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Dorothea Benton Frank is a native of the South whose novels vividly capture the wild beauty, laid-back atmosphere, earthy characters, and charming eccentricities of life in South Carolina's Lowcountry. Written with compelling honesty and emotional depth, her stories have touched readers from coast to coast, and propelled her to the top ranks of bestsellerdom nationwide.
Now this remarkable writer revisits some of her most unforgettable characters in this enchanting new story sure to make you laugh and cry. Return with her to Tall Pines Plantation in this long-awaited sequel to her beloved bestseller Plantation. . . .
When Caroline Wimbley Levine returned to Tall Pines Plantation, she never expected to make peace with long-buried truths about herself and her family. The Queen of Tall Pines, her late mother, was a force of nature, but now she is gone, leaving Caroline and the rest of the family uncertain of who will take her place.
In the lush South Carolina countryside, old hurts, betrayals, and dark secrets will surface, and a new generation will rise along the banks of the mighty Edisto River.
Wonderfully evocative, infused with humor and poignancy, and rich with the lyrical cadences of the South, Lowcountry Summer is vintage Dorothea Benton Frank, a deeply moving novel you'll want to savor and share.
"Seriously hilarious. LOWCOUNTRY SUMMER is also an incredibly poignant story of the relationship between a brother and sister. As only she can, Dorothea Benton Frank shows how we can survive loss, and explores the strong emotions home and family inspire. Get ready to laugh and cry."
-Kathryn Stockett, author of THE HELP
Here's one for the Southern gals as well as Yankees who appreciate Frank's signature mix of sass, sex, and gargantuan personalities…. below the always funny theatrics, however, is a compelling saga of loss and acceptance. When Frank nails it, she really nails it, and she does so here.
-Publishers Weekly (starred review)
"Lowcountry Summer has it all: a sassy, lovable narrator; great, believable characters; laugh-out-loud lines; page-turning action; and surprising plot twists. in other words, it's Dorothea Benton Frank at her best!"
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Written by Angelic Storm on 04.01.2012 at 20:42
Melody and thrash have never been fused better than on this album.
Written by R'Vannith on 05.01.2012 at 02:30Couldn't agree more. It's done so perfectly that this album really stands out and I have yet to hear Thrash quite like it.

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The latest: A worrying amphibian decline
Scientists have known for years that frogs and toads are in rough shape. Nearly a third of all amphibian species face extinction -- including the boreal toad, once common in high mountains around the West ("Toads on high," HCN, 8/22/11). Climate change, habitat loss and disease are all factors in the decline; chytrid fungus, which spread from escaped African clawed frogs, is also probably a major culprit.
A new study pinpoints just how rapidly frogs and toads are dying, finding that American amphibians disappeared from nearly 4 percent of their habitat every year from 2002-2011. Threatened species, like California's mountain yellow-legged frog, are disappearing the fastest but even common varieties of frogs and toads are on a downward spiral. "Some of the really dramatic declines seemed to be in some of the best-protected areas," lead author and U.S. Geological Survey ecologist Michael Adams said, suggesting that even national park-level protection doesn't shield amphibians from mysterious maladies.
A major component of the problem is the commerce in American bullfrogs for human consumption. California, for example, annually imports some TWO MILLION of these non-native frogs (most are commercially-raised in Taiwan). Recent studies have shown that the majority of the market frogs test positive for chytrid. Though the bullfrogs don't succumb to the disease, they certainly do disperse it when bought and released into local waters (a common though illegal practice, often by certain religious sects in "animal liberation" ceremonies, and by well-meaning but ill-informed "do-gooders"). Not only do the bullfrogs spread diseases, they also prey upon and displace our native species.
PARTIAL SOLUTION: In 2010, the CA State Fish & Game Commission voted 5:0, instructing the Dept. of Fish & Wildlife to cease issuing the import permits for frogs and turtles for human consumption. (CA also imports some 300,000 to 400,000 non-native freshwater turtles every year for the markets, all taken from the wild in states east of the Rockies, depleting local populations). The Department chose to ignore the Commission's instructions (and their own mandate to protect native species), responding that, "The Director acts at the pleasure of the Governor." Say what?! This, despite the fact that the Dept. has received more than 3,000 letters in recent years in support for the ban--letters from sportsmen's organizations, environmentalists, legislators and the the general public. Former Resources Secretary Huey Johnson wrote twice in support of the ban. Nada. Sadly, the issue has more do do with politics and "culture" than environmental protection. (Almost all the markets are in various "Chinatowns" throughout California: Los Angeles, San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose, Sacramento, etc. Even now, Australia and the European Union allow only FROZEN frog parts to be imported for food. The U.S. should follow suit, before we lose all our amphibians.
HOW YOU CAN HELP: Write to John Laird, California Secretary of Resources, and Chuck Bonham, Director of the Department of Fish & Wildlife, both at 1416 Ninth Street, Sacramento, CA 95814.
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GOVERNOR JERRY BROWN & all legislators - c/o The State Capitol, Sacramento, Ca 95814.
At the very least, urge the Commission to re-agendize the live animal market issue, as we were promised in October of 2013 they would do in 2013 (Mike Sutton, president. EMAIL - email@example.com)
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Title Grant Administration
The primary work of this division is aligned to the NCLB consolidated Grant Application (Title I, Part A, Title II, Title IV and carryover of Title V). Principal Consultants are assigned by regions to review and approve applications for districts to receive their allocated funds for Title I, Title II, Title IV and carryover of Title V.
The division provides technical assistance to districts so they implement programming that aligns to the United States Department of Education's guidance on implementing the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 through supporting program goals and activities that align to the federal law. Districts are required to follow federal rules and regulations in order to accept federal funds. The rules and regulations are also applied when districts apply for federal Title dollars.
The division also supports the Statewide System of Support for the district and school improvement process. More information regarding district and school improvement planning can be found at http://www.isbe.net/sos/htmls/improvement_process.htm.
Technical Assistance is also provided as it relates to District Improvement Plans, Restructuring Plans, District Title I Plans, Title I Schoolwide Plans, Parental Involvement as it relates to NCLB, and Private School Participation in Title Programs.
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I have also heard a good amount of positive feedback from friends about the lansinoh.
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In this beginners workshop the students will learn some of the simpler techniques of making beads and refresh their basic stringing skills. Each student will leave with a finished necklace and a pair of earrings. At the Wayne County Arts Alliance, 1-4pm. Signup at www.waynecountyartsalliance.org [3]. 570/390-4420.


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The field of Islamic Studies is both wide-reaching and dynamic. It includes the range of foundational documents, traditions, institutions, and history of Muslims in various countries and regions throughout the world from the origins of Islam to the present day. This interdisciplinary field therefore includes history, religion, philosophy, anthropology, Arabic language and literature, as well as literatures in other languages including Persian, Turkish, and Urdu, and remains responsive to new discoveries, interpretations, ideologies and theories. Oxford Bibliographies in Islamic Studies presents a guided tour through the key literature on each topic, providing context for its development, and a balanced overview of the major issues within a given topic.
Miami University has a long and proud tradition of student involvement in both radio and television productions. This exhibit will celebrate five decades of students in broadcasting. Many of these productions can be found online in the WMUB Archives. For questions about the exhibit, contact Marcus Ladd at email@example.com or (513) 529-0462.
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#1 in the MLBlogosphere!
One of my goals for this blog was to crack the Top 100 of the monthly MLBlogs leaders, at least just once. Well, I cracked it alright…
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You must have some pretty good blackmail pictures of the guy that runs these blogs huh? You didn't even get 1200 hits in the WHOLE month of January. I know SEVERAL bloggers on MLBlogs that get 1200 hits in a DAY. Enjoy your time at number one, but once you give the head of MLBlogs those pictures back, you'll be back down to where you should be.


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ADE Grants Management has received questions concerning the CCR registration. The System for Award Management or SAM has complied a list of questions and answers. We have posted it here, but the SAM website will be your best guide for answers. We regret that we cannot assist with the actual CCR process, however, the SAM site does provide a number for technical and customer service question.
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VP Biden Accidentally Leaks Fisker's New Lineup
Jason Mick
October 30, 2009 7:45 AM
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Fisker Karma
(Source: Motor Authority)
The Fisker Karma makes an appearance in California.
(Source: Ethermax)
Apparently Fisker has several new models planned...
Fox News'
previous commentary
about Fisker Automotive may have been a bit skewed and inaccurate (Fox show hosts tried to claim Fisker was not a U.S. firm -- blatantly wrong), but Fox's latest take of Fisker is not only much more accurate, but also caught a humorous and significant gaff. Apparently Vice President Joe Biden accidentally revealed Fisker's entire upcoming lineup -- including unannounced vehicles that Fisker indicates it wasn't exactly planning to reveal quite yet.
VP Biden tipped Fisker's hand at the official
announcement ceremony
for Fisker's new Delaware plant, an old GM factory which was shut down and sold through GM's bankruptcy holding. Speaking to reporters,
Fox News
that Biden said, "I
magine when this factory, when the floor we're standing on right now is making 100,000 plug-in hybrid sedans, coupes and crossovers every single year.
The only problem was that the coupes and crossovers were supposed to be a surprise announcement for a later date. However, good secrets seldom seem to be able to be kept and the Vice President unwittingly let the cat out of the bag. Interviewed after the announcement, c
ompany founder and CEO Henrik Fisker commented, "[Laughter]
He definitely told what our product plans are."
Aside from the leak, plenty more juicy details were revealed officially in the interview session following the announcements. Fisker revealed that the first vehicles to come from the plant will be the previously announced sedan, which is dubbed Nina. Fisker is targeting a price of
$40,000 for the vehicle after state and federal tax credits are taken into account, similar to the expected sticker for the 2011 Chevy Volt. Production will start in 2012, and the vehicle will recycle the sporty powertrain from Fisker's flagship electric sports sedan, Karma.
Reportedly, the stylings of the Nina, named after the ship Christopher Columbus used in his triumphant return to Europe, are very attractive for a mass-market EV. Government officials were briefed on the design and apparently were impressed, something that helped them reach the decision to grant the company a $528.7M USD DOE loan to buy and retool the shuttered plant.
Describes Mr. Fisker, "
It's going to have a very exciting radical design.
We actually just showed it to the vice president of the United States of America and he said 'it looks like a four-door Ferrari, I can't believe it's only going to be $40,000.'"
The Karma will begin production next year at
Valmet in Finland
and will be imported into the U.S. and sold for
approximately $80,000
after tax credits. Then in 2016 a second generation Karma will be launched, and production will shift to the retooled Delaware plant, according to Mr. Fisker. Mr. Fisker confirmed that the first generation Karma will
get 67 mpg
and travel 50 miles in all-electric mode. He says some drivers will be able to reach 100 mpg or more, depending on
how they drive
Mr. Fisker also revealed that the Karma will feature "stealth" and "sport" modes which allow the user to manually switch on or off the gas engine for more performance, something not known to be offered in the Chevy Volt. Even once the battery is depleted, Mr. Fisker states that the gas engine is almost equally efficient at delivering power to the electric motors as the battery system.
A prototype Karma was glimpsed at the
California's Laguna Seca raceway, running laps. That has been the vehicle's only live appearance so far, outside of auto shows. No journalist has yet taken the intriguing electric sports sedan out for a spin -- yet.
"Nowadays you can buy a CPU cheaper than the CPU fan." -- Unnamed AMD executive
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Many modern medicines are derived from natural products such as plants, so it perhaps shouldn't be surprising that plants themselves can have pharmacological effects. In the treatment of Alzheimer's disease, for example, the spice saffron has been found to work better than a placebo and just as well as a leading drug. Purslane has been shown to successfully treat the symptoms of oral lichen planus. Consuming rosehips may significantly reduce the pain associated with both osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Flax may help prevent breast cancer, reduce cholesterol, reduce blood pressure, regulate blood sugar, and treat hot flashes and enlarged prostates. Indian gooseberries may be effective in preventing cancer. Nontoxic coconut oil emulsion shampoo works better to kill head lice than the standard insecticide treatment and eliminating artificial colorings may decrease impulsivity, inattentiveness, and hyperactivity in children. In a ranking of anti-oxidant activity among herbal teas, dandelion tea has the highest levels followed by rosehip, chamomile, lemongrass, and honeybush teas. Chamomile tea was shown to be effective in slowing the growth rates of various cancers in a petri dish. Among all teas, green tea has among the highest antioxidant levels and may help prevent cancer and even the common cold. Many nutritional supplements have been found to be useless or worse, though one might not know this speaking to health store employees who often lack the training to offer sound advice (see here, here, and here). Mangosteen juice, licorice, distilled cod liver oil, and Herbalife® supplements may all have adverse health effects. Though chlorella do not contain neurotoxins, spirulina and blue-green algae supplements might. . Ayurvedic medicine has been found to be contaminated with lead and toxic heavy metals (see also here, here). JuicePlus may be nothing more than an overpriced vitamin supplement that may even cause liver inflammation. Airborne supplements have been shown to be no better than a placebo in boosting immune response. Nasal irrigation using neti pots can be an effective treatment for sinus infections but should be sterilized between uses (with boiling water or microwaving). The current scientific consensus is that homeopathy is ineffective in treating ADHD, asthma, cancer, dementia, influenza, or in inducing labor. It also may actually be dangerous in large doses on infants.
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Special Interest Classes Offered at GCCC
Several special interest classes will be offered during the spring semester 1997 at the Greenbrier Community College Center of Bluefield State College.
"Applied Studies in Language Arts (ENGL 235)" will meet on Mondays and Wednesdays, 6 p.m.-7:15 p.m. at GCCC, beginning January 13. This general purpose journalism class teaches students to prepare a newsletter, literary publication, and/or news releases. The course provides information very valuable to club/organization officers.
"Marriage & Family Relations (SOCI 224)" meets Tuesdays, 7:25 p.m.-10:05 p.m., beginning January 14. The course deals with the psychological factors inherent in marriage and family relations. Specific attention will be devoted to a practical discussion and learning about the roles of love, communication, and trust in the successful family.
"Selling/Sales Management (MRKT 272)" meets on Mondays and Wednesdays, 4:40 p.m.-5:55 p.m., beginning January 13. The course is designed for the small business person. It involves a general study of selling and sales management, including the roles of prospecting, approach, presentation, persuasion, and closing the sale. Other course topics include a discussion of legal and ethical issues, as well as sales demonstrations and projects.
General registration for spring semester courses at the Greenbrier Community College Center of BSC will be conducted January 9-10 on campus. Additional information may be obtained by calling GCCC at (304) 645-3303.


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Conducting a Challenge Hearing
Challenges to materials only occasionally reach the stage of a full-blown administrative hearing; often they are resolved at an earlier step in the challenge resolution process. When a hearing is necessary, however, certain important do's and don'ts should be observed. A number of battles have been lost because the challenge hearing has been poorly organized. Even though procedures have been followed to the letter up to this point, the handling of the challenge hearing may be the weak link in the process.
The challenge process begins when someone objects to materials in a library collection. At this point, providing an explanation of selection procedures, a copy of the selection policy, or a copy of the reconsideration or complaint form will often terminate the problem. Most complainants never return the reconsideration form because he or she sees the logic of the selection process which emphasizes intellectual freedom and due process. The complainant tends to be satisfied in registering a concern and knowing the library is taking the concern seriously.
There are a few, however, who wish to follow through on the procedures established in the selection policy for handling complaints and approved by the governing authority. To activate the reconsideration procedure, a complaint should be in writing. In fact, the written and approved selection policy should state that anonymous phone calls, rumors, or voiced concerns are not honored; action occurs only when the reconsideration or complaint form has been returned. The reconsideration committee, comprised of representatives of all library users and the librarian, should accomplish the following steps:
- Read, view or listen to the challenged material in its entirety;
- Review the selection process and the criteria for selection;
- Check reviews and recommended lists to determine recommendations by the experts and critics;
- Meet to discuss the challenge; and
- Make a recommendation to the administrator on removal, retention, or replacement.
The complainant should be notified of the committee's decision. At the same time, the procedure for appealing the decision, if the complainant disagrees with it, also should be provided. The appeal level may be a school board, a board of trustees or a city or county board of commissioners or council. (The selection policy should clearly identify the chain of command.) The appeal also must be in writing in order for the chair of the governing authority to place it on the agenda for the next meeting. The librarian should follow up on this step to make certain the presiding officer is aware of the policies and procedures which should be followed, including open meetings law and the agenda. Normally, the board conducts a challenge hearing which provides the forum for the complainant to air his or her objections to the title in the collection and the recommendation of the reconsideration committee.
A hearing on challenged material is serious and often lengthy. Such a hearing may be the only item on the agenda; indeed, best results are most often achieved this way.
Never attempt to stage a hearing quietly. The entire community should be aware of the meeting and what has transpired up to this point. The hearing should be announced well in advance. Publicity is very important to assure good attendance at the meeting. Make the time and place very clear. Indicate in an announcement or news release that an open hearing is being held and that the public is invited. Try to obtain full coverage by the local press, radio and television. Prepare a news release for each of these groups to make certain they have the facts correct. Deliver copies of the media center or library's selection policies to them, along with a copy of the Library Bill of Rights. These policies, of course, should include procedures for handling complaints.
Decide in advance on a length of time for the entire hearing. Have a definite beginning and ending time. Guard against overlong meetings when small groups may make decisions in the late hours. This has spelled disaster in some instances. Attempt to estimate in advance the size of the gathering for the hearing. Make certain the meeting place is large enough to prevent postponing the meeting or changing locations at the last minute. A late site change may result in losing part of the group attending. There have also been situations in which one faction arrived early, securing the choice front seats. To preclude this, the room can be divided, with people favoring retention of the material on one side, opponents of the material on the other.
Seek help and advice from your state intellectual freedom committee, local and state colleges and universities, educational groups, teachers' professional organizations, coalitions, and the ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom. Many of the non-library groups have committees on intellectual freedom, freedom of speech, and/or academic freedom. Even when representatives from these groups are not present at the hearing, solicited resolutions in written form sometimes help in supporting your philosophy.
Make arrangements in advance to tape proceedings and keep minutes. Announce at the hearing where and when these will be available to the general public. They should be accessible as soon as possible after the hearing.
Solicit people who will be willing to speak in support of the freedom to read, view and listen. This pool of speakers should be contacted well in advance of the hearing. In fact, many librarians have lists of persons they have contacted previously and who are library supporters. The best spokespersons in hearings tend to be attorneys, ministers, people from the news media, educators, and, of course, librarians. Response to persons from the local community is usually more favorable than to people brought in from outside. Student speakers are also effective. They speak from the heart and do not have any vested interest other than maintaining their freedom of choice guaranteed by the Constitution.
As people arrive for the hearing, they should be given a copy of the selection policy. The policy should include the following elements, among others: a statement of the philosophy of materials selection, a statement that the governing board is legally responsible for selection of materials, a statement detailing the delegation of this responsibility to the professional library personnel, criteria for selection of materials, procedures for implementing the criteria, and a section on procedures for handling challenged materials. If the Library Bill of Rights is not a formal part of the policy, it should be duplicated and distributed as well.
One or more persons should be stationed at the entrance to sign in people wishing to speak. Request that they identify the side on which they will be speaking. If at all possible, attempt to have the same number of speakers on both sides. They should be allowed to speak in the order they signed in. Limit each speaker to a specific amount of time, i.e., three or four minutes, and appoint a timekeeper in advance. No participant should be allowed to speak a second time until everyone registered has been heard once. It is extremely important to adhere strictly both to the time limits and to the order of the speakers.
All members of your advisory board, your reconsideration committee and governing board should already be well-schooled in intellectual freedom principles and procedures. It is the responsibility of the librarian to accomplish this to ensure their support when a challenge hearing is necessary. All those selected to testify should be reminded they are defending a principle more than an individual title. The actual title in question should play a secondary role. It is very difficult to disagree with the freedom to read, view and listen in a democratic society.
Begin the hearing on time. The chair of the governing board should preside as at any other business meeting. After calling the meeting to order, he or she should review the procedures to be followed at the meeting, even though the procedures for handling complaints are in the selection policy. The board should delay its decision until a later date and this should be announced at the beginning of the hearing. The meeting is simply to hear all sides of the issue.
Through the whole process, it is crucial to follow the traditional advice of remaining calm. Remember to practice what you preach and ensure due process. Listen carefully and courteously to everyone. By using good communication skills, you will help people understand your logic in ensuring diversity in library collections. Keep your governing authority up-to-date on all events and incidents. Examine your personal philosophy of intellectual freedom on a regular basis. Meet all negative pressure with positive pressures, such as emphasizing intellectual freedom rather than the perils of censorship.
By following this advice, you will be able to conduct a successful challenge hearing and improve your image in the process.
Gene D. Lanier, the author, is a former faculty member of the Department of Library and Information Studies at East Carolina University in Greenville, North Carolina


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Tibetan / Vajrayana
Vajrayana Buddhism is most closely associated with Tibet and can be characterized by the figure of the siddha, the master whose spiritual realization is so profound that he or she has power over the phenomenal world, and in whom the profundity and vastness of absolute truth is fully and completely manifested. Many of our most well-known authors come from this tradition of Tibetan Buddhism .
[Note: The tags for the various schools are not definitive as many books span multiple traditions, etc. They are meant to use as a starting point for exploring this collection.]
Tibetan Zen
Discovering a Lost TraditionUntil the early twentieth century, hardly any traces of the Tibetan tradition of Chinese Chan Buddhism, or Zen, remained. Then the discovery of a sealed cave in Dunhuang, full of manuscripts in various languages dating from the first millennium CE, transformed our understanding of early Zen. This book translates some of the earliest surviving Tibetan Zen manuscripts preserved in Dunhuang. The translations illuminate different aspects of the Zen tradition, with… Read More
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The Epic of Gesar of Ling
Gesar's Magical Birth, Early Years, and Coronation as KingThe epic of Gesar has been the national treasure of Tibet for almost a thousand years. An open canon of tales about a superhuman warrior-king, the epic is still a living oral tradition, included on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. This book is a translation of the beginning portion of this enormous corpus, covering all the events from Gesar's divine conception to his human birth… Read More
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History of the Karmapas
The Odyssey of the Tibetan Masters with the Black Crown
Masters of esoteric knowledge and miraculous practices, the lineage of the Karmapas is the earliest of all the recognized incarnate lineages and is said to descend from the great Indian tantric master Tilopa through a chain that includes Naropa, Marpa, and Milarepa. The Karmapas are distinguished by their black crowns, said to have been woven by dakinis and symbolizing the activity of the buddhas. Unlike other Tibetan Buddhist lineage… Read More
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The History and Mysticism of the Tulku Tradition of TibetA tulku is a fully enlightened one (buddha) or highly accomplished adept (siddha) who chooses to be reborn again and again for the benefit of all beings. Most tulkus, though, are the rebirths of well-trained masters who are engaged in spiritual training and serving others. Tibetan Buddhists have, for well over a millennium, been meticulously following the tradition of finding, recognizing, enthroning, training, and venerating these revered figures who provide… Read More
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Saks CEO Stephen Sadove '73 is new board chair
Stephen Sadove '73, P'07,'10,'13 has assumed the chair of Hamilton's Board of Trustees after being unanimously elected by the board at its meeting in June. He succeeds A.G. Lafley '69, who served as chair since 2008. George F. "Jeff" Little II '71, P'04 continues as vice chair.
"I am grateful for this opportunity to serve my alma mater and to work more closely with Joan Hinde Stewart and her leadership team," said Sadove, chairman and chief executive officer of Saks Inc. "At this point in its 200-year history, Hamilton enjoys an outstanding academic reputation, talented faculty and students, fiscal stability, an enviable market share and a modern physical plant. Most importantly, our students are well prepared for the world they will inherit."
Sadove, who has served as a trustee since 2000, joined Saks in 2002 as vice chairman following a distinguished career in consumer products marketing, including a decade-long tenure at a firm with deep historical roots on the Hill, Bristol-Myers Squibb. The Sadove Student Center at Emerson Hall honors the Sadove family for the leadership that inspired the building's renovation and expansion. The facility, originally home to the Emerson Literary Society at Hamilton, was dedicated in 2010.
"Steve Sadove loves Hamilton, appreciates the challenges facing higher education and insists that we never accept the status quo," President Stewart said. "He listens carefully and thinks strategically. I look forward to working more closely with him."
Lafley '69 returns to lead P&G
Speaking at Hamilton's commencement in May 2012, A.G. Lafley '69 described how unexpected twists and turns in his own career made him realize that "change is the only constant in life." A year later, he has another example to prove his point.
Lafley, the outgoing chair of Hamilton's Board of Trustees, who served as the president and chief executive officer of Procter & Gamble from 2000 to 2009, has been recruited back to P&G as president, CEO and chairman of the board of directors.
The leadership qualities that have defined him in those roles will again anchor Procter & Gamble, the world's largest manufacturer of household goods. "A.G. Lafley is a bold, strategic thinker," said Hamilton President Joan Hinde Stewart. "He became chair of the Hamilton Board of Trustees around the time of the worst financial collapse since the Great Depression. While many colleges retreated, he suggested we use the moment to take bold steps and assert our mission. His emphasis on boldness inspired us to look for opportunities to address specific challenges head on."
Legendary CEO Tull inspires grads
Coming to Hamilton as a transfer student, "all of a sudden I felt like I was in the ecosystem of the possible," Thomas Tull '92 told the Class of 2013. It was a revelation the founder and CEO of Legendary Entertainment hasn't forgotten. "I am here to tell you today I am absolute living, breathing proof that you can come through anywhere, sit on this exact stage and accomplish things that, if they haven't occurred to you yet, maybe they will in the future," he said. "I am telling you that all those things are absolutely true."
Tull gave the May 26 commencement address to 491 graduates, urging them to "follow exactly what you think it is that you should do and pursue it with vigor." It's a trail he blazed more than two decades ago, returning to his hometown of Binghamton, N.Y., after graduation, building and selling a series of small businesses before entering the private equity field, and then founding Legendary in 2005. The film production company has lived up to its name with a remarkable run of box-office and critical successes, including Batman Begins and The Dark Knight, 300, The Hangover, Where the Wild Things Are, Man of Steel and 42.
Tull, a Hamilton trustee, was awarded an honorary degree, along with fashion designer Oscar de la Renta; Xinran, a Chinese radio journalist and best-selling author; and the Rev. Joseph McShane, S.J., president of Fordham University, who offered the baccalaureate sermon.
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Keynote speaker Thomas Tull '92 wasn't the only one to serve up words of wisdom to the Class of 2013 at commencement exercises. Valedictorian Jeremy Adelman '13 began writing his commencement speech intending to list "all the life lessons I learned at Hamilton," then realized he'd have to cut it to 10. We've whittled it down even further — to one — but you can read and view his full speech at www.hamilton.edu/commencement:
"Speaking of Ludwig Wittgenstein (now that's a phrase that needs to come up a lot more in everyday conversation), the most important quotation I came across during my college career, the words that conclude my physics thesis on quantum gravity, and the Number 3 life lesson I learned from Hamilton College, is his immortal quip: 'If you don't know what the hell you are talking about, shut up.'"
James Soper Merrill Prize recipient Susannah Parkin '13 had equally valuable advice to offer classmates. Recalling how she forced herself to register for a public speaking course despite regarding it as her "worst nightmare," she said: "We have to see fear as an opportunity for growth. We have to seek out challenges. Facing our fear with a sense of purpose makes us stronger because it puts us in control of the fear."
The video and text of commencement speeches can be found at: www.hamilton.edu/commencement.
MAKE NO MOSAIC: If you look closely at this image of Hamilton's signature architectural landmark, you'll notice that it's actually made from tiny campus photos — more than 39,000 of them. Director of Computer Science Laboratories Jerry Tylutki rendered this representation of the College Chapel using code created by Sunyoung Hwang '13 for a computer science class last spring. The program analyzed 14x14 pixel "tiles" of the original image and replaces them with other photographs that closely match he hue and density.
Bicentennial Initiatives tops revised goal
In the final chapter of its 200th anniversary celebration, Hamilton concluded the Bicentennial Initiatives campaign on June 30 with gifts and pledges of $139.8 million.
Campaign Chair George F. "Jeff" Little '71 P'04 said Bicentennial Initiatives was centered on the College's three most pressing priorities: student financial aid, arts facilities and growing unrestricted support through the Annual Fund. "We conducted a campaign that was shorter in duration than our previous efforts and focused squarely on a smaller number of critical needs," he said. "Our alumni, parents and friends understood the importance of these priorities and responded generously, despite a sluggish economy."
Little, who also serves as vice chair of the Board of Trustees, said the campaign's original goal of $117 million was increased to $133 million a year ahead of its planned completion. As a result, the College recently admitted its fourth class under the new need-blind policy and began construction in 2013 for new theatre and studio arts facilities.
"Because of the success of Bicentennial Initiatives," Little added, "we can continue to ensure that any qualified student, regardless of family resources, has access to a Hamilton education. New funding also has helped the College provide state-of-the-art facilities for students and faculty to develop their creative potential."
Little has now chaired the last three capital campaigns for Hamilton. Bicentennial Initiatives, Excelsior and The New Century Campaign raised a total of $430 million for College priorities.
"All Hamiltonians, past and present, owe Jeff Little our thanks," said Vice President for Communications and Development Dick Tantillo. "Because of his leadership, our students and faculty have the resources to benefit from one of the best educations in America. Jeff was joined by hundreds of other Hamilton volunteers around the world whose efforts were critical to the success of the campaign."
Overall giving in 2012-13 totaled $25.6 million, which is the fourth best fundraising year in the College's history. Included in this support is the College's Annual Fund. "The College's 2012-13 Annual Fund surpassed it $6.6 million goal by $30,000, a new record for unrestricted giving," Tantillo said. "Each year alumni contributions to the College place Hamilton among the top 1 percent of all colleges nationally for alumni support." Hamilton parents are also generous, contributing $2 million this year.
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Great Names hosts Nobel Peace laureates
A century after Elihu Root, Class of 1864, earned the Nobel Peace Prize, Hamilton hosted a pair of Peace Prize laureates as part of the Sacerdote Great Names Series.
Bernard Kouchner, a physician and founder of Doctors Without Borders, and Shirin Ebadi, a human-rights activist in Iran, visited campus in April, sandwiching a formal presentation — and earning a standing ovation — in the Margaret Bundy Scott Field House between visits with classes and chats with individual students.
"If you want to change the law, you must be in the law," Kouchner said, noting that he entered French politics and worked his way to the United Nations in order to shape the passing of resolutions by the General Assembly granting humanitarian organizations access to those needing help and ordering governments to permit such actions.
Peace, Ebadi then argued, is not simply the absence of war — it is also the assurance of human dignity. Looking at her native country, Ebadi pointed out how Iran is not at war, yet it is also not at peace. Lacking social justice and democracy, she described the Iranian government as running a political agenda apart from the true opinions and desires of its people.
Kouchner and Ebadi were joined by former U.S. Ambassador Edward Walker '62, the Christian A. Johnson Distinguished Professor of Global Political Theory, who moderated a discussion with the two laureates over questions posed by the Hamilton community.
Campus turns it off, wins power challenge
Yes, that was a long, gray winter. And yes, those on the Hill hunkered down and took it in stride, as always. But this year they did a little more — or, technically, a little less.
Hamilton was the 2013 winner of the three-week NY Negawatt/CCN Competition Challenge among the New York Six Liberal Arts Consortium peer schools, reducing electricity consumption across all campus residence halls by 5.8 percent. That's equal to 27,909 kilowatt hours, or approximately $2,500 worth of juice.
The Hamilton Environmental Action Group, which led the effort, "is absolutely thrilled about this big win because it demonstrates that Hamilton as a community is dedicated to making a difference concerning sustainability here on campus," says Nora Boylan '15, HEAG co-president. HEAG plans to use $4,000 in funding — offered by the College for the victory — "to purchase re-usable water bottles for the incoming Class of 2017 as part of our Take Back the Tap Campaign," Boylan says.
Joining Hamilton in the New York Six are Colgate University, Hobart and William Smith colleges, St. Lawrence University, Skidmore College and Union College.
Come and sit a spell
While current Hamilton students may happily plop themselves down on any open spot of grass to study or converse with a friend, Mark Kahn '70 has found a lack of proper outdoor seating ever since his days living in North Residence Hall. That same thought crossed his mind a few years ago when he stayed in Carnegie for his class' 40th reunion. The solution: sprinkle Adirondack chairs throughout the Hamilton green.
Kahn recruited 15 fellow alumni from the classes of 1963, 1969 and 1970 to help him purchase 21 chairs — 19 teak Adirondack chairs from Indonesia and two made of cedar and designed by Kahn himself. Dedication plaques adorn the arms of each chair to honor former professors and classmates of the donors.
Kahn, Peter Kennedy '70, George Conner '70 and Steve Kenny '69 arrived early for Reunions '13 in June to assemble the chairs. The task took seven hours … in the rain. "I hope this is going to change the nature and face of the campus in a small and definite, positive way," Kahn told those gathered at a dedication ceremony the following day. "I was inspired by a campus that had almost everything that you could possibly imagine, including beauty, but not a comfortable place to sit down with friends, or study and read, or rest."
Chair donors reminisced about Hamilton and the people they had chosen to memorialize. Kennedy dedicated his chair to the late Sidney Wertimer, professor of economics and dean of students, reflecting how he "nurtured him through Hamilton." Others chose to remember professors Duncan Chiquoine, Robin Kinnel, Tom Johnston and Don Potter, while others dedicated chairs to Hamilton and Kirkland friends.
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Class & Charter honors for 165
Urged by Thomas J. Schwarz '66, P'01 to "embrace failure as a means of growth," Hamilton students and faculty concluded the 2012-13 academic year with the 63rd annual Class & Charter Day convocation in the Chapel. Schwarz, a life trustee of the College and president of Purchase College, State University of New York, gave the keynote address as 155 students earned prizes and scholarships for public speaking, writing and achievement in all academic disciplines.
Ten faculty members were honored for teaching and scholarship, including Professor of Music Lydia Hamessley, Assistant Professor of Religious Studies Abhishek Amar and Assistant Professor of Art Rob Knight, who received the College's highest teaching awards, while Assistant Professor of Government Ted Lehmann received the Student Assembly's Sidney Wertimer Award.
Six faculty members were recognized for research and creative success with the Dean's Scholarly Achievement Awards. Barbara Gold, the Edward North Professor of Classics, and Jonathan Vaughan, the James L. Ferguson Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience, received the Career Achievement Award. Visiting Associate Professor of Religious Studies S. Brent Plate was recipient of the Early Career Achievement Award. Associate Professor of Geosciences Dave Bailey, Assistant Professor of History John Eldevik and Ernest Williams, the William R. Kenan Professor of Biology, received the Notable Year Achievement Awards, which recognize particular accomplishments in the past year.
For full coverage of Class & Charter Day, go to www.hamilton.edu/ccd.
Learning the Ropes
Ali Crivelli '14 spent her summer interning at the Museum of Chinese in America in New York City. Shown here with an exhibit on Chinese fashion designers, she worked in the development and curatorial departments, researching Chinatown's history and current Asian-American artists, and updating the museum's fundraising database.
More than 65 students received Hamilton-sponsored stipends to pursue unpaid internships this summer. For a full slate of stories, see www.hamilton.edu /internships.
Rimmer, MacDonald top senior athletes
Mike MacDonald '13, a two-time NESCAC all-conference linebacker, and women's soccer player Alex Rimmer '13, Hamilton's all-time leader with 37 career goals, received the 2013 Jack B. Riffle Awards in May. The Riffle Award has been presented annually since 1987 to the outstanding Hamilton male and female senior athlete.
Rimmer started all 63 games during her Hamilton career. She was a third-team selection for the 2012 Division III New England All-Region team and a first-team pick for the 2010 All-Region for the East Region. Rimmer also garnered all-conference honors three times. Tied for second place all-time at Hamilton with 81 career points, she helped lead the team to four postseason appearances.
MacDonald finished second in the football program's history with 301 career tackles and played in all 32 games. The two-time captain also was named to the 2012 NESCAC Fall All-Sportsmanship Team.
Victories adding up for Mathletics team
The Hamilton Mathletics team took first place in the annual Snow Bowl competition for the third year in a row, edging out teams from Colgate University, Skidmore College and St. Lawrence University. In addition, the team earned a ranking of No. 43 out of all participating colleges and universities throughout the United States and Canada.
Coached by Assistant Professor of Mathematics Andrew Dykstra, the team consisted of Jeremy Adelman '13, Julian Aronowitz '14, Sitong Chen '16, Yifei Chen '13, Robert Huben '15, Jessie Shelton '15, Justin Smith '14, Josh Snyder '13, Sunrose Shrestha '14, Yonghyun Song '13, Peter Talpey '14 and Evan Van Tassell '13.
The team trained through last fall semester before taking the William Lowell Putnam Exam, the basis for the Mathletics competition, in December. The Putnam is a six-hour written exam comprising 12 complex problems — so difficult that in a typical year, the median individual score is zero out of 120 possible points. Hamilton's 12-student team earned 115 points, the College's highest team score ever.


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Boston Red Sox shortstop Stephen Drewtags out Baltimore Orioles Manny Machado as he tries to steal second base in the third inning Saturday in Baltimore.BALTIMORE Mike Carp and Jonny Gomes homered to back an effective pitching performance by John Lackey, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Orioles 5-4 to end a five-game losing streak in Baltimore.
After dropping the first two games of the series, the Red Sox fell into a 2-0 hole before bouncing back. Carps home run snapped an 18-inning scoring drought in the fourth, and Gomes made it 5-2 in the sixth with a solo shot that chased Baltimore starter Freddy Garcia (3-4).
Boston leads Baltimore by 2½ games in the AL East.
Lackey (4-5) gave up two runs, seven hits and a walk in seven innings to improve to 12-4 against the Orioles.
Former Oriole Koji Uehara struck out the side in the eighth and Andrew Bailey gave up a two-run homer to Matt Wieters in the ninth before securing his eighth save.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. Tampa Bay right-hander Alex Cobb was taken off the field on a stretcher after he was hit on the right ear by a liner off the bat of Kansas Citys Eric Hosmer in the fifth inning of the Rays 5-3 win over the Royals on Saturday.
The Rays announced that Cobb, who remained conscious the whole time, was taken to Bayfront Medical Center in St. Petersburg for further examination. Rays spokesman Rick Vaughn later said all tests were normal and that Cobb suffered a mild concussion.
Luke Scott, Matt Joyce and Evan Longoria homered for the Rays, who had lost five of six. Alex Torres (2-0) replaced Cobb and struck out four over 1 2-3 scoreless innings. Fernando Rodney pitched the ninth for his 14th save in 19 opportunities.
Joyce hit a solo homer off Jeremy Guthrie (7-4) in the fifth that put the Rays up 4-2.
ARLINGTON, Texas Adam Lind and Colby Rasmus both hit two-run homers and the Blue Jays won their fourth game in a row, beat the sliding Rangers.
Even with the unexpected early return of second baseman Ian Kinsler from his rehabilitation assignment, the Rangers season-long losing streak reached five games. All of those losses are at home, and theyve dropped 10 of 14 overall to fall out of first place in the AL West.
Lind put the Blue Jays ahead to stay in the first, when his seventh homer of the season ricocheted high off pole down the right field line. Rasmus hit his 12th homer, and second in two games, in the fourth to make it 4-0.
Those homers accounted for all four runs off Josh Lindblom (0-2), who went six innings on his 26th birthday.
R.A. Dickey (6-8) gave up one run in 5 2-3 innings.
ATLANTA Freddie Freemans bases-loaded, line-drive single off closer Sergio Romo capped a two-run rally in the ninth that lifted the Atlanta Braves to a 6-5 win over the San Francisco Giants on Saturday.
B.J. Upton hit two homers off Chad Gaudin, but the Braves trailed 5-4 entering the ninth.
Romo (3-3) walked pinch-hitter Evan Gattis, who was replaced by pinch-runner Reed Johnson, with one out. Andrelton Simmons followed with a grounder that skipped past third baseman Joaquin Arias for an error, putting runners on first and second.
Jason Heyward followed with a liner that fell in front of left fielder Andres Torres, loading the bases.
Justin Upton worked a walk to tie it and Freeman came through with the game-winning single to right field.
Braves closer Craig Kimbrel (2-1) struck out Hunter Pence to end the ninth with runners on first and second.
PITTSBURGH Juan Uribe singled home Andre Ethier in the top of the 11th inning to rally Los Angeles to the victory over Pittsburgh.
Ethier doubled off Vin Mazzaro (3-1) leading off the 11th then raced home when Uribes chopper went over the head of third baseman Pedro Alvarez. Nick Punto drove in Uribe with a double to the gap one batter later to provide some insurance.
Peter Moylan (1-0) picked up the win after escaping a bases-loaded jam in the 10th. Brandon League, who lost his job as the closer to Kenley Jansen this week, managed the final three outs for his 14th save.
Travis Snider capped a late Pittsburgh rally with a solo home run off Jansen with one out in the ninth to tie the game.
NEW YORK Scott Feldman allowed two hits in seven innings and Starlin Castro hit a two-run double to left in a three-run eighth inning that lifted Chicago clear of New York.
Feldman (6-5) struck out six and had a two-RBI single in the fourth off Jonathon Niese (3-6) to help himself on the way to his first win since May 29.
Kevin Gregg got the last three outs for his ninth straight save and Chicago beat the Mets for the second day in a row, after losing five of seven before getting to Queens.
CINCINNATI Juan Francisco drove in three runs with a sacrifice fly and homer in a ballpark where hes had some big moments, and Yovani Gallardo pitched six innings to lead Milwaukees blanking of Cincinnati.
It was a rare win in Cincinnati for the Brewers, who have dropped 11 of their last 14 games at Great American Ball Park.
Logan Schafer had three hits off Homer Bailey (4-5), his second straight three-hit game. Schafer is filling in for Ryan Braun, on the DL with an injured thumb.
Gallardo (6-6) gave up three hits and a pair of walks in his second straight impressive start. Three relievers completed a seven-hitter for Milwaukees first shutout. The Brewers were the only team in the majors without one.
DENVER Tyler Chatwood pitched five effective innings in his return from a triceps injury, Tyler Colvin homered during a six-run first inning, and Colorado snapped a three-game losing streak by doubling up Philadelphia.
The Rockies also relied on solid defense to end a six-game skid against the Phillies, turning three double plays and getting a gem from third baseman Nolan Arenado, who snared Jonathan Pettibones sharp grounder in the second with a diving stop and made a one-hop throw from his backside to get the Phillies pitcher.
Wilin Rosario had three hits, all for extra bases, Arenado was 3 for 4 with two RBIs, and Chatwood pitched in with two hits, including an RBI single.
Chatwood (4-1) boosted his average to .437 (7 for 16) with 5 RBIs in his first game since June 3, when he left after four innings at Cincinnati because of right triceps soreness.
MIAMI Carlos Beltran homered from each side of the plate and tripled to lead a 17-hit attack, and Lance Lynn notched his ninth victory when St. Louis outslugged Miami.
Swinging left-handed, Beltran hit his 15th home run in the second inning and tripled for the first time since May 2012 in the eighth. He hit another home run from the right side in the ninth the 11th time he has homered from both sides in a game.
Yadier Molina singled home two runs in the Cardinals five-run first inning, and David Freeses fourth homer in the third inning put them ahead to stay.
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Irreconcilable Differences: Let's Divide America in Two
In this chaotic mix of trying to drive a little bit on the right side of the road and a little bit on the left, there is not only almost zero economic growth and legislative stalemate, but also eternal strife ahead. Each side will not yield, and the result will continue to be societal unhappiness and massive waste of productivity. Gridlock defined.
The creation of America in the 1770s was about freedom of choice. The options to mankind were to be expanded from a few monarchies in Europe to a new form of a country on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean. This birth of freedom ignited the greatest expansion of economic activity, standards of living and average biological longevity in history.
In those colonial days, however, the U.S. population was less than 1% of what it is today. The U.S. population has increased more than 100-fold in 236 years. We often wonder why small countries with only 10 million or 30 million people can exhibit so different social characteristics than the U.S. Well, one of those reasons is that they are so relatively small -- 10 million or 30 million people isn't 300 million.
Trying to keep 300 million people of widely different ideological beliefs together under an umbrella of ideological rigidity only lasts so long. We saw this with our Cold War adversary the USSR, which in 1991 dissolved into a broad set of republics.
Considering the current fundamental disagreements about taxes, government spending, regulation, government deficits and debts plus all the other socio-cultural issues, one can make the argument that we now have the following three options in the years ahead:
- Hold hands in continuing economic paralysis, leading to the
ultimate bankruptcy and hyperinflation. No balanced budget ultimately
results in the government printing the difference. With
hyperinflation comes the total societal collapse, such as in Germany
in the 1920s.
Civil War. Yeah, another one. Irreconcilable differences without
divorce can result in spousal abuse. Witness what happened in
Yugoslavia in the 1990s and in Syria today.
Amicable divorce. This is what happened to, for example,
Czechoslovakia in the early 1990s. Two countries emerged without a
shot being fired and they have both seen increasing relative
prosperity to varying degrees. It's a success story.
Any fourth "option" is a pure fantasy and product of utopian wishful thinking. Each side of the political divide may believe that it will prevail forever, suppressing the other side into a compliant and irrelevant minority. History does not speak well to this kind of prospect.
So what is America to do? It is clear to me that America needs to be split up, into at least two countries. At over 300 million people, the conglomerate has become one that business schools would use as a case study for unlocking the value by divestitures. Any corporation with over 300 million people is probably way too big, with massive inefficiencies and lack of management accountability.


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Pringle Tree CEOS hosts meeting
Ten members of the Pringle Tree CEOS Club held their regular monthly meeting Aug. 7 in the fellowship hall of the Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church on Hacker's Creek. President Julia Marple called the meeting to order at 1 p.m., with members reciting the Pledge of Allegiance and giving the flag salute.
Izola Marple was in charge of devotions, reading Scripture from 2 Timothy 3:14-17 with a theme "All Scripture Is God Given." She had a reading titled "Childhood Beginnings" about a little boy named Caleb whose beginnings were in Costa Rica. Love and fellowship in our club was addressed as she ended in prayer. The roll call was given by secretary Barbara Byrd, who also gave the report of the last meeting. Patty Simons gave the treasurer's report, which was also approved. It was reported nine members had attended the club family picnic, which took place July 6 at the home of John and Luella Cvechko in Buckhannon. Grilled hamburgers and hot dogs were prepared by John, and members provided plenty of delicious side dishes and desserts.
A donation to help fight breast cancer was sent to the Upshur County CEOS, and Patty reported we had already sent $25 to the Relay For Life. The Mini-Fair, to be held in front of the Upshur County Courthouse today, Friday, Sept. 6, was discussed. Members decided to sell soup with Julia volunteering to provide homemade chili, Iris McLain and Patty to provide potato soup, and Barbara would provide homemade vegetable-beef soup. Izola and Patty would provide sandwiches, and Rosie would provide desserts. Other items would also be for sale.
An election of officers was held for 2014. President will be Barbara Byrd, the vice president will be Carol McPherson, the secretary will be Sherry Gibbs and the treasurer will be Patty Simons. We were reminded our club dues need to be paid by Nov. 1. Refreshments of finger foods provided by the members were served to Julia Marple, Jeanie Claypool, Barbara Byrd, Patty Simons, Iris McLain, Deloris Smith, Katrina Harris, Rosie Simons, Izola Marple, Carol McPherson, and special guest, little Bella Mullens.
The meeting adjourned. The next meeting took place Sept. 4 at the Pleasant Valley UMC with Patty Simons as hostess and lesson leader. The Pringle Tree CEOS Club invites all in the Hodgesville-Hackers Creek-Buckhannon area to come to our meetings. Husbands are welcome also. Our organization provides you with an opportunity to help support our communities and make Upshur County a wonderful place for all of us to live.


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The Okuma Nomad Water-Resistant Duffle Bag offers a convenient water-resistant solution to storing and protecting your fishing tackle and valuables. Its non-slip hard bottom design is perfect for boat travel and provides added protection from water seeping in the bottom of your bag. The bag's thick water-resistant outer shell and durable zippering system provides additional protection from the elements, and in addition to inside pockets on all four sides, each Okuma Nomad Water-Resistant Duffle Bag can fit multiple tackle boxes.
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DD is 6.5 months old, started solids at 6 months, had a cold (but is over it now, has been for a few days) and has gone from 32-36oz a day of ebm down to 18-20oz. She is only eating 2tbsp oatmeal cereal, and 2-4tbsp of veggie/fruit twice a day. She is wetting less (and they smell now, sign of dehydration?) and has gone from 4 bms a day down to 1. For the last few days I have gone down to 1 meal of solids per day and that has made no difference in the ounces of ebm (in fact, it's a couple less). Today I am trying NO solids. Is this similar to a nursing strike?
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The Downtown West Palm Beach Pup Crawl will take place for the third year on the 200 block of Clematis Street on Sunday, September 29 from 10 am – 4 pm. Once again the event plans to a fun day out with your dog. There will be music, food, a pet parade and costume contest at 12 noon, mascot appearances, kids' activities, and more than 30 pet related businesses. In addition, all of the restaurants on the 200 block of Clematis Street will be offering food and drink discounts with the purchase of a special wristband from our participating charities. This year's charities Kibblez of Love (www.kibblezoflove.org) and Justin Bartlett Animal Rescue (www.justinbartlettanimalrescue.org) will be on site conducting pet adoptions, doing vaccinations and looking for volunteers and support. Last year more than 5,000 people enjoyed this event and there were over 50 dogs in the parade.
Sponsorship and vendor booth space is still available. For more information please visit our website www.pupcrawlwpb.com or call 561.396.6626.
Sponsors and vendors to date include Rocco's Tacos, Grease Burger Bar, West Palm Beach Downtown Development Authority, PetCo Banfield Pet Clinic, PetSmart, Very Important Paws, Pet Supermarket, and Dick Van Pattens Natural Balance Pet Foods, Inc. Vendors to date include: Contain-a-Pet, Costco, Devine Canine, Friends of Peanut, JC Penny Portrait Studio, Painting Paws, Paws on Tradition and Woodrow Wear. Media sponsors include Pet Junction Directory, GIRL Stir Magazine, Palm Beach Broadcasting, 97.9 WRMF, 102.3 X, 103.1 WIRK and Sunny 107.9.


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An official publication of the American Academy of Neurology, Neurology Now® is an award-winning magazine written for people with neurologic disorders and their caregivers. Neurology Now features the latest information on the advances in the diagnosis and treatment of neurologic diseases, expert advice about wellness and disease prevention, discussions of new medications and therapies, and strategies for coping with neurologic disorders and the life changes that may accompany them.
|from the editor: volunteering for research. - Brey, Robin
|letters: cindy mccain. - Watson, Sherry
|letters: brain death. - Mercer, Angelia
|letters: driving and dementia. - Rothstein, Sheryl
|letters: speak up. - Greenberg, Bernie
|breaking news on the neurology now web site.
|Departments: The Waiting Room
|this way in: ccsvi and multiple sclerosis. - Phillips, Lisa
|inspiring people: brainy artist amy caron. - Phillips, Lisa
|neurobics: flexible thinking. - Kim, Scott
|quick tips: accessible travel. - Schwarz, Shelley
|neurology news: just diagnosed with multiple sclerosis?.
|Features: BILLY MCLAUGHLIN
|playing his hand: after being diagnosed with focal dystonia of his right hand, professional musician billy mclaughlin relearned how to play the guitar-with his left.. - Farley, Todd
|Features: LUPUS
|lupus and your heart: two's a crowd when it comes to lupus and cardiovascular problems.. - Stephens, Stephanie
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~ Augustine of Hippo, prescribing sincerest love for the erring with keen repugnance for the error to which they cling, anticipating the very definition of true civic tolerance, as detailed in the article Religious Toleration.


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I think getting rid of Chris Smith was s huge move for team morale its about time the Knicks stopped catering to this bum JR Smith. I bet the whole team supported Woody on this. If this malcontent doesnt want to play stick him on the end of the bench in a suit. Its to bad he has zero trade value i would send him out of town for just about anything
Why does Woody have wood for J.R? The guy is a nut.
So Rude.
So glad Woodson benched JR for this game. It's about time he held JR accountable for his actions and play. Things like that help the whole team turn around.
Dunno if this team is going anywhere, but at least it's now worth seeing if they can climb back to .500.
If they hit anymore skids though before the trade deadline, it might be time to start moving pieces for assets.
All Hail The New York Giants!!
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Knicks win again! Bonehead got some PT so hopefully he stops all the BS but it is JR Smith... it is almost a given that he will do something dumb eventually
S/O to Flip Empty for the sig
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Makes you wonder if health concerns (Chandler, Felton for example) didn't occur; would their current record be better?
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I think Blake Griffin at 17 million a year is much better value to the Knicks especially on the trade market because he is signed through 2016 at a normal max contract. Melo becoming a FA gives the Knicks very few teams to where a trade can be worked out to. There are maybe 2 teams that would trade for Melo right now "with real compensation" while 10-15 would trade for Griffin. The money that Melo is set to make can only be absorbed by very few teams, 1 being the Clippers as they already have Chris Paul in place. Griffin however can be sent almost everywhere because the team receiving him isnt taking on the risk of him leaving, they also arent using almost half their cap space to keep him.


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Find a basis for the set of all vectors of the form (a-2b+5c,2a+5b-8c,-a-4b+7c,3a+b+c).
This made so much sense in the book.
Helping students gain understanding and self-confidence in algebra.
lawrence wrote:So the basis is just ? It's that easy?
lawrence wrote:So this is where I have to do the vector-sum equals zero thing? When I solve the matrix, I get...
So a=-c, b=2c. If c=-1, then a=1,b=-2 and (1,2,-1,3)+(4,-10,8,-2)+(-5,8,-7,-1) = (0,0,0,0). So the answer is just the first two vectors, (1,2,-1,3),(-2,5,-4,1)?


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From northwest to southeast and just about everywhere in between, New Mexico's Native American presence is palpable. It's a presence that dates back more than two millennia, when early ancestral tribes lived as hunter-gatherers throughout the Southwest. About 1,500 years ago, some of these groups joined together to establish permanent settlements, commonly known as pueblos. It's a way of life that continues to this very day among New Mexico's 22 tribes. And one that you can experience when visiting the many tribes that welcome respectful guests into their sovereign nations. Explore New Mexico's pueblos, tribes and nations for more information and history.
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Board members receive certification
PHILIPPI – Members of the Broaddus Hospital Association Board of Trustees received certification from the West Virginia Hospital Association, confirmation that those in charge of the hospital's governance completed an intensive education program.
The eight individuals who serve as trustees underwent the voluntary process that includes education on issues such as fiduciary responsibility, national and state health care trends, quality and patient safety. The Davis Health System board achieved the certification in 2012.
"We have a dedicated and talented group of people who help ensure Broaddus Hospital provides the best possible care to residents in our region," said Jeff Powelson, CEO of Broaddus Hospital. "This certification from the West Virginia Hospital Association is proof of that and shows their commitment will continue for many years to come."
Joseph M. Letnaunchyn, president and CEO of the West Virginia Hospital Association, noted the program is now more important than ever because of changing health care regulations. He said certification "enables hospitals to demonstrate to lawmakers, regulators, physicians, employees, the business community and other community stakeholders that West Virginia hospitals understand and embrace the need for governance accountability, govern according to a standard of excellence, are committed to advancing trustee knowledge, and are willing to voluntarily report on their governance education involvement."
Members of the Broaddus Hospital Board include Chairman Robert Digman, Vice Chairman Forrest "Bud" Kelley, Secretary Dorothy Hayhurst, James Taylor, Kathryn Beverly, Jeff Rogers, Danny Franke and Jude McConnell. All received a certificate in honor of their accomplishment.
Digman, who has a doctoral degree in chemistry from Penn State University, is a graduate of Alderson Broaddus University, formerly known as Alderson-Broaddus College. A board member at Broaddus Hospital since 1994, Digman worked for Alderson Broaddus for 33 years as a professor, provost and interim president. He also is a member of the Davis Health System Board of Directors.
Kelley is a graduate of Alderson Broaddus University and received his master's degree from West Virginia Wesleyan College. He taught at Elkins and Grafton High Schools before becoming an instructor at Alderson Broaddus. In addition to Broaddus Hospital, where he has served since 2004, Kelley serves on the board for Davis Health System and Adaland Mansion.
Hayhurst is a graduate of the Alderson Broaddus school of Nursing and has been on the hospital board since 1992. She is a founding member of Animal Friends of Barbour County. The retired director of nursing for Broaddus Hospital, Hayhurst is chairman of the Philippi City Planning Commission and a member of the Barbour County Chamber of Commerce.
Taylor, a native West Virginian, is the retired postmaster at the Flemington Post Office. He has been a member of the Broaddus board since 1989.
Beverly graduated from West Virginia University with a master of science degree and is a certified rehabilitation counselor and licensed professional counselor at the Clarksburg Regional Rehabilitation Center. She joined the board in 2002.
Rogers, the president and CEO of Barbour County Bank, has a degree in accounting from Alderson Broaddus University and is a graduate of the West Virginia School of Banking and Graduate School of Banking in Madison, Wis. A member of the board since 2011, he is past president of the Barbour County Chamber of Commerce and a member of the Barbour County Development Authority.
Franke, a professor at Alderson Broaddus, has a bachelor's degree from Baylor University and a doctoral degree in philosophy from the University of Tennessee. He is a board member at Heart and Hand Ministry of Philippi, the North Central West Virginia Red Cross and the West Virginia Baptist Education Society. He joined the board in 2011.
McConnell is a retired teacher from Barbour County schools and is chairman of the Barbour County Democratic Executive Committee. He has been a member of the Broaddus Hospital board since 2008.
"We're proud to put the residents of Barbour County first when it comes to the care we provide," Powelson said. "From our board to our medical staff to our support services, that remains our promise to the community."


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In Las Vegas, Lawns Are The Biggest Water Waster
By Ted Robbins • Jan 30, 2014
Originally published on January 30, 2014 7:24 am
Las Vegas depends on Lake Mead for its water and the reservoir is dropping. The city's water officials long ago instituted water conservation measures. Critics say they are not nearly enough.


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June 28 was a special day, not only was Badger Comeback and anniversary classes celebrated, but I was also honored for my service in helping with the Comeback meetings every year. I was surprised and honored for my help in keeping us all getting together every year. It is a labor of love, as I told some one. But I had lots of help from my committee. My thanks goes to Clare Kuhnel Kauffman, Gladys Bednorz Bordovsky, Cathy Johnson Passmore, Dorothy Yanta Kuhnel and a new member Willene Wishert Taylor. I will continue to help but my responsibilities will fall to Willene. Thank you committee for your help and support. Let's keep up the Badger Comeback. God bless you all.
Arline Matthews
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Give your morning meal a fresh twist by adding seasonal vegetables to breakfast sandwiches, pancakes, eggs, and more. By: Serena Ball, MS, RD
Starting the Day Off Right
Adding a serving of vegetables first thing in the morning can help you reach the recommended 2 ½ cups per day as well as jumpstart your day with a boost of nutrients. These colorful breakfast options are also packed with protein and carbs for extra energy. As a bonus, many of them are great for portable meals to fuel folks on the run. Take this breakfast tortilla to the left; scrambled eggs, avocado, and a little salsa makes it a quick and simple on-the-go breakfast option.