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Find Your Passion: Finding Hope with Man's Best Friend
By Kristi Payne
As Catherine Postell raced to the Tuscaloosa K9 Camp immediately following the 2011 tornado, The University of Alabama social work student steeled herself for the worst.
Unfortunately, she found exactly that. The dog boarding, training and rescue facility, with which she had been actively involved, was destroyed, and many of its canine inhabitants were trapped and wounded.
She immediately began transporting injured dogs to available veterinarians she could locate. She often returned with car loads of displaced animals from local communities in order to house and care for them as they awaited reunion with their owners.
The UA senior then acted as the community organizer for the camp's rebuilding efforts — a role that had her on-site daily for more than three months. She recruited and transported volunteers, served as the camp's veterinary liaison, and collected donations of food, water and supplies for both people and animals alike.
She also aggressively solicited media attention for the plight of the K9 camp, eventually garnering national coverage from the Animal Planet program "Pit Bulls and Parolees." The cast and crew arrived on-site to help with the rebuilding efforts and to film an episode that aired in January. Postell says she hopes the television feature will draw additional donations for the camp's rescue division.
In her time volunteering at the K9 camp prior to the storm, Postell says she developed a fascination with the training of service animals — specifically those assisting people with non-physical disabilities, such as post-traumatic stress disorder or severe anxiety attacks.
She says she felt compelled to explore how this could relate to her goals as a future social worker. So, she and two classmates — DeWayne Hamilton and Sarah Warner — began an undergraduate project focused on the nontraditional use of service animals.
Postell says she could fathom no better way to combine her two passions in life — helping dogs and helping people — than by documenting various ways service animals can help people with mental and emotional disorders.
There are advantages, Postell says, to the potential alternative of involving animals as a treatment option to certain medications for these disorders.
"These drugs often have undesirable negative side effects that prompt the use of numerous other drugs to counteract them. Many people are happy to learn that the use of service animals can reduce or eliminate the need for those medications," she says.
She relays one example of a service dog trained by the K9 camp to assist a woman suffering from debilitating panic attacks. The dog, upon detecting a marked rise in her anxiety level, would speed-dial her husband and bark into the phone to alert him that she needed help.
Postell says she has seen how owning pets can facilitate social immersion for those living with emotional disorders. They can act as conversation-starters, she says, for people who live with extreme shyness and provide them with an excuse to end social contact if they feel uncomfortable or overly pressured in a social situation.
For her, the decision to attend UA as a social work student was easy.
"I always felt that my strength and my calling lay in doing social work," she says. "UA is one of very few schools in the Southeast to offer both a bachelor's and master's degree in social work, and the quality of their programs is unmatched," says the Hueytown native, who intends to obtain her Master of Social Work from UA following her May graduation.
In addition to her full-time studies, Postell works nine hours per day as a student intern at The Bridge, where she provides tutoring, GED instruction, and counseling services to troubled adolescents who would otherwise be committed to youth services or detained in juvenile detention centers.
It's quite a workload, but Postell says she wouldn't change a thing.
"I never wake up and dread going to work. This is what I live to do," she says.
She has even begun incorporating a type of pet therapy into her work at The Bridge, by arranging
for the youth to spend time working with abused or rescued animals. Time and again, she has seen them, she says, form special bonds that are mutually beneficial to animal and child.
She says that juveniles with troubled histories can relate to the stigma of being a "stray" because they employ very similar emotional survival and defense mechanisms. The interaction between them creates the beginning of solid socialization skills for both, she says.
The animals, she says, offer them someone they can talk to who never interrupts or passes judgment, loves them without reservation, and is exuberantly happy to see them regardless of circumstances that may have caused others to look down on them.
The unconditional acceptance they receive from their animal partners begins restoring their ability to trust – a crucial step, she says, to making them feel comfortable opening up to counselors and others trying to help.
Postell, who shares her home with a yellow Lab, "Bella," and "Copper," a red Dachshund, says that the phenomenon is hardly surprising.
"Dogs are called 'man's best friend' for good reason."
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Kristi Payne is a junior from Pinson majoring in interdisciplinary studies with New College Life Track. She has served as a student writer for UA Media Relations since Fall 2011.
This story is part of the Find Your Passion series. To learn more about how you can find your passion at The University of Alabama, please visit UA Undergraduate Admissions.


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May 2, 2011—North Central College will stage "Forever Plaid," an affectionate, toe-tapping musical homage to the harmonic guy groups from the 1950s. Senior theatre major Angie Snodgrass of Naperville will direct this Stuart Ross musical comedy on May 26-29 as part of the College's Student Director Series.
Five performances will be staged at 7:30 p.m. May 26, 27 and 28 and at 2 p.m. May 28 and 29 in the theatre at Meiley-Swallow Hall, 31 S. Ellsworth St., Naperville. Tickets are $10/adults, $8/students and senior citizens; call the North Central College Box Office at 630-637-SHOW (7469) or visit northcentralcollege.edu/showtix.
"Forever Plaid" is the story of four high-school chums—Sparky, Smudge, Jinx and Francis—who discovered they shared an affection for music and entertaining. After performing and rehearsing together, they dreamed of becoming like their idols—the Four Aces, Four Freshmen and the Crew Cuts—and formed a group called The Plaids, a name that connects traditional values of family, home and harmony.
They devoted themselves to singing wherever and whenever they could and finally landed their first big gig. While driving their Mercury convertible to pick up their custom-made plaid tuxedos, the four were slammed broadside by a school bus filled with Catholic teens on their way to see the Beatles' debut on "The Ed Sullivan Show." The teens escaped, but the members of The Plaid were killed instantly. When their careers and lives ended, the story of "Forever Plaid" begins. The quartet is allowed to return from the afterlife for one final chance at musical glory.
Snodgrass says she chose to direct "Forever Plaid" because of the music's beauty and difficulty, as well as the honest acting that's required to pull off the characters. "I was able to cast four of the most talented men I have ever worked with. The audience will be blown away by their talent just as I am at every rehearsal. Along with their incredible talent, the audience can expect everything from tears to laughter to fire breathing. This is a heartwarming story of second chances and chasing your dreams."
The principal parts for North Central's "Forever Plaid" are:
Parts: Actor, town, year, major
Francis: Tanner Smale of Elkhart, Ind., a junior majoring in musical theatre with a minor in dance
Sparky: Garrett Lutz of Aurora, Ill., a junior majoring in musical theatre
Smudge: Bryan Renaud of Sugar Grove, Ill., a sophomore majoring in theatre
Jinx: Max DeTogne of Arlington Heights, Ill., a sophomore majoring in speech communication
Crew: Student, town, year, major
Musical director: Taylor Martin of Madison, Wis., a senior majoring in music education
Assistant musical director and pianist: Liz Kelly of Goshen, Ind., a junior majoring in music and psychology
"Forever Plaid" was selected as part of this year's Student Director Series. The College's theatre faculty invite students to submit a proposal to direct their own theatrical productions and the best are chosen.
North Central College offers majors in theatre or musical theatre and a minor in dance. A full range of acting and dance classes is available, as well as opportunities to direct a full-length production. Students of all majors can participate in musical and nonmusical performances, actor showcases and one-act plays and performances in the College's four theatre venues. Full-time professors and active professionals who are artist-teachers serve as faculty. For more information about North Central College's theatre programs visit northcentralcollege.edu/majors/theatre.
North Central College's 2010-2011 Sesquicentennial Fine & Performing Arts Season is supported by a generous grant from the Illinois Arts Council. USG Corporation and Navistar, Inc. are underwriting sponsors.
This play is among the many ongoing programs at North Central College to enrich and broaden the cultural and academic outlook for the College and community. For a comprehensive schedule of musical performances, theatrical productions, art exhibits and lectures, visit northcentralcollege.edu/show or call the box office at 630-637-SHOW (7469).


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Food, folks, and fun. Except for the losing part.
Last night was the first in a week flush with Metsies events. For the photo album, click here! A gaggle of intrepid Mets bloggers gathered at The Blind Pig to watch what I was so sure would be an exciting win. Anyway.
The Vote For Mr. Met boys were there to provide Vote For Mr. Met t-shirts. I'll be wearing mine tonight at the "Mets at the Movies" event at the Ziegfeld. Have you voted yet!? If not, do now at mascothalloffame.com. You've got 'til Sept. 1. Vote often. Mr. Met needs you.
Also in attendance last night were Mets Grrl and her TBF, Coop, Matt from Metsblog, Regis from Metsblog and Mets Heads and his (ahem) Yankees fan buddy, and Will from Smear the Q.u.e.e.r (a great blog! And another word I had no idea Mlblogs bleeped out!) and his trash-talking buddy.
Oy, bullpen. Bullllllpen. Bats. Starers at balls that don't go foul. Come onnnnn. We're almost at September. Get your game on! On the other hand, congrats to Carlos D, and I'll hope he keeps up the hotness.
Although we gave Big Mota his props after a successful 1-2-3 9th inning, much of our bloggy group collectively freaked out when Willie left him in to pitch the 10th. Come on, Willie. I love you, but Just Say No to Mota for a 2nd inning! Here's what Will had to say to watching Mota pitch.
It wasn't just Mota. As I told Matt, I'm not too worried about the standings. I'm worried about the spirit of a team that can't put together wins against its biggest division rivals. Spark up the fire, Metsies. We need you to feel like winners going into October.
We need you to find your swagger again.
If you'll be at the Ziegfeld tonight for Mets at the Movies, look for the gal in her Vote For Mr. Met t-shirt and say hi! I'll be there with Coop, so drop her a holla too.
I'll leave you with this pic of Regis and Matt, because Regis thinks they both look "cool."🙂 (It's possible he has yet to learn that I tease gently and with affection.)
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that was a real good time, if you take out innings 8-10. boy did i get drunk, though i think that's the only way i can watch mota pitch. that, and a shirt over my head, apparently.
looks like a lot of fun, despite the game🙂 Interested to hear your report on tonight's event and will see on you on Friday when we take the 1st game from that Atlanta team
…and i had a good laugh AGAIN seeing Will with the shirt over his face when Mota was in. Priceless. It was a lot of fun – Zoe honey you know I love ya, but we need to find a new place to watch these games together. Our record at Blind pig is 0-3 and two of those games were against the Phils! 😦
You really need to learn how to use red eye remover for my baby blues!
Ha. I *had* to do something for you and Matt in the group shot–you both looked like you'd been possessed by the devil. But yes, my red eye covering skills are rudimentary.
Had fun invading the Mets-blog party.
I must say despite the loud boo's as I aproached the Met table, everyone was most friendly.
O-yeah Yanks beat Boston that night!
Nice touch with the orange over the yanks hat -lol
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Just last week Lucinda McIntosh's Mound Cemetery headstone was cracked, covered in moss, and sinking into the ground.
Now thanks to a local cemetery preservation group and Ohio's "gravestone guardian," McIntosh's stone, as well as two others in the historic cemetery have been repaired, cleaned and set straight.
"There are several, several stones in these cemeteries that are in need of repair," said Marietta Cemeteries Coming Alive (MCCA) member Chris Painter.
The community-based group was formed earlier this year with the goal of documenting, archiving and preserving Marietta's three historic cemeteries-Mound, Harmar and Oak Grove.
When Painter met gravestone restoration professional Mark Morton, of Richland County, at a presentation at the Washington County Public Library last spring, the wheels were set in motion for Morton to repair some local stones.
"I got into (restoration) by doing a lot of genealogy work. Part of that is looking up ancestors and cemeteries, and I started wondering what I could do to salvage and save them," explained Morton of how he stumbled upon his current profession three years ago.
Saturday, he traveled to Marietta to fix three stones that were in various states of disrepair.
The great part about the restoration project was that it focused on the headstones of some of the lesser known figures, said Scott Britton, director of The Castle and MCCA member.
"These people have a story. It's just not a famous story," he said.
McIntosh, for example, was the daughter of two former slaves.
"It's a little unusual because she died in 1857, before the time of the Civil War," said Britton.
At the time, it would have been common practice for African Americans to have been buried in a completely separate cemetery, he explained.
"You have African Americans buried in the same cemetery right next to the founders of Marietta. It says a lot about the attitudes of people in Marietta at the time," Britton said.
Also restored were the headstones of Emily Stephens and Reuben N. Goldman.
Morton learned his restoration techniques through training with other professionals. A special epoxy created in Germany is used to piece together stones that have fallen apart entirely, he said.
"You sort of have to dry fit them together first. It's kind of like a jigsaw puzzle where the pieces are only going to work one way," he said.
The restoration work cost $300 and was funded by a $100 donation from the Marietta Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution and by private donations, said Painter.
Now the group is hoping to raise more funds to have Morton return for a grave restoration workshop, said MCCA member Roger Kalter.
"The next step will be to get him here for a full eight-hour day in April or May to teach us how to repair the stones as he's repairing them," he said.
The cemeteries still contain hundreds of stones that would benefit from repair work and MCCA would ultimately like to take the helm and do the restoration work on a local level, said Painter.


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July 11, 2012 —
"I've been a part of this fire company since I was this high," Lake Huntington Fire Chief Jason Kraack said, holding his hand about two feet off the floor. His dad, Ed Kraack, nodded. No doubt, because Ed's been in the fire company for some 45 years, with 14 of those logged in as chief. "It is a way of life," Ed explained.
Not only is it a way of life, it's an extended family, said Cochecton Ambulance Captain Herb Sawall.
These three, along with volunteer Ray Evans, were gathered at the new fire station on Saturday morning to do prep work for the celebration of the 75th anniversary of the fire company on July 14. And as the men talked about how the changing demographic was challenging volunteer fire companies throughout the region and the nation, young Cameron Sullivan was proudly pointing out all of the fire apparatus in the cavernous new building that fronts County Route 116 by the Cochecton Town Hall.
And not unlike many of the traditions that have given small town living its values, becoming a volunteer fire fighter is harder now than it used to be. Not only has the required training hours changed from some 36 hours of the old Fire Essentials to a 96-hour Firefighter I, lack of employment in town is taking residents out of the area during the day. Fire companies are also challenged as youth who have grown up and trained with the company go off to college and pursue careers elsewhere.
But not surprisingly, for those who have stayed or moved into the area, the benefits of joining the ranks as an emergency service provider have never been stronger.
"There is a sense of belonging and camaraderie when everyone gets together," said Evans, who is a new member. "When I was a weekender in Narrowsburg, I went to the firehouse and asked what I could do. They told me to come back when I retire."
Grinning, he said that he retired to Lake Huntington and the fire company has welcomed him with open arms and put him right to work. He and Ed oversaw the building of the firehouse, a project which, according to Ed, was 30 years in the making.
The new firehouse, which is being shared with the Cochecton Volunteer Ambulance Corps as a cost-saving measure for both, sports a large meeting room and a beautiful new kitchen, which will make its inaugural appearance at the Pancake Breakfast, beginning at 7 a.m. The kitchen will provide the company with the opportunity to host different events (maybe even a Thanksgiving dinner, if Ed gets his way), give the community a place to gather and a facility to rent.
"We used to have a three-day Firemen's Field Day," Ed said. "But we couldn't continue that due to insurance liabilities." Additionally, it was a lot to ask members to be continually volunteering for social events, beyond fire fighting duties. But with the new firehouse, and its sunny welcoming space, the company is hopeful that it can accommodate part-timeparticipation of anyone who might have as little as a few hours on a monthly basis. "Maybe you can't give every day, but you might be able to give that one day that makes a difference," Jason said.
"It's the best thing I have ever done," Evans added.
"Nobody's here for the recognition. We're here for the community, to do a job that needs to be done. That's the thing that's nice about fire service," Jason said. "Whatever your age or ability, there's a job to be done."
To volunteer or to find out more about joining this extended family of service, call 845/932-8444.
Day on the Lake July 14, rain or shine
Schedule of events:
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7:00am to 11:00am ~ Pancake Breakfast
9:00am to 10:0am ~ Vendor Set Up
10:00am to Noon ~ THUNDER 102 LIVE
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GVSU, Spectrum Health create Executive MBA
Posted on October 09, 2013
Grand Valley State University is developing a unique educational opportunity that will help Spectrum Health better prepare its leaders as it plans for a future built around community, value, quality and sustainability.
The two organizations have come together to jointly create a Master of Business Administration (MBA) program designed specifically for Spectrum Health leaders, the Health Care Executive MBA. This represents a partnership between two major local institutions. Spectrum Health is a leader in health systems and Grand Valley State University's Seidman College of Business excels in meeting the ongoing need for leadership development, consulting and cutting-edge education.
Since its establishment in 1997, Spectrum Health has grown into an integrated health system that serves communities throughout the state. Planning and preparing for strong leadership will help ensure continued high-quality care for patients and their families.
"Spectrum Health must explore and create opportunities that will provide a smooth leadership transition throughout this decade," said Richard C. Breon, President & CEO, Spectrum Health. "We are very pleased that Grand Valley State University has been willing to develop an MBA program specifically designed for our integrated health system during a very challenging time in a changing industry."
Participants in the 22-month EMBA program will be clinical and administrative employees within Spectrum Health.
To provide enhanced experiences for MBA and undergraduate students, Grand Valley opened the new L. William Seidman Center this summer to house the Seidman College on the university's downtown Grand Rapids campus. This new health executive MBA program, in development with Spectrum Health, is a reflection of Grand Valley's commitment to flexibility and responsiveness to community needs.
"Grand Valley State University applauds Spectrum Health's recognition for ongoing learning and executive development," President Thomas J. Haas said. "All sectors of the economy face fast-changing circumstances that require innovation. Grand Valley's agility and commitment to quality are essential components of our key community partnerships. We embrace this opportunity that will enhance Spectrum Health, Grand Valley and ultimately the larger region both institutions serve."
The Executive MBA curriculum development will be a collaborative process between Grand Valley faculty and Spectrum Health administrators. The curriculum will apply core MBA principles with relevant health care challenges that integrated health systems face. Classes will be conducted in a multifaceted approach with a combination of classroom, virtual and applied learning sessions.
Breon said that Spectrum Health employees have many opportunities for professional advancement and growth, including the recently established Spectrum Health University. The university is led by a team of leaders, educators and human resource professionals dedicated to providing employees with real-world learning opportunities.
Grand Valley State University, one of the 100 largest universities in the nation, attracts more than 24,000 students with high-quality programs and state-of-the-art facilities. Grand Valley is a comprehensive university serving students from all 83 Michigan counties and dozens of other states and foreign countries. Grand Valley offers 82 undergraduate and 31 graduate degree programs from campuses in Allendale, Grand Rapids and Holland, and from regional centers in Muskegon and Traverse City. The university is dedicated to individual student achievement, going beyond the traditional classroom experience, with research opportunities and business partnerships.
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Welcome to the page of Ohio University's Student Senate! We are a group of student leaders who are dedicated to giving students the best experience possible during their time at OHIO. We do this by putting on programming weeks, listening to student concerns and ideas, and advocating for students to administrators. You can find many things on our site including funding sources, names and emails of representatives, our rules and constitution, and a link to our past resolution and minutes. If you cannot find what you are looking for, please send us an email to email@example.com or stop in Baker 305 at any time to speak with a member of Senate. Thanks for taking the time to check us out!
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Northeast Kingdom gets foreign trade zone designation
ST. JOHNSBURY The Northeast Kingdom has been granted a special foreign trade zone designation that backers hope will drive more economic development for the region.
The designation is expected to benefit two foreign companies planning to set up shop in Newport as part of a regional economic development initiative, AnC Bio Vermont and Menck Window Systems, which are expected to create hundreds of jobs in Newport, but other companies in the region could also benefit.
Other companies anywhere in the region that import materials for local production could qualify for breaks on tariffs and taxes in the foreign trade zone. For example, they would be able to import materials, assemble the products and then ship them out of the country again, said David Snedeker of the Northeastern Vermont Development Association.
Its like it never came into the country, Snedeker said.
The designation is intended to expedite and encourage foreign commerce.
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Best Leaf Blowers 10/22/12
Tired of raking leaves? Experts at Consumer Reports found the best leaf blowers let you sweep them away with ease. Tests of 29 blowers show the best choices put power before pizzazz. Don't be fooled by this infomercial for the Worx Tri-Vac WG 500. It looks like this plug-in electric blower has what it takes to keep a smaller piece of property well manicured. Infomercial "The Worx Tri-Vac is a superior blower, a powerful outdoor vac, and a heavy-duty mulcher, all in one tool." Peter Sawchuk Consumer Reports "Well, it certainly is a great concept. But our testing showed that it does none of them well." Instead, consider this plug-in Toro Ultra Blower, model 51599. It's top rated and a Consumer Reports Best Buy for 70 dollars. It was very good at sweeping and extremely easy to use. For added mobility, gas-powered blowers pack power without the cord. Consumer Reports recommends this Stihl -- model BG 55, for 150 dollars. It combines impressive leaf blowing and easy handling. Backpack blowerIf you have a large piece of property, a backpack blower makes the job much easier.
Peter Sawchuk "It is more expensive, but you'll find the extra convenience worth the money." This Craftsman, model 79401 is a relatively low-priced backpack blower for 250 dollars. And it's a solid performer. ."
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It's quite possible that in coming years we'll look back on 2010 as a very important year in the world of digital photography. Not only were existing products bolstered with the addition of new features and improved specifications, but several all-new cameras hit the market to make photographers sit up and take notice.
There's no doubt that the landscape of photography has changed. Not only do most cameras released these days come complete with video capture, but now it's almost always of the HD-variety and complete with full manual control. Full HD video capture has become a staple for many DSLRs this year, and the story for compact cameras is much the same It's also worth noting that there were a host of firsts announced this year – 3D started to become reality not only with TVs but also with cameras. Fujifilm announced its second-generation 3D compact, while Sony added the third dimension to its popular and already boundary-pushing Sweep Panorama capture mode.
Sony also stirred up the ever-growing Compact System Camera market with the launch of the NEX-3 and NEX-5, while Samsung's entry with the NX10 indicates that the Compact System Camera market is here to stay.
Passing Judgment
All this innovation hasn't meant that the big manufacturers have been complacent about their main models. Canon and Nikon released a host of DSLRs that made consumers rush to the stores, though the competition was stiffer than ever.
Throw in a range of great lenses, must-have accessories and workflow-enhancing software and you start to get an idea of just how difficult the judging process was. After much deliberation, here's the very best of the bunch.
Awards 2010 – Best consumer compact 2010
Panasonic Lumix TZ8
Panasonic has a long tradition of producing excellent compact cameras in its Lumix range – it scooped this award last year. Despite strong competition from the likes of Canon, Nikon and Fuji, Panasonic has pulled off the trick again with the TZ8. The 12MP compact is the travel photographer's dream. It boasts a 25mm wideangle 12x Leica optical zoom lens with Power O.I.S, an HD video mode, full manual control and Panasonic's Intelligent Auto mode, as well as an ample LCD screen. Overall, this is as complete a consumer compact as you could wish for.
Runners Up
Fujifilm F300EXR
Nikon Coolpix S8000
Canon IXUS A495
Sony Cyber-shot W380
Awards 2010 – Best advanced compact 2010
Panasonic Lumix LX5
The advanced compact category was one of the most hotly contested in this year's awards. The need for the photographer to have all the functionality of their DSLR without the bulk is ably met by nearly every manufacturer. This year, however, one camera stood head and shoulders above the rest, and has resulted in a compact double for Panasonic. The Lumix LX5 exudes quality in both design and performance, and with a stunning specification to match, few would argue with the award of the advanced compact camera of the year.
Runners Up
Sony Cyber-shot HX5
Samsung EX1
Nikon Coolpix P7000
Canon PowerShot G12
Awards 2010 – Best superzoom compact 2010
Fujifilm FinePix HS10
What do you get when you combine the world's first 30x Fujinon optical zoom, 10fps continuous shooting at full 10MP resolution and Full HD video capture? The answer – the winner of our 2010 superzoom compact category of course, Fujifilm's HS10.
Fujifilm really pulled out all the stops in producing the HS10 and it really shows. The camera has the zoom range that superzoom owners are looking for – a 24-720mm focal range that would otherwise equate to a hefty camera bag full of lenses and, as such, offers the photographer a range of shooting options in one body. The bonus added feature of a continuous shooting rate of 10fps at full resolution just further serves to justify the HS10's winning position.
Runners Up
Panasonic Lumix FZ100
Pentax Optio x90
Awards 2010 – Best compact system camera 2010
Sony NEX-5
If 2009 was the year in which the Compact System Camera – or Micro System Camera as we previously labelled it – took off, then 2010 will be remembered as the year that it threatened to take over completely. While the market comprised of a mere three models previously, by the end of 2010 there were almost five times that amount available, with two more major manufacturers entering the fray with impressive new additions.
The current strength of the market is such that a decision on an overall best model was a lot tougher than last year, but at the end of the day it is one of the manufacturing newcomers that takes the crown. With its class-leading images and true compact-esque body, the Sony NEX-5 epitomises everything the Compact System Camera stands for, and with a recent firmware fix answering many potential reservations we had about the model, it is the standout model in a now truly impressive category.
Runners Up
Panasonic Lumix G2
Samsung NX10
Olympus Pen E-P2
Awards 2010 – Best entry level DSLR 2010
Nikon D3100
In an entry-level DSLR, the user invariably looks for an easy-to-use model but one that offers a substantial leap in functionality in comparison to a compact camera. To win our entry-level DSLR category then, the camera would have to succeed in all these areas, while also offering that extra something. While the Sony A390 and Pentax K-x are both worthy of mention this year, it's the successor to last year's winner in this category that really impresses and takes the gong.
The Nikon D3100 picks up where the D3000 left off, and adds a bunch of extra functionality to boot. A new 14.2MP CMOS sensor, combined with EXPEED 2 image processing engine, allows an extended ISO range up to 12,800, as well as Full HD video capture. All this advanced functionality is not only packed into a compact DSLR body but is also supplemented by a Guide mode that serves as an in-camera tuition service perfect for the DSLR newcomer.
Runners Up
Sony A390
Pentax K-x
Awards 2010 – Best mid range DSLR 2010
Canon EOS 60D
The Canon EOS 60D ticks all of the boxes when it comes to the mid-range DSLR category. This new release was never going to have an easy task in replacing the popular 50D, but it succeeded with flying colours. A specification including a vari-angle screen, Full HD 1080p video and an 18MP CMOS sensor is enough to make any enthusiast photgrapher happy. Where the camera really excels, however, is creating a very real bridge between the EOS 550D and the EOS 7D, both in functionality and price – it offers many of the features of its bigger brother, while holding just enough back to meet a lower price-point.
Honourable mentions go to the 60D's little brother, the 550D, as well as the Sony Alpha A550, but in terms of a winner the 60D is an easy choice.
Runners Up
Canon EOS 550D
Sony Alpha A550
Awards 2010 – Best advanced DSLR 2010
Canon EOS 1D Mk IV
One of the most important categories of any manufacturer's portfolio of DSLRs is the advanced range. While eye-watering specification is the stuff of dreams for many amateur photographers, for the professionals out there the cutting-edge technology is a must.
This award category has long been a showdown between Canon and Nikon and despite a fine challenger in the shape of the Sony Alpha A850, it was a tight run race between the pair again. In the final assessment, however, Canon triumphed.
The EOS 1D Mk IV's 16.1MP APS-H CMOS sensor delivers stunning images, and that's just the beginning. The dual DIGIC 4 processors offer a 10fps for up to 121 JPEGs, a mind-twistingly high sensitivity up to ISO 102,400, and Full HD movie capture with manual control also features. The 3in Clear View II LCD is now complete with live view, while focus utilises a 45-point AF system with 39 cross-type sensors.
While it may be out of reach for most amateur photographers, professionals have been quick to update to the new addition and, when you do the maths, it's easy to see why.
Runners Up
Nikon D3s
Sony Alpha A850
Awards 2010 – Lens
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II
There have been several excellent lenses launched this year. The new Compact System Cameras have brought with them a range of new mounts, and as such have presented new opportunities for lens development. However, the lens that really caught our eyes this year is the new 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II zoom from Nikon.
Featuring Nikon's latest vibration-reduction technology, as well as its silent wave motor technology, the lens also features a pro-spec build, as well as a three-mode focusing slider mechanism. Where the lens really excels, however, is in its optical capabilities. It achieved a near-perfect score on optical testing charts and, thanks to a recent drop in price, it's the stand-out candidate from the year.
Runners Up
Sigma 8-16mm
Leica 45mm (MFT)
Tamron 180mm macro
Awards 2010 – Innovation
Sony's SLT Translucent Mirror Technology
It's fair to say that 2010 has been the year that 3D has finally taken off and reached a mainstream audience. 3D TVs started to become widely available, while Sky also launched a 3D channel to cater to the new audience. Photography, as always, is at the forefront of this technological innovation, with Fujifilm launching the second of its dedicated 3D cameras this year. Sony also joined in by adding 3D to its Sweep Panorama shooting mode.
However, it's away from 3D that we look for the winner of the Innovation category. Both the new A33 and A55 cameras feature new SLT mirror technology that promises to herald a new era of functionality. SLT stands for Single Lens Translucent mirror technology and opens up a range of photographic possibilities: the translucent mirror enables high continuous shooting rates (7fps and 10fps respectively in the case of these two models) as well as ultra-fast phase detection autofocus during live view. Finally, the mirror technology allows 100% frame coverage in both the electronic viewfinder and LCD screen. Overall, it's a great example of a camera manufacturer pushing the boundaries of design and a very worthy winner of the award.
Runners Up
Fujifilm Finepix Real 3D W3
Adobe's PSE9 Content Aware Fill
Sony's 3D Sweep Panorama
Awards 2010 – Software
Photoshop Elements 9
2010 will be remembered as the year that Microsoft finally, for the first time in several generations of the software, got Windows right. Not only does Windows 7 look good, but it brought improved functionality, a stripped-down install and, most of all, stability where it was once lacking.
While Microsoft was fixing its software, Adobe was enhancing its own and adding more features as always. Photoshop Elements 8 impressed us so much last year that it not only scooped a WDC Gold Award but was also named software of the year, and Elements 9 has repeated the trick. Elements 9 serves as a 'lite' version of the excellent, although rather pricey, Photoshop CS5, and as such offers a range of new features in relation to its predecessor. Content Aware Fill, Photo FX filters, Guided Edits and Photomerge Exposure all feature, and serve to make Elements 9, once again, the best value for money photo-editing suite on the market.
Runners Up
Windows 7
OnOne Plugin Suite 5.5
Awards 2010 – Accessory
Kata Bag Bumblebee 220PL/222UL
Kata has a long history of producing bags that combine complete carrying solutions with cutting-edge design. This history has served the brand well in the production of two of its latest backpacks. So well in fact, that the pair are our chosen accessories of the year. The 220PL and 222UL 'Bumblebees' combine in offering the perfect backpack solution, with the 220PL catering for the more professional photographer, and the 222UL for those with slightly less gear. Both backpacks will carry a wide spectrum of camera gear, accessories, laptops and the like, in cutting-edge and ultra-protective material. The specification and orientation is such that there really isn't enough space here to go into details, so take our word for it and head down to your local camera store for a first-hand inspection.
Runner Up
Apple iPad
Awards 2010 – Product of the Year
Sony NEX-5
Last year will be remembered as the year when the Compact System Camera market came of age and sat itself firmly at the serious photographer's table. When Sony chose to join the party, it did so by introducing the best of the bunch so far.
As the world's smallest interchangeable-lens camera on debut, the NEX-5 genuinely feels like a compact when you're holding it. However, this ably conceals a plethora of high-end features. Not only can you alter the lens to suit, but you can also make the most of an APS-C sized CMOS sensor, 1080i HD video and an accessory port for expansion of the camera system. The NEX-5 doesn't just impress on paper, however, as image quality is truly class-leading. Even at the high-ISO levels of 6400 and 12,800, the images are first class.
The whole package is what could be described as a 'game-changer' and, as such, it's a worthy winner of our product of the year.


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A basic introduction to everything frac sand mining was held in La Crosse Tuesday. It was Frac Sand 101 at the Radisson.
A community resource educator touched on the growing industry, what's drawing sand mine operations to the region, and some of the precautions that are in place.
Right now, there are several mining operations in the area while some counties have moratoriums and other protections in place to stop the expansion.
The presenter's goal was not to sway people to believe one option is better, rather just to give the facts. "It's ultimately up to the community, not up to me, I at least wanted to provide that factual base of information so that people understood what the situations were," said UW-Extension Community Resource Educator Karl Green.
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April 8, 1992: Astronomers report that they have found new evidence that a black hole weighing 3 million times the mass of the Sun exists at the center of the nearby elliptical galaxy M32, based on images obtained with NASA's Hubble Space Telescope (HST). The images show that the stars in M32 become extremely concentrated toward the nucleus. This central structure resembles the gravitational "signature" of a massive black hole. The presence of a black hole in an ordinary galaxy like M32 may mean that inactive black holes are common to the centers of galaxies. The new HST images show that M32 is an interesting "laboratory" for testing theories of the formation of massive black holes.See the rest:
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RE: Supplemental Education Services
DATE: August 5, 2005
Supplemental Educational Services (SES) are a part of the student remediation efforts contained in the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001. In general, SES is required when a school does not meet its Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) for three consecutive years, and it involves tutorial programs provided to students outside normal school hours. Parents register their children in a program, an Individualized Tutorial Plan is developed for each child, and the tutoring begins. SES is paid for through a set-aside from a district's Title I funds.
Behind this SES outline, however, are a number of components, including the approval of SES providers, the monitoring of student attendance and curriculum content in the programs, the billing districts for services by the providers, and the confirmation of the effectiveness of the providers by assessing student improvement. For some time, ISBE has been moving towards a more comprehensive way of providing federally required oversight for some of these components and of providing additional assistance to districts and parents regarding the provision of SES in Illinois generally.
I am pleased to announce that a number of these pieces have come together now. The Board approved a formal plan at its June 2005 meeting. As a visible part of this plan, we also offer to districts a toolkit that agency staff has created to provide districts with some basic documents and language for local SES efforts. The formal plan (in the form of a memorandum to Title I Directors) and the toolkit may be accessed at a redesigned ISBE SES webpage:
In the next few weeks, we also will be sending out provider financial information to all districts that the districts should use when entering into 2005-06 contracts with SES providers.
While the toolkit contains useful items, I want to emphasize that it is symbolic of this whole change in ISBE's approach to SES: this is an evolving process. We will be tweaking the toolkit, we will be responding to your concerns and interests, and we will be creating other website tools for you. We want to be a model for other states in how SES is structured, and we want it to work as well as possible for our children. Please bear with us as we experiment and grow, and please share with us your ideas and suggestions.
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Survivor's include three daughters, Nora (Smiley) Cuellar of Refugio, Letcia (Sergio) Padron of Mission and Nancy (Mike) Juarez of San Antonio; a son, Jorge Luna Jr. of Laredo; a sister, Noemi Jimenez of Michigan; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
A rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 17, at Moore Funeral Home Chapel. The funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. today (Thursday) at St. James Catholic Church.
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- Herbicide resistance: Are soil-applied materials immune?
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- Frequently, soil-residual herbicides are proposed as part of an integrated weed management program.
- They provide several benefits, including reducing the intensity of selection for resistance to foliar-applied herbicides.
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The continual evolution of herbicide-resistant weeds is one of the most daunting problems faced by weed management practitioners.
According to Aaron Hager, associate professor of weed science at the University of Illinois, biotypes of 12 weed species in Illinois are known to be resistant to one or more herbicide action mechanisms.
"The occurrence of multiple herbicide resistances within individual plants and/or fields is a particular challenge," Hager said. "Waterhemp has evolved resistance to more herbicide mechanisms of action than any other Illinois weed species."
Frequently, soil-residual herbicides are proposed as part of an integrated weed management program. They provide several benefits, including reducing the intensity of selection for resistance to foliar-applied herbicides.
Many growers believe weeds demonstrate resistance only to herbicides applied to the foliage. In fact, weeds can also develop resistance to soil-applied herbicides.
For example, imazethapyr (the active ingredient in Pursuit and some herbicide premixes) is an acetolactate synthase (ALS)-inhibiting herbicide that can be applied to the soil or plant foliage.
Worldwide, biotypes of 128 weed species have evolved resistance to ALS-inhibiting herbicides. Many Illinois waterhemp populations contain plants that are resistant to these herbicides whether they are applied to the soil or plant foliage.
The story is similar for herbicides that share a common mechanism of action but that are usually applied to either the soil or the foliage, such as herbicides that inhibit the protoporphyrinogen oxidase (PPO) enzyme.
"Waterhemp resistance to PPO-inhibiting herbicides is becoming increasingly common across Illinois," Hager said.
"Growers began to suspect it was present after a foliar-applied PPO inhibitor failed to control plants that were treated within label guidelines. The treated plants demonstrated injury symptoms, such as leaf necrosis, that are characteristic of this herbicide family. However, the injury was less than normal, and the resistant plants begin to recover within seven to 10 days after the application."


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Data & Software for Researchers
About the SEER Data
SEER research data is released every Spring based on the previous November's submission of data. The current release includes data for cases diagnosed between 1973-2013, and is based on the November 2015 data submission from 18 SEER registries, who contribute cases from different years of diagnoses based on when they joined the SEER program. For more information, see Registry Groupings for Analyses and Population Characteristics.
Use SEER data to address multiple issues, for example:
- Examine stage at diagnosis by race/ethnicity.
- Calculate survival by stage at diagnosis, age at diagnosis, and grade or size of tumor.
- Determine trends and incidence rates of cancers at various sites over time.
Other Datasets
Several data sources are used in calculating and reporting cancer statistics. Additional datasets are available including: Standard Population Data, U.S. Mortality Data, and U.S. Population Data.
Statistical Software
- SEER*Stat version 8.3.2 (4/14/2016)
- Statistical software that provides a convenient, intuitive mechanism for the analysis of SEER and other cancer-related databases. It is a powerful personal computer tool to produce statistics for studying the impact of cancer on a population.
- SEER*Prep software version 2.5.3 (2/4/2016)
- Software that converts user-supplied ASCII text data files to the SEER*Stat database format, allowing analysis of population-based registry data using SEER*Stat.
- Health Disparities Calculator (HD*Calc) version 1.2.4 (10/29/2013)
- An extension of SEER*Stat designed to generate multiple summary measures to evaluate and monitor health disparities.
There are several Analytic Software tools that have been developed for the analysis and reporting of cancer statistics.
Documentation & Recodes
The Data Documentation & Variable Recodes provide information related to reporting and using SEER data and other data sets.
SEER Linked Datasets
- SEER-Medicare Linked Database
- SEER-Medicare Health Outcomes Survey (SEER-MHOS) Linked Database
- National Longitudinal Mortality Study (NLMS) and Linked SEER-NLMS Databases
Download the printable Accessing SEER Data fact sheet [PDF - 1.3 MB].


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In my last article about 1000W power supplies I wrote that a modern PC could be actually satisfied with much less power. A configuration with a quad-core CPU and a couple of top-end graphics cards would consume no more than 500W from the power supply. It is only hardcore overclockers that utilize Peltier elements or Freon compressors that may indeed require twice or thrice that amount of juice.
However, PSU manufacturers go on pumping up the capacity of their products and I now have the test results of models with a wattage rating up to 1500W. My job is to test, and it's up to you to decide if your PC really needs that much power. I can only tell you one funny thing: the combined wattage of all the PSUs tested for this review exceeds 10 thousand watts!
Testing Methodology
Check out our article called X-bit Labs Presents: Power Supply Unit Testing Methodology In-Depth for a description of our testing methodology, the equipment we use, and a brief explanation of what the specified and tested parameters of power supplies mean. If you feel overwhelmed with the numbers and terms this article abounds in, check out an appropriate section of the mentioned Description for an explanation.
Antec TruePower Quattro TPQ-1000 (1000W)
The 1000W PSUs covered in my previous report were mostly cooled with 80mm fans and were quite noisy as the consequence. So I only expected quietness from models with 135mm fans.
Anyway, the 1000W model that opens up this review employs an 80mm fan again although the manufacturer promises quiet operation.
The PSU would be no different externally from any other regular PSU if it were not for its peculiar coloring. Using a pair of white stripes Antec has produced a hint of the racing car of recent past. The word Quattro in the model name provokes car-related associations as well but it means four +12V lines here.
There are five connectors for detachable cables on the rear panel. Note that the connectors are mechanically identical despite the different colors and labels. Each of them has keys (slanted corners) in the last two contacts of the top row and in the first one of the bottom row. In other words, nothing prevents you from plugging any cable into any connector.
Moreover, the electric wiring of the connectors is identical. Each of them has two ground wires, two +12V, one +5V and one +3.3V pin. I think that graphics card connectors should have been made differently, with three +12V pins and three ground pins; the other two voltages are not necessary for graphics cards altogether. This would make the PSU more reliable because it is the pins that are the weak point of every power cable (that's why the number of pins is ever increasing along with the power consumption of PCs: graphics cards have moved from Molex connectors to 6- and now even 8-pin plugs, and mainboards have progressed from 20-pin to 20+4 and 24+4-pin connectors). So, this engineering solution seems questionable to me.
Most of the interior is occupied by well-ribbed heatsinks, which is logical considering that the TPQ-1000 is cooled with only one 80mm fan. Take note that the PSU is based on one power transformer (there are quite a lot of dual-transformer designs among competing products). It was fitted into the necessary dimensions by increasing the operating frequency of the PWM regulator.
The additional card on one of the heatsinks is not only a fan speed controller but also a circuit that limits the current in the "virtual" +12V lines. The card's input receives +12V from the PSU's rectifier and then this voltage goes to three resistors with a very low resistance. The PSU's 12V cables are connected to the resistors at the other side. Thus, the voltage drop on the specific resistor is proportional to the load current on the cable attached to it. If this voltage reaches the threshold corresponding to 20A, the protection circuit wakes up to shut the PSU down. There are three resistors on the additional card, responsible for the 12V2, 12V3 and 12V4 lines. The 12V1 line is taken from the main PCB. This kind of separation – when there is actually one common +12V power rail inside the PSU but the output cables are divided into a few groups, each of which has a certain limitation of the maximum load current – is employed in a majority of PSUs for which multiple +12V output lines are declared. That's why I call such lines "virtual".
Four +12V output lines are declared for the TPQ-1000, actually. Each has a max load of 18A but the combined load is 70A rather than 72A (18*4). In other words, the load capacity of the common internal +12V power rail is 70A.
The PSU has the following cables and connectors:
- Mainboard cable with a 20+4-pin connector (53cm long)
- CPU cable with a 4-pin connector (55cm)
- CPU cable with an 8-pin connector (55cm)
- Two graphics card cables with 6+2-pin connectors (54cm)
- Two connectors for graphics card cables
- Three connectors for peripherals
Included with the PSU are:
- Two graphics card cables with 6-pin connectors (54cm)
- Two cables with three Molex connectors and one floppy drive mini-plug on each (53+15+15+15cm)
- Two cables with three SATA power connectors on each (55+15+15cm)
- One cable with two SATA power connectors (53+16cm)
All of the cables are sleeved. The sleeves are fastened by means of rubber rings at their ends.


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Blueberry-Ricotta PancakesServe these light pancakes with blueberry or maple syrups or honey. Sprinkling the berries on top of the cooking pancakes ensures even distribution. Keep finished pancakes warm in a 200°F oven, if desired, while cooking the rest. Serves: 4, 2 pancakes each Preparation time: 40 minutesIngredients1/2 cup whole-wheat pastry flour 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 teaspoon sugar1 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg3/4 cup part-skim ricotta cheese1 large egg1 large egg white1/2 cup nonfat buttermilk 1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest1 tablespoon lemon juice2 teaspoons canola oil, divided3/4 cup fresh or frozen (not thawed) blueberriesPreparation1. Whisk whole-wheat flour, all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and nutmeg in a small bowl. Whisk ricotta, egg, egg white, buttermilk, lemon zest and juice in a large bowl until smooth. Stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.2. Brush a large nonstick skillet with 1/2 teaspoon oil and place over medium heat until hot.3. Using a generous 1/4 cup of batter for each pancake, pour the batter for 2 pancakes into the pan, sprinkle blueberries on each pancake and cook until the edges are dry and bubbles begin to form, about 2 minutes. Flip the pancakes and cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes more. Repeat with the remaining oil, batter and berries, adjusting the heat as necessary to prevent burning.Enjoy! Nutrition FactsPer serving238 calories8 g fat (3 g sat, 3 g mono)68 mg cholesterol30 g carbohydrate12 g protein3 g fiber334 mg sodium128 mg potassiumNutrition Bonus: selenium (24% Daily Value), calcium (16% DV)
Herb & Onion FrittataThis Italian-style omelet is delicious with just about any herb combination; we recommend parsley, dill, chervil or marjoram. Serves: 1 Preparation time: 10 minutes Ingredients1 cup diced onion1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon water, divided1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil1/2 cup liquid egg substitute, such as Egg Beaters2 teaspoons chopped fresh herb combination or 1/2 teaspoon dried 1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper2 tablespoons farmer's cheese or reduced-fat ricottaPreparation1. Bring onion and 1/4 cup water to a boil in a small nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cover and cook until the onion is slightly softened, about 2 minutes. Uncover and continue cooking until the water has evaporated, 1-2 minutes. Drizzle in oil and stir until coated. Continue cooking, stirring often, until the onion begins to brown, 1-2 minutes more.2. Pour in egg substitute, reduce heat to medium-low and continue cooking, stirring constantly with a heatproof rubber spatula, until the egg starts to set, about 20 seconds. Continue cooking, lifting the edges so uncooked egg flows underneath, until mostly set, about 30 seconds more.3. Reduce heat to low. Sprinkle herbs, salt and pepper over the frittata. Spoon cheese on top. Lift up an edge of the frittata and drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon water under it. Cover and cook until the egg is completely set and the cheese is hot, about 2 minutes. Slide the frittata out of the pan using the spatula and serve.Enjoy! Nutrition FactsPer serving192 calories7 g fat (2 g sat, 4 g mono)10 mg cholesterol17 g carbohydrate15 g protein3 g fiber527 mg sodium339 mg potassiumNutrition Bonus: vitamin C (20% Daily Value)


text: More than 500,000 Indiana adults ages 18-64 have less than a high school diploma and approximately 20,000 high school dropouts add to that number every year. Many of the dropouts disliked school because they struggled with reading. In Washington County alone, about 1 in 6 adults is unable to read well enough to handle his/her own mail, read the newspaper, or fill out a job application without assistance. That's where Washington County SOAR! comes in. SOAR! offers free one-on-one reading tutoring to adults. Currently there are around 35 students enrolled in individual tutoring with SOAR! A recent grant from Dollar General Literacy Foundation will enable SOAR! to increase the number of students served. The grant of $14,851.35 is earmarked for recruiting students, training additional volunteer tutors, providing tutors and students with resources and materials, and expanding the family literacy outreach program. Marji Morris, SOAR! director said, "We are thrilled to receive this grant. Many literacy organizations across the country compete for Dollar General Literacy Foundation funding. It was an honor that Washington County SOAR! was selected. We are grateful to the Dollar General Literacy Foundation—and to all the local people who drop money in the box at our Dollar General store." Morris continued, "That doesn't mean that our funding needs have been met, however. This grant is very specific. The funds must be used to expand and improve the program in the ways we specified in the application. We still need funding to continue our day to day operations. The expansion target is to help 25 additional students improve their reading, math or English skills. SOAR! offers tutoring in basic reading, advanced reading, writing, math, job skills, pre-GED and English as a Second Language. Part of the grant funding will be used for consumable materials to allow the students to continue their studies at home. The grant will also help defer the cost of printing of tutor manuals, brochures, and family literacy suggestions, as well as purchasing books for use with the family literacy component of the program. "Right now we can only tutor adults," Morris noted, "but we realize that the more we can encourage young people to read, the higher the literacy rate will be in our county in the future. So, although we can't tutor youth, we will expand our outreach efforts through this grant to put books into their hands and a love of reading into their hearts." Jill DuChemin, president of the SOAR! board added, "We are delighted to receive this grant. Because SOAR! has no guaranteed income stream, much of our time and energy has been directed toward fundraising. We were unable to devote the necessary efforts to reach more students. The DGLF grant will help us do that."


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Senior Stephanie Gonzales, freshman Maria Johnston, and eighth-grader Kylie Garner placed fourth in area, first in district, and 41st out of 50 teams at state for wool judging.
Juniors Jordan Hines and Keller Hughes, and eighth-grader Kooper Hughes placed fourth at the combined district and area competition for meat judging in College Station. They went on to place 36th out of 50 teams at the state competition. All three boys improved their scores by about 300 points each.
Kooper's score went up from 183 to 571, Keller's from 390 to 655, and Hines' from 230 to 575.
It was a rough start for the meat judging team at a practice competition in San Antonio earlier this year where they placed 53rd out of 58 teams.
"We bombed out there," Keller said. "But it was a good learning experience for us as a team."
The wool team's scores also increased substantially. Garner went from a 291 to a 432, Johnston went from a 363 to a 450, and Gonzales went from a 376 to a 429.
"We had finally got the jitters out after area," Gonzales said.
Both teams practiced with TRHS teacher Jackie Greenwood, but practicing in South Texas proved difficult for the wool team since sheep are uncommon in this area. Greenwood said the students from areas with a lot of sheep had an advantage in the competition in addition to having more experience.
"This part of Texas isn't known for having a lot of sheep," Greenwood said. "The girls did really well considering they had one practice contest."
The meats team relied on video for practice and Hines said there was a difference between judging what's seen on screen and what's seen in person.
Kooper said the meat judging team is hoping to place at state next year. Keller is also considering competing after high school on the Texas Tech meat judging team.
"We wouldn't be able to do it without our teacher," Hines said. "She is understanding most of all, and puts up with us."
As for the wool team, Greenwood said it's mostly freshmen who compete; so Garner might compete again next year. Johnston is planning on moving onto the horse judging team, and Gonzales will be attending Coastal Bend College after graduation.


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We would like to thank everyone who made the annual "Chill Out" at First United Methodist Church in Goliad a success.
Thanks to all who donated cash, cookies and door prizes and to those who made ice cream, served food and drinks and helped clean up.
Thanks also to Mike and Angela Arnold and Gail Ryon for the live music, to Ray DeLeon and Grace Funeral Home for the tent and to our ice cream judges, Eula Pfenninger, Harold Gleinser and Emilio Vargas III.
A special thanks goes out to the following businesses:
AG Med, Coastal Bend Real Estate, C.J.'s, Dairy Queen, Devereux Gardens, Dollar General, Eula's Florist, Goliad Feed Co., Goliad Pharmacy, Gonzalez Insulation, H-E-B, The Infinity Group, Jorgie's Pizza, Sam's Club, Stacey Pena and New Image, Stripes and Tony's Christmas Store.
Vance and Judy Schulte,
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Home List of Titles White light scattering spectroscopy and electron microscopy of laser induced melting in single gold nanorods
Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: http://hdl.handle.net/1959.3/60881
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- Title
- White light scattering spectroscopy and electron microscopy of laser induced melting in single gold nanorods
- Author(s)
- Zijlstra, Peter; Chon, James W. M.; Gu, Min
- Abstract
- We present the first measurements of laser induced melting and reshaping of single gold nanorods. Using a combination of white light scattering spectroscopy and electron microscopy we find a melting energy of 260 fJ for nanorods with an average size of 92 x 30 nm. Contrary to previous reports on ensembles of nanorods, this melting energy corresponds well to the theoretical prediction of 225 fJ. We observe a gradual shape change from a long and thin rod to a shorter and wider rod, which eventually collapses into a sphere when enough laser energy is deposited. We also observe that higher aspect ratio particles are thermodynamically less stable, leading to a greater reduction of the aspect ratio at lower laser pulse energy densities.
- Publication type
- Journal article
- Research centre
- Swinburne University of Technology. Faculty of Engineering and Industrial Sciences. Centre for Micro-Photonics
- Source
- Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, Vol. 11, no. 28 (Jul 2009), pp. 5915-5921
- Publication year
- 2009
- FOR Code(s)
- 0202 Atomic, Molecular, Nuclear, Particle and Plasma Physics; 0306 Physical Chemistry (Incl. Structural); 0307 Theoretical and Computational Chemistry
- Keyword(s)
- Electron microscopy; Gold nanorods; Melting energy; Metal nanoparticles; Photothermal therapy; White-light scattering spectroscopy
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- Royal Society of Chemistry
- 1463-9076
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that one is awesome, if i were black i would rock this one at least for a week xD
I like my longish hair ._.
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I like short length,sideway spike black hair
Long, strait sometimes I dye my hair in purple or brown and put a little high lights on it.
For Boys: Short Black Spikey hair/ Naruto's Hairstyle and Sasuke's Colour combined
Girls: Long Black Smooth Hair
I am so angry that I have brown hair well dark brown
White , short with ninja tail I will do that someday , muhahahahah D
On a girl, light brown, wavy, enhanced layers hair (had to go on translator to this one)
On a guy, i dont give a shit O.o i like mine, light brown with some blond in the middle because of the sun and beach
I like long,straight hair.I like my natural hair colour ^^ (black/dark brown in the sunlight)
I don't like guys with long hair though like the hippies who tie them in ponytails etc >_>
Short hair
I like messy layered hair dark brown or black and with blue high lights or hair extensions on girls
Boys I like something like this
long hair with bangs
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My hair is like that but messier
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n i would like 2 dye my hair like dis chick below :p :D
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i like it when blonds have long hair and die it a darker color. girls with natural dark hair just dont compaire to the artificial
mid long spiky black & brown hair
I have simple straight very long hair.
Its golden (orange) and i like it.
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Copenhagen Natives Witness Devastation in Philippines
Copenhagen natives Martii and Angelo Tan-Alberto live in the Northern Philippines city of Manila.
The devastating winds and rains of this weekend's typhoon missed their city, but the storm hit their neighbors to the south.
"We didn't know how bad it was until we got there," said Angelo in a phone interview with 7 News.
The brothers went to high school in Copenhagen, but are in the Philippines attending college.
After the storm tore through, they traveled south with UNICEF to help out. They say they could not comprehend what they saw.
"You could see those injured, those who died, and they're just lying in the streets with like, body bags covered, and kids crying and mothers looking for kids," said Angelo.
With nearly 200 mph winds flattening cities, the brothers say their help seems like it does nothing compared with the immensity of the destruction.
"You feel like you're so helpless, even though you give the relief goods. You want to do something more. I felt like me and my brother were useless," said Martii.
Martii and Angelo say you can donate to UNICEF or to the American Red Cross to help out.
They both agreed it will be a long time before the Philippines recovers from one of the deadliest storms in recorded history.