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June 23, 2010
Senior Perspective: Women's Squash's Katherine O'Donnell
I could not be more proud or honored to be a member and co-captain of the Harvard womens squash team. You will not find a more hardworking, honest team anywhere.
June 7, 2010
Gemmell Featured in Sports Illustrated's Faces in the Crowd
After winning the CSA indivdual national championship and helping the Harvard women's squash team capture the CSA team championship, freshman Laura Gemmell has been featured in the June 7 edition of Sports Illustrated's "Faces in the Crowd."
May 25, 2010
Gemmell, West Named to Squash Canada's World University Championships Team
Senior Colin West of the Harvard mens squash team and freshman Laura Gemmell of the Crimson womens team are among five players who have been selected to Canadas 2010 World University Championships team, Squash Canada announced this week.
April 14, 2010
Womens Squash Announces Annual Award Winners, Names Captain
The Harvard womens squash team recently handed out its team awards at the annual season-ending banquet April 9. The team passed out three awards and announced the captain for the 2010-11 season.
April 13, 2010
Harvard Announces Squash Coaching Change
Nichols Family Director of Athletics Bob Scalise announced Tuesday that the appointment for Satinder Bajwa, head coach for Harvard mens and womens squash, will not be renewed for the 2010-11 season.
April 7, 2010
Women's Squash Places Pair on All-Ivy League Team; Gemmell Sweeps Awards
Freshman Laura Gemmell was named the Player of the Year, Rookie of the Year and was tabbed to the All-Ivy League team, while sophomore Nirasha Guruge earned her second career spot on the All-Ivy League team.
March 29, 2010
Women's Squash Garners Five CSA All-America Selections
Laura Gemmell, the CSA individual champion, received All-America first-team status, while Nirasha Guruge, Alisha Mashruwala, Johanna Snyder and June Tiong took home second-team honors.
March 17, 2010
Season Recap: Women's Squash Runs Table, Captures National Title
One of the most storied programs in its sport, the Harvard womens squash team completed a magical season by posting a 12-0 record en route to the 12th national crown in its history.
March 10, 2010
National Champion Womens Squash Team Honored at Lavietes
After winning the College Squash Association national team championship, the Harvard womens squash team was honored during halftime of the Harvard womens basketball game against Dartmouth Tuesday evening.
March 7, 2010
Women's Squash's Gemmell Caps Perfect Season with CSA Individual National Crown
Freshman Laura Gemmell completed her season 16-0 and earned a 3-2 victory against Trinity's Pamela Hathway to win the Ramsay Cup and the College Squash Association individual national title.
March 6, 2010
Women's Squash's Gemmell Advances to National Final
Freshman Laura Gemmell, who boasts a 15-0 record this season, will play for the CSA individual national championship and the Ramsay Cup against Trinity's Pamela Hathway Sunday at 1:15 p.m.
March 5, 2010
Womens Squash Advances Six at CSA Individual Championships
The Harvard womens squash team had six players move on to the third rounds at the College Squash Association Individual Championships. The Crimson had three players go through in the A Division and three in the B Division.
March 4, 2010
Womens Squash to be Well Represented at CSA Individual Championships
Numerous players will represent the Harvard womens squash team, the 2010 CSA national champion and Ivy League champion, at the College Squash Association Individual Championships, March 5-7
February 28, 2010
National Champion! No. 1 Womens Squash Completes Perfect Season with 6-3 Win Over No. 3 Penn
The top-ranked Harvard womens squash team captured the 12th national title in program history, as the Crimson won the College Squash Association national womens team championship Sunday.
February 27, 2010
No. 1 Harvard Powers Past No. 5 Yale, Advances to National Final
The top-ranked Harvard womens squash team will play for the College Squash Association national team championship, as the Crimson cruised to a 7-2 win over archrival Yale Saturday afternoon.
February 26, 2010
No. 1 Womens Squash Wins Every Game in 9-0 Victory Over No. 8 Williams
The top-ranked Harvard womens squash team advanced to the semifinals of the College Squash Association national womens championships by defeating No. 8 Williams, 9-0, Friday afternoon.
February 24, 2010
No. 1 Womens Squash to Face No. 8 Williams in CSA Team Championships
After a two-week break from action, the top-ranked Harvard womens squash team travels to New Haven, Conn., to play No. 8 Williams in the opening round of the College Squash Association national team championships.
February 13, 2010
No. 1 Womens Squash Wins Ivy League, Finishes Regular Season Undefeated
With its 7-2 victory at archrival Yale Saturday afternoon, the top-ranked Harvard womens squash team won the Ivy League crown and finished the regular season with a perfect 9-0 record.
February 10, 2010
Looking to Grab Outright Ivy Title, No. 1 Women's Squash Travels to No. 5 Yale
The top-ranked Harvard women's squash team clinched a share of the Ancient Eight crown last weekend and enters Saturday's match at Yale with an 8-0 overall record and 5-0 mark in Ivy League contests.
February 7, 2010
No. 1 Women's Squash Clinches Share of Ivy Title, Doubles Up No. 4 Princeton, 6-3
The top-ranked Harvard women's squash team will look to grab the outright Ivy League title next weekend, as the Crimson will visit archrival Yale in the regular-season finale Saturday, Feb. 13.
February 6, 2010
No. 1 Women's Squash Rolls to 8-1 Victory Against Penn, Moves to 4-0 in Ivy League Play
The top-ranked Crimson women's squash team earned its seventh straight win to start the season, defeating No. 3Penn by a score of 8-1 Saturday at the Barnaby Courts.
February 4, 2010
No. 1 Women's Squash Welcomes No. 3 Penn, No. 4 Princeton in Home Finale
The top ranked Harvard women's squash team takes on No. 3 Penn, Feb. 6, and No. 4 Princeton, Feb. 7, at the Barnaby Courts in the final home matches of the season. The Crimson's three seniors will be competing at home for the final time in the careers.
February 1, 2010
Gemmell Garners COOP Award
Laura Gemmell is the Harvard COOP athlete of the week, for the week ending Jan. 31.
January 31, 2010
No. 1 Women's Squash Moves to 6-0, Downs No. 6 Stanford
The Crimson women's squash team, ranked No. 1 in the nation, earned its second victory in as many days, topping sixth-ranked Stanford, 8-1.
January 30, 2010
No. 1 Women's Squash Wins Battle of Unbeatens, Topples No. 2 Trinity, 7-2
The top-ranked Harvard women's squash team improved its record to 5-0 with a 7-2 victory against No. 2 Trinity Saturday afternoon.
January 27, 2010
No. 1 Harvard Set to Face No. 2 Trinity in a Battle of Squash Giants, Hosts No. 6 Stanford
The top team in the land, Harvard, travels to take on No. 2 Trinity, Jan. 30, and hosts No. 6 Stanford, Jan 31, at the Barnaby Courts.
January 17, 2010
Crimson Concludes Service Trip to India, Reflects on Experience
The top-ranked Harvard women's squash team spent its final day in India with children from Chandigarh and participating with children from the Khelsala Kids' Squash Program.
January 15, 2010
Harvard Spends Time with Children from Kehlshala, Donates Apparel to Community
The Crimson women's squash team played games, such as Simon Says and Duck Duck Goose, with children from Kehlshala, and donated squash apparel, shoes and goggles to the community.
January 14, 2010
Crimson Trains at Bajwa Mind Body Game Center, Works with Children from Chandigarh
The Harvard women's squash team had an intense training session at the recently opened Bajwa Mind Body Game Center and spent time with 20 children, ranging in age from 8-15.
January 14, 2010
Women's Squash Visits Delhi, Taj Mahal
The Crimson women's squash team recently visited the town of Agra, the home of the Taj Mahal, during its training and service trip to India.
January 12, 2010
Women's Squash Trains at Indian Squash Academy, Visits Cultural Center in Chennai
The top-ranked Harvard women's squash team had a morning session at the Indian Squash Academy and continued to see historic and cultural sights in the city of Chennai.
January 11, 2010
No. 1 Women's Squash Trains Against India National Women's Squad
The Crimson women's squash team scrimmaged the India National Women's Training Squad during its fourth day of its training and service trip to India.
January 10, 2010
Women's Squash Visits Historic Sites, Travels to Chennai
The Harvard women's squash team continues its service and training trip to India and recently visited the home of Mahatma Gandhi and the Chatrapatti Sivaji Museum in Mumbai, before traveling to the city of Chennai.
January 9, 2010
Women's Squash Completes First Training Session in India
Sophomore Cece Cortes of the top-ranked Harvard women's squash team posts the latest blog entry of the team's service and training trip to India.
January 8, 2010
Women's Squash Trip to India Photos
Women's Squash Trip to India Photos
January 7, 2010
Women's Squash Service Trip to India: Crimson Arrives, Begins Training Sessions
Junior Alexandra Zindman and the top-ranked Crimson women's squash team have arrived for their service and training trip in India.
January 5, 2010
No. 1 Women's Squash Travels to India for Training and Service Trip
The Harvard women's squash team is heading to several destinations in India for an 11-day service and training ship and will provide regular blog entries on GoCrimson.com over the next few weeks.
December 8, 2009
Harvard Women Top the CSA Poll
The Harvard womens squash team moved up in the CSA team rankings to the No. 1 position. The Crimson is off to a 4-0 start overall and stands at 3-0 in the Ivy League.
December 5, 2009
No. 2 Crimson Takes Down No. 6 Cornell, Earns Fourth Straight 9-0 Victory
The second-ranked Harvard women's squash team won all 27 games against the Big Red and improves its record in Ivy League matches to 3-0.
December 4, 2009
No. 2 Harvard Aims to Remain Unbeaten; Hosts No. 6 Cornell
The No. 2 Harvard womens squash team enters the match with a flawless record of 3-0 overall and a 2-0 mark in the Ivy League. Cornell comes into the weekend's action ranked No. 6 with a 1-2 overall record.
December 2, 2009
No. 2 Women's Squash Downs Dartmouth, 9-0
The second-ranked Harvard women's squash team improved to 3-0 overall and 2-0 in the Ivy League with a 9-0 win on the road at Dartmouth Wednesday evening.
December 1, 2009
No. 2 Harvard Seeks to Continue Early Season Success Against No. 9 Dartmouth
Harvard looks to remain undefeated, as it takes on No. 9 Dartmouth in an Ivy League match. The Crimson enters the match with a 2-0 overall record and a 1-0 conference mark.
November 22, 2009
No. 2 Women's Squash Topples No. 8 Williams in Road Contest, 9-0
The second-ranked Harvard women's squash team remained undefeated, downing eighth-ranked Williams by the score of 9-0 Sunday afternoon.
November 20, 2009
No. 2 Women's Squash Cruises Past Brown, 9-0
The second-ranked Harvard women's squash team won all but one game in its season-opening match at Ivy League rival Brown Friday evening.
November 18, 2009
No. 2 Harvard Women's Squash to Take on No. 10 Brown and No. 8 Williams
The second-ranked Harvard womens squash team opens the 2009-10 season with road matches at No. 10 Brown and No. 8 Williams.
November 10, 2009
Season Preview: Womens Squash Eyes Return to Championship Caliber
The Harvard womens squash team eyes a return trip to the national and Ivy League championship matches this year. Last seasons second place finish at the CSA Team Championship should be fuel for the fire that drives the Crimson to success this season. Harvard begins the year ranked second in the CSA preseason national poll.
August 7, 2009
Women's Squash 2009-10 Schedule Announced
The Harvard womens squash team is coming off a stellar 2008-09 season, in which the squad finished second at the College Squash Association (CSA) Team Championships and had a final record of 10-2.
June 30, 2009
Go Time: GoCrimson Redesign Launches July 1
The Harvard University Department of Athletics is proud to announce the launch of its redesigned official athletics' website, GoCrimson.com.
June 27, 2009
Five Freshmen to Join Women's Squash in 2009-10
Head coach Satinder Bajwa has recently announced the addition of five freshmen players to the Harvard womens squash team for the upcoming 2009-10 season.


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I watched you on the beach the other day, playing in the sand. You have the cutest little pot belly, which I kept wanting to kiss. I know, I know, I am always trying to nibble on you because you are that delicious. As you walked around without any self-consciousness whatsoever, I thought I hope you never lose that confidence. I hope you love your body, always, and know that ones of all shapes and sizes are beautiful.
I still remember what it was like to be 8, when I got glasses and felt self-conscious, started calling friends on the phone and regularly wore a red flannel dress with embroidered daisies because it made me feel pretty, much like the way you constantly wear that sheer black tie-top from your favorite store. (Full disclosure: It's a consignment store.)
Eight is such a special age. You are still innocent enough to ask questions like "Can we have another baby soon?" yet maturing every single day. You're amazingly curious and able to engage in conversations about everything from how an octopus breathes under water (gills) to whether I enjoy working (very much so). There is so much life wisdom I have to share with you, much of it hard-won. These are some of the biggie lessons; I'm sharing them for posterity, but also so I can remind myself to keep up with them in both words and actions.
Take pride in you.
I see you peering in the bathroom mirror at the spray of freckles on your nose and cheeks, and I know you'd like them to fade away. I see how crushed you are when your BFF says things like "You like those shoes? You are so weird!" But one of the most important things you can do in life is embrace the things that make you you—quirks, tastes, freckles and all. Self-love is your best defense when other people try to bring you down, and the most high-octane way to power through life. I cannot give you major self-esteem, but I will keep doing my best to encourage your interests, praise what's unique about you and (sorry!) kiss every last one of those freckles.
Read as much as you can.
Books. Newspapers. Websites. Magazines. Captions on museum displays. Whatever! It'll make you wiser, more interesting and a fun person to chat with at parties.
Believe that you can do anything you want to….
"I'd like to be a serious violin player!" you told me the other day. "And a dancer! And a singer!" I just nodded and said, "Yes, sweetie." While I think that you're truly good at only two of those things (I'm not saying which!), I want you to think that you can grow up to be Itzhak Perlman Beyoncé Martha Graham. Trusting in your abilities will get you far, no matter what path you choose.
…but pick one thing to excel at.
As you may have realized from the proliferation of frozen food and takeout in our house, I am not a great cook. As you may have perceived from the hodgepodge decor and the unfortunate floral drapes in our bedroom, I do not have an eye for design. I am OK with this. I know that I'm a good writer, and I pour my energies and efforts into that, both in my work and in my free time. Someday, it will be clear what your own super-powers are. Keep right on having fun with all of your interests, but spend real time and energy on those super-powers. It is so much more gratifying to be the master of a couple of things than mediocre at many.
Do. Not. Tan.
I was a little freaked when you recently announced "Mom, I want a tan!" Have you secretly been watching Jersey Shore reruns?! You're fair, like me, and you'll only burn and then you'll grow up and get brown spots and little wrinkles around your eyes, not that I know any moms like that. God invented some really good self-tanner. Use it.
Find joy in what you have.
Lately, you've been on this streak where you point to big homes with "For Sale" signs and ask if we can move there. The other morning, you woke me up by standing at my bedside with your computer, a photo of a stunning sun-filled room on the screen, and inexplicably announced "Mommy! I want to add a sunroom to our house!" I have been explaining to you how lucky we are to have our home, good clothes and plenty of food to eat—something I fear gets lost on you, given that you can purchase anything online in all of twenty seconds (um, except a sunroom) and McMansions abound in our area. We have made donations at DonorsChoose, Kiva and and Heifer International, to help others and also give you perspective. Still, like many 8-year-olds, you're always wanting more—and I will continue to help you see the good fortune in what we own. A critical part of happiness is being content with the blessings you have.
Have real face time with friends.
At 8, you're already proficient at texting, IM-ing and face-timing with your buddies. And, oh yes, technology is fast and fun. But there is nothing like live, in the flesh, face-to-face connecting. As you grow up and your days get busier, always make time to hang with friends and have actual conversations. Feeling truly connected with people keeps you grounded when life feels like it's out of control. Also: You can't give each other manicures (one of my fave sleepover activities) on Skype.
Stand up for people who can't defend themselves.
This starts with your brother. Other kids will continue to gape at Max and occasionally make fun of him because of his cerebral palsy. I am not expecting you to be his keeper—no, that is too big of a burden to place on your small shoulders. But I would like for you to want to defend him, without prompting from me. I'll admit, it made me sad when you both came home from the playgroup at the gym and you said, "Other kids called Max a droolie!" When I asked what you'd said, you told me "Nothing," and we had a conversation about how you could explain to other kids, "He drools because he has some trouble controlling his mouth." I understand why this might seem like a hard thing to do, and we've continued to discuss it. But I desperately hope you grow into sticking up for Max, and for others like him who can't defend themselves. It will make you not just a better sister but a better human being.
Remember: Stretch pants, lip liner and Jell-O shots are not your friend.
Trust me on that.
Listen to people.
Look them in the eye. Don't interrupt as they talk. Respond to what they're saying and talk about them, not you. There is a severe shortage in this country of listening. Master it and people will respect and adore you for it.
Have the Doritos
Back when I was your age, my health-conscious dad banned junk food from our house. Which meant that any time my sister and I were out of his sight, we'd raid vending machines for candy and chips. I grew up constantly craving them, and still consider them the enemy. Thing is, healthy eating habits mean embracing all kinds of food so that you're never tempted to gorge when you're exposed to treats. I love that you sprinkle chia seeds, those Omega-3 packed wonders, onto yogurt—even as in the next breath you're asking for a bag of Doritos. Fear no food! Keep your diet balanced, eating the more caloric stuff in moderation, and you'll keep it healthy.
Don't be a homebody.
Right now, I can't imagine sending you off to sleepaway camp for a week, let alone for a summer. Ultimately, though, I want you to take trips without me and your dad, and lots of them. It is one of the best ways to learn about yourself, about other cultures, about life. Spending a semester in Florence, Italy; traveling around Europe; and visiting far-flung locales like Chile and Egypt have been some of the most meaning-filled, rich moments of my existence. So go away—but please, send your mom e-mails.
This post was inspired by the empowering new CD for kids Color of Your Heart by Jean Louisa Kelly.

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A member of the Lafourche Parish Council who was injured in a shooting rampage Dec. 26 has returned to his post on the council, the Houma Courier reports.
Phillip Gouaux was pushed into the government complex in Mathews in a wheelchair and received a standing ovation. Gouaux was shot in a rampage that spanned two parishes and resulted in the deaths of four people.


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Ara militaris
|Scope: Global
|Scientific Name:
|Ara militaris
|Species Authority:
|(Linnaeus, 1766)
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|Taxonomic Source(s):
|del Hoyo, J., Collar, N.J., Christie, D.A., Elliott, A. and Fishpool, L.D.C. 2014. HBW and BirdLife International Illustrated Checklist of the Birds of the World. Lynx Edicions BirdLife International.
|Taxonomic Notes:
|Identification information:
|70 cm. Large, green macaw. Overall dark lime-green. Red forehead and bare white facial area with black lines. Flight feathers blue above and yellowish-olive below. Blue lower back. Tail blue and red. All-black bill. Similar spp. Almost identical, but probably allopatric, Great Green Macaw Ara ambigua has greener hindneck and pale-tipped maxilla. Voice Noisy and harsh cr-a-a-a-k and various shrieking cries.
|Red List Category & Criteria:
|Vulnerable A2cd+3cd+4cd ver 3.1
|Year Published:
|Date Assessed:
|BirdLife International
|Butchart, S.
|Avendaño, J., Begazo, A., Bonilla, C., Brightsmith, D., Cantú, J., Hennessey, A., Herzog, S., Juárez, M., Lyons, J., Renton, K., Ricalde, D., Sharpe, C J, Politi, N., Rivera, L., Rojas Llanos, R. & Gilardi, J.
|Benstead, P., Isherwood, I., Sharpe, C J, Stuart, T., Symes, A. & Taylor, J.
This species is listed as Vulnerable because levels of habitat loss and capture for the cagebird trade indicate that there is a continuing rapid population decline. Its future ought to be secured by the large number of national parks in which it occurs, but many of these currently provide ineffective protection.
|Previously published Red List assessments:
|Range Description:
|Ara militaris occupies a massive but fragmented range from Mexico to Argentina. In Mexico, it occurs from central Sonora to Guerrero on the Pacific slope, east Nuevo León and Tamaulipas to San Luis Potosí on the Atlantic slope (Howell and Webb 1995a), and Durango, Morelos, Puebla and Oaxaca in the interior (C. Bonilla in litt. 2012). In Colombia, it is known from the Guajira Peninsula and Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta through the Sierras de Perijá and de San Lucas, south along the East Andes, with local populations on the Pacific slope in Chocó, the Cauca valley, the head of the Magdalena valley and in the Sierra de la Macarena (Hilty and Brown 1986, Snyder et al. 2000). A new population was recently reported from two localities in the Catatumbo-Barí National Park on the Colombian-Venezuelan border (J. E. Avendaño in litt. 2011). It is very local in north Venezuela (Rojas-Suárez et al. 2004), and occurs disjunctly in the east Andes of Ecuador, Peru (also in the río Chinchipe drainage [Begazo in litt. 1999]), Bolivia and north-west Argentina. It has been extirpated from many areas, especially in Mexico (practically extirpated from most of Veracruz and Hidalgo on the Atlantic side, and Chiapas, Oaxaca, as well as coastal regions of Guerrero and Michoacan on the Pacific slope (Howell and Webb 1995a, K. Renton in litt. 2007), and is very local elsewhere. In Argentina the only records since 1991 are from Salta Province, with up to five birds in 2005-2007 at Finca Itaguazuti (Chebez 1994, M. Juárez in litt. 2007) and 50 in the Sierra de Tartagal (Navarro et al. 2008). Similarly, an assessment of 21 known localities in the southern Yungas of Bolivia) found a total of 37 individuals at eight of these (L. Rivera in litt. 2012). Populations in Mexico, Venezuela and Colombia face continuing threats, and further extirpations are expected.
|Countries occurrence:
Native:Argentina; Bolivia, Plurinational States of; Colombia; Ecuador; Mexico; Peru; Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of
|Additional data:
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|The population size is preliminarily estimated to fall into the band 10,000-19,999 individuals. This equates to 6,667-13,333 mature individuals, rounded here to 6,000-15,000 mature individuals.
Trend Justification: This species is suspected to be declining due to continued habitat loss and capture for domestic trade.
|Current Population Trend:
|Additional data:
|Habitat and Ecology:
|It inhabits humid lowland forest and adjacent cleared areas, wooded foothills and canyons. In Mexico, it is found in arid and semi-arid woodland, and pine-oak, humid lowland and riparian forest, moving seasonally to dense thorn-forest (Juniper and Parr 1998, Renton 2004), although in Puno, Peru it was found to be more abundant in a mosaic of shade coffee plantations and degraded remnant forest patches than in neighbouring pristine Yungas forest (S. K. Herzog in litt. 2007). It occurs from sea-level to 3,100 m, but the core range is 500-1,500 m (Juniper and Parr 1998). Nests and large communal roosts are sited on cliff-faces or in large trees (Howell and Webb 1995a, Juniper and Parr 1998, Cruz-Nieto et al. 2006).
|Continuing decline in area, extent and/or quality of habitat:
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|Movement patterns:
|Altitudinal Migrant
|Major Threat(s):
|Habitat loss and especially domestic trade are the chief threats, even within reserves (Snyder et al. 2000). In 1991-1995, 96 wild-caught specimens were found in international trade, with Bolivia and Mexico possibly the most significant exporters (Chebez 1994, D. Brightsmith in litt. 2007). In Mexico, it is still one of the most sought-after species in the illegal cagebird trade; in 1995-2005, it was the fifth most seized Mexican Psittacine species by the country's Environmental Enforcement Agency, becoming the fourth most seized Psittacine species in 2007-2010 (J. C. Cantú in litt. 2010). In many areas it nests in relatively inaccessible cavities on cliff walls, which provides some protection against the pressures of nest poaching. However, nest poaching is a severe threat in Jalisco and Nayarit where the species nests in tree cavities (C. Bonilla in litt. 2007, K. Renton in litt. 2007). In Jalisco, Mexico, macaws were not found in deforested areas, even where abundant Hura polyandra (an important food source) were left as shade for cattle (Renton 2004). GARP analysis estimates that the species has suffered 23% habitat loss within its range in Mexico (Ríos Muñoz 2002). One sub-population in the Cauca valley, Colombia, numbering fewer than 50 mature individuals, may shortly be lost as a dam is expected to flood the sole nesting cliff (Fundación ProAves 2011).
|Conservation Actions:
Conservation Actions Underway
CITES Appendix I and II, and legally protected in Venezuela, Peru and Salta province, Argentina (L. Rivera in litt. 2012). A trade ban in Mexico was decreed in October 2008 (J. C. Cantú in litt. 2010). There are reasonably healthy populations in El Cielo and Sierra Gorda Biosphere Reserves, Mexico (J. Lyons in litt. 1998, K. Renton in litt. 2007), Madidi and Amboró National Parks, Pilon Lajas Biosphere Reserve and Apolobamba National Integrated Management Area, Bolivia ( Juniper and Parr 1998, B. Hennessey in litt. 1999, D. Ricalde in litt. 1999, S. K. Herzog in litt. 2007), and Manu Biosphere Reserve and Bahuaja Sonene National Park in Peru (S. K. Herzog in litt. 2007); a small but stable remnant population in Tehuacan-Cuicatlan Biosphere Reserve, Oaxaca, Mexico (C. Bonilla in litt. 2007, K. Renton in litt. 2007), with populations in at least some of the other protected areas in its potential range (IUCN 1992, Desenne and Strahl 1994, Chebez et al. 1998, Begazo in litt. 1999, B. Hennessey in litt. 1999, D. Ricalde in litt. 1999, Snyder et al. 2000). The subspecies mexicana is part of the European Endangered [Species] Programme of the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (www.eaza.com).Conservation Actions Proposed
Assess its population status and ecological requirements. Monitor the largest known populations. Control capture and trade of wild birds, beginning in reserves (Desenne and Strahl 1994, Snyder et al. 2000). Improve management and awareness initiatives in and around national parks. Develop and extend captive breeding programmes.
|BirdLife International. 2013. Ara militaris. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2013: e.T22685548A48043680. . Downloaded on 28 October 2016.
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Beth Myers has joined Big Brothers Big Sisters of America as Senior Vice President, Network Leadership & Organizational Development, effective July 1, 2013. In her new national role, Myers will be based in Texas, where she previously served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Texas, one of the network's largest of 350 local agencies. Myers was quite successful in that role and in 2006, she became the youngest selected "CEO of the Year" awarded by the National organization based on organizational performance.
"Beth is an outstanding leader and we are fortunate to have her back serving Big Brothers Big Sisters," said T. Charles Pierson, President and CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America. "With this national appointment, she will be able to serve our entire network in a way that will benefit our affiliate leadership of executives and volunteer boards. Her understanding of our mission and business acumen will assist our local efforts to achieve our vision to serve more children for the better, forever."
While serving as Big Brothers Big Sisters South Texas agency leader, Myers was also selected by her peers and played a national leadership role as the Vice Chair of the Nationwide Leadership Council. Myers has served most recently as a consultant for nonprofit organizations in Texas. In addition to holding a Master's degree in Social Work Administration, she has a graduate certificate in Executive Business Coaching. Myers has received many recognitions for her service in the nonprofit sector including being recognized by the San Antonio Business Journal's 40 Under 40 Rising Star Award and she was recognized by Governor Perry, for her efforts on the Governor's Mentoring Initiative Task Force.
About Big Brothers Big Sisters Big Brothers Big Sisters, the nation's largest donor and volunteer supported mentoring network, holds itself accountable for children in its program to achieve measurable outcomes, such as educational success; avoidance of risky behaviors; and higher aspirations, greater confidence and better relationships. Partnering with parents/guardians, schools, corporations and others in the community, Big Brothers Big Sisters carefully pairs children ("Littles") with screened volunteer mentors ("Bigs") and monitors and supports these one-to-one mentoring matches throughout their course. Big Brothers Big Sisters Youth Outcomes Survey Report reinforces the mentoring program's evidence base of positive academic, socio-emotional and behavioral outcomes for youth, areas linked to high school graduation, avoidance of juvenile delinquency and college or job readiness. Big Brothers Big Sisters provides children facing adversity, often those of single or low-income households or families where a parent is incarcerated or serving in the military, with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one mentoring relationships that change their lives for the better, forever. This mission has been the cornerstone of the organization's 100-year history. With about 350 agencies across the country, Big Brothers Big Sisters serves nearly 630,000 children, volunteers and families. The organization is engaged in a nationwide search to reunite with alumni mentors, mentees, donors, and family, staff and board members. Learn more at BigBrothersBigSisters.org.


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The Diamond Edge Figure Skating Club, Inc. is a 501(c)3 organization, and the donation is tax deductible as provided in section 170 of the Internal Revenue Service code.
The club hosts fundraising events during the skating year: the spring ice show and the competition. In addition to the above, the club reaches out to the corporate community to obtain financial sponsorship.
These activities are necessary in order to keep the skating fees reasonable and provide the support for our club activities.
Donations may be made via our Payment System or by check to:
Diamond Edge Figure Skating ClubPO BOX 242662Little Rock, Arkansas, 72223-2662
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We have more than gowns, we have accessories, too. We have shoes, winter wraps, bubbles, petals, pillows, veils and headpieces… you name it. Appointments are only required for veils – not other accessories!
Our selection of gowns here at TBP is incredible, with a mix of used and brand new gowns from high-end designers like Pronovias, Maggie Sottero, Venus, Sophia Tolli, Mori Lee, Alfred Sung, Paloma Blanca and so forth. We work with a very clear philosophy that you should enjoy your gown shopping experience… there's no pressure, no BS, we're just hoping to sell some dresses to raise money to fight cancer see our Wedding Gowns page.
We do not keep a current inventory online because our stock changes rapidly. Trendy items come and go within a matter of hours or days! We have about 500 dresses here, but they will not be the dresses that are currently available in salons and boutiques. If you see something in a salon that you want, we'll have it when someone has had a chance to buy it, wear it and donate it! Please do NOT contact us if you are searching for a specific gown – e.g. I want a Maggie Sottero "Julie" is size 12 in ivory… it's like asking us to find a needle in a haystack!
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- Please do NOT wear makeup when coming to try on gowns.
- You will have enough time to try on 5-6 dresses that you have selected yourself. Please treat them nicely! These aren't samples where we can order a new one for the next person who comes on by, and you are essentially trying on someone else's wedding dress. Treat it the same way you would want someone to treat yours.
- Replace them nicely just as you found them… the train should be looped over the top of the hanger, gowns should be hung with others in the same size range, and treated gently! That way the next person can enjoy the same experience as you!
For all brides, the sizing is very different for gowns as opposed to 'street clothes' and typically inflated by 2-4 sizes just to make you feel extra huge on your wedding day. Do a Google search for wedding gown size charts, and you'll see that they vary between designers and bear little resemblance to regular street clothes.
Our selection here at TBP is amazing. Many of the gowns are worth hundreds of dollars… in some cases, thousands. I recognize that many brides are on a tight budget, and TBP appeals to those who do not want to pay salon prices or simply have other things they would like to spend their money on… kids, mortgages, etc. Please have realistic expectations; this is NOT a bridal salon with all the 2016 styles you see in magazines, although I'd say our selection is even better… custom designs you'll never see again, gowns that were altered to be unique, and dare I say… some 2017 styles!!!
Keep in mind that it's hard to part with a gown, and someone has given that gift to fight cancer… there are lots of gorgeous gowns here to choose from, and they vary from about 3 years old to current. While many have never been worn to a wedding, after being tried on, there may be some makeup marks and dust on the train, a few loose beads, etc., but nothing that can't be easily remedied. Our gown cleaner makes regular visits to ensure everything is 'clean-able', and our seamstresses are in close contact with our staff about what they can do (surprisingly more than we ever thought!). Check out our referrals here.
Wedding dresses almost invariably need to be altered to fit properly… this isn't like buying a pair of stretchy pants at the GAP! We provide referrals to several garment goddesses we have met over the years who can not only do your essential fittings, but do some pretty miraculous transformations too! Check out our referrals here.
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CLEVELAND HEIGHTS - The play production Miracle and Wonder is running at Ensemble Theatre in Cleveland Heights until Dec. 2.
What happens when Jesus has a bad day?
He puts an angel on top of a Christmas tree.
Or the other way around – a tree up an angel's...according to Noreen in Ensemble's play Miracle and Wonder.
The comedy, directed by Ian Hinz, takes the audience on a hysterical holiday ride through the intertwined lives of eight characters.
The characters are likeable – all eight of them. They draw in the audience and keep their attention fixed. The acting is natural, not contrived, which highlights the well written script by Jonathan Wilhelm.
The play begins with Bernadette and her mother-in-law, Noreen, wrapping Christmas gifts in "Bernie's" home. Quickly, the plot reveals that Noreen may not be who she says she is, and neither is Bernie's husband.
The two women are then visited by Ziv – who is maybe a -rabbi, -detective or even an angel. Let's just say his identity is hard to determine. Ziv visits all the characters at different occasions as different "Ziv's."
In the end, he brings all the characters together.
Following Bernie, Noreen and Ziv's opening scene, Ruth and her adopted son Luke, a middle-aged man, show up.
Ruth just had surgery and believes she is dying. then she finds out, via Ziv, that her baby sister – Noreen – is in town. She immediately gets out of her hospital bed and asks Luke to bring her to her sister.
The stand-out performance of the play was given by Tim Tavcar playing Malcolm and Polly Esther, according to my mother, Jena McElroy. Malcolm and Polly are not two different people, but two different characters. Tavcar plays a drag queen- who is absolutely hilarious and authentic. He had my mother and I rolling, hypothetically speaking, on the floor, laughing.
The play brings Judaism into the mix of Christmas, as two young girls, Sarah, Luke's daughter and Aliyah, talk religion. They also discuss Bette Davis movies and Sarah's dad's past boyfriends.
The characters, although vastly different, are tightly woven together and well connected at the play's conclusion.
Before the end of act one, Ruth is reunited with her sister Noreen. It is like no time has passed and Noreen tells her a heartfelt tale.
"Look – right after I got married to Hank - we were still in that honeymoon phase where nothing can go wrong –I decided to run some errands. And Hank says, 'Bring me back some miracle and wonder, why don't you?' And I think, 'Well, glory be. This ranch hand I got hitched to has hidden depths,' Noreen said.
"And when I go outside, I look around me: at the way the light plays across the clouds, at the grasshoppers making a ballet in the ball field, at our new neighbor's dahlias and the ground spiders' webs sparkling on the grass along with the dew, I start making a list in my head. A list of all the miracles and wonders I've seen so I can share them with Hank when I get back home."
"By the time I do get home, my list is so long I hardly know where to start. I'm blathering about the pattern of the ivy on the courthouse and how people will smile back at you if you just smile at them first, when Hank says, 'Where's my miracle and wonder?' And I say, 'Yes, that's what I'm trying to tell you.' And he says, 'I wanted Miracle Whip and Wonder Bread. We've got some bologna left and I was going to make a sandwich.'"
"Oh, how we laughed about that one. For years to come."
If you're in for a tummy aching comedy that leaves some food for thought, Miracle and Wonder is your play.
The show runs through Dec. 2, 2012. Ensemble is located at 2843 Washington Blvd. For tickets, call (216) 321-2930 or visit www.ensemble-theatre.com.
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Prayers to The Bunnin's
April 21, 2009 - Theresa Proudfit
The news of Mr. and Mrs. Bunnin's tragic accident on Friday flew through town as quick as a student late for Mrs. Bunnin's class could "walk, not run" from their locker. Most Iron Mountain High School students would agree that Mrs. Bunnin was by far their toughest teacher. She was smart and sharp and always had an eye on you. Our only defense was her boisterous voice. If you heard her you were on your best behavior. Her classes were also challenging. For some students the most challenging. She was tough but, her enthusiasm, her wit and her comedic timing made that period fun for me. She was an inspiration. I had to work hard but she made me more confident in my work and in myself. I came back to the high school a visited Mrs. Bunnin a couple times over the years and she always had compliments for me. I will always be grateful I had her and will never forget her. My thoughts and Prayers are with The Bunnin's this week.
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Henry Staggers, Kingstree - Funeral services for Henry Lee Staggers, conducted by the Rev. Robert McCutchen, Jr., were held Friday, May 23, 2014, at Clauddie Henryhand Memorial Chapel of Kingstree.?
Mr. Staggers died Friday, May 16, 2014, at Carolinas Hospital System of Florence. He was born January 31, 1947, the son of the late James and Sullie (Mabry) Staggers. He was a member of Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church. He was educated at Tomlinson High School and later moved to New Haven, Connecticut. He worked at Mayflower Moving Company and Long Wharf Theater for many years. He later returned to South Carolina, where he worked as a farmer. Seven siblings, Dorothy Mae Nelson, Calvin, Alvertus, James, Jr., Bernie, Luther and Bobby Staggers, preceded him in death.
Survivors are: one daughter, Rene Lucas of Fayetteville, North Carolina; and one sister, Margie Staggers of New Haven, Connecticut.
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SAGINAW, MI — Saginaw County's more than 600 employees currently receive health care benefits through one of seven different plans.
The county's Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, June 18, resolved to condense that health insurance system to three different plans and two different prescription drug card options.
Saginaw County Controller Robert Belleman said the change will not necessarily save the county any money in the upcoming 2013-2014 fiscal year, which begins Oct. 1.
"It will be budget-neutral," Belleman said.
The recommended changes approved by commissioners also include hard caps on what the county can pay out for each employee's heath insurance coverage. Those caps and the changes to prescription benefits could net the county some savings, Belleman said, though exactly how much would not be known until after the conclusion of the 2013-2014 fiscal year.
County leaders are preparing to sit down with all 16 collective bargaining units to negotiate new contracts, which all expire at the end of September. Those negotiations will include discussion of which health plan to offer to union members.
The three plan options that will be available are:
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Community Blue 1
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Community Blue 8
- HealthPlus HMO IH
The two drug prescription cards available through the two Blue Cross Blue Shield plans have the following three-tier co-pays:
- $7/$25/$70
- $10/$40/$80
The following hard caps will be placed on the county's costs for employee health insurance costs:
- Single coverage — $5,692.50
- Two-person coverage — $11,385
- Family coverage — $15,525
The Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to approve the recommended changes to health insurance plans for county employees, though they will not take effect until the new union contracts are negotiated.
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Mechanicsburg Museum
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Our mission is to develop educational programs for all ages and disseminate information in prepared programs/guest lecturers; to establisn and maintain exhibits in keeping with the theme of local history and development; to restore significantly historic buildings; to collect and preserve material to establish or illustrate the history of Mechanicsburg and provide for its accessibility for members of the community and surrounding area. Our purpose is to store and maintain in our archive collections of historic artifacts, photos, Indian relics, and other historic articles. We have preserved and promoted the unique history of Mechanicsburg through educational programs, gallery exhibits, and presentations in area schools. We also maintain and restore historic structures belonging to the Cumberland Valley Rail Road and the oldest public building in Mechanicsburg.
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Tracy Byrd and Wife Injured in Car Accident
Country star Tracy Byrd and his wife Michele were injured in a car accident in Texas on Tuesday afternoon. According to 12 News Now in Beaumont, Department of Public Safety Trooper Stephanie Davis said the 'Keeper of the Stars' singer and his wife were driving northbound on Highway 69 in a Ford Excursion shortly after 1PM, when a woman driving a Toyota going southbound turned left onto 327 and crossed into their path, causing the collision.
Toby Keith's 'Red Solo Cup' Becomes Singer's All-Time Best-Selling Single
Never underestimate the power of partying. Toby Keith's party-hearty anthem 'Red Solo Cup' has been certified double platinum by the RIAA after selling two million digital downloads, which also makes it Keith's career top seller. The news comes just six months after the song was certified as the first platinum single of his career in January.
Lady Antebellum Disappointed After Bruce Springsteen Silenced at London Concert
The members of Lady Antebellum are "disappointed" that Saturday night's (July 14) Bruce Springsteen concert in London was cut off mid-song after the legendary rocker ran into overtime.
Craig Morgan Talks New Single, Becoming an Actor and Giving Back to Charity
To quote from the title song of Craig Morgan's current album, "This ole boy got it going on." The energetic singer/songwriter, television host, outdoorsman and philanthropist is extremely busy with the release of a new single, 'Corn Star,' from his current album, 'This Ole Boy.'
Dustin Lynch Reveals Cover Art and Track Listing for Upcoming Debut Album
Hot country newcomer Dustin Lynch has revealed the cover art and song titles for his self-titled debut album, which is due August 21 from Broken Bow Records.
Tim McGraw Issues Clarifying Statement Regarding Curb Lawsuit Ruling
Despite a press release to the contrary on Thursday, country superstar Tim McGraw is not still under contract to Curb Records, and no legal finding has been made that he owes the label another album, according to a spokesperson for the singer.
Kenny Chesney's 'Welcome to the Fishbowl' Debuts as Top Country Album
Just when you think Kenny Chesney can't get any hotter, he goes and proves you wrong. The country superstar's new album 'Welcome to the Fishbowl' debuted at #1 on Billboard's Top Country Albums chart, selling more than 193,000 units in its opening week according to Nielsen SoundScan. 'Fishbowl' is Chesney's eleventh straight album to debut in the top position.


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EVANSVILLE, Ind. — Long time Atlas Van Lines assistant vice president and controller Ben Sloan is retiring after more than 40 years of service to the company. Sloan joined Atlas in 1961, left to serve in the United States Army, and returned to the company in 1964. During his tenure at Atlas, Sloan was manager of revenue distribution and controller, assuming the responsibilities of assistant vice president in April of 1990.
"Ben has been a great contributor in the accounting area during his 44-year career at Atlas," said Rick Olson, Atlas senior vice president and chief financial officer. "We are very proud of all that he has accomplished and we wish him a very rich and rewarding retirement."
Sloan is married with two daughters and a son. He earned his bachelor's degree in accounting from the University of Evansville in 1972. He is a member of the Purple Aces Club and the Southern Indiana Civil War Roundtable.
Atlas Van Lines is the largest subsidiary of Atlas World Group, an Evansville, Ind. based company that posted record revenues of $860 million in 2004. Atlas World Group companies employ more than 700 people throughout North America. More than 600 Atlas agents in the United States and Canada specialize in corporate employee relocation and in the transportation of high-value items such as electronics, fine art and new fixtures and furniture. Visit www.atlasworldgroup.com for more information on the company and Atlas agents.


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Thomas James "Tom" Kenny (b. July 13, 1962) is an American comedian and voice actor. He is best known for voicing SpongeBob Squarepants in the series of the same name.
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- A Clockwork Origin
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The saying that a prophet has no honour in his own country is well
exemplified in the case of the Slide Rule and its invention. For
many years this useful instrument was greatly undervalued in
England, the country in which it was invented, and even as late as
1850 it was very little known. Yet as De Morgan has put it
"for a few shillings most persons might put as much power of
calculation in their pockets many hundred times as contained in
their heads and the use of this instrument is attainable without
any knowledge of the properties of logarithms on which principle
it depends.
R. T. Gunther, Historic Instruments for the Advancement of Science Oxford, (1925)
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TINTON FALLS, NJ — The Purr'n Pooch Foundation for Animals is honored to
celebrate the heroic actions of a special senior dog named Mac at its Sweet Summer Night Dessert Party on Saturday, July 27 from 7-11 p.m. at Deal Golf and Country Club at One Golf Lane, Deal, NJ. Proceeds from the evening's $125 per person ticket sales will raise lifesaving funds to support the work of unsung heroes in animal welfare and rescue from across the United States.
"Mac's story is about a beaten dog who was given a chance to live and then proved himself worthy of life by fulfilling a miraculous mission," said Dick Palazzo, Owner, Purr'n Pooch Pet Resorts. "Each year the Purr'n Pooch Foundation for Animals recognizes a canine hero's lifetime achievements at its Awards Ceremony. Mac's story is especially touching because of my personal connection to the dog. His resilient spirit will undoubtedly inspire stories of survival and hope."
Mac's life began with hardship and horror at the hands of abusers, but his luck turned around when an animal group from New York rescued him. The organization subsequently wrote a story on the Great Pyrenees that resonated deeply with RuthAnn Meyers of Colts Neck, NJ who drove to Upstate New York to adopt the dog.
From the beginning, Mac had severe separation anxiety and after six long months of work, RuthAnn was able to gain the four and half-year-old dog's trust. Mac also frequently boarded at Purr'n Pooch Pet Resorts where he bonded with animal behaviorist and trainer Dick Palazzo. Life was on the upswing for Mac; then, as life sometimes does, it dished out more hardship. RuthAnn developed an aggressive form of cancer and in desperation called Dick to help her rehome Mac. Dick agreed to take Mac because he was keenly aware of the dog's desperate situation.
Three years and three failed foster homes later, Mac found a home at the age of ten in an unexpected place. Grieving from the loss of their beloved dog Bear Orsa, the Deraska Malinowski Family of Colts Neck, NJ drove to nearby Long Branch for a walk on the seaside boardwalk. This is where they came upon Mac and his handler from Purr'n Pooch. Diane Deraska Malinowski asked about the dog and was stunned to discover from Dick that Mac was her friend RuthAnn's pup who she met years earlier.
Diane immediately agreed to foster Mac. After a week with the dog, the family formally adopted him. During the first few months in his new home, Mac suffered severe separation anxiety as expected by Dick, but he soon got into the rhythm of activities with the family and today is always by their side to enjoy life with them.
One evening this past February, Diane and the kids were sleeping soundly upstairs. Suddenly at 3:00 a.m., Mac, physically unable to climb stairs due to a spinal condition and severe arthritis, appeared, barking loudly, at the foot of Diane's bed. He then made his way to the children's bedroom where he planted himself firmly on the ground. With Richard away on business, Diane got out of bed astounded as to how Mac had made his way up the stairs. She went downstairs to find the home engulfed in smoke. Quickly she gathered the children and pets and removed them from the house. Mac never left the children. The fire alarm did not work that night and it was determined that the home heating system was the cause of the fire. To this day, no one understands how Mac could have possibly made it up the stairs in his physical condition. His actions were truly heroic and saved the lives of his family.
"Our pets deserve good, enriched lives for however long they live. Senior pets like Mac especially play important roles in our lives. So many pets in shelters have a life's mission," said Diane Deraska Malinowski. "At the moment that Mac saved our family from the fire, Mac's life mission was fulfilled and we thank Dick for allowing us to bring him into our lives."
Mac's story is miraculous and the Purr'n Pooch Foundation for Animals is honored to have been a part of his rescue and rehabilitation. This world's animals deserve a chance to live and love.
If you would like to help support dogs like Mac and the trainers and volunteers who help rehabilitate and fine forever homes for pets, please join us for our Sweet Summer Night Dessert Party on Saturday, July 27 from 7-11 p.m. at Deal Golf and Country Club at One Golf Lane, Deal, NJ - our annual fundraising gala or make a tax deductible donation to help other dogs like Mac and the trainers and volunteers who work so tirelessly to help homeless pets.
Karen Fazio, "The Dog Super Nanny™," is a professional dog trainer and owner of The Dog Super Nanny professional dog training and in-home pet sitting services in Keyport, NJ. She's a contributing writer for Inside Jersey magazine, a training consultant with Purr'n Pooch Pet Resorts in Tinton Falls, NJ and member of the
Association of Pet Dog Trainers; The Association of Animal Behavior Professionals and active Supporter/Friend of Rescue Ridge pet rescue; Castle of Dreams pet rescue; Tufts University Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine and Events Chair for the Purr' Pooch Foundation for Animals. She specializes in chronic behavioral issues such as fear, aggression, obsessive disorders, and behaviors related to medical issues.
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Mrs. Bruno, the former Angela Calabrisotto, was born in Sicily, Italy, 70 years ago. She came to the United States when she was 14 years old and attended junior high school in Brooklyn. After she left school, she worked for Terrine's Beauty Salon for four years and left there to become a stay-at-home mom. She enjoys playing golf, sewing, cooking and playing mahjong and other card games.
Frank Bruno, 74, was born in Brooklyn and is a graduate of Boys High School in that borough. He studied finance at Baruch College, Manhattan. From 1957 to 1959, he was a specialist 4th class with the U.S. Army, stationed in Fort Devans, Mass.
After his discharge, he went to work as a chief foreign exchange trader with American Express in Manhattan. He left there after 10 years and took a position with Noonan, Astley & Pierce as a money market broker. He retired as an executive vice president in 1985.
Mr. and Mrs. Bruno, who were introduced by Mr. Bruno's brother while they were at Coney Island, were married on June 19, 1960, in Regina Pacis R.C. Church in Brooklyn.
They are the parents of Teresa of Millington, N.J., Peter of Berkeley Heights, N.J., and Debbie of Stirling, N.J. There are seven grandchildren.


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For Andrea, 30 and Ted, 40, one wedding ceremony just wasn't enough. The couple wanted the groom's cousin to officiate, so they had a civil ceremony to make it official, then invited 100 guests to the Strathmore Mansion in North Bethesda, Maryland, for their March 30, 2013 wedding. And that's not all! A few months later, in June 2013, the two headed to Taipei, Taiwan for a third ceremony—this time saying "I do" in front of 250 guests!
After searching for a venue online, Andrea and Ted's wedding planner, Courtney of A Sweet Soiree Events, took them to visit the Strathmore Mansion. It was the first venue they visited in person, and the couple fell for the classic style. "I loved we could use the mansion's different rooms," the bride says. "It made the wedding feel like a cozy dinner party." Andrea and Ted are classically trained musicians, so the mansion's art exhibitions and proximity to the Strathmore Music Center made the venue even more perfect for their stateside celebration.
Keep reading to see how this couple dressed their traditional venue with a stylish, modern twist, as captured by Michelle VanTine.
When Andrea first flipped through wedding magazines after getting engaged in February of 2012, she stopped when she saw the Henriette gown by Vera Wang. "I wanted something different from the sea of strapless dresses out there," Andrea says of the dress's high collar and cap sleeves. But after wearing the gown's beautiful lace top for the ceremony, this fashionista created a second look by removing the lace top, adding a belt, and bustling the wavy tulle skirt.
For her wedding shoes, Andrea looked to her personal style icon, Kate Middleton, and chose to wear the pair of strappy Jimmy Choo sandals that the princess frequently wears with evening gowns. The bride also wore the same nail polish as Kate, Essie's Allure, over a shade of pale pink.
With socks in his favorite color and a classic dress shoe, the groom's footwear was equally as stylish. The style of his Ferragamo shoes? The bride's name, Andrea, of course!
The bride added a brooch from her grandmother, who was too old to travel from Taiwan to the US for the wedding, to her all-white bouquet of roses and hydrangeas. For her jewelry, Andrea wore diamonds borrowed from her mother's jewelry collection.
Andrea and Ted said "I do" under hanging orchids (a nod to their Taiwanese heritage!) inspired by Lily's wedding to Bart on Gossip Girl. With the room's dark-stained wood and antique gold details, the couple let the beautiful space speak for itself. With music chosen by the groom's mother, a piano teacher, the groom's sister played the piano while her husband played the cello during the processional.
Instead of one giant centerpiece, hydrangeas, roses, phalaenopsis orchids, and calla lilies were clustered together on a mix of round and long rectangular tables in the reception area. Candles of different heights and mirrored titles were added for a romantic look.
For their three-tied wedding cake, the couple incorporated their wedding colors: pale pink, champagne, and light beige. The confection, topped with sugar flowers and a quilted pattern, featured layers of German chocolate and lemon cake.
The wedding favors were soaps handmade by the bride's mother. Andrea designed the wrapping herself and included the Chinese double happiness character.
After transforming the ceremony space for the reception and a quick dress change for the bride, the new Mr. and Mrs. took to the dance floor for their first dance to "Only Fools Rush In" by Elvis. Changing the beat on the dance floor, Andrea and her father showed off their ballroom skills to "The Tennessee Waltz." Later, the DJ spun a mix of old and contemporary Taiwanese tunes.
The couple headed to Taiwan for a wedding reception a few months later. "We were totally pampered," says Andrea. "It felt like a mini-moon!"
Ceremony & Reception Venue: Strathmore Mansion || Event Planner: Courtney of A Sweet Soiree || Bride's Wedding Dress: Vera Wang || Shoes: Jimmy Choo || Hair & Makeup: Linda of Beautiful Life Salon || Groom's Shoes: Salvatore Ferragamo || Florist: Davinci Florist || Invitations & Paper Goods: DIY || Music: Brian Jones of My Dee Jay || Rentals: Davinci Florist || Cake: Sally Kwok of Cakebee || Photography: Michelle VanTine Photography


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Salvation Army's Red Kettle Kick-Off Event in downtown Flint
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INDIANAPOLIS – At this point in the offseason, free agents aren't typically in the business of saying they won't play somewhere, so take the following with a grain of salt.
Former Colts pass rusher extraordinaire and 11-year veteran Dwight Freeney said on Sirius XM today that playing for the Giants, his favorite team growing up, would be a "dream." Freeney played in college at Syracuse and grew up in nearby Hartford, Conn.
But he also said the Jets would be intriguing, too. Freeney, the Colts franchise leader in sacks, said he admired the way Rex Ryan's system could get him favorable matchups and sack opportunities.
"We'll see, obviously Rex is a great guy, I actually know Rex, I met him a few times,'' Freeney said. "Obviously playing in New York, that is obviously something that's very attractive. Scheme-wise, I'm sure Rex knows how to free guys up. That would be a good fit but a lot of teams would be a good fit. I'm an east coast guy, it makes sense, it feels good but we'll see the next few weeks who's actually interested.''


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Opportunity for Montana farmers to benefit from growing alternative crops in diverse rotations appears likely to continue in 2014.
To assist farmers considering planting options and diverse rotations, the department has created spreadsheets that allow farmers to compare the relative profitability of numerous crops and up to eight crop rotations.
Spreadsheets in Excel format are provided to model dryland and irrigated production.
Regional spreadsheets provide a models for dryland crop production (North Central Montana, Central Montana, and Northeastern Montana) and irrigated production (North Central Montana and the Lower Missouri Valley / Yellowstone Valley regions). All models utilize projected 2014 crop prices and input prices.
Use link in left navigation for models (instructional guide and interactive spreadsheets).
Important Notes:
Montana Department of Agriculture
302 N Roberts
Helena, MT 59601
Phone: (406) 444-2402
Fax: (406) 444-9442
Published: May 19, 2011 10:35:00 AM MDT.
Last Modified: April 15, 2016 9:10:53 AM MDT


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Rosh Hashanah, or the Jewish New Year, begins in one week, which still leaves you plenty of time to prepare your menu with a little help from Babble!
The holiday extends for 10 days, the High Holy Days, and that's 10 days of celebrating rich traditions and feasting with family and friends. The focus is on the new year and the hope for a sweet year to come, so what better way to ring it in than with sweet dishes?
It ends with Yom Kippur, the day of atonement and fasting, so make sure to take advantage of all these wonderful dishes while you can. Plus many of these recipes have been passed down from generation to generation, which is sure to make your festivities even more special.
1. Honey Cake
Honey is a traditional ingredient for Rosh Hashanah recipes as it symbolizes the hope of a sweet life in the new year. This recipe is so delicious that you'll want to make it all year long, even if you're not Jewish! (via Smitten Kitchen)
2. Root Beer Brisket Braised in a Slow Cooker
The is a super easy and juicy recipe for what often times can be a dried-out, tough piece of meat. By using the slow cooker, all of the juices are kept inside. Plus, adding the can of root beer, sugar, and tomatoes gives the dish an extra burst of flavor. (via Babble)
3. Mandelbrot
This treat is like biscotti, only with a special traditional twist that contains no butter so it can be served on the Sabbath and for Jewish holidays. Here is a grandmother's recipe that is sure to please. (via Babble)
4. Rugelach
These super fun and festive cookies have all kinds of sweetness from the mixture of chocolate chips, nuts, sugar, and apricot jam. (via Babble)
5. Honey Glazed Carrots and Parsnips
Feel free to skip the parsnips for these carrot tzimmes that are sweetened for the new year, and cut into coin shapes to symbolize prosperity. (via Cooking with my Kid)
6. Sweet Noodle Kugel
This is another sweet, traditional dish to ensure a good life in the coming year. We especially like that this dish gets its rich flavor from healthy sweet potatoes. (via Aggie's Kitchen)
7. Pumpkin Challah
Make sure to braid this into a round challah to signify the cycle of the new year. This recipe is extra sweet and delicious with a blend of pumpkin and maple syrup flavors! (via Babble)
8. Curried Sweet Potato Latkes
If you want to mix up the traditional potato latke, this is the recipe to do it. Sweet potatoes pair deliciously with brisket, and with the addition of curry, it's sure to be a crowd pleaser. (via Babble)
9. Sufganiyot
Mmmm, jelly-filled donuts. This traditional dish, usually served during Hanukkah, can make for an extra sweet treat to ring in the new year. (via Babble)


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More evidence that I'm not psychic: I never would have predicted that one of the first responses to my request for Strange CNY predictions for 2008 would come from Great Britain.
David Shorcutt, who I haven't been able to contact, but who has a "uk" suffix on his e-mail and clearly uses a British spell-check, sent me a lengthy list of global predictions. Some of them made me laugh out loud. Others, somewhat depressingly, are probably accurate. All of them are posted here for you (with parenthetical comments added by me) :
* George Bush grows a mostache just like Hitler.
* The Internet suddenly collapses and the reason is never found.
* Taxation will increase and public services decrease. (This is, after all, a Central New York blog)
* The fishing industry suddenly collapses and a billionaire pays £100,000 to eat the last cod.
* Government corruption will no longer be deemed unacceptable and politicians will no longer need to resign because of it. (Congratulations, Oswego!)
* A large concentration of dolphins and whales attack Japanese fishing boats.
* A major scientific breakthrough leads to communication between dolphins and humans, leading to the realisation that dolphins are significantly more intelligent than humans. This paves the way to the possible future election of a dolphin as a world leader. (And you were worried about Arnold Schwarzenegger.)
* A space probe explodes when just about to leave the solar system. After much investigation it is realised that the universe is only the size of the solar system and that all the lights in the night sky are not other stars but multiple images of the solar system.
* A great leader in an important nation is elected, starts to speak the truth and is promptly shot.
* China and the US start to show a bigger interest in Africa. The Africans remain as frightfully poor as ever.
* Food prices continue to increase as production is switched to biofuels.
* The number of millionaires increase and the divide between the very rich and very poor continues to increase.
* In an effort to combat global warming, all rooftops are painted white.
* A secret US Government scheme to evacuate all US citizens out of Earth is dropped as no suitable destination is found.
* MacDonalds is sued for billions. (Part of the eventual settlement will be to substitute the word "sued" for "served" in the "bilions and billions served" tag on the golden arches sign.)
* The number and frequency of viral attacks on humans increase.
* A strange rumbling noise is heard all over the Earth, the cause is never found.
Nudity is banned in all media. (Strangely, this will coincide with the annual chili cookoff at Winterfest)
* A big natural catstrophe occurs killing tens of thousands of people. Most newspapers relegate the item to a back page as it is no longer considered newsworthy.
* The shocking news that a celebrity has remained faithful to his wife for the last fifteen years hits all the headlines.
* A world leader at a press conference admits to sexual improprieties and everybody yawns.
* President Putin (Time's man of the year) is admitted as the most financially prudent leader in the world. Russia's deficit is in fact exactly equal to his personal fortune.
* Billions are stolen from the EU. (European Union, for those of you mumbling, "Erie University?" "Empire Upstate?" Ed's uncle?") The perpetrators are asked to stay on as they are deemed indispensible. The whistleblower who triggered the investigation is jailed for not keeping official secrets.
* The world's most powerful car is unveiled and the test driver is promptly killed by the high G forces he is subjected to.
* The US Dollar collapses.
* The Arabs finally agree to no longer accept dollars in exchange for oil.
* A new very large planet is discovered in the solar system and upon being observed suddenly decides to change course, setting it on a collision course with Earth.
* The number virgin women over the age of eighteen suddenly increases exponentially.
* The alternative to an oil based economy is not found.
* Alien life is not found.
* The second coming of Christ will not occur in 2008.
*The earth's population increases.
* More species will become extinct.
* A sudden large scale consumer revolt against Microsoft finally ends this monopoly.
Microsoft launches another operating system that works flawlessly, but nobody buys it.
* The world land speed record is not broken.
* A tall cruise ship rolls over completely killing everybody on board. (Um, David, did you not see "The Poseidon Adventure"? All they've got to do is work their way up to the bottom. Please, no jokes about my career.)
* The production of new cars hits a new high and late in the year significant numbers of these are unused for lack of fuel.
* There is peace in the Middle East.
* A major scientific breakthrough leads to all electronic hardware automatically failing after two years of use. All companies in this sector see a significant increase in their share price and the politicians publicly praise the sector for the significant growth in the industry.
* A major pharmaceutical company inadvertently kills all its executives through the accidental release of a powerful virus it was developing, the cure for which had still not been developed.
* Drilling for oil starts to take place in the Artic.
* A major world scheme starts with carbon trading. The emitters emit more than before, the non emitters stay as poor as ever and the scheme is seen as a big start in the war against global warming.
* Al Gore's Nobel prize is retracted and he agrees to the return of the prize as he finally admits himself that really he has done absolutely nothing to counter global warming.
* Global warming conferences will not take place vie video conferencing but will continue to take place in exotic locations, at greater frequencies and at the taxpayers expense. However, under a carbon offset scheme, they will pay for the building of a dam in a place where it is neither wanted nor required. This will make all the meetings carbon neutral.
At these conferences the only thing they will agree to is to meet again.
* A brand new addictive fast food is developed and marketed. Obesity levels worldwide increase to new highs. The companies involved in the new products fund a worldwide public awareness campaign extolling the virtues of exercising and healthy eating. (I heard the McRib sandwich was coming back. More than a coincidence?)
* All new cars will have bonnets that can only be lifted by the dealers, a charge of £5 will be levied on the customer every time the bonnet is lifted. (I have no clue what any of this means. If anyone out there speaks British, please let me know if there's anything I should be worried about.)
* Another major scientific breakthrough leads to the impossibilty of duplicating and transmitting encoded audio visual files. The entertainment industry responds by having the intellectual property rights laws strengthened and vastly increasing their prices. The number of new original songs and films goes significantly down.
* Any cars over five years of age will no longer be allowed to circulate.
* Police will be given statutory powers to arrest anybody, with or without suspicion.
* Electronic money will completely replace paper currencies. Eventually, all transactions will be traceable and accountable and taxable.
* The bubble economy will continue.
* A database of all citizens of the world will be created, and everybody will be identified.
Anybody not on the database will be shot. (It's not as bad as it sounds. The database includes a link to your Facebook page and a tickler to remind the government to send you an official birthday card each year.)
* The earth will continue to spin and the sun will continue to shine.


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BROADVIEW HEIGHTS - After discussing the issues in several public forums dating back to early 2012, City Council approved two ordinances by two separate votes creating special planning districts in the town center and the conversion corridor along Royalton Road.
Though the ordinances were approved unanimously by council at the Jan. 22 meeting, the ultimate decision about what happens is now in the hands of voters. The vote by council allows the rezoning issues to go to the May 7 ballot.
Residents were also given one last chance to voice their concerns, both pro and con, at a public hearing before the before the regular meeting came to order.
"We're giving the voters the opportunity to put their vote on this important legislation for the future of our city," said Mayor Sam Alai.
Alai said he couldn't imagine how any councilperson, in good consciousness, could vote to deny people the opportunity to vote on the issue.
If voters pass the town center special planning district, a 100-acre portion of land around Broadview and Royalton roads will have parcels rezoned as multi-use so retail, office and residential buildings can all coexist on one parcel. The city hopes this will result in it developing into something that has more of a town center feel.
Land surrounding that area will also be zoned for multi-use but geared more toward office space and residential development, which, council believes based on its research, would act to compliment the town center.
"This special planning district really helps the residents get the kind of the development in the city that is needed," Alai said.
"This is one of the most important things I've ever seen us do," said Ward 2 Councilman Roy Stewart, who's served on council for the past 12 years. "It's an area that's got to be the most important in the city. If we don't take the initiative to do something with it ourselves then some outside interests may come in and take it out of our hands."
If voters pass the other ordinance, a conversion corridor district will be created along Royalton Road with multi-use zoning allowing office space to be developed on parcels currently zoned residential.
Ward 3 Councilman George Stelmaschuk said, "I think these districts put the city in a better position when something does come around. It's going to be better for the city in the long run that we pass it."
Only Councilman-at-large Glenn Goodwin said he is not in favor of the town center proposal but voted for it solely because he feels residents should be able to vote on it.
"This specific plan allows way too much retail and high density development for what this city needs," said Goodwin. "The increase will change Broadview Heights to near what neighboring communities to the north have and all the problems that follow."
Goodwin said he is always open to consider any plans submitted before council.
Many residents, when asked about the issues, said they could see the potential benefits, which council has brought up numerous times, the rezoning could bring the city and were in favor of both ordinances.
A small number of residents have voiced concerns that the districts would increase traffic and light and noise pollution in the city and change its dynamic in a way they don't see as favorable.Contact Rozboril at (216) 986-6065 or email@example.com
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|Re: [CQ-Contest] MMSN Protection Petition
|Robert Chudek - K0RC <email@example.com>
|Thu, 29 Mar 2012 17:01:30 -0500
I quite at the first sentence, where he declares the ARRL is promoting illegal activity! 73 de Bob - KØRC in MN ------------------------------------------------------------------------ On 3/29/2012 8:42 AM, Tom W8JI wrote: > The way he spells, uses plurals, or uses the incorrect spelling of words > that sounds the same(homophones) is enough for me. I can't get past that > stupidity. :-) > >> Just to be clear, this petition is not on the ARRL web site; this is on >> KE4CRR's ISP so don't let the "ARRL" in the petitions' URL listed below >> fool >> you into thinking the ARRL is involved in this. >> >> The petition system will not allow you to sign in opposition. It only >> allows >> supportive signatures. Not very democratic, is it. No surprise to me. >> >> The premises he cites are a clear case of spin-doctoring, and are >> completely >> false. >> >> Needless to say, the ARRL does not condone nor recommend that anyone cause >> interference at any time so the focus of the petition is completely bogus. >> >> Never mind the absurdity that the ARRL somehow has control over all >> contests >> regardless of sponsor. >> >> KE4CRR has one of those anti-SPAM things on his email, so if you do let >> him >> know how you feel about his petition, you'll have to reply to a challenge >> email. >> >> I normally do not do this, but I want him to know that there substantial >> opposition to this sort of thing. >> >> I would recommend you do the same. Send him an email and let him know. >> >> 73, >> >> Bob W5OV >> >> P.S. I hope the ARRL, IARU, et al, will do the appropriate thing and >> ignore >> his petition. >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: firstname.lastname@example.com >> [mailto:firstname.lastname@example.com] On Behalf Of Ron Notarius W3WN >> Sent: Wednesday, March 28, 2012 8:04 PM >> To: firstname.lastname@example.com >> Subject: [CQ-Contest] MMSN Protection Petition >> >> John Clarke KE4CRR has started a petition demanding that the ARRL remove >> the >> frequency range of 14.296 to 14.304 MHz from "al" contests to "protect" >> the >> operations of the Maritime Mobile Service Net on 14.300 >> >> He describes his reasoning, such as it is, at >> http://forums.qrz.com/showthread.php?339946-Petition-Calling-for-removal-of- >> 14-296-thru-14-304-from-ARRL-CONTEST . His actual petition is at >> http://arrl.os-services.com >> >> Do I really need to point out what a dumb idea (IMHO) this is, to put it >> mildly? >> >> Anyone who'd like to chime in to the discussion is welcome to do so. >> Please. >> >> 73. ron w3wn >> >> _______________________________________________ >> CQ-Contest mailing list >> email@example.com >> http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/cq-contest >> >> _______________________________________________ >> CQ-Contest mailing list >> email@example.com >> http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/cq-contest > _______________________________________________ > CQ-Contest mailing list > firstname.lastname@example.com > http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/cq-contest > _______________________________________________ CQ-Contest mailing list email@example.com http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/cq-contest
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