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In a special Halloween episode that airs Friday, the talk-show host is dressing up as "Snooki's Pouf," a tribute to Jersey Shore's pint-sized princess's signature do.
DeGeneres, 52, dons a full-body costume covered in hair. A Cabbage Patch-style doll – which is a shade or two tanner than your average children's toy – dangles between her legs.
"That's Snooki down there," she says of the doll. "I'm the pouf. She's the actual size. She is that short. I met her in person. I was almost late for the show because I didn't take in account how long it takes to gym, tan and laundry, everybody."
Also joining in on the Halloween festivities: Vanessa Williams, who dresses up as a baby girl and Dancing with the Stars's power partners, Brandy and Maksim Chmerkovskiy, who are paying homage to Disney as Minnie Mouse and Prince Charming, respectively.
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Spring checklist for homeowners
Even after the mild winter we just experienced in the Midwest, it's important to check your home to ensure it's ready for the warmer spring and summer months.
First, check your home's air conditioning unit before you start using it more frequently. For less than $200, you can hire a professional to tune your system and make it run most efficiently. Additionally, make a note to check the filters yourself every month, and replace them if necessary. New filters help lower energy costs and prevent any damage to your equipment. If you're serious about saving money on cooling and heating, invest in a programmable thermostat with a lock to prevent tampering.
Next, check your gutters for any debris that may have accumulated over the winter. To accomplish this, either set aside time during the weekend or hire a professional to do the job. Pricing can depend on the size of your house, so get an estimate first to secure a price you're comfortable with.
Spring is also a great time to have your roof inspected and repaired if needed, as snow storms may cause leaks from damaged shingles or seals.
While spring cleaning the inside of your house is likely on your list, you should also consider pressure washing the outside of your home to get rid of dirt and other stains. You can hire professionals to do the job or save money by renting a pressure washer and making it a do-it-yourself project.
Last, these mild-weathered months are a great time to repair any cracks or holes in your driveway or sidewalks. Concrete repair kits can be relatively cheap, but you may need help from a professional if you are working with asphalt.
Avoid these emotional mistakes when selling your home
It is natural to feel nostalgic and even sad about selling your home, especially if you've lived in it a long time. However, once you've made the decision to sell, it's important that you remain as objective as possible during the home selling process. Follow these tips as a guide when selling your home.
Sellers commonly overprice their home due to their own emotional attachments. It's important to focus on the facts when setting the price with your REALTOR®, and to introduce your home to the market at a competitive price. Remember, if you purchased your home at the height of the market, you are unlikely to get a similar offer.
If possible, refrain from being present when the home is shown to potential buyers. Many homeowners become sensitive when they hear firsthand feedback from buyers, and this sensitivity could hinder the sale.
Last, it's important to be realistic about the offers you'll receive. The longer your home sits on the market, the lower you should expect offers to be. It may be easy to get excited when your property attracts potential buyers once hitting the market, and it's even easier to feel upset when the attention dies down. While you may feel pressured to wait for a better offer, it's important to compare each offer closely to your asking price when making a decision.
Tips for a successful final walk through
After your offer has been accepted on a property, there are still crucial steps to undergo before you can celebrate buying your new home. Follow these tips to ensure a successful walk-through of your new home.
First, make sure all the appliances are properly working. Turn on the dishwasher and stove, run the microwave, check the ice machine and the temperature of the fridge and flip on the garbage disposal to make sure there aren't any home improvement projects for you to begin on move-in day.
Run the faucets in the kitchen and bathrooms to check for leaks. Additionally, flush the toilets in your soon-to-be home, as plumbing issues can be expensive.
Check the electricity by turning on all of the light switches to make sure everything is wired correctly. You may also want to bring a tester for the electrical plug outlets to be sure they all work properly.
Check your home's heating and cooling systems to avoid costly repairs during any season. Test each window and sliding door to make sure they open, shut and lock properly. You may also want to make sure there is weather-stripping to keep heat or air inside your home.
Before you leave the home, ask the seller for all manuals for appliances and the contact information of contractors who have previously worked on the property.
Go green in your kitchen
If you are looking to make your home more eco-friendly, a great place to start is in your kitchen. The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has created a guide to help you make your kitchen use energy and resources efficiently.
First, you can install windows and skylights in the kitchen to help clear vapors and toxins. The USGBC reports that these changes are the most energy-efficient way to clear the air.
While you'll restrict use of the exhaust fan by using windows to move the air, you can invest in a higher efficiency exhaust fan that offers different speed options. For even more ventilation, you may choose a high-efficiency ceiling fan to help circulate air; in addition to using less energy, they are usually quieter than exhaust fans.
To lessen use of electricity, relocate your favorite kitchen work space to be near a window or under a skylight. For times when you must use lighting, upgrade to compact fluorescent bulbs or LED lighting - each are much more efficient than standard bulbs.
If your plumbing fixtures were installed before 1992, you should look into replacing them. Dated fixtures may use more water, whereas low flow models have gained popularity and are available for reasonable prices.
When it comes to your appliances, the USGBC suggests replacing oversized models with compact and high-efficiency models. Inefficient refrigerators are especially dangerous, and can account for nearly 15 percent of your home's energy demand.
The differences between short sales and foreclosures
Many homes on the market may be advertised as short sales or foreclosures, which can mean a low price for you as a buyer. Understanding the difference between a foreclosure and short sale could prove helpful when trying to buy a home.
If a home is in foreclosure, the seller's lender has taken title of the home and is selling it directly. If a home is being sold for less than what the current seller owes on the property, and they do not have funds to make up the difference at closing, the sale is considered a short sale.
The challenges of purchasing a foreclosure or short sale vary as well. First, foreclosures often end up in disrepair after sitting vacant throughout the foreclosure process.
Meanwhile, the main difficulty of purchasing a short sale is that it is a time-consuming process. After a homebuyer has come to an agreement with the seller, the lenders then have to approve the sale before closing. When there is only one mortgage, experts say lenders take on average two months for approval, while if there is more than one mortgage with different lenders, the approval can often take up to four months or longer.
Experts say that lenders like no-contingency offers and closing terms that are flexible. Buyers are advised against a short sale if they have a home to sell before closing on a short-sale purchase or have to be in a new residence before a specific time.
Tips for decorating with houseplants
While you have certainly heard about the importance of curb appeal, you may not know that houseplants are an easy way to update your home's décor when you're preparing it to sell.
One simple and inexpensive way to dress up your home is to buy a variety of supermarket flowers and put them in a decorative or funky pot with moss to conceal moisture. These low-maintenance additions should be placed in the sunlight during morning and removed during the afternoon when the sunlight is too strong, if possible.
If you're looking for unique plants, consider including succulents such as cacti and aloe. These types of plants require direct sunlight and their soil will dry between waterings.
To fill up an empty corner or awkward wall space, you can consider adding a large tree whose planter is on wheels. Then, if you have to move the plant, you can easily do so without spilling soil. Most trees need only moderate light.
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An early arrival for a business trip to Chicago a couple of weeks ago allowed time to do a little sightseeing, which is how my wife and I ended up at the Field Museum on the shore of Lake Michigan.
It's a place remarkable in its size -- 480,000 square feet of exhibition space over multiple levels. How big is that? Stack the Bayfront Convention Center on top of itself, then add a third convention center to the pile, and then add in 55,000-plus square feet, or all the floor area of the White House.
Of course, if you're going to exhibit a T-Rex skeleton and a re-created Egyptian tomb, you'll need the floor and air space.
We spent nearly six hours in the museum -- and left the main level just once, to descend the stairs in the Egyptian tomb. All the exhibitions on the lower and upper levels will have to wait for another trip.
What we did have time to see was fascinating. Bioluminescent creatures and a 42-foot T-Rex skeleton, for example. And, for a couple of birders, the Gidwitz Hall of Birds and its 1,000-plus specimens were irresistible.
Where I truly was awe-struck was not in the glamour of the marquee exhibits, but over the details of some of the items in them. The beadwork on the Native American clothing was so intricately done it seemed impossible that human hands had spent the time on it. Ancient South American gold jewelry bore the unmistakable aura of royalty. Totems, some resplendent in their colors and others stately in color's absence, loomed overhead as they once did in Northwest villages.
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- GoErie.com/census: The once-a-decade population and housing figures compiled by the U.S. Census Bureau have been broken out for Erie and Crawford counties.
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- GoErie.com/blogs/extrainnings: The Hot Stove Season is over; the regular season is about to begin. Whether you're a fan of the Erie SeaWolves or the major leagues, or you just like to play fantasy baseball, you'll find plenty to digest and comment about on the Extra Innings blog.
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Would you like to travel comfortably by train between Madrid and Valencia in just 95 minutes? And between Madrid and Barcelona in two and a half hours? You'll be able to do so thanks to Spain's extensive network of high-speed trains (AVE). When you opt to take these trains you'll be eligible for discounts on cultural visits, and you'll also be able to see some of the country's most important tourist destinations in record time. Visitors are well-advised to make the most of this service.
Spain's high-speed trains (AVE) have become an internationally prestigious point of reference in the sphere of technology. This model of transport represents a firm commitment to innovation, and has already been exported to other countries and markets, making Spain a world leader in this sector. If you like this style of travel, you're sure to be interested in the initiative Avexperience , which offers a new way of discovering Spain: by high-speed train –a mode of transport that is fast, safe and sustainable, and in which the journey itself becomes part of a unique experience. Avexperience offers total flexibility in your schedules, allowing you to design a tailor-made journey where you decide at what pace you'd like to visit these outstanding destinations: Alicante, Antequera, Barcelona, Calatayud, Ciudad Real, Cordoba, Cuenca, Lleida, Madrid, Malaga, Puertollano, Segovia, Seville, Tarragona, Toledo, Valencia, Valladolid, Villanueva de Córdoba and Los Pedroches, Villena and Zaragoza. You'll be able to explore at length a vast heritage featuring all the historic, cultural, gastronomic and leisure attractions of a country that is guaranteed to capture your heart. Below is a list of all the lines available depending on where you want to travel:
Madrid-Seville line Madrid, the capital, is connected by high-speed train with Seville, in the very heart of Andalusia. In under two and a half hours you can go from the most famous monuments in cosmopolitan Madrid –such as the Royal Palace and the Prado Museum– to enjoy the gastronomic delights and the charm of Seville's most beautiful sites like the towers of the Giralda and Torre del Oro. This same line makes various intermediate stops. The first is in Ciudad Real, a land that was famously immortalised Cervantes' work 'Don Quixote'. The second stop is Puertollano, and the third is Cordoba, whose historical centre is a World Heritage site, and where you'll be able to see famous monuments such as the Great Mosque. Barcelona-Seville line You can travel from Barcelona to Seville in just over five hours on the AVE high-speed train. Imagine the possibilities! For example, you can wake up beside the Sagrada Familia church in the morning and enjoy a walk round the María Luisa Park in Seville in the evening. The train also stops at Camp de Tarragona, Lleida, Zaragoza, Ciudad Real, Puertollano and Cordoba. Madrid-Malaga line Also in Andalusia, just 150 kilometres from Cordoba, the AVE train will take you from Madrid to Malaga, where you can marvel at its Roman theatre. Renfe (the company that operates the AVE) offers promotions such as reduced-rate visits to one of the most famous museums in Malaga – the Picasso Museum – on presentation of your train ticket. The same line makes several intermediate stops in Cordoba, Puente Genil and Antequera. Barcelona-Malaga line You can also travel to Malaga from Barcelona on the high-speed train. This will enable you go practically from one tip of the Spanish Mediterranean coast to the other in just over five hours and a half. Other stops on this line include Camp de Tarragona, Zaragoza, Cordoba, Puente Genil and Antequera. Madrid-Albacete line This train stops at Cuenca – a World Heritage city where you'll find its famous Hanging Houses and the Ciudad Encantada rock formations –, and at Albacete. What's the best time of year to visit Castile-La Mancha? September, when its most famous festivals take place.
Madrid-Valencia line The Madrid-east coast corridor of the AVE offers a daily high-speed train service that includes numerous trains which directly link Madrid and Valencia in 95 minutes. Perfect for visiting places such as the spectacular City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia. Thanks to the success of this line, people arriving on cruise ships in Valencia will soon be able to enjoy a trip on the high-speed train to Madrid to visit the Prado Museum, and return within the same day. All the other trains on this line also stop at Cuenca and Requena-Utiel. Madrid-Alicante line A daily AVE high-speed service takes you from Madrid to Alicante in just over two hours and a half. Alicante is situated in the heart of the Costa Blanca and is one of the main tourist destinations in the Levante area. The historic quarter and Santa Bárbara Castle are a must. The train also stops at Cuenca, Albacete and Villena.
Madrid-Barcelona line Another option is to take the AVE to Catalonia, in north-eastern Spain. Barcelona is the regional capital and one of Spain's most important cities. It has excellent transport connections thanks to the AVE, with a journey time from Madrid of two and a half hours, non-stop. Once at your destination, you can see monuments such as the Sagrada Familia church and the cathedral. The AVE also connects Barcelona to Girona and Figueres (where –by changing train– you can go directly from the Figueres Vilafant station to Paris). The attractions on offer in Girona include its ancient Jewish quarter and the cathedral. And a visit to Figueres should definitely include the Dalí Theatre-Museum. Some of the trains on this line also make intermediate stops. The first is Zaragoza, the Expo 2008 site, where you can enjoy a visit to the basilica of El Pilar. The second stop, Lleida, is the ideal place for winter sports fans to enjoy skiing at its resorts (remember that AVE trains have facilities for transporting skis, boards and poles). The third stop is the station of Camp de Tarragona, just over ten kilometres from Tarragona, with the wonderful beaches of the Costa Dorada and the Tarraco archaeological site, awarded the UNESCO World Heritage designation. Malaga-Huesca line What other cities are accessible on these 21st-century high-speed trains? This line will take you to Guadalajara, where you'll be captivated by the Infantado Palace; Calatayud, Zaragoza, Tardienta and Huesca, with its beautiful monuments and the ideal spot for ski lovers. Madrid-León line In León you can find one of Spain's most beautiful cathedrals and enjoy the nightlife in the district known as "El Húmedo". If you prefer, you can get off before León, in Palencia. You'll love its medieval monuments and delicious food. Another highlight is that it is close to the magnificent Picos de Europa Mountains. Madrid-Valladolid line The attractions in Valladolid, a little over 200 kilometres from Madrid, include its 16th-century cathedral. And the line also has a stop in the World Heritage city of Segovia, where you'll be amazed by its spectacular aqueduct and Alcázar Palace. In addition to the lines from the capital to other cities in Spain, there are lines connecting Malaga-Barcelona and Seville-Barcelona. Many high-speed trains (such as the AVANT) also cover medium distances, and connect tourist destinations such as Madrid-Toledo (where the city centre is a World Heritage site) in just half an hour.
Unbeatable service
The AVE trains offer a full array of services, as well as a firm commitment to punctuality. A range of restaurant options, café, films, music channels, entertainment activities for children, free Internet connection (available soon), special group prices, discounts at museums, and a full timetable of services with guaranteed punctuality... are just some of the things to enjoy on your journey. Now there is no excuse not to come and explore Spain –while you enjoy its stunning landscapes from the train window. Don't think twice –come with your friends or family and take the train. The AVE railway network is constantly being expanded, and more and more cities are being added to the list.
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In an active learning environment, the focus changes from the teacher to the student, from teaching to learning. Students are engaged in the process of assimilating information and constructing knowledge.
Each integrated lab/classroom space is designed so that the focus of learning is at the center of the classroom where students actively construct knowledge through "guided inquiry." Within this structure, students learn by examining data or information, and answering questions designed to lead them through the process of developing scientific models and a deeper understanding of course material. Students develop the skills for acquiring, applying, and generating knowledge, essentially following the scientific method. In addition, they learn to synthesis and apply this knowledge in new and different ways to solve real-world problems.


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The Department of Visual Studies will present a lecture by internationally acclaimed documentary photographer Cathy Opie at 7 p.m. Sept. 16 in the Burchfield Penney Art Center, 1300 Elmwood Ave.
Opie's talk, presented in partnership with New York City's Leslie-Lohman Museum of Gay and Lesbian Art, Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center and the Burchfield Penney Art Center, is part of the Leslie-Lohman Queer Art Lecture Series. It is free and open to the public.
Jonathan D. Katz, director of the UB PhD program in visual studies, is the president of the Leslie-Lohman Museum and curated the series.
One of the most visible and widely exhibited lesbian artists in the world, Opie is also one of the rare queer artists to achieve mainstream success on her own terms. In the fall of 2008, for instance, she was the subject of what Katz calls "a major, superlatively reviewed, mid-career retrospective" at the Guggenheim Museum.
Here, she will discuss, among other things, the tension in her work between the personal, the particular, the universal and the general.
"When we first began the Leslie-Lohman lectures, Cathy Opie was the opening name on the list," Katz says. "But she is heavily in demand so we have been unable to bring her to Buffalo until now. She is a warm, engaging speaker whose work veers between compelling and brilliant. This is a program not to miss.
"She is perhaps the most celebrated living queer photographer," he adds, "and a founding figure in queer art in general. Her studio portraits rose to prominence in the 1990s, in part due to her repeated subversion of familiar expectations and social codes."
Opie's 1993 photograph "Self-Portrait/Cutting" is a photo of her naked back, onto which has been scratched a child-like line drawing, outlined in blood. She says the drawing, which depicts two girls holding hands in front of a house, sun peeking through clouds, portrays her wish at the time for a female partner with whom she might share a home and a life.
"Opie has since moved beyond various species of queer self-representation to produce work that undercuts gender expectations and gives form to the still-nascent queer-theory notion of gender as performance," says Katz. "Her photos of presumptively heterosexual adolescent men playing football, for instance, underscore her point that the performance of gender is hardly a quality of queers alone."
Katz points out that other of her series, including those involving moody images of surfers and baroque highway clover leafs "further complicate attempts to describe a neat thematic trajectory in her work." It has been suggested, however, that her series are linked by a conceptual framework of cultural portraiture.
Currently a photography professor at UCLA, Opie's work has been widely exhibited in the U.S., Europe and Japan. She received the Julius Shulman Excellence in Photography Award in 2013 and a United States Artists Fellowship in 2006.
Recent solo exhibitions have been organized by the Los Angeles County Museum of Art; the Aldrich Museum in Ridgefield, Conn.; the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago; the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis; the Saint Louis Art Museum; the Photographers' Gallery in London; the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles; the Institute of Contemporary Art in Boston and the Long Beach Museum of Art.
The Leslie-Lohman Museum of Gay and Lesbian Art is the world's first museum dedicated solely to providing a venue for multidisciplinary work that engages gay and lesbian historical, social or political issues still excluded from mainstream venues. The Queer Art Lecture Series showcases the most significant contemporary queer artists with an emphasis on exploring the relationship between their sexuality and their art. Each of the lectures in the series also will be presented at the Leslie-Lohman Museum located at 26 Wooster St. in New York City.
Opie's appearance is co-sponsored by the UB Graduate Group in Queer Studies, the UB Law School's OUTLaw, and Gay and Lesbian Youth Services of Western New York.


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The oversight board is comprised of representatives of the local agencies that serve the former City of Roseville Redevelopment Agency (RDA) project area: the city, county, special districts, and K-14 educational agencies. Oversight board members have a fiduciary responsibility to holders of enforceable obligations, as well as to the local agencies that would benefit from property tax distributions from the former redevelopment project area.
Oversight Board Members
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1) John Allard - Chair (Bonnie Gore - alternate)
City of Roseville Mayor's Appointee
2) Mark Wolinski
Mayor's Appointee (representing former RDA employees)
3) Roy Hebard
Newcastle, Rocklin, Gold Hill Cemetery District (largest special district)
4) Andy Heath
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5) Martin Fregoso
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6) Howard Rudd - Vice Chair
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7) Marcus Lo Duca
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Assembly Bill X1 26 (ABX1 26) gives the oversight board authority over the former RDA's financial affairs. In addition to approving the successor agency's administrative budget, the oversight board adopts the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) — the central document that identifies the financial obligations of the former RDA that the successor agency may pay over the next six months and subsequent six-month periods. Actions of an oversight board do not go into effect for three business days. During this time, the Department of Finance (DOF) may request a review of the oversight board's action. The DOF, in turn, has ten days to approve the oversight board's action or return it to the oversight board for reconsideration.
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Tess Monaghan has finally made the move and hung out her shingle as a PI-for-hire, complete with an office in Butchers Hill. Maybe it's not the best address in Baltimore, but you gotta start somewhere, and Tess' greyhound Esskay has no trouble taking marathon naps anywhere there's a roof.
Then, in walks Luther Beale, the notorious vigilante who five years ago shot a boy for vandalizing his car. Just out of prison, he says he wants to make reparations to the kids who witnessed his crime, so he needs Tess to find them. But once she starts snooping, the witnesses start dying. Is the Butcher of Butchers Hill at it again?
Like it or not, Tess is embroiled in a case that encompasses the powers that-be, a heartless system that has destroyed the lives of children, and a nasty trail of money and lies leading all the way back to Butchers Hill.
Investigate more of Tess Monaghan's cases.
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"Enjoyed very much"
I've listened to 3 now, and liked each one better than the previous. Either Tess is maturing, or the author is as a writer. The 2 mysteries are related only in that each has a strong moral component. The characterizations are strong and interesting. The mysteries are good.
Baltimore book lover
"Not her best"
Laura Lippman has done better. Tess juggles two unrelated cases and so instead of sinking deep into one story, I just skimmed two. One case is inspired by a real Baltimore case of an old man who shot at a bunch of kids for throwing rocks at his house. In the book, he asks Tess to find the now teenagers. The weak spot was the other case of a woman wanting to find the daughter she gave up for adoption. Of course neither case is as simple as is seems. The happy ending felt insincere to me. Although, a mediocre Laura Lipppman is still worth a credit.
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"Light and engaging."
Interesting little mystery
Good beach read or when you want to listen to something engaging but light while you do chores.
Fun characters. This was my first Laura Lippman
"just finished"
This was my favorite Tess Monahan book ao far! i am enjoying the series alot
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Laura Lippman yes, Deborah Hazlett no.
The workings of the foster care system is always a suprising and depressing affair but it was discribed quite well. Talk about something needing reform!!!!!!!
Not sure how to answer. I still feel the reader and author are not a good match. I will say that the reader is a bit better in this book than the other two in series. She still can't make each charactor different from each other.
"Layered, yet accessible"
I am new to this series, but am so pleased I found this author and these characters. I especially like her references to literature, history and news - old and current. This was a good mystery, with unanticipated twists and turns. I very much enjoyed the reader's ease at moving from character to character.
"Great story that kept me interested the entire tim"
No, I don't have enough time to listen to a book twice.
Lippman's other Tess Monahan books are quite good too, this might be my 5th book in the series.
She is very good with all the different voices for the many characters.
Very touching including the facts of the foster care system. However, the ending might be rosier than anything in life.
Sorry to say this. I have listened to a number of Laura Lippman's books, and she is great with Tess Monahan--but not so good when she tries to write fiction with characters where Tess is not part of the story.
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By Walter F. Lamacki, DDS
Editor, CDS Review
In June, Gov. Pat Quinn signed legislation extracting $2.7 billion from the state's $14 billion Medicaid program, ostensibly to save the program. One of the changes is the elimination of coverage for adult dental care, a bankrupt idea that former Gov. Jim Edgar tried in the 1990s and had to abandon when emergency room costs skyrocketed, thus eliminating any phantom savings. The $51 million adult dental program represents about 2 percent of the cuts. A 2005 study by the Kaiser Foundation concluded that any savings from the elimination of adult care are miniscule.
While one door slammed shut another opened a crack for those, I believe, to be the most underserved population of patients: those 100,000 residents living in nursing homes in Illinois. Up until now, those who received care under Medicaid were treated by volunteers and a few Medicaid providers on a hit or miss basis — miss being the operative word. But a quirk in the maze of federal regulations can increase access to care for this neglected patient pool.
Incurred Medical Expense (IME), until now an obscure provision of the Medicare/Medicaid regulations, can help many residents of nursing homes receive necessary dental care. The resident must be enrolled in Medicaid and have some income, usually Social Security. Typically residents assign their Social Security payments to the facility to pay for their monthly fees. However, they do not relinquish total control of their Social Security checks. When a resident with Medicaid receives a bill for services not offered by the facility, they may qualify for IME. They can elect to apply their Social Security checks to pay their dental bills. In most cases, the dentists will be paid their usual and customary fees. Medicare then will reimburse the nursing home for the lost income. Most states do not require pre-treatment authorization.
Please visit www.ada.org for a more detailed explanation of IME and the steps dentists must take to receive payment for their services. We don't know — at this time — what changes, if any, the Affordable Care Act will bring, but my guess is some similar program will be in place.
If you chose to take care of nursing home residents (and I hope you will), your treatment presents a whole new perspective. Patients can have diabetes, chronic heart failure and other chronic conditions. The most difficult condition you will face is varying degrees of dementia and its big brother, Alzheimer's disease. As Shakespeare's Hamlet tells us, "Old men are twice children;" compassion and patience will be valuable tools in your armamentarium.
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While Shelton is nominated for five awards, on top of his hosting duties, Lambert will be plenty busy herself, with seven ACM nominations.
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MARTINSBURG - The American Red Cross has announced its next blood drives. To be eligible to donate, donors must be 17, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in reasonably good health. Donors can give every 56 days. All blood types are needed - especially O-, A- and B-negative.
1 to 7 p.m. today: Paw Paw Fire Hall;
1 to 7 p.m. Wednesday: Rocky Knoll School;
1 to 7 p.m. Friday: The Living Room;
1 to 7 p.m. March 11: Lions Center, Ranson;
Noon to 6 p.m. March 13: Faith Christian Academy;
3 to 7 p.m. March 15: Hedgesville Elementary;
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 16: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
For more information, call 800-732-0382 or visit www.redcrossblood.org.
Parks and Recreation offer Zumba classes
SHENANDOAH JUNCTION - The Jefferson County Parks and Recreation is offering Zumba class from 7 to 8 p.m. on Tuesdays and from 5 to 6 p.m. on Thursdays. Drop-in fee is $4. There are no contracts, nor memberships. Visit www.jcprc.org.
Wellness Screening available April 20
MARTINSBURG - The 28th annual Community Wellness Screening sponsored by WVU Hospitals-East and the Martinsburg Noon Rotary Club will be held from 6 to 10 a.m. Saturday, April 20, at the McCormack Center on City Hospital's campus.
There is a $40 fee for this general health blood screening which includes cholesterol, potassium, glucose, calcium, hemoglobin and more. An optional Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) test is available for men for an additional $35.
Preregistration and accompanying payment is required to participate in this event. Registration forms are available at City Hospital's main lobby information desk, The Wellness Center information desk, or online by visiting www.wvuh-east.org.
This health screening is limited to the first 500 participants registered.
For more information, call The Wellness Center at 304-264-1232.
Harmony events offered this month
SHEPHERDSTOWN - The following events are offered at the Harmony Healing Arts Center this March. All events are held at the Harmony Healing Arts Center, 211 E. New St.
For more information, visit www.harmonyhealingarts.org or call 304-582-0179.
Yoga Meets Dance, with Agi Fejer: March 8 and 22, from 6 to 7 p.m. Yoga Meets Dance can help you to discover your natural ability while it gives you a powerful tool to increase body-mind harmony and general well-being. It's a synergy of gentle yoga and expressive dance that gradually builds from beginning to end. Movement, music and guided meditation go hand in hand during this class, leaving you feeling energized and relaxed at the same time.
Didgeridoo Sound and Reiki Therapy, with Peggy and Joe Gentile: meets from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and 1 to 3 p.m. March 9. The couple offers healing workshops at New Age venues throughout the greater Washington, D.C., area such as spiritual centers, churches, book stores, yoga studios and private homes. The rituals scheduled at Harmony are Shamanic Didgeridoo Journey and Coherence Exercise, based on the findings of The Institute of HeartMath about how people can use the energy of the human heart for healing of self, others and our planet. Individual, private 15- to 30-minute healing sessions are offered after lunch, from 1 to 3 p.m. for a donation. Call Judy Jenner at 304-876-6918 to schedule a private session or for more information.
Herbs for Gentle Detoxification: offered from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, March 10, cost: $15. What is detoxification and when is it appropriate? Join herbalist Ashley Starnes from Meadowsweet Botanicals to learn how traditional spring tonics such as nettles, chickweed, sassafras, and dandelion can be used to clear toxins and invigorate the blood. For more information, call Ashley at 304-870-7234 or email firstname.lastname@example.com.
Crystal Bowl Concert: held at noon March 15. Ann Craig performs an extraordinary "sound meditation" using seven quartz crystal bowls that fill the Harmony studio with an energetic yet peaceful vibration that soothes and aligns mind, body and soul. Participants can sit in chairs or lie on mats. Donations gratefully accepted.
Edgar Cayce-Based Exercises with Melanie Climis: meets from 6 to 7 p.m. March 15. Come learn Peter van Daam's series of simple lymph-cleansing exercises drawn from the recommendations in the Edgar Cayce readings. Peter refers to this 10-15 minute series as "Western Yoga" and it will blend well with your current yoga practice. Donations appreciated.
Healthy Living topic of community seminar
MARTINSBURG - West Virginia University Hospitals-East and the WVU Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center Eastern Division will sponsor a community mini-medical school program on healthy living.
The seminar, titled "Obesity Crisis in America," will be held on Tuesday, March 12, in the WVU Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center on the City Hospital campus. The presentation, featuring guest speakers Mark Cucuzzella, MD and Joan Starliper, MS, RD, LD, will include information on weight control, proper nutrition and exercise to help prevent disease and achieve optimal health.
Cucuzzella is a nationally ranked distance runner and family medicine physician at Harpers Ferry Family Medicine. Starliper is a registered dietician for The Wellness Center and provides outpatient diabetes counseling at City Hospital.
Sign-in for the community mini-medical school program begins at 6:30 p.m., with the program to follow from 7 to 8 p.m. Light refreshments will be offered at the conclusion of the seminar.
This community mini-medical school program is being offered free to the public as a community service of WVUH-East and the WVU Health Sciences Center Eastern Division. Reservations are strongly recommended. For more information or to register, phone 304-264-1287, ext. 31760.
'Tips for Healthy Aging' scheduled
BERKELEY SPRINGS - War Memorial Hospital and Valley Health Wellness and Fitness Services will offer a free program "Tips for Healthy Aging" at 5:15 p.m. Tuesday, March 19, in Education Room B at War Memorial Hospital, 1 Healthy Way. Kelly Walker, a health educator, will share a variety of wellness tips that will bolster quality of life and help you stay healthy as you age. The free class is open to the public, but registration is required by March 14.
For more information or to register, call 800-662-7831.
Hospice volunteers training offered
MARTINSBURG - Have you thought of volunteering but aren't sure where to start? Patient support volunteers for Hospice of the Panhandle have a variety of ways to give back to patients who are living with life limiting illness. Volunteers can provide socialization, make veteran to veteran visits, give a much needed break to caregivers, share special talents, provide transportation and sit with dying patients. Consider becoming a volunteer and help others in our community benefit from your time and support.
Training for new volunteers is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, March 15, 22 and 29, at the main office of Hospice of the Panhandle in Martinsburg. If you are interested in finding out more about volunteer opportunities or in attending the new volunteer training, call Tricia Lawrence, volunteer coordinator, at 304-267-1870, ext. 211.
Special program for memory problems
HAGERSTOWN, Md. - The Alzheimer's Association welcomes anyone living with early-stage memory loss to a special program, "Living with Early-Stage Memory Problems" from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. March 19 at Somerford House, 10116 Sharpsburg Pike. The program is offered free to both the individual with the memory impairment and family members. Participants will learn what the diagnosis means, differences between memory impairments, and ways to live and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Space is limited.
For more information or to register, call Cathy Hanson at 301-696-0315 or Sheri Evans at 301-791-9221.
CPR for providers
BERKELEY SPRINGS - War Memorial Hospital will offer the American Heart Association's CPR for Healthcare Providers course from noon to 4 p.m. Thursday, March 28, in Education Room A at the hospital, 1 Healthy Way. This course is designed for licensed healthcare providers who need to obtain or renew their CPR certification. A $50 fee is charged for the course. Class size is limited so advance registration is required.
For more information or to register, call Deb Unger at 304-258-6525 or Paul Cooper at 304-258-6577.
5K run/walk slated for March 30
RANSON - Asbury United Methodist church will sponsor a "Rise and Shine" 5K/walk and Kids' Dash at 8 a.m. March 30 on the bike path on W.Va. 9 and Currie Road. The event is free, but donations will be accepted. Registration will be available the morning of the event.
For more information, call 304-725-5513 or visit www.myasburychurch.org.


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I hear rumblings from some of my Warren friends that some city officials may once again try to install traffic cameras. They did this once before but ceded to public pressure to scrap the idea.
I don't know how everyone else feels about them, but I am strongly opposed, and judging by how people vote against them when given the chance, many people feel the same.
I feel strongly enough about them that I sued the City of Girard when they installed them a few years ago and succeeded in having them removed. It should be noted that I did not get a speeding ticket from one of the cameras, so that's not what prompted my suit.
I will stipulate that they do force people to drive slower, and they do free up police resources to do other things. Their biggest appeal though, for politicians, is that they generate large amounts of money.
There are many reasons I oppose their use, but I'll just list two that you should consider.
First, many people do not realize the number of criminals who are caught on routine traffic stops and may not be aware that police are trained to observe who they stop for traffic violations. These routine stops result in many dangerous people being apprehended. When cities install cameras, the number of traffic stops by police officers goes down dramatically. Cameras don't stop cars and have zero chance of taking impaired or illegal drivers off the road.
To understand my second point, you must understand that a traffic law violation is a criminal offense, and that you can be arrested for it. The reason the state decided to make speeding a crime is that it can have such serious consequences. And, since it is a crime, if you contest a speeding charge you are afforded the same protection as people charged with other crimes. The crime has to be witnessed by the charging officer, and he has to come and personally testify against you if you contest the charge.
Even for a police officer to issue a parking ticket, without witnessing the driver commit the violation, the state had to provide an exemption to its traffic laws. Cities do not possess this power, though some politicians think so. More on that later.
I am sure you also know that lawmakers devised an incremental system of punishment starting with fines and assigning points to violators. Get enough points and your driving privileges get withdrawn.
Knowing that cameras can't testify, municipalities have written laws stating that tickets issued by cameras shall not be viewed as crimes, alleviating the need of having a person witness them; these laws also remove the assigning of points. Herein lies my biggest objection.
The state understood that fines alone would not be adequate to keep some wealthy people from speeding. The rich could view it as just ''pay to play.'' As these cameras proliferate, and because municipalities no longer will assign points, those who are very rich could speed with impunity. It would be viewed as just another tax.
They could put aside a couple thousand dollars a year toward paying fines and never again have to worry about how fast they are driving. They will now have a ''license'' to speed. The poor would have to obey speeding laws; the rich would be exempt.
I believe ultimately the courts would find that municipalities overstep their powers when they write laws changing speeding from a criminal offense to a civil offense just so they can install traffic cameras. The general rule is that cities cannot permit what the state prohibits, nor prohibit what the state permits.
A good example would be a city attempting to change the drinking age to 18. It's beyond a city's authority. Courts have been reluctant, though, to strike down the use of these cameras because they will be cutting off the large revenue stream they provide cash-strapped cities.
If you object to the use of these cameras, and don't want to see them on every street, be alert to politicians who propose their use. Call them and make sure they know that you will vigorously oppose them come election time.
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- Transforms any container into a convenient, self-watering planter
- Reduces watering chores and provides a consistent water supply that helps plants thrive
- Built-in fill tube and handy water level indicator
- Choice of two sizes
These Self-Watering Pot Reservoirs convert your favorite pots into self-watering planters, keeping your plants from drying out and reducing the time you spend watering. Just place this self-contained adjustable reservoir in the bottom of your pot, insert the refill tube and cover with soil. The One-Gallon Conversion Kit holds four quarts and fits pots between 16" and 20" in diameter at the rim. The smaller One-Quart Conversion Kit holds one quart and fits pots up to 10-14" top diameter. Simply fill the reservoir with water through the convenient Fill Tube. The soil will be moistened through evaporative action from the reservoir below. May be used with a liquid or a water-soluble fertilizer. A vacation watering solution!
- Made of durable polypropylene
- One-Quart Conversion Kit is 9-1/2" in diameter
- One-Gallon Conversion Kit is 14-1/2" in diameter
- Can be used with pots that have a drainage hole in the bottom
- Includes a water level indicator
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BSSN: Off The Court with Brady Sallee (Episode 2)
Need your fill of Ball State hoops? Check out Off The Court with Brady Sallee every Thursday night at 6p.m. on WIPB across Indiana. Every week Sallee sits down with Joel Godett to discuss the previous games for the Cards and preview the week that waits ahead. The two break down game highlights, talk about the players-of-the-week, and hear from Cardinals basketball newsmakers and star players.
On this week's edition of the program, Sallee and Godett check out some highlights from the Ohio win. They then hit the chalkboard to diagram how a few of the Cardinals' plays work and hear from senior forward Katie Murphy. The show concludes with some impressions of Brady from his players.
Ball State basketball is next in action tonight against Toledo at 7pm. The Cards return to Worthen arena Sunday against Buffalo.


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Looking into our crystal ball we can already declare this the year of the compact SUV. In fact, it is the year of the sub-compact SUV as car companies realise customers are downsizing.
Just after VW has launched the Yeti, now comes the new Subaru XV delayed from last year because of the tsunami effects, with Mazda's much-lauded CX-5 arriving soon after.
Subaru has owned this class with its classy and versatile Forester for years now and this smaller version, based on the Impreza RX wagon, is bound to help it retain that class dominance. But the XV is up against stiff opposition and competitive pricing.
This is the first hurdle and it's complicated by the fact that all Subarus only come with four-wheel drive, so the XV instantly cedes the price advantage to competitor models with front-wheel drive options. Prices start at $28,490 for the six-speed manual which is several thousand more than the entry price of two-wheel drives from Nissan, Mitsubishi and Hyundai.
The Lineartronic continuously variable transmission (CVT) adds $2500, which is also a bit steep compared with other brands. While emphasizing that Subaru will never deviate from all-wheel drive, Subaru Australia boss Nick Senior points out that the XV with CVT has lower fuel consumption and emissions than its front-wheel drive competitors.
"All-wheel drive sets it apart from many faux SUVs," the former rally driver says. "It's an SUV in a traditional sense with clearance more than 200mm (220mm) and all-wheel drive. It's not confined to the suburbs. The horizon is your limit."
It's also better equipped than its cheaper rivals. Even the base 2.0i model comes with Bluetooth, cruise control, seven airbags, reversing camera and is the first in its class with stop-start engine technology across the range. Marketing general manager Andrew Caie says it will make customers "question the value of getting a front-wheel drive".
The L model adds satnav, dual-zone airconditioning, sunroof, privacy glass, leather gear shift and steering wheel, and sliding centre armrest, while the S gets leather trim seats, electric driver's seat, HID headlights with washers, alloy pedals, heated front seats, wing mirror indicators, chrome door handles and silver roof rails.
Senior admits the XV is not bargain-priced, but points out the whole-of-life costs are low because of high retained values. "Whole-of-life costs are becoming increasingly important in today's cost-sensitive society," he says. Subaru is also one of the few car companies that does not charge extra for metallic or pearlescent paint.
XV product manager Akihide Takeuchi claims the stop-start function can save as much as 5 per cent on fuel. Together with a lighter body, longer-stoked boxer engine tuned for economy and high-geared manual and CVT transmissions, fuel savings are up as much as 20 per cent on 90RON unleaded petrol. The CVT is actually better than the manual sipping only 7 litres of fuel per 100km. "It will debunk the theory that all-wheel-drive cars aren't fuel-efficient,'' says Takeuchi.
Stop-start automatically switches off the engine in 0.5 seconds when the car is stopped and restarts in 0.35 seconds when the brake pedal is released in the CVT or clutch is engaged in the manual. The new 2.0-litre engine has the same power and torque as before but now has a longer stroke for more torque at lower revs, which translates to better acceleration.
The manual now has six speeds, with a taller top gear that reduces engine revs from 3000rpm at 100km/h to less than 2500rpm, which is not only more economical but also quieter. The inadequate and outdated four-speed auto has been replaced by CVT with paddle shifters and six presets.
There are screens in the centre of the instruments, in the centre stack and a third on the dashboard. The larger multi-function display has up to eight displays, which can be personalised to show a range of useful information and can even send you a happy birthday message. The upgraded audio has USB, MP3 and iPhone connectivity and there is a new satnav system with voice control and predictive text when entering an address. It will even read out your text messages.
The XV is based on the new Impreza due next month with a 25mm longer wheelbase, better aerodynamics, a slightly fastback look, sharper headlights and a reserved attitude to style. No pompous macho posing here. The guards aren't flared and there are few chunky bits. Perhaps that is due to the high proportion of female buyers Subaru is hoping to attract.
The XV has the same high ground clearance as the Forester but a lower body height than most compact SUVs for a rakish, sporty crossover look. The longer wheelbase translates to greater interior legroom with scalloped backs to the front seats providing more rear knee room.
Rear passengers will also welcome the move from anchoring the centre lap-sash in the ceiling to the C pillar. Child seat tether anchor points are now integrated into the back of the seats, not the cargo floor. Head room remains limited, especially in models with a sunroof.
The doors are light and a little flimsy, but they open out very wide for easy access. Forward visibility is aided by the A pillar being narrower and further forward providing the cabin with an open, airy feel.
Storage bins and cup holders are seemingly everywhere while the door pockets will take a water bottle and an A4 folder or laptop. The centre console has a handy clip-holder for a notebook and a pen. The boot is flat with a low-loading lip and flat-folding rear seats. However, cargo space is limited because the floor is raised to accommodate a space-saver spare tyre wide enough to still permit towing for a short distance.
Subaru regains its perfect record for five-star ANCAP safety ratings with the XV which has seven airbags, including full-length curtain airbags and a kneebag for the driver. They also come with a reversing camera as standard, AWD and a brake override system that is biased to the brakes if the driver hits the brake pedal and accelerator at the same time.
Driver vision is improved not only by a slimmer A pillar, but also higher front seats and 20 per cent bigger sing mirrors. The body and chassis are 20kg lighter but also 10 per cent stiffer.
There are more Subarus sold in Tasmania per head of population than any other state, so the company chose north-west Tassie to launch the XV this week. The route included city streets, highway, lumpy back roads, gravel forest tracks and the scarily but spectacular ascent to Ben Lomond. It's called Jacob's Ladder and it is highlighted by sheer drops and dangerous hairpins with names such as Hanging Corner.
XV came through the acid test with full marks for its road handling, grip and predictable manners. At the same time, ride and cabin noise have not been compromised. However, the wheel arches could do with more sound dampening if you are traveling over gravel frequently.
The steering doesn't have a lot of feedback, but there is no kickback either and on the lumpy country roads of this route, that was a blessing. Technical manager Derek Ashby claims the XV performs the standard obstacle avoidance test or "elk test" at 72km/h which is the same speed as the BMW X1. Brakes have a fair bit of initial bite which makes the car twitchy on gravel, but confidence-inspiring on Tassie tar.
Inside, there are simply too many screens. You don't know where to look. There is just too much information available including a graphic representation of all four wheels and what they are doing. It's distracting for the driver when they are flashing orange while the driver's hands are crossed up and the vehicle is heading for the shrubbery on a tight forest fire trail. Thankfully, the stability control keeps it all on track and you can't even turn it off; only the traction control.
The manual transmission is disappointing with a wide spread of gears designed for fuel economy, but not performance. Second is too high and there is a huge gap from fifth to the too-tall sixth which won't accelerate and dies on hills. Senior confirmed that the gearing was high to maximize fuel economy "in line with customer expectations".
The shifter also feels notchy and you can easily grab third instead of fifth on the way down and fifth instead of third on the way up. The CVT doesn't scream like most, but it does whine a bit and to keep momentum in a slippery corner you need to use left-foot braking which is somewhat overruled by the brake override system.
Cabin comfort is good with supportive seats although the leather trim in the S model is slippery when taking hairpins. There are plenty of soft-touch rubbery surfaces inside providing a feeling of quality while the controls and door handles feel firm and assured. The overall feeling of quality is broadsided by the flimsy doors, usually your first point of contact with any car. However, some people may like the equally lightweight tailgate.
Subaru is boxing with one hand tied behind its back thanks to its dogged commitment to all-wheel drive only. It is also hampered by the lack of a diesel option and too-tall manual transmission. Advantages are the quiet and well-mannered ride, high safety standards, features galore and impressive fuel economy. Caie expects to sell 500 a month to younger buyers and empty nesters alike, and claims it will not cannabilise Forester which he says is a bigger car.
Subaru XV Crossroad Sport
Price: from about $28,490
Warranty: 3yrs/unlimited km
Service: 6 months/12,500km
Engine: 2.0-litre, 4-cyl petrol boxer, 110kW/196Nm
Transmissions: 6-speed manual, CVT; AWD
Economy: 7L/100km (man) 7.3L/100km (CVT) CO2 168g/km (man) 168g/km (CVT)
Safety: 7 airbags, stability control, ABS
Dimensions: 4450mm (L), 1780mm (W), 1615mm (H), 2635mm (W)
Fuel: 60L tank, 90RON
Turning Circle: 10.6m
Suspension: independent McPherson struts (front), independent double wishbone (rear)
Tyres: 225/55 R17 97V Yokohama Geolander
Towing: 1400kg (brakes), 750kg (unbraked)


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My 4-year-old son said this past weekend: "Naughty kids aren't naughty once they're grownups, because grownups are mostly always good."
This Christmas season - or at least the lightness of it - was marred for many across the country by the devastating events in Newtown, Conn., and the reminder that grownups are often not as good as little children want them to be. The shooting of 20 children cast a darkness over us just as we were ramping up for the holly jolly lead-in to Christmas and New Year's, and I know we all realized just how fragile families can be on every day of the year.
However, the one thing that remains untouched even this Christmas is the overwhelming spirit of giving and love that sets us apart from the people who perpetrate these horrific crimes. Since the shooting at Sandy Hook, the outpouring of love and acts of kindness has amazed me. Yes, there is harsh vitriol and unwavering arguments on all sides of the issue, but there have also been many individuals who have set in motion chains of kindness that reach far beyond the hurt.
These acts remind us that people are good. That WE are good, and that we can help one another move forward with the memory of those lost.
From the third-grade class in San Antonio that completed 115 good deeds in the name of the shooting victims, to an electronic sympathy card with more than 2 million signatures, to the gift card left to pay it forward as part of the 26 Acts of Kindness campaign. The act of one man left holes in many hearts across the country, but the only way to begin filling those holes - and the ones in families without food, without shelter, without hope - is to be kind wherever we can.
I think we have to remember that if we were the ones in need, we would hope an act of kindness would reach us in time to restore a little hope in humanity. Seeing the reach these efforts has had after the shooting has shown us all that there is so much good left out there. When we dwell on the darkness, the sadness and the anger that we feel over the loss of so many little lives, it denies the spirit of this season. We give at Christmas, in so many ways, and this year it has been more obvious than ever before.
Now that Christmas has passed, let's remember that the needs of others will remain. Let's do our best to keep those acts of kindness going because one act begets the next, and it is through kindness that we can heal as a nation. These stories of humanity, rather than the stories of people inflicting pain, are the ones I will tell my children when we build our worldviews. The stories of goodness, of helpers. Because they carry us forward with hope that we can be part of that kindness, and that the kindness can only keep growing larger with each small act.
Kayenta Williams is married with two children. Read her Wednesdays on Greeley Moms.
When we dwell on the darkness, the sadness and the anger that we feel over the loss of so many little lives, it denies the spirit of this season.


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TRUCKEE, Calif. - The Truckee Donner Chamber of Commerce announced the launch of two distinct websites: Truckee.com, a site dedicated to tourism, and TruckeeChamber.com, a site dedicated to business. Both sites provide improved opportunities to promote business and the community.
These websites, working synergistically with links between the tourism and business site, were created in collaboration with CLM Design.
The all new Truckee.com features a clean, modern, interactive design; abundance of photos; social media integration; deals, packages, specials; and searchable listings for play, stay, dining, deals, and events.
"For the tourism site, we focused our attention on photography that allows the users to explore and discover the Truckee lifestyle," said Lynn Saunders, President/CEO of the Truckee Donner Chamber of Commerce. "Our tagline 'Out of Your World. And, Into Ours.' invites visitors to leave the cares and responsibilities of their daily lives, head to Truckee and enjoy the recreation, spectacular beauty, and culture that is unique to Truckee."
The all new TruckeeChamber.com features Truckee Weekly, a once-a-week e-resource for news, events, and promotions within the community. In addition, it also highlights members in the news, and a business directory with enhanced information about Chamber members.
"The chamber site was developed with a strategic focus to better serve our members and the business community. It is packed with information about our members, chamber programs, events and promotions within the community," explained Saunders.
"As a tourism destination, we recognize the importance of a strong online presence that showcases our community. We felt it was important to split the tourism information from the chamber information," said Saunders. "As a result, we believe visitors to each of the websites will find the information they want more quickly and in a more helpful format. Both sites offer dramatically improved opportunities to showcase our businesses and tourism product."
Truckee is just 40 miles from the Reno-Tahoe International Airport, two hours from Sacramento, and three hours from San Francisco with easy access off of Interstate-80. Contact the Truckee Donner Chamber of Commerce at 530-587-2757 or visit www.truckee.com for more information.


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on July 3, 2013 - 9:29 PM
Bar stools, bistro tables, beer coolers and some very large flat-screen TVs from the former Blush Nightclub & Lounge on Delaware Avenue will go on the auction block next Wednesday.
The establishment was previously the site of the failed One Sunset restaurant that embroiled Mayor Byron W. Brown's administration in scandal. For years before that, it was a popular bar called the Locker Room.
The 3-year-old Blush, which had been seeking to transition from a club that hosted live entertainment and special events to a full-service restaurant, abruptly closed after the State Liquor Authority suspended its liquor license last month amid neighborhood controversy. The club had been the scene of a fight and a stabbing in February.
Cash Realty & Auctions will sell a host of equipment from the Gates Circle-area restaurant at 1389 Delaware Ave., starting at 10 a.m., with a preview scheduled for 8:30 a.m.
An investigation by The Buffalo News and an audit by former City Comptroller Andrew Sanfilippo in 2009 found that the restaurant received $160,000 in city loans and grants from the Buffalo Economic Renaissance Corp. and Erie County Industrial Development Agency, even after a BERC loan committee comprised of bankers had recommended against it.
One Sunset closed in October 2008, with a net loss of $170,000. More than $90,000 of the funding was later unaccounted for, while $39,000 in inventory and furniture went missing.
Blush was owned and operated by Ronald Brantley, while the building has been owned by Kevin Brinkworth Sr. for more than 30 years. Neither could be reached to comment.
Later this month, Cash Realty will also conduct an unrelated onsite auction of the equipment and real estate from Pumpernick 'N Pastry on July 29. The bakery, located at 2055 Clinton St. in Buffalo, at Pierce Street, is still open for business but will close July 20.
The auction will start with the property itself, a 6,300-square-foot brick building, with 31 parking spaces, on 0.34 acres. Cash will then proceed to auction the equipment, piece by piece, including ovens, tables and chairs, refrigerated and other display cases, work tables, slicers, mixers, bowls, fryers, an icing conveyor and other kitchen and office equipment.
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Wei Cheng, a paediatric surgeon, and his wife Karin Moorhouse, a senior marketing executive for Nestlé Canada, left their comfortable lives to do just that. From his laboratory at Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, where he is now conducting medical research, Cheng, 47, cites the couple's growing realization of the need to do something more meaningful with their lives.
"We are often asked what possessed us to uproot everything and join Médecins Sans Frontières. In fact it was as university students in the early '80s that Karin and I first talked about making a more constructive contribution to humanity at some point in our lives. However like many people, we quickly became engrossed in our careers, and never seemed to find time to do more meaningful than pull out a chequebook for charity. We never thought it would take us 20 years to take the plunge, or that we would actually realize it together."
Karin continues: "Our intentions never waned, until one day we realised that two decades had already slipped by, without having lived true to our promise. So after much debate, we surprised everyone and resigned." Together they joined Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) and were assigned to war-torn Angola; a country embroiled in a bitter conflict that had lasted almost thirty years. The couple travelled to Kuito, the remnants of a provincial capital, at the heart of the country, with the unenviable reputation of being the world's most heavily mined city.
That a surgeon should join MSF is expected, but for Moorhouse, a VP of Marketing, the link is less evident. Yet as Moorhouse explains, MSF needs volunteers with a broad range of professional expertise to facilitate their field operations. "In Canada, about 50 per cent of MSF volunteers are non-medical. They include logisticians, water and sanitation specialists, nutritionists, administrators, and financial controllers. Of course MSF always needs doctors and nurses, but many others might think they don't have the skills necessary to contribute. However many of the talents we typically put to work in a business or not-for-profit organization can make a real difference in an humanitarian effort." Moorhouse, 43, volunteered as a financial administrator, where she applied her extensive managerial experience to the demands of the project.
Médecins Sans Frontières has evolved to become the largest independently-funded medical relief organization. It remains a volunteer organization and relies on ordinary citizens to commit time from their lives to its relief operations. In 2003, Cheng also volunteered during his vacation for a short emergency mission to war-torn Liberia.
In carrying out humanitarian assistance, MSF volunteers also act as witnesses, speaking out about the plight of the populations for whom they work. Called temoinage or bearing witness, this philosophy is central to MSF, It is in this spirit that Karin and Wei tell their story today: stories of ordinary Angolans who endured the misery of life in a war zone. The couple's experiences have been captured in their recently published book, "No One Can Stop the Rain". The title is a tribute to the people of Angola, and the belief that peace would eventually prevail, even as the conflict raged for more than three decades. The book chronicles the couple's work with civilians - victims of landmines and war, the malnourished and the displaced.
They write sensitively about children like three-year-old Veronica, who was seriously injured when her young brother innocently picked up a discarded hand-grenade. He was killed instantly. They also mourn the senseless killing of Manuel Vitangui, their nurse-colleague, who was ambushed while collecting wounded. Each patient remembered by name; each story startlingly real. The couple's meticulous documentation of day to day life is an amazing testament to human solidarity, but it also looks at why two career professionals from divergent cultural backgrounds (Cheng is from Beijing, while his wife is Australian), left their comfortable lives and professional engagements, to volunteer for Médecins Sans Frontières.
"It is our hope that in reading this book, one could believe that the flickering light of humanity we witness almost daily in this world of conflict and tragedy, is not about to be extinguished, but rather can be given new energy through the efforts of ordinary people, like you and I," says Cheng. "It's human nature to talk about things we will do 'one day'", adds Moorhouse. "This book also helps people realize that volunteering for a humanitarian organization can be done at many different stages in life. And the rewards are tremendous. The sheer resilience of ordinary Angolans, and their ability to endure in terrible circumstances touched us to the core. Our experience was both inspiring and humbling."
"No One Can Stop the Rain", by Karin Moorhouse and Wei Cheng is published by Insomniac Press, Toronto. The couple is donating the proceeds of their book royalties to Médecins Sans Frontières.


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The late Brian D. Novis was the co-founder of the International Myeloma Foundation (IMF). In his memory, the IMF has established annual grants to promote research into better treatments, management, prevention and a cure. These grants are made possible through donations from private individuals and are awarded annually to doctors and researchers doing work in the field of myeloma. The IMF's Brian D. Novis Research Grants are awarded in the fall, with funding beginning in January of the following year.These awards go to doctors/researchers doing work in the field of multiple myeloma and related disorders including smoldering myeloma, MGUS (monoclonal gammopathy of undermined significance), as well as immunoglobulin derived amyloidosis. Second year of funding is available to recipients.
For nearly 20 years, the IMF has funded promising clinical investigators in the field of multiple myeloma (MM) from around the world through donations from private individuals and IMF Member Fundraisers.
Blood Jun 2015, 125 (23) 3598-3608; DOI: 10.1182/blood-2014-12-613968
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