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Northern Virginia Regional Projects Office - Intellectual / Developmental Disability Issues
Virginia Regional Education Assessment Crisis Services Habilitation
Virginia Regional Education Assessment Crisis Services Habilitation (REACH) Crisis Services: Individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities shall be supported with services that allow the individual to live the most inclusive life possible in his/her community which includes access to appropriate and effective crisis stabilization, intervention, and prevention services including mental health treatment services when indicated.
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Northern Virginia ID Forums — Meeting notes
- Day Support, Employment, Transportation & Non-traditional services – September 17, 2012
- Residential/Housing – September 19, 2012
- Workforce Development – September 21, 2012
- Healthcare – September 24, 2012
- ID Regional Stakeholder Meeting on June 22, 2012
- Virginia Systemic Therapeutic Assessment, Respite and Treatment Program Overview – September 2011
- DBHDS Report: Northern Virginia Training Center Diversion Pilot – November 2010
- Northern Virginia Regional Strategic Planning Partnership Intellectual Disability Regional Plan – November 2010
- Northern Virginia Regional Strategic Planning Partnership Mental Retardation Plan – September 2008 draft
Report: The Cost and Feasibility of Alternatives to the State's Five
Mental Retardation Training Centers – 2005
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Thursdays With ... Nikki Casale
Senior is one of five on UCLA squad.
Thursdays With ... Lainey Gera
Senior is second all-time in UCLA history in digs.
Thursdays With ... Jenna Scilacci
Sophomore has four kills in four sets this season.
Thursdays With ... Meg Norton
Norton is averaging 2.21 digs per set this season.
Thursdays With ... Madie Smith
Sophomore has 12 digs in three matches this year.
Okoro played three years of varsity volleyball at Hebron High School in Carrollton, Texas, where she was named Female Athlete of the Year in 2011 ... named to the Lone Star Volleyball All-Texas Team each of her last two seasons and was named second-team All-District as a senior ... was ranked #9 on ESPN's Top Seniors list and 24th on PrepVolleyball's Senior Aces list ... was District 6-5A Co-Blocker of the Year and first-team All-District as a junior and District honorable mention as a sophomore ... helped the Hawks to a Texas 5-A State Championship in 2010, as Hebron was dubbed MaxPreps' #1 Team in Texas and #4 Team in the nation ... also helped Hebron to a 6-5A District title and Region I semifinal berth in 2009 ... coached by Karin Keeney ... played club with Dallas Premier 17 Mizuno, finishing third and being named to the All-Tournament Team at the 2010 USA Volleyball Girls' Junior National Championships 17 Open ... has played with the USA Youth National Team (2009), the USA Youth Olympic Team (2010) and the USA Junior Beach Tour (2010) ... finished second at the '10 Youth Olympics in Singapore.
Born Olivia Nkechinyere Okoro on Aug. 18, 1993 in Dallas, Texas ... parents are Ola and Iheanyi ... is the third of four children, with sister Ivuoma and brothers Chris and Bryan ... chose to attend UCLA because it was her dream since the eighth grade and because the academics and athletics are amazing and inspiring ... favorites include actors Will Smith and Gabrielle Union, the movies "Love and Basketball", "Remember the Titans" and "Coach Carter" and the Dallas Mavericks ... thing she likes the most about playing volleyball is roofing an opponent ... hobbies include swimming, dancing and sleeping ... biggest athletic thrill was winning the Texas 5-A finals in 2010, coming back from 24-17 down in the third set to win 27-25 and finish off the sweep ... favorite academic class is speech ... undecided on a major.


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NEW YORK (AP) — The supply is running low and you know there won't be more. "Breaking Bad" stands to leave its fans reeling. For five seasons of wickedness this AMC drama has set viewers face-to-face with the repellant but irresistible Walter White and the dark world he embraced as he spiraled into evil. With the end imminent (Sunday at 7 p.m. MT), who can say what fate awaits this teacher-turned-drug-lord for the havoc he has wreaked on everyone around him. This is more than the end of a TV series. It's a cultural moment, arriving as the show has logged record ratings, bagged a best-drama Emmy and even scored this week's cover of The New Yorker magazine.
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HTC's One series, Samsung Galaxy Beam, and Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 to be launched in India in April
Officially announced at MWC 2012 last month, the HTC One X, One S and One V are expected to be released in Europe starting April. That's also the month when the three new smartphones will be reportedly launched in India, the world's second largest mobile market.
According to The Mobile Indian, HTC India's country manager has confirmed that "HTC will be launching Android Ice Cream Sandwich based smartphones One X, One V and One S in Singapore on March 30, and in first week of April they would be available in Indian market."
For the moment, there's no word on the prices of the new handsets for the Indian market, but it's said that HTC is in talks with Aircel, the country's seventh largest mobile carrier (even though it serves more than 60 million users), to sell the smartphones with bundled data offers.
Another two new Andorid devices that are bound to be introduced in India in April are the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 (with Android 4.0 ICS), and the new Samsung Galaxy Beam (pictured above), which runs Android 2.3 Gingerbread, and has a built-in projector.
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Classify Your Breasts: Apex (Nipple) Direction
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The apex (nipple) of your breasts can basically point in 3 directions: forward, downward and outward. All three directions are a very common occurrence. Downward pointing apex is usually a sign that the breasts are pendulous. Outward pointing apex can be an indication that your breasts are also splayed and/or you have a distended high tummy. However, you can also have outward pointing apex without any of these other attributes.
Forward Pointing Apex
This archetypical breast shape is just that – the standard. The breasts are full and round coming to a small point at the nipple. This is the shape most sought-after, and the shape most bra manufacturers use when designing new bra designs. Most women with breast implants have this breast shape.
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All bra styles on the market fit this breast shape.
Outward Pointing Apex
This apex direction can be easily turned into forward pointing apexes with the correct bra style.
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Bras with side support slings can easily push the breast to the front and center.
Bras with a narrow center panel can create a forward apex effect.
Bra cups made with rigid rather than stretch fabrics will give you your best shape.
Look for bras designed with closer apex points. This is simple to see if there are seams in the bra cups. Without seams, you can place a bra's cups up on a table and look to see where the manufacturer has created the apex point. But, figuring their location out without actually putting on the bra can be a challenge.
Avoid soft cup bras with no structure (Pull-over, seamless, no formal cup), molded stretchy bra cups where the apex points are not specifically designed forward pointing, and bandeau and shelf bra styles. All of these bra styles will allow your breasts to wonder east/west.
Downward Pointing Apex
When your breast apex are pointing downward, this is a clear sign that your breasts are also pendulous along with upper breast tissue that is shallow or deflated.
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Bras where the cups are made from many pieces (cut & sew, 3-part bra cups, etc.) and thus have seams. These will give the best support and create a round shape out of your breasts.
Full coverage bra cup designs. They will help give you a fuller look in the upper breast.
Contour cup bra (cups with a thin layer of foam in the cups) will give you a full rounded look.
Avoid pull-over bras and bras with little structure to them. They will not give you shape
Bras where the cups are a stretchy fabric should be avoided – your breasts will not have a nice shape in any of these types.
Shelf bras and bandeau style bras have little support and will thus not give your breasts a nice shape.
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Area authors Howard Kent and Elizabeth Stephens have big hopes for their new book "The Overcomers" -- a fictional story about everyday people overcoming obstacles to solve a big murder mystery, set in Oakhurst.
The authors describe the flavor of the story as a blend of the TV shows "Touched by an Angel" and "The X-Files."
They've also started filming a movie in the area based on their book, what they hope will eventually put Oakhurst on the map the way "Twilight" did for Forks, Wash.
Andrew Platfoot, owner of Platform Studios and a 1991 Yosemite High School graduate, is filming and producing the production. The former post-production film specialist, whose worked on green screens adding special effects for television commercials and short films, is filming the movie with a new high-definition, "theater-quality" video camera.
Things have started to move quickly, with Edwards Cinemas recently agreeing to show the film one night on a screen in Fresno as part of a campaign to support aspiring film makers.
Working on the novel and movie has been an exciting experience for the trio. By day, Kent of Oakhurst works in security as a loss prevention officer at Tenaya Lodge, where Platfoot also works as its restaurant manager. Stephens of Madera works as an emergency medical technician at Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino in Coarsegold.
But by night -- or days off the job -- the three hang up their uniforms and delve into their passions: weaving new works of entertainment.
"Everyone should have a project in life, something they enjoy doing, and this is ours," Kent said. "The ultimate goal is maybe one day having our own production company ... You start with little baby steps and work your way up."
The baby steps are working, with their novel already available for purchase in paperback on Amazon.com, Amazon.com/UK, Barnes& Noble.com, Kindle, Nook and iPad.
The original manuscript for "The Overcomers" was written 20 years ago by Kent, and was originally published in 2008 as a "Christian graphic novel." Kent, also a husband and father of two, later joined forces with his friend Stephens, a mother of one from Madera, to turn the comic book into a full-length novel.
"The Overcomers," the first in a series still being written, centers around four people who have come together to unravel the mystery of a traveling cult that they believe is responsible for bizarre murders of Christian leaders near Oakhurst. The four heroes and heroines discover they have each been given divine, God-gifted powers to use against forces of evil. The duo say the book is easy reading for young adults and grown-ups alike, and that it's "not a religious book, but rather a great fiction tale of action and suspense."
"When you start hurting people in the name of God, that's wrong, and that's all around," Kent said. "The characters in this story get embroiled in that. This is a story about helping those in need, and 'Let me get my life in order first.' It's all about giving instead of receiving."
"All around us, we always see inspiration," Stephens said. "And we always use that to come up with things for our writing."
The authors said they did extensive character profiling research before they started writing, basing their characters' personalities and struggles on real-life people and situations in order to offer readers more valuable advice throughout the story.
"Hopefully people can relate to one of the characters," Kent said. "It's about learning how to make the right choices, no matter what you believe -- being moralistic and ethical in decision making."
Details: To learn more about "The Overcomers," go to Facebook.com/theovercomerstheseries, where memorabilia is also available for purchase. Those interested in making a donation to help fund the filming of the movie, being put together by an all-volunteer cast, can email Kent at email@example.com.


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Postmenopausal vaginal brown spotting sometimes reddish in color with lower back pain?
If you are having postmenopausal uterine bleeding, you need to be evaluated as soon as possible for the source of the bleeding. The most common causes of bleeding may be atrophy of the vaginal mucosa or endometrium, polyps or fibroids. However, endometrial carcinoma, a potentially lethal disease, is the cause of bleeding in 10 to 25% of post menopausal women. Bleeding also may be coming from the urethra, bladder and rectum/bowel. The exception with uterine bleeding is if you are taking hormone therapy you can expect to be having cyclic bleeding.
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Junior Jennie Finch came back with a one-hit shutout victory over Tennessee, 8-0, in the Cats second game of the day.
Redshirt freshman Leneah Manuma hit home runs in each game, senior catcher Lindsey Collins had one in the first game, and senior third baseman Toni Mascarenas punctuated the final game with two home runs.
The Wildcats, ranked No. 3 in the USA Today/National Fastpitch Coaches Association preseason poll, are scheduled to play Northwestern Saturday morning at 10 a.m. (EST) and against host USF at 4 p.m., although chilly weather and potential rain might affect play in the tournament, officials said.
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Step on a ship for a trip from West Palm Beach to the Bahamas with more than 45% off in this Bahamas cruise deal offered by Travelzoo. Prices start at $89 for one passenger (or $178 for two) on a two-day cruise on theMS Bahamas Celebration, which sails every other day.
The $89 deal is for the oceanview cabin, and you can also get upgraded cabins for a higher, but still discounted, price. The deal requires booking two people in one cabin. The voucher is good for cruises through Feb. 12, 2015, but there are some blackout dates, and the voucher must be purchased by Aug. 31. The discounted fare does not include an additional $61.78 in taxes and $24 in gratuities per person.
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The Last 3 to 4 weeks have seen me Keeping really Busy, My Job as a Morning Radio Announcer just keeps getting better and better, I had to buy a car a couple of days ago because I am running out of time in the day to go for a 3 hour walk I have tonnes of Ideas for some Artwork right now....I just need to Make time in my day to do it. I got my Copy of Jim Lees BATMAN HUSH: Unwrapped in the mail FINALLY!!!! its amazing to see his pencil work without Scott Williams Inks....very different. Things in My life finally seem to be falling into place
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Stop itOctober 08,2013
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To Speaker Boehner and his minions in Congress: You dont represent the American people. Stop saying that you do.
You represent a distinct minority of the American people who share your contempt for the president and the Affordable Care Act. But, last time I checked, we live in a democracy where the will of the majority ruled unless that will conflicts with certain protections afforded by our Constitution.
The Affordable Care Act passed both houses of Congress. You and yours challenged it in the courts, and it was upheld by the Supreme Court of the United States.
It is the law of the land. You dont like it. I get that. So repeal it. Youve tried to do that more than 40 times. Try again.
You dont have a line item veto. Stop acting like you do.
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In SharePoint 2010 is it possible to have an 'almost owner' group where the user can alter membership (except for the owner group and not create groups) and only add certain list types (e.g. those in the list template gallery). If non-owner group management is not possible, is it still possible to restrict what kinds of lists can be created, without the need to turn off features?
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College Hockey:UMass-Amherst Scores Twice With Goalie Pulled for 4-4 Tie
Turner, Miljko Score in Last 95 Seconds vs. Colgate
AMHERST, Mass. — Tim Turner and Martin Miljko scored with the goaltender pulled in the last 1:35 on Saturday to lift UMass-Amherst to a 4-4 tie with Colgate.
Colgate built a 4-2 lead at 12:15 of the third period on an unusual goal by Chad MacDonald, when the puck bounced off his skate on a Sam Sturgis pass and into the net.
But Amherst forced the extra session with back-to-back goals with the goaltender pulled. The first came at 18:25 when Turner scored with helpers from Luke Duplessis and Toni Soderholm. Then Soderholm found Miljko camping out at the back door on the left side of the net to tie the score at 4 with seven seconds remaining.
Kevin Johns gave Colgate a 3-2 advantage at 8:28 of the third period off a feed from Sean Nolan. Nolan, who was behind the net on the left side of UMA goaltender Markus Helanen, skated up and found Johns on the right side in front of the net. Johns put a stick on Nolan's pass and beat Helanen glove side for his first goal of the season.
The Red Raiders held an early 1-0 lead when Nolan capitalized on Colgate's first power-play chance just 2:31 into the contest. Nolan recorded his fifth goal of the season off feeds from Scooter Smith and Mike O'Malley. Smith carried the puck into the zone, splitting two UMass-Amherst defensemen on the left side and setting up a two-on-one with Nolan. Smith slid the pass to Nolan on the right wing and he ripped his shot to Helanen's glove side.
UMA got on the board at 16:34 with a power-play marker by Miljko from Samuli Jalkanen and Joey Culgin. The power-play opportunity was set up after Colgate was whistled for too many men on the ice 1:21 into their power-play chance at 15:06. Following a 39-second span of four-on-four action, the Minutemen converted 49 seconds into their power-play opportunity.
The Minutemen took a 2-1 advantage at 9:33 of the second period on a rifling shot by Thomas Pock five feet inside the blue line beating Lefevre just over his blocker.
Colgate's Matt Nicholson evened the score at 2-2 at the 12:16 mark of the second period with his first collegiate goal. Colgate's Smith tried to stuff the puck past Halanen in front of the net but the puck trickled out to open space where Nicholson cranked a slap shot that went past Helanen.
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If you are looking for a pup from a championship breeder, you need to know what to look for when selecting that breeder. Even if you don't want to show or breed your puppy, you need to be aware of several things.
Foremost, the kennels and/or puppy area must be spotless. There should be no urine or feces smell; the newspapers should be fresh. If you see mouse or roach traps, you do not want a pup from this breeder. You will want to ask a lot of questions and feel comfortable doing so. If the individual seems to squirm a bit, excuse yourself.
Such questions would include how long have they been breeding, which dogs they have used to breed (you don't want a puppy mill breeder, i.e., breeding to close relatives); how many litters they have a year and what medical guarantees they offer. The latter refers to certain breeds having common orthopedic or ophthalmic disorders, for example.
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Journal 4
Today in class several things were discussed that have been on my mind. By my nature, I am a skeptic and I usually don't believe, or rather, fully accept anything told to me in an academic setting (or any setting for that matter) unless either I have done the research or if something is logically valid and sound. Whichever course of action I come to to accept or not accept a statement, I always start with asking questions instead of out right saying "it's" wrong given whatever "it" may be. For most of my post secondary education I have been trained as a historian and asking questions, even if towards things that are considered facts, is not something to shy from even if one fears of seeming "confrontational." By no means is asking questions and being skeptical a soul indicator of being confrontational, it is just good measure for anyone seeking the truth. I will continue on with saying by in no way am I trying to be confrontational Professor in questioning what you say, researching or rebutting you. I am merely a skeptic and just want to know the truth.
Andrew Jackson never said, "The only good Indian is a dead one," nor was this exact statement ever spoken by the man who is credited with first saying it. Philip Sheridan (1831-88), a general in the US Army stated, "The only good Indians I ever saw were dead." This quote was then misquoted into what we know it as today. All of this does not mean that Andrew Jackson was not responsible for the removal and subsequent killings of thousands of Native Americans. He was the President of the United States and he did not adequately serve or protect these innocent people. I will say this though, it is in my opinion, that Andrew Jackson did not inherently dislike the Native American people nor did he want to wipe these peoples of the face of the earth. In 2010 I took a 400 level course on Early American History, Jefferson Jacksonian Era (1800-1840), and like any good historian I read many primary documents. From my research, Jackson made his final decision on the Indian Removal Act based on his desire to preserve the native people from destruction and prevent them from "disappearing" as had happened in the North East. At the time it was the lesser of two evils and Jackson chose it. To quote Last of the Dogmen (1995), "What happened was inevitable. The way it happened was unconscionable." Also, Jackson did adopt a Creek Indian boy, Lyncoya.
As for my views on the comments made on Columbus's role in the decimation of the Arawak, I would like to first say I am not a Columbian expert nor have I done extensive research in that area. What I do know is that most accounts that accuse Columbus of wrongdoing are third handed ones and also that Columbus was a horrible leader. It is well documented that he could not control his men and thus they harassed the Native peoples, which then lead to the escalating and destructive turn of events. Indeed Zinn, Loewen and Chomsky interpret these actions in a more critical perspective towards Columbus but what must be understood when reading them is their own biases and how these biases shaped their writing. (Just as mine does as well.) Nothing in history is purely objectionable, no matter how well known the writer of it is.
I'd like to end this journal with a comment about what was said at the end of class in regard to what people can and cannot sense. Indeed, if we don't sense something that does not mean it does not exist, but it is not irrefutable fact that is does exist as well.


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It sure didn't take long for "General Hospital" stars Kirsten Storms and Brandon Barash to share their brand new baby girl with their fans. Just yesterday came the announcement that their daughter came into the world. A day later, on Jan. 9, the new mom took to her Twitter to share a sweet photo of their gorgeous baby they named Harper Rose. The name seems to fit her quite well.
Storms shared the first picture of the wee bundle of joy all wrapped up tightly in a baby blanket with her bright eyes wide open. She is already posing for the camera. She is totally adorable and it looks like the new daddy thinks so, too. He posted a black and white photo of her tiny newborn foot and wrote this message, "Harper Rose, you've already left an indelible footprint on my soul." Isn't that so sweet?
Barash also posted a photo of mommy and daughter having one of their first moments together. It looks like the actress now has a brand new role to play as mom to her little girl, but don't worry, Kirsten Storms will be back on "General Hospital" before you know it in her role as Maxie Jones. In the meantime, the soap couple will be spending some quality time getting to know Harper Rose and probably losing some sleep in the process.


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But with your martial arts skills I'm sure you're quite capable of taking care of yourself and so I'm guessing he doesn't need to "step in" very often, if at all.
In any case, I just think it's important to tell someone if I think they had some attitude when I'm not sure the individual really meant to exhibit said attitude. I thought
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This is a photo album of the best photographs I've taken of temples, nature, and art in Taiwan over the past 15 years. There are over 280 photographs in 160 pages. Many photographs show sculpture inside Buddhist and Taoist temples. There are photographs of ceremonies and processions. There are also many photographs from Green Island, and the Yushan and Taroko National Parks. If you want a photographic introduction to Taiwan, with some brief text describing a few facts about the island and its history and culture, this book is well worth buying. There are not many picture books about Taiwan and the beauty of this island, so this book fills that void. The photographs are mostly of objects and scenes, with few photos of people, and no personal family portraits. The book was produced with a general audience in mind.
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Dr. Mehmet Oz has become famed for his tendency to provide TMI segments that range from the shape of your poop to the frequency of his own sex life. Now Dr. Oz has a rival in terms of famous figures who share everything when it comes to health and diet: Actress Cameron Diaz. She's authored a new book that provides details ranging from her own diet detours to the color of your pee: "The Body Book: The Law of Hunger, the Science of Strength, and Other Ways to Love Your Amazing Body."
Up front, we want to emphasize that we've read the book and highly recommend it. Cameron is a clever and intelligent writer, who knows how to weave the science of dieting and nutrition with her own wit and wisdom. There's some great information on how to eat right, develop an exercise plan that works for you and change your habits to enhance your health and happiness.
But what's getting attention (just as with Dr. Oz's show) are the sections that delve into some personal areas. Take pee, for example. Cameron explains how to determine whether you need to add more water to your diet from the color:
"What color is your pee when you wake up and throughout the day? Generally speaking, a pale yellow color means that you are well hydrated. A dark yellow color and infrequent urination suggest dehydration."
It might sound funny, but as Cameron makes clear: Drinking enough water is essential for everything from promoting weight loss to enhancing your overall health.
She's also getting attention for her confession about her own unhealthy junk food tendencies growing up: "Every day after school, I ate two bean burritos and a Coke. Every single day, for three years, that was what I ate. Every single day."
But the take-away from those teenage bad habits: Cameron has learned to eat right for glowing skin and a slender body. Take her daily breakfast, for example:
"In the mornings when I make oatmeal, instead of eating it with something sweet, I make a yummy concoction of sautéed zucchini with collard greens, caramelized shallots, and egg whites. I top it all off with ponzu sauce (a Japanese sauce made from rice vinegar and citrus) or some lemon juice."
You'll also learn about her own exercise experiences, from film to finding her path in real life. "Part of being active is moving continuously through the day," points out Cameron. And for motivation, make this your mantra: "Just move."
Bottom line: If you're seeking a way to achieve your New Year's resolutions to enhance your health by improving your eating and exercise products, Cameron's book provides a great resource. It's fun to read and scientifically based in terms of its advice on diet and fitness. Learn more about "The Body Book: The Law of Hunger, the Science of Strength, and Other Ways to Love Your Amazing Body" now by clicking here.
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University of Oregon's Kenjon Barner has reaped more rewards for returning to school for his senior season as he has been named a first-team running back on the 2012 AFCA FBS Coaches' All-America Team as announced Wednesday by the American Football Coaches Association.
In addition, it was revealed later in the day that the Riverside, Calif., senior is one of five players selected as a finalist for the 2012 Walter Camp Football Foundation Player-of-the-Year award.
The POY recipient, as well as the entire Walter Camp Football Foundation All-America Team, will be announced Thursday, Dec. 6, on the 3 p.m. (PST) edition of ESPN SportsCenter.
The remaining four player-of-the-year finalists are Collin Klein (Kansas State QB), Marqise Lee (USC WR/KR), Johnny Manziel (Texas A&M QB) and Manti Te'o (Notre Dame LB).
The AFCA All-America Team has been selected every year since 1945 and is chosen by the nation's collegiate coaches.
It marks the third year in a row an Oregon running back has received the honor as Barner's former teammate, LaMichael James, was chosen to the team as a running back his sophomore season in 2010 before duplicating the feat as an all-purpose back a year ago.
He is joined in the backfield by Wisconsin running back Montee Ball and quarterback Tajh Boyd of Clemson.
Barner was named to the Pac-12 Conference all-league first team earlier this week and is one of three finalists for the Doak Walker Award, given to the nation's top running back.
He has run for 1,624 yards and scored 22 touchdowns this season to rank fourth in the country in rushing (135.3 avg.) and sixth in scoring (11.0 ppg). He also rates second nationally in TDs scored while ascending to second on the Ducks' all-time single-season scoring list (132 points) and fourth on the one-year rushing ledger. Barner eclipsed the 100-yard rushing plateau in seven of 12 appearances this season and ran for 195 yards or more four times, including a career-high 321 yards (and five touchdowns) at USC.
Only the SEC placed more players (8) on the All-America team than the Pac-12's six representatives.


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DURHAM, N.C. -- Senior Robin Cambier collected his 80th career singles victory, but the University of Oregon men's tennis team was dealt its first setback at the hands of 17th-ranked Duke (2-2). Oregon (3-1) fell, 4-1, Saturday in the opening round of the ITA Kick-Off Weekend at Duke's Sheffield Indoor Tennis Center.
Cambier tallied Oregon's lone point with a victory in No. 2 singles match. Duke strung together three straight singles wins to clinch the victory, leaving No. 1 and No. 3 singles unfinished - two matches Oregon appeared poised to get at least one point from.
The Ducks will meet the loser of today's No. 42 North Carolina-No. 50 San Diego State match in the consolation round of the ITA Kick-Off Weekend. The match will be held at 9:30 a.m. (PT) on Sunday.
"We let an opportunity slip by," said head coach Nils Schyllander. "We were up in a lot of matches and didn't close out. We are disappointed with the result, but we'll have to build on this for Sunday's match."
Cambier defeated Fred Saba, an All-ACC selection last season, in straight sets to improve his team-best singles record to 13-2. The Brussels, Belgium, native dominated a tiebreaker (7-0) to take the first set 6-5, while cruising to a 6-2 advantage in the second set.
Collecting his 80th career singles victory, Cambier is now just four wins away from tying Sven Swinnen's all-time program record in singles wins (84).
Duke responded with wins in No. 4, 6 and 5 singles to clinch the victory. Junior Daniel Sardu dropped a 6-4, 6-2 decision in the No. 4 spot to a ranked opponent. Jayson Amos won a set in the No. 6 match, but suffered his first loss of the season. Joey Swaysland dominated his first set against No. 77 Josh Levine, 1-6, but fell in the next two sets in No. 5 singles.
After securing the win with four points, two singles matches were abandoned. Sophomore Daan Maasland was on his way to an upset of No. 52 Jason Tahir, holding a 6-4, 5-4, advantage. Sophomore Kevin Farin won his first set against No. 29 Michael Redlicki, but the No. 1 singles match was left unfinished early in the third set.
The Blue Devils claimed the top two doubles matches to earn the doubles point. Oregon's No. 1 team of Farin and Cambier and No. 2 team of Swaysland and Maasland collected their first losses of the dual season. In the No. 3 match, Sardu and Amos led their opponents 5-4 before the match was abandoned.
No. 17 Duke (2-2) 4, No. 54 Oregon (3-1) 1
1. #29 Michael Redlicki (DU) vs. Kevin Farin (ORE) 2-6, 6-5 (7-5), 3-1, unfinished
2. Robin Cambier (ORE) def. Fred Saba (DU) 6-5 (7-0), 6-2
3. #52 Jason Tahir (DU) vs. Daan Maasland (ORE) 4-6, 4-5, unfinished
4. #95 Bruno Semenzata (DU) def. Daniel Sardu (ORE) 6-4, 6-2
5. #77 Josh Levine (DU) def. Joey Swaysland (ORE) 1-6, 6-4, 6-2
6. Raphael Hemmeler (DU) def. Jayson Amos (ORE) 6-0, 4-6, 6-3
Order of finish: 2, 4, 6, 5
1. Redlicki/Tahir (DU) def. Farin/Cambier (ORE) 6-2
2. Semenzato/Hemmeler (DU) def. Swaysland/Maasland (ORE) 6-2
3. Cole Hammond/Saba (DU) def. Sardu/Amos (ORE) 4-5, unfinished
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Zagreb emerged out of Kaptol, the episcopal city, and Gradec, the feudal city. Gradec, whose upper section lacks atmosphere, becomes livelier as it heads down to the market and will be a real jewel once fully restored. Visitors will need to search out its hidden treasures by exploring its courtyards, carriage entrances and cellar cafés, perhaps catching glimpses of the surrounding hills above its gardens.


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This year's Art Show promises to be bountiful! We welcome artists both familiar and new.
- There is a $10.00 fee per hanging space (standard 4 foot by 8 foot pegboard panels) and $20.00 per display table. Half-tables are $10.00. Any sale of artwork will have a 10 percent commission, which goes to the Mythopoeic Society.
- All artwork must be brought to the show by the artist or the artist's representative. Mail-in art will not be accepted under any circumstances. Artists or their representatives are responsible for setting up and taking down their art.
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- Since Mythcons are "family" events, we request that any artwork show nothing sexually explicit.
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Fans snap up Newcastle tickets.
Sunderland's allocation of tickets for the forthcoming trip to St James' Park is now sold out.
Martin O'Neill's side face Newcastle United on Sunday 14 April 2013 (KO 12 noon).
All seats were quickly snapped up and successful applicants will have their tickets posted or ready for collection by Thursday 4 April.
Supporters can take advantage of free return bus travel to the lunchtime fixture.
All fans with a ticket are invited to travel to the game on free buses from the Stadium of Light.
Those with a valid match ticket are being urged to arrive to be seated on free buses by 9.15am ahead of departure at 9.30am prompt.


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TUCSON, Ariz. - Josh Frankel kicked a 32-yarder, his fourth field goal of the game, with 1:04 to play Saturday night, giving Oregon a wild 44-41 victory over Arizona to snap the Ducks' seven-game road losing streak.
Rueben Droughns rushed for 202 yards on a school record 45 carries for the Ducks (4-3 overall, 2-2 Pac-10). Backup quarterback Joey Harrington threw a fourth-quarter touchdown pass.
The Ducks overcame a big-play night for Arizona. Three Wildcats had touchdown runs of 65, 80 and 60 yards. But a safety on the game's first play and a crucial missed extra point doomed Arizona (4-3, 2-2).
The Wildcats drove to the Oregon 29 in the final seconds, but Mark McDonald, who missed an extra point in the third quarter, missed a 45-yard field goal with two seconds to play. McDonald is 1-for-10 in field goals this season, all from beyond 40 yards.
Arizona outgained Oregon 553 yards to 437, but the Ducks had good field position all night thanks to long punt and kickoff returns.
Keith Smith relieved Arizona starter Ortege Jenkins and threw three touchdown passes. He also had a 49-yard run on his first play.
The Wildcats got touchdown runs of 65 yards by Jenkins, 80 yards by Dennis Northcutt and 60 yards by Trung Canidate. Northcutt and Canidate also caught touchdown passes from Smith. Northcutt set a Pac-10 record by catching a pass in his 38th consecutive game.
Oregon led 21-7 early in the second quarter, but Arizona rallied to tie it 21-21. Michael Fletcher, whose long punt returns hurt Arizona all night, intercepted Smith's pass at the Arizona 29 to set up Frankel's 31-yard field goal that put Oregon up 27-21 in the third quarter.
Canidate's 60-yard touchdown run tied the game at 27 with 7:06 left in the quarter, but Arizona failed to take the lead when McDonald missed an extra point for the fourth time this season. Walk-on Sean Keel kicked Arizona's final two conversions, but McDonald was back for the game-tying field goal try.
Oregon starter A.J. Feeley was benched late in the third quarter after completing 7 of 23 passes. Harrington took the Ducks the length of the field, but threw a goal-line interception to David Loudermilk.
Smith's 32-yard touchdown pass to Northcutt on the second play in the fourth quarter gave Arizona a 34-27 lead. But the Ducks scored three plays later on Harrington's 36-yard strike to Tony Hartley and it was 34-34 with 13:58 to play.
Arizona got its last lead at 41-34 after Droughns fumbled and Jarvie Worcester recovered at the Ducks' 29. Smith threw a short pass to Canidate on third-and-14, and the tailback sidestepped a tackler and ran to the end zone on a 33-yard scoring play with 9:07 remaining.
Sonny Cook, who had 141 yards on four kickoff returns, took the kick to the Ducks 45 and Oregon drove the length of the field. Droughns, finally healhty after being hampered by sore ribs for the last month, had a 17-yard run to help set up the winning kick.
The Ducks scored a safety on the game's first play when Jenkins' lateral pass to Canidate was off the mark and Canidate had to fall on it in the end zone.


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A statewide task force recommends that Kentucky spend as much as $30-million a year to expand its pre-Kindergarten program for low-income families.
A spokesman said preschool is the smartest way for Kentucky to improve education and head off future problems.
Kentucky's public preschool program is now open to four-year-olds with family incomes no greater than about $31,000 for a family of four.
The group hopes initially to expand preschool to both three and four-year-olds of higher income families.
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Sandwick has only one cemetery, at the former parish church of St. Peter's on the north shore of Skaill Bay. It has three sections. The old section, surrounding the church, has 332 stones with legible inscriptions, of which the oldest is dated 1623. The new section, to the west, has 314 stones, the oldest dating from around 1910. A third section lies across the road to the east.
The inscriptions on the stones in the old section were transcribed c.1990. This work was updated in 2002, and the inscriptions in the new section are currently being transcribed. Both are to be published shortly by the Orkney Family History Society.
Old Parish Registers
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of births, deaths, and marriages for the parish of Sandwick.
The Registrar's records extend back only as far as 1st January 1855 when registration became compulsory in Scotland.
Sandwick takes its name from the Bay of Skaill, the only significant break in five miles of cliffs overlooking the Atlantic, its western border. The Loch of Harray and the tidal Loch of Stenness form its eastern border. The 5000 year old site of Skara Brae was awarded World Heritage status in 1999. Orknet has a page on Sandwick which contains a description of Skara Brae and the Yesnaby cliff walk.
Orkney Family History Researchers are engaged in researching family histories in Sandwick and all other parishes in Orkney. All of them are willing to share the results of their research with others.
James Irvine will be happy to help those researching the histories of families from the townships of Northdyke, Scarwell, Sutherquoy and Yesnaby.
From the 1620s until the 1830s the cultivated lands of Sandwick were owned by the Bishopric estate (the Crown after 1690), by the Grahams of the Breckness estate and, after 1787, by the Watts of Skaill House and by between 50 and 100 udallers (see Land and Ownership.) After the restructuring of land holdings in the 19th century the Breckness estate owned two-thirds of the parish. In the early 20th century much of this land was sold to the tenants, making most of it owner-occupied.
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Learn How Spices & Herbs Can Protect Your Skin Effectively
Our spices are much more useful than simply adding to the taste of your food. We adore sipping on a cup of hot tea prepared with fresh basil leaves and ginger, on a cold winter morning. A dash of oregano in your favorite pasta or sprinkling black pepper on freshly prepared scrambled eggs, most definitely make your food more delicious! However, hardly do we give it a thought that these magical herbs benefit our skin immensely. Here are some of the most common yet useful herbs and spices that are a boon to our health and skin.
This powerful herb is strong in its taste and smell, and is considered to be an anti depressant. Ginger is very effective in curing headaches too. Besides this ginger juice can soothe irritated eyes and cleanse it. Ginger is very strong in killing bacteria and is also a natural blood thinner. It stimulates the body to perspire which in turn enhances the glow if your skin.
Having a cup of freshly brewed tea with basil most certainly boosts your mood at any time of the day, especially in the morning. Apart from its refreshing taste, consuming basil stops bacteria formation in your body, increases resistance and boosts immunity. A paste prepared from fresh basil leaves is also quite effective in treating acne and its regular consumption can reduce the chances of skin cancer.
Cinnamon powder mixed in tea, coffee, puddings and other desserts is a treat to your tongue. You simply relish its exotic flavor. However, the awesome benefits it provides include increased metabolism that stimulates fat burn. Cinnamon is anti inflammatory, which means it can be used in curing dermatitis. Soak cinnamon sticks overnight and grind them into a fine paste in the morning. Apply on the itchy or scaly parts of your skin, mainly which are troubled by inflammation.
Mint has been known to cure heat strokes. Mint water is often recommended to people who are suffering from dehydration. These are some of the common uses of mint which almost everyone knows. But what you might not be aware of is the brilliant fact that mint could be used to prepare a fantastic face pack for instant glow! Make a fine paste of mint leaves using a bit of rose water. Let it remain thick and saturated, do not dilute too much. Apply on a clean face, neck and hands. Leave it for 15 minutes. Then rinse off with cold water.
Cloves are effective in curing a chill and severe headache. Consuming cloves in tea or broth is also very useful in preventing any kind of respiratory infection. Clove oil is massaged on body parts which are troubled by acute pain. Apart from this, you can keep your skin healthy and free from inflammation by using this wonderful spice. A tip – for instant healing of pimples, try using a bit of clove paste on them.
Fenugreek seeds and leaves both are effective in curing gastric disturbances. They impose digestion and lower bad cholesterol level in the body when consumed in your food. Besides this, fenugreek can also be used externally on hair. Soak some fenugreek seeds overnight and grind them into a fine paste on the following morning. Mix the paste with some yogurt and apply on your hair like a pack. This makes hair strong and enhances volume.
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In the noise surrounding the exchange of five enemy combatants in return for POW Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl in Afghanistan, no one has asked the one question that might paint the exchange in a very different light:
What if there was a covert national security interest in releasing those Taliban prisoners? President Barack Obama has said repeatedly that the exchange was in the nation's security interests. Maybe he knows something that we don't.
What if one of the Taliban exchanged for Bergdahl is a witting or unwitting double agent?
Sound like the plot of the TV series, "Homeland"? It is. But that doesn't make it any less plausible. In the Showtime spy drama, it's the American POW Nicholas Brody (played by Damian Lewis) who returns home to betray his country. But in the Bowe Bergdahl prisoner exchange, the more likely scenario is that we pulled a Homeland on the Taliban.
It's very possible that in their 12 years of captivity, one or more of those five men were turned from sworn enemy to covert assets on the battlefield. How?
First, it's possible that through years of enhanced interrogation methods or conventional brainwashing by CIA experts, one or more of the Taliban have been morphed into a double-agent now sympathetic to America who could eventually lead us to Taliban leader Mullah Omar or other high value targets. This happened many times during the Cold War, and 12 years in Gitmo is plenty of time to reprogram a foreign fighter into a friendly (or at least pliable) sleeper agent.
Second, it's possible that the good folks running Gitmo could have implanted a microchip tracker under the detainees' skin without their knowledge. Such a device, which we know is scientifically plausible, would forever track the man should he return to the battlefield or return to the inside of Taliban power circles. One step back onto the battlefield - or one meeting with the senior Al Qaeda leadership - and boom! A drone makes a beeline right toward the honing signal coming from his capped molar.
Imagine if such a plant could lead to the capture or killing of Mullah Omar or Ayman al-Zawahiri, the presumed current leader of Al Qaeda in the Afghan/Pakistan region.
Of course this is all pure conjecture, and most critics of the trade will dismiss it as a fanciful notion. But in a time of "Homeland" plot twists and John le Carré spy stories, nothing is too outlandish to be plausible.
So while the right continues its daily assault on President Obama for his alleged naivety and "lawlessness" in approving the trade, it's just possible that the exchange of Bergdahl for five aging, weakened and neutralized fighters could lead to the biggest triumph in the Afghan war.
Could a Taliban prisoner turn out to be a real-life Nichols Brody?
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For every solid investment opportunity to come rushing out of the gates like a well-bred horse, there is a dark side: cheats, scam artists and sleaze swindlers; all looking to put a stranglehold on the hard earned dollar of the average citizen.
Unfortunately, the legalized marijuana trade is no exception, and it is for that very reason that the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, commonly referred to as FINRA, delivered a warning to pot stock investors earlier this year, urging them to keep their eyes peeled for the inevitability of cut-throat cons and other rackets looking to capitalize on this rapidly growing industry.
"With medical marijuana legal in almost 20 states and recreational use of the drug legalized in two states, the cannabis business has been getting a lot of attention -- including the attention of scammers," according to the FINRA alert.
The most common scam, according to the FINRA warning, is the infamous "pump-and-dump" scheme: where a thieving mastermind entices investors with a very promising opportunity, cleverly getting them to sink money into a veritable toilet stock using padded financial statements.
The hammer comes down after the scam artist sells off their shares for a profit and leaves the bamboozled investors in the doghouse chewing on mutt stocks.
Even though the investor should always conduct the appropriate due diligence to ensure investments are on the up-and-up, especially in the pursuit of marijuana stocks with no real company history or proven track record, not every company striving to become the Apple Inc. of the marijuana industry is looking to rear-end the American dreamer before picking his pockets.
Every investment is a gamble, but to keep yourself from getting steamrolled in the business end of the newly organized marijuana trade, it is important to research the fundamentals of a particular company: Who is running the show? What type of company is it? Are they in good standings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission? Are they audited?
To put the legalized marijuana industry into some perspective, here are a few popular companies being traded in the first wave of the marijuana gold rush:
Medical Marijuana Inc. (OTC:MJNA): The largest and most well established company being traded – since April 2009. Currently, stocks are sold at 14 cents each, which is down about 75 percent from where they began.
The company's portfolio includes, CanChew, which produces a cannabinoid-based gum; PhytoSPHERE Systems, which is focused on developing new technology in growing, packaging and extraction; and KannaLife Sciences, which conducts research to find new healing elements of marijuana.
Investors are encouraged to really dig in to the company's most recent quarterly report, which was released in June. Unfortunately, MMI does not provide investors with quarterly highlights, so the latest report is the best assessment.
It is worth mentioning that Medical Marijuana Inc. has some nervous investors: "I believe that the shares will be trading in the $0.02 - $0.05 range within the next couple of months, if not sooner," one investor predicts.
Cannabis Science, Inc. (OTCBB:CBIS): Financial analysts say this company is motivated to do the right thing in regards to medicinal marijuana, but it's just not a great investment.
The company's latest report was extremely weak: reporting zero revenue for the quarter ending June 30, with administrative expenditures totaling $533,839. The company also reports that its working capital is in the crapper to the tune of $3 million, which is about a half million dollars more in the hole than a year ago.
Optimistically, even though the company's 10-Q indicates "There are insufficient liquid assets to meet current liabilities or sustain operations through 2013 and beyond and the Company must raise additional capital to cover the working capital deficit," Cannabis Science still has a market cap of $27 million, which is one of the highest in the business.
Hemp, Inc. (OTC:HEMP): This company may prove to be a solid investment, but it is important to understand that they deal in hemp products, not marijuana.
The company writes: "The major market for Hemp is as a food or supplement as it is rich in protein, Omega fatty acids and has a high fiber content. Costco carries hemp seeds, and Natural Grocers and Whole Foods Market stock many brands of Hemp food products and supplements. The clothing industry has targeted Hemp as a provocative niche market fabric. High fashion designers Ralph Lauren and Versace make apparel from Hemp blended fabric. Footwear giants Vans and Adidas make Hemp sneakers. Trendy companies market hemp T-shirts, hats, jewelry, backpacks, even pet beds and leashes. Auto manufacturers use durable, green Hemp composites and fabrics when feasible. Industrial Hemp can also be used for building materials, plant based plastics, and paper products."
Again, this stock may be a worthwhile investment, but it is not the same as a marijuana stock – it will remain basically unaffected by the legalization of recreational or medicinal marijuana.
Growlife, Inc. (OTCBB:PHOT): This company is perhaps one of the most lucrative marijuana investments on the market, because while other companies are deep in the trenches trying to capitalize on the supposed marijuana gold rush, Growlife is simply selling the starry eyed the necessary equipment and tools needed to do their job and make their mark.
The company, which is considered to be a part of the urban gardening industry, does business from retail locations and online stores. Growlife's most recent income statement shows the company's total revenue for June 30, 2013 was $865,000, with a profit of $180,000


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Bernardo Guimaraes received a PhD in Economics from Yale in 2004, was a Lecturer on Economics at LSE until 2010 and is now an Associate Professor at the Sao Paulo School of Economics – FGV. He is also a CEPR Research Affiliate. His fields of research are macroeconomics, international macroeconomics and political economy.


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All 40 Senate Republicans will filibuster ObamaCare at 8:00 p.m. on Saturday
For those of you glued to your laptops when PelosiCare was passed a couple of weeks ago, this Saturday's fight in the Senate will consist of 10 hours of debate, which were won by Republicans in return for their not having the entire bill read on the floor.
According to Roll Call (subscription required, but the snippet is there), Olympia Snowe (R-Maine) will join the other 39 Republicans in the filibuster.
The first vote is scheduled for 8:00 p.m., so, if my math is correct, the debate begins at 10:00 a.m. In any event, the debate will be all day. It is crunch time.
As Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) notes at RedState, a vote by Democrats to proceed to a debate is a vote on the substance of the bill. Once the Democrats get the first 60 votes, they only need a majority to pass the bill itself. They will then allow vulnerable members of their caucus to vote against the final bill. It is a John Kerry "I voted for the bill before I voted against it" line of BS.
But don't be fooled by senators that will say they oppose a government takeover but just wanted to allow debate on health care, they are not being honest.
The simple fact is this: Any senator that votes to proceed to the Reid-Obama bill is voting for a government takeover of health care.
Why? Because, President Obama and Harry Reid cannot pass a government takeover without clearing 60 vote procedural hurdles in the Senate — but they also know that vulnerable Democrats likely cannot win reelection if they vote for this unpopular bill. So they want all Democrats to stick together on the vote to proceed, then some Democrats will vote against final passage of the bill and claim they tried to stop it.
Senators who say they just want to allow for debate are trying to deceive their voters while giving President Obama the crucial votes he needs to pass a government takeover of health care.
The next few days should be very interesting.
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For a man ready to connect, director Jason Reitman (Juno, Thank you for Smoking) highlights the human disconnection involving his title character with humor and humility.
Up in the Air, the highly acclaimed film (six Golden Globe nominations, won for best screenplay) from Reitman, who is becoming an up and coming cinema-whiz like his father Ivan, concocts a slick, timely film that incorporates the perils of our nations recent economic troubles.
Enter Ryan Bingham,(George Clooney) a cool as ice corporate axe-man who travels by plane from city to city firing high-level employees. Ryan, clearly the man for the job because of a taut ability to avoid emotional connections, downsizes with an ease and callousness that-as only George Clooney could portray-becomes oddly charming and disarming.
As tears of terminated employees flow amongst the air of disbelief, (cleverly, Reitman uses real people who have recently been laid off from work) Ryan consoles and hands out literature that supposedly offers options and answers.
As the story progresses, we soon find out that there are changes coming within this challenging industry, as the company for which Ryan works decides it is better to remain efficient. Ryan, after many years, finds himself suddenly facing the idea of being "grounded" and we enter his life from the inside, getting a first-hand look at a man whose existence resembles the sterile, filtered components of an unoccupied fuselodge.
Upon meeting the leader of a most unwanted transition, an eagle eyed corporate clone by the name of Natalie Keener,(Anna Kendrick) Ryan, hardened and not willing to change, succumbs to the seemingly ridiculous and young-minded optimism that lies beneath her tough exterior.
The most difficult part of Up in the Air stems mainly from Natalie's saturated and unrealistic life expectations. But once one is able to understand the use of such a metaphoric characterization, the pieces fall in place, come downward from flight and arrive safely upon Reitman's careful study of what drives one man toward the mystery of self-isolation.
This film is now playing.
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I liked Alexis Mabille's giant flowers on the head thing, because let's face it, I would totally wear one, but I hate the painted faces. I feel like the face + flower distracts too much from the garments, which *should* be the focus, especially at a frickin' couture show.
I was mostly let down by Armani Prive. I just have certain expectations when you put "Armani Prive" and "Couture" in the same sentence, and those expectations do not include suits that look like the people of Munchkinland would wear to an office job in the Emerald City. The dress above is my favorite. If you know what's good for you, you'll go to style.com and watch the video of this coming
down the runway. It's so shimmery and floaty and just.. whoa. Sadly, I liked most of the dresses *less* when I saw them move.
As always, the details are my favorite thing:
What every well-dressed Slytherin will be carrying this season.
I'm still not used to Bill Gaytten being the designer for Christian Dior, but I knew from the first dress that I'd like this collection. (Sticking your first look on Karlie Kloss is always a good idea, too.) I have a feeling a LOT of these dresses are going to turn up on the red carpet for awards season.
Elie Saab always makes me happy. (But dude, Arizona Muse looks SO different this season! I think it's something with her eyebrows?) I like this seafoamy color, although it was annoyingly hard to really see the whtie dresses against the runway.
You guys, we have to discuss the fact that Jean Paul Gaultier did Amy Winehouse-inspired couture. It's kinda too soon, and kinda freaking genius.
I want this dress for meeeeeeeeeee!
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Home phone provider Ooma just announced a new product at CES that is aimed specifically at businesses. The Ooma Office communication system includes a lot of the same features as phone systems designed for large companies, but its target is businesses with fewer than 10 employees and it uses cloud technology to keep costs down. The above photo shows what an Ooma Office product looks like. The main console hooks up to the internet and can also be used for fax machines. Then each extension device connects to employee phones so that they are included in the network. The service works with land line phones and cell phones and supports up to 5 phone extensions and up to 15 virtual extensions to reach remote workers. The office system includes features like a virtual receptionist, extension dialing, conferencing, hold music, separate modes for business hours and after-business hours, HD Voice technology and more. Many of these features are pretty standard for an office phone system, but the ability to work remotely and on-the-go is becoming increasingly important for many companies. So for modern small businesses that don't necessarily have a full staff in the office each day, this is an option for presenting a professional communication system to customers and clients without all the added cost of a phone system designed for larger companies. "The features in a business phone service are fundamentally important to establishing first impressions among customers – the first call often has a lasting impact," said Jim Gustke, Ooma's vice president of marketing. Ooma Office starts at $19.99 per line and includes a do-it-yourself setup. Gustke said that the product's price is one of its main draws, allowing businesses with small budgets to still maintain a professional phone system without using funds and resources that would be better allocated for other business functions. Many small businesses don't even find it necessary to have office phone systems anymore, with services like Skype and Google offering free or nearly free communication tools that are becoming more accepted by clients and colleagues for day-to-day communication. But for certain types of businesses, having an office phone system with multiple lines, call forwarding, and other traditional features is still important. So for those businesses, Ooma's offering presents an interesting way to cut costs, since it is much cheaper than competitive services like Vonage. Ooma was originally founded in 2004 and is based in Palo Alto, California. Ooma's home phone offering, Ooma Telo, includes free calls within the U.S. The Ooma Office system launches later this month and will be available for $249 at U.S. and Canadian retailers. The post Ooma Offers Professional VoIP Service to Small Businesses appeared first on Small Business Trends .
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Healthy vegan oatmeal cookies
With this amazingly cold weather keeping us indoors here in the Midwest, it's more difficult to be mindful of your health regimen. It is difficult to break holiday eating habits, especially when you are unable to get out and enjoy nature.
With the cold days and nights it's easy to turn to comfort foods and warm, baked goodies. What better opportunity to take the time to revamp your recipes for the better.
This recipe for oatmeal cookies takes a beloved classic and makes it healthy (if eaten in moderation) and still full of flavor. They even make a great snack for the kids as a great alternative to traditional cookies or commercial snack bars.
One thing I especially love about these cookies is they do not require any special egg substitute. You can use everyday ingredients that you already have at home.
I find it best to flatten these out a bit before cooking because they do not change shape. They come out of the oven looking the same way they did going into the oven.
Healthy vegan oatmeal cookies
½ cup vegan margarine, softened, such as Earth Balance
1 ½ cups applesauce
½ cup molasses, maple syrup, or agave nectar
2 large ripe bananas
1 ¾ cups whole-wheat pastry flour
1-teaspoon baking soda
1-teaspoon baking powder
1-teaspoon cinnamon
3 cups rolled oats
1-cup raisins or dried cranberries
½ cup walnuts (optional)*
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Peel and mash bananas in a large bowl until large lumps are gone. Add margarine, applesauce, and molasses, maple syrup, or agave nectar and mix until creamy. Add flour, baking soda, baking powder, and cinnamon and mix well. Stir in oats and raisins or dried cranberries. Drop (dough will literally just slide off the spoon) spoonfuls of dough onto oiled cookie sheet and flatten out slightly. Bake 8-10 minutes.
*Nutrition information does not include walnuts.
Nutrition Facts
|40 Servings
Amount Per Serving
|Total Fat
|2.8 g
|Saturated Fat
|0.9 g
|Polyunsaturated Fat
|1.0 g
|Monounsaturated Fat
|1.0 g
|0.0 mg
|69.0 mg
|123.3 mg
|Total Carbohydrate
|20.4 g
|Dietary Fiber
|2.4 g
|4.1 g
|1.7 g


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William D. Lewis | posted Feb 14th 2011
Longtime Mahoning Valley musician Rocky Chirchiglia died Feb 14, 2011 at the age of 79. He is shown in this 2008 video playing "You're Nobody Till Somebody Loves You."
From Story: Rocky Chirchiglia, Valley vocalist of Italian pop music, dies at age 79Share:
Rocky was a beautiful person and a close friend of mine. I would meet with him at least every other week for lunch and good conversation. He was a great musician and will be missed by a lot of people. My sincere sympathy to his family.
Joe Godina Spotlight International, Inc.
Yes, he used to play out with my Grandpa "Fiddlin Rocky" when i was growing up :)


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More of us are shifting career gears than ever
before, but just how smoothly you make the move depends on how well
you do your homework.
There are lots of reasons for exploring a new career:
fundamental changes in your field, company outsourcing or downsizing,
even simple dissatisfaction with your current job. And there are
many things to consider, including whether a career change is financially
To make sure you arrive at your new profession destination
without wrecking your life and finances en route, check out these
seven career-change steps.
Step 1: Figure out what's wrong with
your job picture.
Step 2: Know your strengths and weaknesses.
Step 3: Determine which skills are transferable.
Step 4: Research your options.
Step 5: Be realistic about a new field's prospects.
Step 6: Test
drive a new career.
Step 7: Determine
whether you can you afford to make the change.
Step 1: Figure out what's
wrong with your job picture.
Is it you, the job, your employer or your industry? Leslie Godwin,
a career and life-transition coach based in Southern California,
recalls a client who was desperate to find a new job. The client
liked her boss and her employer, but she had been promoted to a
position she didn't like.
Godwin, author of "From Burned Out to Fired Up,"
helped her client rewrite her job description. The client is now
as happy as ever. The lesson: A drastic career change might not
be the correct solution. So don't trade the legal bar for a bartender's
counter without double-checking whether your current career can
be saved.
First consider smaller professional adjustments. Like
Godwin's client, you may be able to put a new twist on your old
job. Or look into changing employers instead of your career field.
A pharmacist in Idaho, for example, grew tired of his job there,
moved to Montana and began substituting for pharmacists when they
went on vacation. The new twist makes his job interesting, plus
he picks his assignments, working as little or as much as he wants.
Step 2: Know your strengths
and weaknesses.
Once you decide that changing fields is the right move, examine
your capabilities. Get beyond job titles. Look not only at your
employment history, but also at hobbies you hold dear. Look at the
core skills -- communicating, analyzing, good eye for graphics,
poise -- that allow you to be successful at both.
It can be hard to be objective. Consider hiring a
to help you discern your skills and what jobs can best be served
by them. Don't forget about family and friends; their observations
are a good way to uncover your skills.
"Ask three of your closest friends to evaluate
your strengths and weaknesses," says Damian Birkel, founder
of Professionals in Transition, a nonprofit support group for the
unemployed and underemployed. "Invite them to offer their input
on your career path. Friends can have helpful insights, but be warned;
they can also be brutally honest as they offer you their no-holds-barred
Step 3: Determine which
skills are transferable.
Keeping your skills in mind, scan the classifieds in your local
newspaper or go online to job sites. "Look at the different
job descriptions and how they are written," says William A.
Werksman, a managing partner with Resource Partners, an executive
search and recruiting company based in Las Vegas, Nev.
"See what the different industries have to offer.
There's such a vast array of jobs out there," Werksman says.
"If you're currently working for an airline in customer service,
you can take your customer service skills and use them in the entertainment,
recreation, or tourism fields."
A client of Pam Brill, an executive coach at her New
Hampshire-based consulting firm In the Zone Inc., was an administrative
assistant in the medical industry and was promoted to a management
position. She hated it. Brill helped her examine her interpersonal,
communication and organizational skills and the client was able
to switch from administration to customer service.
Today Brill's client is a customer liaison representative
at a ritzy health spa. "It was a perfect fit with her skills,
but different from what she had been doing," says Brill, author
of "The Winner's Way: A Proven Method for Achieving Your Personal
Best in Any Situation."
Step 4: Research your options.
Before you jump career ships, especially to a field in which you
have no experience, do some research. Attend conventions or trade
shows. Not only will you find out more about the job you think you
want, you'll also build an important database of industry contacts.
Talk to people you know in the field. If you don't
know anyone, try to find connections through family, friends and
business colleagues. And don't be afraid to cold call companies.
"It's one of the tricks of being a headhunter:
Ask for help and most people generally will try to help you,"
Werksman says.
Finally, take some courses in your chosen field. Ask
your fellow students and professors for their perspectives on the
market and the occupation you're considering. As with trade show
inquires, you'll get a feel for your new career and expand your
networking options if you do decide to make the switch.
Step 5: Be realistic about
a new field's prospects.
Make sure you're not being tempted by a fad field that soon will
leave you looking for work again. Even in established professions,
examine whether the outlook is boom or bust.


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Spencer County students Loren Cox, Cody Ingram and Caitlyn Wolz joined 40 Kentucky high school students from 18 counties recently and completed the annual Professional Education Preparation Program (PEPP) at Pikeville College School of Osteopathic Medicine (PCSOM). This two-week residential program provides high school students with an opportunity to learn about the medical profession. More than 600 students have participated in the college's program since its inception in 1999.
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Non-academic data compiled by the Kentucky Department of Education shows relatively steady trends in local public schools for 2009. The data is the non-academic component of the Kentucky Testing System and includes dropout rates, attendance, graduation, retention and transition to adult life.
As opposed to test scores, the data is intended to display other elements of academic success, said Lisa Gross, spokesman for the Kentucky Department of Education.
Three members of the Spencer County Chapter of the Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America attended the FCCLA Leadership Camp recently. The two Region 6 officers included President Kelcey Eldridge and VP of Individual Programs Lauren Kempf. Also in attendance was member Helisha Smith. This was a time for Regional officers from across the state to come together and learn leadership skills and activities to take back to their regions and chapters. Officers were also trained by the KY State FCCLA officers on the duties of their office.
Cheryl Bowling made up her recipe for Steamed Zucchini-Yellow Squash Casserole. It has been a traditional dish in her family for more than twenty years.
"It's a way to use the squash when it comes in. It's a healthy way, too since it isn't boiling away the nutrients."
She suggests making sure to add the tomatoes after the other vegetables are mostly cooked.
"You don't want the tomatoes to be total mush."
TES home visits
The teachers of Taylorsville Elementary School will once again be conducting home visits over the summer months. These visits provide an opportunity for students and teachers to start developing the positive relationship that is needed for students to reach their fullest potential.
Visits will be taking place with most students throughout the month of July. Homeroom teachers will be contacting parents in advance to set up a time that is convenient for you and your child.
TES library open for students
What future for the Kentucky-Indiana spring basketball series? The Hoosier boys' sweep again this year brought stinging commentary from one dot.com writer in Indiana:
Recently, a reporter from one of the TV stations asked me; "What is Taylorsville and Spencer County's main industry?" For me, the answer was simple: tourism.
With 700 to 800 thousand people coming through our community each year visiting Taylorsville Lake, we need to find new and innovative ways to harvest this tourism dollar. We are accessible to many areas in the region, and even in a down economy, short weekend getaways are still affordable to many.
Nelson County Sheriff's deputies have arrested a suspect accused of shooting two individuals Wednesday near Chaplin.
According to a press release from the Nelson County Sheriff's Department, Geri Goodlett, 46, Bloomfield, allegedly shot William Chad Jackson, 24, and Donald Goodlett around 4:20 p.m. at Geri Goodlett's home at 1800 Highview Church Road.
The following indictments were handed down by the Spencer County Grand Jury on June 10, 2010:
Curtis R. Cartwright and Johnathan S. McCoy, both of 28 Highgrove Rd. in Cox's Creek, were indicted on one count of planting, cultivating or harvesting marijuana with intent to sell or transfer five plants or more while in possession of a firearm, complicity. This is a class C felony.
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