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So, this weekend I was scouring the internet for the latest and greatest in green fashion and design as usual. When I came across a beautiful posting by the site inhabitat.com. The post was featuring a london based artist/designer Tom Dixon and his 500 CFL Art Installation in Trafalgar Sqaure in London.
So, what is the big deal about creating a 500 CFL bulb lighting Art Installation? Well, it turns out the point is to demonstrate how little energy these type of bulbs use and how beautiful they can be. The bulbs are a new design by the company Glowb. As you can see from the photo above, they don't look like the standard ugly coil bulb we are use to seeing from manufactures of CFL bulbs. The new shape and light looks very modern with or without a lamp shade.
Glowb is hoping to make make a big impact with Londoners by giving away 1000 CFL light bulbs a day, totaling 3,500 light bulbs being given away and used over the course of the installation. According to the Energy Saving Trust, the 3,500 Glowb bulbs will save 754 tonnes of CO2 in their collective lives, the equivalent of filling 150 hot air balloons or 4,300 double decker buses, compared to the 60watt incandescent equivalent, this is the equivalent of £212,000 saved in electricity bills.
Tom Dixon will take over Trafalgar Square during the London Design Festival from Monday 17th September until Wednesday 19th September 2007. The Blow lights will be powered by a renewable energy source and lit for 3 hours per day from 7pm – 10pm Monday and Tuesday, and on Wednesday 19th from 5pm – 10pm.
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The Berkeley FILM Foundation will hold a benefit screening Thursday of Better This World, a powerful, award-winning documentary produced and directed by filmmakers Katie Galloway and Kelly Duane de la Vega and funded, in part, by a grant by the foundation. Galloway, of Berkeley, and de la Vega will host a Q and A after the 7 pm screening at the Zaentz Media Center. The screening is part of the FILM Foundation's monthly documentary series, held the third Thursday of every month
Better This World, which was partially funded and aired by PBS's Point of View, follows two boyhood friends from Midland, Texas as their world spins out of control. David McKay, 22 and Bradley Crowder, 23, had been opposed to the Iraq War, yet had no idea of what, if any, action to take. Within six months, in a stunning turn of events, they wound up arrested on terrorism charges at the 2008 Republican National Convention.
The film explores their initial naiveté ("We just want to make the world a better place.") and their bonds with the intense older Brandon Darby, a radical agent provocateur, who mentored and challenged them until their arrests. Much of the film is about the Feds' relentless prosecution of McKay and Crowder, and the eventual (here, undisclosed) outcome. … Continue reading »

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UPDATE (10:35 p.m.): Scott Lauber reports (via Twitter) that Cole Hamels may very well not miss a start.
Cole Hamels sprained his ankle attempting to field a John Lannan bunt Tuesday night against the Nationals. He hadn't given up a run in four-plus innings. No word yet on how long he may be out.
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John Lannan is simply an all-around bad person.
This Lannan dude is becoming the most hated person in philly right now. Id watch my back if i were him
The only blight on what was going to be a really good night. Let's hope Cole heals as well as Chase does.
He is too fragile. He needs to change professions, maybe a pro curler? His luck, he'd be the first drastic injury ever. One of the best in the game right now, just way too injury-prone.
Remember last year when Jimmy sprained his ankle against the Mets in what was a harmless play? He was out 6 weeks. Lets hope Cole is only out half as long. He'll definately miss his next start. shame too, he looked good tonight.
John Lannon can seriously s— my c—
yeah hes really going to be on the mend for awhile people, come down, he hasn't done a thing this year and their 11-8
i didn't get to see the game, i was just wondering how Cole's velocity was tonight? it appears he was cruising tonight like he was against the brewers till the HR and even in that game he was only topping out at 89 if i remember correctly
he definitely hit 90-91
While it was a nice win for the Phillies, the latest injury to Hamels put a damper on this game for me personally. The extend of the sprain to his left ankle is unknown at this time. Hamels seems snakebitten as he has now been taken out of a game twice in a row due to freakish incidents (hit by line drive in one and a fielding mishap in the other). Fortunately, the bullpen (Durbin & Condrey) came through with solid performances. It doesn't seem likely that Hamels will pitch in the series against the Mets this weekend and who knows what follows after that.
I was watching Gameday, and that had his fastball up at 92-93, but I'm not sure how accurate that is.
cool thanks guys, did anyone catch Ryan Madson on DNL tonight? i was just wondering if they asked him why he changed his number from 63 to 46 this season
Madson said an ump last year asked a coach if he was a rookie because of his higher number, and he thought that swayed the Umps calls.
There is an overly concern for Hamel's fastball. Reminder that it is not his "out" pitch. His fastball is used to set up his best pitch , a great changeup and a occasional curve. You can have an 88 mph fastball and it still would be effective if combined with a great changeup that Hamels possessed.
It seems there is always a new generation of young fans that are enamored with throwers (notice I didn't use "pitchers") who have an elevated velocity on their fastball. The smart people (scouts, coaches, etc.) in baseball circles will emphasize that command and control of pitches for location matters more than velocity for a pitcher who wants to make it to the Majors.
Regarding Hamels Velocity:
Bruce is right for the most part, but the reason people are right to be concerned about it in Hamels' case is that a pitcher missing velocity can be a sign of arm problems which could affect command and control.
Looking at the replay, I think he'll be fine. You get into problems when the ankle gets caught up (those herky jerky ankle twists). He clearly rolled right through it… he got up and walked on it without any noticeable limp and even threw a pitch (which didn't go so well). If I was a betting man, I would bet that he's not missing a start.
haha, thanks Tmarty
Let's get this straight — This clearly is not a "sprain." He twisted it.
Can someone tell me the difference between an ankle "Sprain" and an ankle "twist"
Madson's been in the league for like 5 years or something, and the Phillies have been good during that stretch.. how does an umpire not know who he is?? Thats crazy
he will be fine and so will the phils
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It would be fantastic if Coles doesn't miss a start. Remember how much time Jimmy missed last year, and let's face it he wasn't really right all year long. Cole has sprained his ankle, not twisted, not strained, but sprained, which is more severe. We don't know how severe is his ankle sprain. Looking at the video, it appeared that he rolled over on it pretty badly. Plus, it's his push-off ankle. I'm hoping for the best, but am fully expecting him to be on the 15-day DL. Perhaps it's best to let him miss a couple of starts now, then to have this injury linger all season.
John Lannan…stop!!!..seriously
anyone else think hamels should to to the minors for a couple weeks. one of these times hes just going to get hurt for the season. he should take a break. pitch in the minors a couple times and come back.


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By Mitchell Anderson • Friday, May 9, 2008 - 14:32
In the aftermath of Cyclone Nargis in Burma , the world's attention is rightly focused on the unfolding human tragedy. This storm is already one of the deadliest cyclones of all time, with up to 100,000 people losing their lives, and another 1.5 million left destitute and homeless.
The incompetence and corruption of the Burmese military regime is exacerbating an already gruesome situation. The impact of the storm was also made worse by the fact that much of the coastline had been denuded of trees, making areas more vulnerable to the deadly storm surge.
But what about the storm itself? Sadly, it seems we can expect many more tragedies like this in the future as human induced climate change proceeds apace.
Nargis was the first named storm of the 2008 North Indian Ocean cyclone season , forming on April 27 in the central Bay of Bengal. Nargis rapidly intensified to attain peak winds of at least 165 km/h (105 mph) on May 2; the Joint Typhoon Warning Center assessed peak winds of 215 km/h (135 mph) - making it a rare category 4 storm.
Sea surface temperatures were over a full degree Celsius above average in the region where Nargis intensified before landfall, as can be seen from this May 1 National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration satellite map.
Cyclone Nargis was close to a "perfect storm". According to Mark Lander , a meteorology professor at the University of Guam. "When we saw the (storm) track, I said, 'Uh oh, this is not going to be good. It would create a big storm surge. It was like Katrina going into New Orleans."
The storm pushed a 12 foot wall of water onto the densely populated Irrawaddy delta in central Myanmar. The result was the worst disaster ever in the impoverished country.
It is impossible to link any single storm to climate change but there is mounting scientific evidence that our warming world will produce more intense storms such as Nargis, with a predicable human toll. Last year, Cyclone Sidr slammed into Bangladesh, killing as many as 10,000 people and leaving 20,000 homeless.
"While we can never pinpoint one disaster as the result of climate change, there is enough scientific evidence that climate change will lead to intensification of tropical cyclones," said Sunita Narain, director of the Indian environmental group Center for Science and Environment.
"Nargis is a sign of things to come," she said. "The victims of these cyclones are climate change victims and their plight should remind the rich world that it is doing too little to contain its greenhouse gas emissions."
The science is already there. The 2007 report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) had clearly observed that cyclones will increase in their intensity as a result of global warming. According to the IPCC: "There is observational evidence of an increase of intense tropical cyclone activity in the North Atlantic since about 1970, correlated with increases of tropical sea surface temperatures."
The IPCC also noted that based on a range of models, it is likely that future tropical cyclones (typhoons and hurricanes) will become more intense, with larger peak wind speeds and more heavy precipitation associated with ongoing increases of tropical sea surface temperatures.
Professor Kerry Emanuel of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology reported in the journal Nature in 2005 that warmer oceans worldwide are making devastating storms such as Hurricane Katrina more likely by making cyclones on average more powerful and longer lasting. He found that the destructive power of tropical cyclones worldwide had increased by 70% in the last 30 years.
Another paper was published in the prestigious journal Science , backing up Emmanuel's disturbing findings. These researchers found that the number of deadly Category 4 and 5 storms worldwide has almost doubled in the last 35 years.
This is no act of God. The authors of both these papers attributed this disturbing trend at least in part to human-induced climate change.
Imagining cyclones becoming more powerful is like imaging Cher with a more flamboyant wardrobe. Even an average sized hurricane packs 200 times more energy than the electrical generating capacity of the entire planet.
While this cold statistic is hard to imagine, the physical evidence of that massive power sadly is not. As the human tragedy unfolds in Burma, we should remember that these grim disasters are becoming more likely due to our warmer world - and our continued addiction to fossil fuels.
UPDATE: ThinkProgress Wonk Room is reporting that "Right Wing Doctors Audio Clips To Distort Al Gore's Comments About Cyclone Nargis".
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I thought that only Al Gore
I thought that only Al Gore was enough of an opportunistic scumbag to leap up and, with zero evidence, make a connection between Nargis and AGM. Clearly, I underestimated human duplicity.
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Kerry Emanuel
Interesting to note that work since Emanuel's 2005 paper has supported his conclusions. There was a comment from a troll last year that he had backed off from his position.
It's a shocking situation in Myanmar, and of course the sceptics are screaming "cheap opportunism!" at anyone who points out that more powerful cyclones have been predicted for some time, or that the trend is documented by events over decades. They are guilty themselves of using the human tragedy to score points against Al Gore et al, but they fail to see the irony.
What we SHOULD be talking about is that we have arrived at a point where these things are not hypothetical – we can expect these storms to continue, and millions are vulnerable right now to their impact. There's no excuse for sitting on our hands and hoping it was a fluke. Fern Mackenzie
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So you openly admit to being
So you openly admit to being an agent provocateur? Ah well, you have lots of company among the ranting warmist shills who infest the North American chattering class!
Re your other link: I wouldn't go so far as to classify you as an "idiot" but your "lack of professional skill" certainly fits part of the definition. Unlike me (and the majority of outspoken skeptics) you obviously have no professional scientific qualifications.
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And Global Warming Causes Earthquakes and Cancer, Too.
Oh yeah. We just knew this was coming. Can any event, no matter what, still occur in the universe, where warming fanatics won't try to twist it to advance their political agenda?
Do the glowtards have any shame or sense of decency left at all? The photo of the author's smarmy, smirking face pretty much answers that question.
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Insults and comments on appearance
This is your rebuttal? You're complaining about a sense of decency? Interesting.
Romeogolf replied on Permalink
Insults = intelligence?
In denierdom, the ability to craft a deluge of insults directed at choice targets is sufficient to shock and awe the masses into inaction, truth be damned (irrelevant, actually)!
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Will we ever stop saying Katrina hit New Orleans? Katrina did not HIT New Orleans. Katrina HIT Mississippi. Had the levees worked New Orleans would have come out rather well. Mississippi is not glamorous as with The Big Easy. But small towns like Long Beach and Pass Christian and across the Mississippi Coast through Gulf Port, Biloxi, Ocean Springs, Gautier, Pascagoula and Moss Point were hit head on by the largest fury of the hurricane and had the full brunt of Katrina and are still in ruins. The full force of a hurricane is on the Eastern side as compared with the Western. The Eastern side of Katrina hit Mississipp and the milder Western Side hit near the border of Louisiana and Mississippi meet along the coast.


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A: The Organic Vegetable Quinoa is gluten free. The New England Clam Chowder contains wheat.
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Q: Hearty Tomato Bisque and Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Bisque ingredient statements mention "sodium citrate" as an ingredient. What is "sodium citrate"?
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Condensed Soups
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Q: What is the ingredient "Crème FraÎche"?
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Summer is the perfect time of year to find hidden gems at Michigan's many antique shops and markets. Today, Dianna Stampfler of Promote Michigan fills us in on the treasures she's found at the Allegan Antiques Market.
Do you have a favorite flea market or antique shop in Michigan? Share with us in the comments section below!
For many, summer in Michigan is meant for beachcombing, boating, biking, golfing and enjoying the great outdoors of Pure Michigan. It's also a prime season for exploring the area's flea markets, antique shops and yard sales.
One of my favorite places for treasure hunting is the Allegan Antiques Market, held the last Sunday of each month (April through September) at the Allegan County Fairgrounds. Touted as one of the largest markets in the Midwest, more than 400 vendors (both inside and out) spread around the fairgrounds selling everything from large scale furniture to glassware to postcards.
Over the years, I've established quite a routine when it comes to this event. Sometimes my visits are short and sweet, but often I find myself getting lost in the variety of booths for three or four hours. Despite repeated requests from family and friends to join in the adventure, it's something I (selfishly) prefer to do solo. I like going at my own pace, without worrying about a guest who is bored 10 minutes into the day, and getting lost in the nostalgia of it all.
While I rarely have something specific I'm looking for, I always seem to find "just the right thing" to add to my collection. Items featuring Michigan receive top attention of course – especially travel brochures and magazines, food and agriculture focused pieces, unique license plates and slightly-rusted signs. I'm also drawn to cottage- and beach-themed décor, garden art and things that are red (the primary accent color in my home).
This past April, a couple treasures found their way into my heart (and ultimately into my bag). A wooden dachshund with "Frankenmuth Beer" in faded paint was a steal at just $5 (even with its chipped tail – which to me, adds to its character). I also scored 5 juice-size glasses adorned with red roosters – perfect for sampling my favorite made-in-Michigan spirits – for $7.
Over the years, my visits to Allegan have yielded some of my most treasured finds. A 5-foot red bench now serves as a coffee table in my living room; a red and black hinged checkerboard hangs on the diagonal on the dining room wall (next to my family's original Michigan-made Carrom board); an eight-sided jar holds a collection of marbles purchased at my grandmother's estate auction; a red wooden stool stands proudly in my kitchen.
I've also amassed a large number of postcards – highlighting travel destinations around the state of Michigan, from the early 1900s. Despite their small size, these can be quite expensive. Typically, I limit myself to $5 per card, but I've been known to drop $25 for a rare find.
Another highlight of the market is the opportunity to indulge on fair fare – and even here, habits are hard to break. Midway through my shopping, I stop for a steak sandwich with onions (and A1 sauce), fries and a Dr. Pepper. Then, before heading back to my car – it's a stop at the elephant ear booth for dessert to go.
The Allegan Antiques Market runs on the last Sunday of each month (April through September) from 8am to 4pm at the Allegan County Fairgrounds. Admission is $4 per person; parking is free.
Tips for shopping at the Allegan Antiques Market
- Wear comfortable shoes, there is lot of walking both on paved pathways and grass (where roots, acorns and other items gather).
- Bring a tote or wheeled-bag to carry your treasures.
- Bring cash. There is no ATM and most vendors are not able to process credit cards.
- Don't be afraid to barter on price – many vendors are willing to negotiate (especially later in the season).
- Make sure you have room in your car – in case you find something "big" to haul home.
Dianna Stampfler of Promote Michigan inherited her love of history, collecting and antiques from her father (a local historian and genealogist) and grandparents. She lives in Plainwell, just blocks from the family home where she was raised.


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Tributes at the Ravine, Ethier goes deep with 3HR and ITD Tour update
Quick post so that I can head to Dodger Stadium for the ITD Tour.
There was a tribute to Michael Jackson at Dodger Stadium. There was a moment of silence for Michael, Ed Mcmahon, Farrah Fawcett and Horace Lee. I knew about the 3 but Horace Lee? I was Oh No! See, he was one of our elevator attendant. When you see these people for every game, they become part of your extended family. R.I.P to all of them. I will miss seeing you on the elevator Mr. Lee.
.Pau Gasol threw out the first pitch at the stadium and usually we have a kid or several kids saying "Is Time for Dodger Baseball" which is what Vin Scully always says at the beginning of games. Well, this time it was Ione, this lady that was celebrating her 100 years! Happy birthday Ione!
Congratulations to Andre Ethier who hit 3 homeruns last night! The last Dodger to do that was Heep Sop Choi!
When I found out that Joe Pierre(Oldbrooklynfan) was at the game, I found out where he was sitting and I spent from the 6th inning on sitting with him on the field level. He was sitting there by himself. We both were keeping score so what I missed when I took the elevator from my seat to his, he helped me catch up. Here is a picture of oldbrooklynfan:
Clayton Kershaw had his first RBI! Congratulations Kersh!
Almost six months, to the day, after Tim was named the Isotopes' Manager, the Los Angeles Dodgers selected his son, Brett Wallach, with the 96th pick of the Amateur Draft. Is all kept in the family! Congratulations to Brett and his family!
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Glad to see you made it out to the Left Coast, joepierre!!!!! Have a great weekend!!!!!
It is great to see Joe Pierre..great blog Crzyblu
It is great to see Joe Pierre..great blog Crzyblu
The player who threw out the first pitch was Pau Gasol!
I let Joe Pierre read your message at the stadium.
Ramslover, For the last two days Joe has been saying "I can't believe all this is happening to me."
Friday night's game was a lot of fun and even though we lost Saturday night it was great meeting all the fans that post in the Inside the Dodgers blog.
I was posting in a hurry in order to get to the stadium in time for the tour. Sorry, I corrected. Thank you so much for catching that.
How fantastic that oldbrooklynfan was able to come out for the weekend. I hope you had a great time on the tour. How could you not, right?
I feel bad now. When Frank came to visit Joe last night, he asked how his trip was going and if there was anything else he wanted.
I should have told Frank that it would be nice if Joe could go down and meet and get a picture taken with Vin Scully.
Oh well, coulda, woulda, shoulda.
Emma – when you have a chance – stop on over to my blog; I think you'll like the pictures that I put up!🙂
We had a wonderful tour, then we headed to Phillipes which has been around for 101 years, then to Olvera street then to BP and game! We had a wonderful time.
Oh… If not that, we could have gone upstairs to the club level and seen him as he exits. My friend and I did that today.
Love the pictures and Scott's kitty also!
Here is the link to the billboard marketing campaign interview on Dodgers Live. This is what I was referring to when I told Frank McCourt to consider you as a super fan to be on a billboard for phase four.
thanks! I'll check that! You are up late like me. It was very hot today where I sat today with the seats I won so my friends and I went back to my Top Deck where there was a wonderful breeze.
Thanks for posting my picture on your blog crzblue- Emma.
I was happy to hang out with you on the tour, you're a wonderful person to get along with.
It will always be a pleasant memory of us keeping score together.
You are so welcome! I like that picture of you! I am glad that I asked Josh where you were sitting and that we watched the game together. It was nice keeping score together. I have to have my radio and scorebook with me at the stadium or else I feel I am missing something.


text: Stay in your homes 0x6a656666 posted:9/18/2010 1:17:33 AM Sent to me by Lionel...What do you think?On a ranch in New Mexico a cowboy drinking a cup of coffee watches the night sky marveling over a lightning storm and relishing the cool breeze. He doesn't yet know that history has a place for him. He doesn't know that he will change the thoughts of millions of people around the world for generations to come. His name is William Brazel but to his friends and family "Mack". On that night of June 13th,1947 he saw something other than just a lightning storm he saw bright flashes from the sky aside from this lightning. What he didn't know at that time was he was seeing a spacecraft of unknown origins crashing onto the ranch he worked. He dismissed all of what he saw until the following day when he found the debris of this craft of unknown origins. He saw this all at a distance and rather than investigate this immediately he continued on with his work. He later mentions this to his family and their inquisitiveness sparks his interest as well and he and his family decide to return to this site about two weeks later to look more closely. They were not prepared for what they would soon discover. He and his wife ,daughter and son pick up several pieces of this strange material-debris. Days later Mack would mention to the sheriff of Chaves County a Mr.Wilcox who would make his own investigation and later report his findings to the local Roswell US Army Airbase. His call was directed to US Army Major Jesse Marcel who would later accompany the sheriff to the site.The story is picked up by the small locally owned news paper and read as follows. "The many rumors regarding the flying disc became a reality yesterday when the intelligence office of the 509th Bomb group of the Eighth Air Force, Roswell Army Air Field, was fortunate enough to gain possession of a disc through the cooperation of one of the local ranchers and the sheriff's office of Chaves County. The flying object landed on a ranch near Roswell sometime last week. Not having phone facilities, the rancher stored the disc until such time as he was able to contact the sheriff's office, who in turn notified Maj. Jesse A. Marcel of the 509th Bomb Group Intelligence Office. Action was immediately taken and the disc was picked up at the rancher's home. It was inspected at the Roswell Army Air Field and subsequently loaned by Major Marcel to higher headquarters." Shortly after this story another story quite different came out rebuking all of what was formerly stated. Thusly the cover up begins and would continue until this day. Ask yourself if you don't know the difference between a weather balloon and a "flying disk" and could you really make a mistake between the two? One year later the world has a huge push to obscure the minds and vison of the "average person". This was done by introducing and mass marketing of the televison in 1948. Was this all some coincidence or was it contrived by the "Super Powers " that run this world? The obvious reason behind this campaign was to keep people inside their homes and their minds occupied and controlled. Some will doubt this, but it can be substantiated by asking yourself what your wearing right now, what you eat, what car you drive and why you made these choices to purchase these things. Some will scratch the surface of this and say " it was my choice" but was it really? Or were you in fact put onto this path? Humans have been programmed to do what they do since their youths. The 9-5 work day for example. We are all taught to respond to certain sounds and lights. Doubt this and ask yourself why you stopped at that red light and why you got up from your chair when the bell sounded at school. People still do what they did hundreds of years ago just using different mechanisms. Television programming has manipulated you since you were born.Before this it was Radio and News print . Wars have been started that have cost the lives of hundreds of thousands of men,women and children from just one headline. Now in the modern age its through TV and internet.From the clothes you wear to the foods you eat, all the way to the opinions and beliefs you have and share. It has also ,just as if not more importantly kept you inside your homes and prevented you from looking at the night skies. This box of moving pictures occupies your time very well to make sure you don't question whats happening right above your heads. 2010, some 63 years after the Roswell,New Mexico incident people have more mechanism to occupy their time and manipulate their realities. We now have the internet to assist in this as well as to monitor our activities. Now it is not just the night skies that are obscure now it is the sky all of the time. How many people can say that the don't see "chemtrails" these cloud forming streams of unknown substances the in fact "seed clouds"? To the average drone or cog in the mechanisms of the social machine its just normal contrails from airliners. To some of us we can see the truth and that is that these contrails were not doing what the do some 20 years ago. What you have just read was by intention kept " short and sweet" so that you may take the time to connect the dots yourself. Don't take what I have written as a gospel but take the time to do something they never tell you to do in school and that is to EXPLORE. This is important that to be free we must question things and know this concept " Exploration leads to discovery", so now go and explore.lessworse posted:9/18/2010 12:43:04 PM http://www.cuttingthroughthematrix.com/lomi posted:9/23/2010 3:48:59 PM Not sure how to take that....only that TRUE and REAL information can only be aquired on a personal level, which is to say that each person is obliged to take it unto themself as a personal resonsibility.... TRUE KNOWLEDGE is always free however rare is the person that seeks it. Please log in or become a member to add a post.


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IKEA Sniglar Junior Bed
KRITTER and SNIGLAR Junior Beds
The metal rod connecting the guard rail to the bed frame can break in use, posing a laceration hazard.
IKEA toll-free at (888) 966-4532 anytime or online at www.ikea-usa.com and click on the recall link on the top of the page for more information.
About 3,500 (22,000 units were previously recalled for repair in August 2013)
Recalled IKEA junior beds include the KRITTER and SNIGLAR models with a guard rail on one side. The pine wood KRITTER beds have animal cut-outs, such as a dog and cat on the headboard. A label on the headboard or underside of the KRITTER bed has a date stamp of 1114 to 1322 representing the year and week of production (YYWW), a 600.904.70 model number, and 19740 supplier number. The SNIGLAR natural beech wood beds have a white painted fiberboard insert on the headboard and footboard of the bed. A label on the headboard or underside of the SNIGLAR bed has a date stamp of 1114 to 1318 (YYWW), a 500.871.66 model number, and 18157 supplier number. This recall expands the date stamp for SNIGLAR beds to 1049 to 1318. The beds measure about 65 inches long by 30 inches wide with a 22 to 26 inch high headboard.
IKEA has received one additional report from the UK of a metal rod on a SNIGLAR bed breaking. A child received a small scratch to the arm from the broken metal rod.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled KRITTER and SNIGLAR junior beds and contact IKEA to receive a free repair kit.
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Written by Guest on 03.07.2006 at 08:03
Oh!!! BTW, has anyone heard their recordings with Jello Biafra (Never Breathe What You Can't See and Sieg Howdy!). Now those were some cool recordings. Hope they continue the collaboration.
Written by Guest on 20.08.2006 at 04:13
'Houdini' is my fav album by them and maybe the best to start getting into this band. Or 'Stoner Witch' maybe... Stag is a wonderful album too.
If you have never heard of them and you like bands such as Isis, Nirvana, Mastodon, Black Sabbath, Kyuss, Queens of the stone age, Sonic Youth, Sunn O))), Fantomas, etc, you have to listen to their music.
I really liked the tribute album to the melvins that was released last year.
It's called "We Reach: The Music Of The Melvins" and features the following bands: Mastodon, Dillinger Escape Plan, Strapping Young Lad, Fear Factory, Isis, Agoraphobic Nosebleed, Dog Fashion Disco, Pig Destroyer, High On Fire, Keelhaul, CKY, and more. A vary nice album.
Especially "Mastodon - The Bit" is a breathtaking cover song.
Some of their albums are quite experimental and that shows that they are a band who dares to do different stuff and doesn't play the same grunge/stoner//rock/metal/anything music all the time. That's great and rare for bands that exist nowadays.
Songs you could listen to get an idea..: The Bit, Honey Bucket, Easy As It Was, Set Me Straight, June Bug, Queen, Captain Pungent, Skin Horse.
(these are mostly NOT from the experimental side of the band.)
(...Buzz Osborne rocks.)
Written by Guest on 20.04.2008 at 17:55
Nude With Boots is once again a great album... the band doesn't seem to be much craving for new musical paths anymore, but Melvins remain the best in what they make.
Written by Dangerboner on 11.05.2008 at 07:41
The Melvins are a fucking cool band, one of the best to come from my area. With as much personality they have in their music, it's really hard to not like them.
Written by drumwitch on 18.11.2011 at 10:57
Very original and heavy <3


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Randy Wolf gets a win! Charlie Haeger makes Dodger Debut
First of all, congratulations to Randy Wolf for a fantastic win today! He stopped the 3 game losing streak!
Wolf went 7/2 innings, had 10 strikeouts, no walks, at one point he retired 20 in a row. He gave up 3 runs in the 8th when he started to run out gas. He had three hits including a two run homer. He tied career highs of three RBIs!
Way to go Lobo!
The Cardinals are in town. The Dodgers will see Chris Carpenter 12-3 with a 2.27 ERA against
knuckleballer Charles Haeger who is making his Dodger debut. I think Brad Ausmus will catch him as he bought a big catcher's mitt once he heard Haeger was coming.
I picture this when Haeger was told at Triple-A that he was being called to the Majors:
Isotopes Manager: Charlie, I got good news and bad news.
Charlie: Give me the good news first skipper
Istopes Manager: the good news: You are going to L.A. to make your Dodger debut.
The bad News: you are facing the Cardinals and going against Carpenter.
Good luck Haeger!
I am hoping something similar to when Edwin Jackson made his Dodger debut against Randy Johnson and Edwin won! I was at the game in Arizona. I will be at Dodger Stadium tomorrow and thru all the homestand.
I was thinking of knuckleballers that played for the Dodgers that I've seen them pitch. Let's see…e Tom Candiotti and Charlie Hough. Candiotti is currently a TV-Radio analyst for the Diamondbacks and Charlie Hough is the pitching coach of the Dodgers for the Single-A Inland Empire 66ers of San Bernardino. I got to talk to Charlie Hough last year after a game. I told him I had seen him pitch. He said "you must have been a baby." LOL. Sweet of him to say that.
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Thanks so much for commenting Emma, and I am glad you like my research, I do that alot!🙂 I will make sure to put you as one of my fave blogs. THanks.🙂
Hey Thanks Ted! I am going there to check it out! I also want to ask you about a player you had in the minor league named Mariano Gomez.
YAYYY congrats to the Dodgers. (: & No problem, at all. Yeah, I know right? I love Asdrubal. He seriously reminds me of Omar.
http://tribechick.mlblogs.com/ -TC
OMG Mattpeas! They are even tougher against the Dodgers and we are facing Carpenter against Haeger making his debut. Either way I very excited to watch the new pitcher. Thank! we will need all the luck!
emma, Mariano Gomez spent seven long years in the indians minor league system and had some very shaky years. They released him and now he is on the Braves. he was invited to their spring training earlier in the year. Don't worry I can answer any question.🙂
Thanks for commenting Emma, I am glad you enjoy the Picture. I had to get one!🙂
WOW Ted! You are great! Do you play fantasy baseball? This is the first year since I started playing that I do not play. We did not have enough players to make it a league and I feel a little out of sinc. Thanks!!
yes i do play fantasy baseball, My team is called Grady's Guys and we are first! Haha, I am on mlb.com's fantasy not ESPN I hate it there. Maybe next year we could be together in a league? Thanks for the question.🙂
So does Astrubal have a nickname? Good luck with school this year!
haha So Grady's Guys.. I take it you were part of the group you talked about in your blog. Yes, next year, God willing I'll get back to playing fantasy baseball so let me know. I have come in 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.
That is great Emma! You must know your players, or have alot of luck!🙂
Tonights game should be very interesting. Having a new pitcher is a bit scary but I wish him well and hope he can earn his first win. WOLF was wonderful yesterday. Hopefully he continues doing a great job.
Have fun at tonights game!
If I am playing I like doing my homework as I am sure you do very well. I'd be afraid to play against you.
I am so exicted for tonight's game. It has been a while since we had a knuckleballer. You never know what you get but that is part of the charm. :::fingers crossed:::: We go to get even with the birds ! lol. Hay que desplumarlos". lol.
I am going to see what my Cardinal friends are saying.
Emma, thanks so much. I think you would stand a good fight though.🙂 Let's see ahhaa. Next year..
Emma, I am glad you are excited about the Indians, they are a great team, and a very likable one I might add. They take you on a rollercoaster ride throughout the season But I always try and stay positive.🙂
Hey Ted, Just like the Dodgers take me on a rollercoaster. I was so down on them on Saturday with was the worst loss of th year to highs on Sunday with the great performance of Randy Wolf. Randy is a local boy that went to Pepperdine and so is the pitcher that beat us the night before.
The Dodgers and indians are alike after all… GOod luck at the game, make sure to root them on for me. Make sure you tell me how it went!🙂
I will! I love being there while the pitcher warms up in the bullpen and when he comes out with all the applauses from the fans and when the Bullpen guys make their way to the bully to the applauses.
Yeah that is a name from the past! and yes Jane, very flattering what he said.🙂
Charlie Hough. Now that's a name from the past. Very cool that you got to meet and talk to him. I love what he said to you. Very flattering, right?
We have 2 things going for us tonight.
-Our hitters have studied the tape from 2 weeks ago, and Donny will have them making adjustments against Carp
– The Cardinals haven't seen Charlie Haeger, or any knuckleballer yet this season.
Tonight, vengence is ours!
Go Blue !
Thanks for the postive post BCF! Haeger pitched great. If only the hitter would have given a little more support. Why oh why did Andre and Manny go after the first pitch on those popups. Blake gave it a ride but the ball was too high. We will get them tomorrow!!
haha Jane! I read minds. My answer came out before your question.
I hope you had alot of fun at the game. I saw they lost though. Sorry… Well the Indians have only lost once in my life while I have been in attendance and that was this year against the Pirates, so I think that they should get the win.🙂
I had loads of fun. That first day of a homestand, seeing all the Boys of Summer, the friends that share the same passion for the game as you do, the people that work at the stadium that you see everyday is a lot of fun.
Haeger pitched great . Just a couple of pitches that he sure would like back. I am ready to do it again tonight! I hope Billz got his A stuff back!
Haha, good luck with tonights' game as well. I will be seeing the Tribe take on the Halos and I am feeling confident that the Indians are gonna win.🙂 Well, Fausto Carmona has pitched great in his last 2 outings even though he went (0-1) in them. His ERA was somewhere around 2 combined in both outings. Let's see if he can keep the sinker down and if he can control his pitches.🙂 Make sure you stop by the blog, I have a new picture on it for the About me section.
Emma: I like seeing Randy Wolf succeed. I remember him when he was with the Phillies, he was really dominant! I'm glad Haeger pitched well, that's probably a nice relief for him. Good luck in the next game! -Virginia
Emma, Im glad to hear about the enthusiasm! That's really my point in doing my blog- letting other's know what the Tribe is doing, & how the fans feel. – http://tribechick.mlblogs.com/ -TC
Good luck to Haeger! Not only is he facing the ace Carpenter, their lineup is pretty tough too!
Let's hope he can do it.
Good luck to your whole team as well, the Cards are a tough team.
The knuckleball is the coolest pitch in baseball. Not many guys throw it but the guys who do are always fun to watch. Tim Wakefield doesn't really throw much else but it would be nice to see someone who throws the knuckle, and then maybe a curve and changeup and a fastball too. That would be great.
Big Mojos that Carmona can keep that sinker down and can control his pitches. We don't want any of that "Wild Thing"🙂
Thanks Virginia!
I am so glad for Wolf as he has been in so many no-decision. I think he leads the league on that!
You and Ted do a wonderful job. I am learning more about the American League and I am at the stadium and looking at the score and thinking "this person is happy, this other one is not".
Yep, the Cards are a tough team. Very potent with their bat. Pujols is one tough Hombre! Haeger did great but he lost. The Dodger bats have slow down considerably. They need to step it up!!!
I was having fun watching the nuckleballer He was weaving and dealing. He just made two mistakes but I very excited to have him aboard. Let's see how he does his second time around.
I have not had chance to start a new thread wtih getting home late after the game and having a big project at work that I have to redo as now the user now wants the data a different way. I'll stop by your blogs. Thanks for posting!
Emma: Well, he wasn't "Bombko" last night, that's for sure. But even though the Yanks didn't score off him, it didn't seem like he was pitching that well. Whatever. Tonight is another game and I am hoping for better results. Thanks for calming me down. Relaaaax.🙂 -Virginia
My friend LTD23 and I were in San Diego and we saw this Dodger fan doing that in a soft way saying it when Manny was coming to bat. It was funny that now we imitate him at the stadium. she looks at me and says 'Emma: Relaxxxx" You have to do the hands too like you are calming someone.
Randy Wolf was awesome for the Dodgers, he even homered in that game too. This is the final stretch, the Dodgers can clinch this NL West, they just have to be weary of the Giants and Rockies though.
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I'll check it at lunch time. So busy right now that I have not been able to start a new post (thread).
Randy Wolf came up big for us. The was the best game he has pitched this year. We will need Kuroda healthy to compete and it looks like he will head to the DL before the next road trip. We will see. Thanks!
I am so mad at myself for forgetting my blackberry! How am I going to survive!! crisis, crisis! I work 45 miles away from home so going home is not an option. The good thing is my brother will bring it to the game so I just have to survive at work without it. One thing I cannot do at work is check my personal emails. How did we ever survive before without the internet?
Sorry Emma, but everytime I see Wolf's name all I can think of is that comment about him pitching on the night of the full moon!!!
Good luck to the Dodgers!!!
Thanks for the kind words. I appreciate it. I will always have a soft spot for the Dodgers, especially now that Joe Torre is now the Manager of the Dodgers. It would be awesome to see both teams play each other in the World Series. Good luck with the rest of the season.


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CHICAGO-The State Board of Education today designated Ernest R. Wish of Chicago to serve as State Superintendent of Education while it seeks a permanent replacement for Glenn W McGee after McGee's three-year term expires December 31. The Board took the action at its monthly meeting.
Wish was with the accounting firm of Coopers & Lybrand for 37 years, including 17 as Managing Partner of the Chicago office, until taking early retirement in 1992. In addition, his governmental experience includes service at the state and local levels: as chairman of Governor Jim Edgar's Illinois Health Care Reform Task Force, and both as appointed City Clerk of Chicago and Director of the Revenue Department of the City of Chicago.
Wish has also served as a trustee of DePaul University for more than 25 years, including three years as Chairman of the Board of Trustees.
"Ernie Wish brings a rare combination of skills to this position," said ISBE Chairman Ronald J. Gidwitz. "The Board members have selected someone who has distinguished himself in both the private and public sectors, has been closely involved with higher education and is familiar with the challenges facing elementary and secondary education."
"In the next few months, as the Board conducts its search for a permanent superintendent, Ernie will be responsible for all aspects of state education leadership. He'll be expected to assess the agency's efficiency and effectiveness and make recommendations to the Board for the future. He's eminently qualified to do that," Gidwitz said.
The Board also announced it hopes to complete its search for the new superintendent by July 1, 2002. The first step in that process, the issuing of a Request for Proposals (RFP) to hire a search consultant, is expected to be done next week.
Board members reiterated that the search is completely open - persons from all backgrounds, education and non-education alike, will be urged to apply. The only "preconceptions", the Board has said, are that ISBE is seeking the best possible person for the job and prefers to hire someone from Illinois.
McGee will continue to function as superintendent until December 31, during which time Wish's title will be Superintendent Designate. In August, McGee asked the Board not to renew his contract when it expires.
"We're fortunate that Max will be able to spend valuable time over the next few weeks working with Ernie to acquaint him with issues and the agency," said Gidwitz.
(Mr. Wishs resume)
Mr. Wish served as Managing Partner of the Chicago Office and the Midwest Region of Coopers & Lybrand for 17 years. He elected early retirement in 1992 in order to pursue other interests, principally community involvement. During his tenure as managing partner, the Chicago operation enjoyed significant growth, moving from last among major CPA firms to second largest in the market. Wish also served as a member of the governing council and on a number of senior committees during his 37 years with Coopers & Lybrand
His professional affiliations have included various officer and committee positions with the Illinois CPA Society and the American Institute of CPA's. He was elected and served as president of the Illinois CPA Society, a 25,000-member state-wide professional organization and as a member of the AICPA Governing Council.
Mr. Wish was elected Chairman of the Board of the Chicago United Way/Crusade of Mercy in 1994 and served as the volunteer leader of the largest local United Way in America for a three-year period. The Crusade raises in excess of $90 million annually and helps support 450 community-based agencies located principally in Cook and DuPage counties. He has served the Crusade in various capacities: as a Chief Crusader, Chairman of the Northern Division and the Major Employers Group, and Chairman for Leadership Giving and New Account Development, as well as a member of the Executive Committee of the Chicago Council.
In November 1992, after electing early retirement from Coopers & Lybrand, Wish accepted an appointment by the Governor of Illinois as the Chairman of the Illinois Health Care Reform Task Force. The Task Force was comprised of 55 individuals from throughout the State who were charged with the review of the health care system in Illinois. Recommendations were made to the Governor and the State Legislature for the expansion of health care coverage to all Illinoisans and the implementation of new systems and policies which will result in quality improvement and cost reduction.
As a long-time resident of Chicago, Ernie has been an active participant in various organizations throughout the City. He is a Regent of the Lincoln Academy of Illinois, a member of the Boards of Directors of the Lincoln Park Zoological Society, and the Polish American Association and, a member of the Advisory Board of Broader Urban Involvement and Leadership Development (BUILD). A former member of the Navy Pier Development Authority, he also served as a member of the Illinois Commission on Afro-American Males.
A graduate of DePaul University (B.S. in Accountancy, 1957), Ernie has served as a Trustee of the University for over 25 years. He has fulfilled a number of roles with the University, including Chairman of the Board of Trustees and president of the Alumni Association and the Commerce Council. He founded and was the first president of Ledger & Quill, the alumni organization of the School of Accountancy and has recently completed his chairmanship of the highly successful Cornerstone Capital Campaign.
Ernie received an M. B.A. from the University of Chicago (Beta Gamma Sigma, 1979). A past president of the Associates Program of the University of Chicago, he is currently a member of the Advisory Council of the University of Chicago and Northwestern University. Ernie also participates on the Business Advisory Council at the University of Illinois and is a past president of that organization
He was appointed City Clerk of the City of Chicago in September, 1993. As one of three elected officials of the City, the Clerk is responsible for certain revenue collections, the issuance of business and other licenses, and serves as the custodian of all official documents of the City. During his tenure as City Clerk, significant revenue enhancements and cost reductions were implemented. In July 1995, Wish assumed the responsibilities of Director of the Revenue Department, which handles the collection of over $2.5 billion in license fees, taxes and parking fines. Wish initiated a number of significant enhancements in revenue procedures which eventually resulted in annual net revenue betterment of over $100 million.
Since January 1997, Wish has served as Chairman of Wish Enterprises. He also has served on the boards of two publicly held companies. He chaired or served on the executive, audit, compensation, and acquisition committees of these boards. In addition, Wish served as counsel to the president and principal owner of a start-up, high-tech company and an information systems consulting firm.
Mr. Wish is a past member of the Executive Committee of the Chicago Jaycees and a recipient of that organization's Distinguished Service Award. Other recognitions have included the Civic Leadership Award presented by The American Jewish Committee, the first Annual Outstanding Alumni Award presented by DePaul University, and the Distinguished Alumnus Award of the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business. He received the Honorary Doctor of Law Degree from DePaul University. Ernie was also named as a recipient of the Community Service Award of the Illinois CPA Society.


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>Health and Nutrition>So frustrated right now....
Now that was a bath...
I just took a peek at your log, and you are going to be able to run. You will not be one of those people whose knees always bug them. You already got past that stage. Those folks usually cant get started.
You may also benefit from new shoes, if you haven't tried that recently. No, I dont work for a shoe-company. But new shoes have solved my problems two out of two times now.
I have the same fears as you. I find it hard to control myself, to take it easy, to stop pushing myself. I like how running makes me feel, and I want more.
I have never heard of treadmills causing injuries. On the contrary, they're supposed to be easier on your legs:
A shoe issue sounds more likely. Did you like your old shoes? One bit of advice I've heard is that if you find a pair of shoes you like, stick with them (i.e., by several pairs while they're still available).
I was looking at the new shoes yesterday and I realize that it isn't very flexible at all. If I try to bend it at the front where the ball of my foot would be, it doesn't bend. Not like my previous shoes.
I read that running on a treadmill sometimes causes you to change your gait and thus possibly lead to injury.
Needs more cowbell!
You got brand new shoes and then went out and ran 10 miles on them? Did I read that right?
Well, that might be your problem right there. Shoes need a little breaking in - and so do your feet. Most people I know wear their running shoes around for a few days, maybe go to the mall or take the dog for a walk ... and then do a couple easy, short runs first. For now, try alternating in your older shoes.
• Do some dus...and some CX...and some tandem gravel...and some podiums...
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By Sharna Johnson: CNJ staff writer
The judge in a murder trial of a Cannon Air Force Base airman said Tuesday she will allow re-enactment photos of the crime scene as evidence.
Chief Trial Judge for the Air Force Dawn Eflein said she believes the photos depicting how the body of victim Kimberly Novak, 20, was found in the bathroom of the base housing unit she shared with her husband and young daughter are relevant.
Military officials said she died in October 2004 of blunt force trauma to the head and neck.
Her husband, Edward Novak II, is charged with first-degree murder in her death. He faces possible life in prison if convicted.
The photos depict a female Air Force investigative agent sitting on the floor with her head in the toilet and the lid closed on the back of her neck. A second photo shows her in the same position with a television set sitting on the closed lid.
"They do assist in explaining the position of the body, and the court finds that it is not only relevant, it is helpful," Eflein said.
Defense attorneys argued Monday the re-enactment couldn't be regarded as accurate and would prejudice and possibly misinform the jury since no one actually knows what position Kimberly Novak was in before her husband moved her body.
Attorneys spent the remainder of the morning and afternoon cataloging evidence.
Prosecutors and defense attorneys placed almost 50 items in evidence, ranging from biological samples and articles of clothing to documents and photos.
Active duty military members are being brought in from Air Force bases in the region, including Holloman, near Alamogordo, and Dyess Air Force Base near Abilene, Texas, to serve on the jury.
Jurors will be in the courtroom Wednesday and will undergo examination by the court to insure their impartiality. Depending on the length of those examinations, opening arguments could begin by the end of the day.
A summary of evidence entered on the record:
• A DVD of Wal-Mart security footage the night Kimberly Novak died
• Edward Novak's cell phone records
• A receipt from Wal-Mart the night Kimberly Novak died
• Kimberly Novak's death certificate
• A CD-ROM of the 911 call Novak made the night he found his wife and a transcript of the call
• Eight reports from the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Laboratory
• Report on the autopsy performed on Kimberly Novak
• A video of the crime scene
• A record of the fingerprints of Edward Novak and a maintenance man who moved the toilet in the bathroom where Kimberly Novak died
• Fingernail clippings and a saliva sample from Kimberly Novak
• Two blood samples from Edward Novak and one from an acquaintance of the Novaks
• Dental impression castings from Edward and Kimberly Novak
• Castings and photos of shoe prints from the Novaks' back yard
• A pair of tennis shoes and boots from two Air Force investigators and a pair of boots from the Novak home
• Black pants and a blue sweatshirt from the Novak home
• The television and five white towels from the couple's bathroom
• Six documents pertaining to Kimberly Novak's discharge from the military and her life insurance policy
• A CD-ROM with 14 photos
• A portrait of Edward and Kim Novak and photos taken inside their home
• A black T-shirt from the Novak home


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Bluefield State College's Recent Professional Development & Community Service
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Community Involvement
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program at BSC completed more than 570 tax returns for area residents in 2011. The program's volunteers committed approximately 500 hours to help qualifying individuals with their federal and state tax returns.
BSC Nursing students conduct health education classes at Mercer Health Right and conducted a community Health Fair at Mercer Mall
Bluefield State College Associate Degree Nursing students partnered with the Abel Center to provide infant clothing, accessories, and food in an innovative program designed to reward clients' progress in developing newborn and child parenting skills, and put together personal hygiene kits and blankets for residents of the Mercer County Fellowship Home in Bluefield
BSC Student and Greek Organizations take part in numerous community-oriented activities, including:
- "Adopt a Highway"
- "Toys for Tots"
- "The American Red Cross Blood Drive"
- Ronald McDonald House
- Mercer County Humane Society
The BSC Lady Blues basketball team has provided volunteer assistance for the Mercer County Schools' Reading Bee, an area Easter Egg Hunt, and a regional Habitat for Humanity home construction project
The Bluefield State College Community Chorus performed at numerous community functions, including the "Ridge Runner" train dedication ceremony, "Evening Shade" in Bluefield, VA, and numerous Christmas concerts in Bluefield, WV and VA
The BSC Office of Multicultural Affairs hosted an international colloquium, "Coming to Terms with Cultures, Language & History in a Pluralistic Society," a performance by the Tami Tango Trio Argentine dance and music ensemble, and an International Awareness Day mini-festival "One World-Many Cultures," featuring international cuisine, artifact exhibits, and a fashion show
Bluefield State College School of Education students organized and presented a "Parent Literacy Night" at Whitethorn Primary School. In four-to-five student teams, the 24 BSC teacher candidates demonstrated literacy activities for children and their parents to use at home
BSC financial aid staff conducts annual financial aid workshops for prospective college students and their families
BSC Dean of the Virtual College has been re-elected Chair of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology's Accreditation Committee
The BSC "Blue Chicory Players" present one play per semester and the BSC Jazz Ensemble presents one concert per semester for the college community, area public schools and the general public, while also offering a one-day jazz clinic for area public school student-musicians
BSC presented eight Black History Month programs for the general public and college community in February 2011
BSC Radiologic Technology students invest nearly 400 hours in volunteer service to area service organizations each year, and have provided more than 2,000 hours, total, over the past five years
The Bluefield State College Model United Nations (MUN) student team earned several "Certificates of Accomplishment" at the 2011 American Model United Nations International Conference in Chicago, IL
After a year-long $6 million renovation effort, Mahood Hall, home of the W. Paul Cole, Jr. School of Business was officially dedicated during a celebratory ceremony at Bluefield State College on December 7. With an audience that included Cole, a Bluefield business and civic leader, his family, other dignitaries and members of the BSC community, the ceremony was telecast live throughout the world via its new video-streaming capabilities.
The Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) Baccalaureate/Graduate Degree Board of Commissioners recently awarded Bluefield State College reaffirmation of accreditation of its business programs. ACBSP accreditation certifies that the teaching and learning processes within the business school at Bluefield State College meet the rigorous educational standards established by ACBSP.
Another major renovation at BSC during 2011 involved the complete heating/air conditioning upgrade in the Basic Science Building. The College received approximately $850,000 from the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (ARRA), as well as a $750,000 loan from the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission's Emergency Loan Fund. The Basic Science project included an HVAC upgrade and new lighting in the Auditorium and throughout each of the classrooms on the upper three floors. The original HVAC system was approximately 40 years old and the new system will yield an annual energy saving of $40,000.
The College's enrollment in Beckley has tripled since 2006. BSC has significantly expanded its course and program offerings at the Erma Byrd Higher Education Center in Beaver, WV, with 65 courses offered on site during the Fall 2011 semester
The new Business Information Systems baccalaureate degree program offered for the first time at Bluefield State College in 2011 provides students with an opportunity to tap into one of the information systems, one of the nation's fastest-growing and financially-rewarding fields. The program integrates business and computer science courses, preparing students for jobs with excellent starting salaries and bright futures.
Senator John D. "Jay" Rockefeller visited Bluefield State College in February 2011, talking to BSC students and faculty with a passion for robotics and discussing the future of robotics in a roundtable that included regional robotics-reliant businesses, educators, and community leaders
Senator Joe Manchin visited BSC to serve as keynote speaker in a regional Town Hall meeting that attracted more than 120 College students, faculty, staff, and community residents
Bluefield State College's student robotics team and "Archon," the autonomous ground vehicle the students have created, took part in the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) Student Ground Robotics Demonstration on the National Mall in Washington, DC
The Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) Program at Bluefield State College has been awarded continuing accreditation by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC), Inc. for the maximum eight-year period
Bluefield State College's 2011 Radiologic Technology graduates who took the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists certification examination achieved a 100% passage rate
Solar energy panels have been installed at Bluefield State College, as a result of a $40,000 "Energy Conservation Grant" from the Thurgood Marshall College Fund/Department of Energy. The award has covered the cost of a research project to promote adopting solar energy to illuminate a primary parking area at the College and to train BSC students in solar panel installation technology
Seven Bluefield State College students attended a recent U.S. State Department Foreign Policy Briefing that featured a speech by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton
The Bluefield State College Research and Development Corporation has received an $85,000 Minority Serving Institutions Initiative from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
The Director of Multicultural Affairs at Bluefield State College completed the 52-hour classroom training program leading to the Certified Affirmative Action Professional (CAAP) Level I certification.
BSC's Director of Human Resources, is the State Coordinator for Region III/American Association for Affirmative Action (AAAA)
BSC's Vice President for Student Affairs received the "Anderson-Milam Award" at the West Virginia Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers' (WVACRAO) annual conference in Morgantown. The award recognizes the distinguished service rendered by an individual who has made significant contributions to WVACRAO.
BSC students and faculty are involved in biomedical research on a regional and national basis through the General Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology, the WV Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence/Idea Network for Biomedical Research Excellence and the Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students
BSC's Director of the Office of International Initiatives was be the keynote speaker at the India Center's observance of "Gandhi Day" on Saturday, October 22. He accepted an invitation to serve on The West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission's (HEPC) new Diversity Council.
Area Schools
Each year, Bluefield State College serves as the host site for five Mercer County Public Schools academic competitions involving local elementary and middle school students. The College provides classrooms, an auditorium, lobby, and a local liaison for the student competitions. Partner in Education—BSC works closely with students and faculty at Brushfork Elementary School, our "Partner in Education."
BSC's Model United Nations team hosts and coordinates area public school Model UN competitions each year
Each spring, BSC student teachers complete a 12-week, 360-hour internship at local public schools under the supervision of a cooperating teacher and college supervisor
The Bluefield Professional Development Schools Consortium focuses upon enhancing the preparation of teacher education candidates, enhancing instructional services to students, and providing collaborative professional development activities. Consortium member schools include Montcalm Elementary, Montcalm High, Whitethorn Elementary, Bluefield Middle, Bluewell Elementary, Princeton Primary, and Bluefield Intermediate schools and BSC.
The Bluefield State College Jazz Ensemble and guest clinicians conducted a one-day jazz clinic for area public school student musicians and their faculty in May
BSC served as one of 18 selected sites throughout the state to host the West Virginia College Goal Sunday (CGS) program on February 13, 2011, assisting area students with the college application and federal financial aid information submission processes
Five Mercer County teachers presented a workshop for Bluefield State College and Concord University students on "Everyday Math," the series recently adopted by the county
BSC entered into an agreement with the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement to expand opportunities for BSC's minority students and assist OSM in augmenting diversity and capabilities in its workforce
Bluefield State College and Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College have signed Memoranda of Understanding for the delivery of a Baccalaureate Degree program in Teacher Education and in Criminal Justice
The Center for Applied Research and Technology (CART), Inc. at BSC received a $61,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Labor's Mine Safety and Health Administration to provide education and training within the mining industry.
CART, Inc. is working with Fenner Dunlap Corporation in the development of an advanced Intelligent (Conveyor) Monitoring and Control System
Bluefield State College faculty member Roger Owensby participated in The West Virginia International Education Mission to China, a ten-day trip to explore and strengthen cultural, faculty, student, and intellectual exchange opportunities between West Virginia and Chinese institutions of higher education.
BSC hosted a Mine Rescue Competition, coordinated by the National Mine Rescue Association Welch Post 1-Smokeeaters and the Center for Applied Research and Technology (CART) at BSC
BSC works with five other regional institutions of higher education to host an annual job/career fair. The Spring 2011 event attracted approximately 50 employers and 300+ job candidates
BSC faculty serve on the West Virginia Commission of International Education and hold membership on the Boards of Directors of the Mercer County Academy for Adult Learning and the Regional Contracting Assistance Center
BSC faculty member serves as a Board member on the New River Watershed Round Table and as a trustee on the Bluestone Conservancy Board
BSC faculty member serves on the West Virginia HIV/AIDS planning group