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Apart from the obvious twitter and facebook, the Web.NET Conference is using a few specific social networks. We are also on:
I'm going to explain a bit more what they are, and for we have decided to use them.
Probably I should have added geekli.st in the first line of this post, next to twitter and facebook after the adjective "obvious". If you are a developer you should at least know what it is, or already have a profile over there (if you don't, you can join geekli.st). Basically it's social network were developers can share their accomplishments, talk about what they are building and doing but always staying on "geek talk". But it's also becoming the new way of seeking and offering jobs.
Geekli.st is also one of the main sponsors of the conference (they also offered T-Shirt for everyone) and it might be that Christian Sanz, the CTO and co-founder of Geekli.st comes and give a presentation at the conference.
You can find the Web.NET Conference on Geekli.st at: https://geekli.st/WebNETConf
This Berlin-based French startup has built a new way for people attending conferences to connect one another: you go to the event page, you download the app (iPhone, Android and soon mobile site) and can see who is attending the conference, their profiles and if you see someone that can be a interesting person, you can contact him via the app. And on the day of the event people can checkin at the conference, and you can see how is there and start talking to them. To understand better, there is a video that explains everything on their site.
You can join the conference on OleaPark at: http://oleapark.com/events/4ff30c8f7c93dd14e5000002
And finally the Web.NET Conference is also on Lanyrd. That is yet another way to see who is attending the conference, but also to see the history of each speaker and get a feeling of the type of audience that will be at the conference. And if you are someone that easily forget dates and times, you can add the conference's schedule to your calendar.
Lanyrd also provides a nice mobile-optimized version of the agenda.
If you use Lanyrd, you can join the event at: http://lanyrd.com/2012/webnet12/
Even if "obvious" the conference is on twitter and facebook, so don't forget to follow @webnetconf to get real-time info and updates on the conference, like the conference's page on Facebook and join the FB event.
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The 100 Days Party on Friday, February 5, 2016 is for seniors only. This marks the 100 day countdown to Commencement and an opportunity for seniors to reconnect with their peers (regardless of major) before the intensity of the final senior semester. Seniors celebrate in Fox Commons with a champagne toast, hors d'oeuvres, a photo booth, and more.
Senior Soiree on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 is for seniors only. It is a time when seniors dress up to have a fun and fancy moment with their peers over heavy hors d'oeuvres and wine. After dinner, the Alumni Association president inducts seniors into the Alumni Association and gives more information about how to keep in touch with Moore and use the Alumni Association. This is also the time when the yearbooks are passed out. It is a great way to end four years of hard work.
The Senior Party on Wednesday, May 11, 2016 is for seniors, faculty, and staff. It is an informal party with beer or wine and hoagies or BBQ. It takes place on campus in Fox Commons and is from 5 pm - 7 pm. It's a fun way for staff and faculty to spend time with the graduating seniors and congratulate them on their achievements.
The Senior Show Closing Reception on Saturday, May 14, 2016 from 1pm-3pm is the day before Commencement and the afternoon of the Fashion Show. This event is specifically for friends and family to interact with seniors and enjoy the artwork displayed at the Senior Show and some refreshments. It is less formal than the opening reception (which is a professional setting meant for career networking).
The Fashion Show on Saturday, May 14, 2016 is one of the final events of a week of celebrations. The senior Fashion Show will be held on Saturday, May 14 in the evening. The Fashion Show will be held at The Barnes Foundation this year. The Fashion Show really highlights the many achievements of the wonderful women who are the Class of 2015.* For more information on the Fashion Show, please visit: http://moore.edu/calendar/century-21-department-store-presents-fashion-show-2016
Commencement Ceremony on Sunday, May 15, 2016 is the final event of a week of celebrations. The 167th Commencement will be held on Sunday, May 15 at 11:00 am in Aviator Park at the corner of Race Street & The Parkway. The white tent looks great on the green grass among the trees nestled between Moore College, The Franklin Institute, the Barnes, the Free Library, Logan Fountain and The Academy of Natural Science. Commencement really highlights the many achievements of the wonderful women who are the Class of 2016.
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*Both the Fashion Show and Commencement are ticketed events.
If you have any questions please contact Slade Ross in Student Services at 215-965-4040 or by email at email@example.com

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Brennan Announces Assembly Passage of Bills for More Accountability of Two Public Authorities
June 19, 2012
Assemblymember Jim Brennan (D-Bkln) announced Assembly passage of bills to increase the accountability of two public authorities. Port Authority of New York and New Jersey The first bill applies to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. It brings this bi-state authority under similar rules of accountability and transparency as New York State public authorities. These include:
- Setting forth specific procedures for disposing of Port Authority property;
- Describing the specific information that must be included in the annual report of the Port Authority;
- Requiring the financial statements of the Port Authority to be subject to certain auditing standards;
- Establishing a whistleblower access and assistance program;
- Establishing an office of Inspector General;
- Establishing rules relating to contacts with lobbyists; and
- Requiring the Port Authority to conduct public hearings before raising tolls and fares and provides for accommodation for the handicapped;
- Provides for financial disclosure by the commissioners and employees who hold policy making positions to comply with the same standards as those in the state where they are assigned to work.


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April 17, 2008
April 17, 2008
Members Present: Mr. John Shott, Ms. Gloria Stephens, Mr. Larry Morhous, Mr. Norris Kantor, Ms. Anne Crowe, The Rev. James Palmer, III, Mr. Daniel Frost, Ms. Ashley Froy, Ms. Angela Lambert, Mr. Sylvester Myers
Members Absent: Mr. Jeffrey Forlines, Dr. Lyn Guy
Staff/Guests Present: Dr. Albert Walker, Mr. John Cardwell, Mr. Jim Nelson, Dr. Don Smith, Ms. Shelia Johnson, Dr. Tracey Anderson, Ms. Leah Taylor, Ms. Deirdre Guyton, Ms. Anita Barilla, Dr. James Voelker and students from his BSC American Government class
Call to Order – Chairman James Palmer III
Chairman James Palmer called the meeting to order at 6:45 p.m. at the MountainView Student Residence and Conference Center and welcomed Dr. James Voelker and the students of the American Government class to the meeting. Mr. Palmer reviewed portions of Robert's Rules of Order and asked that the meeting follow this protocol.
Approval of Minutes – March 20, 2008 and April 7, 2008 Meetings
Mr. Palmer asked for corrections or a motion to approve the minutes from the March 20, 2008 Board of Governors meeting. A motion was made (LMorhous/JShott) to approve the minutes as written. Motion carried.
Mr. Palmer asked for corrections or a motion to approve the minutes from the Special April 7, 2008 Board of Governors meeting. A motion was made (LMorhous/AFroy) to approve the minutes as written. Motion carried.
President's Report – Dr. Albert L. Walker
- Soccer Club status – this year marks the start of the college's efforts to start a club level male and female soccer program. At this time there are no intercollegiate athletic-level competitions being played, but instead are playing other groups with similar status.
- Higher Learning Commission meeting – Dr. Walker informed the group that the formal Higher Learning Commission accreditation site visit to BSC will be in 2011 with the report to be received in 2012. April 11-15, 2008, a group from the college – Mr. Daniel Frost, Dr. Don Smith, Ms. Shelia Johnson, Dr. Tammy Ferguson, Dr. Tracey Anderson, Dr. Felica Blanks, and Dr. Walker – went to Chicago, IL to go through the standards and to meet the coordinator for our visit. Dr. Walker discussed some of the information learned at the conference.
- Commencement will be May 10, 2008 at the Brushfork National Guard Armory. Dr. Walker asked that all members of the Board make arrangements for graduation regalia with Ms. Barilla.
- The BSC Alumni Association National Conference will be July 24-27, 2008 in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Walker asked any persons interested in attending to call Ms. Deirdre Guyton for more information.
- HEPC is planning to conduct Board of Governors training on August 22-23, 2008 at Stonewall Resort in Roanoke, WV. Formal invitations will be sent in late April or early May.
Financial and Administrative Affairs – Ms. Shelia Johnson
- Ms. Johnson reviewed the Cash Basis Report with the group.
- Federal Financial Aid disbursements were $332,000 in additional Pell and $459,000 in Direct Loan funds. Ms. Johnson compared these figures to those from last year.
- Special Fees – Ms. Johnson reported that in the last meeting the special fee for Radiologic Technology was omitted from the fee requests. She pointed out that an increase of $75 (making the total fee $175) is proposed for drug testing and other program costs. A motion was made (NKantor/AFroy) to approve the proposed 2008-09 fee increase. Motion carried.
- Ms. Johnson discussed the provisions in HB3215 which has specifications for the separation of administratively linked institutions. She informed the group that information received since the last meeting states that the provisions pertain only to institutions that are preparing to separate and will soon have separate governing boards and does not apply to BSC and NRCTC since NRCTC already has a separate governing board. She stated that whenever NRCTC feels confident enough to have a true separation they have the authority to move forward. Discussion followed. Ms. Stephens suggested a committee be established to address concerns and to safeguard against harm to BSC during the transition. She recommended that the committee return to the BOG with recommendations. The committee will consist of Chairman James Palmer, Vice Chair Norris Kantor, Mr. Daniel Frost, Mr. John Shott, and Dr. Albert Walker (ex-officio).
- Mercury Clean-up Update – Ms. Johnson reported that all mercury that was detected in the PE Building has been cleaned up and the company doing the work is no longer on campus. She informed the group that the BSC Alert System worked very well to alert faculty, students, and staff of the situation. The testing and clean-up revealed some ventilation problems and other issues which will be addressed. The total cost will be $85,000 which, even though not covered by insurance, has been submitted for review.
Student Affairs and Enrollment Management – Mr. John Cardwell
- BSC honor societies are presently inducting students and celebrating achievements.
- Spring enrollment currently is 1,740.
- First summer session has 336 students currently preregistered. Second summer session has 215 registered at this time.
- Fall 2008 has 846 students currently preregistered. Mr. Cardwell reported that there has been an increase in applications of international students.
- BSC is one of two institutions in the state to be awarded a $15,000 HEPC grant for student retention.
- Student Admission Entrance Requirement Changes for Health Science Program – Mr. Cardwell reported that faculty in the School of Allied Health Sciences reviewed the information very carefully and feel that the changes will identify the best qualified students for the programs. Mr. Cardwell reviewed some of the changes for the group. Discussion followed. A motion was made (DFrost/NKantor) to approve the revised admission requirements for the A.S. in Radiologic Technology, the A.S. in Nursing (AD), and the A.S. in Nursing (LPN-AD) effective for the 2009 admission cycle. Motion carried.
- Mr. Cardwell informed the group that a potential of 333 students are eligible for graduation on May 10.
- Job Fair was very successful with employers highly interested in BSC students for employment.
Institutional Research and Effectiveness – Dr. Tracey Anderson
- Dr. Anderson called the group's attention to the draft copy of the BSC Strategic Plan included in the Board's information. She stated that the Plan will be in accordance with the HEPC Master Plan and the Compact Reporting Elements. She stated that final revisions will be made and presented at the May BOG meeting. Dr. Anderson informed the group that once the Strategic Plan is finished the BSC Mission Statement should be reviewed. Discussion followed. Mr. Kantor spoke to the group about the need for guidelines for the dispersal of funds received from grants and also a set of guidelines for intellectual property. These guidelines will encourage faculty to do research and write grants because incentives will be apparent. Dr. Anderson stated that these will be addressed in the Strategic Plan. Discussion followed.
- The BSC Fact Book – Dr. Anderson called the group's attention to the Fact Book included in the information provided the Board. Data for this document was collected from reports submitted to the Higher Education Policy Commission and through IPEDS.
Multicultural Affairs – Presented by Ms. Leah Taylor in the absence of Dr. Cureg
- Ms. Taylor called the group's attention to the Revised 2008 Affirmative Action Plan and explained that the document has gone through the appropriate approval process and is presented to the BOG for their information.
Executive Session
Motion was made (DFrost/JShott) to go into Executive Session at 8:15 p.m. Motion carried.
Motion was made (DFrost/NKantor) to return to regular session. Motion carried.
Chairman Palmer announced that at the April 7, 2008 BOG special meeting the group learned of the passing of Mrs. June O. Shott. A committee consisting of Mr. Norris Kantor, Ms. Ashley Froy, and Ms. Anne Crowe was appointed at that time to draft a resolution in honor of Mrs. Shott. Mr. Palmer read the resolution aloud and thanked the committee. (Resolution attached)
Mr. Frost stated that he had a copy of the agenda which had "faculty and staff salaries" listed for discussion. He stated, however that the topic had been removed from the present agenda. He reviewed the list of institutions in the state that have fully funded or will soon fully fund the classified salary schedule and asked why BSC classified staff salaries are not being discussed at this meeting. Ms. Johnson informed the group that, with the transition and separation of New River Community and Technical College to an independent institution, she did not have essential financial information needed to discuss salaries increases at this time.
Next Meeting Date – May 15, 2008
With no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Anita Barilla
We were distressed to learn of the death of June Oblinger Shott on Monday, April 7, 2008. June Shott was an outstanding resident and citizen of Bluefield, West Virginia, who truly believed in the old maxim of "it is better to give than to receive." Throughout her adult life, she willingly and graciously participated in a multitude of local and regional charitable events which are far too numerous to list. Following the death of her husband, Ned Shott, she continued the benevolent giving to educational and charitable organizations throughout southern West Virginia and southwest Virginia that they had done prior to Ned Shott's death. Some of the recipients of her generosity were the City of Bluefield, Bluefield State College, Bluefield College, Concord University, Virginia Tech, West Virginia University, to name but a few.
Not only was June Shott a major contributor to worthy causes, she also willingly devoted hours of her time to serve on a multiplicity of boards, such as the Board of Directors of Bluefield Regional Medical Center, the Board of Directors of Bluefield State College Foundation, Mercer Health Right, to name but just a few. Not only was she generous with both her time and her money, but she was a friendly, caring, outgoing individual who derived great pleasure from serving others and working for community betterment. June Shott was a fully committed individual who truly believed in service above self.
In June Shott, Bluefield State College had a friend who could be counted upon to give good, sound advice and who wanted to see the College continue to grow and benefit not only for its students and faculty, but for the entire area in which it serves.
Our sister served her fellow human beings with honesty, keen wit, good humor, and a warm, friendly personality.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Bluefield State College Board of Governors does hereby record its deep gratitude for the life of June Oblinger Shott and for the privilege we have had to share in the joy of her help, counsel and support.
The Secretary is requested to transmit copies of this resolution to the family of June Oblinger Shott.


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Daniel Bral does not remember the two weeks of his life after he was rushed to the hospital at age 11 with cancer in his throat blocking his windpipe. Diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, a cancer involving white blood cells, his treatment lasted until he was 14 and included two years of chemotherapy.
Bral recalls the isolation, while being treated into his teen years, of being put into rooms with children ages 3 and 5.
"Currently, when a 16-year-old is put in [a] pediatric ward, they may never meet another person their age who went through that experience," Bral said. This means teenage and young-adult patients are not able to form the bonds with their peers that Bral believes are so important to dealing with cancer and its aftereffects.
"It is hard to associate and talk to someone who is at a very different point in life," Bral said. "Now we are realizing you can't treat [a 13-year-old] like a little kid, or a 24-year-old with [older] adults."
Teen Cancer America is hoping to change this experience for the 70,000 teens and young adults who are diagnosed with cancer every year in the United States. The program is based on Teenage Cancer Trust, a British organization that designs cancer wards for teens and young adults that allow them to receive specialized treatment among people their own age. The organization opened its first teen cancer unit in London in November 1990.
"These connections are very important because it becomes a support system," said Bral, who regularly attends Ateret Israel in Los Angeles.
Rebecca Rothstein, a private wealth advisor for Merrill Lynch Private Banking and Investment Group in Beverly Hills, founded Teen Cancer America in 2011 with the support of Teenage Cancer Trust. A mother of four, she sits on the boards of numerous charitable organizations and believes that the emphasis Judaism places on caring for children and families has influenced her desire to help children struggling with cancer.
"It makes a difference for them in the quality of their lives," said Rothstein, who serves as chair of Teen Cancer America.
She met Dr. David Feinberg, president of the UCLA Health System, through her work helping very young children with autism. Feinberg offered UCLA as the first hospital to team with Teen Cancer America, and Rothstein agreed immediately.
The result is the UCLA Daltrey/Townshend Teen and Young Adult Cancer Program, named for Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend of The Who. The legendary English rockers have supported Teen Cancer Trust for years as patrons and held a 2011 benefit concert to help start Teen Cancer America, for which they are considered celebrity partners.
The inpatient unit at UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica, is already in service, and a lounge is expected to open later this year. It will include couches, game systems, computers and a mini-kitchenette.
Now 24 and studying to become a doctor, Bral is co-chairman of the advisory board for the UCLA teen and young adult cancer project.
Inside the UCLA Daltrey/Townshend Teen and Young Adult Zone at UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica.
Originally, the teen and young adult zone was to be designed in bright colors, but the advisory board pointed out that chemotherapy drugs often come in bright orange and yellow, even the sight of which will make any person who has taken the drugs become nauseous. The ward was therefore designed in calming colors, such as blue.
Because some teen cancer patients become handicapped or amputees, the advisory board encouraged the use of art depicting inclusive activities, like people sitting in groups talking. The people in the ward's art are never alone, but are always in groups with friends so that the images do not trigger feelings of isolation.
Advisory board member Emily Magilnick, 17, was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a bone cancer, in December 2011. She realized she wanted to use her experience to help others when she was approached during treatment and asked if she wanted to help design logos for the program.
Magilnick, a member of Temple Israel of Long Beach, also realized her passion for film and directing by helping to make a video featuring interviews with other patients who have pediatric sarcoma (cancers that arise in bone, muscle or connective tissue) for newly diagnosed patients, to show them what to expect and make them feel less alone. A year after the end of her treatment, she is starting her senior year at Long Beach Polytechnic High School and is considering studying film in the future.
Teen Cancer America hopes to expand its services to fund research that will help doctors understand why teen cancers are so aggressive, and diagnose them sooner, according to Rothstein.
Teenage Cancer Trust CEO and President Simon Davies, who will be starting a new job with Teen Cancer America on Sept. 9, says all the participants in the original program have seen benefits in quality of life, although it is too soon to draw conclusions about the program's impact on survival outcomes. He is hopeful that treatment will improve as teens are studied more as a distinct group.
In the past, young teens were treated on pediatric drugs and older teens on adult drugs, many of which had been tested on adults ages 40-60. Young adults with one form of leukemia used to be put on the adult protocol when they were over 18 and on a children's when they were younger. The latter group saw a survival rate increase of 30 percent when they were put on a drug protocol for younger teens, however, Davies said.
There are non-medical issues, too. Cancer treatment allows teens little time to process major transitions in their lives. All of the normal issues teens face during puberty about body image, relationships with peers and choosing the courses of their adult lives are complicated or neglected by cancer treatment.
"You walked into cancer treatment as a child and walked out as an adult," Bral said.
Teen Cancer America is expanding to other hospitals in the United States. Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York has established a virtual unit that connects patients via mobile devices like iPads. Such units allow patients to recuperate at home, instead of in the hospital, where there are fewer social connections and more dangerous germs, Rothstein said.
She added that Teen Cancer America is also in discussions with medical centers at Yale University, the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Stanford University and the University of Texas at Austin. Many more institutions have shown casual interest.
"It will be one of those things that, in two or three years, if you don't have [Teen Cancer America] at your hospital, people will ask you why not."
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A man walking his dog early yesterday evening discovered the body of a young woman in a field adjacent to the Reynoldsburg High School Summit campus, Reynoldsburg police said.
Late last night, police identified the dead woman as Danielle Michaels, 18, of Reynoldsburg. Police said she was not a student at the high school but took classes online.
The woman had some visible injuries, said Reynoldsburg Police Chief Jim O'Neill. He said it was too early to determine the cause of death.
"We are treating it as a homicide," O'Neill said.
Because the crime-scene investigation will continue today, Reynoldsburg school officials notified parents last night that there will be no classes at the high school or the adjacent Summit Road Elementary School today.
The Licking County coroner and agents from the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation were searching the area surrounding the body late into the night.
The body was found just after 5:30 p.m. in a field adjacent to the athletic fields behind the high school at 8579 Summit Rd.
It appeared that the woman had been dead for less than 48 hours, O'Neill said.
An access road is close to the field. O'Neill said it was too early to say whether the woman died there or the body was dumped in the field.


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|Abstract: The regulations for determining eligibility for free and reduced price meals and free milk in schools will be revised to require that: (1) Descriptive materials distributed to parents and guardians contain a notification that: -- Participants in the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children (the WIC program), the Food Stamp Program, the Food Distribution Program on Indian reservations, and State Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) programs may be eligible for free or reduced-price school meals; and -- Documentation may be requested for verification of eligibility for free or reduced-price meals; (2) Eligibility determinations for free or reduced-price school meals (other than cases where "direct certification" is used) are to be made on the basis of a complete application executed by an adult member of the household or in accordance with guidance issued by the Secretary. It will also stipulate that the household application must identify the names of each child in the household for whom free or reduced-price meal benefits are being requested and bars State agencies and local educational authorities from requesting separate applications for each child in cases where the children attend schools in the same local educational authority; (3) Explicitly permits applications with electronic signatures if the application is submitted electronically and the application filing system meets confidentiality standards set by the Secretary; and (4) Eligibility for free or reduced-price school meals remains valid for one year for most students. Eligibility would remain in effect beginning with approval for the current school year and ending on a date during the subsequent school year determined by the Secretary. An exception is included for cases where verification activities indicate ineligibility (04-012).
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I've landed temporarily about 2 hours east of where I used to live. I'll post an update soon. In the meantime here's an interesting article.
That they found mycotoxins in 93% of ME/CFS patients is significant and can point towards another avenue to pursue in terms of treatment. Thirty percent have more than one mycotoxin present in urine.
Detection of Mycotoxins in Patients with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Abstract: Over the past 20 years, exposure to mycotoxin producing mold has been recognized as a significant health risk. Scientific literature has demonstrated mycotoxins as possible causes of human disease in water-damaged buildings (WDB). This study was conducted to determine if selected mycotoxins could be identified in human urine from patients suffering from chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). Patients (n = 112) with a prior diagnosis of CFS were evaluated for mold exposure and the presence of mycotoxins in their urine. Urine was tested for aflatoxins (AT), ochratoxin A (OTA) and macrocyclic trichothecenes (MT) using Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assays (ELISA). Urine specimens from 104 of 112 patients (93%) were positive for at least one mycotoxin (one in the equivocal range). Almost 30% of the cases had more than one mycotoxin present. OTA was the most prevalent mycotoxin detected (83%) with MT as the next most common (44%). Exposure histories indicated current and/or past exposure to WDB in over 90% of cases. Environmental testing was performed in the WDB from a subset of these patients. This testing revealed the presence of potentially mycotoxin producing mold species and mycotoxins in the environment of the WDB. Prior testing in a healthy control population with no history of exposure to a WDB or moldy environment (n = 55) by the same laboratory, utilizing the same methods, revealed no positive cases at the limits of detection.
Brewer JH, Thrasher JD, Straus DC, Madison RA, Hooper D. Detection of Mycotoxins in Patients with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Toxins. 2013; 5(4):605-617.


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Mrs. Martinez was born in Gillette to Jose Longoria and Adelfina De Bosque Longoria. She married Ramon H. Martinez in Beeville. She was Catholic by faith and a homemaker.
Survivors include her daughters, Ramona L. Wheeler and Sara M. (Lorenzo) Garcia, both of Runge; her sons, Ponciano L. Martinez of San Antonio, Moses L. Martinez of Runge, Joshue L. Martinez of Colorado Springs, Colo. and Gary Martinez; her sisters, Mary Thomsa and Eva Alvarado, both of Waxahachie and numerous nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Martinez is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Ramon; her son, Malachi Martinez and her brother, Inez Martinez.
Visitation was held Monday, April 15 at Eckols Funeral Home Chapel, Kenedy, with a rosary recited that evening at 7 p.m.
Funeral Mass was celebrated at 10 a.m., Tuesday, April 16 at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Runge with Rev. Leon Rubaj officiating.
Interment followed in the Runge Catholic Cemetery.


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Not as hopeful of a win as i used to be against the Wizz! Hopefully we can sort out our recent **** run. Amar'e needs a big game, preferably just dunks!!!
Tight thread. Well done
If not for Shumpert this game could well have us looking like a battered, abused woman all game.
And I still kinda expect Wall to abuse Amare at least once tonight in one huge smfh play.
Good Amare would have him let Blatche get his eats in, perhaps, but would also feature Good Amare having a 5course feast.
Now that we have Bad Amare and his reliance on jump shoots...who knows.
We need Shump at the top of his game, especially defensively. He can't allow Wall to penetrate often and with ease.
If Shump isn't lockdown, and with the recent play of Amare......
Wall, Blatche and McGee could just have a field day all over our face, regardless of Chandler's prescense.
I'm saying a prayer that Shump at the 1 experiment is a fruitful one, too. Would be huge until Baron gets in, in which case we can then slot Shump in as the starting 2.
Not as hopeful of a win as i used to be against the Wizz! Hopefully we can sort out our recent **** run. Amar'e needs a big game, preferably just dunks!!!
Will we ever win a championship again? Id like to think so!
friday night knicks on msg! lets go knicks!
C'mon, why no MSG coverage again? WTF? ****, got no Friday Night!
Oh look, douglas already has 2 attempts with a blocked shot.
Oh my god, Amar'e just has been so abysmal...
STAT should destroy Blatche I hate players who wear double wristbands
In other news, Tyrus Thomas is playing in his first game back from the injury today.
John Wall is making Douglas look like a straight mark ass buster ass niqqa
Whats really sad is we should be 5-1 if we played average basketball. Amare needs to really herb this guy.
Defense is a problem already...AGAIN!
What I wanna know is where's STAT's shot-blocking been? He was really going after it last yr -- this year, he's not even trying to block shots. Dude's a good shot-blocker when he's trying and motivated. Huge missing element from last year early on...
These guys are terrible.
Amare has some photo shootout later tonight, getting dirty in a stupid basketball game would be seen as unfashionable.


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A Neenah woman was among those injured in the explosions at the Boston Marathon.
Linda Witt was watching her son cross the finish line at Monday's marathon when she was knocked to the ground by an explosion. Witt told WBAY-TV she was hit by debris and was covered in blood and pieces of human flesh. She suffered a loss of hearing and was taken to a hospital. The FBI interviewed Witt about what she saw.
Witt has been released from the hospital and plans to return to Neenah Thursday. She said although she saw some gruesome injuries, she also saw a lot of people rally together to take care of one another.


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Preventing autism? Not so fast, Dr. Mumper…
Dug the Dog strikes again, as he did three weeks ago. I had a couple of ideas for a post this week, but none of them were time-sensitive or timely. Then, over the weekend, I saw a post on the antivaccine crank blog Age of Autism by Dan "Where are the Autistic Amish" Olmsted entitled Weekly Wrap: Another Medical Practice with a Sane Vaccine Schedule – and No Autism. Given the tendency towards a—shall we say?—lack of accuracy of Olmsted's previous reporting, it's no surprise that he'd latch on to this study. I'm also seeing it appear around other antivaccine websites. I had gotten wind of it late last week, a few of my readers having sent it to me but hadn't decided yet whether to blog about it. Then it appeared on AoA. Thanks, Dan.
So let's see how this study is being spun by the antivaccine movement:
When we at Age of Autism talk about ending the epidemic, the "to do" list seems almost overwhelming – funding a vax-unvaxed study, getting mercury out of flu shots, proving the HepB shot is nuts, wresting control of the agenda from pharma, fixing Vaccine Court (this time in the good sense of "fix"), establishing that biomedical treatments help kids recover, and on and on.
But there's a shortcut to all this, and it goes straight through pediatricians' offices. The evidence is growing that where a sane alternative to the CDC's bloated vaccine schedule is offered, and other reasonable changes adopted, autism is either non-existent or so infrequent that it doesn't constitute an epidemic at all.
The latest example comes from Lynchburg, Va., and the pediatric practice of Dr. Elizabeth Mumper. She noticed a frightening rise in autism in the 1990s. Concerned that vaccines and other medical interventions might be playing a role – concerned in other words that SHE was playing a role — Mumper changed course.
Fewer vaccines. Fewer antibiotics. No Tylenol. Breast-feeding. Probiotics. Good, pesticide free diets.
Since then, hundreds more children have been seen in her practice, Advocates For Children. But no more autism.


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The psychology department is committed to the education of students in understanding and appreciating the science of behavior and mental processes at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The undergraduate program in psychology endorses the educational mission of Loyola, to challenge students to "learn, lead, and serve in a diverse and changing world." As such, students majoring in psychology are exposed to fundamental concepts that provide them with a solid foundation in the discipline. Development of critical thinking skills, an understanding of research methodology, and an appreciation of diversity are core to the mission of the undergraduate program.
The Master of Science in Counseling and Clinical Psychology at Loyola University Maryland provides training to individuals who wish to promote mental health in individuals, families, organizations, and communities through careers in direct service, leadership, research, and education. We strive to provide a learning environment that facilitates the development of skills in critical thinking, assessment, and intervention and that is grounded in an appreciation for both psychological science and human diversity.
The psychology department is committed to the professional training and development of doctoral level psychologists in the Ignatian tradition of cura personalis, which challenges students to "learn, lead, and serve in a diverse and changing world.
The goals and objectives of the Psy.D. program exist within the larger context of professional psychology, the principles of the American Psychological Association and the mission of Loyola University Maryland. The development of these goals and objectives was guided by the six original competencies adopted by the National Council of Schools and Programs in Professional Psychology (NCSPP, 1986-87 Mission Bay Conference); the recently adopted diversity competency (NCSPP, 2002 Chicago Conference); the Jesuit tradition of leadership and service; and the department's own mission and philosophy of training. The NCSPP competencies of relationship, assessment, and intervention form the basis for the first three goals. The NCSPP competency of research, the "scholar" dimension of the "scholar-professional" model of training, and the department's own commitment to scholarly inquiry across all activities in professional psychology form the basis for the fourth goal. Finally, the NCSPP competencies of diversity, management/education, and consultation/supervision guided the development of the last goal. This goal is also based on the department's commitment to training students to adapt to the diverse and changing needs in professional psychology, its recognition that psychologists will increasingly function outside of their traditional roles, and its model of training in which students are encouraged to develop unique professional identities.
The program's philosophy, educational model, and curriculum plan are consistent with the mission of Loyola University Maryland and the graduate division. They are also consistent with the following principles of the discipline:
The Psychology Department's commitment to diversity aims to advance social equality, empower individuals to explore and appreciate their unique attributes and life experiences, challenge stereotypes, promote critical thinking skills, prepare individuals to practice psychology in a diverse society, and enrich the experiences of those in the academic community. Loyola's Department of Psychology values diversity and strives to create a community enhanced by the rich experiences and diverse perspectives of its members. In accord with the vision and values of the Jesuit mission and the codes of ethical conduct for the American Psychological Association and the American Counseling Association, the Psychology Department recognizes the inherent value and dignity of each person and actively promotes an awareness of, sensitivity to, and representation of diversity, including, but not limited to, differences of age, sex, gender identity, race, ethnicity, national and regional origin, sexual orientation, religion and spirituality, disabilities, and socioeconomic status among students, faculty, administrators, and staff.
Our commitment to diversity necessitates that we create a community that encourages the expression of diverse perspectives, supports learning and work that is free from discrimination and harassment, promotes inclusion and respect, and regularly evaluates progress toward meeting diversity goals.
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Big weekend slated at Elkins Raceway
For the first time in four weeks, Elkins Raceway got the program in last weekend at the Kerens track.
Light drizzle fell just as the first racing of the evening, the Darren's Pizza Shack Mini Wedges, were lined up. Starting just short of an hour late, but hats off to Jim Skidmore and the track crew for getting the track prepared for green flag racing.
Jacob Hawkins and Tim Senic grabbed prelim honors in the Jenkins Ford Super Late Models. Hawkins used his inside pole position to shoot to the lead and would not look back. Only two yellows slowed action, but even that couldn't slow Hawkins. Senic chased the St. Henry Night Club/C & R Sanning No. 20H of Hawkins but had to settle for second. Bob Gordon, Billy Holbert and Chuck Harper would complete the top five.
As the Budweiser FASTRAK Late Models were coming to the start, pole setter Duane Moreland pulled off the track with a brake caliper problem. Michael Lake grabbed the point at the drop of the green with Corey Metheny, Chad Green, Greg Hicks and Kyle Thomas in tow. On lap one, Green got loose in turn four ending his evening. While under yellow it was discovered that Lake had broken the J bar and that ended his quest. In turn it handed the front spot to Metheny with Hicks, Thomas, Ron Wiles and Billy Beachler now the top five. On the restart Hicks motored by Metheny and five cautions later would hold off Thomas to put the Corridor H Tire/Triple E Service No. 1H into victory lane for the second time this year. Beachler, Louie Krushansky and Metheny rounded out the top five.
Brent Trimble won the only heat in the Fast 'N Friendly Pharmacy Modifieds and quickly took command in the feature. By the half way mark, The H & R Block, Schaeffer Oil No. 1B had built a full straight away cushion. But cautions on laps 11 and 12 bunched the field back up but no one could challenge Trimble as he added his third checkerboard. In his first outing Shawn Davis finished second, Dave Defibaugh, Phil Jeffries and Robert Smith were third through fifth.
On the third try at green in the Miller's Used Cars Street Stocks, J P Tallman held a slight advantage over Scott Bittinger for the front slot. The duo battled door to door for the first part of the finale, but Tallman would take command and put the Miller's Used Cars/Madhat 'N Designs No. 37 into victory circle for the first time this season. Ronnie Tincher, Willie Mallow, Teresa Vaughn and Samantha Rogers would fill out the top five.
Mitch Ward zipped from his third starting spot in the Good Samaritan of Barbour County Mod Lites to snare the front spot and would hold off Jeff Fornash for his first checkers of the year. The Hitt Enterprises /Ward Welding & Fab No. 862 bested Fornash, Beau Newlon, Ryan Harris, and Matt Ward.
Defending track champion in the Darren's Pizza Shack Mini Wedges, Logan Hitt, added to his winning total and point lead as he crossed in his Hitt Enterprises/High Point Construction No. 2 ahead of Jackson Jacobs, Kaitlyn Frazier, Hayden Jacobs, and Paige Bragg.
This week, the Elkins Raceway is preparing for the Budweiser All Star Memorial weekend. The 3/8 mile oval at Kerens is readying for the biggest weekend in the track's 50-plus year history. The ADRA Dirt Late Model Championship Series will be on hand both night as Friday night features the third annual Jim Hitt Memorial for the Jenkins Ford Super Late Models. The winners share will be $5,000 with $300 to start. Also on the card is the Budweiser FASTRAK Late Models battling for a $1,000 winners check. The Fast 'N Friendly Pharmacy Modifieds will vie for $750. The Miller's Used Cars Street Stocks will lineup for the chance to deposit $500. The Good Samaritan of Barbour County Mod Lites will be fighting to collect a $500 prize courtesy of Newlon's of Elkins. And the Darren's Pizza Shack Mini Wedges will start the evening's activities.
The anti will up on Saturday as the Jenkins Ford Super Late Models will race for $10,000 to win in the 3rd annual Richard Skidmore Memorial with $500 to start. The Budweiser FASTRAKers will square off for $1,500 to win. $1,000 will be up for grabs in the Fast 'N Friendly Pharmacy Modifieds. In addition, the Miller's Used Cars Street Stocks contend for $500. The Good Samaritan Mod Lites will lineup for $750 to win sponsored by Gutterworks/Karen Bialek Insurance. The Darren's Pizza Shack Mini Wedges will also be on the card.
The Jim Hitt Memorial has been previously won by Butch McGill and Jason Covert. The Richard Skidmore winners include Jacob Hawkins and Paul Wilmoh Jr. General admission for Friday is only $10 and Saturday is $15. Bring your blanket or lawn chair, friends and neighbors and become part of history. As the biggest two-day show at the Elkins Raceway is coming this weekend.
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PRINCESS ANNE, MD- In honor of her late parents, Apsara Hettiarachchi donated $1,000 to the University of Maryland Eastern Shore to be awarded to a high-achieving student in the Department of Natural Sciences.
Hettiarachchi, who is currently earning her doctorate in food science and technology from the university and serving as a lecturer in the Department of National Sciences, says her parents, Peter and Chandra Hettiarachchi, always encouraged her to "support others," while growing up in Sri Lanka.
"I got a lot of support from UMES, so I didn't have to struggle," said the Princess Anne resident, who relocated to the United States to earn her master's degree in food and agricultural sciences from UMES more than five years ago. "Now, I want to give back to the college."
The Peter and Chandra Hettiarachchi Outstanding Student in the Department of Natural Sciences Award will be shared by two students, Nerissa McKenzie and Oniel N. Gardner.
Each will receive $500.
McKenzie is a graduating senior majoring in biology and a MARC U*(STAR) scholar. She has demonstrated excellence in research during her undergraduate career. McKenzie has also presented her research at many regional and national scientific conferences such as the annual Undergraduate Research Symposia at the University of Maryland Baltimore County and the annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students.
Later this month, she will present at the annual American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Conference and the UMES Research Symposium.
McKenzie participates in the Biology Society for which she has served as secretary and vice-president. She is interviewing for admission to the University of Massachusetts, Amherst to pursue the doctoral degree in biomedical sciences in the fall of 2010.
Gardner is also a graduating senior majoring in biology and a MARC U*STAR Scholar. He has demonstrated strong leadership, scholarship and service qualities in his career at UMES. He maintains an overall grade point average of 3.36.
Gardner has successfully presented his research at many regional and national scientific conferences. He won first place at the annual Undergraduate Research Symposium in the Chemical and Biological Sciences at the University of Maryland Baltimore County. He also earned second place at the annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students in Phoenix Arizona last year.
Gardner has been accepted into the graduate program at the University of Iowa to pursue a doctoral degree in biochemistry and the University of California Berkley National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduates in Cell, Developmental and Evolutionary Biology.
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Pictured from left, Nerissa McKenzie and Oniel N. Gardner were awarded the Peter and Chandra Hettiarachchi Outstanding Student in the Department of Natural Sciences Award.


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An outdoor Shabbat service will be held by congregation Kesher Shalom on Saturday, June 1, (10 a.m.-12 noon) at the Abington Arts Center.
This creative Shabbat service will take place at the Abington Art Center, 515 Meetinghouse Road, Jenkintown, Pa 19046. The art center is situated on a 27 acre sculpture park with beautiful, mature plantings and trees.
The inspiring service is led by Rabbi Sigal Brier, a popular international scholar and musician, who will be accompanied by talented musicians from the congregation.
In addition to musical offerings, a Jewish dialog including thought inspiring questions, and a presentation by the children of the Shalom School will also take place at the Shabbat.
Parents and children are encouraged to attend and a crafts station will be available to children 12 and under who attend the service.
For more information call Rabbi Sigal 215-207-9349, email [email protected] [3] or visit www.KesherShalom.org [4]


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U.S. Air Force Tests Zero Gravity on Cats
What happens when a cat can't land on its feet? According to the Daily Mail U.K., that is exactly what the U.S Air Force wanted to find out.
Currently, videos of old weightlessness tests performed by the Air Force are going viral on the Web. In the clips, cats and pigeons are taken up in a C-31 jet that is able to create 15-second pockets of weightlessness based on its trajectory. The obviously confused kitties are released to float in the air. Unable to land on their feet, the felines act like many humans do when they first experience life in zero gravity, squirming around until they find a surface. Overall, the tests showed that most of the animal subjects were fairly adaptable, getting used to living the mid-air life after several rounds of tests. Based on this video, we're sure these cats were happy to have all four paws on the ground again and are not signing up for a trip to space camp anytime soon.


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Ashlee Howard is a secretary at the Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce. She said she has been working there for two years as part of a work-study program at Eastern New Mexico University. She answers phones, helps with a variety of events and said computer and people skills are important.
It's their job — July 13
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5-14-09 PNC Park
Today wasn't a good day. I was first in line at the stadium.
But there were no Easter Eggs.
Luckily, as soon as I walked in, Ian Snell was picking up a ball and tossed me ball #1.
Then, the cold spell began. I didn't get any more balls during the Pirates portion of batting practice. The Cardinals came out. Still nothing. It was 5:50 and I headed to center field for the last part of batting practice. Chris Duncan is the Cardinals best home run hitter in batting practice, so I was there waiting.
He hit a few home runs that came close to me. One landed in an empty chair. I was the only one running for it. Some random guy sitting 2 rows behind the ball saw me running, and lazily got up and picked up the ball.
It was 6:00 PM, and I had only one ball. I was thinking to myself, "You really suck. You're the worst ballhawk in the entire stadium." Moments later, Duncan hit a ball into the 5th row of section 139. I was in Section 141 and took off running. Myself and a legendary ballhawk named Jim were both after the ball. We both arrived at the same time, however I entered the row that the ball was in, and he was one row up. I was able to snag the ball just in time to get ball #2. A few seconds later, Duncan hit a ball to the same spot, except another row up. Jim and I were off to the races again. Again, I got to the ball a split second faster and got ball #3. Walking back to my seat, I found an easter egg ball wedged between the cement and a seat back. There was a lady sitting close by, so I casually walked over and picked up ball #4. As soon as I picked the ball up, the Cardinals ran off the field, ending their batting practice. Not a bad finish after being stuck on 1 ball for almost an hour.
I tried to get a ball from Karstens,
Game: 5 Balls (3 hit, 2 thrown)
Season: 113 Balls (50 hit, 50 thrown, 13 device)
Games: 21 games (18 with BP, 3 without)
Average: 5.38 balls per game
Career: 279 balls
Attendance: 12,347
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Hi Erik…
Way to salvage a pretty good day of ballhawking. I am getting really tired of all the haters during bp. None of them have gloves usually. Today I totally saved some OLD lady from getting nailed by a ball in FACE. After the catch everyone was all like…..give the ball to the lady. Give the ball to a kid. Dammit, just shut up and get your own baseball. Geeze.
i am not a ballhawk, but I do take my glove to all games and i enjoy trying to get the occassional ball with my son (4 so far this season in 10 games). I gotta say that guy must hate life. That is just ridiculous to inject that negativity into a day at the ball park. I've been to PNC Park about 4 times and that guy certainly doesn't seem representative of what I have seen from the fans in Pittsburgh.
Erik, way to build up your count +4 after the only one you snagged was right when you walked in. The dry spell hit me last week as well, but I was shutout until the end of Braves BP. Definitely a close call. There is always competition and words flaring back and forth from one human to another in New York, no matter if the catch you made was clean or if you robbed someone. I'm not a fan of it at all either brotha.
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Hello all, My first child is due 10-12-08 (4 more days and counting). Hopefully she'll be here on time!
I have a good job assessing day care centers and after school programs for the state. So I travel 3 times a week all over NC. I contacted my insurance company to see if I could get some help paying for a pump. However, according to the North Carolina Department of Insurance, breast pumps are NOT covered under the state health plan since it is considered "cosmetic" and not a "medical necessity." So although substance abuse treatment is covered, things like hearing aids and breast pumps are not!
I was wondering if any one had some resources to help. I am trying to do what is best for my baby and I know that breast feeding is the healthiest and most cost effective way to achieve that. However, good pumps are expensive and due to my job I need a good pump because I'll often have to pump in my car before and/or after an assessment depending on how long I am in the facility and how far I have to travel.
If anyone has any advice or advocates to contact please let me know.
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When The Black Crowes last came through town two summers ago, they played LC Pavilion's expansive outdoor amphitheatre. So for fans of the band's bluesy roots-rock ramble, the chance to see core member Chris Robinson up close should not be taken lightly.
The singer-guitarist's new solo project Chris Robinson Brotherhood will play Thursday in the close confines of the LC's sister venue A&R Music Bar, where music from the brand-new "Big Moon Ritual" and its upcoming companion, "The Magic Door," is likely to dominate. Don't worry, fanboys: It sounds like The Black Crowes.


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Withdrawal from nicotine has 2 parts – the physical and the mental. The physical symptoms are annoying but not life-threatening. Still, if you're not prepared for them, they can tempt you to go back to smoking. Nicotine replacement and other medicines can help reduce many of these symptoms. Most smokers find that the mental part of quitting is the bigger challenge.
If you've been smoking for any length of time, smoking has become linked with a lot of the things you do – waking up in the morning, eating, reading, watching TV, and drinking coffee, for example. It will take time to "un-link" smoking from these activities. This is why, even if you're using nicotine replacement therapy, you may still have strong urges to smoke.
Rationalizations are sneaky
One way to overcome urges or cravings is to notice and identify rationalizations as they come up. A rationalization is a mistaken thought that seems to make sense at the time, but the thought isn't based on reality. If you choose to believe in such a thought even for a short time, it can serve as a way to justify smoking. If you've tried to quit before, you'll probably recognize many of these common rationalizations:
- "I'll just have one to get through this rough spot."
- "Today is not a good day. I'll quit tomorrow."
- "It's my only vice."
- "How bad is smoking, really? Uncle Harry smoked all his life and he lived to be over 90."
- "Air pollution is probably just as bad."
- "You've got to die of something."
- "Life is no fun without smoking."
You probably can add more to the list. As you go through the first few days without smoking, write down any rationalizations as they come up and recognize them for what they are: messages that can trick you into going back to smoking. Look out for them, because they always show up when you're trying to quit. After you write down the thought, let it go and move on. Be ready with a distraction, a plan of action, and other ways to re-direct your thoughts.
Use these ideas to help you stay committed to quitting
Avoid temptation. Stay away from people and places that tempt you to smoke. Later on you'll be able to handle these with more confidence.
Change your habits. Switch to juices or water instead of alcohol or coffee. Choose foods that don't make you want to smoke. Take a different route to work. Take a brisk walk instead of a smoke break.
Choose other things for your mouth: Use substitutes you can put in your mouth such as sugarless gum or hard candy, raw vegetables such as carrot sticks, or sunflower seeds. Some people chew on a coffee stirrer or a straw.
Get active with your hands: Do something to reduce your stress. Exercise or do something that keeps your hands busy, such as needlework or woodworking, which can help distract you from the urge to smoke. Take a hot bath, go for a walk, or read a book.
Breathe deeply: When you were smoking, you breathed deeply as you inhaled the smoke. When the urge strikes now, breathe deeply and picture your lungs filling with fresh, clean air. Remind yourself of your reasons for quitting and the benefits you'll gain as an ex-smoker.
Delay: If you feel that you're about to light up, hold off. Tell yourself you must wait at least 10 minutes. Often this simple trick will allow you to move beyond the strong urge to smoke.
Reward yourself. What you're doing isn't easy, and you deserve a reward. Put the money you would have spent on tobacco in a jar every day and then buy yourself a weekly treat. Buy a book or some new music, go out to eat, start a new hobby, or join a gym. Or save the money for a major purchase.
You can also reward yourself in ways that don't cost money: visit a park or go to the library. Check local news listings for museums, community centers, and colleges that have free classes, exhibits, films, and other things to do.
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Ty Dillon has brother's team but carries his own style to Nationwide Series
February 23, 2014
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Ty Dillon has the same crew that his brother, Austin, had last year in winning the Nationwide Series title.
It would appear that he is stepping into a perfect situation. But just because his last name is Dillon that doesn't mean he's an Austin clone.
There are many who believe that Ty is more of a natural driver — he won the Volusia Speedway Park dirt modified Speedweeks championship this week — but his hammer-down style also seems to get him into a little more trouble.
Last year, Dillon finished second in the Camping World Truck Series, where he had 12 top-10 finishes — seven fewer than champion Matt Crafton. So while Dillon had more wins (two to Crafton's one) and more top-fives (nine to Crafton's seven), Dillon fell short of the title.
In nine Nationwide starts last year, Dillon had just one top-10 finish.
"(My style) will change a little bit for me in the Nationwide Series," said Dillon, who turns 22 next week. "The truck series is a hammer-down series.
"You've got to get all you can when you can. I think I brought a little bit of that to the Nationwide Series last year and it hurt me in some situations."
When looking at championship contenders for the Nationwide Series, Dillon, the grandson of team owner Richard Childress, has to be on the list as he is working with the Danny Stockman-led crew at RCR. But last year, Roush Fenway Racing's Trevor Bayne worked with the same crew that won two titles with Ricky Stenhosue Jr. but couldn't match the results.
Ty Dillon is familiar with Stockman, having won three races with Stockman as his crew chief over the years. He hopes that will accelerate their learning curve.
"He's very open to my opinion on things," Dillon said. "The communication between us is going to be great. Austin did his things his way, but we are very similar in a lot of things we do and how we drive.
"Danny and all my guys understand I have to learn my way and I am a little bit different driver."
The key will be communication. Austin Dillon won the 2013 Nationwide title even though he didn't win a race because he kept his car clean and improved it during races.
"We do different things at different times — not that one is better or worse," Dillon said. "I can get a little more aggressive at times, maybe. Austin is very aggressive, too.
"But just driving styles and the way we want our cars set up and our verbiage on the weekend setting up the car and getting everything right, that is the kind of thing that makes the difference."
Dillon has spent a great deal of time in the shop to learn his new crew. He knew them personally but didn't know them as teammates.
"It's a big change for me," Dillon said. "I kind of grew with a group of guys over the past couple of years. The cool thing is with me and Austin, we treat our teams like family. We've spent a lot of time on and off the track with our guys.
"Being a brother of his and me and him being great friends, I've spent so much time with his guys just as much as I've spent with my guys in the past. I know them very well. We are very close. But we also have to get that racing relationship going, too."
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What Kind of Indicator I Use
I was wondering what kind of indicator(s) is favored most and was hoping someone more skilled than me would set up a poll chart like some have done recently (i.e...number of days planning to fish , and the one with the # of years tying flys)..so we could see what guys tend to use most.
I have used a variety of strike indicators over the years each having pro's and con's. But when it comes to using small nymph patterns, there is one that I like that and in my opinion is heads above the rest. Years ago, I met a guy (Barry Dombro) while fishing the Clinch. While making a trip back to the Clinch early last year, just happened to run into him again. He told me about a strike indicator that he was patenting and proceeded to show it too me. I have to admit, the approach is simple to use, quick to set up and adjust and most importantly, very effective. Barry mailed a couple to me, I have used it ever since and it is reusable. I showed this strike indicator to the fly shops down on the Hiwassee, both now carry this in their stores. You can see this along with a demonstration at strikeindicator.com It well worth the time and money to check this out and purchase for yourself. If you do, tell Barry that Doug referred you and said hello!
God gave fishermen expectantcy so they would never tire of throwing out a line.
I'll second the strike indicators that flyman01 is talking about. Great for many applications involving light to medium weight nymphs. For deeper nymph rigs with lots of weight, I like either Thingamabobbers or a good yarn indicator with an o-ring. Both of these work great although the Thingamabobbers tend to slide on your leader unless they are on the heavy butt section of the leader. A way to remedy this at least to some extent is to fill in the little metal ring with some aqua seal. It provides a nice rubbery surface with plenty of friction for the leader to bite into. I believe Chemeangler has another good method that he uses to help the Thingamabobber work better. Hopefully he will chime in here because he is very effective with that rig...
"Then He said to them, 'Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.'" Matthew 4:19
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David, if you ever go down to Pagosa to fish the San Juan, I've got a good friend who has a rental house that he may give a good deal on. If you or anyone else who reads this is interested let me know and I'll get the vrbo number of the house so you can check it out.
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Exposure to traffic among urban children injured as pedestrians." Inj. Prev.. 2002;8(3):231-5."
Who can give a pediatric trauma history for children injured in bicycle crashes?" Annu Proc Assoc Adv Automot Med. 2000;44:459-69."
Hidden spears: handlebars as injury hazards to children." Pediatrics. 1998;102(3 Pt 1):596-601."


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Check Out The First Three Images From 'The Hunger Games: Catching Fire'
Although "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire" doesn't hit theaters until Nov. 22, 2013, fans eat up anything new about the upcoming film.
Lionsgate just released the first three images from the film, which stars Golden Globe winner Jennifer Lawrence ("The Silver Linings Playbook"), Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth and Sam Claflin.
The second film in "The Hunger Games" franchise centers on Katniss Everdeen (Lawrence) and Peeta Mellark (Hutcherson), who return home after winning the 74th annual event and then embark on a victory tour of the districts. Meanwhile, a rebellion is brewing, but the Captiol still holds control as the president prepares for the next Hunger Games competition, which could change Panem forever.
Part of the second movie was filmed on the island of Oahu, Hawaii. Several photos posted online showed the cast filming the Quarter Quell scenes on Oahu's North Shore (see them on the following pages).
Entertainment Weekly also published an exclusive first look at the highly anticipated film in its January issue.
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Now and then: '60s and '70s rockers
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With Mick Jagger turning 73 on Tuesday, click on to see how the music icon and other rockers from the 1960s and 1970s have aged over the years.
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Really, Cleveland? Still?
It's Monday night, and I'm here watching game 3 of the ALCS. As a Mets fan, I feel it's my duty to root for the underdog. So I'm kinda gunning for the Indians. But every time I see their caps, with that logo on it, I simply can't believe they haven't changed it.
I think the Cleveland Indian may just be the most racist logo still in our popular culture. It's worse than Aunt Jemima. His skin is literally red. He's got the "sambo smile."
Hey Kenny Lofton just knocked out a 2-run homer. Cool and all, but still, I can't help but cringe at the face on his sleeve and cap.
And oh, the fans with their faces painted red and feathers in their headbands? The glittery signs of the smiling Indian? Really? Come on, Cleveland. I think it's time to let the logo go.
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Thank you, thank you, Zoe, for posting on this issue! I feel the same way everytime I see that thing. Yuck.
Personally, I'm rooting for the Red Sox in this series…I think it would be deliciously ironic for a team that actually has a member of a Native American tribe (Jacoby Ellsbury) on it to beat a team with such a derogatory "mascot." !!


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DD turned 2 in Sept. For Halloween I dressed her up as Honey Boo Boo. Pink frilly dress, crown, sash, clip on earrings, mascara, lip gloss, curled her hair with a curling iron. She looked adorable.
Most people didn't 'get it' and just thought princess. She got a ton of compliments. One person commented Honey Boo Boo was not appropriate for a 2 year old and they wouldnt put make up or use a curling iron.
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Tony Stewart: How Long Before 'Smoke' Wins a Race in 2011?
By Sandra MacWatters (Featured Columnist) on March 20, 2011 444
"Woulda, coulda, shoulda" may have been the mantra for Tony Stewart's performance, until he really came up short at Bristol Motor Speedway.
He was second to Trevor Bayne on the final restart of the Daytona 500, but the draft of cars that streamed by relegated him to a 13th place finish.
The second race of the season at Phoenix showed Stewart leading four times for 59 laps when the caution flag flew at the wrong time. His team strategy was out the window, leaving him in seventh place.
Las Vegas then became the most frustrating for Stewart. He was dominant with 163 laps led during the race. The car was fast, allowing him to secure a four-second advantage, and then came the pit stop.
As he pulled out of the pits, the air hose was trailing along behind him, hooked on the car. As a result of the penalty for taking equipment out of the pit stall, he went from the lead to 24th place.
The recovery came for Stewart and he was back out front, but the two-tire vs. four-tire conundrum cost him the win as he watched Carl Edwards take the checkered flag in front of him.
After the Las Vegas race, Smoke said, "It kills me to throw a race away like that. Second place sucks."
The Stewart team felt confident prior to the race at Bristol Motor Speedway, but he really was never a contender for the win. Briefly, he found himself down a lap, but the "lucky dog" pass enabled him to finish in 19th position.
Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images Stewart stated, "We just never really got the handling right during the race."
Now he and his teammate, Ryan Newman, are tied in the point standings with Stewart third and Newman fourth.
Inconsistent finishes, pit miscues and bad calls during pit stops would normally have sent the driver of the No. 14 Office Depot/Mobil 1 Chevrolet up in emotional flames, but he seems to be mellowing as the years pass.
Stewart was known for his outbursts over a variety of topics, his sarcasm with the media and his moody behavior throughout his NASCAR career.
Now the Indiana native still shows his emotions, but in a much calmer manner. Perhaps his new demeanor will lead him to more consistency and wins as the season progresses.
Stewart is a racer and winning is all that matters, no matter what kind of car he is driving. When he isn't racing in NASCAR you will find him around his open-wheel cars, either as a driver, owner or promoter.
The Stewart-Haas owner/driver is a NASCAR Cup champion pre-Chase in 2002 and with the Chase in 2005. The driver will turn 40 this May, and he certainly hopes to get that third NASCAR Sprint Cup championship before he retires.
Stewart has 39 Cup wins, and eight of them came at the five upcoming tracks following Bristol. He also has 35 top-five finishes at these tracks.
Who will get a win before Tony Stewart this season? Kurt Busch Paul Menard Ryan Newman Dale Earnhardt Jr. Denny Hamlin Submit Vote vote to see results Who will get a win before Tony Stewart this season?Kurt Busch26.3%Paul Menard1.3%Ryan Newman26.3%Dale Earnhardt Jr.17.1%Denny Hamlin28.9%Total votes: 76
There is little doubt he will get a couple wins this year. His team, led by crew chief Darian Grubb, worked very hard during the offseason to get in position to contend for wins and the Chase in 2011.
This year, the team got off to a hot start earlier than usual. His best runs had been coming in the heat of summer, but maybe his performance so far is an indicator that he will be a driver to contend with all season.
His first win this year may not come as soon as he would like, with the really tough competition he faces from Carl Edwards, Kyle Busch and Kurt Busch, along with the RCR and Hendrick drivers who are waiting to pounce on wins.
Heading to California, Jimmie Johnson will be favored to win the upcoming Auto Club 500. Stewart does have two wins at Martinsville and three at Richmond, which may be his best chance in the next five races.
Stewart may face the trials and tribulations like Jeff Gordon faced last year with strong finishes, but a failure to close the deal. Frustration from incidents like the one he described as "shooting himself in the foot" could take an emotional toll on him.
If the driver of the No. 14 can remain consistent and avoid costly errors with pit stops, he will certainly get a win during the first half of the race schedule leading to the Chase.
It would not be too much of a shocker to see Paul Menard or Dale Earnhardt, Jr. get a win before Stewart.
This is NASCAR racing, and the expected often becomes the unexpected. The best winning strategy of any given team could go up in smoke. Stewart is hoping it doesn't happen to him.


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Inside the Obama family
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Take a closer look at the rest of the Obama family: Michelle, Malia and Sasha.
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