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Opinion: Romney's Economic Plan Doesn't Help the Poor OR the Middle Class
Thursday, February 02, 2012
The rub is in the funding. Romney rails on Obama all the time for exploding the national debt, but his plans are also brimming with ideas that would either cost money, or take money out of current revenue. This is an attack on the future prosperity of the American middle class.
Opinion: After Florida, The Race for Delegates
Wednesday, February 01, 2012
While we get excited about the caucuses and primaries, harvesting delegates is actually a backbreaking and difficult job.
Opinion: No WAY Obama Endorses Gay Marriage
Wednesday, February 01, 2012
If there's one thing we know about President Obama, it's that this is not a man to take risks with his political life. He's been "evolving" on gay marriage for years now but there's no way he'll fully become man before the election.
Opinion: In New Role, Will Schneiderman Remain a Liberal Crusader?
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Since he was a State Senator, Schneiderman has been a reform-minded, good-government, left-leaning champion. In his race for Attorney General, he beat out a crowded primary field running as an unapologetic liberal
Opinion: It's Newt v. The Republican Establishment
Monday, January 30, 2012
How Newt Gingrich turned what was supposed to be a positive campaign into his own personal Moby Dick.
Opinion: Debunking that Pro-Obama Facebook Meme
Friday, January 27, 2012
Whenever I log onto Facebook now, I see people posting that 15-point list of President Obama's alleged accomplishments. Some of them like "Got Osama bin Laden" and "Won a Nobel Peace Prize" are right. But a lot of them are wrong.
Opinion: Santorum 'Disgusted' With Two-Player Debates
Friday, January 27, 2012
All four candidates had a good night. They each got in memorable lines or quips. Gingrich did not blow away the debate as he did in South Carolina. Romney exceeded expectations and seemed more confident again (as he was when he was the sure winner in about October or November ...
Opinion: GOP Debate Recap - Nothing Sunny In the Sunshine State
Friday, January 27, 2012
There was nothing sunny about the last debate in the Sunshine State. The Final Four know that you don't win by being nice and they hardly pretended. Gingrich slammed Romney for investments his blind trust made in mutual funds that bought shares of Fannie and Freddie (convoluted enough for you?). ...
Opinion: Obama's Got No Good Options on Energy
Thursday, January 26, 2012
In his State of the Union, the president showed his support for more domestic energy exploration, and while we may have stopped one pipeline, we haven't changed a system that demands us to pipe more oil and natural gas further distances to power our everyday lives.
Where IAFC Stands on the State of the Union
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Opinion: You Should Run for Office
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
There are plenty of reasons to be cynical about politics. But the answer isn't to bow out of electoral engagement completely.
Opinion: Congress This Year: Like Last Year, Only Worse
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
For all the bad that happened last year, most everything that led to gridlock isn't going anywhere, and in many cases will be worse.
Opinion: Mitt Romney is the Not-Bad Candidate in a Sea of Terrible Ones
Monday, January 23, 2012
With the idea that they're the same politically, people are choosing based on personality. And yes, let's insert the obvious joke here that it's hard to do that with Mitt Romney since he doesn't have one. Yet, for the second presidential election in a row, I'll be voting Mitt Romney to try to stop the other guys from winning.
Opinion: Why Nobody Saw Gingrich Coming in SC
Sunday, January 22, 2012
South Carolina is the beating heart of the real South, and there is a long sociology of many South Carolinians disliking slick, rich Yankees. Newt played to that as a neighbor from Georgia.
Opinion: CNN Was Right to ask Gingrich About Open Marriage
Friday, January 20, 2012
Gingrich misrepresented King's question – and its newsworthiness. That Gingrich's ex-wife accused him of having an affair might not be "news." But that it comes after Gingrich himself spent months trying to get Bill Clinton impeached for lying about Monica Lewinsky IS.
Opinion: What if Alvin Greene Jumps in South Carolina?
Friday, January 20, 2012
In South Carolina, conventional wisdom is that Mitt Romney has this Saturday's primary all wrapped up, despite Newt Gingrich's tour-de-force debate performance on Monday. But that calculus ignores the potential political earthquake that could ensue if former U.S. Senate candidate Alvin Greene makes a last-minute bid for the presidency.
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Opinion: Thank Citizens United for the Bloody Battle in South Carolina
Friday, January 20, 2012
With Super PACs savaging candidates left and right, January 21st is a fitting date for the South Carolina Primary: it's the two-year anniversary of Citizens United.
Opinion: Iowa, the Irrelevant
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Like a mindless herd, we journalists have anointed Iowa the nation's presidential kingmaker, and established a narrative that assigns the candidate winning the state "momentum" and "electability"…despite the fact that the caucuses aren't even a binding vote.
Opinion: I Was So Wrong About Rick Perry
Thursday, January 19, 2012
In 2008 I had made the far-out prediction that John McCain would win the primary. Everyone said I was nuts, and when I was right I reveled in the accolades of my friends calling me a genius. Still intoxicated from being so right, I figured I'd try a longshot prediction again and I was wrong. Mea culpa.
Opinion: Obama Throws SOPA and Keystone Red Meat to Liberals
Thursday, January 19, 2012
It's rare for environmentalists to cheer loudly for this president, and add to it the administration's carefully-worded objections to SOPA and PIPA, and you see a president who has decided to re-excite those whose enthusiasm carried him to victory four years ago.


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Original high church of culture and books
Jenny Brown People have been flocking to The Athenaeum in Collins Street since it opened as a mechanic's institute in 1839.
Keeping it all in character
Jenny Brown A gladdening trend in residential architecture sees new housing attempting to stay on more than nodding acquaintance with the rest of the neighbourhood.
On Your Land
Little things count when shaping your ideal living space
Paul Best In the third instalment in our series on building your dream home, Domain looks at designing the interior.
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Practical products and fun fantasies
Joanne Brookfield Some designers have taken the theme 'Make It True' literally, while others have opted for a whimsical take.
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Winning makeover
Jenny Brown Grand redesigns that improve their earlier structures require expertise, some restraint and a lot of imagination.
Love your Garden
Designers raise the bar as Melbourne blooms anew
Jason Hodges For the past few days, Carlton Gardens has been home to the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show.
One kitchen to share
Mary O'Brien A new project takes the concept of communal apartment facilities to the next level.
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Landlords caught in repairs trap
Jimmy Thomson What to do when owners corporations won't maintain common property.
Mix colours of the landscape for winning formula
Rikki Stubbs Going to a major art gallery is a special treat for a colourist. I feel like Holly Golightly visiting Tiffany's.
One tough lush
Mark Ellis With more than 3000 to chose from there's a Bromeliad to suit just about any location.
Let's go for green glory, again
Jim Fogarty Victoria would reap untold rewards by reclaiming its nature-loving label.
A concrete achievement
Jenny Brown Clever, economical planning was instrumental in the creation of this spacious, solitary retreat.
Weeds of change
Megan Backhouse If a weed is a plant growing where we don't want it, what is it if we do want it?
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Megan Backhouse Gardens have been opened, festivals launched and the death of a great gardening patron mourned.
Getting the most from the coast
Toby Johnstone This couple started from scratch to capture stunning beach views.
Find inspiration in the cabinet of curiosities
Miranda Tay With a summer of decorating upon us, we look at three new releases for some creative tips.
Turn a new leaf to stay cool
Megan Backhouse By this time of summer, shade in the garden becomes as covetable as the tulip in 17th century Holland.
Lighting a way beyond 'obscene consumerism'
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Sitting on top of the world
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Navy Reserve Rear Adm. John G. Cotton was appointed the U.S. Naval Reserve member, effective March 1, 2000. He currently serves as the deputy director of the Naval Reserve.
Navy Rear Adm. Joseph A. Sestak Jr. was appointed the U.S. Navy member, effective, May 1, 2000. He currently serves as director, Strategy and Policy Division, Office of the Chief of Naval Operations.
Army Reserve Maj. Gen. Paul C. Bergson has been appointed as the U.S. Army Reserve member, effective July 1, 2000.
An individual mobilization augmentee, he currently serves as the military deputy to the deputy under secretary of the Army (International Affairs).
The 24-member board was created by Congress in 1952.
Acting through the assistant secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs, the board serves as the principal policy advisor to the secretary of Defense on military Reserve force matters.
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- September 10, 2011 at 7:31 pm
Is the $39 fee per item? I have several pieces of what I believe to be Victorian furniture that I'd love to have appraised – by someone who knows this period. Please let me know. Thank you so much.
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- April 4, 2012 at 4:29 pm
I just purchased a Victorian sofa/lounger and was told it was used at a prop in the 1999 movie, "Three To Tango." It is intricately carved with roses and grapes. I believe it may be a John Henry Belter piece. Is there a place on the sofa that a maker's mark would be? Thanks.
- January 19, 2014 at 7:46 pm
Hi. I'm pretty sure I have a Merclen Brothers two tier spiral leg table. Did they have some kind of symbol they put on their work?
- July 10, 2014 at 12:31 pm
Thank you I will take clear pictures and do the quote I believe fully that I have a beautiful R. J. Horner Chair…I have searched the internet high and low and cannot even find one that looks like it the carvings are beautiful! Thank you so excited to find out for sure!!
- January 6, 2015 at 7:36 pm
Have a house full of old furniture…not sure what it is but it is old and some may be Mallard (if family history serves well)….do you come and look at pieces for a possible consignment/sale/auction deal….I can send some photos of some of the pieces but we have not organized the house and a friend who deals with furniture took the pics with her phone a few weeks ago….have had one man look at furniture from Hunt Auctions who with no research did say pieces appeared to be from 17, 18 and early 19th century…family lore says armoires etc. were purchased from Rothchild's and Stan Levy"s over the course of 100+ years but who knows….the deceased was 95 and some of the pieces were her father's.
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Have a pair of beautiful Victorian, needlepoint,chairs from Mother's estate. Looking for an appraisal for insurance purposes. Thank you.
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DaTScan approved by the FDA
A new type of imaging scan called DaTscanTM has been recently approved by the FDA to be used to improve the diagnosis of Parkinsonian disorders. Boston University Medical Center an APDA Advanced Center of Excellence is among the first institutions in the country to offer this scan.
Developed by GE Healthcare, DaTscanTM is an imaging drug that is used to detect the presence of dopamine in the brain. This visual evidence of dopamine producing cells in the basal ganglia, a primary movement center of the brain, can help doctors to distinguish Parkinsonism from other disorders causing similar symptoms, when combined with clinical assessments.
Patients undergoing this test have DaTscanTM injected into their bloodstream and then pictures are taken of the brain by a gamma camera. The specialized camera is used to produce a single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) scan. The images from SPECT scans combine to provide a picture of brain function rather than structure, allowing the doctor to see changes in the chemistry of the brain.
Identifying the amount of dopamine present in the brain is important because it is decreased in patients who have Parkinsonian syndromes . The test enables physicians to differentiate between PD and Essential Tremor, or certain other causes of Parkinsonism such as medication-induced Parkinsonism or vascular Parkinsonism. It does not, however, differentiate between the various Parkinsonian syndromes which include Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP), Multiple System Atrophy (MSA), and Dementia with Lewy Bodies (DLB).
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ALLEN - The Kinzer Motorsports team traveled south to the Talladega Short Track in Eastaboga, Alabama on Saturday night (June 22) for the 2nd Annual 'B.J. Parker Memorial.' The Southern All Stars Dirt Racing Series (SAS) sanctioned the one-day program, which paid $4,200 to the winner. Veteran driver Brandon Kinzer suffered problems during qualifying, but rallied to fifth in his B-Main to earn the 18th starting spot in the 42-lap feature event. Kinzer was then able to move up four positions during the 'B.J. Parker Memorial' on his way to a 14th place performance. Complete results from the track deemed as the 'Hornets Nest' can be viewed online at www.sasdirt.com.
The Kinzer Motorsports team is scheduled to return to action on Thursday (June 27) in a Southern Regional Racing Series (SRRS) $3,000-to-win feature race at Duck River (Tenn.) Raceway Park.


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Professor Lande joined the faculty in 2000. Before coming to MU, he was director of the Mediation Program and assistant professor at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock School of Law (1997-2000), where he supervised a child protection mediation clinic. Before that, he was on the faculty at Nova Southeastern University (1995-1997) and was a fellow in residence at the Program on Negotiation at Harvard Law School (1994-1995). He began mediating professionally in 1982 in California.
His scholarship focuses on various aspects of dispute systems design, including publications analyzing how lawyering and mediation practices transform each other, business lawyers' and executives' opinions about litigation and ADR, designing court-connected mediation programs, improving the quality of mediation practice, the "vanishing trial," and planned early negotiation.
The International Institute for Conflict Prevention and Resolution gave him its award for best professional article for "Principles for Policymaking about Collaborative Law and Other ADR Processes," 22 Ohio State Journal on Dispute Resolution 619 (2007) and honorable mention for "Using Dispute System Design Methods to Promote Good-Faith Participation in Court-Connected Mediation Programs," 50 UCLA Law Review 69 (2002).
He teaches courses on lawyering practice, dispute resolution processes, and dispute system design.
The following is a list of his most recent publications. You can see a complete list of his publications at http://law.missouri.edu/lande/publications.htm, where you can download most of them.
|Integrating Alternative Dispute Resolution and Problem-Solving Across the Curriculum, in BUILDING ON BEST PRACTICES: TRANSFORMING LEGAL EDUCATION IN A CHANGING WORLD (Deborah Maranville et al. eds., 2015) (with Jill Gross).
|Good Pretrial Lawyering: Planning to Get to Yes Sooner, Cheaper, and Better, 16 CARDOZO JOURNAL OF CONFLICT RESOLUTION 63 (2014).
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|A Framework for Advancing Negotiation Theory: Implications from a Study of How Lawyers Reach Agreement in Pretrial Litigation, 16 CARDOZO JOURNAL OF CONFLICT RESOLUTION 1 (2014).
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|Escaping from Lawyers' Prison of Fear, 82 UMKC LAW REVIEW 485 (2014).
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|Lessons from Teaching Students to Negotiate Like a Lawyer, 15 CARDOZO JOURNAL OF CONFLICT RESOLUTION 1 (Fall 2013).
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|Reforming Legal Education to Prepare Law Students Optimally for Real-World Practice, 2013 JOURNAL OF DISPUTE RESOLUTION 1 (2013).
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|Lessons from Mediators' Stories, 34 CARDOZO LAW REVIEW 2423 (2013).
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|Principles for Designing Negotiation Instruction, 33 HAMLINE JOURNAL OF PUBLIC LAW AND POLICY 299 (2012).
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|Teaching Students to Negotiate Like a Lawyer, 39 WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY JOURNAL OF LAW AND POLICY 109 (2012).
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|The Revolution in Family Law Dispute Resolution, 24 JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF MATRIMONIAL LAWYERS 411 (2012).
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|Family Lawyering with Planned Early Negotiation: How to Get Good Results for Clients and Make Money, 37 FAMILY ADVOCATE 12 (Winter 2015).
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|How Corporations Can Resolve Disputes Sooner, Cheaper, and Better, CORPORATE DISPUTES MAGAZINE (April-June 2014).
|Family Lawyering: Past, Present, and Future, 51 FAMILY COURT REVIEW 20 (2013).
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Style: BJJ, Judo--
I fucking hate those days at training when you just suck real bad for no reason.
getting punched so easily, thrown about, can't wrestle at all, getting subbed by people smaller than you with ridiculous submissions.
like, i usually suck to a certain extent, but last night was just really really bad.
it makes you feel like you haven't made any progress! its a shitty feeling.
this happens to other people, right?
this thread really has no point, i just felt the need to rant and tell someone, even if you are all digital robot internet people.
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But, yeah. Tonight was one of those nights where I wondered why I still do this. Then I remembered I'm fuckered into a contract. So I went and worked hard.
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Other than taking long breaks between training, your diet can be the problem. Usually the food you eat the day before is what fuels your body today. If you ate McDonald's yesterday, that double Big Mac is what's giving you your energy. And we all know how nutritional that can be.
It's also a fact of life when you just don't have "it" that day, it happens.
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Every serious martial artist knows that if you unload the baby gravy within 24 hours of training, you end up with the fighting skills of a parlized ninjer.SEANBABY:
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The Future of Socialism
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This year is the 50th anniversary of the publication of Tony Crosland's groundbreaking revisionist work, and everyone I have spoken to in the Labour Party seems to be re-reading this remarkable work in its new edition. Crosland began the book when he was MP for South Gloucestershire in the early fifties. He finished it when the Labour Party was going through a period of serious self-doubt after a second successive general election defeat and the loss of Crosland's own seat. It was a cry for "third way" politics, famously written in marathon 15-hour sessions at Crosland's South Kensington flat, more than thirty years before New Labour was invented.
Much of it is embedded in the now irrelevant economic arguments of the period. But the central core of the book, an analysis of the residual inequalities at the heart of British society, is as relevant today as it has ever been.
Crosland, who attended Highgate School, is credited (or castigated) as one of the architects of the comprehensive system, and the opening sentence of the chapter on education is chilling. "The school system in Britain remains the most divisive, unjust and wasteful of all the aspects of social inequality." What follows is a devastating critique of the meritocratic ideal as expressed in the grammar school system. He and others at the time were wary that selection by academic ability would simply replace a social elite with an intellectual elite.
What he could never have guessed was that the comprehensive system that eventually flowed from his ideas would do little to address the underlying social divisions in society. Nor could he have imagined that the Labour Education Secretary responsible for passing the act which would dismantle comprehensives, Ruth Kelly, would come, like himself, from one of the country's top public schools. Kelly went to Westminster.
Crosland's fears about what would happen if the grammar school meritocrats won out has a terrible comic resonance: "Society's educational talent scouts will spot the future Bevins and Morrisons at an early age, and rush them off for training as members of the elite; and the Trade Unions will be led by the indifferent residue, and the Labour Party entirely by Old Etonians." His prophecy has come true despite the creation of the comprehensive school. That is Crosland's tragedy.
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Profile: Lokesh Shivakumaraiah
When Lokesh Shivakumaraiah left his home of Bangalore, India, and arrived at Mississippi State University 12 years ago, little did he know how his career path would lead him to help other international students in the future.
Shivakumaraiah chose MSU to pursue his master's degree in electrical engineering. He quickly became involved in the Indian Student Association, the Starkville Multi-Cultural Lion's Club, and other activities. Upon completion of his master's degree, he stayed on to earn a doctorate in computer engineering. He excelled in the design of electronic chips and worked in the industry for some time. But after years of graduate school and college life as an MSU student, he realized that in addition to his own academic field, he had developed a passion for working with student affairs.
Shivakumaraiah had worked with many student affairs personnel, related to his roles as an international student and founder of MSU's Cricket Club. He appreciated the MSU staff members who were helpful, as they encouraged and assisted students with a variety of needs.
Shivakumaraiah said international students, who face the daunting challenge of living in an unfamiliar place, often communicating in an unfamiliar language, especially need support and help during their time on campus.
With a first-hand understanding of the international student perspective, he stepped into his first staff role at the university in 2007 when he became coordinator of international student recruitment in the Office of Admissions and Scholarships. He now serves in the university's International Institute as interim manager of international education.
"I have an opportunity to have a much bigger impact to support MSU's mission of globalization," Shivakumaraiah said. "I am very excited about working with the International Institute."
Not only does Shivakumaraiah get to help international students who come to MSU, but he explained that the institute's projects, like the recent conference on global food security issues, can have a great impact on other nations and their citizens around the world. The work also bolsters MSU's reputation for research and expertise on issues of global relevance.
"And it develops a good relationship between the U.S. and other countries when we contribute to helping solve problems," Shivakumaraiah said. Shivakumaraiah said he works to ensure that international students get a warm welcome as they begin their studies at MSU. He also is helping spread the message that Mississippi is a world-renowned destination for those seeking higher education through his work with StudyMississippi, a state-wide consortium of educational institutions spearheaded by Shivakumaraiah to connect international students and professionals with quality education and training.
While Shivakumaraiah teaches in the College of Engineering, his many honors and awards point to his success in student affairs. MSU's Division of Student Affairs named him Outstanding Professional of the Year for 2010. In 2011, the Mississippi World Trade Center gave him the Excellence in International Education Award.Writer: Allison Matthews | Photo: Megan Bean
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Characterized by the personal attention it provides its students, Sacred Heart University (SHU) in Fairfield, Connecticut is a Catholic liberal arts university.
Characterized by the personal attention it provides its students, Sacred Heart University (SHU) in Fairfield, Connecticut is a Catholic liberal arts university. With more than 50 academic programs for undergraduate, masters, and doctoral students in the arts, sciences, business, education, and health professions, Sacred Heart University is nationally recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, cutting-edge technology, championship Division I athletic teams, and award-winning community service program.
Fully accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), SHU is the second-largest Catholic university in New England. A vibrant residential University with 4,100 full-time undergraduates and approximately 7,000 total undergraduate and graduate students, the University's academic programs are housed in its five distinctive colleges: the College of Arts and Sciences, AACSB-accredited John F. Welch College of Business, NCATE-accredited Isabelle Farrington College of Education, College of Health Professions, and University College.
Exemplified by its mission, Sacred Heart University is dedicated to the holistic development of its students through active, engaged learning that educates the whole person mind, body, and spirit. Hands-on learning through research, internships, clinical placements, service learning, and study abroad programs encourages students to apply their skills and knowledge outside the classroom, contributing to a 98% job and graduate school placement rate for graduating seniors.
Professors "engage the class on a regular basis" and "provide useful examples that relate to the subject matter." They are "for the most part very enthusiastic, approachable, smart and cool" and "usually willing to give extra help or guidance." There are no huge lecture halls at SHU, which "makes every class have so much more opportunity for actual education." All students must complete the multidisciplinary Common Core curriculum, which is a series of four classes that incorporate the humanities, social sciences and natural sciences. Some say that classes could stand to be a bit more rigorous, but "if you look for lively academic discussion, you will find it (eventually)."
The school is "great with communing messages to students" and the "very e-mail driven school" makes assistance and answers easy to come by. Everyone is more than satisfied with SHU's overall appearance, and "the constant renovations…help make the school more up to date and modern."
The "public safety that patrol our school are on duty 24 hours a day," and the classrooms "are up to date" (all have been redone within the past two years), but "the food on campus definitely needs improving," as does the parking situation. Unsurprisingly for "a huge jock school," the "kids here like sports" and the typical SHU student "is involved in multiple activities across the spectrum." "Between sports, clubs, Greek life, and community service it is very easy to find people you click with," says a student. Most students at SHU "have a lot of school spirit," and "people enjoy going to games and being active." "A lot of people like to go to parties or clubs" on weekends when work is done, but it "is definitely not something that is forced upon other students."
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review's page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: http://ope.ed.gov/security


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Adventures in Andalucia
Discover the Beauty of Southern Spain
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Andalucia is Spain's most southerly region and the home of many iconic Spanish experiences. Bullfighting, tapas and flamenco all have their roots in Andalucian culture, and the festivals in this region are some of Spain's noisiest and most colorful. Make sure to partake in these adventures on your next trip to this beautiful region.
See a Bullfight
Bullfighting has deep roots in the Spanish culture. The contests were popular in ancient Rome, but were fully developed by the Moors from North Africa who overran Andalucia in A.D. 711. These contests developed from ritualistic occasions to fantastic spectator sports, often coinciding with festivals and feasts. Today bullfighting is big business in Andalucia, with top matadors earning salaries comparable to the nation's top soccer stars and rock idols.
Find out what bullfights will coincide with your trip to Andalucia by viewing the full calendar of ring events. There are also various museums dedicated to bullfighting throughout the country that provide historical background, photographs, costumes and other memorabilia. Check out the bullfighting museums at these locations: Cordoba, Ronda, Los Palacios, Puerto de Santa Maria and Estepona.
Taste Tapas in Seville
Seville is the region's capital and biggest city, rolling together everything that is classic Andalucia -- narrow, winding lanes and romantic hidden plazas, cozy wine and tapas bars and stunning scenery.
Enjoying tapas in Seville is a culinary must, like ordering cafe au lait and a croissant in Paris. Most Sevillanos start their evenings on the town with an "Ir de tapeo," or tapas crawl. At some bars, you order at the bar and collect the tapa yourself; at others, you can enjoy table service for a small fee. There are literally hundreds of tapas bars in Seville, but make sure you taste the menus at Alfalfa, Calles Mateas Gago, Santa Maria la Blanca and San Eloy.
Dance the Flamenco
Flamenco is the traditional song and dance of the gypsies of Andalucia. A new generation of flamenco performers have revived the dance's popularity in Spain and abroad. There are 2 main ways to enjoy the dance in Andalucia: a "tablao," which is a performance mostly aimed at tourists; and the pena flamenca, which offers a more authentic side of the art.
The tablao often entails a tour of town's nightlife and then a traditional flamenco performance to which you can add drinks and tapas. The pena flamenca is an artistic performance that most consider to be more authentic. There are penas available in most towns and cities, and they don't come with drinks or dinner.
Attend a Festival
One of the best ways to experience a country's spirit and culture is through its festivals and feast days. Over 3,000 fiestas are celebrated annually in Andaluciaa, including fairs, pilgrimages, carnivals and religious processions.
Two of the country's most celebrated occur in Seville: Semana Santa, or Holy Week, and Feria de Abril, or the Spring Fair.
Holy Week is a more reverent festival with processions that feature floats and religious idols. Those carrying the floats recognize that it is an honor, and often walk barefoot in an expression of extreme penitence. It's a truly spiritual experience marked with tradition and faith.
Two weeks after Semana Santa is the Spring Fair, a joyous celebration marked by serious dancing, drinking, eating and late-night partying. Remember, it's a marathon, not a sprint, so you'll want to pace yourself so you're able to enjoy the full week's worth of merriment.
Appreciate Architecture and Art
Many of Spain's most beautiful buildings can be found in Andalucia. By exploring the architecture, you'll revisit medieval Islamic Spain as wellas cathedrals, palaces and castles. No visit to Spain would be complete without a stroll through one of the country's many Museo Picassos,.
Alhambra is an architectural marvel with gilded decor and lush gardens. The palace was once the residence of the Muslim rulers of Grenada and their court, but now is open daily so that tourists may wander its vast and luxurious courtyards. The name, Alhambra comes from the Arabic meaning "crimson castle," and at sunset and sunrise that is exactly how this palace appears. At night, starlight turns this gleaming castle silver -- it truly is stunning no matter what time of day. To appreciate the organic and structural exquisiteness of Alhambra, book a tour that will take you deep inside one of the most visited attractions in the world.
The Mezquita, or mosque, of Cordoba, is a marvel of Islamic architecture. The Mezquita can be visited throughout the year for an entrance fee of 6 euros. The architecture is innovative and inspiring, featuring columns and arches made of brick and stone. It calls to mind a balance of sand and sun, desert and forest. Leading into the mosque, the classic Islamic ablutions courtyard features fragrant orange trees and elegant fountains.
Pablo Picasso was born in Malaga and the Museo Picasso here is the heart of the city. In addition to exploring the museum, you can visit the Casa Natal, the birthplace of Picasso. There are exhibit rooms open here and the short distance between the museum and Casa Natal makes for an enjoyable artful afternoon.


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The Beastie Boys began their career in the late 1970s as punk group playing hardcore thrash music in underground clubs in New York City, but when they teamed up with NYU student Rick Rubin circa 1984, they began experimenting with the fledgling sounds of hip-hop. Nobody quite understood the group's potential at the time, but by the time 1986 rolled around, thanks to the Beastie Boys' good looks, dangerous-yet-radio-ready rhymes and the trademark Def Jam sound that fused classic rock riffs with huge breakbeats, the threesome — Adam "MCA" Yauch, Michael "Mike D" Diamond, and Adam "Ad-Rock" Horovitz— became breakout superstars with the release of Licensed To Ill.
From the outset, Adam "MCA" Yauch's distinctive, gravelly voice was the element that prevented the Beasties from being viewed at the outset purely as a cartoon-y, novelty "white rapper" act. Both Ad-Rock and Mike D had slightly nasally voices, but MCA —the eldest Beastie— provided the group an air of machismo and danger. "Born and bred Brooklyn U.S.A. / They all me Adam Yauch but I'm M.C.A.," he sang in "No Sleep Til Brooklyn" as a formal introduction to his character. "Like a lemon to a lime a lime to a lemon / I sip the def ale with all the fly women."


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Full detailed profile on Liza Colby Played by Jamie Luner on All My Children Daytime Soap Opera.
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Birthday: May 12, 1971
In order to prove she's still dangerous, Liza stops by the house to plant a kiss on Tad, who is understandably confused. Liza tells him she's been fired and wonders when they became such wusses. Apparently the mayor canned her because she didn't dig up any dirt on Jesse. She recalls a time when she would have thrown anyone under the bus to get ahead. She calls both of them limp noodles and wonders when Tad the Cad became Tad the Dad. She wants him to show her that the bad boy is still in him. He says part of him is tempted, but he can't make her feel better. He doesn't feel like he has to prove anything to her. Liza gets defensive and declares the whole town will see she's still got it in her.
A frustrated Liza heads to the park where she runs into Caleb. He offers her a job, but she turns him down.
Liza's next stop is ConFusion where Caleb continues to try and convince her to work with him. Liza agrees to work for him, not with him and tells him to wait to celebrate until he gets her fee.
In her room Colby brags to Maya about her life. She loves that Asher is still in Pine Valley and is determined not to screw it up. Six pack-showing Asher walks in and sees her fashions. She's going to be interviewed by Pine Valley News. She reflects that she's a mess but he says she's a masterpiece in progress. They flirt and she agrees to take his advice about the brand. She's happy and hugs him almost hurting him. He leaves and Liza arrives with an invitation to a spa day with her. Colby thinks she's being bribed. Liza admits she screwed up and is asking for a fresh start. Colby can't get past her Damon tryst. She opens the door for Liza to leave and says they need to keep their distance. Liza says she's ready to renew the relationship when Colby is. Colby works on her vlog when Maya comes in for the trash. Colby sees her arm and asks if she's okay. She says yes and hurries out.
Liza finds Griffin at the free clinic to give him good news about his case. David shows up and gives Griffin his keys because he doesn't need this 'sad little job' anymore. It's time to spread his wings. Liza leaves and David tells Griffin he will probably be returning to PVH soon and he wants him to take on the role of Chief of Cardiac Surgery. Griffin doesn't think the board will overlook his stealing drugs. David retorts that he's almost killed a board member or two. They get over it. Griffin would like to work with David again, but he's already made his decision. David urges him to think about it. David leaves as Kendall enters. Before they talk about the Miranda Center, Griffin shares that he won't be going to jail and he'll be sticking around to perform six months of community service. Kendall is thrilled and gives him an advance for his services so he can pay back the hospital.
A fan approaches as Jack and "Erica" enter the Yacht Club. "Erica" is all too happy to sign an autograph and pose for photos with her. After Jack snaps the photo, he points out the "Erica" he knows isn't too keen on such things. She says she's trying something new and then announces to the whole restaurant that she's buying lunch for everyone. Surprised yet again, Jack notes that as out of left field even for her. She just wants to revel in how great her life is. Jack takes her hand and says he has an idea of how they can do that. He kisses her hand and mentions their dry spell. "Erica" wants the next time they have sex to be like the first time. Jack brings up her girls, but "Erica" just wants to talk about them. Jack is puzzled, pointing out she is a wonderful mother. "Erica" continues to evade the topic and Jack wonders why she's been acting so strangely lately. She says there's nothing going on and then sees David in the background. When "Erica" accommodates another fan, Jack walks away. David takes Jack's seat to threaten Jane. Liza walks in as Jane assures David she'll help him with the hospital. Jack returns and David joins Liza at the bar. After "Erica" steps away to the ladies room, she sneaks back in and picks up a drink at the bar. Jack sees her and grabs it out of her hand.
Cara sneaks into Krystal's, as Griffin and Tad make their case to Liza. Liza says she will make a phone call and will recommend community service. Cara embraces her brother, as Tad tells Liza outside that she's doing the right thing. He thinks Colby would be proud. Liza won't hold her breath for that one.
Tad tries to convince Liza of Griffin's innocence at Krystal's. As Tad adamantly pleads his case, she agrees to put a warrant out for a DNA sample from Ricky. He thanks her and says Cara thanks her. Liza realizes how much he really loves his wife.
Liza eavesdrops on Jesse and Brot in the park. She hears Jesse say he owes Brot.
Tad and Angie head to Krystal's. Liza finds Angie and asks to talk to her privately. Meanwhile, Tad and Cara discuss their situation with Jake at the bar. Tad knows the two of them have a lot of history, but Cara says all they have are memories. She thinks Tad must too with Dixie. She asks if he wants to talk about her. Tad shows Cara a picture of Dixie and says they were apart a lot, but they would wish on the same star.


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Beginning with the import of machinery from Europe, L&T rapidly took on engineering and construction assignments of increasing sophistication. It was closely engaged with movements of national significance including the 'Green Revolution' that transformed India's agriculture, the 'White Revolution' that provided milk to millions, India's odyssey into space and its on-going infrastructure projects. In each endeavor, it provided the technological impetus that helped drive these national programs to success.
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@llhis invention relates 'to concrete structures and more particularly to a novel form of reenforcing bar for such structures, and has for its object the provision of such a bar having a novel construction, whereby splitting or cracking of the concrete due to the citect of corrosion on the reentorcing bars is entirely eliminated.
lit has been found that the rust formed by corrosion of the reeniorcing bars in many instances splits the concrete due to the pressure exerted by the corroding metal at the surface of the reenforcing members.
The present invention provides for a novel form ot' reeni orcing bar which will collapse at a less pressure than that necessary to break the concrete, and, therefore, prevent the splitting and cracking of the concrete when the corrosion of the reenlorcing bars takes place.
In the drawings- Figure 1 is a sectional elevation through a portion 01": a reenforced concrete wall structure embodying my invention.
Figure 2 is a transverse section through a tube from which my bar is formed.
Figure 3 is a transverse section through a reenlorcing bar constructed in accordance with my invention.
Referring more particularly to the drawings, the numeral 2 designates a concrete wall having my reentorcing rods 3 therein.
The rods 3 may be formed originally in their final shape, or they may first be formed circular as a standard pipe t, shown in Fig- 'ure 2, and then shaped to form the tubular bar 3 having a substantially polygonal crosssection as shown in Figure 3. I
When it is desired to use the hollow reenforcing bars 3 to reentorce concrete, it is only necessary to know the thickness of the covering of concrete and to use the proper gage ot collapsible tubular bar 3 as to eliminate any possibility of the corrosion of the bars splitting the concrete, since if the bars are of the proper gage the pressure exerted by the corrosion will collapse the bar suiliciently to relieve the strain on the concrete.
in order to ascertain the proper gage of hollow reenforcing member to be used it is only necessary to consult any standard reenlforcing table to learn the proper cross section of solid reent'orcing bar necessary to give the desiredstrength, and to then translate the cross-section of the solid bar into the cross-section of a tube having a diameter sutiiciently small to permit a covering of I concrete of a depth sufficient to provide enough strength to collapse the tube rather than fail. That is, the cross-section of metal necessary is known and the thickness of the concrete determines the maximum diameter of the reenforcing member usable, and, therefore, these two elements will determine the gage or Wall thickness of the tubular reeni'orcing member, which gage, 01' course, will vary in direct proportion to the diameter of the tubular reenforcing member used.
in practice, the tubular reeni'orcing members will preferably be made in standard pipe gages and sizes and then deformed to" provide a non-circular collapsible shape.
The reentorcing member 01 Figure 3 is made from the pipe of Figure 2 and has the same cross-sectional. area. The pipe of F ig-v ure 2 has an inside diameter of 1, inches and an outside diameter of 1% inches which gives a cross-sectional area of approximately .69 square inches which is approximately the area of a solid reeni orcing bar having inches diameter, such as a bar also having .69 square inches of cross-sectional area. Therefore, the reeniorcing member of the drawings may be substituted for a solid reentorcing bar of inches diameter and, due to its novel shape, it will collapse under external pressure, less than that necessary to fracture the ordinary two inches or more of concrete covering the reenl'ocing members.
l/Vhile l have shown and described only one form or shape of bar, it will be understood that I do not wish to be limited to the exact shape shown, since various :l'orms of hollow or tubular bars will readily adapt themselves to my invention and may be used without departing from the scope of my invention as defined in the appended claims.
I claim:
1. The combination with a concrete structure of a non-circular hollow collapsible reenforcing member having a cross-section substantially equal to the cross-section required in standard practice for solid reen'forcing bars.
2. The combination wtih a concrete structure of a non-circular hollow reentorcing loo member having a cross-seotion substantially equal to the cross-section required in standard practice for solid reenforcing bars, said hollow reenforcing member having a collapsingpressure over its entire area of less than that required to break the concrete covering said member.- c
3. The combination with a concrete structure of a hollow reenforcing member having a cross-section. substantially equal to the cross-section required in standard practice for solid reenforcing bars said hollow reenforcing' member being collapsible over its entire area by an external pressure less than that necessary to fracture the concrete eovering said member.
4. A hollow reenforcing bar for concrete and the like, having a noncircular, readily collapsible cross-section, the cross-section of said member being substantially equal to the cross-section required in standard practice for solid reenforcing bars.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto signed my name.
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TICONDEROGA - Walt Thorne continues to defy age.
The Ticonderoga High School track coach won the gold medal in the master's division 400-meter run during track and field competition at the Empire State Games in Buffalo July 24.
The 69-year-old Thorne was clocked in 1 minute, 6.9 seconds. That time not only gave him the gold medal, but makes him one of very few runners in the world to run 400 meters faster than his age - 66.9 seconds at 69 years old.
"The goal is always to beat my age," Thorne said. "I did that by two seconds. If not for the wind, I probably would have done it by four seconds."
Thorne also won a gold medal in the 4x100-meter relay and took silver medals in the 100 and 200-meter sprints. The winner in the 100 and 200 is four years younger than Thorne, who will turn age 70 on Aug. 6.
"I was pleased with the meet," he said. "I made some new friends and had some decent competition. It was a good experience."
Earlier in the competition, Thorne took a silver medal in the 100-meter dash. His time was 15.37 seconds.
Ticonderoga was well represented at this weekend's Empire State Games.
Six local athletes competed in the Olympic-style event in Buffalo.
Jon Granger of Putnam, a Ticonderoga High School athlete, won a bronze medal in the scholastic boys long jump with a leap of 21 feet, 3/4 inches and took a silver medal in the 4x100 scholastic relay.
Brothers Devin and Dustin Scott battled in the open division high jump during track and field competition. The former Ticonderoga High School athletes are now students at SUNY-Plattsburgh.
Dustin took fourth place, while Devin finished fifth in the Empire Games competition.
Thorne coached Granger and the Scott brothers at Ti High.
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General Resources
Resources for Professionals
Cochlear Implant Resources
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Sign Language Resources
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About.com: Deafness
General resource directory for deaf culture with sites on topics ranging from cochlear implants to deaf animals
Alexander Graham Bell Association
One of the oldest and most comprehensive organizations focused on pediatric hearing loss. The organization also educates the general public about technological advances for the deaf and hearing impaired and advocates legislation
CODA Children of Deaf Adults
A highly recognized international support group for the hearing children of deaf parents, CODA offers newsletters, a discussion forum and information about upcoming conventions
Deaf World Web
An all-inclusive resource directory with categories of information ranging from adoption to women's issues.
Read back issues , take opinion polls on deaf issues and more at this deaf community magazine's Web site
Deafness Research Foundation
National organization whose goal is the cure and prevention of all forms of hearing loss
Gallaudet University
Gallaudet is the world's only university geared specifically to the needs of the deaf. The site includes links to other deaf schools in the United States
National Association of the Deaf
The NAD advocates the civil rights of the deaf and hard-of-hearing in a variety of areas including education, employment, health care, social services and telecommunications
The National Theater of the Deaf
Information about upcoming performances, workshops and classroom visits
Silent News.org
Magazine Web site offering news, message boards, classifieds and chat rooms
Virtual Tour of the Ear
Augustana College's general resource directory for the deaf and hearing- impaired, with links to sites dealing with everything from cochlear implants to schools for the deaf
The World Federation of the Deaf
This organization's goal is to eradicate discrimination against the deaf community. WFD claims approximately 70 members in 120 countries
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American Academy Of Audiology
Resource site for professionals who test, treat and provide care to the deaf or hard-of-hearing
The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Information for professionals working in audiology, speech-language pathology and the speech and hearing sciences. The organization is also an advocate for people with communication disabilities
American Sign Language Teachers Association
Provides ASL professionals with information on deaf culture, instructional methods, materials and evaluation techniques
Council on Education of the Deaf
This site is dedicated to the exchange of information about deaf education, from recommended teaching strategies to curriculum materials
Gallaudet Research Institute
http://www. gri.gallaudet.edu
Information on research conducted by Gallaudet Research Institute, one of the world's premier deafness-related research centers, into deaf health care services, demographics, literacy and more
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Cochlear Implant Association, Inc.
, (formerly Cochlear Implant Club International, Inc.,)
A nonprofit organization for cochlear implant recipients as well as families and professionals with questions about cochlear implants
Cochlear Implants FAQ
This cochlear implant FAQ, published in 1996, contains everything from statistics on cochlear implants to warnings about false advertising
Cochlear Implantation in Deaf Children
Paper detailing cochlear implantation and statistics concerning their use at different stages of a child's development
Journey Into Silence and Back
One woman's account of her experience with cochlear implants, from the pre-surgery evaluation to post-surgery
National Institutes of Health: Cochlear Implants
This May 1995 article details the government's consensus statement on cochlear implants as an auditory prosthesis
Welcome to Jacob's World
Website that chronicles a toddler's journey through profound deafness in both ears who has been implanted with the Clarion S-Series Cochlear Implant. It includes photographs of the surgery, recent photos, message board and links
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ASDC or American Society for Deaf Children
An independent nonprofit organization whose purpose is to provide support and information to families raising children who are deaf or hard-of-hearing
De@fChild International
This colorful site offers information on events, schools and deaf role models around the globe for parents, and games and a chat room for kids
HIP Magazine
The award-winning magazine for deaf children and pre-teens
The World Around You: A Magazine for Deaf Teens
This site is not regularly updated, but offers an interesting array of articles from back issues on topics concerning deaf teenagers
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This online ASL dictionary, reportedly the largest on the Web, offers 3,090 animated signs, from "accounting" to "zen"
ASL Fingerspelling
Learn how to fingerspell, or type in a word to see the equivalent in fingerspell. Then take a quiz to check your knowledge. A free, downloadable ASL fingerspelling program is also available for the Macintosh
ASL Poetry
An overview of poetry in American Sign Language, with a video clip of a poem as signed by nationally recognized deaf poet Dr. Clayton Valli
This detailed, award-winning site offers extensive information on how to read and write in signed languages
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Gallaudet University: Deafness-Related Listervs
Discussion topics range from parenting for deaf children to challenges faced by the deaf in developing countries
About.com: Deafness/Hard of Hearing Discussion Lists
This detailed directory includes listservs on everything from cochlear implants to issues faced by the adult children of deaf parents
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Beryl Lieff Benderly. DANCING WITHOUT MUSIC: DEAFNESS IN AMERICA. Anchor Press/Doubleday, 1980
Beverly Biderman. WIRED FOR SOUND: A JOURNEY INTO HEARING. Trifolium Books, Inc., 1998
Leah Hager Cohen. TRAIN GO SORRY: INSIDE A DEAF WORLD. Houghton Mifflin, 1994
Jack Gannon. DEAF HERITAGE: A NARRATIVE HISTORY OF DEAF AMERICA. National Association of the Deaf, 1981
Gustason, Pfetzing & Zawolkow. SIGNING EXACT ENGLISH. Modern Signs Press, 1980
Tom Humphries & Carol Padden. LEARNING AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE. Prentice Hall, 1992
Henry Kisor. WHAT'S THAT PIG OUTDOORS? Hill and Wang, 1990
Harlan Lane. A JOURNEY INTO THE DEAF-WORLD. DawnSign Press, 1996
Harlan Lane. THE MASK OF BENEVOLENCE: DISABLING THE DEAF COMMUNITY. DawnSign Press, 2000
Harlan Lane. WHEN THE MIND HEARS: A HISTORY OF THE DEAF. Random House, 1989
Arden Neisser. THE OTHER SIDE OF SILENCE: SIGN LANGUAGE AND THE DEAF COMMUNITY IN AMERICA. Knopf, 1983
Mary Ellen Nevins, Patricia M. Chute (Editor). CHILDREN WITH COCHLEAR IMPLANTS IN EDUCATIONAL SETTINGS. Singular Pub. Group, 1996
John K. Niparko (Editor), Karen Iler Kirk, Nancy K. Mellon. COCHLEAR IMPLANTS: PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES. Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, 2000
Sue Schwartz (Editor). CHOICES IN DEAFNESS : A PARENTS' GUIDE TO COMMUNICATION OPTIONS. Woodbine House, 1996
Kay Thomsett, Eve Nickerson, Donald H. Holden. MISSING WORDS: THE FAMILY HANDBOOK ON ADULT HEARING LOSS. Gallaudet University Press, 1993
Bonnie Tucker. COCHLEAR IMPLANTS: A HANDBOOK. McFarland & Company, Inc., 1998
Nancy Tye-Murray. COCHLEAR IMPLANTS AND CHILDREN : A HANDBOOK FOR PARENTS, TEACHERS AND SPEECH AND HEARING PROFESSIONALS. Alexander Graham Bell Association, 1992
John V. Van Cleve, Editor-in-Chief. GALLAUDET ENCYCLOPEDIA OF DEAF PEOPLE AND DEAFNESS. McGraw-Hill, 1987
Susan D. Waltzman, Ph.D., Editor, Noel Cohen, M.D., Editor. COCHLEAR IMPLANTS. Thieme Medical Pub., 1999
David Wright. DEAFNESS: AN AUTOBIOGRAPHY. Stein and Day, 1969
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The Daily Special
Do you sometimes want a quick, simple lunch without having to wait somewhere? Yesterday at noon I was in our local Dan's Market - now owned and operated by Eric and Lisa Worthen, son Wes and daughter Alex - and found a line of people at the deli counter in the rear of the store. Because "..inquiring minds want to know..", I stepped up to see what was happening. Someone said to me, "She's making fish tacos today."
First, who was "she" and since when could you get a fish taco at Dan's? It was my turn to order, but I had to know what "she" (Deb, the lunch lady) was making. I learned that this was the first day for these, and they were going fast. Baked cod and freshly-made-right-there coleslaw on a flour taco was just right for a light, quick lunch. I got mine to go, but first asked Deb about the lunches.
She told me this: I have begun putting together lunch specials for the week.
Mondays we serve a BBQ meatball sandwich on a hoagie with Swiss cheese and red onions.
Tuesdays I feature a slider of Swiss cheese and honey ham on a Hawaiian roll with a mustard poppy seed sauce; it has been really popular.
On Wednesday, today, I have begun making fish tacos; so far not much feedback but I have already heard many positive comments.
Our Thursday special is a French dip sandwich on Homefires bread, with Swiss cheese and au jus .
Deb doesn't work Fridays or the weekend so these are the specials so far. I wouldn't be surprised if she comes up with a Friday special, too, before long.
And don't miss Homefires Bakery, at the back next to the deli section, with its array of fresh-baked breads and tempting pastries. I love the chocolate croissant, and occasionally take home some dog biscuits to nibble, topped with a sharp, salty cheese. This goes well with wine.
Dan's Market is small and cannot stock as much as the big stores, but it has a very loyal following who value the friendliness and the family atmosphere of the store. Produce quality is very good and fresh food prices are usually better than in the larger stores. Need assistance finding something, or taking your bags to the car? Someone is always available to give you personal attention. And now...lunch specials?
I think I'm going to need to go to Dan's again, soon. Perhaps on Wednesday, around noon.
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Sounds of Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Nat King Cole and more return to the Cherry Hill Village Theater Saturday, January 15th in the Salute to the Great American Songbook. Top local vocalists will lend their talents for an entertaining evening of song and memories beginning at 8:00PM. Enjoy with the whole family.


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On Medano Beach in Cabo San Lucas
At the southern tip of Mexico's Baja Peninsula, Cabo San Lucas -- a beach town on the stretch of coastline collectively known as Los Cabos (The Capes) -- has long been a popular vacation spot for sun-worshipping party seekers. (Hence, the nickname Cabo San Loco.) One of it's most popular beaches is Playa Medano, or Medano Beach, where Villa la Estancia is located.
Popular for it's relatively calm waters, Playa Medano is lined by numerous hotels. The waters are a beautiful turquoise, but the beach is almost always crowded -- with hotel guests, cruise ship revellers, and pushy vendors. Baja Cantina Beachside, a line of bars and restaurants, sits directly on the beach for those looking to embrace the "party-hearty" spirit of Cabo.
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According to Steve Ensley, toxicologist with the VDL, "The wet summer and harvest season have caused a greater incidence of fungi in grains typically used in livestock feeding. We are receiving samples from throughout the region with elevated mycotoxin levels, particularly vomitoxin, zearalenone and some fumonisin. These levels can be tripled if grain is fermented at an ethanol processing plant, so it pays grain or feed producers to know what may be in the feed they are producing and feeders to know what they are getting so they can adjust rations appropriately."
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Using a new rapid screening test, Iowa State VDL can analyze feed or grains for mycotoxins and inform the producer as to the content of the feed made from the crop. Four mycotoxins typically can be present in the grain and detected in standard test panels: aflatoxin (more common with hot weather and dry conditions), fumonisins, deoxynivalenol (DON or vomitoxin) and zearalenone.
Additional information, including sample requirements and costs, is available on the Iowa State Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory website.
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By Samantha L. QuigleyAmerican Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, March 1, 2006 Cadets representing 11 National Guard Youth ChalleNGe programs from 10 states were on hand here today to accept awards for excellence in the their programs.
Although the programs were being honored, Army Lt. Gen. H Steven Blum, chief of the National Guard Bureau, made it clear that the cadets are what make those programs successful.
"What we're most proud of is are the young men and women that are sitting at these tables ... that are proof positive that this program is the most effective program in the nation when it comes to saving the next greatest generation," Blum said. "We will stay behind you all the way. You have a life partner for anything you want to do for the rest of your life with the National Guard."
Thomas Hall, assistant secretary of defense for reserve affairs, echoed that commitment.
"My office, and me personally, considers that saving even one youth is worth every bit of money in this program," he said. "This nation needs you."
Honored guests at the 2006 National Guard ChalleNGe Program Awards luncheon presented by the United Service Organizations of Metropolitan Washington included World Wrestling Entertainment superstar Ken Kennedy, and Kelly Perdew, second-season winner on the television series "The Apprentice" and author of the motivational book "Take Command."
"I can't say enough how proud I am of you," Perdew, a U.S. M ilitary Academy graduate, told the cadets in the audience. "The ChalleNGe program is a phenomenal opportunity for you. Do not let it go to waste; turn it into something great."
Perdew also challenged the cadets to give back to the program after graduation. "Talk to the kids that need to be in it," he told them.
Kennedy, who spent six years in the Army Reserve, offered his encouragement as well.
"You kids that made it through this program are the real superstars here today," Kennedy said. "This is a new beginning for you folks. You people can do whatever you put your hearts and minds to."
Perdew, Kennedy and Blum presented the USO awards recognizing the programs that excelled in one of several of the program's core components:
In addition, the South Carolina Youth ChalleNGe Academy at Camp Long and California Grizzly Youth Academy were recognized for program innovation and as the best all-around program, respectively.
Each of the winning programs represented at the luncheon also received the Gen. Henry H. Shelton ChalleNGe Leadership Scholarship. The $1,000 scholarships were funded by the WWE and are for continuing the education of graduating cadets.
The National Guard Youth ChalleNGe program provides a preventive program targeting at-risk youth between 16 and 18. Candidates for the program must be unemployed, drug-free with no police record, and have dropped out of high school. A 22-week residential program is followed by a yearlong mentoring phase with a specially trained member of each youth's community.
More than 62,000 cadets have graduated from the 31 National Guard Challenge programs in 25 states and Puerto Rico, since Congress authorized them in 1993. More than 70 percent of those graduates have earned their general equivalency or high school diploma while in the program, and 25 percent have gone on to college. Though not intended as a recruiting tool, 20 percent of the graduates joined the military, according to the ChalleNGe Web site.
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