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Here's the hypothetical: you've shot a bunch of images using your 12-megapixel compact camera and want to email them over to your family. But the catch is that at full resolution and finest quality, each of the JPEG files from the camera are around 5MB each – physically far larger than required and too big to transmit using a regular email account. As obvious as it may seem, downsizing and compressing these images is the answer to the conundrum – and it's easy to do using Photoshop Elements or a variety of other photo-editing software.
Of course, with the rise of social media websites such as Facebook out there, it is possible to share your pictures in other ways. Facebook has a clever widget that auto-resizes and compresses images to conform to its standards – however, these aren't especially large on screen and are fairly compressed too, so the quality decreases. Plus, if you're uploading 100 single 5MB files, that's the same as streaming 500MB via your internet connection and will take a long time. A more sensible solution is to have already downsized your images' physical proportions, resaving as smaller files.
There are things to consider with resizing, however. First, ensure the original file is saved, and the smaller version saved as a copy with an easy-to-understand naming convention that won't confuse you. Second, when viewing images via the web it's important to have them in the correct resolution, at a sensible size and in the correct sRGB colour space to view properly. Also, as with any form of resizing, you're entirely adjusting the original image and, as such, sharpness suffers and a sharpening method is recommended where possible. There are many things to consider, including how long resizing can take – whether you need to resize a single image, a batch, change their names, make multiple sizes available and so forth.
Image Resizing for Web and Email – Step-by-Step
Here's our quick step-by-step on how to resize for web and why each process is necessary…
Step 1 – Changing Resolution
In Photoshop Elements, Image > Resize > Image Size will bring up the image's dimensions and resolution information. The Resolution box within will vary depending on camera used, usually showing 72, 180, 240 or 300 pixels/inch (ppi). For the purposes of web-based work, including email, the convention is to work at 72ppi. Changing this may also resize the pixel dimensions should you be lowering the ppi, as size and resolution are intrinsically linked.
Step 2 – Resizing
Within the Image > Resize > Image Size panel, with resolution set to 72ppi, you can adjust physical width and/or height. To maintain image proportions, ensure that the 'constrain proportions' box is ticked. As we are downsizing, select 'Bicubic Sharper (best for reduction)' at the base of the panel. When considering size, note that the most common screen resolution is around 1280×1024 pixels. A common target size is 800 pixels wide for small file sizes with ample quality.
Step 3 – Save For Web
File > Save For Web… will open a dialogue box for compression. Here it is possible to select output format, with JPEG best for photos (ignore Gif or Png). A Quality field provides a slider from 0-100 with the Optimized preview window showing the result. To the bottom left will be the file size – something no more than a few hundred kilobytes maximum is ideal, less if possible. Save For Web automatically assigns the sRGB colour space that's standard for Browsers.
Step 4 – Naming Convention
As you click 'Save' in Save For Web… a further (and final) 'Save Optimized As' window will prompt where to save the image. It's integral not to overwrite the original large image, as then you'll not have a copy eligible for high-quality printing. Instead, preferably in a separate folder, add a '_SM' to the end of the file name to distinguish it as the 'small' version. This is to your preference, however, as you may choose to apply a different naming convention.
Batch Processing
To perform the same action on multiple images: Select File > Process Multiple Files for a new dialogue box. Here you can select from folders and subfolders, and also the destination folder for the processed save. The File Naming section provides renaming tools, with Resize Images controlling resolution and image size to be applied to all. Batch is slightly less detailed than individual processing, but much quicker.
Image Resizing for Web and Email – Tips
A number of social media websites, including Facebook, will auto-resize and compress your images to conform to that given site's standards. This may result in an undesirable compression or size. A site such as Flickr provides greater user-definable size and compression controls, including the original full size image for sharing, should you wish.
Batch processing is possible by recording actions or using programs such as Bridge, Lightroom or Aperture. Consult the manuals of these programs if it is likely you'll be undertaking considerable name and size edits frequently.
Outside of 'social media' there are online-hosting sites, such as Photoshop.com and others that provide large amounts of space for a subscription fee. These archives aren't as 'open' as social media websites, allowing for more peer-to-peer sharing of images, even interactive editing in some cases.
If the smaller version of your image doesn't look as crisp and sharp as the original, then look into sharpening. Photoshop's 'Unsharp Mask' feature will find edges within the image and amplify them for a sharper appearance.
Rather than sending multiple files in an email (and slowly attaching each), and as it's not possible to send a folder, multiple files may be 'zipped' together. WinZip, WinRar or StuffIt are common examples of such programs. Email attachments are usually returned as undelivered if greater than 10MB.


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WANTED : Chicago area Vocalist for traditional metal / doom band
My new band is seeking a vocalist.
We have been together for about 3 months now.
Our core sound is traditional metal / doom.
Please understand what this means.
More importantly, understand what this is NOT:
(IE - thrash, death, black, -core, etc....)
Some influences, but not limited to, are:
Trouble, Candlemass, Manilla Road, Pagan Altar, Iron Maiden, Angel Witch, etc, etc....
I don't mean to insult anyone's metal knowledge, but you wouldn't believe what some people actually think some bands they like are. I kid you not, one potential vocalist in all seriousness asked me, "So doom metal, like Opeth and Helloween"?????
Here are the details:
1) You MUST be over 21. Sorry, but being under 21 limits show possibilities.
2) You understand that the band exists for one reason: the love for TRUE metal. There is little to no concern about fame and fortune.
3) Previous experience (live and studio) is preferred, but not an absolute requirement. We all are experienced.
4) Ability to rehearse at least 2 times a month in Plainfield, IL. I know this might be a turn off for some. We are not college aged kids who can practice three times a week. We all work full time, and some are married with kids. This is something that not only has to be accepted, but also respected. This is in no way considered a FULL TIME band.
5) Have aspirations to play live as well as record. Already have a couple high profile gigs in the works. Currently planning our first demo.
6) Looks are NOT extremely important. Image is important, but we are not looking for a vocalist based on looks. Long hair, as an example, is NOT a requirement.
7) We are looking for a vocalist who can also contribute to songwriting. We all have the ability to write lyrics and have some written. It would be great if you could contribute to this.
Please message me here if interested or if you know of someone else who might be.
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3/17: Iced Earth / Warbringer / Ghost In The Ruins / Depremacy
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Have you booked your Turkey Day stay yet?Thursday, November 5th, 2009
Thanksgiving boarding spots are filling up fast! We don't want your four-on-the-floor kid to miss a minute of the play, so phone 919-651-9581 to book your reservation today!
That time of year: ResolutionsMonday, January 5th, 2009
Can you believe it is 2009? Where did 2008 go? I'm sure many are happy that the year is over and a fresh new year is here. Well, with the new year comes resolutions. Have you made yours?
We've been working hard and here is our list:
1) Lose weight: We've discovered a new diet and exercise regimen that we're calling the Dogtopia diet. Want to know how it works? Spend every day playing, chasing, and cuddling dogs, cleaning up the doggie messes, mopping the playroom floors entirely twice a day, cleaning the rest of the facility, and then take about 1/2 hour to catch something to eat and drink. Do this day in and day out and you'll lose at least a pant size, maybe two.
2) Lose weight part II: The doggie version of the Dogtopia diet. Come to doggie daycare, play with some friends, take a short breather, play some more with some friends, chase a girlfriend (or boyfriend) and try and kiss them, have a light snack, play with the staff members, collapse and take a nap. Our boy Murphy has been on this diet for about 3 months and he's lost about 10 pounds. He looks and feels great and our vet was very happy at his last check-up. Do you know of any dogs that might need to get fit in 2009? Let them know about doggie daycare and how it has benefited your dog.
3) Spread the word: We want to get the word out even more about Dogtopia. We would like to thank all of you for helping us out with this goal. This year we plan to get out more in the community and let people know all about the Dogtopia experience. If you see us at events, please stop by and say "hi". If you know of any upcoming events, let us know and we will check them out.
4) Search out the perfect doggie toy: We like to use the classic Kong toys and although the dogs have lost a little interest in them, they are holding up pretty well. But in order to keep providing new, exciting, and durable things for the doggies to play with, we've been on a quest. Find a durable toy that also squeaks. We've found that the dogs go apes over the squeaky toys that are chewable (rubber). Over the past month, we've been trying out various dog toys in the playroom. Unfortunately, most have not worked out (lasted) as well as we'd like. Our first tester is Muppet. He has a power jaw when it comes to the squeaky ball. He can sit for hours squeaking away. When he comes to daycare, the first thing he does is bark at the cabinet or table where the toys are. Our second tester is Sherlock. He wastes no time getting right into the toy and really puts them to the test. Usually Muppet eliminates a toy pretty quickly before Sherlock can get a hold of it. But, there have been a few toys that have been deemed Muppet proof and then subsequently get demolished by Sherlock. So, it is back to the drawing board as we continue our quest for a toy that will make it past the rigors of the Muppet and Sherlock test program. If you have any suggestions, let us know!
5) Continue to provide premier and consistent quality: Chris and I opened a Dogtopia because we believe most dog owners, like us, want to take their dogs to a place that treats them as if they were their own. We wanted a place that provided: quality care, a clean and safe environment, all inclusive pricing, the ability for owners to see their dogs online, and a caring staff. We work hard everyday to insure that we continue delivering on those principles. But we also want to work on improving our facility and we welcome your ideas, comments, or thoughts. Please let us know how we are doing and what we could do to make our facility an even better place to bring your dogs.
2009 will definitely be a challenging year but we look forward to the prospect of meeting many new dogs and their owners, and of continuing the relationships that we've already made. Chris and I again want to thank everyone that helped us launch our business in 2008 and offer thanks in advance for your continued support in 2009. Good luck to everyone with their resolutions and we will keep you updated on the progression of ours.
Full of Thanks!Wednesday, December 10th, 2008
Wow! What a Thanksgiving! We had a very nice group of dogs staying with us over the holiday. Chris put together a nice video montage of Thanksgiving Day. For small/medium dogs check out The Romper Room on YouTube and for the big dogs, check out the Gym on YouTube .
We would like to say thank you to all the dogs that stayed with us. You made our Thanksgiving fun!
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LAKE GENEVA – Geneva National Resort has appointed John Havlis as the new chef of its recently restyled Hunt Club Steakhouse which will open on April 19.
Havlis made a name for himself back in 1999 when he opened his own restaurant called Christophe in Crystal Lake. Havlis' expertise of both classic American and French cuisine did not go unnoticed. He was awarded the Chicago Tribune's Top 25 New Restaurants, a Zagat Guide Award of Excellence and also placed as one of Chicago Magazine's Top Ten New Restaurants.
"I like to be on the ground floor of an opportunity like this," Havlis said. "I enjoy bringing great food to any restaurant I'm apart of. Being a part of a new premier steakhouse is going to be an exciting journey. I can't wait to introduce this great place to the public."
For more information about the Hunt Club Steakhouse, call restaurant manager Martha Militello at 262-275-7200.


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By Marlena Hartz: CNJ staff writer
The latest commodity to arrive in some Clovis cafes isn't coffee-bean inspired. It's called wireless Internet, wireless fidelity or Wi-Fi for short. In many booming metropolises the service, which allows consumers to log onto the Internet without a cable or telephone connection, arrived long ago.
Eastern New Mexico is slowly catching up.
Clovis resident Terry Potter said he connects to the Internet away from home and the office about twice a week. He simply totes his laptop to a hotspot — any place where a Wi-Fi signal can be tapped. Potter usually gets an afternoon cup of coffee and checks his e-mail at the Java Loft.
He shelled out less than $60 to become a Wi-Fi user, he said. A piece of equipment the size of a quarter connects to the side of his laptop, enabling the 60-year-old insurance agent to surf the net from coffeehouses, hotels, college campuses, and even parks. As long as the area is connected to a Wi-Fi tower, or is equipped with an antenna, Potter is in business. Such spots are sparse in Clovis, but they are on the rise.
Wi-Fi harnesses radio technology to send and receive data (within the range of a base station). The service, however, is widely shrouded in mystery, according to Robert Tidwell, who works in the electronics department at Wal-Mart.
"Technology changes about every six to eight months," Tidwell said. "There's always something bigger, something better, something faster. The downfall to wireless technology is that there are not enough hotspots for the people who know about Wi-Fi and want to use it. For those who know nothing about Wi-Fi, there's not a lot of information available."
Tidwell said although more and more companies are producing laptops, the technology won't be included in all models for about another year. And laptops, he said, comprise just the tip of the wireless iceberg. There are hundreds of cell phones and earpieces, printers and PCs to choose from and the devices — produced by a range of companies such as Sprint and Nextell — are not always compatible. The belated Wi-Fi technology breakthrough in the Midwest corresponds with little to no educated consumers, Tidwell said.
"I'm still learning how it all works," said Potter, inducted into the Wi-Fi world just three months ago. "It's the school of hard knocks — I just punch the keyboard until it works."
The complexity of Wi-Fi isn't discouraging users, however. According to Java Loft employee Joy Widener, the service is popular and can even be addictive.
"Some people use it (Wi-Fi) religiously. They come in every day, sometimes two or three times a day," Widener said.
Another Clovis hotspot is Roden-Smith Village, a super store with a pharmacy, gift shop and cafe.
"I see it as just an added perk," said Roden-Smith Village owner Bruce Gray. "If you want to grab a cup of coffee and you haven't checked your e-mail yet, it's a perfect chance to do both."
A full-blown Wi-Fi invasion may only be around the corner.
Hastings Books, Music and Video is "slowly wiring its cafes" at franchises across the nation, according to employee Sandi Loomis.
The Clovis-Carver Library stepped into hotspot status about a month ago, according to director Marilyn Belcher.
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While the football world debates how deserving Joe Flacco really is of the six-year, $120.6 million new contract he just received from the Baltimore Ravens, there's one thing everyone seemingly can agree on: Aaron Rodgers is a better quarterback – and thus is going to cost the Green Bay Packers even more.
How much he'll cost them, and when it'll happen, are both unclear.
Both the 28-year-old Flacco and the 29-year-old Rodgers have led their teams to a Super Bowl title – Rodgers the Super Bowl XLV championship in February 2011, and Flacco the Super Bowl XLVII title last month – and each won a Super Bowl MVP award in the process.
But in five years as a starter – Flacco took over from Day 1 after the Ravens took him in the first round of the 2008 NFL Draft out of Delaware – Flacco has completed 60.5 percent of his regular-season passes, thrown 102 touchdown passes against 56 interceptions and has an 86.3 career passer rating. He's played all 80 games but never thrown for more than the 3,817 yards he threw for in 2012 and never thrown more than 25 touchdown passes in a season.
Rodgers, who took over as the Packers' starter in 2008 after three years behind Brett Favre, has completed 65.7 percent of his career regular-season passes, thrown 172 TD passes against 46 interceptions and has a career rating of 104.9, the best in NFL history. He's played in 78 games (missing one with a concussion in 2010 and sitting out the meaningless 2011 regular-season finale) and the fewest yards he's thrown for as a starter were in 2010 (3,922) and he's never thrown for fewer than 28 TDs in a season. He won the NFL MVP award in 2011.
In 2012, Rodgers completed 67.2 percent of his passes for 4,295 yards with 39 touchdowns and eight interceptions (108.0 rating). Flacco completed 59.7 percent of his attempts for 3,817 yards with 22 touchdowns and 10 interceptions (87.7 rating). Flacco completed 57.9 percent of his passes for 1,140 yards, no interceptions and a 114.0 quarterback rating during the Ravens' playoff run, including Super Bowl XLVII.
Rodgers led the NFL in passer rating last season while Flacco ranked 12th, but in terms of won-lost record, Flacco does have a better record as a starter (54-26) than Rodgers (52-26) in regular-season play.
According to a story in The Baltimore Sun by Aaron Wilson, Flacco will get more than $61 million in the first three years of his deal, bettering the three-year payoff New Orleans' Drew Brees is to receive in the five-year, $100 million deal he signed before last season. (Per Wilson, the structure of Flacco's deal has been agreed upon but has yet to be finalized and signed.)
Brees received $40 million in guaranteed money (a $37 million signing bonus and $3 million first-year base salary) in July 2012, with base salaries going forward of $9.75 million in 2013, $10.75 million in 2014, $18.75 million in 2015 and $19.75 million in 2016. Brees turned 34 on Jan. 15. It's unclear at this point how much guaranteed money Flacco received, but his salary-cap number for the 2013 season is only $7 million, giving the Ravens some much-needed cap maneuverability.
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan, who has superior regular-season numbers to Flacco but has one career playoff victory, is also entering a contract year and could wind up topping Flacco's deal, but it's Rodgers, who's signed through the 2014 season, that figures to be the NFL's highest-paid player whenever his deal gets done.
Rodgers is under contract with the Packers through the 2014 season, having signed a six-year, $65 million contract in October 2008 – after just seven NFL starts – that contained $20 million in guaranteed money. His base salary for 2013 is $9.25 million; his 2014 base salary is $10.5 million.
It's hard to imagine the Packers letting Rodgers play the entire 2013 season at his current bargain rate – more than half of the NFL's starting quarterbacks are set to make more than he will next season – and unfathomable to think they'd let him enter 2014 without a new deal.
But the Packers' – and Rodgers' – timetable for a new deal are unclear.
With the new league year set to begin March 12, the Packers are currently about $21 million below the projected salary cap of $123.9 million after releasing veteran defensive back Charles Woodson, bidding farewell to retiring veterans Donald Driver and Jeff Saturday and rolling over roughly $7 million in cap room from last season.
Star outside linebacker Clay Matthews and defensive tackle B.J. Raji, both of whom came to Green Bay as 2009 first-round draft picks, are entering the final years of their rookie contracts and are viewed as core players by management.
Rodgers has said in the past that he believes the team intends to get a deal done with Matthews before anyone else, and it stands to reason that he'd know: His agent, David Dunn, also represents Matthews and Raji.
Theoretically, the Packers could get an extension with Matthews done, then shift their focus to Rodgers while taking a wait-and-see approach with Raji, knowing the franchise tag would be an option for retaining him. That Dunn represents all three players could help the process, but no one knows for sure.
In November 2011, Rodgers said he wasn't worrying about a new deal and acknowledged that while he might be underpaid by current NFL quarterback standards, he was overpaid when he initially signed his extension in 2008.
"It's not something I think about," Rodgers said at that time. "We were so blessed to be able to have that contract done in 2008. We knew at the time that was more money than I ever could have imagined signing for, and it was a no-brainer for me. But we knew if I performed the way I felt I was capable of performing, that by league standards that by the time I got into my third or fourth or fifth season, that I'd be underpaid by league standards.
"But I don't look at it that way. I look at it as I'm fortunate to make the kind of money I make and be in the situation I'm in and be with the Packers' organization. I want to retire as a Packer. They know that, the fans know that, my teammates know that, and this is where I want to be. I'm not worried about (a new contract). We're still a few years away from me completing this deal, and whenever it comes time to make a new deal, I'm looking forward to maybe signing my last deal, playing it out, and retiring."
Rodgers also said at the time that he didn't anticipate playing another decade in the NFL.
"I like to focus on the here and now. I think that's important to stay in the present," Rodgers said. "You've also got to think about your end-of-your career and post career goals. I don't really see myself 10 years from now still playing ball. I don't. I'm in my seventh season. When you come in the league you want to get to five, and feel like that will be an accomplishment. When you get to five, you kind of want to get to eight. You get to eight, you get to 10, you think, 'Man, that's a decade of playing football.' And anything after that is an added bonus.
"I just don't see myself being 37 and still playing. Not that I wouldn't enjoy it if I'm still healthy and playing the way I want to play, but I just see 12, 15 years, something in there, and it being quite an accomplishment, and something that I can be proud of."
Last month, Rodgers acknowledged that he – and many others around the NFL – would be watching how Flacco's negotiations with the Ravens played out.
"I think everybody is going to see what Joe (Flacco) ends up signing for," Rodgers said on his weekly radio show on 540 ESPN and ESPNWisconsin.com on Feb. 5. "I'm sure they want to lock him up. He's a great player – had an incredible run in the playoffs – and I'm sure they want to keep him around. A guy like that, with the post-season success he's had, you want to keep a guy like that around for a while."


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Katie Hewison
Representing: GBR
Gender: Female
Athlete Year of Birth: 1985
Athlete Place of Birth: Chorely, Lancashire
Athlete Weight: 51kg
Athlete Height: 5' 4 (1.63m)
Athlete Lives: Surrey Great Britain
Website: http://www.katiehewison.co.uk/
WTS Ranking: No Ranking
ITU Points List:: 515 9.71pts
Athlete Biography
My involvements in sport began from a young age when I joined Chorley Marlins Swimming club at the age of 9 but gave this up once I reached high school as I found I had a talent for running-in particular running up and down hills!
My biggest achievement in athletics was winning the first ever Commonwealth event in 2009 at the Up and Downhill Mountain Running Championships.
My career within Triathlon and Duathlon began in 2009 when I was accepted onto British Triathlons fast track programme 'Trigold,' funded by Barrie Wells.
Triathlon is something I have always said I would love to have a go at, but having given up swimming at 14 and never ridden a road bike I was reluctant to take the plunge. Therefore trigold gave me the perfect opportunity to fast track into elite triathlon, as the programme enabled me to train full time at Loughborough High Performance Centre with all round elite support and to be coached by top British Triathlon coach, Rick Velatti.
I soon progressed my 400m swim time from 6 minutes to a 4.56 minutes within 6 months and I picked up cycling very quickly and was able to compete in elite triathlons all over the world within my first year of racing.
But at the backend of 2010 I was knocked off my bike. Following the accident I suffered never-ending niggling injuries for the best part of 18 months. This was a dark and frustrating time to the point where I almost gave up.
However, I took a bit of time out and after getting married in July 2011 and relocating to Surrey with my husband Sam, I made my comeback, winning the World Duathlon Championships in September 2011, with the help of cycling coach Adrian Timmis and running coach Mick Woods.
This has restored my faith and confidence and I am now looking forward to progressing forward with the famous 'D Squad' and coach Darren Smith
Athlete Sponsors: MavicWells Sports FoundationGiant Bicycles GuildfordGuildford Sport TherapyFizik Saddles
Athlete Tri Entry Year: 2009
Athlete Other Sports: Fell running
Athlete Hobbies: Coaching
Athlete Sports Hero: Norman Matthews; My run coach who sadly passed away in 2010. He gave me self belief and made me the athlete I am today.


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Region 10 Collaborates with Community to Boost Head Start Educators' Futures
By Leslie Jenkins, OHS Program Specialist, Region 10
In November 2010, ACF's Region 10 Office in Seattle initiated a successful collaboration with various partners to improve the education and lives of area Head Start educators who are in need of bachelor's degrees.
ACF partnered with the University of Oregon, NEDCO of Springfield, Ore., (an Asset for Independence [AFI] grantee), the Office of Head Start (OHS) along with an OHS Training and Technical Assistance contract and local OHS grantees to enroll OHS teaching staff into the Early Childhood Education (ECE) degree program at the University of Oregon.
The collaboration was long and sometimes difficult. However the collaborators were committed to excellence, which resulted in 20 Head Start teachers who will transfer to the University of Oregon to continue their education requirements this fall. The name of the degree program is Family and Human Services with an emphasis in ECE.
The foundational concepts of this unique project were threefold:
- Provide existing teachers a method to gain their credentials while on the job. This ECE degree was connected to the National Supervised Field Study program.
- Create access for teachers who do not live near the university, and may live in very rural areas. For this reason, about one third of the curriculum will be taught interactively, using the Black Board Learn technology.
- Develop a classroom curriculum, with rich academic expertise and peer interactions. To meet this level of quality, courses will be taught at the university during holiday breaks, as if the program were designed like a graduate-level intensive course.
In July 2013, Michael Bullis, dean of the College of Education, hired Dr. Kathleen Moxley-South to coordinate the program for Head Start teachers. Dr. Moxley-South comes to the University of Oregon with a variety of ECE experience and formal education.
This collaboration is just the beginning and the future holds many possibilities. Region 10 is considering expanding this bachelor's degree opportunity to other ACF programs:
- Child Care Providers
- Tribal, Seasonal and Migrant Teachers
- Early Childhood Teachers from other Oregon programs and other states
- Providers from AFI grantees
All this success was brought to you by a leadership committee facilitated by Kelly Warren, the assistant director of Family and Human Services at the University of Oregon's College of Education. The committee included three subcommittees: recruitment, financial support and academic development. Individuals who have provided key support from the very beginning included Dr. Arthur Pearl, co-author of New Careers for the Poor; University of Oregon Dean Michael Bullis; Director of Lane County Head Start Annie Soto; and Oregon Head Start Training and Technical Assistance Manager Lilli Carrillo.
Region 10 is grateful for the ongoing, tremendous academic support from giants in the field, which include:
- Dr. Jane Squires, contributor to the nationally used assessment tool for young children called the Ages and Stages Questionnaire.
- Dr. Lauren Lindstrom, head of the educational psychology masters program.
- Dr. Dan Close who will teach our Head Start teachers at University of Oregon.
- Dr. Arthur Pearl, national expert in education and poverty, who will also teach our Head Start teachers at University of Oregon.
Regional OHS Program Specialist Leslie Jenkins led the project with guidance and support from OHS Regional Program Manager Dr. Nancy Hutchins. Regional staff members Thomas Jensen, former AFI consultant, and Caron Dwyer were instrumental in obtaining the funding from AFI grants. Dwyer also provided a communication link between this project to the region's Acting Regional Administrator and project supporter, Janice King-Dunbar.


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^ Yeah it's one of those things. If you pick up on some of these things pregame you can make the change and it pays off big.
But Johnson barely even scrapes a roster spot in a deep league like this, with Bargs and Valucianjsdikada in front of him. Tough call to make to start him.


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As many of you know, I have a passion for photography and have recently decided to turn my little hobby into a full fledged business! As such, I needed a professional way to share, and hopefully sell, photos to my customers. But I also wanted to find a site to share my personal photos with family members. I have tried some of the typical online photo sharing sites, but this didn't seem professional and I definitely wasn't pleased with the quality of prints from these sites. Mama Bargains suggested that I check out SmugMug and I have been hooked ever since! Check out all the features that this site offers!!! SHARE
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Where do I even start! I love everything about this site. The look of the site is clean and crisp and fully customizable. The site is not cluttered with ads and extraneous information. Just beautiful photography. This has been a really great way for me to showcase my work. I have already used this site for several clients. I simply set up a gallery and share the link with them. I love having the ability to make the galleries private and accessible only by password. But I can also use this site to share photos with my family members in a public gallery. SmugMug offers photo sharing via facebook,twitter, tumblr, posterous and WordPress as well. This is a great way to stay connected with my clients and family members! As a professional, I have the option of watermarking my photos and selling them through this site. I can choose from a variety of quality print labs and can even set my own pricing! This makes starting up my own business a snap!! However, if I just want to share my personal photos, I can set the print lab prices to default and allow my family and friends to order my photos without a markup. There are so many customizable options, but the site is extremely user friendly. If you have any difficulties or questions I have found the customer service "support heroes" extremely helpful and prompt with their responses. As a SmugMug Pro member I enjoy unlimited storage, customizable packages for my clients, watermarking and I can even create coupons. SmugMug offers 3 different membership levels: Basic $40/year, Power $60/year and Pro $150/year. But, you might wonder Why would I pay for a photo sharing site? For me the answer is
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LISBON — Sexual activities involving two teenage girls transported from the Alliance area to Liverpool Township without their parents permission has led to charges against three men.
Two men have been charged with alleged sexual activities with the girls, while a third is accused of providing drugs to one of the girls. Assistant County Prosecutor Timothy McNicol said Chris Monte, 49, Bell School Road, East Liverpool, is accused of transporting the two girls, who were at least 13 and less than 16 years of age, from the Alliance area last Dec. 29 or 30.
McNicol said the girls went without the knowledge of their parents, who reported them as running away when they did not come home.
The girls allegedly were taken to the home of Dylan Edgar Rhodes, 21, Anderson Boulevard, East Liverpool, which is in Liverpool Township, McNicol said. While en route to Rhodes' home, Monte is accused of providing one of the girls, who was 15 at the time, access to narcotics.
Monte is charged with corrupting another with drugs, a second-degree felony charge carrying a maximum prison sentence of eight years. McNicol said if convicted the charge calls for mandatory incarceration.
At the Liverpool Township home, Rhodes and Nicholas James Meeks, 23, Echo Dell Road, East Liverpool, are accused of having sex with each of the girls. Both are charged with two counts of unlawful sexual conduct with a minor, which McNicol said are fourth-degree felony charges due to the men being less than 10 years older than the girls.
The charges carry a maximum 18-month sentence.


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BSC Nursing Faculty and Nursing Student to Provide Volunteer Care at Indian Reservation
For the third consecutive summer, a Bluefield State College nursing faculty member will spend four weeks of her summer as a Nurse Practitioner on an Indian Reservation. Sheila Parks (R.N., M.S.N.), an associate professor of nursing at BSC, will provide volunteer health care at the Rosebud Sioux Reservation in South Dakota, beginning May 25.
Krista Richmond, a Beckley resident and president of the BSC Beckley Campus Student Nursing Association, will also participate in the project. "This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity," she said. "I will be working with Prof. Parks in the outpatient clinic and working in the hospital as an lextern."'
Two years ago, Parks worked with the Navajo Nation in Arizona, and last year she spent six weeks as a volunteer health care provider for the Oglala Lakota Sioux Indians at the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in Kyle, SD.
"The Rosebud is the second largest Sioux Reservation in the United States (tribal membership 15,438)," Parks noted. "I will be working in the outpatient clinic, located within the hospital." Major health problems faced by the residents of the Rosebud Sioux Reservation include Type 11 diabetes, TB, asthma, poor nutrition and obesity. Fifty-five percent of Rosebud's residents live in substandard housing. After last year's work at the Ogiala Lakota Sioux Reservation, Parks observed, "Many of the Sioux must do without water and electricity. "Their diet does not include many fresh fruits and vegetables, contributing to diabetes within the reservation."
Parks anticipates traveling to the Black Hills of South Dakota to participate in a volksmarch at Crazy Horse Mountain, and view several historically significant sites. "It's almost like living history when you drive through Wounded Knee, Pine Ridge, or watch the re-enactment of the Battle of Little Big Horn," she said.
Parks' sponsor for the Rosebud Sioux Reservation trip is Arrow, Inc., a Washington, D.C.based nonprofit organization that supplements health care to Native Americans.


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NFL Network's Peter Schrager names Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr as an underappreciated storyline due to his rising star and celebrity in the Bay Area.
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Michael Crabtree spole to reporters in the locker room after the 38-24 win over the Buffalo Bills.
Ian Eagle called him a "one-man wrecking crew," and after the 38-24 win over the Buffalo Bills, Raiders defensive end Khalil Mack talked about it.
Oakland Raiders running back Latavius Murray spoke to reporters after his two-touchdown performance in a 38-24 win over the Buffalo Bills.
Oakland Raiders QB Derek Carr hugs head coach Jack Del Rio as the Raiders win in Week 13 against the Buffalo Bills.


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Local man remembers soldiers in needBy Patrick McArdle
STAFF WRITER | October 14,2013Patrick McArdle / Staff photo
Garry DuFour, who lives in the Dorset area, saved a number of letters from soldiers who said they had gotten sick after being exposed to radiation during atomic weapons tests or chemical defoliant while serving in Vietnam.DORSET A local veteran wants Vermonters to remember that soldiers had to stay vigilant to win support from the federal government for ailments they suffered serving as often unwitting test subjects for the effects of atomic radiation and chemical defoliants.
Garry DuFour, a disabled veteran who served with the U.S. Armys 101st Airborne division from 1968 until 1970, has taken on a number of different occupations in his life, from soldier to writer to actor, but in the 1980s he began to work as an aide for the late Sen. Alan Cranston, D-Calif.
At the time, Cranston was working on legislation that would help soldiers win benefits if they had disabilities related to radiation or the defoliant commonly known as Agent Orange.
DuFour said this gave him a unique opportunity to witness history. While he wasnt writing legislation, DuFour was helping to gather information.
They had no medical care because it wasnt recognized, he said.
DuFour said he worked with Veterans Administration health care sites to gather stories from soldiers who had been exposed to radiation during the testing of atomic weapons.
In one famous case, known as Operation Redwing, 17 thermonuclear devices were tested in 1956 in the central Pacific Ocean.
DuFour said he once had a letter from a soldier who said he had participated in one of those tests. The letter which DuFour said hes since lost said the soldier was told to keep his eyes closed and his hands over his eyes but the soldier said he opened his eyes shortly after the blast and could see his bones through the skin of his hands.
Another letter included copies of paperwork that certified the soldier as a participant in Operation Redwing.
Many of the other letters were from soldiers who had health problems because of Agent Orange or other chemicals used in later wars. Agent Orange was a tactical herbicide used by the U.S. military in Vietnam to remove trees and dense tropical foliage that provided enemy cover, according to the Veterans Administration.
After reading the letters from soldiers whose lives had been harmed and who had insufficient support from the federal government or military, DuFour decided to make copies of what were public records. He said he didnt have an immediate plan for using the information but thought it was important to have copies.
More recently, he has opened his personal archive, inviting Sen. Bernard Sanders, I-Vt., in his capacity as current chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans Affairs, or others to see the records.
DuFour, who has been retired since 2003, said hes not working on anything actively that would use the letters for a specific purpose but thought it was important for the public to understand the amount of time and effort it took for the United States to take action on behalf of its soldiers.
The effects of Agent Orange have now been found to be service-connected which means that its easier for former service members who were exposed to the chemical to get their medical bills paid when they seek treatment.
DuFour said he likes to keep busy and still looks for ways to help veterans like providing them tickets to shows at the Weston Playhouse or speaking with officials at the University of Vermont about programs that would allow veterans to get into the college.
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I don't consider anything specific to be the most powerful thing or force in the Universe, because the Universe is so large that it's difficult to pinpoint at one specific thing.
However, I was a nominal Catholic for about 3 years, had bible studies and attended book studies with the Jehovah's Witnesses for 5 years, attended Jehovah's Witness meetings for 3 years, became an Atheist for 3 years, and I am currently an Agnostic.
Currently, I am learning more about nature(humans, animals, and plants).


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Someone get the kill room ready, this is going to be a blood bath if it's true!
In the wake of the recent split between Dexter star, Michael C. Hall and on-screen sister/off-screen wife, Jennifer Carpenter, rumors are flying that season 5 special guest star, Julia Stiles, might be the reason the lovebirds split after less than two years of marriage.
So.. is she? Keep reading to find out!


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Bullshit is so prevalent when it comes to health and diet advice that there's a good chance even your doctor gets a lot of it wrong. There are so many myths and old wives' tales out there, and for every one that happens to be true, there are dozens that amount to little more than superstition. It's a thankless task, knocking down these myths, but one we believe is for the ultimate good of humanity. So get ready to scream "bullshit!" the next time you hear ...
5 "Better Pour Hydrogen Peroxide on That Cut Before It Gets Infected!"
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The Myth:
We're going to bet that in your medicine cabinet, or somewhere in your house, you have a little brown bottle of hydrogen peroxide. Riddled with antiseptic properties and a near-magical disinfecting ability, hydrogen peroxide is the shit when it comes to showing bacteria its place. Hell, hospitals use it. The stuff even has special effects -- you can tell that it works by observing the bubbly foam it produces as a side effect of kicking germ ass.
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And did we mention that you can use it as freaking rocket fuel?
But Actually ...
The roots of the myth of mighty hydrogen peroxide run so deep that scientists actually haven't bothered to research its wound-cleaning capacities until fairly recently. When they finally got around to it, peroxide's high horse instantly bolted and ran the hell away, neighing angry obscenities at its fallen rider as it went. For starters, that "healing" foam is completely useless -- it's just a natural chemical reaction with the catalase enzyme in your blood, creating an effect not unlike a tiny baking soda volcano spouting from your wound. Neat, yes, but not the thing you're looking for if you're actually planning to get better.
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And there are easier ways to place first in the science fair.
OK, so we're prepared to accept that the foam is just smoke and mirrors. After all, hydrogen peroxide still kills all the bacteria at the site of a wound.
Except, well, it actually doesn't manage even that. It turns out that while hydrogen peroxide has no negative effects on the healing of wounds (other than a false sense of security, we suppose), it is pathetically ineffective at reducing bacterial count or inhibiting bacterial growth in a wounded area.
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It's basically like using a Snickers wrapper as a condom.
So what should you put on a wound? Antibiotic creams like Neosporin seem to work (though some say Vaseline works about the same). But there's just something so satisfying about the way hydrogen peroxide makes our wounds all fizzy. Can they add something to Band-Aids that does that? It's like the pointless burning sensation caused by Listerine -- we want some kind of sensation to let us know the medicine is working, damn it!
4 "Never Wake a Sleepwalker!"
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The Myth:
Sleepwalking individuals must be left alone ... or else. If a sleepwalker is awakened by a well-meaning bystander, it strains his or her system to the point that it might cause serious injury, in the form of heart failure and other assorted hazards. The shock is, in fact, so severe that it could kill them.
So whatever you do, never ever ever wake sleepwalkers. Just draw a dick on their forehead and let them go forth, it's fine.
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And, if circumstances permit, strap a bowl of warm water to their hand.
But Actually ...
Guess what really happens when you wake up sleepwalkers: They wake up. Seriously, that's it. No gruesome deaths, no dramatic injuries. True, they might be groggy and disoriented, but come on -- who doesn't feel that way when some bastard suddenly comes and shakes you awake in the middle of a dream in which you thought you were fighting zombies with your old gym coach?
Sure, there are situations where sleepwalkers are best left to their own devices -- you don't want to induce sudden confusion in a dude who is successfully sleep-taming a lion with a hula hoop and a stick of cheap bologna. Still, all things considered, it's usually more dangerous to not wake them up. After all, the other thing they say about sleepwalkers -- that they can't hurt themselves -- is also a big steaming pile of lie turds. Sleepwalkers have been documented indulging in all sorts of shenanigans, from sending emails to attempting to drive across state to screwing up in ways that get them in a Cracked article. There's no telling what a somnambulist's brain will put his body through. You could stroll into the nearest biker bar wearing a ballet tutu over a pair of assless chaps, kick every single motorcycle, and flip off their owners, then wake up with your middle finger still extended. Wouldn't it have been nice if someone had just ignored the myth and tackled you to the ground on your way there?
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Amen to that Parky. Those clubs which have chosen to become 'partners' have voted for an existence of mediocrity or less. There's fewer than a handful of top CC clubs that want much more and they need to be accommodated.
Moving from semi pro to fully pro is a mountain to climb.
If there are a couple of clubs who want to climb that mountain then for gawds sake let them. We need ambitious energetic clubs with serious ambition. If the mountain is a bit to steep level it out a bit. Don't sit back and make clubs struggle.
But be respectful to CC clubs who don't want to climb a mountain they know they cannot climb.
Too many dreamers on here harbour ambitions for championship clubs when they have no right to do so. These dreamers talk about what clubs should do but would not dream of sending on a personal cheque to help it happen.
If a couple of people run a CC club and put their time and money into it to help it survive, and decide they have not got the money or resource to climb the mountain who are you or I to accuse them of voting for "mediocrity or less".


text: The Transportation Emergency Preparedness Program (TEPP) developed the Modular Emergency Response Radiological Transportation Training (MERRTT) to address concerns from States, Tribes, and local jurisdictions about shipments of radioactive material by the U.S. Department of Energy. MERRTT was developed through the Training and Medical Issues Topic Group of the Transportation External Coordination Working Group (TEC). DOE formed TEC to improve coordination with external groups interested in transportation activities. TEC members represent national and regional state, tribal and local government organizations, as well as labor, industry and professional groups.


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Procedures for advancement in camp are established by
the council advancement committee in compliance with
national procedures, and under the direction of the
council executive board. The camp director and program
director, and the committee responsible for camp program
should be included in the process. Their expertise will
be important in evaluating practicality, and their buy-in
can improve cooperation from the camp staff. Once
procedures are in place, advancement committee
representatives should periodically visit each resident
camp to assure compliance. The visits can also surface
new ideas on improving implementation and building a
worthwhile partnership.
Below are camp advancement procedures that could be
considered. There may be more, but few camps should
need all of them.
1. Staff training on the particulars of advancement in
each program—Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting, Varsity
Scouting, Venturing, and Sea Scouts—as appropriate
2. Merit badges to be offered
3. How the council advancement committee will
approve camp merit badge counselors
4. Lesson plans or guidelines for instruction of merit
badges and other advancement
5. Guidelines on advancement-related equipment
and support
6. Procedures for accepting work completed before
camp begins
7. Communication plans to build awareness of camp
practices, such as those related to scheduling,
prerequisites, Scoutmaster approvals, paperwork, etc.
8. Record-keeping practices that will help if rank
advancement, merit badges, or merit badge partials
are questioned later
Resident camp standards require a letter from the
council advancement committee approving merit badge
counselors. There are no camp-related exemptions from
the qualifications described under "Qualifications of
Counselors," 188.8.131.52. Councils may not change the rules
about who qualifies; this includes eligibility age. Staff
members under 18 with subject-matter knowledge may
assist with instruction, but they must work with qualified
and approved counselors. Instruction may take place in
group settings, but it must be done in accordance with
the procedures described in "Group Instruction," 126.96.36.199.
Though stated earlier in this publication, it bears
repeating here: No council, committee, district, unit,
or individual has the authority to add to or subtract
from advancement requirements. There are no
camp-related exemptions except those described in
"Advancement for Members With Special Needs,"
10.0.0.0. Camp counselors and those assisting
them, regardless the circumstances, must comply.
If requirements as written cannot be completed at
camp, they must be done elsewhere. The Application
for Merit Badge "blue card" (see "Unit Leader
Signs Application for Merit Badge," 188.8.131.52) has
space to record and initial what is finished, and
age 18 is the only limit to finishing partials.
Council advancement committees that partner with camp
staffs and approach solutions jointly are more likely to
see strong programs. Implementing a merit badge program
at camp is not a simple task. It is not something to consider
from afar and then make rules about. Committees with
members who make the trip and lend a hand are more
likely to see successful results. An example might be
helping the staff meet the camp standards that require
training in several areas around advancement.
Members who leave a BSA program are welcome to return
if they are eligible and in good standing. They take up
where they left off, assuming the last verifiable rank.
It may be necessary for them to produce advancement
documentation, or to have records updated or transferred
from another council. The time away shall not be held
against them, and they shall not be made to redo
requirements. Because time spent in positions of responsibility
("Positions of Responsibility," 18.104.22.168) or active participation
("Active Participation," 188.8.131.52) need not be continuous,
any periods of activity before leaving count toward the
next rank. The new unit leader, however, may check with
past unit leaders, parents, or others to confirm time spent
meets the respective requirements.
Boys who do not have access to traditional Scouting units
can become Lone Cub Scouts and Lone Boy Scouts. In the
following or similar circumstances, they may find this an
appropriate option:
1. Home-schooled where parents do not want them in
a youth group
2. U.S. citizens living abroad
3. Exchange students away from the United States
4. Disability or communicable illness that prevents
meeting attendance
5. Rural communities far from a unit
6. Conflicts with a job, night school, or boarding school
7. Families who frequently travel or live on a boat, etc.
8. Living arrangements with parents in
different communities
9. Environments where getting to meetings may put the
Scout in danger
Each Lone Cub Scout or Lone Boy Scout must work with
a Lone Scout counselor—preferably his parent, but the
counselor might also be a religious leader, teacher,
neighbor, or Scouting volunteer. Regardless, even if a
parent, he or she must complete Youth Protection training,
be at least 21 years of age, registered with the Boy
Scouts of America, and meet its adult membership
requirements. More details can be found in the Lone
Scout Friend and Counselor Guidebook, No. 605978,
an essential tool in carrying out this program.
To register as a Lone Cub Scout or Lone Boy Scout,
application can be made through the council service
center. Lone Scout counselors must register using the
standard adult application. Those living abroad may
inquire with the Boy Scouts of America International
Department at the national office. Lone Scouting is not
an alternative for those who just don't like the local units
or cannot get along with them.
It is permissible and even beneficial for Lone Scouts to meet
from time to time with others in the area, or visit a unit if
possible. These meetings can provide additional instruction
and counseling to promote further advancement, and also
a more public forum for recognizing achievement.
Because Lone Scouts are not registered with units, we can
exercise some responsible flexibility with advancement.
This is not to say anything goes: Lone Scouting is not a
place to register a boy simply to facilitate parental approval
of advancement. Requirements for ranks, badges, or
awards that can be met by one Scout working with his
counselor must be fulfilled as written. If family members,
neighbors, or friends can be like a "den" or "troop," this
may increase what can be met as established.
Some wording issues are simple and do not require
council approval. For example, a Lone Scout may fulfill
a position of responsibility by serving in his school, place
of worship, in a club, etc. Where it is not possible to
meet requirements as written, a Lone Scout counselor may
suggest equal or very similar alternative requirements.
These must have council advancement committee approval.
Dissimilar requirements should be allowed only in
extreme circumstances, or when they cannot be met
without extreme hazard or hardship. See the Lone Scout
Friend and Counselor Guidebook for details.
A Lone Scout earns merit badges by working with adult
counselors who meet the qualifications as stated under
"Qualifications of Counselors," 188.8.131.52. They can be
recruited from among teachers, hobbyists, business
leaders, members of various clubs, etc. Before they
serve, the council or district advancement committee,
according to local practices, must approve them. A list
of preapproved counselors can be obtained by calling
the local council service center. For more information,
see "The Merit Badge Program," 220.127.116.11.
When a Lone Scout has completed the Eagle Scout
requirements, he works with the district or council
advancement committee according to local practices
(see "Boards of Review," 188.8.131.52). The Eagle Scout
application goes to the council service center, but
since the Lone Scout is not affiliated with a unit, the
processor there must send the application to the national
Advancement Team for processing. It cannot be submitted
through ScoutNET. Since there is no "unit committee"
for a Lone Scout, the unit committee chair signature line
on the Eagle Scout application is left blank. No unit
committee approval is required for the Eagle Scout
service project proposal.
Youth from other countries who temporarily
reside in the United States, or have moved
here, may register in a BSA unit and participate
in advancement. If progress from a foreign Scouting
association is to be considered and applied to BSA
requirements, then the foreign Scout must meet in person
(or over electronic media) with members of the council or
district advancement committee, along with at least one
adult leader or committee member of the receiving unit.
Previous advancement work is reviewed to determine the
BSA rank—up to, but not including Eagle Scout rank—the
youth is qualified to receive. The candidate must present
evidence of membership and advancement from the
previous association. Once a rank is determined, it is
reported through the BSA's Internet Advancement or on
an advancement report.
This procedure applies to all ranks except Eagle Scout,
which is not considered equivalent to any other association's
rank. If it can be established that Life rank has been
achieved, then the council or district advancement
committee can determine which BSA merit badges may
be awarded based on previous work. This may leave a
number of additional badges to earn—required or not—
to achieve Eagle. Requirements for active participation,
position of responsibility, Scout spirit, the service project,
and the unit leader conference must be completed in a
BSA unit. This procedure also applies to members of the
BSA who, while living abroad, have earned advancement
in another Scouting association.
From time to time, issues related to advancement call
for an understanding of the position of the Boy Scouts
of America on religious principles. In the appendix
(section 11), see the Rules and Regulations of the
Boy Scouts of America (article IX), and clause 1,
Declaration of Religious Principle, from article IX in
the Charter and Bylaws of the BSA. The following
interpretative statement may help to clarify this position:
The Boy Scouts of America does not define what constitutes
belief in God or practice of religion. Neither does the
BSA require membership in a religious organization or
association for membership in the movement. If a Scout
does not belong to a religious organization or association,
then his parent(s) or guardian(s) will be considered
responsible for his religious training. All that is required
is the acknowledgment of belief in God as stated in
the Scout Oath, and the ability to be reverent as stated
in the Scout Law.
If, prior to death, a youth member in any BSA program
has met the requirements for a rank or award, including
age and service, he or she may receive it posthumously.
If a required board of review has not been conducted,
it is held according to the methods outlined in "Boards of
Review," 220.127.116.11. It is appropriate to invite parents or
guardians and friends to discuss the efforts made toward
the rank.
For the Eagle Scout rank, the application is verified at
the council service center, but it must be sent to the
national Advancement Team for processing. A cover letter
from the Scout executive or designee must indicate it as
posthumous. This triggers changes to the congratulatory
letter returned with the pocket card and certificate.
Note that the same procedures regarding timing of
an Eagle Scout board of review apply in posthumous
cases. See "Eagle Scout Board of Review Beyond the
18th Birthday," 220.127.116.11.
The Boy Scouts of America has created the Spirit of the
Eagle Award as an honorary posthumous recognition
for registered youth members who have lost their lives
through illness or accident. It is offered by the National
Court of Honor as a final salute and tribute in celebration
of the recipient's life, and publicly recognizes his or her
contributions to the mission of Scouting.
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Job Description The job combines work for both the WGSS Program and the Friends of Women�s Studies. The new GA will work jointly with a second, experienced GA. Assignments include: Academic advising of undergraduate Women�s Studies & GLBT Studies minors & graduate students enrolled in the Graduate Certificate in Women�s Studies: maintain and update student records, advise students on coursework and progress through program, and attend monthly CLASS academic advisors� meetings. Requires employee security clearance and ability to work with confidential information. Assist with Friends of Women�s Studies events and meetings. Standard office tasks: Check & respond to mail, voicemail and e-mail daily. Photocopying as needed, maintain office supplies, assist faculty and staff. Work with Departmental Business Administrator. Maintain relevant listservs and email lists. Maintain and update the webpage (via IT services). Coordinate course listings. Update WGSS minors, graduate certificate students, departments, and board as needed. Alert public and media about special events and announcements. Advertise events (create and distribute fliers). Assist with program planning, including Spring Open House, Women�s History Month (March) events, Graduate Certificate graduation ceremony, and the Living Archives Series. Attend new student orientations and new faculty orientation as WGSS Program representative. Publicize scholarships, fellowships, grants and essay contests for faculty, undergraduates and graduate students. Special skills needed: Experience working with Word, Excel, and Microsoft Publisher Working with Filemaker Pro (can learn on the job) Writing skills a plus. Experience working with PeopleSoft also a plus. Job term: Spring 2014 semester (begins January 13, 2014). 20 hr/week. Requirements: full-time UH graduate student (9 hours) during the Spring 2014 term Applications due December 6, 2013 Questions: 713-743-3214 Send C.V. and cover letter to: Prof. Elizabeth Gregory /WGSS/UH/ Agnes Arnold Hall 624/ Houston, TX 77204-3005 Or via campus mail: WOST 3005
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July 21, 2011 —
Years ago, my husband concocted the notion of instituting a weekly, day-long moratorium on driving. He called it a "No-Car Day." We would do all our chores and errands on weekdays, after work. Then, on either Saturday or Sunday, we religiously refrained from driving, taking a kind of automotive Sabbath we honored and kept holy.
At first it was hard to slow down. Weren't we supposed to have places to go, people to see? We felt restless. But we got used to staying still and letting the hours pass. It was relaxing to spend a day moving only as fast and as far as our bodies would allow. It didn't take us long to look forward to our No-Car Day.
After we retired, we were able to expand No-Car Days to Double No-Car Days. My husband has even enjoyed several No-Car Weeks (not in a row, mind you), which he calls "a rare and special treat."
Using cloth napkins and CFLs, buying organic carrots and recycling are easy ways to green one's life, but reducing driving presents a substantial challenge, especially in these parts where the closest supermarket is 14 miles from home. Still, with a little forethought, No-Car Days can extend to No-Car Weekends and, dare I suggest it, a No-Car Week.
I bravely go where no woman has dared to go before by proposing this radical idea: How about a no-driving vacation? What if you didn't get into your car at all? For an entire week? It might be the perfect getaway, especially with the price of gas creeping up to $4 a gallon and the economy plummeting. One might reconsider driving to some exotic vacation spot, given that, as a friend of mine likes to say, "People come here for vacation." He means the Upper Delaware region.
As I write these words, it occurs to me that I've got to put my walking shoes where my tires used to be. I'll pull the car into the garage and take the challenge. If I go anywhere, it'll be on foot. Heck, I'll even add a few no-screen days, eschewing all electronic devices. I'll have my binoculars ready for some quality wildlife watching. I'll read, talk with my neighbors, skip stones on the lake, camp in the backyard. I'll move at a human pace, so much slower than 75 mph.
I'm sure my experiment won't change the world. But it will prepare me for the coming years when the price and availability of gasoline will make doing without it a necessity and indiscriminate driving a luxury.


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Since ABi was acquired by a larger company we have been working to expand the ABi brand and one of the avenues we've been down has now turned into something much more than just an initial idea: the ABi Player. Put short, the ABi Player is a MP3 player made by us here on ABi and a Chinese OEM manufacturer. Don't worry, it won't be another MP10 player, we've made sure to find a manufacturer that actually produce decent products.
While we have absolutely no hardware or software design experience, we know what SHOULD go into a player better than most people. That's why we teamed up with a OEM manufacturer that would let us use existing hardware for our own software. We're not doing the firmware coding ourself, but we have the final say in what goes into the player. We also made sure to pick a player with a Wolfson chip in it so the sound quality should be excellent.
The interface in the picture is just a mock up, but you can except ABi branding in the final product as well- it's our player after all. The player has a 2.8″ OLED WQVGA (480×272) capacitive single touch touchscreen as well as a couple of tactile controls on the side and top. The player has only 8GB of internal memory but two MicroSDHC slots on the bottom which will integrate fully into the media library. It will support Xvid video up to 640×480 pixels and hopefully we'll manage to get h.264 support on there too in a later firmware update, although it won't be available at launch. Other noticeable features are Ogg Vorbis and FLAC support, gapless playback for all file types including MP3, a line out mode and a 10 band custom equalizer.
Price is yet to be determined, but our goal is less than $150. We're still looking at additional ways to distribute it aside from the site itself, so price will depend on predicted sales when those details get in order. We're still working on the interface and some of the features of the FW but we're expecting to have a pre-production model in a few weeks with a release around the middle/end of May or beginning of June. Stay tuned for more details as we develop this further! After having reviewed more players than what is considering medically safe, it's nice to be able to decide how a player should be from scratch. Hopefully our readers will like the final product once it's out.
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The guy's a legend. As of right now, he's a more reliable go to than Toney D. He hots the glass well, too. Another reason to keep him active whilst playing well.
After last season's games from him, I was wondering why he wasn't getting any playing time most of the games this season. The games he did play in he was mostly or only shooting threes. Sure, he was hitting them, but it wasn't anything to impress anyone. It's been a while since last season and I THOUGHT he could drive to the basket, but my memory got fuzzy since he wasn't doing that...until last night. I'm very happy to see the versatility from him and he has earned some nice minutes. Our bench is looking brighter with Willaims and Walker.
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we all knew he was capable of playing at this level, he showed that at the end of last year, then he struggled early on and Mike abandoned him. Now he's gotten his chance again with Gallo hurt and he's really producing for us he's worthy of these minutes he's a great asset who could shoot the 3 as well as attack the basket( wish he would do that more though ). keep him in the rotation and this type of play will continue to come
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BUMP, with all those health problems affecting our team why there is no news about Walker? It's been 4 weeks now that he isn't available and that's also the initial timetable mark for his return... so, any news anyone?
He's on a 4-6 week table, so he's still within the time frame
damn i miss Billy.. hope he'll be back soon
we're really not hearing much about him lately.
yea he was on fire that game vs Miami with his 3's....that's what hes capable of... to bad hes not consistent
Who is Walker???
u mean that guy we traded (energy) Nate Robinson for? do u think GS wouldve traded Nate for Walker on the deadline?
I wish we had Nate, so Novak could average 20 points a game in 24 minutes.
or Nate jumping to block a 6.9 oponent shot rubbing off on Shumpert defensive talent.
I noticed him back on the bench tonight.
he was getting into a fight with a pacer fan at the end walking back.


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Evergreen Gallery at The Evergreen State College Presents Environmental Artist Basia Irland
October 21, 2008 to October 27, 2008
Evergreen Gallery at The Evergreen State College is sponsoring a project by environmental artist Basia Irland. The artist will be on campus October 21-27 to talk about her art and encourage people to participate in her project 'A Gathering of Waters.'
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I just received a report that Gartner did on Coscon, a shipping company in China, how they have deployed SOA and their learnings. Coscon undertook an SOA intitiatve to rationalize its core port operation systems and improve overall business agility and responsiveness.
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Bath Salts in the Wound
By Rob Fischer
A view of Roanoke from the Roanoke Star. Federal agents swept through the area and surrounding towns to clear Amped and other synthetic drugs from the shelves, weeks before their sale was to become illegal in Virginia.
When a legal synthetic drug called Amped first shipped in October 2011, fans of recreational narcotics went crazy for it. Marketed as "ladybug attractant" and "exuberance powder," Amped was developed by a trained biochemist, a rarity in the otherwise fly-by-night industry. But by the end of February something had changed. Comments from Amped users started appearing on blogs, claiming that unlike the initial batches of the fine high-octane stimulant powder that "made ladybugs scatter," recent shipments were the color and texture of soggy piecrust. The stuff smelled like piss. For those willing to snort this congealed paste, however, it still provided a decent high.
Bath Salt Guru, the de facto synthetics industry blog, offered an obscure explanation for the change: Wicked Herbals, the company responsible for Amped, had fallen out with its chemist due to an argument over a change to the formula. A post warned readers that the product had been seriously compromised. Dozens of commenters pleaded for more details, and almost as soon as they posted their inquiries, other Amped users voiced satisfaction with their most recent shipments. After a few incoherently despondent responses, the anonymous blogger signed off: FTWWALD—Fuck the World with a Long Dick. Bath salts are more than just an upper. Users found Amped, and other brands, to be more potent than cocaine. One user described it this way: "On coke, you might see a group of girls and decide, 'I'm the man,' and go talk to them. On Amped you'd think, 'Hey, I should work my dick up and go show it to them.'" He recalled taking a leisurely stroll one evening, snorting bumps of Amped along the way. At dawn he was swinging on a rope swing in a stranger's yard, wearing nothing but his underwear, holding his semierect dick out to girls driving past, hoping he'd get lucky.
Few places were as primed for the plague of bath salts as the Southeast neighborhood of Roanoke, Virginia. Built on a foothill in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Southeast is a hodgepodge of vinyl-sided homes and weed-infested lots strewn with old cars and discarded furniture. A variety of drug epidemics mark past decades like geological strata; opiate and alcohol abuse are realities of everyday life. One resident recounted hitting rock bottom of a heroin addiction after being hospitalized for shooting Drano. Another recalled watching his neighbors roar down the broken asphalt outside his house with crack pipes clutched between their teeth. But drugs haven't destroyed neighborly camaraderie. For instance, when the local roadhouse recently held a fundraiser for a developmentally disabled infant, the entire community showed up to give their support, including over 100 members of the local motorcycle gang.
Amped and other bath salts brands began appearing in Roanoke-area smoke shops in March, after their manufacturers sent out glossy neon postcards to tobacco stores, promising huge retail profits. Like some sort of farce of the crack epidemic, the proprietors of Southeast's main tobacco shop, D.K. Tobacco, offered the first round of bath salts at discount. Employees even (allegedly) donned Amped T-shirts to hype the product. Across town, another tobacco store hired a man to hold a sign advertising bath salts. Before long, buyers swarmed.
Salem police chief Jeff Dudley holds up a unit of Amped that one of his officers purchased from a tobacco
"At the busiest times, especially after dark, it was like a Walmart parking lot out there," said a neighboring business owner who requested to remain anonymous. Some customers reportedly showed up five or six times a day. Locals said it looked like a line outside a food bank. From his next-door tattoo parlor, Charlie Barham watched D.K. Tobacco's business swell following local news coverage. "Suddenly we saw more than just your average tweaker pulling into D.K.," he said. "Construction workers driving up in city trucks. Everyone including your grandmother heard about this stuff, and decided it was worth giving a shot."
In a matter of weeks, signs of wreckage appeared in the neighborhood. Violent face-offs with suspected users became increasingly common, overwhelming police officers and emergency room personnel. In May alone Roanoke city police responded to 34 bath salts-related calls. "It was more than just a serious problem. It was an epidemic. And it came on so suddenly," said Roanoke city police chief Chris Perkins. By this point the predicament was no longer restricted to city limits; Amped was ravaging the entire county. "We had an officer fight a kid for nine minutes," said Roanoke County police chief Chuck Mason. "Most of our scuffles are less than a minute. The kid came charging at him out of the house stark naked." An emergency room physician interviewed by the local news station said that if cocaine and methamphetamines were tropical storms, the bath salts situation was a hurricane.
Another adjacent business owner recounted shaky, glassy-eyed fiends lingering around the neighboring pizza shop and tattoo parlor, asking if the surrounding shops sold ladybug attractant. A few were leaning against lampposts in the parking lot to steady themselves while vomiting. The owners of the bakery next door said that their shop was broken into one night in what they believe was an attempt by the burglars to gain access to the tobacco store.
Angela Marie Crabb, a 31-year-old mother of two, lived two blocks from D.K. Tobacco. She had already struggled with alcohol, heroin, and crack addictions when a friend introduced her to Amped last March. A couple of days after Angela first used the drug, Lorrie Jones, her mother, found her naked and leaning precariously off the second-floor balcony of her building. "It was like watching something in a science fiction movie," Lorrie said. "The way she contorted her body, her speech, everything was so strange." Over the course of a few weeks, Angela withered away to 80 pounds, her face ghoulishly swollen. She showed up unannounced at her mother's house one evening, attempting to bust the windows out in a rage. "It wasn't her. It was the Amped. It literally looked demonic," Lorrie said. The next night Angela suffered a heart attack. She spent the next six days on life support before passing away on April 25.
Hours after her daughter died, Lorrie met a young woman outside the hospital who had to have her arm amputated after injecting too much Amped. Two days later, another young mother, Tina Elaine Mullins Crockett, died of a heart attack at least partially caused by Amped. "It was like a cloud opened up over the Roanoke Valley and dumped a band of demons on us," Lorrie said. "It was like a tornado had gone through. It sucked a lot of people up with it. And my daughter was one of them." Smoke shop owners shrugged off concerns that they were destroying their community. After all, bath salts weren't illegal and they were very profitable. Stores bought Amped units wholesale for $5 and sold them for $25. Your run-of-the-mill small-time drug dealer might make $50 flipping an ounce of weed or double his investment with a pound of cocaine. Tobacco-store owners moving a conservative 30 packets a day could easily net over $200,000 a year.
The owners of D.K. Tobacco are Sudanese refugees, and many in the neighborhood regarded the sale of bath salts as an act of national ingratitude. The resentment only grew as store owners flaunted their profits. One rolled up in a new Nissan, which he said he had bought in cash. On another occasion, he flashed a cashier's check worth the full amount of a new house. "I can't believe that they didn't know what they were doing," said a neighboring business owner who asked not to be named. "Avarice took over. And it was legal."
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I'm a quad woman and I've only been able to have an orgasm from manual stimulation. Am I missing something?
I'm a woman and – due to muscular dystrophy – I'm a quadriplegic who uses a ventilator. I've also had a hysterectomy. Both of these changes came before I started sexual activity…so I can't compare "before" and "after." I've only ever had an orgasm from manual stimulation instead of intercourse. That's great, but am I missing something?


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my son tyren (TEER-en) is now 6months (on the 8th) and showing signs of being ready to try solids, except that he doesn't have any teeth yet. i remember from LLL meetings that the 3 signs are: grabbing at food, sitting up, and have at least one tooth. something about enzymes for digestion that
they don't get til they get that first tooth?
well there's no sign yet of a first tooth...although i keep swearing he's teething, the way he chews on things and drools...but still nothing. so i'm wondering, should i continue to wait for that tooth? or is it ok to try something now?
i'm not really in a hurry or anything...just curious if i should continue to wait? there are allergies in our family...my dh had severe food allergies as a baby and child. pretty much everything caused some sort of reaction in him. (although maeven has never showed an inkling of an allergy and i have no food allergies either) so delaying further wouldn't be a bad idea, i know. but tyren's so funny, that longing look he has when watching us eat. i know its not about eating, but just curiosity over what we're doing, but its just so different from maeven, who didn't ever eat more than a bite or 2 of baby food ever (she did the shudder and the yuck face if i offered her any, LOL! too funny), and didn't really eat regular food regularly til maybe 2yrs. this little fat guy looks like he's going to really enjoy food! he's already so different than his sister. ya never know, though, he might prove me wrong. anyway...
LLL leaders, and you knowledgable mamas...what do you think?
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you think mine is too big?
mine is good right?
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mine is good right?
yh yours is fine i think
is mine big?
why don't you just put a resizing thing or size limit
Is mine Ok now?
i think my is good
shodaime, you`re is good size
myen is good.:D
I think mines ok
mines is almost as big as youres V-man
okay no problem
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A physician at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics has violated a 2011 probation given for excessive use of alcohol.
The Iowa Board of Medicine released records Wednesday that show Wendy R. Smoker was fined $5,000 and given five years of probation in a settlement agreement.
Television station KCRG reports it's identical to a January 2011 citation, when the board concluded Smoker engaged in excessive use of alcohol. She was charged in July 2012 for failing to pay her fine on time and drinking alcohol abroad.
Smoker's probation terms are the same, but a physician will now monitor her and submit reports to the board. Her medical license could be suspended or revoked if she violates her probation again.
Smoker did not immediately return messages left Thursday.


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quote:Originally posted by cometchaseranother time saver: shut off the TV.it's amazing how many hours you can save! I know it sounds simplistic, but it is a great start. a 15 minute limit for non-work internet is another good one.comet