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Authorities say an 8-year-old boy has been burned by a lightning strike in central Wisconsin.
Rib Mountain fire officials told WSAW-TV the boy was on a motorcycle Wednesday about 6:30 p.m. near Edgar when his father saw lightning strike his son. The father ran over to the boy and began CPR. He then put him in a car, started heading to the hospital and called 911.
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Make your mark this spring with clothing, accessories and home decor you've created yourself. We've rounded up ten of the hottest trends in DIY, thanks to experts in the know. Not to worry—you don't have to be a crafting pro to try out these trends!
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"Neon is not just trending in the fashion world," says Brittni Mehlhoff, founder of papernstitch, a curated blog for art and other handmade goods. "It is popping up in home decor now too." If you'd like to incorporate these bright colors into your house, then Mehlhoff suggests embellishing a plain object using a few spools of neon string and a pair of scissors. "Tie a knot around a vase or container you want to add color to. Then wrap the string around and around until you've reached your desired look. Tie it off, and you're good to go."
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"There are no rules when it comes to mixed media jewelry," says Cathie Filian, one half of the Emmy-nominated duo Cathie and Steve. "You can make a necklace your own by weaving a ribbon or a piece of an old T-shirt through a chain. You could also add rhinestones, pendants or medallions," says Filian. "Try it with a necklace you already own. This is an easy way to repurpose it." Filian suggests going to your local bead shop or craft retailer for jewelry staples such as chains, jump rings and medallions.
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"Washi tape is one of the hottest supplies for quick and easy craft projects these days," says Mehlhoff. "Find the right pattern, and you can transform nearly anything this Japanese masking tape will stick to, from envelopes to vases." With just a few strips, a basic birthday card envelope is sure to catch the recipient's eye in the mail, making the sentiment that much sweeter. Mehlhoff says Etsy.com is a great place to shop for Washi tape, as is the retail chain Paper Source.
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"Making your own prints, either by silk-screening or painting, is big right now, with the chevron pattern still super popular," says Filian, who suggests buying a silk screen kit, stencils and fabric paint at Michaels. "You can do everything from making graphic tees to painting your own floor carpet. Simply use blue painter's tape to mark off a pattern, or stencil one that's more complex." Filian says people are now stenciling on drapes and more, thanks to new technology. For DIY regulars, Filian suggests cutting your own stencils from freezer paper and then ironing it on the other side.
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With the right vase, a pair of scissors and a little practice, you can create beautiful floral arrangements yourself using blooms purchased from your local farmers market or grocery store. Says Mehlhoff, "Now that spring is here, fresh flowers perfect for simple DIY arrangements, such as peonies and ranunculus, are everywhere. Cut the stems short—meaning close to the vase's opening—for a uniquely casual look." She recommends trimming the stems under water at a 45-degree angle and removing all leaves from the stems. Change out the water every other day or as needed to make the arrangement last.
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"Ruffles are huge right now," says Filian, who sees them on clothes, headbands and home accessories. "Adding a ruffle to a pillow is a good place to start for people new to the DIY world. You can even remove one from a dress you already own but no longer fits," she says, "and then simply sew it onto a pillow." Filian believes that the popularity of vintage aprons is what led to this renewed interest in ruffles. "They are soft and sweet and have a romantic aspect to them," she says.
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Another trend taken straight from the runway is color-blocking, which means combining more than one color in big, bold swaths. If you want to make over a plain-Jane wallet, then Mehlhoff suggests adding a block of color, courtesy of a couple jars of textile paint and an acrylic brush. (Her personal preference? Round brushes.) "You can give a tired wallet or handbag an update in about 30 minutes," she says, "and you'll be totally in style."
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"Decoupage, which is where you glue paper onto different surfaces from furniture to jewelry, is more popular than ever," says Filian. "Anybody can do it. All you need is scissors, a foam paintbrush and Mod Podge, the 45-year-old glue that helps seal your creation." Filian explains that in Victorian times, decoupage was a way to preserve bits of paper, such as letters, but nowadays it extends to revitalizing glass, wood, ceramics and metal. "I use fabrics and scrapbooking papers to transform a glass vase into a luminaria or give a table a whole new look."
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Now that cupcakes have essentially taken over the dessert world, it's no surprise that people are finding unique ways to dress them up. "Decorating with icings and candies is popular, but making embellishments for cupcake toppers is even bigger," says Filian. Common materials include scrapbooking papers, felt flowers and wooden letters. "The more your presentation is personalized, the more the guests will get out of it," she says. "You can even buy basic cupcakes at the grocery store and then add your handmade topper."
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Make your gift stand out from the rest by going the extra mile with your gift wrap. "You can customize your present by stamping your own wrapping paper," says Mehlhoff. "The secret is finding colorful paper for your backdrop and using a random pattern when it comes to the stamping." Seattle-based Mehlhoff suggests perusing ImpressRubberStamps.com for unique rubber stamps. "Your friends will think you are a crafty superstar."


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Russell is probably the most well-known skipper of the America's Cup in the world. And he is also the most successful one, winning 4 times the oldest trophy in sailing and being non-defeated over 14 America's Cup match races.
The New-Zealander has an incredible list of honors, being Young World Champion in 1981, Olympic Gold medalist in 1984, 3 times Match Race World Champion and plenty of other titles. CEO of ORACLE TEAM USA, Russell is also skipping the second AC45 yacht of the team in the America's Cup World Champion. And he's still proving to the world of sailing that he is the Master of Match Racing.


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absolute redemption tonight.. .I was at the fire marshal show and luckily had a ticket for tonight as well. I nearly did not go as I was so dissapointed buy what happened on saturday, but when my neighbor started playing g'n'r songs badly on his guitar with a slew of drunken folks singing even worse I knew I had to get myself out and at the show and I am so glad I did. While, honestly the music was sounding better to me on saturday, this was a more bluesy show. It was chill and the fonda staff managed the crowd so well there was plenty of room on the floor to dance! this was heaven after being packed in like sardines inhumanly I might add, and on saturday I could even leave to go to the bathroom without being told I will not be allowed back on the floor, can you imagine that? but tonight therer was a line to be let back in to the foor area but it was not so crowded and my place was kindly protected by some nice folks... meanwhile, the heartbreakers sounded so good and I can now understand why so many people rave about mc's guitar playing chops... honestly he really creates that sound that make tpthb sound as they do..
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Margaret E. Smith
Margaret E. Smith, 92, Altoona, formerly of Second Street, Juniata, died Wednesday at Epworth Manor, Tyrone.
She was born in Juniata, daughter of Roxie Dale.
Surviving are her friends: Dorie, Steve, Julie, Jason, Kerri and Dennis Burtnette and Jennifer Cox, all of whom will remember her as "Aunt Margaret."
She was preceded in death by her friend, Rhonda Burtnette.
Margaret was a graduate of Altoona High School and had been employed as a nurse's aide at Cleveland Hospital. She was a member of Otterbein United Methodist Church, Juniata, now Juniata United Methodist Church, where she served as a Sunday school teacher and sang in the choir.
Margaret enjoyed gardening and reading.
Friends will be received from 1 until the 2 p.m. funeral service Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013, at Mauk & Yates Funeral Home Inc., Juniata, the Rev. Brent Salsgiver officiating. Interment will be at Grandview Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Juniata United Methodist Church.


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My DS has never slept in his crib either. A few times when he was younger & not so mobile I was able to slip away during naps but can't do that anymore since he's crawling. I think I'm going to try something similar to your living room idea thx!!
Thx for your comforting words! I love that my LO naps at the breast too The few times that he hasn't , ie. in stroller or car ride, I was a lil sad...lol.
Yep, I have to just nod & smile because I know what I'm doing for my son works for us....& they have no say. I just have to learn to not let them get to me. I guess it also bothered me because it also made my DH doubt what we're doing & made him nervous when she said our DS will have sleep problems as he gets older...& also the part about the iron.
My DSdoesnt take a paci, but I'm definitely going to give the sneaking way thing a whirl again. I had stopped trying a while back because it wasn't working but its worth a try again I'll eve try the sheet swaddle. Thx!


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The construction of the new Texas History Room, services the library offers such as wi-fi, honor system paperbacks, free e-books, public-access computers, children's programs, large-print books, and the Bull Durham advertisement were a few of the topics discussed.
An audio copy of the lecture recently given by Dr. Karen Hagan on the 1902 Goliad tornado is now available for those that were not able to attend. You may listen to this recording in the Texas History Room of the Goliad County Library. For hours, call 645-2291.
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I am happy to say that Rowdy and I have successfully made it 6 months EBF with no solids yet.... and NO END IN SIGHT!!!!
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The National Cherry Festival brings more than 500,000 people to Traverse City, Michigan each year. This year the celebration returns from June 29 – July 6 with music, parades, entertainment and – of course – cherries galore! Today, Susan Wilcox Olson, media and marketing manager for the festival, fills us in on what to expect at the 2013 event.
The Grand Traverse region, known for its world-record tart cherry harvest, bursts with visitors eager to savor the flavor of cherries tucked into everything imaginable. Each day festival goers find cherry delights along with parades, family and kids events and entertainment. In all, there are more than 130 events along the shores of Lake Michigan's Grand Traverse Bay. In fact, the National Cherry Festival was just featured in Wall Street Journal Weekend – naming it one of just a dozen Festivals not to be missed this season! And travel to the Cherry Capital of the World is easy with direct flights to the Cherry Capitol Airport (TVC) from NYC, Atlanta, Denver, Chicago, Cleveland, Detroit, and Minneapolis. There's convenient one stop service from every corner of the country, Europe and Asia!
The eight-day event will kick off on Saturday, June 29th at 9 a.m. with a Very Cherry Pancake Breakfast – one of the world's largest displays of cherries, all bay side! Then Festival goers will look to the skies and witness one of the nation's most spectacular Air Shows…over water! Choreographed perfectly, three dynamic teams will perform maneuvers wowing Festival goers of all ages! There's a new twist to the Festival Air Show…A NIGHT FLIGHT! On Saturday evening at dusk, you won't want to miss the first ever Night Air Show in Pure Michigan! Pyrotechnics and lights will fill the skies!
Performing on the Bay Side Music Stage Opening Night is the legendary rock band STYX! In the heart of downtown Traverse City, overlooking the shores of the Bay it's a not be missed night of fun! In fact, the Bay Side Music Stage will be rockin' all eight days with performances by Country music star, Montgomery Gentry, Sunday, June 30th; Foreigner on Monday, July 1st; Blues legend Duke Tumatoe & The Power Trio on Tuesday, July 2; Country Music returns on Wednesday, July 3rd with Aaron Tippin and Michigan native Jana Kramer. Fourth of July will pay tribute to the legendary Central Park 4th of July performance by Simon and Garfunkel – a Tribute Band Old Friends will perform just before Fireworks over West Grand Traverse Bay. Friday night Rock returns with Edgar Winter and Rusted Root. While closing night will feature The Tribute – 1964, paying tribute to the Beatles.
There's something for just about everyone! From dozens of free children's events, cherry pie eating, pet shows, bicycle and big wheel races to name just a few, to competitive sporting events like the Million Dollar Hole-in-One contest all week to one of America's most beautiful 15K Running Races. In-fact on closing day Saturday, July 6th the race finishes its last leg along the parade route of the DTE Energy Cherry Royale Parade, with tens of thousands spectators!
Beyond the 130 events, visitors will find cherries in just about everything at the Festival's Farm Market all week long. From the Festival's Signature Cherry Pie – Grand Traverse Pie Company's Cherry Crumb Pie and Brownwood Farms' cherry topped sundaes to gourmet products like cherry salsa, cherry mustard, cherry butter, and cherry BBQ sauce – it's all here!
Don't miss the world's largest cherry extravaganza! Visit www.cherryfestival.org or check out the interview below for details!
Susan Wilcox Olson is Media and Marketing Manager for the National Cherry Festival. For 26 years Susan has been serving up Michigan lifestyle stories to readers, listeners, and viewers across the country and internationally. From the National Cherry Festival, Cherry Capital Airport, Grand Traverse Pie Company, and other Pure Michigan destinations like the golf centric Gaylord and Treetops Resort, Susan is proud to call Pure Michigan her home. She may be reached by email at email@example.com.
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With heartfelt sincerity but also disarming playfulness, Available Light Theatre suggests that friendship is the glue that shapes and sustains lives.
Glue, a scattershot collaboration among the 12 troupe members, explores the ups, downs, ins and outs of the special relationships that so often help forge adult identities.
But the world premiere, which opened on Thursday at MadLab Theatre, is a mixed bag.
Rather than assuming the challenge of creating a more traditional play with a unifying narrative that lets the audience draw conclusions, director Matt Slaybaugh and his troupe often spell out themes and insights through a theatrical collage/essay.
The 95-minute one-act is packed with theater games, lists, parallel monologues, slide projections, flashbacks — and even a little singing and dancing.
The staging, scenery and lighting are minimal and direct addresses to the audience are frequent — perhaps to metaphorically evoke the honesty at the core of true friendship.
Although the characterizations are sketchy by design, Jordan Fehr, Acacia Leigh Duncan, Michelle G. Schroeder and Elena M. Perantoni fill in enough gaps to at least suggest plausible personalities with a shared history linked by an old friend who died.
Several moments elicit smiles of recognition — such as a scene in which each reads high-school yearbook messages.
Still, the episodic evening too often seems like a spinning Rolodex of unprocessed notes about friendship.
If it told us less and showed us more, Glue might stick more in the memory.


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HSBC adds M&A muscle in Europe
HSBC has appointed a new co-head of its mergers and acquisitions business in Europe, a region where the bank is making efforts to grow in corporate coverage and advisory.
UBS banker James Simpson has been brought in as co-head of M&A in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, according to a person familiar with the matter. Simpson, a veteran of the Swiss bank who has most recently been working with its private equity clients, will be based in London and work closely with fellow co-head Stéphane Bensoussan, based in Paris, the person said.
The hire is part of HSBC's efforts to build a corporate coverage and advisory business, which recently saw the bank hire Jason Rynbeck, previously vice chairman of M&A for the Asia Pacific region at Barclays, to head its own M&A team in the region.
In Europe, meanwhile, the bank has already worked on more M&A deals by value this year than it did during the whole of 2013, according to the data provider Dealogic.
Last year the bank hired Guy Slimmon from Goldman Sachs to lead its healthcare team, ex-Citigroup banker Dan Bailey as global head of telecoms, media and technology, and Herman Deetman, who was previously at Deutsche Bank, as chief of its utilities desk in Emea.
Simpson and Bensoussan will be hoping to position the HSBC to capitalise on a growing advisory fee pool. A a host of big-ticket transactions this year have helped to drive the market for dealmaking in Europe to a post-crisis high by value.
In the UK, the bank has also won a number of new corporate broking clients in recent months, including pensions business Phoenix Group, energy group KazMunaiGas and housebuilder Galliford Try. Corporate broking clients typically use banks for ongoing advice and broking services, with these banks then well-placed to pick up on more lucrative capital markets and advisory mandates.
But despite the build out of its teams, and European deal credit worth in excess of $60 billion already under its belt so far in 2014, HSBC still ranks outside the top 10 for M&A advice in Europe.
A spokesman for HSBC declined to comment.
Simpson joined UBS in 1996 and his departure marks the latest in a series of changes at Swiss investment bank. Financial News has reported in recent weeks on a number of exits at MD level, but UBS has brought in Severin Brizay from JP Morgan as head of European M&A and promoted Juan Monte to head of country coverage.
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Snowshoe hike and wine tasting at Bashakill
February 6, 2013 —
WURTSBORO, NY — Join the Delaware Highlands Conservancy for a snowshoe hike at the Bashakill Wildlife Management Area on Saturday, February 9 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., with a wine tasting following the hike.
Learn about the ecology, culture and history of the area with Melinda Meddaugh, land protection coordinator for the conservancy, and Mike Medley, president of the Bashakill Area Association. The lands and waters of the Bashakill are home to a great variety of plants and wildlife, including eagles.
The snowshoe hike will begin at the South Road Boat Launch along the Bashakill O & W trail, directly across from the Bashakill Vineyards at 1131 South Rd. Visit www.TrailKeeper.org to learn more about the trail, view a map and print directions.
Remember to dress warmly and bring water. All family members are welcome, but all participants must provide their own snowshoes. If there is no snow, there will be a winter hike.
The snowshoe hike and wine tasting is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Contact the Delaware Highlands Conservancy at 570/226-3164, 845/583-1010, or email firstname.lastname@example.com to reserve your space and receive directions. Or, visit www.DelawareHighlands.org to register online.


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Dazed and Confused
The baseball season may be over but the wheeling and dealing is just beginning. Trades, pickups, moves. It's like Christmas came a month early. However, one man seems to be doing a little more wheeling and dealing than everyone else. Well, maybe more of the wheeling after hitting up someone else responsible for the dealing.
Now, let's see a show of hands for those of you who are surprised that Tim Lincecum likes to hit the reefer from time to time. Ok, Utah, you can put your hands down. Mormons don't count in this poll. But as for the rest of the country, of course we all knew he liked to smoke. The dude looks like a smoker. He's practically a dead ringer for Wylie Wiggins and he just has that look in his eyes.
Here's the thing, though. Isn't this just yet more proof that marijuana might not be as bad for you as DARE led you to believe? How many people do you know who are at the top of their game and like to relax with their close friend, Steve Green, from time to time? Half the NBA are regular smokers, Lincecum obviously likes it and how else do you think Steve Jobs came up with the iPod?
Take another look at that article. The thing I notice about the story is that Lincecum pulled over and "immediately complied with a request to hand over the drug and a marijuana pipe." Compare that with a drunk who refuses to put down his beer and winds up taking a swing at the officer. I'll take the pot head any day…..especially when he has a 2.90 ERA over 3 seasons.
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*launches into anti-drug war diatribe*…because, in conclusion, it's not about the drug use, you idiots, it's about the billions spent on the endless unintended consequences of the "War on Drugs"!
I'm all for letting Lincey smoke the left handed cigs. I mean c'mon, everybody does it. I'm high right now! Seriously…the munchies just hit, so that tube of cookie dough in the fridge is MINE!!😉
Yeah, that's right. Steve Green was my best friend in high school, and look at me now. I'm a blogger on a low traffic baseball blog for a team that pretty much nobody cares about! And, I live with my parents! Living the dream man, living the dream.
Hehe. Y'all made me giggle. And now need a snack.
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Sonja Moser (B.A., Sarah Lawrence College, M.F.A., Columbia University) teaches courses in acting, directing, voice and ensemble collaboration; her teaching methods derive from her training with Jacques LeCoq, Anne Bogart and Kristin Linklater. She comes to Bowdoin from New York City, where she worked as an actor and director for venues such as P.S. 122, HERE, The Ohio Theatre, Dixon Place, The Flea, Expanded Arts and Location One.
Her Off-Broadway credits include the New York premier of Maria Irene Fornes' Enter the Night at the Signature Theatre and Late by Sarah Ruhl for the New Works Now Festival at the Public Theatre. She has worked regionally for the American Repertory Theatre in Cambridge, the University of Iowa at Iowa City, and the HBO Workspace in Los Angeles, as well as at the Islesford Neighborhood House on Little Cranberry Island, where she currently resides. She is particularly interested in the work of emerging playwrights and the creation of original work.


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Pittsburgh Pirates (38-35) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (36-40)
James McDonald (6-3, 2.19) vs. Raul Valdes (2-0, 1.84)
TIME: 7:05, Citizens Bank Park
Weather: 80, mostly sunny
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All over the Delaware Valley today, female Phillies fans find themselves feeling more randy than usual. No, Ryan Gosling isn't in town filming the movie adaptation of Fifty Shades of Grey. The reason for the uptick in amorous vibes from the female fan base is a different kind of aphrodisiac: Chase Utley in a Phillies uniform.
It's been 279 dark and dreary days since Utley last played meaningful baseball. Tonight, like a knight in shining armor ready to pull the Phillies organization and its fans from the depths of despair to the tune of Led Zeppelin's "Kashmir," he makes his return. While the mere presence of Utley won't do much in terms of helping the team turn its season around, he certainly provides hope–something this team has desperately been in search of for quite some time now. He provides a patient hitter who can work a count and hit the ball out of the ballpark.
At his best, he's a game changer. At his worst, he's better than any other option the Phils have at second base. It'll be fascinating to see the reception he receives tonight and the start he gets off to.
On the defensive side of things, the Phillies are without a traditional starting pitcher. That means one thing: Bullpen game. Is there any phrase more frightening to Phillies fans after watching this 'pen over the last three months? Probably not. Raul Valdes will be the first man out of the bullpen door, and is expected to go three or four innings. From there, it will be a mix and match job by Charlie Manuel and Rich Dubee. With the bats likely needing to mash their way to a victory, Utley couldn't have picked a better time to make his triumphant return.
Lineup: Rollins SS, Pierre LF, Utley 2B, Ruiz C, Pence RF, Victorino CF, Wigginton 1B, Fontenot 2B, Valdes P
Your Gameday Beer– Shiner Ruby Redbird
Summer is in full-swing, and I'm going to keep the summer seasonal recommendations coming. I've recently discovered the Shiner Ruby Redbird, and found it quite tasty. The dominant flavors in this brew are ginger and citrus, which comes from the fact that it's brewed with Ruby Red grapefruit juice (though it combines with the ginger for more of an orange citrus taste). Like most summer seasonals, it's remarkably light. I'm not sure what type of beer Chase Utley drinks, but I think he'd approve of this one. – By RD
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I know they dont have much down in AAA but couldnt they call up some one to make a spot start?
I wholeheartedly agree.
WOW is all I got to say…
Chase Chase Chase! Nice HR!
Chase setting the tone of what is to come?! Chooch!!! Pitching has to hold tonight…
Chase ran Macghee down like a champ! Awesome. I'm so pumped!
Why couldn't we brought up someone from AAA like Cloyd or Erlaton? I went from bliss to pissed in one inning!
Unfortunately both pitched in the last two days, they weren't available. And they didn't trust anyone else.
I agree Big Ed- why not call up a AAA starter? Cloyd started at AA, then was called up to AAA and (total) is 7-1!! And named an all-star- give him a shot tonight.
He could've easily have given up that 3r hr
The Phillies pitching is going to kill me.
Watching our relief team work this game is like being water boarded! Switching to bourbon ASAP.
Cruel and unusual punishment.
heel pads are created to cushion the entire heel, from the part which tends to make impact with all the ground towards the edges and back from the heel.
This is embarassing.
I have no idea Raul Valdes or Joe Savery are even in there, I would have reather had a pitcher from Lakewood out there.
This is so sad cause it started with a great back to back HRs and we have now lost all momentum.
Way to waste the utley emotion. I would have sat him down tonight since we have no pitching.
(blink) Did they actually cut off "vote for chooch" and replace it with a sensa commercial? WTF???
Who is the one that is making these ignorant decisions to have this group of idiot relievers run it tonight. Their bullpen has been pretty horrible, they needed to have done a better job in figuring this out, I mean they knew this was coming since they had a day night double header on SUn. should have sat some in LHV or Reading.
Agreed, It's poor management. I don't mind them doing this when they have Kendrick in the pen. Now he's going to start tomorrow, and if he's not on, there won't be much of a pen to back him up.
hmn… this is promising…
Now let's see if we can score a runner who is on 3rd with no outs…
Come on, don't lose the momentum! We still need a couple more runs!!!!
Get rid of Pence and go eat
aw crap
That is why Charlie needs to learn how to play small ball. We need a manager who will not be afraid to tell people to lay down a bunt. Actually manage, dont just watch your players go out there and kill a rally.
God this pen is the worst in baseball just cut chad
Yeah I honestly do not know who Amaro has not done anything to try and fix it. He just leaves the same guys in the pen. Call up new pitchers, make a trade, do anything but the guys in the pen now are obviously not getting the job done.
Im taking Qualls out to an island and leaving him there. Once again the bullpen implodes, kills a legitimate rally of old, and Case's 3 for 4 review. Someone remind me what Rube saw in Qualls?
i don't think this bullpen qualifies for double A right now and that is being very kind 11 runs this bullpen has given up tonight and nothing against the pirates but this isn't a team that blow you out of the water with runs
Paps is the only workable piece in the pen and he is starting to dumb down to the rest of the pen
Seriously. I mean, how many more games do we have to put up with this *hit? Just keep sitting there Amaro – watching our season go down the drain.
Why do we have Chad Qualls?
I guess for this brilliant bullpen plan, they didn't consider that now they have to bank on KK throwing a CG tomorrow. Would you bet your house on that? Flippin' geniuses running this team.
Sorry folks I'm not usually this critical, but I'm calling it as I see it right now. They couldn't pluck one guy from their entire system once they agreed to play a doubleheader Sunday?
All right bottom of the ninth down 4, the rally cap is on.
Season starts today technically 9 games back
My buddy hit me with some tickets, last minute. We got there just as Jimmy walked in teh first inning, saw Pierre hit into a force then get picked off. It was as I imagined it would be. The place was nuts to see Chase back at the bat and it could not have been scripted any better. Majestic solo shot into deep right center field.
We did not see Chase have much pressure put on him defensively, we would have liked to have seen him in those situations but it was great to see what he did.
Aside from the Phillies BP barfing, this was a great game to be at. Especially with the 2 runs scored in the bottom of the 6th and 3 more in the bottom of the 7th. The Phils made soem things mappenind in the 9th
Has anyone seen/heard when Doc's going to be able to come back yet? It's been quiet on him.
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text: Hopefully its okay to ask this here. And hopefully I can explain my question without talking in too many circles. So I was thinking about how BM changes as your baby grows, and that got me wondering about the mamas who relactate or induce lactaction for adoption. Is it an issue at all if the babies age and the stage of milk don't match? Like if you've been pumping milk for 6 months to get ready for an adoption and then nurse your newborn? I'm sure its still much better than formula. I know someone who started pumping after her three year old weaned, and adopted a newborn like a year later and only stopped pumping when he started nursing.


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Covert intelligence operative Michael Westen has been punched, kicked, choked and shot. Now hes being burned, and someones going to pay! When Michael receives a burn notice, blacklisting him from the intelligence community and compromising his very identity, he must track down a faceless nemesis without getting himself killed in the process. Meanwhile, Michael is forced to double as a private investigator on the dangerous streets of Miami in order to survive.
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A Counseling Center for Students, Staff, Faculty and their Families
The counseling center at BTS exists to provide low-cost, short-term pastoral counseling to seminary students, staff, Faculty and their families. Our counselors are all master's level graduates of seminary and/or licensed, and all strive to provide biblically sound, Christ-centered, God-glorifying counsel. Our goal is that you would leave with greater self-awareness of God's activity in your life and with a greater capacity to meet present and/or future challenges in your life and ministry.
Before starting your counseling sessions please review and complete the following:
The cost per session is $40, master's level counselor, payable directly to Biblical Seminary.
The cost per session is $50, Licensed Professional Counselor, payable directly to Biblical Seminary.
How to make an appointment:
- Call: 215.368.5000 x125
Our Intake Coordinator will contact you to get you connected to a counselor. You may request one of the counselors listed below.
BTS Counseling Center Supervisor and Counselor:
Kathe is a 2008 graduate of BTS (MA in Counseling), a nurse, and Licensed Professional Counselor. She has served in the church as a Licensed Pastor to children and families. Kathe has worked with people from all developmental stages of life. Her many experiences include working in a Detox Unit, Senior Center, Hospital Psychiatric Floor, Homecare, and School Nursing. For the past six years Kathe has worked as a counselor in alternative education, providing counseling to teenagers and families struggling with drugs and alcohol, eating disorders, mental health diagnoses, abuse, and trauma.
Joining others along the journey of self-discovery, and seeing God's potential and unique design for each person is Kathe's hope for the counseling process.
Michelle is a 2000 graduate of BTS (MA in Counseling), adjunct professor, and a Licensed Professional Counselor. Michelle has taught Fieldwork courses as well as Introduction to Counseling Skills and Sex Therapy. She has a heart for those that suffer from sexual difficulties in marriage. She has been counseling for over 14 years, and her clients have presented with varying issues including depression, anxiety, and sexual abuse.
Jennifer is a 2012 graduate of BTS (MA in Counseling) and is also a BTS adjunct Professor. She serves on the counseling staff at BTS and as a counselor in her local private practice. She offers counseling services with particular interests in grief, anxiety, infertility, cancer/chronic illness care and life transitions (aging, career change). Her heart's desire is to support and encourage individuals as they struggle with questions of life and faith. Jennifer enjoyed teaching writing and literature at the university level for many years and currently welcomes the opportunity to speak and teach about ways to navigate an increasingly stressful world.
Steve is a 2011 graduate of BTS (MA in Counseling) He is a pastoral counselor with a proficiency in marital concerns, grief and loss, church ministry issues, and vocational transition. Steve holds both a Master of Arts in Counseling degree and a Master of Arts Christian Thought degree from Biblical Seminary. He is a couples' counselor supporting the pastoral staff at local churches and currently volunteers as a couples' counselor at a crisis pregnancy clinic. Past ministry positions include Pastoral Care Counselor at a senior living community, Director of Pastoral Administration and Young Adult Ministry, Moderator of the North East Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church in America, Chairman of the Presbytery Administration Committee, and Clerk of the Provisional Session of a Church Plant in the Lehigh Valley.
Bonnie is a 2006 graduate of BTS (MA in Counseling) and 1990 graduate of Penn State University (BA in Psychology). She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a National Certified Counselor (NCC). She currently works full time as the Assistant Director in the BTS Graduate School of Counseling and is an adjunct professor. She also counsels part-time at Penn Foundation's Employee Assistant Program. She has worked at Penn Foundation doing Mobile Therapy with children and at KS MST counseling teens and their families. Her clients include a wide range of ages from children to adults who presented with a variety of life counseling issues including singleness, divorce, effective parenting, anxiety, depression, panic, OCD, phobias, career transitions and more.
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Dog sledding, a historic form of transportation is also a fun way to get out and enjoy the winter months. With more than 2,000 miles of dog sledding trails, 11,000 frozen inland lakes and a number of snow-covered national forests, Michigan is a great destination for a dog sledding adventure.
With dog sledding being one of the activities in the Pure Michigan winter video series, we spoke with Tasha Stielstra of Nature's Kennel Iditarod Sled Dog Racing and Adventures to learn more. See her answers below and be sure to check out the video at the bottom of the post!
For more information or to plan your winter vacation, visit michigan.org/winter.
Q: Can you tell us a little about yourself and how you got into dog sledding?
A: Ed and I have owned sled dogs for about 20 years and have been operating our touring and racing kennel on a full time basis for 10 years. Ed got into the sport with a family friend just after college (at MSU) and I met Ed while I was working in Ludington one summer. Neither of our families owned or worked with sled dogs. Needless to say, they have been very patient through all our crazy adventures as we quit our full time careers, raced sled dogs around the world, and built a successful touring business. We've grown in ways we've never imagined and now have a full time winter staff of four guides in addition to ourselves, 160 sled dogs, and a successful Iditarod racing team. It's a lot of hard work and long days, but we would not have it any other way!
Q: Why do you love dog sledding?
A: We, of course, we like working with and training the dogs. Now that our business has really grown, we almost spend more time managing dogs and staff and entertaining guests than actually getting to run dogs. One reason Ed likes to run the Iditarod is that he's alone with his dogs for 1,000 miles for 10 days and does not have to deal with any of the day to day concerns of the kennel while he is on the trail. We also like teaching new people about mushing. There's something magical about watching a novice learn the sport and fell so good about what they have accomplished.
Q: Describe the experience for someone who has never tried dog sledding.
A: The experience can be for anyone of any age. Children need to be 10 years old and over to drive their own sled, and there is not an age cut off. We just had one client who was 77 complete one of our overnight trips where he drove his own team. There's really no experience to compare this to. There's a sudden rush when the dogs first take off, there's the serenity of moving under dog power along the trail, there's the crisp feel of cool weather, and there's the affection of the dogs who are so excited to see new people every day.
Q: Are there any dogsled races or events in Michigan?
A: Yes, there are many MI races and events. One of the largest distance races outside of Alaska is the UP 200 in Marquette, MI, which takes place on the third weekend in February. This is a 260 mile race that runs round trip from Marquette to Grand Marais. There is also a race near us in Newberry, the Tahquamenon Country Sled Dog Race which is the first weekend in January. There is also the Copper Dog 150 mile Race in Calumet the first weekend of March. There's also a new race, the Ironline taking place in Iron River, MI on February 8-9th. All of the races are very spectator friendly and great family events. I highly recommend watching a sled dog race in person. There is also a group in Michigan called MUSH that has events throughout the winter and fall for recreational mushers.
Q: Where are some great places in Michigan to dog sled?
A: Of course we are biased to dog sledding in the UP. The trails are fantastic up here, the snow is great, and the scenery spectacular. We simply have more reliable snowfall than Lower Michigan which means our season is much longer. The UP is also much less populated which means we have access to long distance touring and training trails and we don't have any neighbors who live close by would be bothered by 160 dogs singing their good night song. We are also trying something new in the UP this year, and that is giving people rides to view the lower falls of the Tahquamenon River. There are some places up here that just are not accessible in the winter time, and the lower falls are one of them. We have a new agreement with the DNR that we will take people in by dog team to view these spectacular water falls! Now, after all the hype about the UP, we also love our relationship with Boyne Highlands near Harbor Springs. Boyne is also in a great location for reliable snow and we transport our dogs there every weekend for sled dog rides. It's nice to have this option for guests as it's a bit closer to home for many people and the resort is a great place for many winter activities. We give rides only at Boyne, we don't offer the drive-your-own team option.
Q: Is there anything that people don't realize about dog sledding?
A: People who come to our place are commonly surprised at how small and friendly the dogs are. We have Alaskan Huskies and they all look very different from each other but all are very social and loving. Many of our dogs we use for tours are our retired racing dogs or dogs who will be the next generation of superstars. Dog sledding is something that people of all ages and abilities can participate in. We've given rides to children as young as six months and adults as old as 90. We can also lift people into our sleds if they have difficulty walking or have other limitations.
Q: What are sled dogs like? How are they the same and how are they different than a family pet?
A: They are not different from family pets. The love attention, they want to be scratched behind the ears, they love to eat, and if you let them, they will sleep on the couch. BUT, they also LOVE to pull. It's something they are born and bred to do. It's very instinctual, like a beagle that chases rabbits. We retire our dogs into family homes at about 7-8 years old and they make great family pets.
Q: What advice do you have for someone who might want to try dog sledding?
A: Find an outfitter that you trust and give it a try. I'd highly suggest driving your own team as that is the "true" experience. However, also be honest with yourself and if that just seems a bit too intimidating, then take a ride with the dogs. Like I said, be sure to ask a lot of questions like: "If I drive my own team, is there a guide in front and how many dogs would I have?" "If I ride in the sled, will the guide be driving the sled?" "What is the maximum number of guests you have with each guide?" "Do you provide any gear if I'm unsure if my clothing is adequate?"
Q: What do you love about a Michigan winter?
A: Snow, of course! Our lives would be miserable without it!
Q: What is your favorite thing to do after dog sledding?
A: Share the experience and stories with others.
Learn more in Dog Sledding | A Pure Michigan Winter below, from the Pure Michigan winter video series.
Tasha Stielstra is co-owner of Nature's Kennel Iditarod Sled Dog Racing and Adventures in McMillan, MI. Her husband, Ed is a 7-time Iditarod finisher. They own nearly 160 Alaskan Huskies and two small children, Fern and Nate. Tasha does the marketing and managing for their touring business, chases puppies down the trail, and spends a great deal of time playing with monster trucks (with 2-year old Nate). Nature's Kennel can be found online at www.natureskennel.com or on Facebook at Nature's Kennel.


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BEACH LAKE, PA — There's nothing like a weekend of racing to chase away the winter blues. Some 27 races were held on the weekend of February 23 and 24, at the Cabin Fever Race at Marshall's Raceway in Beach Lake. The races involve remote-controlled vehicles that compete on a track, and come in various sizes from 1/16th size of the real life vehicle to 1/8th of the real life vehicle. There were a total of 93 vehicles entered into the competition.


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5 Special Valentine's Day Cards
It's only the first day of February and already I've been asked, "What are you doing for Valentine's Day?" and have had multiple conversations with friends and colleagues about their plans and what gift they're giving and hoping to receive. While I take a low key approach to Valentine's Day, I do love giving and getting unique handwritten cards. I scoured through hundreds to find unusual choices to recommend to you.
1. At paperculture.com you can pick from a large assortment of Valentine's Day cards and personalize them with a photo. Photo cards range in price from $1.39 to $$2.59 per card depending on how many you order. This e-company will even insert your message and mail the card, all for the cost of a stamp. I know, not very romantic. This service is probably best if you play cupid to a posse of friends and relatives as it will cost you $8.99 for shipping whether you purchase one or dozens.
2. Say "I love you" Parisian style. At $7.95, this card from Kate's Paperie is a bit on the expensive side but it's handmade and downright adorable. I'd suggest you order other things along with it, like a passel of birthday and anniversary cards, since you'll pay another $7.95 for shipping. katespaperie.com
3. Go retro, sort of. "Like" your friends on paper instead of on Facebook. I love the cute "notification" bubble on the envelope. Available as a set of 4 for $10 plus $1 for shipping from PickleDogDesign on etsy.com.
4. Tell that special someone you love them more than ice cream. If ice cream's not your thing ohgeezdesign on etsy.com also has I love you more than cheese, pickles, bacon, wine, ham, pie and chocolate versions ($3-$8.50 depending on which you choose).
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Only A Week Away From Opening Day!!!
I had a very busy weekend, so I wasn't able to write about the games then. As a result, I think I'm like five games behind. So I'm not going to recap each one in detail, but I will talk about some highlights and news.
I guess the most exciting thing is that we are on a six-game winning streak. We have won 13 out of our last 15, which is amazing. We started out the spring not-so-great, but we've really picked it up and look where we are right now: a week away from Opening Day. I can't believe how fast this spring has gone!!! It's amazing.
The team is shaping up incredibly. I've never seen the team this good in the spring. And it's not just the hitting or the pitching: it's the hitting, the pitching, the defense, the relief, the bench, the baserunning. We're amazing! I've never seen the team this sharp and so defined so soon.
Jon Garland is going to be our Opening Day starter against the Diamondbacks in Arizona a week from tonight. He'll be followed by Chris Young, Kevin Correia, and…we're not exactly sure yet. But it'll most likely be Clayton Richard and Mat Latos.
A bunch of guys got sent down the other day, and I'd like to acknowledge a few of them for their outstanding springs.
First, Matt Antonelli. Matt has been struggling a lot in the past few years, but he came out this spring and played amazingly. He hit .378 with 14 hits and eight RBIs.
If he hadn't had this good of a spring, I think the Padres might have given up on him. But he played really, really well, and I'm super excited to see him later in the season. There's no doubt that he's going to be up here sometime, maybe sooner than later. I mean, Eck's our starting second baseman, and I don't want his job taken away because he's an incredible baseball player, but it's good to know that we have Matt in case Eck gets hurt or sometime. Last year, we didn't have a backup second baseman. Now we do. If we don't keep David Eckstein after this season, I would feel very comfortable having Matt as our starting second baseman next year.
The second guy I'd like to acknowledge is Aaron Cunningham. We got this kid in the Kevin
Kouzmanoff trade (sniff sniff), but thankfully, he's been really, really good. We got a good deal for Kouz, that's for sure. He did excellently this spring. Check out the numbers: 12 hits, six RBIs, eight walks, seven stolen bases, .286 average, plus he was an amazing defender out there in the outfield. I loved watching this kid because he's young, he's energetic, and he's really shown that he can play this spring. I can't wait to see him up here in the majors later in the year. I think this is the kind of guy who could become a fan-favorite up here. I really do, 'cause I love him already.
The cool thing about all the guys who were sent down, including Mark Worrell, Luis Durango, Logan Forsythe, and Dusty Ryan, is that they're almost certainly coming back up during the season. This isn't as much of a demotion as, hey, go down there, keep working hard, and we'll have you back up before you know it. Logan, Luis, Matt, and Aaron have the potential to become stars with the Padres, and I think the organization has high hopes for these guys, maybe as high as the fans have. I'm really excited about all of these guys. It's going to be sooo much fun to watch them when they're up here.
Just knowing that these guys are going to be coming up the majors later in the season would give me hope for the season. But we don't just have that: we've got an amazing group of guys that are going to be in the majors all year. You can't believe how excited I am to see my boys go out there and play some real ball. I can't wait to see how good they're going to be. We don't know how good they're going to be, but we know that they're not going to stink. I don't see how anyone could think that this season is going to be a bust. Sure, we might not be the best, but we're going to be good. Really, really good. I can't wait until it's real, you know? We're ready to go.
I keeping a very open mind about this season. I know that we're going to be good, but I'm not looking for championship. I'm just going to take one game at a time and go from there.
One player that I'm really excited about seeing for the whole season is Chase Headley. I don't know what happened, but he's thrived this spring. He has been on fire. I don't want to believe that the switch back to third had anything to do with it, but maybe it did. I don't know. He's hitting .293 with 17 hits and 21 RBIs. He's really been on fire, and it would be great if he could stay like this for most of the season.
By the way, my boys have 46 stolen bases so far on the spring. Isn't that incredible? The only team anywhere close would be the Washington Nationals with 35. But man…who would have thought that the SAN DIEGO PADRES would be leading the majors in stolen bases??
Tonight we're playing the Diamondbacks, which is a bit of a coincidence because we're going to be playing them again a week from tonight on the bigger stage. I'm soooo excited!!!
Regular season, here we come.
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Ah, tonight's gonna be fun! Even if you guys win…it'll be interesting on opening day, though, with Darth Garland versus some of his old teammates!!
I really like Matt Antonelli and Aaron Cunningham. So I had to write an entry for them. As for the rest of the Padres, they are looking great. We don't really need to worry about this team.Can't wait for Opening Day! Plus I can't wait to see Jon Garland pitch. He's a great pitcher and listed on my hottie list now🙂
Antonelli has been the highlight of the spring for the Padres, in my opinion. He seems like a great guy, too. Ever check out his blog? Just type in "Matt Antonelli blog" on Google and you'll be able to see and read it. It is pretty cool!
It's wonderful that Jon Garland will be the opening day pitcher for your team. He is a fantastic guy. I liked him as a Dodger. Good luck to him as a Padre.
I'm so glad to hear that Cunningham is doing well for you all. He definitely has great potential in the majors…our problem is we have too many outfielders, and he sadly didn't get enough time to show us all that he can do. We would basically bring him up from AAA for a day or two, while one of our regular outfielders could catch a breathier. I would love to hear how he does, I'll definitely check back with you and see.
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I am really excited about the stolen bases but lets not get ahead of ourselves . We arent leading the majors in that category yet because the season hasnt started . Yes its a good start and if we are leading the majors there after the season starts , that will be some thing else all together. Some of the guys doing the stealing are going to be minor leaguers now so it will be much different. We have to credit Dave Roberts on this & the fact that we finally got rid of that damn Money ball theory . Maybe I shouldnt say much untill I hear from you but Kaybee how do you feel about the whole Money ball theory ? I never did like it & I felt it held us back when we could have won more .
Hey Kaybee
Good luck on the new season! My friends and I will make a return trip to San Diego when the Dodgers play there. We'll be part of a group road trip that is scheduled every year.
Really excited that Opening Day is coming!! Hey, tomorrow's finally April!! Good luck this season and I hope to see your Padres in the World Series with my Red Sox!!


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By Helena Rodriguez
More questions than answers following Sept. 11
Three years, more than 1,000 lives and hundreds of billions of dollars since Sept. 11, 2001, I ask, "Have we made a dent in fighting world terrorism or have we unleashed a bigger monster?"
Have we become part of the problem or the solution?
Saturday marks the third anniversary of that horrid day our towers were attacked. The events that struck hard in our hearts instilled an unsettling fear that united hands and brought knees down in prayer. It was a personal attack on each one of us. The world offered its sympathy and support.
Fast forward to the present. Today there are more questions than answers. World sympathy has turned into outrage. We've lost our innocence moving from victims to instigators, begetting violence with violence.
We're playing both judge and jury in Iraq, and in the process, we've hijacked the personal rights of others and beheaded our own Lady Liberty.
No weapons of mass destruction. No Osama bin Laden. No just cause for war. Instead, we have an exploitative Abu Ghraib prison abuse scandal which, although repeatedly pushed in the shadows, dampens any arguments about us liberating people from this very kind of suffering.
Instead of justice, we had lies. Instead of convictions, this past week a U.S. District Judge, Gerald Rosen, released two terror cell suspects in Detroit because of alleged prosecutionary misconduct. A U.S. attorney didn't like the non-incriminating analysis of a CIA witness. Key evidence was withheld in the rush for convictions, not justice; in a quest for scapegoats, not truth.
President Bush says the world is a better place without Saddam. Maybe. That's for God to decide. But is the world a better place since we invaded Iraq on March 30, 2003?
On CNN Wednesday, Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld tried to justify the loss of a thousand-plus American lives in Iraq, saying more than 3,000 lives were lost on Sept. 11, 2001. Of course Rumsfeld didn't take into account the 10,000-plus civilian deaths in Iraq.
Was Sept. 11, 2001, just the beginning of a global reign of terror by extremists or was it our own bombing of Iraq that sparked this campaign of terror around the world?
I don't know.
One thing I do know is you cannot reason with terrorists whom I do not sympathize with for a second, no matter how hard anyone tries to take these words out of context. I don't play politics when it comes to my beliefs. I write from my heart. But just like you cannot reason with terrorists, you cannot start a war without reason.
Besides the lives lost In Iraq, we've lost so much more. Besides the billions of dollars that could have gone to education and our nation's own poor and suffering, we've lost our honor, respect, sense of responsibility, fairness and compassion, pillars of character we try to instill in our children. Of course terrorists think nothing of these virtues, but if they are so evil, why are we sinking to their level and adding more fuel to the fire?
Throughout history, countless wars have been waged, countless lives needlessly lost because of the pride and personal vendettas of a few. Like spoiled children wanting to have their way, they refuse to be humbled and admit they were wrong.
Our leaders want to make us independent from the rest of the world. We don't want to rely on others for oil. We don't want to rely on The United Nations and others for support. We don't even want to open our doors to others, to immigrants, unless they can serve our needs by doing jobs no one else wants.
I don't think that is the way our Creator made this world. Just like a child cannot survive alone, Earth is not in the shape of the United States. So when President Bush talks about this "axis of evil" in the world, I wonder, "Are we too a part of this axis of evil?"
The words of Pope John Paul II on Wednesday from the Vatican City say it all: "War must always be considered a defeat. A defeat of reason and of humanity…"
Helena Rodriguez is a columnist for Freedom Newspapers of New Mexico. She can be reached at:


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Hasbro Recall Hotline: (866) 487-4737
September 9, 2004
Release # 04-212
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces the following recall in voluntary cooperation with the firm below. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of product: Super Soaker Monster Rocket Units: About 230,000Manufacturer: Hasbro Inc., of Pawtucket, R.I.Hazard: The cap on the water tank can unexpectedly and forcibly project off when it is quickly unscrewed from the tank, posing a risk of impact injuries to users or bystanders. In addition, the rocket's tail can strike a user or bystander on descent, if the rocket is not fully launched, posing a risk of injury. Incidents/Injuries: Hasbro has received four reports of the cap being unexpectedly projected off the rocket, resulting in three injuries, including a slight concussion and a cut requiring stitches. Additionally, Hasbro has received four reports of children being struck by the descending rocket, including three cuts that required stitches. Description: The Super Soaker Monster Rocket is composed of a 7-foot inflatable mylar rocket with a plastic and foam fin section. The rocket has a blue and orange launch base with a water pressure tank attached to one leg of the base. The tank, which has an orange cap, is connected to the pump mechanism, which launches the rocket using pressurized air and water. The water toy has the words "Monster Rocket" printed on the body of the rocket. Sold at: Toys 'R' Us, Wal-Mart, Target, KB Toys stores and other toy retailers nationwide sold the rockets from January 2004 through August 2004 for about $30. Manufactured in: China.Remedy: Consumers should stop using the rockets immediately and contact Hasbro to receive a replacement product of equal value. Consumer Contact: Consumers should contact toll-free Hasbro Inc. at (866) 487-4737 anytime or log on to the company's Web site at www.hasbro.com
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Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: http://hdl.handle.net/1959.3/193663
- Title
- Optical vortices from liquid crystal droplets
- Author(s)
- Brasselet, Etienne; Murazawa, Naoki; Misawa, Hiroaki; Juodkazis, Saulius
- Abstract
- We report on the generation of mono- and polychromatic optical phase singularities from micron-sized birefringent droplets. This is done experimentally by using liquid crystal droplets whose three dimensional architecture of the optical axis is controlled within the bulk by surfactant agents. Because of its microscopic size these optical vortex generators are optically trapped and manipulated at will, thus realizing a robust self-aligned micro-optical device for orbital angular momentum conversion. Experimental observations are supported by a simple model of optical spin-orbit coupling in uniaxial dielectrics that emphasizes the prominent role of the transverse optical anisotropy with respect to the beam propagation direction.
- Publication type
- Journal article
- Source
- Physical Review Letters, Vol. 103, no. 10 (Sep 2009), article no. 103903
- Publication year
- 2009
- FOR Code(s)
- 01 Mathematical Sciences; 02 Physical Sciences; 09 Engineering
- Keyword(s)
- Liquid crystal droplets; Monochromatic light; Optical trapping; Optical vortices; Polychromatic light
- Publisher
- American Physical Society
- 0031-9007
- Publisher URL
- Copyright
- Copyright © 2009 The American Physical Society.
- Peer reviewed


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Expanding the Capacity to Provide Hepatitis C Care and Treatment and Improving Medical Outcomes Through Engagement and Retention in Care for HIV-Infected African American/Blacks and Latinos in Select Upstate Regions
FAU Control #0812241006
Issued by New York State Department of Health, Health Research, Inc. (HRI), AIDS Institute, Division of HIV Health Care, Bureau of HIV Ambulatory Care Services, Viral Hepatitis Program, Primary Care Section
Schedule of Events
|Deadline for Applicant Conference Call
|October 26, 2009
|Applicant Conference Call
|October 28, 2009
|Questions Due
|November 4, 2009
|Updates and Questions and Answers Posted
|November 18, 2009
|Letter of Interest Due
|November 24, 2009
|Applications Due
|December 8, 2009
Contact Information
DOH Contact Name and Address for Components A and B:
- Colleen Flanigan, RN, MS
Viral Hepatitis Coordinator
New York State Department of Health, AIDS Institute
ESP, Corning Tower Room 429
Albany, New York 12237
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
DOH Contact Name and Address for Component C:
- Lisa Roland-Labiosa, MPH
Director, Primary Care Section
New York State Department of Health, AIDS Institute
ESP, Corning Tower Room 429
Albany, New York 12237
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- Request for Applications (PDF, 2.73MB, 134pg.)
- Attachment 2: Checklist (DOC, 34KB, 2pg.)
- Attachment 3: Application Cover Page (DOC, 35XKB, 2pg.)
- Attachment 4: Letter of Interest (DOC, 31KB, 1pg.)
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I have to commute about 45 min twice a week to go to classes. I would say I am gone about 9 hr. on those days. My grandparents keep my 6 month old son. I pump for him, but lately he has not been eating much. For example, today he only ate 2 1/2 oz. What could be going wrong? Is there anything that I can do?
When I am at home I breastfeed every 2-3 hr. And then after feeding at lunch and breakfast time I supplement with some solids. When I am not here this schedule definately is thrown off and I am at a loss.


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My neighbor and good friend, jjcvbh5, did not receive her points in the Stewart-Haas Racing Winners Picks game. She had a right pick that was in the correct position for Martinsville 2nd place (Allmendinger) but did not receive any points. Please help her get the points that she has earned.
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Americans still favor energy conservation over oil, gas and coal production, says a
In Congressional testimony offered on April 10, The Wilderness Society laid out funding recommendations for the Interior Department and other agencies for the coming fiscal year.
The correct answer is Yosemite Falls, Yosemite National Park, Calif.
It's no wonder that Ansel Adams so often photographed this iconic Californian land. Yosemite boasts gorgeous meadows, towering sequoias and rock formations like quintessential half dome.
The environmental impact of bottled water is astounding.
We knew that climate change was already wreaking havoc on our public lands, but what we didn't know was how widespread that damage actually is.
The Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee passed S. 1294, a bill first introduced in 2010 that would protect nearly 20,000 acres of public land.
As a tribute to Ansel Adams, National Geographic and The Wilderness Society have teamed up to produce
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The tiny community of Cold Bay is one of those places that has its own myth. At the edge of Izembek National Wildlife Refuge, there is an unusually long airport runway in Cold Bay.
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Close to a thousand swimmers dove into waters off Waikiki on Labor Day at the 43rd annual Waikiki Roughwater Swim.
The 2.4-mile race from Kaimana Beach to the Hilton Hawaiian Village began with a staggered start with the fastest racers in front and the rest going out in groups behind them.
"I have been nervous, almost difficult to eat, but I think I'm ready," said Bill Hardy.
Australian Susan Hall registered on Monday morning. Her goal -- to make it to the finish line.
"I swim in the pool and not in the ocean, so we'll see how we go," said Hall.
Finishing the world-renowned swim isn't always a guarantee. A strong current back in 2003 triggered more than 300 rescues. But, there was no trouble on Monday.
Local boy Garrick Orosco says he's been training hard and is excited to be a part of an event that's been around so long.
"I love the water and just the tradition of this Roughwater Swim makes this swim a special event," said Orosco.
Spectators watched as 900 swimmers wearing bright-colored caps scattered across Waikiki's open ocean. Crowds cheered as Rhys Mainstone was the first to finish.
"And all three of us -- first, second, third -- we went along the reef," said Mainstone. "And I was just lucky enough to get one more extra wave than the other guys and it gave me a little bit of a lead."
Mainstone hopes to represent Australia at the 2016 Olympics in Rio.
Becca Mann, a 14-year-old from Florida, won the women's division. She, too, has aspirations of Olympic gold.
You can feel the excitement as each swimmer crosses the finish line. Many swimmers KITV has spoken with say they're game for next year's race.


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Good afternoon.
Let me open by saying thank you to so many of you in the schools and districts who have worked with us and given direction in setting up the data correction process this past week. We have tried to make this much more feasible and do-able for you this year and appreciate your working with us. You will note the directions for that process below.
I've had a lot of questions from folks about my biggest problem or challenge faced in the last two weeks. There are a good number of great people at ISBE working on all of our projects and initiatives (e.g., certification, data correction, and the like) and I'm really gratified by that. The biggest difficulty for me has been more personal—i.e., keeping up my own energy stores. I really want to give just as good as I am getting from staff, and it means some long days. But everyone seems to be finding their routine over the past couple of weeks and good things will continue to happen.
As always, don't hesitate to contact me with questions or concerns.
Randy J. Dunn
State Superintendent of Education (Interim)
Also included in today's message:
You will also find the following in today's message:
Data Re-Correction Process ∙ Open Now through October 7
To best support school districts' work during the data re-correction period, SchoolHouse™ is now up and running. You may begin your work on the re-corrections immediately. SchoolHouse™ will be open until Thursday, October 7. It is imperative that the data be accurate and that the revisions be made during this correction period.
Accurate reporting is our top priority. While this process will delay production of School Report Cards beyond the October 31 deadline, ISBE will take every measure to complete School Report Card production upon receipt of a final data file from Pearson.
These changes are part of our ongoing effort to meet Governor Blagojevich's challenge that we work collaboratively with districts. Please contact the agency if we can take other actions to improve this process. We have established a toll-free number, 1-800-627-7990, extension 814, that you can use to reach the agency with questions about this process.
Login/Passwords: Logins and passwords are the same as those used earlier with SchoolHouse™. To receive those again, please email: firstname.lastname@example.com or email@example.com – please include name of district, superintendent's name, person requesting login/password and CDS code. The login/passwords will be emailed to the superintendent.
Phone Numbers: Pearson and ISBE people are ready to take your calls. Please do not hesitate to call if you have a question or concern. We want this process to work for you and your staff.
The following phone numbers are established to assist you in your work:
Online Help – To login on SchoolHouse: www.ncsschoolhouse.com
Districts may also access www.isbe.net/assessment/pdfQuickRef.htm for assistance.
Excel Files – ISAT and IMAGE have posted all student scores and demographic data in an Excel CSV file on SchoolHouse™. Districts can download these files for school improvement planning and work. Superintendents (only) can access the file that contains all students in the district.
PSAE has posted all student scored and demographic data in an Excel .CSV file on SchoolHouse™. Principals and superintendents can access this file, which contains all students in the school. Please note: PSAE files are done by school, so please check every high school.
National School Bus Safety Week ∙ "Shhh…Railroad Crossing"
National School Bus Safety Week is October 17 through 23, 2004. The theme for this year is "Shhh...Railroad Crossing." Article 5/27-26 of the School Code requires districts to include instruction in safe bus riding practices including emergency evacuation drills at least twice during each school year for all students in grades kindergarten through 12 who are transported by bus to or from school or in connection with any school activity. If your district transports pre-kindergarten students, they should also be included in school bus safety training activities.
Information is available on the ISBE website via the following links:
If you have questions, please contact Jan Reische at 217/782-5256 or via e-mail email@example.com
Pupil Transportation Reimbursement Claim (2003-04) Open For Revisions
On September 21, 2004, all Regular, Vocational and
Special Education pupil transportation reimbursement claims for the 2003-04
school year submitted to ISBE by the statutory due date were returned
electronically to review and revise as needed. If there are no revisions to be
made, you do not have to resubmit the claim. All revisions to the pupil
transportation depreciation schedule and/or the pupil transportation
reimbursement claim must be completed and transmitted to ISBE via the Pupil
Transportation Claim Reimbursement System (PTCRS) by close of business
If you have questions regarding the correction process, please contact Cinda Meneghetti at 217/782-5256 or via email email@example.com
Learn and Serve
The Bidders' Conferences for the FY 2005 Request for Proposals (RFP) under the Illinois Learn and Serve America program will be held during October. These informational meetings are designed to guide development of service learning funding proposals by local school districts, Regional Offices of Education, Intermediate Service Centers, and other agencies operating regional education programs. The meetings are being coordinated for the State Board of Education by The Center: Resources for Teaching and Learning, and will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on October 7 in Matteson (Holiday Inn) and October 18 in Springfield (Northfield Center). Additional workshops are being planned for later in the month. For additional information about registration for this Bidders' Conference, contact The Center at 847/803-3535.
Teacher Salary Study Form Now Available Online Through IWAS
The new Teacher Salary Study web system is now available
online. We will not send out paper forms this year. The deadline to submit data
Principal Appreciation Day
Friday, October 22, is
Illinois Principal Appreciation Day. This day is set aside to recognize the good
work done by principals, assistant principals and deans on behalf of
For more information,
please contact: Dr. John Dively, Executive Director, Illinois Principals
Association, 217/525-1383 or Kim Zinman, Principal,
News Clips
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Suri Cruise Has A Blast At The Beach With Her Family In The Hamptons
We spotted celebrity offspring Suri Cruise and her family swimming and soaking up the rays at a beach club in Westhampton Beach, Long Island, on Saturday.
Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise's daughter learned to surf on a boogie board, and even though she fell off a few times, she appeared to be having a great time. What seven year old doesn't have fun at the beach?
The Holmes family is spending the week on vacation in the Hamptons. Katie is currently filming "Mania Days" about two manic depressives who meet in a psychiatric hospital and fall in love.
Tom stars in the upcoming "All You Need Is Kill" centered on a soldier who battles aliens and relives the last day of battle over and over again.
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