attending EU Throwdowns at some point and I want to attend the Euro Dog Bros gathering in 2014 or 2015 but I have no idea how insurance works for this sort of thing.
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MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – The West Virginia women's basketball team recorded a season-best 11 3-pointers in Saturday's 94-47 win over Fairleigh Dickinson, at the WVU Coliseum.
The last time WVU recorded 11 3-pointers in a game was on Jan. 19, 2011 with 11 treys in a win over Marshall.
Fairleigh Dickinson came out shooting strong in the first eight minutes, taking a 12-9 lead over WVU. The Mountaineers (7-1) responded with a 34-5 run over the final 12 minutes of the opening half, helping WVU to a 43-17 halftime lead, one it would continue with until the final buzzer.
"I thought we got off to another slow start. Then, we got up in the passing lanes and starting playing. It was good to get everybody some playing time," coach Mike Carey said. "Defensively, when we got up in the passing lanes, good things happened. When we stood around, bad things happened. When we moved the ball, good things happened. When we held the ball, bad things happened. I felt we gave up too many points in the second half, but when you're up 35 points, people starting standing around."
The Mountaineers had four players in double figures behind senior guard Taylor Palmer's game-leading 25 points, including a season-best five threes. Palmer's point total was the eighth 20-point game of her career.
Senior guard Christal Caldwell, who had a 22-point outing earlier this week, recorded 19 points, to go with three treys, five steals and three assists. Senior guard Brooke Hampton led WVU's bench with a season-high 13 points with three 3-pointers and five assists. The Mountaineer bench contributed 30 points.
"Brooke is playing with confidence. She knows she is going to play. She knows she is going to get a lot of time and you need to play with a lot of confidence. She is doing that. We need Brooke to shoot to get people off our post players," Carey explained.
"I think we're deep. I think we've developed a bench. I think everyone accepts their roles and knows what is expected of them," Carey said. "I'm pleased. Are we playing perfect? Absolutely not. Do we have a lot to improve on? Yes. But at this time of the year, we're okay."
Senior center Asya Bussie added a double-double of 10 points and 10 boards to lead WVU in rebounding, in addition to three blocks. Behind Bussie, junior Averee Fields added seven rebounds, and redshirt-freshman Lanay Montgomery and junior Crystal Leary each pulled down six rebounds. True freshman Lubirdia Gordon came off the bench to chip in nine points in seven minutes.
WVU recorded a 47.1 clip (33-70) from the field, 47.8 percent (11-23) from 3-point range and 68 percent (17-25) from the foul line. The Knights (1-6) were limited to only 28.1 percent (16-57) from the field, 35.3 percent (6-17) from beyond the arc and 47.4 percent (9-19) from the charity stripe.
The Mountaineers forced 18 Fairleigh Dickinson turnovers, gaining 24 points off giveaways. WVU recorded 14 turnovers. WVU was one assist shy of a season-high with 21. The Mountaineers outrebounded the Knights 58-30.
Fairleigh Dickinson was led in scoring by sophomore forward Brianna Thomas with 23 points, including three treys. Senior Desiree Crawford and sophomore Anastasia Williams each pulled down six boards to lead the Knights in rebounding. Crawford also had four blocks and two steals.
The Mountaineers return to the court against Marshall in the Chesapeake Energy Capital Classic at 1 p.m., on Saturday, Dec. 14 at the Charleston Civic Center.
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Joe David Ross, 58 of Glasgow died Wednesday, August 20, 2014 at his daughter's residence in Crestwood, KY. Born in Glasgow, KY he is the son of the late Robert Harry "Bob" Ross and Jossie Forbis Ross of Glasgow who survives. Mr. Ross was a former employee of Eaton Axle and Dana Corporation of Glasgow and of the Christian faith.
In addition to his mother survivors include a daughter Wendi Layne Tatum and husband Daniel of Crestwood, KY; 2 grandchildren Saul & Jossie Tatum of Crestwood, KY; his companion for the past 14 years Donita Stephens of Burkesville, KY; a brother Robert Taylor "Puff" Ross of Georgia; 5 nieces and nephews Beth Heath, Becki Ross, Michael Ross, Andy Ross and Joey Ross all of Georgia and several great nieces and nephews.
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Other persons, firms, unincorporated associations, and corporations, who reside, maintain offices, or have economic interests, as the case may be, in the county, shall be eligible to participate in and request the county commission to appoint members to the development authority as the said authority shall by its bylaws provide.
In addition to the appointing agencies hereinbefore named, such other persons, firms, unincorporated associations, and corporations, who reside, maintain offices, or have economic interests, as the case may be, in the municipality, are eligible to participate in and request the governing body to appoint members to the development authority as the said authority by its bylaws provides.
(b) Any person employed by, owning an interest in, or otherwise associated with a public utility company as defined in section two, article one, chapter twenty-four of this code or bank as defined in section two, article one, chapter thirty-one-a of this code may serve as a board member and shall not be disqualified from serving as a board member because of conflict of interest as defined in section fifteen, article ten, chapter sixty-one of this code and shall not be subject to prosecution under the provisions of said section when the violation is created solely as a result of his or her relationship with the bank or public utility. This member must recuse himself or herself from board participation regarding the conflicting issue as provided for in section five of this article.
(b) Whenever a person associated with a public utility or bank as set out in section four of this article has a conflict of interest between the board and that public utility or bank, then he or she must recuse himself or herself from any vote, discussion or other activity associated with the board or its members that creates the conflict of interest.
(b) The amendment of this section enacted in the year one thousand nine hundred ninety-eight is intended to clarify the intent of the Legislature as to the manner in which an authority may sell, lease or otherwise dispose of real and personal property owned by an authority and shall be retroactive to the date of the prior enactment of this section.
(c) Notwithstanding any provision of this code to the contrary, any development authority participating in the Appalachian Region Interstate Compact pursuant to chapter seven-a of this code may agree to a revenue and economic growth-sharing arrangement with respect to tax revenues and other income and revenues generated by any facility owned by an authority. Any development authority or member locality may be located in any jurisdiction participating in the Appalachian Region Interstate Compact or a similar agreement for interstate cooperation for economic and workforce development authorized by law. The obligations of the parties to any such agreement shall not be debt within the meaning of section eight, article X of the Constitution of West Virginia. Any such agreement shall be approved by a majority vote of the governing bodies of the member localities reaching such an agreement but does not require any other approval.
(d) "Member localities" means the counties, municipalities or combination thereof which are members of an authority.
(b) Any county development authority heretofore or hereafter created by a county commission pursuant to the authority of this article is hereby authorized and empowered to exercise the right of eminent domain if an order of such county commission authorizing exercise of the right of eminent domain as to any proposed acquisition is first made and entered and at least three fourths of the entire tract has either been purchased, optioned, or is under contract to be purchased: Provided, That prior to the issuance of the order by the county commission, it shall hold a public hearing on the public necessity of the exercise of eminent domain and shall cause a Class II legal advertisement to be published in accordance with the provisions of section two, article three, chapter fifty-nine, prior to the hearing: Provided, however, That a separate hearing must be held and a separate order promulgated for each parcel over which the authority wishes to exercise the power of eminent domain: Provided further, That the right of eminent domain shall not be exercised to acquire real property which exceeds one fourth of any land development site proposed by the county development authority, and the aforesaid order of a county commission shall specifically state the anticipated size of the entire site with respect to which the exercise by a county development authority of the right of eminent domain is authorized.
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(c) Each county development authority participating in a joint economic development project contract must contribute at least fifteen thousand dollars in cash to the project.
(d) In the event that a county development authority desires to withdraw from participation, then the remaining participants may jointly choose a successor. No withdrawing county development authority shall be entitled to the return of any money or property advanced to the project, unless specifically provided for in the contract.
(e) In the event that a joint economic development project is terminated, all funds, property and other assets shall be returned to the county development authorities in the same proportion as contributions of funds, property and other assets were made by the county development authorities.
(f) A grant, which may not exceed one hundred thousand dollars, may be made by the West Virginia development office to any county economic development authority which enters into such contracts.
(b) Any combination of two or more county governing bodies, municipal governing bodies, municipal development authorities or county development authorities may jointly form and hold all of the partnership, ownership or membership interests in a partnership, corporation or limited liability company, the sole purpose of which is to develop and own one or more joint economic development projects (for purposes of this section, a "joint development entity"). No person or entity other than a county governing body, municipal governing body, municipal development authority or county development authority may own any ownership or membership interest in a joint development entity. Any existing partnership, corporation or limited liability company is a joint development entity on and after the effective date of this section if: (i) It was organized for the purposes described in this subsection prior to the effective date of this section; and (ii) the partnership, ownership or membership interests in it meet the requirements of this subsection on and after the effective date of this section.
(c) To the extent consistent with and not prohibited by or in conflict with the restrictions and limitations on, or the rights and attributes of, a joint development entity set forth in this section, the applicable general law governing partnerships, corporations or limited liability companies govern the organization, existence, duration, powers, governance and dissolution of a joint development entity and the rights and responsibilities of the partners, owners or members of a joint development entity.
(d) A joint development entity is a public corporation and a political subdivision and instrumentality of its partners, owners or members and has the powers, rights and privileges of an authority set forth in sections seven, eight, nine, ten, eleven, twelve and fourteen of this article in addition to those granted to partnerships, corporations and limited liability companies under applicable general law.
(e) For West Virginia tax purposes, a joint development entity is a political subdivision of the State of West Virginia and is exempt from all state and local taxation and all real and personal property owned by a joint development entity, or which the joint development entity may acquire to be leased, sold or otherwise disposed of, is exempt from taxation by the state or any county, municipality or other levying body as public property.
The county commission of the county or municipal corporations therein are hereby authorized and empowered to transfer and convey to the said authority property of any kind acquired by said county commission or municipal corporation for or adaptable to use in industrial, economic and recreational development, such transfers or conveyances to be without consideration or for such price and upon such terms and conditions as the said county commission or municipal corporation deems proper.
The amendment of this section in the year one thousand nine hundred ninety-eight, is intended to clarify the intent of the Legislature as to the manner in which an authority may sell, lease or otherwise dispose of real and personal property owned by an authority, and shall be retroactive to the date of the prior enactment of this section.
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Live From Vegas! The CES 2013 Halftime Report!
I've never been flown anywhere by anyone for something of this magnitude, but apparently its pretty common for companies to want people talking about their big unveilings. And in the interest of transparency, I'm telling you that Sony have covered the trip. That, however, does not mean I'm here to work for them, I'm here to cover CES. It's just a happy coincidence that they pulled out all the stops this year. Also, this is the first time I've ever left the country. I turn thirty in a few days, and I've only just managed to touch down on foreign soil. Is that bad? I thought so, until I got here. Vegas has just gotten denser, weirder and more wonderful over the years, and CES has been epic, so I'm glad I waited for the most part.
So without further ado, here's a rundown of the things I've seen so far at CES that really struck me, both figuratively, and literally.
1. Sifteo Cubes. Alright, so maybe I came to CES looking very intently for innovative gaming tech. And maybe I spent a full hour in the wrong hangar (the halls here are big enough to house several planes a piece) wandering around in an ocean of car stereos. But the one gaming development project I saw that truly grabbed me was the Sifteo Cube. Well, cubes. What happens is this: you buy a sadly overpriced starter set ($129USD, according to the publicist), which contains a tiny rectangular hub, and three tiny cubes. The cubes then wirelessly connect to the hub, which feeds them one of five games (four come with the initial kit, and the fifth, Sandwich Kingdom, can be downloaded).
What makes Sifteo so clever is that the games are specifically designed for the system; in Sandwich Kingdom, for example, your tiny character traverses through a charming pixelly RPG environment with each cube basically serving as a means to clearing the unknown; when you place a cube next to yours on any of the four sides, it reveals the next piece of the world map. In this way, you end up removing places you've been to reveal places you'll go. You can conect up to twelve cubes to expand the experience, and for puzzle and multiplayer titles, the cubes use motion sensors and accelerometers to make things really fascinating. Like I said, it's a shame they're so expensive, because otherwise they'd (a) sell like (admittedly inedible) hotcakes, and (b) become a hotbed for indie game developers who can't afford to take a stab at the equally specialised WiiU.
Sifteo Cubes are crazy, crazy fun, are genuinely engaging, and show great promise. Also, they're pretty durable, so you can probably eat them and poop them out intact. Don't do that, though. Just don't.
2. Boomdizzle. In addition to having the kind of name that makes me feel like a godzilla sized cracker, Boomdizzle Boomdizzle is the brainchild of L.L. Cool J. Yes, that L.L. Cool J. Ladies Love Comprehending Jaundice. I met the guy, had a quick friendly chat with him, and then saw him talk on stage. If you're worried that this in any way tinted my perception of his talk, then look at this photo of us together and tell me if I look giddily happy enough to undermine my cred whilst critiquing his product...
Dammit. Fine, so he was charming as hell and was incredibly friendly. Nevertheless, Boomdizzle (oh my god) looks compelling; it's basically like facetime for musicians, complete with audio mixing equipment. So you can talk to and interact with fellow collaborators face to face, lay down audio tracks and layer them in realtime, mix channels, and do other things that musicians and sound engineers get and that I totally get too... Quick! Fade the levels! Pitch that guy! Pitch him up a vibrato! See? Total music guy. Anyway, he gave a demo on stage by laying one layer over another, then gave a genuinely passionate talk as to why he believes Boomdizzle (still having trouble with this) can help performers who can't yet afford to jet from home to studio make stuff happen. If you're interested, you can go to Boomdizzle.com and get a free taste.
3. The PS Vita. This'll just be a quick one before I head back into the fray at CES. I love my Vita, I really do. CES doesn't have a big focus on gaming, but there were still a few Vita's on display, and I was gripped with the urge to write about mine very quickly. Sony has suffered a bit right out of the gate on account of a low number of titles for the platform, which is a damnable shame, as one of the debut Vita games, Gravity Rush, was one of my games of the year. The system is sleek and gorgeous, it runs well, it feels good in your hands and it has so, so very much potential. So whilst it wasn't at CES in a debut capacity, and whilst it wasn't a reveal, I really hope Sony don't give up on it. If the promised Remote Play feature actually becomes a reality, it'll become a vital part of the PS3 owner's arsenal. There's a whole bunch of stuff I'll be blogging about for you tomorrow, including the new Steambox case prototypes, freaky dancing robots and chairs that rub you in creepy, intimate ways, so stay tuned.
Live from Las Vegas, this is Paul Verhoeven signing off. ...Holy crap. I have always wanted to say that.


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Woodbine: Bear Tough Tiger beats stablemate in Kennedy Road
ETOBICOKE, Ontario - The Bear Stable runners Bear Tough Tiger and Bear No Joke ran one-two Sunday at Woodbine in the Grade 3, $157,000 Kennedy Road Stakes.
Favored Essence Hit Man and Something Extra dueled through fast splits of 21.84 and 44.18 in the six-furlong dash. Something Extra prevailed in the front-end battle before giving way to a stalking Bear No Joke in the stretch, but a wide-closing Bear Tough Tiger was along in time to score by neck in 1:08.77. Something Extra edged out Court of the Realm for third in the nine-horse field.
Justin Stein rode Bear Tough Tiger for Reade Baker, who also trains the runner-up along with eighth-place finisher Fatal Bullet.
"They ran away from him pretty easily and opened up a lengthy lead," said Stein. "My horse settled into stride, and I was sitting there by myself waiting for the race to develop as we came around the turn. He's a gutsy horse, and he's really been improving."
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The Dish: Vanilla Frozen Yogurt from Fro-Yo
This afternoon was overcast and cold, the temperature stuck south of freezing. And that's the best weather we've seen this week. So of course today I decided to make the arduous trek from RFT world headquarters at 6358 Delmar Boulevard to Fro-Yo, the new "premium frozen yogurt" joint at 6329 Delmar.
Actually, if you've ever tried to use the pedestrian crosswalk in front of the Tivoli, you know that "arduous trek" isn't much of an exaggeration. Today, at least, I survived and treated myself to a big cup of low-fat vanilla frozen yogurt. How was it? Find out after the jump...
Fro-Yo appears to be the first St. Louis restaurant inspired by the Pinkberry craze that has swept Los Angeles and New York City. I say "appears to be" because I've never been to a Pinkberry, so I'm going on what I've read in the food press.
Fro-Yo's gimmick is fairly straightforward: self-serve frozen yogurt in a variety of flavors and with a variety of toppings (fresh fruit, candy, chocolate sauce) available, sold by weight. According to my receipt, I purchased a .55 of a pound of frozen yogurt at $6.40 per pound for a grand total of $3.85 (tax included). I didn't intend to eat half a pound of frozen yogurt. In fact, I took the smaller of the two cup sizes and tried not to fill it.
Ah, well.
Before you fill your cup with yogurt, you might notice the large wall signs featuring nutritional information and boasting of yogurt's health benefits. There's even a notice that Fro-Yo's fro-yo meets some organization's quality standards. I couldn't help but take this as a bit of a jab at Pinkberry, which found itself in trouble because its yogurt didn't meet California standards for bacterial cultures. (Pinkberry has since changed its recipe.) At any rate, nutrition is a big sell here, with the aforementioned signs and with almost all of the flavors listed as non- or low-fat. Frankly, for those of us looking for a tasty dessert, it's a bit of a buzzkill.
There are a few dozen toppings from which to choose, everything from blackberries to Gummi Bears. The fresh fruit did look appealing, but out of instinct, I suppose, I opted for the Heath Bar crumbles. (At least, I assumed that was what the crumbles were; I didn't see any labels.)
The verdict? It was tasty. The yogurt itself was thick and soft -- more like soft-serve ice cream than the frozen yogurt I remember from its 1980s-1990s heyday. The vanilla flavor wasn't too sweet or artifical-tasting. It would have been better with the fresh fruit, I suppose, but the Heath Bar bits did remind me that this was, after all, dessert.
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Mariachi program builds a stronger community
The impact of the valley's Mariachi program will on display for the next week, culminating with the Mariachi Northwest Festival at the Wenatchee High School Auditorium on Saturday night, March 30.
On Friday night, a jam-packed crowd of more than 350 people heard the six local Mariachi bands from the Wenatchee School District play at a fundraising dinner at the high school. Ramon Rivera, the director of the program, has taken a strong program and has elevated it to a higher level with his boundless enthusiasm. His connection with kids is readily apparent. Mariachi students hang around his office after school until he leaves for the day.
Rivera has a knack for turning everyone he meets into a supporter of the program. His passion, energy and enthusiasm are irresistible. Just ask Gov. Jay Inslee, who was captured on video recently celebrating Mariachi Huenachi during their visit to the capitol. This week, I stopped and listened to the Pioneer Marciachi practice and discovered he's opened the door to students with developmental disabilities to practice with the group. These students can't participate in many other activities but they can strum along with a guitar and sing. That speaks volumes about Rivera.
This program has had an enormous impact on the lives of Latino students and their families in our communities. That's a point that Wenatchee School Board member Jesus Hernandez made to me at the event. The program has non-Latino students participating as well, making it a multicultural experience.
In all, some 300 students are involved in Mariachi in the valley. Any time you've got students engaged in a productive activity whether it's sports, music, drama or clubs, the greater sense of connection they feel to each other and the community.
This week, local students will be doing workshops with professional musicians to further inspire their work, culminating in the concert on Saturday night.
What a blessing for our valley and by turning out and watching the performances, we can support this vital program that builds a stronger, more vibrant and resilient community.
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A low-sugar breakfast idea.
1 cup Splenda No Calorie Sweetener, granulated
1-1/4 cup unsweetened apple juice
1/3 cup canola oil
2 egg whites or 1 large egg
1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
2/3 cup whole wheat flour
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt
2 cups apples, peeled, cored and grated
Cinnamon Applesauce
8 medium apples, peeled, cored and cut into 1" chunks
1/3 cup water or apple juice
1/4 cup Splenda Brown Sugar Blend
1 tsp ground cinnamon
Step 1: Whisk together the flours, Splenda Granulated, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon and salt in a large mixing bowl. Add the apple juice, oil, and egg whites. Whisk together just until smooth and blended. Don't overmix. Gently stir in the grated apples with a rubber spatula.
Step 2: Spray a large nonstick skillet or griddle with cooking spray. Heat over medium heat for 2 minutes or until a drop of water skips on its surface.
Step 3: Drop the batter, using a scant 1/4 cup for each pancake, into the skillet. Cook the pancakes on medium heat for 2-3 minutes or until bubbles appear on top. Turn the pancakes over with a spatula and lightly brown the other side for about 2 minutes. Transfer pancakes to a plate and keep warm. Repeat with the remaining batter, spraying the skillet between batches. Serve warm.
These keep for 2 days in the refrigerator. They reheat and/or freeze well.
Cinnamon Applesauce
Step 1: Combine apples, water, Splenda Brown Sugar Blend and cinnamon in a large saucepan. Bring to boil.
Step 2: Reduce heat to simmer and cook partially covered for 20-25 minutes, until tender, stirring occasionally. To microwave, cook covered on high power for 6-8 minutes, or until tender. Stir once or twice during cooking.
Step 3: Break up applesauce with a spoon or serve it chunky. Also freezes well.
Makes 20 pancakes
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Budapest is one of the greatest capital cities of the world with a wonderful setting along the two banks of the Danube, a bewildering eclectic architectural heritage and a stunning atmosphere.
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Hungary's thermal baths have been used for 2,000 years for cleansing, relaxation and easing aches and pains. The Romans were the first to use Hungary's thermal waters in the first century, when they built baths on the banks of the Danube River.
Budapest lies on a geological fault that separates the Buda hills from plains. More than 30,000 cubic metres of warm to scalding (21° to 76°C) mineral water gushes from 118 thermal springs and supply the city's thermal baths. Budapest has been a popular spa destination since Roman times.
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Here's a little more specific of a sizing chart:
To pick your appropriate hat size, measure around your head where you would like the base or brim of the hat to sit in inches or centimeters.
S: hat size 7, circumference - 56 cm/22 in
M: hat size 7.25, circumference - 58cm/22.8in
L: hat size 7.5, circumference - 60 cm/23.6in
XL: hat size 7.75, circumference - 62cm/24.4in
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Recipe for Pumpkin Oatmeal Coconut Bars
Healthy Recipe: Pumpkin Oatmeal Coconut Bars
We're all wishing for Spring to finally set in for good, so for those of us still dealing with cold temps and even snow, here's a recipe to say farewell to Winter once and for all. I'm sure if you check your cupboard, you have a can of puréed pumpkin leftover from the cold months, so here's your chance to use it up. This recipe uses whole wheat flour, applesauce, oats, and walnuts, so it's full of fiber and not a lot of fat. I'll warn you that this bar isn't very sweet, but it has a wonderfully soft, cake-like consistency.
To see the recipe,
Adapted from Cooks.com
Pumpkin Oatmeal Coconut Bars
2/3 cup Sucanat
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 egg
1 can pumpkin
1 cup whole wheat flour
3/4 cup quick oats
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cloves
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup shredded coconut
- Mix sugar, applesauce, egg, and pumpkin until light and fluffy.
- Stir in flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and walnuts.
- Pour into a lightly oiled 13 x 9 inch pan. Spread it out evenly with a spatula. Sprinkle on the coconut.
- Bake at 350° for 25 to 35 minutes. Cool in pan completely before cutting into bars.
Yield: 24 bars
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A total of four free games are now available to download on Xbox Live; see the full list here.
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PC indie hit coming to XBLA, PSN early 2013; the 505 Games-published title has sold 1.6 million copies since its release in 2011.
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4 cups total of Bottom-of-the-bag cereals/snack mixes (can be any type and combination works well)
1 cup slightly crushed graham crackers (leaving small pieces is good for flavor)
1/2 cup trail mix or left over nut mix
1/2 cup shredded sweetened coconut
1/2 cup peanut butter cups (cut into small pieces)
4 tbsp. butter
40 large marshmallows
1 cup chocolate chips
Layer of graham crackers
1/2 cup miniature marshmallows
1 cup chocolate chips
1/2 cup caramel (warm)
White or Milk Chocolate, melted for dipping
Powdered Sugar to decorate
MAKES: 12 servings
Step 1: Bottom-of-the-Bag Bars
In large gallon-size plastic bag, mix the first 5 dry ingredients until well blended and set aside.
In a microwave safe bowl, heat the butter first to melt it and then add the marshmallows and stir well. Heat in microwave for 30 seconds and stir well, then continue heating, checking after each 10 second intervals, to stir and blend until the marshmallows are melted and butter incorporated well into the marshmallow mix.
Step 2:
Press into parchment paper lined pan and cover with plastic wrap to set aside for at least one hour.
Remove plastic and place layer of graham crackers across 1/2 of the pan, followed by miniature marshmallows and chocolate chips. Pour warm caramel over top of the marshmallow/graham cracker layer and prepare to fold the other 1/2 of the bar over, on top of the prepared layer- to sandwich the warm caramel, graham cracker and marshmallow in between. Press together and over with plastic wrap for an hour.
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SFSU Hospitality and Tourism Management Graduation Celebration 2013
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If you need more tickets, simply visit the check-in table to purchase your tickets for $30 each. We will be accepting Cash, Check, and Credit Cards.
Have questions about SFSU Hospitality and Tourism Management Graduation Celebration 2013? Contact HTM Grad Committee
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Westin Market Street, San Francisco
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Sunday, May 26, 2013 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM (PDT)
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Local briefs
Chapel Hill Police Headquarters closed until noon
CHAPEL HILL – Because of needed electrical repairs, Chapel Hill Police Headquarters at 828 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. will be without power Friday morning from 8 a.m. to noon.
Police Headquarters will be closed during this time, and telephones will be down.
Anyone requiring police assistance during this time should call 911.
St. Luke's plans Taize service
DURHAM -- St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 1737 Hillandale Road, will hold a Taize song and worship service Sunday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
A Taize service consists of simple chants of praise, supplication and devotion, with brief pauses for silent reflection.
Whatever your religious background or affiliation, if you'd like to be closer to God, you're invited to share Taize this Autumnal Equinox. For more information, check us out on Meet-up.
Officials to represent Durham at Playful City summit
DURHAM – Officials from Durham, including Mayor William V. "Bill" Bell, and Durham Parks and Recreation's Rosetta Radtke and Annette Smith, are among an elite group of representatives from across the country selected to participate in the nation's first Playful City USA Leaders' Summit on Monday and Tuesday in Baltimore.
For the first time, municipal and thought leaders around the country will gather to engage in dialogue about play and giving kids the childhood they deserve. Play is losing out to TV, video games, structured schedules, declining recess time, and a lack of access to safe play spaces. This means the decline in active play's benefits for children including healthy bodies, creative minds, and overall emotional well-being.
The 2013 Playful City USA Leaders' Summit: Investing in Children Through Play, a national platform of KaBOOM! and sponsored by Humana Foundation, is meant to drive investments in infrastructure, policies and programming that will ensure that all children receive the balance of active play they need to thrive.
Because cross-sector collaboration at the local level is a key to success, the 2013 Playful City USA Leaders' Summit will feature 11 Team Cities from across the country: Baltimore, Birmingham, Chicago, Columbus (Ohio), Durham, Louisville, Orlando, Ottawa (Kan.), Pittsburgh, Providence and Washington, D.C.
Film screening celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
DURHAM -- Durham County Library will host a showing of the film "The Virgin Appears in La Maldita Vecindad" on Sept. 29 at 3 p.m. at the Main Library, 300 N. Roxboro St. The program is in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, which is Sept. 15–Oct. 15.
This documentary brings together several distinct celebrations of the Virgen de Guadalupe in Durham, including those occurring outside a Durham apartment complex known as "la Maldita Vecindad" which is composed mainly of Mexican and Central American immigrants. Other celebrations include midnight processions, Mass and a relay run from Mexico City to New York City that passes through Durham. The documentary also explores Latin American immigrants in the United States.
This program is sponsored by Durham Library Foundation. For information, contact Judy Quijano at 919-560-0157 or visit durhamcountylibrary.org.
Food trucks to help raise funds for Durham Central Park
DURHAM -- As part of the "Meals from the Market" fundraising series, Only Burger and Pie Pushers are teaming up to organize a special opportunity to experience a private, much less crowded "mini-rodeo" of food trucks, which will benefit Durham Central Park.
The event will be held at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster St., on Sept. 29 from 6 to 8 p.m. Tickets are $50, but cover an unlimited number of diners per ticket (sharing is encouraged).
Since there are a limited number of tickets to be sold for this more intimate evening, lines will be shorter and there will be plenty of room to roam. Samples of the regular menu items will be prepared so that those attending can have a taste from each truck's rolling kitchen. There will be 15 trucks at this year's event and the samples are pretty hefty.
Bring out your lawn chairs and blankets. Fullsteam Brewery will be on hand offering two beers per ticket and a cash bar. Special thanks as well to American Party Rental for its donation of several tables and chairs for guest use during this event.
For information about tickets, visit www.durhamcentralpark.org/.
Battle of the Bands on Sunday
DURHAM -- The marching bands of Duke University, N.C. Central University, N.C. A&T State University and Elizabeth City State University will face off this Sunday during an epic Battle of the Bands.
The event will be held at NCCU's O'Kelly-Riddick Stadium, and gates open at 2:30 p.m.
The event begins at 3:30 p.m.
Fourteen high school marching bands from along the East Coast also will compete.
D.C. event planner Adrian Carroll said the battle is in its 11th year.
Tickets will be $14 in advance and $16 the day of the show. Tickets can be purchased at the NCCU Ticket Office (919-530-5170) or purchased online at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/453982.
Water video takes second in national competition
DURHAM — The City of Durham's Water Management Department and the Office of Public Affairs recently earned second place in the City-County Communications and Marketing Association (3CMA) Savvy Awards' TV/Video category for its educational video, "Understanding the Value of Every Drop." The piece details the work the Water Management Department does to provide quality water and sewer services to the Durham community.
Judges for 3CMA, a national communications and marketing organization for local governments, said the video was "nicely done, very professional" and featured "great on-air talent." Water Management staff partnered with the Office of Public Affairs to develop the script and oversee the entire video project, which was produced by Digital P Media.
This is the second award this video has received since its debut. In March 2013, the North Carolina City and County Communicators (NC3C) awarded the "Understanding the Value of Every Drop" video with second place at its annual conference. NC3C is a statewide association of local governmental communications professionals.
"Understanding the Value of Every Drop" is available for on-demand viewing at http://durhamnc.gov/ich/op/dwm/Pages/Home.aspx and on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxxLnrfOO0U&list=TL2Efnc60IVOA. For more information about 3CMA, visit http://www.3cma.org.
Northgate hosting College Fair Sept. 29
DURHAM -- How many chances do students and parents have to meet with representatives of 100 colleges and universities without leaving Durham? Families will soon have this great opportunity at Northgate Mall, site of the annual Durham College Fair on Sept. 29 from 1 to 3 p.m.
The 2013 edition, hosted and organized by Durham Public Schools and Duke University, will give families an opportunity to gather information about dozens of two- and four-year college programs.
"This is a great opportunity for students and their families to visit with a wide range of higher education institutions, all in one location," said Nikki Baskin, senior assistant director of Duke Undergraduate Admissions, and one of the organizers of the annual event.
Two and four-year private and public schools will be on hand from across the state and from as far away as Alabama, Virginia and Massachusetts. Durham Public School high school counselors will also be available to help students navigate through the participating institutions.
The Durham College Fair is free and open to the public and is accessible from entrances 2, 4, and 8 at Northgate Mall, 1058 West Club Blvd.
Grant available for teachers
DURHAM -- The Durham Town & Country Garden Club is seeking applications for any Durham County school or teacher to apply for a $1,000 Windows of Opportunity grant for a project in conjunction with North Carolina Beautiful.
Information about the application's scope may be found at www.ncbeautiful.org. The deadline for submission is Nov. 11.
Workshop to aid veterans
DURHAM – A four-hour workshop to help equip veterans and service-disabled veterans with business development resources will be held Wednesday from 8 a.m. to noon at the Historic Parrish Street Forum, 108 West Parrish St.
The cost of the workshop is free, but seating is limited, so please reserve your seat by Monday. To RSVP, contact Rebecca Barbour at (919) 600-5947 or by email at firstname.lastname@example.com. For information about this workshop, visit http://www.sbtdc.org/business-events/business-development-workshop-for-veterans-and-service-disabled-veterans/.
Author Corletto to speak in October
DURHAM -- In celebration of Hispanic Heritage month, Durham County Library will host local author Claudia Corletto for a reading and discussion of her first book, "7 cuentos," a collection of short stories and art. The reading will take place Oct. 1 at 7 p.m. at the Main Library, 300 N. Roxboro St.
Corletto is a writer, visual artist, couturier, speaker and art instructor. She has worked with the Carrboro ArtsCenter, LabourLove Gallery, Casa Esperanza Montessori School, Wake Tech Community College, the City of Raleigh Hispanic-Latino Initiatives Department, Happymess Art Studio, Fablab Carolinas, B.E.S.T. (Beautifying Emerging Spaces Together), the Visual Art Exchange, Redress Raleigh, the Pullen Arts Center Pleiades Art Gallery and etix. She currently serves on the board of the United Arts Council of Raleigh and Wake County.
For information about this program, contact Claudia C. Aleman-Toomes at 919-560-0116 or visit durhamcountylibrary.org.
Langley tapped as chairman of Civilian Police Review Board
DURHAM -- DeWarren K. Langley was elected chairman of the Civilian Police Review Board of the City of Durham at the quarterly meeting Tuesday.
As Chairman, Langley works with the vice chairman in providing the overall leadership and management of the nine-member board in hearing appeals of complaints submitted by citizens concerning actions taken by Durham police officers.
The Professional Standards Division of the Police Department initially investigates these complaints. If a complainant is not satisfied with the outcome of the investigation, he or she may file a request for a hearing with the board.
Library Book Sale coming up
DURHAM — Attention shoppers! Find great bargains on gently used books at the Friends of the Durham Library Fall Book Sale, Oct. 4-6 at the Main Library, 300 N. Roxboro St.
Thousands of books, audiobooks, CDs and DVDs are categorized for easy shopping in the library's auditorium and garage, and under tents set up for the event. Book prices start at 50 cents for paperbacks and $1 for hard covers. Early shoppers will find the best selection of specially priced books in gift giving condition. Parking is free. Proceeds support Durham County Library programs and services.
The sale begins Oct. 4, with a Friends members-only evening from 4 to 7 p.m. Friends members have first choice at the sale on Friday, and everyone is encouraged to join the Friends. Memberships can be purchased at the door beginning at 2 p.m. All are welcome Oct. 5, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Oct. 6, from 2 to 5 p.m. for the $7 bag sale (paper grocery bags supplied by the Friends.) Debit and credit cards are accepted.
Film, discussion to focus on neo-slavery
DURHAM -- Durham County Library will host a film showing of "Slavery by Another Name" at 7 p.m. on Oct. 4, at the Hayti Heritage Center, 804 Old Fayetteville St.
The film chronicles the little-known story of a form of involuntary servitude that emerged after Reconstruction in the South and lasted for more than 80 years. Southern states used convict labor to build roads and leased these workers to coalmines, timber camps, factories and farms. The states would round up laborers as needed, arrest them and lease them out to add to the state coffers. This "neo-slavery" or convict leasing existed until the 1940s.
Adriane Lentz-Smith, associate professor of history and director of undergraduate studies at Duke University, will introduce this PBS film and lead the discussion. The film is based on the book of the same name by Douglas A. Blackmon. Blackmon was also the co-executive producer of the film.
This program is co-sponsored by the Program in the Humanities at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill.


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La Verne, CA 91750
Phone: (909) 596-5921
Fax: (909) 596-7583
Our History
The David and Margaret Home for Children was established as an orphanage in 1910, by the Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church (and now is in a covenant relationship with the United Methodist Women national office). Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kuns of La Verne had donated an old hotel on 17 ½ acres of land. David & Margaret is named in memory of Mr. Kuns' parents and son.
· In 1925, Mr. Kuns donated more land and funds to build a larger and safer facility for the children. This all-concrete building today houses administration and various program offices. For many years, much of the land was used as a working farm, which helped to feed the children and to support the agency's expenses.
· In 1946, the decision was made to no longer accept children under six years of age. In 1967 the Board voted to phase out care of boys to become a treatment center for adolescent girls.
· A specialized on-grounds school opened in 1964. The Joan Macy School now serves the majority of our residents, as well as students referred from surrounding school districts.
· The first residential cottage was built in 1964 to provide a more homelike environment; and over the next few years five more were added. A final cottage was built in 1995 to accommodate up to 70 girls on the main campus.
· In 1967, the first of four off-campus group homes was purchased, with the capacity for six girls each, allowing more integration in the community for those who are ready.
· In 1975, the Women's Division of the Methodist Church deeded the property to the David & Margaret Home, Inc. with the provision that it would continue to be used to care for children and families.
· The Foster Family Agency started in 1986 to serve residents ready for a family setting. The agency now places boys and girls from infants to age 17 with caring foster families.
· The Learning Enhancement Center opened in 1990, providing neuro-developmental therapy to residents and foster children as well as private clients with learning difficulties.
· David & Margaret contracted with Los Angeles County in 1998 to teach vocational skills to foster youth ages 16 to 21 in our area.
· During the 90s and 00s, Community-Based Education programs were added, including Alcohol & Drug Intervention/Anger Management and Bullying & Harassment Awareness.
· In 2004, a Mental Health contract was signed with Los Angeles County to provide counseling and related services to youth and families in the surrounding community.
· In 2005, David & Margaret added three new Community-Based Programs: Family Preservation, School-Based Mentoring and School-Based Counseling.
· In the Spring of 2006, a Transitional Living & Care Program was launched to provide housing and support services for young adults recently emancipated from foster care.
· In 2008 the agency added adoption assistance and a self-injury program.
· In July 2009 a mentoring program for foster care and probation youth in the Eastern region of the county was instituted. The agency also added a California State Certified chemical dependency program and therapy for residents who are recovering from substance abuse or other addictions.
· In 2010 we celebrated our 100th birthday with clients, community and advocates!


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Message from the VP for Student Affairs
Welcome all new and returning Toreros!
This marks a new beginning to an extraordinary journey filled with excitement, new friends and a year filled with Torero Spirit.
What is Torero Spirit? It's hundreds of USD students engaging in community service-learning projects in Tijuana. It's the roar of a crowd at a Torero football game. It's the uplifting connection of faith and virtue at the Sunday Night Mass in Founder's Chapel.
Torero Spirit can also be subtle, like embracing the inclusive spirit of our campus community through a conversation with students who may be different than you, but who share your passion for life and learning. It's also celebrating with students like Nathan Phillips and Kyle Sharp, who rode their bikes to USD from Washington and San Francisco, respectively, to raise money for Invisible Children, a San Diego-based organization seeking to end the conflict in Central Africa and stop the use of children as soldiers.
We are one family, whatever our ethnic, economic and ideological differences may be. Understanding the moral significance of solidarity means learning that "loving our neighbor" has global dimensions in an interdependent world.
In the next four years, we want you to be successful on our campus. We hope that you aspire to achieve academic excellence, experience and contribute to USD's commitment to diversity and inclusion, develop through self-reflection and compassionate service, explore your leadership potential, and be well in body, mind and spirit.
Your success at USD will be directly proportional to the amount of time and effort you invest in yourself, your fellow Toreros and our campus community. The college experience doesn't just happen and it's not the same for every student. We encourage you to take an active role by joining a club, trying out for intramurals, volunteering with the Center for Awareness, Service and Action or visiting the Alcalá Bazaar.
As a USD family and community, we are here to help you explore your choices and find the answers that will make your college experience everything that you want it to be, and more. Your years at USD will be exciting, inspiring and defining, and we look forward to sharing that journey with you.
-Carmen M. Vazquez
"Succeed at discovering the full potential of who you are... and how you plan to impact the world."