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United States officials confirm to NBC News that for the first time in the Syrian conflict, the Syrian military has been firing Scud missiles at rebel fighters in northern Syria.
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|Green Home Glossary: Your Guide to Eco-Home Terminology, Ideas and Definitions
|Friday, 26 August 2016 00:00 | Written by Maggie Baxter | Article
If you are looking to buy a green home, you likely will run into terms like passive solar, active solar, water catchment, LEED certification, xeriscaping, Earthship, pervious concrete, daylighting, etc. As sustainable architecture continues to grow in popularity, so does the vocabulary associated with it. Whether you're searching for a new house with eco-friendly features or you're interested in making some green renovations to your current home, you may find the options and terminology overwhelming. To clear up some of the confusion, here are definitions of today's most used environmental-home terms and buzzwords:
Active Solar Electricity Generation: This approach to collecting solar energy employs one or more panels comprised of photovoltaic cells (see Solar Panel) to convert the sun's light waves into electricity. In the right climate and utilizing a large solar-panel array and ample battery storage, all the electricity needs of a home with low to moderate energy use can be supplied by the sun.
Active Solar Heating: This technology collects solar heat energy using solar thermal cells. A solar thermal installation used for home heating purposes can reduce winter fuel costs by 40-80%, depending on climate, thus minimizing the consumption of non-renewable resources and limiting the creation of greenhouse-gas emissions. (See also Passive Solar Heating)
Adobe: Not only is this building material extremely durable and natural, in hot climates, it is unsurpassed in energy efficiency. Adobe bricks are made by adding a mixture of clay, sand and water to a fibrous component such as sticks or straw. A home with adobe walls is ideally suited to climates with hot days and cool nights. The high thermal mass of the bricks averages out the day's high and low temperatures, moderating the temperature of the living space. For example, the space stays warm on frigid desert nights thanks to the bricks being warmed by the sun each day. Upon nightfall, that heat then naturally transfers to the interior space.
Advanced House Framing (AKA Optimum Value Engineering): In wood-frame house construction, advanced house-framing techniques aim to use less lumber and produce less waste. Since insulation material is used in place of some of the lumber, the home has the added bonus of being more energy-efficient.
Certified Green Professional: A component of the National Association of Home Builders' National Green Building Program, this title is given to builders who have received a minimum of 24 hours of training in sustainable building practices. Check out the National Green Building Program site to find a Certified Green Professional for your next renovation.
Cob Home: Similar to adobe, cob is a building material made of a mixture of sand, clay, water and dirt. Cob homes, some as old as 500 years, exist across the globe. Due to its natural components, durability and exceptional thermal-mass value, cob has enjoyed resurgence in use.
Compact Fluorescent Lightbulbs (CFLs): CFLs last 10 times longer, use about 75% less energy and generate 90% less heat than traditional incandescent bulbs. Fortunately, they've grown in popularity and are now widely manufactured in enough shapes and sizes to be used in virtually all of your home's lighting fixtures. They do have one drawback: they contain traces of mercury.
Compost: Instead of sending it to an overburdened landfill, a household that composts turns kitchen scraps, grass clippings and other plant and vegetable waste into a nutrient-rich natural fertilizer. Regularly maintained and rotated in a simple mound or container, the discarded organic matter will eventually break down into a precious soil-like substance that will help your flower and vegetable gardens thrive, save you money and benefit the Earth.
Composting Toilet: Composting toilets look much like regular toilets, but work like a backyard compost pile and use little or no water. They consist of a commode and a composting chamber—no sewer lines or septic tank (see Septic Tank System) are necessary. Once in the composting chamber, waste is broken down aerobically by bacteria, fungi or even worms. Ventilation systems bring in oxygen and also create suction into the chamber, preventing odors from escaping. Additional accessories may include mixing blades to further introduce oxygen, and a heater to maintain the optimum temperature for the microorganisms. Some models require the regular addition of peat moss or sawdust to prevent compacting, while others are capable of accepting food scraps, grass clippings and leaves.
Conservation Easement: This voluntary legal agreement between a landowner and government agency or land trust protects the natural state of the property by permanently prohibiting development and other changes. The conservation easement remains binding with all subsequent owners. If you own a large parcel of land and wish to see it protected as a wildlife habitat instead of morphing into a housing subdivision or strip mall, a conservation easement may be the perfect solution.
Daylighting: One of the most low-tech ways to make a home greener, daylighting uses strategically placed windows, skylights and light tubes in order to maximize natural daylight and minimize the need for artificial lighting.
Demand Water Heater: (See Tankless Water Heater)
Dome Home: Immune to virtually any natural disaster, a dome home is an igloo-shaped residence known for its durability and supreme energy efficiency, primarily achieved by having up to 30% less surface area enclose the same amount of space found in a conventional square-shaped home. Although its look may seem odd when viewed in the context of today's boxy abodes, it predated the current style and is making a comeback thanks to its many advantages.
Drip Irrigation: This watering system of tubes containing holes at strategic intervals will keep your flowerbeds and gardens well hydrated with minimal waste. Instead of a sprinkler system, which can wastefully spray water where it's not needed, a drip-irrigation system is much more efficient, going straight to the roots of the plants. Much less of it evaporates, too.
EarthCraft House (ECH): Another program aimed at attaining eco-friendly homes, EarthCraft House (ECH) is a green building initiative created in 1999 that educates builders on how to construct homes that are up to 30% more energy efficient.
Earth-Sheltered Home: Not just for hobbits, a home that's built entirely underground or banked into the Earth is a sound green choice. Earth-sheltered homes are better protected from extreme outdoor temperatures, making them superbly energy-efficient in regards to heating and cooling needs.
Earthship: Often found in the southwest US, an Earthship brings a multitude of green features together under one roof with the goal of complete self-sufficency. Typically off-grid and made of upcycled tires packed with dirt, these dwellings leverage myriad eco technologies such as daylighting, passive solar heating, thermal-mass indoor temperature control, natural ventilation and water catchment systems—to name a few.
EcoBroker Certified: EcoBroker, a green real-estate education and communications program, offers certification to licensed real-estate agents who complete an energy, environmental and marketing training course.
Energy-Efficient Mortgage: If you're passionate about purchasing an energy-efficient home but can't afford the often-hefty price tag, you should consider an energy-efficient mortgage. Believing that lower monthly utility bills will allow you to have a larger mortgage payment, any energy-efficient features of the home are credited in the mortgage itself. Therefore, you qualify for a larger loan amount and it promotes the building of more energy-efficient homes; it's a win-win for you and the environment.
Energy Star: No, it's not akin to the Death Star from Star Wars. Rather, Energy Star is a government-backed initiative to promote energy efficiency. You've probably seen the Energy Star sticker on new appliances. When it comes to housing, everything from major household products to a newly constructed home can earn the Energy Star label when they exhibit energy-bill savings and a reduction in greenhouse-gas emissions, as defined by the Environmental Protection Agency and US Department of Energy. Not only is an Energy Star product the more sustainable choice, but it may also earn you a federal tax credit.
Geothermal Heating and Cooling: Also known as a Heat Pump), a geothermal heating and cooling system conditions indoor space by using the Earth's stable and renewable temperature. Regardless of whether it's a 90-degree day or below freezing on a winter night, the Earth—possessing more thermal mass power than anything else—always remains somewhere between 45 to 75 degrees. While the initial cost of a geothermal heating and cooling system is considerably more than a standard furnace and central air-conditioning unit, cost savings are eventually achieved within five to 10 years thanks to its highly efficient nature. Furthermore, a heat pump produces significantly fewer emissions than conventional heating and cooling methods, especially when the electricity required to operate it comes from a renewable source.
Geothermal Power: Another technology using the energy of the Earth's thermal mass, geothermal power produces electricity that is cost-effective and environmentally friendly. Traditionally limited to areas near tectonic-plate boundaries, such as Iceland and Costa Rica, recent advances have greatly expanded where it can be used. Here's hoping that the near future brings us municipal electricity from a geothermal power plant instead of a coal-powered turbine.
GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certified: Unfortunately, you're likely to find formaldehyde in your home's flooring and volatile organic compounds (VOC) in the insulation. When it comes time to replace these housing materials with something more environmentally sound, choose an item that's Indoor Air Quality Certified. Household products, ranging from building materials to window treatments, are eligible for this certification when they demonstrate low particle and chemical emissions as defined by the GREENGUARD Environmental Institute, which offers a useful product search on its website.
Green Home: The term may seem vague, but according to the National Association of Home Builders, a home qualifies as green when it conserves water and other natural resources, is energy efficient, uses recycled or sustainable products, and protects indoor air quality.
Green Lease: Creating an environmentally friendly house isn't just for homeowners. With a green lease, landlords and tenants sign on the dotted line and work together to make a home greener. The property owner typically commits to manage the rental in a sustainable way while the tenant pledges to reduce energy consumption, to recycle whenever possible and to follow other green lease terms.
Green Roof: Instead of traditional shingles, a green roof is covered with soil and plants. This single eco-friendly home feature works many wonders for the environment. Imagine a roof that absorbs the rainwater rather than corralling it into a storm sewer, provides superior insulation against both hot and cold weather, absorbs carbon dioxide, creates oxygen and helps to counteract the steamy summer temperatures in urban areas. It also looks really, really cool.
Greywater Recycling System: In the United States, where we tend to take clean water for granted, the H2O that goes down the drain after you wash dishes, do laundry or take a bath is known as greywater. It accounts for 50-80% of wastewater generated by a household. When the water from this use is diverted to the home's toilets, you now have a greywater recycling system estimated to reduce a household's water consumption by an average of 30%.And that's only the beginning of what you can do with greywater.
Heat Pump: (See Geothermal Heating and Cooling)
Home Energy Audit: If you're curious about how much energy your home uses (and wastes due to drafty windows, etc.) and want to take steps to improve its energy efficiency, consider a home e nergy audit. Options include do-it-yourself varieties and more accurate professional audits. For the latter, a professional auditor uses sophisticated equipment and techniques to make an assessment of your home's energy efficiency.
Home Envelope: A home or building envelope is the entire exterior of your house, including the walls, roof, foundation, doors and windows. Perhaps more than any other feature, the level of environmental integrity of the home envelope is what determines your house's degree of energy efficiency.
Instantaneous Water Heater: (See Tankless Water Heater)
LEED Certification: Standing for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, LEED is a green-building certification system. Covering all aspects of constructing and maintaining buildings to make them more environmentally friendly, both residential and commercial properties are eligible for LEED certification.
Light Emitting Diode (LED) Bulbs: A light-emitting diode (LED) is a semiconductor device that glows when an electric current runs through it. Used as lighting, these wonders of science last up to 50 times longer and use one-sixth the energy of incandescent bulbs; and last five times longer and use half the energy of CFLs. Their major eco-friendliness and other advantages make them ideal for home lighting and many other uses.
Low-E Windows: Good for any climate, Low-E windows are coated with layers of microscopic metallic oxide that provide great insulation. Application on outer panes blocks heat in warm climates while inside pane application helps to trap heat in cold climates.
NAR Green Designee: Similar to EcoBroker Certified, the Green Designee title is granted by the National Association of REALTORSTM when a real-estate agent has received advanced training pertaining to green real estate topics.
Off-the-Grid: A rare achievement in the United States, this is the extreme version of an eco-home. When a home is so self-sufficient that one or more public utilities are unneeded 100% of the time, it's considered off-the-grid. Dwellings with a freshwater source, an extensive solar or wind energy setup, etc., are most apt to achieve off-the-grid status.
On-Demand Water Heater: (See Tankless Water Heater)
Optimum Value Engineering: (See Advanced House Framing)
Papercrete: A relatively new kid on the block touted as low cost and do-it-yourself, papercrete—made of paper fiber and cement—is a housing material with great insulating qualities. While it does keep some paper out of the landfill and will lower your heating and cooling bills, it's not the most pristine green choice due to its cement component.
Passive House: Passive House is a building standard that employs ultra-tight insulation and other techniques to reduce a structure's heating and cooling energy use by up to 90%. Costing about the same as standard construction, it can be integrated into even historic buildings without changing their characters. Passive house is only now beginning to catch on in the United States, although it has long been employed in Europe.
Passive Solar Heating: This simple, design-oriented technology harnesses the sun's heat energy without the need for mechanical or electrical devices of any kind. Passive solar heating can be as simple as having lots of south-facing windows for maximum sun exposure on cold winter days or as complex as a completely passive solar home (you can see one such model to the left), which incorporates the five elements of passive solar-home design.
Pervious Concrete: When rainwater hits conventional concrete, it runs off into an overburdened storm sewer or retention pond. Meanwhile, pervious concrete is designed to be extremely porous so that rainfall passes directly through to become groundwater, as nature intended. When the time comes to replace your driveway or any walkways, consider using this type of concrete.
Pumice-Crete: Another alternative to conventional concrete, it uses crushed volcanic rock instead of sand and gravel in order to render a lightweight yet load-bearing building material. Additionally, it's a great insulator due to pumice's ability to trap large amounts of air.
Radiant Heating: More efficient than baseboard or forced-air heating, and friendlier to those who suffer from allergies, radiant heating uses air, water or electricity to heat a house's floors, walls or ceiling. They in turn heat the entire home. Hydronic radiant floors, those that use water, are by far the most environmentally friendly and efficient of the bunch. Radiant floor heating systems work best when paired with ceramic tile flooring thanks to the tile's conduction and thermal mass properties.
Rain Garden: With the same end goal as pervious concrete, a rain garden takes the abundant rainfall runoff so common in urban areas out of the storm sewers and into a naturally depressed land area where a water-loving native garden is planted. In residential settings, rain gardens are typically placed at the exit point of a gutter downspout.
Rainwater Catchment System: When rain hits your roof and rushes into the gutter, it doesn't have to end up in the storm sewer—not if you have a rainwater catchment system such as a rain barrel, where it's stored until you need it to water your garden or wash your car. A more advanced system collects water in a cistern and uses a pump to distribute it throughout the house for flushing toilets and washing laundry. When the water is properly treated, cisterns can provide water for all of a household's needs, even drinking.
Rammed Earth: Goodbye toxic building materials and deforestation, hello rammed earth. Imagine a home where the external structure can last forever and cost up to a third less than a standard frame house. Rammed earth, similar to adobe and cob, does just that. It's made by compressing a mixture of mud, gravel, chalk and lime in reusable forms and is known for its extreme durability and excellent thermal mass properties.
R-Value: R-value measures the effectiveness of insulation materials. The higher the number, the better the insulation power and the lower your heating and cooling costs. Spray foam is an example of a type of insulation with a high R-value.
Septic Tank System: Approximately 25% of Americans use stand-alone septic systems—as opposed to tying into city-sewers—to effectively treat wastewater, and they are often the only option in rural areas. Standard septic systems consist of a tank, drainfield and the surrounding soil. The main sewer line carries all the wastewater out of the house and brings it to the underground tank—a 1,000-1,200 gallon watertight chamber made of concrete, fiberglass or polyethylene. Perforated pipes covered in gravel compose the drainfield, while the soil underneath is responsible for the majority of the wastewater treatment. Septic systems are inexpensive to maintain, but do require vigilance to insure that they don't become the source of a problem.
Siting: One of the first concerns to be addressed when building an eco-friendly home is the critical issue of siting, in other words, choosing the greenest location to build a house? Siting takes many factors into consideration, including impact on the ecosystem, proximity to infrastructure and south-facing orientation, in order to take advantage of the sun's warming properties.
Solar Panel: Also known as a photovoltaic module or photovoltaic panel, a solar panel is an interconnected assembly of photovoltaic cells that convert sunlight to electricity. To create an adequate amount of electricity, often several panels are joined into what is called a solar-panel array. Usually the array is connected to a battery to store the power for use at night or on cloudy days. An inverter and voltage sensing transfer switch is required to create the proper electric current for home use. Solar panels can be mounted on a rooftop or be freestanding. (See also Active Solar Electricity Generation)
Solar Water Heater: Free energy emitted by the sun can be turned into a hot shower when a solar water heater is installed on your rooftop. Simply put, it uses the sun's energy to partially or completely heat your household water supply. Because it is difficult to store heat for long periods—and you may want hot water at other times than sunny days—usually a backup heating system is required. There are several types of passive and active models, including batch, flat-plate and evacuated tube collectors.
Straw-Bale Construction: Yet another way to get load-bearing qualities and great insulation from the same renewable resource, straw-bale construction stacks bales on top of a raised foundation, ties them together and then covers them with plaster or stucco.
Super Adobe: Also known as Superblock, Super Adobe uses fabric bags filled with adobe to ultimately form sustainable dome-like structures that are extremely durable. Quite similar to the construction of wartime bunkers, Super Adobe structures go up quickly and cheaply anywhere in the world and have the same thermal mass properties as traditional adobe (see Adobe).
Sustainability: Definitely one of today's eco-friendly buzzwords, sustainability is the extent to which something or someone can independently endure. For a home to be considered sustainable, it must be maintained over the long-term without depleting natural resources.
Sustainable Community: Imagine an entire neighborhood or town made up of sustainable infrastructure, businesses and homes whose inhabitants work together to tread more lightly on the Earth so that it remains a lovely place for all future generations. Such a community can be planned and built, or an existing neighborhood can be modified to achieve such sustainability.
Tankless Water Heater (AKA Demand, On-Demand or Instantaneous Water Heater): A conventional hot-water tank uses energy to keep water warm even when it's not needed, making it a relatively wasteful household fixture. With a tankless water heater, whenever a hot-water tap is turned on, cold water is instantly heated as it flows through a small heating unit, thus avoiding wasted energy. Also called "demand" or "instantaneous" water heaters, they achieve the greatest efficiency gains when used in a household with lower than average hot-water consumption or when installed at each hot-water outlet.
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs): Don't be fooled because "organic" is part of the name. These compounds are anything but eco-friendly, or people-friendly for that matter. VOCs are invisible gases, most often emitted by household paint, furniture and carpets, which are known to be detrimental to human health. They cause problems such as eye and nose irritation and even liver damage. You should be sure to search for low or no-VOC products, which are becoming increasingly available.
Water Well: A water well is a structure—or simply a hole in the ground—that provides access to groundwater. It is created by digging or drilling deep enough to reach an underground aquifer. The water, which can vary greatly in quality and quantity (and so may need treatment and/or softening), is drawn up in a container or by using a pump. Often it is stored in an underground or above-ground tank.
Most Americans get their water from a municipal source that's regularly checked for safety and quality. For those 15% who rely on private wells, it's very important to ensure the safety of the water from human pollutants, ranging from agricultural herbicide runoff to improper disposal of household chemicals. Several studies have linked an increased risk of Parkinson's disease to the pesticide exposure often associated with regular consumption of well water.
Wind Turbine: If you live in an open and windy area, a wind turbine may be just the ticket to lower energy bills and decrease your dependency on ubiquitous coal-powered electricity. Similar to solar panels, any excess energy generated by the turbine is stored in batteries where it can be used during non-windy times. The initial price tag is quite steep and zoning restrictions may limit your options, so be sure to do your research before investing in a wind turbine.
Xeriscaping: This approach to lawns and gardening utilizes a diverse variety of native, climate-friendly and/or drought-tolerant plants while taking measures to avoid water runoff and evaporation. Because of this, xeriscaping requires little to no supplemental irrigation and is supremely eco-friendly. Xeriscaping is an essential consideration for desert areas, like the American Southwest, where large populations are living and water supplies are dwindling.
Obviously, when it comes to eco-homes and gardens the options are exciting and abundant. Unfortunately, some of the terms and lingo can be confusing. We hope the terminology, definitions and links contained in this guide assist and inspire as you attempt some green upgrades or search for a sustainable dwelling. Best wishes for doing your part to make your home the best it can be for you, your family and the planet.
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By Clarence Plank: Freedom New Mexico
Antonio Salguero, a cancer survivor and retired teacher, is the newest member of the Portales City Council.
Salguero was sworn in Friday, replacing Jake Lopez, who resigned after winning a seat on the Roosevelt County Commission.
"This is my chance, provided my health doesn't go out or anything like that," Salguero said. "I could probably give a good ten to 15 years of my life. I feel like I'm healthy enough to do the job. I feel like I have enough education background to do the job."
Salguero has lived in Portales since 1953 and is a graduate of Eastern New Mexico University.
He was diagnosed with kidney cancer just two weeks after retiring from Portales Municipal Schools in 2006. Doctors surgically removed the cancer and he remains in remission, determined, he said, to serve the community.
"I got out of teaching because I wanted to be able to do the things I wanted to do," Salguero said.
"I feel like, I want to work with the other councilmen to better Portales," Salguero said, adding he will work to make sure the city is a place "where our kids do not have to leave Portales to find a job."


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Virginia Hoyt
HOYT, Virginia O. "Ginny," 83, of New Alexandria, Ohio, passed away Friday March 22, 2013, at Dixon Health Care Center in Wintersville, Ohio.
She was born September 25, 1929, in Clarksburg, WV, a daughter of the late George and Sarah O. (Jackson) Selmon.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by an infant son, David N. Hoyt, in 1957; and two brothers, George J. and Paul Selmon.
Ginny was a homemaker and she enjoyed bowling. She was a member of the New Alexandria United Methodist Church; a former councilwoman in New Alexandria; and a member of the R.I.F. Program.
Surviving are her husband of 65 years, D. William "Bill" Hoyt, whom she married on March 3, 1948; two sons, William J. (Candy) Hoyt of Weirton, WV, and Clayton Hoyt of New Alexandria; a daughter, Virginia Quinn of Gaithersburg, MD; eight grandchildren, Marlene (George) Oller, Charlene (Mike) Lawrence, Rachael (John) Mozek, Billie Jo (Jeff) Dalfol, Chris (Heather) Hoyt, Matt Hoyt, Casey Hoyt Brown, Rob (Anna) Bartley; six great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson.
Friends will be received on Monday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Wheeler Funeral Home, 712 Third St., Brilliant, where her funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 11 a.m. with Pastor Jimm Woods, officiating.
Interment will follow at New Alexandria Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be directed in Ginny's name to the Alzheimer's Association, 70 West Streetsboro St., Suite 201, Hudson, Ohio 44235-5111.
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We think of the Delaware and its tributaries as the locale of some of the very best trout fishing in the east, but the area and its angling would be unrecognizable to its earliest anglers. Even though the region remains relatively unpopulated, the river has been transformed by a series of man-made events. And although the angling is now perhaps better than it has been in many years (the 2012 trout season, because of an unusually mild and dry winter, will be remembered as legendary), it is far different from what it had been before settlement by Europeans.
Historically, the only trout in the Delaware and its tributaries were brook trout (which is actually a char, and not a true trout). Brook trout require cold, clean water. The scientific name for the brook trout is Salvelinus fontinalis, or "char of the springs," and they lived in the smaller headwater streams where temperatures were suitable.
Settlement brought with it industry, transforming the landscape and habitat for the native trout. Perhaps the most destructive industry was tanning, which required bark from native hemlocks as a raw material for tanning hides brought mainly from South America. Enormous tracts of large hemlock were killed for their bark, and the disappearance of these trees led to greater erosion and less shade for the rivers, and consequently higher water temperatures unfavorable for the native brook trout. In addition, waste from the tanneries created pollution that further damaged brook trout habitat, driving them farther into the headwaters.
After the tanning industry went into decline in the second half of the nineteenth century, other assaults on the rivers continued. Precursors to the modern chemical industry, acid factories appeared on the rivers, along with charcoal kilns, both requiring large quantities of wood and producing pollution, so that deforestation continued. (One well-known pool on the Beaverkill is called "Acid Factory.") By the late nineteenth century, much of the original forest of the Delaware River basin was gone, and its rivers were warmer and their waters less pure. Historical photos show a landscape devoid of trees that would be unrecognizable to either 17th- or 21st-century visitors. (The impacts of industry on the Delaware tributaries are well documented in Ed Van Put's two books, "Trout Fishing in the Catskills" and "The Beaverkill.")
However, the area's fishing had been discovered before industry had seriously degraded brook trout habitat, and photos show enormous catches of trout. Stories abound about anglers who came from the cities and killed hundreds of trout in aweek (or even just a day) of fishing. As fishing declined, as a result of both decreased habitat and over-fishing, many private fishing clubs were formed in an effort to preserve the quality of fishing for those who had the means to join them. Nevertheless, redu-cing angling pressure could not counteract the losses of brook trout habitat.
Two other events began the transformation of the area from a pure brook trout fishery to what it is today. These were the advent of trout hatcheries and the introduction of rainbow trout (native to the American west) and brown trout (native to Europe) in the late 19th century. These fish not only out competed brook trout in the waters that were suitable to both, but prospered in waters that were too warm for brook trout. The brown trout, especially, were also less susceptible to angling pressure, so, despite initial prejudice in favor of the native fish, they kept alive trout fishing in waters that were no longer suitable for brook trout.
Finally, dam building further extended habitat for the introduced rainbow and brown trout. On the New York side of the watershed, New York City constructed reservoirs on the upper East and West Branches of the Delaware and on the Neversink River in the mid-20th century. Each of the three reservoirs have cold-water bottom releases that extends trout habitat far downstream from the dams. From the angler's point of view, the reservoirs are a mixed blessing, because while the dams create and extend trout habitat, managing them for the city's water supply trumps maintaining them for ecological reasons, and many external factors influence the city's operation of the dams. There are continual negotiations between the city and various organizations over the management of flows from the reservoirs.
The Delaware and its tributaries have been transformed from pristine rivers dominated by native brook trout, where anglers could count on catching hundreds of trout in a week's fishing, to heavily managed streams providing an opportunity to catch a few large, challenging non-native trout. Depending on whether you're primarily a preservationist or an angler, that's either a shame or a blessing, but whatever your view, the fishing is completely different from what it was in early times.
[Greg Belcamino is an avid trout fisherman and president of the Delaware Highlands Conservancy, a land trust working in partnership with landowners and communities to conserve the natural heritage and quality of life in the Upper Delaware River region.]


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Leadership Fort Collins Class Projects Include Career Fair for Project Self-Sufficiency, Other Community Groups
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The event will be 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Poudre Valley Health System's Caribou offices. While the fair and panel discussion are free, space is limited. Registration is required; click here.
Project Self-Sufficiency is a non-profit organization that assists lower-income single parents with achieving financial independence.
"We're hosting this event in part to support Project Self-Sufficiency, which serves a very important role in our community," said Amy Kolczak, associate general counsel for PVH and a participant in Leadership Fort Collins. "Members of this year's Leadership class are also anxious to give back to the broader community now that we've learned so much through this wonderful Fort Collins Area of Chamber of Commerce program."
The project is one of numerous Leadership Fort Collins projects going on this month. The 2012 Leadership Fort Collins (LFC) class participants have been challenged to work in small teams to design and complete a class project in a single day. The participants were encouraged to design a project that would impact the Fort Collins community while meeting a local need.
Leadership Fort Collins, a program of the Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce, was established in 1981 to inform participants about the history, government, economy, social issues, needs and opportunities in the community. The 2012 class will graduate from the program on Thursday, May 10.
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Shameful, disrespectful columnDecember 11,2012
Shameful, disrespectful column
Its a shame when news reporters dont fully research an issue before writing articles about it. Its something much worse when those who run the news outlets use their positions to make statements that are hurtful, insulting and just plain false.
Fridays opinion piece by the editor of The Times Argus on the recent decision by the Montpelier City Council to replace a wireless antenna with a hard-wired alternative did little to contribute to a respectful, fact-based discussion about the impacts that wireless technology has on residents of our community, or the basis for their concerns.
If he had done more research, Mr. Pappas would have found that GMPs claim (and that of the Vermont Department of Health) that there is no scientific basis for a connection between wireless devices, whether they be smart meters or antennas, and health impacts is not true. There are thousands of peer-reviewed studies by qualified medical researchers making exactly the connections between wireless devices and health issues that the utilities and regulators are dismissing. There are many cases of people around the country suffering from the symptoms listed in Mr. Pappas piece which I wont repeat here to avoid being accused of creating some kind of mass hysteria.
In Europe, several countries recognize the harmful effects of exposure to elevated levels of wireless radiation. The Austrian Medical Association provides diagnosis and treatment guidelines to physicians, and in Sweden over 400,000 patients receive treatment. Doctors in these and other countries clearly see the biological responses to the radiation, and experts are reporting a rapid and dramatic increase in the number of cases. Meanwhile in the U.S. were left in the dark by poorly researched news stories.
The request made by residents of the Hebert Road neighborhood was not extreme or outrageous they were not asking for a revision of the citys overall policy on the use of wireless technology. They were suggesting that an affordable alternative existed that would reduce their exposure to something that medical researchers say is a health risk. In Europe, this application of what is known as the precautionary principle would be seen as prudent and reasonable. Apparently Mr. Pappas condescendingly sees this as tinfoil hat nonsense.
There is a real need for public discussion about the decisions our elected officials make and who they are responding to. But why Mr. Pappas feels the need to insult these residents, and misrepresent their position, is beyond me. Why he felt it was appropriate to use his position as the editor of the regions main news outlet to do so is something his readers should be asking.
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Oswalt Leads Phillies To Series Win
After scoring 8 runs yesterday, the question remained as to whether or not the Phillies could repeat the offensive performance. Jimmy Rollins started off the game with a home run, which was a good sign. In the 2nd, Shane Victorino led off that inning with a home run as well. But facing a good Dodgers pitcher in Clayton Kershaw, the Phils offense still had some issues.
Luckily, Roy Oswalt was on the mound for the Phillies to keep the game in hand. Although he was very wild, walking 6 batters, Oswalt got through 6 1/3 innings allowing only 1 hit and no runs. Oswalt also struck out 6 batters and collected his 10th win of the year.
The Phillies did not score off Kershaw after the 2 homers and went 1 for 8 with runners in scoring position. However, they did take a few more runs from the Dodgers bullpen. Chase Utley doubled Rollins home in the 7th; Utley had 3 doubled in the game off 3 different pitchers which he has never done before. This is a great sign from Utley who has been very rusty since coming off the DL.
There was a comedic moment in the 9th inning that led to a few more runs. Rookie Domonic Brown was put in as a pinch hitter and hit a ground rule double to left. But Brown either thought the ball was foul or failed to realize it was a ground rule double as he ran back towards first base. Ryan Howard and the rest of the team in the dugout broke up in laughter at the young players' expense. Brown finally went back to 2nd and wound up scoring on a Rollins single. Utley's 3rd double then scored Rollins.
The Phillies went on to win by a score of 5-1 and won the Dodgers series 2 game to 1. They will now travel to Denver for a single make-up game against the Rockies tomorrow before returning home. Tomorrow's game time is 7:10pm and Joe Blanton will pitch.
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I think the Brothers Roy will be a key component to getting back into the N L East title race, and will be a defintiely feared duo come October.
Great to see the Phillies again grabbing the bull by the horns ans fighting their way back to the top and not letting the Braves breathe easy at all. That is what is so great about the last month of the season. Races get tighter, and the stress levels peak out at the fire engine red zones.
Only other color needed is pink…as in Pepto to cool the stomach after the nail-biting contests….Got to love it all.
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You're doing everything you can to make sure that your baby has a strong foundation for a happy and healthy life. You're feeding his body and brain and making plans for his early years, his education, even his college years. You might consider making one more investment in your baby's future:Take a brown bag lunch to work every day. If you save $10 a week by skipping those lunches out and invest it for your child, your little one will have a little fortune awaiting him when he turns 18: almost $50,000 if you're getting a 15 percent return on your money. If your child keeps up the monthly contributions once he's gainfully employed, he'll have in excess of five million dollars in time for an early retirement at the age of 50. Not a bad return on the price of lunches out, is it?
To make this scenario work out, there are a few decisions you need to make:
What kind of account will you set up? An IRA is one option. The IRA provides you with a tax deduction in its traditional form, but a Roth IRA, which is taxed at the time of deposit rather than withdrawal, allows your child to withdraw money without penalties for any reason, unlike the traditional IRA.
What are you going to put in the account? A mutual fund? CDs? Stocks? An index fund? An interest bearing checking or savings account? Remember that you're making a long-term investment, so you have time to weather the ups and downs of the market, and the stock market has proven to be the most profitable place to park your money, so long as you're not risk averse. An index fund allows you to follow the market without making any bets
on a particular stock. A mutual fund can diversify your portfolio without much time or trouble spent on your part.
Who will own the account, you or your child? Are you the owner, the guardian? Or are you the custodian, holding the money for your child? If you own the account, you also pay taxes on it. If your child does, you still control the account until your child is 18 or 21, but dividends and withdrawals are charged at your child's rate, which can be a great savings for you. If you are interested in being a custodian, look into the Uniform Gift to Minors Act (UGMA), which allows you to give gifts of money, stocks,
life insurance, and annuities to your child while you are alive, and
the Uniform Transfer to Minors Act (UTMA), which allows you to control
the money until your child is as old as 25 and to give your child other
assets as well, including real estate, paintings, jewelry, and patents.
Remember when selecting a UGMA or UTMA that neither can be used to pay
for the support of your child as they grow up.
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Kiss Kiss Bang Bang playlist 2/22/13
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (Music) with Notorious 02/22/2013 07:00PM to 09:00PM
07:04PM-07:09PM (4:15) Ben Folds Five "Draw a Crowd" from "The Sound of the Life of the Mind" (2011) on ImaVeePee Records/Sony Music
07:09PM-07:11PM (2:53) Jimmy Cliff "Ruby Soho" from "REBIRTH" (2012) on Sunpower
07:11PM-07:14PM (2:56) The Bronx "Youth Wasted" from "The Bronx (IV)" (2013) on ATO
07:14PM Set break
07:14PM-07:17PM (2:24) Alabama Shakes "HANG LOOSE" from "BOYS & GIRLS" (2012) on ATO
07:17PM-07:19PM (2:28) Green Day "AMANDA" from "¡Tré!" (2012) on Reprise
07:19PM-07:23PM (3:34) Ben Harper with Charlie Musselwhite "I Don't Believe a Word You Say" from "Get Up!" (2013) on Concord
07:23PM-07:27PM (4:28) Jim James "A New Life" from "Regions Of Light And Sound Of God" on ATO
07:27PM Set break
07:27PM-07:31PM (3:58) Allen Thompson Band "Payback" from "Salvation in the Ground" on Palaver
07:31PM-07:35PM (3:36) Grace Potter & The Nocturnals "STARS" from "The Lion the Beast the Beat (Deluxe Edition)" (2012) on Hollywood Records
07:35PM-07:38PM (3:07) Best Coast "Rhiannon" from "Just Tell Me That You Want Me- A Tribute To Fleetwood Mac" on StarCon/Hear
07:38PM-07:42PM (4:22) Counting Crows "Return Of The Grievous Angel" from "Underwater Sunshine (Or What We Did On Our Summer Vacation)" (2012) on Collective Sounds
07:42PM-07:47PM (4:15) The Shins "SIMPLE SONG" from "Port of Morrow" (2012) on Aural Apothecary/Columbia
07:47PM-07:51PM (4:30) Dawes "From A Window Seat" from "single" on Hub
07:51PM Set break
07:51PM-07:55PM (3:36) Jason Mraz "93 Million Miles" from "Love Is a Four Letter Word (Deluxe Version)" (2012) on Atlantic Records
07:55PM-07:58PM (3:13) Andrew Bird "Three White Horses " from "Hands of Glory" (2012) on Wegawam Music Co under exclusive license to Mom and Pop Music Co LLC
07:58PM-08:01PM (3:00) Nashville Cast "If I Didn't Know Better (feat. Sam Palladio & Clare Bowen)" from "The Music of Nashville - Original Soundtrack (Season 1, Vol. 1) [Deluxe Edition]" (2012) on Big Machine
08:01PM Set break
08:01PM-08:04PM (3:29) The Robert Cray Band "SIDE DISH" from "Nothin But Love" on Provogue
08:04PM-08:09PM (4:30) Graham Parker and The Rumour "Long Emotional Ride" from "Three Chords Good" (2012) on Primary Wave
08:09PM-08:13PM (4:20) The Mavericks "Back In Your Arms Again" from "Suited Up And Ready" on Valory Music Co.
08:13PM-08:17PM (3:23) Jamey Johnson "I Don't Do Windows (feat. Asleep At the Wheel & Ray Benson)" from "Living for a Song (A Tribute to Hank Cochran)" (2012) on Humphead Records
08:17PM Set break
08:17PM-08:21PM (4:09) Gary Clark Jr. "Ain't Messin 'Round" from "Blak and Blu (Deluxe Version)" (2011) on Warner Bros.
08:21PM-08:26PM (4:57) Robben Ford "You Go Your Way And I'll Go Mine" from "Bringing It Back Home" (2013) on Provogue / Mascot
08:26PM-08:30PM (4:07) Van Halen "Stay Frosty" from "A Different Kind of Truth (Deluxe Version)" (2012) on Interscope


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Vintage door knobs have always attracted me. From the patina or crystal to the accompanying hardware, they are a wonderful accent for any room. Since I have been collecting them I have used them mostly as displays or for hanging, such as the photo above. I was excited to see another way to use them in Mary Janes Farm magazine June- July 2012.
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text: Just wondering if anyone knows if the herbs & stuff used to help w/ milk production can interfere or react with medication? I ordered some of these herbs (in capsule form) and hadn't thought at the time as to whether there might be a problem with the medication I'm on. I have epilepsy & take an anti-seizure drug (Lamictal, if anyone's familiar with it) which the dr assured me that there would be no problem bf because the baby gets far less of the drug through breast milk than what she gets while in the womb. Now I'm at this crossroad where I need help with building up my milk supply again and I order these herbs and forgetting about my medication. Does anyone know what drugs are affected by these herbs or where I can find the info online? I hate to have to ask my dr and feel like a fool.


text: I heard that soy can DECREASE your supply due to phytoestrogens. Estrogens decrease milk production, that's why the oral contraceptive pill for lactating moms contains only progesterone and not estrogen, and that's also why pregnant women do not lactate despite high prolactin levels. Only when the pregnancy ends and estrogen levels plummet does lactation begin.Originally Posted by Cutiepie


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First dates can be a lot like dentist appointments: They seem like a good idea when you are making them, but when the time actually comes, you find yourself thinking of a dozen and one ways to get out of them.
This is mostly because first dates can just be so incredibly awkward.
Chances are you barely know the person you are having a first date with, and that means you are both trying to impress each other. But there is a fine line between being on your best behavior and trying to pretend that you're someone you are not.
Many times, the harder you work at dazzling your date, the greater the likelihood that you will completely blow your chances of ever seeing them again.
Here's a look at five first date mistakes you should avoid at all costs ...
No. 5: Trying too hard
Trying too hard is one of the worst things you can do on a first date.
It either makes you come across as insecure and awkward, or cocky and obnoxious. And none of these are qualities that are going to have people lining up around the block to go out with you.
It may sound clichéd, but just being yourself is the best way to impress. That is, of course, your "better" self. Leave the side of you that picks your nose and sings off-key to Justin Timberlake songs at home.
At the same time, try not to brag, exaggerate, lie or pretend to be someone you're not. Telling your date you're a marine biologist when you're unemployed and living with your parents will only end up in disaster.
Just ask George Costanza. And while you're at it, ask yourself this next question ...
No. 4: Assuming too much
Every first date has a point, a goal.
Either you are looking for just a casual good time, or you are hoping the first date will evolve into a second and a third and maybe even a lifetime. One of the quickest ways to blow a first date is to assume that your date is on the same page that you are.
Making sexual overtures to someone who is hoping for a long-term courtship is likely to go over about as well as a 300-pound pole vaulter. In fact, as a general rule, sex should not be a first-date topic, even if it is your ultimate goal.
Talking about sex with a virtual stranger tends to reek of desperation. Of course, that's better than reeking of B.O., but neither are likely to win you any points.
And neither is our next big mistake ...
No. 3: Unpacking your baggage
Everybody has some baggage in his or her past: bad relationships, family turmoil, maybe even some run-ins with the law.
But these are not things you want to plop down on the table the very first time you are on a date with someone. Yes, you want to get to know each other. And yes, you want to be honest about who you are. But too much too soon is going to freak your date out.
Navigating these waters can be tricky if your date keeps asking you questions about your past. But you don't have to lie to avoid making your conversation a virtual garbage dump. You merely need to create an air of mystery by letting your date know that if she wants to find out your deep, dark secrets, she'll will have to go on a few more dates with you.
This will intrigue her instead of sending her running for the door.


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One of the earliest live performances ever recorded by these icons of the San Francisco music scene, presented in this deluxe digipak CD and available in a Double LP Gatefold Vinyl!
Features early vocalist Jim Murray (prior to the return of Dino Valenti) singing and playing harmonic in this ripping set that includes such fan favorites as "I Hear You Knockin'," "Smokestack Lightnin'," "Susie Q," "Pride Of Man," and more!
Comes with a full color booklet with detailed liner notes and reproductions of several vintage concert posters!


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Bayonetta ReviewBy Sterling McGarvey - Posted Dec 22, 2009
Sega's twitch action game evokes the best elements of Devil May Cry and Ninja Gaiden while contributing its own unique flair to the genre. Even a hackneyed storyline and awful voice acting can't keep down Bayonetta's exceptional combat system.
The Pros
- The most fluid and satisfying combat in the genre in years.
- High replay value.
- Exceptional and creative setpieces.
- Tough enemies that never feel cheap.
The Cons
- The final boss could cost you a controller.
- Awful voice acting and incoherent plot
- Loaded with gratuitous (and awkward) moments of misogyny.
- Unintuitive moments that lead to "trial by death"
The struggle to describe what Bayonetta truly is proves to be as chaotic as the fast-paced action that drives Platinum Games' hack n' slash title. It's a love letter to PS2-era action games and Sega classics as well as a subtle jab at Capcom all in one fell swoop. The story might be about as coherent as someone describing an anime series after a three-day meth binge, yet the gameplay shines through, thanks to smart combat and great setpieces. At times, it evokes (and outpaces) the likes of Devil May Cry and Ninja Gaiden. There hasn't been a game quite as schizophrenic in its presentation in quite some time, nor has there been one nearly as well-executed.
The DMC comparisons largely stem from Platinum's pedigree as a dev house full of ex-Capcom creative directors, one of which is Hideki Kamiya, DMC's designer. It's far too easy to cynically dismiss it as a clone of Kamiya's prior effort, and it's unfair. The level of depth in Bayonetta points to a fusion of classic hack n' slash gameplay with a far deeper scope thanks to tech that didn't exist when DMC dropped in 2001. Achievement and trophy hunting aside, you'll need to replay this one time and time again to hit the bottom of the well. It's a game designed from the top down with repeat plays in mind.
As the titular heroine, you'll step into the gun-toting heels of Bayonetta, a 500 year-old witch in a mystical land where witches have the faces of supermodels and the legs of Shaquille O'Neal. It's a good thing the game points out that witches aren't human -- Bayonetta's physical characteristics are a freakish caricature of femininity. She's awakened from a twenty-year slumber with a nasty case of amnesia. Somewhere along the way, she starts picking up the pieces of the past, and it involves hideous angels trying to kill her. She has a rival, the silver-haired Jeanne (who with her red jumpsuit and motorcycle, might remind you of someone familiar), and enemies the size of small buildings trying to crush her. Thankfully, she can use her long locks to conjure demons that appear to be borrowed from the Final Fantasy Book of Summons to crush hideous cherubs and two-headed dragons with Renaissance masks for an ass. And that's just one of the first bosses you'll encounter.
Bewm Chicka Wah Wah
It's peculiar that the game takes such a fetishistic approach to its heroine; like adult entertainment, Bayonetta's plot is largely a vehicle for an orgiastic display of high-energy combat action. The story unravels as though The Divine Comedy Cliff's Notes occupied the same space in Kamiya's bathroom as an issue of Maxim. Is it poor translation? Is it a disjointed plot? Either way, it's quite bad, whether you get the winking irony of God Hand or you take your gaming entertainment at face value. There's supplemental literature you can pick up along the way (similar to how Capcom's action classics conveyed backstory), but it doesn't do much to enrich a rather hackneyed tale. Even if some of the game's cutscenes only span around five minutes, many feel more agonizing than Metal Gear Solid 4's most exasperating moments. And God forbid your significant other walk in on one of several awkward cinematic moments focused on Bayonetta sucking a lollipop or bending over to pick something up. The game's camera angles border on gynecological at times when focusing on her. I'm far from the most politically correct person, but I winced on more than one occasion at the degree of cheesecake on display.
And Now, For Something Completely Different
But once you're in control of Bayonetta, the plot contrivances and piss-poor dialogue fly out the window. Suddenly, nothing matters but nailing combos and dodging attacks to activate Witch Time. The feature is arguably the best part of the combat, since it allows you to fluidly string together big hitting combinations and open up vulnerabilities in enemy defense. It's a great counterattack mechanism, and it takes some time to get used to the rhythm of knowing when a dodge is merely moving you out of the way, or when you've hit the opportunity to activate Witch Time. Bayonetta also has the ability to pull off finishers on her opponents. In some cases, she can summon a guillotine, and in others, she can crush angels with tombstones or giant bells. There's a specific finisher for each enemy type.
In addition, Bayonetta's verse system breaks down your performance on a moment-by-moment basis. Battles and big sequences define the verses in each level. It'll take a lot to complete each verse and during the first playthrough, you'll likely disappoint the game's high standards. Not to worry, though. The combat is lean and tight enough that replay value is here if you're an ardent fan of this genre, and you'll probably back track to repeat verses for better rankings. Like other games on the genre, Bayonetta can purchase upgrades, such as new hand-to-hand combat moves, stronger weapons, and ultimately expensive amulets that give her special perks. The amulet cost is yet another incentive to play through again and earn enough money to deck out Bayonetta's abilities.
Throw Me a Frickin' Bone Here!
If there's a minus to the elegant combat system, it lies in some unintuitive, head-scratching moments. As you play, you're under pressure to play well. If you die (or worse, use any power ups), it's a penalty against your overall level score and bonus rewards. Unfortunately, Bayonetta is chock-full of "trial by death" moments on your first playthrough, many of which would've been totally preventable had the team implemented even the slightest warning. While no one's asking for the game to hold them by the hand, there are sections where you genuinely won't be able to figure out what in the hell the game wants you to do until you're on the verge of death. In some boss fights, one-hit kills come without much warning, and you'll finish the stage with the lowest rank possible. Undoubtedly, hardcore gamers fluent in the genre will get it, and will likely clear the game far ahead of my initial 18-hour playthrough. The final fight of the game, however, will prove maddening for most. I never spike controllers. I made an exception for the finale.
Bayonetta Laughs At Your Silly Dice Puzzles
Frustrations aside, the setpieces in Bayonetta are a sight to behold. The combat is great on its own, but thankfully the Platinum team saw fit to add some great moments to change the pace. Few are dead weight. Bayonetta must run up the sides of skyscrapers and along the tentacles of giant monstrosities, and in a great segment, re-board a jumbo jet after being ejected mid-flight alongside a half-dozen cargo containers. Other moments evoke Sega classics such as Hang-On and Space Harrier. Although it'll take some tries to figure out how boss fights tick, they're satisfyingly larger-than-life. Alongside satisfying combat and unique setpieces, Bayonetta is full of gorgeously designed environments and villains. Whether the team made the deliberate choice to design humanoid characters highly generic-looking remains to be seen, but the bosses never ceased to leave me asking "what the #$^@ is that" in the majority of my encounters.
Fire Extinguisher
A great deal of fuss has been made regarding the performance difference between the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions, but the argument can be resolved quite simply: in this case, if you have both consoles, buy it on Xbox 360. Load times are worse on PS3 and at times, the action looks muddier, but in all honesty, PS3 owners shouldn't skip the game solely because textures aren't as good or the game loads every time you pause. Bayonetta is great no matter what platform you have, and at the end of the day, both Xbox 360 and PS3 owners should be happy stuffing angelic warriors into iron maidens.
In Other Words...
Bayonetta is a wonderful experience that I emphatically recommend for fans of the genre. Granted, the objectification and ogling of the titular character can be rather uncomfortable at times (the end credits and post-credits should be watched in solitude, if only to save yourself heaps of awkward explanation) and the awful storyline reads like an elementary school child's book report on The Divine Comedy, but like (ahem) adult entertainment, plot is secondary to action. And in that sense, the team at Platinum Games has truly forged a refreshing new entry in the hack n' slash action genre. Hopefully, Capcom and Team Ninja are taking notes. Bayonetta shoots for the moon and succeeds.


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Ty's New Friends
On the court, Tyler Thornton loves to dish out assists. Dr. Makeba Wilbourn's research and community partnership with CC Spaulding Elementary School provided him with a slightly different venue to hone his craft. During this four-month partnership, Tyler assisted in the social, emotional, and intellectual development of three local elementary school kids. What started as an exercise in mentoring quickly evolved into a narrative on teamwork. Here's a quick recap from Dr. Wilbourn's perspective:
In the fall of 2012, Tyler Thornton and I began working with Principal Kecia Rogers and Mr. Tate's SONS (Students Of New Success) program at CC Spaulding Elementary School. This unique program, which was created to both educate and mentor at-risk males, is integrated into the educational curricula for 3rd through 5th grade where these young boys learn valuable life skills. This program also provides students with historical cultural lessons, tutoring, and test preparation as well as a safe place for them to share and receive guidance for their struggles at home and in the community. This program works to provide these young men with positive male role models, who they can look up to, rely on, and confide in.
Given Tyler's quiet nature and personality, I knew that a smaller, more targeted approach would be most effective. I asked Mr. Tate to select a small group of very special boys who had been working really hard to reach their potential and exceed expectations to work with Tyler. Tyler met with three fourth-grade boys several times over a four-month period, establishing an incredible bond and special relationship with each one. The first somewhat awkward meeting consisted of discussions of favorite books, best pro basketball teams, and of course the Duke-Carolina rivalry. Initially, one of the boys was visibly guarded and reserved during the first few minutes of the meeting. He made very little eye contact with Tyler and sat sideways in his chair. As the discussion went on, this boy slowly began to warm up and engage in the conversation. Tyler was patient and unassuming, allowing this boy to take his time to feel out the situation. By the end of the visit, this boy was facing Tyler, leaning in, smiling, and laughing out loud. At the end of this first meeting, Tyler gave the boys an important assignment. For two weeks, the boys had to turn in all of their homework and display exceptional behavior in the classroom, cafeteria, and on the bus. If they were able to meet those expectations, they would get to have a special lunch with him and play a little two-on-two! Needless to say, this was a great motivator! Frequent updates from Mr. Tate throughout those two weeks confirmed that this was something the boys eagerly wanted to earn and were far exceeding the requirements!
The lunch was well worth the effort with in-depth discussions of superheroes, music, and hobbies. Tyler and one of the boys discovered that they share a love for drawing. During the lunch, Tyler drew the first half of a car and asked this young boy to finish it so they could create the picture together. Tyler also asked the boy if he would draw more pictures for him. The look of disbelief on this child's face was priceless! Tyler Thornton wanted to see his drawings! What also was different about this visit from the first was that the boys had more real-life discussions with Tyler. Mr. Tate asked everyone to go around the room and talk about something they had struggled with over the last two weeks and a behavior they were most proud of. The stories the young boys told conveyed just how difficult their day-to-day lives are, showcasing their incredible resilience, heart-warming innocence, and inspiring hope for the future. Tyler shared a story with the boys about when he was in middle school and how he had to overcome issues with older children, getting into trouble, and learning the hard way that academics had to come before basketball. The boys hung on Tyler's every word. The discussion ended with Tyler emphasizing to the boys that the best way to "get back" at people who tell you that you can't do something…is to work hard and focus on your dreams.
On the court, soft-spoken and gentle-natured Tyler's alter ego took over. Although they were much younger (and much smaller), Tyler didn't cut those boys any breaks. He bounced the ball over their heads, bumped them out of the lane, and drove to the hole. He loudly barked commands at his teammates, waved off overdramatic "foul" calls, and reminded everyone repeatedly of the score. In true Tyler fashion, he wanted his team to win (and they did). The boys loved every minute and only stopped smiling and laughing long enough to catch their breath…Tyler included. As we finished the visit and packed up to leave, the young boy who wouldn't look Tyler in the eyes when he first met him looked him squarely in the face and asked him "if he was dreaming". The sincerity of this question stopped Tyler for a second. It was here I think that Tyler really understood just how meaningful and special this day was for these boys. He was building their trust. Tyler looked very seriously at this boy and said, "You aren't dreamin', this happened because you earned it. Here, let's take a picture so both of us can put it in our rooms to remember that this really happened." This was a powerful moment for Tyler (and me).
So, before the Christmas break, we surprised the boys with a special visit. During this visit, we gave each of them a photo memento of their time with Tyler, a bookmark, and a puzzle of the US. Because the boys had never been out of Durham, we wanted them to know that their futures weren't limited and that they needed to dream big, but first they needed to know where California was! One of the boys said that he was going to put his picture with Tyler in his "dorm room when he went to college." As their gift, the boys gave Tyler a picture (signed by them) for his dorm room and a book about Frederick Douglass. I could tell by Tyler's ear-to-ear grin that these gifts were special to him. This short visit was filled with heated debates about West Coast vs. East Coast dance moves, in-depth sneaker discussions, goals for the New Year, and excitement for the next visit. As we left this time, handshakes and fist bumps were replaced with endearing head pats and bear hugs. Tyler was no longer just a famous Duke Basketball player and a role model…he was now one of the "fellas" — their mentor and friend.


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I meant to stop by a couple weeks ago when I saw your dog on D-Listed. How cool was that?!
Thanks, Zoe. It was pretty cool. Fortunately all the attention hasn't gone to his little white head yet! Even though he got 50 votes that day it wasn't enough for victory…somehow others seem to be even more obsessed with their dogs than I am…hard to believe.


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I just worry about Amare because I feel like he'll never fit into the offense, and a guy who is accustomed to being a 25 point per game scorer, I don't know if he'll be able to provide positive energy to the team. Amare is a shade of his former self sadly.
Imagine an undefeated 30-0 boxer who took a devastating blow to the head in his 10th title defense. This shot sent him to the hospital with a severe concussion. The next fight, it's not the same fighter. Very timid and scared. Stat use to be great within himself, but now his greatness is distant.
I've watched Amare since his rookie season to now, why? I'm a Marbury and Barbosa fan, passionately admire those guys. Amare use to be a beast, and even defensively he wasn't good, but he brought energy to the game.
Amare' recent games have no presence, and I'm not sure if his presence is welcomed to the team.
We need toughness and a guy who can play hard and leave his ass on the court.
If Kobe Bryant was on this team, Amare would of been traded a while ago.
Kobe understands what it takes to win a championship, and it's definitely not guys like Amare.
Sorry folks, wish I can hop on the STAT bandwagon, but I've lost all hope in him.


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A new downtown Waukesha night spot is opening this month hoping to bring live entertainment, a wide variety of beer, and a relaxed lounge environment to the area.
The Lucky Rabbit, 200 Madison St., had a "soft opening" Feb. 1 and will be open select days through February. The former Yankee Saloon has undergone a transformation, turning the decades old corner bar into a warm, relaxed environment for dancing, live music and spirits.
Owner Phillip Santiago started working on the venture seven months ago. Current owner of Fuzzy's Sports Pub and Grill, Santiago teamed up with two young managers to bring something he felt Waukesha needed.
"When you're done eating or you're out at 9 o'clock, where do you go for entertainment?" Santiago said. "Do you have to leave town?"
That gave Santiago the idea to use the existing stage at Yanke Saloon in a way he could not at Fuzzy's, to bring live music to the night scene.
"Over the past 25 years the place became run down and had the reputation of being the dive bar in Waukesha, and so I just want to turn some heads and turn that whole idea around," Santiago said.
As the renovations developed they became more extensive. According to Santiago, the renovation led to the discovery of structural and electrical issues which taxed their timeline and budget. "Whether it was a total success, or a total failure or something in-between and least we went for it. We tried," Santiago said. "The true dreamer who has a vision--- falling down won't keep them from doing it."
Along with his wife, Santiago looked through a file of names they had accumulated over time and The Lucky Rabbit stood out.
"We both started laughing and that one just stuck," Santiago said. "We thought if it made us laugh it would have other people laughing too and that's a good indication of what direction this place is going to go."
Peter Hable, a friend of Santiago, has been in the business for nearly 10 years. Hable will be a manager of The Lucky Rabbit and said the bar is unique to the area and that the possibilities are endless.
"We'll have live entertainment every Friday or Saturday, either a DJ or a live band," Hable said. "We've talked about doing a jazz duo or trio on Wednesdays or a solo act on a Thursday night so we're hoping to appeal to a broad demographic."
Santiago said that the bar hopes to bring in local bands, but also bands that have established followings.
"We're hoping to make downtown Waukesha a destination for the followers of some of those bands," Santiago said. "There's a quick way in (to Waukesha), a quick way out, and plenty of parking."
Hable said the spot hopes to attract customers with its pizza, 80-inch flat screen TV in addition to five other televisions and its lounge inspired seating with plush couches and chairs. The Lucky Rabbit will feature more than 24 tap beers with a Wisconsin craft brew emphasis.
Although The Lucky Rabbit just had its soft opening, the bar has already started to create a buzz with its young social-media driven crowd. Its Facebook page has nearly 450 likes and interactions with visitors are already calling it a "local hot spot" and a "great atmosphere."
"We're lucky to have a great network of people who are already helping me with photos and networking," Hable said. "(Social media) is almost like a fire that spreads by itself."
The Lucky Rabbit will be open weeknights from 4 until close and Saturday and Sunday from noon until close. They are currently open for walk-in customers as they continue to work out a final schedule.
"We're going to have a celebration, party, plaque commemoration, special guests and all that," Hable said. "That will be our grand opening and that will be soon. We want to crawl, then walk, then run."
Who: The Lucky Rabbit
What: New downtown
Waukesha nightspot
When: Open select days in
February until hours are finalized.
Where: 200 Madison St.,
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scheduled for March 9
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|Each PSA-member club or council and each PSA chapter currently maintaining an Internet website is eligible.
Entries Open January 15. Closing date is March 15.
There are two entry groups based on the number of members in the organization (club, council, or chapter).
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First, second, and third place winners in each entry group receive an engraved award; Honorable Mentions receive a certificate.All winners will receive a commemorative logo for their website homepages. Awards are presented following the Club & Council Competitions Program during the PSA Annual Conference.
The 2016 Annual PSA Website Contest provides an opportunity for PSA Clubs and Councils to compare their websites with others of comparable size and receive feedback on the strengths and weaknesses of their sites as evaluated by a panel of knowledgeable judges. Award recognition will be given to those sites the judges rate most successful based on the categories and criteria below. All entrants will receive feedback summer 2016.
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By Kevin Wilson: CNJ columnist
"Well, I'm going to go man the suicide hotline."
And with that, one of my colleagues left The Pit's press room. It was his last word on the Class 1A title game.
Jimmy Apodaca's final word was, "Never."
The second-year Springer coach had a lot of talking to do, both with media types like me and the players he'd led to the title game, a heartbreaking 67-66 defeat to the Fort Sumner Foxes.
The heartbreak: Springer's down three with four seconds left. A barely-open Jesus Urquijo fires up a low-arcing shot that hits off the back iron. Ballgame.
Or not. There's a foul. And now Urquijo, with :00 on the clock, stands alone at the line. Three free throws. Overtime if he's perfect; his prep career's done if he's anything less.
The first two are good. The third isn't. Fort Sumner, 67-66.
At state tournaments, coaches and requested players from the winning team are brought in first, followed by coaches and requested players from the losing team. The Foxes acknowledged they might not have survived that overtime. The sobbing outside from Springer's players suggests they agree.
The Foxes leave. Apodaca enters. Urquijo and others were requested, but no reporter is offended or surprised the kids aren't ready to talk.
No matter the question or situation, the 29-year-old Apodaca shows wisdom beyond his years talking about the state title experience and his team's offense, a style I'd affectionately called, "The adults have left the room."
Once the ball's upcourt, a Springer player takes about two seconds to decide. Shoot if you have an inch of open space, or pass it to somebody who does. On a good day, the Red Devils are above the 100 point mark with 40 three-point attempts.
On a bad day, Apodaca insists he'll never change the style. Not when older, wiser people tell him to play conservatively. Not when that style helped them blow a 20-point lead in Thursday's semifinal against Dora. That commitment, Apodaca said, got them to the state title game when they weren't expected to get out of district. After graduating from Springer in 1997, he spent eight years as an assistant under Eloy Brazil, waiting to coach his style. Once he got to the prom, he wasn't changing dance partners.
No doubt, I'm happy for our area team, the Foxes, who kept the Red Devils just off-balance enough for the school's first title. Fort Sumner, Class 2A boys champ Texico and our area's 12 other tournament qualifiers have plenty to be proud of.
And so do Urquijo and Springer. The Red Devils accomplished a lot, though Apodaca knows they didn't realize it on that windy March night.
"It's a game," Apodaca said. "My main motivation is to teach them about life."
The lessons were plenty. On the biggest stages, weaknesses are magnified. Hard work gives you an opportunity, and sometimes everything you have won't be enough. And there's value in knowing you don't have to do things how everyone else does it, just because that's how everyone else does it.
As we left the interview room, I let myself be a basketball fan. I told Apodaca I hoped he wouldn't let anybody else change what he and his kids do.
I already told you how he responded. Couldn't have said it better myself.
Kevin Wilson is a columnist for Freedom New Mexico. He can be contacted at 763-3431, ext. 313, or by e-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com


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Home List of Titles Academic and student use of a learning management system: implications for quality
Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: http://hdl.handle.net/1959.3/22037
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- Title
- Academic and student use of a learning management system: implications for quality
- Author(s)
- Weaver, Debbi; Spratt, Christine; Nair, Chenicheri Sid
- Abstract
- Many higher education institutions have implemented a learning management system (LMS) to manage online learning and teaching, with varying levels of support provided to staff and students, but often there is little subsequent investigation into the quality of the online sites or the use made of the support structures provided. This paper presents findings from an institutional survey investigating the use of WebCT by academic staff and students in their learning and teaching at a large Australian university. It was expected that student feedback would relate to technical and infrastructure issues, but instead, the survey elicited responses primarily on how WebCT was used in teaching and learning, indicating that quality control is a major issue for the University. Student opinions appear to reflect more the use of the technology made by teaching staff - students who have experienced a well-designed unit rich with resources, timely feedback and good interaction with staff reported a positive experience with the technology. Staff responses are more focused on the technical and administrative aspects of using WebCT rather than teaching issues. The findings in this paper have implications for quality teaching and learning with technology, and the way in which tertiary institutions support academic staff.
- Publication type
- Journal article
- Research centre
- Swinburne University of Technology. Academic Development and Support
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- Australasian Journal of Educational Technology, Vol. 24, no. 1 (2008), pp. 30-41
- Publication year
- 2008
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- Distance education; Learning and teaching outcomes; Learning management system; LMS; Online learning environments; Universities; WebCT
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I saw Black Helicopters!
Rick Hendrick went to TRD suppliers (who also supply other brands) & paid them to put this part in JGR #20 engine. Then went to Nascar & narced off the 20 car & whispered in nascars ear to check a particular Connecting rod, slipping France & helton a lil' Holiday money.
HMS has now gotten two contenders for HMS crown to be penalized.
Stay tuned to see who is next? Roush may want to check their engines.


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Princeton Outscores Dartmouth to Finish Second in Ivy
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HANOVER, N.H. - Princeton finishes the
Ivy League season with a 6-1 record after defeating Dartmouth 15-13
in women's lacrosse on Saturday, April 21.
Princeton was thisclose to taking a share of the Ivy League title as Brown nearly knocked off Penn. The Bears had the lead until the last 30 seconds when Penn scored to force overtime and went on to win 10-7.
The field is set for the 2013 Ivy League Tournament. No. 1 seed Penn will host No. 4 Cornell, while No. 2 Princeton and No. 3 Dartmouth will face off in the second semifinal at Franklin Field. Game times for these Friday, May 3 contests have yet to be determined.
Princeton jumped out to a 5-1 lead just over the midway point of the first half. Goals came from five different players, senior Charlotte Davis, sophomore Erin McMunn, junior Mary-Kate Sivilli, freshman Anya Gersoff and senior Sam Ellis. Helping the Tigers take their largest lead of the game was winning the first seven draw controls.
Dartmouth won the next five draw controls and rattled off four straight goals to tie the game at 5-5 with a little more than five minutest to play. Hana Bowers, Liz Calby and Sarah Byrne all had two goals.
Davis scored her second goal of the game, converting on a free-position attempt, at 1:49 to regain the lead for the Tigers, but Byrne knotted it once again with a tally with 20.8 seconds left.
The second half saw six lead changes and five ties. Dartmouth would only lead by one goal and took its first lead at 27:23 as Byrne scored an eight-meter goal to make it 8-7.
Sivilli, Ellis and junior Sarah Lloyd all scored in succession to swing the game back in Princeton's favor, 10-8, at 18:46.
The Big Green went on a 5-1 run over in the next seven minutes to go ahead 12-11.
Sophomore Blake Dietrick's first career goal at 10:26 halted a three-goal Dartmouth run and tied the game at 12-12 with 10:26 on the clock.
Allard scored Dartmouth's final goal at 8:38 before Princeton scored three straight. Sivilli tied it at 13-13 with less than five minutes to play and Lloyd's free-position goal at 2:25 gave the Tigers the go-ahead goal. After winning the next draw control, Princeton hung on for the last shot. That last shot would be senior Jaci Gassaway's 98th career goal as she scored with two ticks left on the clock.
Lloyd led the Tigers offense with three goals and one assist, while Sivilli tallied a hat trick. Ellis and Slifer each had three-point games. Caroline Franke made three saves in the first 55:01 before being replaced by sophomore Annie Woehling. Woehling did not face a shot in the game's final 4:59.
Bowers had a four-point game with three goals for the Big Green. Bryne tallied three goals and Courtney Bennett had two goals and one assist. Katie Giovanniello made six saves in goal.
Princeton outshot Dartmouth 28-23 and had a 20-10 differential in draws.
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