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Katherine (Kit) Brown-Hoekstra
Immediate Past President
Serving on the Board is a way of giving back to an organization that has shaped me personally and professionally through the opportunities I've had and the people I've met during my STC membership and volunteer work.
The vision statement that we used for the Global Strategies Committee summarizes my passion for our profession; it reads in part, "our profession touches every industry, every product, every process, every aspect of life on this little blue marble. We, as professional communicators, have a unique opportunity and a responsibility that requires us to hold ourselves to high standards of excellence and continuous learning, and that we lead the way toward building rapport and communication channels with our colleagues wherever they live and work … ." STC is in a unique position to activate and build on this vision of a truly global organization, and to provide education and leadership to the profession so that we can make the world a better place by doing our jobs well.
Katherine (Kit) Brown-Hoekstra is an award-winning writer and consultant with a background in the life sciences and 25 years of experience in the technical communication field. She is currently the principal for Comgenesis, LLC, which provides consulting services and training to clients on internationalizing and improving the usability of their documentation, developing a coherent content strategy and content model, as well as more traditional technical writing and editing services.
During her career, Kit has worked with technical experts worldwide to successfully develop information and training materials for a variety of global audiences, ranging from government agencies to technicians, physicians, and software end-users. Kit holds an MS degree in technical communication and a BS degree in biology, both from Colorado State University.
In addition to creating Web content, manuals, online help, and technical information sheets, Kit has designed internal software tools, has designed and developed intranet websites, has designed and conducted several surveys, and has developed usability tests.
Kit is a Fellow for the Society for Technical Communication (STC) whose STC experience includes stints as ITC SIG manager, chapter president (twice), international publications competition manager, competitions judge at both local and international levels, Nominating Committee at both the local and society level, book reviewer, article peer reviewer for Technical Communication, guest editor for Intercom, and co-chair of the Global Strategies Task Force.
She speaks at many conferences in the United States and internationally. In 2007, she coauthored (with Brenda Huettner and Char James-Tanny) Managing Virtual Teams: Getting the Most from Wikis, Blogs, and Other Collaborative Tools. In addition, she is the former editor of IEEE-PCS News, a frequent contributor to Multilingual, and a periodic contributor to TC World and to Intercom.
Kit lives in Denver, CO, with her husband and two dogs. Her stepson Zach is a programmer at Google in Boulder, CO and recently married his college sweetheart. Her stepdaughter Kaitlin lives in Boise, ID and has a passion for animal rescue. When not working, Kit enjoys reading, writing poetry, playing board games, camping, hiking, travelling, skiing, and scuba diving.
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- City: Littleton
- State/Zip: CO 80162
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of an unscrupulous doctor who willingly issues prescriptions to "patients" throughout the country whom the doctor never sees and without a pre-existing bona fide doctor-patient relationship.
The act also requires an endorsement from the DEA before a pharmacy can dispense controlled substances via the Internet. This endorsement is in addition to the registration a pharmacy holds for its brick-and-mortar operation, and it allows law enforcement to clearly identify internet sites where controlled substances can be sold.
Rogue Internet pharmacies are generally supplied by DEA-registered brick-and-mortar pharmacies, according to the agency. Typically, these brick-and-mortar pharmacies have little or no walk-in customers and do most or all of their business online. In some instances, criminal organizations purchase legitimate "mom and pop" brick-and-mortar pharmacies, use them to supply to the operation for just a few months and then walk after taking in substantial cash.
Rather than try to block all online pharmaceutical sales, the Ryan Haight Act will put online pharmaceutical sales on an equal regulatory footing with those sales through a brick-and-mortar facility. The act requires an endorsement of an existing registration to allow existing pharmacies to sell controlled substances online. This means law enforcement will be able to carefully scrutinize all applications for such registration and be able to easily separate legitimate and illegitimate Internet operations.
The act will also enhance penalties for unlawfully dispensing controlled substances in Schedules III through V. A schedule is a category of drug defined in the Controlled Substances Act of 1974 and subject to regulation by the DEA. Vicodin, which Haight ordered over the Internet without seeing a doctor, is a Schedule III drug. Schedule III also includes ephedrine and Anabolic steroids. Schedule IV includes Xanax and Ambien and the anti-seizure medication Phenobarbital. Robitussin cough syrup is classified as a Schedule V drug.
Criminals are aware of the low penalties associated with Schedule III and Schedule IV substances, and they generally refrain from selling schedule II substances, according to the Drug Enforcement Administration. Schedule II drugs include cocaine, Ritalin and PCP. These changes to maximum penalties apply to all illegal distribution, not just those occurring over the Internet.
Another provision would give the Attorney General of each state the ability to bring a civil action in a federal district court to enjoin the actions of an online pharmacy operating in violation of its provisions. To bring such an action, the state would be required to have given the U.S. Attorney General prior written notice, giving the Attorney General the opportunity to intervene in the litigation.
This would help ensure that state and federal enforcement authorities can work in partnership with each other and that individual states are able to take effective enforcement action. Under current law, a state Attorney General's enforcement authority against an online pharmacy is limited to the geographic boundaries of that state, which causes significant challenges when a case involves illegal activity over the Internet.
While Haight's death at such a young age when he showed so much promise is tragic, what is even more so is that deaths like his are highly preventable. And while the bill that bears his name is a step in the right direction, it only addresses the supply side of the problem. Its provisions may provide consumers with enough information to give them pause about doing business with an Internet pharmacy; but for a person in such desperation he or she needs to procure drugs over the Internet that may not be enough. And criminals who set up shop online are likely not going to be given much pause either. Therefore, a thorough answer to the problem should be founded on educating people to the point where they don't even think to reach for drugs, even in the most desperate straights. Or at least consult a real physician -- not an Internet site.


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ST. CLAIRSVILLE - After a 2-7, not even the staunchest of the Wheeling Central fans could have envisioned a .500 record and, even less likely, would have been thoughts of winning the Wheeling Hospital Ohio Valley Athletic Conference's Class 2A championship.
Typically of Mel Stephens-coached teams during his highly-successful 10-year reign, the Maroon Knights kept plugging away, getting better with each game before finally ascending to the top of the bi-state league's boys' basketball mountain after a thrill-packed 52-50 victory against Steubenville Catholic Central.
Rallying from a nine-point deficit midway through the third quarter on the Ohio University campus, opportunity finally came knocking at Wheeling Central's door as it had possession of the basketball with the score tied and just 20 seconds left in the hard-fought contest.
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Wheeling Central's Brandon Wallace (44) snares a rebound during Saturday morning's OVAC Class 2A title game at OUE.
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Even then, victory wouldn't come easy. It had to survive what would have been a disastrous turnover. But the ball bounced its way and eventually into the hands of oft-unheralded senior guard Justin Hammers for the wide-open backdoor layup that sealed the deal.
Hammers' game-winner improved Wheeling Central's record to 11-11 heading into West Virginia Class A sectional play next week. Steubenville Catholic was saddled with its just its fifth loss against 15 victories, two of those setbacks coming at the hands of their down-river parochial rival.
Central also won the earlier meeting 72-60, but the Crusaders were without two of their key starters that were sidelined with the flu.
Coach Sean Tucker and his battling squad took the latest defeat hard and vowed to make up for it this week when his Crusaders also begin what they hoop will be a long tournament run.
''Two teams played their hearts out," Tucker said. ''Neither team quit. I thought we rotated (on defense) fairly well, but we had a couple of breakdowns and that's going to happen in high school basketball.
''(Losing) this game really made our kids mad and I feel sorry for whoever we play next and here on out," Tucker added.
While the Steubenville Catholic coaches were teary-eyed, there were smiles all around around the Wheeling Central contingent.
''You've got to give a ton of credit to the kids," an elated Stephens said. ''We were down eight or nine and ina little bit of foul trouble but they kept playing. When we had to get some stops and we needed some big plays on offense we got them. At the end when you have the ball in your hands with a chance to win the game that is all you can ask for in that situation.''
The Maroon Knights' strategy for the last play was certainly no surprise to anybody, especially Tucker. He knew the ball would first be placed in the hands of Wheeling Central's highly-capable freshman point guard Chase Harler.
''We ran what we called an eagle jump and double-teamed Harler when he came off the screen," Tucker noted. ''We believed we could get him to bobble the ball and we clearly hit it but the bounce did not fall our way."
Stephens expected the same double-team but he also felt the Crusaders also would use the foul they had at their disposal to waste before putting Wheeling Central on the foul line.
''I told the kids they were going to play extremely hard there,'' he said. ''We had Chase coming off the ball screen and they were able to deflect it away. The second part of that was David (Park) making a great read when the defense came out on him after he had picked up the ball. He then made the pass to Michael (Pleva). who turned around and found Justin underneath by himself. That was a big bucket," added Stephens in what was clearly an understatement.
Just three seconds remained on the clock after Hammers deposited the basketball into the nylon. Steubenville Catholic's desperation long pass into the front court was picked off by Harler sealing the victory.
Although the Crusaders led most the game, neither team ever managed a double-figure advantage.
Matt Martello's dribble penetration for a layup sent the Crusaders on top 6-5 and they went on to lead 13-10 at the end of the first quarter. Ryan Fletcher's four points during a low-scoring second quarter helped Steubenville Catholic leave the court up by 22-17 at halftime.
Park's triple pulled the Maroon Knights to within 22-20 at the outset of the third quarter before the Crusaders responded with a 11-4 run, keyed by two more Fletcher trifectas and another from Martello that extended the lead to 33-24, the largest of the game.
Brandon Wallace's backside rebound basket followed by Hammers nice roll to the hoop brought Wheeling Central to within 33-28. Harler buried a triple and Brian Felton also cashed a huge three-pointer closing the quarter with the Maroon Knights down by just two points at 36-34.
Harler scored 12 of his 18 points in the second half and pulled down 10 rebounds. He was joined in double figures by Park with 12 points, five assists and four rebounds along with Brandon Wallace with 10 points. Wallace also collected five rebounds.
Fletcher paced the Crusaders with 21 tallies while Herrington had 11 points, six rebounds and three assists.
''It was about the defensive end," Stephens stressed. ''Steubenville Catholic got out early on us but we just kept working on defense. We made a couple of slight adjustments to take away their drives and cuts and force them to shoot some perimeter jump shots."
When asked about the last-season run that enabled the Maroon Knights to finish at .500, Stephens pointed out that he had yet to tell his players about a similar situation during his first year as head coach.
Taking over a team that had won back-to-back state championships coached by Dave Wojcik, Stephens saw the Maroon Knights get off to a dismal 3-8 start. That team also rallied down the stretch 8-3 to also post an 11-11 record. Six victories later in post season play and Central brought home the state championship.
That was the first of four West Virginia single-A titles Central Catholic has won since 2004 with Stephens at the helm. The Maroon Knights also now have captured three OVAC crowns since the current tournament format was adopted in 2008. Overall, the school has won 21 OVAC boys' basketball championships, which is most of any school in the league's 70-year history.


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Bay County to use state prisoners for labor
Published: Monday, March 25, 2013 at 8:49 a.m.
Last Modified: Monday, March 25, 2013 at 8:49 a.m.
PANAMA CITY, Fla. — Inmates from a state prison in the Panhandle will soon be cutting grass and doing other lawn work for Bay County's wastewater division.
Thanks to a one-year contract between Bay County and the Florida Department of Corrections, a crew of up to six inmates will begin working four days a week starting June 18.
The News Herald of Panama City reports the inmates will primarily be doing lawn maintenance. The county will pay for a corrections officer to oversee the inmates at a cost of $58,004 in salary, benefits and equipment. The total contract is $64,765.
Only inmates who have been sentenced can do the work. And, inmates must be considered low-risk enough to be allowed outside the prison.
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This year's Salsa Fest celebration will be a departure from the norm.
Salsa Fest began in 2000 under the direction of Murrell Foster, executive director of the Three Rivers Chamber of Commerce. However, last year, the chamber board voted to discontinue their support of the event because of a change in sponsors.
Around the same time, First National Bank decided to end its seven-year run of operating the salsa competition.
Subsequently, the city of Three Rivers decided to take over, and event facilitator Barbara Dezell was hired to manage the event—which was recast to combine July 4 festivities with the tradition of Salsa Fest.
This new festival will feature a salsa tasting contest, miscellaneous acts, two stages of continuous music, child rides, various food and craft vendors and an evening fireworks display.
It is free to the public, and a long list of performers will take to the stage to kick off the event. Everyone is encouraged to attend.
Local Tejano musicians Grupo Moya also joins the array of performers, which includes the Chris Rybak Band (with Santiago Jimenez), the Brush Country Music Jamboree (with guest performers Ricky Turpin playing twin fiddles with Joe Nixon), South Texas performing legend Al Dean, the gospel-based Rocky Roberts Family, Cadeno y Sus Cojuento, Rob "Elvis" Carter, South of Heaven, Gary Glenn, 20X, the Pear Ratz, Sally Carlson, Debbie Reider, Curtis Richard, Rick Maguglin and Conrad Gonzales Jr.
Additionally, the Reguladores Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club, Choke Canyon Chapter, will be on hand to sponsor biker competitions and biker games with many contests and prizes.
Anyone who wishes to inquire about the Salsa Fest can contact Dezell at (361) 436-2069 or firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Since peptic ulcers are sometimes caused by infection with Helicobacter pylori , you should follow hygienic practice to decrease your risk of becoming infected. Be sure to:
- Wash hands well and regularly.
- Avoid contact with other people's vomit or stool.
- Wear gloves if you must clean up after someone. Afterwards, wash your hands well.
- Drink only water known to be clean.
Smoking has been associated with the development of peptic ulcers because ulcers that do form are slower to heal. If you are a smoker, talk with your doctor about programs that can help you quit.
Overuse of alcohol, especially in combination with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, has sometimes been thought to increase the risk of peptic ulcers. Nonsteroidal drugs are definitely proven causes of ulcers, but the causal role of alcohol remains somewhat uncertain, especially in combination with smoking. However, alcohol misuse is a serious health problem regardless of its relationship to ulcer disease. If you can't stop drinking on your own, contact your doctor for help and support.
If you need to use pain medicines, your doctor may recommend you use a medication other than an NSAID. Try not to take NSAIDs on a regular basis, Instead, only use them when necessary and as directed.
If you have a medical condition that requires you to take large doses of NSAIDs, ask your doctor about using medications like sodium sucralfate, omeprazole, or misoprostol to help protect your stomach against ulcers.
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About the Show
With new Series 5 coming up, see Series 4 of the US comedy on All 4: ep1-5, 4-9 May; ep6-10, 10-15 May; ep11-15, 16-21 May; ep16-17, 22-27 May; ep18-20, 22 May-2 Jun; ep21-22, 28 May-2 Jun
Series 2 Summary
Jess, Nick, Winston, Schmidt and Cece are back for a second series of the hit US comedy about a group of flat-sharing friends.
Episode 1 - Re-Launch
Jess and the gang are back with a bang - and to prove it Schmidt throws himself a rebranding party in Nick's bar
Episode 2 - Katie
Jess finds it hard to adjust to unemployment and starts to hang out at Nick's bar
Episode 3 - Fluffer
Nick and Jess try to address the nature of their relationship when Nick realises that Jess is using him to do the chores
Episode 4 - Neighbors
A group of trendy twenty-somethings move into the flat across the hall
Episode 5 - Models
Cece plans a wild night out with her model friends to celebrate her birthday, so Jess is forced to tag along
Episode 6 - Halloween
Nick gets a visit from his college crush, Amelia, but feels scared when she begins to show affection for him
Episode 7 - Menzies
Jess increases the intensity of her job search, Schmidt begins a relationship with his attractive boss, and Nick gains wisdom from a taciturn new acquaintance
Episode 8 - Parents
Jess invites her divorced mother and father over for Thanksgiving dinner, hoping that she will be able to get them back together
Episode 9 - Eggs
When Jess hears that her friends Melissa and Sadie are going to have a baby, both she and Cece get into a panic about their declining fertility and start to hear their biological clocks ticking
Episode 10 - Bathtub
Jess and Winston scheme to get a bathtub installed in the flat, but their plotting causes expensive damage. Meanwhile, Nick meets a tough but beautiful customer at the bar.
Episode 11 - Santa
As Christmas approaches, Jess and the gang spend a busy evening attending every seasonal party that they know. Jess tries to avoid Sam and Nick struggles to keep up with sexually adventurous Angie.
Episode 12 - Cabin
Jess and Sam plan a weekend retreat at a cabin in the country, but when Jess invites Nick and Angie along, she soon realises two's company but four's a crowd
Episode 13 - A Father's Love
Nick's upset when his con-man father Walt visits because he's convinced that his dad is only in town to set up another crooked scheme
Episode 14 - Pepperwood
When Nick reads a piece of fiction submitted by one of Jess's night-school students, he becomes convinced the man is hiding a sinister secret and goes undercover in the classroom to find out the truth
Episode 15 - Cooler
Nick and Schmidt compete for a beautiful woman's attention. Winston becomes extrememly attracted to a woman who's not interested in him. And Jess's night alone in the loft doesn't go as planned...
Episode 16 - Table 34
When Cece attends a dating convention in search of a prospective husband, the gang go along to give her support, including Schmidt, who wants to win her back
Episode 17 - Parking Spot
Schmidt, Jess and Nick enter into a lengthy and devious battle of wills to see who can claim a highly coveted parking space at their apartment building
Episode 18 - TinFinity
Winston makes friends with professional football player Jax McTavish after interviewing him for his radio show, but he's not pleased when a flirtatious Jess catches the sportsman's eye
Episode 19 - Quick Hardening Caulk
Jess struggles to tell Nick about her romantic feelings for him, until she is given a powerful course of pain medication that loosens her tongue
Episode 20 - Chicago
When Nick suffers a close personal bereavement, Jess, Schmidt and Winston accompany him to his home town of Chicago
Episode 21 - First Date
Nick and Jess are fazed by the sexual tension bubbling under the surface of their friendship, so Nick asks Jess out on a date, to Schmidt and Winston's alarm
Episode 22 - Bachelorette Party
Jess plans to throw a bachelorette party for Cece while Nick and Winston spend some 'guy time' with her fiancé Shivrang
Episode 23 - Virgins
Jess, Nick, Schmidt, Winston and Cece reveal the embarrassing tales of how they lost their virginity, recalling their exploits in a series of flashbacks
Episode 24 - Winston's Birthday
Nick is nervous when he has to spend the day alone with Jess's father Bob (guest star Rob Reiner), who's paying an unexpected visit
Episode 25 - Elaine's Big Day
As Cece's wedding day dawns, Jess and Nick must decide whether they want to continue with their relationship. Taylor Swift and Merritt Wever guest star.


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When the storm subsided, the governor appeared to clone himself, showing up in every community hurt by the storm within minutes of one another. One morning he was spotted in Brooklyn, Queens and Long Island almost at the same moment, rushing from place to place with reassuring words and promises of help.
More significant than his travels were his prompt actions to try to get the region back to normal living. He pushed hard for mass transit to operate again, for emergency supplies to reach people who were hurting and to get the message out that the state cared about its people.
Luckily for Long Island, its two county executives rose to the occasion in the storm's aftermath. Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano worked closely with federal and state officials and was highly visible day after day, providing information and advice to the public. There were a series of Mangano calls to my office and countless others, warning about water quality and offering tips on FEMA help. Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone went sleepless for days to help his residents, and saved many lives with his dedication.
One official who wasn't on everyone's radar offered a very potent model for how people in power should respond to crises. Long Beach City Manager Jack Schnirman, whose city was all but destroyed by the storm, slept in his office for days on end, using every tool he had to find ways to keep the city functioning.
There are many heroes who have emerged from the trauma of Hurricane Sandy. Luckily for us, the elected and non-elected officials in this region rose to the occasion. They all deserve a special vote of thanks.
Jerry Kremer was a state assemblyman for 23 years, and chaired the Assembly's Ways and Means Committee for 12 years. He now heads Empire Government Strategies, a business development and legislative strategy firm. Comments about this column? firstname.lastname@example.com.
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Cyclones Place Two in Top-15 at Georgia Invite
ATHENS, Ga. – The Iowa State diving team wrapped up competition at the Georgia Invitational in Athens, Ga. with two Cyclones finishing in the top-15 of the platform event. Sophomore Elyse Brouillette and senior Jessica Henderson lead the squad with an 11th and 15th place finish, respectively.
"They all had a really solid day," Iowa State head diving coach Jeff Warrick said. "This is definitely the best team performance that we've had this weekend."
Brouillette, who battled slow starts on days one and two, emerged as the team leader in the platform event. The 2012-13 ISU most valuable diver followed up her 10th place, 210.60-point performance at the Iowa Invitational with a 205.90-point performance today.
"She started the day with more confidence," Warrick said. "Part of it was based on the rough starts and knowing that she is better than that. She really learned from her negative experiences."
After posted two top-20 performances on Friday and Saturday, Henderson tallied another top finish on conclude the weekend with a score of 190.60 on the platform. The Cyclone veteran has yet to finish outside of the top-20 during an invitational event in the 2013-14 season.
"She definitely has her overall best performance today," Warrick said. "She dove really well, but there are always things that we can improve upon. I was really happy with how she did on each of her dives."
LSU's Cassie Weil took home yet another top finish on the weekend with a score of 291.70 in the platform event. The Cyclones are scheduled to return to Ames, Iowa on Jan. 8.


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A Dozen Ideas for a Greener Home
by Jordan Rubin
Simple changes around the house can also make a big difference for the environment. With inspiration from Jordan's friend Stephen Hennessey's In Pink magazine, here are some suggested changes that we all could afford to do:
1. Change your incandescent light bulbs to compact fluorescent.
Here's an idea that's really caught on, but it's a no-brainer since fluorescent light bulbs burn 12 times as long as regular light bulbs and consume 50 to 80 percent less energy. Install full-spectrum fluorescent light bulbs, which are even better for the environment than compact fluorescent. Full-spectrum lights effectively emit the same kind of light that streams from the sun, as well as ultraviolet rays, which makes this type of lighting extremely healthy since UV light causes the body to produce vitamin D. Full-spectrum lights are more yellowish and also are easier on the eyes, causing less eyestrain.
2. Bring your own shopping bags or reusable canvas bags to the health food or grocery store.
Supermarkets in Europe don't provide plastic bags for their customers. Instead, paper bags can be purchased for around 25 cents each, so the locals bring leather satchels or recycle paper bags from previous trips. What a simple yet effective "green" habit to get behind. Supermarket chains on this side of the Atlantic should adopt the same "bring your own bag" policy. One warehouse club already has: Costco stopped providing plastic bags for their customers in the summer of 2007, and other retailers will likely follow in their footsteps. Plastic bags, made from toxic polyethylene, are not biodegradable and litter the landscape whenever the wind kicks up.
3. Use rechargeable batteries.
Did you know that you're not supposed to throw your old batteries in the trash? In most parts of the country, used batteries are considered "e-waste," just like computers and old TV sets. Batteries contain a high concentration of metals that seep into the ground when the casing erodes. The technology behind rechargeable batteries is improving all the time.
4. Recycle your newspapers, junk mail, and plastic bottles.
Did you know that recycling just your fat Sunday papers alone would save more than a half million trees every week? Make a concerted effort to recycle those, your other daily newspapers, your junk mail and your plastic bottles. Every little bit helps and can make a significant difference.
5. Watch the thermostat.
Keep your thermostat set at a cooler, but tolerable, temperature in the winter and a warmer, but tolerable, temperature in the summer. Also, if you are going to be gone for a while, make sure to adjust your thermostat accordingly—bring it way down in the winter and keep the setting higher in the summer.
6. Clean out the bathroom cabinet.
Many personal care products contain parabens, synthetic chemicals used as a preservative. Try out natural products and see if they work for you.
7. Unplug cell phone chargers when not in use.
Most people may not be aware that electrical devices continue to draw electricity when plugged in—plasma screens, DVD players, and even cell phone chargers. It's not practical to unplug every electronic device in the home, but we can all be mindful of unplugging our chargers for the iPod, cell phone, BlackBerry, and the like.
8. Think green in the laundry room.
Conventional fabric softeners and static cling products use formaldehyde to make clothes softer. You can substitute a half-cup of vinegar to your wash or dip your favorite essential oil on a cloth and dry with your clothes. Seventh Generation produces some great "green" laundry detergents.
9. Check your cookware.
Pots and pans with nonstick coating are popular with the cook and the person doing the clean up. Yet nonstick pans are coated with perfluorooctanoic acid, or PFOA, which has shown up in trace amounts in blood samples taken from people across the country. The Centers for Disease Control estimates that PFOA is in the blood of 95 percent of Americans, and the Environmental Protection Agency advisory panel has labeled PFOA as a likely carcinogen in humans. Environmentally acceptable cookware is stainless steel, ceramic-coated, or stoneware.
10. Choose paper products from recycled ingredients.
It's getting easier and easier to find toilet paper, paper towels, and paper napkins made from recycled paper that are either unbleached or nonchlorine bleached to keep dangerous toxins out of the environment and off your skin and your food.
11. Use air filters.
This is another idea to reduce toxins in your home. Since indoor air is generally three times more polluted than outdoor air, it behooves you to choose an excellent air filter that removes and neutralizes tiny airborne particles of dust, soot, pollen, mold, and dander. You can also open up your doors and windows to freshen the air—even in the cold winter or the sweltering summer heat, even if it is for a brief time.
12. Start your own compost pile.
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SF Street Style: The Man in The Red Bow-Tie, in The Mission
I caught up with visual designer Shawn Carrico, while standing in line at the SF Street Food Festival, last Saturday in the Mission. His red bow-tie and wicked-sharp glasses immediately caught my attention but, while he's incorporated great details, his outfit is still refreshingly casual -- and thus, street food appropriate. Shawn said his favorite eats at the festival were the Penang Curry Bomb Bun and Sharbat from Azalina's.


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Conferral of the Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S.Ed.) degree signifies successful completion of a program that enables demonstration of competence in three areas: (1) general/liberal education; (2) the knowledge, skills, and dispositions required for teaching; and (3) the subject matter in the chosen teaching field(s). In addition to the General Education requirement of the University, candidates for a teaching license must also satisfy requirements established for their specific licensure programs.
The Department provides the opportunity for students admitted to professional education to pursue undergraduate courses leading to teacher licensure in the State of Ohio.
A signature feature of the department is its partnership relationships. These include partnerships with the University laboratory school, the Child Development Center; with local schools, as corrdinated by the Center for PDS Partnerships; with The Gladys W. and David H. Patton College of Education and Human Services, such as The Edward Stevens Center for the Study and Development of Literacy and Language; and with regional organizations like the Coalition of Rural and Appalachian Schools (CORAS) and The Southeast Ohio Center for Excellence in Mathematics and Science (SEOCEMS). These partnerships provide significant opportunities for field experiences, professional internships, and practicums. We are also one of the few teacher preparation programs that offers their teacher candidates an Honors Program in Education.
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A day when methods based on humane human-specific responses will be used by industry and regulatory agencies to determine the safety and efficacy of substances. This vision fuels the passion we have for our organization, driving us to provide innovative solutions for industry and regulatory agencies.
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WARREN, Ohio (AP) — Investigators are focusing on speeding as a key factor in the crash of a sport utility vehicle carrying eight teenagers, six of them killed when it slammed into a guardrail and flipped over into a swampy pond.
Authorities are citing an unspecified "high rate" of speed, but would not speculate on whether alcohol or drugs were involved in the crash about 7 a.m. Sunday.
The Honda Passport veered off the left side of a road and overturned, coming to a rest upside down in the swamp. It sank with five of the victims trapped inside. A sixth person thrown from the SUV during the crash was found under it.
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That Depends A Good Deal On Where You Want To Get To
By Alison on Jan 9, 2013 in bitching and moaning, craft, goals, writing | comments(0)
I do this every year. I make a list of things that I want to achieve and I feel like I hit some, ignore others, and feel a bit adrift by the time December 31 passes.
I find myself unmotivated at times. I have a few reasons for this, that I think I have used as excuses in the past but I need to deal with them, work with them, and move past them if I want to be successful moving forward.
I tend to write very quickly. I can write 1000 words in 20 minutes, for example, if I sit down and actually write. Because of this, I have a tendency to put writing off, knowing that I can pound out some words quickly later.
The problem with this is that I can WRITE the words but that's not the end of it. They need edited and polished and the first draft is never (well, not usually) the BEST draft for me. My words need more work, and I tend to ignore that fact so that I can sit on the couch with Bear, reading fic or books or whatever while I watch TV. (Yes, I can multitask but only with things that don't get me anywhere, as opposed to stuff that could move my writing career forward. *sigh*)
I also struggle with… not depression, I don't think, but melancholy. Maybe it is a mild form of depression, but I allow it, from time to time, to convince me that I should stay on the couch or in bed or wherever, reading and not creating. I don't know what I'm melancholy about. I think I allow myself to be intimidated by other authors I've read, in the sense that their writing is so good or well-constructed that I don't think I could ever match their skill, etc. so why bother trying.
Which is a bunch of crap. I like my writing when I read it, and I know that others enjoy it as well. I have a voice that is recognizable, according to some of my more regular readers, which means that I have reached a certain level in my career, where I have a voice, I just need to use it and polish it. And I'm not doing that as often as I need to.


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Brighton is where the seaside bathing tradition was invented in the 18C. This quintessential English resort town has plenty of attractions; elegant Georgian, Regency and Victorian architecture, the winding streets of its fishermen's district, as well as parks and lanes decked with flowers. Its crowning glory is the Royal Pavilion, an extraordinary exercise in "Indo-Gothic" architecture.
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A veritable maze of tiny, busy streets in the old part of the town, lined with numerous boutiques and antique shops, the heart of which is Brighton Square.
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To the Editor:
The events of last week's Island Park Chamber of Commerce meeting still disturb me. For years the Island Park chamber was an almost nothing entity. It has been a group of business people with a sagging membership who get together and pat each other on the back once a year, handing out their Man of the Year award at the annual dinner that we all dutifully attend to applaud the winner and validate the existence of a group that really didn't do much for this town.
In recent years that has changed. Michael Scully, Glenn Ingoglia, John Cistero, Doris Gralitzer, Barbara Rubin, Harvey Gertler, and the "new" Chamber of Commerce have all stepped up to the plate and turned it around, delivering for this community. What was once an obscure old boys' club now was reaching out and including everyone.
From the sign welcoming people to our little town, to the mixers, to the dinner meetings, as well as hosting ribbon cuttings for Sandy-ravaged businesses when they came back, they have been tireless. Can anyone forget the morning of the Sandy vote in the Senate, when our chamber delivered Sen. Chuck Schumer to the center of our village for a bird's eye view of our situation and a press a conference? The chamber did that!
The new leadership has expanded membership, fostered friendships, promoted unity and brought attention and money to this town. They sought and coordinated over half a million dollars in National Grid grants and aid to local businesses. They have constantly worked on the beautification projects. They have done more in one year than the old Chamber did in 20, and more than any other group in this town in the past year. And their reward? Not a "thank you," "good job," not even a pat on the back, or a nod. Nothing like that. It seems in this town when you step out, volunteer your time, effort or money; when you try to make anything better, what you get is a target on your back. You get attacked.
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Relations with the OSCE
NATO and the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) work together to build security and promote stability in the Euro-Atlantic area. They cooperate at both the political and the operational level in areas such as conflict prevention and resolution, post-conflict rehabilitation, crisis management, as well as in addressing new security challenges.
At the political level, NATO and the OSCE consult each other on thematic and regional security issues of common interest such as border security and disarmament. At the operational level, cooperation in conflict prevention, crisis management and post-conflict rehabilitation has been particularly active in the Western Balkans.
The two organisations complement each other's efforts on the ground. NATO initiatives to support defence reform, including arms control, mine clearance and the destruction of stockpiles of arms and munitions, dovetail with OSCE efforts aimed at preventing conflict and restoring stability after conflict. Close cooperation between NATO and the OSCE is an important element in the development of an international "Comprehensive Approach" to crisis management, which requires the effective application of both military and civilian means. At the Lisbon Summit in 2010, the Allies decided to enhance NATO's contribution to a comprehensive approach to crisis management as part of the international community's effort and to improve NATO's ability to deliver stabilisation and reconstruction effects.
At recent summits, the Allies have reiterated the importance of the OSCE's role in regional security and as a forum for dialogue on issues relevant to Euro-Atlantic security. Encompassing the political/ military, economic/ environmental and human dimensions, the OSCE plays an important role in promoting security and cooperation. The Allies aim to further enhance NATO's cooperation with the OSCE.
Political dialogue
NATO and the OSCE regularly exchange views and information on key security-related issues such as border security, disarmament, arms control (in particular, controlling the spread of small arms and light weapons), energy security and terrorism. The two organisations also cooperate on environmental issues that are a threat to security, stability and peace through the Environment and Security Initiative (ENVSEC)¹.
In recent years, dialogue has expanded to include terrorism and other emerging security challenges, which are among the priority areas for each of the two organisations. Following the Prague Summit in 2002 – when NATO Allies expressed their desire to exploit the complementarity of international efforts aimed at reinforcing stability in the Mediterranean region – NATO and the OSCE began developing closer contacts regarding their respective dialogues with countries in the region.
Political relations between NATO and the OSCE are governed today by the "Platform for Co-operative Security", which was launched by the OSCE in 1999 at the NATO Istanbul Summit. Via the Platform, the OSCE called upon the international organisations whose members adhere to its principles and commitments, to reinforce their cooperation and to draw upon the resources of the international community in order to restore democracy, prosperity and stability in Europe and beyond.
Since the Platform was adopted, experts from both NATO and the OSCE have met regularly to discuss operational and political issues of common interest in the areas of conflict prevention, crisis management and post-conflict reconstruction operations. Moreover, in December 2003, the OSCE's "Strategy to Address Threats to Security and Stability in the 21st Century" recalls the need – in a constantly changing security environment – to interact with other organisations and institutions taking advantage of the assets and strengths of each other.
Dialogue also takes place at a higher political level. The NATO Secretary General is occasionally invited to speak at the OSCE Annual Security Review Conference. The OSCE Secretary General addressed the Euro-Atlantic Partnership Council (EAPC) Ambassadors meeting in 2007 and 2008. NATO regularly participates in the annual meetings of the OSCE Ministerial Council, as an observer. The OSCE Chairperson-in-Office is also invited to some of the meetings held at NATO Headquarters in Brussels.1. The NATO Science for Peace and Security Programme is associated with the ENVSEC, which brings together NATO, the OSCE, the Regional Environmental Center, the United Nations (UN) Development Programme, the UN Economic Commission for Europe and the UN Environment Programme.
Cooperation in the Western Balkans
Practical cooperation between the OSCE and NATO is best exemplified by the complementary missions that have been undertaken by both organisations in the Western Balkans.
Within the framework of operations conducted in the Western Balkans region, representatives from both organisations in the field have met regularly to share information and discuss various aspects of their cooperation.
Bosnia and Herzegovina
In 1996, further to the Dayton Agreements and the adoption of United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1031 in December 1995, NATO and the OSCE developed a joint action programme in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The NATO-led Implementation Force (IFOR) and its successor the Stabilisation Force (SFOR) have provided vital support for implementation of the civilian aspects of the peace agreements.
NATO assisted the OSCE in its work in the area of arms control and confidence and security-building measures in the country. By providing security for OSCE personnel and humanitarian assistance, NATO has, inter alia, contributed to the proper conduct of elections under OSCE auspices.
Between January 1998 and March 1999, the OSCE mounted a Kosovo Verification Mission to monitor compliance on the ground with the Holbrooke-Milosevic cease-fire agreement. NATO conducted a parallel aerial surveillance mission. Following a deterioration in security conditions, the verification mission was forced to withdraw in March 1999.
Since the adoption of UNSCR 1244 in June 1999, a new OSCE Mission in Kosovo was established as part of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK). It is tasked, among other things, with supervising the progress of democratisation, building of institutions, and the protection of human rights. The mission - the largest of the OSCE's field operations - has been maintaining close relations with the Kosovo Force (KFOR), which has a mandate from the United Nations to guarantee a safe environment for the work of the international community.
The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia2
NATO also had close cooperation with the OSCE in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia2, where a NATO Task Force provided additional security for international monitors in early 2000. Today, the NATO Liaison Office in Skopje continues to exchange information with the OSCE Mission to Skopje.
Border security
NATO and the OSCE also cooperated in the management and securing of borders in the Western Balkans. At a high-level conference held in Ohrid in May 2003, five Western Balkans countries endorsed a Common Platform developed by the European Union, NATO, the OSCE and the then Stability Pact for South-East Europe aimed at enhancing border security in the region. Each organisation supported those players, involved in the areas within its jurisdiction. Cooperation in the area of border security has now been extended to Central Asia, where the two organisations carry out complementary projects and programmes.2. Turkey recognizes the Republic of Macedonia with its constitutional name.


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Scottsdale, AZ (Sports Network) - Phil Mickelson missed history-making scores
the first two days, but matched the tournament's 54-hole scoring record on
Mickelson birdied five of the last six holes in round three for a 7-under 64.
His 54-hole total of 24-under-par 189 matched Mark Calcavecchia's record from
The total of 189 is the second-lowest 54-hole total in PGA Tour history.
Mickelson is a two-time winner of this event and owns 40 career PGA Tour
Mickelson had a chance to shoot 60 on Thursday, but parred the last hole. On
Friday, with a chance to post a new tournament 36-hole record score, he
double-bogeyed the final hole at TPC Scottsdale's Stadium Course.
Brandt Snedeker carded a 6-under 65 to move into second place at minus-18.
Padraig Harrington, who is playing this event for the first time, fired a 63
of his own to jump into a share of third place at 16-under-par 197. He was
joined there by Ryan Moore, who shot 65 in round three.
Troy Matteson carded a 66 to move into fifth place at minus-15, while Brendan
Steele (65) and Bill Haas (70) are one stroke back at 14-under 199.
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ISU's Seventh-Inning Rally Falls Short at Drake
DES MOINES, Iowa – The Iowa State softball team made a furious seventh-inning rally to try and overcome Drake's five-run lead Wednesday evening at Buel Field, but fell short as the Cyclones lost to the Bulldogs 10-9. The loss dropped ISU to 18-18 on the season, while Drake improved to 11-23.
Fast Start
Iowa State wasted very little time getting on the board in the first. Brittany Gomez led off the game by reaching via a hit by pitch. An error by the Drake catcher allowed Gomez to advance to second and on the next pitch Gomez stole her 20th base of the season at third and an errant throw by the catcher allowed her to score to make it 1-0 Cyclones. With the steal, Gomez became the first player in ISU history to record multiple 20-stolen base steals.
Two batters later, Lexi Slater posted her seventh home run of the season with a stinging line drive to center that just cleared the wall to put ISU ahead 2-0.
Iowa State went on to fill the bases and bring in some more runs in the first as Jorden Spendlove, Sara Rice and Liana Henry all added RBI-singles to put ISU ahead 5-0 before Drake even got a chance to bat.
Drake Responds
The Bulldogs loaded the bases to start the first, forcing ISU into an early pitching change as Paris Imholz took over for Katie Johnson. After getting the first out, Imholz hit Laura Brewer with a pitch to score Drake's first run of the game. The next batter, a Rebekah Schmidt sac fly scored a second to make it 5-2 Cyclones.
Drake drew two walks to start the bottom of the second and Liz Buck cashed in with an RBI-double that scored one to reduce the ISU lead to 5-3. After a strikeout, Hayley Nybo made it 5-4 with an RBI-single to center. ISU brought Johnson back in to try and secure the final out, and she induced a grounder to third but Rice could not handle it and Drake scored on the error to tie the game.
The Bulldogs took the lead in the bottom of the fourth with a bases-loaded single from Brewer to make it 6-5.
Drake's Big Play
The Bulldogs loaded the bases again in the bottom of the fifth, this time with two outs when Nybo made launched one to the wall in left-center. Drake was able to clear the bases on the play and with the ball headed home, Nybo made the decision to try and get over to third. Rachel Hartman threw over, but missed the target, allowing Nybo to come home and expand the Drake lead to 10-5.
The Late Iowa State Rally
The Cyclones needed runs in a hurry and got right to work in the seventh inning. With Hawryluk and Slater on the corners, Cappaert made it 10-6 with an RBI single up the middle. The Cyclones loaded the bases on a Hartman walk and Sara Davison made the big hit with a 2-RBI double to again reduce the Drake lead to 10-8.
The big play came on the next at-bat as Spendlove lined one into center for a single. With one run already home, head coach Stacy Gemeinhardt-Cesler made the decision to bring home Davison from second. A good throw by Drake centerfielder Sarah Ryan got Davison out at the plate, with the Bulldogs still ahead 10-9 and now with two outs.
With Spendlove on second, Rice hit a fly ball into foul ground in left for the final out and Drake escaped with a win.
On Deck
Iowa State is back at home for a Big 12 series against Texas. The first game is on Friday at 4 p.m. with the games on Saturday and Sunday slated for noon at the Cyclone Sports Complex.


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WHEELING - Nobody deserves the benefit of the doubt simply because they're exceptionally good at something. But the general expectation is that everyone will be treated with consistency no matter what field they choose.
West Liberty didn't receive either Monday night during its 101-96 road loss to Charleston, which was just the second time the Hilltoppers have come out on the wrong side of a West Virginia Conference men's basketball game in 70 tries.
Yes, West Liberty's attacking, in-your-face style lends itself to foul difficulty. But what the No. 1-ranked (not for long) team in the country had to endure against the Golden Eagles was just this side of shameful.
Having not been there, I'm certainly not going to say the Hilltoppers got hosed. Besides, I'm of the belief that you should never allow the game to be close enough where a referee can become a factor.
In case you missed it, Charleston shot 55 free throws, or the most in a WVC contest in seven years, to 24 for West Liberty. The Cougars shot 31 more freebies and made 40 total.
My issue isn't so much the discrepancy, though I do find it hard to comprehend. The problem, is the Hilltoppers didn't suddenly become a foul-prone team that warrants having four of five starters disqualified. West Liberty had a total of three players foul out in its first 14 games.
In other words, if it was a foul Monday it should have been last week, last month or even last season.
But it wasn't.
Much like every other conference in the country, the WVC, until next year when is dissolves, has changed. The tempo is faster. The athletes are bigger and stronger.
The referees? They're still the same speed and fitness-wise, and that's a problem.
The way the WLU-UC game was officiated should never happen. I can't imagine anyone, including the Golden Eagles, who I am sure are legit, wanted to see it go down that way.
After all, there's a reason those types of numbers haven't been put up in seven years. That reason is simple - they shouldn't be. If you want a free-throw competition, sign up at your local Elks Hoop Shoot.
What's the answer? Go back to the classroom and teach the game a little better. Make sure officials know there is only one way to call a basketball game.
West Liberty coach Jim Crutchfield is too nice a guy to complain about this, at least publicly, so I'll say it for him.
It shouldn't matter what gymnasium you enter. The expectation, and that's consistency, should be the same.
Unfortunately, the Golden Eagles can't count on that when they face the Hilltoppers on Feb. 11 at the ASRC. There won't be a combined 74 free throws taken that night unless the game is moved to the Wheeling Elks.
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While it sucks that they were wearing Hawk shirts, why do you let something like that ruin your experience/meal...? not that big of a deal
I can't tell if you're serious...
BWW was built in Ames so that Hawkeyes in the area could have a place to congregate.
Both managers at Red Lobster in Ames are Hawk fans, makes sense that neither one went to Iowa, and both work in the food industry. Just laugh it off, they are working for you.
A lot of places do things like that on game days where they let employees where the clothes of their favorite school. I believe coach f tweeted on saturday that he went to hy vee or somewhere in Ames that was doing the same thing and he purposely went to the line with employees wearing all ISU stuff.
why does anyone go to bww in the first place?
Originally Posted by CYVADER
why does anyone go to bww in the first place?
I like spending 10 dollars on 6 wings, that's why.
I would probably be a little upset too, doesn't really surprise me that much as the have just as much hawkeye memorabilia in there as they do Iowa State. Kind of embarassing if you ask me.
Originally Posted by CYVADER
why does anyone go to bww in the first place?
Agreed. A chain of suckiness. Also, I work at a bar in Cedar Falls and wore my Iowa State hat to work on Saturday night, and I would have been ****** if my manager told me I couldn't.
i don't understand why people frequent places like this inside the city of ames.
Again, it's funny that Hawks are working to serve us. This is what a u of i degree gets you.
Originally Posted by ketelmeister
Need some help emailing Buffalo Wild Wings Corporate. Here's why.
On Saturday morning (game day) four of us went into the new Ames BWW for a drink. We were greeted by three workers with Iowa shirts on and large glitter Hawk heads pinned on. There were others as well. Our waitress was dressed in I State geer, and she was disguisted as well. I talked to the manager in a very polite way by explaining that any business is about customer experience. And it made little sense in Ames on a game day to have Hawk shirts on employees, as it wouldn't make much sense in Iowa City to have I State shirts on. He had a "I don't give a rip" attitude, and said his employees can wear what ever they want. We finished our drink and left, never to return.
I ask for emails to be sent to corporate BWW. This needs to be changed. A few emails can make a difference.
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Thanks for the heads up - I know many people think it is no big deal but in cases like this I speak with my wallet and I will avoid BWW in Ames and will tell everyone I know not to go there as well - there are better wings elsewhere anyway.
Originally Posted by CyBer
Again, it's funny that Hawks are working to serve us. This is what a u of i degree gets you.
Couldn't possibly be that they are still going to school.
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Iowa State shot putter Christina Hillman outthrew the competition by 10.25 inches en route to capturing the national title at the 2014 NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships. Cyclone junior Edward Kemboi ran to a runner-up finish in the men's 800-meter run. Each athlete notched the third All-America showing of their collegiate careers.
Hillman unleashed a personal-best throw of 59 feet, 6.75 inches (18.15m), a distance that is good for the fourth-farthest of the year by an American thrower. Hillman hit the mark on her second throw of competition, while also notching a throw of 58'2.5" on her fifth. Both marks stand ahead of her previous best (58'0.5").
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The Dover, Del., native notched first-team All-America honors for the third time in her career, joining Lisa Griebel (six-time AA) as the only Cyclones in program history to earn the honor three or more times. Hillman's performance is good for the 19th-best in the world this season.
With the mark, Hillman improved her personal best by over a foot and a half this evening and notched the 16th scoring throw of over 55 feet for her career. The victory is the first national championship by a Cyclone in the event in program history and the 11th event title of Hillman's career. The Cyclone hurler finished the indoor season undefeated in collegiate competition. Hillman's victory is also the 20th Cyclone national title at the NCAA championships.
Hillman was ecstatic with her performance and solidifying her place as the top thrower in the nation.
"This is what I live for, this elite competition," Hillman said. "Being here competing and being able to do what I know I can do is an amazing feeling. Meets like this are a lot about mental preparation, and I spent two hours preparing, telling myself that I can do this. Today I was the best that I've been all year."
In the men's 800-meter run, Edward Kemboi notched a second-place finish to secure his third-career first-team All-America recognition. Kemboi crossed the line in 1:48.54 for the 20th sub-1:50 performance of his Cyclone career. Kemboi was boxed in early, but made his way up to the leaders, running in fourth place and moving up to third early on in the race. The Cyclone junior was able to pass Arkansas' Patrick Rono over the final straightaway to nab the runner-up finish.
The Eldoret, Kenya, native joins Lindus Callum and Joseph Chepsiror as one of three athletes in Cyclone history to attain All-America status three times in their collegiate career. Kemboi finished the race 0.37 seconds behind Mississippi State's Brandon McBride, who broke the tape in 1:48.17.
Kemboi wraps up the indoor season as one of the nation's top middle-distance runners, securing three All-Big 12 honors and adding an All-America accolade to his resume. The Iowa State record holder notched four event titles this season and notched the seventh-fastest 800m time in the world at the ISU Classic with a mark of 1:45.98.
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