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"For Kids age 3 (and bathroom ready) to incoming 6th Graders. Get ready for wet water fun, inflatables, messy arts & crafts, high energy rallies, delicious snacks and most importantly, learning that Everything is possible with God! The cost is $50 for on-line registration and $55 in person and includes T-shirt, water bottle and CD (one CD per family). Space is limited, so sign up today!"
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Today was the last day we had our guardian angel, the Pastor, with us. He was such a blessing, he strengthened us with his laughter and dedication to the ministry here. He approached the request to guide us with a servant's heart and worked non stop to make us as comfortable as possible. We just prayed over him and sent him back to his village with many new memories and well wishes. I know that I will see him again and when I do I look forward to seeing the growth in his orphanage and Church.
We are in a very small, poor city. The entire area suffers from a huge water shortage and the heat is stifling. My watch read 108 while I was playing cricket with the orphans today. Yes, 108 degrees.
Mike and I went with the pastors this morning and bought badmitton rackets, birdies, soccer balls, cricket bats and balls and an indoor board game called Carams for the boys in this orphanage….. they had absolutely NOTHING prior. They loved the carams game and flocked to it quickly…it warmed the heart to see having fun.
My prayer prior to coming was that I would have the strength to hold nothing back but would pour myself completely out on these people and as we slowly wind our way back I feel I am almost there. I am emotionally drained but in a strange way full of new strength. I really could stay. Part of me wants to.
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If the election buzzphrase in the early 1990s was "It's the economy, stupid!" in 2008 that might be revised to, "it's the stupid economy!" Everyone is in a tizzy these days, and rightfully so. America is going through a rough patch that many believe is the culmination of decades of bad financial habits on a national level, not the least of which is our tendency to spend beyond our means on the level of the individual and the government.
Housing prices plummet, foreclosures rise, the dollar weakens, consumer confidence wavers, and of course, all business sectors are beginning to think, "what does this mean for me."
So what wine goes with recession? Most people think the answer is: any wine, so long as its cheaper than last year's.
Specifically, a lot of people in the wine industry are nervously examining their fingernails, chewing their lower lips, and wondering whether the trend lines of the last five years are going to leave their beautiful upward trajectories and tick downwards sharply.
I must admit I'm not a huge follower of economic trends when it comes to wine and spirits. I mostly like drinking the stuff, but reading through some industry commentary today I learned a bit more about the current economic outlook for wine, along with a word that I'd never heard before: premiumization.
It's quite a mouthful, but it's a pretty clear concept. In addition to rising sales across all categories of wine and spirits in the last few years, the industry has seen a growing interest and strength in the highest end of wine and spirits. Called many things (Luxury, Ultra Premium, Etc.), this segment of alcoholic beverages represents the highest priced category of wares, including those purchased for investment.
Many people seem to think that this category of wine, in particular, will suffer in a weakening economy. There seems to be consensus that wine and beer tend to be less affected by economic downturns than other industries -- after all, we all need something to drown our sorrows -- but industry types have a range of opinions on just what part, if any, of the wine industry will soften as our economy coughs and sputters its way to wherever it's headed at the moment.
I only have one data point to bring to bear on the discussion, which is the spending of some of the world's top retailers on some of California's most unique wines last week at Premiere Napa Valley. The 200 lots on auction brought in a total of $2.2 million dollars, in comparison to the $2.1 million dollars that 192 lots brought in last year. The increase in revenues was the smallest percentage gain that the auction has seen since 2001, and the average revenue per case of wine auctioned dropped $2 (from $1,777 to $1775 per case) from the year before.
Is this a softening in the demand for Napa's top wines? Well, you wouldn't know it from the enthusiasm in the room during the wine auction this past Saturday. But it remains to be seen just how Napa and the rest at the top of the wine world, weather this economic storm. Already there are rumblings about the pricing of 2007 Bordeaux futures, with some going so far as to suggest the Bordelais will ruin themselves if they continue to attempt to raise prices to "immoral" levels on what many consider to be already stratospherically priced wines.
No one knows just how long this particular downturn will last, and no one seems to know for sure just how much of their disposable income American wine lovers will want to spend on their favorite beverage as they watch those lines that used to point up-up-up, go ever more steeply down-down-down.
The best that we can do, I suppose, is face the future glass-in-hand. Bottom's up!
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I fell in love with this dress when I first tried it on – the belt is and was breathtaking. It was so incredibly flattering, had the perfect amount of texture and movement but above all else, it was light and easy to move in.
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Serves persons aged 18 and over who are unable to protect their own interests or are at risk of abuse, neglect and/or exploitation. Adult Protective Services provides investigative services to protect the health, safety, and welfare of vulnerable adults.
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Also known as Purchase of Care (POC), coordinates child care services for eligible families and ensures payment to day care providers. Child Care services are provided to Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA) customers participating in a work activity or a substance abuse treatment program as well as to other low-income working families.
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State of the Union: Unpacking Bush's Health Talk
By the Health Blog's back-of-the envelope estimation, President Bush devoted 159 words to health care in his 5,757-word State of the Union swan song last night (full text here). But if his comments on our favorite topic were brief, they managed to pack in a lot of his policy. Here are some of the key points, and what they mean.
To build a future of quality health care, we must trust patients and doctors to make medical decisions and empower them with better information and better options. We share a common goal: making health care more affordable and accessible for all Americans. The best way to achieve that goal is by expanding consumer choice, not government control. So I have proposed ending the bias in the tax code against those who do not get their health insurance through their employer.
Many old-school docs cringe at calling patients "consumers," but Bush has argued that patients can drive improvements in the health system by acting more like people shopping for a new car — comparing prices as well as good performance data to decide whether and where they will be treated. Hence the need for "better information" that will "empower" patients to make "better decisions."
"Not government control" evokes Bush's opposition to increasing funding for the State Children's Health Insurance Program, on the grounds that it would improperly expand government's role in health care. And while all of the top Democratic presidential candidates have proposed allowing everyone to buy Medicare-like insurance, Bush favors getting rid of a current "bias in the tax code" that gives employers a break when they insure their workers, but doesn't provide any similar break for individuals who insure themselves.
The Congress must also expand health savings accounts, create Association Health Plans for small businesses, promote health information technology, and confront the epidemic of junk medical lawsuits.
Buzzwords! Health savings accounts are tax-advantaged savings plans that are paired with high-deductible insurance policies. Policy wonks who are into consumer-directed health care love 'em, but the much-vaunted consumers may be more wary.
Association Health Plans would allow small business groups to offer insurance plans to their member companies and bypass state regulations regarding benefits and pricing. Proponents say more people would be covered, opponents say minimum standards for coverage would be eroded. Everybody loves to promote Health IT, and tort reform is an old Republican (and M.D.) favorite.
Healthy Bonus: Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius got the nod to give the Dems' official response. She called out Bush's refusal to expand the State Children's Health Insurance Program:
We know that caring for our children, so they have a healthy and better start in life, is what grownups do. Governors in both parties, and a large majority of the Congress are ready, right now, to provide health care to 10 million American children, as a first step in overhauling our health care system.
And Ted Kennedy, the health-care lion who chairs the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions issued his own response, which included this:
America needs a president who understands the crushing burden of high health costs on working families. Since the year George Bush took office, the cost of health insurance has risen four times faster than wages. 47 million Americans lack health insurance, and are disenfranchised from the advances of this life science century.


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4* out of 5*! A very good read for those who like both action and vampires. Simmons' hero is a wisecracking cynic of the sort familiar to those who read old detective novels, who is haunted by the ghost of his wife and hunted for the strangeness of his disease. And that's just in the first two chapters. Murder, magic, bigotry, ancient evil and modern malice; a little bit of not-particularly-explicit sex, and a good ending. A sequel exists (I liked it just as well), and both books are now available as ebooks from Ewebscriptions (www.webscriptions.net), Baen Books' epublishing affiliate.
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Clay Heximer, longtime fixture of the Las Vegas music scene and community activist of Paradise Palms, has recently been diagnosed with renal carcinoma, aka kidney cancer. The drummer from The Mapes underwent surgery to remove his kidney and friends are rallying around him and looking for ways to donate to help with his medical bills. Join bands like Thee Swank Bastards, Fred Ward, Fuzz Solow, Fun in the Dark, The Seriouslys, Civic Minded Five, Stormtroopers of Dirk and Shark Pants as they show support for Clay Heximer, Mayor of Paradise Palms.


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when I connect to my site with Mathermatica (
Import["mysite","Data"]) and look at my Apache log I see:
99.XXX.XXX.XXX - - [22/May/2011:19:36:28 +0200] "GET / HTTP/1.1" 200 6268 "-" "Mathematica/220.127.116.11.0 PM/1.3.1"
Could I set it to be something like this (when I connects with real browser):
99.XXX.XXX.XXX - - [22/May/2011:19:46:17 +0200] "GET /favicon.ico HTTP/1.1" 404 183 "-" "Mozilla/5.0 (X11; Linux i686) AppleWebKit/534.24 (KHTML, like Gecko) Chrome/11.0.696.68 Safari/534.24"
Mathematica 9 has the new URLFetch function. It has the option UserAgent.
As far as I know you can't change the user agent string in Mathematica. I once used a proxy server (CNTLM) to get Mathematica to talk with a firewall which used NTLM authentication (which Mathematica doesn't support). CNTLM also allows you to set the user agent string.
You can find it at http://cntlm.sourceforge.net/. Basically, you set-up this proxy server to run on your own machine and set its port number and ip-address in the Mathematica network settings. The proxy adds user agent stuff and handles the NTLM authentication. Not sure how it works if you don't have a NTLM firewall. There are other free proxies around that might work for you.
EDIT The Squid http proxy seems to do what you want. It has the
Here is a way to use the Apache HTTP client through JLink:
You can use this function as follows:
You can feed the result to
A streaming approach would be possible using more elaborate code, but the string-based approach taken above is probably good enough unless the target web resource is very large.
I tried this code in Mathematica 7 and 8, and I expect that it works in v6 as well. Beware that there is no guarantee that Mathematica will always include the Apache HTTP client in future releases.
How It Works
Despite being expressed in Mathematica, the solution is essentially implemented in Java. Mathematica ships with a Java runtime environment built-in and the bridge between Mathematica and Java is a component called JLink.
As is typical of such cross-technology solutions, there is a fair amount of complexity even when there is not much code. It is beyond the scope of this answer to discuss how the code works in detail, but a few items will be emphasized as suggestions for further reading.
The code uses the Apache HTTP client. This Java library was chosen because it ships as an unadvertised part of the standard Mathematica distribution -- and it also happens to be the one that
The whole body of
The use of
What about URLTools?
Incidentally, the first thing I tried to answer this question was to use
I'm extremely lazy and curl is more flexible in less code than J/Link, without the object management issues. This is an example of posting data (userPass) to a url and retrieving the result in JSON format.
I isolate this kind of thing in an impure function (unless it is pure) so I know it's tainted, but any web access is that way.
Because I use a pipe, MMA cannot deduce the type of file. ref/Import mentions that « Import["!prog","format"] imports data from a pipe. » and « The format of a file is by default deduced from the file extension in its name, or by FileFormat from its contents. » As a result, it is necessary to specify "CSV", "JSON", etc. as the format parameter. You'll see some strange results otherwise.
From the curl and libcurl welcome page.
Mathematica does all of its internet connectivity through a user specified proxy server. If, as Sjoerd suggested, setting one up is too much work, you might want to consider writing the call in C/C++, and then calling that from Mathematica. I don't doubt there are plenty of C libraries that do what you want in a few lines of code.
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In The Big Necessity, Ms. George, a Penn alumna (Master of Arts in Political Science, 1994) addresses one of our few remaining taboos - human waste disposal - in many contexts. The book is about differing cultural practices, but perhaps more importantly, it addresses the global health problem of sanitation and the fundamental need to provide human beings with functioning and sanitary toilets. As George points out, the statistics are sobering. Disease spread by bodily waste kills more people worldwide every year than any other single cause of death. Questions of environmental sustainability are also prominent in The Big Necessity -- toilets are responsible for the single largest home use of water in the United States. The book combines all these issues with a sense of urgency, as well as humor. As Time magazine put it, The Big Necessity is "written with tact, sensitivity, and the right amount of style."
This year's PRP book is the kick-off for Penn's Year of Water, a project that involves multidisciplinary inquiry across Penn's twelve schools and many resource centers. Among the participating entities are the Penn Museum, the Earth and Environmental Science Department, Civic House, and many other departments and programs; local organizations including the Philadelphia Global Water Initiative will also be featured. Year of Water programs will include lectures and symposia with celebrated scholars, conferences, site visits, and more.
PRP, now entering its twentieth year, was created as an introduction for incoming freshmen to academic life at Penn. Past Penn Reading Projects have included Shubin's Your Inner Fish, Pollan's The Omnivore's Dilemma, Lessig's Free Culture, Franklin's Autobiography, Achebe's Things Fall Apart, Kafka's Metamorphosis, Kingston's The Woman Warrior, Shelley's Frankenstein, and Stoppard's Arcadia - as well as Eakins' painting, The Gross Clinic. Information about the Penn Reading Project and its history can be found here.


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This is an epoch of great sin and horrid chaos, with people devoid of love and compassion. There are lions and wolves dressed with angelic faces with ostensible perfection. Men will harm men with a smile, and women will defile their bodies with women. We live in the most sinful of generations with the most evil of people.
Out of the millions of evildoers, there will be only a handful of sinners begging God for forgiveness. We all are sinners from birth, yet not all of us will do intentional evil against our brothers and sisters. Some will walk and talk as a fellow believer of Jesus. Many will be cunning and unwaveringly kind, but underneath have only darkness that dwells within them.
Fellow Brethren, DO NOT BE FOOLED! The darkness is slick and sly with purpose to hurt you and sway you from our Lord. There is no line between good and evil anymore. Many will appear kind and decent, only to slap you twice across the face. The seemingly innocent will deceive you when she reveals her true nature. The composed, who is overtly polite and charming, will reveal his empty heart, squashing you like an ant.
Despite where you are in life, at some point you will encounter such serene inhumanity. As good-hearted people, we will feel sorry for those around us. We, however, are the ones who are taken for granted and abused in all ways possible.
When you are confronted with a sweet face hiding a dark inside, be strong. Never allow it to know you are against him or her. Be decent and civil towards your brother and sister, regardless of how they are to you. People do not care about kindness or respect. Many only respond to cruelty and indecency.
Beloved, always remember that this life is only temporary. Our Lord is never far from us. Always remember to thank God and to keep Him FIRST no matter what happens. Do not allow these cruel nameless beings to win the war with you and our Lord, Jesus. Choose your battles. It is better to lose a couple here and there than to stray away completely from God.


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Summertime brings about plenty of opportunity for kids to play together. This is certainly a good thing, but what most moms and dads long for is that their children are playing well together. You know, without all of the fussing, arguing, name calling and posturing for the competitive edge. Now, that would be a great thing.
Though kids will be kids, playing together rather nicely doesn't have to be as rare as a half downed double chocolate milkshake abandoned by your average 10-year-old. What it takes is clear expectations from parents, some reasonable but not fanatical parental supervision, and most importantly -- the guts to step in with consequences if little Bradley or Susie becomes their playmates worst nightmare. Let's break it down.
You as a parent can expect kids to play well together -- and yes, this includes siblings. A major reason some children get labeled as having "poor interpersonal skills" is that playing nicely was never expected to begin with. Believe this, and communicate it to your kids -- especially now that children are out of school for the summer.
The next step is to examine how you supervise your kids' playtime. Whether they have friends over, it's your turn to take a group to the community pool, or you are helping at vacation Bible school -- you need to take note of your supervision skills. Of course, the kids' ages are going to determine how much supervision they need. Beyond this, I think that a key is to strike a balance of allowing kids to play independently without letting it get out of hand. Parents should not hover, nor should they simply look the other way.
Supervision should be "from a distance." Obviously, with a group of toddlers one can't supervise from another room. What I mean is that parents should allow kids to play as independently as possible, and use the skill of observation from a distance.
Parents can therefore supervise and intervene only when really necessary. The key is this. Kids will pick up quickly that they can't mistreat others and get away with it. The flip side is that kids can play and experience normal conflicts, yet be allowed to work through these issues themselves. Again, it's a balance.
With young children, don't hesitate to intervene on the spot. And get this. You are not limited to correcting just your own child if playgroup is at your house. So many parents feel that they can not correct another child. Nonsense. If little Bradley is a guest in your home and is mistreating your child or another, you can calmly but firmly deal with the situation. Be sure to let the other parent know when they come pick him up, but don't get all dramatic about it. Again, kids will be kids.
Stories of kids bullying other kids continue to draw headlines across the country. Unfortunately, with texting, social websites and email it's easier to bully now than ever. Parents with young children can do their part to provide supervision in a way that allows children to resolve what conflicts they can, yet hold repeat offenders accountable for their mistreatment of others.
Bryan Greeson is a nationally certified School Psychologist and serves as the Director of Special Services in York School District One.
Bryan Greeson is a nationally certified School Psychologist and serves as the Director of Special Services in York School District One.


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One who fails or becomes a failure on all accounts.
Waterboy, YOU SUCK!!!
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A hilarious Japanese movie about a group of high school boys who take up synchronized swimming. Made in 2001, it spawned a TV series in Japan by the same name.
Waterboys, a great movie to watch, no matter what language you speak.
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A willing and sweet-natured boy who does for his peers.
Waterboy - fetch me a.....
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Aka Mark Richards... One who fetches water for the whole team
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5 Ideas for Escaping Summer 2014
Before long, summer in Berlins turns into a grey mix of windy temperatures between 15 and 21 degrees and perpetual drizzles of rain. Aye, that's summer! Although we've been blessed with some great days and nights, the dreaded slump has turned into reality. People are either vacationing the whole of Europe or sitting inside the magical study halls and libraries of the city (or, if you're like me, doing a combination of both, in which my vacation turns into a backdrop of ignorance towards my responsibilities). Even the regular workers among us seem to be in the typical August hibernation phase, phlegmatically drooling and not particularly inclined to do anything but lie around in lazy stupor.
Enough with the rambling, though. We're always looking for new ideas on where to travel to escape quickly from the burdening routine of Berlin (and to return from our vacations with fresh perspectives), so here are a five ideas that will take you away within the borders of Europe (not that I wouldn't like to travel far away, it's just that summer in Europe is really nice and I'd like to save the Southern Hemisphere for when it's 20 negative over here).
1. IBIZAAAA!!! (for reasons unknown, I need to say it like I'm wasted on Sangria while wearing a neon colored thong)
Considering how many of my local friends and acquaintances have booked a flight to Ibiza this year alone, it seems as if the Balearic island with the formerly bad rep has been seeing some fresh Berlin appreciation. I mean, super expensive playback-clubbing á la David Guetta and Paris Hilton, with douchebags from all over the world uniting to flex their muscles? Sounds like a Berliners nightmare. And yet, apparently, Ibiza has "everything that Berlin's got – obnoxious English tourists, great drugs and fantastic after-hours", but all set right at the beach and half-naked. Sounds like Berlin del Mar to my ears. I have decided to verify these claims by the end of August, so stay tuned (and if you've got any ideas for me on where to go and what to do while there, let me know).
2. South Tyrol
Oh, South Tyrol. There hasn't been anything that wasn't said about amazing, blissful, gorgeous South Tyrol. That view from the Alps in the summertime is something you need to strike off your bucket list, my friend. The fresh air up there (and the much needed coolness when diving into a mountain lake), the cows, the down-to-earth folks, the delicious Italian-Austrian culinary mix, the proud and unique disposition of the autonomous region Südtirol in general… all that, def worth a visit. If you're going anywhere south of Germany by car, I can full heartedly recommend a stop-over with a hike to Schatzerhütte. Read more about our South Tyrol adventures.
3. Lisbon
Obviously, not everybody wants to escape into the next city. But please, show me another European capital that manages to pull off such a charming and relaxing vibe. The Portuguese are very warm and friendly people with an exquisite cuisine and a dreamy coastline. If you're a surfer, a swimmer, a hiker, a drinker, you will find what you're seeking in Lisbon. If you're even remotely like me (namely lazy and very thankful for cheap but good espresso and the sweet baked goods that come with it), you'll be the happiest in Lisbon. The city is clustered with beautiful architecture and historical relicts, and combines European exoticism (winding, old roads that lead into sweet taverns and an overall look of being thrown back in time) with modern conveniences (cheap transport, affordable hostels, great food, greater people). The city can be crowded, sure, but it's never as busy as Barcelona or Paris.
If you need to escape, there's the beach right in front of the door and the national park only a stone's throw by car or tram. It might get too hot for some of you, but the climate is considerably milder than in other Mediterranean cities.
4. Croatia
I spent the best of my last summer traveling in a matte-black VW bus riding through Europe, on my way to reach Dimensions festival. Apparently, Croatia is lined with open air (techno) festivals that sport line-ups straight from a three week Berghain binge, and the Dimensions in question certainly had the best line up. It was hard to get used to the overwhelming British crowds (and their very own definition of loud and excessive partying), but the trip itself was worth it. Croatia has clear waters down the coast, fresh figs you can eat from the trees, cheap camping spots and grilled octopus to die for. I would stick to the car as travel option, as staying in one place can get boring very quickly).
5. Valencia
My true Spanish underdog Valencia! An abundance of activities beyond the typical city-life awaits. Couple this with a staggering culinary scene (oh, the Horchata, how I miss it whenever the sun shines), very fair living expenses and the Mediterranean sea right in front of you, and you'll experience the best combination of vacation options. Be cautious, though: it gets really hot in Valencia, and you won't see the same capsizing traditional European architecture here as everything is on the modern side of life. But it's exactly those elements that make Valencia an exciting city to discover. The dried out riverbed, which serves as a 17km long park today, and the City of Arts & Sciences are only two dazzling examples of what Valencia has in store for visitors.
So, where's the rest of you guys escaping to? Any more ideas to add to the list? Next up on the list of personal vacation spots (a wish list, more like), are Tarifa (Spain), Sardinia (Italy), Verona (Italy), Tessaloniki (Greece), Iceland, Tel Aviv, Beirut, Lagos (Portugal), Almafi Coast (Italy), Gardasee (Italy). Anything I've missed, let me know!
Lustig, für meinen sommertrip im august standen genau die optionen 1-3 bei mir zur überlegung :)
What others had to say about it
[…] In unserem letzten Beitrag haben wir einige Ideen zu den besten Fluchtorten des Sommers gegeben. Für die Romantiker gibt's noch einen besonderen Tipp: Verona. Hier haben sich Romeo und Julia vor langer Zeit die ewige Liebe geschworen, und die Stadt im Nordosten von Italien bietet einiges, um dieser wunderschönen Liebesgeschichte gerecht zu werden. In Verona steht nämlich auch das größte Freilichttheater der Welt, die grandiose Arena di Verona. Mer als eine Million Menschen reisen jährlich von Juni bis September zu diesem kulturellen Europa-Highlight, um unter freiem Himmel die fantastischen Aufführungen zu genießen. Natürlich stehen auch die Klassiker auf dem Programm: Carmen, Aida und natürlich Romeo und Julia. […]


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August 6, 2014 | Vol. 95, No. 184
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VACATION BIBLE School students Gavin Mayer, Zachery Mayer and Lila Miljevich, all of Wakefield, dance during Tuesday's session at All Saints Lutheran Church in Wakefield. VBS continues through Friday with daily sessions from 9 a.m. to noon.
WAKEFIELD - "Weird animals" is the theme of this year's Vacation Bible School at All Saints Lutheran Church in Wakefield.
The annual event has become a "staple" within the church, according to VBS director Cheri Brentar. Each year, a new theme is selected for area children to learn about God in new ways.
Brentar said this year's theme is a hit with the kids.
"They absolutely love it," she said. "It shows them that Jesus' love is one of a kind."
Throughout the week, kids from age 4 up to sixth grade participate in a variety of activities, including Bible-learning games, arts and crafts, teamwork-building games, song and dance and enjoy snacks.
In addition to the activities, the kids also participate in a mission project. This year's VBS project is related to water through the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America World Hunger efforts.
"The kids have been very receptive to that," Brentar said. "The project helps with getting clean water to other countries, and the kids have been interested. We also do projects throughout the year with the kids related to world hunger."
Brentar said VBS includes not just kids from All Saints, but from around the community.
"It's open to kids throughout the area, and they are all welcome to attend," Brentar said.
VBS has also become a tradition in some families, with grandparents, parents and now grandchildren participating.
"We have lots of grandparents involved," Brentar said. "It's really nice to see."
The event averages 25 to 30 kids a day, with new participants arriving daily. The last session on Friday will feature a program at noon with lunch for the families.
"It's not too late to participate if children would like to come," Brentar said. "Also, we will definitely have this event again in the future."
For more information on VBS, all All Saints Lutheran Church at 906-229-8421.
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Over the past several years, Kerri Walsh Jennings has been the most dominant female player on the pro beach volleyball circuit.
In the championship of the always popular Association of Volleyball Professionals Manhattan Beach Open, Walsh Jennings and April Ross got a little scare from Brooke Sweate and Lauren Fendrick.
Sweate and Fendrick stunned Walsh Jennings, a three-time Olympic gold medalist, and Ross, 21-19, in the first game, then started off well with a 4-1 lead in second set. From there, Walsh Jennings and Ross took over. They closed the game with a 20-9 run for a 21-13 victory.
Sweate, who had back spasm problems since a week earlier in Salt Lake City, started to feel her cramps, again. After Walsh Jennings and Ross surged out to a 9-0 lead, Sweate called for a medical time out. Eventually, she was unable to finish and Walsh Jennings won her seven Manhattan Open with Ross.
On the men's side, Redondo Beach sensation Sean Rosenthal was able to get back to winning the Manhattan Beach Open with three-time Olympic champion Phil Dauhausser as they swept past Dauhausser's ex-partner, Todd Rogers, and Theo Brunner, 21-17, 21-14.
It was a great victory for the team. For Dauhausser, he was fighting abdominal strain as he and Rosenthal nearly pulled out of the tournament. The two, who lost in last year's tournament championship final to Casey Jennings, husband of Kerri Walsh-Jennings, and Matt Fuerbringer, entered this year's classic seeded only sixth. Being disappointed from last year's loss and his subpar showing with his ex-partner Jake Gibb the previous two years, Rosenthal was seeking his first Manhattan Open win since 2010, when he and ex-Redondo High friend Aaron Wacthfogel won the classic just days after the AVP temporarily folded due to their financial downfall over the previous fewyears. A year earlier, Rosenthal won his his only Manhattan Classic with Gibb, who was eliminated with current partner Casey Pattgerson by Rogers and Brunner.
In each game, the first part was very well played as each team exchanged leads. The first game, though, saw Rogers, a two-time champion with Dalhausser in 2004 and 2008, and Brunner lead most of the way until Rosenthal and Dauhausser rallied for the win. Rogers and Brunner led early inthe second set before Rosenthal and Dauhausser took over and pulled away.
Rosenthal and Dalhausser are enjoying a good season. They both won several FIVB tournaments including the Grand Slam in Long Beach on July 27. It was their second consecutive Long Beach title. Rosenthal, who is 34 years old, is seeking his first and, possibly, only gold medal at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janiero, Brazil. Rosenthal and Gibb had fifth place finishes in 2008 and 2012.
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Gov. Shumlin announces Community Forum on Opiate Addiction
MONTPELIER – May 14, 2014 -- As a part of the continued effort to tackle opiate abuse in Vermont, Gov. Peter Shumlin, in partnership with the Vermont Department of Health (VDH) and the United Ways of Vermont, announced today the Governor's Community Forum on Opiate Addiction, to be held at the State House on Monday, June 16.
The purpose of the forum will be to bring together leaders from different sectors of the community and share community-based solutions to tackle opiate addiction.
"I proposed this Forum in my State of the State Address to lawmakers in January, and we are now prepared to bring Vermonters from across the spectrum to the State House to hear about ways communities are pulling together to improve prevention and treatment, as well as law enforcement, to tackle this threat," the Governor said.
In organizing this forum, Gov. Shumlin said he hopes to bring together those who are already engaged in this issue, as well as many who are new to the subject. Expected to attend are local community members working in prevention, treatment, and recovery, but also business leaders, town officials, law enforcement, health care providers, educators, parents, students, artists, and, of course, those struggling with addiction and recovery themselves.
"As the Governor has said, we can't arrest our way out of this challenge. Communities need to come together to address public education, prevention, intervention and treatment strategies," said Martha Maksym, Executive Director of the United Way of Chittenden County. "The United Ways in Vermont are proud to partner with Governor Shumlin to host this important forum."
He said attendees are invited to come in 'community teams,' organized around the VDH District Offices. In addition to large- and small-group presentations on strategies to address opiate addiction, the forum will include time for the teams to engage in action planning in order to bring what they have learned home. Each community team, with the support of their District Office, will be expected to host a regional follow-up event to engage the broader community in implementing their action plan.
Anyone interested in participating in the Governor's Community Forum on Opiate Addiction should contact their VDH District Office by May 23. Each District Office will keep a list of all those interested in working together to tackle this issue. Because of limited space at the State House, each district will be limited to 12 attendees. However, elements of the forum will be streamed live, and anyone not able to attend as part of their community team, will be invited to a follow up community event.
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Cindy S. Booth, 39, Liberal, KS died Sunday April 5, 2013 at her home in Liberal.
She was born June 4, 1973 at Liberal, KS, the daughter of Patrick "Pat" and Frances Wright Booth.
She was a graduate of Liberal High School, class of 1991.
She was a cook at Liberal Springs and was also the owner of "Momma's Cookin'" restaurant. In addition to cooking she also loved camping and crocheting.
Cindy is survived by 2 Sons: Carlos Salazar-Booth and David Booth of Liberal, KS. Her mother Frances Booth of Liberal. KS; 3 Brothers: Laban Booth of Liberal, KS; David Booth of Sayre, OK and Michael Booth of Hawaii. 3 Sisters: Patricia Galbreath of Lebanon, MO; Carrie Booth of Liberal, KS and Jennie Bloomfield of Liberal, KS. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews & great nieces & nephews that she dearly loved. She was proceeded in death by her father "Pat" and a sister Juanita Webb.
Memorial services will be announced at a later date.
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Molly Marie Cate, 26, of Hephzibah Church Road in Crouse was arrested on Thursday for mistreating 13 horses and minis which were removed from her farm reported the Gastongazette.com.
Cate was charged with "intentionally injure and torment" of the horses and faces 26 animal cruelty charges; 13 charges of failing to provide food for the horses, and 13 charges for neglecting to provide veterinary care.
Authorities state Cate has 40 horses living on her property.
Some of the horses removed were severely undernourished, and their teeth had not been cared for or routinely "floated." Another horse had an untreated leg injury.
Cate runs a boarding facility; the owners of the horses are being notified although most of the horses are owned by Cate.
An investigation into animal neglect was initiated back in December when Animal Control cited Cate for neglect. Reports of other animal neglect date back several years. Cate received recommendations for the care of the horses, and according to reports did not follow through with the treatments prescribed.
Cate was taken to the Gaston County Jail and is free on bond. The horses are now in foster care and being treated.
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Just overhauled the Fang, Bone and Claw Earrings section of my shop. A lot of them had old pictures from before I got my new camera earlier this year, so I updated those, and added in two new options: American porcupine claw and Canadian lynx claw earrings! In addition, I updated the Animal Menagerie earring set to reflect whats currently available. Prices for most earrings are just $7/pair, and you can see it all at [link] !


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With the recent passage of Issue 1 and Issue 2, Columbus voters put their own personal (and very positive) stamp on creating jobs right here in Central Ohio.
With the passage of Issue 1 this week, Columbus and Ohio voters voiced their support for continuing a successful program where the State is able to borrow money to fund local start-up business in areas that include technology, bio-medical, and green energy through the Third Frontier Fund. In particular, approval of this fund will help capitalize a number of businesses that are being incubated through Tech Columbus on the Ohio State University Campus and in satellite locations in Dublin and New Albany.
In addition, the passage of Issue 2 allows a casino that had previously been approved by voters to be constructed on the economically impoverished west side of Columbus. A total of over 5,000 jobs are expected to be created in this hard hit area, including 2,000 permanent jobs and over 3,000 construction jobs. In a state where unemployment is a significant problem, these kinds of job opportunities are sorely needed in Central Ohio.
In looking at the passage of these two issues in the May elections, the voters of Columbus have spoken, and they have expressed their willingness to invest money and resources today to create jobs and opportunity in the future. This is exactly the kind of forward thinking that could help pull us out of our current economic doldrums.


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Sep 14, 2009 8:34 AM
Mmmm. Shoes. High heeled, low heeled, flat, chunky, stiletto, pointy, round, booties, shooties, embellished... we can't help but love them all, even the really, REALLY ugly ones. The 2010 Page-a-Day Shoe Calendar ($25) from the Victoria & Albert Museum is a great mini-splurge if your shoe budget has shrunk, like all the other *sigh* fun parts of your budget, to nil. 313 pages (Saturdays & Sundays are combined) of vivid color photographs of the most glamorous, out-of-this-world shoes in existence. Use completed days' pages to decorate your office or bedroom (Group them in quirky vintage frames painted in fun colors!), and dream of the day you can afford Manolos again.
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Already adhering to a regular-season policy of limiting information about injuries, New Orleans Saints Coach Sean Payton on Tuesday declined to expound upon place kicker Garrett Hartley's apparent hip injury while announcing the team had signed a veteran replacement -- and long-time New Orleans nemesis -- John Kasay.
Kasay, who spent the bulk of his two-decade career with the Carolina Panthers and on several occasions broke the Saints' hearts with winning kicks as time expired, was cut at July's end by the Panthers, and replaced by former Saints kicker Olindo Mare.
And after spending Monday evening at his kid's back-to-school night in Charlotte, N.C., Kasay boarded a non-stop flight at 9:30 a.m. in Charlotte on Tuesday morning and arrived in the Crescent City in time to participate in the Saints' two-hour practice at the Airline Drive indoor facility.
How long Kasay, a 41-year-old left-footed kicker, will be in New Orleans is a subject for speculation.
"I am day to day," said Kasay, entering his 21st NFL season. "I've been day to day, and I will continue to be day to day."
Hartley appeared to injure his right hip in the third quarter of New Orleans' 40-20 exhibition victory at the Oakland Raiders on an extra-point attempt with 6:13 remaining Sunday. The Saints went for two-point conversions after their next two scores.
On his Twitter account Tuesday, Hartley, whose winning field goal against the Minnesota Vikings in the 2009 NFC championship at the Superdome sent the Saints to Super Bowl XLIV, wrote: "Here we are with a bump in the road. It's not keeping me from joining my team in our journey to our destination. Only postponing it. WHO DAT."
Payton opened his post-practice press conference by deferring comment on the day's practice participation and injuries.
"Until next Monday when we're required to do so," Payton said. "I'm just going to go through our transactions, and then answer any questions about practice. Nothing about any of our injured players, who might or might not be playing because of injury."
Payton, however, discussed Kasay's clutch kicking ability, which Payton has witnessed first-hand on several occasions since becoming the Saints' coach in 2006.
"We know the player a little bit more maybe than some others because he's been in our division," Payton said. "His consistency ... he's a veteran player. Really the adjustment is just in the hold, because he's a left-footed kicker."
Pressed on how long Kasay might be the Saints' kicker, Payton said: "Next question."
"I think this: It really doesn't affect (Hartley's) future, but we've got to make sure all our bases are covered when we make a decision like this. We haven't put any time table on it, but we play (the regular-season opener) in a week and a half, so we've got to be prepared either way."
In 17 career games against the Saints, Kasay -- drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in 1991 when Saints General Manager Mickey Loomis was employed there -- has converted 37 of 42 field-goal attempts. Kasay is 423 of 529 (82 percent) in his career, and he has scored 1,823 points.
In 2007, Kasay's winning, 32-yard field goal as time expired gave the Panthers a 16-13 win over the Saints at the Superdome, handing New Orleans its fourth consecutive loss to open the season that followed its first appearance in the NFC title game.
The next year, in 2008's final regular-season game at the Superdome, Kasay's 42-yard field goal with one second remaining gave Carolina the NFC South championship with a 33-31 victory. It was his fourth field goal of the game.
In 2004, Kasay converted a Panthers-record six field goals in a 32-21 win over the Saints at the Superdome.
Kasay admitted becoming comfortable with a new team on short notice would be an adjustment, but he was perfect on the six field goals he attempted during practice, at distances from 19 to 33 yards from alternating hash marks.
"This is a big change, obviously," Kasay said. "I spent a lot of years in Charlotte, and this is a great opportunity. I'm very grateful for the chance. (The Panthers) had some success for sure, but we lost our fair share, too. I had a few (winning kicks against the Saints), but those are in the rear-view mirror now.
"This is a real blessing; this is a very talented team. To have the opportunity to watch practice today, the tempo they use, their attention to detail, the things that they do, there's the making for a good year."
Kasay said his role with the Saints, for however long he may be here, is no different than it was in Carolina.
"My job -- and it hasn't changed, and I'm in my 21st year -- I've got to take that ball and put it between those two yellow posts," Kasay said. "That's my job. I've been out of this for a month, and it gives you an opportunity to reflect on the opportunities you've had. I'm still blessed to be able to do the same things I did as a little boy. It's a privilege to be out here."
Saints special teams coach Greg McMahon said Kasay, who'll be 42 on Oct. 27, has a proven track record that should serve the Saints well.
"It's unique in the fact that he's been in the division all these years, so we're very familiar with the player," McMahon said. "He's had very high production in his career. Garrett has kicked a lot of good balls for us and done a great job, but we expect John to come in and just go where Garrett left off. We're not going to lose a lot."
Kasay said he had trained for the last month as though he would receive a call from some NFL team inquiring about his services.
"If I did, great. If I didn't, it was time to go on," Kasay said. "I consider this a real privilege. I can't run. I can't throw. I can't catch, and I can't tackle -- and this is my 21st year in the NFL. I'm pretty blessed."
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The American Foundation for the Blind lauched a new convenient and high tech answer for people with visual loss that need to have the ability to take notes. The app, which is referred to as AccessNote™, is a specialized notetaker for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
The application affects millions of Americans with vision loss, allowing them to take notes at work or at school simply and conveniently. Carl R. Augusto, the president and CEO of the Americal Federation for the Blind noted, "Apple products have earned high points from us for their out-of-the-box accessibility for users who are blind or visually impaired. We designed this app to complement the iPhone's other popular features, like web browsing and email, so that users who are blind have all the tools they need in one, handy device."
Previously a notetaker, a portable electronic device that enables users who are blind or visually impaired to take notes, create documents, and access applications were extremely costly and retailed for more than $2,000 (or more for a braille display), The Apple app in contrast is available for $19.99.
In addition to being a low-cost alternative to traditional notetakers, AccessNote allows users to combine efficient notetaking with many other features and functions of the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. This allows people who are blind or visually impaired to use the same popular devices that their sighted peers are using in classroom or business settings. At the same time because is a commonly used product it does not stigmatize the user.
This is the first notetaking app developed and designed specifically for users with vision loss. AFB evaluated many of the other available notetaking apps, but found none to be very efficient or user-friendly to people who are blind or visually impaired.
Some features for AccessNotes include (per AFB):
* Seamless Navigation. Customized keyboard commands make notetaking more intuitive and productive than ever before, including quick access to important features like Search All Notes, Search Within a Note, as well as several navigation options.
* Automatic Saving. With an automatic save on every few keystrokes, notes will never be lost.
* Cursor tracking. When navigating among multiple sets of notes, users can always pick up right where they left off.
* Unparalleled Simplicity. With a clutter-free interface, users can create, read, find, and sync, making it easier to spend more time with actual content and less time with tools.
* DropBox Integration. All notes, always on hand. DropBox keeps AccessNote in sync with the user's desktop (and other devices) so their notes are always available and backed up.
* Compatibility with Bluetooth keyboards. AccessNote is optimized for efficiency with the Apple Wireless Keyboard and for today's wireless braille displays. AccessNote was developed in conjunction with FloCo Apps and is available on the App Store(sm).
The American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) is a national nonprofit that expands possibilities for people with vision loss. AFB's priorities include broadening access to technology; elevating the quality of information and tools for the professionals who serve people with vision loss; and promoting independent and healthy living for people with vision loss by providing them and their families with relevant and timely resources. Headquartered in New York, AFB is proud to house the Helen Keller Archives and honor the more than 40 years that Helen Keller worked tirelessly with AFB.
Information on Dallas area services can be found at the AFB's website for it's Dallas office.


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Joining a professional group or association is a good practice for staying current with your career and also with moving your job search forward. There is one for every profession or area of interest and many have online memberships, as well as national, state and regional chapters available to join. The benefit of being a member is not only the networking achieved, but the impact of the communication and collaboration as a collection of people, being greater than just one person.
According to globalpost.com, "Successful job seekers reach out to their friends and family, social media contacts and any professional or alumni associations they may be members of, to request leads about potential jobs."
Quintessential Careers outlines what happens when physically attending a professional association or group, as a member:
- Members spend a few minutes at the beginning of the meeting sharing results and accomplishments of the previous week's job hunting.
- Members ask the group for support in specific areas. This portion of the meeting is a problem-solving and brainstorming session. Members can ask for advice, support, leads, ideas, strategies, and direct assistance. It's in this section of the meeting where a professional facilitator may be the most useful.
- The meeting ends with members stating their job search goals for the upcoming week. Members should set goals that can realistically be accomplished by the time of the next meeting. Here, it may be helpful to lay out some good benchmarks, such as a productive yet realistic number of contacts, that members should strive to add to their networks each week.
They go on to state the effect on one's job search or career development:
- Members have a specific career goal or focus for their job search. Members should have a good idea of what they want out of their career.
- Members are well acquainted with their own skills, abilities, and interests. A member should be able to articulate verbally and in writing, at least five skills and abilities that they would bring their career.
- Members have considerable knowledge of the employers they wish to approach.
- Members follow a particular pattern in the way they conduct their research.
Membership in a professional group or association delivers a high return on investment. A guaranteed boost with your job search and career goals.


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Armed with his Dad's old electric guitar, 11-year old Ivan Stone Anderson launched his future career. From the first few strums of sound, he was hooked. After teaching himself the Beavis & Butthead theme song, Ivan's musical journey began to take shape and continued on a constant path to where he is today: lead guitarist and songwriter for the band Sweet Fix.
History in the making
Many musicians begin their formal study with piano lessons and Ivan was no exception. At the age of 6, his instrumental education and training became a regular part of his routine. At the end of 7th grade, Ivan's hobby became a habit when he joined the Ed Fuhrman Guitar Academy. Bergen County-based Fuhrman is best known for his role as lead guitarist in the heavy metal band Hades, as well as subsequent groups, System Addict and Ten Ton Truck. As Sam Anderson (father) looked on, Ivan began his first lesson with Fuhrman – a relationship that continues to this day.
Writing the songs
A recent interview with Ivan Anderson shed light on his personal songwriting practices and progression. He described a two-pronged process – creating riffs and collecting catchy phrases, words, and sayings. Each is initially developed independently, then, as he puts it, "the agonizing work begins". Marrying the words to the melody takes time to refine and perfect. Artistic input from his fellow band members (Tommy Walker, Marco Santini, Bill Sapanaro, Jeff Manian), is crucial as they imprint their collective personality on every Sweet Fix song. Lead singer Tommy Walker is deep in the creative mix with writing credits for "Showtime", "Bad 4 U" and the latest, "Very You".
Ivan draws inspiration from a variety of sources to construct his songs. Influenced early on by The Beatles and Jimi Hendrix, Anderson synthesized sounds from 80s talents such as Van Halen, Prince, Cheap Trick, and Thin Lizzy to produce his own brand of rock music. The "DNA" of Ivan's songs are the emotionally-infused lyrics mined from his heart's history. Melodies are matched to the lyrics, birthing songs like, "Do You Want It?" and "The Last Night of Our Lives" featured on their recently debuted album Golden Age. The band's ballad, "True True Love" showcases their artistic range as well as Ivan's real-life inspirations.
Taking the stage
To form Sweet Fix, Ivan merged his Brown University connections with some new and neighboring friends. Since then, the band has produced over 30 original songs, 3 CDs, and headlined 25 shows - opening for many of the industry's most recognized performers. On April 24th, Sweet Fix will once again share the marquee and stage with legendary Skid Row alum Sebastian Bach at B.B. King Blues Club in NYC. Each show begins with the band and their manager in a team huddle for a "do it live" chant à la Bill O'Reilly sans the anger. What follows is a show to remember!
When: Thursday, April 24th at 8:00 p.m. Doors open at 6:00 p.m.
Where: B.B. King Blues Club 237 West 42nd Street (between 7th & 8th Avenues)
Price: $32.50 advance / $37.00 day of show
Must be 21+
Sweet Fix: Ivan Anderson (guitarist), Tommy Walker (lead vocals), Marco Santini (drummer), Bill Sapanaro (bassist), and Jeff Manian (keyboardist).
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SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. -- Senior-to-be Kelli Bowers and 2011 UW gradKarinn Dickinson are among the 156 golfers competing at Sebonack Golf Club in the 2013 U.S. Women's Open Championship, starting Thursday and running through Sunday.
Bowers and Dickinson qualified for the Championship by taking the top two spots reserved from the sectional qualifier at Portland's Waverly Country Club.
Bowers just completed her junior season at Washington. She was limited to just three events during the year -- all in the fall -- after nursing a back injury. Bowers and Dickinson were teammates in 2011 when the Huskies advanced to the 2011 NCAA Championship. The freshman Bowers led UW with a 26th-place finish.
Dickinson was a four-year letterwinner at Washington. She had four top-10 finishes during her career, including two wins. She was the 2006 Norwegian Junior Champion.
Bowers is scheduled to tee off at 7:18 a.m. (ET) from No. 10, while Dickinson will tee off from No. 1 at 12:30 p.m. (ET).


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One who hails from the countryside, commonly used to refer to farmers, though the person in question does not necessarily have to be a farmer to be a bog hopper.
"Mickey Joe is a smelly bog hopper."
di YOREMA 15 agosto 2003
Top Definition
An Irishman.
A common expression for a couple of centuries.
A common expression for a couple of centuries.
Here comes that bog hopper and his goat.
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09.11.13 / Watch the Second Annual Burton High Fives snowboarding competition LIVE on www.burton.com/HighFives on September 12 and 13
WHAT: The second annual Burton 'High Fives' presented by MINI snowboarding competition, is now underway at Cardrona Alpine Resort in Wanaka, New Zealand. A live webcast of the slopestyle and halfpipe competitions will be on www.burton.com/HighFives with the slopestyle coverage starting 11:00 am (NZST) September 12, and halfpipe coverage starting 8:45 am (NZST) September 13. For viewers, the webcast will include live scoring, real-time standings, run replays, tour rankings, rider interviews and bios, as well as a live webcast schedule and full replays for on-demand viewing.
WHO: 60 of the top riders in the world from over 15 countries will compete including 2014 Olympic halfpipe hopefuls Kelly Clark (USA), Ayumu Hirano (JPN), Kohei Kudo (JPN), Danny Davis (USA), Arielle Gold (USA), Elena Hight (USA), Ellery Hollingsworth (USA), Gretchen Bleiler (USA) and Cilka Sadar (SLO). The sloplestyle is also stacked with riders including 2012 High Fives Slopestyle Champion Mikkel Bang (NOR), Jamie Anderson (USA) Silje Norendal (NOR), Tyler Nicholson (CAN) and Charles Reid (CAN), as well as local favorites Cameron Stavely (AUS), Rebecca Torr (NZL), Christy Prior (NZL), Shelly Gotlieb (NZL) and Stefi Luxton (NZL).
WHEN: The entire event goes LIVE with webcasts on www.burton.com/HighFives during the following times:
LIVE WEBCASTS: New Zealand Time Zone Start Time:
Slopestyle Event, Thursday, September 12 11:00 am (NZST)
Halfpipe Event, Friday, September 13 8:45 am (NZST)
LIVE WEBCASTS: U.S. Time Zones (EST) Start Time:
Slopestyle Event, Wednesday, September 11 7:00 pm (EST)
Halfpipe Event, Thursday, September 12 4:45 pm (EST)
LIVE WEBCASTS: Central Europe Time Zone Start Time:
Slopestyle Event Thursday, September 12 1:00 am (CET)
Halfpipe Event, Thursday, September 12 10:45 pm (CET)
LIVE WEBCASTS: Japan Time Zone Start Time:
Slopestyle Event, Thursday, September 12 8:00 am (JST)
Halfpipe Event, Friday, September 13 5:45 am (JST)
Also be sure to check your local TV listings for the 2013 Burton High Fives highlight show, scheduled to air in the U.S. and around the globe later this fall. Get daily updates about the event at facebook.com/burtonsnowboards, twitter.com/burtonsnowboard and @burtonsnowboard on Instagram – hashtag #BurtonHighFives.
A big thanks to MINI and Nokia for their support of the second annual High Fives event.


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Whether you're a cancer patient or a caregiver, it's normal to want the best medical care possible from a quality provider. You come in expecting your questions to be answered, to be given timely information to read, and to be fully taken care of. However, not every patient has been given this type of quality care.
In fact a new, national survey finds that open communication is something cancer patients and caregivers desire, but may not always get. The Cancer Experience: A National Study of Patients and Caregivers found that while patients and caregivers are looking for providers to give them effective treatment and detailed information of their progress, they often do not experience this as part of their treatment.
Ed and Leslie Susralski, know firsthand about the stressors and struggles associated with a negative cancer care experience. Seven years ago, Mr. Susralski was diagnosed with an aggressive, malignant form of prostate cancer. They talked to Brandi Walker about their difficult cancer care experience with their first hospital, their decision to switch providers, and the positive role that Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA) has played in their lives since making the move.
1. Tell me about your experience with the previous hospital that you went for your prostate cancer diagnosis.
The previous hospital that we attended was supposed to be one of the top cancer hospitals in the country – that's why we were referred there after finding out that my cancer had metastasized. However, we ran into several issues: appointment times were moved unexpectedly with little advanced notice, leading to high anxiety; doctors treating me seemed unattached and were not receptive to my questions about treatment; and the general attitude seemed to reflect that they were the doctors and I as the patient should not question them. They also were not interested in an integrative treatment model; there was little to no focus on nutrition, mind-body or interactive conversation. And when we asked questions about these things, they were not answered to our satisfaction or with respect. Based on this experience, my wife, Leslie, and I decided to switch hospitals.
2. How much did you feel involved in treatment decisions as a couple at your new hospital compared to the old one?
Our former hospital did not allow us to offer any ideas as far as treatment goes. Leslie was always researching and looking for anything that may help my situation, but her recommendations were rebuffed on numerous occasions. At CTCA, we are very much a part of my treatment plan. Leslie and I can freely voice our opinions on treatment options and my doctors are always right on the mark with new medications and treatments. We were immediately comfortable with CTCA because they were so open to what we had come to believe through our own research. Cancer is not just about treating the disease, it is about our ability to take responsibility for ourselves through nutrition, vitamin supplements, exercise, and mind/body awareness.
3. Were there any positive experiences during your time at the previous hospital?
I can honestly say that I have no positive comments about experiences at my previous hospital. Leslie and I simply believed in a different approach to treatment and care than they did.
4. How positive of an impact has CTCA been in your lives?
The impact of CTCA, in both of our lives, has been significant. Anxiety levels are minimal due to the fact that many of our test results are available the same day, appointment times are punctual and my care team is thorough. I now have a team of experts – doctors, nurses, naturopaths and dieticians – who are all involved in ensuring that I'm receiving the best possible care. CTCA restored our faith and confidence in our doctors, which is the biggest and most important part of cancer care. We are very thankful that they are in our lives!
We are also thankful for our experience at The Cancer Support Group of Mokena, Illinois. They have a large library of books and CDs, which were available to Leslie and I at no cost. We are extremely grateful for all of the resources provided to us as we continue to research, learn about and navigate my disease and treatment plan.


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David Lubar, in his inimitable style, has created "Wipeout of the Wireless Weenies and Other Warped and Creepy Tales," yet another book of short stories featuring stories that include the creepy, the scary, and the thoughtful. All are imbued with the trademark Lubar humor. All can be enjoyed by kids and adults of almost all ages.
Kids and their parents and teachers all know the allure of a well-written short story. It's quick, it's great for a nighttime story, and it's perfect when teaching a 45-minute class. Lubar has written many "Weenie" books. and his latest has short stories that will generate classroom (and dinner-time) conversations.
Many have a twist at the end. Some just leave you thinking. And some have no ending...leaving an opportunity for students to write their own endings.
Lubar also offers teachers a website with a listing of the Weenie stories containing a topical and literary index. For example the links under "ambiguity (of language)" lead readers to three short stories which in turn each have a link to its synopsis and discussion/activities/other useful information.
Lubar is also the author of a set of short stories for older readers, "Extremities," and an "Accidental Monster" series of books including "The Wavering Werewolf."
Why 5-stars for this book? Because it fills a real need in the intermediate school classroom -- short stories that can be used for a variety of topics and purposes. Kids really enjoy the stories. Adults do, too.
Please note: This review is based on the final hardcover book provided by the publisher, Tor, for review purposes.
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- 'The Wavering Werewolf' by David Lubar: A Monsterrific Tale
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- 'Fallout' by Todd Strasser: Brilliantly scary
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Excel Brewers Yeast with Garlic is a natural daily supplement. Natural daily supplement. Helps promote a healthy skin and coat, reduces shedding and improves skin conditions. High in natural protein, vitamins and minerals. Excel Brewers Yeast with Garlic is fortified with zinc and biotin. Great for dogs and cats.
Directions: For dogs and cats, one tablet for each 10lbs of body weight. May be given with other supplements including multi vitamin and joint care supplements.
Ingredients: Debittered Brewers Dried Yeast, Glycerin, Stearic Acid, Dehydrated Garlic, Safflower Oil, Fish Oil, Ferrous Carbonate, Zinc Oxide, Niacin, Manganese Sulfate, Riboflavin, Thiamine Hydrochloride, Copper Sulfate, Cobalt Carbonate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Biotin.


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It is appropriate that the seven tent-like canopies over the more than two acres of exterior bus access area are tensile structures. Like Rosa Parks herself, the soaring, translucent fabric allows light in where it would be dim, and holds its ground by possessing enormous inner tensile strength. The $22.5 million Rosa Parks Transit Center opened in July 2009 at the corner of Cass and Michigan Avenues in Detroit.
A tough, flexible glass-coated fiber material was used for the fabric canopies, after research of similar structures, including Detroit's Chene Park. In 2007 the Detroit Economic Development Corp. approved a $5.5 million contract with USAShade & Fabric Structures Inc. of Costa Mesa, California to provide the materials for the spectacular exterior roof.
The three-story, sleek and angular support building was designed by Parsons Brinckerhoff (PB), an international firm based in New York City with 150 offices on six continents. One of their regional corporate offices is located on Griswold in Detroit. The general contractor on the project was DeMaria Building Company with corporate headquarters on West Grand Boulevard in Detroit, and a regional office in Novi.
The 25,000 square foot facility's interior is designed to include a waiting area, information booth, cashier's office, café, retail space, automatic ticket vending, restrooms, transit police offices, transit services, and a Detroit Police Department mini station.
Owned by the City and funded by state and federal grants the center is intended to serve as a 24-hour central connection to 21 Detroit Department of Transportation bus routes, the SMART suburban bus system, Transit Windsor bus routes, and the Detroit People Mover. A taxi stand is provided to extend the reach options of this hub. The plan also incorporates provisions for the city's future light rail system to connect to the station.
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