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So this is, finally, my outfit post. My appearance is probably different now. I'm gaining some weight again. Look fatter and chubbier. New bangs. New skin color.
Less of make up, no touch up.
But this is me now :)
I love ur hair :) Seems good ya! Have a nice day and good luck!ReplyDelete
nice background. love the look <3
Silviii.. i love your bang! hahaha.. you look so cute. good luck yaaa.. =DReplyDelete
nice outfit :DReplyDelete
you don't look fat at all!! cute abis poni barunya :)
have a great day <3
cool outfits, and wish you luck for the competition :) and enjoy semarang...
you always look beautiful, girl :)
good luck !
good luck!! btw i really love your shoes :)
cute skirt too
Love your new hair, ci Eva! And I have the same shoes as yours hihi. Good luck! :)
love your skirt,and your hair.great!:)ReplyDelete
adore you skirt and shoes, dear!ReplyDelete
cute (:
come by some time?
wow cute skirt !i love the pattern (:
and good luck yah (:
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love the jean jacket! it's super cute and so are you!
your outfit looks nice, as always!
and of course, good luck for the competition, ci! still envying your new haircut ;)
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halooo silviii.. udah lama nih aku ga blog2an. hehe. btw, you rocked that new bangs. still looks pretty, even prettier. ;) and good luck for the POPWIL okeeyy ;DReplyDelete
this is so adorable and i like your new hair!!
Love the hair!! Good luck and have fun!ReplyDelete
massive luck sent to you!!!
btw, your skirt looks fun!
I like your shoes. BTW, you don't look fat or chubby at all, you are pretty. :) Good LuckReplyDelete
J'adore ton style super look et tes photos sont très jolies.
Love the skirt!! btw you dont look fat at all! <3ReplyDelete
you always look beautiful, girl :) Amazing.ReplyDelete
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Diego Valle-Jones has created a powerful interactive map of the ongoing drug war in Mexico.
The interactive map lets you compare homicides and drug-related homicides, with the option to examine marijuana, opium, and drug-lab-related homicides. If you click on a bubble, you can see the number of murders over time, dating back to 2004. Important events are highlighted on that time line. You can also draw a shape on the map to look at a particular region.
Click to see the full interactive version of "Map of the Drug War in Mexico."
Valle-Jones writes:
"To unclutter the map and following the lead of the paper Trafficking Networks and the Mexican Drug War by Melissa Dell, I decided to only show the optimal highways (according to my own data and Google Directions) to reach the US border ports from the municipalities with the highest drug plant eradication between 1994 and 2003 and the highest 2d density estimate of drug labs based on newspaper reports of seizures. The map is a work in progress and is still missing the cocaine routes, but hopefully I'll be able to add them shortly."
The data can be exported to CSV, and the source code is available on Github.
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LOS ANGELES – The UCLA football team continued preparations for the Sun Bowl with a mid-morning practice, Tuesday at Spaulding Field. Over the course of the day senior linebacker Anthony Barr garnered more All-American accolades.
The AP announced Barr was a first-team honoree. With that selection, Barr becomes a consensus All-American. He was also named to the CBSSports.com and the Sports Illustrated All-American teams on Tuesday. Junior offensive lineman Xavier Su'a-Filo was named to the AP All-America second team.
UCLA and Virginia Tech will meet in the 80th Sun Bowl. The two teams will meet on Tuesday, Dec. 31 in El Paso. Kickoff is slated for 11 a.m. PT, and will air on CBS from Sun Bowl Stadium.


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LAREDO, TX (KGNS) - The two candidates for Justice of the Peace Precinct IV were guests at Tuesday's Kiwanis meeting.
Yu-Hsien Huang Del Rio and Jose "Pepe" Salinas spoke about the issues facing Precinct IV, and plans they both have if elected.
"I'm going out to the streets, and talking to people house to house, and being on the corner making myself more visible for the people so they will understand that there's still the runoff election going on, and it starts the 19th to the 23rd of May," said Jose "Pepe" Salinas.
The two candidates say they are spending their days talking to residents about why they should go out and vote in the runoff election.
"In the runoff, we have the benefit of knowing who voted the first time, so instead of focusing on 34,000 registered voters in Precinct IV, my focus this time around has been on the 9,700 voters that went out to vote, so that we can entice them to go back out to vote and make an impact in Precinct IV," said Yu-Hsien Huang Del Rio. "So we have to let them know it still matters, and I need you to go out to vote again."
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TC TO LADY ASHBURTON ; 15 March 1856; DOI: 10.1215/lt-18560315-TC-LA-01; CL 31: 49-53
Chelsea, 15 March, 1856—
The Barbier came;1 some faithful hand left it here last saturday night; and I am likely to derive more help from it than I expected: this is really all the news; and I ought to end here,—and pay my obeisance silently, to a Daughter of the Sun,2 in this black sunless weather and grim condition of things. We have the fiercest cold, with grey dusty winds: my poor wife has been prisoner the last fortnight with some influenza she caugh[t];3 no likelihood for her till the wind turn west: everybody seems to be suffering, but those of thick skin: I could not see Lady Sandwich in her new House when I called; nor get the
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Erasmus Darwin by Robert Scott Tait, 1855.
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slightest assurance that you were not suffering like the others. Who knows? My own mind is all a grey whirl of dusty dreary un— —
—At this point, Saturday 4 p.m., there rushed in, the close time having expired, Two figures, little Ld Goderich and a bigger Mr Bruce Welsh M.P. for something;4 who sat and sat till the Post hour was gone; and ever since, there has been one confusion on the back of another; a poor man hunted by several demons, from without and from within: so that the actual date (to whh, by way of melancholy memorial, I let the other stand prefixed) is
Wedy 18 March!)— There has Spring come, March the Lion is becoming March the Lamb;5 copious rains, and today a grey atmosphere altogether genial for the plant creation. But your poor servant is still dark, Oh good Lady; in fact an incurable mortal, whose task in the world prospers ill and that only; who has no wheel-vehicle (in any sense of that big word) for travelling in this world; who goes barefoot (if you will observe), or worse, in torn boots that do not fit; and whose way, once for all, will never be smooth! Pity the poor white man;6 yes you actually should, in your noble heart: the poor soul is truly ill off in this generation of evil-doers (and diners-out), and has little comfort except in thinking of one or two things, which are mostly hidden from his bodily eyes!—
I have had a couple of Dinners; inevitable:—that, after all, is perhaps the main fountain of darkness just at this time; but there is never wanting some fountain, nor will be. Let me speak no more of it.
At the second dinner (Darwin's, monday night, when a certain Pertz from Berlin with the Lyells &c7 were the heroes), this was the news about those Berlin suicides, if you care anything for them: 1o Raumer is not the babbling ever-publishing Historian von Raumer, but a Cousin of his; Keeper (or something like that) of the King's Private Library; and is understood to have been insane, there being a touch of that kind in the blood of him. 2o The von Canitz was Secretary or Under-do in some Public Office, a stout Junker partisan,—and had all this while been betraying the royal secrets to the Junker Party8 (Derbyites9 or worse, of that climate),—in fact, communicating all the Russian Despatches to said Party. Seeing himself found out, he had nothing left but to take a pistol. The Police Official, who is killed in duel, Pertz did not know; a man said to be of perfect exactitude, strenuous industry in his business; conduct unblameable there or elsewhere: and the pestilent Junker Aristocracy, young soldiers, gambling high-sniffing fellows (at deadly feud with the Liberals ever since that 1848), had provoked him to duel and be shot in that manner.10 Enough to breed tumult and almost civil-war (for a day or two), thot young Pertz; who however is youthfully simple perhaps, and has a small elementary moustache over his grave mouth. He expected tumult some day soon, perhaps this very day (anniversary of something in 1848);11 but I had faith in the moustache.— More I did not learn at this dinner;—or hardly more: Clough is in Berlin; secretary to something that is investigating Foreign Military Schools, it appears (more power to them).12 The Lyells &c were very dull people:—and indeed men generally, and even women generally, are getting dreadfully dull to me.— The first dinner, inevitable too, was at the great Lord Stanhope's:—yes, well do I remember the first time I ever saw that little man; the first time I saw you, and long before I could make any more acquaintance in your house:—the very voice of that man, bad as it is, has had a meaning to me ever since.13 Young Stanley, old Lindhurst, Gladstone, Elgin, &c &c:14 I had Lindhurst mainly, toughest of old men and attorneys; eyes head as a Scotch pebble, long nostrils as if growing into the upper lip, mean head, but full of wrinkled vivacity, and fond of talking: I have seen few faces more like my notion of the Devil's.— — That Clipping of Newspaper was sent to me one morning by post: I never said such a thing of the Macaulay,15 nor indeed have spoken of him or his affairs at all (which are indifft and insignificant enough to my poor mind), beyond what you have yourself heard poked out of me on Marlboro's score.16
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If you're not a WordCamp fanatic it's okay, we made a list of some of the latest WordCamp sessions and talks you should have watched and embedded them here in this post. If you'd like to see more, there's WordCamp TV channel which is is part of WordPress.tv which you should probably subscribe to, like we did. Also, we saved the best for the last ;)
Michael Fields: Theming for the Masses
From WordCamp Seattle 2011, Michael talks about themes and his free theme called Ghostbird. He mentions the reasons to create themes for free and that he's never made a WordPress theme before, so Michael talks about his experience. We really loved this quote:
There's things I don't use, like tags and widgets. And the Visual Editor scares the daylights out of me (laughter)
Michael also mentions the Theme Check plugin that really helps when creating WordPress themes. We published a post about this and other plugins called 6 Essential Plugins for WordPress Theme Developers, worth checking out ;)
Yannick Lefebvre: Plugin Development Demystified
At WordCamp Montreal 2011, Yannik talks about plugins and the WordPress ecosystem and core structure, what plugins are, what they're made of and how they work. If you've never written a plugin before, this talk is definitely worth watching or at least listening to.
Bob Dunn How to Attract More Readers with a User-friendly WordPress Site
WordCamp Seattle 2011, Bob talks about a little of SEO, design and functionality and most importantly awesome content. Very true indeed! Bob talks more about the design and functionality of WordPress themes, the user interface and experience — navigation, colors, widgets and more. Here's what Bob said about himself:
I pretty much breathe and live WordPress, this is what I do.
Andrew Nacin Ask Not What WordPress Can Do For You
At WordCamp Seattle 2011 Andrew Nacin talks about contributing to WordPress and not only with code. Codex, forums, translations, design and UI, testing WordPress and much more. If you want to give your two cents to WordPress, this five-minute talk will pretty much outline all the possible ways.
Matt Mullenweg: State of the Word 2011
And of course, at WordCamp San Francisco 2011, Matt gave his State of the Word presentation where he has shared some cool stats about the WordPress survey, about the past, present and future of WordPress, about the community and much more. If you missed this talk last weekend, now is the time to catch up!
Hope you enjoy our WordPress.tv picks. More videos from WordCamp San Francisco 2011 are being processed and should be published in the coming weeks with great talks from Mark Jaquith, Andrew Nacin, and one of our favorite — the Core Team Q&A, make sure you don't miss that.
Share your thoughts in the comments section below if you have any, and don't forget to check out our Facebook page for some photos taken at WordCamp SF! Enjoy your day :)


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April 29, 2014 – Have you noticed that you rarely hear the trepidation of parents at the water cooler on discussing the birds and the bees with their "tween-aged" children anymore? There used to be the parental fear of introductory discomfort and awkwardness. The terror of starting the conversation has been upped for a different reason. It has caused the recent silence. The scary truth is parents of today do not want to be shocked, paralyzed and hospitalized by what their over-exposed children already know at elementary school ages. Shame stifles ministry, stifles families and stifles relationships. It makes misplaced silence all the more dangerous. The first learning style is observation and now – unfortunately – the first sex education is internet porn, video games, music videos and even cartoons.
"Television robs them of the space and time space to grow because of the exposure", said Carlesa Burrell a Mount Vernon social studies teacher at Longfellow Middle School in Mount Vernon.
There is love in encouragement and in warning. Dads needs to beef up the family security by creating the expectation of sex in context through consistent repeated conversation. Dave Finn co-founder at David Greer Media, who has a track record of successfully counselling marriages with his wife Lori thinks dads should corner the market on the conversation about sex with their children more emphatically and lovingly than the culture. He stated," [The consistent repeated conversation] is necessary. Dads can give the totality of the picture when it comes to what happens when you engage in sex. Schools and society can only give facts, sex education - the scientific side. They talk about pregnancy and not the spiritual sense or side of things. Encouraging sex in the right context is not just about not getting diseases but life long bonds and stronghold are created through premarital sex. It is why it is reserved for marriage. The bond is to be with one man and one woman which is best and safest for the family"
Letting children figure it out on their own is nothing like an adult eagle pushing a young eagle out of the nest to fly. It is more like dropping an eagle egg from the cliff and expecting a good result. We must say and model what is the right things to do, the right ways to approach and the right context for sex to our children consistently in an age appropriate way - specifically dads. Here is an interesting tidbit of information. Almost every statistic where personal decisions about having sex, understanding about sex, the framework and importance of family come from what a dad communicates in word, deed and presence to his child.
Dads, we must be perpetually ever-ready to speak truth. We must consistently and persistently instruct, correct and emphatically encourage our children to do the right things, the right way for the right reasons – especially when it comes to physical oneness – sex – no matter where society is or suggests on the matter. In our next installment we will share some good ideas on framing the conversation in an age appropriate way
Suggested Links
- Coming Apart Mentally 4 – The accountability that honors and encourages
- Fatherhood Moment - King in every crowd – Russell Wilson remembers his dad
- Coming Apart Mentally 3 – Quality of time and relationship with our children
- Coming Apart Mentally 2 – Effective fatherhood via equipoise and consistency
- Spit'in Anger – Kenneth Braswell speaks about his documentary on fatherlessness


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Actress, comedienne and entrepreneur, Joan Rivers shocked many when joking about three women abused and held hostage for a decade in a basement by a sadistic, deeply disturbed man. Many have blasted the witty, acerbic comic for making light of a horrendous situation.
Yet it seems to be her point. Life is mean. It's brutal, unjust, shocking, and simply beyond comprehension. There are unexplainable things that happen. Her brand of humor, crass and vulgar to many, tells life to "f—-off" with the bravado of any self-respecting New Yorker.
She is a survivor who, in what still remains a male dominated world, doesn't suffer fools well, though Rivers can be harshly self-deprecating. It's a dark comedy in a world often not making sense and for which no one, not brilliant theologian or philosopher, can fully explain.
It's understandable some, who actually get what she's doing, still find her style distasteful. While others are clueless about the empathy, sensitivity and compassion this philanthropic-minded woman has beneath her hard as nails exterior. The critics will no doubt continue to eviscerate her, as evidenced by many reader comments after the plethora of stories appearing in recent days about her jokes.
Yes, Rivers is generous, compassionate and very sensitive in an unforgiving world. It's just not something the average person sees. Nor do her detractors understand how she factors these beautiful qualities into a unique brand of humor that isn't for everyone.
In an appearance on the Today Show, Rivers commented that those "women in the basement in Cleveland had more room" than the bedroom her daughter uses.
Afterwards River commented, "They got to live rent free for more than a decade." She added, "One of them has a book deal. Neither are in a psych ward. They're OK. I bet you within three years one of them will be on Dancing with the Stars."
In short, she's saying life's an unexplainable bitch and we've got to be strong and carry on. No matter how brutal, we have to get on with it. Her comedy attempts to mock the meanness all too prevalent in life.
The criticism continues with demands for her to apologize. Ironically, some of the calls have been personal attacks suggesting insensitivity comparable to what Rivers is being accused. Her response, "I'm a comedienne. I know what those girls went through. It was a little, stupid joke. There is nothing to apologize for. I made a joke. That's what I do. Calm down. Clam f--- down."
This opinion piece isn't about defending Joan Rivers or her unique brand of humor. The well-read, no-nonsense actress, comedienne and entrepreneur has the intellectual gravitas to do that on her own. There is a much larger issue here that offers perspective, if we're willing to separate emotion from reason and look at her humor in a larger context.
In a way, Rivers is reminding us bad things happen to good people and life is filled with horrible events. She also seems to be assuring us that the human spirit is bigger and better than anything that life can throw at us. Individually we each possess an inner strength to look life in the face and say, "I'm a survivor and I won." Or to put it in her words, "f—-off life!"
Rather than react and judge Rivers, it might be better to go a bit deeper within and ask whether she's challenging us to leave comfort zones to empower ourselves as we hear and read about the millions of injustices, great and small, found every day throughout the world. This isn't to suggest her approach is right for everyone, but she is urging us to think and be strong.
Paul Jesep is an ethicist, attorney, corporate chaplain, and founder of CorporateChaplaincy.biz, a firm committed to the spiritual wellness of professionals. He also is author of "Lost Sense of Self & the Ethics Crisis: Learn to Live and Work Ethically".


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Fido would love Lake Tahoe! The 2014 HGTV dream home offers beautiful views, amazing contemporary appliances and everything a viewer would need to live comfortably. People are entering the HGTV sweepstakes twice a day to try their luck on the big prize and pets are counting on a possible win. While the humans want to win the house, the dog area is perfect for any dog who love luxury.
The 2014 HGTV Dream home is a 3,200-square-foot dream home located in Truckee, California. It is complete with three bedrooms and three-and-a-half bathrooms. And offers a complete kitchen with an island dinner table, a family room, media room and a garage for the new Yukon Denali that comes with the HGTV's Dream Home 2014 Giveaway.
It would be Fido's dream to live in the lavish dream home setup for the animal. The area underneath the stair case offers a great dog area. Perfect for the pet bowls and all the toys, the area is convenient when guests come over too. The Dutch door to the doghouse keeps the dog inside the area while offering a peek at what the humans are doing. Of course this is an absolute necessity when having a dinner party so the dog doesn't get in the way.
So why not enter to win the 2014 HGTV Sweepstakes? The dog will be very excited if his owner wins.


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Sony Ericsson announces 2011 results. 6 million Xperia smartphones sold in Q4 2011
Sony Ericsson has announced its financial results for the fourth quarter of 2011 and full year 2011 – the last ones before the Ericsson brand disappears from its name (following Sony's acquisition of Ericsson's share in the joint venture).
The results are far from being great. The company posted a €207 million loss for Q4 2011, and a €247 loss for full year 2011.
9 million SE handsets have been sold in Q4, and a total of 34.4 million units were shipped throughout the year.
"Our fourth quarter results reflected intense competition, unfavorable macroeconomic conditions and the effects of a natural disaster in Thailand this quarter," declared Bert Nordberg, President and CEO of Sony Ericsson.
Sony Ericsson also said it sold 28 million Xperia Android smartpohnes to date. Since the number of Xperias shipped was 22 million in Q3, this means a total of 6 million units have been sold in Q4 2011.
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"Monoton, founded in 1979 by hypermedia wizard Konrad Becker, was a project that underwent various transformations in its exploration of psycho-active sound programming and its social contextualizing. Monoton was largely performance and installation based with site specific events and multi-channel media in collaboration with various artists. Salvaged from Cassette Tapes of 1979 to 1987 this is the first release of Monoton live recordings. The Wire magazine singled out Monoton's record "Monotonprodukt07" from 1982 among the 100 most important records of the 20th century. A pioneer in electronic music, Becker continued to break new ground in digital media as an artist, organizer and theorist. All tracks on this CD have never before been released and have been remastered from analogue tapes carefully. Don't expect different versions of studio tracks, this is 100% new music from the Monoton archives. You even get a rare chance to hear one of the legendary Turntable Monoton performances from the late 1980s!" (label info)
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God bless The Guild. The Guild's newest music video titled "I'm the One That's Cool" is a geek anthem that gives a big "fuck you" to all the jocks, cheerleaders, and bullies that gave you shit for just being a geek. Directed by Jed Whedon and starring Vincent Caso, Felicia Day, Jeff Lewis, Amy Okuda, Sandeep Parikh, and Robin Thorsen, every geek (like myself) will be able to relate to this epic song and music video. You can pick up the MP3 on Amazon and iTunes!
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A candidates forum at the County Auditorium Monday night brought together all four candidates vying for two open seats on the Anastasia Mosquito Control District's board of directors.
The sparsely attended event drew about 25 people.
The forum was co-sponsored by the League of Women Voters, St. Johns County Unit, and The St. Augustine Record.
Three candidates -- Jeanne Moeller, Gary Howell and John Sundeman -- agreed that buying a $1.8 million Bell helicopter to spray St. Johns County wetlands is a bad idea.
Moeller, 57, seeking Seat 2, said she is "vehemently opposed" to the purchase.
"Mosquitoes only fly about a mile from where they are born," she said. "If they are only in remote areas, why do we need to spray them? What they want is a new play toy at our expense."
She believes the district should explore natural mosquito controls such as bats, dragonflies, purple martins and chimney swifts to eliminate mosquito populations.
Her opponent, Howell, 58, said aerial spraying should be contracted out and that it costs too much for a helicopter, pilot, fuel and liability insurance.
"We don't need one at this time," he said, also discounting the idea of buying smaller drone helicopters powered by batteries recharged using solar energy.
"There's never been a demonstration. All we have are pictures and pamphlets," Howell said.
Sundeman, 57, said mosquito control is basically a simple operation.
"We don't need helicopters," he said. "There is no scientific evidence to go into a swamp or farm area and spray a place that has not been sprayed for 50 years."
The lone supporter was Tim Chiu, 71, Sundeman's opponent, who believes efficiency and cost are good reasons to buy a helicopter.
"There are some areas where we can't get in," Chiu said. "We want to take care of the larvae first."
Chiu, who has a doctorate in chemical engineering, said the chemical that kills mosquito larvae is a biological agent which does not harm birds or fish and degrades quickly.
One study recently released by the district said a helicopter could eliminate the need for five or six employees and save $300,000 a year.
The candidates also split along the same lines concerning the $1.2 million parcel of land the district bought along State Road 16 at Interstate 95.
The board wants to consolidate operations on that site -- eventually also storing the helicopter there.
Chiu supported the purchase, but Howell and Moeller said the district should put it up for sale.
Sundeman said, "The taxpayers paid $31,000 of the seller's real estate commission, which is absurd."
Centralizing there would cause more personnel overtime and vehicle mileage and decrease services in south St. Johns County, he said.
On the question on whether to keep Dr. Rui-de Xue, the district director, the candidates split 3-1 along different lines.
Moeller and Howell said they are willing to fire Xue if he cannot do what he is directed to do.
Sundeman, however, said Xue -- a medical doctor and chemical engineer -- has no prior experience in running a mosquito control district.
"This district has been blacklisted because of its bad handling of the directors," he said. "The word has spread and they cannot get good applicants. The board is not handling directors in a professional manner."
Chiu supports keeping Xue.
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I styled this photoshoot around the Holiday Woodland Owl Fill-in printable invitation that was recently added to my etsy shop .
Since school is closed for the holiday break what better time to get the children together for a playdate. I created a fill-in invitation that can be printed at home and incorporated many DIY treats and decor to make the party planning budget conscious and crafty.
Some of the treats included: graham cracker owls, two types of dessert acorns and a whimsical looking toadstool. The owls were made using graham crackers, slightly melted marshmallows, brown and yellow chocolate wafers and chocolate chips. The smaller acorn was a combination of the top of a mini-Nutter Butter cookie, a hershey kiss and a chocolate chip. The second type of acorn was created using a munchkin donut rolled in sprinkles and a pretzel stick as the stem. The whimsical toadstools were the easiest of all: just a Hostess sno ball 'glued' with frosting to a jumbo marshmallow. Who knew a toadstool could be so cute and oh so easy? I also incorporated mini and standard sized marshmallows around the table to create the effect of snow. Adorable cake pops in the shape of woodland critters were created by the talented Kris of kCreative. My personal favorite being the darling little blue bird that even had stitching on the wings.
I also called upon the ever popular and equally creative, Brittany of Edible Details to create fondant masterpieces to don the homemade cupcakes. I am still amazed at how perfectly Kris and Brittany were able to coordinate their edible designs to match my table to tee.
The party decor also supported my overall theme of budget and DIY. I used a bright pink sheet from Target as a table cloth with Michael Miller Ta-Dot fabric as a runner. It was a fabric scrap that I ironed to give the illusion of being an actual runner. The woodland 'trees' were made from styrofoam tree forms wrapped in different types of candy like Pixie Sticks, jumbo Candy Dots and sugared gummy AirHeads then topped with extra ribbon. Candy canes were draped from the cake stand to add a festive piece to this non-traditional holiday themed table. The yarn chandeliers in coordinating whimsical colors were made using balloons, cornstarch, Elmer's Glue and yarn. While the yarn chandeliers were a very messy project, they were well worth the effort and sticky hands. Not only were they used as props but they are going to become a part of my children's playroom.
I enjoyed incorporating crafty and DIY elements to this styled shoot in hope to inspire a fun holiday playdate while the kids are home until after New Years.


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Critical Access HospitalsThe following fact sheet has been revised as of April 2009 and is now available in downloadable format:
The Critical Access Hospital Fact Sheet provides information about:
About the Critical Access Hospital Program
The Critical Access Hospital (CAH) Program was included in the Balanced Budget Act of 1997 (BBA). The BBA had a severe financial impact on hospitals around the country. To help alleviate the impact on small, rural hospitals, the BBA created the Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility Program, which allows rural hospitals to receive a higher reimbursement rate and have greater flexibility from federal rules and regulations. Across the United States, over 700 rural hospitals have converted to CAH status since 1999.
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For more information, contact:
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Physical Address: 628 North 4th Street, 8th Floor, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Mailing Address: P. O. Box 3118, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-3118
Phone: (225) 342-1233
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Inspired by Fleischer Studio's animated shorts of the 1940s, this Superman Lois Lane Rescue Fleischer Statue captures a tender moment between Superman and Lois Lane.
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Cover date: Early March 2008
"High Frontier: That Was Now, This is Then" - Part One
Writter: Roger Stern
Penciller: John Byrne
Inker: Mark Farmer
Reviewed by: Michael Bailey
The call is sent out to Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman and the Atom for help but all four heroes are otherwise occupied. Back on the Watchtower Wally makes another attempt to stop the monster but he and then John Stewart and J'onn J'onzz are taken out. John's ring sends out another call to Superman and the rest to explain how dire the circumstances are. The Atom arrives first and with the help of an injured John Stewart gets the Martian Manhunter to the sick bay.
After conferring with Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman the Atom confront the League's attacker in the communication center. The Atom provides the proper distraction to allow Superman and Wonder Woman to arrive and attack, but the creature proves to be too much for even them. As the Atom, Batman and John Stewart look on in horror the unconscious J'onn J'onzz tries desperately to communicate with his teammates to tell them what is going on.
Story - 4: I've been a fan of Roger Stern's writing for nearly twenty years now and I am happy to say that I wasn't disappointed with this first chapter of "That Was Now, This is Then". The story had an old school feel to it but at the same time felt contemporary. This all comes down to storytelling and Stern is flat out one of the masters when it comes to that sort of thing.
This was a pretty straightforward first chapter. We are given the establishing shots of J'onn, Wally and John on the Watchtower, which I enjoyed. I dug watching Wally and John play basketball, especially when John used his power ring to even the odds against Wally, who was moving so fast he appeared to be in several places at once. Stern also touched on the Martian Manhunter's origin but only to reinforce the internal musings the character had been having towards his adoptive world.
Then the action kicks in and this was a very satisfying set of fight scenes. Whoever this creature is (and I will admit that I have no idea and frankly am not really looking hard because I want the story to unfold in a natural way and maybe even be surprised by the revelation) he's tough. This was another old school element that the story had. Here's a villain who is so powerful he manages to take down all of the League's heavy hitters over the course of the issue but at the same time it feels right. Sometimes a writer brings in the nigh-unstoppable bad guy and it is very forced. The mystery element regarding who the creature is has a lot to do with it because it (or he or she) obviously has some history with the team. Now I don't know if this is going to be one of those "never before seen, the guy fought the League once but you never heard about it" bad guys or the "this guy was in JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA number whatever and never seen again" villain.
I really don't know which one I would prefer. As long as the story stays as well written and entertaining as this first chapter I'll be good.
Art - 4: I will admit that for the most part I am biased when it comes to John Byrne because John Byrne is pretty much responsible for me not only getting into comics on a regular basis but in becoming a Superman fan as well. Despite this I can look at his art objectively and I have to say that for the most part when John Byrne inks himself, especially in the past ten years or so, it doesn't look as good to me as when someone else inks him. For this issue Mark Farmer inked him and I think Farmer was a good choice because he seemed to compliment Byrne's style so it still looks like John Byrne just a little different. The action scenes were good. The quieter moments were well done, especially the fact that at the beginning of the issue J'onn was walking around the Watchtower but floating, which was neat, and how can you not like the image of Superman stopping a locomotive? Good stuff all around.
Cover Art - 4: The only thing that I don't like about this cover is once again there is a white background. I've written this before but it kind of looks like there was supposed to be something there but somewhere along the line it was left out. Superman and Wonder Woman look good, though. Joshua Middleton is a solid artist so the two characters are fine. It just seems like it's missing something.
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School is out for the summer, no school for the next three months, was all I could think about the entire ride home from school! The last day of school, that is. I had so much planned; I couldnt even wait to get started. There was one thing my friend Amanda and I have had planned since February, to attend the concert of a lifetime. We were really looking forward to it, she was counting down the days and I was counting every single dime I saved. The concert was on June 16th, only two weeks away. As I continued to think about how it would turn out; I practically jumped off the bus when it reached my stop. I ran all the way down my street, towards my house and up the driveway. Amanda was in charge of getting the tickets so I was in a hurry to see if she called with the 411 on what was going down. She didnt, I figured she hadnt arrived home yet; so I decided to go get a glass of lemonade from the fridge, set up one of the chairs out back, and let the dogs out while I was at it.
It was beautiful outside; it was only noon because we always had a half day on the last day of school. I threw my feet on the table in front of me and leaned back in my chair, letting the warm sun hit my face while the breeze brush through my hair. I thought to myself, Im not going to let anything ruin my summer. Just then I heard the phone ring from inside; I almost fell on my face trying to get to the phone. I ran in leaving the door open; grabbed the phone and looked at the caller I.D. It was Amanda! I clicked talk and said, Hey Amanda. She starts yelling, Chelsea, I have the worst news in the world! I had pulled the phone away from my ears, ok Amanda, take a deep breath and relax. Now without yelling, calmly explain to me whats wrong. The Tokio Hotel Concert
SOLD OUT! What? That cant be, they just started selling them two days ago. It is, I went to get them and it said that all their New York concerts were sold-out. I thought for a moment, Well that just means theyre sold-out at the ticket booths. They have to have at least a few at the door. Maybe
was all I heard her say. Ok, heres the plan, we tell your mom that we have the tickets, have her drive us to New York and buy well by the tickets, for real, at the door. Thats all I could come up with at the moment. I dont know Chelsea. Oh come on Amanda, live a little, please
do it for Bill! I figured that might get her to crack. Ok, I guess we could give it a shot. I squealed a little over my excited, Great, Ill have my mother drop me off at your house later; we have a lot to plan in only two weeks! Ok, Ill see you soon Chels, bye. Bye! I hung the phone up and ran to my room, but stopped in my tracks. I realized I had left the back door open when I ran in to see who was calling. After shutting the backdoor and checking on the dogs, I headed straight for my room.
It was around 5:00 when I arrived at Amandas house. She was outside on her front step waiting for me. We exchanged hugs and went inside, without stopping we continued until we had reached her room. Amanda sat on her bed while I took a seat on the floor. She looked kind of nervous about something so I asked, Is there something wrong Amanda? She glanced up at me, Well, Im sort of, doubting this whole plan of yours. Amanda, I know this plan might sound like I landed on my head, but come on. I mean weve waited for this for a long time. I know, but what if this doesnt work? I thought about what to say before I spoke, Well, at least we can say we tried instead of giving up. She still, looked doubtful, your right, so what else do you have planned? Hmm, we still have to figure out what to wear. Oh yeah, any ideas, she asked questioningly? I have a plenty of ideas, HELLO, youre talking to the fashion queen, I told her letting out a giggle. She too smiled at my statement. After about an hour we had practically pulled out every single piece of clothing in Amandas closet. We hadnt found anything; no one. I got a little frustrated, but pulled myself together. OK, Amanda, well just have to go SHOPPING! Shopping, she asked a little unsure? Yes, of course. Dont you want to look spectacular for Bill? Yeah, I do. Well then its settled, we shall go to the mall. How does tomorrow night sound? Great, cant wait. It was about time for my mother to be arriving to pick me up, so we decided to just sit and talk none stop about Tokio Hotel and how amazing it would be if we got the chance to meet them.
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In the heart of downtown Florence, South Carolina sits the 61,000 square feet Francis Marion University Performing Arts Center. It is located at 201 South Dargan Street and can be accessed from Interstate 20 and Interstate 95. Directions can be found on the FMU Performing Arts Center website. Parking is available on Cheves, Dargan and Irby streets and is wheelchair accessible at the Cheves Street parking area. Call the FMU Performing Arts Center for information at 843-661-1720.
The FMU Performing Arts Center was built and designed to handle several types of venues. The building includes an 849-seat auditorium with a fly-stage, a 100-seat flexible Black Box space and an Academic wing for the Francis Marion University Department of Fine Arts.
The FMU Performing Arts Center was made possible by the joint efforts of Francis Marion University, the City of Florence, the Doctors Bruce and Lee Foundation and gifts from local individuals and companies.
Ground was broken for the FMU Performing Arts Center in January of 2009 and, in September of 2011, the first events were held. After only two years of operation the Francis Marion University Performing Arts Center has ended the 2012-2013 year in the black with a profit on the season. Between performances, rentals and academic and community events can be held; more than 24,000 people were able to enjoy this new facility this past season.
The coming 2013-2014 season will be ushered in with a concert from Brass Transit with a tribute to the jazz-rock group Chicago. Also on tap for the season is a January 2014 performance of 'Smokey Joe's Café' and in May 2014 a production of 'Bring It On: The Musical'.
Francis Marion University Performing Arts Center
Francis Marion Performing Arts Center consists of 61,000 square feet of performing space. The Center features an 849 seat main stage with a fly tower, a 100 seat black box and an academic wing of the Francis Marion University Department of Fine Arts.
The Main Stage auditorium
The Main stage auditorium is the largest venue in the FMU Performing Arts Center. It has an orchestra pit with an automatic orchestra shell. The auditorium can host a variety of professional productions including solo performances and 80 member orchestra ensembles.
Black Box space in the Francis Marion Performing Arts Center
The Black Box space is painted black in order to provide focus for the audience during a play or concert. The Black Box is a more intimate space and includes adjustable seating for 100 attendees. This space can be rented for receptions or other small venues.
The BB&T Ampitheatre
The BB&T Amphitheatre is a semicircular outdoor seating area that can seat about 200 people with an upper area that will seat around 300 people. The floor of the amphitheatre is built with spaced concrete pavers allowing grass to grow through giving it an outdoor feel.
Upper Balcony
Upper and lower balconies are spacious and can be used for small community or corporate events and private functions. The décor of this space was designed to instill a feel for the era of Dizzy Gillespie, a native of the Florence region.
Lower Balcony
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Second floor terrace
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I recently had a chance to sit down with sound designer and sound FX recordist Charles Maynes and chat about his new "LA Underground" sound library, available from Rabbit Ears Audio. Inspired by the gritty and seedy Los Angeles shown in countless films, "LA Underground" is a 10 GB collection of ambiences from all over the city, from the industrial centers near the LA River to the heart of Downtown.
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PROS / Budget offers a wide territory, a good selection of additional equipment and a great price.
CONS / The company does not offer any guarantees and they are lacking a few services offered by competitors.
VERDICT / Unless you're looking for a trailer rental, budget is a great overall option.
Budget Truck Rental is our Top Ten Reviews Gold Award winning truck rental service for providing extensive territory, a good selection of services, a number of additional equipment options, a great price and decent customer service. Overall, the only problems with the service are that it lacks a guarantee, does not offer storage pod moves, trailer rentals and tie downs. While their price is not the lowest we looked at, it is still very affordable and the benefits far outweigh any problems with the service overall.
No matter how big or how small your move, Budget has you covered. They have service covering local moves, statewide moves and even selected international moves. While the company offers services to those moving to and from Canada, travel to Mexico is prohibited under your rental agreement. As long as you can take your specific items from country to country, Budget will be there to help you move it.
The truck rental services company does offer a good number of options for your moving convenience, but they do not offer an exhaustive list of services. If you only need to move a small load, you can rent a pickup truck or a van, pickup trucks can be found on the Budget Rental Car site, rather than the moving truck site.
For bigger moves, the company offers 10, 16 and 24 foot moving trucks. The two things they do not offer are trailers and movable storage pods. While renting out towable trailers seems to be a basic option for rental truck services to offer, only U-Haul has these available for some reason. As for the storage pods, they are a relatively new concept and only two companies we reviewed, U-Haul and Harper, offer these.
This truck rental services company not only rents out autotrailers, they also have partnered up with DAS to provide hassle-free auto-shipping for those who are traveling a long distance. This way you can decide to move your vehicle on your own or have it shipped to your new home. If you have a lot of work to do, they have also partnered with Moving Staffers so you can get help packing, unpacking and loading your property. If you need to move out before you are able to move in to your new place, the company has partnered with Public Storage to ensure that you have a secure and inexpensive storage area where you can keep your things until you are ready to move in.
Additional Equipment
When it comes to other moving supplies you may need, the truck rental services company offers an array of useful products, including boxes, tape, bubble wrap, mattress covers, padded blankets, and dollies. They do not offer tie-downs, but ropes and other tie downs are fairly easy to procure on your own and you often do not need them when using a van or moving truck.
Of all the truck rental services we looked at, Elite had the lowest prices, but Budget and Penske were right behind them. Local moves will cost you around $30, plus $0.79 per mile. If you want to opt for the collision wavier with a $500 deductable, it will cost you an additional $18.
If you're planning a long-distance move, Budget has a fair price to offer, as it will cost around $1700 to move across country from La Mesa, California to Hinsdale, Massachusetts. This is approximately 3,000 miles, but the price will vary depending on where you are moving from and to. The company will also provide you with up to ten days to complete a move this long, which can ensure you have plenty of time to get to your destination without depriving yourself of sleep and food.
On the downside, this lengthy trip would have to be performed by only one driver or you will have to pay an additional fee to add on other licensed operators. Many of the truck rental services competitors offer three drivers or more without an additional fee. Budget may want to consider adding such generous terms because no one should be expected to make such a massive journey all on their own simply to avoid violating the rental agreement.
It is worth noting that Budget charges the same for a ten foot truck as a sixteen foot truck on a long distance move. So if you're at all worried about space, it's advisable to take advantage of the larger truck, even if you will be getting less fuel efficiency.
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When it comes to customer service, Budget is good, but their lack of a guarantee makes them fall short of great. They do not offer price matching or a safety guarantee of any type, which can be disappointing for those looking for the company to stand behind its services. The company does not guarantee availability of its trucks or accessories, so if you are interested in renting a hand truck or a vehicle trailer, be sure to arrive at your location early because these are issued on a first come, first served basis.
Nevertheless, the company does provide a roadside service if something did happen to your truck while you were using it. Their website also has an array of useful moving tips that can help you plan, pack, load and unload your property to make this stressful process as simple as possible.
One of the nicest features they offer that few of their competitors seem to provide is a pickup service, meaning you can ship your car to your new home (or sell it all together) and not have to worry about getting to the rental truck service desk to get a hold of your truck. The only other truck rental services that offer such a service are Enterprise and Harper, neither of which is very highly ranked in our reviews. If you are interested in using the pickup service, be sure to call the location ahead of time, as not all areas offer this option and those that do require you be within five miles of the rental location. Pickups must be reserved at least 24 hours in advance.
It should be noted that those under the age of 24 may want to rent elsewhere, as renters between the ages of 21 and 23 will need to present two forms of ID and pay an extra $18 service charge per day. There are no drivers under the age of 21 allowed behind the wheel of the vehicles. There are exemptions for military renters, corporate customers, and government employers. This is not something we reviewed the companies for, but it is a good thing to note when considering truck rental services, particularly if you are under the age of 21.
Despite a few minor flaws, such as a lack of a guarantee and no trailer rentals, Budget Truck Rental is a great truck rental services company. They offer very competitive pricing, a good number of services and good customer service, even without a guarantee to back it up


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The premiere of "Sons of Anarchy" season 7 is about three weeks away and we're chomping at the bit. With all the guest stars and the rumors of the savagery ahead, the final season about Charming's motorcycle club is bound to be one jaw-dropping, edge-of-your-seat ride. Guest star Malcolm Jamal Warner opened up a little about his role on the show. International Business Times said on Aug. 18 that the former Cosby kid will play a key role in Jax's quest for revenge.
The former "The Cosby Show" actor was slated to appear in just one episode of the seventh and final season. According to Warner, his role as Sticky, a member of the Grim Bastards and "right-hand man" to T.O. Cross (Michael Beach), was expanded from working with just one SAMCRO member to the whole gang. His appearance will now span four episodes.
The actor says he may even be in the series finale because the Grim Bastards are instrumental in Jax's plan for revenge. "They're definitely a part of it," Warner said. "If you're gonna be on that show it's kind of cool that you're going to be the motorcycle gang that's like the charter club to Sons. So they definitely have our back and we definitely have their backs."
Warner says Sticky is loyal to his club and can therefore be counted on to be loyal to the Sons and Jax all the way to the end. Just how the Grim Bastards will figure in to Jax's plans isn't known yet but it won't be much longer until the season gets underway.
Season 7 of "Sons of Anarchy" will premiere on Tuesday, Sept. 9 on FX. Other guest stars will include Marilyn Manson, Courtney Love and Lea Michele. Another favorite character returning for the final season is Walton Goggins as the sultry Venus Van Damme.
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328 Marshall
Post-Doctoral Fellowship - University of Michigan (2004)
Ph.D. - University of Michigan (1999)
M.S.N. - University of Michigan (1995)
B.S.N. - National Yang-Ming Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan (1992)
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2010 - Present: Women & Health
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2007 - Present: Western Journal of Nursing Research
2007 - Present: Health Education & Research
2006 - Present: American Journal of Family Medicine
2006 - Present: American Journal of Health Behavior
2006 - Present: Health Policy
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1. Wu. T.Y. , Wu, C.X., Chen S.L., Shi, J.G., & Lin, K.H. (2015). Breast Cancer Risk Assessment and Gail Model among Chinese Women. Journal of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, 1(1), 107.
2. Wu , T.Y., & Lin, C.M. (2015). Developing and Evaluating an Individually-Tailored Intervention to Increase Mammography Adherence among Chinese American women. Cancer Nursing, 38, 1, 40-49.
3. Wu , T.Y., Lin, C.M., Chen, S.L., & Jung, Y. (2014). A community-based intervention to promote breast cancer awareness and screening among Asian American women. International Quarterly of Community Health Education.
4. Lee C, Wu T.Y. (2014) The Impact of Breast Cancer Educational Workshop on Knowledge and Breast Self-Examination Practice Among Korean-American Women. J Nurs Care 3: 176. doi:10.4172/2167-1168.1000176
5. Wu, T.Y. , Wozny, P. & Raymond, D.M. (2013). Promoting Colorectal Cancer Awareness in Undergraduate Community Health Nursing Education: A Community-Academic Collaboration. Journal of Community Health Nursing, 30(4), 175-184.
6. Raymond, D.M., Wu, T.Y, Richard, M., McDonagh, M.J. (2013). Increasing Colorectal Cancer Screening Awareness: An Innovative Participatory Intervention. Michigan Journal of Public Health.
7. Wu, T.Y ., Liu, Y.L. Chung S. (2012). Improving Breast Cancer Outcomes among Women in China: Practices, Knowledge and Attitudes related to Breast Cancer Screening. International Journal of Breast Cancer.
8. Wu, T.Y ., Chung S., Yeh, M.C., Chang, S., Hsieh, H.F., Ha, S..J. (2012). Understanding Breast Cancer Screening Practices from Taiwan: A Country with Universal Health Care. Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Control.
9. Wu , T.Y., Fox, D. F., Stokes, C., Adam, C. (2012). Work-related stress and intention to quit in newly graduated nurses . Nurse Education Today. 32(6):669-74.
10. Wu, T.Y ., Wang, J., Chung, S. (2012) Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors and Diabetes in Asian Indians Residing in Michigan. Journal of Community Health,37(2):395-402
11. Wu, T.Y. , Hsieh, H.F., Wang, J., Lan, Y., Oakley, D. (2011). Ethnicity and Cardiovascular Risk Factors among Asian Americans Residing in Michigan. Journal of Community Health,36(5):811-8.
12. Wu, T.Y ., Robbins, L.B., & Hsieh, H.F. (2011). Instrument development and validation of Perceived Physical Activity Self-Efficacy Scale for adolescents. Research and theory for nursing practice, 25(1):39-54.
13. Wu, T.Y., Hsieh, H.F.,Wang, J., Yao, L., Oakley, D. (2011). Ethnicity and Cardiovascular Risk Factors Among Asian Americans Residing in Michigan. Journal of Community Health, DOI:10.1007/s10900-011-9379-1.
14. Wu, T.Y ., Kao, J.Y., Hsieh, H.F., et al. (2010). Effective Colorectal Cancer Education for Asian Americans: A Michigan program. Journal of Cancer Education, DOI10.1007/s13187-009-0009-x.
15. Robbins, L. B., Talley, H. C., Wu, T. Y., & Wilbur, J. (2010). Sixth-grade boys' perceived benefits of and barriers to physical activity and suggestions for increasing physical activity. The Journal of School Nursing, 26(1), 65-77.
16. Wu, T.Y. , Hsieh, H.F., Brady, W. (2009). Correlates of Recent and Regular Mammography Screening among Asian American Women. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 65, 2434-2446.
17. Wu, T.Y., Hsieh, H.F., Brady, W. (2009). Stages of Mammography Adoption in Asian American Women. Health Education Research, 24(5):748-759.
18. Robbins, L.B., Sikorskii, A, Hamel, L.M., Wu, T.Y., Wilbur J. (2009). Gender comparisons of perceived benefits of and barriers to physical activity in middle school youth. Research in Nursing and Health, 32, 163-176.
19. Wu, T.Y. , Hsieh, H.F., Brady, W. (2008). Demographics and Perceptions of Barriers toward Breast Cancer Screening Among Asian-American Women. Women & Health, 48 (3), 261 - 281.
20. Robbins, L.B., Wu, T.Y., Sikorskii, A, Morley, B. (2008). Psychometric assessment of the adolescent physical activity perceived benefits of and barriers scales. Journal of Nursing Measurement, 16, 98-112.
21. Wu, T.Y ., & Brady, W. (2007). Mammography Stage of Adoption and Decision Balance among Asian Indian and Filipino American Women. Cancer Nursing, 30, 390-8.
22. Wu, T.Y ., & Bancroft, J.M. (2006). Filipino American women's perceptions and experiences with breast cancer screening. Oncology Nursing Forum, 33, E72-78.
23. Wu, T.Y ., Brady, W., Chen, Y.W., & Hergert, C. (2006). Health beliefs and practices related to breast cancer screening in Filipino, Chinese, and Asian Indian women. Cancer Detection and Prevention, 30, 58-66.
24. Wu, T.Y. , Rose, S., & Bancroft, J.M. (2006) Gender differences in health risk behaviors and physical activity among middle school students. Journal of School Nursing, 22, 25-31.
25. Wu, T.Y., & Pender N. (2005). A panel study of physical activity among Taiwanese youth: testing the revised health promotion model. Family and Community Health, 28, 113-124.
26. Wu, T.Y., Guthrie, B.J., & Bancroft, J.M. (2005). An integrative review on breast cancer screening practice and correlates among Chinese, Korean, Filipino, and Asian American women. Health Care for Women International, 26, 225-246.
27. Wu, T.Y. , & Jwo, J.L. (2005). A prospective study on changes of cognitions, interpersonal influences and physical activity in Taiwanese youth. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sports, 76, 1-10.
28. Yu, M.Y., Wu, T.Y., & Mood, D.W. (2005). Cultural affiliation and mammography screening of Chinese women in an urban county of Michigan. Journal of Transcultural Nursing, 16, 106-117.
29. Yu, M.Y., & Wu, T.Y. (2005). Factors influencing mammography screening of Chinese American women. Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, and Neonatal Nursing, 34, 386-394.
30. Wu, T.Y. , Pender, N., & Noureddine, S. (2003). Gender differences in the psychosocial and cognitive correlates of physical activity among Taiwanese adolescents: a structural equation modeling Approach. International Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 10, 93-105.
31. Wu, T.Y. , & Yu, M.Y. (2003). Reliability and validity of mammography screening beliefs questionnaire in Chinese American women. Cancer Nursing, 26, 131-142.
32. Wu, T.Y. , Ronis, D., Pender, N., & Jwo, J.L. (2002). Development of an instrument to measure physical activity cognitions among Taiwanese adolescents. Preventive Medicine, 35, 54-64.
33. Wu, T.Y. , & Pender, N. (2002). Determinants of physical activity among Taiwanese adolescents: an application of the Health Promotion Model. Research in Nursing and Health, 25, 25-36.
34. Wu, T.Y. , Pender, N., & Yang, K.P. (2002). Promoting physical activity among Taiwanese and American adolescents. Journal of Nursing Research, 10, 57-64.
35. Wu, T.Y. , Jwo, J.L., & Fong, M.L. (2001). Analysis of Taiwanese adolescents' physical activity and its association with cognitive variables and interpersonal influences, Journal of Physical Education in Higher Education, 3(1), 39-52.
36. Wu, T.Y. , & Daniel, L. (2001). The Growth of Chinese infants in the first year of life. MCN: the American journal of maternal/child nursing, 26, 202-207.
37. Wu, T.Y. , & Jwo, J.L. (1999). Application of the Health Promotion Model in physical activity among Taiwanese. Journal of Chinese Physical Education, 45, 51-62.
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The Inland Empire Gardeners will have an extra meeting this month, on Thursday, May 15, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. Noel Kingsbury, celebrated English garden designer and author of more than 20 gardening books on such diverse subjects as wildflowers, bold leaved plants, natural garden style, green roofs, and the history of plant breeding, will speak on "Women, Men, and Gardening".
Kingsbury has been a keen gardener since he was a boy, has run a nursery, has designed public gardens, promotes naturalistic garden design but at the same time encourages pushing the envelope of garden design with an almost Victorian passion for growing new plants. Living and gardening near the Wales/English border, he is an internationally sought after speaker.
He is interested in how gardening and landscapes intersect with society, art, philosophy, and the natural environment. With "Women, Men, and Gardening" he looks at how gender influences gardening (and also how US and British gardeners differ). He points out how, today, men are directed towards the hardscape side of gardening: putting in patios and walks, pouring concrete and making rock walls; while women are the ones who pick the flowers and work with color. It wasn't always thus; in Britain, men were frequently avid flower gardeners. But today, garden clubs and Master Gardener organizations end to be composed primarily of women. Why is this so?
The lecture will take place at Centerplace, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley, WA 99216. TIEG members with a current membership card will be admitted free; for others, the cost is $10.


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Paso Robles, CA — Police from San Diego to San Jose have broken up a large meth operation that included many arrests in Paso Robles.
During Wednesday's operation, the task force seized money and drugs with a street value of approximately $100,000. All of the arrested belonged to various street gangs.
The multiagency task force involved in the yearlong investigation included the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office and other local agencies.


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To these simple ingredients the creators of this bike, Union Motorcycle Classics, have added an older bevel style fairing and rear seat cowl. The elegant white and grey paint scheme reinforces that you don't have to have (or spend) mega bucks to create something elegant, dersirable and unique. Don't' know about you but we love it!
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This reflection is taken from my book Pro-Life Reflections for Every Day, which is available for purchase at: ProLifeReflectionsForEveryDay.org
"She was greatly troubled by his words…" (Luke 1:29)
Reflection: Mary was afraid and uncertain in the face of her unexpected pregnancy. In Advent, believers throughout the world spiritually rush to her side to eagerly await with her the birth of the Savior. The best way for us to celebrate Christmas is to rush physically to the side of those in the community who, like Mary, are uncertain and afraid about their pregnancy. Let us strengthen them to choose life.
Prayer: Father, I pray for those who are pregnant but afraid to be mothers. Through the prayers of Mary, give them strength, and enable me to reach out to them. Amen!


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After dropping two of three this past weekend on the road against No. 19 UCF, East Carolina (16-7) looks to respond by claiming the season series over in-state rival N.C. State on Wednesday night in Raleigh.
The Wolfpack (16-6) suffered setbacks in games two and three of its series with No. 5 North Carolina this weekend, including a 7-4 loss in last night's nationally-televised ESPNU Game of the Week.
Here's more insight into the the midweek clash...
The Last Time They Met
- ECU bounced back from a 3-0 deficit after N.C. State touched freshman right-hander Jeff Hoffman for three runs on four consecutive base hits to start the second inning. The outburst was highlighted by a Ryan Mathews two-run home run.
- The Pirates tied the game in the bottom of the third behind an RBI single from John Wooten and a 2-R double to right-center courtesy of Drew Reynolds.
- The teams traded runs, tying the game at four, until the bottom of the sixth. Philip Clark delivered a run-scoring single to right to give East Carolina a 5-4 advantage and Jack Reinheimer came around to score later in the inning, putting the Purple and Gold ahead 6-4.
- Reynolds allowed a run in the ninth, but worked out of a jam to preserve a 6-5 triumph for ECU.
What Has Happened Since?
East Carolina ---
- at High Point: L, 10-2
- at No. 19 UCF (three-game series): L, 2-1; L, 10-6; W, 15-6
- In Sunday's win over the Knights, Jack Reinheimer clubbed a career-best five hits. The sophomore shortstop has recorded 10 knocks in his last 20 at-bats.
- Junior righty Jharel Cotton struck out a career-high 11 batters in the victory to earn his fifth victory of 2012, a mark which ties him for the most in Conference USA.
N.C. State ---
- at No. 5 North Carolina (three-game series): W, 3-1; L, 4-3; L, 7-4
Please continue to check the '10th Inning' as we gets closer to first pitch on Wednesday. We will continue to add news and notes to offer more insight into Round 2 between the Pirates and The Pack.


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Career Honors
On Carven: In-state product, who saw his most playing time last season playing on special teams and as a back-up in the secondary ... Continues to gain experience as a safety ... Has made great improvement since coming to college ... Played both quarterback and defensive back in high school, where he had a decorated career ... Gifted athlete, who played three sports in high school ... Brother Billy Carven is the head coach at Nichols College, who coached with former UMass coach Don Brown at Plymouth State in the 90s.
As a redshirt senior in 2010 (As of Nov. 20):Game-By-Game Statistics
As a redshirt junior in 2009: Game-by-Game Statistics
As a redshirt sophomore in 2008: Played in 10 games over the course of the season mostly on special teams. ... Made three tackles on the year, one each versus Richmond (10/18), URI (11/1), and Hofstra (11/22).
As a redshirt freshman in 2007: Shared Outstanding Defensive Scout Team Award with Anthony Monette ... Did not play in any games ... Key member of scout team.
As a freshman in 2006: Redshirt season ... Member of the scout team.
Before UMass: Lettered at Hanover High School ... Named to the Boston Herald's Dandy Dozen, as one of the Top 12 players in the state as a senior ... Starred as a quarterback and defensive back ... Named All-Scholastic by the Brockton Enterprise, Patriot Ledger and Hanover Mariner ... Earned All-Patriot League honors as a sophomore, junior and senior ... Threw for more than 1,200 yards as a senior and scored 20 touchdowns including 10 passing TDs ... Also rushed for more than 1,000 yards ... Named Team MVP as a sophomore, junior and senior ... Earned numerous weekly honors as the Player of the Week from the Boston Globe, Patriot Ledger, Boston Herald and Brockton Enterprise ... Named MVP of Hanover's Thanksgiving Day game as a sophomore, junior and senior ... Alll-Conference selection in both baseball and basketball in addition to football honors.
Personal: James Walter Carven ... Born March 1, 1988 in Weymouth, Mass. ... Son of William & Mary Carven ... Brother of Bill, Christopher and Michael ... Brother Bill is the head coach at Nichols College and was wide receivers coach at Plymouth State in 1995 where UMass coach Don Brown was the head coach ... Bill and Michael played football at Nichols while Chris was a football player at Rochester ... Majoring in Political Science.
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BOULDER – The University of Colorado women's tennis team will begin the 2014 tennis season with a Meet & Greet this Sunday, Jan. 12 at the Rocky Mountain Tennis Center (Millennium Harvest House) from 12-3 p.m.
The event is free and open to all ages.
Tennis fans will have the opportunity to meet the 2014 team with a number of activities.
The Meet & Greet is an event for the entire family, in addition an opportunity to interact with the student-athletes and learn more about them through a scavenger hunt of questions. Prizes will be awarded to those who finish with the scavenger hunt the quickest.
Fan can also sign up to play doubles. The first 12 doubles teams to sign up will have an opportunity to play and be coached by the CU players. To sign up, e-mail head coach Nicole Kenneally at firstname.lastname@example.com
The schedule begins with getting to know the tennis student-athletes from 12-12:45 p.m., then from 12:45-1:55 p.m., CU players will play their doubles exhibition.
From 1:55 to 3 p.m., local players will be coached by the CU athletes.
Other activities will include testing ones serve on the speed gun and seeing how hard you can hit it!
"We had a solid fall season of performances on the tennis court and we are looking forward to kick off the spring season against Northern Colorado on January 24," Kenneally said. "We look forward to our fans, supporters and fellow tennis players coming out and meeting the 2014 team."
The CU tennis team begins the spring season Friday, Jan. 24 against Northern Colorado (Noon) and Saturday against Boise State (11 a.m.). Both matches will be played at the Rocky Mountain Tennis Center (Millennium Harvest House).


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As you may be aware, Charming Chick supports a variety of Awareness causes, including Ovarian Cancer Awareness. Through the years I have met many inspirational woman who have survived Ovarian Cancer. Therefore I wanted to pass along the following information regarding a free course for cancer survivors, friends and family members.
The Gynecologic Cancer Foundation will be sponsoring an Ovarian Cancer Survivors Course on Feb. 7th, 2009. This is a free, full day course where you can hear from some of the nation's leading ovarian cancer experts. The event will be at the Hnery B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, TX.
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I bought this dress from an antique lace clothing store in the Buckhead neighborhood of Atlanta, GA. It was the first and only dress I tried on for my wedding dress. The designer beautifully arranged large pieces of antique lace along with an exquisite appliqué over the bodice. It is a sheer sheath with a gorgeous train and small silk buttons down the back. The train can be bustled or attached to your wrist. I wore an ivory silk chemise underneath. It is one of a kind and I've never seen a wedding dress more beautiful.
- Alterations: I had the dress altered from a larger size to a size 2. The silk chemise had another layer of silk added to it to make it more opaque.
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From left, Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner arrive at the premiere of "The Twilight Saga: Eclipse" on Thursday, June 24, 2010 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)
You already know the chaste, sparkly vampires are back with the third and final Twilight installment, Twilight Saga: Eclipse. How could you not? The films have become pop culture events, the young actors are the toasts of Hollywood, and author Stephenie Meyer has sold over 100 million copies of the Twilight Saga in only 5 years.
The new film is actually getting some decent reviews, but who cares? If you want to really experience the phenom you've got to see Eclipse in the theater, with fans no less excited than the ones in Ed Sullivan's audience for The Beatles. So why not go all out and see it IMAX?
Twilight Saga: Eclipse premieres TONIGHT at midnight at the Maryland Science Center.
Tickets are $14. $12 for members.
For more information visit: http://www.mdsci.org/imax/Twilight.html