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So I was watching TV and saw some show where the hero was using bullets cast from calcium metal to get a true exploding bullet... basically it's like shooting a bomb since it reacts so violently with water, or things containing a lot of water, like a human body. Is such a thing really possible? To make bullets out of one of the highly reactive metals, like lithium, potassium, barium, etc. Remembering live high school experiments, a bullet sized piece of those metal dropped into a bathtub full of water caused a tremendous explosion, literally destroying the metal bathtub. It'd be a whole new world for "stopping power". :p


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- How do I apply for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)?
- How do I apply for Temporary Assistance?
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How do I find out if I'm eligible for programs and services?
Visit myBenefits.ny.gov to find out about a number of work support programs that you may be eligible for by quickly entering some basic information about you and your family.
How do I apply for SSI/Social Security Disability?
The NYS OTDA Division of Disability Determinations (DDD) makes medical determinations on disability claims filed with the Social Security Administration's Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income Disability programs.
To apply for Disability please contact your local Social Security Office: SSA Office Locator or phone 1-800-772-1213
You can also apply for disability benefits online using SSA Online Services.
How do I ask for a Fair Hearing?
You can request a Fair Hearing:
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By phone: 1-800-342-3334 (Fax:518-473-6735)
In person:
Visit a Fair Hearing office
- Brooklyn: 14 Boerum Place, First Floor, Brooklyn, NY
- Albany: 40 North Pearl Street, 15th Floor, Albany, NY
In writing:
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Office of Administrative Hearings
P.O. Box 1930
Albany, NY 12201
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Any custodial or noncustodial parent may apply for child support services by contacting their county child support office and completing the Application for Child Support Services.
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There is no application fee, however the custodial parent may be charged a $25.00 service fee once a year. The fee applies only to parents who have never received TANF benefits and who have a case with more than $500 in support collected during the federal fiscal year (October 1—September 30 of the next year). The fee will continue to apply in each federal fiscal year. For more information, visit the service fee questions and answers page.
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You can now apply for SNAP online, by mail, fax, or in person at your local department of social services or SNAP office.
Apply Online - You may apply for SNAP using the internet if you live in New York State by going to myBenefits.ny.gov. After your application is filed, the local department of social services or SNAP office will review your information, conduct an interview, and determine your household's eligibility for SNAP.
Apply by mail, fax or in person - You may apply by filing an application by mail, fax, or in person at your local department of social services or SNAP office. The current SNAP Application and How to Complete the SNAP Application forms are available to print in English, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Haitian-Creole, Korean and Russian. To find out the location of your nearest SNAP office, contact your local department of social services.
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If you are experiencing a hardship, or are disabled, you may find it helpful to have someone to apply for you. If you would like to authorize someone, print the person's name, address and phone number on the signature page (page 5) of your Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) application or please fill out and sign the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Authorized Representative Request Form and give the completed form to your worker or SNAP office.
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In many places in New York State, when you apply for SNAP someone from the county will contact you to conduct a phone interview to determine your household's eligibility for SNAP benefits. If you are working or have circumstances that make it hard for you to get to your local social services office for an interview after you have submitted your application, it may be possible to have the application interview done by telephone. If all the adults in your household are age 60 or older, or are disabled and have no earned income, you automatically qualify to have your application and recertification interviews done by phone, if you request it. Some other hardships that might make you eligible for a phone interview include cost or difficulty of traveling to and from the social services office, health problems (even temporary ones), difficulty getting time off from work or difficulty getting child care or dependent care. If you apply, contact your local department of social services Office to request a phone interview.
If you qualify for SNAP, you must receive them no later than 30 days from the date the local district received your application.
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For more information about how and where to apply, call 1-800-342-3009 press "1" for SNAP, or in New York City call 1-877-472-8411 or 311. For more information visit NYC Human Resources Administration.
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To find out if you are eligible to receive Temporary Assistance, including help with an emergency, you need to file an application with your county department of social services or, if you live in one of the five boroughs of New York City, with your local Job Center.
You can find the location of your local department of social services online, or by calling the toll-free OTDA Hotline at 1-800-342-3009.
You must fill out the application form and file it at your local department of social services. You should identify any emergency needs you may have at this time. If you have an emergency, you will be interviewed and told in writing about the decision on your emergency the same day you apply.
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You DO NOT have to be eligible for ongoing Temporary Assistance to receive Emergency Assistance.
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The 2015-16 Regular benefit component opened November 16, 2015 and will close April 8, 2016.
The 2015-16 Emergency benefit component opened January 4, 2016 and will close April 8, 2016.
The 2015-16 Heating Equipment Repair and Replacement benefit component opened November 9, 2015 and closed January 29, 2016.
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When the HEAP application acceptance period is open, you may apply for HEAP online if your household resides outside of New York City by going to myBenefits.ny.gov. This application is for a Regular HEAP benefit only. HEAP business rules allow 30 days to make a determination on this application. If your utilities are scheduled to be shut off, if you have less than a quarter (1/4) tank of fuel, less than a 10 day supply of fuel, have no heating fuel or if you own your home and your primary heating equipment is inoperable or unsafe and is in need of repair or replacement, you must call your local department of social services Office for further assistance.
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Celebrate the Vote!
Celebrate the Vote! September 3, 2016
Celebrate the Vote!
Celebrate the Vote!
St. Louis
Saturday, September 3, 2016
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Central Library, Kauffman and Poelker Parks
We will be reenacting the 1916 parade with gold sashes and historic displays of women's suffrage participants and activities.
The St. Louis Public Library, Missouri History Museum, City of St. Louis, and other institutions and organizations join the League of Women Voters of Metro St. Louis in organizing this event.
Speakers, music, displays, informational booths, and reenactments will be open to all on Saturday, September 3, 2016 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
So, put it on your calendars and join us in St. Louis to Celebrate the Vote!
HONOR the suffragists of the past.
CELEBRATE how far we have come.
ENERGIZE to make your voice heard today!
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Rachel Farr Fitch Award
At the LWVMO Spring Conference in Columbia, the Rachel Farr Fitch Health Care Award was presented to the League of Women Voters of Southwest Missouri.
In the photo, left to right: Ann Elwell, Kelly Wood, Leslie Carrier, Lois Detrick
The Award recognizes their outstanding project on the Accessibility and Affordability of Mental Health Services in Greene County. In the course of two years beginning in May 2013, the LWV of SW MO conducted more than 20 informational activities and met with mental health care service providers, members of law enforcement, correctional and judicial systems, advocacy/support groups, local and state officials, and families of mental health patients. During the course of their study, they determined that, although a wide variety of services is available locally, funding is inadequate and the supply does not meet the demand. The Greene County jail is, by default, the largest mental health facility in Southwest Missouri. State funding continues to decrease.
The LWV-SWMO moved into the advocacy phase of the project in August 2015. They convened the Ozarks Mental Health Network. As a result of their study, they will continue to review solutions developed in other communities, and to develop relationships in the community. They agreed to: promote mental/behavioral health as a public policy issue on par with physical health and physical disabilities; advocate for increased accessibility and affordability of mental health care services for adults in Greene County with treatment based on need and not on the ability to pay; support efforts to divert mentally ill people from the Greene County jail and into appropriate mental health treatment; advocate for additional funding structures for mental health care; and encourage and work with other organizations seeking to promote accessibility and affordability of mental health services for all.
Spring Conference
League of Women Voters of Missouri
Join us as we meet our old and new friends in League in Columbia at
The registration fee, which includes breaks, lunch and information packet is $25
Hotel Accommodations—Columbia
If you want to come to Columbia on Friday, there is a block of rooms being
Presidential Primary
Missouri Presidential Preference Primary – Tuesday, March 15, 2016
You must be registered to vote at your current address. (The last day to register for this election –if not already registered — was February 17.) You will be asked to choose a ballot (Republican, Democrat, Libertarian) and you can vote for only one candidate. You can use your usual identification which does not require a photo. Following is a list of candidates that will appear on the ballot. Note that some candidates have suspended their campaigns since the ballot was created. Those candidates are indicated in italics. Presidential Primary Candidates
Candidate Filing Day
First Day Candidate Filing – Tuesday, February 23, 2016
The first day for candidate filing for state representative, state senator in odd-numbered districts, and state executive offices except state auditor was Tuesday, February 23, 2016.
As in years past, the LWVMO hosted a welcome table for the first day filers at the Kirkpatrick Secretary of State Office Building in Jefferson City from 8 a.m. to noon.
Legislative Priorities
Capitol Action Day
Tuesday, January 12, 2016
Capitol Rotunda
9:30 a.m.
Meet in the Capitol Rotunda, first floor, to help distribute the LWV priority cards to Legislators.
Click here to see the card with the list of priorities for this year's legislative session:
LWVMO 2016 Legislative Priorities
If you are planning to attend, please let your local LWV president know.
LWVMO Fall Conference
League of Women Voters of Missouri Fall Conference
Saturday, November 7, 2015
9:00 a.m. (registration) to 3:00 p.m.
State Fair Community College
Thompson Conference Center, Heckart Building
Join us as we meet our old and new friends in League in Sedalia for our annual Fall Conference.
Sessions will include:
Information on the National Study of Money in Politics
The Dreams of a County Election Clerk, featuring Nick LaStrada, Pettis County Clerk
Using Local Issues to Grow Your League—Taking a Risk!
Fundraising for Local and State Leagues—a practical workshop
Looking Ahead to the next Legislative Session
A Silent Auction Fundraiser
A day to celebrate the League and all we do around the State
The cost, which includes breaks, lunch and information packet is $20 (if registered by October 23; after that date, the cost is $30).
If you have items for the Silent Auction, please bring them along.
We hope to see you there!
Use the handy form (below) to register. (Print and mail in).
Hotel Accomodations
If you want to come to Sedalia on Friday, there is a block of rooms being held until October 16 at the Comfort Inn, 3600 West Broadway, Sedalia, MO 65301, Phone: 660-829-5050.
The cost is $82 plus tax, single or double. Be sure to mention the League of Women Voters to get this special rate.
LWVMO Fall Conference Registration Form
November 7, 2015 – – Sedalia, Missouri
Local League _______________________________________#_______
Names of Persons attending:
Registration fee is $20 per person until October 23. After that date, the fee is $30.
Amount enclosed: _________________________________
Mail to:
LWVMO, 8706 Manchester Road, Suite 104, St. Louis, MO 63144
Fall Conference
LWVMO Fall Conference
Saturday, November 7, 2015
State Fair Community College
Sedalia, MO
Details to come. Be sure to mark your calendar!
Medicaid – Day of Action
Wednesday, May 13, 2015
9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Missouri State Capitol
Time is running out for the Missouri Legislature to act to close an insurance coverage gap for 300,000 uninsured Missourians. Another way of saying the same thing is that without Medicaid Expansion, 700 Missourians could die unnecessary deaths in the coming year—something that may be just statistics to some people, but devastating losses for those who love and care about them.
The last in-Capitol Medicaid Expansion Action Day before the Legislature adjourns is coming soon on May 13. Transportation will be provided from Columbia, Joplin, Kansas City, Springfield and St. Louis. Lunch will also be provided.
To register or to get information about how to register on-line, call 877-383-8884.
Barbara Davis, Health Chair
League of Women Voters of Missouri
League of Women Voters of Missouri
Phone: 314-961-6869 l Fax: 314-961-8393 l http://www.lwvmissouri.org
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The C dei Casi B&B is an old rustic family house which has been handed down through generation, set in the hills overlooking Lake Garda.
It has recently been restored but we have taken care to keep the old name, style and special atmosphere of warmth, of chatting cosily around the fireplace and of typical big and cheerful meals together.
We offer 3 cosy double rooms with ensuite bathroom, all with charming wooden roof-beamed ceilings. There i san internal courtyard for guests exclusive use where it is possibile to grill meat over an open fire.
The spacious private grounds, with a view over the lake, are ideal for strolling, relaxing, sun-bathing, admiring the sun-set or counting the stars
In the morning the Bertella (Casi) family will be pleased to offer you a lively typical breakfast.
Our B&B offers a quiet and peaceful setting but is also close to the shores of Lake Garda and in a few minutes by car you can reach areas of the lake which offer a variety of activities.
We are a non smokers house, please dont smoke inside.
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Check-out time: until 10.30
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- Cocina
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- Máquina para Té y Café
Política de cancelaciónEsta propiedad cuenta con una política de cancelación de 1 días. Si no se realiza la cancelación dentro de ese plazo se aplicará un recargo de anulación igual a la primera noche de tu estancia.
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Gaino is a peaceful little community situated at the beginning of the Camerate valley; it is made up of numerous little villages, sometime no bigger than a few houses grouped together. One of these tiny villages is Folino, situated a few hundred metres from the centre of Gaino. Folino is surrounded by olive groves and vineyards; now quiet a rare sight. From here you can join numerous footpaths for a lovely walk or ride by mountain-bike.
Trains until Verona or Brescia, then by bus to Toscolano Maderno (lake Garda).
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My dr has prescribed clomid from cd5-cd9 of 50mg. Has anyone had success using clomid on those cycle days. If I chose to use soy from cd1-cd5 can that mess up your cycle if you take clomid cd5-cd9?
My dr prescribed clomid from cd5-cd9
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Soy?!?.... Not trying to sound weird but are you tlking about milk?!?... My Dr has given me Clomid cd5-9 as well. This was Dec 2012 we did not conceive. Again in Jan. Af was Jan 7-11. Took Clomid Jan11-15. Ovulated on Jan22 which was cd16. Now the big wait. I take a got on Feb 7. Hope this bells
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If you are talking about the Soy Isoflavones I think you should be okay. It has been done. A lady in another group,told her doc about Soy and he told her it was okay to take Soy from days 1-5 then Clomid.
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A case about whether prayers should stop mentioning Jesus Christ before county commissioners meetings is being heard before a U.S. District Court in North Carolina.
The recommendation was made by Forsyth County Magistrate Trevor Sharp and comes after a lawsuit was filed years ago when two residents objected to the use of prayer before the meetings of the county's board of commissioners. The residents are members of the local chapter of Americans United for the Separation of Church and State.
The magistrate had rejected the county's argument of allowing clergy to give any type of prayer before meetings on a first-come, first-served basis is fair.
Sharp maintains that speaking of "Jesus, Jesus Christ, Christ or Savior" is "an unconstitutional preference for Christianity over other religions by the government."
If the court rules in favor of Sharp, it will issue an injunction to prevent sectarian prayer in all county government meetings. According to Sharp, the 4th Circuit which includes North Carolina, has said that prayers must be nonsectarian.
Mike Johnson, an attorney for the Alliance Defense Fund who is representing the county, said that the final ruling is about a month away, and that he will be filing a brief outlining his disagreement with Sharp's recommendation.
The court case was not discussed at the county commissioners meeting Tuesday night. A pastor of a Kernersville church prayed before the meeting began and mentioned Jesus twice.
"We feel very confident," said Katherine Parker, an attorney for the American Civil Liberties Union, who has represented the plaintiffs in court told the Winston-Salem Journal. "We knew the law was on our side or we would not have brought the case."
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How do you know which coin a person is thinking about without them directly telling you? According to Marc Salem, it's easy to figure out based on the non-verbal cues most people don't even realize they share.
Salem's local version of his mind-bending Broadway show, "Mind Over Milwaukee," runs at the Milwaukee Rep's Stackner Cabaret through Feb. 24. He visited Tap Milwaukee yesterday to demonstrate a few of his mind tricks on reporter Jackie Loohauis-Bennett. »Read Full Article
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If you think Mom is depressed, suggest she call her doctor or call the doctor yourself.
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BUCKHANNON - Upshur County Commissioners on Thursday approved an Office of Emergency Management grant application for federal funds that would be used to purchase equipment intended to strengthen the county's disaster preparedness capabilities.
But discussion of the grant application led Commissioner Donnie Tenney to question whether federal grant money intended to help local OEMs cope with emergencies is being spent wisely.
Should the county receive it, the $21,000 Upshur County Disaster Response Trailers Sustainment 2014 grant would be used to buy replacement equipment and supplies for four trailers maintained by the OEM - the mass care shelter, pet shelter, comfort shelter and special needs shelter.
According to the grant application, these materials would improve mobility, enhance the county's response and "fill missing gaps" in the OEM's capabilities the agency learned of through actual deployment and Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation programs.
Among the materials to be purchased are loading ramps, medical kits, portable signs, a portable forklift, dollies, fuel containers, batteries and storage containers.
Also listed are rigging and cargo netting, which is needed to secure supply loads in transit; heat stress monitors for evaluating the need for cooling shelters and the physical condition of disaster workers; fans for the cooling and ventilation of workers, animals and shelters; and utility field carts for moving heavy supplies and animal crates.
"They are getting loading ramps for shelters that are not ADA-accessible (Americans with Disabilities Act), so it kind of covers a few different things," County Administrator Megan Pomeroy explained. "I think what relates to animals is a field cart to move heavy supplies and animal crates, which would include cages for animals, food, that kind of thing."
Tenney made a motion to approve the grant application, but afterward expressed concerns about spending money to outfit pet trailers.
"I voted for it, but personally, I think it's a waste of money to spend this money on this because no one's ever going to bring their dogs (to a pet shelter trailer) if there's a problem," he said, "but that's the problem with the federal government. They direct the grant money where they want it to go to, and as I've said all along I think we need to spend more time and more money preparing for emergencies because the greatest potential emergency in any place is what happened in Charleston.
"I've got a dog, and I guarantee you, if something happens, that dog is not going to go to a trailer," Tenney continued. "Ninety-nine percent of people are not going to let their little dog go in some shelter, in some cage away from them. I just have a problem with the government telling us, 'you can only get grant money if you do with it what we want you to do.'"
Tenney said he is an animal lover and is not "blaming" the Upshur County OEM.
"These grants come from the federal and state government, and they direct them where they want them to go," he said.
"We need to be concentrating on real emergencies."
OEM Public Information Officer Jim Farry said Thursday that the agency is not requesting any pet supplies, but is, however, requesting "things like load securement to use inside all the trailers, including the pet trailer."
"There is no option not to take care of animals under the Stafford Act (Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance)," Farry said. "We can't deny service animals, and there are different kind of evacuations, but we must always accommodate service animals. We have absolutely zero options in the case of a major disaster. You have to allow for the animals because people are not going to evacuate without their pets."
"I understand his (Tenney's) frustration," Farry added, "but we don't get to pick how we use these grants. It comes from the state. It's not local money."
Farry said he wanted to emphasize that Tenney "strongly supports animals."
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After getting blown out in Minnesota Tuesday, the San Antonio Spurs rebounded with a road win over the Dallas Mavericks 109-100. Patty Mills (26 points), Kawhi Leonard (16 points, 16 rebounds), and Tim Duncan (20 points, 15 rebounds) led six players in double-figures, as the Spurs used their perimeter shooting to earn a franchise record 30 road wins, while also sweeping the Mavericks in the regular season along the way. Here were a few keys to the Spurs' 61stvictory of the season.
Mills gets the start and takes advantage
Tony Parker missed his second straight game due to a back injury, and usually Cory Joseph starts in his place, and Mills comes off the bench. However, for only the second time this season, Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich decided to start Mills and Mills made the most of the extended minutes (35:59). Mills led the Spurs with 26 points, six assists, and two steals. But what really allowed Mills to have an impact on the game, was how he pushed the pace and was able to use his speed to get himself free off screens or in spacing to make 6-of-11 three pointers in the win. 16 of the Mills' shots were charted as uncontested in the win, and he made eight of those attempts. The Mavericks' defense had little success in staying with Mills in the open court or switches on the pick-and-roll. Check out Mills' shots chart from beyond the arc.
Leonard sets career high in rebounding
Though he didn't have the best shooting night (16 points on 5-of-14 shooting), Leonard continued to make his mark on the game by creating havoc on the defensive end with two steals, but also in the paint, where he grabbed a career high 16 rebounds. Of Leonard's 16 rebounds, six came on the offensive end, and 10 came on the defensive end. The extra possessions where a big part of the win for the Spurs, as San Antonio outscored Dallas 18-9 in second chance points. Leonard also had more responsibility in the offense as he had the third most touches on the team (59), threw the fourth most passes (38), and collected five assists, and one secondary assist. Leonard also had this nifty coast-to-coast highlight where Dirk Nowitzki didn't dare try to stop him in transition.
Duncan had initial injury scare
With 8:51 minutes left in the second quarter, a silence fell upon the Spurs' bench. Duncan has tried to grab a defensive rebound and came down awkwardly on his right knee. He immediately fell to the floor and began to hold the knee. When Popovich called timeout, Duncan got up and was trying to stretch the knee out. Then, he and trainer Will Sevening would go to the locker room to have it examined. The Spurs found a sigh of relief as Duncan came back to the bench minutes later, and was able to check back into the game at the 4:56 mark in the second quarter.
After the injury scare, Duncan went on to finish the game playing 39:17 minutes, as he finished with 20 points on 7-of-12 shooting, grabbed 15 rebounds, had one steal, and one block. As he's been able to do this season, Duncan continued to have success against the Mavericks' front court in the paint. In four games against the Mavericks this season, Duncan is averaging 18.5 points on 51% shooting, grabbing 12.5 rebounds, and blocking 1.8 shots per contest.
The Machine got going from the perimeter, while the defense was stable
Though their overall shooting percentage was only 43%, the Spurs created huge separation with their outside shooting, as the team connected on 16 of their 34 three point attempts (47%). Ball movement and the Spurs' play in transition was key for the Spurs' 34 three point attempts. The team finished with 22 assists and eight secondary assists, and per Synergy, the Spurs connected on 7-of-9 of their 3-pointers in transition. Ball movement data matched the eye test and 55% of the Spurs' shots were uncontested on the evening, and they shot 49% on those 51 uncontested looks. Outside of the second quarter, the Spurs also had their machine-like offense running with just 13 turnovers in the game. The Spurs' transition play was a major part of the win, as they outscored the Mavericks 35-19, with Dallas only turning over the ball 10 times. It was the Spurs' relentless pace that allowed them to get out and run after each defensive rebound.
Danny Green was a huge part in the Spurs' outside shooting as he connected on 5-of-9 three pointers for 15 points. Tiago Splitter scored 12 points in the win, while Manu Ginobili came off the short bench with 10 points.
On the defensive end, the Spurs created separation from the Mavericks in the first and third quarter, as the Spurs held Dallas to less than 23 points in both quarters. Whether it was Leonard or Boris Diaw defending Nowitzki, Nowitzki had 71% of his looks contested, and he only took 14 shots for 19 points. On defending the Mavericks' other key player, Monta Ellis, the Spurs' defense contested 59% of Ellis' shots, and he needed 22 shots for 24 points. As a team, the Spurs' defense contested 67% of the Mavericks' shots.
Do the Spurs have the Mavericks' number this season?
There's a possibility these two teams could meet in two weeks, when the playoffs roll around as a potential 1-8 matchup or 2-7 scenario. Based on the season data, the Spurs swept the Mavericks 4-0 on the season and won each game by 11.5 points per contest.
Will Popovich rest anyone on Friday vs. the Suns?
With a chance to lockup the Western Conference on Friday in a back-to-back, as they'll host the Phoenix Suns, there's still a strong chance Popovich could rest some players for the Spurs on Friday. The status of Parker's return is still unknown, and here were the minute's and miles ran of the Spurs' core players.
Duncan (39:17 minutes, 2.6 miles), Leonard (36:57 minutes, 2.7 miles), Mills (35:39 minutes, 2.9 miles), Ginobili (28: 37 minutes, 1.9 miles), Splitter (28:06 minutes, 2.0 miles), Green (22:23 minutes, 1.7 miles), Marco Belinelli (20:09 minutes, 1.5miles), Diaw (19:32 minutes, 1.4 miles)
One win from clinching the Western Conference in the Regular Season
With three regular season games remaining, the Spurs are holding onto the best record in the NBA at 61-18 and are either a victory away, or Oklahoma City Thunder loss, from clinching home court throughout the NBA playoffs. The Thunder sit at 57-21 with four games remaining against the New Orleans Pelicans (Friday), Indiana Pacers (Sunday), Pelicans (Monday), and Detroit Pistons (Wednesday). The Spurs have the Suns (Friday), Houston Rockets (Monday), and Los Angeles Lakers (Wednesday) still to play this season.
Where San Antonio Stands
- Regular Season: 61-18 (Lead the NBA)
- Road Record: 30-10 (NEW FRANCHISE RECORD)
- Vs. Opponents with +.500 records: 30-16
- Vs. The Western Conference: 37-12
- Post All-Star Break Record: 23-3
- The Spurs are 24-0 when Tiago Splitter scores in double-figures, and 33-0 when Splitter scores 7 or more points.
(All Stats and player tracking data via NBA.com/stats)


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October 18, 1999
Northshore parents and educators will demonstrate writing successful IEPs for the child who has learning disabilities, as well as for children with multiple difficulties. SEPAC is a group of Northshore parents, educators, and administrators dedicated to helping children with special needs find success in school.
For details, call Deborah Rannfeldt at (425) 488-2208, or Laura Hamilton at (425) 489-6295. To register for free childcare, call (425) 489-6311 by noon Monday, October 25.


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Leah Nixon
Director of Communications
June 20, 2013 HOLLAND, Mich. — Grand Rapids Community College's Lakeshore campus is teaming up with Wayne State University on a two-day course exploring electric drive vehicle technology.
According to the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics, the electric vehicles industry shows great potential for job growth, and the largest concentration of these jobs are in Michigan and Ohio. Wayne State University received a National Science Foundation Grant award to develop the two-day course and sought out GRCC for help in providing professional development opportunities in local communities about electric-drive vehicle technology.
The course is designed for high school science or technology instructors, college professors, business people or anyone who is interested in electric-drive-vehicle development, design, modeling and manufacturing. It will cover emerging technologies in electric drive vehicles and advanced battery systems, and include a tour of the Johnson Controls battery plant.
"This is a great opportunity to get a closer look at an emerging technology that is having a big impact on the Lakeshore and the entire state," said Dan Clark, dean of GRCC's Lakeshore campus.
The course takes place July 16 and 17 at Midtown Center, 96 W. 15th St. Participants will receive a $200 stipend for completing both days. Contact Joyce Lien before July 3rd at Wayne State University at (313)577-5386 or email@example.com for registration information.
Grand Rapids Community College, established in 1914, offers opportunities for more than 30,000 students annually in degree courses, certification and training programs, workshops and personal enrichment classes. GRCC holds classes on the downtown Grand Rapids campus as well as several locations throughout Kent and Ottawa counties.


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Time to get sentimental. Were you lucky enough to have one (or both) of your parents nurture your love of movies? More than anyone else in my life, my mother encouraged and inspired my great appreciation of movies.
Most weekday afternoons, I'd walk home from school and find her ironing clothes, cooking dinner, or caring for other household duties, but always with a movie playing on the television in the family room. She'd already worked outside the home, part-time, and I'm sure doing the domestic routines after that were tiring, yet she always asked about my school day, and my homework, and then we'd watch whatever the rest of the movie that was squeezed into the 90-minute time slot allotted for it on TV. (I never realized how severely some of those movies were "edited for television" until years later.) She'd share stories about watching movies when she was a young girl, and why she liked certain movie stars but not others. She'd grown up in Arizona and especially liked Westerns, but she enjoyed pretty much any kind of movie, no matter the genre, as long as it had a "good" story. (She wasn't too big on criminals.)
Later, when I'd wait long hours in line to see Star Wars or Close Encounters of the Third Kind, she'd relate how she waited in line for three or four hours to watch the road show of Gone With the Wind. When I was short of cash to see something I really, really wanted to see, be it Damnation Alley or Logan's Run, she'd slip me a few bucks.
Later still, after I'd moved away and would visit home only annually, she'd defend my selfish desire to spend a precious vacation day watching five or six movies by myself -- though she did occasionally join me and watch one or two with me.
The very first movie I remember watching with her, though, was Walt Disney's Bambi. (No, not the original theatrical release in 1942, smart guy -- I'm not that old -- but one of the subsequent re-releases.) We lived in suburban Los Angeles at the time, and traveled downtown to one of the great movie palaces in the so-called Broadway Theatre District. I wish I could remember which one. Going to see a movie was a big deal, as I recall. My cousin, who drove us, called it "going to the show." My father didn't want to go, my older brother had no interest, and my younger sister was deemed too young to get anything out of it. Money was tight; no sense paying a ticket for someone who wouldn't benefit.
So off we went, and I was enthralled with watched the animated adventure unfold on such a big screen. Our only television at home was 13 inches and black and white. There was something very special about sharing that experience with a large crowd and in the company of my mother. Unfortunately, she didn't prepare me for the traumatic scene in the forest, and the great crime committed by a hunter. Frankly, I was shocked and scared, no, terrified by what happened.
I don't remember crying or otherwise communicating the horror of what I had seen. I clung tightly to my mother's hand afterward, but she was wrapped up in conversation with my cousin and didn't seem to notice that her son was petrified by Walt Disney. (I still hold a grudge against Walt Disney, by the way.)
The next theatrical release I shared with my mother was much less traumatic: a screening of Doctor Zhivago, in a drive-in, no less. I kept falling asleep, waking up and seeing snow, falling asleep, waking up and seeing snow. (I loved Elisabeth Rappe's historical appreciation of the film.)
On a trip home about 12 years ago, I remember watching movies with her for hours. Sometimes we'd watch AMC on TV -- back when they showed movies uncut and unedited -- and other times she'd point to movies she wanted to watch, picking from a large collection of videotapes that she had amassed.
She was dying of cancer, and her energy level was not very high, so we didn't talk very much as the days wore on, but I think we were still sharing our love of movies, the love that she had shared with me when I was but a young child, and the love that she had nurtured and encouraged, without prejudice and without pushing it.
My mother taught me many things, but that's one of the things I treasure most about her memory. And I'll never forget the first movie I watched with her, nor the last.
What about you? Do you remember the first movie you watched with your mother?
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MANSFIELD — What began as a parking dispute last night escalated to a struggle that that involved multiple police departments and two brothers who resisted arrest, police said.
Police gave the following account:
At about 8:30 p.m. on May 9, police responded to the Mansfield Village Apartment Complex after receiving a report from a 16-year-old girl that someone was "beating on her grandmother."
The first officer to arrive met Erick Terrill, 26, who was yelling and walking toward police. The officer put out his hand and told him to step back and calm down, but Terrill continued to push on the officer's hand with his chest and grabbed the officer's wrist and refused to let go.
The policeman tried to arrest Terrill, but he resisted. While the officer was dealing with Erick Terrill, the man's brother, Jason Terrill, 28, came out of an apartment and got between the officer and his brother.
Another officer arrived and tried to arrest Jason Terrill, who was now struggling with the first officer as well.
The brothers continued to resist the officers and were sprayed with pepper spray. The struggle continued into the apartment, and the men were eventually taken into custody.
An investigation revealed that the incident started with a parking complaint between neighbors and escalated to Jason Terrill pushing a 60-year-old woman, who fell backward onto the ground and was taken to Hackettstown Hospital for treatment.
Erick Terrill also allegedly assaulted the 16-year-old girl who called for help.
Jason Terrill was charged with third-degree resisting arrest with force, simple assault and disorderly conduct. Erick Terrill was charged with aggravated assault on an officer, third-degree resisting arrest with force, simple assault and disorderly conduct.
Both were released after posting bail pending court appearances.
Hackettstown Police, Washington Township Police (Morris County), Morris County Park Police and State Police assisted at the scene.
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Hydroponic / Soil Community Garden
The hydroponic community garden, started in spring 2013, serves the Knoxville community to fill the following needs:
- The garden serves as a "teaching garden" to provide instruction for children and adults on how to grow produce and manage a garden using energy and space efficient technology.
- The garden supports food banks in Knoxville. We distribute healthy fruit and vegetables to low income families, and deliver food to subsidized daycare programs.
The hydroponic garden produces several times the amount of edible vegetables than a similarly sized soil garden would be able to produce, due to highly efficient delivery of nutrients and space-saving design. Our garden currently includes both a hydroponic system and a small soil garden area. The garden produces tomatoes, lettuce, peppers, peas, green beans, basil, kales, Swiss chard, squash, beets, carrots, radishes, onions, bok-choy, and cucumbers. In 2013, our garden produced 1,047 heads of lettuce and 1,087 lbs of other produce. All food was donated to those in need. If awarded this grant, we will use materials and funds to provide more educational programs, and more healthy food to children and families who need it.
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Legally Speaking- K-9 Encounter
By Bob Mionske
Posted Dec. 12, 2002
Hello Mr. Mionske;
My wife and I were on an a group ride on a quiet country road in NorthCarolina when a large mixed breed dog ran out of the ditch without warningand knocked my wife off of her bicycle. She fractured her hip and arm asa result.We have health insurance, but what else can we do in terms of recoveringdamages? I have contacted the dog owner and he was apologetic and toldme he wants to cooperate. What should I we do next?
Goldsboro, N.C.Dear C.H.,
Sorry to hear about your wife's accident. What atavistic trait in dogs causes them to throw a shoulder into a bike wheel? I mean, is this how wolves act in the wild? Anyway, Kujo's owner should be able to cover your damages from hishomeowner's insurance policy. You are fortunate the owner of the dog iscooperative and is willing to report the accident to his insurance agent. A representative from the dog owner's insurance company will soon contact you. This insurance representative will likely request a recorded statement. Before your wife agrees to this request, she should understand that just because the insurance company has accepted coverage, it does not necessarily have to accept liability (pay your wife's damages). The recorded statementis an opportunity for the insurance company to get information about the accident in order to assess liability of their insured (the dog owner). There are defenses to liability in cases like your wife's and you can be sure that the insurance company will be looking for them. For instance, if she has ridden this stretch of road several times and been chased by this same dog, the insurance company can assert that your wife contributedto the accident by choosing this route. The insurance company will want to know whether your wife was warned or saw the dog before the impact and if so, what she did to avoid the collision (in North Carolina any contribution on the part of the plaintiff will sink your case, so be sure to check with a North Carolina attorney on this). A recorded statement can be used against your wife in the determination of liability as well as in a legal proceeding. Some bicycle accidents can be settled between the injured cyclist and the responsible insurance company without the assistance of an attorney. To determine whether your wife needs an attorney, I suggest she obtain a free consultation with a qualified personal injury attorney. Preparea list of all of your questions in advance of the consultation. Be sure to include questions about the applicable law, his/her experience in handling bicycle accidents and the fee to be charged for these legal services.
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The information provided in the "Legally speaking" column is not legal advice. The information provided on this public web site is provided solely for the general interest of the visitors to this web site. The information contained in the column applies to general principles of American Jurisprudence and may not reflect current legal developments or statutory changes in the various jurisdictions and therefore should not be relied upon or interpreted as legal advice. Understand that reading the information contained in this column does not mean you have established an attorney-client relationship with Attorney Bob Mionske. Readers of this column should not act upon any information contained in the web site without first seeking the advice of legal counsel.
This colum, K-9 Encounter, was originally published on VeloNews on December 12, 2002.
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Marshall agricultural supplier Johnson System Inc. received a $112,928 Community Development Block Grant to build towers for wind turbines for residential and business use, expected to generate $279,000 in private investment and create 15 new jobs, the state reported today.
"Our efforts to diversify Michigan's economy are working," Gov. Jennifer Granholm said in the announcement. "We look forward to continuing to partner with innovative companies like Johnson System Inc. who are taking advantage of new opportunities and creating new jobs."
The grant also will help the city of Marshall hook the company up to the city's existing sewer system. Currently, the JSI facility is serviced by a drain field which won't be sufficient to handle the increased capacity as a result of the project. To support the expansion, the city of Marshall will provide $12,548.
"We are very excited to have a role in Johnson System Inc. expanding into the renewable energy market through the manufacturing of towers that support wind turbines," Mike Hindenach, manager of Marshall Economic Development, said in the prepared statement.
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Keeling, O'Hagan, MacMahon, O'Flynn…surnames are surely one of the most distinctive attributes of the Irish people. Yet how much do we really know about their origin? Do we have any understanding of how they came about ?
Ireland was in fact one of the earliest countries to introduce a system of hereditary surnames. Many of them were already in use by the year 1000, although the system wasn't adopted in its entirety until about one hundred years later. Despite the legend that Brian Boru was somehow responsible for the widespread implementation of this naming system, the custom actually developed of its own accord as the Irish population grew in size.
Originally, the surname was formed by placing the prefix mac ('son of') before the father's Christian name or Ó ('grandson of') before that of the grandfather. In later years, the words giolla and maol were incorporated into the surname, meaning 'servant', indicating that the person was devoted to a certain saint. We can see examples of these in surnames such as Mac Giolla Mhártain (Gilmartin), meaning 'son of the servant of Martin', Ó Maoilbhréanainn (Mulrennan), meaning 'grandson of the devotee of Saint Brendan' or Mac Giolla Bhríde (MacBride), meaning 'son of the devotee of Saint Bríd'. Later still, the father's profession was referred to in the surname, for example Mac an Bháird (Ward), meaning 'son of the bard', or Ó hÍceadha (Hickey), meaning 'grandson of the doctor'.
Other surnames refer to an individual's physical appearance such as Mac Dubhghaill (MacDowell), 'son of the dark stranger', from dubh (black/dark) and gall (foreigner). Other examples include Ó Ruadháin (Ruane) from rua ('red'), Ó Duibhghiolla (Diffily) from dubh (black) and giolla (boy/servant) and Caomhánach (Kavanagh) from bán ('white').
Bear in mind that there is no truth that the prefix Mac is of exclusively Scottish origin. That said however, Ó is more common in Ireland than Mac, which is very common in Scotland. Neither is there any difference between Mc and Mac, the former is simply an abbreviation of the latter. The use of both Mac and Ó is a relatively recent trend. Many people abandoned the prefixes during the 17th Century, when Catholic and Gaelic Ireland were in decline. The following two hundreds years of English rule ensured that they remained buried. It wasn't until the emergence of the Gaelic League in 1893 and the resurgence of interest in the traditions of the past, that they were resurrected.
Many Irish surnames demonstrate the complex history of Ireland in terms of migrations and invasions. The names Burke, Power, Butler and Roche, show the Norman influence from the end of the 12th Century. Other common Norman names include FitzGerald, FitzGibbon, DeBurca, DePaor and D'Arcy. There are other examples of Norse names which were introduced before the Normans, such as Harold and Trant. English surnames coincided with the Cromwellian Settlement and the Plantation of Ulster in the 17th Century. The arrival of the Huguenots around the same time also left its mark.
The fact that Irish surnames are now so common throughout the world is a result of repeated migrations from Ireland. Perhaps the most famous migration, which resulted in the distribution of distinctly Irish names, was that of the 'Wild Geese'. The Wild Geese were Irish nobles and soldiers who went into exile as a result of the Treaty of Limerick - Luimneach signed by Patrick Sarsfield in 1691. Having left Ireland they were accepted into the armies of many continental countries such as Spain, France, Poland and Russia. As such, in past centuries it was not uncommon for high ranking officers in these armies to carry names such as O'Donnell or McMahon. Other families went on to develop interests in agriculture, and it is now possible to buy high quality wines from the Bordeaux region of France produced by such houses as Chateau Kirwan, Michel Lynch and Chateau de MacCarthy.


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Dr. Mark Baldree has been established in Phoenix, Arizona, since 1981, and has served the surrounding community for over three decades. His practice is in general Ear, Nose, and Throat with an emphasis on Endoscopic Sinus surgery for proven state-of-the-art treatments for sinus issues, sleep disorders, snoring, vocal cord problems, and hearing loss.
We provide industry-recognized ear, nose & throat care.
Dr. Baldree has been awarded the title of "Top Doc" by Phoenix Magazine ten times and most recently in 2014 and 2016. In 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014 he was recognized on both the Super Doctors and on the Arizona Business Magazine/Ranking Arizona Top Doc lists. Once again, Dr Baldree has been selected by his peers, for inclusion in the Best Doctors in America database for 2015 - 2016, as he has for several years in the past. Dr. Baldree also has won The 2014 Vitals On-Time Doctor Award. Vitals On-Time Doctor Award recognizes doctors who manage their clock effectively. In 2016 Dr. Baldree has been nominated for America's Best Physicians.
Dr. Baldree's advanced care involves treating patients with nasal obstruction and sinus disease, incorporating cutting edge technology, using the Balloon Sinuplasty approach and Image Guidance technology in Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (minimally invasive sinus surgery) surgery for snoring cessation and voice.
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We welcome children and their parents.
Dr. Baldree has a large pediatric practice with an emphasis in treating resistant ear infections, tonsils, and adenoid issues and understands the challenges that parents face when their children are sick. In fact, many patients who were treated by Dr. Baldree as toddlers now trust him with the care of their own children.
We value our patients.
You will be greeted with a warm smile at our front desk the moment you enter the waiting room and staff that are eager to answer your questions and address your health concerns. When you contact our office, you are received by a live person —not a recorded message—which separates us from other practices. Dr. Baldree leads a compassionate team that is focused on providing you and your family with expert care.
We are conveniently located and look forward to hearing from you.
Our office is located in the heart of the Camelback corridor at 4250 East Camelback Road, Suite K-250, Phoenix, Arizona, 85018. Please contact our office at 602-254-9398 so we may assist you with any questions you may have regarding your medical concerns. Our hours of operation are Monday through Thursday, 8:30am to 5:00pm and Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm, closed midday for lunch.
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Lullaby Winery
Lullaby Winery is the personal creation of Washington winemaker Virginie Bourgue. A lullaby is a song you sing to a baby to lull it to sleep by creating a sense that all is well. It is also the name chosen by Virginie for her new boutique winery in Walla Walla. Every culture has its own lullaby and has had so from ancient times. The name reflects her determination to connect earth and people in a simple way with her wine and to acknowledge human universality. It is also a tribute to women and femininity.
Virginie came to winemaking in the most natural way. She grew up in Bonnieux, Provence in the south of France in a family whose roots are in agriculture and food. She studied viticulture in Avignon and got her master's degree in enology in Champagne where she worked in some of France's most famous wine houses including Champagne Louis Roederer and Champagne Bollinger. In 2002, she moved to Washington and worked at Chateau Ste Michelle. Soon after she became the winemaker for Bergevin Lane in the Walla Walla Valley and in 2007 left to become the winemaker for Cadaretta. Virginie is no stranger to hard work and study and participated in the WA to WA exchange program, the second WA being Western Australia.
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Virginie is determined that Lullaby will alway be a small production winery. Her goal is to produce wines that have balance, softness, complexity, soul, and a sense of place. Every one of Lullaby's labels contains a butterfly and each butterfly is different to reflect the difference of the wines. Traditionally the butterfly has served as a symbol of transformation, a reflection of the different stages one goes through in life.
In Virginie's current stage she is not only running her own winery and crafting wines with a slight French flair that reflect the unique terroir and her own personality, she is also consulting for others in the Walla Walla and Columbia Valley region. She is also helping people get started in the wine industry, in the cocoon stage so to speak. Lullaby is still young and will likely undergo many transformations in the years to come as Virginie continues to combine her scientific background with her palate - the result will be intriguing flavors and wines that reflect her passion and allow her to be herself.
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For far too long, South Carolina's students' scores on standardized tests have been among the country's lowest.
Public schools have struggled to tweak their programs and try new curricula with limited academic success.
But there is one area where the state has taken bold steps to improve education: charter schools.
Last year, the Legislature, recognizing the many potential benefits of that modern educational innovation, strengthened its charter school law. And this year, the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools, a nonprofit advocacy group, ranks that law the 12th best of the 43 states with charter school laws.
A law is just that. It doesn't ensure that charter schools will be successful. But it takes a strong law to pave the way for charter schools to get established and to prove themselves.
One good example of a charter school success is the Charleston Charter School for Math & Science. Its founders faced one obstacle after another — some of them created by the Charleston County School District — but the inner-city school has a commendable track record so far. Its student population is racially diverse, and its students' academic performance has been notable.
A charter school is a public school governed by its own board as relates to decisions about funding, policy and curriculum. Charter schools offer parents alternatives to their neighborhood schools or district magnet schools — and in the process foster more parental involvement in education. Children learn differently, and it makes good sense for them to attend schools that suit their individual learning styles.
Some schools are awarded charters by the district, some through a statewide charter school district. The school's charter can be taken away if it fails to be fiscally and academically sound,
There are 55 charter schools in the state, with almost 24,000 students.
South Carolina's initial charter school law was enacted in 1996. Last year's changes open more doors. They permit single-gender charter schools; allow charter school students to participate in extracurricular activities at their neighborhood schools if those activities aren't offered at their charter schools; and make it possible for charter schools to be associated with colleges.
The next issue for the Legislature to tackle is providing charter schools with money for their facilities, the cost of which can be daunting to people considering new charter schools. It is impossible to measure the real success of charter schools, and to encourage new charter schools, if they are overwhelmed by high facility costs.
A few weeks ago, South Carolina's statewide charter school district requested an additional $12 million just to keep up with growing student population. Schools chartered by a county school board receive local property tax money. Schools in the statewide district rely on money from the state, and the Legislature should fund them adequately.
As in any new endeavor, the charter school movement will experience some failures along with its successes. The statewide charter school district scored a D on its report card. Not surprisingly, charter virtual schools, whose students often have dropped out of traditional schools, have a high dropout rate. One school's charter was revoked amid allegations of fraudulent diplomas and financial discrepancies. Six are on probation.
But the state also has traditional schools that are failing, and they have had much longer to address their weaknesses than charter schools have had.
The Legislature's growing support for charter schools is commendable. Public education underpins the state's economy, culture and quality of life.
Charter schools are no longer on the fringe. They deserve the state's backing.


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Fort Drum, N.Y. - One case of bacterial meningitis was diagnosed Thursday in a child attending the Po Valley Child Development Center.
The child receiving medical care, according to a news release from Fort Drum .
All parents of those children and staff members exposed to the child are being notified, tested and provided medical treatment as needed, .
Anyone with concerns or questions can contact the Army Public Health Nursing Office at 315-772-6404 during normal duty hours or after hours the Guthrie Urgent Care Clinic at 315-772-2778.


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*Mifflin County Youth Baseball fall ball signups will be at 6 p.m. July 23 at Kish Park's orange pavilion for youth 9 and under. There is a $25 fee. More information: Shawn Hetrick at email@example.com
*Mifflin County High School cheerleading will host a youth cheer camp for students in grades K-6 from 6-8 p.m. on July 29-31 at the high school. The cost is $30 per participant. Pre-registration is required. More information:?363-6882.
*Central Keystone football and cheer teams will hold signups as follows:
Belleville, 2-4 p.m. July 27 at Belleville field;
Burnham, 2-4 p.m. July 27 at Burnham firehouse;
Derry-Decatur, 2-4 p.m. July 27 at the field at Decatur firehouse.
*McVeytown Eagles football and cheer signups will be held from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. July 19 and 6-7:30 p.m. July 22 at the McVeytown fire hall. A birth certificate copy is required. More information: 348-3544.
*Little Mingoes Youth Football and Cheerleading signups will be held from 5-7 p.m. July 23-24 at the field for kids ages 4-13. There is no fee.
*Husky Football Boosters will meet at 7 p.m. July 22 in the MCHS commons.
*Lost Creek ladies golf tournament will be played July 19 using a better ball of partners format. Gross and net prizes. More information: 463-2450.
*Randy Zook Scholarship Golf Open will be played July 26 at Lost Creek Golf Club with a 1 p.m. shotgun start. You may enter as an individual or a team. There is a fee. Registration deadline is July 19. More information:?Ray or Joann Zook at 935-2334, Travis Zook at 667-3749 or Brian Heckert at 667-2647.
*Justin Henry Scholarship Trust golf tournament will be played Aug. 1 at Lewistown Country Club with a four-person format and shotgun starts at 8 a.m. or 1 p.m. There is a fee. Registration deadline is July 28. More information:?899-6416.
*McClure Veterans' Memorial Pool open golf tournament will be played Aug. 2 at the Indian Run Golf Course with a four-man scramble format and an 8 a.m. shotgun start. Registration deadline is July 27. There is a fee. More information: (570) 658-6942.
*West Snyder AYSO fall registration will be held from 6-8 p.m. July 21 and 24 at the MACC in Beaver Springs. Children must be 4 or older. More information:?(570) 658-2924.
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Why Does It Hurt So Bad?
Scientists Find Receptors That Convey Pain to the Brain
It takes a certain kind of scientist to ask why a punch in the nose is painful.
"It surprises a lot of people that we haven't figured this out yet," admits Ardem Patapoutian of the Scripps Research Institute.
Now there is a clue. Dr. Patapoutian has found proteins that he believes convert mechanical force into a signal the brain can understand.
The discovery, published last week in the journal Science, is one of several in recent years that are bringing a greater understanding of how people sense pain. Scientists have discovered cell receptors for hot and cool temperatures. One is called the capsaicin receptor, after the stinging substance in red peppers, because it is triggered both by hot air and hot spices.
Dr. Patapoutian's research at Scripps in La Jolla, Calif., is funded in part by Swiss drug maker Novartis AG. Drug companies would love to know more about how pain signals get sent, because then they can look for medicines to block those signals.
Several companies developed drugs that tamped down the capsaicin receptor, but they were waylaid by side effects. A study by Amgen Inc. researchers showed that when people had an impaired sense of heat, their body temperature could rise as high as 104 degrees.
Dr. Patapoutian, 42, is partial to heat himself, having grown up in Lebanon and spent his career in Southern California. He says the discovery of a "mechanosensation receptor" took a fair amount of brute-force work over several years by Scripps lab mates led by postdoctoral fellow Bertrand Coste.
The scientists picked out about 450 candidate genes and knocked them out one by one in a line of mouse cells that normally would deliver a signal in response to a mechanical stimulus. On No. 72, they found success. When it was silenced, cells couldn't send a current. And when the gene was overexpressed, the current rose by as much as 300-fold —making a tap of the finger seem like a hammer blow. That is precisely the problem in some people who suffer neuropathic pain, a chronic condition of nerve damage caused by various diseases, according to Dr. Patapoutian. In some cases, "a light breeze is incredibly painful," he says.
Sven-Eric Jordt, a pharmacology professor at Yale who specializes in sensation, cautions that the findings need to be replicated because some earlier hints of a similar receptor turned out to be false starts. "If true, it would really be a major breakthrough," says Dr. Jordt.
The next step in Dr. Patapoutian's lab is to breed mice that lack the new receptor. Presumably they will respond less to forceful blows, just as mice bred to lack the receptor for cool temperatures willingly abandon their toasty quarters for chillier spaces.
Many hurdles remain before research into pain-linked receptors leads to medicines. Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd. of Mumbai said last week it plans to begin human trials next year of a drug that tamps down a receptor activated by mustard and tear gas.
Figuring out why these noxious stimuli hurt is "a very fundamental, basic question," says Dr. Patapoutian. "It's a part of biology that most scientists don't even think about."
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October 4, 2013 — The Ecoinformatics Initiative at UWyo is headed by Dr. Albeke and is aimed at supporting environmental and ecological research through the creation and/or use of computer software, database systems, quantitative methods and GISciences. Working as an Ecoinformaticist, a person is exposed to a wide variety of research questions and methods, often requiring a broad suite of quantitative and technological approaches/tools to solve the problem. This seminar will highlight some recent work concerning ungulate migration patterns, species distribution modeling and web mapping applications. More...
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Robotic solutions leader iRobot (NASDAQ: IRBT ) delivered its third-quarter results after the market closed today, and while Chairman and CEO Colin Angle seemed satisfied with the financials, some income margins were far smaller than they had been during the same quarter in 2012.
iRobot brought in $124.5 million this quarter, down from $126.2 million in last year's Q3. While the company's sales dropped slightly, its cost of revenue went up $3 million compared with last year, making iRobot's operating profit sink to $11 million, 50% lower than what it retained this time in 2012. Net income, meanwhile, was down 48.6% to $11.1 million.
The company's dip in revenue was due to shrinking sales from its contract division, which brought in $1.8 million this quarter, compared with $5.1 million in Q3 2012. Angle said the company "saw strong growth in our Home Robot business" and noted that demand for its products was increasing in both Europe and Asia.


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where can i get this game in Canada? I've been looking everywhere but can't seem to find it anywhere
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Presque Isle Bay advisory group discusses its future
Sequestration has put a hitch in proposed plans for future monitoring of fish, water and sediment in Presque Isle Bay.
The bay on Feb. 13 was removed from the Area of Concern list under the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement. The Presque Isle Bay Public Advisory Committee on Monday held its first meeting since the delisting and talked about what happens next with the bay and the group.
"Here's the glitch," Lori Boughton, head of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection's Office of the Great Lakes, told the committee.
Boughton said she submitted a request for about $250,000 in Great Lakes Restoration Initiative funding. The majority would be used to study tumors in brown bullhead catfish. Water and sediment samples also would be collected and analyzed.
Fish tumors and contaminants in sediments had been criteria for keeping Presque Isle Bay on the AOC list it joined in 1991. Improvements, including upgrades to the city's wastewater treatment plant, had resulted in less toxic sediment and an upgrade to Area of Concern in Recovery Stage in 2002.
In July, the advisory committee voted to recommend that the bay be taken off the list. Members who opposed the step cited concerns about the number and cause of fish tumors and expressed worry that funding for studies of the bay would dry up when it was no longer an AOC.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said in February that Presque Isle Bay had been removed from the AOC list.
Boughton said the proposed post-delisting study is "very comprehensive" and would, among other things, continue to look for the causes of the tumors.
However, the sequester has put a hold on the issuing of grants, making the outcome of her funding request uncertain for now, she said.
In the meantime, there is some good news, Boughton said. She said there is about $125,000 left from a 2011 grant that can be used to begin collecting samples in May. Analysis would have to come later, she said.
Also still to come is a celebration of the bay's delisting. The event is likely to be held in the spring, officials said.
Now that Presque Isle Bay is no longer an Area of Concern, the committee began considering options for its future.
The committee is the public's voice in the restoration and protection of Presque Isle Bay. The group includes representatives of local, state and federal government agencies, environmental and civic organizations, and academia and industry, according to a 2008 committee publication.
"The organization is kind of at a crossroads," said member Joseph Hudson, who presented seven options for the panel's future.
The group voted unanimously to eliminate the three options that would have dissolved the PAC and one that would have made no changes to the committee's current structure and focus.
Two remaining options would keep the current structure but broaden the committee's scope beyond the bay to include either the Presque Isle Bay watershed or the Lake Erie watershed.
The third remaining option would restructure the PAC and either keep the focus limited to the bay or broaden it to one or the other watershed.
Committee Chairman Jim Rutkowski urged members to think about the options and possible revisions before a vote is taken at the next meeting on June 17.
DANA MASSING can be reached at 870-1729 or by e-mail. Follow her on Twitter at twitter.com/ETNmassing.


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The Oklahoma City School Board earlier this year approved a new district-wide uniform policy. It starts when school begins Aug. 5. The goal was to promote safety, school spirit and eliminate the division name-brand logos can sometimes cause.
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