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some1 than each day u wake up knowing u get to see her smiling face.Some 1 that would take a takes a lifetime to 4get about.The only person who can make u smile a certain way...*Some1 thats ur shooting star, everything u'd eva wished for Is everythin that she iz*.some1 thats like a plastic rose...beauty neva dies and something ull love 4eva.The first time u saw her, u knew it was true~That u'd love her 4ever and thats what ullll do~she doesn't know what she does to u~she doesn't have a clue~she doesnt know what itz like to be u lookin at her. some1 that ull neva give up on.some 1 that wen everytime u hear her voice u fall in love all over again.some1 that a definition and fully explain.
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A girl that has been pampered, sheltered and spoiled her whole life to the extent that she has no friggin idea about the real world.
With her hands on her hips, pouting mouth and a big boisterous umph, Dana shows her princess side whenever she doesn't get exactly what she wants when she wants it.
by King Super Prince June 30, 2005
The sort of girl who has never had to work for a single thing in her life. She is usually sheltered to the point where it's ridiculous, and spoiled beyond belief. She has trouble accepting that there's anything wrong in the world and can hardly believe that there are people who don't have an American Express Platinum or a heated swimming pool. She's often gregarious, or, in some occasions, very much a bitch. There's one constant, however. She'll invariably be spoiled or somewhat snotty.
"What is wrong with her?" Alana demanded sharply, watching the girl's retreating back.
"Ignore her," her companion advised, "she's just another princess."
"Ignore her," her companion advised, "she's just another princess."
by Silver Koneko October 22, 2005
One who is in another Caslte.
Sorry Mario.
by Vee Are Are Schee November 29, 2003
a girl who is stuck-up, snobby, and thinks she's perfect, but actually she's annoying and you wanna slap her
Stop being such a princess and clean your mess!
by lisagirl April 07, 2003
a girl that is spoiled and usually has money.
that girl is such a princess.
by Danika robinson June 05, 2005
A girl who is so clueless about the world around her. She sees what she wants, hears what she wants, and only wants things her way. She has no compassion or understanding of other people's perspectives that are standing right in front of her.
Princesses need a knock on the head so they can see the real world. And that the world does not revolve around them.
To a woman, being a princess is an insult because it means their mannerisms are annoying!
Princesses need a knock on the head so they can see the real world. And that the world does not revolve around them.
To a woman, being a princess is an insult because it means their mannerisms are annoying!
Well, duh, she's a princess, she's going to be whining and crying about it the whole night if you don't give her what she wants.
by bhriding August 29, 2008
insult to a straight guy who acts a little fruity
a guy who goes to a salon not the barber is a princess
princess petracca goes to the salon every week
princess petracca goes to the salon every week
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TRUCKEE, Calif. - Kindred Artisan Shop embodies the lost art of craftsmanship, featuring local artists who specialize in using reclaimed and recycled materials. You will find a wide array of mediums from glass and metal jewelry, handcrafted clothing, toys, felted hairpieces, bags, hats, nature essences, bath and body products using the finest natural ingredients and even some local gourmet favorites. The artisan shop is here to support artists so they can make a living from their work. Kindred takes 20 percent of sales going toward scholarship funds (Kindred plans to start offering scholarships in the summer of 2013).
Artists include Heather Rafferty, handcrafted clothing; Nicole Seaton, flameworker; Denise Kowal, soap maker; Ted Koutz, metalworker; Shelley E. Rike H.H.P., C.P.I., L.M.T., Heart Beat Groove and Nicole Ashton Martin.
At the Kindred Art and Folk Institute they focus on making the skills and knowledge necessary for a harmonious life more widely available to the people of the Truckee/Tahoe Region and beyond. Experience the region's beauty through arts, natural history, and contemporary strategies for sustainable living. The mission of Kindred Art and Folk Institute is to support the community by providing creative, meaningful and sustainable educational opportunities, inspiring lifelong learning for individuals and families. Kindred is a nonprofit arts organization here to serve the community.
For more information please visit www.kindredtruckee.org or like them on Facebook for the most up to date information on all Kindred happening. Kindred Art and Folk Institute is located at 10015 Palisades Drive, Ste. A4, Truckee.

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Small shit-soiled pieces of toilet paper that become tangled in ass hair.
"I've got a nest of Ass Cookie Susan, so before you toss the salad let me go shower"
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" leftovers that come from not wipeing yr ass correctly or a mean nickname for your best friend/ bf/gf/lover!!
Y Dont you just go to hell u u ass-cookie you
Dude, you still have ass-cookies in yr boxers lmao
Dude, you still have ass-cookies in yr boxers lmao
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An English spin on German slang (Arschkeks)
1. Someone or something that is a pain in the ass.
1. Someone or something that is a pain in the ass.
"Dude! Why you gotta be such a damn asscookie!?!"
Katy H. M.가 작성 2008년 08월 23일 (토)
When your eating out a girl's b-hole and you find a cookie shoved up in there
Person 1: I was eating a girl out last night and I found an ass cookie!
Person 2: really? Awesome!
Person 1: I know right? Talk about 2 birds
Person 2: really? Awesome!
Person 1: I know right? Talk about 2 birds
Anonymous527가 작성 2013년 10월 07일 (월)
A cookie that has been placed between one's asscheeks for a period of time, 5mins to a half hour,once ass juices are absorbed the cookie is then strategically placed for an unwitting victim (normally a fat asshole)to find and eat.
That fat bastard Dimitri has been acting like a real dickhead, so i put and ass cookie on his desk and watched him eat it.
YoungBronson가 작성 2010년 09월 22일 (수)
A scatists reference to a chunky gold nugget of poop which brings a fleeting moment of sexual joy
"This ass cookie has brought me a fleeting moment of sexual joy."
dux0r2가 작성 2010년 03월 22일 (월)
a word that cute germans use to say something mean to old ladies who cut them off in traffic
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The Security Department is staffed by six full-time officers, five part-time officers, and a total of thirty student workers. The department maintains a staffed presence 24-hours a day and offers a variety of services to help keep students, faculty and staff as safe as possible.
The Eagle Alert System is designed to provide notification and instruction to students, faculty and staff in the event of an emergency on campus, including severe weather that results in cancellation of classes. The mass notification system will only be used to send critical safety information to the Edgewood College Community.
The College has deployed five Blue Light Alarm Systems. This series of emergency stations help provide assistance to anyone in distress. When the alarm is triggered, the Campus Security Department will be notified to dispatch an officer or an emergency team member to that location.
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The Security office also provides services to students, faculty and staff such as Safety Escorts and SAFE Ride Shuttles. Safety escorts are available 24-hours a day and are available for campus use only. The SAFE Ride Shuttle operates the evenings of Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and will bring students to downtown Madison and back to campus. There are nine different stops along the way, please familiarize yourself with the SAFE Ride Shuttle Map.
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In compliance with the U.S. Department of Education and according to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, Edgewood College makes public annual crime statistics as they relate to our campus. In addition, the Dean of Students Office works closely with the Security Department to ensure that students are safe and free from sexual violence and gender discrimination.
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In a faith-based move, former longtime Democrat Jo Ann Nardelli announced she was switching to the Republican party in May.
Five months later in a political message targeting Vice President Joe Biden that is getting play on the Internet, Nardelli said she is speaking out for that faith.
On the eve of tonight's vice-presidential candidate debate, Let Freedom Ring Inc. and the Pennsylvania Catholics Network began airing the YouTube video entitled, "Biden Sold Out."
The video, which was shot at Nardelli's home in Newry, shows Nardelli dressed in a red blouse talking to the camera about meeting Joe Biden's sister, Valerie Biden Owens, at a party for President Barack Obama.
She goes on to say how she sent Biden's sister blessed Irish rosary beads when her mother died. When Nardelli met Joe Biden, he told her he had the rosary, she said. The ad then covers Biden's and Obama's support of gay marriage. Nardelli said in the ad that Biden's mother would not have supported that.
"Vice President Biden, I think, he sold out to the system," she said in the video.
Nardelli said she could not longer support the Democratic platform and "had to stand up" for her faith as a devout Catholic. The ad ends with her saying, "The Democrats of yesterday are not the Democrats of today."
The film crew from a news media outlet for different agencies promoting Catholic values spent a lot of time interviewing her for the 1 minute video, she said.
The news media outlet had heard her story and wanted to speak to her about her faith, Nardelli said.
She was not compensated for the ad, she said.
"I just did it because I wanted to profess my faith," she said.
Nardelli, who said the timing was perfect for the ad to come out, wasn't sure if it would run during tonight's vice-presidential debate taking place from 9 to 10:30 p.m.
She said there are five beliefs devout Catholics follow: They do not support abortion, euthanasia, same-sex marriage, human cloning and stem-cell research.
"If you really look deep in your heart, you look for what the truth of what you're taught, of what the church teaches and what [you] believe as a Catholic and Christian, and that's what comes first," she said.
Blair County Republican Chair A.C. Stickel praised the ad spot, and said the issues she addressed in it "resonates with old-style Democrats."
He said the ad was almost the same conversation they had when Nardelli wanted to switch parties.
"Not surprisingly she has been one of the hardest working Republicans of this campaign," Stickel said.
Nardelli, who was a pro-life Democrat, thought she could change the Democratic party from within but the support of same-sex marriage was the "last straw," she said.
Blair County Democratic Chairman Frank Rosenhoover indicated he would have comment after viewing the video Wednesday, but did not return messages left later in the evening.


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Survey of Western Art Music, LE
An introductory course designed to acquaint students with the major styles
of Western art (classical) music, especially the dominant styles of the
eighteenth, nineteenth, and twentieth centuries. Significant works and
different genres from each style period are examined as well as many of
the connections between music and culture during those periods.
Griffin Chorus, LE
Enrollment is open to all Westminster College students, faculty, and
staff. This group typically performs twice a semester on campus, and explores
sacred and secular repertoire in a variety of classical, traditional,
folk, and popular styles. No audition is required. May be repeated for
Piano Class
This course is designed for two groups of students with little or no
background in piano: those who are seeking an effective precursor to private
piano lessons, and those who need piano proficiency as a prerequisite
to music theory courses (e.g. MUSC 151, 152). Basic keyboard-related skills
and knowledge, and very basic concepts of music theory are covered.
Guitar Class
This course is an introduction to the guitar as a classical instrument.
An effective precursor to private classical guitar lessons, it is designed
for both novices and those who have experience playing non-classical styles
on the guitar. Classical technique and standard notation are integral
components to the course.
Westminster Jazz Combo, LE
This ensemble is actively trained in the art of jazz improvisation and
typically performs at least once a semester. Students may participate
in this ensemble with instruments of their choice; the instrumental make-up
of the group changes from semester to semester, depending on the instruments
students bring. No audition is required. May be repeated for credit.
Westminster Chamber Orchestra, LE
This ensemble is designed especially for string, woodwind, and brass
players. A spectrum of classical styles is typically covered in the course
of a year, but most repertoire is taken from the late eighteenth and early
nineteenth centuries. No audition is required, but fairly extensive instrumental
experience is highly recommended. May be repeated for credit.
Introduction to Music Theory
A course designed to meet the early needs of the music minor in music
theory, featuring the study of Western scales; melodic, rhythmic, and
harmonic elements of music (within the tonal system); and the integration
of aural skills through sight-singing, rhythm, and dictation exercises.
Prerequisite: piano proficiency (extensive background in piano or a successfully
completed piano proficiency exam or MUSC 121-Class Piano).
Music Theory I
The second course designed to meet the needs of the music minor in music
theory, featuring the study of species counterpoint, functional harmony,
and four-part writing. Composition and the cultivation of aural skills
will be heavily integrated. Prerequisite: MUSC 151.
191, 192
291, 292
391, 392
491, 492
Private Lessons
A student may enroll for one half-hour or one hour-long private lesson
each week for a semester, and receive one or two credit hours respectively.
MUSC 191 indicates the first semester of study on a particular instrument;
MUSC 192, the second semester of study on that same instrument; 291, the
third semester; and so forth, up to MUSC 492, which indicates the eighth
semester of study, or the equivalent of the final semester of a four-year
course of lessons, on one instrument. Registration requires a special
application form which can be obtained in the Music Department faculty
offices. A $100 lesson fee is required for each credit hour. (Music minors
may have a maximum of $100 dollars in lesson fees waived each semester,
as will those simultaneously enrolled in a music ensemble.) In addition
to the lesson fee, all voice students will be charged an additional $70
accompanist fee for each credit. Enrollment in private lessons is open
to all Westminster College students, faculty, and staff. No audition is
Fine Arts Foundation Course: Experiencing the Arts, LE
This course is an experiential exploration of the major art traditions
of our culture. It takes the form of attendance at several different types
of artistic events combined with previews and discussion regarding those
events. Lectures and other types of presentations are offered by guests
from on and off campus, including local artists and performers. Of the
course's four credits, three are spent in class per week and one is used
for event attendance.
Music Technology I
This course is designed to meet the basic music technology needs of music
minors. Emphasis is on notation and sound software such as Cakewalk and
Finale, and MIDI technology. Basic keyboard skills will be used. Prerequisite:
Special Topics in Music
Significant topics are explored in any of the many sub-disciplines of
music. Examples of such courses include: Songwriting, Conducting, Beethoven's
Nine Symphonies, The English Madrigal-Style and Performance. Prerequisites
will vary with course content. May be repeated for credit.
Westminster Chamber Singers, LE
This is Westminster College's elite choir, generally made up of 20-24
trained singers. It typically appears in concert on campus twice a semester,
but also performs extensively off campus, sometimes on tour in and out
of state. A variety of classical, traditional, and folk styles are explored.
Audition required. May be repeated for credit.
History of Western Art Music I
This course provides an in-depth survey of Western art music, suitable
for music minors. Our study will involve a close look at all crucial aspects
of form and style, covering most major genres and a large volume of repertoire.
This portion of the course will cover Western music's ancient origins;
and styles of the Middle Ages, Renaissance, and Baroque periods. Prerequisite:
History of Western Art Music II
This course provides an in-depth survey of Western art music, suitable
for music minors. Our study will involve a close look at all crucial aspects
of form and style, covering most major genres and a large volume of repertoire.
This portion of the course will cover Classical, Romantic, and twentieth-century
styles. Prerequisite: MUSC 152.
Directed Studies
A tutorial-based course used only for student-initiated proposals for
intensive individual study of topics not otherwise offered in the Music
Program. Prerequisite: consent of instructor and school dean.
Senior Recital
This is the capstone project for music performance minors, a 30-45-minute
solo recital to be given on campus in the recital hall during the final
semester of private lessons or a semester following the final semester
of lessons. This credit hour will be earned in the same manner as that
of private lessons, but with the specific goal of a performance determining
the nature and intensity of training. Prerequisite or co-requisite: MUSC
Offers students the opportunity to integrate classroom knowledge with
practical experience. Prerequisites: junior or senior standing (for transfer
students, at least 15 hours completed at Westminster), minimum 2.5 GPA,
completion of the Career Resource Center Internship Workshop, and consent
of program director and Career Center Internship Coordinator.


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NAMI C.A.R.E. (Consumers Advocating Recovery through Empowerment) is a recovery model in which individuals who live with serious mental illnesses share experiences in safe, confidential environments and learn coping skills. The weekly 90-miinute meetings also help to overcome the isolation often experienced by mental health consumers.
"We look forward to enhancing an already successful partnership with AstraZeneca through the expansion of NAMI-C.A.R.E," said Suzanne Vogel-Scibilia, M.D., president of the NAMI national board. The program is especially important because building a strong
"Because patient health is at the foundation of everything we do, we are pleased to be part of a program that will have a dramatic impact on the health of people with mental illness," said Tony Zook, president and chief executive officer of AstraZeneca LP. "Our responsibility goes well beyond just making medicines. We are
NAMI-C.A.R.E. began with a NAMI affiliate in suburban
NAMI is the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to improving the lives of persons living with serious mental illnesses like depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and anxiety disorders.
AstraZeneca is a one of the world's leading international health care businesses, engaged in the research, development, manufacture and marketing of prescription pharmaceuticals and the supply of healthcare services.


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3 Reasons Why I Love Index Funds
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We live in a society where we are taught that we should try to be the best. Be #1 in your class, rise through the ranks of your company and be the best that you can be, be the fastest, smartest, or strongest, best best best. While I agree, we should always try to be the best, the point of investing isn't to get the highest return, what most consider to be the best, but it is instead of get the highest return for what you're willing to put into the process and what you're willing to risk.
I used to read news articles, annual reports, and all those financial pieces on various companies, trying to glean bits of information and figuring out if I could get an edge over the market. I had the time to do that because I was in college, but now? Forget it, reading annual reports? Scouring balance sheets and income statements? No thanks.
So, that's when mutual funds come into play. You have research without all the hard work of research. You also have diversification (hopefully they're not diversifying in the general population's understanding of diversification and actually diversifying and taking into account co-variance and blah blah) without the hard work of actually calculating anything out. The only downside of mutual funds is that very few exceed the market and all are more expensive than index funds.
So, that's when I moved onto index funds and target retirement funds. The problem with index funds is the geographic and equity exposure. If you're in an S&P 500 Index fund, you're in all stocks and you're in all USA. USA is a wonderful country, man I love it here, but our dollar is getting pummeled because of the trade imbalance and the nearly universal hatred of our President (I voted for him twice, thank you very much), and so you don't want 100% national exposure. So I'm in target retirement fund to get out of all equity and I'm also in some emerging markets to give me some exposure to EAFE (Europe, Australasia, and Far East).
The beauty of the index fund and target retirement funds is that they are cheap, they are easy, and they will give me at least the market average in returns every single time. The expense ratios are generally tiny for index funds and relatively low on the target retirement funds (not so on emerging markets). In terms of easy, they require no work on my part. I can do something else with that time, even if it is lounging around doing absolutely nothing and being worthless. As for the market average returns, well I think the index fund really speaks for itself on that one. So really, it's three beauties at once and I love it.{ 7 comments, please add your thoughts now! }


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21 Dreamy Vegan Cupcake Recipes!kathypatalsky
These 21 decadent, cravable, dreamy vegan cupcakes are ready to put a smile on your face. If you think a "vegan" cupcake cannot stand up next to a traditional cupcake – just check out these recipes and be amazed! From creamy chocolate frosting and white fluffy cake to peanut butter and chocolate cupcakes. These lovely, luscious cupcakes are an perfect cheer-up-your-day treat. For special events or everyday baking, these tasty cupcakes are ready to be yours!
Spring Cupcakes 1 of 21These colorful spring-infused vegan cupcakes will brighten your day in a flash! image: Kathy Patalsky
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Pecan Pumpkin Cupcakes 2 of 21These cheery plump orange cupcakes are accented with nutty pecans, vanilla vegan buttercream frosting swirled on top. image: Kathy Patalsky
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Chocolate Cherry Cupcakes 3 of 21How about some Chocolate Cherry Cupcakes with chocolate "silk" frosting on top? Super dreamy indeed! image: Marly, Namely Marly
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Blue Velvet Cupcakes 4 of 21Got the winter blues? These chocolate and blue-frosted cupcakes are sure to boost your mood! image: Katie, Chocolate Covered Katie
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Chocolate Almond Raspberry Cupcakes 5 of 21Raspberries and chocolate make an awesome combination in just about any dessert recipe. These vegan cupcakes, with almond buttercream on top, will infuse your taste buds with some raspberry-chocolate bliss! image: Angela, Oh She Glows
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Chocolate PB Cupcakes 6 of 21Love peanut butter cups? Try those pb choco flavors in a tasty vegan cupcake! Two recipes to choose from. image: Kathy, Healthy Happy Life
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Dark Chocolate PB Cupcakes 13 of 21Rich dark chocolate cupcakes are topped with pillow-y peanut butter frosting. The egg replacer? Soy yogurt and optional chia seeds. image: Kathy Patalsky
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Creamy Pink Cupcakes 14 of 21These pink-frosted cupcakes have cream inside and swirled on top. These sweet treats would be lovely on Valentine's Day! image: Namely Marly
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Black and White Cupcakes 16 of 21These elegant black and white cupcakes combine a variety of flavors: vanilla, chocolate and coconut too. image: Kathy, Healthy Happy Life
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Chocolate Cayenne Cupcakes 17 of 21Add some heat to your sweet treat with these chocolate and cayenne cupcakes! image: Allyson, Manifest Vegan
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Cinna-Chocolate Cupcakes 19 of 21These mini cinnamon chocolate cupcakes have accents of maple, spice and walnut. image: Angela, Oh She Glows
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Chocolate-Filled Cupcakes 20 of 21Learn how to take a chocolate and vanilla cupcake and fill it with a frosting surprise inside! image: Allyson, Manifest Vegan
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Chick Cupcakes 21 of 21These super cute spring chick cupcakes are quite adorable and sure to put a smile on your face. Coconut and almond accents. image: Angela, Oh She Glows
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Wednesday, April 9, 2014
In March, a Town Hall-style meting was organized at the depot building at Doty Park so the public could get some face-time with Mayor Bill Collins and ask questions about the goings-on in the community.
A similar meeting was put together April 2, this time with Dorchester School District Two Superintendent Joe Pye, who was scheduled to spend an hour answering similar types of questions the public had for the school district. Pye was joined on the panel by Louis Smith, founder of the Community Resource Center, and Janie Colleton, office manager at the Center.
While many residents posed questions for the superintendent to answer, attendees also took it as an opportunity to express a variety of concerns they have for the district.
A rule was established prior to the start of the meeting: people were not allowed to discuss issues with a specific student, similar to the rule that exists during the public comments session of DD2s board meetings.
The first person to address Pye was Dorchester County resident Alvenia Smalls who was speaking on behalf of her daughter, who was also at the meeting. Smalls questioned Pye on students with disabilities at Summervilles Adult Learning Center.
Smalls let the crowd know that in January 2013 she filed a complaint with the South Carolina Department of Education alleging that DD2 violated the rights of her daughter, who has been a student with a health impairment and at one point attended the Adult Learning Center, rights that were afforded to her as a student under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the applicable federal and State Board of Education (SBE) regulations and SCDE policies and procedures, by failing to provide clear and appropriate measurable post-secondary goals that are annually updated and based upon age-appropriate transition assessments. Smalls said that her daughter is not currently a DD2 student.
Smalls informed attendees that she plans to follow up with a civil lawsuit. She had several questions for Pye regarding students with disabilities, such as: What goals do you have for the Adult Education Centers students with disabilities? What is the percentage of high school students with disabilities in our adult education program? What type of programs are in place for students with disabilities after high school?
They (students with disabilities) are treated like all the students that we deal with, Pye said. We are in full compliance with any federal regulation. I dont know of anything in our district that we are not in compliance with.
Summerville resident Louis Fowler asked the superintendent about the reasoning behind the school district letting go of M.B. Kahn, the contractor who had been in charge of the districts building project.
Pye explained that M.B. Kahn organized the pricing for the districts building project, and had come up with a reasonable price.
However, as it turns out, cost prices ended up being different than what had been perceived, to the point where it appeared prices were going $2 to 3 million over budget.
Our relationship with M.B. Kahn is fine, they didnt do anything wrong, Pye said. Its just we dont have that kind of money.
There was also a question about the new aquatic center, which still has not received a site location. Pye said while the pool situation is not at the top of the districts priority list, the district is not married to any venue or entity yet for a pool location such as the YMCA.
We are open to whatever the district thinks is in the best interest of the district, he said.
There were many concerns over the school district implementing Common Core Standards. Worried parents informed the superintendent that some of their own children were already struggling with homework assignments even the parents themselves are struggling with helping kids with their homework because they themselves cannot answer the questions.
Assistant Superintendent Sean Alford was invited to explain more about Common Core Standards.
Common Core is a set of learning expectations that were adopted and ratified by the South Carolina State Board of Education that was done in July 2010, Alford said. What it is, is a common set of learning expectations in the area of English/Language Arts and mathematics.
Alford went on to explain that the state asked DD2 to prepare a written statement on its stance on Common Core Standards. With that the district organized a survey for district employees to express their beliefs, and that survey determined that a majority (65 percent) of survey responders felt the district needs a set of expectations.
As far as our district weve been implementing Common Core Standards for the past two years, Alford said, adding teachers appear to support it because Common Core Standards requires more rigorous work and makes students think at a higher level. For teachers who answered that they did not know how they felt on the matter it is possible those teachers do not teach English/Language Arts or Math.
It really only addresses two subject areas, he said. They may not have had the training or exposure the other teachers had, so we felt really good.
Pye himself said he is grateful that the district has the opportunity to test Common Core.
How cruel would it be if we didnt do anything if they came out in the spring and said, Starting in fall we do Common Core? he said. At least we have had two years to massage it.
Resident Tasha Curry said her family moved to the area in 2012 from Texas. Curry said Common Core has been really tough on her kids, saying her daughter once answered a problem correctly on her homework but her statement for the answer was not good enough and therefore she did not get full credit.
I think as a parent Ive seen more parents here who are saying, Im pulling my kids out of the public school system for homeschooling, she said.
Despite some heated discussions Pye felt the meeting went well, saying he took it as an opportunity to find out general concerns and learn about real issues within the district.
Overall I thought it was a very positive experience, he said. I do try to listen.
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Ed Note: This article was originally published in 2008 on Cards Diaspora by Mountain Fresh (nee Fresh WC) after the devastating news that Rusty's, an Edwardsville IL 'Skanksgiving' tradition was shuttered.
For whatever reason, this article got put up in 2009, 2010 & 2011 and by giving it some run again, we've created a monster. As long as this site is in operation, the day prior to Thanksgiving will have this post up…
The vast majority of you will not find this post amusing/entertaining in the least. But it's become something I look forward to reading every year on this day.
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Skanksgiving: a time to share joy, cocktails, and inflated stories of success with the majority of your graduating high school class.
"People who get excited about NYE are d-bags. Skanksgiving is where it's at," offered loyal CD reader and problem drinker John Bucher. "If every day was Skanksgiving, you could say goodbye to the Taliban and hello to world peace."
But it won't be all fun and games for one quiet St. Louis suburb this year.
This brimming hamlet's 28,000+ residents began their 2009 Skanksgiving with a burning and all important question: " Where the hell am I supposed to go tonight now that Rusty's is closed?
Edwardsville, Illinois: Baseball Town, USA. – once the home to Rusty's Restaurant, a place thousands of proud Edwardsville Tigers felt was the Skanksgiving capital of the world. One of Edwardsville's first victims of the recent economic downturn, Rusty's had their final last call June 4, 2008- and closed their doors forever.
Current dentist and future rehab visitor Beau Moody offered the CD his take:
"I mean…I'm never going to go to a class reunion- Skanksgiving at Rusty's was as close as it's ever going to get for me. I love Laurie's, but it's just not the same. Quite frankly, I'm not sure I'm ready to deal with this tragedy."
Downtown watering holes Laurie's Place, the Stagger Inn (Again), and Cleo's stand ready to pick up the slack, but it won't be enough for local attorney Tom Ludwig. " I wouldn't even step foot in Rusty's any day other than Skanksgiving. Now that it's gone, I guess I'll just stay home this year. I'm deeply saddened by our community's loss."
Though many intend to move on with their lives and give the recently re-badged Big Daddy's their business this Skanksgiving, some are unable to let go.
As early as Sunday evening, flyers were circulating the streets of Edwardsville calling for a gathering in the now vacant Rusty's parking lot for a Candle & Natural Light vigil to mourn the legend of Rusty's Skanksgiving. But regardless of tonight's plans, the landscape of Edwardsville's night-before-major-holidays-nightlife is forever changed.


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The performance will feature baroque, folk, classical, romantic and contemporary duets, and solos including works by J.S. Bach, Persichetti, Naderman, Gershwin and Ravel.
Cost: $20, $10 for students up to age 25. For information or tickets: 815-964-9713, mendelssohnpac.org.
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With an increasing number of biologics being introduced into the marketplace, fierce competition has come into play in the bioprocessing industry.
Pressures are building to increase productivity, cut down the cost of goods, bring more products into development, reduce time to the clinic, and implement quality by design—all simultaneously.
A number of bioprocessors are meeting these challenges by changing their platform technologies, including introducing new techniques. Lonza Biologics, for example, has developed a platform process for monoclonal antibody purification, designed to fully optimize the operation.
According to Mardon McFarlane, Ph.D., senior scientist, the goal is to enhance the cost of goods by critically evaluating the polishing steps. Some of the pivotal decisions that were made include elimination of the gel-filtration step and selection of improved cell lines for increasing productivity.
Dr. McFarlane addressed downstream issues at the recent "European Downstream Technology Forum", sponsored by Sartorius Stedim Biotech in Göttingen, Germany.
Dr. McFarlane stressed that with improvements in fermentation titer, comes the downside of an increased time required for purification and as much as a fourfold increase in demand for raw materials. Buffer needs are especially daunting with such concentrated preparations.
By the mid 2000s the pileup at the downstream end of the process had become acute. To alleviate a downstream bottleneck, the Lonza team adopted less compressible matrices with faster flow rates and higher binding capacities. They now employ the Mab Select SuRe, a high-flow agarose matrix with an alkali-stabilized Protein A-derived ligand. Developed by GE Healthcare, the rigid matrix of this product yielded substantial reductions in buffer demand.
The large-scale requirements for buffer have proven to be the most complex component of the entire process train. In order to meet these needs, Lonza's prep pilot plant was retrofitted with four 600 kg balances and overhead lighting mixers.
The system employs single-use disposable bags. Their flexibility for different tasks and rapid turnaround time represent important advantages, according to Dr. McFarlane, with the caveat that at times bags will leak, and they must be carefully quality controlled during the purification process.
As a part of the move to single-use technologies, Dr. McFarlane outlined the application of single-use chromatography columns. They come with numerous benefits, including reduction in setup/teardown time, water handling, cleaning and validation requirements, which boils down to huge savings in overall time utilization.
Another advance in purification technology is the move to membrane chromatography and away from traditional column chromatography. In membrane chromatography, the open pores and accessible ligands mean that there is negligible diffusion required for binding and there is no need to pack a column. No post cleaning was required and buffer consumption was greatly reduced.
The larger pores in the membranes insure that flow rates are much higher, resulting in additional time savings in the entire process operation. Loading capacities for Q membranes can be extremely generous, up to 3 grams per mL for some IgGs. This high capacity translates to smaller size for the equipment and cartridges. Over the course of the redesign process it was possible to lower total buffer volumes for a 10 kg purification platform from 50,000 to 14,000 liters.
In summarizing Lonza's redesign of the platform process, Dr. McFarlane noted that "we have improved its predictability and the changeover to disposables has greatly upgraded our competitive position within the industry."
Purification of therapeutically armed antibodies offers a unique bioprocessing challenge, according to Leonardo Giovannoni, Ph.D., head of chemistry, manufacturing, and controls at Philogen. The company is developing antibody products for the treatment of angiogenesis-related disorders, specifically bioactive agents coupled to antibodies for targeted delivery.
For many years, antibody conjugates have not been pursued aggressively, but the technical drawbacks that limited their performance have been largely resolved and many companies have advanced immunoconjugates to clinical trials.
The company has an antibody-TNF fusion protein and an antibody-IL2 fusion protein in development, both now in Phase II trials, which have necessitated the establishment of large-scale antibody production.
Dr. Giovanni discussed in some detail the downstream purification and polishing of the F16-IL-2 conjugate, including affinity chromatography followed by anion and cation exchange, desalting, and a final nanofiltration step.
The Philogen group is partial to the use of Sartobind Q columns for endotoxin, DNA, and Protein A removal. Dr. Giovannoni also compared the use of disposable Sarto S and Sarto Q capsules against conventional ion-exchange chromatography medium packed in reusable columns. The disposable technology was superior, he said, providing shorter total run duration, shorter gradient duration, much less buffer consumption, while avoiding cleaning validation.
Nanofiltration as an alternative bioprocessing platform offers the possibility of cost reduction while achieving effective purification of plasma proteins, reported Merche Faro, Ph.D., of Grifols. Dr. Faro discussed her group's experiences with nanofiltration-based purification of fibrinogen and intravenous immune globulin, which is used to treat immune disorders and boost the immune response.
According to Dr. Faro, therapeutic products obtained from biological sources pose a particular challenge, as they must be demonstrated to be free of pathogenic agents, both as raw materials and as final products.
Furthermore, regulatory governance bodies require viral safety steps, based on inactivation and removal platforms. Inactivation options include solvents and treatment with caprylate, dry heat, and pasteurization. The removal step detailed by Dr. Faro is achieved by nanofiltration through small (15−50 nm) pore-size membranes.
"This is a robust, reliable, and flexible clearance technology," stated Dr. Faro, "It permits efficient removal of both enveloped and nonenveloped viruses, and we have achieved high protein recovery with no undesirable effects on the product."
The company has included a nanotechnology process in its purification train for over 15 years, to a point where it is now a routine step. Proteins filtered through the small virus retentive filter membranes include thrombin, Factor IX, and a number of other candidates.
Dr. Faro explained that each application must be individually tailored for that protein. "One must take into account the features of that individual protein and the manufacturing process to which it will be subjected," she pointed out.
Not only is the molecular weight of the protein critical, but stability, isoelectric point, and the concentration of the protein solution must all be factored into the protocol. These properties will affect the optimization of the filtration medium and decisions regarding additional polishing steps. In choosing and monitoring membrane performance, membrane structure and filtration conditions will critically impact recovery yield and thereby the cost of goods.
Dr. Faro further discussed her experiences with nanofiltration of the fibrinogen molecule. This 340 KD glycoprotein is a critical component of the coagulation cascade and is widely used as a supplement in surgical procedures. It is structurally complex, containing two sets of three different polypeptide chains.
For this reason it must be handled with care, and Dr. Faro's team incorporated gentle filtration conditions into their protocol, including the addition of stabilizers to the filtration medium. Addition of a freeze/thaw step greatly improved recovery by removing aggregates that tend to block the filter. This optimized process could be expanded to industrial scale with excellent performance, she said.
The second application of the nanofiltration technology discussed by Dr. Faro was to intravenous immune globulin purification, a major protein found in high concentrations in plasma. It possesses a wide range of critical therapeutic applications, such as treatment of immune deficiencies and autoimmune diseases.
Dr. Faro and her colleagues measured a number of parameters, including different membrane pore sizes and protein concentrations of the filtration solutions. The 20 nm pore size with a 2−3% protein concentration proved to be optimal. Filter size and brand were also important variables that were considered in the optimization process.
"We found that a dedicated optimization protocol is required in the development of a nanofiltration-based platform for each protein," said Dr. Faro. "Critical aspects that allow optimal nanofiltration performance are unique for each protein, manufacturing process and nanofilter. Once successfully achieved, we observe robust and consistent virus retention capacity under a wide range of process conditions."
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Buss had been hospitalized for cancer, but died of kidney failure at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles on Monday, said his assistant, Bob Steiner.
Paying $67.5 million when he first bought the the Lakers from Jack Kent Cooke (in a deal that also included the N.H.L.'s L.A. Kings, the L.A. Forum sports arena and Cooke's California ranch), Buss saw their value increase to $1 billion, according to a Forbes ranking in January, reports The New York Times.
That made the team second in the N.B.A. to the New York Knicks' $1.1 billion valuation.
During his 32 years with the Lakers, Buss's team made the N.B.A finals 16 times (through 2011), winning 10 titles between 1980 and 2010.
At just 24, Buss earned a Ph.D. in chemistry and later had careers in aerospace and real estate development.
Buss is survived by his six children.
As news of his death traveled, athletes and celebrities took to Twitter to share their condolences.
I'm deeply saddened over da loss of the great Dr. Jerry Buss.He was a dear friend, mentor,and brilliant business mind thank u4 8 gr8 yrs— SHAQ (@SHAQ) February 18, 2013
Today is a very sad day for all the Lakers and basketball. All my support and condolences to the Buss family. Rest in peace Dr. Buss.— Pau Gasol (@paugasol) February 18, 2013
More than just an owner. Sad say because we lost you, Dr. Buss. RIP. twitter.com/JonahHill/stat…— Jonah Hill (@JonahHill) February 18, 2013
RIP Dr Jerry Buss— Gabrielle Union (@itsgabrielleu) February 18, 2013
Dr. Jerry Buss, 1934 - 2013 twitter.com/LakerNation/st…— Laker Nation (@LakerNation) February 18, 2013


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The 2011 NFL Draft is finally upon us.
Today marks Day 1 of the annual three-day extravaganza from Radio City Music Hall. The first draft —Cam Newton? Marcell Dareus? Blaine Gabbert?—will be announced by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell shortly after 8 p.m. this evening.
The Draft is being conducted under the cloud of labor issues, however.
The NFL's motion for a stay was denied, meaning a federal judge's ruling earlier this week stands that the league is open for business. Still, it's made the Draft almost secondary news.
"To see that draft symbol up on stage and to think that I'm going to be walking up there in about 24 hours, it was wild," Auburn defensive lineman Nick Fairley told the Associated Press.
"A lot of mixed emotions. Who knows what's going to happen?"
We'll find out starting tonight, but in the meantime keep it here and we'll have all the day-long news, notes and drama for you, followed by our analysis on the winners and losers from Day 1.


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Your body shape changes naturally as you age. Some of these changes cannot be avoided but your lifestyle choices may slow or speed the process.
The human body is made up of fat, lean tissue (muscles and organs), bones, and water. After age 30, the people tend to lose lean tissue. Your muscles, liver, kidney, and other organs may lose some of their cells. This process of muscle loss is called atrophy. Bones may lose some of their minerals and become less dense (a condition called osteopenia, or at its later stage, osteoporosis). Tissue loss reduces the amount of water in your body.
The amount of body fat goes up steadily after age 30 and may rise by as much as 30%. Fat tissue builds up toward the center of the body, including around the internal organs. However, the layer of fat under the skin (subcutaneous) gets smaller.
The tendency to become shorter occurs among all races and both sexes. Height loss is related to aging changes in the bones, muscles, and joints. People typically lose about 1 cm (0.4 inches) every 10 years after age 40. Height loss is even more rapid after age 70. You may lose a total of 1 to 3 inches in height as you age. You can help prevent loss of height by following a healthy diet, staying physically active, and preventing and treating bone loss (osteoporosis).
Less muscle in the legs muscle and stiffer joints can make moving around harder. Excess body fat and changes in body shape also affect your balance making falls more likely.
Changes in total body weight vary for men and woman. Men often gain weight until about age 55, and then begin to lose weight later in life. This may be related to a drop in the male sex hormone testosterone. Women usually gain weight until age 65, and then begin to lose weight. Weight loss in later life occurs in part because lean muscle tissue is replaced with fat. Diet and exercise habits can play a large role in a person's weight changes over life.
Your lifestyle choices affect how quickly the aging process takes place. Some things you can do to reduce age-related body changes are:
Minaker KL. Common clinical sequelae of aging. In: Goldman L, Schafer AI, eds. Cecil Medicine. 24th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Elsevier Saunders; 2011:chap 24.
Shah K, Villareal DT. Obesity. In: Fillit HM, Rockwood K. eds. Brocklehurst's Textbook of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology. 7th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Saunders Elsevier: 2010:chap 83.


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I appreciated recently reading about Bode Miller's objections to the Tahoe area's hosting of the Winter Olympic Games. It's too bad we can't just take a vote on it to make sure at least the majority of us are on the same page and want to be hosts, instead of letting a minority of developers, politically connected private contractors and monopolistic promoters and television networks decide for us.
If you think that the taxpayer funded private contracting machine is milking this region for all it's worth now, you haven't seen anything yet. Just wait until it's armed with hundreds of millions in taxpayer cash and all of the powers of eminent domain.
This whole region will be one big mess and disruption for a decade just to host a two-week period of games which we have no better chance of securing tickets for than anyone else in the world. Any "excess" of rooms and housing will immediately be disassembled afterward, so as not to have "too much" affordable housing and lodging, and any improvements in mass transportation — both into, out of, and around the area — will be removed afterward as well to return it to its current token state.
All of that done, millions more in taxpayer cash will need to be shunted, at great societal opportunity cost, to support a further bloated road construction/construction industry that suddenly has a lot less to do. Just like now.
But I'm sure it will all we green, right?
Mark Adams
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(That's right! Get that deja vu!)
Anyway, here's a pic. This one shows not only when someone is online on ESO, but also on AgeComm. Additionally, it shows when a new post is made on AgeComm and when one of your friends changes their AgeComm username.
You can double click on a thread alert to open that thread in your default browser.
I also failed to clean out the friends list before uploading, so it comes preloaded with me and Ryz0n on your friends list. :D
It also auto-updates whenever I release an update.... Oops. Forgot to add that. xD You can check for updates by going to Help -> Check for updates, and it will ask you if you want to install, and if you say yes, it'll install for ya.
Here is the Installer: http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?eipp20wfdcye7o4
and here a .7z of the files (recommended for advanced users only): http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?g4e5ojactklidoa
This post illustrates planned, possible, and speculative additions.
Planned Additions
-Embedded IRC channel
-Display of friends' Rank/ELO changes
-Auto-updates :D
-User Search functions
-Heavengames and RTS-Sanc thread alerts
Possible Additions - I'll add these if you guys want me to, so show you support for them!
-None unplanned, currently.
Speculative Additions - I'm not sure if these are possible, but if you guys show support for them, I'll look into adding them.
-Shows when users are In-Game on ESO*
-Shows Online/In-Game for GameRanger and/or Voobly
-Shows online/offline status for RTS-Sanc
Please suggest more additions!
*This isn't really that practical because it can take up to 15 minutes for the pages that I'm querying to update.
cam44:wut inn thee fawk r u tokking abowt?
HunterCallahan:Completely awesome! A+!
Imperial Redcoat:Zorc is cool don't fk around brah.
HunterCallahan:One problem though. I cant seem to add any one with out the agecomm id, and some of my friends arent on age comm.
RTS sanc and hg stuff?
definately, increases audience
I don't think its adding names, the ok button is pressed and nothing happen
If I put prawny as my ID for agecomm
Prawny:If I put prawny as my ID for agecomm
I'm working on automating that so you can use names in the future.
HunterCallahan:I still don't think its adding friends w/o an agecomm ID. i tried using the id 1, like yo said, but nothing happens.
Can you try posting the Friends.xml file for me? It should be in C:\Program Files\ESO External Friends List\ or C:\Program Files (x86)\ESO External Friends List (wherever you installed it).
Make sure you put the [ code ] and [ /code ] (without the spaces) tags around it.
Also please tell me what you were entering in the entries.
Musketeer925: Prawny:If I put prawny as my ID for agecomm
Oh, right, forgot to explain this. The AgeComm ID is a number -- go to a post by that user, and follow the link of their name to their profile. Then look at the url; the number at the end is the AgeComm User ID.
I'm working on automating that so you can use names in the future.
I'm working on automating that so you can use names in the future.
would have been nice to know, yes


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has she ever officially retired? i know things went downhill horribly for her since 2008, but has she quit altogether?
has she ever officially retired? i know things went downhill horribly for her since 2008, but has she quit altogether?
I've been really wondering about her, too. It seems like she's been doing many shows in US and jumping easy triples and 2 axels. And just in time for your question, she's competing in Medal Winners Open this weekend!
Meissner just performed over the weekend at the shows held by An Evening With Champions.
And she will be competing on Oct 5 at the Medal Winners Open in Japan. (Contrary to the name of the event, it is an invitational.)
The IN article about An Evening With Champions has two short paragraphs about her. It says she skated in some shows over the summer as well.
Scroll down here: http://web.icenetwork.com/news/artic...&vkey=ice_news
If you want to stay in the loop, you could follow the frequent tweets of Kimmie Meissner @kimmiemeissner from her verified account.
(Example: She tweeted in September about performing in Disson's upcoming Love on Ice show.)
I don't recall an official announcement, but I believe she has moved on from "competitive" skating...
As golden411 mentioned, she skated at the Evening with Champions, and the reviews I've read were all pretty positive. I believe I read she fell at one point, but the reviews also mentioned improved skating & artistry overall.
I'm glad you asked this question, Daphna. I often wonder the same thing. I read Kimmie's tweets on IN, but there doesn't seem to have ever been an official announcement of retirement. (Maybe she has a comeback planned? Too much to dream, I know, but she's still within competitive age range, in figure skating years. She is a contemporary of Mao and Yuna.)
I was just rewatching her LP at 2006 worlds. It's terrific by our standards in 2012. She would beat Carolina Kostner, for sure (I think). Funny, because I used to think it was just okay. On the other hand, she is sometimes credited with a triple axel, but I don't think she ever fully rotated it in competition. Nonetheless, I've always been a big fan of Kimmie; she was the supposed to be the successor to Sasha Cohen, right? (The successor who has never quite materialized...)
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I've always like Kimmie a lot too. Solid jumps, clean lines, very pleasant to watch, and a very nice person too. Even if she wasn't necessarily "Sasha's successor," she is a world champion, which Sasha never was. She did quite decently the two seasons after her 2006 Worlds win, with a 4CC win and medalling at all 4 GPs, including winning Skate America. It was the season after that she didn't do so well in, and this was around the time that she changed coaches to Richard Callaghan and moved to Florida. She had a knee injury the following season and withdrew from both of her GPs and couldn't compete at Nationals because it was too late to register to qualify. Around this time she moved back to MD and started going to college full time. I'm guessing it was just a combination of different factors - injury, college, other changes, and she just never quite came back to competition but never actively chose to retire. I don't know whether she's finished with school, but if so, I would love to see her attempt a comeback of some sort, maybe not necessarily to competition, but just be more active, perhaps tour with Stars on Ice, which she's at least done guest spots with in the past. This MWO competition is a promising start though.
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Kimmie quit far too early. She got hung up on judges deducting her for not completing 3 axels and 3-3s. She would have been fine if she had just eliminated those elements, IMO. The US might even have had 3 spots the last few worlds.
It's a shame because I thought Kimmie became a more expressive skater after her jumps became inconsistent.
At times I see Rachael the same way - after she lost her 3x3 and some of her consistency she too became a more expressive skater.
If Rachael had her best jumps back last year at Natls she would have given Wagner all she could handle.
But a bad back, broken leg, and other injuries take a toll on skaters.
Sometimes rest is called for and Rachael's team probably had her training and competing when she should have been off the ice resting and recovering.
Alissa needs to be careful - even if it means missing most of this season.
A couple of years ago Mirai had a stress fracture and Frank refused to let her train until she was fully recovered.
That cost her in the short run as she didn't get back to her best until 4CC - but she is still competing today and other coaches might have rushed Mirai back.
If that had happened a chronic condition could have been the result causing a premature retirement.
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This is one reason I continue to respect Frank Carroll. He doesn't seem to go for the short-term benefit. He trained Michelle Kwan the same way. He made sure she had good jump technique so that when she grew, as all children do, she didn't have to relearn her jumps.
I do hope Alissa is careful. I'd love to see her at her best, and though she probably doesn't have many more peak years as a competitive skater, it would be nice to see her leave that side of the sport on an up note, not struggling to stay on her feet because of some chronic injury.


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We just had Wings GM on the IC Hockey Show on TSN Radio 1290 in Winnipeg.
He spoke about: The increase in scoring coming out of this seasons lockout. The similarities of the retirements of Yzerman and Lidstrom and how they effected the team. How the recently retired Tomas Holmstrom was such an effective player. Taking the time to fully develop a player. The evolution of Mike Babcock as a coach. Lengthening overtime. Playing games outside of their own time zone.
To listen click here.


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The winners cautious plans for his windfall have apparently irked his wife, according to the S.C. Education Lottery.
The man bought a Mega Millions ticket worth $1 million at the Publix on State Road.
Lottery officials announced the ticket was a winner Aug. 20, but the man took some time to do some financial planning before claiming his winnings, according to the lottery.
His plan -- pay bills, save and invest.
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But his wife feels strongly that they should have some fun with their winnings, according to the lottery.
I wasnt planning on buying anything, the winner said.
Monday, he cashed in the ticket.
He told lottery officials hes waited his whole life for this moment and is prepared.
Im not going to change the way I live, though my wife wants to, he said.
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The director of Charleston International Airport is accelerating her plans to resign and is now considering legal action, saying at least two members of the board she reports to have been "verbally abusive" and "disrespectful" to her for an extended period.
Letter from Aviation Authority chairman
Good Evening.
I am distressed and disappointed to advise you that following our congenial and productive meeting today in which the goals and aspirations of the Board were furthered, I was asked by the Director to meet with her and her attorney. Our conference lasted approximately 2 hours during which I received a report of the Director's grievances, particularly her perception that her hard work, diligence and accomplishments have not been appreciated by our Board, and further that she has been treated disrespectfully and verbally abused by a minority membership of the Board.
Frankly, I was shocked. I told our Director that I felt a majority of the Board and particularly the Chairman did our best to acknowledge her outstanding performance and achievements. During her 26 years of service to the public that we represent, and especially under her leadership as Director, the Authority has achieved much success. Despite my enthusiastic appreciation and confidence in her, and despite my request both as your Chairman as well as personally, she has declined to reconsider her decision to separate from the Authority effective September 30, 2013.
I do not anticipate, nor should you, a reconsideration of her decision. Accordingly, I have asked our counsel to immediately research the consequences of this unanticipated notice of separation as it may apply to the funding for our terminal redevelopment project.
It is my intention to report to you the details of her decision, as well as the potential consequences to the Authority, and what steps I anticipate taking to protect the public's interest in the administration of the duties and responsibilities of her office. The Director's separation notice creates an unexpected challenge, but as I have often expressed, I am confident that the members of this Board will respond in a manner that is consistent with the best interest of the public.
I am calling for a special meeting of the Board to consider the implications of this separation on Tuesday, July 30, 2013. Your availability to attend the meeting next Tuesday is extremely important both to me and to the public. I look forward to receiving input from all the members of the Board regarding how best to manage this unexpected change in circumstances. Although the meeting scheduled for next week will be noticed as an Executive Session, it is my hope that matters of such importance to the public will be fully vetted in a public arena. That choice is one that our Director must make, but I expect her decision will be made with the advice and recommendation of her counsel.
Earlier today, my intended communication with each of you was to talk of how fortunate our constituents are to have you on this Board which led to the decision made today to move forward with the redevelopment project in a manner that will ensure construction, completion within our budget constraints, on time, with a quality project that the public deserves. I want to acknowledge and congratulate Chairman Hernan Pena and his TRIP Committee, and all members of the Board, for their input and decision.
It was not my intention to send this message this evening as I wanted to have time to reflect on the Director's notice, however, as the newspaper has been advised of this decision through unknown sources, I felt obligated to send this to each of you tonight.
Despite today's unexpected notice, I retain the highest regard for the Aviation Authority staff and for this Board. I am privileged to be your Chairman.
Andy Savage
Sue Stevens said she will be quitting Sept. 30 after less than seven years in the $211,140-a-year job. Originally, she planned to leave in 2015, after the completion of a major overhaul and redevelopment of Charleston International.
Airport board
Andy Savage, chairman
Mt. Pleasant Mayor Billy Swails, vice chairman*
Larry Richter, secretary
Spencer Pryor, treasurer
Michael Stavrinakis, assistant secretary
Pat Waters, assistant treasurer
Other members:
Mallory Factor
Tommy Harnett
Charleston Mayor Joe Riley*
North Charleston Mayor Keith Summey*
Charleston County Council Chairman Teddie Pryor*
S.C. Rep. Chip Limehouse*
S.C. Sen. George Campsen*
* Denotes members who are the Aviation Authority because of their elected offices
"That had been my intent," she said Wednesday.
Stevens said she changed her mind "based on events over the last several years." She declined to elaborate, and no one contacted about the issue Wednesday was willing to identify the board members in question.
"I really would like to do what's best for the Aviation Authority, including ... the airport-wide employees," Stevens said. "This is a big family out here, and fortunately we have a great team. And I have no doubt they will continue to do a great job. This is just a new chapter for all of us."
Stevens has hired employment lawyer Nancy Bloodgood, who also wouldn't go into details Wednesday about the alleged instances of verbal abuse and disrespect.
Bloodgood accompanied Stevens Tuesday afternoon, when Stevens went through a list of workplace grievances during a two-hour private meeting with Aviation Authority chairman Andy Savage and airport lawyer Arnold Goodstein.
"We have some serious employment issues, and I have told them there is possible litigation regarding these issues," Bloodgood said.
Stevens said Tuesday's meeting was to begin talks about an "amicable resolution for separation of employment." The conversation was supposed to remain confidential until after she talked with her senior managers and Bloodgood met with the Aviation Authority.
She said she still had not formally quit as of Wednesday afternoon, though she does plan to leave, effective Sept. 30. Stevens also issued a written statement, chiding her employer for disclosing her reasons for leaving in a letter.
"This is a personnel matter that I hoped could be handled in a private manner to avoid as much harm as possible to the Aviation Authority and my employees," she said. "I am sorry that the board has chosen to discuss my employment issues publicly."
Stevens also said her lawyer "remains available" to meet with the Aviation Authority in private.
Going public
Savage said he felt he had no choice but to disclose the issue to other board members Tuesday night, a couple of hours after The Post and Courier asked whether Stevens was quitting. In his emailed letter about the meeting, he said Stevens' perception was "that her hard work, diligence and accomplishments have not been appreciated by our board and further that she has been treated disrespectfully and verbally abused by a minority membership of the board."
Stevens said she not aware of the letter until after it was sent.
Savage said he was "shocked" by her decision to step down, especially after a congenial and productive board meeting earlier on Tuesday with no indication of her misgivings.
"It's a tremendous loss to me personally and to the flying public in the community," he said in an interview.
Savage, who has been chairman since January and has been seeking to reform the agency, said he's worried that the departure of his top staffer could negatively affect an upcoming $170 million bond sale that will help pay for a major upgrade at Charleston International.
Stevens' decision also could put a wrinkle in the Aviation Authority's plan to sell Boeing Co. land for the planemaker's future expansion of its North Charleston campus, he said. The Federal Aviation Administration, which must approve the deal, had raised concerns before her decision.
"This a critical time in getting the approval of FAA, and Sue has very deep contacts and relationships within the FAA that are irreplaceable," Savage said.
He has called for a special board meeting for Tuesday to consider the potential implications of her planned resignation, which is not expected to affect normal day-to-day operations.
"We will not be long without a director," Savage said Wednesday. "I'm not talking weeks. I'm talking days. It's important for the authority to have stability. We have to have stability in management of the facility in order to maintain our bond rating."
Growing discord
At least one critic and former member of the authority said the discord reflects bigger problems with the airport panel, which is made up of elected officials and political appointees, and has been expanded in recent years.
Stevens has worked for the agency for 26 years, rising up the ranks following nearly two decades of holding down a battery of front-line and back-office management slots at Charleston International.
As director, she also has been responsible for operations at Charleston Executive Airport on Johns Island and Mount Pleasant Regional Airport.
Stevens oversaw Charleston International during a period of unprecedented growth. The airport lured Southwest Airlines and JetBlue Airways on her watch, and it also landed the 6,000-worker Boeing South Carolina plant as a tenant. More recently, she had been steering the airport toward the passenger terminal overhaul.
At the same time, the once low-key board that Stevens works for has become increasingly politicized, said Waring Howe, who served on it for 12 years, including four years as chairman. That was before companies like Boeing elevated the profile and importance of the airport.
"It's altogether different now," said Howe, an attorney who is part of a lawsuit seeking to strike down a law that gave state lawmakers two seats on the Aviation Authority.
In recent years, he said, the airport panel has gotten too large and too meddlesome. He noted that it's been "getting down in the vineyards where staff is supposed to do their work."
"Not only does it get politicized, but it's gotten so big to become unwieldy with all various constituencies," Howe said Wednesday. "There are the legislators having whatever point of view they bring .... And then with you got the mayors of three cities. They just seem to be so disparate in their interests that, on the face of it, it would be hard to reach consent."
David Jennings, who served as chairman when Stevens became director in 2007 and served 23 years on the board, lamented her departure. He also said he had heard of a "certain level of disrespect generally in the board meetings. I don't know who or what level, but from what I hear, there is a lack of respect toward the staff. If that is true, it is inexcusable."
The first sign of trouble between Stevens and her bosses cropped up late last summer when S.C. Rep. Chip Limehouse, R-Charleston, was the chairman. At one meeting, he interrupted Stevens and told her to be quiet while she was in the middle of explaining an airport issue.
At another meeting in September, Limehouse tried to engineer oversight of Stevens' role away from the board and to himself, The board initially agreed to the idea but later voted it down. Limehouse has not attended a meeting since January.
Most recently, at a board meeting in June, member Larry Richter called for a closed-door session without her to discuss unspecified "personnel" issues. Stevens commented in the hallway during the meeting that it was the second time she had been banished from a closed-door discussion, and she appeared unhappy.
"Never in my time on the board was the executive director excluded unless we were talking about her salary," Jennings said. "There was no reason for her not to be there unless we were talking about her salary."
The reason for the June closed session was so that board could discuss hiring a deputy director to oversee the terminal redevelopment.
Charleston County Councilman Elliott Summey, who sometimes sits in for his father, North Charleston Mayor Keith Summey, said he was disappointed by the latest turn of events.
"The pettiness needs to stop," he said. "The airport and the Aviation Authority are extremely important to the tri-county region."
Mayor Summey, who has not attended many meetings this year, said Stevens did a good job, but "I don't think anybody forced her out."
As for her feeling disrespected, he called that "part of life in administration."
"As mayor, Lord knows, not everybody approves of everything I do," he said. "As far as the treatment by other people, I haven't been very active in the board meetings, so I don't really know. I thought it had leveled out, quite honestly."
Mount Pleasant Mayor Billy Swails, who also sits on the board, said Stevens' resignation came as a "complete surprise."
"As far as any abuse, I have not seen any of that personally myself," Swails said. "I know it's not from my end of the table," he said, before adding that he sits next to Charleston Mayor Joe Riley and former state Rep. Ben Hagood.
Riley said he hopes Stevens reconsiders. "She has done an outstanding job," he said.
Charleston County Council Chairman Teddie Pryor, who also is on the board, said he declined "to jump into the fray. "I'm going to leave it all to the chairman," he said, referring to Savage.
Reach Warren L. Wise at 937-5524 or twitter.com/warrenlancewise. Reach John McDermott at 937-5572.
Sue Stevens listens as Charleston County Aviation Authority Chairman Andy Savage answers a question from department heads on the resignation of Stevens as director of the airport.×
Sue Stevens, director of Charleston International Airport, listens to a question during a meeting with department heads concerning her plans to resign.×
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Finding what works will be challenge of bill
March 24, 2013
For years, most Americans believed throwing money at the problem would end poverty in our country. It did seem logical. It was not, of course....
teach a child to print money,and you feed him for life.
Yes you sure will, they'll be in jail ,free room and broad and three meals a day just for starters
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"Instead of guiding policy based on emotion, it should be steered by a research approach." What a novel notion! Of course, it won't work. Just look at the silly gun issue. Every lib is screaming and crying to rid the US of privately owned AR15s and other scary-looking rifles when rifles (of which AR15s are a tiny fraction) accounted for less than 4% of murders in the US in 2011. That stat is from the FBI. Similarly, couple the worsd children and poverty and libs are screaming about saving the kids, regardless of the reality.
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"New approaches are needed, as many West Virginia government officials are beginning to realize." Always bringing up problems never offering solutions. WV certainly loves studies. Why don't you ask Paul Ryan how a handout helped him? How soon he forgets.
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on February 14, 2013 - 12:13 AM
Preservationists remained cautiously optimistic Wednesday, after Lackawanna City Judge Frederic Marrano reserved decision on a lawsuit that would vacate a previously issued order allowing the demolition of the Bethlehem Steel Administration Building.
Lackawanna Industrial Heritage Group, which filed the lawsuit Friday, reiterated its hope to meet with the building's owner, Gateway Trade Center.
It also announced that a reuse team of real estate, planning and preservation specialists headed by Barbara Campagna, former chief architect for the National Trust for Historic Preservation, has been assembled to assist the company if it decides to take advantage of a $500,000 Restore New York grant.
"We remain committed to sitting down with Steven Detwiler at his earliest convenience to help Gateway reposition the building to take advantage of progress being made along the waterfront," said preservationist David Torke.


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The second half of the weekend will be a bit more cloudy. A few breaks of sun are likely with highs in the upper 30s.
A temperature rise and temperature fall will take us through the new work week. An unsettled pattern will bring the chance for a light wintry mix early in the week, showers by midweek, and a few snow flurries by the end of the week.
Highs may push 50 in spots by Wednesday, while next weekend will struggle to hit 20.
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