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The store is decorated with numerous antiques, including an old telephone, a jukebox, a radio from more than a half-century ago, and milkshake machines that date back to a distant era.
In addition, the parlor, which replaced a pharmacy when it opened in 2000, still has its walls and ceiling lined with tin.
Egger's, founded by Richard Egger in the 1930s, started as a small shop on Broadway near Castleton Avenue in West Brighton, then moved to a larger location on Forest Avenue near Barrett Avenue. Herman Selle purchased the shop from Egger in 1961, and in the late 1970s moved it to a location at 1194 Forest Ave. in Port Richmond
Another store opened on Hylan Boulevard in New Dorp in 1995, but closed more than a decade later.
"All the ice cream, every flavor, is homemade," said the neighborhood resident as he downed black cherry vanilla-flavored ice cream that included whipped cream and a cherry topping. "It's always fresh, always good."
During the summer, he and his girls stop in more frequently, usually twice a week. He called it a solid family establishment with great employees.
Michele Foder, who also lives in Tottenville, has been with the Amboy Road-based Egger's from its start.
"When the store opened, I said let me see if they need any help. I thought it'd be temporary or part-time, but here I am, all these years later," she said.
Ms. Foder said she was the official cake decorator of her family, so she always had a knack for planning desserts. At Egger's, the manager plans out the cakes and serves the many customers that stop by.
"I've known families for years here. I live right around the corner, and I love working with people, and I love what I do here: Making cakes," she said.
Vassiliou described the shop as something out of "old Tottenville."
"It's like a time warp," he said. "It's awesome."
In addition to its 34 ice cream flavors (some are seasonal), the shop also sells baseball cards, candy, milk shakes, egg creams, cakes, and more.
One of the store's newest ice creams is called waffle and includes waffle pieces, maple syrup and pancake mix.
Linda Vassiliou, Lambros' oldest daughter, scarfed down vanilla ice cream with Nerds, Oreo cookies and Reese's Pieces sprinkled on top. She then glanced to her father.
"It's really good!" she raved.
Egger's Ice Cream Parlor is located at 7437 Amboy Rd. For more information, call 718-605-9335.


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Helen Price Johnson, the Democrat in the four-way race for the District 1 position on the Island County board of commissioners, is leading in the battle for campaign contributions, according to records on file with the state.
Price Johnson collected total donations of $45,275 through July.
Her campaign said it had $18,305 remaining.
Incumbent Republican Phil Bakke reported donations of $38,886. His campaign had a cash-on-hand amount of $10,020 on July 29.
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As some in Congress are looking to limit America's authority to kill suspected terrorists, the White House and Justice Department on Tuesday adamantly defended the administration's authority to use unmanned drones following the release of a controversial memo on the program.
Fox News reports that President Obama's advisers are also trying to tamp down concerns about the targeted killings ahead of the confirmation hearing Thursday for CIA director nominee John Brennan -- the counterterrorism adviser and drone-program supporter who has come under criticism from Democrats.
The furor is heating up after a white paper, leaked on Monday night and dating from 2011, justifies the killing of United States citizens who hold senior positions in al-Qaida and pose an "imminent threat of violent attack" against America.
The white paper provides some detail of the legal framework under United States and international law for the drones policy, including that the United States is at war with al-Qaida. But it has come under criticism from human rights groups for making too broad a case for killing, rather than capturing, suspected American and foreign terrorists.
The report was shown to senators several weeks ago, but failed to allay their concerns. It was made public by NBC News.
Pressed repeatedly about the complicated constitutional and legal questions raised by the targeted killing of Americans, White House Press Secretary Jay Carney said Tuesday that the president takes those issues "very seriously."
Senators angered by the lack of transparency over the legal basis for targeting Americans are planning to demand more details from Brennan, currently the White House counter-terrorism chief and a key architect of Obama's drones policy, the Guardian said.
The administration's refusal to provide details about one of the most controversial aspects of its drone campaign -- strikes on U.S. citizens abroad -- has emerged as a potential source of opposition to Brennan, the Washington Post reports.
The central aspect of the memo that critics find troubling is its vagueness, according to the Christian Science Monitor. The document outlines loose definitions of which citizens qualify as top terrorists, the circumstances under which they pose an "imminent" threat to the US, and when it's not feasible to simply capture them.
"The takeaway is that the Obama administration took a process that is supposed to constrain the president within the law's confines ... and then qualified those constraints so drastically that it would be more honest to acknowledge that neither imminence nor infeasible capture are really required," writes Conor Friedersdorf of the Atlantic, a longtime opponent of the secret drone program.
Legal experts expressed grave reservations about the memo concluding that the United States can order the killing of American citizens believed to be affiliated with al-Qaida -- with one saying the White House was acting as "judge, jury and executioner."
The experts said that the memo threatened constitutional rights and dangerously expanded the definition of national self-defense and of what constitutes an imminent attack.
"Anyone should be concerned when the president and his lawyers make up their own interpretation of the law or their own rules," said Mary Ellen O'Connell, a law professor at the University of Notre Dame and an authority on international law and the use of force.
The drone program, which has been used from Pakistan across the Middle East and into North Africa to find and kill an unknown number of suspected terrorists.
The White House on Tuesday defended its lethal drone program by citing the very laws that some in Congress once believed were appropriate in the years immediately after the Sept. 11 attacks but now think may be too broad.
"It has to be in the agenda of this Congress to reconsider the scope of action of drones and use of deadly force by the United States around the world because the original authorization of use of force, I think, is being strained to its limits," Sen. Chris Coons, Democrat of Delaware., said in a recent interview.
Rep. Steny Hoyer of Maryland, the No. 2 Democrat in the House, said that "it deserves a serious look at how we make the decisions in government to take out, kill, eliminate, whatever word you want to use, not just American citizens but other citizens as well."
Hoyer added: "We ought to carefully review our policies as a country."
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee likely will hold hearings on U.S. drone policy, an aide said, and Chairman Robert Menendez, Demcrat of New Jersey, and the panel's top Republican, Sen. Bob Corker of Tennessee, both have quietly expressed concerns about the deadly operations.
Three days after 9/11, Congress approved a law authorizing the military to use "all necessary and appropriate force" against al-Qaida and other groups believed to be helping or harboring the global terror network, including the use of drone strikes. In the decade since the attacks, U.S. intelligence officials say, al-Qaida has splintered into a number of affiliates and allied sympathizers. That means the current laws could allow military force against thousands of extremists across the Mideast and North Africa who have limited or no ability to strike the United States.
Currently, both the CIA and the U.S. military are authorized to remotely pilot unmanned, missile-carrying drones against terror suspects. It's unknown exactly how many strikes have been carried out, but experts say that drone attacks in Pakistan are conducted by the CIA, while those in Yemen and Somalia, for example, are by military forces.


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Study guide for u.s. army board exams. Taken from USARAK study guide.
What is the oldest part of our Army?
The Army National Guard (In December 1636, the Massachusetts Bay Colony organized America's first militia regiments, some of which still serve today in the Army National Guard.)
The Army received it's first real training from what former Prussian Officer at Valley Forge in the winter of 1778?
Baron Fredreich von Steuben
What did Baron Fredriech von Steuben teach the Continental Army at Valley Forge?
He taught the Continental Army:A simplified but effective version of the drill formations and movements of European armies. 2)Proper care of equipment3)The use of the bayonet (a weapon in which British superiority had previously been marked). 4)He impressed upon officers their responsibility for taking care of the soldiers
On what date did the Revolutionary War officially end with a signing of a peace treaty in Paris?
03 September 1783
What is the name of the document that originally governed the United States and was later replaced by the "Constitution"?
The Articles of Confederation
The nation nearly doubled in 1803 when it purchased a huge expanse of territory from France in what became known as what?
The Louisiana Purchase
Who was one of the most prolific writers of the early 19th century and would be the author of "The Army Regulations of 1821", the first written regulation by the Army since the publication of Baron von Steubens "Blue Book"?
General Winfield Scott
What were some of the areas covered in "The Army Regulations of 1821".
1)The Hand Salute 2)How to conduct a march 3)How to make a good stew for the company
What is the bloodiest war in American history?
The Civil War with the death of over 600,000 Americans on both sides
When and where did the Civil War actually begin?
The Civil War being in April of 1861 when South Carolina militia forces fired on Fort Sumter in Charleston Harbor.
The Union defeat at the First Battle of Bull Run showed the need for more what?
More thorough preparation and for more soldiers.
President Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation on 22 September 1862 freed the slaves in any areas still under Confederate control as of what date?
01 January 1863.
Who received the first Medal of Honor ever awarded?
Private Jacob Parrott, Company K, 33d OhioVolunteer Infantry on 25 March 1863
What event sparked the start of World War I?
A Bosnian separatist murdered the Archduke Francis Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary and his wife during a visit to Sarajevo.
On 23 February 1917 the British turned over to the US Government an intercepted note from the German foreign minister to the German ambassador in Mexico. In the note were instructions to offer Mexico an alliance in the event of war with the United States and promising that Mexico could regain what?
Texas, New Mexico and Arizona
The Armistice ended the fighting at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918. Known for many years as Armistice Day, what is it now called in the United States?
Veteran's Day
One result of WW I was the creation of what International body roughly similar to the United Nations of today?
The League of Nations (it was envisioned as a forum where disputes could be settled peacefully)
National Defense Act of June 4, 1920 governed the organization and regulation of what until 1950?
The Army
Just after dawn on D Day, the 1st, 4th, and 29th Infantry Divisions assaulted what beaches?
Utah and Omaha
President Truman authorized the use of two atomic bombs against Japan, destroying Hiroshima and Nagasaki on what dates?
Hiroshima - 06 August 1945 Nagasaki - 09 August 1945
The National Security Act of 1947 was a sweeping reorganization of the US military. What did it establish?
Department of Defense - Army - Navy - Air Force
In early of what year did President Johnson begin a process of escalation that put 184,000 American troops in South Vietnam by year's end?
In early of what year did President Johnson begin a process of escalation that put 184,000 American troops in South Vietnam by year's end?
General H. Norman Schwarzkopf and his Saudi counterpart sent their multinational ground forces across the border into Iraq in what in late February of what year?
On what date did the United States enormous support from the global community, respond to the attacks on September 11th, 2001 with attacks on the al-Qaeda network and the Taliban-controlled government of Afghanistan that was supporting it?
07 October, 2001
With a coalition that included Great Britain, Australia, Poland and 44 other nations, the United States began offensive military operations to remove Saddam Hussein from power and liberate Iraq on what date?
20 March 2003
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ELIZABETH -- Police are searching for a suspect who shot and killed an Elizabeth man inside his apartment Monday night, officials said.
The Union County Homicide Task Force is investigating the death of 31-year-old Rahssan J. Holmes, who was found suffering from gunshot wounds in the bedroom of his Fairmount Avenue home, said Prosecutor Theodore Romankow. He was later pronounced dead at the scene.
Prosecutor's Office spokesman John Holl said investigators are following several leads and that anyone with information regarding the case is asked to contact Det. Steven Francisco of the Homicide Task Force at (908) 527-4168.
Neighbors said they believe Holmes was shot during an altercation and fired back, with the suspect immediately fleeing the area, Several police cars lined the street soon afterwards, and officers searched the backyards of nearby homes with flashlights looking for a suspect, they said.
Neighbor Sonny Mark said he was in his bedroom at about 11:30 p.m. when he heard two gunshots fired.
"The next thing I know, I see cops running through the yards," he said. "Then they shut the street down. The cops went in real fast."
Kevin Detro, who just moved to the neighborhood, said family members of the victim kept arriving throughout the night.
"They were riding on bikes, coming in cabs," he said.
Holl could not confirm the neighbors' reports.
"This is an ongoing investigation," he said.
Anyone with information leading to the arrest and indictment for the person or persons responsible for Holmes' death can contact the Union County Crimestoppers for up to $5,000 in reward money, he said.
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BIRMINGHAM, Alabama -- Yolo Dessert Bar has closed after about 11 months in business at Colonial Brookwood Village.
The sweets shop -- which served everything from peanut butter yogurt and white chocolate gelato to pancakes-and-bacon cupcakes and key lime pie tarts -- closed the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, owner Ralph Yarbrough said this morning.
"There may be other opportunities for Yolo Dessert Bar in the future, but for right now, we just did not feel like that space was a good fit for what we were trying to do," Yarbrough said.
"It's a tough decision, but I think it's going to be the right one for us," he added.
A second Yolo Dessert Bar location in the Mobile's Spring Hill area, which opened in February, remains open, Yarbrough said.
Yarbrough and his wife, Jennifer, also own Crestline Bagel Company in Mountain Brook's Crestline Village.
Many of the desserts they served at Yolo -- including pies, cakes and tarts -- will appear occasionally on the menu at Crestline Bagel, he said.
"Anything we were doing at Yolo, we will still be doing periodically at Crestline Bagel," he said.
The Yarbroughs opened their first Yolo -- which stands for "You Only Live Once -- last December.
Yarbrough said they have not ruled out opening another Yolo Dessert Bar elsewhere.
"We're open to that," he said.
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Press Release: Louisiana Coalition for Science supports SB 70 to repeal Louisiana Science Education Act
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE / Louisiana Coalition for Science / http://lasciencecoalition.org
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Louisiana Coalition for Science Supports SB 70 to Repeal the Louisiana Science Education Act
Baton Rouge, LA, April 18, 2011 — In solidarity with Baton Rouge Magnet High School senior Zachary Kopplin's effort to repeal the 2008 Louisiana Science Education Act (www.repealcreationism.com), the Louisiana Coalition for Science supports Senator Karen Carter Peterson's bill, SB 70, which will repeal the law in its entirety. In the interest of Louisiana public school students, the legislature should pass the bill and Gov. Jindal should sign it. (See http://www.legis.state.la.us/billdata/byinst.asp?sessionid=11RS&billid=SB70&doctype=ALL.)
Under the guise of promoting "critical thinking," a creationist code term, the Louisiana Science Education Act (LSEA) permits public school science teachers to use creationist materials to promote "critical thinking skills, logical analysis, and open and objective discussion of scientific theories being studied including, but not limited to, evolution, the origins of life, global warming, and human cloning."
The LSEA was written by the Louisiana Family Forum (LFF), a Focus on the Family affiliate that promotes creationism as part of its mission "to present biblical principles in the centers of influence." The LFF partnered with the Discovery Institute (DI), a Seattle, Washington, think tank that promotes intelligent design creationism nationwide. DI helped write the LSEA to reflect its "Model Academic Freedom Statute on Evolution," a stealth creationism statute that DI has promoted in almost a dozen states since 2008. So far, no other state has adopted such legislation. (See DI's model statute at www.academicfreedompetition.com/freedom.php.)
The LSEA has had negative effects both on Louisiana and on public school science education policy.
- In August 2008, the president of the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology called on scientific societies to boycott states that pass such legislation. On February 5, 2009, the Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology informed Gov. Jindal that it would hold its 2011 meeting in Salt Lake City, Utah, rather than New Orleans and that they will not return to Louisiana while the LSEA remains in effect. (See www.sicb.org/resources/LouisianaLetterJindal.pdf.)
- In January 2009, the LFF persuaded the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) to delete a crucial prohibition against "materials that teach creationism or intelligent design or that advance the religious belief that a supernatural being created humankind" from Bulletin 741, the Louisiana Handbook for School Administrators, which implements the LSEA at the parish level. Consequently, school districts have no clear guidelines prohibiting creationist materials in science classes. Teachers can use anything they want until they get caught. (For the example of Danny Pennington, former West Monroe High School biology teacher, see National Public Radio, "Louisiana Law Protects Evolution Skeptics in Class," February 13, 2009, www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=100585622.)
- In September 2009, the LFF influenced BESE's Bulletin 741 policy concerning citizen complaints. The policy stacks the review procedure in favor of creationists when parents or concerned citizens file complaints about creationist materials used in science classes. The policy also undermines Department of Education staff experts. (See Louisiana Coalition for Science, http://lasciencecoalition.org/2009/09/30/creationists-dictate-bese-policy/)
- In fall 2010, the LFF tried but failed to block state approval of new biology textbooks for public schools. Nonetheless, LFF Executive Director Rev. Gene Mills vowed to "make crystal clear to superintendents all over Louisiana" that schools are not bound by BESE's approval of the new textbooks (Rev. Gene Mills, End of Week newsletter, December 10, 2010).
- In July 2010, invoking the LSEA, the Livingston Parish School Board instructed staff to study using the LSEA to add creationism to the science curriculum for the 2011-2012 academic year. This proves that school boards understand the LSEA as a creationist law. (See "School Board Might OK Teaching Creationism," Baton Rouge Advocate, July 24 2010, www.2theadvocate.com/news/99153999.html?showAll=y&c=y.)
- The March 15, 2011, Tangipahoa Parish School Board minutes note that board member Sandra Bailey-Simmons told the Curriculum Committee that "Retired Judge Darrell White has requested to come speak to the Committee concerning the Science Education Act." (Updated 7.15.12: See the March 15, 2011 minutes here [pdf].) White, an LFF operative, helped promote the LSEA. The April 17, 2011, Hammond, LA, Sunday Star reports that the board's April 19 meeting will consider "Curriculum . . . committee reports [that] include discussion about evolutionism verse [sic] creationism within the science department" (emphasis added). This information shows that the LFF is using the LSEA to promote flat-out creationism, as LSEA opponents predicted in 2008.
Concerned citizens must call Senate Education Committee members and their respective House and Senate representatives and ask them to vote in favor of SB 70.
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The Starchild, aka Paul Stanley, is seductively stroking the neck of his silver glitter guitar, an appreciative gesture meant to warm the cockles of a 20-something blonde who is baring more than just her heart. From her elevated perch atop someone's weary shoulders, the blonde pulls down her sleeveless T-shirt for about the 12th time—a topless treat that, earlier, prompted Stanley to quip, "I love you … I want to marry you. For the night."
Off to Stanley's right, Gene Simmons as The Demon—a gooey trail of fake blood, sweat and spittle streaming off his chin—is flicking his legendary snake tongue into the cheek of guitarist Tommy Thayer. Behind them, flash pods explode and flame-throwing devices shoot across the stage with such intensity that audience members can feel the heat from 30 rows away. Few in the crowd seem to know the words to the song being played and, honestly, it doesn't matter.
Welcome to an evening with KISS, which stormed into West Palm Beach Tuesday night with its Army in full force, as part of a rock-tastic double bill with Def Leppard. More than 15,000 people—countless sporting KISS makeup and several (ranging in age from small children to overweight, middle-aged men) in full-blown KISS costumes—filled Cruzan Amphitheatre to the gills.
Over the years, KISS has been an easy target for rock snobs for any number of reasons, past and present: Because Simmons has a reality show; because the band's style-over-substance act doesn't belong in the same Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as The Beatles and Springsteen; because the capitalists in KISS would sell their soul if it put another $14.99 in the war chest. While it's true that fans can purchase everything from a KISS latex mask with full Gene tongue ($39.95) to a KISS Mr. Potato Head set ($34.95) at kissonline.com, it's also true that KISS—celebrating 40 years (only Simmons and Stanley remain from the original band)—has earned its place in rock history.
Fans of the band, as loyal and feverish as any in the business, would certainly tell those critics to KISS off. After all, how many groups in this concert age enter on a descending eight-legged metal spider contraption that looks like something out of "War of the Worlds?" Where else can you witness a bass player hoisting a flaming sword and spewing fire, as Simmons did during "Hotter Than Hell?" When's the last time you saw Dave Matthews ride a glorified zip line across the lower section of the crowd to an elevated platform in the middle of the amphitheater, as Stanley did before "Love Gun."
KISS gave the Cruzan crowd exactly what it wanted, accompanied by massive pyrotechnics, billowing smoke, exploding confetti cannons and Simmons' requisite blood gurgling prior to "God of Thunder." The show ran so close to curfew that KISS couldn't encore after closing with "Detroit Rock City" and "Rock and Roll All Nite."
Def Leppard took the stage first, but theirs was a headlining show by any standard, a 14-song set of greatest hits that served as a reminder why the British band has sold some 100 million albums worldwide.
It's also one of those rare groups that has remained relatively intact for the duration of its multi-decade run—with Joe Elliott (vocals), Phil Collen (guitar), Rick Savage (bass) and Rick Allen (drums) all logging 30 years or more with Def Leppard. Even more impressive is that they look and sound no worse for wear. Collen, a few years shy of 60, is ripped like an MMA fighter; Elliott, with his Union Jack scarf around the microphone stand, commanded the stage like someone half his age; and Allen, the group's legendary one-armed drummer, plays with as much enthusiasm as ever.
On this night, Def Leppard stayed true to its recordings—no lengthy solos or extended versions. Highlights included an acoustic take on "Bringin' on the Heartache," and a three-song closing stretch of "Pour Some Sugar on Me," "Rock of Ages" and "Photograph" that sounded like a band at the top of its game.
By the end of the night, with face paint fading fast, the KISS Army, along with everyone else, was spent. KISS and Def Leppard had done their jobs, and rock had won the day.
Photos: Jason Koerner Photography (KISS) and Michele Eve Photography (Def Leppard).
Set List: Def Leppard
Let It Go
Love Bites
Let's Get Rocked
Two Steps Behind
Bringin' on the Heartbreak
Switch 625
Armageddon It
Pour Some Sugar on Me
Rock of Ages
Set List: KISS
Psycho Circus
Shout It Out Loud
War Machine
Hotter Than Hell
I Love It Loud
Lick It Up
God of Thunder
Hide Your Heart
Cold Gin
Love Gun
Black Diamond
Detroit Rock City
Rock and Roll All Nite


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Housing Allowance
Learn how the class format you choose—online, on-site, or hybrid classes—affects your housing allowance.
If you're a married to a veteran or are a dependent of an active-duty servicemember or veteran, and attending college, you may be eligible for a monthly housing allowance.
At University of Maryland University College, we can help you determine
how your class schedule and the type of classes you're taking affect the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' calculation for your housing
Factors that Affect Your Housing Allowance
Under the Post‐9/11 GI Bill®1, your housing allowance is based on your sponsor's eligibility percentage; whether you take online, on-site or hybrid courses; where your on-site or hybrid courses meet; and your rate of pursuit, which is calculated based on the number of credits you take. To be eligible for housing allowance, you must be enrolled at a 60 percent rate of pursuit or greater.
Balancing Your Courseload
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By taking these classes in Session 1 and Session 4, you are enrolled in only two courses at a time with a one-week break between each session for a total of at least 12 credits.
The summer requires a somewhat more rigorous academic schedule. If you want to continue to enroll at 100 percent rate of pursuit during the summer you should to consider enrolling in two courses in Session 1 and two courses in Session 3 for a total of at least 12 credits. Keep in mind that Session 1 and Session 3 overlap for about a month, so you must be prepared to balance four courses at once.
Choosing Your Courses: Online, On-Site, or Hybrid
The Post 9/11 GI Bill provides students enrolled exclusively in online courses (no on-site classroom instruction) with a housing allowance that is set at half the national average Basic Allowance for Housing, or BAH, rates for an E-5 with dependents. The 2014 allowance for online students who attend full-time at a 100 percent rate of pursuit is $754.40.
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KALAMAZOO, Mich.– Western Michigan men's soccer has released its 2014 schedule with 18 games on slate including seven of those being at home. The Broncos, under second-year head coach Chad Wiseman, were the Mid-American Conference regular season and tournament runners-up a year ago.
"The schedule is much more balanced then a year ago," Wiseman stated. "Our non-conference schedule should be very challenging playing two opponents from both the Big Ten and Big East. The eight opponents we play on our home field should be exciting games for our supporters to watch. By the time we compete in the MAC portion of the schedule, we will be prepared for anything."
WMU warms up to its 2014 campaign with two preseason matches, hosting Cornerstone on Aug. 19 and traveling to Kentwood, Mich., for an exhibition against Oakland at Pat Patterson Stadium on Aug. 23.
The season officially gets underway Aug. 29, when the Brown & Gold squares off against in-state counterpart Detroit at the newly renovated WMU Soccer Complex. Western Michigan heads to IPFW for the first road match (Aug. 31) and travels to Chicago for a tournament with Loyola and DePaul (Sept. 5 & 7).
Three of the next five games are at home, hosting Butler and Eastern Illinois (Sept. 12 & 14) before playing Wisconsin-Green Bay and Summit League Tournament runner-up Western Illinois on the road. Western Michigan returns to Kalamazoo for a Sept. 26 outing against Northern Kentucky.
Other notable non-conference matchups include trips to Big Ten rivals Michigan (Oct. 1) and Michigan State (Oct. 15). The Spartans advanced to the NCAA Tournament Elite Eight last year before falling to eventual national champion Notre Dame, 1-0. The Broncos also travel to Ohio for a bout against Dayton, Oct. 23. The Flyers were ranked in the Top 25 nationally for most of 2013 and finished with a 14-2-3 record.
The first MAC game for WMU will be an Oct. 10 road trip to Buffalo. The Broncos had their most convincing conference victory last year against the Bulls, posting a 4-0 shutout.
Northern Illinois will come to Kalamazoo on Oct. 18 before the Broncos head to Akron on Oct. 25 in a rematch of last year's regular season and tournament championship. The remaining two MAC games include a trip to Bowling Green (Nov. 1) and the regular season finale at home against West Virginia a week later (Nov. 8)
The top four teams in the league earn a spot in the MAC semifinals, scheduled for Nov. 14. Winners advance to the MAC Championship game, Nov. 16. Both of those games will be played at campus sites. Western Michigan has appeared in the MAC Championship game three of the last four seasons.
Link to 2014 WMU men's soccer schedule on wmubroncos.com.


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Intro, Chemical level of organization, Cellular level of organization
a temperature receptor in the skin
An example of a sensor in a negative feedback loop that controls body temperature is __________
All of these organs are in the thoracic cavity
Which of these organs is in the thoracic cavity?
All of these organs are in the thoracic cavity
Which of these organs is retroperitoneal in location?
urinary bladder
large intestine
receptor,control center,effector
Homeostatic regulation usually involves a(n) ________ that detects a particular stimulus, and a(n) ________ that responds to the stimulus by communicating with a(n) ________ whose activity has an effect on the same stimulus.
negative feedback
When body temperature rises, a center in the brain initiates physiological changes to decrease the body temperature. This is an example of
directs long-term responses to change.
In general, the nervous system does each of the following, except
directs very specific responses.
helps to maintain homeostasis.
responds rapidly to change.
directs long-term responses to change.
responds rapidly to change and directs very specific responses.
Terminologia Anatomica
The ________ serves as a worldwide official standard of anatomical vocabulary.
The study of the general form and superficial markings of an organism is called ________ anatomy
The study of the superficial and internal features in a specific area of the body is called ________ anatomy.
An imaging technique that uses a magnetic field and radio waves to produce views inside the body is the
both pericardial cavity and pleural cavities.
The thoracic cavity contains the
pelvic cavity.
pericardial cavity.
pleural cavities.
both pericardial cavity and pleural cavities.
pelvic quadrant.
The quadrants of the abdominopelvic region include all of the following except
right upper quadrant (RUQ).
right lower quadrant (RLQ).
left lower quadrant (LLQ).
left upper quadrant (LUQ).
pelvic quadrant.
A cell or organ that responds to commands of the control center in negative feedback is termed a(n)
The integrating center for the negative feedback loop that regulates body temperature is the
temperature sensors on the skin that detect a stimulus
An example of a receptor in a negative feedback loop controlling body temperature would be
Which organ system provides support, protection of soft tissue, mineral storage, and blood formation?
organism, system, organ, tissue, cellular, molecular
Which of the following is arranged in correct order from the most COMPLEX to the SIMPLEST?
cellular, tissue, molecular, system, organ, organism
molecular, cellular, tissue, organ, system, organism
organism, system, organ, tissue, cellular, molecular
organ, organism, molecular, cellular, tissue, system
tissue, cellular, molecular, organ, system, organism
produces a more rapid response than the nervous system
Which one of the following is NOT a characteristic of the endocrine system?
produces a more rapid response than the nervous system
important homeostatic system
produces effects that last for days or longer
produces an effect that involves several organs or tissues at the same time
releases chemical messengers called hormones
right lower; left lower
The urinary bladder is found in the ________ quadrant and the ________ quadrant.
thoracic cavity; abdominopelvic cavity
The muscle known as the diaphragm separates the ________ from the ________
silicon, fluorine, tin
Indicate which of these lists contains only trace elements.
selenium, hydrogen, calcium
boron, oxygen, carbon
sulfur, chlorine, oxygen
silicon, fluorine, tin
cobalt, calcium, sodium
Atoms of the same element whose nuclei contain the same number of protons, but different numbers of neutrons, are called ________
number of electrons in the outermost electron shell
The chemical properties of an atom are determined by the __________.
triple covalent bond.
In a molecule of nitrogen, three pairs of electrons are shared by two nitrogen atoms. The type of bond that is formed is an example of a(n)
an ionic bond is formed
When electrons are transferred from one atom to another, and the two atoms unite as a result of the opposite charges,
Magnesium atoms have two electrons in the outermost shell. As a result, you would expect magnesium to form ions with a charge of
substrate; active
Before an enzyme can work, a __________ molecule must bind at the __________ site.
A pH of 4 is greater.
Which has the greater concentration of hydrogen ions, a substance with a pH of 5 or a substance with a pH of 4?
Compounds that can be synthesized or broken down by chemical reactions inside the body are called
All of the above statements about water are true.
Which of the following statements about water is true?
Water is a good solvent.
Water comprises the largest portion of total body weight.
Water is composed of polar molecules.
All of the above statements about water are true.
has a relatively low heat capacity
Which of the following statements about water is not correct?
can dissolve many substances
contains hydrogen bonds
is responsible for much of the mass of the human body
has a relatively low heat capacity
is composed of polar molecules
strong acid
When placed in water, an inorganic compound dissociates 99 percent, forming hydrogen ions and anions. This compound would be
The organ system responsible for internal transport of oxygen and carbon dioxide is the
cytoplasm has a composition different from the extracellular fluid and the differences must be maintained
Isolating the cytoplasm from the surrounding fluid environment by the cell membrane is important because
stem cells
Relatively unspecialized, undifferentiated cells whose only function is the production of daughter cells
The chemical reactions in the human body are controlled by special catalytic molecules called
An organization of many similar cells that are specialized to perform a certain function is called a(n):
When the chemical reaction occurs with aid of a catalyst, the required activation energy will be
The primary components of the cytoskeleton, giving the cells strength, rigidity, and anchoring organelles are the
a process in which vesicles formed inside the cell fuse with the cell membrane and discharge their contents outside the cell
Exocytosis is
Golgi apparatus
Preparation of protein molecules for cellular exportation is the function of which of the following organelles?
the smooth endoplasmic reticulum
The organelle responsible for a variety of functions centering around the synthesis of lipids and carbohydrates is
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Celebrate America facing $3,500 shortfall days before event
Celebrate America is about $3,500 short of its $33,000 budget.
But don't fret over Freeland's fireworks display. Organizers said the show will go on.
"It's already going to happen and we'll figure out how we're gonna cover the costs, however that happens," said Matt Chambers, the event director and pastor of South Whidbey Assembly of God.
Two longtime sponsors who accounted for $6,000 were unable to renew their sponsorship this year.
"In the business climate we're in, I was not surprised," Chambers said.
Hope was not lost for organizers of the biggest Independence Day festival on South Whidbey. Chambers said he received $2,000 during the weekend and a pledge for $2,000.
Major sponsors may not be necessary if individual donors rise to cover the cost; $5, $20, $50 at a time.
The $33,000 budget for the annual event will mostly go up in smoke. About $20,000 was spent on fireworks, including 800 shells ranging from 2½ inches to 10 inches, plus six multi-shot shells for the grand finale. The fireworks budget also includes renting the barge from which the fireworks are shot and the fireworks company's insurance.
"It's not a backyard fireworks show," Chambers said.
The budget has increased in recent years to pay for the sheriff's services, which used to be included in the Island County Sheriff's budget. Because of budget cuts to the sheriff's office, organizers pay the costs for deputies to block roads, direct traffic and provide security.
Costs for the shuttle buses increased also, because of rising fuel prices.
Fuel for the diesel generators is an added cost this year. The festival received diesel fuel from long-time supporter Jim Scriven, who died a few weeks ago.
Entertainment costs doubled this year to about $2,000 — due in part to rising fuel costs and an expanded lineup.
Chambers was unsure where the budget could be cut and still retain its grandeur and appeal.
"It's pretty bare bones," he said.
The festival relies on funds from donors such as Matt Nichols, who has donated to the festival since its creation.
"It's all about family, God and country," he said. "It gets back to basics."
Despite a budget shortfall, Nichols was confident the organizers would raise enough money to end in the black, whether from a new sponsor or donations from spectators and the community.
"They have a very good balance in their system," Nichols said. "It always seems to come together."
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Take a Practice Quiz Saber vs. Conocer
In Spanish, there are two verbs that can express the idea "to know." There are slight differences between these verbs which are good to know for a more fluent speech. The word you choose depends on the context in which it is used and they are not interchangeable.
Conocer Indicative Present Forms
|conocer - to know, to be acquainted with
To express knowledge (or lack of knowledge) about something or someone means that we have some experience with the thing (or person). You can know, or be acquainted with, a book, a movie, a place, or a person.
- Conozco un buen sitio para ver la puesta del sol. (I know a good place to watch the sunset.)
- Conoce una película que te interesará. (He knows a movie that would interest you.)
- No conocemos Madrid. (We are not acquainted with Madrid.)
- ¿Conoces a mi amiga Melissa? (Do you know my friend Melissa?)
The use of the preposition a is always required when the direct object is a person.
Saber Present Indicative Forms
|saber - to know
Saber Uses
Saber is used to talk about learned skills. You can know how to swim, draw, speak a language, etc. It is also used to ask about knowing a bit of information about something, or knowing something by memory. To express the knowledge of how "to do" something, use saber plus an infinitive.
- Sé hablar español. (I know how to speak Spanish.)
- Anita no sabe nadar. (Anita doesn't know how to swim.)
- ¿Sabes que Stephanie es casada? (Do you know if Stephanie is married?)
- ¿Sabes dónde hay un buen café? (Do you know where a good cafe is?)
Sometimes, conocer and saber can be interchangeable. When you are expressing the fact of having knowledge or ideas about a subject or science, either saber or conocer is acceptable. It is also acceptable to use either saber or conocer to express the finding out of new information or news.
- Sabe/Conoce mucho de la teoría de la relatividad. (He knows a lot about the theory of relativity.)
- Hoy todo el mundo se sabe/se conoce las noticias. (Today the whole world knows the news.)
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The mother flagged down police near the family's Central Avenue home at 11:30 p.m. yesterday and pointed at Alex Ruiz of 85th Street, saying "Police, my daughter was raped by that man!" reports said.
Ruiz took off running but was caught on Fourth Street in Union City and charged with resisting arrest and obstructing a government function, reports said.
The victim told police that on Monday morning, she and Ruiz took a bus to Ruiz's home where he took her clothes off and repeatedly asked her to have sex but she refused, North Bergen Police Capt. Gerald Sanzari said. The girl eventually consented, Sanzari said.
After the alleged sexual assault, the girl went to her father's home in Union City and the father called the mother after seeing hickeys on her neck, Sanzari said.
Yesterday the mother and victim drove around North Bergen looking for Ruiz but when they spotted him on Kennedy Boulevard he ran away, Sanzari said.
Last night the mother and daughter spotted Ruiz sitting across the street from their home, reports said.
Ruiz was booked at Jersey City's North District Police Station and the Hudson County Prosecutor's Office's Special Victim's Unit is investigating the incident.


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To start off, I would only accept students to the class who are well-versed in Potter-lore, having previously read every book in the series, thus being familiar with the characters, plot, and setting of the novels, as well as the writing style of the author.
By RYAN R. MIGEED
Cathedral High School
IMAGINE that you were able to study your favorite book series in school.
Well, I began drawing up a syllabus that would theoretically let me do that, when I was recently posed the challenge of creating a high school class syllabus in which the seven world-famous Harry Potter novels, by J.K. Rowling, would be the focus.
And so, as I sit at my dining room table, completely surrounded by every one of my hardcover copies of J.K. Rowling's masterpiece, seven of my most prized possessions, (used just as much for reference as they are for inspiration), I type away furiously, constructing my 10-month classroom study, ever-mindful of my goal: to convince, you, the reader, that the Harry Potter novels, a children's series, are just as deep as any classical novel used widely in school curriculums today.
To start off, I would only accept students to the class who are well-versed in Potter-lore, having previously read every book in the series, thus being familiar with the characters, plot, and setting of the novels, as well as the writing style of the author.
This is simply because of the unwieldy length of the last four tomes of the series, which would make reading all seven during a school year illogical and quite impossible.
However, to reaffirm the students' background in the books, I would assign all those entering the class in the fall to read the first three installments of the series the summer before class began, as they are the shortest of the sequence, and the ones that would be least examined in a high school course.
Therefore, I would devote a quarter of the school year to each of the remaining four parts of the septuplet.
This leaves the fourth book, "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire," to use in kicking off the school year, which makes perfect sense, as it is described in the summary of Scholastic's version as the "pivotal novel" of the series, and is certainly the turning point of the entire progression.
In covering book four, my class would:
Focus on the literary theme of irony, and look at how Harry's actions at the end of the third book, "Prisoner of Azkaban," influence events in "Goblet of Fire" directly, or, arguably, indirectly.
Look at how author J.K. Rowling uses mythology of the ancient Greek, Roman, Welsh, and Norse peoples as a basis for her own "Wizarding World."
Specifically under scrutiny would be the story of the Greek god Narcissus, and how he relates to the character Narcissa Malfoy, whom Harry first meets in the fourth book.
Moving on to book five, "Order of the Phoenix," the students would specifically look at the array of magical creatures Rowling employs, and how they interact with the human characters of the books.
The main themes that would be studied are:
Racial discrimination: How do the human wizards and witches, (who run the Wizarding World's government), see magical creatures? How are these creatures treated by the wizard community in regards to the government regulations pressed upon them?
Slavery: How are the "house-elf" slaves Dobby and Kreacher alike and different in their views of slavery? Why does Dobby seem to despise his duty as a domestic slave, and yet accept it, while Kreacher is thrilled to serve the "House of Black"?
Government regulation in schools: Is it a good thing? As an example, the students would discuss such U.S. legislation as the No Child Left Behind Act, using the question, Does it do its job in providing education to students?
This the class would relate to the character of Dolores Umbridge, who was sent by the Ministry of Magic, (the Wizarding World's government), to Harry's school to enforce government regulation. The students could thus debate whether government regulation in schools is beneficial or not, and at what point it becomes fascist, which is seen in "Order of the Phoenix," as a result of the government's fear of an uprising.
Taking the next volume in the series, "Half-Blood Prince," under examination in the third quarter, we would take a different tack, and look at J.K. Rowling's writing style:
What does Rowling's use of a "double climax" add to the plot, and how does it set up the premise of the next book? Is the use of two climaxes a pattern in her writing; is it a recurring theme? In order to discuss this, students would have to look back at the first five books of the series, and study each of their climax(es).
How does Rowling's writing style, in which the events of every book are seen through Harry's eyes, make her stories uniquely a mystery series?
And in finishing off the school year, we would take "Deathly Hallows," the last of Rowling's novels, under acute perusal in looking at:
The theme of character development: does Severus Snape's own tale, revealed in the chapter 33 of the book, fit into what could have been preconceived by readers? How is the "Harry Potter" series a coming of age story, and at what point in the series does he come of age?
How does J.K. Rowling break away from previously used mythology in her ending of the series? Here, students would study what is called in literature "The Hero's Journey," which usually consists of the hero's humble beginnings; the hero finding out he is predestined to be a hero; the hero receiving a mentor, who trains him, but later dies; the hero overcoming his final challenge; and the hero's death.
How does the seven-part story of Harry Potter fit (or not fit) the mold of the hero's journey?
Is Rowling successful in tying up "loose ends"? What does she leave up to the reader's imagination?
I certainly hope I tied up my loose ends, and left something in your imagination. The "Harry Potter" novels, I believe, are meant to be taken as something much, much more than many people realize.
Rowling herself has called her books "a prolonged argument for tolerance, a prolonged plea for an end to bigotry." She believes in questioning authority. A main theme throughout her series is that of courage, a courage that helps us choose between what is right and what is easy, as the character Dumbledore said at the end of the movie adaptation of "Goblet of Fire."
These themes are what students need to study in a world in which there is so much hatred and intolerance of other races, creeds, and nationalities. And what better way to learn these concepts is there than by reading -- an education in itself?


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Gas Prices Fuel Autoland's Remarketing Service
SHERMAN OAKS, Calif. -- In response to higher gas prices, commuters are parking their SUVs and low-mileage cars in record numbers.
It's good news for the environment, but bad news for credit unions holding titles on those vehicles, said Grace Mayo, president/CEO of $600 million Telesis Community Credit Union, a primary owner of Autoland.
Members aren't the only ones who don't want their gas-guzzlers; dealers don't want them, either. It's a simple case of high supply and low demand, and it's sent Autoland clients clamoring for ways to reduce their losses on the unpopular collateral.
In response, the CUSO launched a new remarketing service this month, designed to provide credit unions with more resale value for repossessed and surrendered gas hogs. Autoland has two used car lots open for business, one in Southern California and one in Oregon.
"Even a couple hundred dollars per car really does help, and it shows up on the bottom line," she said.
Mayo said diesel-burning vehicles have been particularly difficult to unload, as diesel fuel has climbed to nearly $5.50 per gallon in the San Fernando Valley.


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Thanks Pamela
Esther's back
Esther Quill is back in another adventure from The Maudlin Wives Inn series.
There's just nothing like spending time in Fishermans Rest when Esther tries to convince mourners that she's not dead, negotiate a driving lesson agreement with the DI, arrange a country fair by the seaside with the kind of attractions only Esther Quill would dream up and solve the mystery of who seems to be trying to buy up the village.
All about The Maudlin Wives Inn
By Mik
After the research that went into writing Two Old Twitchers I felt like a change. I'd been liberated somewhat by finally getting a book out and now I just wanted to write in a completely different way on a completely different subject for no reason other than because I could.
Turns out that it's a great reason to write. The first few pages took a bit of work but once I had the voice just the way I wanted it I was away and Esther Quill was born.
The Story of The Two Old Twitchers
By Mik
Charles Perrin and Tom Worthington are to this day, two of my favourite characters of all time. Finding them in my brain was a revelation and one I am very proud of even though they didn't come about easily.
It all started with an idea for a TV series I was writing which never really had a name other than a tentative one of Full Circle. That to me should have been the giveaway that this idea wouldn't fly, but in saying that, it was great practice. I wrote six episodes of it and very quickly came to the conclusion that while the premise was good something crucial was lacking. Full Circle consisted of a group of five mature women who, through their community contacts and years of life experience went about solving crimes. It was familiar and comfortable. What it wasn't was right. Then one day, doing housework I heard a word on television that stuck with me no matter what I did to shift it. Twitchers. A very odd word indeed but one that for me, worked. Suddenly I had the platform on which Full Circle would work. Full Circle would be cut up and absorbed into a whole new concept, a book about two older chaps, famous in their field and well respected, who through circumstances beyond their control, end up in a village in England's Newforest with four rather wonderful female friends. They were four of the five women characters I had loved so much from Full Circle.
So, the hard yards of rewriting and creating began all over again but this time the idea was sound and best of all, complete. I adore Charles and Tom and their dynamic, and hope that the adventures they get up to, the people they are surrounded by and the way they handle life is as enjoyable to you as it was to me.
Mik Mehrtens
The Maudlin Wives Inn is almost out
It has been a long wait for Esther Quill. But worth it.
The Two Old Twitchers were consuming our attention when Esther invited herself into our lives and insisted we take notice.
Esther is the ultimate free spirit; a woman in her late 30s who has chosen to be free inside to the point where she transforms a whole little fishing village and the lives of the people she meets.
We look forward to giving you a sneak preview of the first three chapters sometime in the next few weeks and the book will be out in summer!
Drew on Two Old Twitchers
Foul fowl mystery
One of the mysteries in Two Old Twitchers: A Cuckoo In The Nest came from a real-life story I investigated when I was a radio journalist and news editor.
It began with a panicked phone call put through to my studio.
Drew on birding
By Drew
I think Mik might turn me into a birder yet.
I had not even heard of birding when she presented me with the idea for what became our first solo series: Two Old Twitchers A Cuckoo In The Nest. But now...
About Mik & Drew
Mik grew up riding horses and lugging books high up in trees to read and watch the world go by.


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Ever since the mortgage meltdown and the financial crisis that followed, big banks have been on the hot seat. Although you can't be surprised that banks are doing everything they can to maintain their profitability, some of the financial products that they're pinning their future hopes on are things that you'll never need or want.
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Credit card reform has put a major dent in the bottom lines of some of the biggest card-issuing banks. Bank of America (NYSE: BAC ) warned investors earlier this year that the deadly combination of credit card reform, debit card law changes, and other limitations on service fees and miscellaneous charges would cost it billions annually. One survey indicates that just from debit fee changes alone, banks could lose $9 billion of the $22.8 billion they collect in annual interchange fees.
In response, banks are taking a hard look at new ways to raise revenue. At least in their eyes, one of the more promising alternatives comes from prepaid debit cards.
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As an alternative to cash, prepaid cards are extremely simple from the customer's perspective. You can buy a prepaid card with nearly any amount loaded on it, and can generally reload it with more money if you want. When you want to buy something, the prepaid card generally acts just like a debit card would.
The rub, though, is that prepaid cards generate fees on both ends. The transactions are identical to debit card transactions from the merchant's perspective, in that Visa (NYSE: V ) and MasterCard (NYSE: MA ) charge similar interchange fees that they would when a merchant's customers use a traditional debit card. In fact, because prepaid cards are exempt from proposed regulation of debit cards, it's entirely possible that interchange fees could remain high even after similar fees on debit cards fall.
In addition, many cards charge customers fees for their cards. Sometimes, those fees get ridiculous. The much-maligned Kardashian Kard died a quick death, as pundits and parents alike rebelled against the card's $99.95 annual fee. But other companies, including Green Dot (NYSE: GDOT ) and NetSpend Holdings, charge substantial fees for similar cards, and in some cases the costs are even higher.
Gimme some money
It's the prospect of that fee income that's attracting attention from bigger institutions. According to The Wall Street Journal, US Bancorp (NYSE: USB ) , Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC ) , and B of A are all looking at prepaid cards to supplement fee income. Capital One (NYSE: COF ) already has a prepaid card offering, with a monthly fee of $4.95 for those who don't add at least $500 to their cards each month.
But what banks don't seem to realize is something that's obvious to anyone who thinks like a customer: There's absolutely no need for these prepaid cards. Walk into a bank branch and open up a checking or savings account, and you'll almost certainly be eligible to get a debit card absolutely free. In fact, your bank will encourage you to use it as much as possible, since each purchase you make on it gives them a bit of fee income. Some banks even offer higher interest rates for customers who use their cards a certain number of times each month.
If banks really want to make this work, they'll have to stop offering services they've provided for decades. And they can expect customer backlash to more than offset any profits from customers who grin and bear the changes.
Don't do it
For extremely limited purposes, such as educating a teenager on how credit and debit cards work or giving a gift in lieu of cash, prepaid cards aren't completely useless. But those who think that it will become the next generation of the debit card are deceiving themselves. They may stick around longer than the Kardashian Kard, but prepaid cards aren't going to make waves in the financial industry anytime soon -- no matter how much banks might want them to.


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Academic: Theme based curriculum allows the teachers to select a topic to study and build a variety of activities around that topic. In this manner of teaching, children learn naturally. Teachers also use learning centers to promote listening, speaking, reading, writing, math and small motor development. These centers include; math, art, dramatic play and sensory areas. Table manipulative's such as puzzles, sorting and matching are used in the math area. In the art area, children will use many different materials to reinforce and expand on what they are learning in class. At the sensory table water, sand sifters, rice, bubbles and other tools are used for skill development.
Chapel: As a Christian preschool we focus on teaching about God's unconditional love for us and the world He created. Each week students enjoy chapel time. Students learn a Bible story, sing Bible songs and learn how the Bible stories relate to their lives.
Music and Movement: During this class students are exposed to various musical instruments and forms of music. Students will use their bodies for creative movement and use sign language while singing. Music and Movement encourages individual expression and the appreciation for the beauty of Gods world around us.
Play: Play is a foundation for early childhood development. Children's language, literacy, math, reasoning, cognitive and social development, fine and gross motor control and emotional and faith foundations are developed with a play based program. Through play children in our program have to negotiate with their peers, problem solve, make decisions and use purposeful language as they play. Children who are playing in our program are engaged, learning by making sense of their world and concretely using their senses to explore.
Social: 1 Thessalonians 5:11 "Therefore encourage one another, and build each other up". Teachers use encouragement, the ability to build on strengths, to notice what is right, and to build a sense of belonging and significance to foster social development.
Lunch Bunch (LB): Students in the 3's, 4's and Pre-k class are given the opportunity to extend their day and stay for Lunch Bunch. Students eat lunch together with teachers. They also have more time for centers and outside playtime. Students can stay for Lunch Bunch daily, one time a week, or on a drop in basis.
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Doing The Charleston
By BILL MICKELSON
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The Charleston lives, Brem-erton lives, Bring it back in 2008, a handmade sign posted in a corner of the Artists for Freedom and Unity hall reads.
Its a sign of the times. A sign of the energy and positivity thats brewing in Bremertons alternative arts district the Charleston Arts District on Callow Avenue.
The area has had somewhat of a shady history in the past decade but thats something that the greater Charleston community and the recent influx of artistic energy is aiming to change.
For so long, this streets been in a slump and its sad, 20-something Bremerton resident and AFU member Andy More said. Theres so much potential here. This is the first street you see when you get to Bremerton, so lets make it something good.
In February, More and girlfriend/partner Angel Perry leased the building at 333 Callow Ave., which used to house The Charleston Theatre and more recently G-Style Knights nightclub (which closed in 2007).
With a gang of support, More and Perry are turning the space into an all-ages music venue for all styles and have renamed it The Charleston.
Everybodys so stoked that were keeping it original and calling it the Charleston, Perry said.
That name dates back not only to the movie house days of the early 2000s but also back in Bremertons history when the Callow Avenue District was the unincorporated town of Charleston.
Now, its become a rallying ground for the alternative arts crowd.
The Charleston Music Venues first show is tentatively planned for this Friday, welcoming 10 bands for the sixth annual Chaospalooza starting at 5 p.m. as long as all the permits have been approved.
A grand opening is slated for April 5.
The Charleston is the latest in an influx of arts-related businesses that have taken up residence in the Callow Avenue district in the past few years.
Last year, the Artists for Freedom and Unity an all-ages arts cooperative featuring visual arts and music set up shop replacing the old Metropolis Gallery, while just around the corner on Sixth Street the Ironhead Saloon a 21+ bar and music venue moved in.
Shortly before that in 2006, The Charleston Ballroom moved onto Callow as well, mingling with the music venues, tattoo shops, a pottery store and restaurants. Most recently, similar minded-businesses Smittys Tattoo Shop and Gus and Gus Cafe moved in 2008.
Im really glad to see that happen, tattooist Fat Sean of Tattoo Technique, the longest-standing tattoo shop on the block said of the influx. This is definitely an up-and-coming arts district.
He noted his support for The Charleston Music Venue as did many other businesses on the block including the owners of the Ironhead, Gus and Gus, the AFU and one of the streets oldest tenants, Hank Berquist of the Rainbow Vacuum Shop.
Berquist has been on the block for 50 years now, noting that while some of the less-reputable businesses like Elmos adult bookstore dont seem to be going anywhere, weve got a lot of nice places as well, he said.
And if the Charleston plans to fit that niche, hes all for it.
We dont want to do this just for us, Perry said. We want to do it for the whole anyone who wants to get involved.
Not only making (The Charleston) the place to be, but this street, this whole area, More added. What we really want to be is a stable all ages venue. A place where you know for a fact that theres going to be a show almost every night.
With that type of draw for concert-goers of all ages, hopes are that foot traffic will increase in the region, bolstering business for all while providing a solid place for an the brimming all ages music scene in Bremerton.
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A stroll through the Niagara Parks' Botanical Gardens is ideal for someone looking for ideas for their home garden or someone who will appreciate the beauty of a variety of flower species. The 40 acres of gardens are maintained by the students of the Niagara Parks School of Horticulture, acting as an outdoor classroom for them.
Amber and I went earlier in the summer, so some of the gardens had not been filled. There were beautiful red, pink and orange roses in bloom when Amber and I stopped by for a walk through. The students were out and about working on the gardens and I know they are going to look beautiful when finished. We had a peaceful walk through the gardens and took a little break to take in the beauty and just watch people pass by. This is not the place for a family adventure but a great place for a couples getaway, to take in the gardens and enjoy one another's company.
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By Leonard Laurialt: Church of Christ
Just before he ascended back into heaven, Jesus gave instructions to his disciples about what to do until he returned. That is, they were to make disciples (Matthew 28: 18-20).
Those instructions included, 'teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you." A disciple follows the teaching of his master (John 8: 31, 32). This series of articles discussing how one becomes a disciple of Jesus by obedience to his commands has, so far, dealt with the necessity of complete obedience (Matthew 18: 20; John 15 : 14), faith (John 8: 24), repentance (Luke 13: 5), and confession (Matthew 10: 32, 33).
Today's article will discuss what Billy Graham once called, "the topic that so terribly divides us (paraphrased)," further indicating that we needed to sit down and talk about it. Have a seat. Immediately before Jesus told his disciples to teach us everything he had commanded them, he told them to make disciples by baptizing people (Matthew 28: 19).
There are a lot of philosophies among men regarding the purpose and place of baptism. Many that cannot be supported or refuted from scripture and, thus, are not legitimate. For example, the Bible never says, or even implies, that baptism is, "an outward sign of an inward grace." It does say that the act of baptism has nothing to do with outward things, but that it saves us by the resurrection of Christ (1 Peter 3: 21; Romans 6: 3-5).
The Bible also says that what when we are baptized, an inward change is e ffected by God (Colossians 2: 9-15; Romans 2: 28, 29; 6: 6-10, 17, 18). And so, we must realize that baptism is not an outward symbol of an already received inward grace. Rather, it is the outward means Christians have been commanded to use (Matthew 28: 18-20) and nonChristians are to be encouraged and also commanded to accept (Acts 2: 36-41) so that God can effect the inward change that he wants in all men.
While Christians are commanded to do the baptizing and those who want to become Christians, discipl es of Christ, are commanded to be baptized, it is God who does the work as the baptism takes place (1 Corinthians 3: 5-9).
When it comes to disciple-making, the encouragement and demonstration of the need for baptism by Christians should be so convincing that those wanting to come to Christ will have it be done at the earliest opportunity. In the account of Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch (Acts 8: 26-40), we don't know all of what Philip said to the eunuch about baptism, but it definitely caused the eunuch to ask for it at the first water hole they came to.
The Philippian jailer and his household were baptized in the middle of the night, within an hour after he was told, "believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved – you and your household." (Acts 16: 25-34). And Saul of Tarsus (a.k.a. the Apostle Paul) had fasted and prayed for three days, but when he was told to be baptized, he did so even before he ate (Acts 9: 1-19). Paul later said that he was told to not wait, but to get up and be baptized and wash away his sins, calling on the name of the Lord (Acts 22: 12-16; Romans 10: 13).
So, again, God uses this outward act to effect an inward change (forgiveness, Acts 2: 38, 39) making us his children and giving us his Spirit (Galatians 3: 26-4: 7) so that we can call out to him when we fall back into sin or need help in any other way (1 John 1: 8, 9; James 5: 13; Romans 8: 26, 27).
As in all matters, anything not done out of faith is sin (Romans 14: 23). So, baptism will be of no avail to those who don't believe it is the will of God (Mark 16: 15, 16). We all need to study God's word for ourselves to find out what his will is so that we can gain his approval (Ephesians 5: 17; 2 Timothy 2: 15). If we study with the right attitude, God's desires will become plain to us (Philippians 3: 15; Ecclesiastes 12: 13).
It really is simple, easy to understand, and easy to obey (1 Corinthians 1: 18-2: 5; Ephesians 3: 4; 1 John 5: 3). Our responsibility is to just do what God commands as we learn (Philippians 3: 16). Have you been encouraged to obey Jesus' command to be baptized? Stay tuned while you keep reading God's word for yourself.


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The Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Clippers are discussing possible compromises to including guard Eric Bledsoe into the Kevin Garnett-Doc Rivers deal with hopes of completing an agreement on Monday, league sources told Yahoo! Sports.
This is it, folks. This is the beginning of the end because
The prospects of bringing Rivers back to the Celtics have become less appealing for Boston, who understand, as one league executive said, "There's no putting the genie back in the bottle. You can't pretend this didn't happen and just go back to work."
That kind of follows what I said this morning.
Of course, it could all fall apart. But I'm preparing for Doc Rivers and Kevin Garnett to become Clippers soon. And that means Paul Pierce will likely be gone too.


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NEW YORK (MainStreet) While one-third of the middle class say Social Security will be their primary source of income in retirement, in future years that number may increase significantly.
"If Congress reduces the benefits of offering and contributing to retirement savings, fewer people will save," said Brian Graff, CEO and Executive Director of the American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries (ASPPA). "The result is more of tomorrow's retirees will need to turn to the government for help and that will mean more federal spending."
Between 2000 and 2009, employers contributed almost $3.5 trillion to public and private retirement plans, according to the Coalition to Protect Retirement. However, changes to current incentives could adversely affect employer-sponsored plans, contributions and the retirement security of millions of Americans.
"Raising new revenue should not come at the expense of retirement savings not now or in the future," said Graff.
A study by the Coalition to Protect Retirement shows widespread support for maintaining the current tax treatment of retirement savings vehicles, such as 401(k) plans, 403(b) plans and traditional IRAs. About 87% of all Americans and 95% of those who have a tax-deferred 401(k)-like retirement plan account believe retirement savings should be off limits to Congress and not a source of new revenue for the government."Given the vast numbers of baby boomers who reach retirement age every day, retirement savings incentives are needed more than ever," said Kenneth E. Bentsen, president of the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA).
In fact, retirement is a fantasy for many.
A Wells Fargo study found that 37% of middle class Americans say they'll never retire and will work until they are too sick or die with only 13% calling it a priority to save for retirement.
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NEWARK — As a child, Rute Rodrigues preferred to play outside on the porch with her best-friend and classmate, Marlene Veloso.
Veloso liked to play, but loved to read. She devoured the Sweet Valley High series or the Berenstain Bears books. Only as an adult did Rodrigues latch onto Veloso's reading habit.
"To be honest, I didn't read a lot growing up because when I went to school my parents didn't speak English," Rodrigues said. "My parents would read Portuguese to me, but that didn't help my English."
Today, the childhood friends' bilingual roots and reading still bind them together.
Rodrigues and Veloso — friends since the third grade — set out six months ago to bring the joys of reading to their alma mater, the Ann Street School. The women, now 30, helped to bring 1,000 books to the school's new library.
"These books are really key because they give the students the ability to practice critical reasoning skills," Veloso said.
With 92 percent of students coming from bilingual families, the books will also give the children a chance to read English outside of the classroom.
Veloso, director of the Kids Research Center in Manhattan, collected the books through a holiday book drive held last year with employees from New Jersey's Chubbs Institute. The not-for-profit center has run several book drives in the past, boasting around 6,000 books collected since its creation two years ago.
The KRC also sponsors a 12-week summer literacy programs that run bi-yearly and most recently helped complete a children's library in Brooklyn.
The holiday drive last year was an overwhelming success, collecting 3,000 books. Veloso kept 2,000 books for the center, and called Rodrigues, now a first-grade aid at Ann Street, and asked if the duo's former elementary school would like the remaining 1,000 books.
"Absolutely, yes," Rodrigues exclaimed over the phone. And by January, the books belonged to Ann Street. Veloso said it was "Ruty who pushed and made this happen."
Rodrigues helped clean and sort the books, selecting those she believed would cater perfectly to the school's bilingual pre-school, Kindergarten and first-grade population.
For now, the donated books are stashed in Crate & Barrel bags and boxes with snowflake wrapping paper in the corner of the fourth-floor Ann Street library. The Ann Street School continues to finish its second library — a "make-shift room" according to Vice-Principal Gene Foti — in the annex, where the preschool and Kindergarten classes take place. The books will be moved to their permanent home at the annex library in time for school to start this fall.
"This donation will help because students will have access to books. Sometimes, if a parent can't afford to buy them a book, students can borrow them," said Rodrigues, a 1993 Ann Street alumni. "At such a young age, to learn to take care of a book and be respectful of others' properties, this is how reading begins."
The donation also provides additional supplies for a district school facing many challenges, said Gene Foti, the school's vice principal.
"The amazing thing about all this is the school was built for 700, and we are currently at 1,300 students," Foti said. "Because we are so overcrowded, we'll take any resources we can get our hands on."
With the addition of the book from the Kids Research center, the Ann Street School library's circulation increases to 14,000 books.
"Ruty mentioned to me about 'paying it forward,'" said Linda Richardson, Ann Street School principal. "I think it's a beautiful thing and you know the school has done its job when students come back to their roots to give back."


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SEATTLE, Nov. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Omeros Corporation (NASDAQ: OMER), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to discovering, developing and commercializing products targeting inflammation, coagulopathies and disorders of the central nervous system, today announced the appointment of Thomas A. Mitro as vice president, sales and marketing.
Mr. Mitro has over 30 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, spanning sales and marketing as well as business development. Prior to joining Omeros, Mr. Mitro served from 2002 until 2012 as vice president, sales and marketing at ISTA Pharmaceuticals, Inc. where he oversaw the building of ISTA's commercial infrastructure and launch of five eye care products. When ISTA was acquired by Bausch & Lomb in June of 2012, ISTA was the third largest branded prescription eye care business in the United States. Before ISTA, Mr. Mitro served for over 20 years in various positions with Allergan, Inc., including vice president, skin care; vice president, business development; and vice president, e-business. Mr. Mitro received his #$%$. from Miami University.
"I am excited to join Omeros' impressive management team and to help advance the Company's products to market, starting with OMS302 for lens replacement surgery," stated Mr. Mitro. "With two successful Phase 3 clinical trials, Omeros has a variety of options to commercialize OMS302, including going alone, partnering and co-promoting. I believe that OMS302 will be widely used by ophthalmologists with the potential to generate significant revenues, and I look forward to contributing to its commercial success."
"We are very pleased to have Tom join Omeros as we prepare to launch OMS302," said Gregory A. Demopulos, M.D., Omeros' chairman and chief executive officer. "We are building an efficient commercialization strategy that can be targeted and levered to maximize success. Tom's years of experience in eye care - building industry-leading ophthalmic franchises - will be valuable to us as we refine and execute our strategy to deliver on OMS302's market potential."


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