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Antioch Bowl is back with 28 premier Brunswick Synthetic Prolanes, AMF's Elite scoring system, and good folk in great leagues. Birthday parties, arcade games, cosmic bowling and Quick Strike snack shop.
For 84 years, C. J. Smith Resort has provided everything needed to enjoy a day of fishing and boating on the beautiful Chain O' Lakes in northern Illinois. C. J. Smith Resort is a family owned and operated business since 1929. We believe in providing exceptional service and reasonable prices to our valued customers and guests.
Sail boating, Memorial Day through Labor Day, and weekends in September and October. Includes boat rentals (sailboat and paddleboat), 2 mile bike/walk path, picnic area, and playground.
CITY:Arlington Heights
The challenging 18-hole layout spans 90 acres of superbly manicured fairways and greens with 14 beautiful lakes to negotiate during a round. Features clubhouse, snack bar area, pro shop, and patio area.
CITY:Arlington Heights
Large bentgrass tees and greens give this fun layout a big course feel. Several shots from elevated tees provide a beautiful view of the area. Features pro-shop, snack bar and club house.
CITY:Arlington Heights
A well-maintained par 27-layout, with holes ranging between 100 and 210 yards. With the course length being 1,265 yards, Greenshire will test the best of golfer's short game and provides a course for all skill levels to enjoy. The ability to play a round in less than 1.5 hours offers experienced players an alternative to the driving range. Comprehensive instruction from PGA professionals, ladies leagues and exciting events are also offered. Located just north of Waukegan in Beach Park, this course offers everyone, from the novice golfer to even the most accomplished golfer, a real short-game challenge. Open seasonally.
CITY:Beach Park
This public golf facility, designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr., is one of the most challenging courses in the Chicago area. This 18-hole, par 72 c golf course is nestled on 241 acres of beautiful forest, marsh and prairie. This is the first public course in the United States to achieve Audubon Signature Sanctuary certification. Banquet facilities are available to accommodate a wide range of group sizes from small private outings to a full-course tournament. Golfers can spot bluebirds while playing one of the hottest courses in the Chicago area. Driving Range also available.
CITY:Beach Park
This beautiful 30,000-square-foot clubhouse features an upscale restaurant with patio seating and 18 holes of championship golf. Our scenic 18 hole Dick Nugent designed golf course, state of the art electric carts, beautiful clubhouse, outstanding food and exceptional service are sure to make your outing a success.
CITY:Buffalo Grove
Trampolines on steriods!! This giant warehouse is filled with commercial grade trampolines that are connected together. Play trampoline basketball, trampoline dodgeball and land in a huge foam pit. Kids of all ages love the fun and completely forget that they are getting exercise. Check out this exciting concept online for more pictures and videos.
CITY:Buffalo Grove
This championship 18-hole golf course with 6,950 yards offers bent grass fairways, and beautiful rolling hills and vistas. Power carts are required Friday through Sunday and holidays.
Lippold Park Family Golf Center
The mini putt courses have been designed with separate themes, including the handicapped accessible Sports-N-Courts with a sports theme, and Tees-N-Trees with a prairie theme.
CITY:Crystal Lake
This 18-hole championship golf course has been rated 4 stars by Golf Digest, 4-1/2 stars by Chicagoland Golf, and has been voted one of the best values in all of Illinois.
CITY:Crystal Lake
The Quarry Cable Park and Grille
The Quarry Cable Park & Grille is located on the 32-acre North Lake of Three Oaks Recreation Area in Crystal Lake. Enjoy wakeboarding at this next-generation cable wake park complete with a Full-Size Six-Tower cable system with jumps and features for experienced riders and two System 2.0 Two-Tower cable systems for beginners. Stay a little longer and enjoy the lakefront tap & grille, fire pits, live entertainment, sand volleyball, baggo, and open-air yoga. While promoting recreation and relaxation, The Quarry aims to provide a new approach to staying active for visitors near and far and invites everyone to unearth their potential.
CITY:Crystal Lake
Ft. Sheridan's history is closely tied to the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. Lt. Gen. Philip Sheridan was put in charge of settling the unrest after the fire. Members of the Commercial Club which represented Chicago businessmen petitioned to establish an artillery school and military installation north of Chicago for their safety. Ft. Sheridan is now a beautiful forest preserve with rolling terrain, bluffs and ravines full of rich history. Trails wind through the preserves for outdoor enthusiasts or tour groups may take a walking or motorcoach windshield tour of the preserve.
CITY:Fort Sheridan
The Chicago Botanic Garden opened a little more than 40 years ago as a beautiful place to visit, and it has matured into one of the world's great living museums and conservation science centers. Each year, nearly one million people visit the Garden's 26 gardens and four natural areas, uniquely situated on 385 acres of land on and around nine islands. Six miles of shoreline extend along 81 acres of water, including the Great Basin, North Lake, and Skokie River Corridor. The Garden also has a renowned Bonsai Collection.
Want to relive Ferris Bueller's Day Off? Then visit this North Shore beach that was featured in the hit flick.
The Chicago Botanic Garden Loop offers a moderate level of difficulty to those wanting to experience quiet beauty in far north Cook County. The 385-acre garden is home to 2.4 million plants and is one of the most visited gardens in the country. Hiking will take you 4.5 hours and with almost 7 miles of trails, mostly paved you will get to experience both the lagoons and the Botanic Garden.
The annual Lake County Fair runs for five days beginning the last Wednesday in July. The Expo Building is available for rent for meetings, shows, weddings, and events year-round. Monthly events including Antique Shows, Swap Meet, Crafts Shows, Dog and Horse Shows, and much more. Visit the website for event schedule.
The annual Lake County Fair runs for five days beginning the last Wednesday in July. Our Expo Building is available for rent for meetings, shows, weddings, and events year-round. Monthly events including antique shows, swap meets, crafts shows, dog and horse shows, and much more. Visit our website for event schedule.
Brae Loch Banquets and Golf Club
The golf course has 18-holes and it is a par-70 course. Brae Loch Banquets feature a bright space in a country setting overlooking the fairways at the Lake County Forest Preserves Brae Loch Golf Club. A fine balance of food, location and people are the three ingredients that an event at Brae Loch brings together for a truly memorable experience. The banquet facility comfortably seats up to 165. The menu includes appetizers, entrees, and desserts that are almost too beautiful to eat, but too wonderful to skip.
Rollins Savanna Trails in beautiful Rollins Savanna Forest Preserve is a outdoor enthusiasts dream; with 5.7-miles of easy to moderate terrain and a thriving habitat to explore. The landscape is dotted with ponds and marshes. Take a walk through lush prairie and thriving wetlands and see why the National Audubon Society named it one of America's most important bird sites in 2005.
The Willow Glen Golf Club is home to a picturesque 18-hole layout that provides an enjoyable challenge for all skill levels. The new clubhouse is home to Buckley's Restaurant and Pub making Willow Glen one of the finest golf and dining experiences on the North Shore. Open to the public!
CITY:Great Lakes
Heinz Orchard is only 37 miles from downtown Chicago making it the closest apple orchard to Chicago. There are a number of different apples to pick from: Golden Delicious, Empire, McIntosh, Jonathan and Red Delicious. If you're looking for something different to do, without traveling too far from home, this is a great orchard to check out.
CITY:Green Oaks
Rink Side Sports and Family Entertainment
Fun for the whole family in this state of the art entertainment center featuring a regulation-size ice skating rink offering hockey games, public skating and lessons, 180 video and interactive games, virtual reality laser tag arena, 18 holes of glow in the dark miniature golf, and snack bar featuring awesome home made pizza. Group events and birthday party packages with several packages to choose from with many different activities, or we can cater to fit your needs. Visit the website for special events and hours as they can vary during the season.


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International Studies Abroad ®est. 1987
ISA established its study abroad program in Costa Rica in 1998 at a time when this peaceful Central American country was becoming a premiere destination for study abroad students. The allure of Costa Rica for American students studying abroad can be attributed to numerous factors, including its impressive biodiversity, stunning natural beauty, environmental awareness, top-notch universities offering diverse academic courses, and great opportunities for adventure and ecotourism.
The variety of outdoor recreation activities provides endless possibilities to experience the natural beauty of Costa Rica. Outdoor enthusiasts will find challenges on the various trails winding through mountains, rain forests, and up volcanoes. The miles of beautiful Costa Rican coastline support an underwater ecology as diverse and spectacular as the landscape. In Costa Rica's cosmopolitan capital city, San José, you will find a large number of excellent museums, cinemas, theaters, restaurants, and dance clubs.
Also significant is Costa Rica's clean form of Spanish and excellent language programs. ISA study abroad students will have the privilege of choosing their course of study at a variety of well respected universities in Costa Rica.
Central America, bordering both the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean, situated between Nicaragua and Panama.
Costa Rica's tropical and subtropical climate is responsible for this Central American country's vast rainforests and rich biodiversity.
Temperatures in Costa Rica vary primarily with elevation, not with seasons. The coastal areas remain warm year-round, while the mountain regions tend to have a more temperate climate.
Costa Rica has two seasons: the rainy season, 'winter,' lasts from May to mid-November; the dry season, 'summer,' lasts from mid-November to April.
During the rainy season, days often start out sunny with rain falling in the afternoons and evenings. The dry season, because of its lack of rain, tends to be Costa Rica's high season for tourism.
For over twenty-five years, International Studies Abroad (ISA) has provided college students in the United States and Canada the opportunity to explore the world.
ISA offers a wide variety of study abroad programs at accredited schools and universities in Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, England, Fiji, France, Germany, Greece, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Morocco, New Zealand, Peru, Scotland, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, and Thailand

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The next massive Marvel event will be anchored by a 12-part, bi-weekly series called "Avengers Vs. X-Men" co-written by the publisher's "Architects" and drawn by John Romita Jr., Olivier Coipel and Adam Kubert.
Courtesy of Marvel, CBR brings you advance looks at new titles on sale next Wednesday including "Uncanny X-Men" #2, "Thunderbolts" #166, "Avengers Origins: Thor" and more.
In honor of the holiday weekend, Marvel Editor-in-Chief Axel Alonso gives thanks to the fans by dipping deep into the mailbag of their questions on Marvel's diversity, Stuart Immonen's next gig, Blade's future and more.
Marvel Comics has released solicitation information and cover art for titles shipping in February, 2012, including the upcoming "Venom" event, "Winter Soldier," "The Twelve," "Defenders" and more.
Courtesy of Marvel, CBR brings you advance looks at new titles on sale next Wednesday including "Astonishing X-Men" #44, "Kick-Ass 2" #5, "Secret Avengers" #19 and many more.
Writer Christos Gage spoke with CBR TV about his current workload: tackling two of the Whedonverse's biggest icons in "Angel and Faith" and introducing the Runaways to the cast of "Avengers Academy."
CBR News spoke with Chris Yost, head writer and story editor of Marvel's "The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes" animated series, about what to expect in the show's second season.
Marvel has released an early look at Brian Michael Bendis and Daniel Acuña's "Avengers" #20. H.A.M.M.E.R.'s plans continue to be revealed December 21.
Marvel Comics Editor-in-Chief Axel Alonso peels back the curtain on the publisher's most important one-shot of the year, revealing how "Point-One" came together and how its teases for Nova, Phoenix, Avengers and more lead to 2012.
Marvel has released an early, Squirrel Girl-filled look at "New Avengers" #19. The issue, by Brian Michael Bendis and Mike Deodato and featuring Norman Osborn's new Dark Avengers, hits stores December 7.
Courtesy of Marvel, CBR brings you advance looks at new titles on sale next Wednesday including "Captain America" #4, "Incredible Hulk" #2, "The Punisher" #5, "Venom #9" and many more.
Courtesy of Marvel, CBR presents an exclusive preview of "Avengers" #19. Captain America assembles a new roster in Brian Michael Bendis and Daniel Acuña's November 16-hitting issue.
Courtesy of Marvel, CBR brings you advance looks at new titles on sale next Wednesday including "Avenging Spider-Man" #1, "Ghost Rider" #5, "Point One" #1, "Uncanny X-Force"# 17 and more.
It's a showdown between Cable and Captain America in the first full cover for "Avengers: X-Sanction" #1 by Ed McGuinness, teaming again with longtime partner Jeph Loeb.
Marvel has released an early look at the Sean McKeever-scripted "Avengers Origins: Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver." The one-shot hits stores November 23.
Kelly Thompson gives "Avengers" #18 4 stars, calling Brian Michael Bendis and Daniel Acuña's first book together as the series' regular team an example of "good, solid comics."
Courtesy of Marvel, CBR brings you advance looks at new titles on sale next Wednesday including "Amazing Spider-Man" #672, "Daredevil" #5, "FF" #11, "Incredible Hulk" #1 and more.
Marvel Comics has provided CBR with exclusive previews previews of Jonathan Hickman's "Ultimate Comics Ultimates" #3 and Warren Ellis' "Secret Avengers" #18, both hitting stores October 26.
Marvel's flagship heroes "The Avengers" will team up with parent company Disney's "Prep & Landing" in a comic book adventure running through November Marvel titles. CBR has details.
CBR News spoke with the creators of Marvel's "Hulk Smash Avengers" series that ties into the upcoming "Avengers" movie and chronicles the Jade Giant's rocky relationship with the Avengers.
A jam-packed version of Joe Quesada's panel saw plenty of Marvel news including a new movie-esque Avengers series from Brian Bendis and Mark Bagley, Jeph Loeb's resurrection of Sabertooth, "Dexter" comics and more!
Launching ahead of "The Avengers" film, writer Brian Michael Bendis and artist Mark Bagley team for the ongoing "Avengers Assemble" in March and CBR spoke exclusively with them.
A lineup of Marvel's Mightiest creators from Matt Fraction to Kieron Gillen to Chris Gage lead the latest round of news including an X-Man coming to the Avengers, Rick Remender on "Secret Avengers" and a return for the Runaways.
Courtesy of Marvel, CBR brings you advance looks at new titles on sale next Wednesday including "Avengers" #18, "The Fearless" #1, "Hulk" #43, "Vengeance" #4, "Wolverine" #17 and more.
Marvel has unveiled its two comic shop variants by Bryan Hitch and Carlo Pagulayan for "Avengers: X-Sanction" #1. The battle to save the future comes to your front yard December 14.
Courtesy of Marvel, CBR presents an exclusive preview for "Avengers Origins: Vision" by Kyle Higgins, Alec Siegel and Stephane Perger. The one-shot hits in November.
Marvel Comics has provided CBR News with an exclusive preview of Jeph Loeb and Ed McGuinness' "Avengers: X-Sanction" #1, set to crash into stores in December.
In the midst of Marvel's first big original graphic novel pushes of the modern era, Axel Alonso speaks to the strengths of the format, the ideas behind a "Castle" tie-in and teases the future of Hawkeye and "Avengers Academy."
While comics fans champ at the bit for the Tuesday premiere of "The Avengers" trailer, car junkies get excited about Tony Stark's new car: the successor to the legendary Honda NSX supercar.
Marvel has provided CBR with an exclusive preview of "New Avengers" #17 by Brian Michael Bendis and Mike Deodato. Daredevil's time as an Avenger continues Wednesday, October 12!
Marvel Entertainment CCO Joe Quesada returns to the drawing table to create a variant cover for "Avengers: X-Sanction" #1, Jeph Loeb and Ed McGuinness upcoming series re-introducing Cable to the Marvel Universe.
Marvel has provided CBR with an exclusive first look at "Avengers 1959" #1, a new series written and illustrated by the legendary Howard Chaykin, debuting October 5
Marvel has released the movie variant covers for "Avengers: Solo" #1 and 2, featuring Chris Evans as Captain America and Chris Hemsworth's Thor. The series debuts October 26.
In a new CSBG feature, we examine the Avenger Mockingbird and the long, strange trip she's gone on as a character since her first appearance forty years ago. It's so convoluted, it needs to be seen to be believed!
Courtesy of Marvel, CBR brings you advance looks at new titles on sale next Wednesday including "Amazing Spider-Man" #670, "FF" #9, "New Avengers" #16.1, "Venom" #7 and more.
Marvel has announced artist Daniel Acuña as Brian Michael Bendis' permanent creative partner on "Avengers," releasing several pages from the team's issue #18 collaboration.
Courtesy of Marvel, CBR presents exclusive previews of Jonathan Hickman's "Ultimate Comics Ultimates" #2 and Warren Ellis' "Secret Avengers" #17, in stores September 28.
Marvel Comics has released an early look at "Avengers Solo" #1, the October-launching title starring Hawkeye. The series, written by Jen Van Meter and Jim McCann, hits stores October 19.
Marvel has provided CBR with an exclusive advance look at the solicitation information and covers for December's Avengers and Shattered Heroes titles, including "The defenders" #1, ""Avengers: X-Sanction" #1 and more.
Fresh from Marvel's latest all-star creative summit, Axel Alonso gives CBR a sneak peek inside the planning for the publisher's next big event, teases Cable's importance to 2012 and opines on DC's New 52 success.
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Fresh Flowers Plantable Thank You Card Set
Chosen for being both stylish and eco-friendly by the editors of InStyle Magazine, this plantable thank you card set is an extra-special way to express your gratitude.
Go beyond the traditional thank you card by giving one of our eco-friendly, plantable seed thank you cards made from post-consumer materials. Available in four fresh floral designs, these plantable cards are sure to let the lucky recipient know just how much you appreciate what they have done for you. When planted, the seed card will grow beautiful wildflowers! Simply plant it and enjoy flowers. It is like nothing you have ever seen before! Read about how plantable paper works.
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hey everyone as u all know i am preparing for university basketball so I was wondering how much different do you think college ball will be compared too high school ball?
and if so how?
way different because now if u were the tall kid in high school, most of everyone will be as tall as you unless ur a 7 footer. and the physical advantages u may have had in high school like strength or height u wont be able to rely on anymore. did u get a scholarship to play ball or did u just tryout and make it?
first of all it's alot more intense then high school ball and the college coaches will demand you working hard and if your not working hard or if your late then you won't play trust me i know i went to the nation's best invitational camp in the country
u will have play a longer game 20min. halves.also how tall or you you probaly will play pg.also you have to not be nervous cuz under the big show if you want to impress the scouts.just play your game whether your in a small college or big one just be a star and play your game. my cousin is in the nba.what college are you TRYING OUT FOR
Great players are great leaders.Miamiheatboy
Congratulations! hopefully one day I will play college ball.
im like 6 ft. 3 inches tall, and michigan st. I know it is a long shot but with the strengths I possess i think any team would want me I am a sharpshooter, and a great defender.
Well if you're 6'3 work on your dunking skills. That will give you an even better chance.
"I've missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I've been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I've failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed."-Michael Jordan
Highschool ball is way diffferent than college. People in college are very talented. They don't just get to play in college, because they want to. Some kids in high school make the team and there favorite sport may be football. In college these guys play basketball all the time and get scholarships for it. Good Luck in college.
The game is definitely faster. I can speak for small college basketball (D2) and say that everyone will be bigger, a stronger, and faster than what you are use to. Imagine taking all of the best players from your area and putting them on one team. With that said, you can and will adjust. You just have to work at it.
Good luck!
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Work on your skills. That is the only chance you have. Pratice harder and be better than the rest of the team when it is your time to step up. They have a history of great players up there so it won't be easy.
what college are you going too? and have they had tryouts yet and if so did you make it?
"I've missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I've been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I've failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed."-Michael Jordan
not yet im finishing community college because i struggled in high school, once i finish that then im gonna go too a university and be a walk on, it is a hard task but I am hopeful that coaches like what they see
Good luck. Hope to see you on tv in march
Everything is different. You got to be in better shape, everyone is quicker, stronger, more athletic, smarter. You got to be a hard worker day in and day out and willing to improve daily, because someone is always gunning for your spot. I'm still a HS player, but I think you also need something that seperates you from everyone else. Like, Jimmer Fredette's unbeliavble range and shooting ability is what seperates him from other college players. Not everyone can do what he does. Actually, I don't think anyone can honestly.
But, shooting, being a good/great ball-handler, a good teammate, a hard worker, and a good work ethic will get you to play anywhere. Of course you need talent too.
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November 9, 2005
Some Columbia County schools are among the top in the state. Eleven meet or exceed the minimum standards and test scores set by the state, and they were honored at Tuesday's Board of Education meeting.
This is good news after recent reports that several Columbia County schools did not meet requirements set by the No Child Left Behind Act. News 12 is on your side to explain what these requirements mean for your child's education.
Four Columbia County elementary schools were honored at the meeting for placing in the top three percent of Georgia schools. Blue Ridge Elementary Principal Joyce Long says students at her school have met or exceeded the required Adequate Yearly Progress for the past two years.
"We were given the gold level award, and we're just really excited about that," Long said.
Teachers from four of Columbia County's schools in the ninety-sixth percentile were also honored, and five from the ninety-fifth. Many of these students go above and beyond minimum Georgia requirements.
"That gives us at Martinez the silver level of awards, and we're really excited about that," said Michelle Sherman, Martinez Elementary.
Lakeside High is one of eight high schools in the state to win the silver.
The awards are based on standardized test scores in core areas like language, math, science, and social studies. They are based on CRCT for grades 1-8, and the Georgia High School Graduation test for high school.
Columbia County is putting programs into place to get more schools up to the level of Principal Long's school.
"I just have a school full of really good teachers and students who are working hard," Long said.
Higher standards in the schools mean a better education for your children. This is the first year Governor's Office of Student Achievement Awards have been given in an effort to boost statewide performance.
The Governor's Office of Student Achievement gold medal winners in the 97th percentile are Blue Ridge Elementary, Riverside Elementary, and Stevens Creek Elementary. The silver medal winners in the ninety-sixth percentile are Lakeside High, Lewiston Elementary, Martinez Elementary and Westmont Elementary. The bronze winners in the ninety-fifth percentile are Brookwood, Evans, Greenbrier and North Columbia elementary schools.


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5 Ways to Save Yourself From Skin Cancer
Crimping (the non-'80s way) is one of the easiest things you can do with a flat iron — and the effect is subtle and current, not dated.
To create a cool crimp like Jennifer Hudson's, starting with straight locks, grab a one-inch section of hair and position your flat iron at the root. Begin twisting your wrist back and forth, slowly, as you glide the iron all the way down to your ends. Repeat until all strands have been tended to.
Love the pink tips so many celebs are sporting these days? Try it, temporarily, by "chalking" your hair with soft chalk pastels (available at any art supply store or here). After running the chalk over your strands to saturate your tips with color (do it outside 'cause the stuff gets everywhere), use your flat iron to seal in the "new" hue so it stays put all night.
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A financial job launches economics and math major Manjul Bhusal Sharma '16 toward a career in independent investment research.
Michael Colonnetta '15 has parlayed his academic studies into a job as a consultant at Protiviti, a global consulting firm.
From Fair Trade bananas to permits for sulfur dioxide pollution, Jay Corrigan probes the value we place on intangible goods.
Assistant Professor of Economics William Luther considers the future of Bitcoin.
Do immigrants lower the wages of native workers? Why do some African economies grow so slowly? Why are buffalo almost extinct but cattle so plentiful? Do government deficits mortgage our children's future? Does an increase in the minimum wage help unskilled workers? These are some of the questions that economists try to answer using the tools of economic analysis.
In the study of economics, students learn to build, test, and revise models of behavior - of consumers, firms, workers and the government - and examine how these economic agents interact in markets, both at the individual level in microeconomic analysis and at the economy-wide level in macroeconomic analysis.
By integrating theory, analytical models, data, quantitative research methods and public policy issues, the economics professors at Kenyon help students understand and predict social behavior in the world around them. Students then are able to analyze important social problems like unemployment, pollution, race and gender discrimination, and inflation. This analysis allows them to intelligently evaluate public-policy proposals that are offered as solutions to these problems.
Students also have opportunities for learning about economics outside of the classroom. The Economics Reading Group gives students and faculty the chance to engage in regular, informal conversations about the history of economic thought, political economy and contemporary public policy debates. Students interested in testing their skill as a portfolio manager can join Kenyon College Investments, a student-led investment club where members learn about equity markets through first-hand experience. The Shepherd Lecture Series brings renowned economists to Kenyon to give public lectures and to lead small seminars. Recent topics include the economic impacts of immigration, the future of agriculture and the economics of pirates.


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- First, students must be accepted for admission. To learn more about admission or to apply, visit Undergraduate Admissions.
- Complete the FAFSA as soon as possible. If your FAFSA is received by February 15, you'll receive priority consideration. Xavier University's school code number is 003144. Our FAFSA tips page also provides some helpful information for this process.
- Within seven days of submitting the FAFSA, you'll receive a Student Aid Report (SAR) to review for accuracy. Follow the instructions on the report to approve it or make any corrections.
- If your SAR indicates you're selected for a verification process, please visit our verification help page.
- The Office of Student Financial Assistance will review your SAR and determine the student's financial aid eligibility.
How soon will I know what my financial aid package is?
The Office of Student Financial Assistance will begin sending out financial aid awards in March. We'll send the awards to the student's email address.
You should expect to receive your award notification approximately three weeks after being accepted into a degree program at Xavier and after we have the completed, accurate results of the FAFSA.
How do I find out if I'm eligible?
To be considered for financial aid a student must:
- Be a United States citizen, permanent resident, or other eligible non-citizen of the United States.
- Apply and be accepted for admission into an approved degree-seeking program or teacher-certification program.
- Be making satisfactory academic progress toward the completion of his or her course of study according to the financial aid Standards of Academic Progress.
- Be registered with Selective Service (males only).
- Not be in default on any federal student loans or PLUS loans.
- Not owe a refund on any federal or state education grants.
- Not have been convicted of an offense involving either the possession or sale of illegal drugs.


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JAMESTOWN — Early Sunday morning, the California Highway Patrol came across the Tillamook cheese truck and trailer stolen about 24 hours earlier from a hotel parking lot in Manteca. It was burning at the time in a rural area of Tuolumne County.
The CHP further reported that three Volkswagen microbuses painted orange and white with the Tillamook logo on their sides, also stolen from Manteca early Saturday morning, remain missing. Each restored microbus is valued at $100,000, according to authorities, and Oregon-based Tillamook is offering a $10,000 reward for their safe recovery.
At the time of the theft sometime between 12:30 and 6:30 a.m. Saturday, the 1959, 1964 and 1966 model-year microbuses were inside the trailer parked in the parking lot of the Hampton Inn in the 1400 block of Bass Pro Drive, according to Manteca police.
The trailer was being towed by a specially painted orange Ford F350. That truck and the empty trailer were discovered abandoned and burning along New Peoria Flat Road near O'Byrnes Ferry Road, according to the CHP Sonora area office.
Prior to that discovery, the truck and trailer had been spotted near Copperopolis Town Square earlier in the day.
Anyone who can assist authorities with their investigation is asked to contact the Manteca Police Department at (209) 456-8101 or Crime Stoppers at (209) 823-4636.
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January 25, 2013
The Government has set new compensation limits for redundancies and unfair dismissals in 2013. They come into force on 1st February.
The limit on a week's pay, used to calculate redundancy payments or for unfair dismissal compensation, will go up to £450 from £430. The maximum compensatory award for unfair dismissal claims will rise from £72,300 to £74,200.
Minimum basic awards have also been raised. They have risen to £5,500 from £5,300 for unfair dismissal or selection for redundancy on grounds related to union membership or activities, as well as dismissals for health and safety cases, and those concerning employee representatives and trustees of occupational pension schemes.
If the dismissal occurs before 1 February 2013, the old limit still applies even if compensation is awarded after that date.
Unlimited compensation continues to apply to discrimination claims, the compensatory award for whistleblowing and protected health and safety dismissals.
The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Bill, currently progressing through Parliament, provides for the annual increase in compensation limits (linked to the Retail Prices Index) to be altered so that in future years increases can be made to the nearest £1 rather than the nearest £10.
Find out more about dismissal procedures and redundancy law on Law Donut.


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10 Fast Food Options That Are Good for Your Skin
If you refuse to give up fast food (or have to eat it in a pinch), at least pick the best options for healthy skin
• Fish (not deep fried � we're lookin' at you "Filet-O-Fish")
• Nuts (especially almonds and walnuts)
• Vegetables (always sub spinach for iceberg lettuce when possible, and ask for extra cucumbers, bell peppers, and raw onions)
• Fruits (especially strawberries, tomatoes, blueberries, avocados, and tomatoes)
When it comes to your drink of choice, choose water. All sodas and diet drinks are packed with sodium (a healthy skin no-no). Remember, you'll still get your fair share of sodium even if you order the healthiest options on the menu. White also says you can choose unsweetened green tea (now available at some fast food joints, like Subway), which is filled with polyphenols and anti-oxidants that help combat skin cell damage and the signs of aging.
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i dont believe in healthy alternatives for fast foods
by mlyvng Thursday, March 28, 2013 at 12:40PM Report as inappropriate
Live these
by Mollysunshine Thursday, March 28, 2013 at 02:10AM Report as inappropriate
Yum! I love the veggie sandwiches at Subway.
by amber.flute Sunday, January 13, 2013 at 04:22PM Report as inappropriate
The Subway sandwich sound good.
by EricaF123 Tuesday, December 25, 2012 at 01:23PM Report as inappropriate
I love jamba juice smoothies!
by Chris213 Thursday, October 11, 2012 at 08:44AM Report as inappropriate
Love Panera bread.
by lharrell80 Wednesday, August 29, 2012 at 10:28AM Report as inappropriate
Lovee this thank you very much
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i cant believe mcdonalds was on the list with a big n tasty hmmmmmmmmmmm
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The Panera grilled chicken salad sounds tasty. I wouldn't suggest McDonald's or any other fast food place for that matter if you're looking for healthy options. Even the salads they make are loaded with sugar, which defeats the purpose. Plus, who can resist those fries? mmm.
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Shouldn't there be more salads on here?
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Wait, QE Won't Last Forever?
The realization that the Fed's bond-buying programs may not last forever is rippling through financial markets.
Minutes of the Fed's latest policy meeting last month showed central-bank officials were divided about when to stop all of the quantitative easing that is flooding the markets with liquidity. The Fed is currently purchasing $85 billion a month in Treasury and mortgage securities.
Some want the programs to conclude before the end of 2013, while others want to run through the end of the year. The Fed has said these are open-ended programs.
Stocks turned negative after the minutes were released. The Dow recently lost 18 points, or 0.1%, to 13394, after being up more than 20 points prior to the minutes UnitedHealth Group Microsoftand DuPont are leading the blue chips lower.
Meanwhile, Treasurys have fallen near session lows, pushing yields higher. The benchmark 10-year yield just touched 1.908%, an eight-month high. The euro is down nearly 1% at $1.3063.
"The news is of surprise to some participants who have adopted use of the term QE-infinity to describe the omnipresence of the central bank in the bond markets furthermore," says Andrew Wilkinson, chief economic strategist at Miller Tabak & Co. "After all, the Fed announced that it would buy unspecified amounts of bonds without saying how long it intended to do so. In reality, we should not expect the Fed to act as the sole buyer for eternity."
WSJ's Jon Hilsenrath and Jeffrey Sparshott further explain the minutes here:
While exposing the rift, the minutes left little clear indication which course the central bank would choose. In its official policy statement, it has been saying since September that it would continue the bond-buying programs until the job market substantially improves.
"A few members expressed the view that ongoing asset purchases would likely be warranted until about the end of 2013," the minutes said. A few others called broadly for "considerable policy accommodation" without specifying a date, while several others "thought that it would probably be appropriate to slow or to stop purchases well before the end of 2013." The minutes also held out mid-year as a possible end-point.
The Fed is often intentionally vague in meeting minutes and other documents to assure the officials have room to maneuver as circumstances and their outlooks change.
The next decision on bond buying is hugely consequential and likely the next big challenge for Ben Bernanke in what could be his final year at the helm of the central bank, where he has been chairman since 2006.
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It was a typical question for a child around this time of year.
"What do you want for Christmas?" asked William Koslosky of 2-year-old Benjamin Weatherington, formerly Zy'miar.
A non-typical answer came back: "To be adopted."
It was the Christmas gift Benjamin wanted. It was the present that sisters Thelma Gray and JoAnne Weatherington tried to get after the child came into their lives when he was 6 days old — all 5 pounds of him.
And, in Judge Jim Griffith's Family Court room at the Oneida County Courthouse, on the morning of Christmas Eve, it was a gift bestowed.
Santa and Mrs. Claus were even there to help.
There was something special about Benjamin. Over the last 24 years, Gray had fostered more than 50 children, with her sister always there to help. It was typical for there to be four or five kids in Gray's Utica home. But now, all they need is one energetic little boy.
"I listen for Benjamin's voice," Weatherington said. "I want to know where he is, where he's going. I listen for him now."
Koslosky, an attorney who had already been working with the sisters to arrange an adoption, told Griffith about the Christmas wish. Both had handled hundreds of adoptions. But neither had conducted one so close to the holiday.
In three weeks, Griffith said, the adoption was cleared to take place on Christmas Eve.
Between 50 and 60 children in Oneida County currently are free to be adopted, Griffith said, and he was happy to take care of one of them Tuesday, even though it added a few minutes to his Christmas Eve docket.
"There are not many happy days in family court," Griffith said.
Instead of the typical scene for an adoption – usually a quiet affair, Griffith said — chairs were filled with court staff to be unofficial witnesses.
Benjamin led the family into the room, pulling on Gray's hand and greeting everyone with a "Hi!" or "Thank you."
Several minutes and signatures later, a new family of three sat where two sisters and a squirming 2-year-old had been before.
Santa and Mrs. Claus came in after bearing gifts. As Benjamin toured around the room, greeting everyone and singing in the courtroom's microphones, the same phrase was heard: "He is so loved."
Even Benjamin's name change was important: Gray said it was chosen from the Bible. Benjamin, the youngest of Joseph's brothers who kept the family together in a tumultuous time.
"For right now, Benjamin is ours," Gray said.
A pause, before her sister added, "For always."
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SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Aug. 16, 2012 – Ducks Unlimited has been announced as a new sponsor of National Hunting and Fishing Day, the official federal commemoration of hunters, anglers and conservation. NHF Day 2012 is set to take place Sept. 22.
NHF Day continues to grow and reach new outdoorsmen and women each year with the continued support of generous sponsors like DU. Through licenses, permits and special taxes, hunters and anglers generate $100,000 every 30 minutes—totaling more than $1.75 billion each year—for fish, wildlife and habitat. No one contributes more for conservation.
Founded and fostered by the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) in 1971, NHF Day supports Wonders of Wildlife's educational initiatives to help the American public understand the indelible relationship shared by hunting, angling, healthy habitat and wildlife and fisheries conservation. Ducks Unlimited and other NHF Day sponsors stand behind these efforts.
"Ducks Unlimited is committed to conserving critical waterfowl habitat across North America, and the success of this mission would not be possible without DU's dedicated base of more than 1 million volunteers, members and other supporters, the vast majority of whom are hunters, anglers and outdoorsmen," said DU CEO Dale Hall. "We are honored to support National Hunting and Fishing Day and to commemorate the important contributions of sportsmen to America's economy and outdoor heritage."
Ducks Unlimited was built on the bedrock of conserving wetlands sufficient to fill the skies with waterfowl today, tomorrow and forever. Established in 1937 by a small group of sportsmen with big dreams for the future of waterfowl populations and America's great outdoors, DU is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year with a host of special events, conservation projects and programs across the country, as well as sponsoring important events such as NHF Day.
"National Hunting and Fishing Day is thrilled to have Ducks Unlimited as a sponsor," said Misty Mitchell, director of conservation programs for Wonders of Wildlife. "They have proven themselves as strong advocates for conservation and their support for NHF Day reinforces these beliefs. We look forward to working with them in years to come."
Each year, National Hunting and Fishing Day organizers choose an honorary chairperson and this year. NASCAR Sprint Cup driver/owner Tony Stewart is serving in that capacity and will deliver the message of NHF Day.
As the driver of the No. 14 Office Depot/Mobil 1 Chevrolet in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, Stewart has won 12 driving championships, including three Sprint Cup Series titles, in a career spanning more than three decades.
Stewart is a champion off the racetrack as much as he is on, and has been recognized for his philanthropic efforts via his Tony Stewart Foundation, which raises funds for distribution to three specific groups: chronically ill children, drivers injured in motorsports activities and organizations dedicated to the protection of various animal species.
In 1972, Congress formalized NHF Day to remind the public that conservation depends on funding and leadership from hunters and anglers. Every president from Richard Nixon to Barack Obama has issued official proclamations of support for the annual commemoration, now recognized as one of the most effective grassroots campaigns ever undertaken to promote traditional outdoor sports.
Along with DU, the growing list of sponsors for NHF Day 2012 includes Wonders of Wildlife, NSSF, Bass Pro Shops, Smith & Wesson, Sportsman's Channel, Realtree, GunBroker.com, Yamaha, Pope and Young Club, North American Media Group Inc. and the Izaak Walton League of America.
For more information on NHF Day, visit www.nhfday.org.
Ducks Unlimited is the world's largest nonprofit organization dedicated to conserving North America's continually disappearing waterfowl habitats. Established in 1937, DU is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year, with special events, projects and promotions across the continent. Ducks Unlimited has conserved more than 12 million acres thanks to contributions from more than a million supporters across the continent. Guided by science and dedicated to program efficiency, DU works toward the vision of wetlands sufficient to fill the skies with waterfowl today, tomorrow and forever. For more information on our work, visit www.ducks.org. Connect with us on our Facebook page at facebook.com/ducksunlimited, follow our tweets at twitter.com/ducksunlimited and watch DU videos at youtube.com/ducksunlimitedinc.
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An Indianapolis developer plans 170 apartments for a former Cincinnati Public School building in Over-The-Rhine.
Core Development bought the former School for the Creative and Performing Arts at auction in November for $1.3 million and closed on the property late last month.
Developer John Watson said the company plans to rent apartments that will range in cost from $775 to $1,600 monthly.
Architectural designs should be completed within a couple of months, Watson said.
Construction is slated to begin in June on renovations of the Second Renaissance Revival-style building, which opened in 1907 as Woodward High School.
It was home to the SCPA for 34 years, becoming vacant when a new facility opened nearby on Central Parkway in 2010.


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William "Bud" Weber, 87, of Springfield died Sunday, October 28, 2012 at the Oak Hills Living Center in New Ulm. Mass of Christian Burial was held Wednesday, October 31, at St. Raphael's Catholic Church in Springfield with burial at St. Raphael's Catholic Cemetery. Arrangements were with the Sturm Funeral Home in Springfield. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.sturmfh.com. Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice.
William "Bud" Weber was born November 8, 1924, to William and Gladys (Severson) Weber in Glencoe. At a young age the Webers moved to Springfield where Bud attended a country school in North Star Township.
In 1943, he left school to join the army where he served with the 25th Infantry Tropic Lightning Cacti Unit. In March of 1945 he was severely wounded on the island of Luzon, Philippians.
He met the love of his life and married Evelyn Marie Reiner June 17, 1946. Bud and Evie began their life farming in Bashaw Township where they tilled the soil, milked cows and raised their family of 10 children. Bud and Evie's life is a true love story of two soul mates working together. Bud taught all of us that "To be who you are is to be enough; To do what you love is to do enough; There is no race to be won and nothing to prove, only dreams to be nurtured, a self to be expressed, and love to be shared. Never doubt your worth, and always know, without any doubt, that you are truly valued." Thank you husband, dad, grandpa – our hearts are full of you.
Bud helped teach aviation at the CRTC in Springfield, was a member of the Catholic Aid Society, American Legion Post 257 and Purple Heart Society. His hobbies included painting, photography, wood carving, and flying. He built his own plane, the 'Tailwind', which he flew and enjoyed with family and friends from many years. He was an avid reader and enjoyed anything relating to American history.
Bud is survived by his wife – Evelyn Weber of Springfield; children – Laura (Ken) Bast of Springfield, Larry Weber of Springfield, Joleen (Tom) Amberg of Redwood Falls, Carol (Bill) Koeckeritz of New Ulm, Wayne Weber of Morgan, Jean (Larry) Lang of Glenwood, Wanita (Jerry) Nosbush of Park Rapids, Clarice (Mike) Platz of Springfield, Mary (Curt) Schmit of Randolph, Wis., Michelle (Sam) Schultz of Sleepy Eye; 36 grandchildren; 54 great-grandchildren; brother – Gerald Weber of Virginia, Minn.; brothers-in-law – Orvall Albertson of Eveleth, Wallace (Myrtle) Reiner of Springfield; many nieces, nephews and extended family members and numerous friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents, three grandchildren, three sisters, one brother-in-law and one sister-in-law, one niece and one nephew.
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Sunyshore City is located at the extreme east of the map of Sinnoh. The city's roads and streets are made of solar panels, because the city uses too much electricity and would have had little land to walk on. The solar panels are made into a walkway, where you need to walk on it in order to reach to the Gym. There is a lighthouse in this city. To the north, is the Pokémon League. Sunyshore City has the Sunyshore Market where it sells Seals. It sells different types of Seals everyday. It's speculated that Sunyshore City is the hometown of Cyrus, leader of Team Galactic.
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The Sunyshore Gym is the eighth Gym in Sinnoh. The whole gym is made of massive gears, and there are switches on some gears which can turn the gears. Different colors of the switches rotate the gears a different amount of times and in a different direction. Green colored switches make the gears rotate once in a counter clockwise direction. Blue colored switches make the gears rotate once in a clockwise direction. Red colored switches make the gears rotate twice in a clockwise direction. There is however one trainer in the gym disguised as a Pikachu.


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Barbera bash: If you didn't score tickets to Amador's sold-out Barbera Festival on June 14, no need to fret. The region's wineries, which farm a total of 211 acres of the ancient Italian grape, are devoting the entire month of June to barbera, with a slew of events, including a library barbera tasting at Vino Noceto, discounts on barbera at Nine Gables and a vertical tasting of barrel-select barberas at Sera Fina Cellars. These folks are dedicated. Instead of using the grape purely as a blending wine, almost every winery in the 40-member Amador Vintners Association bottles a single-varietal barbera. Details: www.amadorwine.com.
Summer in Yountville: This Napa enclave is so happening, June alone is packed with multiple, glorious wine-themed activities. Makes sense, as Yountville is home to the valley's first grapevines (planted in 1838, history buffs). Not bad for a town that's one mile long.
Anyhoo, a taste: On the last Thursday of June (July and August, too), party poolside with summer cocktails from 6 to 8 p.m. on the roof at the chic Bardessono (www.bardessono.com). As a bonus, Jessup Cellars will be pouring signature red and white wines during a live swimsuit fashion show on June 26.
Hungry? Chow down with locals at the Friday summer barbecues on the patio at Hurley's Restaurant, beginning June 20 through Aug. 29 from 4 to 6 p.m. Everyone brings a bottle of wine to share at the community table while chatting with chef Bob Hurley at the grill. Try all the other wines as you dine. $30. www.hurleysrestaurant.com.
Fletcher on fromage: Can you tell a blooming rind from a washed rind, or a triple crème from a tomme? Napa Valley's Janet Fletcher, author of "Cheese & Wine," "Cheese & Beer" and the Planet Cheese newsletter, wants to help you master your cheesiness with four classes at Hall Wines' new tasting room and kitchen in St. Helena.
Topics include cheese lingo and shopping mastery (Aug. 5) and rind 101 (Sept. 2). Classes will take place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month from August through November and will begin with a half-hour wine reception, followed by a sit-down cheese tasting. Details: $60 per class; $225 for all four classes. 401 St. Helena Highway, St. Helena. www.hallwines.com.
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OAKLAND -- It's a Sunday afternoon in mid-November at Coach Sushi on Grand Avenue.
Oakland-born writer and filmmaker Anthony Lucero wades through a snake of wires to reach three actors behind a counter who pause their knife-wielding work to stare, transfixed, at a cooking competition airing on an iPad.
"She's winning," Lucero says, causing their faces to crack into grins.
"She's losing," he instructs, scrutinizing their crestfallen expressions and slumping shoulders.
It's the making of an Oakland film, "East Side Sushi," Lucero's debut feature film.
The crew has been setting up for 25 minutes for the 60-second scene when photography director Marty Rosenberg decides to move the camera. Art director Jules Kobelin, disliking the white lines on a piece of fish, uses the interruption to dive in.
"Whose water bottle?" someone calls, as they resume.
"That's mine. Don't touch it," Kobelin shouts.
Rosenberg now sits in a chair, perched atop two wooden crates. Key grips hover, poised to prevent him and the expensive camera from toppling.
"Happiness, peace, tranquillity," a voice calls out.
"Tranquilizers," Rosenberg responds.
Lucero, winner of the Best Drama/Documentary/Overall Film awards at the Alice Independent Film Festival in San Francisco for his 2007 "Angels and Wheelchairs," comes to film directing with an impressive pedigree. After receiving his bachelor's degree in film from San Francisco State University, he worked as a commercial editor with clients such as Nike and Yahoo before landing his "dream job" with Lucasfilm's Industrial Light and Magic.
"The joy of working in visual effects on big-budget films like 'Pirates of the Caribbean,' 'Iron Man,' and 'Star Wars' was making things move to a different reality," Lucero says.
The movie bug first bit him on the streets of Oakland, when he cut school to watch "Dying Young," a 1991 Julia Roberts movie that was filmed in Oakland.
"They wet the street: I was fascinated that they could transform it so immediately. As a kid, I wanted to know how King Kong climbed the Empire State Building. At Industrial, I loved putting a person wherever I wanted -- a spaceship, a restaurant, behind the wheel of a car."
Eventually, the job's long hours outweighed the magic. Lucero turned to storytelling.
"East Side Sushi" tells the story of a working-class, single Latino mom who embarks on a quest to become a sushi chef.
"I wanted to tell a story that reflects what I see on the streets where I live," Lucero says. "Entertainment needs to relate to the people."
With the country's demographics changing, Lucero sees food, politics and entertainment trending toward diversity. But that doesn't mean film funding is easy.
"Kickstarter (a funding source for creative projects) was horrible for me," he says. "People said they loved the project but not a lot of people gave money."
Generosity has come out of his own pocket -- a down-payment he was saving for a house is funding the film -- and from in-kind donations from local shop owners, food distributors and friends.
Diana Torres, 24, is the actress selected from Los Angeles for the key role in "East Side Sushi. " Torres was chosen after a disappointing local casting call forced Lucero to look to Southern California for an actress who could "take my gibberish and make it sound compelling."
"I'm in love with this city," she says of Oakland. "It's beautiful, quiet, calm. Every morning, I can walk to the set. Lake Merritt is romantic, the sky is clear."
Torres says jumping from her native ladle-dumping technique of Mexican cooking to the precision of Japanese chefs was a challenge. Landing the role required gaining 10 pounds and tanning.
"I was too skinny and too white," she laughs.
Lucero insists Torres is ideal for the role. With only 23 filming days, he's happy to have "hit the casting jackpot."
His greatest desire is that his movies will have heart.
"I want the visuals to take a back seat," he said. "First, the story must be told. Everything else is in tow, behind me. If this film does what I want, I'll buy that home after all ... for my mom."
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PLEASANT HILL -- During the usual arguments from gun control advocates and gun enthusiasts at a workshop on residential gun sales Thursday, one new piece of information emerged -- the online firearms business that prompted the meeting is up and running, police confirmed.
In October 2011, Rico Tedjakusuma received a home occupation permit for an office for LNC Arms. But for months it was unclear if he was selling guns since the LNC Arms website remains under construction.
At the workshop, Councilman Jack Weir said Tedjakusuma is selling guns and that most of his customers find him through online chat rooms where federally licensed gun dealers solicit business.
Tedjakusuma also told police he operates by purchasing a gun from a vendor and shipping the firearm to a federally licensed dealer, who completes the transaction with the buyer, according to Lt. Dan Connelly. Furthermore, the staff report notes that Tedjakusuma has told the city that "firearms are not typically shipped to or stored at the residence."
Whether Tedjakusuma keeps inventory at home is a major concern of residents who believe residential gun sales threaten public safety. The U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Statistics recently reported that from 2005 to 2010, an estimated 172,000 guns per year were stolen during residential burglaries.
Tedjakusuma is a federally licensed firearms dealer and has passed criminal background checks by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the state Department of Justice, according to Pleasant Hill police. He listed a condominium on Scottsdale Road in the Tres Lagos North development as the business address on his permit application. The business hasn't caused any problems, police said.
The city held Thursday's workshop to discuss the sale of guns and ammunition in residential neighborhoods. Although the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence's Contra Costa chapter seeks a ban on home gun dealers in Pleasant Hill, the council has no plans to take action on the issue.
Several people who argued against restricting home gun sales cited the Second Amendment's guarantee of the right to bear arms. However, the courts have ruled that the Second Amendment doesn't prohibit government regulation of firearms dealers. More than 32 California counties and cities -- including Antioch and Lafayette -- require a police permit or land use permit, according to the Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence, a national advocacy group.
Barbara Wagner, who lives in the Tres Lagos condominium development, believes the city shouldn't have approved Tedjakusuma's home occupation permit.
"If he wants to do this he should have a store," Wagner wrote in an email to the council. "(A) home gun business is a threat to public safety because firearms can be stolen, and who knows what kind of clients he has who are angry at him and show up at his house, which is across from where I live."
Bruce Lesser, who also lives in Pleasant Hill, slammed the Brady Campaign and dismissed the group's concerns as a "fabricated issue."
"There's no problem," said Lesser, who exhorted the council members to uphold the Constitution. "Where this all started was with a radical, left-wing group."
Pleasant Hill's zoning code does not require public notice or a public hearing for a "home occupation" use as an office, so Tedjakusuma's neighbors weren't notified about his intention to sell firearms, nor did the council review his proposal.
Pleasant Hill resident Bruce Weissenberger acknowledged the possibility that the exposure from a hearing could make a home occupation gun dealer a target for thieves. But he argued that the public process often leads to better conditions on a use permit, and he urged the council to err on the side of greater disclosure.
"I want to know what's going on beside me in my neighborhood."
Lisa P. White covers Martinez and Pleasant Hill. Contact her at 925-943-8011. Follow her at Twitter.com/lisa_p_white.


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The following article is by the Association for Sustainability's Development Director, Ama Hapke:
Friday, April 26 marked the 141st annual Arbor Day! To celebrate Arbor Day and Earth Week, Kansas State Extension Agent Barrett Smith collected cedar trees from CRP (Conservation Reserve Program) fields around Kiowa County and donated them to Greensburg GreenTown to distribute to community members. We still have a few trees left! Trees are first come-first serve, and all you have to do get get one of your own is sign up at the Silo Eco-Home: either stop by (402 S. Sycamore Street) or call us (723-2790). Greensburg is experiencing some beautiful spring weather (finally!), so celebrate a late Arbor Day by enjoying a walk, reading a book under a tree, taking class on tree or plant care, or taking a look at the trees currently on your property and plan for the future.Another way GreenTown celebrated Earth Week was by promoting local businesses. There are many reasons to shop locally. Shopping locally helps to ensure more money will stay in the community and be reinvested there. For every dollar spent locally, 45 cents is reinvested in the community - compared to only fifteen cents when spent at a corporate chain. Purchasing locally increases the tax base (which contributes to city improvements and community development), creates jobs, and increases overall community well-being.
Shopping locally can also significantly reduce your environmental impact. Products bought locally often require less packaging and do not have to travel as far. Local business are also more likely to provide products produced locally; these products have a significantly smaller footprint than products that travel farther distances. Businesses set up in a centralized downtown or town center help to reduce community sprawl, habitat loss, and pollution. Local businesses also contribute 250% more, on average, to local organizations and community projects than do larger corporate businesses. We would like to thank the local artists and businesses who invested in our community through supporting our events during Earth Week.
Dillons (Greensburg, KS)
Buttercrunch Aprons (Hays, KS)
GrapeVine Ceramics & Gifts (Hays, KS)
Greensburg State Bank (Greensburg, KS)
Duck Salt (Greensburg, KS)
Fleener's Furniture & Flooring (Greensburg, KS)
These donations were prizes for the entrants into the Nuisance Weed Roundup. We will be determining the winners within the week! Here's a picture from the weigh-in on Saturday. That's right, there are 19 pounds of dandelions on that scale. Way to go Kiowa County Residents! We enjoyed your participation this Earth Week.


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CES is crowds, tech from Intel, possibly evil robots, parties, a few bikes, and a "fun-ride" monorail that poses as mass transit with a lax security system. As the video shows, Mark got in through the out door.
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We have a saying at our house called: "The monkey getting a banana". When the kids get frustrated easily and want us to come to their aide instead of figuring it out for themselves, we say "Figure it out. It's like a monkey getting a banana. You're the monkey, it's the banana".
Mark displays good monkey behavior here!
Monkey Mark, but [dude's got a way](http://www.flickr.com/photos/huggerindustries/2183532861/) with the booth babes!


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I've been using ps3ms under vista for a long time with no problem. Recently converted to windows 7 x64. Now the "prevent os from sleeping while streaming" option no longer works. I have the shortcut "run as admin" already, and it doesn't help. Every 3 hours (suspend time set on my pc), my pc would fall asleep, even while a movie is streaming to the ps3.
Anyone else have this problem in win7x64?


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February 14, 2006
How old are you really? That depends on what you're doing, and we're not just talking about smoking, diet and exercise. Dr. Bruce LeClair is Professor of Family Medicine at the Medical College of Georgia. He teaches first year students how to interview patients and get important medical information from them. We're using real life patients they interviewed to show how making simple changes could save your life.
The four patients are a 26-year-old woman and mother of four,; a 57-year-old woman and mother of two, a 41-year-old single man and a 39-year-old single man. But how old are they really?
Beginning with the woman you'd think would have the longest to live, the 26-year-old.
"She was diagnosed with cervical cancer when she was five months pregnant," said Drew Thodeson, medical student.
She's been having babies since she was 14, and all that unprotected sex has given her the virus that causes cervical cancer, HPV. It's likely she didn't get yearly pap smears that would have detected the cancer early. So instead of being her true age of 26, Dr. LeClair puts her real age at 70.
The next patient is the 57-year-old woman.
"She's in a wheelchair and has diabetes. Her MS was diagnosed 11 years old," said Michael Ou, medical student.
Dr. LeClair says if she doesn't control her diabetes, she's putting herself at risk for heart and kidney disease and blindness. And while she's really 57, he puts her real age at 65.
The third patient is a 41-year-old man; he has AIDS because he had unprotected sex. He ended up in the hospital because he stopped taking the medicine that would keep him from getting pneumonia, and that could have killed him. Dr. LeClair puts this 41-year-old man's real age at 70.
And finally a 39-year-old man in a wheelchair, paralyzed after being hit riding his bike. He also has a history of mental illness.
"Because of his accident, yes, he will have problems with infections, blood clots, and a chance of kidney disease," LeClair said.
Even so, Dr. LeClair says this 39-year-old is really 50.
If you'd like to see how old you really are, take this quiz.


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A letter from a longtime reader, and my response:
Hi Rick!
First of all, I have no problem with same sex marriage or the recent Supreme Court decision regarding D.O.M.A.
What I found to be really troublesome about your column (actually, an editorial), however, was the statement: "And, while it's wrong that legal rights should vary from state to state…"
This statement demonstrates a complete disregard for the principle that the U.S. is a REPUBLIC.� We are not a singularity, but rather a confederation of individual states.� This was the concept embraced not only by the Founding Fathers, but also, and more importantly, by the ratifiers of our Constitution.
Individual states have, today, different laws relative to motor vehicle operation, abortion, breach of contract, marriage and divorce, to name just a very few.� And this is the way it's supposed to be in a REPUBLIC.
The concept of state's autonomy, in certain areas, is enshrined into law in the 10th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution which reads as follows:� "The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people."
There is, perhaps, no single sentence in the entire Constitution. with greater clarity and less ambiguity than the language of this Amendment.� And yet, Rick Holmes believes that it is wrong for individual states to have their own laws???
Could you possibly explain?
Regards,� Paul E. Landry
Hi Paul,A quick answer: The genius and paradox in the U.S. is in its motto: Out of many, one.� So yes, it is a confederation of states. It's also one nation. As I noted in my column Sunday, the Preamble starts with "We, the People," not "We, the States."� It's a union, a republic and a confederation at at once. Tastes great and less filling too.As that applies to rights, some rights cannot vary from state to state, as they are enshrined in the Bill of Rights.� Others, as you say, are granted at the state level.� The state can determine the right to drive, but it cannot deny the right to vote, or freedom of religion, etc.� In Loving v. Virginia, the Supreme Court declared laws against inter-racial marriage unconstitutional, because the 14th amendment prohibits all states from denying rights based on race.� Since the Constitution doesn't prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation, the court was correct, in my view, in not imposing a right to same-sex marriage on the states.
That doesn't make the statement you quoted incorrect. Not to be legalistic, but there's a difference between "wrong" and "illegal".� I happen to believe it's wrong to deny same-sex couples the right to marry in, say, Florida. And on a matter as fundamental as marriage, the variation in rights between states is troubling to a lot of people.� That doesn't mean it's unconstitutional, at least not the way this court sees it.� A future court might decide otherwise and impose same-sex marriage on all states, but that's a decision we can argue about then.


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FRENCH CAMP - Authorities have released the name of a man who died Saturday night after being shot at a central Stockton park. The San Joaquin County Coroner's Office identified the victim as Jessie Rivera, 22, of Stockton.
Rivera was found suffering from at least one gunshot wound shortly before 5:30 p.m. Saturday at Weber Square near North Van Buren and West Park streets, police said. Rivera was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead, authorities said.
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STOCKTON - Police are looking for two suspects - a heavyset woman and a man missing a front tooth - following a gunpoint robbery Sunday afternoon near Oak Park.
According to police, the 43-year-old male victim first was confronted about 1:22 p.m. when the robbers pulled up to him in a brown vehicle in the 600 block of East Alpine Avenue. The male robber brandished a .38-caliber revolver and grabbed the brown leather purse of the victim's wife.
The heavy-set woman, who was the driver, was believed to be in her 20s. The man with the gun and the missing tooth was described as a 6-foot, 240-pound Latino male about 25- to 30-years-old.
Police arrested a 63-year-old man Saturday night in connection with a shooting earlier in the evening in the 700 block of South Pilgrim Street. Julian Lazatin is being held on $510,000 bail at the San Joaquin County Jail for narcotics and felony assault charges.
Police responded about 6 p.m. to the report of the shooting of a 50-year-old man who said he was shot after picking up a car battery that was in the street. Police said when they arrested Lazatin at his residence, he admitted firing the shot. They said they located the firearm at the scene, as well as heroin.
The shooting victim suffered a non-life-threatening wound to his leg.
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Mdawida Homestay
We have housing and homestay options for singles, couples, groups, volunteers and travelers you name it, we have a place for you.
(A Homestay is a form of tourism and/or study abroad program that allows the visitor to rent a room from a local family to better learn the local lifestyle as well as improve their language ability).
Our homestay offers a great location to all that Nairobi has to offer, as well as a superb base for heading out on your travels around Kenya. Many of Kenya\'s highlights are just a short drive away from our home.
If you are looking for a family we have one for you.Come, join us and make your stay in Kenya a great one!
There is a pet cat who hangs out outside more than inside the house. We have a smoking outside the house policy. There are two kids aged 9 and 2 on the property. Guests are free to come and go as they please as long as prior notification or a phone call is made to the home.
Availability & RatesTo view availability and prices please select dates and click 'Update Dates'
Hostel Facilities & Policies
- 24 Hour Security
- Airport Transfers
- Cable TV
- Common Room
- Free Internet Access
- Free Parking
- Internet Access
- Linen Included
- Luggage Storage
- Parking
- Postal Service
- Wheelchair Friendly
Cancellation PolicyThis property has a 3 day cancellation policy. Failure to cancel within this time will result in a cancellation charge equal to the first night of your stay.
Must-Read Hostel InfoThis property has specific Terms & Conditions.
There are two kids aged 9 and 2 on the property. Guests are free to come and go as they please, prior notification to the home is advised.
There is a pet cat who hangs out outside more than inside the house. We have a smoking outside the house policy
DirectionsShow MapHide Map
727-00517, Langata,
South of Nairobi,off Langata Road. Turn off Langata road at the Langata Police station, drive for 200 metres and turn to the road on your left. Drive straight on until you come to a green gate on your left written on the wall Sun valley phase 1. Drive on to house number 135
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Our estate is located in the safe and secure compound of Sun Valley Estates, in Otiende, Langata, Nairobi, just a short distance from all of your destinations some of which are:
-Animal Orphanage and Safari Board walk at the Kenya Wild Life Services.
-Carnivore Restaurant and International Disco
-Giraffe Centre
-Elephant Orphanage


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Prescription Drug Abuse
PhRMA Helps Combat Prescription Drug Abuse
PhRMA Helps Combat Prescription Drug Abuse
Prescription drug abuse continues to be a significant national problem, and the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) remains deeply committed to fighting it. Through community education and collaboration with community leaders, PhRMA members are doing their part in helping to prevent and reduce drug abuse.
Prescription medications are generally safe, but only when they are taken as prescribed and for the intended purpose. When they are abused—taken in ways that are not prescribed—they can cause an array of adverse health effects, including overdose. The risk of injury or death is even greater when prescription medications are abused alongside other drugs or alcohol.
According to the most recent national data, prescription medicines are the most commonly abused substance after marijuana. In 2011, more than six million Americans over age 12 reported abusing prescription drugs during the previous month.
Prescription and OTC drugs may be abused in one or more of the following ways:
- Taking a medication prescribed for somebody else.
- Taking a drug in a higher quantity or in another manner than prescribed.
- Taking a drug for another purpose than prescribed.
PhRMA Policy Positions For a Healthier America: Reducing Prescription Drug Misuse and Abuse
While more than 90 percent of the prescription medicines most susceptible to abuse are generic, PhRMA and its members are committed to supporting the appropriate use of prescription medicines and working with others to address the diversion, misuse, and abuse of prescription medicines. As policies are considered to address this public health issue, a careful balance needs to be struck to ensure that efforts aimed at minimizing the potential for diversion, misuse, and abuse of prescription medicines do not restrict access for patients with legitimate medical needs. To meaningfully address this issue, we put forth the following policy recommendations intended to inform policy proposals at the state and federal levels.
- Improving the Use and Effectiveness of Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PDMPs): Given the demonstrated effectiveness of these state‐run electronic databases in helping identify potential doctor shopping (the process by which individuals visit numerous doctors in an attempt to obtain multiple prescriptions for particular drugs) and inappropriate prescribing, we support efforts to improve the oversight and effectiveness of PDMPs, expanded interoperability, and increased standardization to facilitate the timeliness and reliability of data contained in PDMPs.
- Expanding Efforts to Identify and Shut Down "Pill Mills": Strengthening the regulation of the legitimate practice of pain clinics will help reduce the activities of "pill mills" (e.g., facilities thatinappropriately provide access to controlled substances) while protecting the activities of legitimate healthcare providers. Unlike the legitimate practice of pain management, "pill mills" are driven solely by financial interests with no regard for medical necessity.
- Strengthening Efforts to Combat Prescription Drug Diversion, Abuse, and Fraud: Given that most pharmaceuticals abused in the United States are diverted by doctor shopping, forged prescriptions, theft and, increasingly, via the Internet, we support expanded efforts to address these sources.
- Expanding and Improving Public and Professional Awareness, Education, and Training Related to Prescription Drug Abuse: To reduce and guard against prescription drug abuse, a more comprehensive approach to public education and awareness and provider training is needed to increase awareness of the dangers of prescription drug abuse, ensure appropriate use of medicines, and promote appropriate prescribing practices, including training on use of PDMPs, and screening, brief intervention and referral for treatment of patients suspected of misusing and abusing prescription medicines.
- Encouraging the Use and Development of Abuse Deterrent Formulations (ADF) to enhance patient safety: ADF medicines have characteristics that help prevent widespread abuse by impeding the delivery of their active ingredient. When an innovator has developed and FDA has approved such a formulation, in order to enhance patient safety, FDA should not approve a generic formulation of the medicine that does not incorporate comparable abuse deterrence. The science of abuse deterrence is challenging and both the formulation technologies and the analytical, clinical, and statistical methods for evaluating those technologies are rapidly evolving. Public policies should encourage the scientific and clinical research needed to advance the development and assessment of abuse‐deterrent technologies.
PhRMA Alliances with Organizations Working to Prevent Prescription Drug Abuse
PhRMA is engaged in a variety of programs working to prevent prescription drug abuse through patient and community education programs.
- PhRMA is a key partner with The Partnership at Drugfree.org (formerly known as the Partnership for a Drug-Free America), which helps parents prevent, intervene in, and find treatment for drug and alcohol use by their children. Collaborative efforts include developing appropriate educational materials and tracking attitudes toward prescription drug abuse among teens and other target groups.
The Partnership has also developed, in concert with our member companies, a program called Rx 360. With funding from the Department of Health and Human Services and Purdue Pharma, this program trains local prevention and treatment experts to educate parents about teenage prescription drug abuse and how to prevent this behavior.
- PhRMA has partnered with the National Governor's Association to promote The Prescription Drug Abuse Reduction Policy Academy, a year-long exercise in strategic planning aimed at reducing prescription drug abuse.
- PhRMA supports the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) Interconnect Program, which is the first national effort to coordinate interoperability among the various states' Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PDMP's).
- PhRMA has worked collaboratively with D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) and law enforcement officials to develop a school curriculum to prevent abuse of prescription and over-the-counter drugs.
- PhRMA supports providing consumer education about safe disposal options for their expired and unused medicine, and supports the MyOldMeds.com campaign, a social media pilot program in New York that helps consumers understand their disposal options.
For more information, please see PhRMA's Prescription Drug Abuse Policy Positions document, which offers a more detailed explanation of our positions.


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Overview:As data protection and high availability have become increasingly important, customers are demanding solid uninterrupted performance. Continuous development and enhancement of high-performance software applications and operating systems is driving the need for additional memory. Compaq memory customers can be assured that all of their memory needs will be met the above issues will be addressed and they will have memory manufactured to the highest quality standards and subjected to the most rigorous testing procedures that only genuine components will realize.


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We Are a Food Bank and More
At Second Harvest Heartland, solving the problem of hunger is our passion. As one of the largest and most efficient food banks in the United States, we leverage our unique position in the emergency food chain to make an impact.
Food Sources & Donors
Second Harvest Heartland procures food from manufacturers, farmers, food drives and more.
Second Harvest Heartland
Distributes enough food for more than 74 million meals annually, ensuring food safety throughout entire process.
Agency Partners
Food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, meal programs and after-school programs distribute food in our community.
Children, parents and seniors have access to food.
Help Us End Hunger
We depend on people like you. Join us as partners in our work to close the missing meal gap by donating funds, food or volunteer time. Together we can give our neighbors the hope and stability they need.Learn More


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Neal Adams' work on such titles as Batman, Deadman, and Green Lantern/Green Arrow brought not only a more realistic look to comics but took many liberties with page layout and cover design. In addition, his studio, Continuity Associates, served as a spawning ground for new talents in the field. Adams is also an outspoken advocate for creator rights in the comics industry.
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Mega Millions jackpot soars; local man wins big in scratch-off game
Published: Friday, December 6, 2013 at 5:17 p.m.
Last Modified: Friday, December 6, 2013 at 5:17 p.m.
RALEIGH – Tonight's Mega Millions jackpot is an estimated $297 million if taken as an annuity or $158.9 million if taken as a lump sum, the highest jackpot the game has seen in nearly two years.
Between Oct. 4, when the jackpot was $12 million, and tonight's jackpot, Mega Millions sales so far have exceeded $10.8 million in the state. Initial estimates indicate sales will generate more than $4.1 million for education.
The Mega Millions jackpot has rolled over 17 times during the nine weeks of sales. During that time, more than 533,000 tickets won prizes totaling more than $4.7 million, including a $3 million prize and a $250,000 prize.
In Tuesday's drawing, 63,656 tickets won prizes ranging from $1 to $5,000, totaling $164,169. In the Nov. 29 drawing, 51,994 tickets won $142,965 in prizes ranging from $1 to $5,000.
Since Wednesday, Nov. 27, lottery players in North Carolina won more than $26 million in prizes. During that time, players of instant scratch-off games won more than $19.4 million. Players of draw games won more than $6.5 million in total prizes.
A Hendersonville man won $30,000 playing an instant scratch-off game. Timothy England won $30,000 playing Double Match.
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