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MARTINSBURG - Beth Perez smokes a pack a day - but a tax hike would change that.
"I wouldn't buy as many," the Martinsburg resident said.
Currently, Perez spends between $4.98 and $5.38 on cigarettes, and she would be willing to pay up to $6 a pack before calling it quits.
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In West Virginia, 28.6 percent of adults use cigarettes, making the state second only to Kentucky in terms of highest smoking rate in the nation.
Last week, Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin rejected recommendations that he source solutions to the state's steadily increasing drug and alcohol crisis via West Virginia's $913 million "rainy day" fund coupled with a tax increase on alcohol and cigarettes.
Tomblin founded the Advisory Council on Substance Abuse in 2011, but as he faced the last election on a no-new-taxes platform, ignored the group's two recommendations, which had two-fold intentions of allocating revenue to resurrect rehab centers for the approximately 150,000 West Virginians needing drug abuse treatment while also deterring purchasing interest in gateway factors such as alcohol and tobacco.
But Tomblin's dismissal begs the question: would a tax increase also help to reduce the percentage of adults who smoke in West Virginia - a figure that has been in the nation's top two for the past decade?
"I buy the cheap stuff," said Tina Smith, of Inwood, noting her cigarettes of choice as Misty Menthol Lights, running her around $4.38 a pack.
"I wouldn't pay more than $5," she said. "I would change brands because I'm not ready to quit - I've quit everything else. I'm not ready to quit smoking."
While Smith has smoked for 30 years, she notes turning her back on nicotine several times, but has always returned to it.
"I guess because everybody around me smokes, I continue to do so," she said.
According to CDC reports, West Virginia's tobacco tax rate of 55 cents per pack ranks 44th lowest among the 50 states and District of Columbia. The tax rate has held steady since 2002, before which it was seated at 17 cents.
"Yeah, raise it, maybe it will help me stop," John Palmer, of Martinsburg, said.
Palmer, who is in the process of quitting at the recommendation of his doctor, is down to about four cigarettes per day.
"I'm a veteran, so they stay on top of us," he said.
Palmer currently pays $6.20 for a pack of Newports. "I'd rather for them to raise (tobacco) taxes than gas," he said.
Palmer said he credits his inability to completely kick the habit to his days in combat.
"Tell them, put five more cents on a pack," he said.
At $4.35 on a pack, a June 2012 CDC survey cites the nation's highest tobacco taxes as found in New York - where a pack of cigarettes can cost up to $12. The state is currently slated as the no. 8 spot on the nation's smoking rankings scale, with 18.1 percent of the adult population using cigarettes in 2011.
When New York's tobacco tax rate jumped from $2.75 - where it had held from 2008-09 - to $4.35 in 2010, the state's smoking statistics for the year reflected a decade-low of 15.5 percent.
In West Virginia, 28.6 percent of adults use cigarettes, making the state second only to Kentucky in terms of highest smoking rate in the nation.
"I'd probably smoke less or quit all together," Marie James said of what she would do if the cost of cigarettes went above $6 a pack.
Currently, James, who said she has been smoking since 1995, pays about $3.80 a pack. "I've got better things to spend my money on," James, of Martinsburg, said.
Her son, Aaron James, said the most he would pay is $5 a pack. "I'd quit," he said. "I've done it before."
"I have no idea," he said when asked why he started again.
"Just a habit," his mother said. "Just a bad habit."
Her other son, Austin Ross, said he smoked between ages 8 and 10 before getting caught by his mother and quitting for good.
In 2011, West Virginia ranked 32nd among 44 states with 19.1 percent of youth in grades nine through 12 smoking cigarettes. Across the nation, the percentile ranged from 5.9 to 24.1 percent.
According to the CDC, as of June 2012, West Virginia has yet to pass statewide legislation on smoking inside public buildings, leaving the regulations up to each county's healthboard. In addition to a tax hike, New York attributes other factors, including smoke-free workplaces and quitting resources, to the past decade's reduction in smokers.
- Staff writer Holly Shok can be reached at 304-263-3381, ext. 131, or firstname.lastname@example.com.


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ten-ten, haku, gaara, and hinata.
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on November 18, 2012 - 12:01 AM
This summer, the woman in charge and I visited Mount Vernon, George Washington's home on the Potomac River. As we inched our way through the tour of the house, we were treated to the joy of listening to a Tiger Mom quizzing and prodding her two small children as they "enjoyed" a family outing.
The kids looked to be about 7 and 9, and to call them well-behaved would be an understatement. They were like miniature adults, without the wrinkles and ear hair. They were articulate and informed – two words that have never described me. When I was their age, being able to tell time and tie my own shoelaces were the benchmarks I had to hit. Not so for these little automatons.
"Trevor," Tiger Mom said, "Why do you think George Washington chose to live next to a river?" Trevor answered, "So he could transport his crops to market." Now I was thinking that he bought the place for the great view and the big front lawn, but the tour guide later pointed out that George's dad chose Mount Vernon because of easy access to the river for trading. I was beginning to hate Trevor.
"Lillian," continued the Tiger Mom. "This nice woman just told us that President Washington was a surveyor. Do you know what a surveyor does?" Now I am a civil engineer and I wasn't entirely sure. Lillian said, "Surveyors measure the land." Tiger had a follow-up: "Why do they measure the land?" The child responded, "So people know where their property is." Tiger then instructed her daughter to add the word "surveyor" to her list of today's words. I'm not kidding. Lillian dutifully wrote the word on her legal pad.
When our kids were little, the only questions we asked were: "Did you wash behind your ears?" and "Who ate the last Oreo cookie?" I began to wonder, did we fail them as parents? Should we have treated the world like a giant classroom and instilled in our young ones the joy of learning and all that happy horse manure?
The original Tiger Mom, Amy Chua, thinks the American way of raising kids is hopelessly soft and we parents are "weak willed" and "indulgent" and our kids are all pudgy, spoiled video gamers. Oddly, Chua was born here in the land of the sofa spud. She didn't allow her two daughters to watch television, play video games or have play dates and sleepovers. She accepted only A's and demanded perfection in everything they did. Now the girls are young ladies and I'm guessing they are no fun at parties.
We've all encountered Tiger types in our lives, but most of the parents I knew were more Polar Bears. We would feed, shelter and protect our kids, and while we would often growl and threaten dismemberment, we would also romp in the pool or roll around in the snow with them.
When I see moms and dads pushing their offspring, I always think of young Eldrick Woods, who had the ultimate Tiger dad. This man relentlessly, and some say ruthlessly, molded his young son into the best golfer in the world. We all know that Tiger Woods has developed into a very well-adjusted and happy adult. Same story for Andre Agassi, whose father was so overbearing that Andre grew to absolutely hate the game of tennis.
I once read that parents are kidding themselves if they think their children will always succeed, always be happy and always do the right thing. The best you can hope for is that your kids will grow into adults that you actually like. I guess we did OK.


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IIRC, Gainetdinova/Bich (Russian Junior team) are the only other pair team to attempt 3lutz in competition at the moment.
IIRC, Gainetdinova/Bich (Russian Junior team) are the only other pair team to attempt 3lutz in competition at the moment.
Meghan [sic] Duhamel, Eric Radford hold onto tight lead
By Ryan Pyette, QMI Agency
MISSISSAUGA, ONT. - Don't judge quality on quantity.
There are only six senior pairs at the Canadian figure skating nationals, but the top two teams should provide the most nail-biting drama this weekend.
Has anyone heard what Debbie Wilkes has had to say to explain the small numbers of pairs skaters? She was saying she would cover it later but I don't know if she's done it yet.
Moore-Towers/Moscovitch SP video:
(The link worked for me in the U.S.)
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Again, the TSN video is not geoblocked for me in the U.S.
Vid is 4:26 in length.
And I neglected to say earlier that I believe there is a nice backstory to the availability of the TSN video for the M-T/M SP.
Moore-Towers had asked via Twitter whether anyone knew of any online video of their SP yesterday.
A producer for TSN sent a reply tweet to her with the link. My hunch (although I cannot be 100% sure) is that he was kind enough to upload their SP in direct response to her request.
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In any case, I would not be so dismissive of up-and-coming U.S. teams, including Castelli/ Shnapir; Scimeca/ Knierim; and even Donlan/ Speroff (if they become stronger technically).
Someone mentioned break-ups of Canadian teams. Obviously, there have been break-ups and withdrawals among U.S. pairs as well, so there aren't many U.S. teams competing either at Nationals, as in past years.
Fans should smell the roses and appreciate what all teams have to offer regardless of nationality.
Still, I don't think there's any need to say: "U.S. Nationals will have more teams, but nothing like as great skating." That kind of comment smacks of the defensiveness that some Canadian fans seem to project at times. Even feeling as if you "have to put up with a lot of garbage about [Canadian] skaters" seems so over-dramatic and over-possessive and nose-in-the-air defensive.
Celebrate all of Canada's wonderful skaters ... they have an amazing history/ legacy and a wonderful present. I love S/P, D/R, Toller, Kurt, Brian O, Elvis, Bourne/ Kraatz, Weaver/ Poje, Mitchell/ Islam, Gilles/ Poirier, and I very much enjoyed Jessica Dube with her partners. I also enjoy watching Kevin Reynolds, Eman Sandhu, Eladj Balde, Jeffrey Buttle, Joannie Rochette, Shawn Sawyer, Beharry/ Jones, Purdy/ Marinaro, Virtue/ Moir (and former ice dancers Wing/ Lowe & Dubreil/ Lauzon), and I'm warming somewhat to PChid (I liked Patrick immediately when I first saw him skate, but I lost some of my liking of him along the rocky, 'over-hyped' way). Right now, I'm very impressed with Kaetlyn Osmond -- she's pretty special.
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I assume you don't know that the poster who wrote that comment is an American, not a Canadian. Therefore your entire post is really not relevant.Still, I don't think there's any need to say: "U.S. Nationals will have more teams, but nothing like as great skating." That kind of comment smacks of the defensiveness that some Canadian fans seem to project at times.
Having said that, I certainly would not underestimate some of the up-and-coming U.S. teams. If they actually stay together (here's hoping) they could have a real impact in two or three years.
Canadians are also Americans, naturally.
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Since the lady is assisted by the man on the take-off the flip/lutz entry is interchangeable really and you'll often see the same team getting credited either with flip or lutz at different events.


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The Ball State men's basketball team will play its second consecutive Horizon League opponent when the Cardinals welcome Valparaiso for a 7 p.m. tipoff Wednesday at Worthen Arena.
The game will be televised by Ball State Sports Link and will air throughout the state on Comcast Indiana 81. Additionally, Comcast 61 in Muncie will air the game, and the broadcast will be streamed live for free on ballstatesports.com.
The Cardinals (2-4) are in the middle of a challenging stretch of their non-conference schedule and enter Wednesday's contest looking to snap a three-game losing streak. Valparaiso (5-4) has won three of its past four games, all of which have been at home.
Game Information
Ball State vs. Valparaiso
Wednesday, Dec. 4 at 7 p.m. -- Worthen Arena (Muncie, Ind.)
Live Coverage
• Radio (Flagship): Ball State Radio Network (104.1 FM WLBC); Joel Godett (play-by-play); David Eha (Analyst)
• Radio (Student): Sports Link Radio (91.3 FM WCRD); Luke Martin (play-by-play), Sean Stewart (analyst) & Petar Hood (sidelines)
• Television: Ball State Sports Link (Comcast Indiana 81); Tyler Bradfield (play-by-play), Dillon Welch (analyst) & Ryan Bickford (sidelines)
• Internet: Ball State Sports Link streaming video (free) and live audio available through the Ball State All Access package at ballstatesports.com; Live stats also available at ballstatesports.com.
What You Need to Know
• Ball State dropped to 2-4 on the season with a 78-55 loss Saturday at Cleveland State.
• Ball State's four losses have come against teams with a combined record of 20-7: Utah (6-0), Butler (5-2), Indiana State (5-2) and Cleveland State (4-3).
• Senior center Majok Majok leads the Mid-American Conference with three double-doubles and an average of 11.0 rebounds per game. His rebounding average ranks 12th in the country.
• Majok, who had a streak of three straight double-doubles snapped Saturday at Cleveland State, is averaging 9.8 points and 11.0 rebounds for the season.
• Freshman point guard Zavier Turner leads the Cardinals with averages of 14.2 points and 3.8 assists per game.
• Seniors Jesse Berry (13.5 ppg) and Chris Bond (11.3 ppg) are also averaging double figures.
• Berry surpassed the 1,000-point mark for his career Saturday at Cleveland State to become the 27th member of Ball State's 1,000-point club.
• Ball State is playing its 93rd season of basketball and its first under head coach James Whitford.
• The Cardinals are in the midst of a stretch in which they play five out of six games on the road. Wednesday's game against Valparaiso is the team's only home contest in the month of December.
Scouting Valparaiso
• Valparaiso is 5-4 on the year after splitting a pair of home games over the weekend.
• The Crusaders lost a three-overtime battle Friday to Mercer, 117-108, and then rebounded for a Saturday win over Cincinnati Christian, 94-58.
• Valpo is coming off a four-game home stand. The Crusaders also beat James Madison and UCF in that stretch to win three of the four games.
• Alec Peters (15.6 ppg) and LaVonte Dority (15.4 ppg) lead Valpo in scoring, while Jordan Coleman (12.4 ppg) and former Indiana transfer Bobby Copabianco (10.2 ppg) are also averaging double figures.
• Peters and Alabama transfer Moussa Gueye game are each averaging 5.0 rebounds per game to lead Valparaiso on the boards.
• The Crusaders are scoring 86.0 points per game while shooting 51.9 percent from the floor and 40.0 percent from 3-point range as a team.
The Series with Valparaiso
• Ball State and Valparaiso will be playing for the 60th time, with the Cardinals owning a 31-28 lead in the series.
• There was a 14-year break in the series until the 2006-07 season, but the teams have since met four times. The former Indiana Collegiate Conference rivals have split those four contests with each team winning twice on its home floor.
• Valparaiso won the most recent meeting, 69-52, Dec. 28, 2010.
• Ball State holds a 21-11 advantage in games played in Muncie, including 12 straight home wins over the Crusaders dating back to 1968.
• The Cardinals posted an 88-78 win the last time the teams played at Worthen Arena, Nov. 13, 2009.
Tough Competition
• Ball State's strength of schedule so far is ranked No. 31 in the country according to WarrenNolan.com.
• The Cardinals' four losses this season have come against teams with a combined record of 20-7.
• Utah is 6-0 entering a Tuesday road game at Boise State.
• Indiana State is 5-2 with a pair of one-point losses to Belmont and Tulsa, while Butler is 5-2 with a two-point loss to No. 5 Oklahoma State and an overtime loss to LSU.
• Cleveland State is 4-3 on the year.
• The challenging stretch continues with the next two games against Valparaiso (5-4) and Marquette (5-3).
The Friendly Confines
• Ball State has performed significantly better at home than on the road. The Cardinals are 2-1 in Worthen Arena and 0-3 away from Muncie.
• Offensively, the Cardinals are scoring 72.7 points per game at home compared to 65.7 per game on the road.
• Defensively, Ball State has limited opponents to 39.0 percent shooting and 65.0 points per game at home while surrendering 58.0 percent shooting and 82.7 points per game on the road.
• The Cardinals are out-rebounding opponents by an average of 13.7 at home and being out-rebounded by an average of 5.3 on the road.
Road Warriors
• Ball State saw much of the country last week over the Thanksgiving holiday, traveling to play road games Wednesday at Utah and Saturday at Cleveland State.
• Wednesday's game with Valpo is the only home game for the Cardinals in December and the only home contest in a six-game stretch.
• Ball State will take a break for final exams and then head back on the road for the remainder of the month to play at Marquette (Dec. 17), Southern Illinois (Dec. 21) and James Madison (Dec. 30).
Majok One of the Nation's Best
• Senior center Majok Majok leads the MAC and checks in tied for 12th nationally with 11.0 rebounds per game.
• He has recorded five straight double-digit rebounding games, including a 16-rebound effort against Taylor that was one shy of his career high.
• He led the MAC last year and ranked 18th nationally at 9.8 rebounds per game.
Majok Majok's Double-Doubles
• Majok Majok had his streak of three straight double-doubles snapped at Cleveland State.
• He is nearly averaging a double-double through six games at 9.8 points and 11.0 rebounds.
• Majok has 12 double-doubles in his two seasons at Ball State.
• He ranked third in the MAC with nine double-doubles last year in his first season at Ball State and nearly averaged a double-double for the season at 10.7 points and 9.8 rebounds per game.
• The last Cardinal to average a double-double in a season was Theron Smith, who tallied 19.6 points and 10.9 rebounds per game in 2001-02.
Turner's Fast Start
• Freshman point guard Zavier Turner is leading the Cardinals with averages of 14.2 points and 3.8 assists per game.
• Turner became the first Cardinal with at least 17 points and at least four assists in the first three games of a season since Larry Bullington in 1973-74 and just the second to accomplish the feat since Ball State began tracking assists in 1973.
• He became the first Ball State freshman with at least 17 points in the first three games of a season since Jim Fields in 1975-76 and just the second since freshmen became eligible for varsity competition in 1972.
• Turner led the Cardinals with 15 points last Wednesday at Utah and had now scored at least 15 in four of Ball State's six games.
Turner's Shooting Numbers
• Zavier Turner leads the Mid-American Conference in free throw percentage (.950) and ranks third in the league in 3-point percentage (.533).
• He has made all but one of his 20 free throw attempts and sunk 16 of 30 from beyond the arc.
• Turner leads the MAC in made 3-pointers per game with an average of 2.7.
• He has hit at least three 3-pointers in four of the Cardinals' six games.
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• Zavier Turner also ranks among the top 12 in the MAC in assists per game (3.8, 7th), minutes per game (31.7, 8th) and points per game (14.2, 12th).
• He leads MAC freshmen in each of those categories except for scoring (Eastern Michigan's Raven Lee leads at 15.3 ppg).
Berry Reaches 1,000
• Senior guard Jesse Berry surpassed 1,000 points for his career in Saturday's game at Cleveland State.
• Berry's final basket of the night, a second-half 3-pointer, gave him 10 points for the game and 1,001 for his career.
• He became the 27th member of Ball State's 1,000-point club. Former teammate Jauwan Scaife, now a graduate student manager for the Cardinals, became the 26th member last season.
Berry from Downtown
• Jesse Berry has moved into third place on Ball State's all-time 3-pointers list with 171 for his career. He ranks second in school history with 489 3-point attempts.
• Former Ball State teammate Jauwan Scaife set the school record for 3-pointers last year, finishing his career with 203 treys.
• Berry shot a career-best 37.5 percent from beyond the arc last season and raised his percentage to 41.2 during MAC play.
Youth and Experience
• Ball State's lineup this season is heavy on both experience and youth.
• There are only two scholarship players on the Cardinals' roster outside the freshman and senior classes, so those two classes account for the majority of the minutes on the floor.
• Ball State's freshmen have stepped in to make an immediate impact, accounting for more than 40 percent of the team's minutes and scoring.
• Freshman Zavier Turner leads the team in scoring with 14.2 points per game, while freshmen also rank first and second on the team in assists -- Turner 23 and Quinten Payne 13. Freshman Franko House is second on the team with 5.7 rebounds per game.
Rebounding Telling the Story
• Ball State has held a double-digit rebounding advantage in both of its wins this season, but the Cardinals have been out-rebounded in each of their four losses.
• The team has held an average rebounding margin of +19.5 in its wins over Taylor (53-25) and Southeast Missouri (46-35).
• In the four losses, Ball State has been out-rebounded by an average margin of 3.5, though never by more than seven in a single game.
Whitford Era Underway
• James Whitford, who was introduced April 10, 2013 as the 19th head coach in program history, earned his first career win in the Cardinals' 73-53 victory Nov. 12 over Taylor.
• Whitford came to Ball State after serving the previous eight years on the staff of Sean Miller at Xavier and Arizona, including the past two as the Wildcats' associate head coach.
• He also has previous MAC experience with 11 years on the staff at Miami University under head coaches Herb Sendek and Charlie Coles.
• During his career as an assistant coach, Whitford's teams posted an overall record of 400-208 and reached the postseason 13 times, including 10 NCAA tournament appearances.
Out of the Shadows
• Ball State Sports Link, an immersive learning sports production program, is producing a monthly show this season, taking viewers behind the scenes of Ball State men's basketball.
• The show, titled "Out of the Shadows," premiered Friday on WIPB in Muncie with the first episode focusing on the first 72 hours of the James Whitford era. It will also air on Comcast 81 in Indiana and nationally on Fox College Sports.
• Additionally, the first episode is available now on ballstatesports.com and on the BSUSportsLink YouTube channel.
Kamieniecki to Miss Season
• Senior post player Matt Kamieniecki will sit out the season after undergoing wrist surgery. He will redshirt this season and return to the floor as a fifth-year senior in 2014-15.
• Kamieniecki has played in 74 games through his first three seasons at Ball State. He averaged 4.6 points and 5.9 rebounds per game as a junior, starting 11 of the final 16 games after being limited by injury in the first half of the season.
• At this point, Kamieniecki will be the only senior on next year's Ball State roster.
Returning for the Cardinals
• The loss of Matt Kamieniecki leaves Ball State with six returning letterwinners from last year, four of which are seniors -- center Majok Majok, guard Jesse Berry and forwards Chris Bond and Tyler Koch.
• Majok led the MAC and ranked 18th nationally in rebounding last year. He averaged nearly a double-double at 10.7 points and 9.8 rebounds per game.
• Berry is the team's top returning scorer. He ranked second on last year's team at 12.8 points per game, trailing only departed senior Jauwan Scaife's 16.6 points per game.
• Ball State's two additional returning letterwinners are both sophomores in forward Bo Calhoun and guard Chase Brogna.
Relying on Young Talent
• Ball State brought in a class of four scholarship freshmen, all of whom are averaging at least 16 minutes per game.
• Freshman Zavier Turner, an all-state point guard from Pike High School in Indianapolis, is being asked to shoulder much of the ball handling load for the Cardinals.
• The class of scholarship newcomers also includes guards Mark Alstork from Thurgood Marshall High School in Dayton and Quinten Payne from North High School in St. Charles, Ill., along with post player Franko House from Concord High School in Elkhart, Ind.
Majok Tabbed Preseason All-MAC
• Majok Majok was named to the preseason All-MAC West Division Team in a vote of media from around the league. He was joined in the West Division by Toledo's Rian Pearson and Julius Brown, Western Michigan's Shayne Whittington and Eastern Michigan's Glenn Bryant.
• The preseason All-MAC East Team consisted of Buffalo's Javon McCrea and Will Regan, Akron's Demetrius Treadwell and Quincy Diggs, and Miami's Will Felder.


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Conner Wylie and Lucas Hatton provided depth a season ago. The forward and guard, respectively, were the top two players off the bench and did a lot of the little things that went unnoticed but helped Sullivan win the first league and District 4 Class A championships in program history.
They are not going unnoticed this year.
Wylie and Hatton are starters now. More importantly, they are much better players. After being role players, Wylie and Hatton are developing into prime-time players. And that is one reason Sullivan keeps on rolling.
Wylie is averaging nearly a double-double every game, and Hatton is providing his usual swarming defense, in addition to improved offense, helping Sullivan start 5-0 for a second consecutive year. They were terrific in last Tuesday's 78-53 win at South Williamsport and ignited a dominant overall team performance.
"We had four graduating seniors last year and I was just kind of there as the sixth, seventh man off the bench. In the offseason I was fighting through my ankle hurting but I was definitely trying to put in the time I could and you could tell everyone was," Hatton said. "It's nice to be in the mix now with everyone who has been playing for a while."
"Everybody has been in the gym a lot of hours," Wylie said. "Coach (Glenn) Vaughan has made a lot of summer games for us against tough competition from and he has really improved us over the summer."
Fact Box
Dr. Masse's Top 5 Boys Teams
1. Williamsport (7-0)
The Millionaires did not play their best last week, but they gutted out come-from-behind wins over Pottsville and Wyoming Valley West and are averaging 23 fourth-quarter points per game, signs of championship teams. Now the defending district champions face a challenging five-game stretch that includes three in Elmira this week against strong out of state teams. After the winter break, Williamsport plays Harrisburg in a rematch of last year's state tournament thriller and Westside Christian out of Detroit.
"These next five games are going to be very challenging," coach Allen Taylor said. "This is going to tell us a whole lot about our team and give us an idea on what we need to work on to prepare for that state run."
2. Loyalsock (5-0)
The Lancers thumping Southern Friday and then going on the road to Shikellamy and beating a solid Class AAA team 75-42 less than 20 hours later was impressive. Instead of looking tired or lethargic, the Lancers stormed out against a 2012 district finalist and built an 18-point first-quarter lead. Roger Wilson is having a terrific season so far and recorded his fifth straight double-double in the win. Wilson is averaging 15.8 points and 11.2 rebounds per game.
3. Lewisburg (5-0)
The Green Dragons are off to their best start in more than a decade and defense is a big reason why. Lewisburg has held four teams to 36 points or fewer and allowed only 66 in convincing HAC-II wins over Hughesville and Mount Carmel last week. Erich Kline and Sam Allen are providing a nice inside punch and combined for 23 points and 15 rebounds in the 54-30 Hughesville win. Lewisburg is winning its games by a 19-point average.
4. Wellsboro (7-0)
That was a huge 55-49 win at Athens Wellsboro recorded Friday. The Green Hornets beat a team on the road that embarrassed it last year and is a District 4 Class AAA title contender after falling behind by seven early in front of a boisterous crowd. It was a statement game by a team that could play Lewisburg in the Montoursville Christmas Tournament Thursday if both reach the final. Sophomore Kieron Smethers keeps making big plays on both ends and Mike Pietropola is becoming a super sub. The sophomore scored 19 points off the bench against Athens a week after a 20-point performance off the bench.
5. Sullivan
County (5-0)
Senior point guard Kelby Mullen is a four-year starter who has been instrumental to his program's historic run the last two years. He has helped Sullivan reach states the last two years and is now becoming a big-time scorer after doing everything but the past three seasons. Mullen is averaging 16 points per game and had 11 assists against Bucktail while doing an excellent job attacking the basket.
"The past couple years Sharif has been the man offensively for us and Kelby has kind of known that, but too much. He was kind of been so passive that it was easy for other teams to guard him," Vaughan said. "He worked on his shot and a couple things and he's more of an offensive weapon for us this year. Now you have Kelby who can get to the rim and knock down the occasional jumper and is still able to facilitate our offense from the point position. I'm really happy with how he has played early this season."
Player of the Week
Pierce Ranck, Montoursville
The senior forward has ignited Montoursville's turnaround and been tough to stop. A strong all-around player, Ranck scored 26 points each in wins over Mount Carmel and Warrior Run. He helped Montoursville overcome an 11-point deficit against Mount Carmel.
Tournament of the Week
Montoursville Tournament
I had to go with a tournament instead of just one game because there are four good games that will take place Thursday and Saturday. Lewisburg opens against Jersey Shore and Wellsboro meets Montoursville the first night. If Lewisburg and Wellsboro meet Thursday it will have a definite playoff flavor since both teams would be undefeated if playing in the final.
Wylie and Hatton join returning starters Kelby Mullen, Derek Wilkins and Zach Meyer, who scored a career-high 29 points and made nine 3-pointers Saturday at Bucktail. Together, that unit was marvelous against South as were reserves like Sean Flannery, Adam Szklanka and Bob Polcrack. Still, it was Wylie and Hatton who stood out the most, showing how far they have come.
Wylie played a near-perfect game. Heck, from a shooting perspective he was perfect, making all 12 of his shots from the field and foul line while scoring 18 points and grabbing 10 rebounds. Saturday, he scored 21 points, made all seven shots from the field, grabbed seven rebounds and made four steals in a 97-57 trouncing of Bucktail. Physically stronger than a year ago, Wylie wanted the ball inside and was tough to stop when he had it, displaying good power and some nice moves.
A player who is nice as can be off the court seems to be developing a mean streak. That is good news as Sullivan seeks building off last year's historic season.
"With Conner, I always knew it was in him. He's a real humble kid and he's not extremely aggressive in his personality," Vaughan said. "We're getting him to the point where he really understands how good he can be and (Tuesday) I felt that. tonight I felt like he was thinking if I touch the ball I'm going to look to score and set people up second and he owned the glass for us."
Hatton set the tone last Tuesday, shredding South with some nice passes. He had five assists by the end of the first quarter while adding six points, four rebounds and three steals. Hatton showed aggressiveness too and attacked the basket while finishing, getting to the foul line or setting up teammates. Defense is still Hatton's specialty, but his added offensive dimension gives Sullivan a fifth weapon among its strong starting lineup.
"Lucas brings a lot of energy for us," Vaughan said. "He brings energy on the defensive end and it was great to see him breaking the defense down a couple times and making the right play offensively and building up those assists."
And Sullivan keeps building up the wins.
Loyalsock guard Kyle Datres has taken his football quarterbacking to the court. The sophomore, who alternates with Omar Little between point guard and shooting guard, topped 10 assists in three of his first four games and had 22 in HAC-II victories over Central Columbia and Southern Columbia. Datres can seemingly control a game even if he does not score much, something he showed in Friday's 76-39 win over Southern.
Datres had 11 assists in that game and could have had several more had some inside shots that usually go in not missed the mark. The impressive thing is the way Datres seems to know where everyone is at all times. His vision is terrific and he even faked out teammate Roger Wilson with a no-look, second-quarter pass that Wilson converted.
"That's what a good guard does," Wilson said. "He's really doing a good job."
Datres, who had 39 assists in those first four games, threw for more than 1,300 yards this fall in his first season starting at quarterback. He is playing a different sport now but still consistently finds the open man and still can fit passes into tight spaces.
"He is emotionless out there. He just keeps a straight face and doesn't get upset when someone doesn't finish an assist and comes back and does it the next time," Loyalsock coach Ron Insinger said. "He can thread the needle. He has great vision. he sees the floor really well. He knows where all nine players are on the floor at all times."
Montoursville is starting to turn its season around. Following four consecutive losses, the Warriors upset Mount Carmel and rallied past Warrior Run last week. Now they suddenly are one of only three unbeaten teams in the HAC-II ... St. John Neumann (5-0) is off to its best start this century. The Knights romped to two easy wins last week while opening their HAC-III schedule. Four players are averaging double figures in scoring ... Hughesville is doing a much better job this season, fighting back. The Spartans overcame an 11-point deficit Friday against Central Columbia and won, 46-42. The Spartans (4-2) have come from behind to win their first two home games ... Canton guard Eddie Larcom dealt his 500th career assist in a 70-45 win over Williamson. Canton has won three of its last four games and played undefeated Wellsboro tough last week. Keep an eye on this team ... Eric Huling scored a career-high 23 points as Jersey Shore thumped Shamokin, 66-46, Friday ... This is the first time in 12 years of compiling weekly Top 5s that all five teams are still undefeated entering the Christmas break.
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Coccidioidomycosis, commonly called valley fever, is a fungal infection of the lungs that can cause serious problems.
The fungus that causes valley fever is found in the soil, most commonly in the southwestern United States, Mexico, and parts of Central and South America. The fungus lives in the soil, but it is transported through the air and into the lungs, where it infects people who breathe it in. When soil that contains the fungus is disturbed, spores are released into the air.
The disease cannot be transmitted from person to person.
People who are at increased risk of exposure to the fungus include:
People who are at increased risk of getting valley fever after exposure include:
Some people have no symptoms of valley fever. Others may have:
The fungus can affect other parts of the body besides the lungs, but it is then called disseminated valley fever.
You will be asked about your symptoms and medical history. A physical exam will be done.
Your bodily fluids may be tested. This can be done with:
Talk with your doctor about the best treatment plan for you. Treatment options include:
There is no effective way to prevent being infected with valley fever. Take extra precautions in areas where the infection is most common and during warm months when the chance of infection is increased.
To help reduce your chances of getting valley fever, take the following steps:
Family Doctor—American Academy of Family Physicians
Valley Fever Connections
Health Canada
Public Health Agency of Canada
Ampel NM. New perspectives on coccidioidomycosis.
Proc Am Thorac Soc. 2010
Ampel NM, Giblin A, Mourani JP, Galgiani JN. Factors and outcomes associated
with the decision to treat primary pulmonary coccidioidomycosis.
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2009 Jan 15;48(2):172-178.
Fisher BT, Chiller TM, et al.
Hospitalizations for coccidioidomycosis at forty-one children's hospitals in the
United States.
Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2010 Mar;29(3):243-247.
Galgiani JN. Valley fever tutorial for primary care professionals. The Valley Fever Center for Excellence website. Available at
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Hector RF, Rutherford GW, et al. The public health impact of
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Areas of Academic Interest: American politics, political history, public history, history of science and medicine, African-American history, and women's history.
Read more about his interest in politics and American culture in Dr. Kneeland's Life of the Mind article.
Media expert: TV interview on Pope Francis' historical address to the U.S. Congress.
"The history program at Naz concentrates on historiography by studying the works of other historians and the documents and methodology they used. Nazareth prepared me so well for graduate school. Courses are writing intensive. The Naz professors really refine your writing and make it reach its peak. Being a good writer means being a good reader and speaker, which is important for your studies, for your career, and for reaching your goals in everyday life." — Kristen Vitale '15, shown at her Naz internship at a rare books library. She went on for a master's degree in medieval and modern European history.
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to a new 240-page security report from Microsoft dubbed the Security
Intelligence Report, America is among the most infected countries
in the world when it comes to botnets. The report uses
information collected in the first half of 2010 via the Microsoft
Malicious Software Removal Tool.Over 2.2 million PCs in
the U.S. are infected with a virus that makes them part of one of the
internet's massive botnets. The term "botnet" refers
to a group of connected computers that can be used for ill purposes
such as spamming, distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks, and
mass credit card fraud.Brazil came in second place for most
infected computers, with 550,000 botnet-infected PCs. Per
computer population, though South Korea had the highest rate (though
its total number of infected machines is lower than that of the U.S.
or Brazil). In South Korea 14.6 out of 1,000 PCs are in a
botnet, versus 5.2 computers out of 1,000 in the U.S.Cliff
Evans, head of security and identity at Microsoft UK, comments to BBC
"Most people have this idea of a virus and how it used to
announce itself. Few people know about botnets."Fewer
people perhaps know about Microsoft's Malicious Software Removal Tool
(MRT). MRT has been is a free tool Microsoft includes with
Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7. First released in
2005, the tool is easy to run -- just go to "Start", type
"run" in the search bar, and then type "mrt"
(case insensitive) in the resulting popup. The tool will then
activate and be ready to scan your computer and remove many common
types of malware.Perhaps if everyone learns how to use the
MRT, America can escape earning the dubious distinction of being the
world's biggest botnet participant in 2011. Given the general
public's ignorance
of security, that seems unlikely, though.Despite the
difficulty in getting the public to practice proper security,
Microsoft is taking steps to try to win the war against botnet
masters on its own. The company recently seized
control over 276 internet domains that were being used by
botnet owners. And it has beefed
up the securityof its most recent operating system, Windows 7,
making it harder to infect new PCs.
quote: IE has not been truly built into windows explorer since IE6.
quote: But its not like it used to be, built directly into Windows Explorer.
quote: P.S Where did you see they withheld anything? MS releases security patches all the time(patch Tuesday for non critical, and a critical patch if required), why would this be a PR nightmare over other IE flaws that have been patched?
quote: The vulnerability used in the attacks (CVE-2010-0249) was privately reported to Microsoft last August by Meron Sellen, a white-hat hacker at BugSec, an Israeli security research company. Microsoft program manager Jerry Bryant said the company confirmed the severity of the flaw in September and planned to ship a fix in a cumulative IE update next month.


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I was absolutely delighted to read about the planned suit against the NCAA by the Paterno estate and others.
My hopes, of course, are that they prevail. I can't wait to find out the names of everyone involved as I'd like to send thank you and appreciation letters to all of them.
And I can't wait to see the NCAA have to reverse their many controversial decisions. It will also be nice to see Joe Paterno's statue back up with special recognition of him being the all-time victories coach.
Just like in the Wizard of Oz, the NCAA might soon find out that they are no longer in Kansas, or perhaps anywhere else.
It looks like there is a real possibility that what goes around really does come around.
Will Walk
Spring, Texas
SI story 'nonsense'
I was surprised and saddened to see that the latest Sports Illustrated story about Penn State was not above taking cheap shots.
If not for the Sandusky scandal, their current "medical" story about PSU would be a non-issue. Now it is just nonsense. So much for integrity.
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Greeley police are investigating a shooting in northeast Greeley on Sunday that they believe to be gang related.
Police received a call at about 6 p.m. that a 19-year-old man had checked himself in to North Colorado Medical Center with a gunshot wound, said Greeley police Sgt. Steve Black. The man's injuries were not life-threatening, Black said.
He said police are investigating the incident, but have so far only narrowed it down to the northeast portion of the city.


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CRESSON - Max Kirsch and the Central Cambria golf team each got one step closer to repeating as district champions Tuesday at Summit Country Club.
And they did it despite extremely wet conditions.
Kirsch battled sporadic rain showers through most of the day and a late-round light fog on his way to a 7-over 79 to lead his Red Devil teammates to the top spot of the District 6 Class AA qualifier.
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Tyrone's Greg Ferguson tees off on the 13th hole at Summit Country Club.
He tied with Homer-Center's Ian Illig for first place overall.
"It was rough - a little wet," Kirsch said. "I had a couple bad holes coming down the stretch. Everyone else had it rough, too, so it wasn't too bad."
Nearly every golfer, including the leaders, had up and down days because of the soggy course, but club pro Randy Repko felt the event couldn't have gone better given the circumstances.
"The golf course was the focal point today," he said. "I have to thank [greenskeeper] John Merlini and his staff for getting the course ready because it was in excellent shape, even with all the rain we got. The main concern was just having the course playable.
"The kids had a difficult day because the course plays longer, too, so scores were a little higher. The kids were great. They had a good attitude about it."
Kirsch and Illig played in the same group as Tyrone's Greg Ferguson and Richland's Brady Moran, and both were behind by at least four strokes through 10 holes.
Moran was 1-under on the front, but after getting par on the 10th, his round fell apart with four bogeys, a double bogey and a triple bogey.
Ferguson was somewhat in the same boat. He double-bogeyed three straight holes on the back nine and bogeyed two others to erase his even-par effort on the front.
Moran and Ferguson each finished one stroke behind with 8-over 80s after Kirsch and Illig each were consistent to conclude their rounds.
"It was a struggle," Ferguson said. "The greens were saturated. They got really slow, and then on top of that, not hitting the ball straight when you need to just made it really tough.
"The front 9, I went out with a clear head. I was prepared for the rain. I knew I was going to get wet, and I executed and hit it where I was supposed to. I stayed positive. On the back, I made some mistakes and let my mind get away from it."
Rounding out those that made the cut, Central's Matt Dillon and Claysburg-Kimmel's Austin Lamont squeaked into next week's tournament with matching rounds of 90.
In all, 31 individuals moved on past the qualifier.
"It feels pretty good," Dillon said of advancing. "I was very nervous [watching scores post]."
Lamont's performance assured that both Claysburg golfers in the field advanced. Tyler Brown carded an 83 for a top 10 finish.
"I had a couple of blow-up holes, but after that, I stuck with it," Lamont said. "It feels good. I'm glad I made it to districts."
Tuesday's round definitely sets the stage for next week's two-day district championship at Scotch Valley.
Last year, Kirsch, Moran and Ferguson were the top three finishers in the single-classification event. This year, they - along with Illig - are the ones to beat in the first ever Double-A tournament.
"This week is definitely not as important as districts," Ferguson said. "It's still important, but it's just a matter of being sharp, just trying to execute shots and get in the mind set of getting ready to compete through the rest of the postseason."
Central Cambria (336) will be the favorite at Scotch Valley after its nine-stroke victory over Richland (345) on Tuesday. Homer-Center (355) was third in the team standings, while Penn Cambria (359) edged out Bishop McCort (362) for the fourth and final qualifying position.
"It gives me a lot of confidence going into next week," Kirsch said of his round. "It'll be a lot of fun.
"I think [the team will] have a good shot [to win] districts next week. I'm going to try my best to win again."
Top 4 teams advance
1, CC-Central Cambria, 336; 2, R-Richland, 345; 3, HC-Homer-Center, 355; 4, PC-Penn Cambria, 359; 5, BM-Bishop McCort, 362; 6-t, C-Central, 373; 6-t, NC-Northern Cambria, 373; 8, B-Blairsville, 375; 9, BC-Bishop Carroll, 378; 10-t, WH-Westmont Hilltop, 383; 10-t, BA-Bellwood-Antis, 383; 10-t, LV-Ligonier Valley, 383; 13, FH-Forest Hills, 400.
BG-Bishop Guilfoyle, CK-Claysburg-Kimmel, F-Ferndale, JV-Juniata Valley, MC-Marion Center, MU-Mount Union, PO-Philipsburg-Osceola, P-Portage, SJ-St. Joseph, T-Tyrone, U-United.
Top 30 individuals advance
1-t, Max Kirsch, CC, 79; 1-t, Ian Illig, HC, 79; 3-t, Brady Moran, R, 80; 3-t, Greg Ferguson, T, 80; 5-t, Garrett Bastardi, SJ, 81; 5-t, Jacob Humphreys, F, 81; 7, Nick Piskurich, BM, 82; 8-t, Jeremy Eckenrode, CC, 83; 8-t, Tyler Brown, CK, 83; 8-t, Nate Wilden, HC, 83; 11, Tyler Heldman, MC, 84; 12, Ian Dunmyer, PC, 85; 13-t, Tyler Tiesi, 86; 13-t, Sam Stevens, CC, 86; 13-t, Randy Bates, LV, 86; 16-t, Chris Michelone, BG, 87; 16-t, Connor Moran, R, 87; 16-t, Scott Ranck, BC, 87; 16-t, John Finger, LV, 87; 16-t, Austin Degrange, 87; 21-t, Dom Stevens, CC, 88; 21-t, Brady Goodling, MU, 88; 21-t, Nolan Link, PC, 88; 21-t, Dillon Perino, PC, 88; 25-t, Andy Reifer, PO, 89; 25-t, Ryan Orlovsky, R, 89; 25-t, Nate Niessner, BM, 89; 25-t, Connor Bomba, R, 89; 25-t, Anthony Bono, U, 89; 30-t, Matt Dillon, C, 90; 30-t, Austin Lamont, CK, 90.
Other area individuals
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Tuesday, November 5, 2013
Water Missions International expands its capacity to impact communities in Tanzania with sustainable, comprehensive safe water solutions by establishing a country program, Water Missions International - Tanzania.
The program, which is headquartered in Dar es Salaam, serves as the field office for all safe water projects within Tanzania and potential projects in surrounding nations. Tanzania is Water Missions International's 10th country program. The other countries served by Water Missions International country programs include Kenya, Uganda, Malawi, Haiti, Honduras, Mexico, Peru, Belize and Indonesia.
"Tanzania is a natural choice for Water Missions International to establish another country program," said Water Missions International founder and CEO George Greene III, PE, PhD. "It connects the geographic gap between our existing country programs in Africa, and also presents a great need for sustainable safe drinking water solutions that we feel Water Missions International is positioned to address."
The country provides a great opportunity for Water Missions International to expand its TradeWater program, a management model designed for communities that lack the necessary capacity to maintain a community-managed safe water solution. Solar-powered treatment systems will also be featured as they are the ideal solution for rural Africa.
"Our donors have expressed a deep desire to begin serving the people of Tanzania in a greater capacity, and the technology and treatment options we can bring are sustainable for their culture and environment," said Greene. "With the addition of Water Missions International - Tanzania, we will have the ability to provide more infrastructure and resources in Africa to continue expanding our work there. Additionally, there is great opportunity to continue to develop partnerships with other local non-governmental organizations and mission groups working in that area."
To establish a country program, Water Missions International looks for a great physical need for water and sanitation solutions, as well as availability of funding to facilitate a long-term commitment to the country by employing full-time native staff in country and providing ongoing support.
Water Missions International originally began work in Tanzania in 2002 with a community-based safe water project and has since provided engineering consultation. Currently the organization has three safe water projects in progress. The first shipment to Water Missions International - Tanzania will take place in the beginning of December and will include solar panels, pumps, treatment equipment and supplies to stock the program for projects.
To learn more about Water Missions International - Tanzania, visit www.watermissions.org/tanzania.
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Ryan Summerlin March 6, 2013
ASPEN – A person on a hut trip south of Aspen had to be rescued when they became ill Tuesday, according to a statement from the Pitkin County Sheriff's Office.
Around 5 p.m., the Sheriff's Office was notified by the Emergency Response Coordination Center that it had received a distress call from a personal locator device stating that a group of five people in the area of Taylor Pass had an emergency and needed help, the statement said.
Five rescuers on snowmobiles from Mountain Rescue Aspen found the hikers, and at 10 p.m. they were being moved to the Barnard Hut until they could be brought out of the field, according to the Sheriff's Office statement. The group had been on a multi-night hut trip visiting the Barnard Hut and then Opas Hut, both part of the Alfred Braun Hut System, the statement said.


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Wednesday, February 12, 2014 at 8:00am - Thursday, February 13, 2014 at 5:00pm
Presented by the Florida Sheriffs Institute in partnerhip with the Florida Sheriffs Risk Management Fund.
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Content: The purpose is to provide contemporary information to Sheriffs' Office Commanders and Civilian Administrators that will enable them to manage their organizations in a way that will avoid or mitigate civil lawsuits and damage claims. This two-day course focuses on four topics:
Who should attend: Commanders and Administrators who are in a position to bring about cultural change within the agency.
Instructors (see bios below): Mr. Jack Jordan – First Line Supervision and Use of Force; Mr. Tom Gillan, Human Resource Issues; Mr. David M. Parrish – Jail Management
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Jack Jordan, Undersheriff (retired), attorney. Jack Jordan has over 40 years' experience in law enforcement, including serving as a traffic homicide investigator for the Clearwater Police Department, an Assistant State Attorney in Florida (11 years), and an undersheriff and legal counsel for the Sumter county Florida Sheriff's Office (14 years). He is a graduate of the F.B.I National Academy at Quantico, VA session 211. He has been an Adjunct College Professor for over twenty five years and has development and taught online classes for over 10 years. He holds a Bachelors from Eckerd College and a Doctor of Jurisprudence from the Cumberland School of Law at Samford University. He is also a member of the United States Supreme Court Bar. Jordan is currently a certified law enforcement officer under Florida Police Standards and the sole shareholder of Jordan Law, PA.
Thomas Gillan is the Founder and Director of the PSU Crisis Management and Training Group, Inc., which provides support services, educational programs and training for LE professionals, the military, first responders and social service providers. He launched the National Institute for Human Trafficking Research & Training to track current trends and provide solutions. Gillan retired after 20 years as Director of the Criminal Justice Office for Catholic Charities, Orlando Diocese. A certified LE trainer, he was selected by FDLE to assist with the development of an 8-hour human trafficking curriculum for LE investigators. He also developed training curriculum on LE Stress, Suicide Awarenes,s Prevention and Intervention, Post Critical Incident Stress seminars, and more. He has received numerous awards, including the 2012 Award for Training from the Florida Network of Victim Witness Services. Gillan holds a degree in Broadcast Communication and has worked as a radio announcer and news reporter in Washington DC and central Florida. He launched his criminal justice career in 1977.
David M. Parrish (Colonel, retired after 34 years) was Commander of the Department of Detention Services for the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office in Tampa, Florida, where he was responsible for an accredited 4,190-bed jail system with two major facilities and a work release center from 1981 to 2008. He provided oversight for the design and construction of more than 5,000 beds. Parrish graduated with a BA from Pennsylvania State University, MA in Criminology and Corrections from Sam Houston State University and is a member of the 119th Session of the FBI National Academy. He received an Honorary Doctorate Degree in Humanities from Central Methodist College in 1999. Parrish is past president of the American Jail Association and chaired the Jail Managers' Certification Commission. A long-time active member of the American Correctional Association, he received ACA's highest recognition, the E. R. Cass Award, in 1997. He also served on the National Institute of Corrections Advisory Board, appointed by Attorney General Ashcroft. Parrish works as an independent consultant and provides expert witness consulting services on jail related cases.
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Why Homemade Laundry Detergent Rocks!
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Frugal Dad recently wrote a post about why he doesn't make his own laundry detergent. He wrote that there are some things he refuses to give up, and store bought laundry detergent is one of those things. To his credit, he correctly stated that frugality is an individual thing, tailored to each person's priorities in life.
I, on the other hand, proudly make my own laundry detergent (here's my homemade laundry detergent recipe). While saving money on homemade laundry detergent is nice, it's not the only reason I take the time to make it.
I Know What's In It
I have two children. I have sensitive skin. Too many times I've bought detergent that irritates somebody's skin. By making my own detergent, I control what goes into it. There are no unnecessary perfumes. The detergent is as strong or weak as I make it. The first time I made homemade laundry detergent, I put too much Fels Naptha soap into it. The second time, I cut it in half, and it was perfect. My clothes were clean, and my skin wasn't irritated.
Do you ever wonder why new mothers are encouraged to wash their babies clothes in pure soap, rather than laundry detergent, for the first month? It's because laundry detergent is harsh. And if it's harsh on skin, it's probably harsh on clothing, too.
I try to take this attitude in all areas of life. I make dinner from scratch, because I know what goes into our bodies that way. I don't want to be eating dinner made of stuff I can't pronounce!
It Gives Me a Sense of Accomplishment
Instead of running to the store to buy something my family needs, making it from scratch serves as a reminder that you don't need to buy something for every need you have.
Too often in our society when we need something, break something, lose something, (insert your reason here), we run to the store to purchase a replacement. Making my own laundry detergent reminds me that often what I need is at my fingertips, if I use a little creativity.
The other day I was making crockpot macaroni and cheese. Too late, I realized the recipe called for two eggs, and I didn't have any. Instead of piling the kids into the car to run to the corner (and expensive, I might add) market, I thought about what else I could use as a binder. I ended up using a little corn starch and water, and it turned out just fine.
Making my own laundry detergent is just one step in my effort to see what I can reduce, reuse, recycle, or do without.
It's All About Attitude
I like knowing that I'm able to do things that companies tell me only they can do for me. I make laundry detergent, household cleaners, and even my own mochas. I somewhat enjoy going against large retailers and doing things myself.
I'm not a total killjoy, though. There are things I splurge on from time to time. Clothes, dinner out, and yes, every once in a while a mocha from Starbucks. But I know when push comes to shove, if the economy tanks and we're in a dire financial situation, I know how to do for myself.
Homemade Detergent & Cleaners Recipes
Simple Homemade Laundry Detergent Recipe
If you're interested in making your own laundry detergent, my favorite (and the easiest) recipe is for powdered laundry detergent.
- Grate 1/2 bar Fels Naptha soap (or you can try other soaps) in a food processor.
- Add 1 cup Borax,
- 1 cup Washing Soda, and,
- 1 cup Baking soda.
- Process until mixed.
That's it. It takes 5 minutes. Use about 2 tablespoons per full load of laundry. You'll be surprised at how little detergent it takes to get your clothes clean!
Simple Homemade Bathtub Cleaner
My favorite bathtub cleaner is super-easy, too. Besides being easy, it works better than a lot of commercial cleaners!
- Put 1/2 cup regular Dawn dishwashing liquid (or 1/4 cup of the ultra kind) into a spray bottle,
- Fill the rest with white vinegar.
- Give it a good shake to mix and you're ready to go!
Now you can spray it on the bathtub and wipe off. It's as easy as that!
If you find you enjoy making your own cleaners, there are tons of cleaning recipes on the internet. Just google "homemade [insert whatever you want to make]", and you're sure to find tons of options!
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Coming soon12th July 2012
It's been almost two years since the last time something on this site was updated. The main reason for this is that I've been studying at night for a MSc, and that has been taking the majority of my spare time. However, it hasn't escaped my notice that Apple have released some new laptops with particularly shiny screens, and I'd like my software to look good on them. Here's a test screenshot showing the latest build of Audio Overload.
That time of year again20th November 2011
I've spent a lot of time over the last few months managing the production of a new CD for the choir of Saint Bartholomew's Church, Dublin, Ireland. The disc contains a selection of choral music from the traditional to the modern, including works by Archer, Biebl, Chilcott, Darke, Gibbons, Lindley, Mozart, Parry, Scholefield, Stainer, and Stanford. It even has a solo part sung by me, though that might not be a selling point!
We have a break-even point of approximately seven hundred copies, so if anyone is even remotely interested I'd encourage you to check it out. It is also available on iTunes.


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Neutral Fluidity & Powerful Pastels: Reiss SS12 (Erin Dress)
16th June 2012
Earlier in the week I introduced you, Blog Reader, to the 2012 fall / winter collection from Reiss. Back in the present day, the Reiss summer collection is filled with powerful pastels, clothes to take you from poolside to party and occasion-wear from fun to formal as well as more relaxed affairs.
I love this Erin dress from Reiss. Not for a while has something so light and airy stolen my heart.
It has a beautiful flowing style with lines in all the right places to enhance the female silhouette. With the addition of a slit each side of the skirt it moves with a wonderful fluidity…
Photos of me by Lydia Hudgens.
A hint of geometry and an art deco feel perhaps give this dress a little retro appeal. Here I'm wearing the dress with my Raj bracelet from JewelMint. I found it quite difficult to know how to accessorize this dress, so all suggestions are welcome!
To me this is a sweet summer dress. It also reminds me of my recent trip to Turkey, where the colours were light and sunny and there was adventure in the air. I felt very happy to spend some time away from Manhattan and have an adventure…. I'm already dreaming of the next one, Blog Reader
Above and below, photos of Kaleici, Antalya, Turkey (no, I didn't step into Game of Thrones but admittedly some of the ancient city ruins in the surrounding area would have worked well in the series!)
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Jeff and Kate Conrad know how lucky they are to have their 5-year-old son, Ryan, in their lives.
They also realize that, if they hadn't started the adoption process from Russia when they did, he might not be part of their family.
In December, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a law that banned adoptions from his country to the United States.
The law stunned the international adoption community and shattered the dreams of many American families hoping to bring home a Russian child.
"It could easily have been us," said Jeff Conrad, whose son has lived with him and his wife in Buffalo since April. "Thank God it wasn't. Our prayers were answered. ... I just feel very, very sorry for those other families."
It's upsetting, he said, to think of all the other children he met at the "children's home" where Ryan lived, who now may never be placed with a family.
"I'd take them all home, if I could," he said.
The ban ends two decades of adoptions to the United States from Russia, where an estimated 700,000 children have no parents. About 60,000 Russian children were adopted to American families during that time.
International children's advocates have decried the ban. They point out that ending adoptions to the United States punishes the children, particularly those with special needs, who probably will never find a home with Russian families, who are hesitant to see adoption as an option.
Due to Putin's ban, about 500 Russian children who already had been matched with American families will not be allowed to come to the United States. The fate of 46 children whose adoptions already were cleared by the Russian court system remains unclear.
It's widely understood that Putin signed the new legislation ending the U.S. adoptions as retaliation against an American law that placed sanctions against Russians who are considered human rights violators.
The Russian ban also followed highly publicized cases of American adoptions going wrong, including the 2008 case of a Russian toddler who died after being left by his father in an overheated car. Then, in 2010, a mother who couldn't handle her adopted 7-year-old son sent him back to Russia alone on a plane.
Those cases led to new, tighter regulations ironed out in a bilateral agreement in November.
That's why the sudden ban "was just quite a shock to the international adoption community," said Judy O'Mara, adoption director for Baker Victory Services.
The Western New York organization has assisted hundreds of families with their adoptions through international agencies by conducting home studies and follow-up visits.
O'Mara pointed out that it's unclear what will happen to the four dozen families who had already met their children and were waiting to bring them home.
"We're hopeful that the Russian government will allow the 46 families in process to proceed and receive their children," she said. "Families would be devastated if they're not allowed to proceed with the adoption as planned."
Back when the Conrads were going through the adoption process, they often worried that it could fall through at any moment.
In the middle of the process, they learned that they would be required to take not two but three separate trips to Russia to bring home a child.
But they happily complied and dutifully completed a long list of other tasks, including providing stacks of paperwork about their health and proof they had completed parenting classes.
They learned through their adoption agency, Families Through International Adoptions, that they had been matched with a child Nov. 3, 2011. Baker Victory handled their home study for the agency.
They were to fly to the Rostov region, about 500 miles south of Moscow, where they would meet with a child. They had to be there Nov. 20.
They didn't know the child's name, or even the child's age or gender.
But the Conrads were more than happy for the opportunity.
On their first morning in Rostov-on-Don, an interpreter met with them and told them about the child – a 5-year-old boy.
At first, the boy was very guarded, but he seemed to warm up to the couple as they gave him little toys and shared Cheerios and animal crackers with him. They got his medical information and had a doctor in the United States make sure there weren't any major concerns.
They met with him every day for a week and then returned home for another round of paperwork.
The couple returned in February to go before a medical board and then the courts.
When the boy first saw them, he again was shy. But on the morning before the court date, the Conrads stopped by.
"He was smiling ear to ear," Jeff Conrad said.
After a 4½-hour court session, a judge signed off on the adoption.
Kate Conrad returned in April with her parents to bring Ryan to Buffalo.
He's thrived since coming to Western New York. He's going to kindergarten at Trinity Catholic School. He loves pizza and is crazy about the family's St. Bernard. He adores Santa Claus and Darth Vader, and enjoys playing soccer and hockey.
The Conrads feel they're a complete family now.
"Absolutely, yes," Jeff Conrad said.
Another Western New York family knows the feeling.
Every time Amy wraps her arms around her 4-year-old son, Ivan, she knows how lucky she is.
"It's so chilling to me to think we might not have our son," said Amy, who asked that her last name not be published because her family must undergo three years of follow-up visits to meet Russia's adoption regulations.
With the ban now in place, Amy can't help but think about the 80 children at the orphanage where Ivan lived.
She remembered a little boy who grabbed her leg and called her "mama." A little girl danced for her and her husband.
"They also wanted to leave with a family, too," she said. "Your heart hurts for these kids."
Ivan has thrived during his first three months in Western New York, his mother said. He is enjoying fresh fruit and vegetables, and has gotten medical care he couldn't get in Russia, including hernia surgery and an operation to correct vision problems. He is set to have his tonsils removed soon, too.
"We're able to provide him with the care that he needs to be a healthy boy," Amy said.
Amy understands why Russia was concerned about the safety of its children in American families and agrees that stricter regulations were in order.
She hopes Russian politicians understand that the vast majority of American families taking in Russian orphans are loving parents who cherish their children.
"We do have to keep children safe," she said. "We were all in support of that. It's just a shame that at this point these families are being caught in the political crossfire between Moscow and Washington politics. ... There are so many children in these institutions. They could have the safety of a loving home."
Another New York family was not as fortunate as Amy and Doug.
A New York City woman who was working with International Assistance Group and Baker Victory had just been matched with a 1-year-old girl, Kira, and was planning to meet her next month. The woman, who holds dual citizenship in Russia and the United States, spoke on the condition of anonymity.
The ban destroyed all hope that she would even get to meet the beautiful red-headed girl.
"It's heartbreaking," she said.
While she had not seen Kira in person, she had been given photos that she placed throughout her home. She watched a six-minute video over and over.
"We watched it every day. Then out of nowhere, Mr. Putin makes this decision," she said.
The woman understands the Russian perspective to some degree. Russians were rightly outraged by the adoption fiascoes that made the news, she said, and politicians in the United States may have gone too far in imposing sanctions over the human rights violations.
But she believes it's unfortunate that Russia's estimated 700,000 orphans will have to pay for political squabbling. Including little Kira.
The disappointing turn comes after many other heartbreaks for the couple. The couple was matched with a different little girl about a year ago, but that fell through when a Russian couple adopted her domestically.
Now, with Russian adoptions ending, they don't know where they will turn.
The woman said that because she is 46 and her husband is 55, many countries won't adopt to them.
She said she has not stopped looking at the photo of little Kira, even though she knows Kira will not come home to her.
"For us, there is definitely no hope."
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Join Wilton cake decorator Valerie Pradhan and learn techniques that combine dimension, color and texture into four small, standout designs. Decorate the Flower Overlay Cake where vibrant sugar flowers enhanced with brush embroidery pop against a dark background. Make the Fantasy Flower Cake with a cascade of carnations, quilled and ruffled flowers and ribbon roses. Tackle the Mosaic Cake to create a pattern of geometric tiles layered with shades of blue, green and purple and top it all off with an on-trend succulent. Finally, paint the bold Metallic Striped Cake and finish it with a peony-inspired flower. Gain all the skills you need to ensure your small cakes measure up!
Meet your instructor, Wilton's Valerie Pradhan, and preview the four amazing small cakes you'll make in this class. Discover how these cakes are perfect for intimate gatherings or as stars of your dessert table. Valerie starts by demonstrating how to stack, crumb coat and cover an extended tier with fondant. These super-tall 6" (15 cm) cakes are the base for all of the projects you'll make in this class.
Learn to make four flowers using cutters. Master the art of hand painting and brush embroidery to give your flowers the perfect finish. Add some leaves and wrap up this lesson as Valerie shares her design tips for placing your flowers on this modern botanic cake.
Add to your sugar-flower garden as you master four more flowers, this time all formed by hand. Create a lush and full carnation, a sweet and modern quilled flower, a classic ribbon rose and a stunning ruffled flower. Discover how to use gold paint to give your flowers a modern feel. Pick up more design tips as Valerie places all of these flowers on the cake.
Valerie shares her technique for creating mosaic plaques covered in colorful tiles and then places them on the sides of this square cake. Learn to make and color one of the most on-trend floral decorations, a succulent, for the top of your cake.
Finish your class in style as you make this glitzy, shimmery masterpiece! Learn your final flower, a peony-inspired show-stopper, as Valerie takes you step by step through the creation of this gorgeous design. Then continue your education in hand painting as you color metallic strips and attach them to your cake in even intervals to finish this small stunner.
"This was a great class. There was nothing small about those cakes � each one had its own individuality and was larger than life. Would recommend as a must-take! Great job, Valerie."
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Do you believe sentencing should be more strict for domestic violence offenses?
Just about all crime, with the exception of perhaps simple drug possession, needs to be punished with more harsh sentences, particularly for repeat offenders. More time should actually be served, there should be less plea bargaining of felonies down to misdemeanors, and jail time should be served getting a diploma, learning/working a legal trade, or both. Watching cable television, playing cards, lifting weights, etc. are not punishment or rehabilitation, they sound closer to a vacation. For those who have no respect for themselves or others, the court system rarely has any sting.
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There is never one easy answer.
So for domestic violence do we put them in misery so they come out more angry? For some people that have abusive personalities harsher punishment will not change anything for them.
And why do the victims take them back?
One size does not fit all.
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