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TUCSON - Junior guard Shanita Arnold hit two three pointers in the last 24 seconds of play and junior guard Brooke Jackson just missed on a three with seven seconds to play but it wasn't enough as Wildcat women's basketball dropped a tough 74-70 decision to No. 11/9 UCLA at McKale Center on Thursday.
Arizona moves to 16-10 overall and 7-8 in conference play. The Bruins advance to 23-3 overall and 13-2 in conference action.
"Obviously, we're very disappointed with this loss but our team played well and fought for the entire 40 minutes," head coach Niya Butts said. "I think we understood what they were going to do the first time we played them. I thought today we handled it well. We only turned the ball over 13 times, however, probably four or five of those were at critical moments and I don't think that it was necessarily due to their press. Those were our errors we were making. Overall, I think we have improved in all areas of the game and we have to continue that against USC."
For the game, Arizona shot 52.2 percent from the field, 41.2 percent from behind the arc and 71.4 percent from the free throw line while UCLA shot 51.9 percent, 42.9 percent and 73.7 percent, respectively. The Bruins won the rebounding battle, 29-25, while Arizona had 13 turnovers to UCLA's 12.
Sophomore guard Davellyn Whyte was Arizona's leading scorer with 16 points, including 3-of-5 from three-point range and 5-of-7 from the charity stripe. She was one of five Wildcats to score in double digits with 13 points from senior forward Soana Lucet, 12 points each from senior forward Ify Ibekwe and Jackson, and 11 points from Arnold.
Whyte finished off her stat line with six rebounds, an assist and two steals. Lucet and Ibekwe led at the glass with seven boards each. Arnold dished out a near career high eight assists.
For UCLA, Doreena Campbell and Markel Walker were their leading scorers with 16 points each and they were two of five Bruins to score in double digits. Walker also chipped in with eight rebounds.
Arizona's starters on Thursday were Arnold, Ibekwe, Lucet, junior guard Reiko Thomas and Whyte. Jackson saw the most minutes off the bench with 27.
The Wildcats will play next when they host USC on Sat., Feb. 26, at 4 p.m. Saturday's game at McKale will also include Senior Day ceremonies for Arizona's senior class.
Niya Butts postgame UCLA.
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Timeline for zoning revision
At the July 16 Village Council meeting, Council member Lori Askeland announced an upcoming process to introduce villagers to proposed changes in the Village zoning code.
Village Council— Street trees spark debate
A standing-room only crowd filled Council chambers Monday night, when villagers weighed in on proposed changes to the downtown streetscape, with many expressing distress about the prospect of losing downtown trees
Streetscape design clarified
Downtown will get a makeover this summer — and it's not just the sidewalks.
Curliss is new Village manager
Yellow Springs Interim Manager Laura Curliss has been named the village's permanent manager by Village Council.
Council poised to hire Curliss
Yellow Springs Village Council is poised to vote on whether to hire Interim Manager Laura Curliss as the Village's permanent manager following its regular June 4 meeting.
Karen Wintrow honored— A local and regional thinker
When Karen Wintrow isn't thinking about Yellow Springs, she's thinking about the Dayton region. For that work, Wintrow received the group's annual Regional Stewardship Award last month.
June 1 deadline for wind, bike project
At Council's May 7 meeting, Council members continued discussion on both issues, one a project aimed to make the village more attractive to cyclists, and the other adding more renewable energy to the Village energy portfolio.
Public arts forum coming
A community forum on local arts and arts policy will be held this Monday, May 21, at 7 p.m. at Bryan Center in Council chambers, during the regular Village Council meeting.
AMP offers green pricing program
At Village Council's April 16 meeting, Eric Lloyd of AMP, the Village's municipal power cooperative, presented information on a new green pricing program, Ecosmart Choice, that AMP is offering to its members.
Village Council— New law bans texting while driving
At their April 2 meeting, Village Council members unanimously passed a new ordinance that would make it illegal to text while driving in Yellow Springs.

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With the wisdom gained from 93 years of continuous weekly publication, the Yorba Linda Star sensibly asks writers to refrain from campaign-related remarks in the issue immediately preceding Election Day.
That judicious edict allows me to ignore the final-hour foibles of local office-seekers and answer some questions that have popped up in the community during the past few weeks.
Q. How much has Friends Christian High School paid the city for the lease on the 32-acre Bastanchury Road property?
A. Sponsors of the campus planned for 1,200 students have paid $2.1 million from July 1, 2007, through June 30, 2010. Starting this fiscal year, payments will be increased annually based on an average of the Consumer Price Index for the prior five-year period.
Q. When will the Friends high school open?
A. "Official opening date is fall 2013, but there's a growing possibility that could move up to fall 2012," John Christensen, chairman of the school's marketing committee, says.
Q. Does Yorba Linda have an unfunded pension liability?
A. Nearly $4 million estimated at June 30, according to figures presented to council in June. The city pays both employer and employee portions of CalPERS pension fees for workers and council members, 19.6 percent of salary this year and 21 percent next year.
Q. How many rounds of golf are played at the city-owned Black Gold course?
A. A total of 50,211 for 2009-10 fiscal year, below the projected 50,367 but above the 49,359 for 2008-09. Total revenue was $5,314,506, a 3.6 percent drop from last year's $5,512,494. Recalculated waived interest on city loans to Black Gold was $327,592 on June 30, with loans totaling $4,786,268.
Q. Will a new library be part of Town Center redevelopment?
A. No definite plan at present, but council is expected to get serious about Town Center next year. Council voted 5-0 Jan. 19 "to explore various mechanisms to construct a new library in the Town Center."
Q. Is it legal for a council member to talk to another off-microphone during a meeting?
A. Not if "one council member is communicating with another regarding an agenda item up for vote during a public meeting," says a May 18 report presented to council members.
Q. What does the city earn from leasing the vacant lot at Yorba Linda Boulevard and Imperial Highway for pumpkin and Christmas tree sales?
A. The Oct. 1 to Dec. 31 rent is $15,000, which the city sets aside to partially fund July 4 fireworks. Election signs are allowed on the slope, but must be removed before Nov. 8.
Q. How much does Yorba Linda pay Brea for police service?
A. A $10.74 million base payment is projected for 2010-11, up 72 percent from 10 years ago. During those years, population increased 16.2 percent and service calls 59.6 percent.
Q. What's the cost to trim city-owned trees?
A. $46.75 per tree in parks, $37.35 for parkway trees.
Jim Drummond is a longtime Yorba Linda resident. He gives his opinion on local issues weekly. Fax him at 714-704-3714 or send e-mail to email@example.com.


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Position the HandleBand wherever you want. Attach and remove the HandleBand as often as needed. Designed to allow full functionality of your smart phone while it's in place. View maps, use training apps, talk to Siri, use your video camera—or use your phone as a bike light at night—all while keeping your phone safe and accessible. The HandleBand also functions as a bottle opener.
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Shopping in stores: it's crazy, I know, but some of us love it. When your lifestyle is more mall than Melrose Avenue, however, it can be tough to hunt down the runway looks you're fantasizing about. That's why we're here. Sick of ordering It items off the internet? Here are some Spring 2013 trends and where to find them at a store near you.
Slouchy-Sophisticated Bermuda Shorts
There are fun Bermuda shorts outside of PacSun, I swear. Like this pair of Kenzo Forest Print Poplin Bermuda Shorts, $495, at Nordstrom. Too splurgy? Nordstrom also carries these Topshop Embroidered Lace Shorts for $45. A loose, long short was seen on runways like Peter Som, Rag & Bone and DKNY. (You might be able to find the sky blue shorts DKNY sent down the runway at a Macy's, Bon Ton or other department store.)
Peekaboo Pieces
A more fashion-forward trend we've been seeing and will continue to see for Spring/Summer 2013 is peekaboo cutouts on dresses and tops. This might be sort of easy to find in the Deb shops and teen emporiums of the mall, but where can you find a more grown-up version? Plenty by Tracy Reese is carried at Anthropologie, Dillards and other department stores, and this silver Plenty by Tracy Reese Peek A Boo Dress, $298 would be perfect for a wedding or special event. If you are just looking for a youthful one-off party piece, Forever 21 has too many cut-out options to even list. Look for runway inspiration at BCBG (they have stores across the country), Cushnie et Ochs and Diane von Furstenberg.
Bold Stripes
Both nautical and black and white are evergreen styles that are always chic, but bold stripes continue to be a big story on the runway. (Did everybody rip off Marc Jacobs?) Obviously, we love the Academy Blazer from Gap, $88, and Gap loves the stripe trend since they're offering it in multiple dimensions and colorways. Tommy Hilfiger and Michael Kors, both available in many malls and department stores, also loved this look. It should be easy to find in a chic incarnation.
Boho Embroidery
Everyone from Isabel Marant to Valentino was showing embroidery on the runway, and this take from Ping is just as luxe looking for $168 at Anthropologie. The maxi skirt is the easy breezy summer staple you can't wait to slip into. Style this one with flip flops and a T-shirt for the ultimate in luxe casual during the day, or dress it up with a cami and flat leather thong sandals at night.
Things always get a little bit sportier in the springtime. This LUSH Lattice-Back Bodycon Dress, $59 at Urban Outfitters takes some cues from bodycon gym wear but at a sexy new level. Short enough to wear with flats during the day, if you really want to amp it up, add heels to go out on the town. Designers like DKNY, Rag & Bone and Victoria Beckham showed sporty-chic pieces on their runways for Spring 2013.
Heels Lose Some Height
Lower-heeled shoes didn't lose any trendy appeal on the runways of Marc Jacobs and Peter Som. Take advantage of this more comfortable stiletto alternative with less vertigo inducing options like the Mix No. 6 Briel Pump, $39.95 or the Franco Sarto Festa Pump (very Prada!), $59.95 both at DSW. Just be sure to keep the rest of your look well-tailored and current to avoid looking mumsy or frumpy in the low heels. No pantyhose!


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The Sleep Under the Stars Sandals ($60) from BC Footwear come in five different perfect-for-summertime shades from coral to mustard. They're just as easily worn with shorts and cropped pants as they are your selection of sundresses. We keep ours by the back door because we've got them worn in perfectly and they're easy to zip on for quick runs to the
liquor store farmer's market!
Ladies! What is with all the drunken references all the time!? The picture that y'all paint of yourselves in posts these days is one of always drinking; always partying and always fucking - you should pardon the language!
I just don't think that's who you are especially with all the mom references. Is that who you think your audience is? 'Cause I don't think so!
Chill with the drunk stuff, ok?
Wait, what? Moms don't toss on a pair of sandals to run out and grab a bottle of wine from time to time? I'd better re-think this having a kid thing!
Layla, alas it is too late. You are now forever resigned to a life devoid of wine, socializing, and lovemaking.
Unfortunately, when I'm not pregnant, your idea of us (me in particular) is pretty spot on. For this, I cannot apologize.
Boy! Defensive much? 'Grabbing a bottle of wine from time to time' and 'socializing and lovemaking' are not what I was talking about as you could have told by my use of the word 'always!'
However, you have certainly answered my questions!
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Tuesday, January 08, 2013
All the best for 2013, Sparkfriends!
I hope all of you had a lovely Christmas break
I was off work for 2 and a half weeks, which was just wonderful! Most of you know how I feel about my job, so you can imagine I was pleased to be away from it for a good, long break.
However, it meant being at home with my usual terrible Internet connection, which is why I did not get in touch with Sparkpeople/friends during my break.
I've been back at work since yesterday (boo!
) but it also means that I am back to my healthy habits that I built up before the holidays: clean eating and exercise. I know it doesn't sound like much, but I think it is challenging enough.
I shall not lie and tell you that my Christmas break was all clean and healthy food and physical activities... No, I shan't. Let's be honest: I had a streaming cold for 1 week out of the 2 which completely tired me out, tried to eat my weight in chocolate and mince pies, ate out a lot with my son and never crossed the gym threshold in 2 weeks (I can't go to the gym when my son is with me, but I could have worked out at home, which I didn't so no excuse: I was just being a lazy so-and-so!)
And, in the name of honesty, I have paid for this slovenly behaviour. It took me a while to shake that cold off, I have had more headaches, been feeling tired and sluggish yet I've had a bout of insomnia and, on a memorable day, my digestive system completely gave up on me (I will spare you the details!)
I know, deep down, what works for me and what makes me feel at my best: clean eating (mainly plant-based) and regular exercise.
And, after all this indulging, it actually doesn't feel difficult to go back to clean eating and exercise - probably because I'd established a good routine before the Christmas holiday and probably because my body is craving what is right for it (sorry, body, for putting you through hell over the holidays!
So I have decided that, for the moment, I am going to stick to a mainly plant-based, clean diet with portion control (I have invested in 2 great vegan cookbooks: Eat Drink and Be Vegan + Let Them Eat Vegan, both by Dreena Burton) and I will visit the gym 3 times a week (Mondays, Thursdays and Sundays) and go to Zumba/Bokwa on the Friday mornings.
That is that! I'm not actually making a new year resolution (I always break them!) but I'm going back to the good and healthy routine that makes me and my body feel great.
And because I can always do with a bit of motivation, here are some of the gorgeous Latin dancers I admire:
They all have the body I yearn for. I'm not looking for skinny (I don't like skinny!) but I'm looking for strong and toned - this is really the kind of physique I aspire to and all the women above are great inspiration.
My lunch hour finished 10 minutes ago (ooops!) so I'd better sign off.
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I understand about not being active during the Christmas Holiday. With everyone home, it just doesn't happen. As soon as they went back to work/school last week, I got back to my routine.
Sorry to hear you had a bad cold. Hope you're feeling much better by now.
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Since 1998, in collaboration with the Hasbrouck Family Association Inc., Historic Huguenot Street has provided nearly $125,000 in scholarships to further the education of more than 100 undergraduate and graduate students. In 2014 alone, as a demonstration of its ongoing commitment to academic achievement, Historic Huguenot Street announced that there are 13 recipients of a total of $15,000 in scholarships.
Descendants of Huguenot families who advance scholarly work in fields related to Huguenot Street's mission, such as architecture and historical anthropology, are eligible to apply for the scholarships. The 2014 recipients reflect the reach of Huguenot Street and Huguenot descendants across America, representing institutions in six different states, from Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine, and Tufts University in Boston, Massachusetts, to Macalester College in St. Paul, Minnesota, and Daytona State College in Daytona Beach, Florida.
Education has been a cornerstone of the Huguenot Street experience since at least 1689, when Jean Cottin was hired as the first schoolmaster. "With these scholarships, Historic Huguenot Street is proud to increase its commitment to an educational tradition begun here more than 300 years ago" said Mary Etta Schneider, President of Huguenot Street's Board of Directors.
The 2014 recipients are: Elizabeth Garland, Cedarville University (OH); Kaj Kraus, New York University (NY); Elonna Falk, Tufts University (MA); Keturah Hasbrouk, Cairn University (PA); Cate Huynen, Clark University (MA); Marta LeFevre-Levy, Macalaster College (MN); Ryan Mancini, Bowdoin College (ME); Amber McDaniel, Daytona State College (FL); David Miller, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (NY); Rachel Olsby, St. Elizabeth College of Nursing (NY); Amanda Ortman, Virginia Commonwealth University (VA); Isabel Sacks, Swarthmore College (PA); Anna Herscher, SUNY Empire State College (NY).
Historic Huguenot Street, located in New Paltz, NY, is a 10-acre National Historic Landmark District that includes a visitor center, seven stone house museums, a reconstructed 1717 French church, and an early burial ground.
For more information on their scholarship program please visit: www.huguenotstreet.org/education/scholarships


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Children's Rooms
Children need a vibrant and stimulating environment that encourages them to express themselves and helps to nurture their interests. Children's Rooms is filled with wonderful ideas for creating a personalised space in the room that sees the most of a child's developing years - the bedroom. From wall friezes to paint colour schemes, patchwork quilts to bunk beds, fairy lights to personalized lampshades, this book will inspire you with ideas for babies through to pre-teens.


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Tories accused of 'spiteful' attack on union funding
The Government is accused of being "spiteful" after unveiling plans to scrap a system where workers pay their union fees through payroll.Read the full story ›
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Tory union reforms: What is expected in the bill?
The Trade Union Bill is getting its first reading in Parliament latter today. Various strict new measures are expected.Read the full story ›
Chuka Umunna: Strike reforms are a 'gagging bill'
Labour's shadow business secretary Chuka Umunna has described the government's trade union reform plans as " the latest in a long line of attempts to stifle reasonable democratic scrutiny, protest and challenge".
He said: "The bill tries to drive a false wedge between government, industry, employees and the public by restricting rights – and at worst criminalising – ordinary working people, from midwives to factory workers to challenge low-pay or health and safety concerns.
"After muzzling charities and restricting access to justice this is the latest attempt to silence critics of this government and its policies."
Yvette Cooper: Strike reform is 'ideologically driven'
Yvette Cooper, one of Labour's leadership candidates, said that the government's plans for trade unions are an "ideologically driven attack on Britain's trade unions" which "puts narrow Tory party interests ahead of what is right for the country".
"It not only undermines years of progress on workers' rights, but it also breaks the growing consensus on the need to reform funding of political parties.
"This is another example of the Tories employing cheap divide-and-rule tactics."
RMT: Unions will 'fight brutal assault on human rights'
The government's plans to make strikes harder to organise has been criticised as a "brutal assault on the most basic of human rights" by Mick Cash, the leader of the RMT.
He also said that the government's plan "mirrors the actions of hard-right regimes throughout history".
He added: "The trade union movement will unite to fight this brutal assault on the most basic of human rights and that campaign will be taken into the communities who stand to lose access to safe and reliable services as this noose of the anti-union laws is twisted round our necks."
McCluskey denies Labour Party disaffiliation plans
Len McCluskey, the general secretary of Unite has categorically denied that unions are considering disaffiliating from Labour.
"This idea that we are considering disaffiliating from the Labour Party is nonsense," he told ITV News political correspondent Emily Morgan today.
He added: "In many ways the Labour Party has never been as united as it currently is."
Murphy: Labour leaders 'should not be picked by union boss'
Jim Murphy launched a broadside attack on Unite boss Len McCluskey as he announced he will resign as leader of the Scottish Labour party.
Mr Murphy said that while trade unionists were "a source of enormous strength and moral purpose" to Labour, the party should not be beholden "to one man."
One of the things about stepping down is that you can say things in public that so many people in the Labour party only say in private. So whether it's in Scotland and the contest to come across the UK. We cannot have our leaders selected - or de-selected - by the grudges and grievances of one prominent man.
The leader of the Scottish Labour party doesn't serve at the grace of Len McCluskey. And the next leader of the UK Labour party should not be picked by Len McCluskey.
TUC: Volunteer days could be used at union activities
A union has welcomed Conservative plans to give emplyess three days paid leave to take part in voluntary wor.
The TUC said that members would be able to use the time to get more involved in their union.
The TUC has long called for a Community Day Bank Holiday to encourage volunteering and community engagement. We therefore welcome any move that makes employers recognise the benefits of volunteering and social action.
Trade unions are the UK's biggest voluntary groups. This new right will give every union member a guaranteed three days for time off to get involved with union activities.
Union boss: What about a pay rise for nurses?
A union boss has attacked the Prime Minister for suggesting private sector pay rises when most of the country has seen a real terms pay cut - particularly in the public sector.
Paul Nowak, assistant general secretary of the TUC, said: "If David Cameron wants business leaders to take his message ... seriously, he needs to take practical pay to boost the pay of our doctors, our nurses, our local government workers."
Offer 'includes pay rise for lowest paid NHS workers'
Unison said a new offer on NHS pay means that more than 250,000 of the lowest paid workers will get a pay rise of between 2.2% and 5.6% next year.


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Greenville, South Carolina (July 12, 2013) – Tyson Smoak of NAI Earle Furman represented the BMW Car Club of America Foundation (BMW CCA Foundation) in purchasing a 15,000 SF industrial building at 190 Manatee Court in Greer, located next to the BMW Performance Center. Jon Good, also of NAI Earle Furman, represented Hendrix Heating & Air Services in selling the property.
The BMW CCA Foundation purchased 190 Manatee Court with the intent to build a library, museum and archive at the new location. Scheduled to move in September, the BMW CCA Foundation will launch a capital campaign to fund the development. The expansion will allow the BMW CCA Foundation to grow as a resource of BMW historical information and continue their educational and safety initiatives for the automotive community, including their STREET SURVIVAL teen driver safety program.
"The BMW CCA Foundation provides the community, and most importantly young drivers, with life-saving skills as well as valuable historical knowledge of BMW. NAI Earle Furman is so pleased to work with a great organization like this and help them find a space that will allow them to continue these good works," said Tyson Smoak, broker at NAI Earle Furman.
About BMW CCA Foundation: The BMW CCA Foundation was established in Greenville, SC in 2002, and is a charitable organization formed under Section 501(c)(3) which enables the Foundation to offer programs to benefit the public in general and BMW owners specifically. The vision of the Foundation is to be a significant repository of BMW information and to foster educational programs for the automotive community.
The Foundation is a wholly separate entity from BMW North America and BMW Manufacturing, and though the cornerstone of BMW CCA Foundation is a celebration of BMW cars and BMW enthusiasts, its current primary program is STREET SURVIVAL teen driver safety.
For more information about the BMW Car Club of America Foundation, or Street Survival, please visit www.bmwccafoundation.org or www.streetsurvival.org or call 864-329-1919.
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Q: Do you think Randy Orton's willingness to put people over for the last year or so (Dolph, Christian, Henry) is because he doesn't care about his current face persona? Could you see him having more of an issue with losing if he was a heel? – Oliver Davis
A: Fact is, Orton may well be OK with putting people over and deserves credit for it, but how do we know he isn't forced into doing it kicking and screaming? At the end of the day, you do what you're told to do. And he is really in no position to raise hell given the two Wellness strikes he has against him.
Q: With the WWE debuting groups of wrestlers together the last couple of years, does that tend to dilute each guy more? – Cory Kraus
A: It can, but the key is in the follow-up. If WWE goes out of its way to make sure each guy has their own identity and an opportunity to speak, they can get them over. But typically, with groups like this, it's one or two key people who end up breaking out from the pack.
Q: Always wanted to ask you your opinion on how long [Chris] Jericho's push in 2001 would have been held off had Triple H not been injured? – Nick Jackson
A: I don't think Triple H's injury impacted Jericho's push all that much in 2001. He and Benoit got a shot at Austin's title the following month when the original plan (pitched by Paul Heyman if I recall correctly) was for the Two Man Power Trip to feud with one another, so I suppose that was a small plus for Jericho. If anything, you could argue it *really* helped him in '02 as they needed someone HHH could beat for the title at WrestleMania and Jericho was that guy. While he ended up doing the job, he still got to work his first and only Mania main event.
Q: Do you think John Cena vs. The Undertaker is still possible for WrestleMania 30? – @1987cordellmitc
A: Sure, if Taker wrestles in 2014, Cena would be a fine (and safe) opponent for him, especially if that is his last match.
Q: What do you think of the new JoMo & Masters tag team? Do you think this could work in WWE or will they never return? – @Wreds_de
A: I wasn't even aware they had formed a team. I think both could return at some point, but Morrison would definitely be as a single.
Q: Do you think it would be a great boost for Daniel Bryan to hold or just get an opportunity for the World title while being the Tag Team champion at the same time? Like the late, great Eddie [Guerrero] had done before when he was with Chavo. I think it's a great story if Kane helps him win a World title and [then they] argue about it, or Kane [wins some other] title besides the tag belt. – Bryan V.
A: Comedy with the tag titles is fine. Comedy with your World title is not. There's enough talent where one man does not need to hold two titles.
Q: Do you think Hulk Hogan/Hollywood Hogan is the greatest face/heel ever? Considering he brought in two different eras in wrestling, from the 80's and early 90's in his red and yellow babyface persona, to the late 90's during the Monday Night Wars where he reinvented himself as a complete heel, which he was very successful at as well. I really dont see anybody else in the same breath. – Cordell Mitchell
A: I think that's a fair statement. The only other person that comes to mind would be Ric Flair, who was quite good in both roles, but he never did nearly the kind of business Hogan did at the peak of his popularity both as a heel and a face.
Q: On a recent edition of the Sound Off, you mentioned something about Duke "The Dumpster" Droese and date rape drugs. This prompted me to do a little digging via Google search and I found several [sites] stating that Duke used to date rape women at bars and brag about it. Eventually, this got around to JBL who raped, or pretended to rape, Duke in the locker room to teach him a lesson. Is there any credibility to this story? What's your take on it and what do you believe is true/false? – Matt I.
A: As I understand it, the allegations are true. To make up something like this that wasn't true, Duke could have gone to court to sue if he knew who started it and that never happened, so read into that what you will. Did he "drop the soap" with JBL? I wasn't there to see it, and for that I clasp my hands together and thank the lord every day. But these are the stories told by people in the WWF at that time.
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Freddy Rule
Day One begins at 2 p.m. with the men's weight throw, men's pole vault and women's long jump.
The Saluki men took home six event wins and the Saluki women won five titles.
At SIU: Returns this season after winning five meets as a high jumper in 2004...placed among the top-10 in all of his outings...was fourth at both the MVC Indoor and Outdoor Championships...finished in the top-five seven times in the high jump, long jump and discus during the 2003 indoor and outdoor seasons...career indoor best in the high jump is 6-10.25...career outdoor best in the high jump is 6-09.00.
Pre-SIU: Holds school record in the high jump at Clopton High School...finished fifth at the AAU national meet...three-time state qualifier in cross country.
Personal: Majors in Recreation and Leisure Management...born July 26, 1983...son of John Rule and Wende Henley.


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Chapter 1
Rainbow Dash lay on a cloud, head in her hooves, looking out at nothing in particular. She had to keep her gaze down to keep the sun out of her eyes, and ended up pony-watching. Nothing in particular was going on; it was early enough in the summer that the heat hadn't gotten bad, but after planting season. Ponies went about their business in the late morning, a few deciding on an early lunch while most ran errands or still worked. Nothing special at all. At least, until she saw Fluttershy rushing through town with full saddlebags. It was odd enough to see Fluttershy in such a hurry, let alone with her packs. Rainbow Dash decided to see what her longtime friend was up to and took off from her cloud. She easily caught up to her Fluttershy by flying just above the ground.
"Hey Fluttershy. What's up?" she asked, making her flight look casual next to the hurried pony.
"Twilight said it was an emergency!" Fluttershy explained. It really came out more in gasps; Fluttershy was hardly an athlete.
"Huh? Emergency? What's going on?" Rainbow Dash knew that somehow or another, Twilight managed to get herself in the middle of a lot of crazy problems - whether it was relocating dragons or grumpy ursa minors, or even the return of a psycho-goddess, something always seemed to be happening to that pony. This would certainly make her day more exciting.
Fluttershy shook her head, not sparing the breath for more of an answer. With a slight frown, Dash whisked ahead. What emergency could she have contacted Fluttershy for?
If it was anything more dangerous than a mildly clogged sink, Fluttershy would probably turn back around and go hide under her bed.
Of course, Rainbow Dash made it to the library in a matter of seconds. What most of ponies considered to be "on the edge of town" to her was "not-quite-instantaneous to get to". She didn't exactly burst through the door, but she certainly didn't stop and knock. It was a library after all.
"Oh, Fluttershy, is that - oh hey Rainbow Dash!" Twilight's head popped up over a stack of luggage. "Do you need help with anything? I'm kinda busy."
"Do I - Fluttershy said there was an emergency" Rainbow Dash replied, looking around. It looked like Twilight was planning for a vacation! What kind of emergency was this? Did she need to borrow a hairbrush for her trip?
"Twilight?" Fluttershy ran in through the open door, sliding to a stop. "I'm here! Is everything okay?"
"Fluttershy..." Twilight said lightly, coming around the stack of luggage that was bigger than her. Rainbow Dash noticed Spike tying a belt around the biggest suitcase, trying to seal it closed. It looked like she was taking half the library with her.
"I'm sorry to worry you. I said there's been a bit of an emergency at the castle. Since you're both here, I'll explain. Princess Celestia told me that Princess Luna has come down with something. We're not sure what, but she's pretty ill. Princess Celestia wants me there to help take care of her sister, since she can't be there all the time."
"Why you?" Rainbow Dash asked. "You're smart, Twi, but you're no Nurse Tenderheart."
"I think it's just that...I think it's that Princess Celestia wants to be there, and it hurts that she can't. I think she wants me because I'm one of the only other ponies to know Princess Luna."
"So...why'd you need Fluttershy?" Rainbow Dash ask, nodding towards her friend. Twilight had turned away, and seemed to be counting something in her head as she gazed over her luggage.
"I don't know how long I'll be gone, and I need a house-sitter. I remember Pinkie Pie saying you two were good at it - which is surprising, actually - and I could only get a hold of Fluttershy." she finished her count and turned back to the two pegasus ponies.
"I was also hoping to get some advice from Fluttershy. Not medical advice, precisely, I have my books, but my bedside manner is...well...."
"Doesn't exist?" Rainbow Dash asked.
"Yeah, that."
"Oh, I'd be happy to help. I mean, I've never cared for royalty before...unless you count Philomena." Fluttershy responded.
"We can definitely look after the library for ya, Twi!" Rainbow Dash told her. Twilight looked relieved.
"Great, thanks. Owlowiscious is going to stay behind to help with keeping the library running. Rainbow, why don't you two get acquainted while I compare notes with Fluttershy." Twilight pointed a hoof to a desk by the window. There, on a wooden perch by the desk, a brown owl opened his eyes and turned to stare right at Rainbow Dash. Straight. At. Her. Rainbow Dash trotted up as she heard her friends chatter.
"Hey, I'm Rainbow Dash." she told the owl.
"Rainbow Dash." Rainbow repeated.
Rainbow Dash's brow furrowed. "Me. Rain-bow Daaaaash. Champion speedster? Only pony to do a sonic rainboom, and twice? Future Wonderbolt?"
On top of a pile of suitcases, Spike gave the scene a flat look. "Been there sister." he muttered to himself. "We're all ready to go, Twilight!" he told his friend. Twilight looked up from her conversation with Fluttershy.
"Great. That's my number one assistant. Could you start loading them into the balloon please?"
"Me?" Spike asked. There were a half dozen suitcases (mostly filled with books, as Rainbow Dash had guessed), all of them bigger than him. By a sizable margin.
"Number one assistant." was all Twilight said before returning to her conversation. Spike dropped his arms and sighed. He clambered down the pile and sized up his adversary a pale blue suitcase four inches taller than he. He tugged on the nearest handle, moving the suitcase all of....nowhere. He gave it another go, putting his weight into it. Given he was a baby dragon, this made about as much of a difference as one would expect. Finally, spitting in his palms and rubbing them together, Spike prepared for the mother of all heaves. He gripped the handle tightly, took a breath, and pulled with all his might. And the suitcase moved! Up!
"Sorry Spike, I got it." Twilight said, levitating all the suitcases with ease. Spike whistled and dropped from the suitcase. Twilight didn't seem to notice it, but when they had first come to Ponyville, Twilight couldn't have moved six books at once, not with any coordination. Both her power and finesse had taken a sharp upswing in the eleven months they had been here. Now she trotted out with the suitcases in tow like they weighed nothing at all.
"Thanks girls! Let the others know I'm gone, would you please?" the balloon was as of yet deflated, just a basket sitting out back. Spike shooed away a couple of birds that had started picking at the weaving. Twilight placed the suitcases inside.
"I hate to leave on such short notice." Twilight said, giving her friends an apologetic look. Rainbow Dash waved it away.
"Nah, it's all good! What better place to nap then a library? I shoulda started hanging out here months ago."
"We'll take good care of Owlowiscious too." Fluttershy promised. Twilight nodded. and hopped in the balloon.
"I promise I'll find time to write."
"Uh...Twilight?" Spike interrupted. "It's going to take me a while to inflate this."
"Oh! I meant to tell you, I've got an idea. Here." with that, her horn began to glow. The balloon lifted overhead, Twilight even going so far as to force it into shape. She turned to Spike.
"A little heat, please." she said. Curious (even upright, the balloon wouldn't be going anywhere without a lot of heat), he breathed his best flame upwards at the mouth of the balloon's envelope. To his surprise, however, the flame didn't dissipate. Instead it began to swirl into a little ball in midair. A faint purplish glow told him that this was Twilight's doing. That ball of fire made its way into the balloon. Twilight focused (she didn't even seem to be straining) and Spike heard a whoomph of flame. With that the envelope billowed out. Twilight released her telekinetic hold, and it began to rise.
"Hop in Spike!" Twilight said. Spike recovered from his amazement (she had definitely not done that before) and scrambled in.
"Bye girls! Thanks again!" she waved to her friends. Both waved back, and Twilight only turned away once she saw Rainbow Dash turn to Fluttershy to talk
"Excited to go back to Canterlot?" Twilight asked. Spike nodded and looked up at the balloon. He decided to give it a puff of flame for safety's sake.
"The last time we went was the gala, and we all remember how that went."
"A-heh." Twilight smiled. She looked off towards the horizon and her expression dropped.
"I hope Princess Luna is going to be okay. I didn't know goddesses could get sick."
"Yeah, what's with that?" Spike asked. "You'd think that anypony who can survive a thousand years on the moon could deal with a cold or whatever."
Twilight shook her head. "It may be because she's spent a thousand years on the moon. The world's changed a lot, I'm sure."
Spike had nothing to add to that, so instead decided to watch the scenery, occasionally adding heat to the balloon. Twilight said nothing, her gaze barely moving from the same spot on the horizon. She knew where Canterlot was, but they wouldn't be in sight of it for a while yet. Spike watched as her expression struggled between worry and excitement. Canterlot was still their home, in a way. Twilight knew the palace halls better than her own house. Then there was also the matter of actually spending time with Princess Celestia. Sure, the two of them spoke once and a while at celebrations, and there were of course the letters, but this would be the first time in a while when time wasn't so limited.
"I think Princess Celestia is gonna be real impressed with your magic." Spike said, trying to get Twilight to calm down - or at least settle on how she wanted to feel about this trip.
"Huh?" It took a moment for Twilight to snap back to here and now. "Oh, thanks Spike. This trip is first and foremost about Princess Luna, of course." she said, her tone almost diplomatic. Spike rolled his eyes. He still knew who Twilight would be fawning over when they arrived. Still, Twilight at least seemed to know how she felt about their trip - she was expectant, eager, leaning over the basket as if to get closer to Canterlot. Spike could read it clearly on his friend's face, not that Twilight ever worked to hide her emotions. He wasn't sure what Canterlot would hold for them, but he knew this would be one interesting trip.
"Princess Celestia!" Twilight didn't even wait for the balloon to touch the ground before hopping out. They had landed in the palace's outer gardens, and the Princess herself had come to meet them, flanked by a pair of royal guards. The guards knew Twilight well enough that they did nothing as the young unicorn rushed up to her mentor. While any other pony surely would have stopped to bow with respect to the Goddess living, Twilight nuzzled against her foreleg like a filly greeting her mother. Celestia had a calm smile on her face.
"It's good to see you again, my star pupil." she said. "I only wish it were under better circumstances.
Twilight righted herself, and gave a worried nod.
"How is Princess Luna? Is it bad?"
Princess Celestia closed her eyes, taking a moment to gather herself. It worsened Twilight's fears, and Twilight was the kind to worry at the drop of a hat.
"Why don't you come inside. I'm sure we have much to discuss." she turned away slightly, gesturing to the Castle's entrance. Celestia's left wing flicked, and the guards moved towards the balloon.
"We'll get you settled in in no time. Come." Spike and Twilight followed Celestia towards the castle. The castle was clearly designed with the sunlight in mind - plenty of tall windows, open spaces for the light to fill, along with openings and balconies every few yards to allow one to see the sky. The light stone floors and bright tapestries further made it feel as sunny and cheerful as the outdoors themselves. Twilight recognized the grand entry hall from the gala. The soft rug beneath her feet trailed all the way up the stairs, winding the length of the room.
"It's been so wonderful to have my sister by my side, after so long." Celestia said, keeping her gaze ahead of her. Spike jumped onto Twilight's back to keep up with the two ponies, and Twilight either didn't care or more likely didn't notice as she kept her eyes on her mentor.
"I suppose I was there with every change, but to her the world is quite different from how she left it. She's done her best to adapt, but I worry that it's just too much for her." They climbed the stairs together, Celestia's long legs taking them two at a time.
"I have done well enough one my own for the past thousand years, but it is not easy. I am hoping a friendly face will help Luna recover. And I must confess, Twilight, I have my own reasons for bringing you here to Canterlot."
"Hmm?" Twilight hadn't expected to hear that. For a second, despite her smile, Princess Celestia's expression looked downcast, even sorrowful.
"We'll discuss more later. Luna has been very expectant since I suggest you come here. Let's not keep her waiting, shall we?"
Twilight nodded, her brow furrowing. Even during the incident with Nightmare Moon, it had been clear that Princess Celestia had had things under control the entire time. When Philomena had been stolen under her nose and promptly died (death being more routine for phoenixes than most creatures), Celestia hadn't shown the slightest worry. Nothing ever seemed to fluster her. So Twilight's mind churned with worry over seeing her mentor's distress. How bad could things be?
The palace was intimately familiar to Twilight, but like any child who comes back home older and (perhaps) wiser, Twilight noticed slight changes, things that didn't match up to her pleasant memories. There seemed to be more guards about. Sometimes she caught only a flank or hoof here or there from beyond a pillar or inside a doorway - as if their presence was not something to be noticeable. Of other castle staff there were definitely fewer. Twilight was used to seeing tour guides, maintenance workers, and hordes of clerks balancing an absurd number of papers on their backs. Twilight began to feel like she had swallowed a rock.
"Here we are. Your room is just down there." Celestia raised a hoof at an ornate wooden door three down from the similar door they stood in front of now. Twilight was caught off guard. Shouldn't a princess's room be....somewhere special? More aloof? Apparently not as Celestia knocked on the door.
"Sister hasn't gotten used to being a Princess again, she says. She prefers the quiet side of things." Celestia said, as if she knew what was on Twilight's mind. Twilight nodded. That made sense. She could only imagine how it could feel to be thrust into such a (normally) busy castle when one had had a thousand years of solace.
"Come in!" they both heard. Celestia pushed the door open. The room inside was only dimly lit as the afternoon sunlight pushed its way through silky purple curtains. It was not a large room, nor did it seemed particularly lived in. The dresser may have well been untouched, not so much as a brush laying out by the attached mirror, and there wasn't a lamp or candle to be found.
Only half out of bed, Princess Luna looked at them as they came in. She was dressed in a deep blue nightie that just covered her flanks. Something about it seemed...intimate, almost indecent, which was an odd way for a pony to think of purely optional clothing. Twilight looked away out of embarrassment and respect for the younger goddess.
"Ah! Sister! You might have told me that Twilight Sparkle was here!" Luna cried, cheeks going red. She got all the way out of bed.
"Please pardon me." she said, actually bowing down. It was most definitely directed at Twilight. "I'm not used to being up this time of day."
"Uh.." Twilight was taken aback. "The honor is mine, Princess." she settled on quickly, bowing down and trying to make sure she did so deeper and more respectfully than the Princess. Idiot, she thought to herself. Princess Luna hadn't said anything about honor. Still, what was one supposed to say in such a situation? Sure, she felt a certain level of familiarity with Princess Celestia, but they were still princesses, and she had no such relationship with the moon princess. She slowly worked her way out of her bow only after seeing Luna was already getting up.
"I'm sorry to have to trouble you so. Celly simply insisted."
Twilight blinked several times, trying to hide her confusion. Celly? A court advisor? Perhaps a doctor?
Princess Celestia gave a small laugh and tapped one hoof against the ground a few times. "If the doctors insist you get your bed rest, dear sister, I must ensure you have proper company. Besides which, I'm sure Twilight would let us know if there were any trouble?" she turned her gaze to the young pony. Twilight's mouth made an 'o'. Celly - Princess Celestia! She felt almost ashamed to hear such an informal moniker applied to her mentor. Of course, this was still a younger mare referring to her big sister - even among princesses, it made sense. Twilight realized something was being expected of her.
"Ah! No, I mean of course it's no trouble." Princess Luna didn't look convinced, so Twilight felt compelled to add; "Besides, it's been too long since I've been in Canterlot. It's good to be back." That softened Luna's gaze, and she nodded just slightly.
"We will let you rest." Celestia said. "I hope you don't mind if I take Twilight from you for this afternoon."
"Not at all." Luna said. "You'll see. I'll be better in no time." she turned around and clambered back into bed as the two left.
"Princess, is she okay? Is there anything I should know?" Twilight asked after they had exited. Aside from looking sleepy, nothing had marked the Princess Luna as ill.
"Yes, my faithful student." Celestia said with a bow of her head. "I know you are no medic, though I imagine you've already begun furious study. It is your talent with magic I seek."
"Really?" Twilight could only imagine what the Princess was getting at.
"I have never in well over a thousand years gotten ill. I never knew sister to have, beforehand. I never considered the...poison Nightmare Moon was to her. I would like somepony familiar with such magics by her side, and in all of Equestria that leaves you and I alone."
Twilight found her throat too dry to swallow. Her steps faltered as if she carried a heavy load now. She knew the princess trusted her, but she couldn't help but question her own ability. Before, she had had the elements of harmony with her - along with the less official but all important element of surprise.
"You always were quick to worry, my little pony." Celestia said, watching her. "Nothing shall come of it, but I simply must be sure for my sister's sake. In the meantime, and before I must go to lower the sun, why don't we visit the grand library, while you let me know what has gone on in Ponyville. A letter can only carry so much..."
Spark Chapter 1 by AVeryStrangeWatch
©2011-2016 AVeryStrange
Whew! Here it is. Hopefully I've done enough editing. This thing is an absolute beast. And you want to know something? It's slim. I trimmed the story down as I wrote it because I realized it would have hit triple digit page numbers in my word document if I didn't. I am very proud of this, though I know there's probably a few things I've yet to tweak. To be honest, I can't any more, it's just too much pony to reread time and again! Hope you all enjoy. Oh, and by the way the chapters are, to say the least, a little longer than before xD
Like what asylum1388 said but still it's pretty I'm impressive. You keep doing a good job.
I swear ive read this under a different name!
Alright, I like that I see so far.
I'll have to read more before passing judgement though.
I'll have to read more before passing judgement though.
Re-reading this story now.
Absolutely the best fanfic i've read. Thank you for writing all this :')
Absolutely the best fanfic i've read. Thank you for writing all this :')
Great start.
There is a plot here. An -actual- plot, finally!
Oh no! What is ailing Luna?
easy to read and loving it so far can't wait to read more!
I loved every bit of this story.
This is greeeaaat!
Love It
really liked the first chapter, i kinda swallowed it instantly.... waaaah need to read the next chapter
Much love
Much love
Heh, Luna living in solace. Clever, but I'm not sure that's what that means.
Nicely written....i would very much have liked the triple digit story more XD.....bigger books more story.
It's like your "Bye" is missing an E
This is pertinent to my interests, proceed.
This first chapter has caught my interest, looking forward to reading more!
A very promising beginning! I'll be faving the other chapters as I go, and then leave a comment on the last chapter as a review.


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|Divers off to Air Force Meet
The University of Idaho divers are traveling to Colorado Springs, Colo., Friday to compete in the Air Force Academy Diving Invitational. Seniors Paige Hunt and Mairin Jameson are two of the Vandals competing this weekend with hopes of coming out on top.
"I think these are all stepping stones for all of the divers," diving coach Kelly Gufford said. "The more meets we can be in and the higher level of competition, the better we're going to perform. We've been doing intense workouts, really high and tough skill sets, and they're responding great."
During last year's invite, Hunt placed 13th in the 1-meter dive with a score of 247.15, 18th in the 3-meter with a score of 245.65, and seventh in the platform with a score of 204.05.
Jameson also did well last year. She placed 14th in the platform with a score of 182.05, 38th in the 1-meter with a score of 194.35, and 31st in the 3-meter with a score of 218.10.
"We value competition," head swimming and diving coach Mark Sowa said. "This is nice because it's a high level competition and we'll see divers that are both in the WAC but also in other conferences like the Mountain West and PAC-12. Both Paige and Marin have some pretty lofty goals for the Zone Meet and this will be a lot like the format for that meet and the WAC."
The event is Friday and Saturday with competition beginning at 9 a.m. each day.
"I think those kids have really taken a big step forward this year," Sowa said. "Coach Gufford has done a tremendous job selling that image to them, that they need to embrace harder dives and a more specific skill set, and they've done a good job of that. It'll be fun to watch them try and put it together for conference."


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A Leon County judge has overturned a 2011 law requiring public employees to contribute three percent of their salaries toward their pensions.
Judge Jackie Fulford is also ordering the Florida Retirement System to refund the money collected since July. Legal maneuvering is likely to put the refund on hold, however.
More than 560,000 public employees have been contributing three percent of the salaries toward their pensions since July.
The judge found lawmakers violated a 1974 law that gave workers a fully funded pension as part of their employment contract. The ruling does not affect pension contributions by employees hired after July first.
Ron Meyer of the Florida Education Association, which brought suit against the 2011 law, was ecstatic.
"The court today said that a promise is a promise, a contract is a contract," he said.
Private attorneys were hired by the state and paid nearly $500,000 to defend the new law in court. They refused to comment following the ruling.
Some public employees, like Paul Brewer, said living on three percent less has been painful.
"Close to $2,000 a year is what we lost last year, and anybody in this economy knows what $2,000 can buy," he said. "That's like your groceries and gas money."
Lawmakers are labeling the judge an activist, even though she was appointed by a Republican governor.
But Andy Ford, president of the Florida Education Association, the teachers union that brought the suit, said the ruling sends a message to lawmakers and the governor.
"They have decided in this state over and over again to provide tax relief to big corporations, the people who put contributions into their campaigns, and it needs to stop," he said.
The ruling isn't likely to be the last word on the pension contributions. The case is certain to be appealed, and with the final decision coming from Florida's Supreme Court.
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Born in Weymouth, Massachusetts, she was the wife of the second president of the United States and the mother of the sixth. Her letters establish her as a perceptive social and political commentator and a strong voice for women's advancement.
"…and by the way in the new Code of Laws which I suppose it will be necessary for you to make I desire you would Remember the Ladies, and be more generous and favorable to them than your ancestors. Do not put such unlimited power into the hands of the Husbands. Remember all Men would be tyrants if they could. If particular care and attention is not paid to the Ladies we are determined to foment a Rebellion, and will not hold ourselves bound by any Laws in which we have no voice, or Representation."
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The Dolphins will not be featured on Hard Knocks
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As you all know last year the Dolphins where the featured team on HBO's Hard Knocks and the assumption a lot of people got from it was that no one else wanted to be on it. This year however another team, the Cincinnati Bengals, are willing to open up their doors to the cameras. The announcement is expected to be announced sometime next week. It was kind of a long shot for a team to be featured two straight years so maybe in a year or two the Dolphins name will get thrown back into the mix, I know from a fan's perspective I like to watch it. The Bengals where featured in 2009 and get another crack at in now in 2013.Like This Article ? :
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Autism is a condition associated with a lack of social interaction development and understanding. High functioning autism affects people of average or above average intelligence. Characteristics of high functioning autism are not extreme and often mistaken as simple shyness and resultant withdrawal. There are, however, big differences between the two.
The cause of the social anxiety is one difference.
Persons with high functioning autism have trouble understanding and interpreting the feelings of others. They are unsure of how to react in social situations. This causes them to become withdrawn.
People with high functioning autism will often withdraw from or physical affection and contact. Hugs may either revolt them or they have no understanding or feeling toward them. Children with high functioning autism may seem to be functioning normally until they begin school, where their lack of social skills becomes more evident.
High functioning autism characteristics may also include a lack of eye contact.
A person with high functioning autism may repeat the same phrase many times or have an obsession with a particular part of an object. For this reason, many people with high functioning autism are seen merely as quirky or odd, rather than being diagnosed and treated for autism.
Treatment for high functioning autism varies according to the needs of the individual.
Most involve some form of behavioral therapy. Rewarding good behavior such as attentive communication with others is often quite successful in treating high functioning autism. The patient not only learns that communication is a good thing, but practices communication through repetition to seek reward.
Memorization skills are often strong in high functioning autism patients.
This makes memorization an excellent resource for treatment by teaching communication and social skills. For instance they might learn a statement such as, "Smiles and hugs make people happy". The patient learns by repeating this statement each time someone smiles or hugs them thus imprinting the statement as a concept.
High functioning autistic patients often focus intently on one thing at a time.
Treating them by making lists enables them to concentrate on each step of an action separately. This works with their strong single focus skills. For instance washing dishes can be broken down into fill the sink, add the soap, wash the dishes, rinse the dishes, stack the dishes, dry the dishes, put the dishes in the cupboard.
High functioning autism comes with an avoidance of socialization.
Treatment that includes language and speech skills may be necessary. Once again, repetition is a helpful tool. Treatment for this type of autism requires one on one teaching. It may be helpful to concentrate on one concept at a time and move on only when that concept has been absorbed to memory.
Treatment for autism should also include motor skill refinement.
Since patients with high functioning autism focus on one task at a time, coordinating motor skills may be lacking. Add one skill at a time that leads to completing an entire task. This is similar to list making but with verbal commands, so that the autistic individual must practice communication.
Treatment for high functioning autism should take the skills of the individual into account.
Lack of social skills often leaves autism patients feeling inferior to others. Treatment should always focus on the strengths of the individual and use that strength to learn new skills. This leaves the patient with a more developed self esteem and encourages them to continue treatment.
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Chronic Laminitis Can Increase Risk of Foot Infection
November 28, 2010
Because laminitis compromises the equine foot so drastically, horses with the disease are more prone to foot infections and abscesses. During the Sept. 17-18 Laminitis West Conference in Monterey, Calif., Bob Agne, DVM, an equine podiatrist at ... Read More
How Hoof Wall Resections Can Help Laminitis Cases
November 17, 2010
When laminitis develops to the point that the hoof wall is restricting blood supply to the laminae and causing further inflammation, a hoof wall resection might be needed. Amy Rucker, DVM, of Midwest Equine in Columbia, Mo., spoke about when to... Read More
Preventing Laminitis in At-Risk Horses
November 15, 2010
Even though veterinarians and farriers are making progress in developing laminitis treatment techniques and researching the causes of laminitis, prevention is still the No. 1 defense against a disease that plagues all too many horses. During the... Read More
Dietary Supplementation Helps Obese Insulin-Resistant Horses
November 12, 2010
Overweight, insulin-resistant horses might need a special dietary supplement called short-chain fructo-oligosaccharides (scFOS), which are short chains of sugar molecules linked together. ... Read More
Clogs to Treat Laminitis
November 10, 2010
Who ever heard of shoeing a horse with plywood, screws, and a drill, especially a laminitic horse? ... Read More
Platelets Might Play Early Role in Laminitis
November 04, 2010
Laminitis begins well before clinical signs occur, at the cellular or even the molecular level, and addressing platelets might be a key to prevention or early treatment. Jamie Textor, DVM, Dipl. ACVS, an equine surgeon and PhD candidate at the ... Read More
Managing Insulin Resistance Through Diet and Exercise
October 31, 2010
Insulin-resistant horses are prone to laminitis, but owners and veterinarians can often successfully manage them through strict diet and exercise regimens so that they don't develop laminitis. Ray J. Geor, BVSc, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM, professor ... Read More
Understanding Nutritional Risks in Laminitic Horses
October 30, 2010
We might be feeding our horses too well, at least as far as predisposing them to laminitis. Ray J. Geor, BVSc, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM, professor and chair of the Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences at Michigan State University, spoke about ... Read More
Venograms Can Catch Laminitis Early
October 15, 2010
Proper blood flow to the laminae of the hoof is critical at all times, but especially when a horse develops laminitis. Diagnostic techniques that can reveal how blood is flowing--or not--can help veterinarians catch laminitis early. Amy Rucker,... Read More
Understand PPID to Help Treat Endocrinopathic Laminitis
October 11, 2010
Advances in diagnosis and treatment of equine Cushing's can help better prevent and/or treat laminitis.... Read More
Predicting Laminitis and Survival in Horses with Research
October 06, 2010
"Laminitis is a very frustrating disease from a number of standpoints, including management," explained James Orsini, DVM, Dipl. ACVS, director of the Laminitis Institute at the University of Pennsylvania. ... Read More
Laminitis Diagnosis and Treatment
September 21, 2010
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Cushing's: Pasture Management, Seasonal Awareness Key
September 01, 2010
How owners manage pastures and seasonal consumption of grass carbohydrates can significantly affect horses with Cushing's disease, according to researchers from the University of Tennessee's College of Veterinary Medicine. And, while th... Read More
The Disease of Obesity in Horses
September 01, 2010
Obesity can cause reproduction problems, bone and joint stress, insulin resistance, laminitis, and more.... Read More
Common Hoof Problems
August 18, 2010
Today's horses face many common hoof problems, whether they are pasture pets or high-level competition horses.... Read More
TheHorse.com Presents Ask the Vet LIVE Q&A: Common Hoof Problems
August 14, 2010
Thrush, underrun heels, hoof cracks, and laminitis, oh my! Today's horses can face many common hoof problems, whether the animals are pasture pets or high-level competition horses. Join us on Monday, Aug. 16, for a live chat event on hoof problems.... Read More
Thoroughbred Odysseus Euthanized After Laminitis Complications
August 10, 2010
Graded stakes winner Odysseus, a hot contender on this year's Triple Crown trail, was euthanized Aug. 9 at Hagyard Equine Medical Institute near Lexington because of complications from laminitis while receiving treatment for colitis. The so... Read More
Kentucky Horse Diagnosed with Potomac Horse Fever
August 04, 2010
Kentucky Department of Agriculture officials have concluded a horse that was recenty diagnosed as having Potomac horse fever that was diagnosed in a horse at Keeneland's training center on Rice Road was not contracted or introduced to the horse whil... Read More
Laminitis Lowdown
August 01, 2010
The laminitis mystery is far from solved, but researchers continue to discover new clues about its causes, treatment, and prevention. Laminitis, an often devastating hoof disease that can strike horses of any breed without warning, is a major issue... Read More
White Line Disease in Horses
August 01, 2010
Despite its name, white line disease does not actually affect the true "white line" of the hoof. White line disease occurs when bacterial or fungal infections creep into the inner nonpigmented space within the inner hoof wall's stratum medium layer.... Read More
July 15, 2010
A guide to laminitis, a "crippling lameness" that shortens horses' working lives and can require euthanasia. ... Read More
Laminitis: Better Methods of Assessing Pain Needed
July 09, 2010
Can you or your veterinarian accurately assess lameness and/or pain in your laminitic horse? This is the question a research team led by Ignacio Vinuela-Fernandez, DVM, MSc, asked, knowing how important it is to manage the pain in horses that... Read More
1991 Horse of the Year Black Tie Affair Dead
July 02, 2010
Black Tie Affair, the 1991 Horse of the Year, was euthanized July 1 at Old Friends Thoroughbred Retirement Facility in Georgetown, Ky., due to the effects of laminitis. He was 24. According to a statement from the farm, a memorial to... Read More
Kip Deville Succumbs to Laminitis
June 12, 2010
After a lengthy battle with laminitis and several bouts of colic, Kip Deville, winner of the 2007 Breeders' Cup Mile (gr. I), took a major turn for the worse this week and had to be euthanized at Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, Ky., June ... Read More
Laminitis Researchers Meet, Develop Plans
March 29, 2010
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...Since I blogged? I was determined to stay on track, and I let down after vacation. Does anyone else need a vacation to get over their vacation??? I truly must get it back in gear and go FORWARD. I lost 2 pounds on the 10/10/10 chall...
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Boot Camp�day whatever
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I am officially on Island Time (even though there is no eye-land in sight). We are on the second day of our cruise, and our status is: AT SEA� That�s how I feel, too; it is possible to go to the gym and do my cardio and strength exerc...
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My 2 sisters and I went on a Carnival cruise two weeks ago to celebrate my mom's birthday. Although she died 4 years ago, we get together once a year to celebrate her life and do something she would enjoy. I have been quiet for some time no...
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Boot Camp-day 14
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I can't believe it has been 14 days! I've never stuck to anything H.E.A.L.T.H.Y. that long before. The Boot Camp videos really are doable--I encourage any hesitaters to jump in and go at your own pace. You CAN do it. Spark People makes it ...
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Friday, July 23, 2010 2 comments
Not my best effort today. I woke up with a head ache, a back ache, a stomach ache--if anything could ache, it did today! "Work within your own range of motion" as Coach Nichole puts it turned out to be V-E-R-Y limited today! But I...
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Thursday, July 22, 2010 2 comments
Funny thing--after almost 2 weeks of this, it doesn't feel like a chore anymore to do the boot camp videos. They are so short and intense that they go quickly. I'm glad I started this, and I can see myself doing it again. If anyone h...
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Boot Camp-day 11
Wednesday, July 21, 2010 0 comments
I am so disappointed! I've been going along (fairly) smoothly and today--wham--lupus/arthritis flared up and I couldn't move at all. So--tomorrow I'll be doing 2 boot camp videos (at my own pace) plus a cardio workout. Gently and s...
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Boot Camp-days 9 & 10
Tuesday, July 20, 2010 2 comments
I forgot to blog yesterday, but nothing exciting (or even remotely interesting) happened. I'm a little disappointed in myself, since I made it one of the things I want to do every day. I've been doing the 7 day boot camp videos, and they r...
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Friday, July 16, 2010 2 comments
This was such a loooong day! I got up early to get my exercise in and eat a good breakfast, but then I got caught up in a bunch of little errands and chores that take time and have to be done, but are B.O.R.I.N.G. (Can you say �ironing�)? ...
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So I'm watching the Twitter feed of friends from Minnesota NORML, who are live-tweeting the debate over medical marijuana in the state legislature. In the Senate they have a fairly standard post-2010 Box Canyon-style medical marijuana law, and in the House they have a highly restricted, can-only-use-plant-if-vaporizing-with-a-nurse-present model of medical marijuana.
What strikes me is one common theme from the anti-medical marijuana legislators, something I've heard echoed in political halls ever since reformers decided to separate pot smokers into the sick people with a politically expedient sob story versus the reviled healthy people smoking pot for "recreation." It's that silly idea of a medical marijuana "slippery slope."
It goes like this: some legislator will say something like, "Well, OF COURSE we don't want to see anybody suffer, but this medical marijuana is just a slippery slope / first step / Trojan horse / camel's nose under the tent for recreational marijuana legalization!"
Think for a moment about the logical implications of that sentence:
1. People are suffering, we admit that openly;
2. Medical marijuana would alleviate that suffering, we admit that tacitly;
3. But medical marijuana would lead to recreational marijuana, therefore;
4. People must remain in suffering.
Really, that's what it comes down to. A legislator willing to look at a cancer patient, an AIDS patient, an epileptic child, a person in pain and all others who are suffering without medical marijuana, and say: "I see you're suffering, but if we let you smoke pot for health, why, some adult might smoke pot for fun!"
As if adults weren't smoking pot for fun NOW while patients suffer.
So, when you get right down to it, this isn't even a legislator judging the suffering of a human being without medical marijuana as less of a moral affront than letting a human being smoke pot for fun. It's worse than that, because whether or not medical marijuana exists doesn't stop or exacerbate recreational marijuana smoking.
No, these are legislators willing to let a dying person suffer rather than giving even the appearance of approving of an adult smoking pot. The mere threat that medical marijuana might reduce the stigma of marijuana, or that some reviled recreational pothead might be unpunishable by law enforcement is all it takes for these politicians to bow to police and governor pressure and accept the unnecessary suffering of seriously sick and disabled people.
This is why, if medical marijuana activists really want to save the sick and dying, they need to end this fiction that some marijuana smokers are less deserving of a cage based on their medical charts. So long as there remains the reviled recreational pot smoker to demonize, detain and discriminate against, there remains a need for state laws and lawmakers to enact ever more stringent policies to make sure only the real, truly deserving patients are excepted from criminal prosecution.
In other words, if you legalize recreational marijuana, every patient at any level will get their medicine. But if you only legalize for the patients, the definition of "legitimate" will always exclude some patient at some level and all potheads at any level.
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Day #461: April Goals
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Hey everyone, I haven't been the most active in the last 13 days but this is me making an effort to stay better! I am going to focus on spark streaks to keep me on here more and to keep me accountable for everything that I am doing. I've also been thinking a lot, and I really am not at all comfortable about my body anymore. Looking at old pictures I'm like damn where did that girl go. I mean I have never really been all that small, but I haven't been this big either. It's the worst, and I am going to do something about it the month. This month I am going to focus a lot of my attention on vitality. Coach Lauren gave me a ton of useful information that I no longer utilize. The vitality challenges may be over but that does not mean that I can't use the information she gave me to improve upon myself. First of all, in the beginning of April I am going to go back through Vitality and even do the prompts that went along with the challenge. I am also going to use Lauren's system for goal setting! That means that I am going to set goals under 3 categories, self-love, nutrition, and fitness.
Goals for the month of April:
Self-Love: Wake up every morning and the same time and eat breakfast (don't press the snooze button)
Nutrition: Do not drink soda of any type, and cut out fried foods especially French fries
Fitness: Go to the gym 3x per week or do zumba
Many would consider my self-love goal to be more of a nutrition goal than anything else. However, being a college student I absolutely hate waking up in the morning for classes, and half of the time I press the snooze button until there is only 30 minutes until I have to be in class so I have to rush to get ready and I never have time for a nutritious breakfast or breakfast of any kind for that matter. So my goal is going to be to wake up at the same time every day at about 7:15 am and to get a healthy breakfast every day without hitting the snooze button!
My nutrition goal may seem unrealistic to some people, but it will be a huge help to me, and even if I don't cut them out forever it will help me for now. I eat a ton of fried foods at school, but mostly it is French fries that I eat sometimes twice a day and sometimes I have 2 hash browns for breakfast and a doughnut. All of that fried food really isn't at all good for me so I am going to cut it out for the month. I am also going to cut out soda for several reasons. First of all, even diet soda makes you crave more soda, and soda makes you bloat and feel gross.
Finally, my fitness goal is to go to the gym 3x per week. I know that that does not sound like much, but my main goal right now is to focus on my eating, since my "love" for food is why I am the way that I am now.
Along with these things I also plan to log what I eat and write it all out, and I also hope to do a water detox at the beginning of the month. I am not going to set a weight goal, but hopefully I will lose some. My main goal is to fit in my jeans without feeling gross and like I am hanging out of them! I refuse to get a bigger pair of jeans, I have just got to lose this weight so that I will feel better about myself!
I hope that everyone is doing well!
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Great goals!
I cut out soda completely too awhile ago.I hate artificial sweetners cause they are so bad for you, so diet isn't an option for me either.
Once you get over the initial first couple weeks you don't really want anything but water. Plus youre saving 150 cals per can. That adds up fast if you are drinking a lot of them a day....
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good luck
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