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In our ongoing series of how cities in Michigan got their names, we've been able to share with you the history of cities from around our state. In case you missed them, here are Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, Part 6 and Part 7. This week, check out part seven, which shares the stories of how five more Michigan cities were named.
As is the case with several cities in Michigan, Escanaba's name comes from Native American language. Escanaba is actually an Ojibwa (Chippewa) Indian word meaning "flat rock." The name stuck when European settlers arrived and began lumber operations there in the 1830s. The community was officially incorporated in 1863, when the Chicago and North Western Transportation Company built the first iron-ore dock on Lake Michigan.
Benton Harbor
Benton Harbor was founded on a swampy area bordered by the Paw Paw River, through which a canal was built, creating a harbor. It was originally called Brunson Harbor after Sterne Brunson, one of the city's founders. However, in 1865 the name was changed to Benton Harbor to honor Thomas Hart Benton, a Missouri Senator who helped Michigan achieve statehood. In 1869, Benton Harbor was organized as a village and in 1891 was incorporated as a city.
Hamtramck's name has been a subject of confusion for several years, but it was actually named for Colonel John Francis Hamtramck. Col. Hamtramck was a French-Canadian soldier who fought for the Americans during the American War for Independence. He was at the surrender of Detroit from the British in 1796 and shortly afterwards built a home near the present entrance to the Belle Isle Bridge. When Wayne County was organized in the early 1900's the area was formally named.
There aren't many cities in Michigan that can claim their names were the result of a night of cards like Fenton can. The city was originally called Dibbleville in honor of Clark Dibble, who first settled the area. However, in 1837 William M. Fenton (a lawyer and land speculator) and Robert LeRoy (a land speculator) played a game of cards in which LeRoy lost, with Fenton getting to change the name. The consolation prize of the game, given to Robert LeRoy, was putting his name to LeRoy Street, the main route through the city. The game didn't stop at one hand. The men continued on naming other streets, choosing names (like Adelaide and Elizabeth) in turn, according to the fall of the cards.
Michigan's self-proclaimed smallest city (it's actually 2nd smallest according to 2010 U.S. census data) was originally intended to be called "Homer" by its founders by George Gorie and George Carscallen, who set up a sawmill along the Rifle River in the mid-1860s. The town was first named Rifle River Mills, but Carscallen wanted to rename the town as Homer. However, he found a post office in another town with that name, so he simply dropped the leading H, producing the final name. Omer was incorporated as a city following the lumber boom of 1903.


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- Emulation of cloud-scale environments for scalability testing
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- Versteeg, Steve; Hine, Cameron; Schneider, Jean-Guy; Han, Jun
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- Cloud computing increases the level of connectivity between software applications. IT management applications delivered as a service may need to connect to tens of thousands of endpoint systems. In order to validate the application's reliability and performance at these very large scales, its scalability needs to be tested before being deployed in the cloud. We use an emulation approach, whereby endpoints are modelled and then executed in an emulation environment, which we call 'Kaluta'. The key aspect is to balance the modelling of the endpoint systems such that it is rich enough to 'fool' an unmodified application-under-test into thinking that it is talking to real systems, but lightweight enough such that tens of thousands of instances of model systems can be executed simultaneously in the emulation engine. We present an industry case study---CA IdentityMinder(TM)-as-a-Service---to demonstrate the effectiveness of using emulation to validate the scalability of a cloud hosted application.
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- Proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Quality Software (QSIC 2012), Xi'an, China, 27-29 August 2012, pp. 201-209
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- 2012
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- CA IAM Connector Server; CA Identity Minder; Cloud computing; Connector servers; Emulation; Endpoint systems; Kaluta; Scalability; Scalability testing
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Home List of Titles Zone of tolerance as an effective management tool to assess service quality in Singapore's stockbroking industry
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- Zone of tolerance as an effective management tool to assess service quality in Singapore's stockbroking industry
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- Lobo, Antonio
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- The zone of tolerance (ZOT) is an innovative concept that has attracted considerable attention in the services marketing arena. Professional services are credence products with hardly any tangible cues to signal quality. A cross-section of 147 recent stock market investors in Singapore provided data on the way they rated their respective stockbroking agents. In developing an initial tool for the stockbroking context, the 44 attributes of service quality were operationalised generating five dimensions which were identified as Trust/Reliability, Information Cues, Empathic Investment Advice, Relationship Building and understanding Investor Profile. Measure of Service Adequacy (MSA), Measure of Service Superiority (MSS) and Zone of Tolerance were calculated. This study revealed that attention should be focused on the dimensions of Empathic Investment Advice and Information Cues, as stockbrokers' performance on these two dimensions was clearly inadequate. The proposed exploratory instrument used here to measure the service standards in the stockbroking industry could serve as a start for other studies in the professional services context. Some interesting managerial implications of the findings have been discussed.
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- Swinburne University of Technology. Faculty of Business and Enterprise
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- Services Marketing Quarterly, Vol. 30, no. 1 (Jan 2009), pp.39-53
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- 2009
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- Service satisfaction; Service quality; Measure of service superiority; Zones of tolerance; Customer loyalty; Measure of service adequacy; Stockbroking
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One Kitchen Many Hearts – October Edition
OurOne Kitchen, Many Hearts round robin has officially come full circle. In the beginning of our reindeer games it seemed like such a long time until we would reach the end, only sending packages every other month – but a whole year has gone by and we have finally finished it up – with a tinge of sadness. The ladies are not only friends, but kindred spirits – and furthers my belief that we, all of us, are one kitchen filled with many hearts.
Kristen was one of my very first blogging friends. After these two years, I don't remember the exact moment or day that I stumbled onto her blog – but it's absolutely 110% true that she was the catalyst for my friendship with the other four lovely ladies in the OKMH pack.
And because of these friendships, we have a deep and abding love for one another and are zeroed in on one another's needs. Like canned goods.
Because of my blessed wedding back in August – I was going fifteen ways 'til Tuesday and rendered utterly hopeless in my attempts to can anything – not even jam for my own wedding which I'd hoped to use as gifts. Such is life.
But my homegirl Kirsten came through for me in ever conceivable way. Sweet and spicy zucchini chips, Sweet baby pickles and Strawberry Basil Jam.
o.O I couldn't believe it. Giddy doesn't begin to describe it. and it only got better from there. It's Kirsten, so this was no surprise.
Then came the cupcake wrappers. In animal print. Of all sorts of colors. These will not be shown to my sister, because she will steal them and feel no guilt for doing so. Animal print anything brings out the crazy obsessor in her. The pink zebra striped ones would incapacitate her with cute.
Then upon us was bestowed a gift sent from the heavens… Kirsten's Chipotle Chocolate Butter Toffee. The very same one that she so graciously donated to the Bake Sale for Beka that was just concluded yesterday.
Set into what Kirsten called the most "ghetto wrapping ever" – of course, I deemed the repurposement of a corn starch container fabulous (and the wrapping even better), heeded a warning to Ben.
Which he decided to no heed. He paid no heedededed. And now, he has no left lung. He should have listened.
There was a warning on it for a reason – IT"S ALL MINE!! Maritial bliss my ass…
And last – but of course not least – was something of epic proportions that I had been pining over for months and months, too cheap to buy myself – a Cuppow. Wait for it…
As miracles do happen – I had ONE left over wide mouth canning jar from my pre-wedding days that managed to escape the torture of faux-tiquing for the wedding and being used as a vase. This beauty was called up for service as my new go-to-travel mug.
It was a month of magical proportions. And has further solidified my belief that these ladies are something other worldly. And because we love these reindeer games so much – we're doing a special Christmas edition, secret santa style. I love secrets, but I'm crap at keeping them – so this is going to be a very difficult one to keep… muah ha ha.
Check out the rest of the OKMH loot from the other lovely ladies!
Kirsten of Comfortably Domestic
Jeanne of Inside Nana Bread's Head
Mads of La Petite Pancake
Kat of Tenaciouly Yours
and Allison of Decadent Philistines Take Over the World
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Hahaha… still laughing over the "and then I ripped his lungs out" card on the toffee container. That's awesome. Ineffective (Ben!), but truly hilarious. Fabulous haul, Megan. Way to rock it, Kirsten!
You totally win the Gold Star for prettiest OKMH photos! Only you could make empty cupcake wrappers look totally fabulous.
OMG I'm dying over that container! Freakin' HILARIOUS!! Kristen rocks… and so do you my friend! 🙂
I like to think that on the whole we are 11/10 at repackaging. Marital bliss is all fun and games until someone loses a lung. 😉
p.s. Leopard Print (even when it's on a cupcake wrapper) is still a neutral.
What a cute surprises! They all look so fantastic, even the cupcake liners. 🙂
The cuppow is so going on my Christmas shopping list. One for me and one for the Mr.


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SOUTH?CHARLESTON – How can the West Virginia Legislature and state Department of Education implement meaningful education reform in the Mountain State?
That question topped the list of issues discussed at the Associated Press Legislative Lookahead, which took place Thursday on Marshall University's South Charleston campus ahead of the 2013 regular legislative session, which starts Wednesday.
West Virginia State Superintendent of Schools Dr. James Phares, West Virginia Education Association Executive Director David Haney and Dr. Terry Wallace, a senior fellow at the Institute for Innovation in Education at West Liberty University, hashed out how to go about improving learning outcomes during the first panel of the day – "New Directions for Public Education."
Phares pointed to the balanced calendar model, or year-round learning, as one possible cure for the state's ailing education system.
"The policymakers at the department level and at the legislative level need to understand that you can no longer say that learning starts in August and ends in June," Phares said. "The technology that is around and the world that we live in dictates that children are learning 24/7.
"That's not to say that we're going to have year-round school in every school in the state in two years," he added, "but it's about how can we maximize learning opportunities? How do we push technology resources so that students can access them 24/7?"
Phares also said he's in favor of mastery learning, wherein students would advance grade levels based on their mastery of material.
"We don't go and do mountain biking until we learn to ride a bike in the first place, and you don't learn to ride a bike on the side of a mountain," Phares remarked. "We need to embrace that mastery learning; as students meet standards, they need to move along."
Haney, the executive director of the WVEA, said that despite what many people think, the WVEA, one of the state's largest teachers' unions, isn't opposed to the balanced calendar model.
However, he said, it would be "wrong" for the Legislature to take a top-down approach by mandating a balanced calendar schedule for every school system in the state.
"I think it has to be a community decision," Haney said, referencing Cabell County, which is currently conducting talks on the topic. "The community has to agree that this is what we want to do and this is the best thing for our community."
Phares said he wasn't suggesting a state-mandated balanced calendar model.
"I think the only thing we would do is to suggest that (county school systems) go through that same type of planning process (as Cabell County)," the superintendent said.
Wallace said creating a culture of year-round learning rather than instituting year-round school is key. He noted that students from an upper socioeconomic background usually tend to continue learning through the summer and as a result, are more likely to succeed in school than their poorer peers, who might not be afforded the same advantage.
"Adding days to the calendar in and of itself, if you don't change anything else, is not a solution," Wallace remarked. "We need to make sure that we are getting the most out of what we already have before we look at a balanced calendar and year-round school." Wallace called the state department of education's curriculum "too broad and too shallow."
"No student should be able to get out of the fourth grade without being able to read well enough to learn," he said.
(A couple hours later, Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin, who took questions from reporters during lunch, said one of the goals of his educational agenda was to ensure that every child masters reading by the end of third grade.)
Wallace whole-heartedly agreed with Phares on the concept of mastery learning, saying he disagreed with making "young Einsteins sit in high school until they're 18 years old."
The state education system should move kids based on competency and achievement, rather than age and "seat time," he said.
"That means kids are going to be leaving high school at 15 or 16 years old, and we've got other kids who need to stay in the oven longer before they're baked all the way through," Wallace added.
All three panelists told moderator John McCabe, the managing editor of The Intelligencer in Wheeling, that they believed the stigma surrounding vocational education needed to be broken down and that more collaboration between high school and college instructors could bolster the success of students who do continue on to earn four-year degrees.
Currently, McCabe said, 40 percent of high school graduates in the state are required to take remedial math or English courses once they reach college.
"We need to look at education as an integrated entity," Wallace said. "In West Virginia, we tend to see pre-K through 12th grade then stop college then stop. One of the reasons that students aren't prepared is because we don't work hard at making sure everyone knows what's expected at the next step, next step, next step."
Phares agreed that college professors and high school instructors needed to amp up their communication.
"They've got to start talking to each other if we're going to make mathematics seamless and make it count at both our level and the high school level," Phares said.
Haney said two problems stunting the state's education system are a lack of respect for teachers and rampant absenteeism. He said the reason West Virginia is experiencing a shortage of certified teachers is because it's ranked 49th in the nation when it comes to the rates at which teachers are compensated.
"An educator in West Virginia can make more doing almost another other than being a teacher," Haney said. "I would hope that over the next couple years that rather than everyone bashing our public education system and the people who labor in it everyday we find ourselves lifting up the profession so there's a respect.
"We've lost the respect my parents instilled in me to go to school everyday, and to respect my teachers and do the best I can," he added.
Phares introduced the concept of what he's dubbed "ABT-squared."
"I call (the truancy problem) 'ain't been taught because they ain't been there,'" the superintendent said. "You can apply it to truancy and you can also apply it to calendars." Phares said the 180 days of instruction mandated by the state Legislature was really "an oxymoron," since five of those days are used for other purposes, such as faculty planning. Phares said he would petition the Legislature to eliminate loopholes in the state code that excuse students from attending school for 180 days.
"We need to tell it like it is and get rid of things in the code that say you can't use attendance to calculate students' grades," Phares said. "What kind of work ethic are you teaching students if you're not requiring them to be at school every day?"
Panelists were asked whether they believed the Legislature needed to address school safety in light of the mass shooting in December in Newtown, Conn.
Phares said that he's been having "informal conversations" with Maj. Gen. James Hoyer, the head of the West Virginia Army National Guard, about the Guard potentially conducting "vulnerability assessments" in schools throughout the state to see which ones might be most at risk for mass violence.
He's opposed to arming teachers, he said.
"I think we really have to take a look at what message we're sending if we start putting armed teachers in classrooms," he said. "I don't want to send a message that violence is winning. I think we would be better served if we can cultivate relationships between schools and mental health providers."
Wallace said it was critical that a community effort to prevent violence be made in public schools, saying that most of the school shootings he was familiar with involved bullying.
"Knowing students at that almost intimate level helps with up-front threat assessment," he said.
Haney suggested the state Department of Education look into adding more guidance counselors to their roster.
"We need a better ratio of counselors to students," Haney said. "Of course, it's going to cost some money to get that done."
Wallace said repeatedly during Thursday's panel that money or a lack thereof was not a roadblock to building a better public education system.
"(Education reform) is a question of 'do we have the political will within the Legislature to apply what we know will work?'" he said. "We're not short on answers, we're short on application. We need to be obsessive about high performance and compulsive every day to make that happen.
"In my view, this is not about a shortage of money," he continued. "We have enough resources across the educational spectrum to be as good as we need to be."
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Since I've started scalding my milk a little over a week ago my baby's poops have changed - even though she gets about 50% "from the tap" breast milk. Her poop is now coming less frequently - 1-2 big BMs a day - and it is a strange sticky smooth consistency. It is also a little greenish. I find it may smell a little stronger too.
I was scalding to 180 and now I'm doing 163 for 15 sec for the past day so we'll have to see if it changes again.
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Busch Stadium 6-1-2010
Game two of the three game series between the Cincinnati Reds, and the St Louis Cardinals. The Cardinals won the first game of the series which created a first place tie. I was thoroughly excited to be at the stadium today to watch this game. The Reds have been playing awesome baseball, and I really wanted them to take first place back.
Once I got to the stadium I ran around to the left field gates to see if batting practice was going to take place. What I didnt expect was 1,000 D.A.R.E students to already be in the stadium. They filled the first base side seats, and were being given some kind of lecture about drugs. So I raced back to the third base side gates, and pulled up some real estate.
Once the gates opened I knew that any chance of finding an easter egg was out the window. In fact once I got inside, and saw that both base lines were lined with kids, and parents I knew this would be one of those days at the ballpark. I was able to squeeze my way inbetween some kids, and waited patiently for something to come down the line. I didnt have to wait long before most of the Reds were done warming up, and Jonny Gomes kind of hinted to me that he was going to toss me a baseball. I dont know what it was but after we made eye contact I kind of knew that he was looking for a Cincinnati fan to toss a ball to. I nodded to him slightly, and put up my glove to about chest high. He tossed me a gem, and I quickly thanked him. I was standing by an older woman that had two kids with her that was astonished that Gomes threw me that. Well, at least the streak stayed alive, and I didnt have to really fight for a baseball.
Batting practice actually ended early for a D.A.R.E police car parade around the baseball field.
The people down by the dugout at the bottom of the picture were trying to get Dusty Bakers autograph. Him, and Mike Leake walked over to sign some autographs for the fans. If you get inside the stadium early enough you can get yourself a spot by the dugout just like these fans are doing, and probably get some pretty good autographs from players. Most of them walk over by request, and sign.
The game was an absolute edge your seat, well played, amazing baseball game. Probably the best game I had seen all year. Also note that before the game Scott Rolen came over to sign autographs, and I hooked him up with "Good Luck Knucks". What did Scott Rolen do? Two home runs, and a double for the evening. He did very well. If youve been keeping up on my blogs throughout the season I also gave "Good Luck Knucks" to Dan Uggla when the Marlins came to Busch Stadium, and he hit a home run as well. As the season continues I kind of put a fine tune on my Good Luck Knucks. You know like personal rules that make it so it works everytime. I should probably write up a blog entry about my Good Luck Knucks.
So the game was a success for the Reds. They won despite having Nick Masset on the mound for an inning. I will tell you something else about the Reds bullpen. Arthur Rhodes ( despite him not being very fan friendly ) he has became such an asset for the Reds. With an ERA of .43 he has held just about every batter hes faced this season at bay. I really enjoy watching him pitch. By winning this game against the Cardinals the Reds were now back in first place in the National League Central division. So tomorrows game would be even more important to win because that would allow the Reds to gain some ground on the Cardinals. Unfortunatly for the Reds, the Cardinals had Chris Carpenter on the mound against Sam LeCure. LeCure got called up because Homer Bailey is on the DL with some shoulder problems or something like that. So we shall see. I was desperatly trying to come up with a way to jinx Carpenter so hed have a bad game but I couldnt think of anything.
As the ninth inning neared I beat out security again to get a baseball from the home plate umpire, and I was successful again in doing so. There wasnt much competition for a baseball, and the home plate umpire put it right in my glove. How about that. I didnt even have to catch it. So I made out pretty well at Busch. Two baseballs, and a Reds win!
Game: Cincinnati Reds Vs St Louis Cardinals June 1st 2010 7:15pm.
Game Balls: Two
Autographs: None
Attendance: 37,414
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Hi Wayne –
Thank you for all of your advice in St. Louis – Too bad I wasn't able to catch up with you. I give you credit as Busch is a difficult place to ballhawk. We were there for this night and no wonder it was packed with kids for the D.A.R.E. event. Wish you the best this season and try to keep it cool with the ushers (better to have usher that will help you out than stick it to you) – I totally agree with you that parents need to be more aware of what is going around during batting practice. Some of these parents are more into having their child beg for a ball than watching balls fly into the stands. There is a going to be a day when a child get seriously hurt during BP and these ballpark shut out all fans in BP due to liability. At the end of the day MLB players during BP are trying to get ready for a game and not there to hear a bunch of children and adults beg for a ball – Keep up the good work on the blog and yes a decoy ball would be a good solution to future problems – Aloha Todd
TODD- For the most part I keep it friendly with the ushers. I think baseball has grown, and really shifted gears to really revolve around children. It seems that whenever I go to a game someone is trying to make a child a priority. Which is totally fine. I think kids should have a great time at the ballpark. But I also think that EVERYONE is a fan, and EVERYONE is entitled to the same things kids are entitled to. I.E throwing out the first pitch, meeting players, having baseballs throw to them, getting autographs..and for the most part it seems pretty even down the line. But nobody deserves a baseball just because something significant happens. If you get your hands on one its yours to keep.
Yes, Busch is very hard to ballhawk in. I average 3-4 a game, and those numbers dont come easy. But its still a lot of fun.
What is your schedule like for up coming games? Im planning a two week road trip that will take me from Great American Ballpark all the way to PNC, and even Camden Yards. Hope to see you on the road if youre going that way!
Wayne –
Sorry we are back in Hawaii after a two week trip which was fun visiting various ballparks. PNC and Camden are beautiful parks. Unfortunately we missed batting practice(PNC – three hour rain delay and Camden-late as we were driving from Pittsburgh). Remember all three parks have early entry for season ticket holders. So good luck – Look forward to seeing your updates from your trip – Aloha Todd


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The minor in Environmental Studies is designed to help students appreciate the diversity and complexity of current environmental issues. Solving environmental problems requires an interdisciplinary approach and frequently involves collaboration of individuals with expertise in the natural sciences and humanities. Therefore, students are encouraged to view the environment from different perspectives, to integrate the knowledge they acquire with their in-depth knowledge in their major, and to gain practical experience through an internship with an environmental focus.
The minor in environmental studies consists of five courses selected from the group listed below. At least two courses must be selected from the humanities and social sciences and at least two from natural sciences. At least one course must be at the 300 level or above. In addition, each student is required to complete an internship related to the environment.
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Humanities and social sciences
ANTH 101 Human Evolution
ANTH 210 Feast or Famine: The Ecology and Politics of Food
ANTH 245 Indigenous Movements of Latin America
CLAS 262 or CLAS 362 The Ancient Landscape: From Mythology to Ecology
INT 210 Water Resources Planning and Management
INT 215 Coastal Zone Management
PHIL 111 Ethics
POLS 321 Public Administration and Public Policy
REL 242 Religion and Ecology
SOC 315 Society, Technology and the Environment
Natural sciences
BIO 111 Evolution and Ecology
BIO 201 Environmental Science
BIO 215 Ecology
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BIO 231 Marine Biology
BIO 252 Parasitology and Symbiosis
BIO 261 Economic Botany
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BIO 291 Introduction to Marine Mammals*
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BIO 375 Ornithology
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CHEM 303 Current Problems in Environmental Chemistry
PHYS 160 Geology
PHYS 165 Climate Change, Past and Present
PHYS 227 Remote Sensing
PHYS 298 Meteorology and Oceanography
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KINGS PARK - Smithtown's highway supervisor says the town's roads need substantial work.
Highway Superintendent Glenn Jorgensen says 75 percent of the town's roads and sidewalks need work due to potholes and other forms of erosion. The department estimates repairs will require a $5 million loan that may cost each taxpayer about $12 a year for the next few years.
Some residents say they can deal with the poor asphalt, adding that most of the streets are fine.
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The Collect: "Grant, O merciful God, that your Church, being gathered together in unity by your Holy Spirit, may show forth your power among all peoples, to the glory of your Name through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen."
The Response: Psalm124 was led by David Maitland: *(verse 8) "Our help is in the Name of the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth."
The First Lesson, Exodus 1:8---2:10, was read by Arthur Clark. This is the story of how Moses was brought into the King's family. Because the new king of Egypt feared the number of Israelites in his land, he imposed ruthless oppressions against them. When this did not stop the population growth, he commanded that if a boy was born to an Israelite, he was to be put to death. A Hebrew woman hid her new baby boy for a while and then put him in a basket and placed it in the river. Her sister watched over it and saw that Pharaoh's daughter found the baby and took pity on it and took it for her own. She also took the mother to nurse it and care for him. When he was old enough, Pharaoh's daughter took him to raise and named him Moses.
The Second Lesson was Romans 12:1-8, read by Jose Ramirez. Paul teaches them that one should not think to highly of himself, but he should use whatever talent God bestowed upon him for God's glory. Though all are individuals, one is also part of the whole body in Christ and should serve him accordingly. Ones gifts will differ according to their faith and God's grace.
Reverend Johnston read the Gospel of Matthew 16: 13-20. Jesus asked his disciples, "Who do people say that I am?" They replied with different answers that they had heard. Then he asked, "Who do you say that I am?" Peter answered him, "You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God." Jesus knew then that God had finally revealed this to them. He had not yet died on the cross and then rose from the dead, but they still believed in him. Jesus told Peter he would build his church upon him and the faith he had proclaimed. This faith is the foundation today of the church.
Bonnie Reeves spoke on the topic, "Who do you say that I am?" Jesus and his disciples had traveled together for a long time and knew each other well by now. They listened to Jesus preaching and watched him perform miracles. Jesus explained his parables to them so they would understand his Word. They knew who he was. Do you? Is one willing to proclaim Jesus as their Savior to others and make him the center of their lives? Why have they taken prayer out of schools and prohibit religious signs in the public view? How should one respond when one is questioned about Jesus?
Does one truly believe that Jesus will return one day? Until he does, one is to bring a little bit of heaven to earth by living their lives for Jesus. One should help the needy and show love to their neighbors, whomever they are. Study the scripture and spread his Word to be ready to acknowledge who Jesus is. Are you ready to see Jesus as he really is? Who do you say that Jesus is?"
Next Sunday, Aug. 31, the church will celebrate 5th Sunday at St. Matthew's with an 11 a.m. worship service. All the PIM churches in the area will visit and help celebrate the worship and a meal served afterwards. The theme for the celebration will be Noah's Ark. The church encourages all who wish to join in this celebration to do so.


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Reporting advancement is a requirement of the Boy Scouts of America. Internet Advancement makes this a simple process. All councils should strive for 100 percent of their units using this functionality.
Internet Advancement is available to any council using Internet Rechartering. It is for reporting Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Varsity Scout, and Sea Scout ranks; Venturing awards; and activity badges, belt loops, and merit badges. Simple and intuitive, it works best from a faster Internet connection using Internet Explorer 6 or higher. Units can enter advancement at any time, print reports, obtain current rosters from the BSA system, and print order sheets for the Scout shop.
When Internet Advancement is used to comply with reporting responsibilities, it alleviates issues in documenting progress as Scouts submit Eagle applications or transfer from one unit to another. Consistent and constant reporting also assures accurate records for use by commissioners, other district and council volunteers, and the NationalCouncil. These are critical in evaluating unit health, adjusting service delivery, and researching changes in programs and requirements.
New features in Internet Advancement now allow unit personnel to view past advancement reports submitted from the Internet Advancement system and to see the dates their leaders have taken Youth Protection training.
Units select an advancement processor who is granted access with a council-provided unit ID. It is recommended that units report advancement at least monthly. They must submit a final annual report each December. Ranks must be entered in sequence based on unit type and program. Because of documentation requirements, the Eagle Scout rank may not be entered through this system. Neither may nominated recognitions such as meritorious action awards.
Internet Advancement is accessed through the local council's website or from MyScouting. When first-time unit processors enter, they are greeted by a welcome page with instructions and invited to log in and accept a confidentiality agreement. Once they have provided some registration information, they move to an overview page with additional instructions. Returning users skip these steps and go directly to selecting members for advancement. Once this is done and verified, an advancement report is printed, signed, and forwarded to the local council as awards are purchased.
Councils may continue to accept file uploads created by commercially available unit-management software applications such as PackMaster® or TroopMaster®. Internet Advancement accepts files from these applications as well.
Because unit advancement processors access data directly from ScoutNET, deciphering handwriting is not an issue. The system also validates entries against advancement rules and generates error messages as appropriate. Errors must be corrected before the process can proceed.
The system includes a link to Frequently Asked Questions on every page, as well as an indexed help tool that can be searched by keyword or topic. The National Council has developed a sample training outline with a PowerPoint presentation, and other support documents for orienting unit and district volunteers on functionality and benefits. An editable presentation version is available from the MyBSA Knowledge Base and on the ScoutNET Support site. Councils can add local processes and information. Most councils have established "Help Desk"-style assistance, assigning staff responsibility for answering questions, providing unit access IDs, monitoring activity, changing passwords, resetting profiles and data, and creating reports requested by council management forstaff and volunteer use.


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PA Supreme Court Issues ruling regarding one element of Act 13 litigation
July 25, 2013 —
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court issued a ruling today on one of the outstanding issues in the litigation over Act 13. Act 13 deprived municipalities of their ability to zone oil and gas operations as all other land uses are zoned. In July 2012, the Commonwealth Court declared this part of Act 13 unconstitutional. The case is currently on appeal before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.
After the Commonwealth Court issued an injunction blocking implementation of Act 13's zoning provisions, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) nonetheless sought to implement the Act by reviewing municipal zoning ordinances. In October 2012, the Commonwealth Court ordered the PUC to "cease and desist" from implementing certain parts of Act 13, specifically the provisions under which the PUC would have a role in reviewing and approving municipal zoning ordinances. The PUC appealed that order, and the Delaware Riverkeeper Network and other plaintiffs opposed the PUC's appeal.
This morning, the Supreme Court "quashed" the PUC's appeal of the October order. The result is that the Court will not be reviewing the Commonwealth Court's October order directing the PUC to halt implementation of Act 13. No opinion accompanies the order.
Jordan Yeager, counsel to the Delaware Riverkeeper Network, Nockamixon Township and Yardley Borough, stated, "As a result of today's ruling the PUC cannot review local zoning ordinances under Act 13 while the Supreme Court determines whether to uphold the Commonwealth Court's decision finding Act 13 unconstitutional. This ensures certainty for local municipalities until the court renders a final decision."
Maya van Rossum, the Delaware Riverkeeper, added, "That the Corbett administration continues to invest money, time and resources in implementing elements of Act 13 declared unconstitutional and therefore defunct by the Court, stresses the Governor's focus; it is not about jobs, or budgets, or making or saving the state money, it is about getting drilling in every corner of the Commonwealth no matter what."


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The 2012 NFL draft is in the books, but the fun is far from over. Now it's time to break down how each and every team did on each and every pick.
With all 252 picks now set in stone, here's a look at how well each team did at filling their needs and addressing value picks throughout the seven rounds.
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A blog about my journey with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis and Immune Dysfunction Syndrome including HHV 6, EBV, C. Pneumonia, Bartonella, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, and Biotoxin Illness
Friday, March 6, 2009
Thank Goodness for Poetry
Joy (HarperCollins publishers, 1995) p. 246.).
I have a feeling that my boat
has struck, down there in the depths,
against a great thing.
And nothing
happens! Nothing ... Silence ... Waves....
—Nothing happens? Or has everything happened,
and are we standing now, quietly, in the new life?
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- Miss D. said...
Yes, thank goodness for poetry. That is beautiful.
- March 6, 2009 at 9:09 PM
- Shelli said...
Thank you for sharing! I loved this poem. It is beautiful.
- March 7, 2009 at 10:21 AM
- Pris said...
Poetry saved me, more by writing it than reading it. It brings creativity back into my life.
I had a note from Laura Hilldebrand, btw, on Facebook. She's a member of the new CFIDS group there but not taking friends. Her books keep her going. Of course you know about how hard it was for her to write Seabiscuit. She says she's just spent five more exhausting years finishing her next book.
We all find a way, don't we! We inspire each other.
- March 8, 2009 at 12:13 PM


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Not Quite Enough
My Padres played very, very well last night. They hit, they played great defense, but the pitching was just OK. It wasn't enough.
Walter Silva only went 3.1 innings, giving up three runs on seven hits. I'm sorry, but I think Silva's had enough second chances. We can't have the starters only going three innings every day, that kills the bullpen. Sure, he only gave up three runs, but he would have given up more if he had been allowed he stay in later.
Arizona helped us out, that's for sure. In the second, Chase Headley singled. Justin Upton made an error in the outfield, so Chase went to second. Will Venable then grounded out to sent Chase to third. Eliezar Alfonso drove him in. Luis Rodriguez and Walter Silva singled, and Alfonso scored on a wild pitch.
In the fifth, Everth walked, T-Gwynn singled, and Adrian Gonzalez singled in Everth. Very cool. By now, the score was a 3-3 tie.
It stayed that way until the seventh. Tony Gwynn singled and stole second. Kouz hit a booming double that was that close to getting out, scoring Tony. We took the lead, 4-3.
In the eighth, we added an insurance run. With two outs, Everth Cabrera walked. He stole second and third and two consecutive pitches. The catcher threw to third to try to nab him, but the throw bounced off the third baseman's glove and down the line. Everth easily scored. Yay!!
But in the bottom of the inning, newly-off-the-DL Luke Gregerson gave up two runs to tie the game. It was not good.
In the top of the ninth, the Padres were unable to get anything. I figured that the game was headed to extra innings, espeically when Cla Meredith got two quick outs in the bottom of the inning. But then he walked Justin Upton, and All-Star hopeful Mark Reynolds hit a single to drive him in. Game over.
We were hitting some balls very, very well. I was really pleased by that. We got 13 hits! But we just couldn't get a big break. The pitching was shaky. Man, it just always seems like we can never get all the parts working together at the same time. We were hitting well, but the pitching couldn't get it done.
You know what is probably the worst part of this loss? It's that the Diamondbacks are the only team in the NL West who are worse than us!! So why we are losing to them is beyond me. We'd better take the next two games, or we should be the ones at the bottom of the division. Come on boys!!
Adrian Gonzalez is going to be in the Home Run Derby!! I am sooo excited for him, he really deserves it. He was leading the majors for quite a while with home runs, until pitchers realized that this guy can actually hit, and then he slowed way down. But that's going to be really cool for him.
And…I still miss Scotty!! WHAAA!! It's going to be sooo sad without him. He was such an amazing player. After 2007, whenever we needed a walk-off homer, I was always so excited when he came to the plate because I knew he could do it. He was so amazing for us!! It was a lot of fun to have him here, as a hitter, fielder, and guy off the field. He will be missed a lot. Plus, he looks terrible in that green and yellow uniform. He looked so great in Padre blue!!
By the way, I got #21 in the Latest Leaders the other day. I'm dedicating it to the Padres' newest All-Star, Heath Bell.
Heath is going to the All-Star game for the first time in his five years in MLB. He was with the Mets for his first few years, going back and forth on the "Heath Bell Express" from the major league team to the minors. He was finally traded to the Padres in 2007, and had an excellent year with us. He pitched a ton! In 2008, he was set-up man to Trevor Hoffman, and did an excellent job, also throwing a lot.
When Trevor left the team in the offseason of 2008, Heath was given the closer's job. He has had no problems adjusting to that role, having earned 23 out of 24 saves. His ERA is 1.50.
It's an amazing story, really. This guy was languishing in the Mets' minor league system just a few years ago, and now he's an All-Star. I know he's going to have a blast.
Well, the Padres are playing the Diamondbacks again tonight.
Our ace Kevin Correia, who was very un-ace-like in his last start, will pitch against Doug Davis. Great pitching matchup there!
May the better team, in this case the Padres, WIN!!
GO FRIARS!!! (and for goodness sakes, don't wear the sand uniforms!!!)
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Leaving runners on base is so frustrating! Good luck in the next game! Maybe both our teams will learn how to score some runs.
Honestly, I think Adrian Gonzalez should be in the All Star game too. I mean, if you look at who he's competing against for the first base position, you can understand why he didn't get in. But he has been on a tear all season and deserves a spot. At least he'll be there for the derby.
DILLON, Adrian is in the All-Star game, but only as a reserve. He will definitely get some playing time, though!! Someday, hopefully, he'll get to start!
I am so glad Adrian is in the Derby. That way I have someone to cheer for!
I forgot to mention that I totally "Kooooooooooz"ed for you at the bee game. I see the attraction.
I'm actually starting to think that the National League might have a legit chance this year!
Kylie — http://kylie.mlblogs.com
Yes, we all know how you feel about the sand unis!🙂
Bell is having a great year so far as the closer, hope he can keep it up for you.
Rants, Raves, and Random Thoughts
Heya, thanks for the message. I'm sure the wedding plans will come together, although it's a bit daunting right now as you can imagine. Trying to settle in to a new country, look for a new job and plan a wedding all at once is a big task🙂 I'm glad you liked the fireworks picture too – I'm lucky to have a good view of Manhattan from here, even if it is from the roof. Ashhttp://ashleymarshall.mlblogs.com
Walter Silva needs to go RIGHT NOW. I've seen enough of him. That guy just kills his own team! I'm still sad about trading away Scotty😦 When we needed a walk-off, he was the answer. I just hope that he will have a good time in Oakland. Good luck to Adrian and Heath at the All-Star Game!! And Adrian is going to win the homerun derby🙂
Did ya hear Manny got Ejected, something he deserved a long time ago
Tough back to back losses. That's all there needs to be said.
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The New Jersey of the Southern Hemisphere
With the new decade almost a week old, I figured it was about time for us to check in with our old pal, Hugo, in the baseball crazy nation of Venezuela. Now, in the ongoing drama playing out down south, we have most recently seen El Jefe making nice with close American ally, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, and threatening his next door neighbor, Colombia.
However, with the long Christmas break just finishing up and the people full of holiday cheer, this would be the time to announce some good news and keep the warm fuzzies going, right?
Wrong. Instead the government decided it needed to ration electricity and one of the best places to start was with shopping malls. Now, much like New Jersey, shopping malls in Venezuela are the epicenter of the social scene. So, forcing the malls to close at nine o'clock is akin to telling New Jersey-ites that they can still go out to bars, they just can't do any more Jager-bombs. Exactly, full scale revolt would ensue.
Luckily, the government has now eased the restrictions slightly but is that any way to start a new decade? And when you also stop and realize that Venezuela is a major oil-producer, you really wonder what's going on. How is it possible that with all that oil they can't find a way to keep the electricity flowing?
For the time being, things are fine. And I feel no need to get personally involved. But the second that Chavez tries to pull Miguel Cabrera and Magglio Ordonez back from the Tigers, well, then the blue state half of this duo might be forced to go reckon with that affront personally.
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The TROLLEY just jumped it's tracks LMAO < laughing my axles off!
!aya caramba! Fuggedaboudit!
Don't let Maggs hear you hablando about El Jefe like that.
OMG! LMAO!!! A friend of mine that had never been outside of the U.S. was sent to Venezuela to work there for a two week. He calls me telling me "the military is everwhere here!"


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Did you know your hormones can affect your hair?
About 85 to 90 percent of your hair is growing at any time. The other 10 to 15 percent is in a resting phase. At the end of the resting phase, the hair falls out. But sometimes, this normal cycle is disrupted. Fewer hairs grow, or too many hairs are "resting" and fall out. What could be the cause of your thinning tresses?
a) You just gave birth
b) You recently entered menopause
c) You're taking birth control pills
d) All of the above
The answer is D.
How Hormones Change Your Hair
The hormone estrogen plays a big part in hair growth, and when estrogen levels change, so do your tresses. For example:
Pregnancy. When you're pregnant, estrogen levels increase, which means your hair grows more quickly. Meanwhile, increased progesterone stops your hair from shedding as it normally would—about 95 percent of your scalp is in the growing phase.
Postpregnancy. Once you give birth, your estrogen and progesterone levels drop, and hair growth goes back to its normal half an inch per month. At the same time, all that hair you would have lost if you hadn't been pregnant starts falling out. The combination means there's a lot more hairs in your shower drain in the morning. It takes a few months for all the "extra" hair to turn over, but once it does—usually three to six months after giving birth—your hair growth and loss should be normal.
Perimenopause and menopause. Waning estrogen has a lot to do with perimenopausal and menopausal hair loss too, says Rebecca Hulem, RN, RNP, CNM, author of Feeling Hot? A Humorous, Informative and Truthful Look at Menopause. And it's fairly common. Half of the women in the United States experience hair loss by the time they turn 50, according to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD).
Hair loss in perimenopause and menopause happens due to a combination of testosterone and estrogen. When you enter perimenopause your estrogen levels start dropping. This means that testosterone, which has always been present in your body, exerts more control and you start losing your hair. "Hair also gets thinner and more brittle," says Hulem, "which makes it seem like you're losing more than you actually are."
Birth control. Birth control pills can also cause hair loss, according to the AAD, causing too many hairs to go into the resting phase.
Healthy Hair Helpers
Treatment options range from topical creams and lotions to hormone or androgen pills. Anemia can also cause hair loss, so taking an iron supplement may help. Vitamins may be an important treatment option too. B12 and other B vitamins such as biotin are essential to healthy hair and skin, says Hulem. One recent study found that green tea may help combat hair loss as well. "I'm also a big proponent of black cohosh and soy isoflavones," says Hulem. "But if a woman is having significant hair loss, she should certainly bring it up with her health care provider." Talking with your doctor can help you get to the root of the problem.
Source: http://resources.purematters.com/prevention/hair-loss/your-hormones-and-your-hair
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Winter Park
+Local favorite with a neighborly feel.
- Village and town lacking in dining and après.
This year brings redemption for Winter Park. After scootching up just one rank last year, the resort jumped eight places to earn a spot in the Top 15. Looks like readers finally took notice of the $40 million in lifts, amenities and services added over the past decade. You still won't find the dining or shopping that other Colorado resorts are known for, but there's a sense of community here that you won't find at those resorts either. Employees eagerly point you in the right direction or grab a wagon to haul your gear around the base— not because they have to, but because they want to. Complaints persist about a lacking après scene and the too-sleepy town of Winter Park, 10 minutes away. But then maybe all is as it should be. "People come to Winter Park to ski," says one reader. "There's very little show going on here." —S.B.
Off-Mountain Restaurant » The Cheeky Monk, in the village, is the place for steamed mussels and 34 types of Belgian brews.
Family Activity » The indoor Grand Park Recreation Center, just outside town, has a 20-foot spiral waterslide, lazy river and climbing wall kids love.
What's New» Sorensen Trail Bypass offers beginners an easier way down to the base; added features sweeten the progressive terrain park.


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Home List of Titles Lmx1a allows context-specific isolation of progenitors of GABAergic or dopaminergic neurons during neural differentiation of embryonic stem cells
Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: http://hdl.handle.net/1959.3/237262
- Title
- Lmx1a allows context-specific isolation of progenitors of GABAergic or dopaminergic neurons during neural differentiation of embryonic stem cells
- Author(s)
- Nefzger, Christian M.; Su, Colin T.; Fabb, Stewart A.; Hartley, Brigham J.; Beh, Siew J.; Zeng, Wendy R.; Haynes, John M.; Pouton, Colin W.E
- Abstract
- LIM homeobox transcription factor 1 alpha (Lmx1a) is required for the development of midbrain dopaminergic neurons, roof plate formation, and cortical hem development. We generated a reporter embryonic stem cell (ESC) line for Lmx1a and used it to track differentiation and extract neural progenitors from differentiating mouse ESCs. Lmx1a+ cells gave rise to functional cortical upper layer GABAergic neurons or dopaminergic neurons depending on the culture conditions used for differentiation. Under chemically defined neurobasal conditions, ESC differentiation resulted in widespread and transient expression of Lmx1a, without the addition of exogenous factors such as sonic hedgehog (Shh), Wnts, and/or bone morphogenic proteins (BMPs). Under neutral conditions, Lmx1a+ cells express genes known to be downstream of Lmx1a and cortical hem markers Wnt3a and p73. The majority of these cells did not express the ventral midbrain dopaminergic marker Foxa2 or dorsal roof plate marker BMP-2. Lmx1a+-Foxa2− cells were primed to become SatB2+ GABAergic neurons and appeared to be resistant to dopaminergic patterning cues. PA6 coculture produced a substantial population of Lmx1a+ progenitors that also expressed Foxa2 and on further differentiation gave rise to dopaminergic neurons at high frequency. We conclude that Lmx1a is a useful marker for the extraction of progenitors of GABAergic or dopaminergic neurons. We caution against the assumption that it indicates dopaminergic commitment during in vitro differentiation of ESCs. Indeed, in monolayer culture under neurobasal conditions, with or without the addition of Shh and fibroblast growth factor 8 (FGF8), Lmx1a+ cells were predominantly progenitors of forebrain GABAergic neurons. We obtained dopaminergic cells in large numbers only by coculture with PA6 cells.
- Publication type
- Journal article
- Source
- Stem Cells, Vol. 30, no. 7 (Jul 2012), pp. 1349-1361
- Publication year
- 2012
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In a surprising move by at least my account, Tom Gorzelanny has been optioned to AAA Indianapolis.
Gorzo obviously had his struggles last year and is no stranger to Indy. Last year Gorzelanny went 6-9 in Pittsburgh and in the least compelling stat line I've ever seen , Tom had a 6.66 era.
6.66? The satanic number was definitely a sign of his dreadful performances. While Gorzelanny had plenty of upside two years ago he just never lived up to his potential.
In 2007 he went 14-10 with a solid era of 3.00. Respectable numbers and plenty of upside looked to be the future for this young gun. However, it just didn't work out. I commend the Pirates for this move, accountability grows in the sod of PNC Park.
This spring for Gorzo didn't help his case for a spot on the big league club. In only 9 innings pitched, Tom gave up eight hits and five runs.
The reason this was surprising, for me at least was the fact the Pirates usually do not give up on a player quickly like this. The team never wants to dismiss a young gun pitcher of theirs giving them every shot to make it. Matt Morris, Nelson Figueroa, and Josh Fogg come to mind.
I hope a message is sent to the whole organization that the Pirates expect nothing less than the best. I hope Gorzo can develop in the minors for the better part of this season. Maybe he can turn things around and get back to the success of '07. Until then, he can enjoy bobbin his middle finger flippin' bobble head on the road trip to Indiana.
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Sally A. DelphiaJanuary 25,2013
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BARRE Sally Anne Delphia, 77, of White Street, died early Monday morning, Jan. 21, 2013, at the Woodridge Nursing Home in Berlin. Her family was at her bedside.
Born June 9, 1935, in Montpelier, she was daughter of Henry and Anna (Dessureau) Girard. She attended St. Michaels Elementary School and graduated from St. Michaels High School in Montpelier in 1953. In 1958, she received her bachelors degree in education from Johnson State College.
On Sept. 7, 1957, she married John C. Jack Delphia in Montpelier. Following their marriage, they made their home in Boston, coming to Barre in 1959, where they had since resided.
Sally was a longtime elementary school teacher in the Barre City school system.
Her family and former students, flower gardening and traveling to Cape Cod were very special to her. She will be remembered for her Christmas cookies, gingerbread men, brownies, and spaghetti and meatballs she made for her grandchildren.
Her memberships included St. Monica Catholic Church, the Vermont Education Association, and she was a former Brownie and Cub Scout leader.
Besides her husband, she leaves her daughter, Patti Tyler, of Swanton, and son, John G. Delphia, and his wife, MaryBeth, of Round Rock, Texas; and five grandchildren, Lindsey and Jillian Tyler and Alex, Michelle and Benjamin Delphia; her sister JoAnn Walker and her husband, Wayne, of Eastham, Mass.; and two nieces, Linda and Lorrie, and a nephew, Chris.
Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her sister Lorraine.
Her family will celebrate her life at their convenience in the Hooker and Whitcomb Funeral Home, 7 Academy St., Barre.
Later interment will be made in the Berlin Corner Cemetery.
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Memorial contributions may be made to the Resident Activity Fund, Woodridge Nursing Home, 142 Woodridge Road, Berlin, VT 05602.
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Last week, CNN.com took a deep dive into the cocoa supply chain for its article "From Bean to Bar," and what it uncovered was far from ideal. The Ivory Coast is one of the smaller countries in Africa, yet it produces more than one-third of the world's cocoa.
"Across the Ivory Coast, cocoa is grown on family plantations, each typically only a few hectares," writes Matt Percival. "The small parcels of land are handed down through the generations, each son struggling to make ends meet, just like his father before him."
In fact, cocoa directly supports 3.5 million people in the Ivory Coast, where the annual wage is only about $1,000. Farmers and their helpers, who often are children working for less pay than adults demand, use machetes to open the cocoa pods to get the beans. Further along in the supply chain, traders, processors, exporters, and manufacturers take their share of the profit, which leaves the farmer getting "the bare minimum for his bag of beans."
Traders who work for the processers and exporters buy the beans, and they get exported raw or made into cocoa liquor, butter, and powder, which is then sold to chocolate manufacturers. There are so many players in this supply chain; yet, the cocoa farmers are left to struggle with low fixed prices and old or sick trees.
"Stopping child labor and increasing access to education is seen as the best long-term approach to bring prosperity to these villages," Percival writes. Companies, such as Nestlé, are starting to recognize and act to improve the living conditions of the cocoa-producing communities. Plus, as its industry has grown and continues to grow, Nestlé executives are seeking sustainable supply chains.
Even big-business critics are noting Nestlé's actions, which include funding 23 schools in the region. The article quotes Voice Network's Antonie Fountain. "The impression I have is that the current steps being taken are actually more significant than what we have seen in the past."
Taking a broader view
This in-depth view of the cocoa supply chain illustrates challenges that other supply chains can confront as well. The story also exemplifies how building sustainable supply chains without the use of child labor requires a broad, long-term perspective. How do you work effectively and successfully in a global marketplace, especially when your resources come from less-developed countries?
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A while ago I was listening to Dan Barker talk about how he knew that he was a born again Christian. He went to all these church events and was heavily involved with evangelism–all the Christian things Christians do. Well, Dan Barker no longer describes himself as a Christian. He, and many people like him, are very emphatic when they say that they were once Christians and they actually were saved or born again. However, if anyone is going to claim to be an Ex-Christian they're going to have to say that they never were saved to begin with.
My concern isn't with the doctrine of preservation or perseverance. (You can read about my position in my post, "Can You Lose Your Salvation? A Molinist's Perspective.")


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A kayaker from was rescued from an island off the Australian coast after being stalked by a giant crocodile for more than two weeks.
Australia's 9news reported that Ryan Blair became trapped on remote Governor Island in Western Australia while exploring the area in his Kayak. Each time Blair tried to paddle back to the mainland, he was stopped by a 20-foot crocodile who was stalking him, preventing him from leaving the island.
"I was scared for my life. I was hard-core praying for God to save me," said Blair.
Blair tried to attract passing aircraft and boats by flashing a mirror and lighting a small fire. He was eventually spotted and rescued by a man who confirmed that the crocodile was one of the biggest he'd seen in the area. "[Blair] is a very lucky man," MacLeod said.