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I Caught My Spouse Cheating: What Now?
Such a revelation may hit you like a ton of bricks. Here are some suggestions on how you should proceed with your marriage. read more
5 Daily Tasks to Help You Mature in Your Faith
What do you think of these suggestions? Are they already a regular part of your life, or will you need to methodically weave them into your daily routine? read more
Taking the Mystery out of Reaching Younger Men
The faith of young men today is under severe attack. Mature men, are you up to the challenge of true discipleship for them? read more
How to Survive 'Swimming With Sharks'
Living as a believer in today's culture is a lot like swimming in shark-infested waters. Here's how you can navigate those murky waters and keep your integrity and godliness intact. read more
How to Finally Win the 'Blame Game' in Your Marriage
Are you and your wife always pointing the finger at one another in the face of problems? Here are some keys to a win-win. read more
'I'm Ashamed to Admit I Have a Problem With Masturbation'
No Christian should ever be ashamed to admit they have a problem with masturbation. There's hope and victory in Jesus! read more
4 Creative Ways to Make Date Nights When Kids Return to School
If you didn't quite get enough 'adult time' during the summer break, consider these creative ways to recharge your marriage. read more
5 Things Husbands Wish Wives Knew
It's no secret that there is a wide emotional gap between men and women. Here are some things that can help close it. read more
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Berre is a slang word used by teens. Im not sure how popular the word is around the whole world but its used frequently around Brampton,Toronto, and the rest of the GTA. Berre is a plural word and it means a lot or plenty. Im not quite sure who started it, but I hear it berre times in one day.
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Making Sense of Keeping Chickens in the Home Garden
Wednesday, January 30, 2013, 7-9pm
Instructor: Jessica Bloom, NW EcoLogical Landscapes
If you have ever thought about keeping chickens or you have chickens but are baffled by common problems, this class is for you. Jessica Bloom, award-winning garden designer and author of Free Range Chicken Gardens, will teach
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Late Tuesday, the House, after much Republican grumbling and saber-rattling, voted to approve the fiscal-cliff Band-Aid. But it will provide only temporary relief akin to letting off flatulence, when a good bowl movement is needed. The constipated battle over the debt ceiling and sequestration is expected to continue for the next two months.
Meanwhile, the brief urgency on climate change, which was spurred by Hurricane Sandy in November, seems to be fading rapidly in congressional rear-view mirrors.
This morning, it is reported that Republican infighting over a Senate-approved $60 billion dollar emergency aid package for damage caused by Hurricane Sandy is bitterly dividing the party, with many members still seething from not getting their way on fiscal cliff tax rates.
2012 set records as the warmest year in recorded history, but evidence of global warming has been increasing for years in real time, even as Republicans, boosted by high-paid climate denial lobbyists, waved it off as a liberal hoax and blocked every attempt at meaningful emissions regulation.
Recently, Lisa Jackson, head of the Environmental Protection Agency, threw in the towel and announced that she wouldn't continue in her position. The EPA has been under constant attack by radical right-wing Republicans, with some even making campaign promises to dismantle it. Republicans don't like the Clean Air Act and the Clean Water Act, which imposes restrictions and hefty fines on businesses for air and water pollution. The GOP claims it hurts the ability of corporations to create jobs, but what it really impedes is their ability to trash the planet while making huge profits.
In the past few years, climate change has been alarmingly evident on a global scale, with increased crop-killing droughts; deadly floods caused by deluges of rain measured in feet instead of inches; wildfires fueled by invasive drought-loving weeds and the rise of tree-killing beetles; oceans full of pollutants and warming temperatures that create deadly acidification; devastating, lethal superstorms; melting glaciers and icecaps that endured for millennia until an atmosphere full of C02 turned up Earth's thermostat.
Yes, Congress finally acted to throw a fiscal-cliff lifeline to middle class Americans, which will extend unemployment benefits, extend student tax credits and keep the payroll tax credit in place, but it took a herculean effort and a looming deadline—what happens when there is no blatant deadline to reverse the course of climate change?
It's been said that a frog will sit in a pot of water oblivious to the rise in temperature until it boils. The fear is that Congress will do the same. It's bad enough their partisanship and dysfunction caused a yearlong delay to act on the fiscal cliff, which impacts financial survival, but how dare they ignore an urgent problem that will affect the lives, health and economic viability of an entire global population?
Polls show that three out of four Americans believe that government is broken in this country, and the majority blame Republicans.
The Republican, Tea Party conservative, party of "no," is a disgraceful part of the problem, which has to be dragged screaming and kicking to reach any solution for the American people, much less the planet. Their familiar refrain of blaming the president for everything is starting to fall on deaf ears of weary Americans and any accusation that Obama lacks leadership should bring up consideration of how hard it is to lead against a spiteful Republican House majority.
However, Obama vowed to address climate change after his re-election, and some Republicans have come around on the reality of global warming, but the party is still very beholden to rich corporate supporters, and that is not conducive to approving emissions regulation.
If Republicans can't bear to utter the words "global warming," then they should replace the words with "economic disaster." Billion-dollar emergency relief packages will become commonplace and climate change impacted industries will amass unprecedented economic and agriculture losses as climate anomalies continue and the precipice looms.
If only climate change had a clear tipping point and a deadline, there could possibly be a regulation cobbled together just before going over the climate abyss, but there isn't any indication the current Republican Party will stop the infighting and corporate pandering before irreversible damage is done.
Meanwhile, the country will be forced to watch Congress continue their wrangling on remaining fiscal issues and other prickly problems like immigration and gun violence.
See the top 20 natural disasters of 2012 here.
Jean Williams, PrairieDogPress writer; Artistic Director, Keystone Prairie Dogs.
PrairieDogPress is the media channel for keystone-prairie-dogs.com, which is a fundraising website to support environmental groups for extraordinary efforts to protect Great Plains habitat and prairie dogs in the wild. PDP uses humorous images, social commentary and serious-minded political reports to challenge government on numerous levels, including accountability to the people, the protection of threatened species, the environment and Earth's natural resources.


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Students of the Seneca East Local School District were given an early Christmas present Monday.
The Attica-Venice-Reed Fire District and Republic-Scipio Fire Department visited the school to distribute more than 600 smoke detectors donated by First Alert and 1-800-BoardUp.
The gift was a surprise to students and was proposed after a house fire killed three Seneca East students and two adults Nov. 27. The fire took the lives of the Hamilton/Bondy family.
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Elementary Student Council members receive smoke detectors from the men and women of the AVR Fire District and Republic-Scipio Fire Department.
In response to that tragedy, the AVR Fire District, Republic-Scipio Fire Department and the Seneca East Local School District joined forces to provide smoke detectors for the district's students.
The smoke detectors were distributed Monday, one per family with a student in the schools. Extras were to go to the elderly and low-income families living in the district.
Members of the Elementary School Student Council helped receive the smoke detectors. In addition to smoke detectors, letters were sent home including thank-yous to the men and women of the local fire departments for assisting in providing appropriate fire safety programs. Also in the letter, students were advised of a contest. Students who provide a picture or documentation of smoke detector installation will have their names entered into a drawing to receive prizes.
"This is an incentive for students to install the detectors and to also get the message out to their classmates," said Elementary Principal Brad Powers.
Firefighters will help families install the smoke detectors, as well.
"We feel a little safer knowing that families have at least one working smoke detector," AVR Fire District Chief Brett Meyers said.
"No one should be without (a smoke detector)," said Dave Hefflenger, director of emergency services for 1-800-BoardUp. His office, based in Findlay, has donated 360 smoke detectors.
On Dec. 5, Olivia Bondy's birthday, Seneca East sixth-grade students got a lesson in fire safety from Troy Huth of the State Fire Marshall's Office. A small service also was held in her memory.
Powers said he wants to leave a legacy of fire safety.
"We as a community have come together as a family," Powers said. "Donating the smoke detectors eases the minds of students that may have questions on or about fire safety."
Every October, the school has fire safety week during which students are taught the ins and outs of safety by local fire departments. In January, Seneca East is planning additional fire safety programs for students in grades K-6.
"The key to these programs is prevention." Powers said.
"It is incredible to have so many in the community to step up," said Michael Wank, Seneca East superintendent.


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an exlamation of disgust about an object, person or situation that is undesirable and/or unappealling
burls! that chic is ugly!
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I went over there and he was just sitting, sorting thru his burl with a wild look in his eye.
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Anything has the potential to be burl. A man being eaten by a shark is burl. a guy with huge biceps is burl. someone who is really ugly is burl.
Damn dude Amanda Johnsons face is fucking burl.
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To give something a go
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Jesz: ok, let's give it a burl
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When dinkleberrys get caught in pube hair that is all dried and frizzed up.
I heard you licked samantha's burls
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Derived from the Tumwater term, "Go Burls", it's synonymous with "awesome" or any other term of praise.
Did you see that touchdown run? That was so Burls!
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To give something a go. To put something through its paces.
New tires on your car? Let's give them a burl.
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The Crime Prevention Unit is responsible for establishing and maintaining programs related to preventing crime, Neighborhood Watch, Business Watch, School Resource Officers, and Community Policing are just a few examples of programs that fall under the Crime Prevention umbrella.
Personnel of the Crime Prevention Unit provide presentations to the community related to reducing crime and making your area a safer place in which to live, as well as conducting security assessments for homes and businesses.
The unit conducts the annual Citizen's Police Academy, which provides residents an opportunity to learn more about the operation of the Lynchburg Police Department. The unit also offers a Citizen's Police Seminar which is open to all residents of the City of Lynchburg. The unit partners with Lynchburg's ABC affiliate ABC 13 WSET to provide public safety and crime prevention information in monthly "Safety Zone" segments during their mid-day broadcast.
In addition, the Crime Prevention Unit accepts and schedules applicants for the Ride-Along program, which allows citizens to accompany an officer on his/her patrol to gain a better understanding of daily police work.
Neighborhood Watch Program
In an effort to reduce the recent increase in larcenies from vehicles, the LPD suggests you help prevent this crime by taking the following steps:
- Never leave valuables or packages visible in your vehicle. Place them in your trunk, or take them home. Even putting them under the front seat is not a safe means of storing them.
- Keep your vehicle locked at all times, even when parked in your own driveway!
- Remember, larceny is a crime of opportunity! If you leave your vehicle unlocked, or keep items of value in your car, you increase your risk of becoming a victim of theft. So please lock your vehicles and do not leave items visible inside your vehicle.
Anyone witnessing suspicious activity of this nature should contact their local law enforcement agency immediately by dialing 911 and for non-emergencies (434) 847-1602.
Ride Along Requests
Citizens have the opportunity to ride along with an LPD officer! To participate in the program please fill out a ride along application. The completed form was be returned to the Crime Prevention Unit at least 5 days prior to your requested participation. Please read the application carefully and answer all questions. The risk agreement must be signed and witnessed by LPD personnel. Any False information or omissions on this application may result in disqualification for ride-along privileges. The Lynchburg Police Department reserves the right to deny ride-along privileges for any reason, without prior notice. You may only request a ride along once every 6 months. Return your application to the Crime Prevention Unit (805 Court Street) in person. The back portion of the application must be witnessed by an LPD employee.
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The Lynchburg Police Department's Crime Prevention Unit started the Business Watch program in an effort to help reduce business related crime and to help provide educational programs and security assessments to all businesses located in Lynchburg, Virginia.
The goal of the Lynchburg Business Watch is to create a safer environment for business, employees and consumers, while promoting crime prevention strategies.
The LPD Crime Prevention Specialist, upon request, will conduct a free security assessment of your property to help identify vulnerabilities in your physical security, and offer suggestions to improve workplace safety policies and procedures.
We also training to Lynchburg businesses on various business related topics such as Workplace Violence Prevention, Identity Theft Prevention, Loss Prevention for Retail Business, and Fraud Prevention. Additional topics include Shoplifting Prevention, Robbery Prevention, Gang Awareness, and Personal Safety.
Additionally, the LPD started a Loss Prevention Task Force in November of 2011 that meets to discuss current problems and trends, share information, and increase awareness among the retailers of crime in our area. This group has proven to be very helpful in increasing awareness among the retailers about shoplifting and in improving communication between the stores and the police department. The loss prevention staff and store managers have appreciated the opportunity to meet and discuss the problems, identify suspects, and work collaboratively to prosecute offenders. The group has now expanded to include law enforcement from Amherst, Bedford and Campbell counties.
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Starting point: Train station Les Pléiades.
Destination: Les Pléiades.
Take the train to Vevey, then on to Les Pléiades.
Walking time: 1 h
Season: May through October
Altitude difference: 0 m
Condition: easy
Place to eat: Les Pléiades
The astronomical theme of this thematic trail already begins when taking the train called "Train des Etoiles" (Train of the Stars) from Vevey. Once up at the mountain station, the well-maintained trail explains four different themes. The first stop explains the "Earth as an Observatory", the second is dedicated to the "Secrets of the Sun System". The third station explains the closest fixed stars, and the fourth one our galaxy, the Milky Way.
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5 Products That Let People Know You're Desperately Lonely
#2. Facebook Friends
Do you still use Facebook? Oh God, that's adorable. Yes, Facebook is the largest social media platform rotisserie jiggling tarsier flapjacks zzzzzzz. Hmm? Oh, sorry. I dozed off in the midst of mocking the cyber teat from which we all suckle.
Anyway, Facebook is arguably a way to keep in touch with friends that's not the same as the 1,000 other ways, like having friends or being with friends. But it's clear some people let the concept of "friends" go to their head. We probably all have one person on our friends list who in turn has several thousand friends on theirs, because anyone who even sat in an adjacent stall at a public restroom somehow gets friended by them and they don't think it's weird in the slightest to have 4,500 friends. I have literally never even met that many people in my life, mostly because I spent my formative years on an emu farm.
Sadly, it turns out not all these friend collectors even come by it honestly. They're not just sharing contact info with people down at the methadone clinic, they're going to sites like Usocial and paying actual money to have people friend them. Some may even wander to Cloud Girlfriend and pay to be in a relationship. You could literally just make up fake accounts and do this yourself but something tells me the people who pay for Facebook friends have trouble thinking. Or they feel doing it themselves is like, extra dishonest, like how it's OK to take cell phone pics of your date's boobs if she passes out on her own but not if you have to spike her drink.
This is the cyber-aged equivalent of telling your friends you have a girlfriend who is a model from two towns over and she's busy on a shoot in Fiji right now so they can't meet her. Also, does anyone say "cyber-aged" anymore? I used my Netscape to look it up on the Alta Vista and couldn't find anything. Ha ha ha, old references!
#1. Therapy Robots
Picture this: You're old. Oh my God, look how old you are. You're skin feels like onion paper wrapped around prosciutto. Stuff inside you pops when you stand and when you sit. You smell like Irish Spring and you don't even bathe with it and your whole body is covered in a fine, downy white fuzz except for your pubes, which are like tiny corkscrews carved from porcelain. So old. So old that you're just done. It's totally time to die. All your inside bits are crapping out on you. Lay yourself down, beautiful dreamer. Rest those sharp curlies. It's all growing dim.
But what's this? Where are your loved ones? You don't have any. Or maybe they just don't like you, which technically means they don't love you, so really you still don't have any loved ones. You're alone. What's to happen now? Who can shepherd you into the great unknown? Who will rifle through your drawers for change in 10 minutes? No one?
No. Not no one. Someone. Who isn't a someone, but a something. The Last Moment Robot, a cold and sterile friend to rub you as you die. OK, it's not really a real thing. It's more of an art project, but it was inspired by a real thing -- the Paro Therapeutic Robot. It's a robotic seal. It's for the insane and elderly and enfeebled. Basically it's a therapy animal without the hassle of having to deal with a real, biological thing. So it's like saying "Hey, damaged human, I want you to feel better but not in a way that is inconvenient to the rest of us. Please use your time as a damaged, possibly dying individual, who may or may not have bowel control to bond with this synthetic thing, the only friend you have right now. You'd probably find this glorified Furby patronizing if you had all your faculties about you, but of course you don't. Look at the cute seal! Now quiet down."
I am programmed for maximum clubability
The Paro is a very real and actually pretty celebrated invention, while the Last Moment Robot is more of a social satire. But both represent the utter sadness of being a person alone, institutionalized and so desperate for a friend that something with an ass full of batteries is apparently another person's best guess at how to deal with the situation.
Are you bummed out now? Yay, comedy!
Check out more from Felix in The 5 Creepiest Things Ever Done With a Fake Medical Degree and The 6 Grossest Anti-Smoking Ads of All Time.


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If you liked the enormous, eye-catching, vintage Vivienne Westwood hat that Pharrell Williams wore to the Grammy Awards, here's some good news: You can buy it!
But you might have pass your own hat around to raise the funds.
Williams, 40, has put the stylish cheapeau up for auction on eBay, with all proceeds benefiting From One Hand to Another, the charity founded by the musician to help underserved youth.
It's going to cost you, though, as the top bid is already $10,500. Bidding continues through March 2.
Williams advertised the auction on Twitter, posting a photo of himself wearing the hat along with the note, "Hey @Arbys, you want my hat? Now's your chance" – a reference to the fast-food chain's amusing Tweet on Grammy night, asking Williams for its hat back.
The eBay listing reads: "Now is your chance to own a piece of pop culture history! Bid on Pharrell Williams' Vivienne Westwood 'Mountain' hat that was one of the biggest hits of the 2014 GRAMMY Awards."
The hat also comes with a "Letter of Authenticity."
Pharrell Williams Auctioning Off That Crazy Grammys Hat for Charity
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on November 10, 2012 - 8:30 PM
A new custom-built mobile dental clinic will help the University at Buffalo hit the road to serve thousands of kids in Buffalo and Chautauqua County.
UB's School of Dental Medicine has unveiled its new dental van "S-miles To Go," a 42-foot-long, self-contained dental clinic constructed on a semi-trailer chassis.
"We'll be able to provide dental care specifically for children in need in Chautauqua [County] and Buffalo," said Michael Glick, dean of the UB dental school.
The mobile unit includes a small intake and waiting room area; three dental chairs; digital radiography; electronic dental records; a panoramic X-ray unit; and a small dental laboratory.
"It's completely self-contained to provide all the dental care needed for the kids," Glick said during Friday's unveiling.
The new mobile dental clinic was constructed by LifeLine Mobile, thanks in large part to a federal grant as well as significant contributions from the Ralph C. Sheldon Foundation and the Lenna Foundation, both in Jamestown.
For 15 years, UB dental school's mobile program has helped meet the needs of children in Chautauqua County, which has a shortage of dentists serving Medicaid-eligible patients, according to UB. The mobile dental program visits 24 schools, averaging 3,100 patients a year.
"S-miles To Go" also will be used for a new program the dental school is setting up with Buffalo schools, Glick said.
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Bloomington has a rich culture of visual art, from painting, sculpture, traditional folk art, as well as many decades of varying architectural styles throughout town.The Indiana University Department of Fine Arts gives students and faculty a venue to express their arts. The venues listed in this guide are free and open to the public.
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Printable brochures for various city neighborhoods highlighting historically significant buildings and architecture.
Located on the northside of downtown Bloomington, the Gallery is artist member owned and operated. Exhibited are all orginal works, including, watercolor, acrylic, oil and mixed media, photography, sculptures and fiber arts.
Designed by I. M. Pei, the Art Museum is located on the campus of Indiana University. Established in 1941, the museum is home to many internationally acclaimed collections ranging from ancient gold jewelry and African masks to paintings by Claude Monet and Picasso.
Located in the Henry Radford Hope School of Fine Arts building on the campus of Indiana University, the gallery presents contemporary works by both professional and student artists. Displayed art may be from a variety of contemporary genres and approaches and can be experimental or traditional.
Located in downtown Bloomington, the Pictura Gallery specializes in contemporary fine art photography with emphasis on color imagery. Serving as an educational resource for Indiana University students and the community, the Gallery also offers artist and curatorial talks.
Located in a Victorian style house in downtown Bloomington, the Venue provides a space for artists and art patrons to show and view the finest in artistic and functional handcrafted art. Types of media include oils and watercolors, ceramics, jewelry, wood and leather craft.
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This book represents just a small sampling of the pieces held by the Indiana University Art Museum. Paintings, sculptures, ceramics and other pieces from around the world are included in the book with color photos.
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Lavishly illustrated with color reproductions of sixteen Brown County artists' work, the book includes biographical sketches of the artists including, T. C. Steele, Gustave Baumann and Ada Walter Shulz.
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A history of the Thomas Hart Benton murals now housed in the Indiana University Auditorium and Woodburn Hall. The murals were commissioned by the State of Indiana to be displayed at the 1933 Chicago World's Fair. Controversial from the beginning, they were saved and moved to Indiana University in 1938 through the intervention of Herman Wells, where they continue to be a point of discussion.


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Mended Hearts is a national and community-based non-profit organization that has been offering the gift of hope to heart disease patients, their families and caregivers for more than 60 years. Our local chapter at Community Heart and Vascular Hospital is Mended Hearts of Indianapolis North Chapter 383.
Our support groups help people understand that there can be a rich, rewarding life after heart disease diagnosis. Members listen, share their experiences and volunteer to talk to other heart patients about what they may face including lifestyle changes, depression, recovery and treatment.
"My interest in volunteering for Mended Hearts was to help someone like I was helped. When I retired in 2011 I wanted to volunteer somewhere. After having my heart attack on July 28, 2011 and then having surgery on August 03, 2011, I was visited by Mended Hearts. The support that I got and am getting from the group and what I'm learning about my health means a lot to me. I try to share that experience with others when I make my visits."
–Bennie Stepp, president, Mended Hearts of Indianapolis North Chapter 383
At Community Heart and Vascular we offer monthly gatherings at which heart patients and their caregivers can socialize, network and take advantage of educational opportunities—all provided free of charge.
Meetings are held the 3rd Thursday of almost every month in the CHVH lobby, and include a complimentary dinner. Educational topics range from the latest in valve replacement therapies to the benefits of incorporating exercise into a healthy lifestyle.
Through our visiting program, accredited visitors, with support of the hospital and Mended Hearts, serve heart patients by listening, sharing their experiences and empathizing with their anxieties and concerns. Our visitors see patients who have undergone valve replacement, ablation for atrial fibrillation, CABG for coronary heart disease, and more. Heart patients and families gain hope by meeting our members who have survived heart disease and gone on to lead healthy lives. Learn more about volunteering >>
Mended Hearts members can join Inspire, a new online community connecting hundreds of other people experiencing similar situations and emotions. The secure, online forum addresses topics such as heart disease and congenital heart defects, offering peace, laughter, hope, advice and comfort.
Join Inspire today >>
To learn more about Mended Hearts and how you can get involved, please call or email us.
Phone: 317-621-8631
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Social media has become part of our livelihood. Not even a day goes by without us picking our phones to check what is trending in cyber space or what our friends are up to.
That is, when it comes to consuming content created by others – but truth be told we are also contributors to this whole social phenomenon.
It is exciting to know within seconds of an event happening thousands of miles away, we get the information on our handheld device.
Some even say it is not only exciting but very addictive. However you look at it is has changed the way business is done.
In all the advantages that social media has to offer, we ask the question, how does it benefit the business person?
Does the business person just indulge in the use of social media without seeing any benefit accruing to his organization's bottom line?
No there are ways to benefit from the social media management.
To take advantage of social media there are certain questions the manager should answer before setting out to manage a social media accounts:
Overall Goal
What is the overall goal of the setting up an account for his organization? The assumption is that he will use it to stay connected to his current customers as well as us it to win over some potential customers. If this is the case then there is clarity and the manager knows who his/her target audience are.
The Audience
The demographic of your audience. It is very important to understand your audience so that you can tailor your connect to benefit them. It they are teens you have to provide teen stuff for them. Equally if the target audience is business people then the content must suit their interest.
The Feedback
Get feedback. Communication here should be a two way affair. Ensure that your customers are talking back to you. This is the only way to can serve them better. They will tell you exactly what they need when you engage them is a polite and constructive manner.
The Sale
Ask for the sale. When you have a product to sell. Make it easy for them to buy. Sometimes the business manager has to be bold to ask for the sale. If you have been talking about the uses of one of your products to your customer, there is nothing stopping you from asking them to buy it.
This must be done is a subtle and professional manner without being too aggressive. Aggressiveness can only repel the customer.
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So you've decided that maybe the grass is greener on the other side, and you're all set to trip across the Android bridge. In this guide, we're going to help you get past any trolls you might encounter, unscathed. Making the switch from iPhone to Android presents a few obstacles, especially if you're heavily invested in Apple's ecosystem, but they're far from insurmountable.
We're going to take a look at how to transfer contacts and other data, switch to Google services, and deal with your music, photos, and videos. To round things off, we'll provide a few tips to help you get used to Android, quell some common fears, and point out how best to take advantage of your new platform's highlights.
Making the transistion
Before you embark on this journey to the promised land of Android, take one last look around you. There are a few things you'll have to leave behind. Many of the cases, docks, and other accessories you bought for your iPhone are not going to be compatible with Android smartphones (it's worth checking, though, because many are). Your iOS apps cannot go with you, but you'll find most of them have Android counterparts awaiting your arrival. Any DRM protected content you bought in iTunes is stuck there (you can easily and legally remove the restrictions from music, but not from TV shows and movies).
Last, but not least, there's your iPhone itself. If you're not gifting it to someone then you might want to peruse our guide on how to sell an iPhone without getting ripped off.
Transferring contacts
You'll want to transfer your contacts before you sell your old device. Check out our guide on how to transfer your contacts between iPhone and Android for a simple method that employs iTunes and Gmail.
You could also use iCloud. Turn on Contacts in Settings > iCloud on your iPhone. Log into the iCloud website on your computer. Tap the gear icon at the bottom left and choose Select All > Export vCard. Now log into Gmail, tap Contacts, or head to Google Contacts in your browser and tap Import.
It's also possible to do this with the free My Contacts Backup app. Install it on your iPhone, launch it, tap backup, and then email the backup file to an email account on your Android phone. You'll get a VCF file which you can import into your Android contacts app.
If you want to use the process as an excuse to thin the herd and edit your contacts, then you might consider doing it one by one. In that case, just open the contact you want to transfer on your iPhone, and select Share Contact to send it as a text message or by email.
Syncing your calendar
This is easy if you've already set up your Google account and Gmail (which you'll need for your Android phone anyway). Go to Settings > Mail, Contacts, Calendars on your iPhone and add your Gmail account or select it, then turn on syncing for Calendars. If you want to ditch your iPhone for an Android device, but keep your iPad, the Gmail app is a good way to keep your calendar and contacts synced. You can even sync multiple Google calendars to your iPad if you need to do so.
You can also buy an app to sync your calendar from iCloud, assuming you have Calendar switched on in Settings > iCloud. SmoothSync for Cloud Calendar is under $3, and it enables you to log into your Apple account and sync the calendar directly onto your Android phone.
Switching from Apple to Google services
Apple is renowned for that tightly integrated ecosystem, but if you're switching to Android you'll want to start using more Google services. Your Google account has gradually come to serve as a passport for a wide range of services, and cross platform synchronization has improved drastically over the last couple of years. Forget about iCloud and Safari, you can find all the same functionality, and more, via Google. As long as you are signed into your Google account, you can access all your contacts, bookmarks, appointments, and files on any device.
- Google Contacts for backing up and sharing contacts
- Google Calendar for keeping on top of your schedule
- Chrome browser can sync bookmarks and open tabs between computer and Android phone
- Google Drive for backing up your files
- Google Docs for editing and sharing documents
- Google Music for storing and streaming your music from the cloud
- Google Photos for backing up and sharing photos and videos
- Hangouts for chatting and sharing files
- Google Keep for notes and lists
On top of all that, you've got YouTube for watching and sharing video, Google Maps for easy navigation, and Google Wallet or Android Pay for wireless NFC payments. Then there's Google Now, as your personal voice-activated assistant (similar to Siri), not to mention a host of excellent Google apps from Sky Map to Google Goggles, from Translate to Field Trip.
Related: How to use Google Now
Many of these things are actually available on iPhone as well, but the experience on Android is optimal. The fact that you can have all of this under one Google account, makes it easy and accessible, and you'll be tempted to use more and more Google services. There are also loads of great alternatives that you can use instead of–or as well as–the Google offerings like Dropbox, DoubleTwist, and Dolphin Browser.
Moving photos and videos
There are various ways of getting your precious files from your iPhone onto your Android, but we'll start with the most obvious and basic. You can plug your iPhone into your Windows PC via USB and then choose Import pictures and videos for an automatic transfer, or Open device to view files (your photos and videos will be in the Internal Storage/DCIM folder) if you want to select individually. If you have a Mac, the import window should pop up when you plug your iPhone in and you can select files from there.
Once the files are on your Windows computer, plug your Android smartphone in via USB, and you should get a pop up window where you can select Open device to view files. You can drag and drop files from your computer onto your Android. To do the same on a Mac, check out our how to transfer files from an Android to a Mac guide.
It may prove easier to transfer those photos and videos wirelessly, though it will take longer. You can do this using any cloud service. There are many options that are available on Android and iOS. Simply install something like Google Photos, Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive, or DropBox on your iPhone, upload the files, and then install the same app on your Android, and download them.
For more details on using apps to back up and share your photos, check out our how to share photos on Android guide. You could actually use a number of the apps and services discussed there to transfer your photos and videos from iPhone.
Moving your music
If you want to get your music from your iTunes account onto Android, there are a few potential ways to go. The easiest is probably to sign in to Google Music on the same computer where your iTunes is installed. Now download the Music Manager, install it, and choose the iTunes option when it asks where you store your music. You'll then be able to select Upload all songs and playlists. You can also select individual playlists and podcasts. Perhaps best of all, you can continue to use iTunes and automatically sync any new purchases to your Google Music account.
We run through a number of other options in our how to play iTunes music and videos on your Android phone guide. You can't legally copy movies or TV shows from your iTunes to your Android smartphone because you would have to remove the DRM protection first. Unfortunately, that applies to ebooks purchased through iTunes as well.
Moving your text messages
This is a lot trickier than anything we've discussed so far, but some people will want to keep those precious iPhone text conversations, and load them onto their new Android smartphones. It is possible. The most obvious method is to use the free iSMS2droid app, but it hasn't been updated in a long time, and it won't work for everyone. It also requires you to back up your SMS to iTunes and then go digging around to find the right file to convert.
You can use Samsung Kies software to restore an iPhone backup (including text messages) to a Samsung Android smartphone. You'll also find quite a few premium software options online that purport to allow you to copy text messages, contacts, photos, and even call logs, but we can't vouch for their effectiveness.


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As Father's Day nears, Tahoe Comedy North will present a lineup at Tahoe which includes Will C., who has three children.
CRYSTAL BAY, Nev. — A veteran and a member of the cast of 15 GIs of Comedy, Will C.'s youngest child was born on Sept. 11, 2002.
"They are all class clowns," he said. "At least they're class clowns with good grades. I was just a class clown."
Will C. is a self-deprecating, full-sized comedian who doesn't mind poking fun at others as well.
"My 17-year-old looks just like me," he said. "Her beard's a little thicker but otherwise she looks just like me: all gut and no butt."
Will C. will appear Tuesday, June 12, at a Tahoe Comedy North event in the Crystal Bay Casino Crown Room with headliner Tony D'Andrea, Jose Sarduy and Reno's Lizzie Keith.
Since moving from Kansas City to Hollywood, Will C.'s career has ascended. He appeared in the movies "Seven Pounds" with Will Smith, "Yes Man" with Jim Carey, as well as numerous commercials. Will C. is a regular on Spike TV's hit show "MANswers" and has a recurring role on Gene Simmons' "Family Jewels." He also appears on truTV's "Storage Hunters," whose second season begins June 10.
Will C. is the writer, director and star of "Buffet Busters," which is being considered by the Travel Channel.
"I've always been a fan of Adam Richman's 'Man vs. Food Nation' and things of that nature," he said. "What better way to show America where it can eat affordably with the family? These are places not getting the notoriety they deserve. My cohost is a little Chinese guy. I am twice his size but he eats twice as much as me."
Sarduy also is a member of the GIs of comedy, which will make 15 appearances at military bases summer and fall.
"He's a major, a pilot and a very, very funny comic," Will C. said.
Sarduy can find humor out of adversity.
"If you can't laugh at a hard time in your life, you ain't over it yet," he said in a press statement.
D'Andrea's act is a whirlwind tour of thoughts and impressions with stops at unexpected platforms. He's from the old school where material comes from creativity and talent, not requiring shock value to sustain it. Borrowing from masters like Jack Benny, D'Andrea can, when he feels it's needed, make people laugh without saying a word. But don't worry, he has plenty.
Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 the day of the show and are available at the Crystal Bay Casino, Incline Cleaners, Noah's Video and New Moon Natural Foods. For a complete Tahoe Comedy North schedule, go to www.tahoecomedynorth.com


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The U.S. women's national soccer team officially has begun its quest for a three-peat of Olympic gold. Hoping to avoid the tough start of losing their opening game, as they did in the 2008 Olympics, the USA ladies overcame a slow start and a sloppy initial 15 minutes of play against France in this year's opener.
The U.S. suffered from a midfield that was slow to recover and a back line that did not pick up attackers. The American women spotted France two goals in that time frame then took total control of the game on both sides of the ball with Abby Wombach starting the scoring with a vicious header in the goal off a brilliant corner kick.
The Americans continued to rally, scoring a total of four goals in 45 minutes and shutting France out of the game. This was followed up by shutting out Colombia, 3-0. Colombia couldn't match up to the physical play of the U.S. The American squad was not to be scored on again by any of the other teams in its bracket as it shut out the North Koreans, 1-0, in its final game of bracket play.
There was some concern by American coach Pia Sundhage when star Shannon Boxx suffered an injury that took her out of the game. Because USA is so deep in talent, filling the gap was an easy task. Carly Lloyd stepped up and has performed beautifully in her absence.
The next step en route to the gold medal was disposing of New Zealand in the quarterfinal round with a 2-0 shutout. Alex Morgan and Abby Wombach were outstanding on the front line, controlling the offense and ripping shots at the New Zealand goalie. America could have easily notched four or five goals in the game while the defensive line was aggressive and stingy, helping American goalie Hope Solo attain her third shutout in the 2012 games.
Wombach has now accumulated an amazing 16 Olympic goals. The women now move on to the semifinal round at 2:45 p.m. today against Canada.
n The PA West soccer league has representation on the 2012 women's Olympic team with Meghan Klingenberg of Gibsonia being chosen as an alternate on the 2012 squad. This is a first for Pennsylvania since the initiation of women's soccer in the Olympics.
Klingenberg played classic team soccer for the Hotspurs and Penn's Forest in addition to being a standout in the Olympic Development Program.
n Classic teams from the central Pennsylvania region were unable to pull off any appearances in the finals in the PA West State Cup Championships this year from U-12 boys and girls brackets to U-19s. America's oldest soccer club, Beadling Soccer Club, capped championships in seven age groups in the state finals with seven Beadling finalists garnering runner-up status at the state tournament. It would be nice to see one of our area's younger classic teams rise to the level of championship caliber in the upcoming years.
n With PIAA opening day practice for high school teams just one week away, several local school districts are caught short on coaches. Cambria Heights School District was in need of a head boys varsity coach and assistant coach and had to hire staff from within the district on very short notice to cover for the 2012 fall season. Spring Cove School District, opening its high school boys and girls program for its initial season, lost its boys coach just prior to the start of the season due to an occupational move. The district is now scrambling to fill the head coaching slot and pull the boys program together prior to the start of the season.
n More school districts also are actively trying to get junior high and middle school programs in place so that those players stepping in as freshmen in high school programs have at least two years of competitive experience under their belts.
n Altoona will play host to 30 coaches from a 60-90 mile radius on Aug. 10-12 as they come to our area to undertake the E licensing course for coaches. Coaches will be exposed to technical and tactical skills from PA West Director of coaching Paul Halford and his staff. Emphasis will be placed on the use of utilizing practice games which are dynamic, emphasize free movement, de-emphasize structure, work decision making skills and fun to teach players rather than continually running static drills which are regimented, require no decision making on players part and often become boring.
Tom Schmitt writes a monthly soccer column for the Mirror.


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Special events and activities provide the opportunity to interact with the community outside the daily work environment. They are an excellent opportunity to build relationships with diverse populations and expose the community to public works in a different light. Use the information that follows to spark creativity within your organization
There are two primary considerations when choosing events and activities: the message and the target audience. Take the time to ensure that the event communicates your intended message to the target audience. Also make sure each event and activity you plan will meet at least one of the measurable objectives established for the celebration. Following are sample events and related activities.
Topics in this section:
Environmental Campaign
Public Works Exhibit
Rodeo/Equipment Show
Open House or Tour
Employee Appreciation Day
Sporting Event
Event Enhancers
- Slide or Video presentation
- Retrospective
Sample Events and Calendar
Ask elected officials to make a proclamation for National Public Works Week.
Thought starters:
Contact the official's office at least one month in advance.
Write a brief cover letter and enclose a draft of the proclamation. In the letter, request a time to photograph the official presenting the proclamation to the designated public works representative during a scheduled public works event or a meeting.
Download a sample proclamation here
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Environmental Campaign
Develop a week of activities to improve the community's environment. Show the many ways public works departments contribute to your community's environmental health.
Thought starters:
Invite garden clubs, civic groups, historic preservation societies, schools and scouting councils to join you in an environmental project, or suggest a project of their own.
Organize a tree-planting ceremony, recycling drive, public grounds clean-up or free, safe disposal of oversized items and household hazardous wastes.
Launch a campaign to solicit organizations to adopt a highway or public park.
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Public Works Exhibit
Create an exhibit to spotlight your organization's recent successes and emphasize how they benefit all citizens. Arrange to display your exhibit at libraries, community centers and shopping malls. You may be able to take advantage of a captive audience by exhibiting at a scheduled community event.
Thought starters:
Feature public works equipment, display photos of facilities and provide information on upcoming public works projects.
Show a film or video of public works in action.
When practical, have a representative from various departments staff the exhibit to answer questions and provide information.
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Rodeo/Equipment Show
Display equipment your department uses in day-to-day operations. Give public works employees the opportunity to show the skill required to operate public works equipment.
Thought starters:
Select a location with high visibility such as a parking lot, city park, or public gathering place. Allow adequate time to research and reserve a location.
Invite elected officials to participate in an activity during the event.
Sponsor a regional contest and challenge other municipalities to a test of skills necessary to operate a backhoe, garbage pickup, forklift and lawn tractor.
Emphasize safety; highlight the cost-effective measures and unique features of your equipment and vehicles.
Have representatives from various departments show equipment and answer questions.
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Open House or Tour
An open house or tour offers participants a new perspective on public works and gives professionals an opportunity to discuss the daily operation at their facility. It also is a good time to gather community members opinions of public works projects and services.
Thought starters:
Plan the open house in conjunction with a dedication ceremony, an anniversary, or a celebration of a completed project.
Select employees to serve as ambassadors or tour guides.
Provide a forum for citizens to learn about various departments and their functions.
Develop a survey to gather attendees' opinions about a public works project or service of importance to your organization.
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Employee Appreciation Day
Acknowledge the many accomplishments public works employees contribute throughout the year with a special recognition event.
Thought starters:
Sponsor a banquet to recognize outstanding performance, special achievements, safety records and attendance. Award honorees with a gift registration to a seminar, an engraved plaque, a special proclamation or a cash award.
Include family members of honorees.
Invite elected officials.
Hold your event in a public works facility. For example, host a barbecue in an equipment garage.
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Sporting Event
Healthy people are happy people. Promote healthful living by sponsoring a sporting event.
Thought starters:
Plan the route of a race to end at a facility or project you believe deserves attention.
Sponsor a golf tournament and arrange for the proceeds to be dedicated to a public works project, such as the purchase of playground equipment in a community park.
Sponsor a public works night at an organized or professional sporting event. Arrange for a message about public works to be announced during the game.
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Event Enhancers
The following ideas can enhance any event, used alone or in combination.
Slide or Video Presentation
Develop a presentation that visually defines how public works projects maintain, protect and enhance our quality of life.
Thought starters:
Show before and after photos of projects and facilities.
Show the presentation in conjunction with a tour, exhibit or event.
Offer to present the program to community and civic organizations.
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A historical overview of a public works project or service can be a captivating way to draw attention to the impact of public works on a community.
Thought starters:
Design the retrospective as a photographic display, slide show, video, booklet or brochure.
Compare the past with the present - public works projects and services, community standard of living, community beautification and preservation.
Develop a retrospective as part of an anniversary, a rededication, or an open house.
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Special Events & Calendar
Following is an example of a calendar with milestones for an open house and tour of a public works facility.
Two to Three Months Before
Select event committee and chairperson.
Review budget allocation.
Set a date and time; for example, schedule a three-hour open house with tours every 30 minutes.
Delegate responsibilities for guest list, refreshments, invitations and open house activities and plan related tasks.
One Month Before
Order refreshments.
Address and mail invitations.
Promote the open house (see Community Outreach section).
Inform all employees of open house date and time.
Select tour guides and greeters.
Purchase name tags for guests, guides and greeters and a good supply of pens.
Develop and print survey.
Two Weeks Before
Hold an orientation for tour guides and greeters and conduct a walk-through.
Confirm refreshments order.
Arrange for refreshments table.
Obtain a guest book and guest table.
Purchase or rent tableware for refreshments.
Day of Open House
Pick up or accept delivery of refreshments.
Prepare refreshments table.
Welcome guests as they enter the facility.
Ask guests to wear a name tag and sign guest book.
Guests to complete a survey and show them where to turn it in.
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Camille Grammer has decided not to come back for a third season of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, a source confirms to PEOPLE.
"She's been in discussions and at the end decided she wasn't willing to expose her personal life anymore," says the source. "She's at peace with her decision."
Grammer also recently reached an amicable settlement with ex-husband Kelsey Grammer in the custody case of their two young children, Mason and Jude.
"She's in a great place in her life right now," says the source. "She's grown a lot in this past year and she's made some wonderful friendships [on the show]. It has steered her life in a direction she never imagined. She's ready for new challenges."
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Apple's iPhone5 launch was covered in depth by the online tech sites and major news outlets, as well as everyone else on social media. Whether you think this is a gotta-have release, a nominal upgrade or a "my phone already has those features," you can find plenty of agreement across the web. What can B2B marketers learn from the release of this sixth generation product that is responsible for nearly two-thirds of Apple's profits.
1. Advocates can be your social media presence
Apple is the largest US company by market value, and yet they have no social media presence to speak of. But they manage to dominate the conversations on the social web, especially when they have a new product launch. Even the speculation leading up to it creates a certain amount of dominance. And this is because their customers are passionate about their products. They want to share what they know and they always want to know more.
This kind of advocacy is rare in B2B, but what if you focus some of your social media efforts on creating outstanding products that customers will love. This is the first step to building the kind of advocacy that starts social conversations.
2. Tightly controlled message is no longer possible
Apple has always kept a tight lid not just on their product specifications, but even the announcements themselves. Yes, last week's announcement was certainly about the new iPhone, but that didn't come from Apple. The control model of keeping everything a secret until the announcement is just no longer possible. There are too many publishers of content on the web that looking for that scoop so they can gain eyeballs and social media shares. Apple manages their supply chain so that products are delivered shortly after the announcement, and as the product numbers have grown, there are too many links in that chain where details can leak out. A huge order of larger screens doesn't go unnoticed. And don't forget that new connector.
So as you plan product announcements or other public activities, be aware that secrecy just may not be possible. This is a great opportunity to work with a customer council, or some preferred partners, to slowly share information on the social web before a big announcement. Use selected details to generate awareness for the announcement.
3. Make it about your customers, not your solutions
Some of the negative reactions to the Apple announcement had to do with the presentation and the disappointment that Tim Cook is not the dynamic CEO and speaker that Steve Jobs was. One writer even went so far as to say that he missed Apple's reality distortion field. This was a characteristic of Steve Jobs where his statements were so convincing, that reality was unimportant. Apple product launches always had a bit of that sense. But the article goes further and mentions that the iPhone launch moved so far away from that when the Apple ecosystem (hardware, software, marketplace) was called a solution.
So let's forget that we are talking about a consumer company and make sure we're talking about the customers. They don't care about our solutions. They want to know how we are solving their problems. This is truer than ever in social media because we need our customers and prospects to share our blog posts, ebooks, videos and webinars. They won't do that if we talk about our solutions.
Are there other lessons for your B2B company that you took away from the launch of what could be the biggest consumer electronics product ever?


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I feel fantastic this morning.
I went to bed at 9 o'clock last night (a symptom of not having television, I think) and I seriously woke up at 11:45pm thinking it was morning! I was so confused. But I had no troubles falling back to sleep. Heaven!
So, incredibly, I got up, showered, bathed the little two and got ready for the day all before 8am. We're just going to Target and the book store (and probably the cupcake place), but still. It feels wonderful.
Now for some winners, as promised...
The Modern Bird Studios $200 gift certificate winner is Kristen!
The Tiny Prints $50 gift certificate winner is Hyacynth!


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The Stetson lacrosse team will conclude its five-game home stand this weekend, hosting Old Dominion and Holy Cross at the Athletic Training Center. The Hatters welcome the Monarchs to town for a 7:00 p.m. game on Thursday, and then take on the Crusaders Sunday at 1:00 p.m.
Stetson will be searching for its first win of 2014 this weekend. The Hatters are 0-4, having lost to #3 Syracuse, Oregon, Colorado, and Cincinnati. Freshman Christina Loya leads Stetson with three goals and one assist, all of which came against the Bearcats in her first game of the year.
Old Dominion comes in at 0-2 after falling to #21 Louisville and UC Davis at home to start the season. The Monarchs are playing as an independent in 2014, but will join the Atlantic Sun Conference in 2015. Connor Carson leads ODU with four goals on the year.
Holy Cross will host Fairfield on Thursday before making the trip down to Florida to challenge the Hatters. The Crusaders are currently 0-3 with losses to Bryant, UMass, and Yale on their resume. Sara Hennessey and Laura Ryan both have six goals early in the year for Holy Cross.
Both games this weekend will be available to watch on HatterVision. Live Stats, the @StetsonLacrosse Twitter feed, and Hat-Alerts will also be available for in-game updates.


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Heather Lynn Sencindiver and Frank Beale Martin III were married on April 3, 2009, on the beach at Waimanalo Bay in Honolulu, Hawaii. The bride's parents attended the double-ring ceremony.
Heather is the daughter of Roger and Cindy Sencindiver of Inwood, and granddaughter of Rosalene Sencindiver of Inwood. Beale is the son of Frank and Phyllis Martin of Tappahannock, Va.
The couple celebrated their marriage with family and friends on May 31, 2009. The reception took place at the Purple Iris in Martinsburg. The music was provided by Rick Rohn of Martinsburg. Floral arrangements were designed by Flowers Unlimited of Martinsburg. Photography was by Turner Photography Studio of Frederick, Md. The wedding cake was created by The Sweet Tooth Bakery of Winchester, Va.
Prenuptial events included a wedding shower hosted by the bride's sisters, Lori Ritz and Lisa Sirbaugh, in Inwood, and a bridal shower hosted by friends in Richmond, Va.
The evening before the reception, the bride's parents hosted a cookout at their home in Inwood for family and friends. Guests traveled to the wedding reception from Georgia, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia.
The bride is a first-grade teacher employed by Hanover County Public Schools. The groom is employed by DZ Atlantic.
The couple spent their honeymoon on a cruise around the Hawaiian Islands. The couple reside in Mechanicsville, Va.
Editor's note: This wedding announcement is being published again because it was originally published with incorrect information.


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Area hoops heating up
Local tournaments have been anything but disappointing
March 4, 2012
A few weeks back I wrote of the numerous possibilities in both the area girls and boys district basketball tournaments. So far, the post-season has been anything but a disappointment....
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The U.S. sent a strong women's figure skating team to Sochi, and each member – Gracie Gold, Ashley Wagner and Polina Edmunds – had the potential to medal in the individual event. And while none of them reached the podium, they all say they had meaningful Olympic experiences.
"When I ended up fourth after the short, I thought the pressure was lifted off," Gold, 18, told reporters Thursday. "I was only six points from a medal after the short. But if I wasn't going to get a medal, I wanted to skate for
Gold, who finished fourth overall, skated a clean performance apart from a fall on one of her triple jumps.
"When I went down on it, I thought, 'Dang it! That's what Frank Carroll [her coach] told me not to do. Don't drop that
right arm.' I went down on the triple flip, but, at the end of the day, skating these three programs at the Olympics was wonderful."
When asked if she plans to work toward the 2018 Olympic Games in South Korea, Gold said, "I definitely have two Olympics in me; I don't know about three Olympics."
After the controversy over Ashley Wagner's place at the Games, the 22-year-old said she was thrilled with her performance.
"I learned a lot about competing here and I learned a lot about putting things in perspective," said Wagner, who finished seventh. "I'm so proud of what I did at these Olympic Games. Coming in, I was an underdog and some questioned whether I belonged on the team."
"I put out three clean programs and I can go home holding my head high. I'm ecstatic," she said.
Polina Edmunds, who is just 15 years old and finished ninth, said she would like to compete at the next Winter Games.
"Definitely, I'd love to come back to the Olympics. That's four years from now and I know I have to keep building up my strength," she said. "I'm going to keep training for worlds. I'm really excited for that."
Edmunds, like Gold, fell on her triple flip.
"I missed an element and that wasn't fun. Of course, I would have liked to have done a clean skate but I'm glad of the way I came back," she said, adding that she felt like her performance lasted much longer
than four minutes.
"I felt like I was skating on the ice for hours. After my second triple lutz, I'm like, 'Yeah, I'm at the Olympics.' "
Gracie Gold, Ashley Wagner and Polina Edmunds React to Their Olympic Performances
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A record 461 people registered for the 2011 ALS User Meeting, packing the plenary sessions, workshops, and meals. Berkeley Lab Deputy Director Horst Simon welcomed guests to the meeting, touching on the ominous challenge of data storage and processing. ALS Director Roger Falcone gave an in-depth overview of ALS progress and prospects, highlighting the new AMBER beamline, the controls upgrade, and a new user processing system as the top three priorities for the coming year.
DOE Associate Director of Science for Basic Energy Sciences Dr. Harriet Kung spoke about supporting use-inspired science and shortening innovation paths. She also introduced the Materials Genome Initiative, a new White House initiative meant to "speed our understanding of the fundamentals of material science." The morning continued with an engaging talk by Siegfried S. Hecker, former director of LANL, who shared personal stories about his visits to North Korea to assess their plutonium program. Richard Muller of UC Berkeley and Berkeley Lab challenged the audience to turn a skeptic scientific eye toward the data for and against climate change. Mary McGrath ended the morning session with a perspective on how Gilead Sciences uses protein crystallography to improve drug candidates for HIV treatment. Tom Wallow (Globalfoundries) added another industry perspective, showcasing ALS beamlines and scientists that are improving semiconductor lithography, advancing materials and processes for future microchip fabrication.
ALS staff updates included User Services group lead Sue Bailey discussing the proposed user processing system, which will automatically link training and access at the ALS. She continued this discussion with users during the open forum, also touching on new options for the ALS proposal cycle and rapid access. Falcone asked for input on the proposed LUXOR project (Light Source Upgrade of X-ray Optics for Research), citing increases in three areas as the motivation for LUXOR: demand for higher-brightness beam, throughput due to increased robotics use, and operations efficiency due to increasing numbers of remote users. Howard Padmore's Experimental Systems Group update also focused on LUXOR, which, if funded, would improve the optics in existing Basic Energy Sciences beamlines, hopefully achieving order-of-magnitude increases in performance. He also reviewed the operation of ESG's 11 beamlines and discussed the opportunities for advanced computing and computational physics. Jim Floyd followed with an overview of ALS Safety.
Prior to the second annual student poster slam, Tony McDaniel of Sandia Labs described how soft x-rays are advancing electrochemical devices by illuminating information on their surface and bulk states and their mechanical operation. During the student poster slam, 21 students each gave a 50-second introduction to their poster. Students came from as far as Germany, Thailand, Sweden, and South Korea, and again this year several students from the University of Saskatchewan participated. One student thought a cartoon slide might garner an edge, but first place ultimately went to Alice England of UC Berkeley for her poster "on the hydration and hydrolysis of carbon dioxide." Guests who braved the soggy weather could view all the posters at the poster session and reception that evening, where they also had the chance to vote for their favorite photograph of "The ALS at Work" in the ALS photography contest.
Tuesday was an exciting day at Berkeley Lab, as Saul Perlmutter won the Nobel Prize in Physics early in the day. ALS User Meeting sessions moved from the auditorium into the User Support Building to accommodate a press conference for Perlmutter, and the second day of plenary sessions began with a bit of excitement in the air.
Subrata Chakraborty, winner of this year's David A. Shirley Award for Outstanding Scientific Achievement at the ALS, opened the second day's sessions with a funny and engaging presentation of his work. He won the award for "designing and executing the most important and difficult experiment relevant to understanding the origin and evolution of the solar system," measuring the isotope ratios of oxygen in different parts of the solar system. England followed, clearly illustrating the work that won her the Student Poster Award.
Invited science highlight talks began with David Esteves from the University of Colorado, Boulder, touting the potential importance trapping atoms in carbon cages could have on the future of medicine. The recent observation of confinement resonances in endohedral fullerenes confirmed their long-hypothesized existence, adding a wealth of information to this growing field. Brian Collins of North Carolina State University demonstrated the benefits of using soft x-ray scattering to gain insight into organic devices like solar cells.
Eli Dart followed, bringing full circle what Horst Simon touched on at the beginning of the meeting, that data processing and storage are fast becoming the bottleneck in scientific research. Dart presented the Energy Sciences Network, or ESNet: a dedicated DOE network that can be optimized to fit the needs of a specific project, lab, or facility with the goal of advancing science. ESNet is looking for early adopters interested in moving data.
With more registrants than ever before, the ALS patio was packed for the awards banquet, which was especially colorful this year thanks to the decorative efforts of a new caterer. After thanking this year's meeting co-chairs Gyorgy Snell and Jeffrey Kortright, UEC chair David Osborn went on to give the Klaus Halbach Award for Innovative Instrumentation at the ALS to Yi-De Chuang for "world-leading achievements that have revolutionized conventional soft x-ray scattering instrumentation and enabled the first time-resolved resonant scattering experiment at the Linac Coherent Light Source."
Ed Domning and Brian Smith received the Tim Renner User Services Award for Outstanding Support to the ALS User Community for "creating solutions using LabView that enable users to automate experimental endstations and synchronize them with accelerator operations."
You can read more about this year's award recipients here. A complete agenda, including a list of this year's 13 workshops, is also online.
Proposal scores for the January-June 2012 cycle have been finalized and users have been notified of their beam time allocations. The distribution of general sciences proposal scores as well as the cutoff scores for each beamline are posted online.
Patrick and his colleagues at CXRO are global leaders in x-ray research and technology, and they have developed strong and critical connections between the Materials Sciences and Advanced Light Source Divisions at LBNL. Read more about Patrick and CXRO in this Ring Leader article from last year.
The first session of the Mexican Particle Accelerator School (MePAS) recently took place Guanajuato from September 26 to October 7. The program was designed to gather interested students and scientists from across the country to train them in the field of particle accelerator technology and scientific research opportunities with light sources. ALS Beamline Scientist Alex Aguilar assisted organizer Mauro Napsucile (University of Guanjuato) in designing the program and selecting speakers, and also gave a talk about current research at the ALS. In addition to Aguilar, other Berkeley Lab participants included Dave Robin and John Byrd (AFRD) discussing synchrotron radiation sources and ring instabilities, respectively. More information about the school, talks, and participants, can be found on the MePAS Web site.


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The 20 Most Innovative Companies in B.C. 2012
We uncover 20 organizations in our province that are radically changing their sectors while boosting their bottom lines.
When we began our Top Innovators competition four years ago we took a big gamble. The leading contenders were obvious: MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates had put Canadian engineering on the map with its Canadarm, Lululemon Athletica Inc. had introduced a whole new category of leisure wear and AbeBooks had revolutionized bookselling. But once we burned through the obvious choices, would there be anything left?
This year's nominees put our fears to rest. With 56 nominations submitted online and another dozen or so brought to the table by our panel of innovation experts, we faced an embarrassment of riches. Each of the 20 winners profiled here has put a new idea into practice that has had a profound impact in its field. Not one has been previously recognized here as a Top Innovator.
BroadbandTV Corp.
Helping content owners unlock the value of their online videos.
Saltworks Technologies Inc.
Turning saltwater and wastewater into potable H2O.
Tsawwassen First Nation
Setting a new precedent in First Nations governance and resource management.
SendtoNews Video Inc.
Changing the way newsrooms connect with content.
Awesense Wireless Inc.
Helping Canadian utility companies isolate and correct losses in the electrical distribution grid.
Brookside Foods Ltd.
Patented candy-making technology that caught the eye of Hershey Co.
Two "hacker entrepreneurs" take on the curation of social media data.
Cascadia Windows Ltd.
Doubling buildings' insulation efficiency with one little clip.
Idea Rebel Interactive Inc.
A cost-saving environmental agenda and a new way to empower clients.
Adbusters Media Foundation
The magazine behind the Occupy Wall Street movement.
Wow-1day! Painting Inc.
Overturning the prevailing and inefficient house-painting model.
Endurance Wind Power Inc.
The quietest and most efficient small wind turbines on the planet.
Blenz Coffee Ltd.
Doing more for customers than stimulating their taste buds.
Debrand Services Inc.
Tapping a plump vein in the world of branded corporate waste.
Wifarer Inc.
Bringing wayfinding inside with interactive building maps on your smartphone.
Hire the World Enterprises Inc.
Removing geography to take crowd-sourcing to a new level.
Pure Freedom YYoga Wellness Inc.
Bringing rigorous business principles to a 5,000-year-old practice.
Canada Metal (Pacific) Ltd.
An environmentally friendly solution for boaters worldwide.
Curious Mind Productions Inc.
A "book club on steroids" for the 21st century.
EnWave Corp.
A faster, greener and more economical dehydration alternative.
The 2011 Innovators
A look back at 2011's Most Innovative Companies in B.C.
The 2012 Innovators Panel & Methodology
Getting to know the panel of experts behind the 2012 innovators selections.
BCBusiness 2012 Innovators Gala
BCBusiness recognizes the province's brightest minds and business visionaries.
Video: Live from the 2012 Innovators Gala
The sights and sounds from the 2012 Top Innovators Awards.


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Scientists are hoping to exploit the electrical properties of DNA as the foundation for nanoscale biosensors capable of detecting disease-causing DNA damage or mutations. Work by the California Institute of Technology's Jacqueline Barton, Ph.D., suggests that cells naturally use the electrical conductance properties of double-stranded DNA to signal to repair proteins in the event of damage, and that this could be turned into a diagnostic platform.
It has long been recognized that the double-stranded helical structure of DNA is similar to that of solid-state materials used in transistors and other electrical components. The bases in a DNA 'wire' are essentially stacked on top of each other, and could thus feasibly be capable of conducting electricity. The flow of electrons from one end of a DNA molecule to another has now been demonstrated by Dr. Barton's team, and although this electrical conductance was effected along a stretch of DNA that was just 34 nanometers long, such tiny lengths of DNA could be ideal as the basis for diagnostic sensors capable of detecting disease-causing DNA damage or mutations.
Dr. Barton likens the arrangement of bases in DNA to a stack of copper pennies. "When in good condition and properly aligned, that stack of copper pennies can be conductive. But if one of the pennies is a little bit awry—if its not stacked so well—then you're not going to be able to get good conductivity. If those bases are mismatched or if there is any other damage to the DNA, as can happen with damage that leads to cancer, the wire is interrupted and electricity will not flow properly." Essentially, the CIT research indicates, repair mechanisms are triggered in the event that DNA stops conducting electricity property, indicating that it's been damaged or mutated.
The investigators hope to develop chip-based biosensors in which an intact stretch of DNA acts as a probe that binds to a complementary sequence contained in a sample. Changes in conductivity that result because the sample DNA is mutated or damaged could be detected as the basis of a disease diagnostic.
"EDNA is a very fragile and special wire," Dr. Barton comments. "You're never going to wire a house with it, and it isn't sturdy enough to use in popular electronic devices. But that fragile state is exactly what makes DNA so good as an electrical biosensor to identify DNA damage."
Dr. Barton presented her work at the 244th National Meeting & Exposition of the American Chemical Society.
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