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In the Champagne region of France, the climate was producing difficult conditions for making wine. The cold winter temperatures of the region would halt the fermentation of yeast, and the yeast would awaken in spring and begin fermenting again, resulting in bubbles in the wine. This was initially considered a huge problem, and the wine makers tried to rid the wine of bubbles. Eventually, the inclusion of the "bubbles" in champagne became desirable, and it became what we now know as champagne.
(Source: The Oxford Companion to Wine)
Swiss electrical engineer George De Mestral created a fabric combination of "velvet" and "crochet" that was showcased in a 1959 fashion show in New York City. The fabric did not receive positive reviews, and did not gain any popularity. In the early 1960s, NASA discovered the many uses for Velcro, including using it to secure items they didn't want to escape when in a zero-gravity environment.
(Source: Christian Science Monitor)
The first sandwich is believed to have been created when John Montagu, the 4th Earl of Sandwich, was too busy to attend dinner. He asked that meat be brought to him between two pieces of bread. Other people would ask to have the same thing, and refer to it as "the same as Sandwich," just as Montagu asked.
(Source: Sandwich celebrates 250th anniversary of the sandwich)
Roy Plunkett was trying to make a better refrigerator when he combined a specific gas with hydrochloric acid. He cooled and pressurized the gas in canisters because he was not ready to begin experimenting with it. The following day, he checked on the gas to discover it was gone, and the sides of the containers were coated with a very slick surface that was impervious to virtually all chemicals. In 1945 the product was trademarked as Teflon, and used by the military. A decade later, the product was introduced into the cooking market, where it is still regularly used today.
Kellogg's Corn Flakes
In 1894, Kellogg and his younger brother, left some cooked wheat to sit when something came up. Upon their return, they discovered the wheat had gone stale. Since they were on a budget, they continued to force the wheat through the regular rolling process for baking, which instead produced "flakes" which they then toasted. They eventually began conducting this same process with other grains, settling on corn for the final product.
(Source: Inventor of the Week: W.K. Kellogg)
Post-It Notes
A researcher for 3M Laboratories was trying to create a strong adhesive, but accidentally created an adhesive that was weaker than those that already existed. Years later one of the researcher's colleagues spread the substance onto pieces of paper to mark his place in the book he was reading, and the idea for Post-It notes was created.
(Source: Post-It Notes Were Invented by Accident)
Colonel John Pemberton was wounded in the Civil War and became addicted to morphine. He decided he needed to find a substitute for the drug, and formulated the original coca-cola recipe using coca leaves which included a small amount of cocaine, which would give the drinker a buzz. In 1929, the recipe replaced the coca leaves with "spent" coca leaves that flavored the product without the drug effect.
(Source: The Definitive History of the Great American Soft Drink)
Ice Cream Cones
In 1904 at the St. Louis World's Fair, an ice cream vendor ran out of cups, so another vendor close by offered to roll his waffled pastries into a cone so he could sell his ice cream without the need for dishes. The result was the first ice cream cone.
(Source: History of Ice Cream Cone)
Cheese Puffs
In the 1930s, the Flakall Company had a machine that would crush grains for animal feed. Workers had been pouring moist corn kernels into the machine to prevent it from clogging, and when the machine got hot, the cornmeal would come out puffed, becoming hardened as it hit the air. Oil and seasoning were added to the puffs, making the first cheese puffs.
(Source: How Products Are Made)
Microwave Ovens
In 1945 Percy Spencer was doing research for a new vacuum tube called the magnetron for the Raytheon Corporation. During the experiment, the candy bar in his pocket began to melt, which lead him to conduct another experiment with popcorn. During the process, he discovered that the popcorn began to pop, which is when Spencer realized the potential of the magnetron. In 1947, Raytheon built the first microwave oven.
(Source: The history of the microwave oven)
Worcestershire Sauce
After visiting India in the 1830s, the ex-governor of Bengal discovered a sauce that he liked so much he commissioned local apothecaries to try and recreate it based on his description. The resulting sauce was so terrible the apothecaries stored it in their basement. It was re-discovered two years later, and it's time sitting had vastly improved the flavor, resulting in worcestershire sauce.
(Source: History of Worcestershire Sauce)
Silly Putty
When attempting to create a synthetic rubber substitute during World War II, James Wright dropped boric acid into silicone oil. The resulting product bounced, but did not have an immediate use. In 1950, a marketing expert saw the substances potential as a toy, and renamed it Silly Putty.
(Source: Silly Putty History)
In 1826, John Walker was cleaning a stirring utensil that he had used to mix together various chemicals. He noticed the mixing stick had a small dried lump on it, and he tried to scrape off the lump, which then ignited. Walker began selling the first strikeable matches at a local bookstore and were called "friction lights."
(Christian Science Monitor)
Potato Chips
In 1856, a cook was trying to appease an unhappy customer who wanted his potatoes sliced thinly. The customer kept sending the potatoes back to the kitchen, and finally the chef cut the potatoes as thinly as possible, then fried them until they were crispy in the oven. The customer ended up loving the potatoes and they were soon called "Saratoga Chips" because this occurred in Saratoga Springs, New York.
(Source: George Crum: Inventor of Potato Chips)
Saccharin is the oldest artificial sweetener. In 1879 researcher Constantine Falhlberg forgot to wash his hands before lunch. During his work he had spilled a chemical on his hands, and when he was eating bread with his hands, he noticed it tasted unusually sweet. Saccharin was not used widely until sugar was rationed during World War I, and it's popularity increased during the 1960s and 1970s with the manufacture of Sweet'N Low.
(Source: The Pursuit of Sweet: A History of Saccharin)
In 1943 a group of military wives were in Piedras Negras, Mexico and came upon a restaurant that did not have any food prepared. The only person on staff at the restaurant threw whatever he could find on a plate and ran it through the oven, the result was what is today known as nachos.
(Source: The History of the Nacho)
Naval engineer Richard James was trying to develop a spring that would support and stabilize sensitive equipment on ships. One of the springs accidentally fell off a shelf and kept moving. James came up with the idea to market the spring as a toy, and the Slinky was created.
(Source: Inventor of the Week: The Slinky)
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Invented by Toll House Inn's Ruth Wakefield in 1930, she had run out of baking chocolate. In an attempt to make chocolate flavored cookies, she smashed up a bar of semisweet chocolate, and added it to the cookie batter. The result was chocolate chip cookies.
(source: History of the Chocolate Chip Cookie)
Fireworks were created in China over 2,000 years ago when a cook accidentally mixed together charcoal, sulfur, and saltpeter, which are items that would be commonly found in kitchens during those times. The mixture burned and it was discovered that when it was compressed in a bamboo tube, it exploded.
(Source: Fireworks' Vibrant History)
The Mesopotamian's were storing grains for bread, and the storage areas would become damp, which in turn caused the grains to ferment. The fermentation process that occurred was the earliest beer.
(Source: World's Oldest Beer Recipe)
Penicillin was discovered accidentally in 1928 when Dr. Alexander Fleming returned from a summer vacation to discover that his lab bench was a mess at St. Mary's Hospital where he worked. Dr. Fleming noticed that a mold called "Penicillium notatum" had contaminated his Petri dishes, which contained colonies of Staphylococcus auerus. Dr. Fleming examined the mold under a microscope, and discovered that the mold was preventing the normal growth of the Staphylococci. Upon further research, Dr. Flemming realized that he had discovered the worlds first antibiotic that could be used to combat infectious diseases.
(Source: PBS)
In 1955 Joseph and Noah McVicker were trying to create a wallpaper cleaner, and accidentally ended up with the nontoxic modeling clay, known today as Play-Doh.
(Source: Who Invented Play-Doh?)
In 1905, 11-year-old Frank Epperson, of San Francisco, California left a glass of soda water outside on his back porch with a wooden mixing stick in it. Overnight the temperature dropped below freezing, and when he returned the next day he discovered that the frozen chunk was able to be eaten using the wooden stick as a handle.
(Source: The Popsicle Story)
In the 12th century wine was being distilled as a preservation method. The resulting liquid was stored in wooden casks, and it was discovered that after being stored in the wooden casks for a period of time, it greatly changed the taste of the liquid from when it was initially distilled.
(Source: Brandy: Collier's New Encyclopedia)
Harry Coover was trying to create plastic gun sights, but the material he had developed kept sticking to everything. After becoming frustrated, he set the chemical aside and tried different experiments. Years later, Coover had an epiphany and realized that the sticky adhesive required no heat or pressure to bond, and it was then that he realized he could permanently bond objects together. Upon discovering this, Coover filed a patent for his new invention that he called "Superglue."
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When it (poop) comes out, even though you're holding it in.
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Simply the best beer, brewed in Boekelo, unique for it's swingtop bottle with a porcelain cap (new bottles are with plastic caps).
Beers that absolutely suck. heineken and amstel
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A form of beer (US English) or lager (British); brewed in Groenlo, the Netherlands. A popular export product. Best known for it's unique bottles with porcelain caps.
I'll have a Grolsch please.
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Something you'd do to a girl and not tell your friends.
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You grolsch her?
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KENNESAW — In Kennesaw State University's old science laboratories, Katie Bales and her classmates had to perform experiments on tissue in the same place other students were experimenting on bacteria — which lead to studies that weren't the most sanitary.
"That would compromise our environment," said Bales, a graduate molecular biology student from Villa Rica. "It would waste our time and the school's money."
But in the school's new $21 million College of Science and Mathematics Science Laboratory Building, which had a ribbon-cutting Thursday morning, space isn't a problem. The 73,000-square-foot, five-story building features six teaching labs and 17 research labs.
"It's just having more of an area to perform our research," Bales said. "We're not having to run around like chickens with our heads cut off."
Thursday's ceremony took place in the atrium of the new building, which ties into the existing science and computer science buildings. Gary McNay, with the Perkins + Will architecture firm, said the Gold Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design building uses natural lighting and a chilled beam heating and air conditioning system. The "green" technology is intended to save $170,000 per year over a standard building.
Dr. Mark R. Anderson, dean of the 2,700-student college of science and math, said KSU has been looking to expand its science building since the 1990s but didn't break ground on the structure until May 2011. He added that the new facility was one of the features that helped lure him from the University of Colorado Denver this summer, and he expects other faculty and prospective students to be similarly attracted.
"There's no difference between the education you can get here and at Georgia Tech," Anderson said. "If somebody wants to major in biology or chemistry, they would have the same opportunity here."
The new building will be used with KSU's two new master of science degree programs, one for integrative biology, which started this fall, and the other for chemical sciences, which starts in fall 2013.
While students won't use the new science building for lab classes until the spring 2013 semester, some professors started performing research there a few weeks ago. Assistant biology professor Dr. Marcus Davis, who studies prehistoric fish to help find ways to prevent arthritis in humans, said he is looking forward to using the building's new confocal microscope.
"It's an impressive piece of equipment," he said. "It's something used at a major research institution. It allows us to probe deeper into cells to see how genes are developing, to ask the type of questions we couldn't ask before."
Dr. Jared Taglialatela, also an assistant biology professor, likes the communal atmosphere in the new building, which includes the atrium that will soon have its own coffee shop.
"It's nice, the way it's been done with the open space," he said of the state-funded building. "One of the big things is to foster collaboration. To have people from different subcultures come together is going to be important moving forward."
The school hasn't decided what to do with the building's fifth floor, which is vacant to be available for future expansion.
"We don't know what our next move is, but we have the space to do it," Davis said.
Colin King, a junior biology major from Canton, said he plans to attend medical school to learn to become a neurosurgeon after he graduates.
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KSU wants to renovate the older parts of the science building eventually, Anderson said, but the school will need to find funding.
"We would like to be an R1 (research) institution," he said. "We're laying the groundwork."
The new building was built by Choate Construction of Atlanta.
Thursday's ceremony, which took place in the building's atrium, was also attended by KSU President Dr. Dan Papp, Cobb Commission Chairman Tim Lee, Commissioners Helen Goreham and JoAnn Birrell, and Cobb Chamber CEO David Connell. After the ceremony, dignitaries had a ribbon cutting at the base of the atrium's staircase, which runs along a wall of glass overlooking an undeveloped courtyard.


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Ahead of the 135th annual White House Easter Egg Roll, which will take place Monday on the South Lawn in Washington, D.C., Bo Obama received a special first look at this year's commemorative eggs.
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Tristan de Cunha: This British territory in the South Atlantic is reachable only by boat and is one of the most remote archipelagos in the world with 300 residents.
Socotra: An island in the Indian Ocean belonging to Yemen with pristine sandy lagoons and beaches. Reachable by fishing boat or two weekly flights.
The Darien Gap: A 125-mile strip of mountain, rain forest, rivers and marsh separating Panama and Colombia with no paved roads. Dugout canoes are a popular way of travel.
Laguna San Rafael National Park: A 6,726-square-mile national park that sits along the Pacific Ocean in southern Chile. Cruises are available, and the area is known for its mountain scenery and great fishing.
Mongolian Hinterland: The landlocked nation between Russia and China can be reached by a flight to the capital. Horseback riding and falconry are popular pastimes.
Auyuittuq National Park: The 8,300-square-mile park sits on Baffin Island, which is part of Canada's Nunavut territory. Visitors must take a boat in during the summer or a snowmobile in the winter. Access is impossible when ice is breaking up or freezing over.
Kamchatka Peninsula: The 182,356-square-mile peninsula of volcanoes, geysers, forest and wildlife sits in Russia's Far East between the Sea of Okhotsk and the North Pacific. Visitors can head north until the peninsula's only highway ends.
Papua New Guinea: Cell phone coverage is extremely limited in this South Pacific nation. Gorgeous beaches and marine life abound, but so do cannibals who haven't been seen or heard from in decades.
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Will Supreme Court justices take note of new gay marriage laws?
They should not, regardless of what court or level of "note" is being asked of. I'm not arguing the rulings are right or wrong; but am arguing a court should hear facts presented to them and consider those factors, not necessarily presidence from other courts.
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It's beyond ambiguous. Which Supreme Ct, the WV or US? Which gay marriage laws, all, one, some? This paper has reached new depths over the past 18 months or so, from reporters who can't write well to editors who can't edit well, to opiners who have no reasoning ability.
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This question is ambiguous. What do you mean by "take note of?" Does this mean acknowledge the existence of? Or does it mean agree with? Or something else? Who thought up this question? Is this how you do research?
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More than a thousand people showed up for the 16th annual Maui Earth Day Festival on Sunday in the Keopuolani Park Amphitheater. The event hosted about 40 environmental and social awareness organizations, providing information on environmental issues relevant to Maui. Panel discussions were held on cane burning, agricultural sustainability, genetically modified foods and geo-engineering. Activities included pony rides, a petting zoo, face painting, a farmers market and live music. Festival coordinator Bruce Douglas said that the purpose of the event is for people to meet the local organizations and bring the community closer together. "I'm really pleased," he said. "There's sweet energy and lots of people.
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The act of being stupid. Also known as BTB (big time bidu).
Matt: "Man did you see rob tonight, he was creeping on grenades the entire time."
Paul: "Ya bro he's bidu."
Scott: "BTB for sure."
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Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Euphoric is the word Marrington Middle School Principal Jim Spencer uses to sum up the feeling of receiving the Palmetto's Finest Award.
On March 11 the joyous announcement was broadcast on SCETV as several staff members and students watched in the media center.
"It was a lot of fun," Spencer said. "It's one of those things where a lot of people worked really hard to have a celebration where it comes to fruition like that and makes it all worthwhile."
Spencer said the application process is extensive and being selected is mostly based on student achievement. The school was visited by three experienced educational leaders for evaluation.
"They selected two or three schools in each category for a second visit. The second visit was about a week before the announcement."
Spencer attributes the school's success to the staff.
"We have an amazing staff, it's highly talented, extremely dedicated and hard working. It's everybody on this campus, your job is student learning, student achievement. If you work in cafeteria, custodian, teacher, principal, librarian, your job is to increase student achievement. We do that as a team.
"We work our students extremely hard. We challenge our students. They're getting used to that. They're rising to the level of our expectations. We push them toward that and it works out."
Spencer said the school receives tremendous support from the district office and that Superintendent Rodney Thompson allows for student achievement to be the district's number one goal.
"It was amazing to earn the National Blue Ribbon and Palmetto's Finest in the same year," Spencer said.
Marrington received the National Blue Ribbon Award in November.
The SCETV broadcast described it as follows: "Marrington Middle School of the Arts sits on a tranquil site canopied by towering pine trees. Visitors witness our students singing, dancing, composing, sharing ideas, and problem solving as they move through their studies of fine arts and academic classes. Their diverse talents in the fine arts allow students to give back to their community. Their annual Night of Giving features students' artistic talents as do the annual musicals they produce.
"Students are involved in many extra-curricular activities including Mock Trial, First Lego League, QUEST academic bowl, Munching Mentors, and the Junior Student-to-Student welcoming committee. Students make their voices heard through 'Coffee with the Principal.'
"We have achieved Palmetto Gold Awards in both Performance and Closing the Achievement Gap, earned a numerical score of 100 on the Federal Accountability System, and ranked above the national norm in ALL subject areas on the Explore test four years consecutively."
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Everyone talks about how "healthy fats" are good for you, particularly if you battle psoriasis. But omega-3s may still be a mystery to you. Omega-3 fatty acids are nutrients that you must get through food because your body can't produce them. They may be beneficial to many chronic health conditions, including psoriasis, heart disease, and arthritis.
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Simply put, omega-3 fatty acids are fats that are present in your cell membranes. They affect many bodily functions, from blood clotting to inflammation.
There are three kinds of omega-3 fatty acids:
- alpha-linoleic acid (ALA): found in oils, vegetables, and nuts
- eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA): found mainly in fish
- docosahexaenoic acid (DHA): called a marine omega-3, also found in fish and shellfish
ALA, EPA, and DHA are polyunsaturated fats. Unsaturated fats may not contribute to plaque buildup in your artery walls. They may also lower triglyceride levels and blood pressure levels in some people, which is why they're good for heart health.
Omega-3s and Psoriasis
Omega-3s help psoriasis because of their possible role in inflammation. In psoriasis, an autoimmune disease, your immune system tells your skin cells to turn over at an abnormally rapid rate for unknown reasons. The result is redness, inflammation, and dry, scaly patches of skin that can cover almost any part of your body.
Immuno-suppressant drugs can try to slow the progression of the disease and stop your body from attacking itself. However, the issue of inflammation remains. Inflammation causes itching, pain, and discolors the skin. Although medications can help temper inflammation, omega-3 fatty acids can enhance the management of your condition.
Omega-3s through are often used in conjunction with medical treatment for a long list conditions, many of them autoimmune and inflammatory diseases, including:
- rheumatoid arthritis: another type of autoimmune disease
- Crohn's disease: an inflammatory bowel condition
- ulcerative colitis: inflammation of the digestive tract
- lupus: an autoimmune disease
- atopic dermatitis: a skin condition
Omega-3 fatty acids may be effective in people with psoriasis. Psoriasis can interfere with both physical and mental functioning, just as cancer or depression does. The discomfort and loss of self-confidence associated with the skin rash can make the completion of everyday activities difficult and energy-draining. If boosting your intake of omega-3 may help you look and feel better, it is certainly worth a try.
Sources of Omega-3
Two out of the three types of omega-3 fatty acids are found mostly in fish and shellfish. For those who love seafood, increasing consumption of this essential nutrient can be easy. But don't worry if you're not crazy about eating marine life. A number of other foods, including berries, green vegetables, and tofu also contain omega-3s. Speak to your doctor or nutritionist about taking fish oil supplements if your diet is lacking omega-3s.


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The greatest person ever to have lived. This person is a wonderful photographer, great friend, and sexy beyond belief. He is also probably an African prince, however this may not always be true. He has the heart of a lion.
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The Communications committee (ComCom) is one of several committees within the Wikimedia Foundation. The aim of the committee is to facilitate communication between the Wikimedia Foundation and the public. This includes the general public, the media, and the "internal" public comprising the communities of the various Wikimedia projects. It functions as a general discussion space for communications throughout the Wikimedia movement and specifically among the Foundation, Wikimedia Chapters, and other interested communications spokespersons.
The committee is designated as a staff committee working with the Chief Communications Officer for the Wikimedia Foundation, Katherine Maher, and the communications team. Participants in chapters who act as press contacts or spokespersons should be part of the committee, and can request to be added to the mailing list. Additional members representing other affiliated roles may be added as it seems helpful for the communication safety.
Historically, ComCom was authorized by a resolution of the Wikimedia Board of Trustees in January 2006, and its initial members were confirmed in February of that year; it was confirmed as a staff committee in January 2009. As of 2016, the committee communicates primarily through the "ComCom" mailing list (see below).
Statement of scope[edit]
The original statement of scope and areas of responsibility below was approved by the Board of Trustees (see May 2006 resolution).
- Coordinating communications with the press, including press releases, interviews, and inquiries.
- Supporting communication between the Wikimedia Foundation and project communities, particularly spokespersons within the Wikimedia Chapters.
- Organizing and coordinating publicity and outreach.
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Disabilities and diversity: a closer look
Kristy R. Crisp
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City of Gastonia, North Carolina
When we discuss diversity, what are the first issues that come to mind? Perhaps they are broad topics such as what is workforce diversity, what are the benefits of having a diverse workforce, or how do we achieve maximum benefits from diversity in our business strategies. Maybe our first thoughts concern a specific area of diversity, such as gender, ethnic backgrounds, or even generational differences in the workplace. Even a majority of the articles addressing this issue tend to focus on one of these topics. There is, however, one group that is commonly overlooked when we examine diversity on the job. This group is people with disabilities. We are less likely to connect the term "disability" with a group of potential employees than we are to associate it with the legal compliance standards of our businesses.
The fact is that, while the general trend in the United States is to diversify the workforce and while there is an increased focus on diversity from the federal government, people with disabilities still tend to be one of the most underemployed populations in our country, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Adding to the issue is the fact that this population is on the rise. As Baby Boomers age but continue to work, we are seeing an increase in the number of employees with age-related disabilities. People with Parkinson's Disease, heart conditions, or other health issues commonly associated with growing older used to retire. However, due to advances in medicine and because of current economic conditions, many of these people are still on the job. Businesses are being forced to address the issue by accommodating the needs of these people and by finding ways to utilize their skills and expertise.
Certainly by now, the majority of us are familiar with the benefits of incorporating diversity into our workforce. Diversity fosters creativity and productivity among workers and can be a catalyst for many other positive business results. The population of disabled workers represents a large untapped labor pool that contains many skills and assets valuable to any employer. The term "diversity" is generally accepted to include race, gender, ethnicity, age, religion, sexual orientation, and disability. Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination against a qualified person with disabilities in all aspects of employment from recruiting to termination and ensures that an employer make reasonable accommodations for an employee with a disability. Currently the Department of Labor has an extensive Customized Employment Program to connect prospective disabled employees to possible employers and to aid in finding a good career match for both parties.
With such an effort on the part of the federal government to ensure inclusion of this minority group, why do we still see reluctance in recruiting from this growing diverse and capable population? Education and understanding may be the answers to that question. Many employers have concerns that making required "reasonable accommodations" may be too costly or ineffective. These concerns have proven to be only misunderstandings. According to the Office of Disability Employment Policy, about half of needed accommodations for an employee with a disability can be made at no cost to the employer. Nearly forty percent of those who did have to spend money reported that the accommodation was a one-time, low-cost expense. For example, an employee suffering from Parkinson's Disease might need such modifications as a flexible work schedule, writing/computer aids, relocation of workspace to better accommodate needs, or written communication. This study showed that by embracing these reasonable accommodations, an employer could improve overall employee morale and also interactions between coworkers.
In addition, public perception of the term "disability" and the desire to be "politically correct" may hinder the open communication needed between a prospective disabled employee and an employeer. Employers may be reluctant to ask important questions, and potential employees may be afraid to discuss their disability openly. In order to counteract these problems, the Office of Disability Employment Policy provides etiquette guidelines that can help both employees and employers. The key component of these guidelines revolves around honesty. Employers should maintain equal standards for all employees. An employer should not make assumptions about the capabilities of a prospective disabled employee based on the disability. Employees, on the other hand, should also be honest about how their disability will or will not affect their work.
So, is the public works field ready to open its doors to full diversity, acknowledging the benefits that people with diabilities can provide? If not, we are limiting our pool of potential employees since one in ten working-age Americans (21-64) has some sort of disability. Moreover, this limitation would be unjustified. We are currently living in a time when technology and know-how have allowed a more flexible work environment, especially in the broad spectrum of public works careers. This flexibility should alleviate any fears we may have about recognizing, recruiting, and retaining employees with disabilities.
Kristy R. Crisp can be reached at (704) 869-1063 or email@example.com.
Works Cited:
Bruyere, Susanne, Ph.D., CRC, SPHR. "Diversity and the ADA." 1996. Cornell University ILR School Employment and Disability Institute. 9 May 2006. http://www.ilr.cornell.edu/ped/hr_tips/article_1.cfm?b_id=9&h_id=1&view=true
"Customized Employment: Benefits Employee and Employer." May 2006. U.S. Department of Labor Office of Disability Employment Policy. 9 May 2006. http://www.dol.gov/odep/categories/workforce/cust_emp.htm
"Disability Etiquette in the Workplace." 31 March 2006. Job Accommodation Network/U.S. Department of Labor Office of Disability Employmenr Policy. 9 May 2006. http://www.jan.wvu.edu/media/employmentetifact.doc
"Job Accommodations for People with Parkinson's Disease." 31 March 2006. Job Accommodation Network/U.S. Department of Labor Office of Disability Employment Policy. 9 May 2006. http://www.jan.wvu.edu/ media/employmentpdfact.doc
"Workplace Accomodations: Low Cost, High Impact." 31 March 2006. Job Accommodation Network/U. S. Department of Labor Office of Disability Employment Policy. 9 May 2006. http://www.jan.wvu.edu/ media/LowCostHighImpact.pdf


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2008 SCE FCU Annual Report
SCE FCU Found Creative Solutions for Members to Deal with RecessionJun 18, 2009 | Annual Reports
2008 was a year of enormous swings and scary firsts for many in the financial industry and in our overall economy. They were far reaching, touching all of us in some way.
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates seven times: from 4% in January to a range of 0.0-0.25% in December
Oil peaked at over $135 in May and by December was trading below $40
Banking icons such as Wells Fargo started posting profit declines as early as January
Merrill Lynch announced a nearly $10 bn loss for Q4 2007 and continued to decline until it was finally purchased by Bank of America for $50 bn in September
AIG posted a $5.29 bn loss in February; US Government seized control of AIG in September and by November, the AIG bailout was up to $150 bn
Citigroup posted a $5.1 bn loss and GM a $3.25 bn loss in April
Lehman Bros lost $2.8 bn in June and filed for Chapter 11 in September
Wachovia reported a record loss of $8.9 bn and Ford a loss of $8.7 bn in July
FDIC seized IndyMac on July 11, and by the end of the month, 2 additional banks closed for a total of 7 by mid 2008
Unemployment climbed to 6.1% by September and reached 6.7% by December
Fannie & Freddie were placed into conservatorship in September
The Senate passed the $700 bn "Bailout Bill" on October 2, during the worst week for stocks since 2001. On October 6, the Dow finished below 10,000 for the first time since October 2004. The Dow fell to 7,997 on November 19
US homeowner equity fell below 50%, the lowest since 1945; foreclosures rose dramatically and by Q3, mortgage delinquencies were up to 6.99%
Consumer confidence ratings fell from 88.6 in early January to 38 in October
The National Bureau of Economic Research announced in December 2008 that the US economy had been in recession since December 2007
Was there a silver lining anywhere? A ray of hope? Some good news? For many, the Olympic victories in August were a welcome distraction and a reason to celebrate. For others, the election of the first African American to the Presidency in November was a momentous event and a reminder that democracy is alive and well in the U.S.A.
For SCE Federal Credit Union, our focus was to find creative ways for our members to adjust to the new economic realities. Our first priority was to let you know that we are well positioned to weather this storm with you, that your deposits are safe, and that we have money to lend during a time when credit is hard to get and local and national financial institutions with long, stable track records are going out of business. We met with many of you to restructure your mortgages so that you could afford to stay in your homes. We offered free education and counsel through our Balance program for those of you who wanted some assistance with budgeting, financial planning or debt restructuring. A very popular "road trip" loan promotion gave away a 3 day-2 night getaway with every auto loan of $10,000 or more, giving you an opportunity to reduce your car payment and relax for a few days on us.
You responded and total loans grew to $287.2 million and shares grew to $334.5 million, both new highs. Capital however, declined from $46.6 million to $41.5 million due to $5.3 million in "stabilization" expenses stemming from significant losses suffered by two large corporate credit unions, Wescorp and U.S. Central. As a Federally insured Credit Union, we are obligated to contribute funds to replenish the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund (NCUSIF) and 2008's results reflected $3.2 million towards that effort. Additionally, we were required to write down our $2.1 million investment in Wescorp, in anticipation that Wescorp's investment losses would exceed the collective member capital shares. The silver lining is - we were in an excellent capital position (11%) prior to this event, and we are still at 9%, well above the 7% considered to be wellcapitalized by our regulatory agency. Furthermore, due to recently passed Federal legislation, it is likely that most of the $3.2 million expense will be reversed sometime during 2009.
We stepped away from a merger opportunity that we brought to you mid year, because our due diligence suggested that our organizations may not blend well and this would be a distraction rather than a benefit to our membership. The silver lining from that experience was the purchase of a new corporate building at an outstanding price. We anticipate a move by fall of 2009 and this will once again allow all of our corporate staff to operate under one roof! Our new home is one block away from our existing home, and we can't wait to introduce you to it. Amidst all of the daunting economic news of 2008 and the somber forecasts for 2009, you can always count on SCE FCU to be here for you.
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Monday will be the last day to buy early-bird ski passes for the 2012-2013 season at Purgatory at Durango Mountain Resort, but some seniors are boycotting purchases because of a hefty price increase.
Last month, DMR announced a consolidation of the �silver� and �golden� senior passes to create a new all-season senior pass �more in line with what other ski areas are charging,� said Kim Oyler, DMR�s director of communications.
The new senior pass, for skiers 65 and older, will cost $399 if purchased by Monday. The price will be $509 through Sept. 15, and increase to $609 starting Sept. 16 through the 2012-2013 season.
An unlimited pass to Vail, Keystone, Breckenridge and Arapahoe Basin, known as the �Epic Pass,� can be purchased at the early-season price of $369 for seniors 65 and older.
Previously, DMR�s silver pass was $349 at early-bird pricing; the golden pass for ages 70 and older had cost only $149 at early-bird pricing. That amounts to a 168 percent increase for skiers 70 and older.
One plus in this situation: 2011-2012 season pass holders ages 62 to 64 will be �grandfathered� into the senior pass pricing structure for next season. So existing pass holders who expected to receive the senior deal next season will be offered one at $399.
DMR�s rationale for the increase in prices? Seniors are more active.
�People are living longer, healthier lives and are more active later in life,� Oyler said. �We�ve analyzed historical data, and people in the age group 65 and older are using their passes more and more � approximately 20 times per season, due to their healthy lifestyles.�
�That usage is similar to the amount of days college students use their passes,� Oyler said.
�From a national perspective, seniors who mostly ski do so with the greatest frequency of any demographic,� said Michael Berry, president of the National Ski Areas Association in Lakewood.
�The older generation is steadfast in their activity � even those who have never tried, pick up skiing later in life because they have more time,� Berry said.
The price increases have not been well-received by some of Durango�s 65-and-older crowd.
David Ellisor, 72, retired from Southern California and moved to Durango seven years ago. He has skied every year since but doesn�t plan to next season because of DMR�s senior-pass price increase.
�The price increase � $149 to $399 � is unbelievable,� Ellisor said. �It seems to be a flagrant disregard for the senior ski population.�
Ellisor says he and several friends inflict only light usage of slopes while pouring money into other DMR offerings.
�The skiing has been a tremendous benefit to me in the sense of being able to go out and socialize,� Ellisor said. �I have a lot of friends who are in this category, and we only go out, normally speaking, for two or three hours a day because of our physical limitations, and we usually spend around $10 to $15 for lunch and drinks.�
The price increase has left some seniors in Southwest Colorado fuming.
�It�s a slap in the face � we were feeling very grateful to DMR for the ability to go out and do something physical that motivates us for a fair price,� Ellisor said. �That motivation has diminished now.�
DMR stands by the price increases.
�We believe the senior all-season pass offers a great value for our customers,� Oyler said. �It�s $200 less than an adult pass, which translates to a 33 percent discount.�
The break-even point for the senior pass is six days of usage, Oyler said.
�Seniors often do ski less than a full day, but our other season pass customer segments also ski fewer hours because of their time limitations, family, school and work obligations,� Oyler said.
Because of the reaction to the increase, DMR executives said they have been talking with seniors.
�The senior segment has offered many thoughtful suggestions on how to improve the facilities and services for our senior customers,� Oyler said. �The executive team is currently reviewing these suggestions and discussing the feasibility of some of these ideas.�
But that hasn�t satisfied Ellisor.
�I will not buy a pass at this point. Emotionally, I�m not at a place to be willing to be treated that way,� he said. �I want to continue contact with the locals here to see if it would be possible to have an open forum with DMR. It needs to be a win-win.�
At Wolf Creek Ski Area, seniors 65 and older may take turns all season long for $246 if a season pass is purchased before Oct. 1.


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Monday, January 14, 2013
Summerville Elementary School held its annual 5th grade Spelling Bee recently. Fifteen participants took turns spelling difficult words until the last three remained. Pictured from left are Addie Prezimirski, 2nd place); Mrs. Jarvis, Pronouncer; Laila Perry, 1st place; and JahQueen Lincoln, alternate.
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Apparently birthdays and breakdancing go hand-in-hand for Justin Theroux.
After granting fiancée Jennifer Aniston her wish by spinning on the floor when she turned 43, he recently showed off his skills at a joint birthday bash for pals Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi. But this time, Julianne Hough, 24, gave the actor, 41, a run for his money.
"[They] decided to have a breakdancing break-off," DeGeneres said Thursday on Ellen. "So we wanted to roll the rug back so they could spin on the floor. And [Julianne] was wearing a skirt and goes, 'I need pants.' ... She and Justin Theroux had a huge dance-off. It was crazy. It was a really fun night. She's an amazing dancer."
Ryan Seacrest, who happened to be DeGeneres's show guest for the day, also had praise for girlfriend Hough, whom he said is "amazing at literally everything."
But there are times when he is slightly threatened by his girlfriend.
"She's such an athlete," he explained. "Literally, I'm afraid to do stuff with her sometimes because I'm afraid I'm going to get injured."
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LOCKPORT – A citizen of Poland living in Lockport pleaded not guilty Thursday to an indictment charging him with two counts of felony driving while intoxicated.
Mariusz Swider, 36, of Sunnyside Street, was arrested Aug. 3 in the City of Lockport and Sept. 14 in the Town of Lockport, Deputy District Attorney Theodore A. Brenner said. Swider also is charged with two counts of failure to stay in his lane, having an open container of alcohol in a vehicle and fourth-degree criminal mischief, the latter for lawn damage caused when his vehicle went off the pavement during the first incident.
Swider's blood alcohol content was measured at .14 percent after the first arrest; he refused to be tested the second time. Niagara County Judge Sara Sheldon Farkas set bail at $5,000.
In another case Thursday, Ronald A. Bugyi Jr., 39, of Youngstown-Lockport Road, Ransomville, pleaded guilty to felony DWI and was promised a sentence of no more than one to three years in state prison when he returns before Farkas Feb. 21. Bugyi was arrested May 11 on Youngstown-Lockport Road in Wilson.


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Wednesday, July 31, 2013
Carolina Park is pleased to announce that their awaited residents club is now open. The club is located at the heart of the community and includes a junior Olympic-sized pool with beach entry, kid-friendly water features, changing rooms, showers and nautical themed playground. Future features for this amenity will include an open-air pavilion with outdoor kitchen, tennis courts and expansive space for gatherings.
Carolina Park hosted a grand opening event for realtors on Thursday, July 18, unveiling the residents club in the public sphere for the first time and encouraging attendees to take a tour of homes in order to see what variety of builders, designs, homesites and more that the community offers. More than 200 people attended, and response onsite was overwhelmingly positive.
"We're thrilled that the residents club is now officially open for our homeowners and their families. It was important for us to have this amenity available this summer so that residents could enjoy even more conveniences as Carolina Park grows," said marketing director Brian Keels.
Carolina Park is a 1,700-acre family oriented master-planned community located along Highway 17 in Mount Pleasant. The property incorporates Wando High School, as well as Roper St. Francis Mount Pleasant Hospital, and will eventually become home to more than 1,500 families. Five of the region's top homebuilders have already joined the team, offering new semi-custom homes starting in the $300s and new custom homes in the Riverside at Carolina Park neighborhood starting in the $500s.
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Guest Recital: Nancy Allen, harpPrincipal Harpist of the New York Philharmonic, Nancy Allen will give a guest recital featuring the works of Respighi, Faure, Jean-Philippe Rameau, Francois Couperin, and more.10/05/2014Time: 2:00 pmLocation: Kresge Theatre, College of Fine Arts, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PAwebsite
Faith & Fate: Beethoven's Mass in C and Brahms' SchicksalsliedThe Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra accompanies the Mendelssohn Choir in Brahms and Beethoven conducted by Betsy Burleigh. Brahms' Schicksalslied, or Song of Fate, takes us from heavenly bliss to the dramatic depths of despair, bemoaning the unpredictability of our earthly existence. Beethoven's Mass in C Major is an unexpectedly peaceful and sublime expression of faith from the stormy iconoclast.10/05/2014Time: 3:00 pmLocation: East Liberty Presbyterian Church, 116 S. Highland Ave, Pittsburgh, PAwebsite
Linda EderThe Pittsburgh Cultural Trust presents one of the greatest contemporary voices of our time, Linda Eder, as part of the TRUST Cabaret Series. Eder's diverse repertoire spans Broadway, standards, pop, country, and jazz. As the tragic character "Lucy" in the Broadway musical JEKYLL & HYDE, Eder blew the roof off each night as she belted out "Someone Like You" and "A New Life," and was rewarded with a Drama Desk nomination.10/06/2014Time: 7:30 pmLocation: Cabaret at Theater Square, 655 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PAwebsite
The Story Collider: ReactionsFive Carnegie Mellon students will share the true, personal stories behind their research. Adam struggles to save his sea urchins from the polar vortex. Casey's in the middle of the ocean when the ship's internet breaks, and Matineh reacts to a change in culture when her research moves her from Iran to Pittsburgh. The result is a funny and touching show.10/06/2014Time: 8:00 pmLocation: Rex Theatre, Carson St, Pittsburgh, PAwebsite
Macbeth"Something wicked this way comes," says one witch as Macbeth approaches. As Macbeth's ambition grows, fueled by the prophecies of the three witches, he and his Lady begin a campaign of devastation and death to secure the throne of Scotland. How far will they go to satisfy the blossoming wickedness in their hearts? If you enjoy Game of Thrones, Macbeth will thrill you. Alan Stanford directs Shakespeare's shortest tragedy.10/09/2014 - 10/25/2014Time: variousStephen Foster Memorial Pittsburgh, PAwebsite | map
The Pinchpenny Phantom of the OperaBy Dave Reiser & Jack Sharkey. Gaston, proprietor and star tenor of a tacky opera house, can only afford a chorus of two and one guest soprano per opera. The guest sopranos keep succumbing to ghastly fates such as strangulation, electrocution, enraged bulls, banana peelings underfoot, poison fleas, falling chandeliers and hypothermia. Why? Because the Phantom wants Pristine to star– and at the rate he bumps off her rivals, she'll soon be the only soprano in grand opera!10/09/2014 - 10/19/2014Apple Hill Playhouse, 275 Manor Rd., Delmont, PAwebsite | map
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Posse 2013 review: teaching FOSS
A guide to teaching FOSS: teachers as learners
Knowing everything about any open source project is impossible. If you're going to deal with a large community, you're not going to know all the details. This is unlike teaching courses where everything is black-and-white, and there are plenty of reference texts. If you're going to teach open source, you're going to have to change the way you teach. Rather than a lecturer, you're a mentor.
In these classes, you help guide the search for answers instead of handing them out. And it's OK to tell students that. Simply say, "This is different from other classes you've taken." It's a different learning style, which means they need expectations set so they aren't frustrated in the end.
Similarly, you may learn as much as your students do in the process. You're a co-learner. And that can be intimidating. It's hard to stand up in front of a class and admit you don't know everything you're about to teach. But remember that you know more than you think you do. You know what a good assignment is and what good results look like. You know when a class is going badly. And you know how to ask questions. You have the skills and tools to do this; this teaching is just a little different from the usual process.
Position yourself as a learner to your students. Explain that there may be areas in which you don't know the answers. But what you do know is where to find the answers and how to keep the learning on path. Explain the benefit of life-long learning. Then put them in the instructor role. Have students learn and then teach.
Be opportunistic in your instruction. Conference or meeting happening nearby or affordably? Declare a FOSS field trip and go! If a conference isn't feasible, visit the local user group meetings. Remember that not every such event will be a win. But if nothing else, you'll learn about a group's culture and something that isn't the right approach for your students. Alternately, you can invite FOSS developers into your classroom or host a hackathon at your school. Bring the FOSS to you.
Of course, all of this leads to a degree of unpredictability in your course. What happens if your contact leaves the project or the project has architecture changes or gets forked? What if you discover the scope was too large before you're finished? In general, the answer is to be flexible and work with the community. Find a new contact. Figure out how to make your deliverables work, or figure out where you can continue to fit in the project.
You can avoid some of the problems of unpredictability by planning for it, as strange as that sounds. For example, don't work on anything in the critical path of the project. That means your students aren't under the pressure of the project in addition to their grades, and if something goes awry, the project isn't affected. (The community is unlikely to support your class' involvement in that way anyway.) Start small. Identify several small contributions rather than one large one. You can even have students estimate the time they'll think it'll take. This will also help you avoid schedule creep problems.
When it comes to evaluations, define the rubric when you define the assignment. Create a grading checklist for yourself based on it. You can, however, also separate the grade from whether or not the task was accomplished. Grade on the quality of presentation. Get feedback from the community to help with your evaluation.
POSSE (Professor's Open Source Summer/Software Experience) is professional development for instructors interested in student participation in free and open source software. This post is based on a presentation at POSSE 2013 by Heidi Ellis.
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This is a very interesting post. I am no teacher, but as an active contributor to open source projects e.g. communities, I can see this concept of taking the learners-seat instead of the teachers-seat applied to other roles in projects/communities.
Community managers, developers, forum moderators, they could all benefit from taking a seat *next* to a member instead of opposite to them. It would be the open source way of guiding another member, in whatever role you are, and whatever task you have at hand. To learn from each other in this way can be very rewarding.
It totally agree it would be a rewarding open source way of learning/teaching, i.e. through a guided horizontal exchange, with roles not so clearly defined.
One of the main reasons that drove me to open source was the truly anti-authoritarian and creative acceptance of uncertainty, where locally defined problems are addressed in dynamically distributed ways.
I'm putting the first sentence of this article on a (virtual) post-it note. It is so important to remember that we don't/can't know everything, both in the classroom setting and when working on open source software as part of the development/support community. The best teachers and open source support people I've worked with were the ones who knew how to say "I don't know, but let's find out together". Every single time, they managed to figure things out, but, if they didn't have the humility to say "I don't know", they might not have be able to do so.
There's a recent book related to this teaching/learning concept in general (not specific to FOSS):
Thanks for this post.
I would add as a teacher: Help me to know better.
The teacher by experience put the group of learner on the start and the teaching effort is done by guiding the collobaration to learn together to acheave a goal.


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Da'Quan Davis swears that he and Trevor Williams are not a package deal.
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"I keep telling everybody that me and Trevor just can't get rid of each other,'' Davis said. "It's like we follow each other around.''
Davis and Williams went to middle school together, then they were teammates on the Calvert Hall High School football team in Towson, Md. During their senior years, both made verbal commitments to West Virginia. After the season, both changed their minds about playing for the Mountaineers.
As fate would have it, the first-team all-Maryland duo is going to stick together a little while longer. Davis, a 5-foot-11, 172-pound cornerback, and Williams, a 6-1, 180-pound receiver, both signed letters-of-intent with Penn State on Wednesday.
"It wasn't a thing that I said, 'hey, what are you going to do' or he said 'what are you going to do,''' Williams said. "I just made the decision that was best for me, and he made the decision that was best for him.''
Some of those reasons were similar - both stressed Penn State's academics and the ability to network through the large alumni base as motivation to pick the Nittany Lions - and some of them were different. For Davis, he was unsure how he fit in at West Virginia when the coach who recruited him left along with several other defensive coaches.
"I figured I needed to open my recruitment, and Penn State moved very quickly,'' said Davis, who also looked closely at Marshall. "It really looks like they're moving in the right direction. When I looked at it, there wasn't anything I'd have to give up. When I went up there on my visit, I fell in love.''
Williams, who also had an offer from Toledo and feelers from several other big-time programs, already had a long love with Penn State, growing up a Lions fan. He had second thoughts about going to West Virginia after hearing he might wind up at safety instead of on offense in Morgantown, and, when Penn State came calling, he said in several interviews he was going to commit it he got a scholarship offer.
"It was my dream school,'' Williams said. "When I was younger, I used to watch them play, watch Larry Johnson Jr. play. He was my favorite player. Around this time last year I met Coach Johnson. I didn't really realize at the time that was No. 5's dad.''
It's hard to envision the reasons a college team might see Williams on defense after he caught 99 passes for 1,180 yards and 15 touchdowns on an 11-2 team in 2011. Williams has been told his biggest strength is his route running, and he also takes great pride in his hands; on his highlight tape on YouTube, there's footage of Williams making a spectacular one hand grab and getting his feet down in the back of the end zone.
"The unfortunate thing is don't film 7-on-7, because he's made some spectacular catches there. But the big thing is he makes the routine catches,'' Calvert Hall coach Donald Davis, no relation to Da'Quan, said. "He's polished, in every phase: great route-runner, great hands, runs after the catch, will block down the field, plays special team, plays defense.''
Da'Quan Davis, meanwhile, has been both a playmaker and a play-stopper as a corner who plays both with athleticism and physicality. As a junior, he only gave up three receptions. As a senior, he had 38 tackles and four interceptions.
"He delivers. He's the kid that's going to get you fired up, and when you look out there during the game, he's there in the trenches,'' Coach Davis said of his star cornerback. "He was also one of our best special teams players. He blocked two game-ending field goals. In one of our games, he made a huge play downing the ball at the 1 on the punt team.''
Williams' and Davis' lives seem intertwined, and their success might be, too.
"We bring out the best in each other. In practice, we do one-on-ones. He's the only one I will rep with, because he brings the best out in me. It's great competition,'' Williams said.
While the new Nittany Lions from Calvert Hall say their college decision was coincidental, it didn't hurt that a former teammate already was at Penn State: Adrian Amos saw the field at cornerback last season as a true freshman.
"He was like a big brother to me. He helped me with tips on my game and helping me to get better. It's like it's all starting over again,'' Davis said of Amos. "The first person I met when I came to Calvert Hall was Adrian Amos, so it's kind of like dj' vu.''
Both players were lauded by their coach for working themselves into become Division I prospects, and the younger Davis vowed that he would work as if he was coming to Penn State as a walk-on. Williams is more of a cool character, while Davis is fiery, but they seem to complement each other, even if it's not always by design.
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Armed Confrontation Between China and India
Although China and India have repeatedly demonstrated a mutual desire to prevent conflict, the potential for their relationship to deteriorate is ever present. A border clash, conflict with Pakistan, maritime skirmish, or crisis over Tibet could raise tensions to the point of armed confrontation. Daniel S. Markey explains how the United States can promote peaceful relations between the world's two largest countries.
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Saturday, January 18, 2014
In honor of Black History month, educators throughout the Lowcountry and beyond are invited to bring their students to experience a special event hosted by the Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission in February. Celebrating the traditions and histories of Africa and the Diaspora, the African American Heritage Festival will take place at North Charleston Wannamaker County Park on Friday, Feb. 28. From its roots in Africa to the Americas, and especially South Carolina, elementary and middle school students will be immersed in African American culture and history through a variety of activities including demonstrations, reenactments, performances and hands-on experiences.
Students will tour through several exhibit areas. Demonstrations and presentations will include the following topics:
•Harriet Tubman and the Civil War
•The Magic of Stories and Music from Sierra Leone
•Exploring Gullah Culture
•Capoeira Charleston
Events will take place from 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Feb. 28, and students will have the opportunity to visit each demonstration area. Registration fees are $8 per student. One chaperone per every eight students receives free admission. Pre-registration is required to participate in this event.
Boxed lunches are available for purchase and orders should be placed at least one week in advance. Participants are welcome to bring their own lunch; however, concessions will also be available for purchase on site.
For more information on the African American Heritage Festival or to register, call (843) 795-4386. Also visit www.charlestoncountyparks.com.
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