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Watson Man Accused Of Murdering Son
A Lewis County man is charged with second degree murder for allegedly shooting his son with a 20-gauge shotgun during an argument Monday night.
Sheriff's deputies say 58 year old Lyle Davoy Sr. shot his 29 year old son Lyle Davoy Jr. shortly before 8 p.m. while they were arguing at a Stillwater Road residence in the town of Watson.
Deputies say the altercation became physical and the younger man left the home.
Lyle Davoy Sr. allegedly shot the younger man in the upper torso.
"It was an incident between a father and a son. The father has been arrested," said Lewis County District Attorney LeAnne Moser.
Officials said one shot was fired, but wouldn't say if the son was shot from behind.
Lyle Davoy Jr. died at the scene.
His father was arraigned in Lowville Village Court and sent to jail without bail.
Officials said the father's emotional state was not good and that he was being watched, although they said he is not under suicide watch.
A preliminary hearing is set for Friday at 2 p.m. in Lewis County Court.
7 News reporter Matt McClusky went to the crime scene and observed numerous liquor and beer bottles on the property.
Officials would not comment on whether alcohol was a factor in the shooting.
One neighbor told McClusky that she heard a single gun shot.
Officials said neighbors called 911 after hearing the shot.
McClusky was told that neighbors tried to revive the victim before emergency personnel arrived on the scene.
Family friends said Lyle Davoy Jr. grew up in the south and moved to Lewis County less than ten years ago.
Neighbors said they're shocked that something like this would happen.
They said Lyle Sr. was always there to help, including plowing driveways during the winter.
"If you were broke down, he'd be the first to stop. If you needed something and he had it, he'd give it to you. It's just not him," said Vincent Ross, a longtime friend of the suspect.
Officials said murders in Lewis County are rare, with only three other homicides in the last 18 years - and one of those was a hunting accident.
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Human beings are prone to irrational thought. If you Google the topic right now, you may want to laugh at the lists that pop up. Irrational thoughts to most are things like "If people criticize me, there must be something wrong with me." That is not an irrational thought. That's a perfectly normal thought in the face of criticism and, in fact, may even be true. What if you are stupid? Not everyone is a genius. Sometimes people are dumb, or clumsy, or forgetful, or lazy. Sometimes not. So it's a reasonable thought, and the best you can say is not that it's irrational, but that it may be incorrect. It may be a baseless criticism of oneself.
Real irrational thoughts are not candy coated like that. Real irrational thoughts are ones few people will ever even write about, and I do so now at the risk of exposing myself as more monster than human. This is the stuff you never tell anyone. But you think it. I know you do. Hell, some of you may even act on these thoughts. And they generally come in three categories.
The history of human sexuality is as stunning as it is off-putting and arousing. Every human exists thanks to the act of sex, and yet, with 7 billion of us here right now and many more behind us through history, we're still only so comfortable discussing what gets us off. Possibly because we're all busy wanking.
At various points in history, we have been more or less able to give voice to our desires and needs. The reason for this seems clear in modern society, and that is fear. I am afraid of you just as you are afraid of me, and only a handful of people that most of the world considers weird are open to expressing all their myriad sexual perversions. Even that word is a bit judgmental, isn't it? If you like different sex, you're perverted. You're wrong in some way. Better keep it quiet. Hump that bagel in the closet, weirdo. Not at the drive-thru.
Getty Son, I'm gonna need that cream cheese.
If you want to have your tongue in someone's bum, or even if you don't want to do that at all and you never will but the thought pops into your head thrice a year at family gatherings, you may be crippled with the fear that someone, somehow, is going to find out and judge you. People whose opinions you care about will look at you like a monster, and you, psychologically naked as the day you were born, will have nothing to shield that terrible blow to your psyche. And that makes you and me and everyone else feel bad sometimes.
The crazy thing is that I can write this article and say it's OK, you have those thoughts sometimes and so do I, but on some level you're never going to believe me. What if it's really just you and me and Gladstone thinking these things and everyone else is thinking about how they can better serve their country and lower fuel emissions? And everyone else thinks that, too, and we'll never get together and be comfortable enough to just voice any of these thoughts, and not just because that would be an awkward conversation for us to have upon first meeting (save it for the second date).
Thanks to the Internet we have Rule 34, which states that if something exists, there's a pornographic version of it, and that actually seems like it might be true, which isn't always a good thing. Not everything has to be sexy to everyone, and that's OK. For instance, I think your feet are gross and I've never even seen them. Please keep them away from my crotch. Some folks are all about that, though. Some will be open about that desire, others not so much.
Deep, dark thoughts and desires are just that for a reason. They're dark because we're fearful of what they mean about us, and often they do just reflect some other aspect of our personality. And before I go further, let me assure you that nothing I'm writing about here is meant as a justification or excuse for sexuality that crosses the line into something violent or criminal, that's a whole different ball of smut. I just mean when you're eating a Twix and you think "It'd be awesome if someone spit in my face and made me wear latex panties later tonight. Now pull my hair and call me a dirty, pretty pony."
You've probably entertained one or two thoughts in your life and you were shocked that it even popped in there for the two seconds you held on to it before you pushed it away. Or maybe you didn't push it away. Neither makes you bad; your mind is an incredible machine and you're going to think all manner of random thoughts in your life. It's just bizarre that you and everyone you know will live your life pretending that those thoughts never happened when, if we acknowledged them, at the very least conversation at church would be more interesting.
Don't you just hate pants? Of course you do. And what about rambutan? They look like grapes that have a leather jacket covered in pubes, I can't deal with that. And say, don't you hate your family and wish they would all be flayed alive and fed to ants? Oh, you don't? Huh. Next paragraph.
Anger and frustration are hard emotions to master. The APA even has an online brochure that says as much. And even if you do keep a cool and calm demeanor in the face of such things, the instant something happens that infuriates you, your mind is going to do as it sees fit and give rise to all kinds of ideas to help fix the situation. And that includes the completely irrational and damn near evil. Just look at the comment section of nearly every article every posted on any website ever. People respond with intolerance, constantly.
If you get cut off in traffic by some asshat, you may not necessarily decide to road rage as some people do and whip out a tire iron, but probably the thought occurred to you that if that dude drove off a bridge and exploded it'd serve him right. Just imagine if that actually happened, though. Now imagine if it happened just because you wanted it to. Now imagine if that person wanted it to happen to you as you helplessly careened off the expressway to your doom. Harsh, man.
I'm falling to my death! Wee!
We all know hotheads who react off the cuff in ways like that, but they're the minority, right? Most of us keep cool, we're not constantly bogged down by hatred. And yet if you revisit that comment section remark, you'll be faced with a curious reality -- why do so many people on the Internet have so much rage if people in the real world don't? Why is there so much blatant homophobia, sexism and racism in comments and on message boards when none of the people I know are like that?
Unless they are.
We all let hate get the better of us sometimes, and for some of us this hate is quite misplaced and it creeps out in the most unassuming ways. Ever been sitting around with a group of people shooting the shit and, quite apropos of nothing, one of them decides to make an offhanded joke about black people? That's a moment, right there. Most people don't know how to react to such profound awkwardness, and usually someone will laugh, if only to allow breathing to resume in the room. The tension may be diminished, but you're all left wondering if you were just party to a hate crime. Why did that person even say that? Because they're racist? They certainly don't see themselves as racist, a fact they'll catch you up on by constantly assuring everyone "I'm not racist." If they're not actively harming minorities, they feel their racism isn't racism at all, just good old-fashioned observation about the differences between people. Of course, they may be saying it to test the waters. Maybe later they can make another joke if everyone reacted favorably. Because they have those thoughts inside and want to know if they're OK to share.
And while everyone's not harboring some secret racist thoughts, lets take a look at the hateful thoughts personal to each one of us. Ever considered if you could get away with murder? Sure you have. Maybe just as a thought experiment while watching a movie and noticing all the crappy flaws in the plot, or because you legitimately think murdering Brett Ratner is the only way to stop him from ruining art as a whole, but there's a good chance it's crossed your mind. Ever been moved to hit someone just because they were annoying you? Not in self-defense, not because you were being provoked, just because some grand gnat of a twat would not shut up, or close their mouth to chew, or stop showing you slides of their trip to Arizona.
Getty And here's a photo of who gives a shit.
Ever wondered why humans hate? What purpose it serves? Love brings enjoyment and a closeness between friends and relatives that assists in protecting and nurturing each other. Fear is part of our survival instinct. Even anger provides a measure of focus in dealing with situations we dislike and allows us, within reason, to exercise control over such situations. But why hate?
The fact that it's hard to even explain why we hate also explains why we want to keep it secret. It seems wrong. In an accepting environment our hatred is not wrong, and we're more comfortable expressing it, which is why racists congregate together, or why one friend may test the waters with an inappropriate joke. But if we're not sure others share the feeling, it stays hidden and only comes out when rage clouds us, or when we're anonymous and free to say whatever we want, like on the Internet.


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Bruce Springsteen Honored At Star-Studded MusiCares Ceremony
Musicians such as Elton John, Katy Perry and Sting paid tribute to Bruce Springsteen as he was honored as the MusiCares Person of the Year on Friday night in Los Angeles. MusiCares provides financial aid and medical care to musicians who have fallen on hard times.
Performers including Mumford & Sons, Patti Smith, Jackson Browne and Alabama Shakes covered some of Springsteen's greatest hits.
John sang a rendition of "Streets of Philadelphia," while John Legend put a jazz spin on "Dancing In The Dark" on the piano, and Tim McGraw belted out "Tougher than the Rest" with Faith Hill singing harmony.
Host Jon Stewart credited Springsteen with giving a good name to their home state of New Jersey. He joked, "We don't have much. We are known mostly as the chief exporter in this country of carcinogens. Bruce Springsteen is all we have."
The event also featured an auction, and Springsteen contributed a signed Telecaster guitar. He got into the giving spirit by adding a few bonuses to the package. He told the crowd, "With this guitar comes one free guitar lesson from me. That's right. One free lesson. One hour. And a ride in the sidecar of my Harley Davidson. So dig in!"
According to the New York Times, an unidentified woman bought the guitar and lesson for $250,000.


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Each year, the International Division organizes a series of luncheons with the defense attaché staff from foreign allied and friendly embassies. The purpose of these luncheons is to provide industry with an opportunity to dialogue with foreign government representatives and for attaché staff to provide industry with briefings on the defense acquisition programs of their respective countries.
To be announced soon.
Embassy/Defense Attaché Luncheon Series - United Kingdom November 3, 2015
Mr. McCarthy presented an overview of the UK Ministry of Defence's current defense perspectives, including policy and fiscal challenges and will also address current UK capability investment priorities and key procurement initiatives. Additionally in attendance was Mr. Lewis Hedge, First Secretary Defence Acquisition (Policy & Trade).
Embassy/Defense Attaché Luncheon Series - SpainNovember 6, 2014
Brigadier General Ángel Valcárcel, Defense Attaché of the Kingdom of Spain, presented the keynote address and was accompanied by COL Angel Rodriguez, Defense Cooperation Attaché and CDR Jaime Montero, Assistant Defense Cooperation Attaché.
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Embassy/Defense Attaché Luncheon Series - SwedenSeptember 11, 2014
Rear Admiral Jörgen Ericsson, Defense Attaché from the Embassy of Sweden, presented the keynote address.
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Embassy/Defense Attaché Luncheon Series - JapanFebruary 20, 2014
Major General Atsushi Hikita, Defense and Air Attaché from the Embassy of Japan, presented the keynote address and was accompanied by Colonel Yoshihiro Iseri, Military Attaché.
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Embassy/Defense Attaché Luncheon Series - NetherlandsOctober 29, 2013
Air Commodore Ralph Reefman, Defense Attaché from the Royal Embassy of the Netherlands, presented the keynote address and was accompanied by Mr. Ronald Genemans, Defense Cooperation Attaché.
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Embassy/Defense Attaché Luncheon Series - CanadaSeptember 25, 2013
Major-General Nicolas Matern, CMM, CD, Commander CDLS(W) and Canadian Defence Attaché presented the keynote address and was accompanied by Director General Anya Lisowski, Public Works and Government Services Canada; Commander Dave Trudeau, Canadian Forces Naval Attaché; Colonel Doug Baird, Canadian Forces Air Attaché; Colonel Rick Thompson, Defense Cooperation Attaché; Colonel Hugh Ferguson, Canadian Forces Intelligence Liaison Officer; Lieutenant-Colonel Yannick Lemieux, C4ISR Attaché; and Lieutenant-Colonel Norbert Cyr, Canadian Forces Public Affairs Attaché.
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Embassy/Defense Attaché Luncheon Series - GermanyJune 27, 2013
Brigadier General Dirk Backen, Military Attaché, and Mr. Maik Kammermann, Minister-Counselor for Defense Cooperation, Embassy of Germany presented our keynote address. They were accompanied by Mr. Lutz Mouton, Director, Germany Liaison Office for Defence Materiel US/Canada.
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Embassy/Defense Attaché Luncheon Series - Italy May 7, 2013Maj Gen Giovanni Fantuzzi, Defense and Defense Cooperation Attaché, Italian Ministry of Defense, gave our keynote address and was accompanied by RMDL Fabrizio Simoncini, Naval Attaché, Col Flavio Danielis, Air Force Attaché, and Col Giuseppe Battaglia, Assistant Defense Attaché.
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Washington Embassy Dialogue Series: Belgian Attaché LuncheonTuesday, April 19, 2011
'Belgium and Its Defense'This luncheon featured Brigadier General Mike Delobel, Defense, Military, Naval and Air Attaché, Embassy of Belgium in Washington, DC and LTC Luc Simoen, Director Belgian Military Supply Office and Defense Cooperation Attaché. The two presented an overview of the recent developments related to the transformation of the Belgian Defense Establishment and the impact on the Material Resources with a focus on Operations and on the Defense Budget.
In addition to General Delobel, former Defense Attaché for Belgium to the U.S. Brigadier General (Ret) Dany Van de Ven, Jr., Director, BSDI (Belgian Security and Defence Industry) joined the group to give an overview of the technological and industrial capacities of the sector security and defense in Belgium. In particular the possibilities of partnering or working with the member companies of the association BSDI will be highlighted.
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Washington Embassy Dialogue Series: Australia Attaché LuncheonWednesday, November 18, 2009
'The Australian Defence Force of 2030'Air Vice-Marshal Kym Osley AM, CSC, Head Australian Defence Staff (Washington) presented on topics including an overview of the current Australian Defence Force (ADF) capabilities and strategic defence priorities; key plans for the ADF as outlined in the 2009 Australian Defence White Paper and opportunities and threats to achieving the 2030 force.
Defense Attaché Luncheon: DenmarkWednesday, September 16, 2009
This luncheon featured Lieutenant Colonel Per Lyse Rasmussen, Danish Defence Industry Attaché from the Royal Danish Embassy in Washington D.C. Lieutenant Colonel Rasmussen discussed the next Danish Defense Agreement covering 2010-14 and also briefed on the procurement plan for the same period.
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Gas prices, most other fuels head higherSTAFF REPORT | August 25,2013Gasoline prices in Vermont spiked 20 cents a gallon over the last month to an average of $3.75 a gallon, according to the states monthly fuel price report.
Prices are nearly 8 cents a gallon higher than a year ago when the average price for regular gas was $3.675 a gallon.
The average August price for heating oil in the state was $3.592 a gallon compared with $3.497 a gallon last month. Prices are only slightly higher than a year ago, when heating oil averaged $3.609 a gallon.
With the exception of propane, other fuel prices also posted increases over July.
Propane averaged $2.92 a gallon, a penny less than a month ago; kerosene, $4 a gallon, an increase of 4 cents; and diesel, $4 a gallon, an increase of 6 cents.
The Energy Information Administration reported that rising crude oil prices and seasonal demand contributed to the price of gas increasing from an average of $3.50 a gallon July 1 to $3.63 a gallon Aug. 5.
The EIA is forecasting that prices will average $3.59 a gallon in the third quarter.
For the year, the average price is expected to decline from an average of $3.63 a gallon last year to $3.52 a gallon this year. The EIA expects that in 2014 prices will head lower, averaging $3.37 a gallon.MORE IN National / World BusinessNEW YORK Its not just the musical Hairspray that will air live on NBC tonight. Full StoryOXON HILL, Md. Far from the Las Vegas Strip, MGM Resorts International opens its $1. Full Story
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September 19, 2002
Bluefield State College
Board of Governors
September 19, 2002
Members Present: Mr. John Barnes, Ms. Ruth Payne Brown, Mr. Burt Clark, Ms. Carol Baldwin, Dr. Steve Bourne, Dr. Lyn Guy, Mr. Frank Wilkinson, Ms. Ann Crowe, Reverend Garry Moore
Members Absent: Mr. Norris Kantor, Mr. Jack Caffrey
Guests: Dr. Albert Walker, Mr. Jim Nelson, Ms. Shelia Johnson, Dr. David Perkins, Ms. Vivian Sidote
Vice chairman John Barnes called the meeting to order.
A motion was made and seconded (GMoore/LGuy)) to approve the minutes of the August 15 Board of Governors' meeting as submitted. Motion carried.
U. S. News & World Report
Jim Nelson said he received on September 11 an electronic notification from U. S. News & World Report that the publication had selected Bluefield State College as one of "American's Best Colleges" for 2003. Mr. Nelson said Bluefield State wasn't the only college in the area to be selected. However, he noted that this marks the third consecutive year BSC has been chosen for this distinction. The magazine ranked America's colleges by region. Ranked colleges were subsequently placed in "tiers." Bluefield State College was ranked in the South region, third tier. Dr. Walker said this honor would be used by the College throughout the year for marketing purposes.
Travel Regulations
Shelia Johnson said there were some proposed modifications, identified as text that is underlined, incorporated in the Travel Regulations. College Council met the previous day to consider the matter of Travel Regulations. However, only nine of the body's 18 members were present, resulting in an insufficient number of members to constitute a quorum. One of the nine members not in attendance had indicated to Ms. Johnson that the policy was acceptable, except for one needed grammatical correction. College Council said it would interpret this conveyed sentiment as a vote of approval from that member.
Ms. Johnson reviewed the proposed changes to the regulations. The first change on first page involves changing the word "traveler's" so that it reads "travelers." The next change, on page four, section three - under the topic "Lodging," proposed that wording be inserted to read "Reimbursement of lodging will be at the cost effective room rate available at the most convenient facility." Lodging receipts must show a "$0.00" balance.
Ms. Johnson said much discussion took place concerning rental cars. Insurance coverage is provided if the traveler uses the State "Diners Club" card. Ms. Johnson said that she verified this information through the State Auditor's Office.
She said the Travel Regulations have to be filed with Auditor's Office by October 1, 2002.
A motion was made and seconded (FWilkinson/SBourne) to approve the revised Travel Regulations as submitted. Motion carried.
Special Project Funding
Ms. Johnson reported that she received last week a "Special Projects" funding list. The Higher Education Policy Commission (HEPC) has asked the Institution to prioritize up to five Special Funding projects. Last year, the highest priority item was funding in the amount of $105,000 for the Greenbrier Community College Center. She said when this year's prioritized list from the College is presented to HEPC, that body will prioritize expenditures for all schools. She reviewed Bluefield State College projects listed "two" through "five." She said "project five" is not specifically a Bluefield State College project, but is instead a Bluefield State College Research & Development Project Corporation for Wade School. A motion was made and seconded (FWilkinson/GMoore) to approve the list of Special Projects funding. Motion carried.
Update Budget and Fee Collection
Ms. Johnson said the College has collected 22% of students fees. She said many BSC students have tuition assistance provided by third party payments such as the West Virginia Division of Rehabilitative Services or WIA, and she noted that the College will not receive those payments until December. She also stressed again that the College's budget will get tighter, adding that the Institution has been instructed to plan for a 10% budget reduction in next year's State-appropriated funds--a reduction of approximately $800,000.
Mr. Barnes asked about the status of final payment for the GCCC building. Ms. Johnson said that she had sent a letter, at the direction of the BSC Board of Governors during its last meeting and added that she had also talked to Ms. Mason. She suggested that a letter or phone call from Mr. Kantor might produce some action on this matter.
BSC Research & Development Project
Dr. Steve Bourne presented a brief report on behalf of Dr. Felica Blanks, who was ill. The first item mentioned was the Summer Development Team, and Dr. Bourne reviewed a list containing the faculty members on the team, as well as the different grants that they are planning or have submitted. The second item mentioned was a list of proposals submitted and those that have been awarded. One proposal mentioned was the Southern WV Literacy Center funded by the HEPC, from which BSC was awarded $35,000. He said there are several other grants that have been submitted and are awaiting approval.
Institutional Development & Advancement Position Vacancies
Again, representing Dr. Blanks, Dr. Bourne reported that there are 12 positions underwritten through the College's Title III Grant. Dr. Walker said, if the Institution does not use its federally allocated funds, when the awarding of new federal funds is considered, agencies can reduce allocations to institutions that haven't spent prior year allocations. He said if College positions are totally federally funded, the Institution needs to fill those positions in a timely fashion, making certain that Human Resources guidelines on advertising are followed, and that job descriptions for each position have been developed.
Founders Day/Homecoming Activities
Kathy Epperly, interim Vice President for Student Affairs, could not attend the Board of Governors' meeting because her son's marriage was taking place during the same week. The Board watched a video presentation she had developed, detailing Homecoming 2002 activities, which will take place, October 5-11. Ms. Ruth Payne Brown mentioned that there will be a BSC Alumni Association reception, welcoming Dr. and Mrs. Walker, on October 4, from 1 p.m.-3 p.m. at the Bluefield Holiday Inn, and she invited everyone to attend.
Success Stories
Jim Nelson represented Dr. Don Smith who was not able to attend this meeting. He said that Dr. Smith had compiled a list of faculty and student accomplishments within each academic division of the College.
Self Study Update
Mr. Jim Nelson gave a review of the document, "Bluefield State College: Strengths and Issues in a Climate of Change." He said there are three suggested changes that have been incorporated into the previously distributed generation of the document. They included:
1) on page 8, next to last line, Mr. Caffrey had suggested that the wording be changed to read "BSC's President"; 2) on page 12, next to last line, text was modified at Dr. Walker's suggestion to read, "enrollment has generally increased", and: 3) on page 23, a paragraph was added at Chairman Kantor's suggestion, at the end of the section on The Future Relationship with the Greenbrier Community College Center. The added paragraph reads, "Finally, there is the fact that BSC has 16 nationally accredited programs. This adds value to a student's degree because it stresses the quality of the education received. Which other higher education institution is prepared to bring such opportunity to students of the Greenbrier area? It would be a disservice to students to deprive them of the chance to benefit from these nationally accredited programs and/or the "+2" opportunities to continue their studies seamlessly into our baccalaureate programs." Mr. Nelson indicated that this document has been transmitted with two corrections to every member of the WV Legislature, The BSC Board of Governors , HEPC, Chancellor Mullen, and the Chancellor's senior staff.
President's Update
Dr. Walker gave a power point presentation focusing upon the mission and his vision for Bluefield State College. Dr. Walker mentioned that the current fall semester enrollment is 2990 students, a record figure for the College. He reviewed the Vision Statement, which reads, "The vision for Bluefield State College is to provide students an affordable, geographically accessible opportunity for public higher education." All programs are designed to promote the student's intellectual, personal, ethical, and cultural development." He said it is very important for the College to indicate that it is an Historically Black institution. He said this one statement opens the doors of opportunity for the College and distinguishes BSC when state and federal funds are considered.
Dr. Walker said when 60% of the College's faculty hold terminal degrees, BSC can then start discussions about offering graduate degrees. Dr. Walker reviewed "Preliminary College Priorities." He indicated that BSC will establish College-wide goals and objectives by the Leadership Team. Dr. Walker said in January, the College will advertise all interim positions and will include students, faculty, staff, on hiring committees.
Dr. Walker distributed two publications—"Demographics of Bluefield State College," prepared by College Registrar Ray Mull, and the "2002-03 Guide to Historically Black Colleges & Universities," published by Ebony Magazine.
Mr. Barnes invited Dr. Perkins to give an update on the Greenbrier Community College Center (GCCC). Dr. Perkins said GCCC had a very smooth opening to the fall semester. He noted that preliminary enrollment figures at GCCC show a substantial increase over the previous year, and that he had received no student complaints about the semester's class schedule. Dr. Perkins said he looked forward to working with Dr. Walker and he stated his strong support for the relationship between GCCC and Bluefield State College.
Mr. Barnes pointed out the potential now for offering more classes at the Beckley Center of BSC--classes that the College could not offer previously in Raleigh County because of a resolution from the former State College System. He cited the potential for enrollment growth at the College's Beckley Center, along with the affordability of tuition, adding that the Institution needs to provide financial resources to support this growth. He said the College must capitalize on this opportunity in Raleigh County as quickly as possible.
Meeting Date
The next meeting date for the Board of Governors was scheduled for October 17, 2002 at 6 p.m. for dinner and 6:45 p.m. for meeting in the Private Dining Room/Harris-Jefferson Student Center.
Executive Session
A motion was made and seconded (GMoore/FWilkinson) to enter into executive session at 8:05 p.m. Motion carried.
The committee exited its executive session at 8:35 p.m.
With no further business to transact, the meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
John Barnes


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...hold your breath...LISTEN!
This album is the best slipknot album. Who is against me ...?
Written by BloodJuNkie on 31.10.2013 at 01:45
This band should be blacklisted!
Written by BloodJuNkie on 31.10.2013 at 05:53
Well, posers aren't the reason for me saying that.
Written by BloodJuNkie on 31.10.2013 at 06:06
Well, i didn't bitch or moan you are the one who is doing that right now. I was just stating my opinion.
Written by BloodJuNkie on 31.10.2013 at 06:06
I don't blame you guys who consider Korn and Disturbed as metal bands there's no wonder that you consider Slipknot as metal too. I don't mind if you listen to them but don't classify them under "Metal" category. Specially when the name of the site is "Metal Storm".
Written by BloodJuNkie on 31.10.2013 at 06:06
BTW check the Metal Archives and tell me if you find those bands there..
Written by Guest on 31.10.2013 at 06:28
...And you just dug yourself deeper into your hole.
Since you're obviously new to metal, I'll just come out and tell you the common knowledge: Compared to Metalstorm, Metal Archives' creditbility as a metal "encyclopedia" is nil. They're a bunch of elitist poseurs bound in a tight little circle where they thrive on "metalness."
You know who else isn't on that site?
Led Zeppelin, Between The Buried and Me, Tool, Hatebreed, Converge, Dir en Grey, Deep Purple, Periphery, Tesseract, Fields of the Nephilim, Rosetta, KMFDM, Whitesnake, a number of grindcore bands and virtually no glam metal bands (sans Motley Crue).
Reducing your argument to crediting that poor excuse of a site is a desperate and embarrassing move.
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Hunt 4132: Antlerless elk
Wasatch Mtns, Diamond Fork
Season dates
11-23-2013 to 12-22-2013
- Nonresident permits: Yes
- Resident permits: 90
- Nonresident permits: 10
- Total permits: 100
Species: Antlerless elk
Weapon: Any legal weapon
Wasatch Mtns, Diamond Fork
DescriptionUtah County--Boundary begins at US-6 and USFS Road 029 (Diamond Fork road); northeast on USFS Road 029 to USFS Road 051; east on this road to Sixth Water Creek; east along this creek to the Utah-Wasatch county line; south on this county line to US-6 at Soldier Summit; west on US-6 to USFS Road 029. Excludes all CWMUs. USGS 1:100,000 Maps: Nephi, Provo. Boundary questions? Call Springville office, 801-491-5678. This map is provided for general reference only and does not constitute a legal hunt boundary. The Division does not guarantee access to any private or public land. Hunt unit boundaries may include private property or other excluded areas.


text: PHASE 1 OF PARANORMAL UNITY! HAUNTAMINATED 0x6a656666 posted:3/25/2014 7:07:55 AM PHASE 1 OF PARANORMAL UNITY! We at HNAI (Haunted North America) have decided to start a new nomination program. So everyone has seen these crazy nomination videos of people doing crazy things like drinking outrageously. Lets start the first paranormal nomination event. We call it Hauntaminated! So before we make this a real thing lets get some feedback on what people think. Hauntaminated would consist of your team doing a video doing something that helps the community in anyway, be it helping someone who isn't fortunate to have a home with some food, or even just stopping a random person and tell them they are great people. Some thing that will lift spirits and bring positive energy. Can't wait to hear what you all think! HauntedNorthAmerica.netBinger posted:3/25/2014 3:15:21 PM Cant wait to hear everyones thoughts and hauntaminations!MarkmBha posted:5/4/2014 1:36:54 PM THERE IS NO SUCH WORD AS "HAUNTAMINATED"!bobprin posted:5/4/2014 4:42:17 PM You are suggesting a group of spook hunters dress up in white sheets like ghosts parade down main street and try to lift spirits? I think that was tried once before with bad results.Jaxerback posted:5/9/2014 10:30:11 PM Sounds good Jeff!! Please log in or become a member to add a post.


text: When my 2 1/2 month old drinks expressed milk out of a bottle, she consumes about 5 ounces for a serving. It takes me several pumping sessions to generate this amount. In general, I will express about 1 or 2 ounces per time pumping. (I use the Pump in Style.) I am not concerned that I am not producing enough milk to feed her when I am nursing, but now that I am not always around all of the time I will not be able to keep up with her needs unless I am able to produce more when pumping. I usually pump once during the middle of the night and off of one side in the morning while she is nursing on the other side, in addition to times that I pump when I am not with her. Does anyone have any suggestions for a different pump or ideas for better pumping results?


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Traditional Chinese Medicine [6] has undergone some of the most rigorous testing and research of all the treatment options offered by complementary and alternative therapies. Furthermore, the two treatments most often utilized in TCM clinical practice, acupuncture [1] and herbal medicine [2], are supported as effective by many research studies.
Although there is much work to be done before we can truly understand the mechanisms of acupuncture and Qi, there is a growing body of solid evidence that suggests acupuncture and TCM are safe and effective for the treatment of many conditions.
More importantly, Chinese medicine may have much to offer us in the West in terms of things we can do to prevent illness and disease, optimize our health, and enhance our wellbeing [7].
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) oversees the use of medical devices, a category that includes acupuncture needles. In 1996, the FDA reclassified the needles [8] as Class II medical devices, deeming them safe for general use by licensed, registered, or certified practitioners. This lifted the "experimental device" status that had been in effect for more than 20 years.
Additionally, in 1997 the National Institutes of Health (NIH) convened a Consensus Development Conference on acupuncture [9]. An objective panel summarized the results of acupuncture research that was presented at the conference and concluded:
There is sufficient evidence of acupuncture's value to expand its use into conventional medicine and to encourage further studies of its physiology and clinical value.
As a result of the NIH conference many physicians now feel comfortable referring their patients to acupuncturists, at least for the conditions specified in the consensus statement. Recent large scale trials in the UK, Spain, and Germany have supported the effectiveness of acupuncture for low back pain, neck pain, headache, and osteoarthritis. These trials have had a positive effect on healthcare reimbursement for acupuncture.
With respect to herbal medicines, the FDA classifies them as "dietary supplements," as it does all botanical medicines [10]. Thus they are regulated under the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA). Manufacturers of Chinese herbs do not need to get pre-market approval from the FDA, but they are responsible for determining that their products are safe and that their product claims are backed by evidence. For more information on FDA regulation, see Are Botanical Medicines Safe? [11].
Although most of the research has focused on acupuncture and herbs, researchers have also conducted studies on Qigong [4], moxibustion [5], and tui na [12] (Chinese massage).13-23
Very little research has been done that has focused on the whole system of TCM. Instead, researchers primarily focus on a single type of treatment, like acupuncture [1], and how it works or can be applied from a conventional medical perspective.
Many TCM practitioners feel that focusing on one treatment pulled from the overall TCM system does not recognize or honor the integrity of their paradigm. They argue that trying to understand one medical perspective in terms of another is like trying to understand the taste of oranges in terms of apples.
Below are examples of current research on acupuncture. There is similar research on many of the other TCM treatments, such as herbal remedies and moxibustion. But once again, it is worth considering the limitations of research that focuses on one aspect of TCM instead of the system as a whole.
PubMed lists more than 1,000 randomized controlled trials that have assessed either the efficacy (is it better than placebo?) or effectiveness (is it at least as good as other treatments?) of acupuncture. Many of these trials have been summarized in systematic, condition-specific reviews.
While the trend in recent trials is to reflect the real-world practice of acupuncture, earlier studies often tested acupuncture with inadequate treatment protocols. For example, a study on patients with asthma investigated the use of a single acupuncture treatment at one acupuncture point (which is like testing the effectiveness of a drug by giving it once instead of the full recommended course).
The NIH Consensus Development Conference [9], mentioned above, concluded that acupuncture is emerging as an effective treatment for a broad range of conditions. More specifically, the statement highlighted the "...efficacy of acupuncture for postoperative- and chemotherapy-related nausea and vomiting and for postoperative dental pain." It added that "...acupuncture may be useful as an adjunct treatment or an acceptable alternative...for other conditions, such as myofascial pain, low back pain, tennis elbow, carpal tunnel syndrome, osteoarthritis, headache, menstrual cramps, fibromyalgia, and asthma."
More recently the Society for Acupuncture Research held a conference to mark the 10th anniversary of the NIH consensus statement [13]. Presenters noted improvements in the breadth and quality of research over the past decade (publications pending). Research surrounding conditions such as low back pain and osteoarthritis has continued to produce positive results. Likewise, new conditions for which acupuncture may be beneficial are emerging, such as anxiety, peri- and post-operative pain, and numerous Women's Health conditions.
The most complete resource for acupuncture research is PubMed [14]. Begin your search by entering the keyword "acupuncture" along with the name of the condition (e.g. low back pain). Below are examples of recent studies:
The two most important trends in acupuncture research reflect the real-world use of acupuncture. Research treatment protocols are increasingly matching clinical practice. For example, practitioners are allowed to choose patient-specific acupuncture point combinations rather than being required to treat all patients at the same set of points.
In addition, clinical trials are designed to compare acupuncture to standard biomedical treatments. For example, acupuncture can be compared to ultrasound therapy for treatment of rotator cuff impingement.
This type of research informs physicians' decisions about referral, as well as helps patients to make treatment choices. Further, this comparative effectiveness design allows assessment of relative cost of the treatment options.
Click here for a complete list of references [15].
[1] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/explore-healing-practices/acupuncture
[2] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/explore-healing-practices/dietary-therapies
[3] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/explore-healing-practices/botanical-medicine
[4] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/explore-healing-practices/qigong
[5] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/explore-healing-practices/moxibustion
[6] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/glossary/3#term39
[7] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/glossary/3#term45
[8] http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/ANSWERS/ANS00722.html
[9] http://consensus.nih.gov/1997/1997Acupuncture107html.htm
[10] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/explore-healing-practices/botanical-medicine-0
[11] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/explore-healing-practices/botanical-medicine/are-botanical-medicines-safe-0
[12] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/explore-healing-practices/therapeutic-massage-tui-na
[13] http://nccam.nih.gov/news/newsletter/2008_april/acupuncturecon.htm
[14] http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez/
[15] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/explore-healing-practices/what-traditional-chinese-medicine/traditional-chinese-medicine-references
[16] http://www.acubriefs.com/
[17] http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez
[18] http://www.elsevier.com/wps/find/bookdescription.authors/713776/description#description
[19] http://www.aaaomonline.org/Default.asp
[20] http://www.medicalacupuncture.org/
[21] http://www.acudetox.com/
[22] http://www.acupunctureresearch.org/
[23] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/our-experts/ryan-j-milley-macom-lac
[24] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/our-experts/richard-hammerschlag-phd
[25] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/activities/acupuncture-video-high-bandwidth
[26] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/activities/moxibustion-video-high-bandwidth
[27] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/promo-tiles/resources-integrative-health


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Skyline College Theatre Club: Past Shows
Skyline College Theatre Club Presents: And Then There Were None
Skyline College Theatre Club presented the Agatha Christie play "And Then There Were None" as their first venture into a "serious" dramatic production. The first show to be completed since the theater recieved its much needed upgrade, and financed in part by the A.S.S.C., this production was a popular success among the student body.
Skyline College Theatre Club Presents: The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Performed three times since the club's inception in 2009, Skyline College Theatre Club always delights both students and visitors alike with their zany anticts in front of the screen as they perform a live adaptation of Richard O'brien's classic horror farce as the movie plays out behind them.
Skyline College Theatre Club Presents: The Complete Works of William Shakespeare... (abridged)
The Skyline Theater Club brought ALL of Shakespeare's works together on the stage in a single performance, taking you on an irreverent romp through the world of the Bard and an evening of hysterical insanity!
Skyline College Theatre Club Presents: Nicole Martinez's Production "Scratch"
Capuchino High Student Nicole Martinez wrote and directed this play about addiction, love, and teen angst that was performed at Skyline College with the production assistance of Theatre Club.
Skyline College Theatre Club Presents: Dog Sees God
An "unauthorized parody," the play imagines characters from the popular comic strip "Peanuts" as teenagers. Drug use, suicide, eating disorders, teen violence, rebellion, sexual relations and identity are among the issues covered in this drama. Theatre Club was successful in portraying this tale with dark but tender irreverence.
Skyline College Theatre Club Presents: Culture in the Quad
Students were charmed by this outdoor presentation of an excerpt from William Shakespeare's "Hamlet". Skyline College Honor's Club and Theatre Club produced this event with the assistance of the Drama680 Technical Production class to be reminiscent of the traveling players that were common in the era portrayed on stage.
Skyline College Theatre Club Presents: Tone 7
Produced as a fundraiser, Skyline College Theatre Club raised money with a generous event that was performed by one of the college's very own psychology professors, Tony Jackson and his band "Tone7"
Skyline College "Club Rush" Outdoor Concert:
Skyline College Theatre Club in conjunction with Skyline College Drama Department's "DRAM60-Technical Production" class sponsored a live perfomance of the local independant Ska Band "Pion 2 Zion" on August 22nd in order to liven up the campus in the first week of school and help the A.S.S.C. drum up support and membership for the variety of Skyline clubs and student organizations avaiable on campus. The Technical Production Students worked hard to build a stage, set up a professional quality sound system, and run a live concert in spite of the cold and drizzly weather.


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Cobra's S-Series iRadar Detector Connects via Bluetooth
Cobra iRadar S-Series
Cobra iRadar ATOM
Cobra AirWave
Cobra Electronics Corporation's expanded S-Series iRadar detector won a CES Innovations 2013 Design and Engineering Award.
The Cobra S-Series is the first Bluetooth-enabled under-the-hood radar detector. Paired with a smartphone, it uses the iRadar Community app to share information about police, camera enforcement locations, dangerous intersections and more. The app is available for Android and iOS users, and has a new user-interface. It can also be used to find a car using GPS information. When a call comes in, the iRadar notifications will fade to the background.
Also in the iRadar line, Cobra showed the new iRadar ATOM. It is 35% smaller than then iRadar 200, yet provides double the performance and protection.
In addition, Cobra showed the Gatekeeper Bluetooth garage door opening system. For convenience, the system can use the existing wiring in most garages.
Finally, the Cobra AirWave is a portable Bluetooth receiver that makes older docks and stereos Bluetooth compatible. The $39.95 Cobra AirWave can connect to speakers using a 3.5mm cable, 3.5mm to RCA, or USB to micro-USB, and is rechargeable.
"Over the years, most of us have invested a significant amount of money in home or car audio systems that represented the state-of-the-art in their day, and more recently we've purchased new smartphones and tablets that render our old equipment obsolete," said Kiran Kripakaran, assistant category manager for Cobra.
"Cobra AirWave solves this problem by bridging these two distinct music generations, and with an incredibly affordable price point, this is a very simple solution for just about everyone."
Related story: Cobra Introduces First Under-The-Hood Radar Detector With Bluetooth


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This hummingbird was visiting my feeder numerous times on the day I took this photo, I was on the other side of the window, photo still turned out good.
Guess the hummingbird was getting reader for his trip south, he appears to of left that day. This year August 25th was the last day I saw them, last year it was August 29. I document this info at the citizen science website junponline.com .


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Thank you, NarutoBase Staff
Found the issue. Player had no preview.
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yeah it will happen. natsu will go berserk
o the episode is out?? well I know what you mean, if that happen that took a lot of impact away from the scene..
next time look at the wholeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee thing including the Preview
Next week it haPPens. It all goes down..
i thought it will happen next episode? otherwise the natsu thing won't make such sense
My player didnt have a preview, thats why I didnt know. My bad.
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Now interestingly enough, I had decided not to go down the usual route of having a traditional Estate Agent sell my house, for the simple reason that their fee was 1.5% of the house value for chrissake, which totalled nearly £7000 or $11,200 USD. Indeed, to put the fee into a real-life context, £7000 would buy 1,556 bottles of wine. Truly shocking.
When the Agent told me the fee, my instant (outward) reaction was, "you are kidding me?", but inside my head I was shouting 'you are trying to mug me, you bastard'.
So I pointed out to him that; "It doesn't cost any more to market a house for £450,000 than it does for one that costs £200,000, so why are your charges based on a percentage?"
The Estate Agent said, quote; "Estate Agencies have always calculated their fees as a percentage of the value of the house."
Grrrrr, lemmings have always jumped off cliffs but that doesn't make them smart. Having been in business for years myself, there is one thing guaranteed to irritate me ........... and that's people who basically say, 'we do it that way, because that's the way it has always been done.'
Now in my experience, there is generally an upside to scenarios like these. And that upside is that there are plenty of entrepreneurs out there willing to exploit dinosaur companies who don't change with the times.
And, after a bit of research, I found one such company. It was a purely web-based Estate Agent called 'The House Network.' They charged a flat fee of £525 and it included virtually all the services provided by a traditional Estate Agent. Result!
My house was listed with them three weeks ago, and in the meantime, I busied myself getting the house into tip-top condition ready for sale. The garden in particular needed some attention after quite a harsh winter by UK standards.
When it comes to gardening, I bloody love it I do. But I am not particularly good at it - unless crispy plants ever come into fashion - then I will be the Galliano of gardens (except that I don't have a weird moustache and I'm not rascist).
So for a couple of days each week (as well as fitting in my day-job), I have been driving down to London to tidy up the garden ........ and here are some pictures of one of my little projects for you to look at ................................
'So', I hear you cry, 'has your hard work paid off?'
Funny you should ask that. Over the last three weeks I have conducted four viewings, and although they all loved the house, they didn't seem like serious buyers.
I got that wrong then. Today, my Estate Agent 'The House Network', telephoned me to say that one of the viewers would like to buy the house and had offered £430,000 ($688,500 USD). Woo hoo! The offer was great but it was still less than the asking price of £445,000 ($712,000 USD) but I am thinking about 'making like an Arab' and do a bit of bartering.
So tell me dahlink........ should I barter or should I accept?


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In 2011, manufacturers have far from skimped on ideas. Rather than just the promise of greatness we've seen products released to market that embody new concepts and designs: think Fuji's X100, Pentax's Q-mount and Sony's A77 with OLED viewfinder, to name but a handful.
If 2010 saw the rise of the Compact System Camera – a trait that's set to continue throughout 2012 with Nikon's announcement of its '1′ system further adding to the sector – then 2011 may have been the year of the SLT (Single Lens Translucent) camera. Even if they're not (yet) outselling DSLRs, Sony's latest range of cameras have grown in strength and ability and we've been mightily impressed with what we've seen over the past few months.
Of course we've also seen shedloads of accessories, compacts, DSLRs and lenses too – each equally important to different user bases; all of which WDC is committed to covering. And after compiling a list of initial products in each category, we sat down to deliberate over which was best. Much tea drinking, voting, discussion and inevitable re-voting later, here are the results…
Best Consumer Compact
WINNER: Canon IXUS 220 HS
Price: £159
Website: www.canon.co.uk
Amid all the hundreds of compact
cameras that adorn shops' shelves it can
be hard to sift the wheat from the chaff.
Of the dozens of compacts that have passed through our hands here at WDC there have been a number of standout models, but nothing more so than Canon's IXUS 220 HS.
The camera's stainless steel body has a textured finish for grip, is small in size yet big in performance. The 5x optical zoom, optical image stabilisation, 12.1MP sensor and HS system combine to make great images too. All this for a well-priced £159 makes the IXUS 220 our affordable compact of choice.
Casio EXILIM ZR10
Sony Cyber-shot WX7
Panasonic Lumix FX77
Best Premium Compact
WINNER: Canon Powershot SX230 HS
Price: £240
Website: www.canon.co.uk
Canon's grip on the compact cameras sector is as strong as ever, with models such as the Powershot SX230 HS able to show rival models a thing or two. Earlier this year our travel superzoom test saw Canon's 14x zoom marvel beat a selection of other top-tier releases. Great to use, the SX230 HS also surpasses its peers in the image quality department – and for under £250 there are few other compacts that could challenge this Canon's crown.
Sony Cyber-shot HX9V
Panasonic Lumix TZ20
Fujifilm FinePix F550EXR
Gear of the Year 2011: Best Enthusiast & Best Superzoom
Best Enthusiast Compact
WINNER: Fujifilm FinePix X100
Price: £900
Website: www.fujifilm.co.uk
the X100 appeared, as if by magic, at 2010's Photokina trade show we
were more than taken by surprise. But in a good way. At WDC we often
have an inkling of what's in the pipeline, but Fuji had taken it upon
themselves to very secretively whip up a brand new high-end compact that
looked like it was born in the 1950s but was able to outperform
modern-day digital cameras.
The X100 embodies an innovative hybrid
viewfinder, an f/2.0 35mm (equiv.) fixed-focal-length lens and a
DSLR-sized 12.3MP APS-C sized sensor. It's a street photographer's dream
that's glorious to use. But it's the camera's images that truly take it
to the next level. The X100 produces the best images of any compact
camera we've seen. Ever. Granted you'll need to pay for the privilege,
but boy is it worth it.
Olympus XZ-1
Nikon Coolpix P300
Canon Powershot S95
Best Superzoom Camera
WINNER: Panasonic Lumix FZ150
Price: £385
Website: www.panasonic.co.uk
Panasonic hasn't reached the dizzying heights of the 35x zoom market,
the FZ150's 24x optical zoom still covers an impressive 25-600mm and has
a sublime optical image stabilisation system. But what makes the FZ150 a
real winner is its souped-up focusing that leaves all other current
superzooms in the dust. It's quick off the mark, and that's an absolute
essential when dealing with distant subjects. It's also possible to
shoot Raw files – something lacking from the majority of the competition
and another pointer that sets this super superzoom apart from the rest.
Fujifilm FinePix HS20
Sony Cyber-shot HX100V
Canon Powershot SX40 IS
Gear of the Year 2011: Best Compact System Camera & Best Consumer DSLR/SLT
Best Compact System Camera
WINNER: Panasonic Lumix GF3
Price: £429
Website: www.panasonic.co.uk
was the most hotly contended category this year – choosing our winning
Compact System Camera from the mass of top-quality options wasn't taken
lightly. We voted, we argued, and continued in that cycle for quite some
time. But one thing was clear: that the Lumix GF3 was a firm favourite
that kept on surfacing to the top of the pile. Not because it produces
the best image quality (as, frankly, there are contenders that beat it
in this department), but because it's the camera that epitomises the CSC
category. It's über-small, easy to use, affordable, has a good
lens-to-body size ratio, super-fast autofocus and, above all, it's the
one that all of us WDC folk would choose to take away on a short weekend
or to back up the DSLR on holiday. A bit of a people's champion, if you
Samsung NX11
Sony NEX-C3
Olympus E-PL3
Best Consumer DSLR/SLT
WINNER: Sony Alpha 35
Price: £379 (body only)
Website: www.sony.co.uk
grip on the DSLR and SLT market was further strengthened this year, and
the Alpha 35 is a prime example as to why. Although this model may be
'entry-level' in terms of Sony's lineup, it's one of those cameras that
grabs far higher-end features and squeezes them into this sub-£400 body.
It's an undeniable bargain to pick up a camera that steps up to the
plate and outdoes even pricier peers. While the electronic viewfinder
integral to the A35's build may not be to everyone's tastes, we were
taken aback by the sheer quality of the camera's final images, the fast
continuous focus, great movie mode and rapid burst speed. This one's a
crowd-pleaser and the camera to put SLT firmly on the map. DSLRs, watch
your backs…
Canon EOS 600D
Nikon D5100
Gear of the Year 2011: Best Advanced DSLR/SLT & Best Lens
Best Advanced DSLR/SLT
WINNER: Sony Alpha 77
Price: £1,149 (body only)
Website: www.sony.co.uk
Since Sony's A700 exited the range a couple of years back, many have felt there's been a hole left in the Alpha lineup. That is, until now.
The Alpha SLT-77 is one of those cameras that just gets you excited about digital technology again. There's a shedload of it crammed into the A77's shell, and then a bit more just for good measure.
As an SLT (Single Lens Translucent) camera, the A77 brings a 2.5-million-dot OLED electronic viewfinder to the fold – and while it won't meet everyone's expectations, it's a great tool that goes one step further to keep the EVF cynics at bay. Add to that a best-in-class 12fps burst mode with continuous autofocus, a high-resolution 24.3MP sensor, and weather-sealed body and this is one hot camera that has more than met its high expectations. A true DSLR-beater.
Nikon D7000
Pentax K-5
Best LENS
WINNER: Nikon 24-120mm f/4G
Price: £839
Website: www.nikon.co.uk
Having the right lens can be a huge aid to getting the perfect shot. Of
the wide variety of glass available, we've seen numerous lenses this
year – most, if not all, of which have truly impressed.
But Nikon's latest 24-120mm f/4G has to be the one to take the prize. A class update of the f/3.5-5.6 version of the same focal length, the latest model adds second-generation Vibration Reduction technology, has a Nano Crystal coating to reduce flare, and the 17 elements arranged in 13 groups make for image quality that's second to none. This will be the perfect all-in-one DSLR lens for many, whether using full-frame Nikon FX, APS-C Nikon DX or, indeed, both!
Tamron 60mm Macro
Tokina 16-28mm
Panasonic Lumix 100-300mm (MFT)
Canon 70-300mm f/4-5.6
Gear of the Year 2011: Best Accessory & Innovation
Best Accessory
WINNER: Epson R3000 printer
Price: £565
Website: www.epson.co.uk
Picking an accessory from such a wide assortment of products is no easy task. In order to win, a product needs to stand out, and that's an apt description of Epson's R3000 A3+ printer.
For genuine high-quality printing in the home at sizes right up to A3+ there's little else that can compare. Perfect for the serious photographer looking for full control of the print process, this nine-cartridge model produces superb black & white or colour prints and can handle fine art papers up to 1.3mm thick. It's not cheap to buy or to run, but you're paying for quality. And it's that professional standard that gives it our seal of approval.
Apple iPad 2
Apple Final Cut Pro X
adobe photoshop Elements 10
3 Legged Thing 'Eddie' tripod
Innovation of the Year
WINNER: Fujifilm's 'Hybrid Viewfinder'
Website: www.fujifilm.co.uk
Those lucky enough to have used an X100 will know exactly what we're talking about here. The boffins at Fuji have, in essence, combined the best bits of an optical viewfinder with the benefits of an electronic one. This 'hybrid' viewfinder offers a wider-than-100% field of view that's great for anticipating subjects walking into frame, yet it's possible to switch on an electronic overlay that will show you the exact frame edge, focusing and shooting information. Or, when the optical viewfinder is closed off via its shutter, it's possible to use the 0.47in, 1.44m-dot electronic viewfinder on its own. In partnership with the X100's 35mm equivalent lens, the 0.5x magnification also makes for an ideal viewing size. Fuji certainly has every base covered here and the X100's resulting viewfinder is a mini engineering marvel. What's not to love?
Sony's OLED viewfinder (as per A77)
Fujifilm's 'Hybrid Viewfinder' (as per X100)
Samsung's i-Fn lenses
Super-fast contrast detection autofocus
(as per Lumix G- and Olympus PEN)
Gear of the Year 2011: Product of the Year
Product of the Year
WINNER: Sony Alpha SLT-77
Price: £1,149 (body only)
Website: www.sony.co.uk
It was this time last year that we awarded Sony's SLT (Single Lens Translucent) system our Innovation of the Year Award 2010. With not one but two SLT models making it into this year's WDC Awards it's fair to say we've been suitably impressed.
But the Sony A77, which has been talk of the rumour mill for a long time now, is in a different class. It's an all-guns-blazing release that's managed to successfully balance out the hype by delivering on its promises in abundance. Its 2.5-million-dot OLED electronic viewfinder outshines the competition by quite a margin – an area crucial to the success of the category. Add a 24.3MP sensor, 12fps shooting, incredible continuous autofocus that also works during 1080p movie capture and finish off with a weather-sealed body, and there's little that the A77 can't do.
There's been talk of SLT being the death of DSLR and, based on the A77's performance, that may yet be the case. Sony's latest is a triumph and a worthy winner of our Product of the Year 2011.


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Or leaders in Washington, when not rationally discussing the issues of the day in meaningful and noncombative ways (yeah, right), frequently find time to designate or support days, weeks and months for awareness of certain causes.
While the nation's founders would wonder what in Betsy Ross' bonnet Congress was wasting its time on (National Alopecia Areata Awareness Week — really?), some of these weeks do serve a valid function.
This week, National Fire Prevention Week, is one of them. We must note, however, that House Resolution 1706, which is described as, "Supporting the goals and ideals of Fire Prevention Week, which begins on Oct. 3, 2010," was referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, where it still awaits action. (More proof that good ideas don't need the government's stamp of approval for validity.)
Fire Prevention Week was established in 1922 "to commemorate the Great Chicago Fire, the tragic 1871 conflagration that killed more than 250 people, left 100,000 homeless, destroyed more than 17,400 structures and burned more than 2,000 acres," according to the National Fire Prevention Association's website. That blaze did most of its damage on Oct. 9, 1871, so Fire Prevention Week is held annually during the week in which Oct. 9 falls.
Across the country, firefighters this week will visit with students to reinforce lessons about fire prevention and the need to practice fire drills at school and at home.
The focus of this year's national campaign is ensuring that smoke alarms are updated and maintained. According to the NFPA, smoke alarms cut the risk of dying in a fire in half, and from 2003-2006, about two-thirds of home fire deaths resulted from fires in homes with no smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms.
We encourage you to take time this week to check your smoke alarms to ensure they are in good working order. Mapping out routes to escape your home in case of fire and designating a family meeting place would be beneficial, as well.
Don't wait for that resolution to emerge from the House committee before you take steps to help keep your family safe.


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i read that all of my newborn's 'sucking' should be done at the breast but lately my 1 month old daughter refuses to sleep unless she's sucking.
the first few nights she did this she would start to fall asleep or be asleep for five minutes or so and once i tried to remove my nipple she would start to suck again and most of the time i can't even hear her swallowing or feel a tug, she's just comfort sucking. a few nights this went on for 2 or more hours!
so last night i nursed her and comfort nursed her for a long time and then gave her a pacifier, will this effect her nursing at all?


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If anyone who thinks Melo could of kept his cool, try being in his position and see how you would react. Kobe, Jordan or anyone never has a full quadricep inserted in their crotch while posting up. I don't care if Melo went 0-26 tonight, Celtics fouled him at will and Violet Palmer missed so many blatant calls like this which should of been a technical.
That's a fight on my block...KG is a f*gg*t.
Melo was just reacting to KG's b*llsh*t, if you don't think you'll react to that you're a pussified punk. Type of person to let someone slap and spit you in the face. Melo stood up for himself, because KG is a punk protected by the league.


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Created in 1925, the Silver Buffalo Award for distinguished service to youth is awarded to those persons who give noteworthy and extraordinary service to youth. This award is Scouting's highest commendation of the invaluable contributions that outstanding Americans make to youth. The service must be national in scope and can be independent of, or directly through, the Boy Scouts of America.
D. Kent ClayburnMoraga, California
Dedicated Scouter, Caring Mentor, International Scouting Advocate
Randall K. ClineMechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
Lifelong Scouter, Visionary Leader, Dedicated Arrowman
Larry CunninghamAmarillo, Texas
Venturing Pioneer, Dynamic Trainer, Longtime Scouter
Ronald K. MigitaHonolulu, Hawaii
Dedicated Scouter, Education Advocate, Business Leader
Nathan O. RosenbergLaguna Beach, California
Visionary Leader, Gifted Trainer, Lifelong Scouter
James S. TurleyNew York City, New York
Committed Volunteer, Gifted Leader, Good Scout
Charles T. WalneckCary, Illinois
Innovative Leader, Veteran Scoutmaster, Patriotic American
Lance B. WickmanSalt Lake City, Utah
Lifelong Scouter, Combat Veteran, Man of God
R. Thomas BuffenbargerBrookeville, Maryland
Worker Advocate, Visionary Leader, Eagle Scout
Tommy DortchAtlanta, Georgia
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ANNE, MD. – (May 20, 2014) – The University of Maryland
Eastern Shore is a multi-cultural institution that during the just-completed
academic year drew students from three dozen nations.
Among them is Nigeria, which in 2010 sent a
contingent of young people from its Delta State to study at Maryland's
historically black land-grant institution.
Two members of that contingent – Rosemary
Adurumokumo of Kokodiagbene and Jennifer Ossai of Kwale – received their
undergraduate degrees during UMES' recent spring 2014 commencement.
"It was a long journey," Ossai said. "Getting a
college degree in this country is a stepping stone for other things that I want
to accomplish in my life."
Adurumokumo said "it has been a great opportunity to
come here for a degree. My challenges were a good experience."
The women grew up in a progressive region of the western
African nation where both genders are encouraged to get an education. Ossai's
father is a college graduate and two siblings are attending college while Adurumokumo's
father and three of her siblings hold college degrees.
Far to the north of their respective home towns is a
different story, where conservative Muslims believe only men should attend
school. Islamist terrorists triggered international outrage in mid-April when
they boldly kidnapped over 200 pre-adolescent girls from a school in Chibok in
Borno State.
The two UMES graduates have tried to keep abreast of
news back home by monitoring Internet reports and in exchanges with family and
friends on social media sites.
"I feel so sad when I think about it," Adurumokumo
said, "… like it happened to me."
Ossai thinks about the girls' parents. "I don't know
how they survive – how they cope."
Ossai and Adurumokumo say they are grateful to be
from the southern region of Nigeria where Christianity and its tenets guide
life and culture.
Adjusting to a new life and culture in America four
years ago proved challenging, but rewarding nonetheless, the women agree.
"It was my first time away from my family," said Ossai,
who earned a degree in biology, "but I found that I could be responsible for
making decisions."
Ossai and Adurumokumo arrived in Princess Anne the
first week in February 2010 – in the midst of one of the snowiest winters in
recent memory. Neither had seen snow before.
"It was so cold," Ossai said, adding "I was told,
but my preparation was not what I expected."
Adurumokumo had some sense of the UMES campus. Her
family held a dinner party for former UMES President Thelma Thompson and Dr.
Emmanuel Acquah, who traveled to Africa to promote the university's interest in
attracting international students.
En route to campus, someone handed Adurumokumo an
aerial map, which gave her the impression the campus was far larger than it is.
Adurumokumo, who majored in accounting, found the
campus community welcoming but some people she encountered seemed unsure of
what to make of international students.
"It's a big challenge for international students to
speak out," Adurumokumo said. "It's a great thing to learn different cultures
and beliefs."
Ossai said once she got past the initial feeling of
being far from home, UMES became a comfortable fit.
"The university didn't make you feel out of place,'
Ossai said, adding that professors showed her the kind of personal attention that
she believes helped her assimilate into American college campus life.
And the reverse also was true, according Adurumokumo.
She and two friends, Edith Igere and Rosemary Bubor, jumped at the chance to
assist the university's food service in preparing special dishes like banga
soup and jollof rice during the summer months when international students
remained on campus.
"It was great fun to be able to do that,"
Adurumokumo said.
Both women are not finished pursuing an education. Each
would like to go on to graduate school.Adurumokumo
says she would eventually like to earn her Certified Public Accountant
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Norman Stanley Stan Katz, 69, of Rutland, died Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013, at Rutland Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.
He was born Feb. 23, 1943, in New Jersey, the son of Saul and Ida Katz.
He had a masters degree in mathematics from Brandeis University and taught math, including aboard Navy ships.
Mr. Katz was a member of Unitarian Universalist Church in Rutland.
He enjoyed traveling and reading.
There are no calling hours.
The memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, at Unitarian Universalist Church of Rutland.
Burial will be at a later date in Burlington.
Memorial contributions may be made to Unitarian Universalist Church of Rutland, 117 West St., Rutland, VT 05701.
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Vonn backin pack in her return;Svindal winsTHE ASSOCIATED PRESS | December 07,2013AP PHOTO
Norways Aksel Lund Svindal holds up his skis on the podium after finishing first during a mens downhill on Friday in Beaver Creek, Colo.LAKE LOUISE, Alberta Thrilled as she was to be racing again, Lindsey Vonn began Friday hoping for a victory, no matter how unrealistic that might have been 10 months after major knee surgery and less than three weeks after partially re-tearing a ligament.
As it turned out, she felt some jitters in her first competition since a February fall and skied conservatively by her standards, finishing 40th of 60 starters in a World Cup downhill.
Im always a positive thinker. I try to look on the bright side of everything, and I was really optimistic that I could come down and just first race, right out of the blocks win, and it was wishful thinking. But might as well shoot for the best, you know? Vonn said.
I was just too nervous. I was really tight, and I skied that way. I skied tight, she explained. I wasnt in a really deep tuck. I wasnt pushing the line where I could have. And I just kind of skied it, and thats not my style. Thats not how I attack a race.
Still, the reigning Olympic downhill gold medalist took an important step in preparation for the Sochi Games by racing for the first time since her high-speed crash at the world championships tore two ligaments in her right knee and broke a bone in that leg.
A fall during practice Nov. 19 in Colorado delayed her comeback.
The American finished in 1 minute, 59.22 seconds Friday, more than three seconds behind friend and rival Maria Hoefl-Riesch of Germany, who covered the course in 1:56.03 for her first victory of the season. Hoefl-Riesch was the 2011 overall World Cup champion and a double gold medalist at the 2010 Olympics.
I was expecting a lot more, but thats just who I am, Vonn said. I hope to win every race I enter. Its just not that simple.
Marianne Kaufmann-Abderhalden of Switzerland was second in 1:56.73, with Elena Fanchini of Italy third in 1:57.23. Lara Gut of Switzerland, who began the day leading the overall standings, was 10th.
Vonn missed the previous 14 World Cup races, including the first five this season. She had been aiming to return to action last week at Beaver Creek, Colo., not far from her hometown of Vail, but she scrapped those plans after damaging her repaired ACL in last months crash.
Still, she was pleased to make her comeback at Lake Louise, where she entered Friday with a seven-race winning streak dating to 2010. That included three-victory sweeps in 2011 and 2012, and her 14 career wins at a place some have nicknamed Lake Lindsey are a World Cup record for one skier at any venue.
Indeed, over the 12 previous Lake Louise races, Vonn never placed lower than second, with nine victories and three runner-up finishes.
But what truly mattered on this day was that Vonn was wearing a race bib, in the starting gate, and speeding down the hill at all, her right knee protected by a brace under her suit.
Its been a long time, she said.
Vonn said she will enter Saturdays downhill and Sundays super-G.
To be honest, we didnt expect her to win this race. A lot of people do, just because she has so many times, U.S. Ski Team womens speed coach Chip White said. But with all shes been through, were just happy to see her back in the mix, and I think this is where we build from.
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BEAVER CREEK, Colo. As usual, Aksel Lund Svindal was super fast on this hill.
And it didnt matter that organizers altered the layout. The Norwegian star still navigated it to near perfection, even with falling snow, freezing temperatures and low visibility.
Oh, yeah, he also is getting over a sinus infection.
Hes the king, Hannes Reichelt of Austria said.
Here, Svindal definitely wears the crown.
Svindal flew through the hybrid course one that was hard to see through the low-lying clouds to capture a World Cup downhill Friday. Svindal finished in 1 minute, 44.50 seconds, beating Reichelt by 0.17 seconds. Peter Fill of Italy was third.
American Bode Miller finished a solid 13th, rounding back into form after missing all of last season with a knee injury.
This was Svindals fourth career win at this venue. No wonder he holds Beaver Creek in such high regard, even if it is the site of one of his most horrific crashes.
In 2007, Svindal lost control over a jump and landed on his backside, sliding into a fence. During the fall, one of his razor-sharp skis went over him, leaving a 6-inch laceration of his left buttock. The cut so concerned doctors they went into his stomach to make sure everything internally was still intact.
A distant memory, he said.
He holds no animosity toward a venue thats otherwise treated him so well. Of his 52 career podium finishes, 11 have taken place at Beaver Creek.
The crazy thing is I dont really have bad memories, even from the year I crashed and spent two weeks in the hospital, said Svindal, who leads the overall World Cup standings after five races. Its a good place to be in the hospital. There are super good doctors.
Reichelt thought he turned in a good run in deteriorating conditions, maybe a winning run. Six skiers later, Svindal powered out of the starting gate, gaining ground on Reichelt at every interval. When Svindal finished and saw his time, he pumped his poles in the air in exultation.
No one was going to catch him. This is his course, no matter how they lay it out.
Usually, this is a familiar downhill course for the racers. Only this season, it was a hybrid path that featured part of the new womens downhill before switching over to the more traditional mens setting.
I like the old course better, I have to be honest, Svindal said. This is a good course. But the old course is one of the best courses in the world.
I just decided to get after it. No one is going to ski this perfect in these conditions. So if you cant ski it perfect, you have to ski it aggressively.
That was Millers approach, too. He showed flashes of his old form, the one that won him many races before sitting out last season with a surgically repaired knee. With Pink Floyds Another Brick in the Wall blaring over the loudspeaker, Miller charged full speed ahead, his arms flailing in places and one of his skis lifting into the air at one point.
Miller, of Franconia, N.H., wound up 1.04 seconds behind Svindal.
That hardly mattered to him. In this race, Miller actually felt really good on skis. He was enjoying it.
Even though the course is pretty basic and not that challenging in a way, I was fun today, Miller said. I knew I had a bunch of intensity, so I tried to ski dynamic.
He thinks his equipment and the weather held him back more than anything, not his knee.
I thought I skied pretty well, said Miller, who scooped up his young daughter and hugged his wife after finishing. Even though its not a great result, Im happy with it. I skied the way I needed to ski.
I think the races have not been a good representation of where my skiing was at. In training, I was winning runs against everyone, Aksel and the Canadians and everybody. This is a closer result to how I ski. If we had the best skis out there or we got a little luckier, I think we couldve been in the lead.
Travis Ganong had a good run for the U.S., finishing 15th, while Canadian Erik Guay, who had the top time in training, wound up 16th. All in all, it was a solid day for Canada with Manuel Osborne-Paradis (fourth) and Jan Hudec (seventh) finishing in the top 10.
For Reichelt, this was a step toward making a deep Austrian team for the Sochi Games.
Hardly anything to worry about for Svindal, whos a virtual lock to make Sochi for his country. Svindal had quite a performance at the Vancouver Games four years ago, winning the super-G, taking second in the downhill and third in the giant slalom.
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Maureen Oskandy, M.D., is a board-certified family physician for the Campus Health Service at the University of Arizona. She has worked with the Indian Health Service (IHS), had a full-spectrum family practice for eight years at Thomas-Davis Clinic and taught medical students for 15 years. After graduating from North Central, Oskandy received her M.D. in 1982 from Loyola-Stritch Medical School in Chicago.
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Gray's four TDs leads St. Marys to win
ST. MARYS – Tyler Consolidated head coach Ryan Walton is going to have to wait at least another week before he can finally secure his first head football coaching victory for the Silver Knights.
Here Thursday night at Imlay Field, host St. Marys received a quartet of touchdowns from David Gray as the second-ranked Class A Blue Devils rolled to a 35-6 victory.
Gray, who basically had been out for the past two games, returned with a vengeance and put the Blue Devils (4-0) ahead for good at 8:11 of the first when he bulled in from the 1. St. Marys, which doesn't return to action until Friday, Oct. 4 when Williamstown comes to town, actually led 8-0 after it faked the extra point and Michael Stout found Noah Spitzer wide open in the end zone.
The Blue Devils scored on the first play of their second possession when Colby Brode hauled in a deep post for a 56-yard touchdown reception from Stout. Garrett Furr's kick was true and the Silver Knights, who entertain Calhoun County next Friday night for homecoming, trailed 15-0.
Two drives later, the visitors finally got things going when quarterback Jordan Baker returned a Stout punt 40 yards to the Blue Devil 28. Tyler Consolidated got new life on fourth down when wideout Chase Cooper was interfered with in the end zone. Three plays later, Jacob Highley scored from the 3 with 8:04 left before intermission, but the extra point was no good.
The backbreaker for the Silver Knights came on the ensuing St. Marys drive when Gray hauled in a quick-hitter seam pass. As he galloped inside the TCHS 30, a defender corralled him and tried to strip the ball, but to no avail. Gray then shredded another would-be tackler at the 25 and raced into the end zone as the visitors found themselves trailing 21-6 at halftime.
St. Marys, which got 85 yards rushing from Gray on a dozen totes as well as the two receptions that covered 128 yards, held a 209-97 total yards advantage at intermission. The Silver Knights, who lost Highley to injury in the fourth quarter, were held to one first down and negative 7 yards after the break.
Tyler Consolidated (0-4) survived a potential touchdown drive by the Blue Devils when Gray fumbled the ball in the red zone and Silver Knight Kyle Frum pounced on it. Even though the visitors couldn't get the ball out of their own end and actually made a goal-line stand, St. Marys eventually broke through again as Gray dove in from the 3 with 6:54 left in the affair to make it 28-6.
Highley, who rushed 22 times for 74 yards and also made eight total tackles (six solo), left the game with a leg injury at the 5:55 mark.
Gray put an exclamation point on his return when he caught another seam pass and raced 58 yards to paydirt as the clock showed 3:30 remaining.
Stout hit on half of his eight passes and finished with 199 yards through the air. He also was the Blue Devils' second leading rusher with four carries for 44 yards.
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Beautiful, affectionate, and easygoing girl. E.V. is very sweet and social, she loves attention! She is looking for her forever home! E.V. was housetrained in her previous home and does well at keeping her kennel clean here. She should do well as long as she has a consistent routine. E.V. would do well as an only dog or may do well with another respectfuldog. She should do well in a home with cats. E.V. can be a little shy at first, she would do best with respectful children 5 years old and older. E.V. is a well mannered, quiet, and social girl. She knows sit and is eager to learn more commands! E.V. enjoys going for walks and loves to snuggle up on the couch! Ask to visit with this beautiful girl!
If you would like to help our wonderful friends while they are waiting to be adopted, the Coulee Region Humane Society is always looking for donations. These donations go a long way in making the stay more comfortable for our animal guests.
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Phone: (608) 781-4014
Fax: (608) 781-1646
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Fiery fretwork will be all the rage in Benzie County this week, with two concerts featuring seven guitarists.
First up is the California Guitar Trio, the acclaimed virtuoso group that encompasses surf rock, classical, new age, folk and progressive rock elements. The CGT will be performing at Crystal Mountain's Conference Center, Tuesday.
Opening the show will be the Younce Guitar Duo, the father and son duo profiled in the Express Jan. 30.


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Last month, SCM World published its third annual Chief Supply Chain Officer Report. The report itself is dense, but overflowing with valuable information. One theme is clear: Supply chain management increasingly has a more important and strategic role within successful organizations.
"Our research shows that more and more companies are using supply chain excellence as a means to create value and competitive advantage," said Hau Lee, PhD, chair of SCM World and Thoma Professor of Operations, Information and Technology at Stanford University. "Those that still view supply chain management as a supporting function, or see it only as a way to reduce operating costs, have a lot of catching up to do. They are missing great opportunities."
In July 2012, SCM World surveyed almost 1,400 practitioners from industries and locations all over the world. The survey covered five main topics: strategy alignment and value creation, digital consumers and e-commerce, social and environmental responsibility, risk management, and talent management.
"In 2012, we continue this exploration, in order to more concretely understand how the role of supply chain is evolving, and how value can be created through excellence in supply chain management," write Lee, Kevin O'Marah, and Geraint John, the study's authors.
The study underscores a phenomenon you no doubt have been feeling yourself. As supply chain moves to a more strategic role within businesses, supply chain and operations managers must prove their dexterity. "Talent requirements include many of the same business skills needed to succeed in roles such as sales or finance. Supply chain does not exist merely to serve the business, but instead is integral to the business."
Other key findings of the survey follow:
Last year's Chief Supply Chain Officer Report stated, "by far the most commonly cited number one preference for certification bodies was APICS." I was gratified by this validation. In the last year, APICS staff and volunteers have been working hard to advance the practice of supply chain management and promote the value of supply chain professionals. As I gear up for APICS 2012 in Denver, Colorado, I find that the conference theme is a priority for me every day: "Elevate Supply Chain Performance." I am pleased this transformation is occurring, and I am proud of the APICS body of professionals who are making this happen. Congratulations.
In other news
Delving into the Dark
By Richard E.Crandall, PhD, CFPIM, CIRM, CSCP
September/October 2012, APICS magazine
The Digital Value Chain
By David Aquino, CPIM
July/August 2012, APICS magazine
Send the Right Signals
By Rajan Suri
March/April 2012, APICS magazine
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Note on operation for vehicles with Tire Pressure Monitoring
Checking tire pressure with a pressure gage
Flat Tire
A tire sealant and compressor with pressure tester are located in the luggage compartment.
Sealing the tire with the tire repair kit is only an emergency repair. Even with the tire air-tight, it may be used only for short journeys in an emergency.
The maximum permitted speed is 50 mph (80 km/h).
Damaged Tires
Damaged tires could burst causing loss of control of the vehicle.