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|Erik Young is new deputy
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Phillips County has hired Erik Young as a new deputy with the sheriff's office.
Young brings the force back up to four officers following the departure of deputy Barry Winckler, who accepted a job with the Sterling Police Department in August.
Young grew up in Lakewood and graduated from high school in 2006. He attended University of Northern Colorado in Greeley where he earned a bachelor's degree in criminal justice in 2011. Later that year he graduated from the police academy at Arapahoe Community College.
For the last three months he has worked in a halfway house.
Young chose to pursue a career in Holyoke after living in Windsor during college. He fell in love with the small-town life and is excited to get started in Holyoke. Saturday night, Sept. 15 was his first night on the job. He is currently working with undersheriff Thomas Elliott as he learns the ropes.
When he was little, Young always wanted to be involved in law enforcement. When he went to Greeley for college, he began studying business. "That was too boring for me," Young said.
During a trip home that first year, he pulled out a journal he had written as a youngster where he wrote about wanting to be a police officer.
He went on a ride-along with the Lakewood Police Department and it was solidified—he had a new goal. "I knew what I wanted to do," Young said.
He is really looking forward to getting out and meeting the folks of Phillips County. He noted waving to strangers on the road is something that doesn't happen back home in Lakewood.
He can't wait to become a part of the community. He also wants residents in Phillips County to know that the sheriff's office cares about and is there to serve the people. He said he is an approachable guy and encourages the public to reach out to him.
Law enforcement isn't something that runs in his family. Young is the first to pursue a career as a police officer. "My parents are a little nervous about it," he admitted. "That's expected, right?"
Young is currently looking for a place to rent in Holyoke. In his spare time, he enjoys playing basketball, hiking, biking and spending time outdoors. The new deputy also enjoys reading when he is forced to stay inside. He also delves into video games every now and then.
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Thursday News, January 10
Police To Sell Honor Coins
(Le Mars) -- The Le Mars Police Association is once again offering for sale Commemorative Honor Coins to the public. This program began in 2011 with the issuance of the first coin honoring Le Mars Night Watchman Samuel Hamilton who died in the line of duty November 24, 1888. The 2012 Honor Coin recognizes the Le Mars Ambulance Service and their members who over the years have responded with Courage, Honor, and Professionalism in serving the citizens of the City of Le Mars and Plymouth County. Many lives have been touched, changed and saved by these brave selfless men and women who answer the call day and night. The Honor coins can be purchased at the Le Mars Police Department during normal business hours.
Deputies Arrest Clarey
(Le Mars) -- Plymouth County deputies conducted a search warrant on Tuesday at 26656 K-49,
of rural Le Mars in an attempt to locate John Clarey, who lives at that residence. Clarey, age 37, had Plymouth County warrants for Willful Injury resulting in a serious injury and Kidnapping 3rd degree, both Class C Felonies and Serious Domestic Assault an Aggravated Misdemeanor. After a search of the residence, Clarey was found hiding at the residence. Sara Ann Stock, was also found at the residence. There is a protection order prohibiting Clarey to have any contact with Stock. Clarey was arrested on the Plymouth County warrants and was also charged with Violating a Protection Order. Clarey is being held on a $25,000.00 bond.
Sara Ann Stock, age 35, was charged with Interference with Official Acts, a Simple Misdemeanor and Accessory After the Fact, an Aggravated Misdemeanor after she attempted to prohibit Clarey from being arrested. Stock was held on $2,000.00 bond.
Gehlen Back To School Following Water Line Break
(Le Mars) -- Following the water line break that flooded some of Gehlen Catholic's facilities on Wednesday, Gehlen officials have released the schedule for today and Friday. Gehlen Catholic's TK through 12th grade students will have classes as scheduled today and tomorrow (this Thursday & Friday,) January 10th and 11th. School will start at 8:25am. Gehlen Catholic's preschoolers will not meet this Thursday or Friday. Preschool will meet again on Monday, January 14th at 8:25 am. That water line that broke poured four feet of water in the old convent building, then followed a steam pipe down to the elementary building where water was seeping through the block walls. City officials from the fire, street, and water departments assisted with the clean up of the water.
Orange City To Host STEM Conference
(Orange City) -- Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds will be in Orange City on Friday to address CEO's and HR Directors from the area's major employers and industries. The group will gather for a luncheon to kick off the STEM-Career & College Academy in Northwest Iowa.
This new entity is a collaboration between the MOC/FV School District, Unity Christian High School, and Northwest Iowa Community College. It's purpose is to address the shortage of high school graduates seeking 4-year college degrees in the fields of science (S), technology (T), engineering (E) and mathematics (M).
Orange City Assistant City Administrator Gary Blythe, works daily on the economic growth of the city. He says that aside from all the work being done in the classroom, direct business involvement will be a huge part of Northwest Iowa's STEM-Career & College Academy.
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Around 80 people from area businesses are planning to attend tomorrows program to learn more about connecting with the Orange City schools and Northwest Iowa Community College in Sheldon.
The Governor's STEM Advisory Council has been working since 2011 to join business, policy and education leaders from across the state. Their overall goal is to bolster STEM education and innovation and better position Iowa's young people and the state's economy for the future. The new Northwest Iowa group is an extension of that program.
Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds, who co-chairs the Governor's STEM Advisory Council, will be the featured speaker at Friday's 11am luncheon at the Prairie Winds Event Center in Orange City.
Accused Murderer Had Graphic Notebooks Showing Interest In Rape While In Prison
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) - Documents show Iowa prison officials had confiscated a notebook with drawings depicting rape made by an inmate charged with fatally stabbing his mother and kidnapping a
female acquaintance hours after being released.
A search warrant affidavit made public Wednesday shows Iowa Department of Corrections officials told the Sac County sheriff about Kirk Levin's troubling writings and drawings shortly before
his release from prison January 1st.
The document says the 21-year-old's notebook contained explicit writings "and drawings depicting the sexual assault and rape of a female."
Prosecutors say Levin repeatedly stabbed his mother at her farmhouse in Early on Jan. 3. They say he then kidnapped a 21-year-old woman who he tied up and put in the trunk of a car. The
woman eventually escaped after he drove into a ditch.
Des Moines Developer Expected To Plead Guilty In Fraud Case
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - A Des Moines area developer is expected to change his plea to guilty in his federal wire and bank fraud case.
John Kline's hearing is scheduled for Friday morning.
Kline and Randy Walters, former partners in Oaks Development Co., were indicted in 2011 on nine counts of bank and wire fraud. The charges stem from loans obtained for two development projects.
The indictment says the scheme cost 13 banks a total of $2.9 million from November 2004 through January 2007.
Walters pleaded guilty in September to a single charge and is scheduled to be sentenced next month.
Kline had been scheduled for trial later this month.
University of Phoenix Locates In Des Moines
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - The University of Phoenix is commemorating the grand opening of its new campus in downtown Des Moines.
School officials will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday morning with Gov. Terry Branstad. The facility will include three classrooms and a large student resource center.
The campus replaces another nearby location. Degrees offered at the Des Moines campus include business and information technology.
The University of Phoenix offers various degree programs available around the country. But the school's owner, Apollo Group Inc., said in October that it was closing 115 of its smaller
locations to cope with a sharp decline in fall enrollment.
Former U of I Student Faces New Charges
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) - A former University of Iowa student accused of sexually assaulting a woman who was showing him an apartment now faces new charges in a separate incident.
The Iowa City Press-Citizen reports 22-year-old Peng Tang is accused of stealing a laptop and multiple bras and underwear from his former residence in March. He faces second-degree theft and third-degree burglary.
Police say it was days before he attacked a woman showing her apartment for a possible sublet. Tang is accused of locking the woman in her apartment, sexually assaulting her and taking explicit
photos of her.
He is awaiting a February trial on a kidnapping charge related to the case. He faces a mandatory life sentence if convicted.
Tang's attorney did not immediately return a message Wednesday.


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Hybrid Vehicle Projects - Back To The Future Part TwoWritten by on November 2, 2009 Three More Industry Insiders Weigh In On The Green Racing Issue
Editor's Note: In the January issue Jim McFarland sat down with four automotive industry leaders to get their take on the future of motorsports. This month he's back with insight from three more who will have intimate involvement with Circle Track's latest project car.
Dave Kalen
A graduate with a B.S. from Michigan Tech and presently an Account Executive with Sensors, Inc. (a preeminent producer of Portable Emissions Measuring Systems), Dave brings a range of experiences to the project that include helping develop measurement techniques that enable "real world" exhaust emissions analysis and has participated in a variety of hybrid vehicle projects (Challenge X and EcoCAR), along with building and developing a purpose-built sleigh to measure emissions during the Clean Snowmobile Challenge held annually at the Keweenaw Research Center at Michigan Tech.
Why do you think the motorsports community should be concerned about a green approach to racing?
I think the motorsports community is "front and center" when it comes to wanting to be relevant. It needs to be aware of what's coming down the track, so to speak, with respect to technologies applicable to motor racing. It's like many of the things in our lives where change is constant and those who properly anticipate and make the proper responses will be the ones who prosper from change. On the other hand, if racing chooses to "react" just for the sake of reacting, it could wind up like the Big Three in Detroit. By burying its head in the sand, racing will be forced to change in ways it won't like.
Short-term, what changes do you think are worth considering?
I think it's critically important for racing to establish where it is today, especially relative to issues that pertain to its growth and sustainability. Once that's determined, it can then identify and give priority to steps it should follow, going forward. We're at a point where assessment that enables racing to define its present landscape is essential to making any plans, short- or long-term. In the process of making this determination and because motorsports has a history of looking at every aspect of an opportunity to gain some sort of an "edge," it's important to first look at the heart of how motorsports is positioned today."
Long-term, what changes do you think are worth considering?
When you look long-term, I believe you'll find that engines will need to be much more efficient. There'll probably be a range of what I'll call "boutique fuels" that are either bio-fuel-based or combinations of these and gasoline. There are so many factors that come into play when you start manufacturing synthetic fuels, and the chances are good we could see better fuels than we have today, without the dependence on imported petroleum.
On-board, electronic controls, sensors, and engine management system technologies will continue to improve, hopefully with broader use in motorsports where some of this could be either developed or refined. It's the "racer mindset" that's always looking for an advantage that tends to drive technology and innovation, especially if it's allowed or fostered in racing."
What opportunities do you see in exploring sustainable fuels and alternative powerplants?
Ten years from now, we could be looking an engine and fuel that makes today's appear like a Model T Ford powertrain. Just look at what has transpired in the last few years as we've moved away from carburetors to EFI. The common rail, high-pressure induction system for diesel engines completely changed the face of that technology.
Racing is an environment that can spin off these type technologies for further refinements on the racetrack. If there was a closer working relationship between motorsports and new vehicle manufacturers, as there was a few decades ago, I believe progress could be made more quickly.
Absent of any considerations for including green technologies in racing, what do you think the motorsports community will look like in 10 years? If motorsports fails to engage in making racing more environmentally responsible, in 10 years it'll be irrelevant. While I hate to say that, if they are not going to be the ones leading the charge and looking at it as an opportunity for sustainability, at least in this country, then somebody off-shore likely will.
Best case, by including green technologies in racing, what do you then think the motorsports community will look like in 10 years?
You know, the problem we run into continually is that people tend to not dosomething that's necessary until it's forced upon them. I view this as a totally reactive way to handle issues. In this country, for example, we've not accelerated the development of some automotive technologies that could have either helped or accelerated domestic vehicles getting improved fuel economy. I have a '57 Chevrolet with overdrive and it wasn't until imported vehicles began to include lower engine speeds with the powertrains equivalent of overdrive gearing that domestic car makers responded in a similar fashion. This is the sort of technology refinement I'm referencing that racing can apply to OEM technologies for further development and use in over-the-highway vehicles.
Rob Fisher
The current editor of Circle Track has spent more than three decades in the motorsports industry. From the early years as a drag racing teenager in New Jersey, who then gravitated to the local oval tracks at Flemington and Wall, Fisher's racing career has spanned a wide range of oval-track racing. In addition to building and racing his own cars, he had a successful stint on the NASCAR Cup Series tour as a business/marketing program manager working with such teams as Geoff Bodine Racing, Phoenix Racing, and Roush Racing.
Why do you think the motorsport community should be concerned about a green approach to racing?
It seems to me there are two areas of concern. First, I can foresee some governmental interest in the technologies evolving outside of motorsports to the extent they will likely increase the pressure on vehicle manufacturers to further improve fuel economy and the overall carbon footprint from these mobile sources. The other area of concern that I believe to be more critical is the lack of practice within motorsports to embrace the latest OEM technologies. If we're going to perpetuate, and certainly grow, the oval track segment of the motorsports community, then we need to begin using technologies the younger racers can relate to-carburetors to electronic fuel injection being just one example that comes to mind.
Short-term, what changes do you think are worth considering?
What I'd like to see is at least one sanctioning body provide a class of racing for EFI, electronically controlled oval track cars. That's not say they should go out and immediately replace what I'll call "old-style" oval track engines with those electronically controlled ones. Rather, I believe new classes should be formed that allow the more modern technologies to transition into the existing oval track environment. Simply stated, I'd like to see sanctioning bodies and tech officials not be afraid of electronic management systems on race cars.
Long-term, what changes do you think are worth considering?
I think we're going to see more OEM technologies included in what I'll call "environmentally friendly" oval track cars in the future, at least I believe the need will be there for this to occur. Right now, there are isolated instances where some electronically-controlled engines are being used that have initially demonstrated lower costs to build or buy that go longer between rebuilds and actually use less fuel in the process.
This is just one example of a reduction in the costs to race by using contemporary engine technology. Now you're saving money, and a cost savings like this leaves money for meeting other expenses. The cascading effect here is that racers will go to the track more often, car counts increase, shows improve, there are more spectators, and promoters make more money and can increase purse sizes.
I see this scenario playing out over a longer period of time and including more OEM technology that makes oval track cars more environmentally acceptable. Long-term, I can even envision racetracks becoming greener in their overall operations.
What opportunities do you see exploring sustainable fuels and alternative engine technologies?
I view this from a couple of perspectives. In our quest to create competition, I think we've moved away from what really makes racing great, that the freedom to innovate has been essentially removed. If you take away this opportunity, whether it's alternative fuels, alternative powerplants, onboard electronics, or even building radically designed shocks, you've prevented racers from pursing innovation just to gain a competitive edge. That's a core motivation inside any racer, to simply go faster.
So if opportunities are provided for racers to explore and utilize more contemporary technologies, then they'll find ways to optimize alternative fuels and powerplants while having a positive effect on the environment. It's when more emphasis is placed on a "level field of competition" than trying to gain a competitive advantage that progress slows.
Absent of any considerations for including green technologies in racing, what do you think the motorsports community will look like in 10 years?
If we fail to turn our attention to more contemporary technologies, I would say in that time frame the racing industry will be about 75 percent of what it is today. For example, if you look at the number of oval track racers and the number of tracks where they race, we are shrinking (the number of participants and tracks) at a rate of about 6 percent per year, beginning in 2005.
In the mid '90s, it was actually growing but it reached a plateau in 2005 and began declining. For reasons I've already mentioned, particularly by allowing more up-to-date technologies into oval track racing, we can't afford to miss opportunities for growth such as including concepts that will automatically have an environmental benefit.
Best case, by including green technologies in racing, what do you then think the motorsports community will look like in 10 years?
At the minimum, I think it will be the exact opposite from what will happen if we don't, especially if we make a conscious decision to put the "stock" back into stock car racing. If you were to ask even a quasi-racing fan about the prospect of racing a Mustang, Camaro, and Challenger all against each other on the same track, they would jump all over the idea.
There was a time back at the peak of the muscle car era when the stuff coming out of Detroit was also on the track. People were going to dealers to buy the cars, and it was a real symbiotic relationship across the board. We don't have that now. But in my opinion, we have an opportunity through "green racing" to restore that relationship, moving into the future.
Circle Track is going to build a model green race car. If we're successful in achieving that goal, it will be incumbent on one or more of the racing associations to take that lead and create a class where "real" race cars built in this fashion can compete. When that happens, we'll have done our job.
Horace Mast
As a mechanical engineering graduate from Texas A&M University, Horace is the founder and president of Mast Motorsports, a growing group of young engineers rapidly making their mark in the high-performance and racing-engine building community. This is particularly apparent in the world of LS engine modifying and building. Based on their experience with this engine family and familiarity with its requirements when using alternative fuels, Mast Motorsports was chosen for this project to conduct all engine and related evaluations, including assisting in linking on-track with engine dyno information.
Why do you think the motorsports community should be concerned about a green approach to racing?
There appears to have been a trend during the past five or six years that indicates a slow decline in the number of engine builders. Many of the smaller shops have been forced to close, based on a decreasing number of their customers. At some point, I suspect this trend will begin to affect the larger shops. In my opinion, there are two issues that play into this situation.
One deals with the possibility there will be some governmental intervention into motorsports, from an environmental perspective, and the other is the potentially good effects from reduced costs to go racing, once the transition from where we are to where I think this will go takes place. And even though I suspect there'll be some push-back from some of the motorsports community, I think it's inevitable that we need to become more environmentally responsible while looking for ways this change can help the sport become more affordable, at least in the long-term.
Short-term, what changes do you think are worth considering?
Engines need to be more fuel efficient. For example, if you're going to reduce CO2, the only way to do that is to burn less fuel. Put another way, this means to burn more of what's delivered to the engine so that less is wasted or, technically speaking, reducing fuel consumption per brake horsepower produced.
The balance of emissions can be controlled by other means, particularly by the use of catalytic converters. With proper parts design and electronic management systems calibrated to optimize these parts, there's no reason why competitive power can't be made that sustains good racing. More specifically, I see electronic fuel injection as a primary step that can be utilized in the near-term and it's not prohibitively expensive, particularly when you consider the benefits to engine life.
Long-term, what changes do you think are worth considering?
Looking ahead, I think catalytic converter technology is already available that would help reduce race car emissions, and any reductions in performance are certainly minimal, compared to the environmental benefits. In fact, I'd think that if catalytic converters become either required or chosen by racers in response to environmental issues, we'd see what I'll call "racing versions" of these get developed pretty quickly. I think the combination of EFI and catalytic converters will not only address any environmental concerns but also provide some improvements in engine life and the total costs associated with racing.
What opportunities do you see in exploring sustainable fuels and alternative engine technologies?
I think sufficient time has passed that we can look back and see this country's decision to use corn-based ethanol wasn't such a good idea, even though I suspect there are arguments to the contrary. Of the problems we've experienced, simply having the infrastructure for product distribution has been significant, even though there are some environmental benefits from the use of ethanol. However, it's important to recognize that to produce the power equivalent to that derived from gasoline you need to burn more ethanol. In fact, it has about half the latent heat of combustion potential of gasoline, given equal volumes burned. You could make the argument that if the goal is to reduce net CO2, ethanol and food-based fuels may be a good idea. But if you consider the possible increase of other pollutants, maybe we should take the time to rethink the idea.
Absent of any considerations for including green technologies in racing, what do you think the motorsports community will look like in 10 years?
By not addressing them, I don't believe we run the risk of race fans becoming uninterested in the sport. Instead, there's a chance motorsports will have environmental rules or sanctions placed on it that will be either unrealistic to achieve or difficult to address successfully on a short time basis. I believe we have enough technology available to us today that we can, and should, become more proactive in how we address environmental issues that exist in modern-day racing activities.
Best case, by including green technologies in racing, what do you then think the motorsports community will look like in 10 years?
Even though I've not been around long enough to have seen a lot of what the motorsports industry has contributed to the overall automotive scene, I have had the good fortune to have seen some of its contributions, especially in the area of technology. I see the motorsports community with yet another chance to make a difference in our everyday means of transportation by taking advantage of how fast things can be explored and perfected in a racing environment. Our sport and business can move very quickly when it comes to innovation and the reduction of new ideas to application. This has long been an integral part of motorsports and I can't imagine why it should not continue that process by addressing environmental issues on the stage of racing."
Some Comments Relative to these Interviews
In the course of launching this Circle Track project, it seemed fitting to provide a forum in which major participants had an opportunity to share some of their views. You may have noted that each person was asked the same line of questions. This format enabled the drawing out of perspectives from people of vastly different backgrounds and professions, commenting on the same topics, although all of these persons are commonly bound as automotive enthusiasts with a stake in the motorsports and racing industry. In addition, it was an opportunity to let CT readers get a sense for the breadth and depth of the project, inasmuch as it has pulled together people in positions to not only view but influence the short- and long-term future of motorsports. As readers of this magazine, you have a unique opportunity to be part of this evolving history.


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Before discussing what are some Best Practices for Asset Management for the Transportation segments, it is important to define what we mean by a "Best Practice". I find the easiest business example is Three Way Matching in Accounting. With three way matching, an accounts payable (AP) person will first match three documents before issuing payment to a vendor. The AP person will look at the Purchase Order, compare that to the Vendor's Invoice and the Receiving documents from the company's receiving department. So, in essence, making sure you are billed for what you ordered, both in product, quantity and price, and making sure that the product and quantity was what was received, and undamaged. This seems to be common sense for most people, but when dealing with large numbers of orders, vendors who have historically provided proper quantities and documentation, and backed up receiving departments, it is possible to get sloppy. Enforcing three way matching makes good business sense and is a best practice, or a practice that the best organizations use.
In Transportation Asset Management there are many best practices. For instance, capturing all the tasks performed as well as all the costs of a repair on a work order is a best practice. Many companies fall short of this today, even those who have invested in industry leading Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) solutions. First, let's consider companies without a good EAM system. It is not uncommon for me to hear that a company is charging material to the asset, labor to the shop or depot, and services to a General Ledger (GL) code or account setup for that vendor, while tooling is not charged or tracked at all. Typically these companies use work orders only to identify work that needs to be performed and may not close out their work orders.
Like the three way matching best practice, good asset management best practices need to be enforced and technicians need to be trained. In moving towards this best practice of capturing all costs, the first step is to evaluate the EAM solution and make sure it is capable of capturing all costs: labor, materials, services and tooling. If the EAM solution can collect each of these, then the next step is to put in place a program to train the mechanics/technicians, storeroom staff, supervisors, administrative support, planners, managers - everyone that will use the EAM system - on how to record time, charge materials, capture tooling and connect internal or outside service costs back to the work order. The work order is there as a record, at a specific point in time, of all work and costs performed.
By having all costs and tasks on a work order, including costs by task where appropriate, the organization can do many things. They are able to compare repairs of similar equipment, thereby identifying equipment accruing greater than average costs. The organization can compare similar repairs between shops or people, identifying a need for training or standardization of processes. They can view trends, perhaps how costs increase based on age, resulting in better plans for overhauls or asset retirements. The best Transportation companies are very effective in capturing all their costs and see this as a cornerstone to having solid data for making decisions. Some industries organizations, such as the American Trucking Association (ATA), use specific standards called Vehicle Maintenance Reporting Standards (VMRS) to capture costs and work more consistently, allowing for its members to compare to others in the industry. Other transportation segment like railways, metro systems, shipping, airports and seaports, do not have similar "universal" standards for recording work and capturing asset management costs. It is left up to the company or their advisers to choose the best way to capture costs consistently. Regardless of whether standards exist, the company should have consistent coding schemes within the organization and ensure all costs are captured so proper analysis can be performed.
So, what are some other Transportation Asset Management best practices? Here are some examples:
- Warranty tracking and recovery on the asset, its components and sub assemblies, as well as spare parts
- Cycle counting critical spare parts inventory, particularly for unique assets with high cost spare parts
- Driving preventive maintenance programs based on time, usage and condition, such as changes in fuel consumption
- Tracking and posting asset reliability and availability statistics in the shop
- Managing by exception, including using Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that are updated in real time to monitor the assets, the shop and the business
These are some of the key items that every Transportation organization I speak with has at the top of there list. As with any list like this, it is not all inclusive, but these are often the first areas of focus that a top organization will pursue on the path to becoming a Smarter Transportation organization.
If you have questions about these, or would like to know more about some of the best practices I listed, please let me know and I will provide greater detail in future blogs.


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Antievolutionism bad for business in Kansas
In the Kansas City Star (October 9, 2005), Jason Gertzen and Diane Stafford report that Kansas's reputation as a state officially hostile to evolution education is having discernible effects on recruitment efforts at universities and in the burgeoning biotechnology industry. "Some business leaders and economic development recruiters in the region say ...
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Creationist lawsuit against UC system criticized
"Seeing creation and evolution in Grand Canyon"
"Two groups examining the same evidence. Traveling nearly identical itineraries, snoozing under the same stars and bathing in the same chocolate-colored river. Yet, standing at opposite ends of the growing creation-evolution debate, they seemed to speak in different tongues." Thus Jodi Wilgoren's story "Seeing creation and evolution in Grand Canyon," published above the fold on the front page of the October 6, 2005, issue of The New York Times.
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In a statement issued on October 4, 2005, the president of the University of Idaho, Timothy P. White, articulated the University's position on evolution. "As an academic scientific community and a research extensive land-grant institution," he wrote, "we affirm scientific principles that are testable and anchored in evidence." Hence only evolution, and not supposed "alternatives" to it, are taught in the university's science classes, he explained.
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Unauthorized immigrants to get licenses
SACRAMENTO State lawmakers Thursday night approved historic legislation that would allow unauthorized immigrants to obtain a special drivers license, but it could not be used as identification to board planes, collect public benefits or register to vote.
Gov. Jerry Brown immediately issued a statement saying he will sign the measure, which was shaped to meet his specifications.
"This bill will enable millions of people to get to work safely and legally," he said. "Hopefully, it will send a message to Washington that immigration reform is long past due."
The law will bring to an end a decade of legislative attempts to provide licenses for those here illegally.
The measure had been shelved just the day before after drawing vehement opposition from immigrant rights activists who said the special marker identifying the holder as being in this country illegally was tantamount to a "Scarlet Letter" inviting discrimination and racial profiling.
Other critics oppose any kind driver's licenses for unauthorized immigrants, saying it rewards illegal behavior.
Would you favor giving unauthorized immigrants a special license for driving purposes only?
Yes 19% (830)
No 81% (3564)
4394 total votes.
Earlier, the Legislature sent numerous bills to the governor while rejecting others as the clock ticked down on the last day of expected legislative business for the year. Lawmakers approved a higher minimum wage, overtime pay for domestic workers and a speedier process to remove teachers accused of misconduct.
But they declined to take away a tax exemption from the Boy Scouts and also shelved a high-profile gun-control bill.
Under the license bill, the Department of Motor Vehicles would be in charge of making adjustments to the document to make sure it meets the security standards established by the federal Real ID Act put into law after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks,
The bill suggests the likely wording stamped on the back could be: "This card is not acceptable for official federal purposes. This license is issued only as a license to drive a motor vehicle, It does not establish eligibility for employment, voter registration or public benefits."
The front of the license would have a small "DP" notation to designate that it was for the driving privilege only, instead of the "DL" abbreviation for driver's license.
Supporters say a license with a marker, while distasteful, is better than no license at all, particularly since legislative sessions over the last decade have been littered with similar bills that failed.
Additionally, unauthorized immigrants are already driving. This would encourage them to be trained, tested and obtain insurance, they said.
"We have a governor waiting to sign this measure," said Sen. Lou Correa, D-Santa Ana. "I choose to vote for progress."
The Senate approved the Assembly Bill 60 on a 28-8 vote. It passed the Assembly, 55-19.
Many protesting immigrant activists wanted a non-distinguishable document. One of those with concerns is Christian Ramirez, human rights director of Alliance San Diego, which is part of a broader coalition of 30 area groups.
"This is not the best way forward,' he said after the Senate vote.
Ramirez noted that parts of the proposed federal immigration reform package focusing on security issues could trump state law and force local police to detain stopped drivers for possible deportation hearings.
"It is definitely a polarizing issue," he said. "We need to stand by our values and principles."
In light of that, principal author — Assemblyman Louis Alejo, D-Salinas, dropped the bill and as late as Thursday morning said he planned to work with critics to come up with a compromise. But the Senate moved ahead regardless and a deal was struck for the Assembly to take action.
Critics opposed driver's licenses of any kind for unauthorized immigrants, saying that would reward illegal behavior.


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The seventh installment of this exhibit aims to reveal the intensity and professionalism of students working towards their terminal academic degree in the field of art or design. Manifest's goal is to select works that in the truest sense of the word are contemporary masterpieces - works that set the standard of quality that the artists are expected to maintain throughout their careers. Works in all media will be accepted from MFA/MA students and/or graduates since January 2012 no later than June 3.
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BBA in Supply Chain Management
Supply Chain Management (SCM) encompasses all the activities needed to provide goods and services in the economy. These include: operations planning, sourcing activities, production of goods and services, demand fulfillment and logistics, and the various customer support and return processes (such as retail returns, recycle and reconditioning). All successful organizations, whether they are for-profit, not-for-profit, governmental or public service rely to a great extent on supply chain management principles.
Many challenging opportunities exist for graduates in supply chain management. For example:
- Strategic sourcing specialist - Determines best sources of supply for most purchases. Negotiates prices, quality requirements and delivery terms and conditions.
- Logistics coordinator - Designs or improves logistics processes in an effort to improve service or reduce operational costs. Makes recommendations regarding warehouse operations, delivery options and transportation strategies.
- Process improvement specialist - Facilitates implementation of process improvements. Provides business input to improve system performance and delivery.
- Material planner - The material planner plans and schedules work through the manufacturing facility to meet the on-time delivery schedule and cost target commitments.
- Enterprise systems analyst – Responsibilities include assessing business needs and formulating solutions through the use of ERP and other applications, and initiating and leading related projects.
- Business data analyst – Interprets business performance results using a variety of techniques, ranging from simple data aggregation to complex data mining. Designs, develops, implements and maintains business solutions, and provides access to information in the form of data extracts and dashboards.
This is just a brief listing of the kinds of opportunities available. For more information related to supply chain management internships and career opportunities, please visit the Rockwell Career Center.
Course of Study
In addition to the core upper level business courses the supply chain management major consists of 18 hours of SCM core courses and 6 hours of directed electives. The SCM core curriculum includes courses in logistics management, business modeling and analysis, strategic supply management, demand and supply integration, managing productivity and quality, and supply chain strategy. These courses comprise the body of knowledge required of all supply chain majors, and they provide the foundation for students to specialize in one of three career-specific tracks: energy supply management, strategic sourcing, and business analytics.
Students who successfully complete 6 hours of specific electives can earn certificates as follows:
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Energy Supply Management
Energy Supply Chain
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Note that to complete their degree requirements students only need to take any two electives from the list specified in the undergraduate catalog. In other words, students do not need to earn a specific certificate to graduate, they only need to complete the 6 hours of additional SCM electives. Additional information is contained in the SCM Certificates information sheet.
Course Sequence
The supply chain management curriculum requires 3 semesters to complete after successfully completing SCM 3301 with a C+ or better. Due to pre-requisite requirements it is not possible to complete the curriculum in a shorter period of time. Thus, the recommended course sequence is as follows:
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STEELE, Jeffrey (1931 - )
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Date: 1967
Media: acrylic on cotton duck
Size: 144.2 x 119.0 cm
Acquired: 2002; Gift; The Arts Council of Wales
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May 31, 2016
Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley is in Birmingham and Mobile Monday to discuss an amendment on Tuesday's ballot to allow the state to refinance bonds.
Bentley says the savings will free up funds to provide incentives for companies considering moving their facilities to Alabama.
The incentives can also be used to encourage companies to expand facilities already in Alabama.
Bentley said he believes passage of the amendment will create new jobs in Alabama.
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Nader At Home At Iowa State
AMES, Iowa – Abdel (pronounced ab-DOOL) Nader's life was forever altered when he was three years old. It was at that time that his mother, Amina Rehama, decided a move was in the family's best interest.
This wasn't just moving across town, however. It was bigger than that.
There are over 6,000 miles between Alexandria, Egypt and Chicago, Ill. When Nader and his family made the move, their lives changed dramatically, but for the better. It wasn't until the summer before Abdel's ninth grade year that his future became clearer.
Nader started playing basketball the summer going into his freshman year. A self-proclaimed pudgy kid, Nader sprouted from 5-6 or 5-7 to about 6-1.
"That growth spurt really helped me and probably pushed me in the basketball direction even more," Nader said. "It evened out my body a bit."
Now he is 6-7 and new to Iowa State after transferring from Northern Illinois, where he averaged a team-high 13.1 points and grabbed 5.6 rebounds. He moves smoothly on the court for a player his size.
"I consider myself a little bit of a point-forward kind of player," Nader said. "I can handle the ball, post up and get to the basket. I feel like I'm an athlete that can get out in transition and do a little bit of everything."
That ability to get out in transition as allowed by head coach Fred Hoiberg was a small part of what attracted Nader to Iowa State.
"I had seen Iowa State on TV because of the great television exposure in the Big 12," Nader said. "I've watched them play a lot. I knew that he allowed his players to play and get up-and-down. They were third in the nation in scoring, what player wouldn't want to play in that kind of system?"
Hoiberg's demeanor also stood out to the Skokie, Ill., native while he was watching the Cyclones play.
"He's so relaxed," Nader said. "The way he coaches keeps everyone relaxed, but they are still competing at the same time. It is just a great environment."
Long removed from his days as a 5-6 eighth-grader, Nader dreams of playing in the NBA. Perhaps someday matching up with the player he tries to model his game after, Oklahoma City All-Star Kevin Durant.
It is with that goal in mind that Nader picked the Cyclones and Hoiberg, whose NBA knowledge made an impression on the transfer. With a year to focus on his game while sitting out, Nader hopes to become a better playmaker for his teammates.
"His understanding of the professional game is huge," Nader said. "It gives you a lot of confidence to know that if you work hard and do what you have to do he'll have your back and help you out. The fact that they have done so well with transfers in the past keeps you committed to the goal during a long year of sitting out."


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PINELLAS COUNTY, Florida -- A Tornado Warning was issued for southern Pinellas County Tuesday evening.
Chief Meteorologist Jim Van Fleet spotted multiple funnel clouds on the 10 News tower cameras, and anticipated the warning would soon follow for Pinellas County.
The National Weather Service then issued the official 30-minute Tornado Warning around 8:45 p.m. after a trained weather spotter saw rotation near Pass-a-Grille Beach moving southwest at 15 mph.
Photos: Photos sent from locals as storms surround the Bay area
Multiple funnel clouds and waterspouts were also captured on video. According to the National Weather Service, one was just offshore of Vinoy Park in Downtown St. Pete at 8:33 p.m.
Just after 8:40 p.m., another funnel cloud was spotted in Pinellas Park near 54th Avenue North and 28th Street North, followed by another funnel cloud sighting around 8:50 p.m. near 18th Avenue Northeast in St. Pete.
At the same time, the National Weather Service also reported another waterspout just offshore of Coquina Key.
As of 10:30 p.m., there are no reports of damage.
Strong thunderstorms continue across the area and should diminish by midnight.
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Amid a ridership surge, King County Metro Transit says it might have to cut one-sixth of its bus-service hours if new funding isn't found.
The most threatened routes are those using the Alaskan Way Viaduct, where Metro carries 24,000 passengers a day, up by one-fourth from two years ago.
Metro General Manager Kevin Desmond on Monday asked the Seattle City Council to join him in asking state lawmakers for new tax authority, and for the city to provide adequate road space downtown.
His advocacy campaign — titled "Keeping Seattle Moving" — may sound presumptuous. But transit carries 42 percent of downtown workers, while 35 percent drive alone and 23 percent carpool, bike, walk or telecommute, according to surveys for Commute Seattle, a nonprofit that promotes a mix of commuting options.
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Two sources of money run out soon:
• The state supplied $32 million from the viaduct-replacement budget for more buses and more service hours so people could get out of their cars, as Highway 99 construction narrowed traffic to two lanes each direction.
Car traffic on the viaduct has dropped by 25,000 over the last two years, while transit use grew 26 percent on West Seattle routes that received a boost from state funds.
"In my view, it's close to insatiable demand in this corridor," Desmond said.
But the state money expires in June 2014.
•A $20 car-tab fee charged by Metro for two years, to prevent service cuts, expires in 2014.
To sustain current levels, Desmond said, the agency needs $75 million a year.
"If we cut our service in 2014, in my opinion there will be a disaster," he said.
There was rancor enough last October, he said, when Metro merely reshuffled existing service hours to create the RapidRide West Seattle and Ballard lines, causing many buses to become more crowded.
Councilmember Richard Conlin wondered, why did the state support extra buses for only half the Highway 99 construction period, instead of until the tunnel opening, scheduled for early 2016?
One answer is that the 2009 agreement to build a tunnel — by former Gov. Chris Gregoire, former King County Executive Ron Sims and former Mayor Greg Nickels — was supposed to let Metro enact a permanent car-tab tax of $100 per $10,000 of vehicle value, taking effect about the same time the $32 million ended, Desmond said.
But the Legislature didn't pass a bill allowing the tax.
The county, city and suburban cities in December suggested the state allow local car-tab taxes of $150 per $10,000 of value, with 60 percent for transit and 40 percent for local roads, along with an 8-cent statewide gas-tax hike.
Meanwhile, changes on the street will put more pressure on the transit network.
Seattle wants to create separated bicycle lanes downtown, and perhaps a new streetcar.
Transportation Director Peter Hahn said First Avenue is the leading streetcar option.
Also, some citizens seek to bring back the George Benson Waterfront Streetcar.
Highway 99 tunnel tolls would cause some drivers to divert and clog streets, and midtown exits that buses use will be removed when the viaduct is demolished.
King County Executive Dow Constantine is requesting a full-time bus lane in each direction from the future Sodo interchange to Columbia Street, but the city is leaning toward just one bus lane at peak hour, so ferry traffic or parking could use more of the new surface Alaskan Way. Regardless, transit riders would endure eight to 10 signaled intersections to reach midtown.
"How are we going to be able to keep the buses moving fast, so they can get in and out of downtown, so people can choose to ride the bus, so they don't drive to work and gum up the downtown?" asked Desmond.
Mike Lindblom: 206-515-5631 or firstname.lastname@example.com. On Twitter @mikelindblom


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Uncle Tupelo was an alternative country music group from Belleville, Illinois, active between 1987 and 1994. Jay Farrar, Jeff Tweedy, and Mike Heidorn formed the band after the lead singer of their previous band, The Primitives, left to attend college. Uncle Tupelo's sound was unlike popular country music of the time, drawing inspiration from styles as diverse as the hardcore punk of The Minutemen and the country instrumentation and harmony of the Carter Family and Hank Williams. Farrar and Tweedy lyrics frequently referred to Middle America and the working class of Belleville. The trio signed to Rockville Records and released their debut album, "No Depression," which was recorded over t...
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A late shot by Caroline Jones plus some solid defense down the stretch by South Lenoir�s girls basketball team gave it a 44-42 victory over host East Duplin in a battle of East Central 2A Conference rivals on Saturday night.
Jones hit a jumper with 25 seconds left then Heather West stole an inbounds pass to seal the deal for the Blue Devils (12-4, 6-2), who are now in a three-way tie for second with the Panthers (14-4, 6-2) and Jacksonville Northside.
Demeyia Adams scored 10 points, Marquia Suddeth scored 10 points and West added nine points for South Lenoir, which won the fourth quarter 15-11 and avenged an earlier loss to the Panthers.
The Blue Devils host Richlands on Tuesday. The game was a make-up of Friday�s postponed contest due to winter weather.
East Duplin�s boys also won the fourth quarter to knock off the Blue Devils and hand them their first league loss of the season.
South Lenoir (11-5, 7-1) led 44-40 going into the final period but the Panthers (11-5, 6-2) outscored the Blue Devils 16-11 in the last 8 minutes.
Jonte Midgette led South Lenoir with 23 points. Ishmael Baldwin scored 14 and Dion Jones added nine.
Montell Stallings led East Duplin with 20 points, including four 3-pointers. South Lenoir hit three 3s as a team.
The Blue Devils still have a one-game lead for first in the conference.
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Given that Zimbra does not offer any disaster recovery plan/option at this time, what sort of backup and fail-over/disaster recovery plan have you implemented/tested?
We're investigating and testing available options and it would be really be helpful to hear what others are doing. Has anyone implemented a virtualized environment? If yes, we would love to hear your experiences as well.
I submitted a Zimbra support case requesting some sort of mechanism/option for fail-over/disaster recovery. In turn, they have created an "enhancement request" which can be found located here: Bug 40297 – Backup Recovery & Failover Mechanism for ZCB


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GREENSBORO, N.C. - Grayson Atwood hit a game-tying two-run home run in the seventh but Dale Carey answered with a two-run shot of his own to lead sixth-seeded Miami to a 5-3 win over second-seeded North Carolina Thursday afternoon at NewBridge Bank Park. Carolina drops to 1-1 in round-robin pool play but can still advance to the ACC title game with a win over NC State Saturday night.
Miami (34-21) scored single runs in the first, fourth and fifth innings off Carolina starter Kent Emanuel before the Tar Heels tied it in the seventh.
Tommy Coyle reached on a single before Atwood replaced Adam Griffin with one out in the top of the inning. The Mount Pleasant, N.C., freshman, making just his fifth appearance this month, mashed a first-pitch fastball over the wall in left-center to tie the game at 3.
The Hurricanes would answer in the bottom of the frame, however, thanks to a pair of two-out hits. Stephen Perez singled up the middle before Carey sent a 1-2 offering out to left.
Carolina (43-14) threatened in the ninth, loading the bases with two outs. Pinch-hitter Brian Holberton singled with one out before Miami closer AJ Salcines issued a pair of two-out walks to Chaz Frank and Michael Russell. That brought Colin Moran to the plate with the tying run on second, but the sophomore standout was caught looking to end the rally.
Emanuel fell to 8-4 on the year despite allowing just six hits and striking out nine, while Steven Ewing improved to 6-2 after going eight for the Hurricanes. Frank and Coyle each had two hits to lead Carolina, who faces NC State Saturday night at 7 p.m. in the final game of pool play. If NC State enters the game 2-0 or if Wake Forest beats both NC State and Miami, the Tar Heels will advance to Sunday's title game with a win over the Wolfpack.


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No Pants Players hope to add more members
www.nopantsplayers.comCHARLESTON, W.Va. -- It's hard to say exactly what the No Pants Players are looking for when it comes to new members. They don't know for sure, but they do have some ideas. "Someone with money would be great," Tony Slack said. "Or a shapeshifter," Adam King added, gleefully. "Think of the possibilities." Everyone thought that was a great idea. "But definitely not a werewolf," amended Slack. "Definitely not a werewolf," Jeff Bukovinsky agreed. "We just couldn't work with the lunar cycle. The scheduling would be a nightmare." But just about anyone else could give it a shot and try to join the area's only improv comedy troupe. The No Pants Players host auditions at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the Alban Arts Center on St. Albans' Olde Main Street. Auditions with the group, now in it's 12th season, are infrequent. The last were four years ago, when the troupe added King, Mandy Petry and Stuart Frazier. The group has also lost members over the past few years. People have dropped out of the group or moved on. The current roster includes Bukovinsky, Slack, King, Frazier and Petry, as well as Kevin Pauley and Brian Roller. The members say they're not trying to replace anyone -- though a few of them joke about dumping King -- but are just looking to expand. The current roster is seven, and with everyone's schedules, sometimes it's difficult to get everyone together for a show or event. And the group has a pretty busy schedule ahead. To start, there are adults-only shows at the Clay Center Walker Theater in April and Tamarack in May. "They asked us," Slack said of how the latter came about. The No Pants Players are also part of FestivALL in June, though they're a little unclear as to what exactly they're doing. "I think it's going to be bigger than other things we've done," Bukovinsky said. The troupe has been booked again for HallowEast in October, which happened shortly after its last show for that event. Aside from local commitments, the No Pants Players have ambitions to take the show out of town more and perhaps further than ever before. They're also interested in expanding the types of shows they do past the improv comedy games, which have been their stock and trade for more than a decade. "We also want to do more videos," Slack said. They're even interested in entering comedy competitions, but to do most of that, they need more people. "So we're not looking to replace anyone," Bukovinsky said. "We're just looking to expand." "We want to see what kind of talent is out there," Kevin Pauley said. "Maybe pump some new blood in, some new ideas. This is definitely about evolution of the group and where we could go." They're looking to add as many as three people to the roster, though they're not really trying to fill a specific number of slots. If they only find one new cast member, that would be fine. "We're definitely looking at quality over quantity," King said. But more diversity in the ranks wouldn't hurt, the group agreed. "I think we'd all like to see more funny women come out for the audition," Bukovinsky said. "We know they're out there; they're just not as visible." Not that anyone is saying funny women are actually invisible. They just want to see them at the audition. Reach Bill Lynch at email@example.com or 304-348-5195.


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Belgrade Public Library's Blue Ribbon Reader
Ethan Fischer was Belgrade Public Library's Blue Ribbon Reader winner this summer.
Children and teens at each of Great River Regional Library's 32 locations were invited to take part in an essay writing contest. They were asked to answer the question: Why do you love to read? Ethan's essay was selected from the Belgrade entries. His name was then put in with the names of winners from the 31 other library locations in which Great River Regional Library provides services. The regional winner, from Grey Eagle, received a blue ribbon, a certificate, and four tickets to the Minnesota State Fair provided by CRPSLA, the Council of Regional Public Library System Administrators.


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|Falcon Book Club
Event Type: Adult Library Programs
Date: 12/10/2013
Start Time: 6:00 PM
End Time: 7:30 PM
Join us for conversation and fun, no registration required. This month's book discussion is "?" by ?. For more information, contact Karen Wood at firstname.lastname@example.com: High Prairie Library - 7035 Old Meridian Rd. High Prairie Library
Location: High Prairie Meeting Room
Contact: Karen Wood
Contact Number: 719-495-3975
Presenter: Karen Wood


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ZCS 8 on SLES 11 SP2. Every since 8 was installed, things that use to get caught are making through to users inbox. I looked in the admin UI and the usual Spam checks/settings are not there. Whats the deal?
Where are the RBL's in 8? Does ZCS 8 use SA or something else?


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- Bethesda, Md. : National Library of Medicine, 1965
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History of Medicine
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Billings, John S. (John Shaw), 1838-1913.
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Hahnemann University. Library.
Washington University (Saint Louis, Mo.). School of Medicine. Library.
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Paracelsus, 1493-1541.


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September 1st, 2010
Contain Your Enthusiasm: It's Back-to-School Time!
…I know you're excited, and why wouldn't you be? Getting up early! Number 2 pencils! Math homework! Book reports! Gym class! Weird cafeteria food, and having to ask if you can go to the bathroom! Who doesn't love back-to-school?!?!
Okay, so maybe that wasn't really fair, listing all the really icky things about going back to school. I mean…it's not all bad, right? You could have really cool teachers, and make awesome new friends, that are really good at Math and will help you with your homework.
And speaking of helping you with your homework…your faaaaaavorite library and faaaaavorite librarians are can help you there, too.
We're pretty good when it comes to research. It's almost like we've got magic powers, or something. Don't believe me? Check out this movie to find out just how much the library can help YOU!


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|Extension Corner
|Written by Tracy Trumper
Walking as a way of life—October is International Walk to School Month
I have to say that I took part of the above title from an AARP bulletin on the benefits of walking for an older person's health. However, with over 20 years of research studies with numerous programs involving walking as the main fitness activity for people of all age groups, that title applies to the young and the old.
With the International Walk to School month approaching, what a great time to join a youngster on their way to school, walk to work or walk while you do errands.
With the basic walking prescription from health professionals of 30 minutes, five days a week, the body is made to function more efficiently by improving the heart's ability to deliver oxygen to the working muscles, thus lowering the resting heart rate. If the body is able to work more effectively, then there is a decrease in the chances for disease.
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text: By Tim LinscottManaging Editor Naomi Schmitt, 19, first entered the world of Amensdale in sixth grade. It is a magical land of goblins, shape-shifters, immortals and dragons. This world has come to life in her first novel, 'Allur,' which she signed copies of at the Hastings Memorial Library in Grant on Friday, Sept. 13. "This is pretty neat," Schmitt said at the event. She started on the project in sixth grade, as a hobby, and for the last three years began the process of finishing, editing and refining her book. "Once Linda (Young) said she liked what I had, I began working on it every day. I had a schedule I would work every night," Schmitt said. Schmitt met local publisher Linda Young at a book signing in Grant and immediately ran home to get what she had written so far. Young knew this young girl had talent and potential. "This is an incredible opportunity to help someone as talented as Naomi. She just has a natural ability," Young said. "It is a difficult process to come up with the finished book. It is a blessing to have first time authors to work with." Schmitt graduated from Perkins County High School in 2012 and received the Nebraska Young Artist Award in 2011. At first she began picking at the project when boredom set in, but after meeting with publisher Young, finishing the book moved to the forefront for Schmitt. Schmitt would always make up stories while playing as a child and she became inspired to start the novel when 'Eragon' by Christopher Paolini, who was just 15 when he published his first book, later became a movie. "To be that young and be published and have a movie, that is what really made me want to write a novel," Schmitt said. 'Allur' is written for young readers and follows the journey of Jerriney, a young girl who is to fulfill a prophecy that will save the world. She is accompanied by a shape-shifter, an orphan and an immortal along a perilous adventure. After reading the book, Schmitt hopes young people are not only entertained by the story, but inspired to go after their dreams. "I hope it helps them see that you can be young and meet their dreams. Stick to it and follow your dreams," Schmitt said. Randy and Lisa Schmitt of Grant are very pleased with how their daughter has followed her passion in life and produced her first novel. "We are so proud of her," Randy Schmitt said. "She has been working on this a long time." "We've been encouraging her to write and draw what she's thinking. When she started this book, we told her if she really wanted to get it published, we'd be there for her," Lisa Schmitt said, adding that Noami is a true writer as she did not reveal any secrets to mom and dad before the book was done. 'Allur' is available locally (Hatch's) and can be purchased online www.nschmitt.com, maxqenterprises.com and an e-book version is available through Kindle. Schmitt will begin working in Lincoln soon and is working on her second novel, 'Reign of Kaos.' She has four more books planned in the future. "There are plenty of options out there. I have a pretty good imagination," Schmitt said. "I hope this works out to be a good career opportunity for me."