text:
Some acts are tough to follow. After a highly successful staging of Claude-Michel Schonberg's Les Miserables at Moorpark's High Street earlier this summer, the Actors' Repertory Theatre of Simi (ARTS) faced a dilemma: how to deliver a production that feels true to the original while providing potential crossover audiences with a fresh experience?
Director David Ralphe has opted for a simplified staging, closer to an embellished Hollywood Bowl concert than a full-blown production. Ralphe invested in the voices, which musical director and conductor Matthew Park has honed into a splendid ensemble and some marvelous soloists. But the musical attentiveness appears to have come at the expense of the sets, costumes, and performances. Though magnificently sung, the production at times misses the transportive magic and emotional stakes that make the drama so compelling.
When the ensemble sings as one, the effect is spine-tingling. Ben Deschaine makes a worthy adversary as the dogged Javert, and Rehyan Rivera is a compelling Marius whose vitality offsets the role's aloofness. As the street-hardened Eponine, Mazie Wilson offers a wrenching version of "On My Own" and one of the cast's strongest performances.
A more grizzled actor, however, might have more easily conveyed the depth of Jean Valjean's suffering, though lead Geoffrey Going tries valiantly. Likewise, Mary Zastrow, despite a lovely voice, seems removed from the urgency of Fantine's plight. Awkward staging, as in Fantine's death scene, introduces humor instead of pathos. Several scenes take place in front of the curtain on a bare stage, while anachronistic costuming details like suspenders disrupt the period effect. Soundtrack aficionados will be pleased, but those seeking a more holistic theatrical experience might find themselves let down.
Across town, Cabaret, the Kander and Ebb musical about lost souls seeking refuge in a Berlin nightclub as Nazism rises around them, depicts characters from a decidedly different milieu. The Skyway Playhouse has tackled the play's adult themes head-on, with its enthusiastic cast exploring themes of homosexuality, promiscuity, abortion and anti-Semitism. Arryck Adams gives a riveting performance as the infamous, androgynous Emcee (Adams also serves as the show's choreographer), though the cast sometimes lacks the experience to live up to director Elissa Anne Polansky's sophisticated vision.
Adams' bawdy choregraphy is performed with varying degrees of conviction by the young ensemble, with Frenchie (dance captain Aimee Tittlemeier) and the pigtailed Helga (Kendall Mordetzky) noteworthy standouts. Adams is magnetic onstage, tweaking moral conventions and lurking in the sidelines as a kind of incarnation of sexual and artistic freedom. But Kelli Kay's energetic portrayal of the fiercely resilient Sally Bowles underplays the headliner's sultriness. Michael Beck embraces starving writer Clifford Bradshaw's ambivalent sexuality, but he and Kay never quite sell the moral decay that makes the political undertones so potent.
Their countparts, Kathleen Silverman and Ronald Rezac, deliver charming performances as a German landlady and the Jewish grocer trying to woo her. The couple's shy respectability makes a delightful contrast to the sordid goings-on of the cabaret. And as the sailor-obsessed Rosie, Autumn Corbett Bodily delivers comic relief and stirring German ballads. While the production doesn't hit every high note, the cast largely succeeds in evoking the strange and menacing world of the cabaret.
Les Miserables, through Aug. 25, Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center, 3050 Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley, 583-7900, simi-arts.org; Cabaret, through Aug. 25, Skyway Playhouse, 330 Skyway Drive, Camarillo, 388-5716, skywayplayhouse.org.


text:
Celebrity Central / Top 25 Celebs
Ryan Seacrest
- 1980s
Broadcast Beginnings
"When I was 10, 11, 12 years old, I would pretend to be on the radio," Seacrest tells ABC News in 2007. "I bought a mixer and these big, ugly headphones and I would literally broadcast the cassette tapes in my bedroom." Of her son's passion for announcing, Connie Seacrest tells the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, "Instead of playing with G.I. Joes or Cowboys and Indians, [Ryan] would always have a little microphone and do shows in the house."
- early 1990s
From College to ESPN to L.A.
At 16, Seacrest scores an internship at Atlanta radio station WSTR/Star 94, eventually landing a job filling the 7:00 PM-midnight shift. After high school, he enters the University of Georgia, where he majors in journalism. During his freshman year, he captures the attention of ESPN, which hires him to host a weekend TV sports game show called Radical Outdoor Challenge. By the end of 1994, he quits school and moves to L.A.
- 1994
L.A. Hosting Prodigy
In L.A., Seacrest, 20, lands a $15-an-hour job hosting KYSR-FM 98.7's afternoon show, called Ryan Seacrest for the Ride Home. It becomes the station's No. 1 show and is nationally syndicated. He also hosts TV shows Click, Gladiators 2000 and Wild Animal Games (left). Veteran TV mogul Merv Griffin, who produces the children's series Click, tells The New York Times that Seacrest's energy "just baffled me. I couldn't keep up with him...He had this spiky haircut, and we knew all the little girls in the audience would love him, and they did."
- 2002
Becoming an Idol
Seacrest cohosts FOX's new series American Idol with Brian Dunkleman (pictured with Seacrest and Kelly Clarkson). The show features aspiring singers who are judged by Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson and voted on by viewers. "On Idol, I'm the traffic cop," Seacrest tells L.A.'s Daily News. "I'm the mouthpiece." After Idol's first season, Dunkleman quits, but Seacrest doesn't miss a beat. "I think it works very well having one person drive that show," he tells PEOPLE.
- 2003
Too Pretty to be Straight?
Seacrest, who is named one of PEOPLE's 50 Most Beautiful, begins a two-year relationship with actress Shana Wall (left), which helps dispel speculation that the well-groomed metrosexual is gay. "What girl doesn't want a guy who loves to go shopping and get massages?" Wall asks PEOPLE. Seacrest adds, "I could lie and pretend that I hunt and camp, but that wouldn't be me. Clothes? Shopping? That's stuff I like!" In 2005, Seacrest re-triggers talk when he accepts the crown of Queen at the traditionally gay-oriented West Hollywood Halloween Carnaval.
- 2004
The Idol Phenomenon
American Idol becomes the most watched TV show. "This is something that I would pay to be a part of. It fuels everything else," Seacrest (pictured with Idol judges Cowell, Abdul and Jackson) tells Esquire. "It allows me the exposure and the access to the public and to the executives in our business."
Successful Takeovers
Seacrest assumes hosting duties for Casey Kasem's popular weekly radio show American Top 40. "There are people in this business who are as comfortable in front of the camera as they are behind it. Ryan is a real pro," Kasem tells L.A.'s Daily News. He continues his takeover pattern, replacing 22-year host Rick Dees on the daily morning-drive show for 102.7 KIIS-FM in L.A. The program is renamed On Air with Ryan Seacrest and goes from 10th to 5th place in the ratings.
- 2005
Cohosting With Dick Clark
Seacrest cohosts Dick Clark's long-running New Year's Rockin' Eve (right), helping out the 75-year-old Clark whose speech and movement are severely limited after his 2004 stroke. "I have never seen anyone work so hard at so many different things," Clark tells Time. "You've got to have brains to make it look easy." Of his success, Simon Cowell says, "I'm going to hate reading this, but Ryan has a tremendous work ethic. He wants all the glory, but he's prepared to work for it, and I've never heard him complain."
Ryan's Star
Seacrest receives a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Justifying his hyperactive work pace to The New York Times, Seacrest says he's "frightened by the thought of being out of work. Growing up, there were people on shows like Diff'rent Strokes, Facts of Life and Love Boat that you thought would be huge stars for the rest of their lives, and they've just vanished. You never want to be that person."
- 2006
Welcome to E!
Seacrest's three-year, $21 million contract with the E! Cable Network to develop, produce and host a variety of programs is announced. Among the changes: Seacrest begins cohosting E! News Daily with Giuliana Rancic (right). "[Seacrest] actually is a very nice person," Rancic confides to ABC News. "You want to hate him because he's pretty and he makes a lot of money, but you can't hate him."
Photo Credits
BIOGRAPHY (top to bottom): Everett Collection; Kevin Winter/Getty Images; INF; Mike Guastella/WireImage; Heidi Gutman/AP; Gregg DeGuire/WireImage; Courtesy of E!
- Name
- Ryan Seacrest
- Date of Birth
- December 24, 1974
- Birth Place
- Atlanta, Ga.
- Relationships
Julianne Hough, ex-girlfriend (2010 to 2013)
Jasmine Waltz, ex-girlfriend (2009)
Sophie Monk, ex-girlfriend (2008)
Teri Hatcher, ex-girlfriend (2006)
Shana Wall, ex-girlfriend (2003 to 2005)

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Top Definition
Affected with moderate mental retardation and capable of being trained in self-care and in simple social and work skills in a sheltered environment.
"Hey Frank, how come you haven't gotten up yet?" asked the teacher.
"I'm w-wet and sticky," replied the trainable.
"I'm w-wet and sticky," replied the trainable.
Joe1015가 작성 2005년 09월 22일 (목)
Trending Now
Can you define these popular missing words?
(n.) Circa-1970's politically correct term for a mentally disabled person who is still able to follow simple instructions.
Don't call him a moron, please call that retarded person a trainable.
Mango가 작성 2003년 01월 02일 (목)
Formerly known as a retard, mongloid, or mouth breather. One that is retarded or mentally slow.
Look at that little yellow schoolbus full of trainables.
Tim Norton가 작성 2003년 12월 06일 (토)
Alleged politically correct term for a retard. Inevitably gave the politically incorrect a new word for retard.
Can be used in an excellent "you're in denial" style gambit.
Can be used in an excellent "you're in denial" style gambit.
"Dan, you're such a trainable"
"I'm not trainable!"
"I'm not trainable!"
J. P. Killham가 작성 2004년 02월 14일 (토)
Not completely hopeless in bed.
Eh, he's trainable.
~alli~가 작성 2004년 01월 30일 (금)


text:
Thousands of cities across the globe have become abandoned due to natural disasters, failed economic activity, and much more. Check out a list of once-populated cities that have become ghost towns.
Abandoned cities around the world
These once-populated cities have become ghost townsUPDATED 7:57 AM CDT Nov 02, 2011
CommentsThe views expressed are not those of this site, this station or its affiliated companies. By posting your comments you agree to accept our terms of use.blog comments powered by Disqus


text:
Interview – LEE DANIELS' THE BUTLER
BY Alex Gibson
It was 1952 – the closing of the Truman administration – when Eugene Allen first got a job at the White House. Over the next three decades, he would see seven more presidents in office including Eisenhower, Kennedy, LBJ, Nixon, and Reagan.
Lee Daniels' The Butler was inspired by Allen's life. The film tells the story of Cecil Gaines, a longtime White House butler who, like Allen, was gifted one of JFK's ties by Jackie Kennedy, invited to a state dinner by Nancy Reagan, and witnessed the height of the Civil Rights Movement from the corner of the Oval Office. In the film, Cecil Gaines' experiences are juxtaposed with those of his son, Louis, who sees the Movement from quite a different perspective.
As Cecil marches, white gloved, through the White House hallways, Louis joins the Civil Right Movement, first staging sit-ins in Southern diners and eventually joining the Black Panther Party. The father and son's conflicting political views cause immeasurable tension in the family, though they both hope fervently for a better future.
From the acclaimed director of Precious, Lee Daniels' The Butler opens August 16 and stars Forrest Whittaker, Oprah Winfrey, Cuba Gooding Jr., David Oyelowo, Lenny Kravitz, Yaya Alafia, and an ensemble of Hollywood's most talents actors. Last week, I had the opportunity to speak with some of the creative minds behind the film. At the swanky Rittenhouse Hotel, I spoke with director Lee Daniels and Oscar-Winner Cuba Gooding Jr.


text:
Taylor Swift was anything but pleased when Tina Fey and Amy Poehler mocked her love life at the Golden Globes.
"You know, if you want some big revelation, since 2010 I have dated exactly two people," Swift says in the March issue of Vanity Fair (available on newsstands March 7).
She continues, "The fact that there are slideshows of a dozen guys that I either hugged on a red carpet or met for lunch or wrote a song with ... it's just kind of ridiculous."
When asked if she considers herself "boy crazy" after being linked to Harry Styles, Conor Kennedy, Jake Gyllenhaal, Taylor Lautner, Joe Jonas and John Mayer, Swift, 23, replies she finds that perception of her sexist.
"For a female to write about her feelings, and then be portrayed as some clingy, insane, desperate girlfriend in need of making you marry her and have kids with her, I think that's taking something that potentially should be celebrated – a woman writing about her feelings in a confessional way – that's taking it and turning it and twisting it into something that is frankly a little sexist."
But while the Grammy Award winner admits that she's dealing with a "little bit of a chaotic media circus right now," she also says she's looking forward to meeting her "great love."
"Like a guy who wants to know the stories of who I was before this," she says. "And the things that aren't on my Wikipedia page and the things that didn't happen on an awards show."
Taylor Swift: Coverage of My Love Life Is 'Kind of Ridiculous'
Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP


text:
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. — We are heading into the last days of September and already that chill is in the air and the hope for an early winter is the talk of the village. Let's get the best of the last days out on the golf course, hit the trails or spend time at the beach, we have lots of great days ahead before winter sets in.One question I have for the village is can someone explain why we have so many phone books? I cannot stand one more phone book wasting paper, plastic bags and ending up in the trash or all over the village. Stop with the phone books!This weekend get over to Bowl Incline and support Tahoe Family Solutions annual Bowl-a-thon. Just go to watch and give donations to cheer on the teams or individuals bowling — we have some interesting teams that will be bowling so don't miss this community event and all donations help. If you want to donate, sign up or need information just call Amy at 775-298-0044.Ronda at Bar Bar Bar is already holding her annual coat drive. Next time you go to the post office, just drop off your donations and she will take care of the rest. If you have questions, just stop and ask Rhonda.The annual blood drive at the Rec. Center is from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 12. Call Cherry Barney to get more information about signing up at 775-832-5058 or stop at the Rec. Center.Don't forget the annual Tahoe Fall Fest is at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 16 at the Big Water Grille. This is a going to be a "boot stomping, Wild West" event and is a fundraiser for Tahoe's Connection for Families. To purchase tickets or make a donation visit www.tahoefallfest.com or call 775-832-8230 for information.Always wanted to go to Havana? Well in November you have a chance to get your ticket to Havana and never leave Tahoe. Tahoe SAFE Alliance and Project MANA will take you to Havana on Nov. 3 as the annual Chocolate, Wine andamp; Roses Festival transforms the Hyatt into a "paradise under the stars in Havana." Tickets are on sale at www.tahoechocolatefesitval.org.Jeff and Jodi Clouthier are celebrating their 20th anniversary on September 26. Happy Anniversary!Upcoming Birthdays for this week include: Aly Cohen on Sept. 29; Carol Juarez-DuBois on Oct. 1 and Dina Marshal on Oct. 3. Happy Birthday.For this week's best deal and steal stop at the IV Coffee Lab next to Bite and buy one of the special coffee cards they sell for $25 and get $5 added to your card free. Not only is this a great way to stretch your coffee dollars but also the coffee, tea and goodies available are excellent. Oh, did I mention the great staff? Go visit and support a local business.As always send in your birthdays, anniversaries and news along with the best deals and steals you can find to firstname.lastname@example.com.
Back to: News
September 26, 2012
Follow News


text:
State police seek suspects in Harborcreek assault
State police said a woman who answered the door at her Harborcreek Township home early Monday morning was assaulted by two unknown males.
Police have no suspects today in the assault, which happened at a residence in the 3700 block of Harbor Ridge Trail shortly after 2:30 a.m. on Monday.
Police said a 66-year-old woman answered her door and was struck in the face multiple times by the two males, who then fled. The woman suffered swelling, bleeding and bruising to her face.
Anyone with information is asked to call state police in Lawrence Park at 898-1641.


text:
China, oil, and why feed prices may get worse
China, oil, and why feed prices may get worse
Rising corn prices mean higher feed bills for dairy producers, which is why a recent forecast about global oil demand points to the possibility of higher milk production costs in 2011. Connecting the dots between oil, corn prices, and dairy feed costs is a linkage that also includes China. Here's how:
Last week, international energy consulting firm Wood Mackenzie Limited said total worldwide oil demand during the third quarter of 2010 was 88.3 million barrels per day, an all-time record. Don't look for that record to last long, however. Developing countries have a voracious appetite for oil, accounting for 85 percent of increased global demand, and there's nothing on the horizon that suggests a slowdown. Heading that list is China.
The firm said China's thriving economy is absorbing new cars like a sponge, and is on pace to buy 18 million of them this year. That's a one-year increase of 32 percent; yet demand shows no sign of cooling. The U.S., by comparison, is projected to buy 11.5 million cars.
Cars need fuel and increased demand for oil is an obvious result. Higher demand means higher oil prices . . . which pulls up the value of ethanol, as well. That, in turn, drives up the price of corn since ethanol distillers can afford to pay more for it than farmers who want to feed it to cattle, hogs, and poultry. The problem is, as corn goes up so do the prices of wheat, barley, and all other corn substitute feeds because they're worth more.


text:
Top Definition
To leave lasting signs of damage on. A mark of past injury.
A abusive childhood left his psyche scarred for life.
додав OneBadAsp 03 Листопада 2006
Trending Now
Can you define these popular missing words?
What you are when your chubby friend is laying on the floor and all of a sudden flashes you.
V: -laughing on floor and flashes shirt up quickly-
K: OMG. -scarred for LIFE-
K: OMG. -scarred for LIFE-
додав Kalcutta 29 Травня 2005
amazing show on MTV that shows people getting hurt in horrible ways, usually skateboarding.
joe-did you see scarred last night? a guys balls got chopped off while he has skateboarding.
додав holly the ginger kid. 15 Червня 2007
To be drunk or inebriated to the point of passing out, throwing up or completely out of control.
" Last night I took four forty's to the head and I was scarred as hell, I'm talking about about scummy as a bitch!"
додав charri11 03 Листопада 2009
Southern slang for "screwed." Used when something bad happens that's irreversible...
Matt: Who drunk the soda in the frige?
Tony: Fred.
Matt: That was mine...
Tony: Scarred!
Tony: Fred.
Matt: That was mine...
Tony: Scarred!
додав Killa Cley 27 Травня 2006
To be completely stoned from the effects of marijuana.
Fam, I was so fucking scarred last night from that 'L' we smoked last night
додав Matthew Whitaker 14 Травня 2005


text:
Friday, November 1, 2013
It's an unwritten rule at Goose Creek High School. The second man on the depth chart is expected to compete like the top guy would.
Clearly, Tyrik Johnson was ready.
In place of injured Shrine Bowl selection and Georgia Tech commitment Caleb Kinlaw, Johnson juked and jived his way for 222 yards and five touchdowns in the Gators' 49-21 win over visiting West Ashley on Thursday night.
"He is a special guy," GCHS coach Chuck Reedy said. "He's done this all year. It was interesting to see what he was going to do when he got a lot of carries. He showed tonight he's a guy that can break the game open. He's an exciting player."
Johnson, a junior, carried the ball 20 times and scored on runs of 42, 22, 59, 6 and 2 yards in leading the Gators to their 36th straight victory overall. A handful of his totes featured some slick moves to elude would-be tacklers.
Goose Creek improved to 10-0 overall and 3-0 in Region 7-AAAA heading into Friday's epic showdown at rival Stratford.
Johnson was one of four backups thrust into a starter's role. Defensive end Kalan Ritchie, fullback Evan McField and defensive back Andre Rhodes also missed the game.
"The guys who stepped in did a great job," Reedy said. "We challenged them to step up and play like champions, and that's what they did. That's what we expect."
McField's backup, Darin McNeal, rushed for 55 yards on nine carries.
The Gators finished with 510 yards of total offense, with 410 coming in their trademark running game. Quarterback Dantez Bennamon tacked on 67 yards on the ground, while backup quarterback Dominique Jefferson got loose for a 31-yard touchdown on his only carry in the fourth quarter.
Bennamon also completed 7 of 11 passes for 109 yards. His 28-yard scoring strike to Deondre Daniels in the first quarter answered West Ashley's surprising first score on its opening drive. Daniels finished with five receptions for 68 yards.
Johnson's first two scores gave the Gators a 21-7 lead at halftime and then he put the Wildcats away with the 59-yarder just over a minute into the second half.
Reedy applauded his team for not looking past West Ashley despite knowing Stratford was next in line.
"This team has done a great job of playing to a high level each week," Reedy said. "We haven't played our best each week but we've played at a high enough level to win."
© 2016 The Gazette an Evening Post Industries company. All Rights Reserved.
Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service, Privacy Policy and Parental Consent Form.


text:
Skip Navigation
Please Note: You are viewing the non-styled version of Ohio Department of Rehabilitaion and Correction. Either your browser does not support Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) or it is disabled. We suggest upgrading your browser to the latest version of your favorite Internet browser.
During the past ten years, over 20,000 students have received either a high school diploma or GED equivalency while incarcerated. A total of 13,000 have earned literacy certificates.
Learn more about the OCSS Academic
During the past ten years over 15,073 inmates have completed Career-Technical (CTE) training in over 88 separate institutional training programs, recognized by the Ohio Department of Education. A majority of the programs offer license or certifications, which are issued by state boards or nationally recognized organizations. Learn more about the OCSS Career-Technical Programs.
Career Enhancement Programs are shortened versions of our Career-Technical Programs designed for the short term offenders. These programs are five week programs which the inmate receives a certificate for once completed. Learn more about the OCSS Career Enhancement Programs.
Advanced Job Training (AJT) participation provides
qualified inmate students with coursework specifically
designed to enhance employability upon release. During
the previous ten years, over 18,037 inmates have received
certificates of completion in AJT programs.
Learn more
about the
Advanced Job Training
[Back to top]
Apprenticeship are programs sanctioned by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) which teach hands-on skill development in a particular trade enhancing employability. OCSS apprenticeship programs use qualified prison staff to supervise and train inmates working toward an industry level certification while obtaining actual job experience. Upon completion a certificate is issued by the Ohio State Apprenticeship Council under the auspices of the DOL. A total of 2,767 apprentices have earned either a 50% or 100% certificate from the U.S. Department of Labor in the last ten years. Learn more about Apprenticeship.
Each DRC institution provides library services to their inmate population. Most libraries provide print, audio, and video materials as part of their services. The inmates use the libraries in the institution in excess of 1,100,000 visits this past year. Each main library and many camp libraries have Ohio Reentry Connections computers for the inmates to use to begin their job search prior to release. They can look at various jobs that are being offered and put a resume together that will be available the day after they are released for the employers to view. These computers have programs to practice typing, financial literacy programs, learning to use the mouse, and the Ohio Career Information System. These services work together to help the inmate user become familiar with computers and using the computers so they will be up-to-date with technology and be able to find jobs upon release. Learn more about the OCSS Library Services.
The Ohio Central School System encourages professional development by establishing Local Professional Development Committees and implementing Entry Year Programs as required by the Ohio Department of Education. These programs are designed for beginning teachers, principals, and guidance counselors. Last year, 25 staff members completed these programs.
The Transitional Education Program (TEP) is a reentry initiative that uses a unique three-tier approach to transmitting transitional programming through technology to both currently incarcerated offenders preparing for release and to former offenders achieving success in the community.
Distance Learning sites are available in 18 of the 32 prisons throughout the state. The distance education environment that these sites provide augments the classroom by directing faculty to expanded opportunities. The varied resources place OCSS as the premier correctional distance education program in the country.
The Ohio Central School System has extended its charter to support community education initiatives within four entities: Community-Based Correctional Facilities, Community Justice Adult Basic Education Centers, Private Prisons, and the Hamilton County Justice Center. OCSS provides these organizations with assistance in technology, teacher licensure, program accreditation, and professional development opportunities for staff.
The Reading Room program features the Department's own Jumpy the Kangaroo book series. The Ohio Central School System has created and distributed over 37,000 copies of the Jumpy series books to children in the visiting rooms. In addition to the books, inmate narrators have read over 40,000 hours of children's stories to visiting children.
The Education Intensive Program Prison (EIPP) is a 90-day release intensive education-based program currently in place at the North Central Correctional Institution, the Ohio Reformatory for Women, and the Northeast Pre-Release Center. EIPP focuses on the "Employability/Education" dynamic domain of the reentry philosophy../p>
The Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment System (CASAS) is the inmate education achievement test that the Ohio Central School System uses to determine school placement. OCSS believes CASAS is a more appropriate assessment instrument for reentry goals than one which provides grade level scores. Each year over 20,000 CASAS surveys are administered at the three DRC reception centers for initial placement, and over 35,000 CASAS tests are given annually for advanced placement at parent institutions.
Offender Workforce Development is designed to enhance opportunities for successful employment and retention of returning citizens. Activities prepare offenders for employment and the job search process. Training, education, and technical support are also offered to community-action organizations, job developers, one-stop centers, and other state agencies providing services to former offenders seeking to obtain and maintain sustainable employment.
[Back to top]


text:
Cognitive Development
Students develop an understanding of how people "make up knowledge that makes sense to them." Factors that influence development and the development process are investigated.
Teaching and Learning Theory
Investigation of different theories and assumptions explaining learning, as well as exploration of the teaching philosophies and societal problems affecting learning today.
Contemporary Issues in Education
A study of current educational reform initiatives that raise political, social, ethical, and/or moral issues. The implications of policy-making, budget processes, curriculum decision-making, emerging social phenomena, and economic trends are explored.
Theoretical Perspectives in Education
Emphasizes a broad understanding of the major paradigms of educational thought. Individual theorists are discussed within the context of each paradigm. Students in the combined Masters/Licensure Program can apply for formal admission into the Teacher Education Program during this course and complete school observations through required concurrent enrollment in EDUC 300 (Observation of Schools).
Models of Curriculum
Focuses on the theoretical rationale of why we teach the way we do. Views curricular models for social interaction, information processing, interpersonal development, and others.


text:
Residents talk God, guns
Randolph County Commission asked to open meetings with prayer
January 18, 2013
County officials faced two questions about controversial issues at Thursday's Randolph County Commission meeting — why are commission meetings not opened with prayer and would the sheriff's......
The United States Congress has a chaplain, who opens with prayer. This office is even in the Constitution, the highest law of the land. Prayer before sessions predates the existence of the United States.
The Supreme Court has decided on this, and that should be good enough.
The Supreme Court ruled on this issue in Marsh v. Chambers[1] in 1983, finding that the opening prayer is not an "establishment of religion" prohibited by the 1st amendment, but merely "a tolerable acknowledgment of beliefs widely held among the people of this country."
America is still a Christian nation, whether the atheists or King Hussein like it or not.
2 Agrees | 4 Disagrees | Report Abuse »
Mouthbreathers, all of 'em!
1 Agrees | 0 Disagrees | Report Abuse »
Mouthbreathers, all of 'em!
1 Agrees | 0 Disagrees | Report Abuse »
These two are grandstanding and trying to score points over the terrible massacre in CT. The actions of these men are just plain despicable. A moment of silence is a prayer and has been working just fine. What next, speaking in tongues and snake handling at the county comission meetings?
3 Agrees | 2 Disagrees | Report Abuse »
House and Hudok are both grandstanders who just come too the meetings to be disruptive. As far a a mass shooting in Pickens goes. If someone wiped out the whole town, it could hardly be considered a "mass shooting" plus you wouldn't stand a chance of getting out of town alive.
3 Agrees | 2 Disagrees | Report Abuse »
I have no problem if people want to pray to their god of choice in their house of worship or in their home or in anywhere in private. However, I do have a problem with some fanatics views that everywhere must be about church and god. This country was founded with the freedom of AND freedom from religion, and that includes all religions. I'm glad that I know know that the City and BOE say a prayer. Being a resident and employee I plan on letting them know I disagree with those choices of condoning a religion as a government entity receiving federal funds.
Also, as far as the gun thing is concerned. People like those in the article are the reason I support gun control. It's not normal people you have to worry about it's the fanatics.
3 Agrees | 2 Disagrees | Report Abuse »
Silent prayer is a prayer and just because it isn't spoken our loud doesn't mean the lord doesn't hear it. Silent meditation is for those who may not believe as we do. Leave a moment in at the meeting for silence and let those pray as they believe......
5 Agrees | 0 Disagrees | Report Abuse »
Pray ... without ceasing ...
2 Agrees | 0 Disagrees | Report Abuse »
"Allahu akbar"
1 Agrees | 3 Disagrees | Report Abuse »
I'm glad to see Mr. Hudok is also not afraid to speak up. This country was founded by men who believed in God, and in freedom from tyranny, based on thousands of years of recorded history. All should be free to worship as they choose, including those who would pray in public! Children should be protected, period. I was taught to respect and use firearms from the age of 7. 50+ years later, none of my guns have ever harmed anyone, and neither have I. Children should be taught to protect themselves and those around them. They should NOT be taught that violence is acceptable, or has no consequences (like the video games, tv, and movies now!). Let's back our law enforcement personnel with whatever they need, including training armed school personnel if that is their best advice on the subject of school violence. Let's insist on the return of capital punishment for violent criminals. Let's stop allowing children to think violence is "ok" because it's "just a game"
2 Agrees | 7 Disagrees | Report Abuse »
Just wondering - Does anybody know if those on the Commission take an oath of office? If they do, are they not placing one hand on the Bible and raising the other? What then is the problem with a prayer? Is it not the same God? Why would there be a law against one and not the other? Interesting.
1 Agrees | 6 Disagrees | Report Abuse »
Mike House and Phil Hudok both presented very good points. I'm glad to see that Mike House is staying involved - he is very educated, intelligent, and not afraid to speak up.
3 Agrees | 7 Disagrees | Report Abuse »
Showing 12 of 12 comments
Post a Comment
You must first login before you can comment.


text:
Kenmore Elite 29.8 cu. ft. Side-by-Side Refrigerator - Black
1 year parts and labor
Find Out More »
Kenmore Elite 29.8 cu. ft. Side-By-Side Refrigerator - Adjustable Storage With nearly 30 cu ft. of storage Large Capacity, space-saving features like full-door gallon storage and SmartSense temperature management, the Kenmore Elite refrigerator 5117 is head-and-shoulders above other side-by-side refrigerators. This Kenmore ENERGY STAR® qualified refrigerator has the most Large Capacity of any side-by-side refrigerator/freezer on the market, and smart design features give you even more shelf space. The fridge's four adjustable door bins hold 8 gallon-sized containers, while the SpaceSaver ice system is designed to free up valuable freezer space.
- Gallon door bins easily hold jugs, bottles and gallon containers to help clear the shelves and give you space to stock up.
- Relocated to the door, the SpaceSaver Ice System makes cold, refreshing ice, while clearing an entire shelf to give you 30% more storage space, so you can stock up on frozen foods.
- The easily accessible can and bottle rack organizes 5 cans or bottles within the refrigerator door to free up extra shelf space and keep your favorite flavors within reach.
- CrisperKeeper Drawers absorb the natural ripening agent given off by fruit and vegetables to extend the life of produce and help flavor last.
- The CleanFlow™ Air Filter circulates air through a charcoal filter to keep the refrigerator smelling fresh and is 15 times more effective than baking soda in reducing odors.
- Spill-proof tempered glass shelves keep drips, drizzles and spills from spreading throughout the fridge, making cleanup fast and easy.
Specifications & Dimensions
Product Documentation
Owner's Manual - English (Warranty)
Installation Guide
Energy Guide
More Like This
View Product
View Product
View Product


text:
Top Definition
A pseudonym for testicles, as first coined by Adventure Time character Ice King.
"Look fellas, over there! Someone got hit in the boingloings. The boingloings. Hit in the boingloings."
作者 UberNinjaNerd 2013年7月22日
Trending Now
Can you define these popular missing words?
Slaping a girl with your sack as fast as you can. Up and down. Side to side.
I was pissed at at my girl friend so, I boing loinged her.
作者 The Retard 2012年5月07日


text:
CW Merchandise
Fight TV
Next Event
Channel 4 is one of Britain's largest and most successful terrestrial TV broadcasters.
CW Ring Girls
Champions Chris Fishgold and Paddy Pimblett sign deals to stay with Cage Warriors
Chris Fishgold, the Cage Warriors lightweight champion and his teammate, the newly crowned featherweight champion Paddy Pimblett have both signed an extension deal with Cage Warriors, which will keep them with the promotion into 2017.
Cage Warriors bolster their ranks with 18 new signings
18 European fighters have inked deals with with the CWFC - as the promotion prepares for the last quarter of 2016 and 2017.
CWFC 78: Results
CWFC 78 was billed as 'the homecoming' and it didn't disappoint as a packed house at the Echo Arena in Liverpool raised the roof for Chris Fishgold and Paddy Pimblett who walked away with first round wins in their title bouts
Weigh-in results: Cage Warriors 78
All 18 professional fighters made weight this afternoon for CWFC 78, which takes place tomorrow evening - Saturday, September 10 - at the Echo Arena in Liverpool, England.
Paddy's Power lands a charity bet
Ahead of Paddy Pimblett's Cage Warriors featherweight world title bout tomorrow, leading bookmaker Paddy Power has priced up a future bout with the biggest name in the sport, the UFC's Conor McGregor.
CWFC 79 main card released as Marshman defends his middleweight title on October 15
Welshman Jack Marshman is set to make the first defence of his middleweight title against Andreas Michailidis when the promotion returns to the Newport Centre in Wales on Saturday, October 15.


text:
In the ultimate Antiques Roadshow discovery, Amsterdam's Van Gogh Museum announced Monday that it has identified, for the first time in its history, the first major new painting by Vincent Van Gogh, which had previously languished in an attic for decades.
"Sunset at Montmajour" was painted in 1888, when, at the peak of his powers, the artist created such masterpieces as "The Sunflowers," "The Yellow House" and "The Bedroom," The New York Times reports.
"Sunset at Montmajour" depicts dusk in Montmajour in Provence, an area that the artist explored while creating work "en plein air," or in nature. The newly discovered work shows the hilly landscape of the area, with wheat fields and the ruins of a Benedictine Abbey in the background.
According to The Times, the painting was owned by Vincent's brother, Theo, exhibited in Paris and sold to an art dealer, who then sold it to a Norwegian collector in 1908.
The Van Gogh Museum says the painting was "declared a fake" and the collector banished it to his attic, where it remained until the current owners purchased it from him. Today's advanced research was lauded as the major reason for reversing that claim.
While officials would not speculate on "Sunset at Montmajour"'s value, van Gogh's "Sunflowers," painted the same year, sold at a 1987 Christie's London auction for nearly $40 million.
The "new" work will debut Sept. 24 at the museum as part of its current exhibition, "Van Gogh at Work."


text:
Adam Levine, PEOPLE's newly anointed Sexiest Man Alive, admitted that "becoming this cool, confident and seductive has been quite a journey."
"A lot of people trivialize this sort of thing. They say it's shallow and think it's just a media stunt used to sell magazines and perpetuate the image of Hollywood being based on looks. And that's totally true," the Maroon 5 frontman, not being entirely serious, said on Wednesday night's Jimmy Kimmel Live. "But I'm completely cool with that."
He thanked his mother and father – "both incredibly sexy," he said, "especially my dad ... thanks, man" – and "Ryan Gosling for turning this down constantly. That really helped my campaign."
Clutching an Oscar-like statue with a vanity mirror where the head should be, Levine additionally acknowledged 1992 choice Nick Nolte and displayed a mock PEOPLE cover with the actor's mug shot.
"People of America," said Levine of this year's SMA, "great choice. And you're welcome."


text:
A pair of Stetson baseball players will be making an appearance in the Cal Ripken Collegiate Baseball League All-Star game on Wednesday night.
Rising juniors Garrett Russini and Kyle Pitts will compete on opposing teams in the CRCBL All-Star Game, which will be played at Shirley Povich Field in Bethesda, Md. The game is scheduled for a 7:30 p.m. start.
Russini, a catcher who is playing for the Youse's Orioles this summer, is hitting .306 in 20 games. Pitts, an infielder who is playing for the Southern Maryland Nationals, is hitting .220 in 22 games. Stetson teammate Darby McCormick is also a member of the Southern Maryland Nationals and is hitting .222 in 22 games this summer.
While that trio is enjoying a summer in Maryland, Stetson baseball players are scattered all over the country this summer. Here is a look at where the Hatters are playing and how they are doing this summer.
Tanner Blackman: Playing for the DeLand Suns, Blackman is hitting .200 in 24 games with 12 stolen bases.
Tyler Bocock: Playing alongside Mazeika in Waynesboro, Bocock is hitting .333 in 34 games with a home run and 18 RBI, earning a trip to the All-Star game in the Valley League last week.
Kevin Fagan: Playing for the Palm Beach Xtreme of the South Florida Collegiate League, Fagan is hitting a team-leading .282 with three doubles, a triple and two home runs to go with14 RBI and 18 stolen bases. He has been used only as a designated hitter.
Patrick Mazeika: Playing for the Waynesboro Generals in the Valley Baseball League, Mazeika was named league Player of the Week in July 8 after batting .700 in four games with two doubles, a triple and seven runs scored. In 14 games Mazeika is hitting .400 with five doubles, two triples and 12 RBI.
Jake Pequignot: Playing for the DeLand Suns in the Florida Collegiate League, Pequinot is hitting .205 in 17 games with a home run and four RBI.
Ben Rakus: Has shined this summer as a member of the Holyoke Blue Sox in the New England Collegiate League. Rakus has a 4-2 overall record in 12 games, all in relief, and has a 1.05 ERA and three saves. He has recorded 17 strikeouts in 17 innings of work.
Frankie Romano: Playing for the DeLand Suns, Romano has appeared on the mound in two games, posting a 2.45 ERA.
Adam Schaly: Playing for the Chillicothe Paints in the Prospect League, Schaly appeared in just three games before shutting down for the summer. In his three starts he was 2-1 with a 5.40 ERA with 10 strikeouts in 16.2 innings.
K'shawn Smith: Playing for the Utica Brewers in the Perfect Game Collegiate League, Smith is hitting .302 this summer in 28 games. He has 10 doubles, a home run and 14 RBI with 13 stolen bases.
Josh Thorne: Also playing in the Valley League for Waynesboro, Thorne has appeared on the mound in 12 games, all in relief, and has a 2-0 record with a 2.45 ERA and two saves, earning a trip to the All-Star game, where he took the loss.
Tyler Warmoth: Playing for the DeLand Suns, Warmoth has appeared in four games in relief and has a 1-0 record with a 1.22 ERA and one save.
Kyle Zech: Playing for the South Hampton Breakers of the Hamptons Collegiate League, Zech earned an All-Star selection by leading the team with a .343 average through 29 games. He has two doubles, a triple, a home run and 13 RBI to go with 12 stolen bases.


text:
The Stetson men's soccer team heads on the road for the first time since September 1 this weekend, playing at Atlantic Sun Conference leading Mercer on Sunday at 1:00 p.m.
In fact, from September 8 to October 6 - a span of 29 days - Stetson has played just two games, falling to FIU in overtime and defeating FAU in overtime. Over the next 29 days, the Hatters will play nine contests and finish out the entire regular season.
Last week Stetson ended up on the winning side of the overtime coin against FAU on September 26. The Hatters struck first on a brilliant strike by senior Jonathan Mendoza from 30 yards out. The Owls tied the game late on a free kick that deflected off of the Stetson wall and into the far corner of the goal. Senior Kai Eckenrode then played the hero, starting the attack as well as getting on the end of it to give the Hatters a 2-1 double overtime victory.
Mercer welcomes Stetson to town as the only team A-Sun with a winning record. The Bears are 7-3-1 overall and 2-0-0 in conference play after defeating Lipscomb at home by a score of 2-1 on Thursday night. Off to their best start since 2001, Mercer has won three in a row and seven out of its last eight contests. The Bears have been receiving contributions from a number of players, but Will Betts leads the way with four goals in 2012.
Stetson owns a decisive 20-10-2 advantage over Mercer in the all-time series, which started all the way back in 1985. Last season the Hatters won by a score of 1-0 in overtime at home.
Fans can follow @StetsonMSoccer on Twitter for live in-game updates. Live Stats will also be available at MercerBears.com, and there will be live video on ASun.TV.


text:
Top Definition
An awkward sea monster that arises our of the Gulf of Mexico or Atlantic Ocean on full moons in order to eat children, as they are sent by the devil. Sometimes will appear at Republican debates in order to eat the candidates, especially the lazy ones.
The slagathar ate Fred Thompson becuase he had not been campaigning and everyone hated him.
po Keegan Johnson Октобар 24, 2007
Trending Now
Can you define these popular missing words?


text:
Thursday, September 19, 2013
Taylor, 18, lives in Summerville and is a graduate of Stratford High School. His achievement was celebrated during a May 4th Court of Honor at Boone Hill United Methodist Church, home of Troop 759.
He has been involved in Scouting since he joined Cub Scouts in First grade. He earned a total of 52 merit badges.
While in Troop 759, he attended summer camps at Camp Moultrie, Skymont Scout Reservation, Cherokee Scout Reservation, Camp Ho Non Wah, and East Coast High Adventure Camp. He also attended four winter camps at Camp Ho Non Wah, two as a participant and two as a staff member. He also attended the 2010 National Boy Scout Jamboree at Fort A.P. Hill, Va. as a member of the Coastal Carolina Council Contingent Troop 1928. Taylor has been a member of the Camp Ho Non Wah Summer Camp Staff for the past four years, serving as a Nature, Robotics and Scouts Skills counselor.
As a member of Troop 759, Taylor has held the positions of Patrol Leader, Senior Patrol Leader, Quartermaster, and Order of the Arrow Representative. He is also a Brotherhood member in the Order of Arrow. He is a member of Venturing Crew 314 at Boone Hill UMC. He's held positions of Treasurer and Secretary. He has also been a member of the Coastal Carolina Council Venturing Leaders Council as Treasurer.
For his service project, Taylor planned and completed work at Boone Hill UMC Playschool Playground on March 9, 2013. Taylor's project was replacing 100 feet of old, rusty chain link fencing surrounding the Boone Hill Daycare playground with a wooden fence. Taylor planned and organized the procurement of all required materials and he led twelve youth and seven adults in the removal of the old fence prep of the area for the new fence, and installation of the new fence.
"Taylor is a servant leader and has served in many ways during his time at the troop and the Coastal Carolina Council." Scoutmaster Jason Pearson said.
Taylor is the son of Garry and Sharon Perry of Summerville and will attend Charleston Southern University in the fall.
For more information about Boy Scout Troop 759, contact Scoutmaster, Jason Pearson at 843-870-1645.
© 2016 The Journal Scene an Evening Post Industries company. All Rights Reserved.
Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service, Privacy Policy and Parental Consent Form.


text:
The Freeman is the flagship publication of the Foundation for Economic Education and one of the oldest and most respected journals of liberty in America. For more than 50 years it has uncompromisingly defended the ideals of the free society.
Through its articles, commentaries and book reviews, several generations of Americans have also learned the consequences and contradictions that flow from collectivism, interventionism, and the welfare state.
No other magazine, outlet, or scholarly journal introduces readers to so many implications of what the free society is all about: its moral legitimacy, its tremendous efficiency, and its liberating effects in every area of life.
What does an individualist doctor do in an increasingly collectivist medical system? He quits.
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away the Galactic Empire was split between those using the Dark Side of the Force to accomplish their ends against those preferring peaceful and persuasive means. Answer this five-question quiz to see where your politics lie in the Star Wars Universe.
Mass imprisonment is an expression of society's collective ignorance.
"The ability to engage in trade directly with someone in person is a great thing, and it's a shame that hasn't been possible online — until now."
Pennywise journalist, black-marketer, prisoner of communists, and dining companion to orangutans, FEE's skydiving president, Larry Reed, shares some stories from his travels.
"You are responsible for doing the best you can with what happens to you."
For Presidents' Day, Jeffrey Rogers Hummel, Ivan Eland, Lawrence W. Reed, Burton Folsom, Amity Shlaes, and Paul Kengor share their thoughts on the better presidents.
"Anti-capitalist sentiment is a combination of economic misunderstanding, moral condemnation, and political exploitation," Foster explains.
We at FEE share our thoughts for improving our lives and those of the people around us.
Did you put off any of your holiday shopping to the last minute? The folks at FEE have got you covered.
Educating people about phenomena that are counterintuitive, not-so-easy to remember, and suggest our individual lack of human control can seem like an uphill battle in the war of ideas.
The Freeman sat down with the future's most dangerous woman — dangerous, that is, if you're a legacy government.
The blessings of capitalism are the backdrop for a game of cat and mouse.
Forty years after Hayek won the Nobel Prize in economics, he is coming to be understood as much more than an economist. Who will stand on his shoulders next?
FEE's director of programs, Richard Lorenc, got to sit down with Nick Dranias and talk about his work on national debt reform.
CEO Max Marty and his team are attempting to solve parking problems with peer-to-peer networking and dynamic pricing. But it's not without controversy. The Freeman sat down with the start-up chief to discuss his Volo app.
Freedom remains our prime value. And we still take our mission seriously after all these years.
Distinguished fellow Jeffrey Tucker has written a stirring tribute to FEE. In it, he offers key insights into our place in a burgeoning movement.
The Daily Bell interviews FEE President Lawrence Reed. If you're curious about how FEE is doing -- and what we're doing -- this is the interview for you.
When America's entrepreneurs flee, they shouldn't be demonized or hunted down. They're preserving the capital needed to keep making the world a better place.
We sit down with Naomi Brockwell to discuss the power of art, cultivating a persona, the promise of cryptocurrenci
The surveillance State is far more powerful than its creators could have dreamed. More and more individuals are out-innovating it. But will they reach critical mass?
Wealth inequality is a hot topic and Thomas Piketty's new book is driving a lot of the buzz. But the book's flaws are rooted as much in philosophy as economics.
Viewing 1 - 25 of 90
Event Location Placeholder
April 16, 2040, 11:00 AMREGISTER


text:
abana is an elegant business and professional Joomla 3.x Template design that has been built on warp framework that uses the latest techniques in HTML5 and CSS3
Abana has been built on Warp Framework and UIKit, which gives the theme an immeasurable weight of flexibility and agility, fast loading ? using built in compression of files, data URIs and gzip minification.
Template Features
- Supports Joomla 3.x
- Responsive Design
- Unlimited Color Styles
- 60+ Admin options
- 50+ module positions
- Widgetkit Image slider
- Flexible columns and template widths
- Portfolio/Gallery up to 5 Columns
- Cross browser compatibility
- 5 Preset pages
- Multiple Page Layout Combination
- Custom module variations
- Accordions and Tabs
- Module Popup Widget
- Instant ajax Search
- Block Title color spans
- Custom 404 Error page and offline page
- Easy shortcodes plugin
- Extensive and robust typography
- Joomla template overrides
- Built on Warp framework
If you like this template, please spare a minute to rate it.
The demo images have been replaced with placeholder images.
- Warp Framework, Widgetkit Lite, UIkit by Yootheme
- rokCandy by Rockettheme
- stock images from Photodune


text:
GRAEGLE, Calif. - Trails Within, a yoga and wellness center, will host a weekend yoga workshop taught by certified Anusara Instructors, Ashleigh Sergeant and Siri Peterson, Oct. 13-14 Graeagle, Calif.Have you ever taken a hot yoga class and thought you were going to die or kill someone? Have you ever taken a restorative class and been literally bored to tears? Do you find yourself doing the exact same practice day in and day out, resulting in little to no change? Not every yoga practice is beneficial for every person. Similarly, not every style of meditating, nor every vegetable is necessarily beneficial. No two beings are exactly alike. Therefore, daily regimens must be tailored to individual needs.Ayurveda is one of the world's oldest healing systems. Yoga's sister science, Ayurveda is the study of health and longevity in relation to the five elemental forces that make up the world. Understanding the different ways these forces coalesce in the body empowers us to make personal lifestyle choices that enhance wellbeing. By skillfully applying the biomechanical principles of Anusara yoga, you will balance and align your unique system of elemental energies in order to optimize health and productivity.The workshopsSaturday, Oct. 13, Understanding the Elements, 9-11:30 a.m., $35. Through a lively, full spectrum asana sequence, explore the five elements as they reside within us and around us. Begin to understand your unique, individual constitution and how it relates to and informs your yoga practice. Doshas, Diet & Daily Regimens, 1-3:30 p.m., $35. Building on the previous asana practice through lecture, discussion and interactive practices, learn to identify common imbalances in the mind and body. With this new awareness you will be empowered to create lifestyle choices that suit your individual body. Sunday, Oct. 14, Yoga as Medicine, 2-4:30 p.m., $35. Explore specific asana sequences that address particular ailments and imbalances. Understand how your attitudinal approach and alignment choices can prevent disease and enhance longevity.Cost for all three workshop sessions is $90. A certified Anusara yoga teacher, Ashleigh Sergeant is the Global Yoga Trainer for Adidas, teaching the method to sponsored instructors and athletes worldwide. The early part of her life was ruled by chronic back pain caused by a spine condition from birth. She had nearly stopped trying to heal when she found the therapeutic practice of yoga which empowered her to heal completely. She blends the ancient practice of Ayurveda, a science of longevity and illness prevention through diet and nutrition, into her teaching, and specializes in therapeutic yoga with elite athletes. Visit www.ashleighsergeant.com. A certified Anusara yoga teacher and professional dancer for 10 years, Siri Peterson initially cultivated her passion for yoga therapeutics via her own process of healing chronic, dance-related injuries. She has worked therapeutically with a wide variety of clients living with and healing from breast cancer, multiple sclerosis, advanced rheumatoid arthritis, severe scoliosis as well as various musculoskeletal injuries. Visit www.siriyoga.com.The ScoopFor information on yoga schedules or to sign up for the workshop, go to www.trailswithin.com, email email@example.com or call 530-836-1500. Graeagle is located about 50 miles north of Truckee on Highway 89. Once you reach Graeagle find the studio at 7481 Highway 89, 111.
Back to: News
October 8, 2012
Follow News


text:
- Text Size:
- ASmall Text
- AMedium Text
- ALarge Text
KOAT will soon stop text messaging for weather. Get weather alert emails right in your inbox. Sign up: m.KOAT.com/email ..............................
The views expressed are not those of this site, this station or its affiliated companies. By posting your comments you agree to accept our terms of use.blog comments powered by Disqus


text:
VIENNA, 26 June 2012 – Member States of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) have commended the leadership of Director-General Kandeh K. Yumkella, noting a range of achievements, including his role in spearheading the Sustainable Energy for All initiative.
The deliberations were made during the twenty-eighth session of UNIDO's Programme and Budget Committee that ends today in Vienna.
Expressing his appreciation for the continued support the Organization enjoys from its Member States, Director-General Yumkella said: "Despite the challenges of the past couple of years, UNIDO has continued to deliver for its stakeholders. Looking to the future, there will be more hurdles to overcome. We cannot be blind to the economic difficulties faced by many Member States – but we should do the utmost to ensure that those in developing countries do not pay the highest price. The next framework for development action will be on the basis of sustainable development – and, unlike during the formulation of the MDG goals, targets and indicators, we must make sure that UNIDO fully contributes its knowledge and expertise."
The Director-General said that UNIDO's technical cooperation delivery in 2011 reached USD 166.7 million, the highest level ever recorded, and the Organization was on course to reach an all-time high in technical cooperation delivery in 2012. In the first five months, it has already implemented technical cooperation worth almost USD 100 million.
UNIDO has also just recently been ranked first among executing agencies by the Multilateral Fund for the Implementation of the Montreal Protocol, a distinction the Organization shares this year with UNDP.
Yumkella noted that UNIDO continues to receive high voluntary contributions in 2012, including, among others, from Germany, Italy, Japan, South Africa and Switzerland. The Organization also continues to implement programmes financed by global funds such as the GEF, the Multilateral Fund for the Implementation of the Montreal Protocol, and the Spanish MDG Achievement Fund (MDG-F).
Speaking about the Rio+20 UN Conference on Sustainable Development, Yumkella said: "Green economy policies should promote sustained and inclusive economic growth and foster innovation; they should close technology gaps between developed and developing countries; and they should promote productive activities that contribute to the eradication of poverty."
"We also see a clear emphasis on the importance of technology transfer – the declaration calls on relevant UN agencies to identify options for a facilitation mechanism to promote the development, transfer and dissemination of clean and environmentally sound technologies. The UN system is also asked to work with industry and interested governments to facilitate action on corporate sustainability reporting. In addition, South-South cooperation and private sector partnerships are highlighted as areas for action," said Yumkella.
At Rio, UNIDO launched its Green Industry Platform which received commitments from over seventy signatories, including national governments, businesses and international
Yumkella highlighted the "tremendous support" of Japan and Brazil during Rio+20, "which both provided UNIDO with a highly visible presence at Rio. The UNIDO booth at the Japanese Pavilion drew thousands of visitors. UNIDO also facilitated hundreds of business-to-business meetings and hosted a prominent networking side event".
"We may be a small agency, but small does not have to mean weak or irrelevant. Being smaller can mean focusing on a key area and expanding it through partnerships. Agribusiness and supply chain development are also ripe for scaled-up partnerships," said Yumkella.
In this context, UNIDO announced that in the coming months, two top international experts will work with the Organization as advisers: Justin Lin, the former Chief economist of the World Bank, and Monique Barbut, the outgoing Chief Executive Officer and Chairperson of the Global Environment Facility (GEF).
For more information, please contact:
Mikhail Evstafyev
UNIDO Advocacy and Communications Coordinator
Tel. +43-1-26026-5021
Mobile +43-699-1459-7329


text:
Seshday Coupon Code & Promo Codes
Most popular now: Sign Up for Seshday Emails and Receive Exclusive Offers and Latest Updates.
Latest offer: Check Out Anita's Pick for Huge Savings!.
Sign Up for Seshday Emails and Receive Exclusive Offers and Latest Updates
Check Out Anita's Pick for Huge Savings!
Save up to 69% off Oakley Eyewear and Gear
Save up to 53% off Freewaters Footwear
Save up to 73% off Wovens and Flannels
Save up to 84% off Mos Quality Timepieces
Save up to 84% off Casual Boots
Save up to 81% off Superbrand Tanks, Broadshorts and More
Save up to 62% off Pendleton Quality Craftmanship
Save up to 60% off Kavu Apparel and More
Save up to 51% off Timbuk2 Messenger Bags and More
Save up to 60% off Kershaw Wallets and Knives
Save up to 60% off Exofficio Garments for Adventurer
Save up to 57% off Vox Sleek and Simple Skate Shoes
Save up to 90% off Morphic Precision Timepieces
Save up to 55% off Smith Superior Eyewear
Save up to 76% off Oliberte Handmade Leather Footwear
Save up to 74% off Wesc Laid Back Apparel
Save up to 70% off DVS Skater-Focused Footwear
Save up to 54% off Decks and Boards Cruisers and Longboards
Save up to 71% off Bike Helmets
Save up to 72% off Commuter Packs
How to use a Seshday coupon
Seshday offers major discounts to members and non-members alike. Products are on sale at discounts ranging from 50% to 80%. They even give you $5 off your next purchase for liking them on Facebook. Their coupons offer some of the largest discounts available online.


text:
This study describes 568 individuals who had received a diagnosis of psychotic depression during 1961-1962 and examines their psychiatric experiences through 1966. The diagnosis of psychotic depression was given most frequently to an older, married, white female group, social class seemed unrelated to the diagnosis. Of these individuals, 54% had received psychiatric care prior to the psychotic depressive episode, and the majority had been hospitalized during the follow-up period.
Psychiatric experiences after the initial psychotic depressive episode distinguishes four distinct groups: (1) a single isolated psychiatric contact; (2) a single psychotic depressive episode; (3) multiple psychotic depressive episodes; and (4) a single psychotic depressive episode with different diagnosed episodes. Of the sample, 16% died during the follow-up period with 14% of the deaths due to suicide.
Thank you for submitting a comment on this article. It will be reviewed by JAMA Psychiatry editors. You will be notified when your comment has been published. Comments should not exceed 500 words of text and 10 references.
Do not submit personal medical questions or information that could identify a specific patient, questions about a particular case, or general inquiries to an author. Only content that has not been published, posted, or submitted elsewhere should be submitted. By submitting this Comment, you and any coauthors transfer copyright to the journal if your Comment is posted.
* = Required Field
Disclosure of Any Conflicts of Interest*
Indicate all relevant conflicts of interest of each author below, including all relevant financial interests, activities, and relationships within the past 3 years including, but not limited to, employment, affiliation, grants or funding, consultancies, honoraria or payment, speakers' bureaus, stock ownership or options, expert testimony, royalties, donation of medical equipment, or patents planned, pending, or issued. If all authors have none, check "No potential conflicts or relevant financial interests" in the box below. Please also indicate any funding received in support of this work. The information will be posted with your response.
Some tools below are only available to our subscribers or users with an online account.
Download citation file:
Customize your page view by dragging & repositioning the boxes below.
More Listings atJAMACareerCenter.com >
Enter your username and email address. We'll send you a link to reset your password.
Enter your username and email address. We'll send instructions on how to reset your password to the email address we have on record.
Need assistance?
Athens and Shibboleth are access management services that provide single sign-on to protected resources. They replace the multiple user names and passwords necessary to access subscription-based content with a single user name and password that can be entered once per session. It operates independently of a user's location or IP address. If your institution uses Athens or Shibboleth authentication, please contact your site administrator to receive your user name and password.


text:
Local Union Faces Prosecution after Union Official Threatens School Bus Driver with Physical Violence
Union official said if he found worker alone, he would "stomp" him
Gresham, OR (September 5, 2013) – A local union is facing a federal prosecution after a union official from the union threatened a First Student, Inc. bus driver with physical violence.
The prosecution comes after the bus driver filed an unfair labor practice charge with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) with free legal assistance from National Right to Work Foundation staff attorneys.
The driver filed the charge after an Oregon School Employees Association, American Federation of Teachers (AFT) Local 6732 union official tore down informational notices posted by the driver and threatened to "stomp" him if he ever found him alone. The notices included information on how the workers can, with a majority vote, remove the union hierarchy's ability to collect forced union dues and fees from nonmember drivers.


text:
Submitted by [email protected] on
We're pleased to announce a new fundraising partnership with Virtual Piggy, an online payment service designed especially for families with children. Now through the end of the year, Virtual Piggy will donate $1 to the ASPCA for each new user who registers through this ASPCA link!
Virtual Piggy is an online family wallet that protects your child's privacy when he or she shops online under the limits you set. Parents stay in control, kids and teens get to learn financial responsibility, and there are never any fees or charges. It's a great way to create an ongoing family conversation around financial literacy by empowering kids to make decisions within parental boundaries.
Virtual Piggy also provides kids and teens with tools to help them budget, save and give to charities responsibly. The service is 100% free to use, and available online or via mobile.
"Philanthropy is important to us and a key component to a well-rounded knowledge of financial literacy," says Dr. Jo Webber, CEO and founder of Virtual Piggy. "We are excited to work with the ASPCA, which is one of the Virtual Piggy members' favorite charities."
"Kids and teens have always had a passion for the welfare of animals," adds Elysia Howard, ASPCA Vice President of Marketing and Licensing. "Now they can feel empowered to directly contribute to a cause they deeply care about."
Donate to the ASPCA at no cost to you by setting up a free account at Virtual Piggy—visit www.virtualpiggy.com/ASPCA today to get started.


text:
The 35-kilometer long Swiss Path was created as a joint project by all cantons on the occasion of the 700-Year Anniversary of the Confederation (1291 - 1991). The path begins on the Rütli Mountain, the birth place of the Confederation, leads around Lake Urn and ends in Brunnen at Platz der Auslandschweizer.
The thematic hiking trail is well constructed and connects sights worth seeing such as Schillerstein, the pilgrimage chapel Maria Sonnenberg, the little castles of Beroldingen and A Pro, as well as the Tell Chapel and the old Axenstrasse (Axen Street). The multifaceted Swiss Path: A lake landscape with historic and religious sites at the original and spiritual heart of Switzerland.
Tour Overview
3D hiking map Download GPX coordinates Download KMZ (GoogleEarth)
The careful planning of a tour will ensure that you also derive the maximum pleasure and enjoyment from it. Please take the time to contact the local information centre and enquire about route and weather conditions before setting off. Your intended trail may be fully or partially closed, depending on the time of year and weather conditions.


text:
Christmas Crackers
This item is currently not available.
Additional Information
Christmas Crackers Add Pop to Holiday Festivities
- Carry on the 150-year-old tradition of Christmas crackers
- A fun way to celebrate the holidays or any festive occasion
- Set of 6, 3 each of red and white golden filigree wrappers
Pull on opposite ends of these shimmery paper crackers and with festive "pops" they open to reveal novelty gifts inside (miniature domino set, key ring, corkscrew, etc.). A Christmas dinner tradition in Britain, they're great fun for everyone.
Product Details
- Paper, plastic, metal
- 2" diameter x 12" L each
There are no special shipping restrictions or charges associated with this item. For detailed information about our delivery methods and charges, click here.
We're proud of the fact that this item is shipped to you directly from our warehouse in Vermont, by one of our 250 employee-owners. In-stock items are packed with care and shipped within the next business day to ensure prompt delivery to your home and garden!


text:
Bill O'Brien seems to be getting tired of answering questions about his quarterback situation, and he threw a new wrinkle into the matter Thursday.
O'Brien had said he would name a starter by the end of the week, but that timetable not only apparently has changed, now the coach is hinting at not naming one at all.
"It might not come until next week," O'Brien said. "You know, it might come on the first play of the game on offense against Syracuse."
Freshman Christian Hackenberg and sophomore Tyler Ferguson are competing for the job and are in a close competition. Reading between the lines, one could discern that O'Brien already knows who will start at quarterback but just isn't ready to announce it publicly.
That suggestion comes from this comment he made, then later repeated, Thursday:
"The only thing I care about is if the football team understands the direction that we are headed, and I believe the football team understands where we're at right now."
The fact that O'Brien mentioned the players know which direction the team is headed could be construed as them already knowing who will start at quarterback. The team sees what's going on every day in practice, so it's conceivable they know who's the top guy.
Then again, it could just be the coach deflecting the question and being coy.
O'Brien has said at every step that Hackenberg and Ferguson are both good, young quarterbacks, and that both will play this season. He's faced so many questions about them that his patience appears to be wearing thin.
"It is my job to run the football team, and I am always going to do what is best for the football team," he said. "As long as I am the head football coach here, I will always do what is best for our program. That has nothing to do with indecisiveness or doing this or doing that."
'Cuse coach mum
Whether O'Brien actually has made up his mind already is unclear, just as it's unclear who Penn State's opponent will start at quarterback. Syracuse coach Scott Shafer said this week he has no intention of naming a starter until game day.
"We don't have to play until the 31st," Shafer said. "So the final decision won't truly be made until we step on that field."
The Orange are deciding between redshirt sophomore Terrel Hunt and Oklahoma transfer Drew Allen.
"I think in this day and age of college football, you have to be ready for everything," O'Brien said of not knowing Syracuse's quarterback. "Whether it's a pro-style attack or a shotgun-run attack, whatever it is, we do it all offensively here at Penn State. We give our defense exposure to a lot of different schemes."
Kline update
Ben Kline could turn out to be a big factor this season because of the limited depth at linebacker, so his health has been a constant focus during the preseason. Kline has been nursing a shoulder injury that has limited his contact.
O'Brien said Kline has been practicing the past few days, plus he praised the young man for having a 4.0 GPA and for being "a Penn State guy."
"He's a fantastic kid and a tough, good leader on our team," O'Brien said. "He's a big special teams player, and he'll play some linebacker for us. He's been out there."
NFL feel
The opener will be at MetLife Stadium, home of the New York Giants and Jets, and O'Brien said he likes having his team play in NFL stadiums on occasion.
"I've talked about what playing at MetLife Stadium means for our program and about playing at other NFL venues down the road," O'Brien said. "I think it's really good for our program, it's good for our players."


text:
LEETONIA- A clean up of the old Sky Bank building on Main Street is under way, according to Village Administrator Gary Phillips.
Phillips Wednesday night told Village Council that utilities have been turned on, with minimal heat, and the basement is being cleared out. Council earlier this month accepted the building back as a gift from the Leetonia Area Community Foundation for possible use for storage or office space. The building will require approximately $3,000 to fix two roof leaks and related damage to the interior walls.
Village Solicitor Walter Newton is currently working on the deed transaction and there is no timetable for when the building will be ready, Phillips said.
In other news, Phillips reported that leaf pick up with the Vac Machine will continue through this Friday. Only bagged leaves and sticks will be picked up after that day.
Christmas Light Up Night will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday at Wick Park. There will be cookies and hot cocoa, photos with Santa by Kreative Photography and gift bags for all children under 12. Carriage rides will also be available for $2 per person or $5 per family.
The Oakdale Cemetery Christmas Remembrance of Loved Ones will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in the cemetery chapel. Pastor Kari Lankford will officiate.
The next regular council meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. Dec. 19 in Village Hall.
Kevin Howell can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com


text:
Take the power of your Mini or Axe to new levels with the APE Rampage upgrade board. Packed with enough features to ensure preparedness for any level of field or tournament play, this upgraded board comes with our latest Gen 4 code release.
Software Features:
Hardware Features:
Firing Modes:
Programmable Adjustments:
Please wait, your items are being added to the cart...


text:
6 Amazing Indie Video Games That Kickstarter Made Possible
#3. Guncraft
If you liked the idea of Minecraft -- a simple, flexible game about construction and teamwork -- but you really missed shooting people in the face, then either Guncraft or anger management courses might be for you. Guncraft is a Voxel-based game, which means that the same principles as Minecraft apply: The environment is totally customizable, and can be altered at whim. You can build whatever you want, and explore a vast world full of yours and others' creations -- it's just that now you can blow their shit up, too.
From that video, you can see player-made recreations of anything from fictional dystopias to New Haven, Connecticut, and all of them are totally constructable in-game -- and destructible. So sure, you can build fortifications, cities, bunkers, working helicopters and tanks -- but more importantly, you can ruin other people's hard work with a rocket launcher. It's like a multiplayer game of Legos where you don't get in trouble for kicking your stupid little brother's gay Eiffel Tower into pieces.
Although, I think they actually made a misstep when they assured us that every construction resets after the round, so you don't have to worry about destroying things. Sure, maybe you should have the option to save items like smart objects for restoration, but how amazing would it be if there wasn't an autoreset? If it actually cost resources to restore something? You'd have people truly invested in the world, just like reality. Buildings would be under attack by assholes, of course, just as they are today, but you'd also have organized guilds of guards protecting them because they had a stake in constructing them. It would be a world falling apart before your eyes, but always struggling to stay together. That's perhaps the most convincing apocalypse simulator to date.
#2. The Banner Saga
Kickstarter moves fast. By the time this article goes up, most of these projects will probably already be over. I'm going to check back in before this article runs and verify that all of the above games met their funding and are getting made (because Christ, this would be the worst kind of cocktease if all of these projects failed to reach their goals).
So you'll definitely be getting a chance to play those games, which is excellent, but you also lost the ability to say you liked these not only before they were cool, but before they even existed. (Dang. That's the ultimate in hipster cred, isn't it? It's no wonder they love this Kickstarter thing so much.) But if you're quick on the draw, you can still pledge to The Banner Saga.
And good lord, how could you not? The Banner Saga is somewhere between Dragon's Lair, Game of Thrones and Final Fantasy Tactics. It's a beautifully hand-drawn, animated adventure with turn-based tactical strategy set in a post-apocalyptic Viking world.
If you didn't start throwing your money at the screen six words into that last sentence, then you're either completely dead inside, or else you enjoy things that are different from the things that I enjoy, in which case you are dead to me. (Also, if you did start throwing money at the screen in a bout of consumer-based epilepsy -- you should probably pick that shit up. That's not how currency works. Come on, man, get it together.)
If you're anything like me, you've been waiting quietly with astounding and impossible patience for three things: another Final Fantasy Tactics, a return to classical animation a la Dragon's Lair or Symphony of the Night and the right time to strike -- because you've been waiting for 10 goddamn years now and there's only so much impatient, frustrated rage a man can take before he starts mailing feces to Square Enix.
But the wait is finally over. Somebody wants to give you an isometric, tactics-based RPG -- plus the apocalypse, plus motherfucking Vikings -- and all they want in return is 15 measly bucks. That's less than the cost of postage plus delivery confirmation for a single box of anger poo!
#1. Wasteland 2
OK. I'm going to be very careful here, because I've rewritten this section 10 times now, and every time it just turns into a sloppy curry of swear words, exclamation points and affirmatives. So here goes: Thanks to Kickstarter, they're making Wasteland 2. Yes, you fucking heard that right. Wasteland goddamn fuck yes shit god fuckin' A right motherfucking Wasteland 2!
For those of you unfamiliar with the game, and therefore not swearing prolifically at your co-workers and/or loved ones right now, Wasteland was the godfather of the Fallout series -- Interplay only made Fallout in the first place because they couldn't get the rights back to the Wasteland brand. Which means that a Wasteland team is, by default, going to be much of the same team from the first two Fallout games, working on what is essentially a new installment of the Fallout series. And even though I loved Fallout 3 and New Vegas dearly, those were Elder Scrolls: The Apocalypse games, not actual Fallout games. No, a true Fallout sequel would be a top-down, strategically based tactical combat game with extremely nonlinear game play, infinite replayability, sharp writing and absolutely merciless mechanics. And that's what this is:
And if you're quick, you can help fund it right now.
If, uh ... if you have any money left. Shit, this really shouldn't have been the last entry, should it? Sorry about that. Just tell your landlord that Cracked spent your rent money this month; we'll send them a voucher or something.
You can buy Robert's other book, Everything Is Going to Kill Everybody: The Terrifyingly Real Ways the World Wants You Dead, or follow him on Tumblr, Twitter and Facebook.
For more from Brockway, check out In Defense of Games as Art and 5 Bizarre Ways Video Games Are Screwing Up Your Health.