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By the time state officials this week offered a preview of the latest public school ratings, revealing in part that two Jefferson Parish public schools will newly be declared "academically unacceptable," educators in the Jefferson school system had already seen it coming and launched reforms.
"It was very disappointing to learn officially that they were academically unacceptable," said Richard Carpenter, deputy superintendent for instruction. But, he said, "We were able to forecast that. It didn't surprise us."
West Jefferson High School and Woodmere Elementary, both in Harvey, were among 31 schools statewide that dropped into the unacceptable range for the first time. West Jefferson had an overall performance score of 62 for 2010-11, while Woodmere scored 64.
That placed them higher than the bottom rating under standards that applied through 2009-10. Schools then had to reach 60. But for the most recent academic year, the state raised the cutoff to 65, leaving the two schools below the line.
West Jefferson previously made the mark, but lost ground this year. Woodmere gained ground but not enough.
Carpenter said Jefferson administrators don't begrudge the bar moving. A score of 65, he said, is a reasonable expectation. If a school lingers at the unacceptable level for four years, the state requires reforms, including a possible state takeover.
Knowing that the scores were lacking, Jefferson officials included Woodmere in their successful application for a federal school turnaround grant. The $8.6 million grant finances reforms at Woodmere and seven other schools.
Woodmere is getting a new principal and changing at least half of its staff. It also will begin using a teacher incentive pay plan that ties bonuses to classroom evaluations of instructors and student performance on tests. A turnaround officer supervising the group of schools will provide extra attention to their efforts.
West Jefferson was not included in the federal grant, but Jefferson officials created their own turnaround plan for four high schools, including the Harvey campus, that is prompting a 15 percent staff turnover there and the oversight of another turnaround officer.
Carpenter said the centerpiece of the reforms is that principals are receiving unprecedented authority to reshape their faculties, and teachers only move to schools they choose under an arrangement called "mutual consent."
"It's going to contribute to a changed climate on those campuses," he said. "Things are not automatic. It's based on performance."
Carpenter was less accepting of another new set of labels. For the first time, the state is assigning ratings to alternative schools that serve students with chronic learning and discipline problems.
All six alternative schools the Jefferson system runs directly got listed as unacceptable.
The Jefferson Chamber Foundation Academy, which operates under a separate charter and focuses on expediting course completion and graduation for high school students who dropped out or are teetering toward quitting, also got hit with the unflattering rating.
Only the Jefferson Community School in Shrewsbury, a school for expelled middle school students that also operates independently under a charter, avoided the failing designation among the parish's corrective-oriented schools, although it was placed on the next-to-lowest rung, the academic watch list.
Because those schools are designated for struggling students, the labels present a distorted view of their efforts, even if the ratings do prompt educators to review the programs and look for ways to improve, Carpenter argued. He said it's an issue Jefferson officials likely will raise with state officials.
"We're using the same system to evaluate a school, but the composition of the student body is different," he said.
Carpenter noted that the Ralph Bunche Academy for High School Preparation in Metairie and the St. Ville Academy for High School Preparation Harvey, for example, specifically enroll students whose performance is lagging.
"We started those programs knowing that those students are two or three grade levels behind academically," Carpenter said. "Those are the students who attend that school."
Across the West Bank, the Algiers Charter Schools Association had one school, McDonogh 32, that dropped to unacceptable with a score of 62.1. It scored a 60 in 2009-10.
The association is undertaking a reform plan there that includes a new principal, a strategy of tailoring instruction to individual students' needs, the enhanced use of technology with game-style educational software and installation of a math curriculum that has succeeded in other schools, said David Jackson, association spokesman.
While McDonogh 32 fell short of the bar, two other schools managed by ACSA in 2010-11, Algiers Technology Academy and Harriet Tubman Elementary, pulled themselves out of the unacceptable category. The association will no longer manage Tubman in the coming school year, but it used similar turnaround practices there and at the technology academy, Jackson said.


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Houston Ballet Dancer Lauren Anderson Excels at Pirouettes—and Football Picks
She's also a football fan—and a semiprofessional one at that. For the past two years Anderson, 35, has broadcast her pro-game picks weekly on the popular Houston radio station Sunny 99.1 with eerie accuracy. In her first season 92 percent of her picks were on the mark; last year 86 percent proved true. But it's not just her uncanny calls that keep her on the air. "She's full of energy and spirit," says deejay Weaver Morrow. "Listeners love her."
Still, the result wasn't exactly what station managers intended when they approached Anderson in 1998. As she recalls it, they had decided, "Let's do something ridiculous, spooflike, and have a ballerina do football picks because she won't know what she's talking about." Little did they know they were dealing with a lifelong fan. "On Sundays," says Anderson, "I want to sit down, drink a beer and watch football. I go to sleep to ESPN."
Her love of the game was formed early. Born in Houston, the only child of Doris Parker-Morales, 59, a piano teacher, and Lawrence Anderson, 62, a school administrator, she was raised primarily by her father after her parents divorced. "At all the family events," Anderson recalls, "the guys were watching football—and I would hang with my daddy." But her parents also nurtured her cultural side. At age 7, Doris took her to see a local production of The Nutcracker—and Anderson's love of ballet was born. Soon after, she began lessons at the Houston Ballet Academy. "Even then," remembers Ben Stevenson, its artistic director, "she was very feisty."
But as a teenager Anderson put on weight, and Stevenson suggested she find another form of dance. "I didn't have your typical ballerina body," she says. "Long, thin legs, archy feet, really loose hips. Blonde." Determined to prove Stevenson wrong, the 5'4" teen cut meat from her diet, exercised more and soon trimmed down to her current 115 lbs. "In the end," he concedes, "she won out." After graduating from Lamar High School in 1982, she joined the Houston Ballet and in 1990 became one of the few African-Americans in the nation to be promoted to principal dancer. When he received some racist mail about her promotion, Stevenson was "upset," he says, "[but] she would just say, 'Let's get on with it.' She's always been very positive on racial issues."
Now Anderson, who also teaches master classes at the Houston Academy, hopes to inspire other African-American children to take up the art. A few times a year, she visits inner-city schools and also invites children backstage after Nutcracker performances to see her dressed as the Sugar Plum Fairy. "I let them touch the tiara, the tutu," she says. "Their eyes get as big as saucers." When her schedule permits, she likes to visit jazz clubs and go out dancing. Eventually the twice-divorced ballerina, who is dating jazz saxophonist Kyle Turner, 37, plans to trade in her tutu for a family. "When I quit dancing," she says, "I'm gonna—bam, bam, bam—spit out three kids." Whether they follow their mother into ballet or not, chances are they'll know their ballet tights from their tight ends.
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The majors' three managerial vacancies soon could be filled, as the St. Louis Cardinals, Chicago Cubs and Boston Red Sox appear close to naming their next skippers.
The World Series champion Cardinals have interviewed three internal candidates: third base coach Jose Oquendo, special assistant Mike Matheny and Class AAA manager Chris Maloney. Former Boston Red Sox manager Terry Francona, Philadelphia Phillies Class AAA manager Ryne Sandberg and Chicago White Sox third base coach Joe McEwing also have interviewed to be Tony La Russa's successor.
SI.com reports that the Cardinals opening appears to be down to Matheny and Francona.
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak would like to have a new manager in place early next week.
Cubs general manager Jed Hoyer told the Chicago Tribune that his field of candidates to replace Mike Quade "probably" is four deep. That quarter is Indians bench coach Sandy Alomar Jr., Phillies bench coach Pete Mackanin, Milwaukee Brewers hitting coach Dale Sveum and Texas Rangers pitching coach Mike Maddux.
However, Francona still might be in the mix because of his years together with Cubs president of baseball operations Theo Epstein.
"Certainly there are conversations that have gone on between Theo and Tito," Hoyer told the Chicago Tribune. "They've had a great relationship for a long time. I'd let Theo expand on those conversations. He's the one who has had them. He's the one who had the GM-manager relationship with him for a long time."
According to The Boston Globe, the Red Sox have five finalists to replace Francona. And many of them also are on the Cubs' list. Boston's finalists: Alomar Jr., Mackanin, Sveum, Detroit Tigers third base coach Gene Lamont and Toronto Blue Jays first base coach Torey Lovullo.
The Boston Globe speculates there could be two finalists for the job by this time next week; Red Sox general manager Ben Cherington has said he hopes to have a new manager in place by Thanksgiving.


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FRUITPORT, MI -- After a standoff at a Fruitport home that lasted a few hours Thursday night, police forced their way in and arrested a man on an outstanding felony weapons warrant.
The Muskegon County Emergency Response Team was called to assist Fruitport Township police apprehend the 48-year-old suspected of firing the gun inside his Lake Street home in the presence of a child in March, according to a report from the Fruitport Township Police Department.
Police surrounded the home in the 300 block of Lake Street for a few hours and used a megaphone to order the suspect to exit the home, according to police. When he refused, officers forced open a door and "the suspect then presented himself to officers," according to the report.
The suspect is alleged to have fired a gun inside his home while talking to his 11-year-old child about the child's mother and her new husband, according to the report. He reportedly pointed the gun at himself several times.
After executing a search warrant, seizing "multiple firearms," and observing evidence that a gun had been fired inside the home, an arrest warrant was obtained, according to the report.
But the suspect couldn't be located for several months and authorities believe he may have left the area after learning a warrant was out for his arrest, the report said.
Around 4 p.m. Thursday afternoon, Fruitport police saw the man outside the Lake Street residence, said Fruitport Township Detective Sgt. Bruce Morningstar. A woman yelled out to the man, who then went inside the home and refused to come out, Morningstar said.
Believing there were weapons inside the home, police obtained a search warrant and the SWAT team responded and surrounded the home, according to the report.
After making "multiple announcements" on the megaphone, entry was forced and the suspect apprehended around 9 p.m., according to police. The suspect was lodged at the Muskegon County Jail.
No additional firearms were found inside the home, according to the report.
Fruitport Township police also called the county's Emergency Response Team in August for help in a standoff in the 5500 block of Pontaluna Road.
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Southwestern Pennsylvania braces for heavy snow
PITTSBURGH -- Another winter storm is headed for western Pennsylvania.
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for 6 p.m. today to 7 p.m. Wednesday.
Forecasters say higher parts of western Pennsylvania could get 8 to 14 inches of heavy, wet snow, while other areas will get 4 to 6 inches. The most intense snow is predicted for late tonight and early Wednesday morning.
The snow is expected in Allegheny, Beaver, Greene, Washington, Fayette and Westmoreland counties.


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Building spending declines
Spending on U.S. construction projects fell in November from October because a steep drop in volatile federal projects offset another gain in home building.
Construction spending dipped 0.3 percent in November, the Commerce Department said Wednesday. It was the first decline since March and followed a 0.7 percent increase in October, which was revised lower.
Total spending declined to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $866 billion. That is 16.1 percent above a 12-year low hit in February 2011. Even with the gain, the level of spending remained only about half of what's considered healthy.
The November figures were dragged lower by a 5.5 percent decline in spending on federal government projects. Federal spending fluctuates sharply from month to month. In October, it rose 9.7 percent.
Spending on residential construction has steadily increased over the past eight months and rose 0.4 percent in November.
Paul Ashworth, chief U.S. economist for Capital Economics, said the decline in construction spending was "nothing too much to worry about."
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- Changes abound in pesticide application industry
- Ground rig or airplane?
- Spray nozzle is critical
- Accurate and efficient pesticide applications should increase efficacy, minimize drift and maximize productivity, says application technology specialist Robert Wolf.
- Nozzles can increase efficacy, but lead to more drift potential.
- Some newer nozzles can produce larger spray droplets to decrease drift, but at the same time can result in reduced coverage for controlling the targeted pest.
Spray nozzle is critical
"The nozzle is actually the working part of the sprayer," Wolf explained. "It is very inexpensive but the most critical part of the system for droplet size control. Applicators should select the best nozzle to correctly apply pesticides while achieving the exact droplet size recommended on the pesticide product label."
The correct nozzle also reduces spray drift and provides maximum effective spray quality and droplets. The nozzle atomizes the mixed solution. Generally, large droplets do not provide the best coverage or remain on the plant, but drift less. Smaller droplets have the potential to drift more, especially in higher winds.
Changes in nozzle designs used today began about 30 years ago with a major emphasis on drift reduction. At that time, the extended range flat-fan nozzle was introduced followed by chambered versions of a flat spray nozzle, and now most recently air induction or venturi-style flat fan nozzles. Each design change has resulted in more effective drift reduction.
Cone nozzles, previously prominent in some agricultural spraying settings, are not used much anymore since the fine droplets can result in more drift issues.
"Though useful when first introduced, I don't recommend the extended range flat fan nozzle anymore," Wolf said. "In most agricultural settings when the required gallons of pesticide per acre are low, this nozzle is not a good choice because it is more drift prone than the more recent designs. It is best used with application volumes of 10 gallons or more per acre; more commonly used with insecticides and fungicides."
In field trails, Wolf studied the chambered turbo fan nozzle; an upgraded flat fan nozzle. Due to the chamber design, this nozzle provides good efficacy and less drift potential.
"This is the nozzle type which I generally recommend to applicators for general multi-purpose crop protection applications," Wolf said.
The latest version of this nozzle is the turbo twinjet fan nozzle with the identical internal design as its predecessor. The nozzle has two exit orifices which change the droplet size to reduce the pressure of the applied droplet. Due to its dual angle spray, this nozzle works well for fungicide application in denser canopies, including treatments for wheat diseases.
The most recent designs are nozzle types utilizing air induction or a venturi. Air is drawn into the nozzle cavity and exits with the fluid reducing drift. This nozzle type is called different names by various manufacturers but for the most part all work the same.
Another new nozzle on the market is the turbo injection or TTI; a combination of the turbo flat fan and the Venturi internal chamber nozzles. The TTI has two chambers and larger droplets.
"In our droplet measurement tests, this tip has the largest droplets of any tip in the marketplace today. If you are going strictly for drift control then I would suggest this nozzle," Wolf said.
Wolf concluded his presentation by examining a new concept in pesticide application – calibration of the spray droplet size. The industry is adopting a color-coded, eight-level droplet-size standard developed by the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers.
"Instead of focusing on a numbering scheme for droplet size, we will now focus on categories from extra fine to ultra coarse," Wolf said. "If a nozzle manufacturer wants to sell a nozzle, they'll test the nozzle against the standard nozzle set in a lab using a laser beam measuring tool to classify the nozzle into categories based on the orifice size and pressure."
Chemical companies will provide this droplet category information on product labels as a way to help applicators select and use the nozzle most effectively for crop protection products.
Wolf encourages new and experienced applicators to attend spray application workshops to learn the latest developments in the ever-changing pesticide application field.
"I encourage applicators to attend meetings and tradeshows to find out what's available," Wolf said. "Nozzle manufacturers have a pretty good handle on what they are selling. Search them out and talk with them."


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Who we are We are a team of people working towards the vision of communities in which young people have a healthy respect for themselves, relationships and sex.
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We deliver engaging school and youth programmes to over 30,000 young people across Ireland each year, as well as actively contributing to regional health and education policy.
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House, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, 6 Sleeps
Please note that we have a 28 day minimum rental period.
This is it! Beautiful waterfront home in a quiet neighborhood yet
convenient to restaurants and shopping. Spend some time in the
tropics. This nicely furnished waterfront home is available for
monthly rental. The home is fully furnished. All you need to bring is
a toothbrush and a change in attitude. Includes Wireless internet access
Located between Marathon and Key West, Big Pine Key is close enough
to visit both in the same day. One of Florida's top beaches at Bahia
Honda is only minutes away. There are several tackle and dive shops
on Big Pine and a boat ramp is just around the corner.
Tarpon enthusiasts, we have quick access to some of the best bridge
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For the diver, we are close to numerous (Content Keys, Sawyer Key,
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This home accommodates up to 6 and has 2 bedrooms and 2 full
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There are several good restaurants in the area including Robbies,
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Very quiet and lovely house!!!
My new bride and I stayed here for our honeymoon and it was just great!! The house has two very nice sized bedrooms with full baths private to each bedroom. There was enough cooking equipment in the kitchen to prepare chow for a Brigade! Everything was very clean and neat, and the Key deer I think would come on inside if you left the doors open long enough!! Nicely situated far enough out that you're not bothered by traffic or first time tourists and partyers but close enough to everything you would want to do and see such as Key West and Bahia Honda National Park. Dive and fishing charters are abundant in the area as well. A great place to go to seriously get away from it all!!
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|Friends with Jesus, Inc., the parent organization of Friendship House of Jesus, is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt, non profit organization that operates entirely from private monetary contributions. Friendship House operates independently and is supported by individuals who feel led to give of their time and money. While Friendship House does work with many churches and organizations in the community, no one individual or specific group provides a majority of the organization's support. Please pray about helping Friendship House to reach more underprivileged children and teenagers for Jesus Christ.
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|Friendship House of Jesus 220 N. Russ Street
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|As a young teen growing up in Rome, Ga., Jane Forsyth knew what was important in her life. Led by her love for the Lord, Jesus Christ, she has dedicated her life to helping children.
Jane graduated from Georgia State University and entered upon a 20-year teaching career. She has taught kindergarten, first grade and children with behavior disorders, as well as hospitalized and homebound children.
In her classroom she saw children who were victims of poverty and social problems she knew she couldn't solve. She believed there was a need for spiritual training, and knew she could not provide that guidance in the public school classroom.
She began a small Bible club for the underprivileged youngsters in 1991, which met in a small community room on the side of a housing development in West Bainbridge. From that small beginning came the focus of her entire life, Friendship House of Jesus.
|2015 Board of Directors
Missy Rollins - President
Nancy Grimsley - Vice President
Marian Monk - Secretary
Justin Gravlee
Rollins Miller
Benny Harrell
Charlotte Howard
Lynn Walker
Tony Cooper
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|Melissa "Missy" Rollins has a huge heart for people who are hurting and a desire to serve the Lord by reaching out to them through prayer, bible study and godly mentorship. Missy has realized that her mission in life was to lead people to the Word of God through love. Always active in the community she has a visible love for people and God as her faith is accompanied by action.
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He is an anointed Bible preacher/teacher/leader whose gentle spirit and practical approach has impacted hundreds of lives with the truth of Gods word. His desire is to lead children, youth and adults into an intimate relationship with Jesus Christ and to disciple them to discover the plan the Lord has for their life. Jeremiah 29: 11-13 is his life verse.
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Mrs. Helen C. "Lindy" Adams, 97, Altoona, died peacefully at her home Thursday evening.
Mrs. Adams was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Joseph P. and Catherine O. (Maurer) Greiner. She was twice married, first to Robert L. Lytle, who preceded her in death; and Cyril J. Adams on March 18, 1949, in Winchester, Va. He died March 26, 2006.
She is survived by three children: Donna M. (husband, Robert) Civils, Ronan T. "Ron" Adams and Steven P. "Steve" Adams, all of Altoona; and a sister, Virginia M. Pheasant in California. Lindy is also survived by nine grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a son, Kenneth R. Lytle, five sisters and three brothers.
She was a homemaker.
She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Altoona.
Friends will be received from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 1, 2012, at Jones Funeral Home, where a vigil for the deceased will be held during the visitation. A funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Altoona, with Monsignor Stanley B. Carson officiating. Committal Rites will be held at Calvary Cemetery, Altoona.
In memory of Lindy, please make contributions to Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 511 20th St., Altoona, PA 16602.


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What If Tina Fey's Prayer Were For A Son, Not A Daughter?Rebecca Odes
Oh, Tina Fey, patron saint of modern conflicted motherhood, great peaches-and-cream complected hope of funny women everywhere. Your brilliant "The Mother's Prayer for Its Daughter" has been meme-ing around the internet, amusing mothers of daughters everywhere. Also making them steel slightly every time they pass the intersection of Broadway and Houston in Soho, where Hollister is located ("For I will not have that Shit, Lord.")
But what about the mothers of sons? They, too, need to pray for their children, lest they be lost in the musk of masculinity. Actress/writer Jamie Denbo has a daughter and a son. After reading Bossypants, she started to wonder what she might offer her son in the way of a prayer. And as a homage to Fey, she has taken a stab at a prayer for in Fey's style:
The Mother's Prayer for Its Son
First, God, make him gay. For we all know that the homosexuals know how to treat their mothers. But make the world nicer to gays. Because he might want to settle somewhere other than WeHo, the West Village, San Francisco or Mykonos.
But if he shall instead be lead to a life of hetero pursuits, Dear God, may he not sear in his flesh the name of a woman he thinks he will love forever. For should he permanently etch the name "Schuyler" or "Kayla" onto his skin, he will only be dedicating himself to a minimum of 18 years worth of child support payments.
Let him be handsome, but not weirdly mature. For it's the appearance of maturity that draws the 5th grade teacher away from her lonely marriage and bodice-ripping paperbacks, not the handsomeness.
When the keg is tapped, may he remember that guys drunk on beer are gross.
And stick with weed.
Watch over him, O Lord.
Like the original, this prayer is meant to be funny. And I love the idea of translating Tina's message to males. But where I at least mostly agreed with almost everything Tina said in her prayer for a daughter, this one isn't quite as aligned with my own wishes for my son.
Where Tina said:
Lead her away from Acting but not all the way to Finance. Something where she can make her own hours but still feel intellectually fulfilled and get outside sometimes And not have to wear high heels.
Jamie countered:
Steer him away from forming a band, but not all the way to corporate law. Because most bands have a shelf life, and most corporate lawyers are douchey. Something where he will see his kids, and be able to help his wife enough to make her not resent him. And not have to wear a tie. And where he can still play music with his buddies a couple times a year.
Putting aside the question of whether a career in rock music is a desirable path (a debate I am highly qualified to have but not at all interested in having) it's the childcare part of this equation that bugs me. I just think the whole "Dad helping mom" model is fundamentally flawed. Are the kids the mom's job? In some families, sure. But is that the way we'd ideally want it? Come on people, this is a prayer. Let's aim high. If I were writing a prayer for my son, this is what I'd ask for:
Help the world to see the value of balance. Let Corporate America see the light of flex time. Steer my son and his wife to choices that will allow them to share the burdens and joys of working at home and working away, of being with the children and being out in the world.
Ok, it's not that funny. But wouldn't it be nice?
If you were writing a prayer for your son, what would you ask for?
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Eggnog, turkey and stuffing, assorted pastries - the holidays are as much about the food and drink as they are about sharing good times together. So is it any wonder that many gain weight during the holiday season?
Devon Corneal is an attorney and a writer. Her essay, "Can You Hear Me Now? Why Parents Can't Get Kids to Listen," recently was published online by The Huffington Post. In it, Corneal carps about her children not listening to her. She identifies the three children in question as "a son, a stepson and the manchild I married." She refers to them as "boys."
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Georgia school nurses are on the front line in providing essential care during school hours that allows children with diabetes to stay in class and learn. With obesity, a contributing cause of type 2 diabetes, rising at epidemic rates among adolescents, the school nurses also provide wellness education to children, teachers and staff about how to avoid developing this debilitating - but, in most cases, preventable - chronic disease year-round. This especially is important in November, which is American Diabetes Month.
On Thursday, we will celebrate the 36th Annual Great American Smokeout. Even after years of education and warnings, tobacco use remains the single largest preventable cause of disease and premature death in the United States, according to the American Cancer Society's website, www.cancer.org.
Georgia Emergency Associates, a Savannah-based medical group, opened its fourth urgent care clinic, South Georgia Immediate Care Center, in Hinesville on Tuesday.
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As Dino Ciccarelli, Jim Devellano, Cammi Granato, Angela James and Daryl Seaman became the latest to be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame last night in Toronto, an outcry begging for Pat Burns to be included bellowed across Canada.
More than 71,000 people have signed a petition online, urging the Hall of Fame committee's 18 members to consider honoring Burns, the former NHL coach, before he loses his on-going battle with cancer.
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A couple of quick notes:
– Despite the unfortunate pool-play format, The ACC Tournament in Durham, N.C. has been one of the more interesting conference tournaments this week and it has had the most ramifications as well. A tough 0-2 start for Florida St. combined with a 2-0 start for North Carolina St. has The Wolfpack replacing The Seminoles as the seventh overall seed. It has been a long time coming for Elliot Avent's club to get into the national seed picture, with an RPI of 7 and the most wins of any ACC team against the RPI Top-50, N.C. State finally finds itself in prime position. With Carlos Rodon heading the rotation, they can never be counted out in a playoff format.
– Another hosting shakeup has occurred in ACC play as Virginia Tech has used a superb showing in Durham to nudge its way past Clemson as the fifth (and final) ACC host. With a 3-2 win over Georgia Tech on Friday, The Hokies finished with a pristine 3-0 record in pool-play and clinched the program's first ever spot in the conference title game where they will meet either UNC or N.C. State on Sunday. In addition to winning themselves, what also helped the Hokies is Clemson starting out 0-2 – including a tough 14-inning lost to UNC late Friday night.
– Oregon St. clinched at least a share of the Pac 12 title – The Beavers own the head-to-head tiebreaker with rival Oregon.
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IMPORTANT NOTE (5/19/11): Due to illness, Greg Grunberg's appearance at the 11th Annual Greater Chicago Epilepsy 5K has been cancelled.
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Actor, musician, and epilepsy advocate Greg Grunberg will be coming to Chicago to take part in the 11th Annual Greater Chicago Epilepsy 5K. The event takes place on Saturday, May 21 at Montrose Harbor in Chicago. Greg Grunberg has starred in hit TV shows such as "Heroes," "Alias," and "Felicity," and stars in the new NBC series "Love Bites." He is also the star of the upcoming A&E original drama series, "Big Mike."
Greg has a son with epilepsy, and as a result has been a strong advocate for the cause of epilepsy awareness for many years. His "Talk About It!" initiative, with which he has partnered with the national Epilepsy Foundation, has seen dozens of celebrities from the worlds of film, television, and music help educate the public about epilepsy, which affects over 125,000 people in the Greater Chicago area and over 3,000,000 people nationwide.
On top of his work with "Talk About It!," and the Greater Chicago Epilepsy 5K, Greg also heads up "Band from TV," a musical group comprised of celebrity musicians (including Hugh Laurie, Bob Guiney, James Denton, and others) who perform to benefit the members' chosen charities.
He is also the creator of a money-saving iPhone/smartphone app called Yowza!!, which uses a combination of GPS and local retail partners to offer targeted coupons and local offers/opportunities to smartphone users. In addition to helping consumers save money, Yowza!! also helps the epilepsy cause—every time a local retail partner joins Yowza!, 50% of their fee is donated back to the Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago.
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The Internal Revenue Code as Sodomy Statute
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This article represents an attempt to bridge the gap between gay and straight understanding of the Internal Revenue Code's impact on same-sex couples. Through a combination of personal narrative and legal analysis, I try to explain how, from a gay perspective, the Code can be viewed as just another manifestation of the fluid mixture of hostility, bewilderment, and discomfort that generally characterize society's reaction to homosexuality. By explaining the experiences behind my perceptions of the Code, I hope to help my heterosexual colleagues to understand just how demeaning and oppressive the Code can seem to gays and lesbians - regardless of any net financial benefit that same-sex couples may receive, or any net financial detriment that they may suffer, under the Code.
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She got up at 4 in the morning. She had her three boys – then 11, 9 and 5 – up, fed and dressed by 5. She piled them into the 1998 Plymouth Breeze and headed out to deliver advertising circulars.
At 8, she dropped the kids off at school. She finished her rounds, then drove to a Wilson Farms. She worked a 10-to-4 shift as assistant manager. Then she collected the kids, took them to a friend's house, and put in a couple of hours checking product displays.
"By the time I got home," Kara Powell said of those times, "I was so exhausted I could barely cook dinner."
Anybody working a 60-hour week should at least be comfortable, if not rich. That is not life as Kara Powell has ever known it.
Battle lines are being drawn on raising the minimum wage to $8.75. Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo got behind it in Wednesday's State of the State speech. Business types are pushing back, claiming that higher payrolls will slice profits.
In the real-world middle is Kara Powell. She is 34, pleasant, with a no-excuses attitude. The financial bottom dropped out when her husband left years ago. She has in the past decade done the three-job shuffle and the two-job two-step. She has, reluctantly, spent between-jobs time on the dole. She now mixes part-time clerk work with ECC classes and chores at a Buffalo community center. She has never made more than $400 a week.
You can raise a family on that. You can, if you buy clothes at the Salvation Army. If you never eat out. If you learn to cut your kids' hair. If you don't have cable TV. If you use food stamps. If you eat a lot of spaghetti. If you never – as in not once – take a vacation.
"No Disney or any of that," she told me Friday, during a work break. "Even free ice skating, I don't have the time."
This is life at the bottom rung of the ladder. It is a way of life for a lot of "invisible" people who take the bus and who work in the glow of fluorescent lights. For many, pride is the line between $7.25 an hour and welfare.
"I want to be self-sufficient," Powell told me. "It bothers me when I need [public] services."
She rents a three-bedroom place in Riverside for $500. Add car-phone-food-clothes-bills, and at week's end she has this much left: zero.
The same argument works for upping the minimum wage that did for free trade: Inflating the standard of living in Third World countries creates consumers. The more people there are – whether in Buffalo or Bolivia – to buy everything from clothes to cars to TVs, the more it helps, not hurts, businesses.
"If I had more money to spend on my kids," Powell told me, "that's money that gets put back into the community ... The only time we have extra is when the tax [refund] check comes."
It is not just high school kids working weekends who scrape bottom. According to the Fiscal Policy Institute, half the people making less than $8 an hour work at least 35 hours a week.
I asked Powell what she would do if she made more money.
"I could take the kids to Putt-Putt, or Dave and Buster's," she said. "I could spend more time with them, instead of working a second job."
With our deal-making governor flexing his muscle, there is a good chance the wage floor will rise this year.
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When the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in 2000 that the Boy Scouts of America could set rules as a private organization, even if that meant excluding homosexuals, the Philadelphia chapter disagreed with the exclusionary policy.
The local group, the Cradle of Liberty Council, thought scouting should be open to everyone. It even adopted a resolution saying it opposed any form of discrimination.
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David Brooks on Travel and the Haimish Line
Travel Blog • Jim Benning • 08.30.11 | 4:32 PM ET
The New York Times columnist recently took his family on safari to Kenya and Tanzania. They stayed in simple camps where they got to know people and more luxurious camps where they did not.
The more elegant camps felt colder. At one, each family had its own dinner table, so we didn't get to know the other guests. The tents were spread farther apart. We also didn't get to know the staff, who served us mostly as waiters, the way they would at a nice hotel.
I know only one word to describe what the simpler camps had and the more luxurious camps lacked: haimish. It's a Yiddish word that suggests warmth, domesticity and unpretentious conviviality.
It occurred to me that when we moved from a simple camp to a more luxurious camp, we crossed an invisible Haimish Line. The simpler camps had it, the more comfortable ones did not.
Brooks goes on to extrapolate larger lessons about how we live. It's a well-worn theme in travel—see Rick Steves and a thousand other sources. But the message never gets old, undoubtedly because most advertising continues to insist we'll be happier if we just spend more money.
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Wayne Holland 09.01.11 | 11:40 AM ET
A few years ago we spent an African adventure similar to the simple one David described in his "Often, the more something costs, the less value it offers" article. We hope to go back next year and wonder which groups David used for his safari? Thank you.


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Tulane senior tackle Troy Kropog was a freshman in the spring of 2005 when the 10-year series between the Green Wave and LSU was announced, and remembers his excitement at the time.
"I grew up knowing all about LSU," said Kropog, who prepped at Rummel. "I knew guys on the team and a good chunk of their fans. It's one of the greatest programs in the country year in, year out. I thought it was great that we'd be playing them."
Though Tulane goes into Saturday's game at Tiger Stadium against the nation's No. 15 team beaten up physically and beaten down mentally by three consecutive defeats, Kropog feels the same way about facing LSU for his third and final time.
"I feel just as strongly about playing them, absolutely," he said. "We know it's going to be a tough game, because they beat us talent-wise across the board - that's just the truth. But it's going to be a real football atmosphere, which we don't get here at Tulane. Who wouldn't be excited about being able to play in something like that?"
Junior defensive end Adam Kwentua is another Tulane player looking forward to the game, especially since he went from kindergarten through the 12th grade on the LSU campus at University High.
"You want to treat it like a normal week," he said. "But how can you not be excited about going home and playing those guys? What we've got to do is go in there with the same mind-set we had last year, which was play them full speed. One way you do that is to feed off the emotions of the crowd."
Tulane Coach Bob Toledo said he hopes his players can get a boost from playing the Wave's oldest rival, plus the atmosphere in Tiger Stadium, because they will need it.
"It's going to be a very difficult football game," he said. "They are one heck of a football team.
"And let's be honest - they're a much better football program than we are right now. I only wish we were a little healthier so we'd be more competitive against them."
Tulane is especially hurting on offense, where the team's top rusher, Andre Anderson, the top receiver, Jeremy Williams and left guard Nick Landry are out; Anderson is done for the season.
So Kropog knows what Tulane is up against.
"We're going to have play a perfect game," he said. "We can't make any mistakes.
"And then we've got to hope they don't play their best game. That's the only way we're going to win."
Additionally, the Wave can expect a hostile crowd Saturday - certainly not so much like in the days when the teams were bitter rivals and played on an even level - but still decidedly against them.
Tulane couldn't sell its allotment of 7,000 tickets, returning 3,200 to LSU, which quickly sold them.
But Kropog said he's even looking forward to the hostile environment, recalling Tulane's trip to Tiger Stadium in 2006.
"People were throwing stuff at our bus, and little kids were yelling obscenities at us," he said. "That's got to be the only place in the country where that happens. But that's LSU football, and it's why I love playing those guys."
CALLING BATON ROUGE: Although Toledo has never been involved in a game at Tiger Stadium as a head coach, he visited there twice while he was offensive coordinator at Texas A&M.
In 1990, the No. 11 Aggies lost to LSU 17-8, and in 1992, No. 7 A&M defeated the Tigers, 31-22.
"I was called some bad names there," Toledo said. "They start going 'Tiger Bait,' and it's unbelievable. But I think they have great, passionate fans. They go wild and crazy, but I love what they represent."
It's also a homecoming for Tulane safeties coach Greg Jackson, who was an all-America safety and co-captain for the Tigers in 1988. That team, which won the SEC championship, is being honored at halftime Saturday, but Jackson said he won't participate in the ceremony.
DE DISMISSED: Junior defensive end Troy Wilson has been dismissed from the team because of a violation of athletic department policy, Toledo said.
Wilson, a former Conference USA All-Freshman selection, had played in the first six games with a total seven tackles.
Related stories from The Times-Picayune:
Replay: Tulane chat with Ted Lewis
Tulane RB Andre Anderson out for the season
LSU Coach Les Miles defends co-defensive coordinators


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Frisco morning roundup for May 3, 2013
Phillips Creek Ranch, which is billed as the largest master-planned community in the Frisco area, will celebrate its grand opening with an outdoor festival from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 11. There will be a barbecue lunch provided by 3 Stacks Smoke & Tap House, music by the Eddie Coker Band, horse demonstrations from ManeGait Therapeutic Horsemanship, pony rides, a bounce house and carnival games. There will also be tours of the model homes. Admission is free. The festival for the 950-acre community is at 6515 Lone Star Ranch Parkway in Frisco. Click here to learn more.
Early bird registration has been extended until May 31 for the Texas Dream Cruise car show from noon to 5 p.m. June 29 at FC Dallas Stadium in Frisco. Car clubs from throughout Texas and Oklahoma are expected to attend the event, which features classics, currents, coupes and customs. Sponsors are also being sought. The event benefits the Boys and Girls Clubs of Collin County and the North Texas Military Association. Click here to learn more.
This week's segment of the Happy Tails Canine Education series will focus on Getting a Dog – Adoption vs. Purchase from a Reputable Breeder & Avoiding Puppy Mills. The free session is at 2 p.m. Sunday in the pavilion on the large dog side of the Frisco Dog Park. The sessions are conducted by Seth Botts, owner and head trainer for K-9 Achievers Dog Training and Dr. Julaine Hunter of Lazy Paw Animal Hospital. Click here to learn more.
This weekend's rehearsal of the Frisco Jazz Band is open to the public. The band will rehearse from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday in the Black Box Theater at the Frisco Discovery Center. Click here to learn more.
Mark your calendar: Frisco Family Services will hold its annual meeting at 7 p.m. May 23 at the Frisco Senior Center. Participants can meet the center staff and board members and learn about the state of the agency.
Don't forget: There will be lots of road closures in Frisco on Saturday because of the Bike MS: Sam's Club Roundup Ride that starts at Dr Pepper Ballpark in the morning and the concert by Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band at night at FC Dallas Stadium. Click here to learn more.


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A crash closed a portion of the Turner Turnpike at Chandler on Sunday evening.
Authorities said the crash happened about 6 miles west of the Luther exit at Mile Marker No. 141.
Officials said the crash was cleared, and traffic is moving again.
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The sagging economy has many reconsidering their charitable giving just when it is needed most. Tough times, however, do not mean you must forego the charitable season. If you're tired of paying insurance and maintenance on a seldom-used vehicle, consider donating it to charity. It's a great way to serve your community, cut expenses and, as a bonus, reduce your tax bill.
For example, consider my 1987 Dodge Ram 50, 4WD let's call him "George" (not the title "Community Eye Sore" my wife has bestowed). George runs great but doesn't get out much. He spends most of the year sitting quietly in the driveway. In warmer months, birds perch on his raised wipers and bees nest in his rusted quarter panels as George dutifully awaits the occasional trip to the hardware store or the first flakes of snow.
Unfortunately, insurance and maintenance make the cost of keeping George to upwards of $1,000 per year. By donating George to charity I'd remove this annual expense and net several hundred dollars in tax savings.
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Admittedly, however, George's age and condition may not make him a great candidate for a donation - don't worry, George, you're not going anywhere! But, if you have a seldom-used vehicle that is a bit newer, your generosity may save thousands in taxes. For example, consider the donation of a vehicle worth $8,000. The charity receives a reliable vehicle to use, sell, or transfer to a needy individual. You'll receive the "warm glow" of giving and save approximately $2,000 in federal tax - assuming you itemize deductions and are in the 25 percent marginal tax rate.
Care should be taken when claiming a deduction for a donated vehicle, including boats and airplanes. Prior to 2005, taxpayers could simply claim the vehicle's fair market value obtained from a reference guide such as Kelley Blue Book. Since 2005, the rules have become more strict and complex. The deduction amount allowed - if over $500 - depends on how the organization uses the vehicle. The charity reports this use to both donor and the IRS via Form 1098-C, Contributions of Motor Vehicles, Boats and Airplanes.
Here's a quick rundown of the deduction allowed based on the charity's use of the vehicle:
Outright sale by charity: If the vehicle is sold by the charity to a disinterested third party, the deduction is limited to the proceeds from the sale. The charity reports this amount on Box 4c of Form 1098-C.
Improvements prior to sale: If the charity makes significant improvements to the vehicle - repairs that substantially increase the vehicle's value - the donor will be able to deduct the vehicle's FMV as of the date the contribution was made. The charity notifies the donor and IRS of these improvements by checking Box 5A and describing the improvements in Box 5C on Form 1098-C.
Sale or transfer to needy individual: If the charity sells or gives the vehicle to a needy individual, the donor will be able to deduct the vehicle's FMV as of the date the contribution was made. This is true even if the charity sells the vehicle for less than its FMV. The charity notifies the donor and IRS of these improvements by checking Box 5B on Form 1098-C.
Significant use by charity: If the charity retains the vehicle for use in its charitable purpose, the donor can deduct the vehicle's FMV as of the date the contribution was made. The charity notifies the donor and IRS by checking Box 5A and describing the vehicle's use in Box 5C on Form 1098-C.
These reporting requirements apply when the vehicle's "claimed" FMV exceeds $500. If Form 1098-C is not received, the donor cannot deduct more than $500 for the vehicle. If the donor is allowed to deduct the vehicle's FMV, they must be able to substantiate the deduction claimed. They are not automatically entitled to deduct the highest value listed in any valuation guide unless they have evidence to prove the vehicle's condition warrants this value.
This article shares information on deducting donated vehicles - including boats and airplanes - to charity. There remain, however, many limits and requirements not included in this article. As always, please remember that this or any article does not constitute or replace the advice of a qualified professional. If you have any questions regarding your charitable giving or any other tax issue, please feel free to call our office at 304-267-2594 to speak with a tax professional.
- Brett Hersh is the owner of HBS TAX and an Enrolled Agent with the IRS. Hersh is licensed to prepare all tax returns and represent taxpayers before the IRS. He also is a trainer for Lorman Education and Dave Ramsey's endorsed provider for accounting and tax services for the region. Hersh can be reached at 304-267-2594 or through www.hbsbusiness.com


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Downtown property owners ask deletion of proposed road
Following a public hearing two weeks ago, the Knolls, the Spadys, and Charlie Puzzo reached an agreement with retail center developer TRF Pacific and asked the council on Apr. 1 to delete 135/136th Avenue NE from the road grid.
Council knee-deep in comprehensive planning
The economic development, parks and recreation, community design, and land use elements of the city's Comprehensive Plan were debated by the Woodinville City Council last week.
Firefighters rescue 5-year-old at top of 45-foot cedar
It wasn't that Sam Blacketer was stuck in the tree; he offered to climb down. But when his babysitter saw the 5-year-old at the very top of a 45-foot cedar tree, the area normally reserved for small birds, she called the fire department.
Bothell establishes 'Gold Coin Committee'
The Bothell City Council has approved Mayor John Curtin's formation of a Gold Coin Committee to explore ways for Boy Scout Matthew Wolff "to someday gain possession of" the four gold coins he found in the vacant city lot Feb. 24.


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CLEBURNE - Helen Ileene Woods Mayden, 69, died Thursday, Feb. 11, 2004.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in Granbury Street Church of Christ in Cleburne with Kevin Rhodes officiating. Burial will be in the Bono Cemetery by Rosser Funeral Home.
Mrs. Mayden was born Sept. 20, 1934, in Oklahoma to George Harvey Woods and Lillie Rawson Woods. She married James Mayden on Oct. 6, 1951, in Shamrock. Mrs. Mayden was a homemaker and a member of the Granbury Street Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Billy Clyde Woods; and a sister, Mellie Maurine McAnear.
Survivors include her husband; three sons, Jackie Mayden and wife, Jane, and Kevin Mayden and wife, Sue, all of Cleburne, and Leslie Mayden and wife, Paula, of Crowley; a daughter, Kathy Flagg and husband, David, of Graham; two sisters, Nellie Ruth Reeves of Amarillo and Doris Jean Smith of Canadian; a brother, James Melvin Woods of Shamrock; 12 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
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The French businessman accused of endangering the health of hundreds of thousands of women with toxic breast implants took a tentative step towards apologising last night.
Jean-Claude Mas, who founded Poly Implant Prothèse (PIP), the firm at the centre of the scandal, said he regretted the worry he had caused the women who used his implants.
However, Mr Mas, 73, stopped short of admitting that he had created a major health risk for the 400,000 or so people who received PIP's products, including 47,000 in the UK.
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Six ChixBY BANNERMAN, SHULOCK, PICCOLO, GIBBONS, EPSTEIN & PIRO
Six Chix is a unique daily comic strip. It is created by six women cartoonists who each draw a day of the week and then rotate the Sunday strips. Isabella Bannerman draws Mondays; Margaret Shulock draws Tuesdays; Rina Piccolo draws Wednesdays; Anne Gibbons draws Thursdays; Benita Epstein draws Fridays; and Stephanie Piro draws Saturdays. Each cartoonist writes and draws with her own style and perspective. On any week, you might find gags about the economy, technology, zombies, pirates or health caremdashand the main characters will be female and funny.
Six Chix was the brain child of the late Jay Kennedy who in 2000, when Six Chix was launched, was the editor-in-chief of King Features. He made it his mission to be on the lookout for new cartoonists and to try and bring more women creators and readers to the comics. Six Chix helped him achieve these goals. Continuing with Editor, Brendan Burford, Six Chix launched their blog, www.thesixchix.com, in 2008. In 2014, ldquoSix Chixrdquo was honored to receive a nomination for ldquoBest Newspaper Comic Strip of the Year.rdquo
Isabella BannermanIsabella Bannerman spent her formative cartooning years in New York City, working in animation. In addition to Six Chix, her cartoons have appeared nationwide in alternative news-weeklies and in various magazines. A book of her cartoons, "Pacifists in Bomber Jackets," was published in 1998, and another collection "Cartoons for Caregivers" was printed in 2013. In 2014, she won a Silver Reuben Award from The National Cartoonists Society for Best Newspaper Comic Strip for her work on "Six Chix." In 2014 she also won a Front Page award for Editorial Cartooning from the Newswomen's Club of New York for a four page story called "Palliative Care," that was published in the magazine "World War 3 Illustrated." She lives with her family in Westchester County, N.Y.
Margaret Shulock
Margaret Shulock (Tuesdays): As a kid, when she wasn't drawing, Margaret was usually hanging out in the barn, wondering what the chickens were really talking about. Now she lives in the wilds of New York State, still drawing and still wondering about her neighbors and waxing poetic about such mysteries as "How do porcupines pass the time on those long winter nights?"
In 2006, Margaret officially became the writer on Apartment 3-G, the contemporary "soap opera" comic strip that speaks directly to the new generation of women who try to juggle careers, men and friendship.
Rina PiccoloRina Piccolo (Wednesdays): Rina Piccolo's cartoons have appeared in numerous magazines, including The New Yorker, Glamour, Reader's Digest, Parade magazine and more. Her daily comic strip Tina's Groove, is syndicated in newspapers and websites worldwide. Rina's created the Web comic, Velia, Dear, which comcis fans can read and enjoy at www.veliadear.com.
Rina lives in Toronto, Canada, where she was born and raised.
Anne Gibbons
Anne Gibbons (Thursdays): Although Anne Gibbons always loved to draw, she went up a few blind alleys pursuing other careers before realizing she simply had to become a cartoonist. Since that turning point, her cartoons and illustrations have adorned magazines including Reader's Digest, Glamour and Redbook, books, newspapers and websites. Her greeting cards have been published by industry leaders for more than 20 years. The National Cartoonists Society honored Gibbons with the prestigious Reuben Award for Greeting Cards in 2000.
In addition to Six Chix, Gibbons creates a comic strip called Eve 'n Steven that appears in Coffee Talk, an all cartoon newspaper published in New York City. She recently illustrated a book about relationships entitled "Opposites Attract" by Renee Baron, published by Harper Collins, and is currently working on a humor book.
Benita Epstein
Benita Epstein (Fridays): Before becoming a freelance cartoonist, Benita Epstein conducted scientific and medical research. Her cartoons have appeared in hundreds of publications including The New Yorker, Barron's, Wall Street Journal, American Scientist, Reader's Digest, greeting cards and three of her own cartoon collections. Benita lives with her family in rural northern California.
The National Cartoonists Society nominated Benita four times for "Best Gag Cartoonist" and twice for "Best Greeting Card Cartoonist."
Stephanie Piro
Stephanie Piro (Saturdays): Besides her work for Six Chix, Stephanie Piro also draws and writes Fair Game, a single panel that appears on her website and in newspapers. Her cartoons have been published all over the place, including magazines, books, many cartoon collections, greeting cards and calendars. She is the author of "My Cat Loves Me Naked," "Men! Ha!" and "Caffeinated Cartoons," and has also illustrated several books.
Stephanie also designs gift items for her company, Strip Ts, and her CafePress Shop which includes a line of t-shirts and other fun things for women, book lovers, musicians and cat lovers. In her spare time (ha!), she works in a library and gardens. You can see more of her work at: www.stephaniepiro.com and http://stephanie-piro.blogspot.com/.


text: SOME/THINGS MAGAZINE's CHAPTER005 issue continues to delve into the field of contemporary art and design as it presents the latest publication for this year. This issue traverses through time & culture as it focuses to the early subjects of surfaces and transformation of matter. Moreover, the publication will highlight Rick Owens' unreleased perfume, some extensive articles and contribution from select contemporary artists, curated selection of works, and a special conversation with rarely interviewed artist Mona Hatoum. SOME/THINGS MAGAZINE's CHAPTER005 issue will be launched on September 30 at an exclusive event in Paris.


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Eagles' Heleine caps off career with state title, state POY award
June 16, 2013
HEDGESVILLE — There are many parts to Daniel Heleine of Class AAA state baseball champion Hedgesville. Heleine's 16 home runs this season provided him with a touch from the Ruthian era....
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2004 The Colonial Estate Chardonnay Evangeliste Reserve Adelaide Hills
Producer: The Colonial Estate
Style: White Wine
Grape Type: Chardonnay
Origin: Australia
Region: Barossa Valley
88 Points | Stephen Tanzer's IWC - July/August 2006
($33) Light yellow. Pungent aromas of peach, melon, magnolia and jasmine, plus a hint of honey. Quite powerful on the palate, with deep apple and melon flavors verging on sweet and carrying nicely through the rich finish. This should be served with richly sauced dishes.


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Oh! Oh! Oh! * waves hand in the air *
Machete has a sequel!!!! Out of which/whose opening will the cellphone drop?
Danny Trejo, Charlie Sheen, Jessica Alba, Amber Heard, Sofia Vergara, Zoe Saldana, Demian Bichir, Mel Gibson.
I can only hope that it will be Mel Gibson's ass this time.
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Post graduate diploma in Management – SCMHRD (2002-2004)
ITC Infotech is an organization for its employees and by its employees. The best part of being part of this company is that it not only offers opportunities for those who have talent and wish to grow professionally, but also facilitates such efforts. I have been with the company since 2004 and the journey so far has given me exposure to all facets of my area of expertise, confidence to explore higher levels of achievement and the ability to accomplish professional excellence. I'm proud of being part of the ITC Infotech family.
BE (Instrumentation & Mechanical)
MBA (Finance), WHARTON Business School, USA, 1993
I have had the good luck of being involved in creating Solutions for our clients. This has provided me with an opportunity to experiment and define new approaches, to a certain extent defining how we portray ourselves to our clients.
With the changes driven by world economy, I am enjoying my work even more, evolving newer models and ways of working with this change.
B Tech (Electrical & Electronics engineering) - IIT, Madras.
Post graduate diploma in management.IIM, Bangalore (1990-92)
What attracted me to ITC Infotech was the opportunity to participate and help shape a growth story
As an organization, we take great pride in our Nimbleness & Customer Focus. At the same time, with our ITC heritage, we can only Dream Big for our business!
The Desire & Passion of fellow business leaders for the organization's growth, and the Close-knit Employee Bonds is what I see everyday. These are the two things that make me very confident about ITC Infotech's ability to scale newer peaks ahead.
Neeraj Singh
BE in Production Engineering from NIT, Jamshedpur (previously REC)
I joined ITC Infotech from campus in 2001 and the journey since then have been enriching every day .This company keeps me high on my entrepreneur sprit and there is never dearth of opportunities. I have had the chance to make a real difference, formulating large projects and seeing them carried out from start to finish.


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The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo (Daniel Craig/Rooney Mara) Photo Gallery
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo is the first film in Columbia Pictures' three-picture adaptation of Stieg Larsson's literary blockbuster The Millennium Trilogy. Directed by David Fincher and starring Daniel Craig and Rooney Mara, the film is based on the first novel in the trilogy, which altogether have sold 50 million copies in 46 countries and become a world-wide phenomenon. The screenplay is by Steven Zaillian. View photos…
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Hope all of you are doing well! I'm excited to let you know a bunch of big boxes are currently on the way from the manufacturer. I'm not... Read more
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October 25, 1999
Series 2000 will also include Northshore Superstars on Saturday, Jan. 15, 2000. This exciting concert will feature Northshore School District staff and alumni. Other events included in the series are Cue the Classics, featuring the Northshore Sinfonia Orchestra; Enter Stage Right, an evening with Northshore thespians, as well as a student art show; and One World, a musical from Judy Bloom and her Kokanee Elementary students.
The cost for "Series 2000" tickets is $45 per person for all five concerts and $35 for senior citizens (children under five are free). Single concert tickets are available at the door for $15 per person, $10 for senior citizens, and $5 for students. To order tickets, of for information, call (425) 489-6638 or (425) 488-7892.


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Fundraising continues through The Campaign for University of Puget Sound for renovated athletics facilities and a new Aquatics Center. See current projects for a list of activities underway through 2014.
Approval from the City of Tacoma and commencement of master plan projects.
Fall 2011
Opening of Weyerhaeuser Center for Health Sciences, a facility housing the physical and occupational therapy graduate programs and the psychology and exercise science undergraduate programs
Unveiling of Commencement Walk, spanning the campus from the north end at Collins Memorial Library to the south end at Memorial Fieldhouse
Winter 2009
New Facilities Services Complex, in preparation for construction of the Center for Health Sciences
Fall 2008
Completion of renovation of Thompson Hall, completing the Science Center
Summer 2008
Improved campus entranceat Alder and N. 15th and relocation of Facilities Services complex to south end of campus
Fall 2006
Opening of Harned Hall, a new science laboratory facility
Fall 2004
Submission of master plan to Board of Trustees
Spring 2004
Draft master plan created
Winter 2004
Concept development, including development of plan options
Fall 2003
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GOLF: The Steyer Seed Two-Man Scramble League at Clinton Heights will have a practice round at 4 p.m. April 15. League play begins April 22.
* The Tuesday Two-Man Best Ball League at Clinton Heights starts April 29 and seeks new players. To enter, visit or call the golf course at (419) 447-8863.
* The Clark Construction Ladies Thursday Golf League will hold an organizational meeting at 6 p.m. April 17 at Clinton Heights Golf Course. To sign up, visit the course or call (419) 447-7441 or (419) 639-2087.
* The Reineke Ford Monday Morning Two-Man Scramble League will have a fun day April 21 and will begin April 28. To join, call Mike Hampp at (567) 230-0393 or Clinton Heights at (419) 447-8863.
* The Seneca Hills Retirees League begins play at 10 a.m. April 14. Players must sign in by 9:30 a.m. For more information, call (419) 447-9446.
* The Seneca Hills Tuesday A.M. Ladies League will begin pay to play at 8:30 a.m. May 6. League play begins at 8:30 a.m. May 13. Players should sign in at the course by 8 a.m. For more information or to join, call Lou Anne Newlove at (419) 938-3295, Barb Kuhn at (419) 447-1609, Linda Lawrence at (419) 448-9848 or Debbie Gerschutz at (419) 448-9588.
* The Men's Catholic League organizational meeting will be Wednesday April 16 at 5 p.m. at Seneca Hills. The league starts play the following Wednesday on April 23. If you have any questions please contact Nate Hartman at (419) 618-7705.
* Opening day for Bump's Traveling League was washed out on Tuesday. We will try again next week at Fostoria Country Club beginning at 11 a.m. For more information call (419) 595-2756.
YOUTH FOOTBALL: Chieftain Youth Football will be having an informational meeting April 30 at 6:30 p.m. in the basement of Bascom United Church. This meeting is for any Hopewell-Loudon parent that has a child for the 2014-15 school year that would like to attend a flag football camp that would be in third and fourth grade or a child in fifth or sixth grade that would like to play tackle football. Any questions please contact Vicki Turco at (567) 220-0159.
FUNDRAISER: The Hopewell-Loudon Athletic Boosters reverse raffle is April 26. Doors open at 6 p.m. Grand prize is $10,000. Tickets are $100 each, with only 300 sold. Dinner and admission are included. For more information, call Craig Lang at (419) 618-5952.
SOFTBALL: Tiffin Ponytail is registering players for the upcoming season. Players must be age 8-13 before May 1. Players can register at www.tiffinparks.com. For more information, call (419) 448-5408 or send an E-mail to firstname.lastname@example.com.
COACHES SOUGHT: Tiffin Columbian High School is looking for a head volleyball coach and a head varsity girls basketball coach. Candidates should send a letter of interest and resume to Derek Lewis Athletic Director at Columbian High School, 300 South Monroe Street or firstname.lastname@example.com
JV TENNIS: Larry Messer and Dylan Wertz picked up victories for Columbian over Norwalk.