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For more than a few innings on Saturday, Northridge's baseball game against Greeley West looked more like an episode of Tom and Jerry.
Each time the Spartans seemed to have the Grizzlies backed up against a wall, Northridge found a way to squirm free.
Ultimately, West showed its claws, and the Grizzlies proved not to be quite elusive enough as the Spartans turned a tight one-run game into a 10-4 Legion A-Division II (High School Division) win with a big midgame surge at Butch Butler Field.
"You're always going to have some sort of a competition when it is Greeley vs. Greeley," West coach Dave Falter said. "We were able to take advantage of (Northridge's) mistakes. In the games we've played, we always talk about how good teams will take advantage of other teams' mistakes, and we've got to be one of those good teams."
After leading just 3-2 through four innings, the Spartans (4-1 DII, 10-4 overall) did exactly what Falter preached, taking advantage of Grizzlies mistakes to break open the game with five runs in the top of the fifth.
West catcher Logan Trzeciak had one of the Spartans' three RBI singles in the fifth, hitting 2 for 4 on the day.
Trzeciak said, early in the game, his team may have been experiencing a hangover effect from its dramatic 4-2 win against this past spring's Class 4A champion, Mountain View, in 10 innings less than 24 hours earlier.
Nonetheless, Trzeciak said he and his teammates were determined not to slip up against Northridge (2-3, 2-6), knowing West had the chance to gain cross-town bragging rights, in addition to picking up a key league win.
"It was important to beat this team, because we're playing our cross-town rival," Trzeciak said. "You want to have bragging rights when you see (Northridge players) around town. We kind of came together in the fifth inning."
For much of the game, the cross-town rivals traded timely runs and nifty putouts.
Then, with West leading 3-2, the Spartans took firm command with five runs on four hits, sending 10 batters to the plate during the top of the fifth.
After Alex DeLaCroix reached base on an error to lead off the inning and Grizzlies starting pitcher Brenden Fulton fanned Eric Seeley, West put six straight batters on base, including three straight singles by Casey Fowler, Matt Bruning and Trzeciak.
Northridge didn't help its cause, committing two errors in the inning to prolong the Spartans' rally.
In all, the Grizzlies allowed six unearned runs, committing four errors. Northridge coach Andy Roth said physical and mental errors have been a bugaboo all summer long for a Grizzlies team that is developing on the fly after graduating nine seniors — most of its lineup — from its 4A state-qualifying team in the spring.
"We are extremely young, but we've been improving," Roth said. "It's hard to look at (the results) sometimes and say, 'Hey, we're getting better.' But, we are. Every single mistake that we made (Saturday) hurt us. We were sloppy defensively, and those routine plays have to get made against a better, more experienced team."
One of Northridge's leaders-in-training, junior-to-be Kyle Greenwell, gave the Grizzlies a late spark.
With one out in the bottom of the sixth, Greenwell followed up Kayson Werner's single with a line-drive, 350-foot home run over the left-center fence.
The blast cut the gap to 8-4, but Northridge was unable to extend any kind of rally. West scored a pair of insurance runs in the top of the seventh before bringing in senior-to-be pitcher Ray Monje to close out the win.
Monje struck out all three batters he faced.
Even though the Grizzlies were on the wrong end of the scoreboard, Greenwell said the loss didn't come without some areas of positivity as Northridge remained within a run or two for more than half of the game.
"It's good to hang with a team like (West) that just beat Mountain View by one," Greenwell said. "(Mountain View) really put it to us in the beginning of the year. If we keep taking baby steps against these kind of teams, we'll for sure come together as a good, solid team."
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N — Brenden Fulton (L, 9H, 4ER, 3BB, 4SO), Kayson Werner (6th, 1H, 0ER, 1BB, 3SO) and Kyle Greenwell. 2B — Werner; HR — Greenwell (1 on in 6th). RBI — Greenwell 2, Justus Martin, Jonathan Cowles.


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The Tinderbox was a Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale (details on Wiki) film made in Germany in 1958 about a battle weary soldier who — down on his luck — runs across an old witch who asks him to retrieve a small Tinderbox from inside an old tree. Inside the massive tree are three rooms containing chests full of coins of copper, silver and gold — each chest guarded by three magical giant hounds who do the soldier's bidding by granting him wishes.
The film is not dubbed for English, instead go to the bottom of The Tinderbox page and click on the links therein to find out the plot of the entire film (three parts). You really don't need to understand German as the pages, with scene photos, lay out the weird, yet strangely interesting story.
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U.S. General David Petraeus, the commander of U.S. forces in Iraq and Afghanistan, says the surge in the city of Marjah is just the start of a long campaign to defeat the Taliban.
"These types of efforts are hard, and they're hard all the time," Petraeus said on NBC's Meet the Press Sunday. "I don't use words like 'optimist' or 'pessimist,' I use realist. And the reality is that it's hard. But we're there for a very, very important reason, and we can't forget that. We're in Afghanistan to ensure that it cannot once again be a sanctuary for the kind of attacks that were carried out on 9/11."
U.S. and Afghan troops are targeting a nest of about 40 Taliban fighters in the western part of Marjah.
The enemy is dug in and reportedly using the town's civilian population for cover. They have also booby-trapped buildings with explosives and bombs.
One coalition soldier died in a roadside bomb attack this weekend, bringing the death toll to 13. The Marines said about 120 Taliban fighters have been killed.
Meanwhile, A NATO official said coalition forces could have swept through Marjah in a matter of days, but at the cost of more civilian lives.
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The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) works with governments and partners throughout the world to use sport-based programmes to improve children's lives and to strengthen communities. By teaming up with leading sports organizations and world-renowned athletes, UNICEF brings attention to challenges facing children and mobilizes resources to address them.
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(Source: UNAIDS) – World cricket players have united in a call to young fans to 'get the facts' about HIV prevention and to help eliminate AIDS-related stigma and discrimination. The call is part of a United Nations and International Cricket Council (ICC) HIV awareness-raising campaign taking place alongside the ICC World Twenty20 (WT20) tournament in Sri Lanka, which runs until 7 October.
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New York (UNICEF) – Barcelona Football Club (FCB) President Sandro Rosell and Anthony Lake, UNICEF Executive Director, met today to celebrate the partnership of the FCB Foundation and UNICEF to improve the lives of millions of children.
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(UNICEF/UNAIDS) – A bus embossed with HIV messages, red ribbons and the faces of world cricketing stars is making a whistle stop tour through more than a hundred sites in Sri Lanka. Carrying young volunteers, the bus is part of the HIV awareness-raising campaign "Let's Talk" taking place around the world Twenty20 cricket tournament that runs from 18 September to 7 October in Sri Lanka.
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If it comes time to get a joint replacement or undergo surgery, you may find yourself getting treated like a champion. Less invasive procedures developed through sports medicine are turning big operations into small ones and dramatically shaving recovery times.
You don't have to be a superstar athlete to experience a major league injury. But you can thank sports medicine for helping you heal better and quicker than ever before.
"There's no question that the high level athlete has been over time what's driven orthopedics to the level we're at today," says Dr. John Mehalik, an orthopedic surgeon on the medical staff of Lee Memorial Health System.
Historically war and war injuries spurred orthopedics, using plates and screws to rebuild bodies. In recent years, it's been battles in the sports arena.
"The elite level athlete and the demands and rigors that they're going to face in their daily game initiated a lot of technologies. Now our aging athletes get the highest level of technology that's available to Tiger Woods or Tom Brady," says Dr. Mehalik.
Fifty percent of shoulder repairs are now done arthroscopically. Instead of cutting the body and slicing through layers of muscle, surgeons use slender tools and operate through small holes.
Rotator cuffs and labral tears are common shoulder injuries in both top-level athletes and everyday Joes.
"What happens is the tendon tears off of the bone and when that happens it causes pain and lack of function," says Dr. Andrew Follweiler, an orthopedic surgeon on Lee Memorial Health System's medical staff.
Using arthroscopic tools, surgeons reattach the tendon to the bone and use next generation healing aids.
"We have good sutures that we use now called suture anchors which go into the bone and they're the anchoring point for reattaching the tendon," says Dr. Follweiler.
Researchers are also seeking ways to jump-start the body's own recovery process.
"We are trying to work on some advances in things like platelet rich plasma other biological mediators which can help speed some of this healing," says Dr. Follweiler.
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How to Start a Process Server Company
by Silas Reed
State requirements change from state to state so prior to getting started in your area, you will want to do some research in the legal and law enforcement area. One of the best places to start is at your local library, Small Business Administration, and main courthouse. While some states require that you be certified and licensed before you can go out on jobs, other states don't need those types of credentials. You can also look on the Internet for jobs.
Spend some money and join your local Chamber of Commerce in order to find jobs. This organization usually has a wealth of knowledge, networking sources, and resources about what you are trying to do. They will be able to tell you the requirements for becoming a process server, and you can also contact the Service Corps of Retired Entrepreneurs to ask for a mentor to help you. Once you get a mentor, ask them to help you create a business plan, marketing information, and pricing for your services.
Prior to starting out on any new jobs, you will also need to set up an office, get office equipment and a process server guidebook, software for case management needs, a badge, and some form of official ID. The badge and identification will go a long way towards building credibility when you go out to private homes and businesses to serve papers. You will also need an Internet connection and some skills for researching via the Web.
There is good software available that offers some of the most cost-effective and efficient case management software for process servers to keep track of their jobs. These types of software usually provide all the necessary tools to manage the caseload, allowing process servers to quickly log data, exchange information with others, and use affidavits that are state specific. You can usually find these types of software via an Internet search.
Increase your knowledge of the field. Process servers need to be skilled in many areas including surveillance, Internet research, and legal investigation techniques. As well, search the Internet for continuing education courses, because keeping up with the latest rules and regulations is essential to do good jobs consistently.
Marketing your services should be done on a weekly basis where you can network with prospective clients to exchange business cards, write quotes for possible jobs, and pass out your website address if people want to look for you on the Internet so that you can build business.
Join the NAPPS (the National Association of Professional Process Servers) to gain more knowledge and get more exposure. Founded in 1982 as a result of a group of concerned business people, the group started in Las Vegas and went on to form a nationwide organization. Membership has grown to all 50 states and has also gone overseas. Joining organizations like NAPPS helps build credibility for your business to be part of a professional association. NAPPS is an organization that has high principles and ethics, and is a collection of some of the best process servers in the industry.
Look towards becoming a notary public or set up an affiliation with a notary service because you will likely either have to do it yourself or will need the services of a good notary. Conforming to the best practices of the industry takes the essential elements that will advance your professional appearance and presentation while at the same time protecting the rights of due process of the people who will be affected by your service. When following the procedures, you may have need of a notary.
When it comes to starting your own process server company, you will want to do what most new, startup companies will do. Start out by learning as much as you can, get together with a mentor who can help you create a business plan, give advice and start to network and join associations that will help you gain exposure. You will need to market your business, build a client list and stay organized using software designed for the process server business. Following all of these basic business rules will put you quickly on the road to success in your new business.
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Hey, training camp is in like 8 minutes.
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Main number to focus on is cap space, which means basically Shero overdrafted his bank account, but there are no fees.
Shero has until game 1 to get under the cap
So really tons of time to comply, but the clock is ticking. Being right up against the cap isn't great, because in season if injuries occur you have to some room to make moves.
Candidates to move to make room
Matt Niskanen
Dave Molinari has an interesting read at the PG on Matt Niskanen.
"I know the situation we're in, being over the cap," Niskanen said after an informal workout Monday at the Ice Castle in Castle Shannon. "It's pretty evident that Ray [Shero, the general manager] has to make a decision. Someone who probably otherwise is a regular on our roster [will be traded]."
Niskanen has turned his career around in Pittsburgh. But like the article mentions, he may be the odd man out, which would be a huge shame.
But we don't buy it. Even if he only has a year left, Niskanen still is a valuable commodity in the NHL. Trading him for nothing makes limited sense.
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Quick — name one thing Tanner Glass is good at.
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Jussi Jokinen
Wouldn't Jokinen be the most logical move? The Pens have 3,000 centers, and Jokinen seemed to fall out of favor in the playoffs last year. He makes 2.1 million, which some of Carolina pays anyway. He's not a big part of the Pens plans it seems.


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Voices Literature & Writing is a supplemental, social-emotional-learning, and character-education resource delivered through a unique, integrated language arts approach.
Six powerful themes anchor Voices Literature & Writing instruction. The content of these themes
The six program themes and their content build across the grade levels with age-appropriate, grade-level themes, each given a unique name. Here is an example of how one program theme (Conflict Resolution) progresses from Kindergarten to Grade 6, with grade-level theme names and content:
View the full theme progression chart.
Voices Literature & Writing promotes these Common-Core-State-Standards-aligned goals that advance literacy and social development.
The Voices Literature & Writing authorship team consists of Catherine Snow, Robert L. Selman, Patrick C. Walker, Cynthia Tyson, Maria Carlo, Ernest Morrell, and Sonya Whitaker.
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Teacher Read-Alouds are the core of this program. These culturally diverse trade books provide equal access to shared content and are
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In as little as 15–20 minutes per day, Voices Literature & Writing focuses on developing social skills in an academic setting. This program helps students and educators succeed, in part by capitalizing on the connection between social and academic outcomes.
When students feel safe and respected by their peers, they are free to learn. And when content is relevant, they are inspired to discuss and write about it—maximizing learning potential (Wentzel, 1991; Selman, 2003a; Reyes et al., 2012). This is the research base on which Voices Literature & Writing is built.
The integrated approach of Voices Literature & Writing is unique and powerful. No other social-emotional learning program teaches critical social skills thoroughly embedded in CCSS-based literacy content.
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Durlak, J. A., Weissberg, R. P., Dynmicki, A. G., Taylor, R. D., & Schellinger, K. B. (2011). The impact of enhancing students' social and emotional learning: A meta-analysis of school-based universal interventions. Child Development, 82(1), 405–432.
Reyes, M. R., Brackett, M. A., Rivers, S. E., White, M., & Salovey, P. (2012). Classroom emotional climate, student engagement, and academic achievement. Journal of Educational Psychology, 104(3), 700–712.
Selman, R. L. (2003a). Teaching social awareness through reading. Education Week, 23(3), 30–36.
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A Chase bank employee was reporting for work early Wednesday morning when he inadvertently crashed his SUV into the front of a branch office in west Houston.
Houston Police Department Officer Ron Brooks said the man was pulling up to the bank at 1102 Silber as he usually does, just after 6 a.m., and was planning to back into a parking spot when his Honda Pilot moved forward instead. Brooks said the silver SUV ended up inside the building, after smashing through the outer and inner lobby doors.
The driver, whose name was not released, was uninjured in the crash but his vehicle ended up having front-end damage. It was not immediately clear if the bank would open for the day. Brooks said some office furniture was also damaged in the wreck. A Chase bank spokesman would not comment on the accident.


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Before the Warrior Run-Central Columbia game, someone in the press box said, "Their defense is probably the best in District 4," referring to the Central Columbia defense. That statement might have changed.
Warrior Run defeated the former one-loss Central Columbia Blue Jays 1-0 in the District 4 Class AA semifinals Tuesday evening at Loyalsock. Warrior Run will join the girls team in the District 4 championship. The Defenders will play Danville Thursday at Central Columbia at 7.
The Defenders won with a stifling defense and an opportunistic offense.
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Warrior Run goal keeper Jason McWilliams grabs the ball from between the legs of Eric Fitzgerald of Central Columbia for a save in the first half Tuesday at Loyalsock. View additional photos at cu.sungazette.com.
Zach Miller scored off an assist from Elias George at 35:45. It was a good pass from George from the right side of the goal and Miller fired it into the bottom corner.
Warrior Run gained a lot of confidence after beating Midd-West in the quarterfinals Saturday and now the Defenders' confidence is at an all-time high.
"It keeps us in after beating Midd-West," said Miller. "You know I feel, actually coming into Midd-West we gained a lot of confidence. The chemistry was good and then after we beat them, you know in school we're always pumped up, we're always looking forward to games and during the regular season just as much but now after we're getting these big wins we're all ready to play."
Coming into the game Central Columbia had only allowed five goals all season and held the Warrior Run offense in check, but the Defenders made the most of their opportunities.
"We tried our best," said Warrior Run coach Doug Bastian of his team's offense, "Central Columbia's only given up five goals all year, so we know they can play tremendous team defense And obviously we had one great opportunity and scored on it when it was all said and done."
Warrior Run would've had no chance if it wasn't for the play of the defense and senior goalie Jason McWilliams.
Nick McCormack, James Hamm, Masen Wagner and Chase Snyder all played amazing and didn't allow Central Columbia many shots on goal.
"I give a lot of props to my back line," said Snyder, who time after time made huge plays. "We got James Hamm back this week and that really helped us. We've been dealing with injuries so we've been a little flat on the back line. We've been working on marking and team defense all week in practice and that really helped us tonight."
McWilliams played an outstanding game and saved seven shots in the win. McWilliams biggest save came in the 65th minute when he was caught one-on-one, but he reached out and knocked it away.
McWilliams knew he couldn't let up his guard until the clock was all the way down to zero because he saw Wellsboro score with 11 seconds to go against Millville earlier in the year.
"I knew I had to play on my toes," said McWilliams. "I knew that they were going to have the ball and maintain possession and they were going to look for the scoring opportunities in the last minute. So I knew I had to be ready."
Warrior Run- Zach Miller (Elias George), 35:45.
Shots on goal: WR- 5; CC- 7. Corner kicks: WR- 3; CC- 2. Saves: WR- 7; CC- 4. Goalies: Warrior Run (Jason McWilliams). Central Columbia (Brandon Yocum)
Records: Warrior Run (15-5) Central Columbia (18-2) Next: Warrior Run vs. Danville in District Championship (Thu. 7)


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KIANTONE – An 85-year-old Jamestown woman apparently ran a red light this morning at Route 60 and Peck Settlement Road causing a two-vehicle crash, according to a Chautauqua County sheriff's report.
Police said a vehicle driven by Gladys E. Peterson was traveling east on Peck Settlement Road and collided about 11 a.m. with a northbound vehicle on Route 60 driven by Bryan M. Smith, 27, of Warren, Pa.
A passenger in the Peterson vehicle, Bill Michalski, 85, was taken to WCA Hospital in Jamestown with minor injuries along with a passenger in Smith's vehicle, Heather Cathcart, 29.
Neither driver was injured.
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White House Releases Implementation Plan for the National Strategy for the Arctic Region. Today the White House released the Implementation Plan for the National Strategy for the Arctic Region. The Administration solicited input from Alaska Natives, the State of Alaska, Congress, academia, industry and others to develop an Implementation Plan that sets forth the guidelines for Federal Departments and Agencies to execute the National Strategy for the Arctic Region. The Implementation Plan complements and builds upon existing initiatives by Federal, State, local, and tribal authorities, the private sector, and international partners, and also focuses efforts where opportunities exist and action is most needed. The White House
The press release will soon be available here. The document is available to download via this link.
Today's Congressional Action:
The House and Senate are expected to consider non-Arctic legislation today.
Shell Gives Up Arctic Drilling for 2014. Shell announced Thursday it is pulling out of drilling in the Arctic Ocean for 2014. The company cited a federal appeals court decision that found the environmental analysis developed by the Interior Department for Arctic lease sales is seriously flawed. The ruling by the Ninth Circuit Court raised obstacles to Shell's plan for drilling off the coast of Alaska, the company said in a statement. The Hill
Shell and Exxon Report Drop in Profits. Royal Dutch Shell said on Thursday that it would step up its sales of oil and gas fields and other assets and sharply cut capital investment this year in an ambitious plan to reshape the company and improve its financial performance. The company, in confirming a steep profit fall for the fourth quarter, said that it would be restructuring its North American oil and gas operations, where it has overcommitted to developing shale gas and has had to write off losses. It also said it would restructure its global oil refining unit. New York Times
Foss is Upbeat on the Arctic. Foss Maritime Builds New Ice-Class Tugs as it embarks on a new Arctic Challenge. To support growing Arctic business, Seattle-based Foss Maritime Company is building three ocean-going tugs at its Rainier Shipyard in Oregon on the Columbia River. These 132 feet-long, Ice Class vessels will have strengthened hulls designed to withstand the harsh, Arctic climate conditions into which they will eventually be deployed. MarineLink
Norway's Prime Minister Calls for Advancing North's Knowledge Economy. Although last week's Arctic Frontiers conference in Troms?, Norway focused on the activities of "humans in the Arctic," from sleeping habits to snowmobile accidents in Svalbard, top politicians still made headline appearances. The Prime Minister of Norway, along with Greenland's Prime Minister and Finland's Foreign Minister, spoke on Tuesday, the second day of the conference. Tuesday's attendance was actually higher than that on the opening day, evincing the high level of interest in the politicians' speeches, perhaps especially since the Norwegian and Greenlandic prime ministers were both recently elected. Alaska Dispatch
Polar Bears Adapt to Warmer Arctic by Eating Snow Goose Eggs. Arctic ice is melting sooner in the spring, driving polar bears to dry land earlier in the year. Unable to prey on seals, the bears are finding other sources of food: goose eggs. The bears are now coming ashore during the nesting season of the many waterfowl that breed around Hudson Bay. As the video shows, the white bears have become adept at nest robbing and snow goose eggs are among their new favorite foods. A nest holds four to five eggs, and researchers say 88 goose eggs contain the same amount of protein as one seal. Bears raid other nests as well, including sea ducks like eiders and other birds that nest in the tundra around Hudson Bay. Field and Stream
Nunavut Ecotourism Program Nominated for Major Award. The Arviat Community Ecotourism program has been nominated for an award by the World Travel and Tourism Council based in London. Arviat Community Ecotourism, also called ACE, is one of three international finalists in the community award category. Arviat, population 2,850, is a small Inuit community in Canada's eastern Arctic territory of Nunavut. Alaska Dispatch
Legislative Action
No legislative action was formally considered yesterday.
Future Events
Arctic Technology Conference, February 10-12, 2014 (Houston, TX). Founded in 1969, the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) provides offshore resources in the fields of drilling, exploration, production and environmental protection. The Arctic Technology Conference (ATC) is built upon OTC's successful multidisciplinary approach, with 14 technical societies and organizations. The conference is an international event focused on continuing innovative technologies and solutions needed for exploration and production of energy within the circum-Arctic.
Developing Alaska's Marine Workforce, February 14, 2014. (Anchorage, Alaska, USA). The North American Marine Environment Protection Association (NAMEPA) hosts the luncheon. Discussion will focus on industry strategies for moving forward to secure Alaska's future needs for an educated and trained workforce are met. Feature presentations include a recap of NAMEPA's 2012 meeting, University of Alaska updates on the FSMI (Alaska's Fisheries, Seafood, Maritime Initiative) Workforce Development Plan and trends in education and training.
Arctic Ambitions, February 27-28, 2014 (Girdwood, Alaska). World Trade Center Alaska will host Arctic Ambitions III: Commercial Development of the Arctic. This conference focuses solely on Arctic international trade and business opportunities. It is anticipated that about 200 business and government leaders attending next year's conference.
Arctic Science Summit Week April 5-8, 2014 and Arctic Observing Summit, April 9-11 (Helsinki, Finland). ASSW is a gathering for Arctic research organizations. Any organization engaged in supporting and facilitating arctic research is welcome to participate. The ASSW meeting in 2014 will be arranged during April 5-8 in Helsinki Kumpula Campus, in the facilities of FMI and Physics Department of the University of Helsinki. Second circular here.


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50 Cities, 50 Destinations Makes Stop at Centenary College
SHREVEPORT, La. Rick Rowe and KTBS television Channel 3 made a stop to our city today as part of the 50 Cities, 50 Destinations tour across the state to help celebrate Homecoming Week and 100 years in Shreveport and Bossier City.
During the two-hour live remote broadcast, video storyteller Rick Rowe took viewers on a three-minute trip down memory lane and showed what the future holds for the College, listened to the choir, and highlighted the accolades and awards bestowed on Centenary. The Colleges newest member and mascot, Skeeter, even made his television debut.
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Centenary College of Louisiana is a private, four-year arts and sciences college affiliated with the United Methodist Church. Founded in 1825, it is the oldest chartered liberal arts college west of the Mississippi River and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Centenary is one of 16 colleges and universities constituting the Associated Colleges of the South and is regularly rated as one of the top colleges in the South. In 2008 Centenary College celebrates 100 years in Shreveport and Bossier City.


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Data from the accelerometer is converted to a vibration spectrum for analysis. Although the equipment required for this level of analysis might be beyond the reach of smaller manufacturers, a vibration pen can provide an economical means of trending spindle performance.
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GRAND RAPIDS, MI – This edition of The Playlist will focus on the foot. Whether it's the pointed toes of ballerinas performing "Peter Pan," the fast feet of swing dancers returning to Rosa Parks Circle, or our annual tiptoe through Tulip Time, these three events should help get you on your feet.
Tulip Time 2013
Kenny Rogers headlines a long list of live entertainment options at this year's Tulip Time Festival in Holland. From May 4-11, this annual celebration of Dutch heritage and culture offers something for all ages. Three popular parades, traditional Dutch Dance, concerts, theater, Dutch attractions and food, children's events, Tulip City Tours and more can all be found at tuliptime.com.
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Parts of the anticipated CIA history "The Good Shepherd" — a project well over a decade in development –will be screened for the first time at the RomeFilmFest next month.
About 20 minutes of the pic, directed by Robert De Niro and starring Matt Damon and Angelina Jolie, will likely screen at the inaugural edition of the fest. De Niro will take part in a discussion on the film.
News was announced today as part of a larger cooperative effort between the Tribeca Film Festival and the Rome fest.
Movie takes a look at the early history of the CIA, with Damon playing an idealistic operative who becomes disillusioned with the agency during the Cold War. Universal releases the pic Dec. 22.
De Niro and Jane Rosenthal, both Tribeca co-founders, are producers, along with James G. Robinson and Robert Richardson.
Rome kicks off its first-ever festival Oct. 13 with "Fur" as the opening-night film.
At a Gotham press conference featuring New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Rome Mayor Walter Veltroni, along with respective fest toppers, Tribeca unveiled six movies that will be screened at Rome as part of the official partnership including buzz doc "The War Tapes," Egyptian feature and Tribeca award winner "The Yacoubian Building" and spelling-bee tale "Akeelah and the Bee."
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The researchers assessed genetic damage in more than 400 individuals in rural West Bengal, India, who had not been exposed to high levels of arsenic in drinking water but who ate cooked rice on a daily basis. The genotoxic effect of arsenic was measured by counting micronuclei, damaged pieces of chromosomes unable to participate in cell division, within urothelial cells obtained from urine samples of the participants. An increased frequency of micronuclei is linked to cancer development.
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Charles M. Schulz, creator of beloved Peanuts and Santa Rosa resident, is immortalized at a museum and research center that bears his name. Among the Schulz memorabilia are the animator's relocated office and a number of original creations and doodles. Make it a point to view Morphing Snoopy, a layered display that shows the transformation of Schulz's childhood dog, Spike, to the world-famous Snoopy.
Nestled on 400 acres in the heart of California's wine country, Safari West is home for over 400 exotic mammals and birds. Not a zoo, not a drive-through park, it's a wildlife preserve where the whole family can experience some of nature's most beautiful animals in a natural habitat. Established by Peter Lang in 1989, Safari West gained membership in the American Zoo and Aquarium Association, one of only six private facilities in North America to belong to that prestigious organization. The ongoing mission of Safari West is wildlife preservation through breeding, education, research and public interaction.
Staccatos and crescendos of perfectly orchestrated music fill the concert hall of the Santa Rosa Symphony during concert season. The works of Bart�k, Brahms, Stravinsky and other masters are regulars at this venue, as are the more contemporary compositions of Rodgers and Hammerstein and Latin-inspired creations.
Located just one hour from Santa Rosa Airport, The Napa Valley Wine Train is a leisurely three-hour journey through the Napa Valley in meticulously restored vintage rail cars. It's not just a train ride, but a culinary experience as well. The Napa Valley Wine Train is one of the most distinctive Napa restaurants. Choose from an excellent seasonal menu, and then enjoy the dish that was prepared to your specifications in its specially designed kitchen cars. Locally famous Executive Chef, Kelly Macdonald uses only the freshest seasonal ingredients. On board, enjoy Murder Mystery dinner theater, special wine voyages and exclusive winery tours.
Stark's Steakhouse brings classic fare with a modern approach to downtown Santa Rosa's Old Railroad Square. The restaurant features USDA Certified Prime Black Angus grass fed beef and also features the only in-house dry-aging program in Sonoma County.
A 2009 San Francisco Chronicle Bay Area Top 100 Restaurant, Willi's Wine Bar's classic roadhouse appeal captures the casual, laid-back nature of Sonoma County. Tourists and locals feel equally at home enjoying a quick bite or lingering over a glass of wine. The menu at Willi's features 32 international small plates, some wildly inventive and others comfortingly familiar.
The Brasserie menu is inspired by classic, French country influences that incorporate only the freshest and finest Sonoma regional products and the best of Northern California cuisine. The Brasserie is the perfect location for family dining as well as a more romantic evening out with its elegant ambiance, first class service, and impeccable cuisine. The Brasserie also offers an outdoor venue for those wishing to relax with a great meal under the stars.
Jack and Tony's Restaurant and Whisky Bar is the most recent addition to Santa Rosa's Railroad Square Historic District. They feature modern American regional cooking and an extensive wine list focused on Sonoma County's incredible wine producers. The adjacent Whisky Bar shelves over 170 expressions of Scotch, Bourbon, Irish, American and Japanese whiskies ranging from $5 to $100 and now offering tasting flights. They look forward to sharing a 'wee dram' of the 'water of life' with you!
Nestled in a picturesque vineyard setting, John Ash & Co. reflects the rich heritage and lifestyle of the region. Executive Chef Thomas Schmidt reaps the bounty of local boutique food purveyors, while being respectful of wine country inspired cuisine. The award-winning wine list features over 500 selections.
Stylish, classic, and modern. Equus Restaurant and Loungebar has been transformed into an inviting, casual dining experience. Chef Doug Mahoney features a California fusion menu, which highlights local ingredients from locations such as Cypress Grove, Bellwether Farms, and Liberty Duck.
Located in the Montgomery Village Shopping Center, Monti's welcomes you with its rustic Mediterranean ambiance. Nightly specials from the large wood-fired rotisserie include dishes like Liberty Farms lavender-roasted duck. Monti's menu offers both small and big plates that feature fresh local meats and seasonal produce. Also available are pizzas, pastas, salads and a selection of items from the raw bar. Pair your meal with a selection from the well-stocked wine cellar or full bar. Patio dining is also offered.
Bistro 29 located in downtown Santa Rosa, Sonoma County. Bistro 29 is a traditional bistro specializing in "Breton" regional cuisine. The number 29 comes from the department of Finistere (end of the earth) located in the upper tip of north-west France. Known for the traditional buckwheat crepes and sweet crepes, Bretagne also uses a variety of local seafood and produce that can easily be found in and around northern California.
The largest street fair and farmer's market in Sonoma County is held every Wednesday of the summer in downtown Santa Rosa. A wide variety of farm-fresh foods and handmade crafts are sold during the event, and entertainers of all stripes add to the family-friendly atmosphere.


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GRAND RAPIDS, MI - Frederik Meijer Gardens has added indie-rock duo Tegan and Sara to its summer concert lineup.
The indie-rock duo from Calgary will perform at the outdoor amphitheater June 28, 2014, hot on the heels of its recent, crazy-catchy hit song "Everything is Awesome," a collaboration with The Lonely Island, featured in "The Lego Movie." The song cracked the Billboard singles chart in the U.S. in February. The duo's seventh and latest album, "Hearthrob," debuted at No. 3 in January 2013.
Tegan and Sara recently announced a full North American tour via its official website, and Gardens officials confirmed the Grand Rapids show Tuesday, March 4. The opening acts will be The Courtneys and My Midnight Heart.
The show is the fourth to be announced so far by the Gardens. Last month, the venue confirmed three acts for the series: Disco-funk act KC and the Sunshine Band on July 24, Christian rockers Needtobreathe on June 21 and singer/songwriter Jennifer Nettles, of country band Sugarland, on July 19.
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Ticket prices and a complete lineup for the series are expected to be announced in mid-April. A ticket presale for members will take place starting at 9 a.m. April 26, and continue through May 9. The on-sale date for the general public will be May 10. Tickets will be available at the Gardens box office or online via Star Tickets. Service fees apply for Star Tickets purchases.
Approx. 25 acts are expected to perform at Meijer Gardens this summer. In 2013, the venue hosted 29 national touring artists, selling more than 46,000 tickets.
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Recently out of rehab, David Arquette wasn't taking any chances.
The actor, 39, was sent to the hospital after he was hurt in a car accident Friday, then later Tweeted, "Refused all pain medication – may the record state – still sober!"
Arquette, whose vehicle reportedly collided head-on with another car on a Beverly Hills street, adds, "It was a miracle the woman I hit was uninjured – Thank God."
He says he was on his way to the airport to travel to Las Vegas to help a friend open his restaurant, The Sugar Factory, when the accident occurred.
"so sad i'm going to miss it but glad to be alive for a rain check," he writes.
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While the month of February typically means that the NBA All-Star Game is quickly approaching, for the New York Knicks, it presents an opportunity to pad their lead in the Atlantic Division.
The Knicks will play 11 games in February, and the schedule is also in the Knicks' favor. They'll play six teams with a losing record, so it's crucial they capitalize and win.
Can New York go undefeated in the month?
Not likely, but it's highly possible that they win more games than they lose.
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Washi Tape School Supplies Activity
Washi tape is the new craft craze that originated in Japan but has flourished here in the U.S., too. The tape comes in a variety of widths, colors, and designs, and is available at most craft stores. The tape is unique in that it can be attached to many surfaces, but also peeled off very easily. Prepare for school the washi tape way—with some washi tape school supplies!
What You Need:
- Empty plastic food containers of various sizes and shapes
- Washi tape in different widths, colors and designs
- Pencils
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- Scissors
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- For this activity, your child will want to pick out several rolls of washi tape in many different designs and colors.
- Give your child an empty plastic container; either a new one or an old food container that's been rinsed and cleaned. Hard plastic sandwich containers work well, or an empty plastic 32-ounce size yogurt container can also provide great marker and crayon storage.
- Let your child decorate the empty container all around with washi tape. You can help him cut strips if needed, or he can cut the tape himself to different lengths. He can use various colors and designs around the container, and even layer designs on top of one another.
- If the container has a lid, encourage him to decorate it, too! He may want to write his name or "School Supplies" on one piece of the washi tape if the tape is light enough in color. He could also cut the washi tape to make the shape of his initials, or go ahead and spell out his whole first name.
- Next, let your child wrap washi tape around pencils to decorate them also. He will have decorated school supplies as well as the supply container!
- If he's allowed to take his decorated supplies to school, he can keep them there or in his home to be ready for homework. The decorated supplies and holder will liven up his "home office"!
Beth Levin has an M.A. in Curriculum and Education from Columbia University Teachers College. She has written educational activities for Macmillan/McGraw-Hill and Renaissance Learning publishers. She has a substitute teaching credential for grades K-12 in Oregon, where she lives with her husband and two daughters.


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BIRMINGHAM, Alabama - A 62 -year-old man died in a house fire Thursday night at his Birmingham home.
Jefferson County coroner's officials are withholding his name pending notification of his family. The man is the city's eighth fire fatality this year, and the third this week.
Birmingham Fire and Rescue was dispatched just before 9 p.m. to the fire at 1114 Second St. West. Three men were inside when the blaze erupted, but two of them were able to escape, said Battalion Chief C.W. Mardis.
It took firefighters about 30 minutes to get the fire at the one-story wood frame house under control. Firefighters found the trapped victim on the kitchen floor. They performed CPR and then rushed him to UAB Hospital where he was pronounced dead at 9:46 p.m.
Mardis said the victim was initially in his bedroom which is where the fire started, but he had unsuccessfully tried to escape. "He was probably asleep when it started," Mardi said.
The cause of the fire is under investigation but appears to be accidental, Mardis said. The man is the city's third fire death just this week.
On Monday, an 80-year-old woman and her 62-year-old son were killed in a fire at their Ensley home. Those victims were identified Thursday as Lillie M. Montgomery, and her son, Larry Montgomery. The two lived together at the home in the 1600 block of Avenue H in Ensley.
Authorities said that fire started when hot dogs were left unattended and cooking on the stove.


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Thursday, June 19, 2008
Who You Gonna Call?
No, not Ghostbusters. Get your head out of the eighties, pal.
You're gonna call Blackwater--that is, you will if you have a very specific set of needs that generally don't include finding the Keymaster or defending the world from the minions of Zuul. If you need a paramilitary outfit with global reach and capabilities to take on some dangerous, tough jobs, though, keep Blackwater on your speed dial. This even goes for left-leaning activists, apparently.
I recognize the concern many people have about subcontracting military functions to a group like Blackwater. In fact, I share those concerns. I find this approach from a charitable, non-government organization intriguing, though. Could Blackwater play a part of peacekeeper in Darfur? If so, would they be acting on a charitable level or a more mercenary level? Would they even be able to provide a good solution to the problem?
Without a willingness and the authority to take action--violent, decisive action--I'm not sure that any peacekeeper presence is going to make a significant difference. And that kind of action could precipitate a much larger confrontation. Does anyone have the will to stick through that kind of a military action right now?
For the record, Farrow represents Dream for Darfur, although I am unsure whether her approach to Blackwater was an official approach or not. When I called Dream for Darfur, I was given the number of their media representative. He didn't answer his phone and has yet to return my call; if he does get back to me, I'll update this post if necessary.
Update: I just spoke with Jonathan Freedman, the media contact for Dream for Darfur, who actually confirmed most of the story. Mia Farrow has been in contact with Erik Prince (although she has never personally met with him). She and the organization are reiterating their stance that they are willing to talk to anyone who can help provide security--and although the word "peacekeeping" was used, I have a feeling that they might be speaking more about a security roll, especially after consideration of what Robin wrote in the comments.
Freedman was very clear that there is no partnership with Blackwater at this time, but neither are they really backing away from the story. I was considering writing something a bit bigger on the subject, but, honestly, there's not much story in this so I think I'll leave it where it sits. While I don't always agree with either methodology, tone, or some of the chosen targets of the Darfur activists, I admire their cause. I also admire the streak of pragmatism that allows them to approach a group like Blackwater that has been demonized in the media over the last few years.
And here's a link for folks in Denver who want to join a Dreams for Darfur protest in hopes of forcing some large corporations into pressuring China to use their leverage to help end the genocide in Darfur.
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The ever-helpful Andrew Coyne has posted some useful suggestions for Liberal campaign slogans:
A friend of mine suggests, in light of the Liberals' evident strategy of promising every province, city, or interest group whatever their heart desires — together with a warning that all of these goodies will go up in smoke if they are defeated — a possible Liberal slogan: "Vote Liberal and nobody gets hurt."
And from the comments on that post: "Vote Liberal — We haven't been corrupt lately." Or "Vote Liberal. We have no convictions" (yet). Or perhaps "Vote Liberal: We're Organized." And even: "Vote Liberal and Fuggeddaboutit!!"
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Top 4 Fall Must-Do's in Nova Scotia
Fall is the perfect time of year to get out and explore everything this beautiful and bountiful province has to offer - and I think you'll agree.
Prost! Oktoberfest in Nova Scotia
With fall being a beautiful time of year in Nova Scotia, it's not hard to find a reason to get out and enjoy yourself. Nova Scotia has played host to various Oktoberfest celebrations across the province for decades. The Craft Beer industry in Nova Scotia has been doing some pretty great things, resulting in celebrations better than ever!
Travel planning: Backcountry Camping in Keji
It's been too long since we have been to Nova Scotia. Although we have been visitors many times, we still love to come back. There are still so many places we didn't visit and so many things we'd still love to do!
A Rural Art Adventure
In autumn, the rural road along Nova Scotia's Highway 2 is lined with scenes of quaint farm houses, river views, and blueberry fields as red as hot coals.
My sister and I made our way along this road one chilly October day, excited to view the newest work of local artist Joy Laking at her Fall Exhibition.
Joy Laking has been capturing the heart and soul of Nova Scotia in her paintings for over forty years. A visit to her gallery near Bass River leaves one feeling warm, welcomed, and inspired.
Halloween Fun in Nova Scotia
Halloween is just around the corner and whether you prefer tricks or treats, there's something to delight ghouls and goblins of all ages. From family friendly pumpkin parades to the scariest of haunted houses, here's a few Halloween treats to check out.
Ebb & Flow on the Yarmouth tide
Blooms of shimmering jellyfish as big as your thumbnail rise and fall in dreamy movement a few feet from your paddle. Bubbles from burrowing clams rise in a stream from the ocean floor while hundreds of seabirds explore the exposed flats, feasting on crabs, snails and other creatures.
From our community: Fall in Nova Scotia
The end of summer in Nova Scotia is just the start of another amazing season. Heading out on a road trip among the bright yellows, oranges, and reds is one of our favourite things to do. Our annual Leaf Watch keeps track of where the leaves look their most colourful and give us inspiration to head out in search of the best fall has to offer. From to a day trip to the Annapolis Valley to pick apples to a weekend getaway to drive the Cabot Trail, there's no shortage of things to do in fall.
But you don't have to take our word for it, find out what our Facebook and Twitter community have to say about their favourite things about fall in Nova Scotia.
A Dumping Day tradition
For those in the communities of South West Nova Scotia, Dumping Day is one of the most nerve-wracking and exciting days of the year.
Dumping Day 2012 from Carla Allen on Vimeo.
Oysters & Quahogs - A Tasteful Adventure
My morning drive through the Wentworth Valley enroute to Malagash was nothing short of stunning. The fall colours were still in their prime and I counted four white tail deer in fields along the way. I was heading to Bay Enterprises where I was about to learn about the wonderful world of oysters and quahogs.