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Posted on November 1, 2011
We know that as customers of Repair Labs at Fix-iPhones.com, you are all fans of the great products Apple makes. We agree, and that is why starting today, November 1st, we are going to be giving away an iPad 2. The contest is simple. Enter on Facebook through the Win an iPad 2 tab on our page. Tell us how you broke your iDevice - iPhone, iPod, iPad - and the best story wins! Fans of our page will vote on the best entries, so get your friends involved to help.
If your entry is selected for the voting stage, we will email you so that you know when it will go live for voting.
All entries must be received by December 9th, and the winner will be decided by December 16th.
Sharpen those pencils and get to submitting!All entries must be received by December 9, 2011 in order to qualify. Winner will be announced on December 16, 2011. Winner will be voted on through a Facebook poll. Employees of Jabber Jaw Mobile, LLC and family of employees are not eligible to enter. All entries should be kept clean. All entries must provide email of contestant. All entries must be submitted through the Facebook tab. Any entries that violate these policies will be void.
by Curtis Taylor, Tech Expert, Freelance Writer.
12 Best 2010 Holiday iPhone & iPad Accessories
Posted on December 2, 2010
With the holidays finally here, you are probably wondering what to buy your techie friends who already have all the latest gadgets. Instead of guessing or buying them something they probably will want to exchange, show them you understand and appreciate them by getting them the perfect accessory to go along with their iPhone, iPod or iPad. Here is a list of our featured holiday accessories at Fix-iPhones.com that will all make perfect gifts for those hard-to-shop-for people on your list.
Chill Pill Speakers
The Chill Pill Speakers are a great set of highly portable powered speakers for any device with a standard headphone port. The two speakers connect and separate from each other and have USB cables and headphone jack plugs built in to easily connect to your device.
The great thing about them is they can get loud and still sound great. Simply twist the tops of the speakers to open them up to hear a bigger bass response. If you are looking for a set of powered speakers to take around with you or to use for your computer at home, you will not find a better pair for the money.
CaseMate ID for iPhone 4
The CaseMate ID for iPhone 4 has one of the most convenient features of any iPhone case. It allows you to carry two ID cards in a back slot attached the case. Perfect for a night on the town, you can carry only your ID and debit or credit card with you when you are traveling light.
It also comes in a variety of colors and has a screen protector included to keep nicks and scratches off or your iPhone. Even with the card pouch, all of the iPhone buttons and controls are easily accessible.
Griffin AirCurve Acoustic Amplifier
Are you looking for an elegant, power-saving dock for your iPhone that fills the room with your music? The Griffin AirCurve is just that and more. It houses a coiled waveguide that collects the sound from only your iPhone built-in speaker and amplifies it by its patented design throughout the room without using power or batteries.
While the AirCurve does not charge your iPhone by itself, inserting a dock cable (sold separately) into its pass-through slot will allow you to charge while utilizing its power-free, larger than life sound. Its translucent polycarbonate frame looks great and lets you see inside where the magic happens. Use it as an alarm clock, mini-stereo or any other iPhone-inspired feature you decide.
Scoshe reVOLT Rechargeable Battery Pack
Tired of running out of battery life while using your iPhone or iPod away from your plug-in charger? The Scosche reVOLT is here to reenergize you and your device. Connecting it gives you a possible extra 30 hours of music playback and 6 hours of video playback.
Perfect for those of us who like to use battery-draining apps, play games and music or watch a lot of videos, the reVOLT is capable of completely recharging a dead iPod battery and fits securely to your device port connector.
Otterbox Defender for iPhone 3G and 3GS
The Otterbox Defender is one of the best protective cases you can buy for the iPhone 3G and 3GS. With its three layers of protection, you can be assured your device will stay free of nicks, scratches and breakages.
Along with its hard polycarbonate shell, it has a silicone skin and clear membrane to keep your iPhone fully protected while providing easy access to your iPhone port, buttons and controls.
Included with the case is a hard plastic swivel belt clip holster that doubles as a kickstand for viewing video and video chat on a tabletop. It comes in a variety of colors and is perfect for those of use who are constantly dropping our iPhones.
iFrogz Earpollution Plugz Headphones with Microphone
Want to tune out the noise around you so you can hear all the delicate nuances of your audio even in noisy situations? The iFrogz Earpollution Plugz with Microphone lets you hear deep, undistorted bass, clear, thick highs and immaculate vocals while canceling outside distractions.
The microphone capsule also lets you talk and control your iPhone remotely as well. When you are listening to your music and you get a call, simply click over and start talking. With pristine sound, great looks and functional controls, these ear buds give you nothing less than a stellar listening experience.
Marware C.E.O. Premier Plus Leather Holster
Are you looking for an attractive leather holster case for you iPhone 4, but also want it to be protected while it is out of its holster? The Marware C.E.O. Premiere Plus is really two cases in one. Along with its skinny leather holster, which attaches to your belt, it has a thin MicroShell case for when you remove it from the holster. The polycarbonate MicroShell protects the sides and back of the phone from nicks and scratches while your iPhone is out of the holster and allows easy access to all your iPhone controls and buttons.
The holster has a Velcro closure to prevent it from interfering with your antenna and GPS functions as will other magnetic holster cases. It also has a cutout on the side for easy iPhone removal when you get a call. The case is also slim, even with the belt clip attached, fitting easily into a pocket, purse or briefcase.
Full Guard Screen Protector for iPhone 4
Is your iPhone 4 screen bare and unprotected from nicks, scratches, chips and even breakage? It is time to remedy that situation with the Full Guard Screen Protector. Keep your iPhone looking new and free yourself from the stress caused by not knowing if that one fatal drop or collision will result in damage.
Contour Design iSee for iPad
The Contour Design iSee for the iPad is a highly protective, lightweight polycarbonate chassis featuring texturized rubber finish for added grip. It creates a narrow sheath around your iPad that does not add bulk and allows easy access to your dock, buttons and controls.
The iSee also comes with a polycarbonate collapsible stand for watching video, surfing the Web or typing emails at just the right angle. You can place your iPad vertically or horizontally for the best viewing options.
Switcheasy RibCage for iPad
Looking for ultra-tough protection for your iPad? The Switcheasy RibCage has a reinforced faux leather guard lined with ridges, or ribs, that protect your iPad screen against dings and drops. The backing is a highly durable, easy fit Elasto-PU that holds your iPad firmly in place.
The RibCage also comes with two fold out stands (1 black, 1 white) to prop up your iPad whenever you want your hands free. The stands are great for viewing your screen in landscape or portrait mode so you can watch video, surf the Web or write emails with ease.
iLuv Neoprene Sleeve for iPad
Looking for a snug, water-resistant sleeve for your iPad? The iLuv Neoprene iPad Sleeve is a padded, water-resistant cover that shields your device from minor bumps and scratches while keeping it dry on a rainy day. To protect your iPad from accidentally slipping out, the sleeve includes a small neoprene strap inside the zipper for added protection.
A great feature of this sleeve is the use of exterior pockets for carrying accessories or whatever you want to bring along. The pockets are also made of the same stretchy neoprene and keep your belongings snugly inside.
Incipio Anti Glare Screen Protector for iPad
The Incipio AntiGlare iPad Screen Protector 2-Pack protects the most important part of your iPad, the screen. The screens fit perfectly over the iPad screen, reduce glare and repel dust from your device.
The pack comes with a cleaning cloth and an application card to help apply the adhesive screen protectors to your screen. The screen protectors come with perfectly fit holes to allow easy access to your iPad buttons and controls.
There you have it! These are the 12 must-have accessories for the 2010 holiday season. We hope you have found something here that will make the perfect gift for the loved ones on your list. Thanks for reading!
by Curtis Taylor, Tech Expert, Freelance Writer.
The Truth about iPhone and iPad Water Damage
Posted on November 22, 2010
Your iPhone and/or iPad probably have a very important role in your life. You take it with you wherever you go and rely on it for staying in touch, staying productive and staying current on things that matter to you. But then the day comes when you make that fatal mistake - your iPhone and/or iPad gets exposed to liquid and stops working.
Now you start to panic. Your dear little Apple gadget that was a source of happiness and pride just moments ago is now a waterlogged brick of nothing. Immediately you consult your Apple warranty for help. Unfortunately, this will get you nowhere.
Your iPhone or iPad comes equipped with liquid sensors inside that will tell any technician whether or not the device has come in contact with liquid. If this is the case, you are out of luck with Apple. They will not cover water-damaged devices with their warranty. But you don't want to spend another few hundred bucks on a replacement. What do you do next?
Naturally you do what the rest of the tech-savvy world does at this point – consult the Internet!
There are many articles and videos on the Web that attempt to give you helpful advice on curing your water damage problem. Some will tell you to immerse it in a bag of rice to dry it out for a couple days. Or you could put it into a plastic bag with silica packets and see if that does the trick. Some will say you can put it into a hearing aid dryer for a few hours.
So now you've done as the Internet has advised to try and dry out your device, but it is still giving you problems. You turn it on and it works for a while, but when the battery life gets to a certain point it gives you problems again. Now what? You still don't want to spend the hundreds of dollars on a replacement. Meanwhile you are losing time.
The conclusion that everyone in this situation comes to is eventually the same – get a new device or have it repaired by professionals. That's where Repair Labs comes in.
Repair Labs has fixed water-damaged iPhones and iPads for our customers nationwide. People who thought that they would never get another second of use out of their devices have trusted us with their water damage repair and we have delivered. If you have what seems like a hopeless water damaged iPhone or iPad, check out our repair services here.
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Mushroom Guide
A visual guide to mushroom types including button, chanterelle, cremini, enoki, oyster, portobello and shiitake
Mushrooms add an earthy, nutty flavor to recipes. Mushrooms are a fungus not a vegetable, but they are treated as vegetables in cooking.
Mushrooms are available year-round (individual varieties have their own seasons). Select mushrooms with fresh, firm, smooth caps with closed gills. Avoid mushrooms with cracks, brown spots or blemishes or ones that are shriveled or moist.
Types of Mushrooms
Button or
Mild mushroom flavor that intensifies on cooking. Color ranges from creamy white to beige. Comes in small (button), medium and large (used for stuffing).
Season: Year-round
Yield: 1 package (8 ounces) = about 2-1/2 cups whole or sliced
Featured Recipe: Sausage-Stuffed Mushrooms
Flavor can range from nutty to fruity with a chewy texture. Color ranges from yellow to reddish orange. Resembles trumpets or inside-out umbrellas.
Season: Summer through fall
Yield: 1 package (2.5 ounces) = 1 cup whole
Cremini or
More intense earthy flavor than button. Color ranges from tan to rich brown. Resembles a button mushroom.
Season: Year-round
Yield: 1 package (8 ounces) = about 2-1/2 cups whole or sliced
Featured Recipe: Tenderloin with Cremini-Apricot Stuffing
Mild flavor with a slightly crunchy texture. Color ranges from white to golden. Tiny caps on long spaghetti-like stems.
Season: Year-round
Yield: 1 package (3-1/2 ounces) = about 2 cups whole
Delicate, mild flavor and a silky-chewy texture. Color ranges from pinkish white to beige to gray. Fluted shell-shaped caps.
Season: Year-round
Yield: 1 package (3-1/2 ounces) = 1-1/2 cups whole
Featured Recipe: Mushroom Pasta Medley
Meaty flavor with firm texture. Tan caps with dark-brown gills. Available whole (as large as 6 in. diameter), sliced or as baby portobello.
Season: Year-round
Yield: 1 package (6 ounces, 2 large caps) = 2-1/2 cups sliced
Featured Recipe: Portobello Roast Beef Hoagies
Woody flavor with a meaty texture. Color ranges from tan to dark brown. Has an umbrella-shaped cap.
Season: Year-round, peaks in spring and fall
Yield: 1 package (3-1/2 ounces) = 2 cups sliced
Featured Recipe: Mushroom Steak Salad with Walnut Vinaigrette
Gently remove dirt by rubbing with a mushroom brush or a damp paper towel. Or quickly rinse under cold water, drain and pat dry with paper towels. Do not peel mushrooms. Trim stems. For shiitake mushrooms, remove and discard stems. For enoki, trim base and separate stems. Mushrooms can be eaten raw, marinated, sauteed, stir-fried, baked, broiled or grilled.
Store unwashed, loose mushrooms in a brown paper bag in the refrigerator for up to 5-10 days, depending on the variety. Keep packaged mushrooms wrapped in their package. Moisture speeds spoilage in mushrooms.
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A Multi-Culti Christmas and New Year To You!
When I was growing up, fragrant yellow coconut rice was right at home sitting next to the roast beef and/or honey-baked ham during Christmas dinner.
Every year, my mum would make nasi tumpeng, yellow coconut rice served with a smorgasbord of Indonesian dishes. Come to think of it, the roast beef and the Bûche de Noël were probably an afterthought!
Mum's first task was to make rice imbued with the fragrance and flavor of coconut milk and turmeric (nasi kuning or yellow rice, my recipe here). She would then mound the rice into a cone atop a bed of banana leaves folded in an intricate pattern origami-style. This "mountain" represents the numerous mountains and volcanoes that dot the thousands of islands that make up the Indonesian archipelago.
Around the base of the cone, Mum would arrange various foods that she'd prepared over the past week in neat piles: shredded egg omelet, ayam goreng, (fried chicken), empal (sweet and spicy fried beef), teri kacang (anchovy with peanuts), tempe orek (fried tempe), perkedel kentang (potato cutlets), and anything else that she fancied.
The cone mimics the holy mountain, once revered as the abode of ancestors and gods, and its height symbolizes the greatness of Allah. The rice's golden hue symbolizes prosperity and wealth. The food at the base of the cone symbolizes nature's abundance.
Traditionally, this feast was created in thanksgiving for an abundant harvest or a blessing that a family has received. Today, nasi tumpeng is still widely served to celebrate any special occasion, be it a birthday, a marriage, or even a successful business venture.
Without a doubt, nasi tumpeng fit perfectly into our holiday celebrations, a time of thanksgiving and hope for a prosperous New Year.
Buoyed by my own memories, I asked my friends if they had any fusion holiday traditions to share. They sure did!
According to Happy, Filipinos traditionally go to midnight mass on Christmas Eve. When they come out, the streets in the Philippines are usually lined with vendors selling tasty, freshly steamed treats. "People look forward to Christmas midnight mass because this is the only time the vendors sell these items this early in morning," she says. The treats include "puto bongbong," a purple rice flour treat steamed in a bamboo tube and served with shaved coconut; and "bibinka" is a rice flour and coconut milk treat, steamed in banana leaves and cooked in a clay pot.
"In America, it is common for families to continue cooking these treats during the holidays to remind them of the Philippines," she explains.
Hiroko spends two days preparing a traditional Japanese New Year's Day feast for family and friends. "For New Year's Day, each food has meaning… We always start with these three as the root," she says, describing the following foods: "kuromame," black beans, which represent the hardworking ethic of the Japanese people; "kazunoko," salt-cured herring roe, the thousand eggs symbolizing a wish for a large and prosperous family, and "gomame," a tiny fish that reflects growth and good luck.
Every Christmas, Virginia's family combines American traditions of turkey and ham along with their family tradition, Chinese Sticky rice, at the dinner table. "Inside the sticky rice, my parents would add … Chinese sausage, shiitake mushrooms, and dried shrimp," she says. "For us, sticky rice represents family unity and togetherness — which is especially important now that my siblings and I live in different parts of the country."
"Sticky rice is something I look forward to every year!" she says. (Find my recipe here.)
Tina, a Taiwanese who grew up in Guam, remembers spending New Year's Day around a hot pot. "It brings the entire family together over one pot of boiling soup with a variety of ingredients," she says. "Moreover, it's a hot soup dish and simply appropriate for the cold winter."
For Titania, congee and Chinese wine were staples to ring in the New Year when she was growing up in Indonesia. "We put preserved salty plum in the wine to create a unique salty and sour (from the wine) taste and we'd toast with that at midnight," she says. "Then we would eat up the chicken and pork "bubur" (Indonesian-style congee) that my mom made to warm us up."
By blending old and new, adding a dash of east meets west, plus a sprinkle of creativity, we can all design our own family traditions for the holidays. But regardless of what is served on the table or what gifts are under the tree, remember that being together as a family and sharing each other's company should be number one on everyone's wish list.
(These quotes were originally published in a 2007 Northwest Asian Weekly article)
Do you have a fusion holiday tradition to share?
This post is part of #LetsLunch, our monthly Twitter-inspired food bloggers potluck. This month, it's holiday celebrations around the world.
Don't forget to check out the Let's Lunchers' creations below (the list will be constantly updated). And if you'd like to join Let's Lunch, go to Twitter and post a message with the hashtag #LetsLunch.
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I'm first generation so our meals were not really fusion at all, just Chinese meals on American holidays! We didn't even start celebrating Thanksgiving until a few years ago, when I was 15 or so. Last Thanksgiving I insisted we have pumpkin pie so in our photos there's Chinese vegetables, fish, etc — and a bright orange pumpkin pie that I made. We're still working on the fusion but to be honest I don't mind having just Chinese either🙂
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Where on earth do you find these family photos?? And why do you have to make them so public???
December 16, 2012 4:09 pm
Love this post! So true we can take bits of our lives & heritage and make our own traditions. Thanks so much for sharing.
December 16, 2012 9:59 am
I LOVE this post! It's fascinating to see how the Christmas meal has evolved in such delicious and vibrant ways. My Chinese-American family always makes sticky rice stuffing (with chasiu, boiled peanuts, chestnuts, though no longer any lap cheong now that we're all heart conscious🙂 And we always make congee with the leftover turkey carcass. Yum!
December 15, 2012 10:19 am
How very interesting – I love the symbolism of the nasi tumpeng. Any food tradition that incorporates origami is cool in my book.


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BCC Research
Reports on major economic, scientific, and technological developments in industrial, biotechnology, nanotechnology, pharmaceutical, and high technology.
Frost & Sullivan
Analysis of trends, issues, and markets in biotechnology and other areas.
MarketResearch.com Academic
Provides reports from several market research firms. Strong in all aspects of life science, including biotechnology.
Standard & Poor's NetAdvantage
Provides U.S. industry surveys. The survey covers industry trend, forecasts, major players and market share data, key ratios, and statistics.
- Regulation
Journal of Biolaw and Business
Check Harvard availability
Published monthly. Provides information on specialized areas of law that affect the research, development, and commercialization of biotechnology with an emphasis on the global biotech landscape.
NIH Office of Technology Transfer (OTT)
Find information on licensing policies, the licensing process, opportunities, presentations, articles, and more.
Patent Lens
By CAMBIA, an independent, international non-profit institute. This search engine retrieves biotechnology patents, with links to PDFs from the U.S., Europe, Australia and World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).
Intellectual Property (patents, trademarks, copyrights)
Provided by the Boston Public Library.
- Companies
Check Harvard availability
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Published bimonthly. Provides global listing of biotech firms, information on facilities, private placements, principal investors, business and R&D strategies, alliances, major products and new products.
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HBS MBA students please see MBA Career & Professional Development.
HBS Alumni please see Alumni Career & Professional Development.
Great career site for biotechnology. Includes industry news, career network, event calendar, career fairs, company profiles and hotbeds; identifies hotbed geographic areas for life science industry.
BioWorld Executive Compensation Report
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A network providing news, events, white papers, webinars, and job information.
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Serves the life science industry in Northern California. Provides services through representatives in South San Francisco and through coalition partners in Washington, DC.
Serves the life sciences community in Southern California, represents over 575 companies.
Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO)
Features reports, news, events, and more. Provides advocacy, business development and communications services for more than 1,200 members worldwide.
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Life Sciences Search Engine
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Nature Biotechnology
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Guests: Dr. Albert Walker, Mr. John Cardwell, Mr. Jim Nelson, Dr. Tom Blevins, Dr. Don Smith, Ms. Shelia Johnson, Mr. David Lord, Dr. Tracey Anderson, Ms. Dedriell Taylor, Ms. Angie Lambert, Ms. Anita Barilla
Call to Order – Chairman Norris Kantor
Chairman Norris Kantor called the meeting to order in the Private Dining Room of the Othello Harris-Jefferson Student Center and asked for a motion to approve the minutes of the June 15, 2006 meeting. Dr. Mirsky and Mr. Frost called the group's attention to two typographical errors and asked that the minutes be corrected. A motion was made (NMirsky/GMoore) to approve the minutes as corrected. Motion carried.
Oath of Office: Kevin Pruitt, Student Representative, BOG
Mr. David Lord, Notary Public for Bluefield State College, administered the Oath of Office to Mr. Kevin Pruitt as the student representative on the BOG for 2006-2007.
President's Report – Dr. Albert L. Walker
Dr. Walker introduced Ms. Angie Lambert, Faculty Senate Chair; Ms. Dedriell Taylor, Interim Director of Multicultural Affairs; and Dr. Tracey Anderson, Director of Institutional Research and Effectiveness. Dr. Walker discussed the changes in Title III funding due to the decrease in enrollment since the split with New River Community and Technical College. The cut in funding was approximately 44% which relates to the number of students who are now NRCTC students. As a result some changes in positions have been made. Dr. Blanks has taken on additional responsibilities. She will remain as Executive Director of Title III but will also be responsible for outreach activities in Raleigh, Greenbrier, and McDowell County and will be in charge of the RBA program.
Mr. Frost asked who will be responsible for funds in the BSC Foundation since Dr. Blanks was serving as Executive Director for the Foundation. Dr. Walker informed the group that Mr. Ray Guy and the Mr. J. Franklin Long, Chair of the Foundation, will be taking care of Foundation business. Discussion followed.
Dr. Walker reviewed the goals for the past year and discussed those that have been met and those still in progress. Proposed goals for 2006-2007 are:
- Maintain and expand campus multicultural and fine arts activities for students, faculty, staff, administrators, and the local community.
- Improve student enrollment and retention.
- Explore and implement new undergraduate and graduate programs.
- Increase institutional financial resources and fund-raising activities.
- Increase utilization of campus facilities.
- Review and revise the college-wide strategic plan.
- Institutionalize globalization strategies.
- Improve campus communications between and among students, faculty, and administrators.
Dr. Mrsky discussed the need to delete graduate programs from our goals and concentrate on the creation of new undergraduate programs. The group discussed web based courses and the necessity of quality of education. Ms. Crowe inquired concerning the campus facilities utilization study. Ms. Johnson explained how the determination was made and that some labs are specialized and cannot be used for other activities. This fact was not taken into consideration when the utilization study was done. Discussion followed. Ms. Johnson will review this data and bring the information back to the Board.
Mr. Forlines discussed the goal of improved communications and asked that the Board be included in this goal. He asked that the Board be supplied an outline of member's responsibilities and that members spend time reviewing those responsibilities. Dr. Aikens asked that the Board plan to spend some time looking at the responsibilities of the members.
Financial and Administrative Affairs – Ms. Shelia Johnson
- Ms. Johnson reviewed the list of Capital Expenditure Projects with the group and discussed various projects. Motion was made (LGuy/GMoore) to approve the projects list. Motion carried.
Academic Affairs – Dr. Don Smith
- Dr. Smith reported that the MBA program was not approved by HEPC due to a deficiency in the percentage of full-time faculty holding terminal degrees. The institution will continue to work toward approval to offer masters degrees by filling vacancies full-time faculty with terminal degrees and encouraging current full-time faculty to acquire doctorates.
- Dr. Sudhakar Jamkhandi has been appointed as the Director of International Initiatives to internationalize our curriculum. He will be working with Mr. Cardwell to attract students from other countries.
Student Affairs and Enrollment Management – Mr. John Cardwell
- Mr. Cardwell informed the group of new staff members in Enrollment Management and the transition of Ms. Deirdre Guyton, Director of Alumni Affairs, to the unit.
- Student Housing – Mr. Cardwell reported that Mr. Roger Workman informed him that the Upper-Classman II has 179 students occupying 120 rooms. There are now 15 properties available for student housing.
- Enrollment 1614 –There has been an increase in applications and an increase in the number of students from the border counties. The number of border county students is expected to triple by next year. The final projection for fall 2006 is expected to be approximately 1790. This number does not include any late starting courses, high school enrollment, or any of the Continuing Education programs. Registration will continue into next week.
- Orientation for all new and transfer students will be Friday, August 18, 2006. There were 340 new students registered during the Summer Advising Program. The goal is to give more individualized attention to each student and improve retention.
- Students from the Saudi Arabian Embassy have not progressed as quickly as expected and probably will enroll for the spring semester instead of fall as originally planned. Mr. Cardwell reported that the institution is looking at the possibility of having the ESL program on the BSC campus. He explained the criteria and process for international students to be accepted into the country to attend college.
- New DVD to market BSC to potential students was shared with the Board. Mr. Cardwell informed the group that Ms. Dawn Surbaugh, Mr. Kenny Mandeville, Ms. Karen Gordon, and Mr. Jim Nelson were instrumental in working with Motion Masters to produce the seven minute video for distribution to potential students. Recruiters will have the DVD available for students to view and it will be placed on the BSC website. Dr. Aikens pointed out that the DVD contained an error. The college was initially established as a high school, not as an historically black college, as stated in the DVD.
Human Resources – Mr. David Lord
- Training and Development Workshop brochure shared with the group.
- Reviewed a handout of new hires since May 1, 2006.
- Mr. Lord reviewed various policies and where in the approval process they are currently.
- Non-classified staff report requested at the last meeting.
Mr. Frost discussed a correspondence received from AFT WV Higher Education and discussed the contents. The group asked that copies be made and distributed to all members for further discussion.
Mr. Kantor informed the group that he has received the annual audit plan and the audit will be done shortly. Ms. Johnson discussed the process involving both the BSC Foundation and the college for the annual audit.
The next meeting of the Board will be held on September 21, 2006.
Dr. Mirsky asked that the group consider canceling the December meeting. Mr. Kantor suggested addressing this item at the October meeting.
Motion was made (KPruitt/DFrost) to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
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Parent addresses communication with BOE
After an alleged terroristic threat made by a Buckhannon man last week, the Upshur County Board of Education addressed the communication concerns of two local parents during its Tuesday meeting.
Brian and Ja'me Brandish of Buckhannon addressed the board with their concerns regarding the telephone threat that allegedly referenced the Newton Conn. school shooting. Tony Vincent Herndon, 45, of Route 3, Box 249-D, was arrested following the call to the county board office.
"Being a native of Connecticut, that really hit home what happened in Newtown," Brian Brandish said. "To have someone reference that, then not be informed that said threat was made until I saw it in the media, was slightly disturbing to myself, to my wife and to other parents we've spoke with."
Superintendent Scott Lampinen said that sometimes it is not always possible to inform parents of a situation immediately, because it could potentially incite panic.
"We could have put something out there after that fact. That's something that we can look at, that's for sure," Lampinen said. "We can't tell everybody what our safety plan entails all the time."
Ja'me Brandish said that she had to deal with two similar threats in the same week. She said she is an employee of Sharpe Hospital in Weston where a coworker, Ron Morris, 51, of 3120 Murphy Creek Road, Weston, allegedly made terroristic threats.
"I went from dealing with the same situation at work to dealing with the same situation with my child," Ja'me Brandish said. "We've had to look at, how do we make it safer for the employees? How do we make it safer in the future when other issues occur?"
Lampinen said that the call came in to the board office by late morning and law enforcement responded quickly. He said the board spoke with all schools individually about the situation and worked closely with law enforcement and the prosecutor's office.
Board president Teresa Bellamy said, "Now what happened after that, I don't know, I do think we need to start somewhere with talks of how we can better address these things."
Both Lampinen and Bellamy said they had children enrolled in the school system. Lampinen also said he was pleased with they way police handled the situation.
"They took the lead in the investigation, (I'm) very pleased with them," Lampinen said. "I would take every precaution possible, not only for mine, but for all (children). The system that is in place did work. We were in contact very early on with law enforcement."
Brian Brandish and his wife also asked about starting a safety committee to address how to make the county schools safer for children. Lampinen informed them that a safety committee was already in place, and that it recently welcomed two new recruits. Members of the public are permitted to participate on the safety committee.
"I think we're doing a lot of great things in Upshur County. I think we're looking out for the safety of our students," said Brian Brandish. "That's why the events of last Thursday were kind of disturbing."
Herndon had been banned from school property a few years ago, Superintendent Scott Lampinen said last week. Herndon was arrested by the Sheriff's Department and is facing a felony charge of making threats of a terrorist act.
In other news, Lampinen announced that the new state board superintendent of schools, Dr. James Phares, wants to attend a board meeting in all 55 counties of the West Virginia. The Upshur BOE is planning to invite Phares to a meeting in February or to the next board meeting, scheduled for 7 p.m. Jan. 22 at Buckhannon Academy Elementary School.
The school board also discussed a social media policy pending implementation to define social media expectations for employees. Lampinen said the policy will be made available online and copies are available at the board office for any member of the public who is interested.


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Europe floats into 2014
They're back. Not so long ago, the market for initial public offerings in Europe was moribund. That wasn't just down to the euro-zone crisis.
The poor performance of some high-profile flotations led some big institutional investors to criticise the IPO process and blame investment bankers for overpricing deals.
You don't hear so much of that talk now. Volumes of IPOs valued at over $50 million are up more than 150% in 2013 versus 2012, according to Dealogic data.
Furthermore, in recent weeks investors have enjoyed the return of the IPO "pop," with newly floated shares often rising sharply on their first day of trading. Italian clothing manufacturer Moncler rose nearly 50% after its IPO in Milan in December; shares in UK postal operator Royal Mail rose 38% after its stock-market debut in October. Those contrast with the Glencore IPO in May 2011, a deal that drew heavy criticism. The company has since merged to become Glencore Xstrata but still trades more than 40% below its float price.
Overall, newly floated European companies' share prices have risen 9.5% on their first day of trading in 2013, higher than the average day-one pop in any year since 2006 and double the 4.7% average rise in 2012.
The steadier macroeconomic backdrop in Europe has clearly played its part in the IPO resurgence. Persistently loose monetary policy and nascent growth across the euro zone have helped make stock markets less volatile. That is key to a successful IPO process, which can take several weeks to complete.
Moreover, IPOs have offered institutional investors, particularly those in the US., a quick way to help redress their structural underweighting toward European stocks. In some cases, that has led to furious demand for new issues. The Moncler IPO was 30 times oversubscribed, according to the deal's bankers.
There may be a regulatory reason behind such IPO frenzies, too. Rules designed to restrict banks from borrowing too much to inflate their balance sheets have made them less willing to hold large inventories of trading assets. In turn, the theory goes, markets are becoming less liquid as banks' market-making role is constrained. That makes it harder for investors to build large stakes in companies they like in the secondary markets; that makes it incumbent on them to grab a large holding when a company floats.
If the theory is right, that could help support a continued European IPO upswing in 2014. Other headwinds may appear, for sure: A warning about the trajectory of the Federal Reserve's tapering is practically obligatory to any outlook. But the IPO pipeline remains well stocked, according to bankers, particularly in countries such as Spain that have regained investors' favour.
Europe's IPO season may not be over yet.
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Steven Mackeyb.14 February 1956, Frankfurt, Germany
Steven Mackey was born in 1956 to American parents stationed in Frankfurt, Germany. He is regarded as one of the leading composers of his generation and has composed for orchestra, chamber ensembles, dance and opera. His first musical passion was playing the electric guitar, in rock bands based in northern California. He blazed a trail in the 1980s and '90s by including the electric guitar and vernacular music influence in his concert music. He regularly performs his own work, including two electric guitar concertos and numerous solo and chamber works. He is also active as an improvising musician and performs with his band Big Farm.
Mackey's orchestral music has been performed by major orchestras around the world, from the Los Angeles Philharmonic, San Francisco and Chicago Symphonies, the BBC Philharmonic, Concertgebouw orchestra, and the Austrian Radio Symphony, to the Sydney Symphony and Tokyo Philharmonic. As a guitarist, Mackey has performed his chamber music with the Kronos Quartet, Arditti Quartet, London Sinfonietta, Nexttime Ensemble (Parma), Psappha (Manchester), and Joey Baron.
In 2013, the Brentano String Quartet premiered Mackey's One Red Rose—a joint commission by Carnegie Hall and the Nasher Center in Dallas to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the assassination of President Kennedy. The same year saw the premiere of his orchestral work, Urban Ocean, commissioned for the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach, California. Stumble to Grace, his piano concerto for Orli Shaham, co-commissioned by the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the St. Louis and New Jersey Symphonies and TONIC, an orchestral work for the Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia, have also recently premiered.
Mackey has been honored by numerous awards including a Grammy, several awards from the American Academy of Arts and Letters, a Guggenheim fellowship, Stoeger Prize from the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, Kennedy Center Friedheim award and many others. He has been the composer-in-residence at major music festivals, including Tanglewood, Aspen and the Holland Festival.
His monodrama, Ravenshead, for tenor/actor (Rinde Eckert) and electro-acoustic band/ensemble (the Paul Dresher Ensemble), has been performed nearly 100 times and is available on a MINMAX CD. In a year-end review of cultural events, USA Today crowned the work the "Best New Opera of 1998."
Mackey's music appears on several albums, featuring a range of works. Dreamhouse (2010) and Lonely Motel: Music From Slide (2011) were each nominated for 4 Grammy Awards. Mackey won a Grammy Award for Best Small Ensemble Performance for Lonely Motel in 2012.
Mackey is currently Professor of Music and chair of the Department of Music at Princeton University, where he has been a member of the faculty since 1985. Helping to shape the next generation of composers and musicians, he teaches composition, theory, twentieth century music, improvisation, and a variety of special topics. He regularly coaches and conducts new work by student composers, as well as 20th-century classics. He was the recipient of Princeton University's first Distinguished Teaching Award in 1991. Mackey's web site is www.stevenmackey.com. His music is published by Boosey & Hawkes. He lives in Princeton New Jersey with his wife, composer Sarah Kirkland Snider, and their son Jasper and daughter Dylan.
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Posted 19 November 2012 - 04:42 PM
Posted 19 November 2012 - 04:48 PM
edit - another idea would be to buy a stake in a nrl club but not take it over outright. Say, buy Crowe's stake in South Sydney - you wouldnt have a full English side (and wouldnt lose any home fans), it'd be a watered down version of 'Plan A' but would still work towards the same aims of improving the international side and keeping hold of better players.
Edited by Rascal Bongo Stork, 19 November 2012 - 04:58 PM.
Posted 19 November 2012 - 05:32 PM
This guy won't come cheap and whilst he is undoubtedly a good player (when fit) I'd still rather see SL clubs put more investment into junior development rather than leading the charge to get rid of the 15's and 20's.
"Rugby League is rugby in the simplest form in the sense that it's about great defence, great tackling technique, good handling, good passing, catching and great kicking."
Stuart Lancaster - England Rugby Union Head Coach - October 2013
Posted 19 November 2012 - 05:41 PM
Quote from the Yorkshire Evening Post.
Seems Leeds are now after signing Willie Tonga from Parramatta.
This guy won't come cheap and whilst he is undoubtedly a good player (when fit) I'd still rather see SL clubs put more investment into junior development rather than leading the charge to get rid of the 15's and 20's.
There is speculation that Parramatta Eels may be willing to release Tonga, but Hetherington said: "his name has cropped up, but we will not be pursuing him."
If music be the food of love,are you the indigestion?
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Posted 20 November 2012 - 02:21 AM
Having seen debts blow out to $24 million under the leadership of former Titans chief executive officer Michael Searle, who will continue as executive director of football, the ARLC have agreed to hand the club a fresh start by issuing a licence under new ownership.
earlier in the last season it was reported to be as much as $35million
the 8TH most successful team in british RL
Posted 20 November 2012 - 05:38 AM
If I have understood correctly, he's looking for a centre to replace Ablett but says Ablett has been playing brilliantly in the centres and it would require a top drawer NRL player to replace Ablett. In other words, recruiting a centre isn't really a priority so this is a non-story?
Other than getting in cover for Ablett should he get injured, can't he just keep Ablett in the centre and maybe look for another prop or second rower, positions I understand Leeds to be in greater need of covering?
If it's really that bad, and they need to spend more, surely he needs to get Gary H a longer pair of arms that reach all that loose coin in the bottom of his pockets. I'm sure there's plenty in there to spend.
Anyhow, Darren Lockyer seems to think it a good thing the journeymen are no longer coming over from the NRL as he thinks there is plenty of talent coming thru over here, it just needs game time at the top level.
Stuart Pyke
Bit of
#rugbyleague news - am hearing Leeds have finally agreed a deal to sign centre Joel Moon from Salford - transfer fee to be paid
Posted 20 November 2012 - 07:12 AM
sorry i put a £ instead of $
earlier in the last season it was reported to be as much as $35million
The Titans sold the biggest debt they had in the building "Centre for Excellence" and the Bank financing that took a big hit.
They have had a new consortium but a shareholding in the Club and absorb some of the previous debt.
They are still in debt but nothing like $35 million.
Edited by AndyCapp, 20 November 2012 - 07:15 AM.
Posted 20 November 2012 - 09:25 AM
A brand new franchise wont alienate existing fans by having half the squad made up of British players. Imagine having a 25 man squad with 14 Brits playing in the NRL competition every week with every SL club being allowed to send 1 player from their own squad to play for the franchise for a minimum of 2 years
This is captain Juncker speaking. The EU gravy train is about to enter Brussels, so will all Brits please exit at the next stop
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Posted 20 November 2012 - 01:37 PM
And all this comes at a time when the RFL overhaul the scholarship and Academy system, effectively limiting the chances of developing young players in our own competition.
Bearing in mind, all the changes have been approved by SL clubs.
Great timing.
Not approved, but instigated, with Leeds at the head of the queue.
Don't pile all the blame on the RFL, the clubs are squarely behind this development.
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I need to learn how to use Earth, Fire and water jutsus
can anyone help me with that??
Neji ask the following persons to teach u , they r specialists in it !
(no offence, pein )
Earth : Bishamonsama
Fire : Madara or our sensei
Nidaime : water jutsus
madara OUR sensei?
hes not my sensei -_-
Pein87 is my sensei
and Sweetsasuke
baka read it again :D
madara OR our sensei
you little twurp
:D how is my eye doing?
I am teh earth mastah
Nidaime Can teach u he will be back soon he told me that he is still training
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I am teh earth mastah
so can you teach me ... ??
yeah he can
Yup i can, but right now I'm teaching Cursed_Sasuke; he asked first, actually, in a pm :p
maybe i can join in with training.. :D
Sorry, man, but only one student at a time
Maybe tomorrow
Wow Good luck Neji
ok ..
maybe when you're done with Cursed_Sasuke
but it'll take a while..
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I had the good fortune on
Wednesday of last week of spending a portion of the day with Supt. Joe
Majchrowicz (Dr. Joe as he is affectionately known by students and staff) at
The visit also struck a chord
with me for another reason: As I reviewed all that had gone on in the Sunnybrook
Schools this year, it became clear (again) to me that we have to do more to help
all our districts leverage and promote other indicators of school effectiveness
beyond just our annual ISAT/
However, in looking at all that has gone on in their buildings over the course of this school year, I have no doubt that learning is taking place in those schools. The work materialespecially in terms of some of the writing and arts producedrivals that of some of the best schools I have visited in my career. We have to better capitalize on the value added by schools like those in Sunnybrookand I know there are many of these in the stateto help our various publics better understand that not all childrens growth, development, and learning can be captured by one paper-and-pencil test. It is one indicator, but only one, and a fairly narrow one at that.
Also, I made a terrible mistake (for someone who should know better) at Sunnybrook: I asked a group of Kindergarteners if they were ready for summer, how many days of school were left, etc. Bad idea. I know that this time of year it is always a supreme challenge to get kids to focus on wringing the most work out of the remaining days of the waning school year. The teacher involved in this classroom was none to happy with me at that point, for good reason.
Among concerts, banquets, awards and honors ceremonies, DARE graduation, baccalaureate (yes, it still exists in places), spring field trips, track meets, school musicals, prom, eighth-grade promotion and high school commencement exercises whew I know it is a busy time of year for anyone working in K-12 education. Best wishes for what is left of the school year as it flies by. It tires me out thinking back to those days.
Finally . . . and following in the spirit of the aforementioned comments . . . Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! Thank you all for your labors in that one profession that gives rise to all other professions!
Have a great week,
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We accept on a regular basis the premise that our minds are being screwed with. Advertisers, politicians, magicians; we accept that they know the tricks to pull the wool over our eyes. But as it turns out, the ways in which your head is being truly and royally messed with the most, are coming from inside.
Please be advised that your brain does not want you reading the following list, and may kill you to protect its secrets. These include...
5Change Blindness
What is it?
It's your inability to notice changes that happen right in front of you, even if they're hugely obvious... as long as you don't see the actual change take place.
Um, What?
Consider Alfonso Ribeiro.
Now, if suddenly that image of Carlton blinked and changed to a different image, you'd notice it. The change would draw your eye. But if you got up and left your computer, then came back and found the image had changed, odds are you almost certainly would not notice, even if you were only gone for seconds. Science has proven it.
In fact, if the entire text of this article--and the whole color and layout of this website--changed while you were gone, you probably wouldn't notice. We could switch it to a wallpaper of dicks. You might not believe it but, as you're about to see below, the experiments they've done on this get truly bizarre.
A scientist named George McConkie started working on this in the 70s. He'd introduce changes in words and text right on the page that someone was reading. By tracking the movement of their eyes, he was able to change the text right in front of their damned faces without people noticing.
Why Does the Brain Lie About it?
Change blindness is usually related to something called inattention blindness. If you tried to process everything in your visual spectrum you would go insane, so your mind picks and chooses what to focus on. If Carlton grows a mustache while your brain isn't paying attention, when you look back at Carlton, your brain tells you he's had the 'stache all along.
It's like your brain is sitting in class, staring out the window at a cloud that sort of looks like a boob. When you call on your brain it does the same thing you do when a teacher calls on you in those circumstances: Start bullshitting. It doesn't really know what Carlton looked like a second ago, but it's not going to tell you that. Since it has no visual memory of the image, it just tells you it's always looked the same. Even when that's a lie.
Where it Really Gets Weird...
What's truly amazing is just how often your brain isn't paying attention. Scientists decided to take the idea to a ridiculous extreme. They ran experiments where they'd have a guy manning the counter at an office serving students, while another guy was hidden below the counter. A student would walk up and request a form, and the guy would say sure and duck down behind the counter to get it.
But then second guy, the one who had been hiding, would pop up and say, "ah, here it is." This second guy would look completely different, and would be wearing completely different colored clothing, and most of the students would not freaking notice it was a different guy than the one they had been talking to five seconds ago.
Here is a video of such an experiment. Far creepier is the bit magician Derren Brown does where he'll approach a stranger on the street, ask for directions, and in mid-sentence have somebody walk past carrying a large object. While the object is disrupting the view for half a second, he'll swap out another guy who looks and sounds nothing like him--and the stranger will carry on the conversation with the second man as if nothing had happened.
This is probably what made the producers of Bewitched think they could just switch out Darrins on us.
4Saccadic Masking
What is it?
It's the 40 or so minutes per day that you're effectively blind.
Um, What?
Quick, look at the wall to your left. When you flicked your eyes over there, for just a moment, you were blind. And you didn't even know it.
Why Does the Brain Lie About it?
Ever watch a movie that gave you motion sickness, due to the camera whipping around too fast? This is what has some people puking during movies that use the "shaky handheld camera" gimmick (see: Cloverfield and The Blair Witch Project). Your brain doesn't like those rapid, blurry changes in vision.
This is either Cloverfield or a picture of John Candy with a Motion Blur filter.
But eye movements are even faster than those shaky camcorders. Flick your eyes over to the wall again. Notice you didn't get that nauseating, blurred image of the room zooming past your eye? That's because of saccadic masking.
In order to bring you this completely awe-inspiring view of what we're guessing is your cubicle wall right now, your brain rapidly moves your eyes without asking, in the neighborhood of three to five times per second. That's in addition to the times you move your eyes consciously, to look at the clock or the wall just now. To prevent your world from looking like the jerky Cloverfield camcorder all day, your brain shuts down your optic nerve while your eye is in motion.
Where it Really Gets Weird...
The spooky part is the way your brain prevents you from noticing the blackness that occurs several times a second, every moment you use your eyes. Estimates vary somewhat, but it's likely that you're spending somewhere around 40 minutes a day with your eyes wide open, and totally blind.
Your brain.
Look at the wall one more time. If you make an effort, you can sometimes see a "flash" of darkness during a particularly long eye movement, one of those periods of blindness your brain insists isn't happening. But for the most part, your brain suppresses these flickers.
And here's where saccadic masking and change blindness team up to have rough sex with your mind. Remember, the first scientist to experiment with change blindness was making changes to the page while people were looking directly at it. He was able to do it by introducing the changes during saccadic movement. If a change occurs during that fraction of a second when the brain is dodging calls like the optic nerve was an ex-girlfriend, you tend not to notice it. Even when it happens right in front of your damned eyes.


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U. of Iowa president now working without contract
University of Iowa President Sally Mason says she'll work to improve the school's public outreach after the Iowa Board of Regents declined to extend her contract.
An Iowa Board of Regents document released Friday shows that regents declined to extend Mason's five-year contract when it expired in August and she's now an at-will employee. Board President Craig Lang told Mason in a letter that regents wanted her to "reframe and reprioritize" her goals after an annual evaluation.
The 62-year-old Mason has led the university since 2007.
She said Friday she's satisfied the board has approved a deferred compensation plan that promises $150,000 for every year she stays through 2016. She says regents want her to improve outreach and relationships with lawmakers, and she says she's committed to reaching those goals.
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A Kaneohe resident who was detained by police in Waimanalo on Monday has died. Family members took Stephen Dinnan off life support around 6:20 p.m Tuesday.
Family members say the 35-year-old was pronounced "brain dead" Tuesday morning at the Castle Medical Center in Kailua.
Police released this statement on Tuesday:
"Around 5 p.m Monday police attempted to locate a stolen vehicle at a Waimanalo residence. Upon seeing the first officer arrive, two males immediately fled the area. The officer and a private citizen were able to locate one of the males who fought off and resisted attempts to detain him."
"Shortly after being brought under control the male became unresponsive and resuscitation efforts were initiated. He was transported to a hospital in critical condition. The professional standards office has opened an investigation into the incident."
Meanwhile, family members say Dinnan was unfairly beaten by police. They say Dinnan did not steal the vehicle and was just in the wrong place at the wrong time.
They say his girlfriend dropped Dinnan and his child off at a friends house and briefly left the area. When she returned she found Dinnan laying on the ground and not breathing.
Dinnan's family says that officers did not try to resuscitate him, instead they say it was the owner of the stolen vehicle that jumped in to help. He was taken to the Castle Medical Center in critical condition.
Family members say Dinnan grew up in Hau'ula but had moved to Kaneohe with his girlfriend. He has four children ranging from six-months to eight-years-old.
The incident is now under investigation. Police say the officer involved has 26 years of service and is now on administrative leave.
Stephen Dinnan has no prior record.


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Most, if not all, homeowners would fix a window broken by a wayward softball. What many people don't know, though, is that there are often small air breaches in many different places of the home that, if combined, could easily be the size of a softball or bigger. As a result, much energy, and many dollars, can be lost.
This was just one of many facts presented by SEEDS and Pennsylvania Power and Light (PPL) during a recent workshop addressing techniques homeowners can use to be more energy efficient. "We're just here to offer quick and easy ideas to save energy at your homes," said Jocelyn Cramer, executive director of Honesdale, PA-based SEEDS, or Sustainable Energy Education & Development Support. About two dozen people attended the free workshop at the PPL Learning Center in October, which is Energy Awareness Month.
SEEDS is a nonprofit organization committed to developing a local renewable energy infrastructure and promoting more sustainable living. It also offers a free home energy assessment program each summer to residents of Wayne and Pike counties.
As for house windows, SEEDS volunteers Jim Sanders and Pete Snyder offered numerous tips that are both simple and inexpensive. They said homeowners should run their hands around windows and doors to feel where air is entering or escaping, and then use caulk to seal the spots.
"Caulking is extremely important," Sanders said. He said caulk is inexpensive and easy and quick to apply. "None of this is very complicated," he said. "And you'll be saving energy and money."
Another way to cut down on bills is to make sure a home is properly insulated. "Insulation is designed to keep heat in, not keep the cold out," said SEEDS volunteer Phil Buckingham.
Buckingham talked about the importance of wrapping water pipes, which is "very easy and inexpensive to do," especially with pre-made pipe wrap tubes. Wrapping hot water pipes will cut down on time waiting for hot water to reach the faucet. It also will reduce condensation and protect pipes from freezing, he said.
He also suggested homeowners wrap their water heaters in a water-heater blanket. Newer models have insulation inside the shell, but additional wrapping makes it cheaper to heat and can keep water hot longer in the event of a power outage.
It was noted that water heating accounts for the second largest use of energy in most homes. One of the easiest ways to save is to set the water heater thermostat to 120 degrees. Also, turning down the thermostat about one degree will save homeowners about 2% on their heating bills, according to SEEDS. Turning it down five degrees will save about 10%.
Jenna Wayne, an official with PPL Education and Public Outreach, talked about "phantom power," energy that is wasted when appliances—from toaster ovens to televisions to coffee machines to microwave ovens to phone chargers—remain plugged in when not in use. "It's sucking power out of your life," she told the crowd, noting that 10% of power, or about $200 a year, is wasted when appliances remain hooked up when not in use.
"It's really simple to unplug something when you're not using it," Wayne said. "When it's plugged in, it's in standby and it's using energy."
Lighting also is a significant part of a household's energy bill. Energy-saving bulbs such as CFLs or LEDs can save 75 to 90% off the lighting portion of an electric bill, according to SEEDS. Homeowners should decide which lights they use most often, changing them first. Any light used more than two hours per day is a good candidate for a more efficient bulb. PPL customers may visit www.pplelectric.com [2] to find out how much energy they are using.
Water is another resource that can be reused. And it is vital to do so, said Jamie Knecht, a watershed specialist with the Wayne County Conservation District. She noted that 97% of the earth's water is saltwater. She also noted that it takes an abundance of the resource to produce clothing and cook food, from cotton shirts to hamburgers.
Water can be reused in numerous ways, such as using pasta water to water plants. Knecht recommended that people just be generally aware every time they go to pour water down the drain, and to ask themselves can the water be used elsewhere.
The watershed specialist also suggested homeowners use water aerators on faucets and low-flow shower heads and toilets. By doing the latter, a homeowner will save over a gallon of water on each flush. For well owners, using less water means using less electricity to pump it; and for metered water systems, using less water cuts down on the bill.
SEEDS Chairwoman Katharine Dodge talked about the importance of reusing products. The tips she gave included reusing jars and pots, which can be used as small containers to store odds and ends; newspapers, cardboard and bubble wrap can be useful packing material when moving or storing items; envelopes can be reused by sticking labels over the address and, alternatively, can be used as scrap paper; carrier bags can be reused while shopping or as bin bags around the house; paper bags make useful wrapping paper; twist ties can be used to secure loose items such as computer wires; and egg cartons and foil can be given to schools to be used in arts and crafts projects.
Less garbage going to a landfill means less fossil fuel being used, Dodge noted. "Reusable is a great idea," she said.
Dodge also recommended people think ahead when cooking or baking. Can you put more than one vegetable in a pot, such as placing corn on the cob on top of beans? "And cut your items in smaller pieces to cut down on the cooking time," she said.
SEEDS works with private residents as well as area businesses to find ways to help them save energy and operate more efficiently. Anyone seeking more information can visit www.seedsgroup.net [3], call 570/245-1256 or email email@example.com [4].


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March 13, 2013 —
The Odyssey of the Mind team at Sullivan West Elementary School was recognized at the March 7 school board meeting for taking first place in its division at a recent regional competition in Goshen. The team advances to the state contest on March 23 in Binghamton.
"We were really surprised because the competition was tremendous. I was really proud of them," said teacher Wendy Kraack, who coaches the group.
Odyssey of the Mind is an international educational program that provides creative problem-solving opportunities for students from Kindergarten through college. Team members apply their creativity to solve problems ranging from building mechanical devices to presenting their own interpretation of literary classics.
Sullivan West's team members are fourth graders Abby Gaebel and Evan Herbert, and fifth graders Gabriel Campanelli, Morgan Kraack, Henry Peters, Maggie Russell and Emma Switko. The kids were awarded a trophy and individual medals.
The judges also were impressed with how well-mannered the Sullivan West students were. "They said the kids are really too polite," said Kraack, beaming.
Board member Ken Cohen said, "It's great to hear people saying what great kids we have. We hear it a lot."
District superintendent Nancy M. Hackett told the competitors, "We're so proud of you and we do appreciate having you here." The superintendent told Kraack, "We appreciate the time and effort you put into everything."
About 350 students and 52 teams from schools in Orange, Ulster, Sullivan and Dutchess counties took part in the contest. There were 12 schools competing in Sullivan West's division. The teams competed in solving five different problems, which included vehicle, technical, classics, structure and theatrical categories. Each team received its problem in early October and then had to construct and test-run props and mechanisms to prepare the best solution to the challenge.
In other business, Hackett said the district is looking into options concerning where the high school graduation will be held. At last month's meeting, a group of students had submitted a petition to persuade the district to hold graduation ceremonies at a location other than the limited-spaced auditorium. Previous commencements were held in the gymnasium, but the district has added a fitness center to the facility, taking up half the space.
"We're looking at the gym and its current state to see if it meets the fire code," Hackett said at the March meeting. She said the district still needs to find room for the school band and for risers for the graduates.
Hackett added the district also has a group looking into the possibility of holding the graduation at Bethel Woods, depending on costs. The district also is looking into getting tents in the event of an outdoor commencement.
"We're making sure we look at every option," said the superintendent. "I think we're going to have some good opportunities."
The next regular board of education meeting will be held Tuesday, April 23, at 7 p.m., during which the board hopes to adopt the budget.


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This is embarrassing. Deer Valley is No. 1 again? Again?
Can't anybody else out there groom trails with such precision you could roll a quarter between the corduroy ridges, from the top of Sterling lift all the way down to the Silver Lake Lodge? Can't anybody else offer up a salad bar of exotic chanterelle mushrooms, finely chopped walnuts, fresh bread and savory slabs of Gruyère beautifully arranged in concentric circles? Can't anyone else marshal—and competently train—an army of ambassadors, greeters, staffers and just about everyone on the payroll to consistently solve any problem that pops up, from minor to vacation-changing?
Clearly the answer is no; nobody can.
Deer Valley, with its pastry chef's attention to detail—to say nothing of its pastry chef's attention to pastry—cares about every aspect of the skier experience. From the moment you pull up and a helpful resort employee saves you from the drudgery of lugging your kids (and all of their gear) off to ski school by helping you unload the car, to the final moments of the day when you can check your skis in for the night at the on-mountain ski valet—at no charge.
These are just a few of the reasons Deer Valley tops the charts in Service, not to mention On-Mountain Food, Lodging and Dining.
To be sure, every Silver Lake Lodge has its cloud. Despite recent additions to the mountain's expert terrain—the Lady Morgan Express with its steep pitches and wide open bowls and an extension of the Sultan Lift that services the Triangle Trees, to name a few—the resort ranks low in terrain categories, and is "not challenging enough" according to a good number of readers. To be honest, at least in this local's opinion, those polled must have eaten one too many of the fresh, warm, manhole–cover sized chocolate chip cookies and never made it over to Daley Chutes. There they would have found 40-degree pitches that would challenge even the most experienced skier.
Not surprisingly, most readers still loudly applaud Deer Valley's skier–only policy ("No snowboarders!" many rejoice). And whether they skied the groomers all day or tested themselves in the trees and the back bowls, everyone agrees—time and time again—a day spent in the greatest snow on earth, under the warming Utah sunshine, with a coda of a—yeah, expensive—beer is just about impossible to beat. —Carrie Sheinberg
/ What's New / Deer Valley knows complacency is the hobgoblin of little minds…or something like that. So the resort is replacing 40 snowmaking guns with more energy efficient models to help create its famed carpet.
/ Mandatory Run / If it's groomed: Wizard. Under the Wasatch Lift. It's a heart-stopper. And a show-stopper if you're good.
/ Don't Miss / We've said it before, but we still love it: The Snowpark Lodge's seafood buffet.


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November 20, 2013 —
HONESDALE, PA — Come out and see St. Nicholas during the annual St. Nicholas Faire at Grace Episcopal Church, 827 Church St. on Saturday, November 30 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bring your cameras for opportunities to take photos with St. Nicholas, the patron saint of children.
The event will also include crafts for kids, holiday cookies and other sweets and treats, a snack bar, soups and chili to go, Christmas goods, attic treasures, inspirational items and more. The 2013 Christmas card featuring a snow-adorned Grace Church at the holidays will also be available. The Stourbridge Model Railroad Club's display will also be open in the church basement from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. that day.
Proceeds from the event benefit children's programs and outreach of Grace Church, which provide substantial outreach to the Honesdale area community. For information about the St. Nicholas Faire, call the church at 570/253-2760.


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American Airlines Merger to Aid Citigroup Credit Card Risk
NEW YORK ( TheStreet) - The planned $11 billion merger between US Airways (LCC) and American (AAMRQ.PK) won't just impact investors in the shares and bonds of both airlines.
The deal, which would create the world's largest airline, surpassing United Continental (UAL) , may also benefit Citigroup(C) and the billions it holds in credit card receivables from the still-bankrupt American's AAdvantage card.
The connection hinges on Citibank Credit Card Issuance Trust (CCCIT), which holds about $54 billion in receivables, of which roughly $13 billion are tied to the American Airlines AAdvantage card.
Citigroup and the credit card trust have noted in recent Securities and Exchange Commission filings that the pending resolution of American Airlines bankruptcy process leaves material risks to the operations and financial condition of the AAdvantage card piece of the trust, which represents about 24% of its $53.8 billion in receivables outstanding.
The merger with US Airways could eliminate much of the AAdvantage risk tied to the trust, according to ratings agency Moody's, potentially benefiting the credit quality of the CCCIT asset-backed security and its overall risk for Citigroup.
"What earlier looked like a negative credit factor has become positive," writes Moody's analyst Gregory Gemson, in a Thursday note to clients.
Were the merger to go through, however, some question marks remain.
Notably, the Citigroup-run AAdvantage plan may be merged with US Airways own credit card program, run by Barclays (BCS) , changing the mix of securities contained in the trust. "A merger between the two air mile programs is likely at some point after the merger between the two airlines has been finalized later this year," writes Gemson.
For Citigroup itself, a clean resolution to American Airlines bankruptcy may minimize some risk from the bank's credit card portfolio. Citigroup states to its creditors that the Citibank Credit Card Master Trust has outstanding securities totaling $21.8 billion as of Jan. 31.
The company also disclosed American Airline-based credit card receivables in its most recent quarterly filing with the SEC.
"To date, the ongoing AMR bankruptcy has not had a material impact on the results of operations for U.S. Citi-branded cards, NA RCB, Citicorp or Citi as a whole. However, it is not certain what the outcome of the bankruptcy process will be or whether the impact could be material to the results of operations or financial condition of U.S. Citi-branded cards over time," Citigroup said in a 10-Q filing for the third quarter of 2012.


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abrams creek-trying it again 'cause of its "rep"
Coming to the Smokies last of this month--am going to fish abrams for a day or 2--starting at the campgrounds--have always has some luck in this stream-have done best with #14 or smaller adams--but--this stream has a reputation as being one of the best in the east--Any suggestions?--I have caught many bows and an occasional smallmouth--but--they are usually small fish--8"to10"--I have read and been told that abrams is the home of many nice sized trout.My tackle is light (3wt-rod7'0")and i use small flies because i like dry fly fishing--I have other rods 4wts and 5wts--I am wondering wheather to use bigger flys for bigger fish--I like to nymph--have caught a few trout on copper johns--one day i caught about 20 bows all under 10 inches on nymphs in april.are the larger fish there?
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Mr. Hartsell would be the one to show you the big fish from that creek. I'f my memory is correct I think he pulled one out two years ago that pushed 22". Anyway, the big fish is there but as you know they are not as easy to catch as the smaller ones. I think nymphing is a good idea for big fish and I think early season and late season would be best. In the heat of the summer it is not so easy. I have noticed that Abrams trout are on average fat compared to fish from other park streams. They do have more to eat on Abrams.
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To catch big fish you have to use big flies. i would use a size 12 yellow stimulator with a size 12 pheasant tail nymph as a dropper. To catch those really big fish, I would have to resort to a spinning rod and a plastic minnow :-/. A 3weight rod would be all right endless you hook into a big big brown in fast water.
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thanks for the replies--i am about as ready as anyone can get--think i will arm myself a bit heavier than before--a 5wt lt5 8'9" winston--i have used this rod many times on the Cumberland River and (I get all fuzzy feeling when i tell you that i bought the rod in Montana and used it fishing the yellowstone and Firehole rivers--several times)(also i proposed to my 1st wife that summer--it was a short lived marraige)(knew something was wrong when i woke up one morning,felt pretty good--looked out the kitchen window--there were divorce lawyers thick as jack-rabbits in the yard)--what about streamers?buggers?
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The American Red Cross kicks off its annual Holiday Mail for Heroes program today and invites everyone to show their gratitude and best wishes for those who serve our country. Now through December 6, you can create and send holiday cards to service members, veterans and their families across the country and around the world.
Red Cross volunteers sort and deliver cards throughout the holiday season. More than 6.5 million cards have been distributed since the program began in 2006. The cards must be postmarked by December 6 to ensure that they are delivered in time for the holidays. You are asked to refrain from sending letters, monetary donations or any other kinds of inserts with the cards.
More information can be found at redcross.org/holidaymail or the cards can be mailed directly to: Holiday Mail for Heroes, PO Box 5456, Capital Heights, Maryland 20791.