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Designed By:Anna Tapp
Skill Level: Intermediate
Size: 35" x 45"
Materials: Worsted Weight Yarn;
White (MC) 19 1/4 oz, 1025 yds
(540 grams, 923 meters)
Lt Rose (A) 5 1/4 oz, 278 yds
(147 grams, 250 meters)
Med Rose (B) 7 oz, 371 yds
(196 grams, 334 meters)
Yarn Needle
Crochet Hook: Size H-8 (5mm) or size needed to obtain gauge.
Baby Alphabet Blocks Afghan Crochet Pattern
Remember those wooden building blocks you played with as a child? The classic wooden blocks take on a new look with the crochet Baby Alphabet Blocks Afghan Crochet Pattern. This adorable crochet afghan uses the building block theme for a colorful addition to any baby's bedroom. The great part about this crochet afghan is that it works well for a boy or a girl just by changing the colors. Instead of using pink and white, you can switch to blue and white for a boy. Another option is to use the color theme of the nursery for a coordinating look. Drape this pretty crochet afghan over a rocking chair so it is always available to wrap around the baby or lay over your lap at night.
Baby Alphabet Blocks Afghan Crochet Pattern creates an attractive crochet afghan that you can crochet for your own baby or an expecting mother. As long as you know the gender of the baby, you can make an afghan that the mother will love. The finished size of this sweet afghan is just right for wrapping around a baby at 35 inches by 45 inches. The design uses a worsted-weight yarn and is crocheted block by block. Have fun making each of the letter blocks with heart accent blocks. The simplicity of making each crochet block separately and then sewing them together at the end makes this a nice travel crochet project. Throw the yarn, pattern and hook in a bag and you are ready to go with something to keep your hands busy.
Other popular crochet afghan patterns include:
Country Kittens Afghan Crochet Pattern
Scrap Afghan and Pillow Crochet Pattern
Giraffe Afghan, Pillow and Toy Crochet Pattern
Pansy Afghan and Pillow Crochet Pattern
Ladybug Afghan and Pillow Crochet Pattern
Butterfly Afghan and Pillow Crochet Pattern
Festive Hollies Afghan and Pillow Crochet Pattern
Enjoy these Crochet Patterns in your home!
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Orders are generally shipped within 1-3 business days of the order being submitted to us. We ship orders Monday, Wednesday and Thursday each week with the exception of any major US holidays. Our shipping and handling charges include the costs for Customer Service, processing and postage. Shipping and handling is non-refundable. We accept payment through PayPal, Visa, MasterCard, and Discover Card. We do not accept Cash, Checks or Money Orders; please do not send these to us!
Return Policy
Our policy lasts for 60 days. If 60 days have passed since your purchase was made, unfortunately we can not offer you a refund. To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging. To complete your return, we require a receipt or proof of purchase be sent with your return. Please do not send your purchase back to the product manufacturer. There are certain situations where only partial refunds are granted: Books with obvious signs of use Any item not in its original condition, is damaged or missing parts for reasons not due to our error. There are certain situations where no refund will be granted: CD or DVD that has been opened Clearance/Bargain Items - Only regular priced items may be refunded, unfortunately Clearance/Bargain items cannot be refunded.
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Maggie's Crochet Brand offers download versions of most of our products. Adobe Reader is required when opening the patterns. If you do not have Adobe Reader installed on your computer or device, you can download it here: http://get.adobe.com/reader/. Please note: Using other programs such as Preview or PDF Complete will cause printing errors and more. Due to the nature of downloadable products, we cannot and will not refund the cost of the item. If the item is a Maggie's Crochet Brand pattern, we can generally mail the pattern to you if you are having trouble downloading. Shipping and handling charges will have to be charged using a credit card by phone. Some downloads are not available to ship out - these are noted and all sales are final on those products. If you are not sure, please contact customer service.
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Any person in violation of our copyright will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. This site is owned and operated by Maggie Weldon Designs. All the content on this site, including but not limited to photographs, pattern designs, logos and text is owned by Maggie Weldon Designs. All materials contained on this site are protected by both United States and International copyright laws and may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, displayed, published or broadcast without the prior written permission of Maggie Weldon Designs. You may not alter or remove any trademark, copyright or other notice from copies of the content. A copy of downloaded patterns may be printed by the purchaser, for personal use only and are not to be distributed. Items made from Maggie's Crochet patterns may be sold, however a notice must be attached to each item giving credit to both Maggie's Crochet and the pattern designer.


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Within the PR world, 2009 would probably be considered the year of Social, but for many it is also the year where SEO went from yet another random acronym to a high priority for clients and agencies alike. For many web savvy PR practitioners, press releases now serve double duty as both a communication tool and an SEO tool. But now that you are actively trying to make an SEO impact, how are you tracking the results?
Business Wire users may already be familiar with our Press Release Measurement features included in our NewsTrak reports, but in this edition of the SEO Tip Jar I want to introduce you to some free and paid reporting tools that can supplement your existing efforts by helping you track your historical page rankings for specific URLs and keywords on your own sites. These tools will likely evolve as we enter the era of more real-time and personalized search, but as long as measurement is important they will continue to be some of the best indicators of SEO success.
SEOMoz Rank Tracker
URL: http://www.seomoz.org/rank-tracker
Cost: Free to monitor up to 5 rankings, $79/month to monitor up to 50 rankings as part of SEOMoz Pro account
The SEOMoz Rank Tracker refreshes rankings weekly by default and can update more frequently with manual requests. It also includes very pretty historical graphs and can export historical data to CSV for use in Excel.
This tool is only available for limited use as a standalone utility, but is well worth it as part of the SEOMoz suite of web-based tools and resources.
Raven SERP Tracker
URL: http://raven-seo-tools.com/features/serp-tracker/
Cost: $79 as part of package of tools. Monitor up to 1,000 keywords.
Raven's SERP ("Search Engine Result Page") Tracker works in much the same way as the SEOMoz Rank Tracker, but automatically tracks across each major search engine (Google, Yahoo, and Bing) rather than having to add each search engine individually.
It also provides historical data as charts and CSV format for easy export.
Raven's SEO suite also offers a large number of tools and resources that help you with your SEO efforts.
SEO Rank Monitor
URL: http://www.seorankmonitor.com/
Cost: $19/ month, monitor up to 100 keywords on a single domain
This standalone web-based tool features the same sort of functionality as the SEOMoz and Raven tools, and also features Google Analytics integration.
SEOBook.com Rank Checker
URL: http://tools.seobook.com/firefox/rank-checker/
Cost: Free Firefox plugin, requires SEOBook.com account
Unlike the other tools I've mentioned, this free Firefox plugin runs within your web browser rather than a dedicated server, so you can only collect data from a single computer. It doesn't produce any fancy graphs, but does feature CSV export for the Excel set.
Also, with its myriad of customizable options this tool is probably geared more towards the geekier among us.
All of these tools feature either free options or free trials, so what are you waiting for? Get started tracking your site's rankings today.

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The Department of Human Services is one of Illinois' largest agencies, with more than 13,000 employees and an annual budget of over $5.4 billion.
Illinois created DHS in 1997, to provide our state's residents with streamlined access to integrated services, especially those who are striving to move from welfare to work and economic independence, and others who face multiple challenges to self-sufficiency.
DHS is proud of its diversity, efficiency, and the services that the agency and its community partners provide to Illinois citizens.
To assist our customers to achieve maximum self-sufficiency, independence and health through the provision of seamless, integrated services for individuals, families and communities.
DHS will be guided by the principle that there is "No Wrong Door" for any of our customers. This dictates that we have a seamless service delivery approach that is:
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General Electric (GE) has promoted North Central College alumnus Munesh Makhija to managing director of its India Technology Center and named him chief technology officer (CTO) of GE India.
Makhija will be based at the John F. Welch Technology Center in Bangalore, where he will oversee GE's India technology team of more than 5,000 engineers and scientists. The facility is GE's first and largest integrated multidisciplinary research and development center.


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The world the diver moves in is constantly changing. It is quite literally a fluid environment that calls for constant adaptation. The buoyancy compensator (BC) is the platform of the SCUBA diving system that provides flexibility and stability. It facilitates precise changes in underwater body position, allowing you to effortlessly see the world around you. SCUBAPRO offers three different categories of BCs offering different buoyancy behavior and trim under the water, as well as stability on the surface. All conform securely to the diver's body to minimize drag and provide a comfortable, non-restrictive fit around shoulders and waist.
Classic Unlimited is a recent revision to our long lineage of stabilizing BCs. The 3D contoured shaping concept allows air to move freely, enabling precise, predictable buoyancy, high lift capacities and a perfect fit. This jacket is packed full of features for the demanding diver.
The 'face up' position assures a high level of safety on the surface
Unique hand-glued construction for increased longterm durability
3-dump deflation system is exceptionally reliable and easy to operate
Soft neoprene neck roll and thermo-formed foam padded back pack pad for exceptional comfort in and out of the water
One-hand operation steel super-cinch tank band for easy to adjust security
Accessory-packed with safety whistle, 5 stainless D-rings and knife attachment points on both large pockets
Quick-release integrated weight system
Two rear trip pockets counterbalance front weights and provide a well-balanced swimming position
Flexible cummerbund with sturdy stainless steel cam buckle
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O'Lakes The 2.5-mile-long Nature's Way Trail at Chain O'Lakes
near the Illinois-Wisconsin border beckons hiking enthusiasts throughout
the area. The 6-mile hiking/biking trail with limestone screenings
is moderately difficult. An equestrian trail totaling 7.3 miles
also ranks high on their lists because of many bluebird houses seen
along the way. Disabled nature lovers enjoy the half-mile loop at
Pike Marsh North, which, with its crushed limestone surface and
viewing platform, offers access to the park�s abundance of timberlands
and wildlife, including chipmunks, gophers, mink and deer. Deer
flies can be bad in late July, and some grades can be steep, but
basically Chain O�Lakes is an excellent place to unwind mentally
and physically.
Lake Prairie Goose Lake Prairie's 6 miles of hiking trails
will leave no doubt in your mind as to why Illinois is dubbed The
Prairie State.� Prairie View Trail, with 3.5 miles of moderate hiking,
goes through prairie and prairie restoration and, as its name suggests,
to the area's highest point. Tall Grass Self-Guided Nature Trail
can be an easy 1 mile or 3.5 miles, depending on the route you take,
with one loop of the trail offering a hard-packed, wheelchair-accessible
surface. Try to catch a glimpse of the rare Henslow�s sparrow and,
in the fall, you won't be able to miss the wild ducks and geese.
Wildflowers bloom continuously from late April to early September,
but some think autumn is the best time to hike the trails as prairie
grasses more than 8-feet tall turn bronze and ripple with the wind.
Beach Family hikers and others with a yen for learning more
about the Illinois dunes and migratory birds find Illinois Beach
a premier hiking experience. Join the park interpreter for a guided
nature hike Saturday and Sunday year-round or pick up a trail guide
and go it alone. The southern part of the park features three trails
leading through the dunes and out to Lake Michigan with a graveled,
compacted surface. The north end of the park boasts a 1.8-mile loop
that hikers and cross-country skiers alike use. The going is flat
and easy and scenic wherever you wander.
& Michigan Canal The I & M Canal, once a towpath connecting
Lake Michigan to the Illinois River, has been reincarnated into
a 60-plus-mile hiking, biking and snowmobile trail stretching from
Brandon Road in Rockdale all the way to LaSalle-Peru. The smooth,
easy-walking trail gives you a chance to view a wealth of wildlife,
including egrets and great blue herons. Among the trail's resting
points are Channahon Park access, Gebhard Woods, William G. Stratton
and Buffalo Rock state parks. Buffalo Rock also offers an easy 2-mile-long
trail to the Effigy Tumuli, a former mining site that combines land
reclamation with artistic land sculpting. Steep bluffs there require
you to stay on surfaced trails.
River Kankakee River State Park offers an easy, 3-mile-long
trail featuring canyons and a waterfall and other interesting sights
along Rock Creek. Visitors to the Kankakee River State Park have
over 30 miles of trails to choose from including: North side of
the Kankakee River: 7-mile handicap accessible asphalt trail which
runs along the Kankakee River and over a 50-foot suspension bridge
over Rock Creek Canyon; Rock Creek Canyon Trail is a leisurely 1.5-mile
trail along the canyon which allows for viewing of the beautiful
limestone bluffs; Area �A� at the west end of the park contains
4.5 miles of trails which loop through mature forest and sand prairie
and border a nature preserve; Self-guided 1.5-mile nature trail
with 20 interpretive stations, including Potawatomi Chief Shawanassee's
burial site, Rock Creek Canyon and a pond. South side of the Kankakee
River: 12 miles of moderate hiking trails. Visitors should take
advantage of the guided hikes offered at the park, including spring
wildflower, summer nature and fall color hikes. Call for a schedule
of these programs.
Hills In addition to the 0.7-mile Pike Marsh Trail through
a dedicated nature preserve, the park also features Leatherleaf
Bog Trail at 3.5 miles, Fox River Trail at 2 miles and Lake Defiance
Trail at 3.75 miles. A half-mile nature trail will take you along
the edge of Lake Defiance, one of the last glacial lakes left in
Illinois. A rich variety of animal life lives within the park�s
borders, including deer, mink, migrating sandhill cranes, Canada
geese, ducks and occasionally, great blue herons. It's important
to stay on the trails�getting stuck in the peat calls to mind scenes
from British horror films.
Bog If you think a bog is a bog is a bog, you haven't made
seasonal visits to Volo Bog in the northeast corner of the state.
Hike the 2.75 miles of the easygoing Tamarack View Trail in spring,
and the fern fiddle-heads will catch your eye. Summer is an excellent
time to observe turtles, frogs and muskrat, and even though you
probably won't see them during the day, you should know mink also
inhabit the area. The gold of the tamarack needles highlight your
autumn hiking, while winter walks present the bog's floating vegetative
mat in an entirely different light. An informative pamphlet directs
you along Volo Bog's half-mile-long interpretive trail, while guided
hikes are given every Saturday and Sunday at 11a.m. and 1p.m. Since
poison sumac is prevalent, you're advised to stay on the trails.
And insect repellent is a necessity during summer months because,
after all, a wetland is a fen is a marsh is a bog.
Another Northeast
Trail Hikers make a point of walking the four easy to moderate
trails at Silver Springs State
Park in springtime to catch nature's display of wildflowers
and return in autumn for the tapestry of color the wooded lakesides
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Birth Name: Michael Biehn
Born: 07/31/1956
Birth Place: Anniston, Alabama, USA
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Birth Place: Anniston, Alabama, USA
Biehn (pronounced "Bean") was born on July 31, 1956, in Anniston, AL, but grew up in Lincoln, NE before moving at age 14 to Lake Havasu, AZ.. After graduating from high school, he enrolled at the University of Arizona on a drama scholarship, but left for Hollywood before completing his degree. Thanks to his good looks and a rugged quality, Biehn had little trouble landing a slew of television parts at the start of his career. Starting his science fiction career early, one of his first appearances was in the pilot episode of the sci-fi series, "Logan's Run," (CBS, 1977-78), based on the theatrical movie of the same name. Biehn played the role of a "Sandman" - part of a futuristic police force... Continue Bio >>
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Better Homes and Gardens Crochet on the Go! LA4326 - 25 Fun Projects
Life can be hectic, but there's always time to do something enjoyable and rewarding -- like crochet. This book from Better Homes and Gardens offers over 25 small, manageable projects perfect for toting along anywhere. Just pull out one of these projects and enjoy working up a few quick rows or rounds wherever your busy day takes you.
25 Projects: Rose Bookmark; Striped Bowl; Plaid Table Runner; Crochet Hook Caddy; Flower Pincushion; Mini Fanny Pack; Zippered Bag; Facecloth & Bath Mitt; Afghans & Pillows (Rainbow Throw, Mosaic Comforts, Color-Block Decor, Flower Comforter, and Sporty Set); Baby-Safe Ball; Beribboned Blanket; Lamb Toy; Washcloth & Towel; Cuddly Blanket; One Scarf 5 Ways; Purple Bag; Drawstring Tote; Checkered Scarf; and Flower Headband.
Shipping Policy
Orders are generally shipped within 1-3 business days of the order being submitted to us. We ship orders Monday, Wednesday and Thursday each week with the exception of any major US holidays. Our shipping and handling charges include the costs for Customer Service, processing and postage. Shipping and handling is non-refundable. We accept payment through PayPal, Visa, MasterCard, and Discover Card. We do not accept Cash, Checks or Money Orders; please do not send these to us!
Return Policy
Our policy lasts for 60 days. If 60 days have passed since your purchase was made, unfortunately we can not offer you a refund. To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging. To complete your return, we require a receipt or proof of purchase be sent with your return. Please do not send your purchase back to the product manufacturer. There are certain situations where only partial refunds are granted: Books with obvious signs of use Any item not in its original condition, is damaged or missing parts for reasons not due to our error. There are certain situations where no refund will be granted: CD or DVD that has been opened Clearance/Bargain Items - Only regular priced items may be refunded, unfortunately Clearance/Bargain items cannot be refunded.
Download Policy
Maggie's Crochet Brand offers download versions of most of our products. Adobe Reader is required when opening the patterns. If you do not have Adobe Reader installed on your computer or device, you can download it here: http://get.adobe.com/reader/. Please note: Using other programs such as Preview or PDF Complete will cause printing errors and more. Due to the nature of downloadable products, we cannot and will not refund the cost of the item. If the item is a Maggie's Crochet Brand pattern, we can generally mail the pattern to you if you are having trouble downloading. Shipping and handling charges will have to be charged using a credit card by phone. Some downloads are not available to ship out - these are noted and all sales are final on those products. If you are not sure, please contact customer service.
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Any person in violation of our copyright will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. This site is owned and operated by Maggie Weldon Designs. All the content on this site, including but not limited to photographs, pattern designs, logos and text is owned by Maggie Weldon Designs. All materials contained on this site are protected by both United States and International copyright laws and may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, displayed, published or broadcast without the prior written permission of Maggie Weldon Designs. You may not alter or remove any trademark, copyright or other notice from copies of the content. A copy of downloaded patterns may be printed by the purchaser, for personal use only and are not to be distributed. Items made from Maggie's Crochet patterns may be sold, however a notice must be attached to each item giving credit to both Maggie's Crochet and the pattern designer.


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These glasses are very attractive on me and would be good for reading outside, but I had wanted them for when I bike to the gym, so that I can see my combination lock or check my phone w/o putting on readers, but they're way too blurry. I can't even use them for walking around town. I have a nice pair of reading sunglasses that don't have that problem - the magnified portion isn't raised and doesn't cause dizziness when moving - but I wanted to leave them in my purse. Disappointed
These glasses are sturdy and comfortable, and although it's true that the reading field is small, I adjusted very quickly. The one thing I should mention is that they look a little wide, so maybe they're more becoming on men. Still, they stay on my face very snugly.
I ordered these glasses and was very impressed at the quality and look for the price. I purchased them in order to read books in the sun at the beach. The top part of the glasses are great, however the bifocal portion is way too small to read much of anything. I can't see an entire page without contantly moving the book to read. from DebSpecs: Different bifocals do fit differently. This is because everyone's face is different so it's hard to manufacturer a one size fits all bifocal. Remember, if you're not 100% satisfied, you can return your item for a refund. We will email you to see if you want to return them.
These sunglasses are so great for driving! The 'line' for the bi-focals seems to break right at the level of the hood of my car, so it just disappears in my vision. I can see the road well just fine through the regular part of the glasses, and can read the dashboard, Cruise Control, and radio controls easily through the magnified bottom part.
They are very comfortable, as well.


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Cyclones Fall To Iowa, 27-21
AMES, Iowa – Iowa controlled the game on the ground, outgaining Iowa State 218-59 behind 145 yards from Mark Weisman, en route to a 27-21 win in the Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series showdown at Jack Trice Stadium in front of a sellout crowd of 56,800. Iowa improves to 2-1, while Iowa State falls to 0-2 this season.
Turning Point of the Game
Iowa State came within six points following Sam Richardson's connection with Quenton Bundrage on a 67-yard catch and run touchdown with 5:28 left in the third quarter. On the ensuing kickoff, Iowa's Jordan Cotton returned it to the Iowa 40 and the Hawkeyes moved down the field in 2:18 and got a touchdown on Jake Rudock's pass to Jacob Hillyer, extending Iowa's lead to 20-7.
The Cyclones were eventually able to trim the Hawkeye lead to 27-21 behind Bundrage's second and third touchdowns, but the rally fell short.
Discuss it now. Visit our facebook page to have your say on the turning point of today's game.
Offensive Game Ball Goes To...
Bundrage finished with career-highs of six catches for 146 yards and three touchdowns. His 67-yard TD catch included a nifty spin and the redshirt sophomore outraced defenders for his third career score. In the fourth quarter, he added another touchdown on a nice route in which he beat his defender for a 26-yard catch. Bundrage's third touchdown was a 17-yard catch on a slant that got Iowa State back within six (27-21) with just 2:26 remaining.
Defensive Game Ball Goes To...
David Irving, who was playing his second career game at defensive tackle, had five tackles, including a sack, and also forced a fumble and batted down a pass at the line of scrimmage.
Cyclone Nation, who was your player of the game? Tweet the player along with the hashtag #CyclONEgameball to @CycloneFB and we'll announce the fan's pick on Monday morning.
Cyclone Quick Hits
*Jared Brackens recorded his second sack of the season when he brought down Rudock in the first quarter.
*Kirby Van Der Kamp recorded his 47th career punt of 50 or more yards.
*Sam Richardson's 67-yard touchdown pass to Quenton Bundrage was the second longest pass of his career.
*The sellout crowd is the second in a row for the Cyclones and the 15th straight game with over 50,000 fans in attendance.
*Bundrage's three touchdowns are the most by a Cyclone since Jarvis West had three against Baylor in 2012.
*Jacques Washington finished with a career-high 13 tackles.
He Said It
"Everyone has to be ready at every point of the game, it just happened the ball came to me and I made a play."
-Quenton Bundrage on his performance
Next Up
Iowa State has a bye next weekend and will be back in action Sept. 26 at Tulsa (1-2) in its first road game of the season. It will be the third game between the teams in just over a year. The Cyclones are 2-1 all-time against the Golden Hurricane.
Fan Tweet Of The Game
Storm warning!!!! RT @CycloneFB Richardson hits Bundrage for a 67-yard TD pass. Iowa leads ISU, 13-7 with 5:28 left in 3rd Q. #CyHawk— Dave Jamison (@djamison) September 15, 2013


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Friday News , July 20th
Farmers Discuss Drought Conditions
(Le Mars) -- More than 300 concerned farmers attended a drought meeting on Thursday hosted by the Plymouth County Extension Services. Each, with probably the same question on their minds, "What options do I have with my crop as a result of this ongoing drought?" Many farmers are wondering if chopping the corn for silage would be economical, feasible and safe. Both Joel DeJong, Extension Crops Specialist, and Beth Doran, Extension Livestock and Forage Specialist, suggested to the farmers they need to test their corn for nitrates before chopping it for silage. De Jong also stressed to wait before cutting the corn to make certain the moisture percentage is at the right level. DeJong says a common mistake made by farmers during drought conditions is believing the corn is drier than the actual moisture level.
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He told the group that cut silage should be between 65 and 70 percent moisture if the silage is stored in either a bunker or an ag bag. Silage stored in an upright silo should be of at least 60 to 65 percent moisture. Both Doran and DeJong warned farmers of how silage seepage can be a danger to fish in local ponds. Doran also cautioned farmers if they have a farm pond to check it for algae. She says if cattle drink from the pond with algae, it could prove to be deadly. Doran also informed the group how the heat can be stressful to both feedlot cattle, as well as with cow-calf herds.
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She was also asked by a cattle producer how long should a farmer wait before feeding green cut silage to cattle Her reply was, "three weeks." Agricutlural economist, Dr. William Edwards appeared via a web cam from Ames. He told farmers they need to visit with their crop insurance agent, and they should do so in the near future. Edwards offered a series of scenerios as to how much revenue return farmers could expect based on their yield loss and the averge price per bushel.
Le Mars Woman Buys 2 Millionth Ticket at Tyson Event Center
(Sioux City) -- A Le Mars woman was the two millionth person to purchase an event ticket at the Tyson's Event Center in Sioux City. Cheryl Wiltgen bought a ticket to see the Sioux City Bandits play in the league championship game on Saturday, July 14th. Now, the Tyson Event Center wishes to celebrate by offering a $20 concessions voucher to anyone that purchases a ticket to an upcoming event. However, in order to obtain a concession voucher, tickets must be purchased today (Friday) between 12:00 noon and 4:00 p.m. There is no minimum purchase amount required. Some of the upcoming events at the Tyson Event Center include the WWE Smackdown, Journey, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and the Carnival of Madness. The Tyson Events Center has been able to sell out on many of its recent venues.
Iowa State Patrol Ready for RAGBRAI
(Le Mars) -- Ragbrai bike ride is set for this weekend and will cross through Sioux, O'Brien, and Cherokee counties, and the Iowa State Patrol wants to remind motorists that if possible to stay clear of the designated route, and to use extra caution when traveling. Trooper Vince Kurtz tallks about the Ragbrai route.
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Although the ride officially begins on Sunday, Kurtz says motorists should be aware Friday and Saturday of bikes heading to Sioux Center. He says during the ride, the Iowa Highway Patrol along with local and county law enforcement officials will monitor major intersections.
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Kurtz says the objective will be to see if everyone is alert to the surroundings, and to make certain both bicyclers and motorists are obeying traffic laws.
Sioux City Woman Robs Bank Then Turns Herself In to Authorities
(Sioux City) -- A woman who robbed a bank at Sioux Falls turned herself in at the Sioux City Police Station. On Tuesday, the First Premier Bank was robbed by a woman, claiming she had a bomb. The woman fled with $14,000. An intelligence bulletin was distributed that included the suspects photo from the bank. Detectives from the Sioux City Police Department immediately recognized the suspect and began working to locate her. The woman was identified as 39 year old Michelle Bock of Sioux City. Bock claims she was kidnapped by two men, strapped a bomb to her chest, and forced her to rob the bank. She told police that the men took the money, but she deposited $3,000 into her personal bank account three hours after the robbery. Bock was arrested on an FBI warrant and transported back to Sioux Falls.
Parents of Missing Cousins Refuses to Talk to Authorities
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - Authorities investigating the disappearance of two Iowa cousins missing for nearly a week say it is a distraction that one set of parents have consulted an attorney and may not be cooperating 100 percent.
Family members say Misty and Dan Morrissey, parents of 10-year-old Lyric Cook-Morrissey, have talked to an attorney who is advising they stop talking and taking polygraph tests.
Black Hawk County Chief Deputy Rick Abben says that's a distraction and authorities expect 100 percent cooperation.
He says investigators have been aware of the Morrisseys' criminal record since Friday when Lyric and her cousin, 8-year old Elizabeth Collins, didn't return from riding bicycles in Evansdale in northeast Iowa.
Both Morriseys have spent time in prison on drug charges. Abben says background checks were done on all family members and they have taken polygraphs.
Midwest Economy Slowing Down
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - A new survey of bankers suggests the economy is slowing down in rural areas of 10 Midwest and Western states as drought conditions bake the region.
The overall economic index dropped into negative territory at 47.9 in June from May's 56.7. Any score below 50 on the index, which ranges from 1 to 100, suggests contraction in the months ahead.
The survey covers parts of Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, Illinois, Colorado, Wyoming, Minnesota, and the Dakotas. It focuses on communities with 1,300 residents, on average.
Creighton University economist Ernie Goss in Omaha says the drought is hard on farmers, livestock producers and ethanol plants in the region.
The confidence index collapsed to 40.9 in June from May's strong 58.5. That suggests bankers aren't confident in the economy over the next six months.
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Between ice and earth
28 May 2012 | News story
At the foot of the Chimborazo, in Ecuador, the indigenous community Kichwa fight against climate change by conserving groundwater while the ice at the higher altitudes is melting, writes Ramiro Escobar of diario El País.
One Saturday at 7am, moderately wrapped up, Baltasar Ushca, an indigenous man of the quiche people with a skin like leather, strong arms and a friendly look about him, starts to load his daily burden on a small truck: at least six blocks of natural ice, each of them weighing about 30kg, wrapped in straw, will be rushed to the market La Merced in Riobamba, about 20 minutes from the rural community Calshi, in Ecuador.
In the background, the spectacular Chimborazo (6.310m) struggles his way through the morning haze and shows his eternal white glacier. The peak dominates the surrounding landscape. Ushca confirms in his Spanish with the notorious quichua accent that "it is very difficult to get up there", with the three small donkeys, in order to bring the miraculous blocks down.
Water above and beneath
He has been doing the same trip of four hours since he was 15 years old (today he is 68), when there were more "hieleros" (people transporting ice) and much more ice. Now he is the last one, the only one who is taking the challenge, alone and with his old axes, to benefit from this magic mine of solid water, still present on this gigantic Andean mountain, which, like so many others, is melting at a devastating and alarming rate.
According to IUCN (International Union for the Conservation of Nature), the Chimborazo loses about 70cm of its ice cover per year, which presents a dark prognosis for the future. Not only for Ushca and his unusual business, but also for the communities of quichua and mestizos who live close to this volcano blessed with snow. It provides much of the water that sustains the earth and the lives of the people.
On one of the slopes of the snowfield, at a height of about 4000m, lives Mariano Toaza, who is called Tayta Mariano (the word Tayta in quichua refers to a father or a protecting god, like the very same mountain). Another contributing aquifer has its source here: the so-called pajonales, the pasture lands that cover the Andean paramo and contribute also essentially to the water cycle. Whether the rain falls or simply humidity roams these heights, the plants capture the liquid element and let it run down to the soil, so that the groundwater gets recharged. "This is why we are protecting it", says Tayta sitting on the same pajonal.
In 1987, when the Ecuadorian government established the Reserve of Fauna Production "Chimborazo," the quichua people were almost evicted, perhaps because it was assumed that they would prevent the conservation work. But thanks to an intelligent reaction and support of some of the NGOs, like Ecociencia, they set up a process of recovery of their own ancient knowledge which supported the environmental objectives.
Goodbye, sheep, goodbye
One of the fundamental changes for the protection of the pajonal, which constitutes the biggest resource to "harvest water", was changing the domestic fauna: sheep which had been bred intensively "since the times of the Colony" as the quichua Olmedo Cayambe explains, were eradicated. These seemingly nice and peaceful animals have the pernicious feature of almost devastating the soil and the pastures.
Due to their hard hoofs they contribute significantly to the erosion of the ground and, in addition, they tear out the weeds. Even worse: in order to satisfy them, the farmers adopted the harmful habit of burning the pajonal so that the sheep could feed on soft pajonal, because the bigger weed burned their eyes. The result was the degradation of the whole ecosystem.
Juan Cayambe, the father of Olmedo, shows the soft hoofs of an alpaca in his corral: "They are not like the sheep", he confirms. Acknowledging, or even better, restoring the role of lamas, alpacas and vicuñas in the conservation of the paramo was crucial. Our fathers, grandfathers, great-grandfathers and ancestors – "our elders", as Olmedo comments - always lived like this, but the bad habit adopted during the times of the Colony and later in the time of the republican plantations favoured the sheep on land that was not theirs.
A return to breeding the South American camelidos is not only a pilgrimage to the past. To populate the paramos with these species contributes to the conservation of the pajonal, which in turn conserves the water that is vital to the lower grounds, as at the higher grounds the ice is vanishing. When in some years the Tayta Chimborazo will be without his grey strands, the last resource of water will be the ground.
Hot Andes
Of course, it will take decades, but the process has already begun and can be noticed through the continuous climatic changes in the area. It is not that cold anymore, there is less ice, the rain and blizzards can occur any moment. IUCN has recorded these variations in a case study in the region, even though the observations of the quichua people themselves warn of how global warming would unfold.
"Before we even had the "small summer of the El Niño", now this is not certain anymore", says Olmedo, explaining the presence of a short dry period which usually occurred in December, when the rainfalls had already started, which nowadays is no predictable phenomenon. In the past, the indigenous people of these areas could predict the harvests according to the variations in the climate and to the presence of certain birds. This small certainty is vanishing.
Therefore these people have had to reinvent themselves culturally in the quest to adapt to climate change, although, strictly speaking, they have returned to a past which they should never have abandoned, in order to face the future. Together with the return to the lamas and alpacas (the vicuñas are not originally from Ecuador, they were introduced from Peru in the 90s) the farmers have happily returned to crop-rotation instead of using monoculture, so that the earth can better withstand it.
When the ice won't be anymore
Numerous fincas where beans grow alongside pumpkins, barley, potatoes or medicinal plants, are starting to expand over the region, to the point where a single person can grow up to 50 species on their small field. To the sequence of protection of the pajonales, the water and the South American camelidos, is added organic agriculture and plant diversity - another step of the adaptation process.
The last hielero of Calshi tells that he will continue doing his work as long as he feels strong enough, but his sons do not want to follow his way. It is impossible to know if anyone will follow in his footsteps. What is known is that the Chimborazo is disappearing and the only way to save his legacy is to protect the water, which beneath the ground is keeping his secret veins.
Changing everybody
The experience of the indigenous people on the slopes of the Chimborazo is captured by the project "El Clima cambia, cambia tú también" (The Climate is changing, and you can too"), which the IUCN is promoting in Bolivia, Ecuador, Colombia and Peru. The purpose of the project is the collection of testimonials of inhabitants of communities in these four countries in order to find out how they are trying to adapt "from their traditional practices" to the imminent climate change which is progressing in the Andes.
The main objective is that these changes become public policy, something that IUCN as well as AECID (the Spanish Agency for International Cooperation and Development), who is financing the project hope that it will happen. The dialogue between traditional knowledge and western scientific facts are key for this initiative which seeks to improve the quality of life and the protection of ecosystems.


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Much of the excitement about advancing the Web has been around HTML5 (the fifth version of the HyperText Markup Language) and its associated specifications; these describe appearance and interactive behavior of the Web.
The HyperText Transfer Protocol (HTTP) is the network protocol used to manage the transfer of HTML and other content, as well as applications that use HTTP. There has been significant progress in updating the HTTP standard.
The third edition of HTTP/1.1 is nearing completion by the HTTPbis working group of the IETF. This edition is a major rewrite of the specification to fix errors, clarify ambiguities, document compatibility requirements, and prepare for future standards. It represents years of editing and consensus building by Adobe Senior Principal Scientist Roy T. Fielding, along with fellow editors Julian Reschke, Yves Lafon, and Mark Nottingham. The six proposed RFCs define the protocol's major orthogonal features in separate documents, thereby improving its readability and focus for specific implementations and forming the basis for the next step in HTTP evolution.
Now with HTTP/1.1 almost behind us, the Web community has started work on HTTP/2.0 in earnest, with a focus on improved performance, interactivity, and use of network resources.
Progress on HTTP/2.0 has been rapid; a recent HTTPbis meeting at Adobe offices in Hamburg made significant advancements on the compression method and interoperability testing of early implementations. For more details, I've written on why HTTP/2.0 is needed, as well as sounding some HTTP/2.0 concerns.
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|Health is not a condition of matter, but of mind
|Written by Justin Newman, medical student
That is going to leave a mark
Bruises are common, but have you thought about what is happening with the body?
When your body sustains trauma from a blunt object, you are likely to have a bruise afterwards. The impact to the skin causes the small blood vessels called capillaries to rupture. This allows the blood that is normally well-controlled within the walls of these small vessels to leak out. This blood cannot get back in, and blood located where it shouldn't be gives the blue or purple color.
If you have just received a bruise, you may feel pain, utter a few choice words and then move on. However, the body's response is worth thinking about.
With the impact and bleeding, first the nerves report the pain to the brain. The damaged cells then release chemicals called histamines. These cells call for help, and the appropriate cells are drawn to this area, much like a blood hound following a scent. With the arrival of these cells, the area swells and becomes red and warm. These cells start the process of rebuilding the blood vessels, but while they do this, the escaped blood causes the darkening and spreading of the bruise.
Over the course of the next two weeks, you will notice that the bruise changes colors, eventually changing to a yellowish color before disappearing. Since the body cannot move these escapee red blood cells back into the vessels, they need to be broken down where they are. As the iron products in the cell are broken down, the cascade of colors occurs.
Bruising can occur all over the body. When it is near the skin, healing is uncomplicated. Severe trauma can cause bruising of the brain, lungs or other internal organs. When this occurs, these organs can no longer function.
Bruises of the brain will swell, and since the skull does not allow the swelling to expand, the pressure increases and permanent damage can occur. If the lungs are bruised, they cannot get needed oxygen into the body.
Bruises visible on the outside of the body may be a sign that bruising has occurred inside the body also. This person should be carefully watched or taken to the emergency room to make sure that there are not other injuries.
What to do? Putting ice on the area cools the temperature of the tissues, and the natural response of the body is to send more blood flow to the area to help warm it. Along with this blood flow comes more cells that are able to help with the healing process. Cooling the tissues will speed up the recovery process.
Gentle massage will also help to increase blood flow. At the same time, elevating the injured area will help the swelling to go down, as gravity will help to move the excess fluid that builds up in the area away so there is less congestion where the body is healing itself.


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VIENNA, Va. (WUSA) -- As youth sports continue on the path toward becoming a year-round commitment like their collegiate and professional counterparts, it's refreshing to see a summer basketball camp use the game "Simon Says" to teach focus and discipline.
Shortly after summer league wraps up and right before team camps begin, Largo High School basketball coach Rodney Ward drives the hour trip into Fairfax County to host a basketball skills camp for the town of Vienna. Unlike the countless number of camps that litter the region, focusing on dribbling drills and making scrimmages the centerpiece, Ward concentrates on pure fundamentals of the game. First asked by Vienna to run the camp when he coached at Annandale, Ward has headed the camp for the last 20 years.
"When we first started, we had maybe 15-20 kids that were not really into basketball, but just looking for something to do other than going to soccer camp or lacrosse camp," Ward said. "The way it has turned out, the camp has grown year to year as more kids have been interested into basketball and become better basketball players."
The camp has grown now to 50 kids a week and the demand for the camp has prompted a second week-long session. More importantly, all the extra bodies allow Ward and his coaching staff--moonlighting Largo players helping out Ward--to play full court games, an evolution far removed from Ward's earlier camps where campers ran in lay-up lines.
Twenty years is a long time. In those 20 years, Ward has seen the sport of basketball become less marginalized in a region that's trademarks are lacrosse and soccer.
"I've seen basketball in general in the D.C., Maryland, and Northern Virginia area get better and the kids getting better too," said Ward.
Ward's camp on basketball fundamentals is scheduled during the dead period when he's not working with his high school team at Largo. The Lions played in the Falconers Summer League, netting a third place finish and the young Lions look to be competitive in Maryland 2A come winter time. The weekend right after Ward's camp in Vienna calls it a wrap; Ward will be en route to a team camp at Mount St. Mary's University. The Virginia camp offers a nice change of pace for the coaching vet.
"It's a nice respite, the stakes aren't as high and the kids are looking to have a good time. We have a lot of repeat campers, it's mainly a family-oriented camp", said Ward.
Ward refers to his camps as family-focused because campers bring their actual siblings and relatives. Over Ward's years running the camps, the program has become a part of the Vienna community and a good option for campers looking for a change from outdoor sports. That kind of communal experience helped Ward decide against ending his association with Vienna's camps after he moved from his job at Centreville to his current position at Largo.
"We thought about coming over to serve the kids. We have a bunch of good kids and its one of the better camps that I'm a part of. We have a camp in Largo also, but that camp is a little more focused on basketball, this camp is more about the fundamentals, having a good time, making some friends, enjoying yourself and becoming a better overall person," said Ward.
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) - Businesses affiliated with the husband of Missouri Sen. Claire McCaskill received almost $40 million of federal subsidies for low-income housing developments during her first five years in office.
McCaskill's Republican challenger, Todd Akin, claims the payments represent a "conflict of interest and a breach of trust" with voters. McCaskill says "the accusation is terribly unfair and distorted."
McCaskill's financial reports show her husband, Joseph Shepard, earned between $400,000 and $2.6 million in income from the businesses that received federal payments from 2007 through 20011.
McCaskill voted for some, but not all, of the bills that funded the federal housing and agriculture departments, which provide the housing subsidies. McCaskill says many of those housing contracts existed before she won election in 2006, and much of the income came from non-government sources.
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Overview of the evolution of life and Darwin's theory of evolution.
Sheds light on an often discussed topic, evolution, by examining some of the misconceptions about evolution.
Introduces evolution, variation in a population, and natural selection. A long yet interesting video, the relationships between evolution and natural selection as well as natural selection and variation are explained.
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Ideally linked data would take care of these relationships for us, but as the proposal says this would be an optional practice for "the current environment." I support the proposal. --Robert J. Rendall 09:58, 17 August 2012 (PDT)
I support the proposal. --Dan Lipcan (ARLIS/NA), Sept. 15, 2012
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ACOC: Text of response
ACOC supports the proposal, adding two comments: (a) the instructions for constructing an authorized access point (188.8.131.52) may also need to be changed; and (b) the "data about data" that is needed to identify the dates of applicability are left to the encoding, and are not dealt with in RDA.


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New cabinet pulls are one of the quickest and easiest ways to make a style update in the kitchen, bathroom or any room with cabinetry. All it takes is a few spare minutes to make an eye-catching addition to your drawers and cabinets that will enhance the look and value of your home.
A knob has only one fastener or screw, where as a pull requires two.
There are not too many terms you need to be familiar with before you buy your cabinet hardware. But, there are a few involving product measurements that you may want to become familiar with.
Center-to-Center: The distance between mounting/screw holes. If you have the option, it is always recommended that you wait to drill your holes until you have actually received the pull. This is also referred to as "Hole Spacing."
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New cabinet pulls are one of the quickest and easiest ways to make a style update in the kitchen, bathroom or any room with cabinetry. All it takes is a few spare minutes to make an eye-catching addition to your drawers and cabinets that will enhance the look and value of your home.
A cabinet pull's color is a big deciding factor when selecting the right look for a cabinet or drawer. Trends in finishes rise and fall on a fairly frequent schedule (oil-rubbed bronze may be in this year, but perhaps satin nickel will be creating buzz next year) when it comes to cabinet pulls, so it's important to focus on what you like and what you think looks good.
Brass and black finishes are often associated with classic or traditional looks while nickel and chrome are familiar in contemporary designs, but you can find plenty of finishes in any style category you can imagine.
Cabinet pulls come in a wide variety of sizes and are often categorized by their "center-to-center" measurement. The center-to-center measurement is the distance between the centers of the mounting holes, which is different (and very often shorter) than the pull's full length.
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|Holyoke school reports finance, construction, policy and more
|Written by Brenda Johnson Brandt
Finances, policy and construction were among the topics reported at the April 17 meeting of Holyoke School District Re-1J Board of Education.
With the School Finance Act finally under way in the legislature, Supt. Bret Miles said the district is beginning to get a sense of impact to the local budget.
At this time, Miles said it appears they could experience a flat year. Flat funding means the same amount per pupil for base funding throughout the state. Factors such as at-risk student population or rural settings may still be adjusted.
The most current run from the Dept. of Education shows Holyoke with a very slight increase under this flat funding scenario.
Miles said when he came to Holyoke three years ago, the district received $7,606 per student, and this year the district has received $6,780.
Even without losing pupils, the district is behind over $480,000 of where it would be with flat funding for the past two years. As a result, Miles is encouraged by the current situation and will organize the budget and facilities committee to start making budget decisions.
The school board will then review the budget priorities and adopt their own budget parameters May 1. That will lead to a preliminary budget presentation June 5 and final budget adoption June 19.
Miles outlined the following eight recommendations which he will present to the budget and facilities committee for their discussion this week:
—step increases for all employees.
—protect staff from eliminating positions, only considering such a move through natural attrition.
—maintain technology implementation schedule.
—stay flexible with capital project budget down to $120,000 if need be.
—mandatory PERA increases.
—monitor class sizes.
—do not let the fund balance fall below $1.2 million.
—make health insurance a top priority for spending so individual employees do not see an increase that negates the step increase or makes the net salary go backwards.
In further financial discussion, Supt. Miles referred to the third quarter financial report for January-March, noting both revenue and expenses are tracking as expected.
He said it appears the district will be under budget at the end of the year June 30. "By all indications, this year's budget has positioned us well for another year of no increases," added Miles.
Construction planned
Construction projects in the school district are gearing up for the summer, and Miles outlined several projects possible because of the BEST grant and mill levy override dollars which are targeted for critical repairs.
The roof project contract is complete, and an onsite meeting is set for May 10 to set up work to start when school is out.
BCER has been selected as the engineering firm for the boiler, electrical, fire alarm package, and White Construction Group was named CMGC (construction manager/general contractor).
Miles noted White Construction reps were to be here April 18 to walk the buildings and lead asbestos inspection of the elementary boilers, a sub-contractor mandatory pre-bid walkthrough was set for April 24 and May 9 will be the review of sub-contractor bids.
Decisions were to be made last week on proposals from PC Telcom and Computers Etc. on the Internet and from Computers Etc. only for security upgrades.
Other improvements will include lighting upgrades, gym rooftop unit and several restroom upgrades in the elementary and JR/SR High.
Later decisions will be based on funding available for elementary classroom doors, other restroom upgrades, locker room upgrades and science lab upgrades.
Miles said they're ready to share the construction budget with First Pioneer National Bank to finish up the finance agreement.
Grading policy to return for vote May 1
Appreciation was noted for leadership team members who met on a Friday afternoon in order to take a look at the board's April 3 meeting input on the district's grading policy.
The leadership team's proposal was reviewed for implementation in the upcoming school year. The grading policy and regulation will be up for first reading at the board's May 1 meeting.
District Attorney meets with school districts
Mandatory reporting requirements was the topic of the April 11 meeting that Holyoke School District organized with District Attorney Bob Watson and schools from across N.E. Colorado in the 13th Judicial District.
Supt. Miles told the local board last week the meeting with the D.A. was very positive and resulted in a summary the district will use to make changes to current procedures.
Miles said they have good information to move forward and will definitely meet the expectations of the judicial system.
Many who attended remarked they were given a clearer indication of how to handle mandatory reporting requirements. Some expectations were different than how most have been operating in schools for years.
D.A. Watson emphasized when school officials should report incidents. The reporting should come before a determination is even made as to whether a school investigation will occur.
Guidelines for the district's reporting responsibility will be outlined clearly in the handbook so parents are aware reports will be made to social services or the police before an investigation is even started in the school district.
Miles pointed out two attorneys from Caplan and Earnest attended the April 11 meeting with Watson. Caplan and Earnest represents many districts in this area and across the state.
They were able to ask questions and seek additional clarification which will be helpful as they advise school districts according to the expectations in the 13th Judicial District.
Miles said he is grateful Watson responded to the district's invitation to hold the meeting. Miles added he heard from several other administrators who attended who found it to be a great first step in understanding the expectations and working together to protect students.
Input received from student focus groups
Supt. Miles shared information from focus groups with students in grades 7-12.
Miles and a couple of board members met with five groups of students who were selected to bring diverse groups in for input. He reported good dialog about finals exemption, after school center, rules, grading policy, random drug testing, spring break and more.
Kim Killin said it was a good opportunity for board members to explain things to the students. In general, Miles noted they were pleased to hear students say they like to go to school here.
There was brief discussion at the board meeting about expanding this to elementary students in the future.
Classified staff employment approved
Employment for classified staff members for the 2012-13 school year was approved at last week's board meeting.
It was noted teacher contracts and classified staff notices of employment will be prepared when the actual salary/wage figures are finalized. Classified staff was approved as follows:
Teacher aides Tracey Cordova, Leticia Penzing, Veronica Nuñez, Sarah St. Martin, Aydaly Juarez, Christene Strecker, Terri Biersdorfer, Tancy King, Nancy Pillard, Christy Shafer, Debra Drees, Jeannette Knutson and Michelle Gregg.
Custodians Brian Adams, Guadelupe Montes-Alveraz, Darcy Garrison, Jack Garrison and Maria Montes.
Secretaries Tammy Kroeger, Brenda Krueger and Lori Thompson.
HR/payroll clerk, Joan Price; budget and finance director, Sharon Thompson; district technology coordinator, Perry Ingram; maintenance/repair, Stan Kreider; grounds, Dusty McConnell.
Transportation, Robert Jacobs, Mark Groshans, Fletcher Hinck, Dave Johnson, Scott Murray and Kimberly Young.
Other business
In other business April 17, the Re-1J board:
—accepted the resignation of Scott Dille as head HS volleyball coach.
—proclaimed May 8 Teacher Appreciation Day.
—approved second reading of Policy IMB on teaching about controversial/sensitive issues and IJOA on field trips.
—heard from board member Linda Jelden about the Healthy School Summit she and teacher Kate Shoemaker attended recently.
Jelden said they will be sharing information with the district's wellness committee with the intent of focusing on one or two projects for next year.
Holyoke Enterprise April 26, 2012


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Portland, OR (Sports Network) - Damian Lillard scored 23 points and the
Portland Trail Blazers split a home-and-home set with the Utah Jazz by taking
a 105-99 victory on Saturday at the Rose Garden.
Nicolas Batum fell just shy of a triple-double, registering 12 points, 10
rebounds and nine assists, while J.J. Hickson and LaMarcus Aldridge also
posted double-doubles in Portland's fourth victory in six games.
Hickson tallied 21 points with 11 rebounds and Aldridge totaled 18 points
along with 11 boards in the triumph. The Trail Blazers were without Wesley
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Randy Foye tied a season-high with six triples to lead the Jazz with 23
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On Sunday, June 16th, Fifty one women will compete for the big sparkly crown and the title of Miss USA at the 62nd Annual Miss USA Competition. Giuliana Rancic, E! News anchor and co-host of the pageant, says she's ready to roll with the "anything-can-happen" moments and she's excited for the world to meet all the fabulously fit contestants.
Joining veteran Giuliana (who is hosting for the third year in a row) will be first-timer, Nick Jonas. In addition to emcee duties he'll also be performing with his band, the Jonas Brothers. Before they take off for final auditions and prep work for the live show in Las Vegas this weekend, Giuliana and Nick took some time this afternoon to talk about the women, the pageant and answer a few questions from the press. We wanted to know if the hosts felt the contest conveyed a positive body image. The answer was a resounding, "absolutely."


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Reasons to Upgrade to Maximo Asset Management Version 7
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Today's blog comes to us from David Havican. Hello everyone, it's been a while since I have posted a blog entry. Sorry about that, we've been really busy working on the upcoming release. As I was trying to think of a topic for this week's Maximo Monday Blog, I got a ... [ + Read more ]
Maximo Addresses Security
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Today's entry comes from Colleen McCretton, Architect for IBM Maximo Asset Management Security. As many companies move their Maximo implementations outside the firewall, security becomes of a higher concern. The fundamental concept in Maximo security is 'nothing is not everything' – this means that users cannot do things unless they are ... [ + Read more ]
Optimizing HVAC for a Smarter Planet
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I spend a fair amount of my time talking with IBM customers or speaking at conferences, and most of my conversations center around the IBM Smarter Planet initiative and how IBM solutions can help clients to be more energy and environmentally efficient. The mantra of Smarter Planet is "instrumentation, interconnectedness, ... [ + Read more ]
Maximo Utility Working Group Set Attendance Record in San Francisco
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The Maximo Utility Working Group known as "MUWG" has been meeting twice a year since 1998 making it the longest running industry user group for Maximo Users. This user group is focused on the exchange information, methods and experiences by Maximo users in the gas, electric, water, and ... [ + Read more ]
Maximo Instrumental on the Manufacturing Floor of the GM Chevrolet Volt
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On November 1, 2010 General Motors brought Chevrolet Volts to Research Triangle Park, NC for IBMers to test drive........right here at the IBM site!!!! It was all part of the Volt Unplugged 12 city tour showcasing the functionality and capability of the Chevrolet Volt, the world's first electric vehicle with ... [ + Read more ]


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Green Tomato Crisp
This week's CSA share includes green tomatoes. You could use them for fried green tomato sandwiches, green tomato relish, or this recipe for green tomato crisp. Green Tomato Crisp 5 cups peeled, sliced green tomatoes 1 1/2 tablespoons cider vinegar 1 1/4 cups sugar 2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons flour Topping: 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup rolled oats 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/3 cup flour 1/2 teaspoon...read more
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Once I made this I wondered why I hadn't been roasting fennel all along. I believe it will be a new staple dish in my house. I hope you will enjoy it to. -Kris Roasted Fennel & Carrots 2 headers fennel, bulb and stalks roughly chopped 1 1/2 pounds carrots, cut into large like-size pieces 1 medium onion, cut into eighths 3 to 4 tablespoons olive oil salt, to taste Heat oven to 450 degrees. Toss the fennel, carrots and onion...read more
We don't grow straight carrots
Every Thursday afternoon I sit down and start making our wholesale calls. We deal with roughly a dozen different establishments, including restaurants, grocery stores and coops. As I was discussing with a particular store as to why they had stopped buying our carrots, they sideswiped me. "Are your carrots straight? We want carrots that look like California carrots." As a grower who takes pride in growing carrots and in great...read more
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Amber here, blogger at OBSESSIVISION. When one thinks of pie, sugary sweet fruit comes to mind. Well, did you know that tomato is a fruit? Even I was corrected years ago for referring to this fleshy fruit as a vegetable. "While it is botanically a fruit, it is considered a vegetable for culinary purposes, which has caused some confusion." (source) What better way to get this point across than to bring you a Kilpatrick Family Farm...read more
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This week at market we'll be sampling bread dipping oil featuring our fresh herbs. If you'd like to make some at home, you can pick up a recipe card there, or I'll share the recipe with you here. Ingredients: 2 tablespoons chopped parsley 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 tablespoon oregano 1 tablespoon basil 1/2 tablespoon rosemary 1 teaspoon pepper 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon red pepper 1/2 teaspoon virgin olive oil 1/8 teaspoon...read more
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Last week, Yesenia from YM Photography visited the Glens Falls Farmers Market and took some photos for us. I'm really excited to be able to share with you these beautiful images of our summer produce, and a few of the shoppers who gathered some of it to take home. We've been bringing, and selling so much produce to the Glens Falls market, we decided to expand our table this week. Thanks to all our fabulous customers for making...read more
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Next week, 21-26 January, will see the first plenary meeting of the new Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES). More than 600 delegates will descend on Bonn, Germany, to try to establish rules for how the platform will operate. Why the world needs IPBES?
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1955 Ford F-100 - A Tribute To SynergyWritten by on June 26, 2013 When it Comes to Building a Cool Truck, Too Many Hands Sounds Just About Right!
One of the best ways to describe synergy is where it takes one man one week to paint one house, but two men can paint two houses in just 10 days. The teamwork creates a higher level of motivation and energy, producing a better product than either man could accomplish alone.
Synergy was certainly a factor in the creation of this custom F-100, built by owner Nick Johnson with the help of several good friends. Nick is in construction and lives in Mason, Michigan. When the kids got a little older and left the nest, he began looking for a simple daily driver, something that would be fun to take to the ice cream store and be a project that he and his good friend Bob Christensen could work on together. This was Nick's first truck, and with no previous experience, he describes the build as an intense learning process from start to finish.
Nick obtained the '55 Ford F-100 as payment for roofing a friend's home. The truck was in rough shape, but he began to map out a general plan. Although the details weren't all complete, one thing was certain - the old Ford would be quick! "I knew I was going to put a big motor in it, so lots of reinforcing was accomplished up front," Nick told us.
One of the first steps was to box the frame, arching it in the rear for clearance and proper stance. Updates to the suspension began with a Mustang II frontend, rack-and-pinion power steering, GM disc brakes, and 2-inch drop spindles. In the rear, a TCI four-link and Panhard bar held the narrowed Ford 9-inch with a Detroit Locker, 31-spline axles, and 3.50 gears. TCI coilovers stabilized all four Centerline Telstar rims, 15 inches in diameter with 7-inch-wide versions up front and 10-inch-wide versions in the rear. Mickey Thompson Sport Radials, 26x10/R15LT up front handle steering and stopping while the fat 29x15/R15LT meats in the rear get the power to the ground.
Once the chassis was ready for power, Bob Christensen took over the engine-building chores. The perfect man for the job, Bob grew up around the Ford showroom that his father owned, and in later years, he occasionally "borrowed" a vehicle or two from the showroom floor, took it to the local dragstrip, and found out what it could do. Dad wasn't too pleased, but Bob learned a lot about mechanics as well as the business, becoming a dyed-in-the-wool Ford fan in the process.
The engine began as a 460 big-block punched out to 521ci. It sports 14:1 compression and was designed to use 111 octane, ($7.50 per gallon!) racing fuel. Starting from the top, the sequence begins with an 830-cfm Quick Fuel four-barrel carb, atomizing that liquid gold into an Edelbrock Performer manifold and custom machined Edelbrock Performer aluminum heads. A Lunati hydraulic camshaft directs the fuel/air mix to Keith Black pistons that spin the Eagle rods and crank.
Once the MSD ignition lights the fire, Sanderson Blockhugger headers funnel spent gases through a 3-inch exhaust to a pair of Flowmaster 44 Series mufflers. A custom-built Be-Cool aluminum radiator keeps the high-performance engine in the green. Bob strengthened the C6 automatic transmission with high-performance internals to handle the estimated 600-plus horsepower, machining a custom driveshaft in the process.
While the powertrain issues were underway, Nick was busy on the body, shaving the driprails and welding the cowl and side vents. New steel fenders and a tilt-forward hood were added up front along with 3-inch wider rear fenders, connected with tapered fiberglass running boards. After several unsuccessful attempts at rejuvenating the original bed, Nick went to the local sheetmetal supplier, had them bend the sides, and then, having never welded in his life, learned how to finish the job!
In addition to the highly polished walnut planks and custom wheel tubs, the bed holds a 19-gallon fuel cell, battery, and kill switch. The unique roll pan has LED-equipped taillights similar to a '63 Impala. The interior received its share of upgrades with Nick smoothing the dash and creating a custom panel for the Dolphin instrument package. Happy to receive some much-needed help, Nick's friend, Mike Barry, stepped in to assist with the bodywork, spending about four months working out the dents and dings in the vintage sheetmetal.
Taking a break from the construction, Nick and his wife, Kelly went to last year's F-100 Supernationals in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. They were looking for ideas and saw the work of Mike and Betsy Carr of Carr Interiors in nearby Homer, Michigan. Their slogan is "Quit your bitchin. We'll do the stitchin!" They liked what they saw and waited six months for an opening. Kelly chose the bright green color, a close match to the green hue of the Dolphin gauges. Mike and Betsy recovered the 2005 Mustang bucket seats and center console with Meadow Green leather, then added a black wool carpet.
As the build neared completion, more friends heard about the project, this time it was the owners of Andrews Chevrolet, the local Chevy dealer in Mason. Bob and Eric Harter volunteered to accomplish the Platinum Pearl paintjob, and naturally, Nick was thrilled. The painter, John Vickers, did an amazing job. How is the completed truck to live with? What started out as a simple, errand-running daily driver is now, two and a half years later, a snarling 600-plus-hp beast, equally capable of winning drag races and trophies.
Nick smiles when he says "I have 2,800 miles on it, but it runs on a 111 octane fuel so I'm somewhat limited!" We understand those economics, but something this cool is worth every dime put into the tank. It's also cool to thank those responsible for the synergy, beginning with Bob Christensen, Jeff Klont, Mike Barry, Bion Dickerson Jr., James Wilkins, Russell Jolly Jr., Russell McCalla, Mike Smith, Davis Auto, and John Vickers. Of course, special thanks go to Nick's wife Kelly for her unending support.
"Their slogan is "Quit your bitchin. We'll do the stitchin!" Kelly chose the bright green color, a close match to the green hue of the Dolphin gauges."
Ford F-100
Nick Johnson
Mason, Michigan
Frame: original rails
Modifications: boxed and C-notched in the rear for clearance
Rearend/ratio: 9-inch Ford narrowed 6 inches with 3.50 gears and 31-spline Moser axles
Brakes: GM discs up front and Torino 13-inch drums in the rear
Rear Suspension: Zig's four-link
Front Suspension: Mustang II
Steering: power rack-and-pinion
Front Wheels: Centerline Telstars, 15x7
Rear Wheels: Centerline Telstars, 15x10
Front Tires: Mickey Thompson 26x10/R15LT
Rear Tires: Mickey Thompson 29x15/R15LT
Gas Tank: 19-gallon tank mounted between the rear framerails
Engine: Ford 460 V-8 bored out to 521ci, 14:1 compression, Lunati cam, March pulleys
Heads: Edelbrock Performer aluminum
Valve covers: Ford Racing
Manifold/Induction: Edelbrock Performer intake / 830-cfm Quick Fuel carb
Ignition: MSD 6AL
Headers: Sanderson
Exhaust/Mufflers: Flowmasters 44 Series
Transmission: C6 automatic with shift kit
Shifter: Cheetah
Style: pickup
Modifications: cowl and side vents welded shut, driprails shaved, tapered fiberglass running boards connect to new wider rear fenders, custom rear pan with inset license plate and custom taillights
Fenders: shaved fenders up front and 3-inch wider versions in the rear
Hood: tilt
Grille: stock, painted
Bed: hand formed by the owner with walnut planks, stainless steel strips, inner fender tubs, 19-gallon fuel cell, battery box, and kill switch
Bodywork and Paint By: owner, Mike Barry, John Vickers
Paint Type/Color: PPG / Platinum Pearl
Headlights/Taillights: aftermarket headlights and LED-equipped, Impala-style taillights
Outside Mirrors: aftermarket
Bumpers: eliminated front and rear
Dashboard: reworked by the owner
Gauges: Dolphin (green) Air-conditioning: windows down
Stereo: the big V-8 under the hood
Steering Wheel: aftermarket
Steering Column: ididit
Seats: 2005 Mustang
Upholstery By: Mike and Betsy Carr, Carr Interiors, Homer, MI
Material/Color: Leather / Meadow Green
Carpet: black wool


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If you haven't already seen it, it's worth a look – The Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission just published a thought paper dealing with risks related to cloud computing. It leverages off COSO's enterprise risk management framework, speaking specifically to issues surrounding hosted services delivered over the internet. The paper is geared not to the techie, but rather to management level personnel who need to understand not only the benefits, but also the associated risks. The paper briefly outlines the many benefits of cloud computing, including greater technology value at lower cost, faster speed of deployment, common technology platforms, reduced need for support personnel and related expenditures, and environmental benefits.
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Vision 2012, 1068 Managing IT Risk and Compliance with IBM OpenPages ITG
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Managing IT Risk and Compliance with IBM OpenPages ITG (Track 1068)
At IBM Vision 2012, Tuesday May 15th, 1:15 – 2:15 pm I will be presenting Managing IT Risk and Compliance with IBM OpenPages IT Governance.
In this session I will take you through the results of the IBM CIO Study 2011 that was recently published and guide you through the IT Risk related subjects.
Do you want to understand how Big Data, Cloud, Regulatory Pressure, Business Continuity Management, Disaster Recovery, Identity and Access Management, Segregation of Duties, Automated Controls and Endpoint Controls will influence your GRC strategy?
This all comes together in IBM Smarter IT Governance, Risk and Compliance.
Hope to see you in Orlando next week!
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Prophetic Services; Friday Nite's and Sundays at Miracle Center International
Sunday, 04 August, 2013|
Praise the Lord!
Miracle Center International, Alexandria, VA is a branch of the church located in Hyastville MD. The virginia banch has been around for a few months and the good Lord is doing great and marvellous things. I would like to use this medium to invite more people to share and tap into the prophetic annointing of the Man of Godprohet Gershon, who has allowed himself to be used exceptionally by God. Whatever problem you might be going through, be it marital, sickeness, forecosures, etc pls make it a point to worship with us and the God we serve will meet you at your point of need. God bless you all abundantly and may His goodness and mercies be pur portions. Amen. See you there
# Counselling services are also availlabe on Wednesdays from 12pm- 8pm.
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30 South Quaker Lane
Alexandria, VA 22304.
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Alexandria, VA 22304
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