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Lauren Eckman, Georgia Teacher of the Year for 2013
Wesleyan alumna Teacher of the Year
At about five or six years old, Lauren Eckman '04, an English instructor at the Georgia Academy for the Blind in Macon, began teaching her school lessons to her grandmother and the stuffed animals on her bed. She even gave out restroom passes and homework. "Granny was always a good sport," Lauren claimed.
The role-playing when she was a child helped lay the foundation for a teaching career. Now thirty years old, Lauren is the newest Georgia Teacher of the Year and the second Middle Georgia educator to win the title in as many years. Lauren will tour the state and vie for the title of National Teacher of the Year.
"I just didn't expect to be selected," Lauren said. "Any one of (the ten finalists) would have been a great representative for teacher of the year."
Comments from one of Lauren's former students were read aloud at a banquet where she received the honor. Lauren said she began shaking as she realized she was the winner.
"Lauren Eckman is going to be a fantastic representative of the teaching profession in Georgia," state School Superintendent John Barge said in a news release. "With the population of students she serves, she is highly proficient at differentiating instruction and making strong connections with her students. These will be valuable skills to share with other educators throughout the state."
Lauren thanked teachers, staff and others during her speech at the ceremony but said she worried about becoming too emotional if she mentioned her grandmother, who died in February after a fifteen-year battle with dementia. "I wouldn't be where I am without her," she said.
Lauren considers her grandmother one of the most influential people in her life. "She's never known the influence in my career," Lauren said. "I believe she knows now."
Lauren, who grew up in Douglasville, said she "always knew in some form or fashion" that she wanted to be a teacher, though she developed an "extreme love of literature" as a high school senior. Lauren said she tries to bring the stories to life in her classroom by using humor and reading aloud, especially for students who have recently lost their eyesight and haven't yet mastered reading Braille.
Before Lauren started teaching at the blind academy in 2004, she spent three months as a student teacher there in her pursuit of a bachelor's degree from Wesleyan College. Today, she also has a master's degree from the University of Louisville and is working on a doctorate from Nova Southeastern University. Lauren worked with social studies teacher Angela Touchton, who also works at the blind academy, during her student teaching days. She considers Touchton a mentor. "Lauren was a good teacher when she walked in the door," Touchton said. "She's only gotten better."
During Lauren's time as a teacher, her students have been successful, even after they graduate from the academy. All of them passed the Georgia High School Graduation Writing Test –– a requisite for a general high school diploma –– in seven of the past eight years. Lauren said her students have graduated from institutions such as Morehouse College and Georgia College & State University and are pursuing careers in fields as varied as technology, criminal justice, social work and pharmacology.
While Lauren said it was an "amazing and humbling experience" to be named the state's teacher of the year, she said the honor is more of an opportunity to highlight the blind academy and its students. "That has been the greatest part of it –– it's not about you, it's about the kids," she said. "It's amazing to have the kids recognized, for people to see what talent they have."
Lauren graduated summa cum laude from Wesleyan in 2004, with a major in English with secondary certification. She was in the Honors Program, received Departmental Honors. According to Dr. Mae Sheftall, Associate Professor of Education at Wesleyan, "I am not surprised that she received this honor, given her diligence and dedication to children, especially special needs students. She is definitely one of Wesleyan's shining stars and is the crème de la crème from Wesleyan."
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RUSH: Glenshaw, Pennsylvania, as we head back to the phones. This is Julia. Hi, Julia. Great to have you. Hello?
CALLER: Oh, hi!
RUSH: Well, hi. Oh, wait, Julia, are you 11?
CALLER: Yeah.
RUSH: Mr. Snerdley told me. I forgot to acknowledge we have someone 11 years old on the program. It's Julia from Glenshaw, Pennsylvania. So we're on the air now, Julia. So how are you?
CALLER: Good. How are you?
RUSH: Well, I'm really good. I'm very happy to talk to you.
CALLER: I'm happy to talk to you, too.
RUSH: I know. Thank you. That's so cool. What's going on?
CALLER: Well, I was calling you about my holiday chorus concert and how there was lessons on Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, and La Fiesta la Posada, but not Christmas, because all it was for Christmas was two or three kids walking across the stage, and one kid asked the other, "What do you think whenever you hear the word 'Christmas'?" And he said, "Santa, snow, snowmen, candles, and presents." And nothing about Jesus or religion.
RUSH: Really?
CALLER: Yeah.
RUSH: And yet your chorus performed music from the other cultures that celebrate -- were those religious? Did you have to delve into the religious aspects of the others, like Kwanzaa or whatever the others were, Hanukkah?
CALLER: Yeah. We talked about what the 10 candles or seven candles meant, each one of them.
RUSH: But Christianity was simply Santa Claus, presents, snow and candies?
CALLER: Yes.
RUSH: Well, Julia, did it make you believe less in Jesus?
CALLER: No. I just thought it was a little wrong. I have nothing against the other religions, but it's just that they didn't say anything about our religion.
RUSH: See, this is the point. She's got no problem with any of the others, but they have a problem with hers. And so they have to take in a school, this 11-year-old and try to corrupt her belief, but it's not gonna work. They're not gonna be able to take Christmas out of your heart, Julia, no matter how hard they try, or your mom or dad or any of that. It's a great learning lesson. She sounds totally flummoxed by it. I gotta take a break, though, I'm way long. Julia, thanks for the call.

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If you follow me on twitter, you might have seen this little gem last weekend:
"Feeling like you're missing some water? It's because I'm retaining it in my ankles."
The temperature here in the mid-Atlantic has gone up and so has the size of my extremities. The combination of heat, humidity, and the third trimester have conspired to make me retain water in my hands, feet, and face. My wedding ring has taken up residence on a chain around my neck and I prop my feet up whenever I can to try and convince the fluid not to pool there.
It's a losing battle, however. Swelling in pregnancy is incredibly common, with 50% of women likely experience it. Your whole body has a lot more fluid moving around to accommodate your greater needs for blood during pregnancy and a little swelling is usually nothing to worry about. Warm weather, spending too much time on your feet, or eating too much salt can add to the issue as well. It's not pretty and can occasionally get uncomfortable but it's usually harmless.
Sudden or excessive swelling can be an indication of serious health problems so please talk to your doctor if you experience this or if you have any questions at all about whether your swelling is normal.
I've got one of those bodies that will hang on to fluids at the least provocation, even when I'm not pregnant. Put me on a plane, raise the temperature over 70, or let my hormones fluctuate a little bit and POOF! Puffy fingers and ankles. It's not cute and I don't enjoy the sensation so I've compiled this list of some strategies to minimize the swelling:
Drink Plenty of Fluids 1 of 8Keeping a steady stream of water going into your system will allow your body to flush out the old fluids. You'll have to pee all the time, but you'd have to do that anyway.
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Avoid Too Much Salt 2 of 8My mom tells a story about eating a pickle with her lunch while she was pregnant with me and then watching her ankles blow up over the next hour. Salt makes your body hold onto water, so skip the chips and opt for a less salty snack.
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Snack on Fruit 3 of 8Fruit is such an awesome pregnancy snack. With all the vitamins and fiber it helps with overall health and promotes good digestion. And the water in fruit is good for swelling. I've been gorging on watermelon and mango lately — perfect cool treats for hot weather!
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Wear Support Stockings 4 of 8My affection for the compression stockings I bought earlier in this pregnancy cannot be overstated. Supportive socks or stockings promote good circulation and help reduce ankle bloat.
Soak in Epsom Salts 5 of 8I asked my doctor if she had any suggestions to reduce swelling, and she said soaking my feet in a bath of Epsom salts could help with drawing out excess fluid but she seemed only lukewarm on the idea. I haven't tried it myself so I can't vouch for it.
Purchase some at CVS
Stay Cool 6 of 8The hot weather is not your friend while you're pregnant. Stay in the shade or in the A/C if you can and keep time in the heat to a minimum.
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Sit Down and Put Your Feet Up 7 of 8Don't overdo it or stand up too long. Give yourself breaks to sit down and prop up your feet a bit. Drink some water while you're at it!
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Get a Foot Rub 8 of 8Is there any scientific evidence that this will help? No idea, but it's a good excuse to get your partner to rub your feet! Baby Center suggests a light massage only if your skin isn't so swollen that touch is painful. Or, better yet, treat yourself to a pedicure!
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The Spanish government is to take full control of Bankia within days as it presses ahead with an emergency plan to inject billions of euros in extra capital to prop up the stricken lender.
The Madrid administration has already funnelled just under €4.5 billion into Bankia to take a stake of 45 per cent in the troubled bank.
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The biggest question and crisis the WWE never wanted to deal with may finally be staring the company in the face.
John Cena was injured while in a match in Europe. With the injury, the question now becomes, "How will this affect the current WWE Champion?"
Maybe more importantly, the question should be, "How obvious now is it that Ryback will take the belt off John Cena at Extreme Rules?" Or "If Ryback wins the WWE Title, does CM Punk come back sooner than later as a face to beat the behemoth champion?"
All great questions, more great fodder for the WWE and its Universe, and part of the dilemma the WWE must address on Monday night if there is more to Cena's injury than a pull or bruise.
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Friday, December 30, 2011
Nope-It was no rumor
TriMet bus driver suspected of shoplifting | kgw.com Portland
Hanley, who started his career driving a bus in Brooklyn in the 1970s, cited a case in 2004 where a driver in Oregon was killed when her bus rolled over her after she didn't properly set her brake. She was running behind schedule and was racing to get to a bathroom, according to news reports.
Metrobus drivers say tight schedules don't leave enough room for bathroom breaks - The Washington Post
Metrobus drivers say tight schedules don't leave enough room for bathroom breaks - The Washington Post
A driver was arrested for shop lifting while on duty at Clackamas Town Center.
The bus was left running while the driver was taken to jail.
Hell on wheels
These old buses, with windshield wipers that can drive you insane. They are so noisy and clunky that when you hit a red light you have to turn them off, or you have to keep adjusting the speed.
And the noise, the bus is rattling like a something you would see in a horror movie.
The rain is leaking through the body.
The mirrors and windows are so full of water that forms into tiny little balls, you make turns 'blind" because you can't see anything out there!
The windows are fogged because the defrosters are useless.
You can't even see where you are going never mind actually attempt to call the stops!
(watch out though, a TriMet spy may be on board)
The seat so uncomfortable, your back is hurting you.
It really is hell on wheels.
(Wait till they make us put chains on without any snow)
Attention all Oregon state taxpayers
Through our tax system, the State of Oregon gives each tax-paying
Oregonian a $50 gift. But you can't keep it. Instead, you must either
pay it back in state taxes -- or donate it to a qualified political
campaign or cause.
To put it another way: By donating $50 to a
political campaign of your choice, you can reduce your taxes or increase
your refund by that same $50 (assuming
you pay at least $50 in taxes). That's right: it's a full 100% credit,
not a deduction. Better yet, if you are married, the state allows a $100
credit. I know that's small change for the Koch brothers, but it's an
opportunity for the rest of us to have our say too.
For more information, check out the Oregon Department of Revenue web site: http://www.oregon.gov/DOR/
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Nurse on far left is Carolyn Stoll, former Director of Nursing for Mott and Women's Hospitals.
This was a wonderful inclusion into Top Stories. We all know the greatness of the strides our medical center has made but to see the pictures makes it so much more evident. I've been employed here since 1974 so all of these pictures/captions are so meaningful and evoke many memories. Thanks for sharing this treasure – a very appropriate word.
Fantastic site! so glad it has been developed so as to share the rich history of University of Michigan Health Care System. I hope more is put on line from the Hospital Star collection at the Taubman library.
Thanks so much.
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Two of the selections from the first round of the 2012 NHL entry draft will see action at TD Garden this Friday in the Hockey East semifinals. Two other participants were on the U.S. 20-and-under team that won the World Junior tournament in January.
Game 1 will pit the top-seeded UMass-Lowell against Providence College in a rematch of their regular-season finale, a game that essentially decided the final complexion of the standings. Boston College and Boston University will follow in another installment of the greatest rivalry in collegiate sports and likely the last installment with Jack Parker behind the BU Terriers bench.
In all, the four semifinalists combine for 23 players currently in an NHL team's prospects stable. The 10 draftees most likely to make ripples in the tournament, and to keep watching for beyond this weekend, are as follows.
Unless otherwise indicated, all information for this report was found via hockeyeastonline.com


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Farmer Field School on nutrient management
The decline of soil fertility on smallholder farms is probably the main bio-physical cause of falling food production in sub Sahara Africa. One approach to halting this decline is Integrated Nutrient Management, INM. In Kenya, INM is being used to make the best ise of local resources and to optimise the effects of external inputs. The INMASP project is using the FFS approach in working woth farmers to develop technologies that can contribute to ensuring reasonable levels of soil fertility and improve food security in the major farming systems in Kenya, Uganda and Ethiopia.
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Farmer Field School on nutrient management
The decline of soil fertility on smallholder farms is probably the main bio-physical cause of falling food production in Sub-Saharan Africa. One approach to halting this decline is Integrated Nutrient Management (INM). In Kenya, INM is being used to make the best use of local resources and to optimise the effects of external inputs. The project "Integrated Nutrient Management to attain Sustainable Productivity increases in East Africa farming systems (INMASP)" uses the Farmer Field School (FFS) approach in working with farmers to develop technologies that can contribute to ensuring reasonable levels of soil fertility and improve food security in the major farming systems in Kenya, Uganda and Ethiopia.
The INMASP approach is inter-disciplinary and involves socioeconomic as well as agro-technical and environmental issues. INMASP projects seek to involve stakeholders at all institutional levels and its strength lies in stimulating an active and participatory approach to identifying farmers' needs and their experiences with soil fertility management. Farmer Field Schools (FFS) have become a key activity in working with farmers to develop and integrate INM technologies into small-scale and communal agriculture (see LEISA Magazine Vol 18 No 3).
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Soils in the area are well drained and range from shallow to quite deep and include loamy sand and sandy clay loams, although some places are rocky and stony. Everywhere, however, there is evidence of depleted fertility with low levels of nitrogen, phosphorus, and organic matter due to erosion, limited use of inputs and poor management practices. Rainfall averages between 150-450 mm per year, with about two-thirds falling between October and November.
Smallholder farmers at the FFS site practise mixed farming. Their crops include maize, beans, cowpeas and sorghum and a number of other subsistence crops. There is some livestock - mostly indigenous breeds - including cattle, goats, and poultry.
Developing and testing interventionsDuring the FFS, activities to arrest soil degradation were developed through the following steps: literature review on soil fertility constraints in the FFS site; participatory identification of production resources, farming system constraints and priorities; experimental design workshop; regular FFS learning sessions on INM (special topics); Agro-Ecosystem Analysis (AESA) framework in the central learning plot; end-of-season participatory evaluation of experiments; and further data analysis for sharing with wider scientific community.
A survey was carried out to identify production resources. This included collecting details of farmers' socio-economic circumstances including the ownership of productive assets, farming practices, broader livelihood strategies, current opportunities, challenges of soil fertility management and farmers' indicators of soil fertility management. The findings of this diagnostic exercise were used to develop a FFS curriculum with farmers and to identify possible INM technologies for trials.
Soil fertility constraints were further diagnosed through soil sampling and analysis. During the FFS, the results of the analysis were presented to farmers in a clear, visual way and this stimulated a great deal of discussion. Farmers gained a better understanding of the current fertility status of their soil and in particular that levels of soil nitrogen, phosphorus and organic matter were low. Technologies jointly proposed by farmers and FFS facilitators as options for improving soil fertility included manure, mineral fertilisers, mulches, terracing, incorporation of crop residues into the soil, using leaves as fodder, agroforestry, slurry, Tithonia sp., composting, rock phosphate, green manuring and zero-tillage (conservation agriculture).
Results on the central learning plotThe FFS experience in Munyaka showed that INM-FFS not only improved farmers' analytical skills but also provided qualitative and quantitative data that could be used to evaluating the performance and impacts of INM technologies. Besides the farmers' analysis that takes place during each FFS meeting, further agro-economic analyses were done and shared with farmers in later FFS sessions.
At the end of the season, farmers' evaluation of the treatments in the central learning plot showed differences with regard to pest incidences, maize leaf colour, plant health, soil moisture retention, weed incidences and grain yields.
Treatments with combined organic and inorganic nutrient sources gave higher yields than single applications of organic or inorganic nutrient sources. The grain yields also increased with increased nitrogen and phosphorus applications. This suggests that low levels of nitrogen and phosphorus hinder maize production in Munyaka.
Farmers rated the combined application of farmyard manure, DAP and Tithonia as the best combination. They recognised that widespread adoption of this method would be limited by lack of money to buy DAP. However, a number of farmers have started collecting Tithonia cuttings (Tithonia diversifolia) from the roadside and nearby bushes to plant them within their farm boundaries.
Farmers also identified and monitored the presence of pests and beneficial insects. They found that treatments that included farmyard manure attracted a relatively high diversity of pests but also beneficial insects.
Impacts of tested INM technologiesAnalysis of soil nutrients (the soil nutrient budget) showed that the amount of nitrogen removed from the soil under normal cropping practices was greater than the amount returned to the soil. In other words there was a negative balance in the soil nutrient budget. The combined application of farmyard manure, DAP and Tithonia resulted in a less serious loss of nitrogen than the current practice of using a single application of farmyard manure or DAP. This showed a clear benefit in using organic and inorganic inputs in combination. The synergy created had a positive effect on the nutrient depleted soils in the study site.
Communication and informationThe INM-FFS have shown that they can provide a forum for strengthening linkages between farmers and other consortium partners with experience, skills and information on soil fertility management. The experience of joint learning and the effective exchange of information in the Munyaka FFS created a sense of ownership amongst farmers which is an important factor in encouraging them to put their newly acquired INM skills into practice.
Joint problem diagnosis during the FFS platforms brought Government and non-governmental organisations together to define priority problems and opportunities for research and extension. It has also provided a strong foundation for on-going cooperation and information flows and exchange. The FFS platforms have also contributed to bridging the gap between agricultural extensionists, researchers and farmers, providing a forum through which these stakeholders come into regular close contact with farmers.
Although FFS on INM is appreciated by both sexes, women in particular seem to value the approach, due to the practical, field based, learning focus as well as the social value of FFS groups.
ConclusionNo single institution can meet all the challenges involved in improving soil fertility management, which can only be overcome by building partnerships between farmers, extension agents, private sector, researchers and policy makers and, more importantly, by enhancing information exchange. Experiences from FFS in the Mbeere district has shown that INM-FFS can be used to stimulate information exchange, design and test INM technologies and increase the pace of technology adoption. The documentation and analysis of quantitative and qualitative data generated during FFS process has created room for wider sharing of FFS outputs both at the farm level, and amongst the scientific and policy communities. Furthermore, the study has shown that there is need to adapt the methodology to maximise the use of local resources (for example, Tithonia) and optimise application of external inputs, where available. The challenge is to bring indigenous and scientific knowledge together under one umbrella, which is usually easier said than done.
- Davies Onduru. Research Officer. ETC-East Africa P.O. Box
76378-00508 Yaya, Nairobi, Kenya. E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com; firstname.lastname@example.com
- Fredrick N. Muchena. Deputy Director. ETC-East Africa P.O. Box 76378-00508 Yaya, Nairobi, Kenya
- Louis N. Gachimbi. Research Officer. Kenya Agricultural Research Institute P.O. Box 14733 Nairobi, Kenya.
- André de Jager. Senior Agricultural Economists and Manager of Research Programme International Cooperation (North-South). Agricultural Economics Research Institute. P.O. Box 29703, 2502 LS The Hague, The Netherlands.
- Diop, J-M., 1997. Participatory soil mapping and participatory pictorial bioresource/nutrient flows: reader compiled to support theoretical and practical training. Internal LEINUTS project document.
- Sanchez, P.A. and C.A. Palm, 1996. Nutrient cycling and agroforestry in Africa. Unasylva 185 (47): 24-28.
- Nandwa, S.M. and Bekunda, 1998. Research on nutrient flows and balances in east and Southern Africa: state-of-the art. Agriculture Ecosystems and Environment 71: 5-18.


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Fitnessessities Ergonomic Stainless Steel Water Bottle - Ideal For Arthritis Sufferers
Fitnessessities Ergonomic Water Bottle is Once Again Available on Amazon
(EMAILWIRE.COM, June 12, 2014 ) Paoli, PA -- Fitnessessities LLC has just announced the re-release of their ergonomic 22 ounce stainless steel water bottle, available on Amazon just in time for summer. The bottle has a tapered design that makes it comfortable to hold for children, people with small hands, or those who are suffering from arthritis. The durable leak-proof screw cap has small nubs that make it easy to grasp and open, even with wet hands. It also is designed with a non-slip grip in the center of the bottle.
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The bottle is made from long lasting, food grade, recyclable stainless steel that is sturdy enough to withstand the rigors of everyday use. It is made from safe materials and contains no phthalates, BPA, lead, dioxin and other contaminants that are present in plastic water bottles. It also features a wide mouth design that allows users to add fruit or ice.
Fitnessessities products are designed to be eco-friendly, and the company is passionate when it comes to educating people regarding the negative effects of using plastic bottles. The impact is not just on the health of the individuals who drink from plastic, but on the environment as well. It is estimated that only 20% of the plastic bottle in the US get recycled. It is also estimated that it takes three time the water to make the bottle as it does to fill it, and wastes millions of barrels of oil in the manufacturing process.
A company spokesperson cited this quote about bottled water. Dr. Michael Warhurst, a senior waste campaigner of Friends of the Earth said, "It is another product we do not need. Bottled water companies are wasting resources and exacerbating climate change. Transport is the fastest growing source of greenhouse gas emissions, and transporting water adds to that. We could help reduce these damaging effects if we all simply drank water straight from the tap."
Fitnessessities LLC is a business located in Pennsylvania and is the distributor of various products that make the everyday lives of people healthier and easier. By using this product with filtered tap water, people are assured that they can always stay hydrated throughout the day, or provide their children with a drinking bottle that is safe and non-toxic.
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Happy New Year!
When you are dealing with real-time bidding and reporting, you don't want to be tied down to your computer to monitor your campaigns.
That's why we are very happy to announce the beta release of our new mobile user interface for the SiteScout RTB platform!
The new mobile interface allows you to:
- View stats for all campaigns
- View stats within each campaign for individual sites and creatives
- Update CPM bids for any campaign or sites within
- Change campaigns, sites and creatives to online or offline
- Edit basic campaign details: name, URL, default bid, frequency cap, budget, and flight dates
- View accounting information (currently cannot add funds, but coming soon!)
To the right you will see a screenshot of the campaign site overview screen, as shown on a Samsung Galaxy S III.
It has also been tested on the following platforms:
- iPhone 5 (Running iOS 6)
- iPhone 4/4s (Running iOS 6)
- iPhone 3G (Running iOS 4)
- iPhone 3GS (Running iOS 5)
- iPad (Running iOS 5)
- iPad 4 (Running iOS 6)
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- Samsung Galaxy S III
- Android Emulator
- Playbook (OS 2)
Nevertheless, please still treat this as a beta release. In the coming weeks we will be making improvements and adding new features to the mobile UI.
To understand the functions of the icons within the interface we've created this simple legend:
The new mobile interface can be accessed by visiting: http://m.sitescout.com on your mobile device.
We would love to hear your opinions and requests for new features or functionality. Please send any requests, fixes or other thoughts to email@example.com.


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Overcoming Over-Extension
This post originally appeared on http://thecamspuscompanion.com and was written by a staff writer.
With increased pressure from institutions of higher education on students to be the "perfect" candidate, over-extension is becoming a rite of passage for undergraduates, and graduates, alike. Medical schools, for instance, require perfect grades, amazing MCAT scores, and documentation of shadowing opportunities, volunteer experience, and extracurricular activities (all adding up to thousands of hours of work throughout your undergraduate years).
It is becoming so difficult to obtain a seat in a graduate program that admission entrance statistics are reaching as low as 0-1%, depending on the field concentration. Is it any wonder that Generation Y is known for its addiction to Adderall and anxiety meds?
Have no fear, help is here. While building a strong resume and performing well on standardized exit exams is important, we college students have forgotten our true reason for attending these institutions: obtaining a degree. Yes, these programs require more than phenomenal grades for acceptance, but if we lose sight of our academic standings in order to stand out in our experience, we have already forgotten why we are here. So, what can be done to cure the crunch-time panic attacks?
Open up your crammed planner and start knocking off unnecessary stress. That extra shift at the volunteer office is a great ambition, but if it means you don't sleep, it is probably not the healthiest choice for your academic career, not to mention your physical health.
If your plate is already full and toppling over, don't add stress to your life by accepting another responsibility. It's hard when you want to help out, or make some extra money, but it's not always worth the chest pains and tension headaches.
As a self-sufficient student, it is extremely difficult to cut back on hours at work; however, when schoolwork is piling up, it can be more than necessary. Cut back on your expenditures, so you can cut back on the hours. Plan meals at home, rather than going to restaurants. Rent a movie instead of going to the theater. Find free events on campus to attend on the weekends, rather than spending money on community events. College kids love free stuff, and college campuses strive to provide it.
If you are unable to cut back on time commitments, make sure you plan your schedule down to the minute, and avoid deviating. It is extremely difficult to do, but it can be done. Time management is key when you have over-extended yourself.
Don't be afraid to ask for help. Type A personalities have a difficult time with this one. You are born leaders, and we get it. But, asking for help or spreading out the work load does not mean you are incapable. In fact, it is quite the opposite. It shows that you are confident enough to recognize that letting other people help can be an asset, rather than a hinderance.
Essentially, learning your limits is a major part of the college experience. It is extremely difficult to decide where your so-called "loyalties" lie, and even more difficult to cut back on the aspects of collegiate life that you enjoy. Trust me, we have ALL been where you are. In fact, many, myself included, have hit this point a few times along the way. However, keep in mind that this is the time in your life when it's okay for it to be ALL ABOUT YOU!


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Massive Demonstration To Be Defining Protest Action of RNC Convention
From 8:13 to 8:31 AM on September 1, 2004, more than 5,000 concerned citizens and activists will participate in THE UNEMPLOYMENT LINE -- one of the most visually stunning and politically significant protest actions surrounding the RNC convention. The line will represent the nearly 1.2 million jobs lost under the Bush Administration and the more than eight million Americans who are currently unemployed.
More than 5,000 citizens, each holding a pink slip over their head, will form a line stretching from the corner of Broadway and Wall St., up to 31st St. and then west along 31st St to 7th Ave. -- right across from Madison Square Garden and the site of the Republican National Convention. The line will stretch 3.4 miles through New York City.
"If all 8.2 million jobless Americans formed a single unemployment line, it would stretch unbroken from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Portland, Oregon -- and that's if we really packed them in," said Deni Frand, director of People For the American Way's New York office. "Four years ago, we were promised that 6 million new jobs would be created but instead, 1.2 million jobs have been lost. That is over 7 million fewer jobs than predicted. This is the greatest sustained job loss since the Great Depression. We're hoping The Unemployment Line will remind this administration of their responsibility to put America to work."
"The Unemployment Line is a poignant reminder that all over America, men and women are without the kind of jobs that support families and build communities," said Ralph G. Neas, president of People For the American Way. "This will be a sight that attendees to the convention cannot ignore. While we are doing our part to make sure that America's unemployed are remembered outside the convention hall, it is up to the attendees of the RNC convention that they are remembered inside the hall as well."
THE UNEMPLOYMENT LINE is being organized by People For the American Way; the Imagine Festival of Arts, Issues and Ideas; and New York State AFL-CIO, and other local and national groups.
Organizers will be coordinating several locations on Broadway for media availabilities and photo opportunities. These locations will be announced in the coming days.


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Find strategy computer games & thinking puzzles for children, teens & Big Kids. We believe that we have put some of the best strategy games for kids in one place. From classic concepts to newest, from simple to the most challenging. Have fun!
4th and Goal 2016 is an awesome, in-depth, American football-based strategy and simulation game of four different difficulty levels where you have the opportunity to call the offense, defense and special team plays, and then make the plays yourself! In 4th and Goal 2016, you alone are the head coach, strategic coordinator, quarterback, running backs and more in your historic bid to win the elusive championship for team and city! Combine your savvy football knowledge with fast keyboard control skills, and immerse yourself in an amazingly-detailed, high-intensity, top-down-view American football extravaganza! Don't just spend you whole life being a critical armchair fan – Get down into the zone and show off your best football strategy skills!
Skills required: This really enjoyable ball sports game provides a stern test and exercise of a range of mental and physical attributes. On the mental side, you must exhibit strong decision-making skills as you choose which plays to make in all facets of the game. Problem-solving skills and determination also come into play in your quest to deftly dodge the opponents' defense and swiftly stop their offense.
On the physical skills side, fast reactions and reflexes are essential as you try to dodge and weave around the monster defensive tackles. Good observation skills are needed to spot any momentary gap to exploit with an accurate pass or aggressive running back dash.
Prepare to be engrossed in Tanki Online, an awesome free to play, browser-based MMO-shooter & 3D tank game. This superbly realistic action adventure is one of the most popular games on the web at time of posting. Once you sign in to play, you are immediately immersed in a highly interactive multiplayer shooting frenzy in "full-on" battles alongside gamers from all over the world. Take part in explosive tank-based conflicts that can feature anything from one to literally hundreds of players at a time! After joining either a 'Red' or 'Blue' team, you have to work alongside your colleagues to destroy opposition tanks, capture the enemy flag, collect vital upgrades, and generally help your team toward a supreme victory.
This amazingly in-depth and collaborative online strategy & skill-based war game requires very good decision making ability, and shrewd military tactics. You can either strive to be a real 'team player' who cooperates with his/her squad, or you can alternatively decide to be a "lone-wolf" fighter, skulking in the shadows and picking off enemies from afar! Either way, you definitely need super-fast reactions, hawkish observation skills, and nimble keyboard tapping in order to excel here (where the competition is just so fierce!). Choose your battles wisely, build up your reputation, and become one of the world's most feared and respected Tanki operators! However, will you survive the heat for long enough to wear your medals home with honor?
Important: Because this game has in-play purchasing options to upgrade (which require real money), any child or teen playing this game (for free or otherwise) should first have clearance from your parent, guardian or supervisor to do so (Simply by playing this game, you confirm that you do have that clearance and authorization at this time).
Are you an avid armchair football fan? For an alternative intense experience, immerse yourself in one of the most in-depth, American football simulation games online! Here, you have the unique opportunity to call the offensive, defensive, and special team plays, and carry them out yourself (the true football fan's dream!).
4th and Goal 2015 is an awesome, skill and strategy-based football Flash game where you control a team in either a playoff tournament, or a once-off Championship match. You play multiple roles: the head coach, defensive coordinator, offensive director, quarter back, running back, defensive line backer, kicker, and more! You are in full control of your virtual team, and can set it up to attack and defend in whatever way you like!
The cool eagle-eye / overhead view gives you a great perspective of the action, and allows you to make in-game decisions with authority. As well as tactical nous, you also require focus, good keyboard control and hand-eye coordination, as well as fast reaction speed! Right then, now's your time to earn the limelight!
Online Bloons Tower Defense 3 Game is a strategic tower defense game with simple rules, yet complex tactics, and is a continuation of the Bloons Tower Defense 2 Game. Designed for the whole family, Bloons Tower Defense 3 is especially suitable for those willing to develop their logic and reaction skills. It features improved graphics, lots of new and original tower tracks and weapons to choose from.
The aim of the game is to protect the path to the tower by not letting the balloons pass and attack the tower. First choose the track, then the difficulty level (easy, med, hard). Buy weapons (defenders) from the right side bar and place them on or by the paths to maximize their effectiveness. There are 50 levels for you to master.
Note that the higher the level, the faster the balloons, therefore a strategy of defense, as well as quick thinking and reactions are essential. You earn virtual money by shooting the balloons. Buy super monkeys, darts, cannons, boomerangs, ice balls, road spikes, tack shooters and various other defenders to protect the tower. The items can be sold or upgraded.
Bloons Tower Defense 5 is an epic sequel to the hugely popular Bloons Tower Defense series of strategy games where you have to protect your tower by popping the colorful balloons that are rapidly floating along the path toward it. Utilize an array of balloon-popping monkeys, machines and bombs to stop the snaking line of balloons from wreaking havoc on your tower! Bloons TD 5 boasts new and original tracks, fancy new balloon-popping techniques, and a myriad of different types of balloons - all just begging to be popped!
This certainly is a challenging and addicting tower defense game, and a true test of your quick thinking and strategic planning skills, and endurance. Do you have the speed and tactical expertise to position your balloon-popping monkeys in the correct areas to stop the onslaught of balloons while under great pressure? There's certainly no room for monkeying around here, as the seemingly endless parade of balloons increases in speed and difficulty as you progress. Quick reactions and hand-eye coordination are extremely important here, as you have to respond swiftly if you spot a weakness in your defensive line. Are you ready to 'pop 'til you drop? Ok Balloon Buster Extraordinaire, let's see all that strategic prowess at work! Good luck too!
Shadez (THE BLACK OPERATIONS) is a strategy war-game packed with fun-filled explosive action guaranteed to separate the men from the boys and women from the girls. You play the role of a general of an elite mercenary force. Your goal is to advance and destroy the oncoming enemy before they attack and infiltrate your base. You need to use your expert knowledge of troop deployment, military hardware and air strikes to take out this fearsome and unconventional enemy. This is a Black Operation - a war that nobody wants to know about. If you are successful, you and your men will be rehired for future missions.
Think you can outwit the enemy? Well now, YOU are in command. Let's see what military strategies and tactics you can bring to the battlefield. And remember, no one gets left behind! OK, so every time you destroy an enemy unit, you earn funds which you use to increase the strength of your army. Every time an enemy unit reaches your base (which is off the game screen to the left), the health of your army is reduced. Once your health reaches zero, your base has been destroyed and it's game over for you and your men. There are different game levels (from easy to expert) with different types of gameplay and strategy. Good Luck General!
Are you ready for a totally intense war-strategy experience, where your ultimate goal is to conquer the world and build an empire? Hex Empire is an addicting turn-based strategy game slightly similar in theme to the classic board game Risk. You have to lead your armies into war across a hexagon-ally tiled map. Take on three other computer-controlled armies, and try to conquer them all. Step-by-step, town-by-town, you have to lead your chosen country to victory by using clever tactics and cunning war strategies. Build up your armies and overpower your enemies by outflanking, and outsmarting them. Fight on all fronts, from the land and the sea – but make sure to keep your defenses strong. Your decision making skills will be thoroughly tested, as you only have a certain amount of moves to advance your different army regiments in each turn. Have you got the brains, and the nerve, to become the ultimate war tactician? Ok General, it's time to do battle!
Get ready to show off your defensive strategy skills in an epic war adventure full of magical creatures, mythical beasts, and fearsome enemies. Kingdom Rush is an action-packed, tower defense-style strategy game where you have to defend your kingdom against wave after wave of enemy forces by setting up barriers, and strategically organizing your defense. Protect your Realm from hordes of trolls, orcs, evil wizards and other horrible fiends; with a huge arsenal of brave warriors and good wizards of your own!
You play the role of Defense Coordinator General, and have to strategically place towers full of troops at advantageous locations along the road to stop the enemy in their tracks. Upgrade your towers with special powers, rain fire upon your enemies, summon additional troops, recruit elven warriors and face legendary monsters in this addicting and intense medieval fantasy war adventure. Ideal for fans of Lord of the Rings-style themed games, this activity will really test your quick thinking and strategic planning. Have you got the tactical know-how to outsmart your opponents and defend your Kingdom to the bitter end? Get ready to save the day General – your people are counting on you!
Castle Wars - Build a giant castle with the help of various bonus-cards in this online card game. Destroy your opponent's castle or build a 100-storey castle yourself in order to win the game. Wards cards are used to perform different actions. Each of the cards has its own action/meaning, such as building, attacking, stealing etc. You have to select a card and use it for your own profit or to damage an opponent.
Your achievements are shown on the left side of the game screen, and your opponent's – on the right. Go to 'Card Deck' to see what cards are available and choose the number of each card you want to include in the game. Click 'default' and 'use' at the bottom of the page if you want to play the default version of the game with a selected number of cards. Select 1 player or 2 player game to start. Then choose the difficulty level (beginner, experienced) for the battle to begin.
Missile firing, base defense action with awesome upgrades and firepower! Defend Your Nuts is an aiming and accuracy-based tower defense game where you play the role of a sharp-shooting squirrel that must repel a marching army of ghouls intent on stealing your precious nuts! Using accurate arrow and rocket fire, you must take down increasing numbers of ground-based and airborne baddies before they break your defenses and make off with your vital goodies needed for the cold winter months!
Skills required: In this dynamic and interactive, multi-level strategy and upgrade game, deft mouse control skills are vital as you attempt to strike down your enemies in a precise manner. Good angle judgement, a sense of urgency, and sharp decision making skills are also important as you must prioritize which bad guys to target – and when. The action of firing your arrows and missiles requires timing, power judgement, and an appreciation of angles and trajectory.
Rolling Fall is a fun physics-based puzzle game for children and grownups where you have to cut chains at the precise moment so that the heavy wrecking balls attached to them can swing or fall loose with gravity and knock the Zombies from the platforms below. It starts off easy but then gets really tricky as the levels progress! This game turns into an addicting brain-teaser of epic proportions. You need to keep your thinking cap on tight! OK Zombie Smasher, do some damage!
Your job is to cut the chains, release the wrecking balls and do-away-with all of the unfortunate Zombies! Timing and strategic planning are essential here. You need to cut the chains at the exact moment so that the wrecking balls swing or come completely loose and knock the Zombies. But Remember, you have to eliminate ALL Zombies from the platforms in order to succeed.
You need to decide which chains to cut first so that you are able to take out of all of these bad guys. If you don't knock all them off the platforms, you fail the level. There are 40 Zombie-filled levels to cut your way through, and each one offers a new (and increasingly complicated) challenge. The faster you wreck the Zombie party, the more points you will score. Time to swing into action and take them out! Enjoy!
Bloons Tower Defense 4 Expansion is a bright & bubbly strategy game for kids and youth where you earn virtual money and points by strategically placing towers around different tracks in order to destroy "Bloons", that are trying to get to the end of the track. Every time they get passed your towers, and go off the screen - you lose health. If your health reaches zero, it's game over – bloon victory! In this latest version of the popular tower defense game, you get to use a massive range of weird and wonderful weapons to halt the relentless bloon invasion! This fun-tastic game requires tactical skill and ingenuity along with a mastery of bloon-blasting! Have a go! See if you can handle this colorful and demanding task. Good luck!
This is definitely one of the coolest and most unique tower defense games out there! It has some mind-blowing new features including all those classic towers from the previous versions, along with 8 awesome upgrades each, instead of 4. There are also two brand new (never before seen) tower types to add even more variety to this bloon-bursting adventure! You can now use the tower's mega-cool "'Super Activated Abilities" to obliterate endless swarms of pesky and persistent little bloons. There are even new types of bloons to deal with, so you need all the firepower you can get your hands on, to survive the onslaught! There are also some fun new tracks with moving parts and tunnels.
Like the earlier versions, there are 3 main game modes: Easy – where stuff is cheap and you have 200 lives and 50 rounds to pass, Medium – where stuff is fairly priced and you have 150 lives and 60 rounds to pass and Hard – where stuff is expensive and you only have 100 lives and 75 rounds to pass. OK, ready for action? Remember, the more Bloons you destroy, the more virtual money you earn, enabling you to buy more weapons to destroy even more of these bloons! Let's go… get blasting dart monkey!
Have you got the football brain, tactical know-how, mental toughness and dogged determination required to be a top soccer manager (head coach)? Football Challenger is a highly-challenging, in-depth sports management simulation game where you take control of a competitive soccer team, and must choose the formations, tactics, and players for each game. While you don't get to actually control your individual players in the thick of the action on the field, you do have an eagle-eyed, overhead view of the soccer match, and must make important mid-game decisions to try and affect the outcome. Simply, be the Boss!
Reasons to play this fun, virtual football manager game: If you sometimes shout at your TV screen to complain and exclaim that you could do a far better job than the manager of your favorite soccer or sports team, then here is your chance to prove it! Test and exercise your managerial prowess, analytical thinking and decision-making skills, your strategic judgment, and stamina as you take over the day-to-day running of a pro soccer football team. See if you can lead your side to glory at the end of the season!
Strategy to win: Just like in real life soccer management, there are many facets and different important objectives in this cool simulation game. You must try to identify the best formation for your team, make important substitutions at key moments in each match, and alter your tactics at a moment's notice (a late goal may be required – and you might need to go ALL OUT ATTACK!). Good decision making skills are essential as well as the ability to learn from your mistakes; even the best managers on the planet don't get it right every week!
Knight: Orc Assault is a tower defense-style strategy and sword-fighting game for teens where you have to defend your castle against wave after wave of enemy creatures. You play the role of an Elite Knight – the last man standing in a castle fort under siege by ugly green Orcs, Ogres and other terrors. These monsters are intent on destroying your castle, and it's up to you to stop them. Use cool sword fighting techniques to fend them off, eliminating each of the 50 waves one by one. Equip yourself with awesome weapons, thick armor and sturdy shields.
This online RPG action game will really test and exercise your quick reaction skills, as there are literally hundreds of enemies to fight off. Your strategic planning abilities will also be tested, as you have to build strong defenses, and tactically place barriers to keep these brutes out. Keep upgrading your castle's defenses to make it a totally impenetrable fortress. Hire mercenary knights to help you in your quest to defeat the gigantic Orc Army. Think you can do it Master Defender? It's time to make a stand. No Surrender!
Age of War 2 is a challenging online strategy game that comprises the best of two playing styles: Tower defense and all-out attack. Your mission is two-fold: Defend your base (fortress) against the enemy and try to do some damage to their base. To win, you must successfully conquer their fortress. You must control infantry, build up your stronghold, and strategically form a plan of action to attack your enemies' base.
This unusual war game will really get you thinking strategically as you build and develop your defense while sending troops out to attack your opponent. This isn't the average war-style game, it equally employs both defense and attack elements. It's also a cool history lesson; As the game progresses, the troops and castles develop through the different Ages – from cavemen, to Egypt, to modern soldiers. Your fortress must be strong enough to survive the onslaught from your enemies, while your army must be diverse and powerful enough to launch a sustained attack on the enemy base.
Your multi-tasking skills will also come into play, as you have to plan out your strategy on both fronts. Earn XP points and virtual Gold coins as you go along to upgrade your army. Improve your fortress with battalion upgrades and send out bigger and better soldiers. Think you've got the strategic knowledge to succeed? Let's see what you've got General!
Bloons Tower Defense 4 is a colorful strategy game for kids & teens where you have to prevent an onslaught of bright bouncy "bloons" from reaching their intended destination – your tower, using your cunning and skill. Mostly, this involves blowing them up, throwing spikes at them, firing boomerangs and other fun stuff! This lively and unique tower defense game requires good planning skills and offers hours of addicting entertainment! Have a blast!
You have 6 tracks you can choose (from beginner to expert), and your mission is to stop as many bloons as possible before they get to the end of the track! Don't let them pass. You have three game modes to choose from: Easy – where stuff is cheap to buy and you have 200 lives; Medium – where stuff is fairly priced and you have 150 lives; Hard – where stuff is expensive and you only have 100 lives. You have various weapons in your arsenal and you need to strategically place them around the tracks for maximum bloon blasting destruction! Stop them in their tracks!
One of the things that makes Bloons Tower Defense 4 unique (apart from the colorful cartoon graphics) is the sheer diversity of weapons available. You can use surface-to-air missile launchers and planes, which hover over the game area, along with a wide variety of power ups to get the job done. OK, so let's going! The more bloons you blast - the more virtual money you earn – enabling you to buy/sell more weapons to blast more boons! It's non-stop bubbly bloon bursting fun and enjoyment. Good luck!
Goodgame Empire is one of the most epic, in-depth, and immensely-detailed strategy games that you are likely to play online. Set in a relatively primitive medieval landscape, you have to re-build your once-great empire from scratch by constructing your castle base, recruiting an army, harnessing local resources, conquering nearby settlements, and much more. To add to your workload, the gruesome and grisly local knave, Wolfgard the Flayer, has taken your sister Sophia hostage, meaning you must travel across the land in a marathon search to rescue her.
Prepare for umpteen hours of battle strategy-based fun as you delve deep into an enchanting medieval world filled with worthy adversaries, tricky building tasks, challenging castle tower defense maneuvers, and versatile attacking tactics. Gorgeous graphics and awesome animations only add to the exhaustive detail and playability of this superb strategy game. The world is literally your oyster as you trek across a huge world map in search of new adventures and opportunities. Later, you can even interact with other gamers from around the world in a fun multi-player (MMO) option! Ok Empire Builder – Can you conquer the whole world? It's time to fulfill your destiny!
Tower defense game experts required! There are 50 waves of boats about to hammer your defenses. The big question is – can you hold out? Boat Invasion is an intense, immersive and very challenging tower defense-based strategy game where you play as the last line of Resistance against hordes of invading sail boats. Acting as the Supreme Defense Commander, you have to carefully position powerful turret guns along the riverbank in order to defend your acreage against wave after wave of invaders threatening to wreak devastation upon your once peaceful land.
Good strategy is the absolute cornerstone of a successful defensive unit. You have to be instinctively able to identify any possible weak spots, and then reduce the risk of the enemy breaking through by acting quickly to place new turrets in the correct positions. As well as the steel-like mental fortitude required (top concentration & discipline), you also need to be ready to rock and roll with super-quick mouse movements and slick decisive action. Go Defense!
For the truly dedicated master of strategy and skill games! The World's Hardest Game: Version 2.0 is an incredibly hard reaction time and strategy-based arcade game for older children, high school students and adults that truly makes you work for your success! Featuring 50 increasingly difficult, maze-like levels, you must guide a red square through gauntlet-style environments guarded by fast-moving blue obstacles. Your task is to collect the gold coins (if there are any), and then safely maneuver your red square to the green Exit Zones. While the concept is simple, completing the levels is really tough!
Skills required: This highly challenging, interactive problem-solving game requires great reserves of patience, stamina, dedication and skill. Super-fast reactions, expert hand-eye coordination, and razor sharp anticipation skills and keyboard control are essential. Analytical thinking skills, strategic planning, and the determination to analyze the movements of the obstacles are all important skills too. As this is possibly one of the most difficult free games on the web - be prepared for a lot of trial and error!
The enemy is marching toward your base, General… and as the old battle saying goes; attack is the best form of defense! Grid Command is an intense and challenging tower defense-style strategy game where you have to build gun turrets, blockades and other powerful defenses to stop wave after wave of enemy vehicles, tanks and aircraft from destroying your military base. Strategically place explosive weaponry to blast the enemy off your doorstep, and protect your base from both ground and air attacks.
This all-action war adventure will keep you right on the edge of your seat, as you frantically try to build defensive measures to deflect and destroy the enemy. Strategic planning is vitally important – you can build blocking walls as well as gun turrets – so choose your defenses wisely. The gameplay is similar to the classic Bloons Tower Defense games – albeit this game has a lot more firepower! Have you got the shrewd tactical nous, quick thinking skills, and combat endurance to hold out against the odds? We believe in you to defend your station!


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William M. Graham Sr., 88, of Ogdensburg
Funeral services for William M. Graham Sr., 88, of 818 South Water St., Ogdensburg, will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at Frary Funeral Home, 515 Caroline St., Ogdensburg.
The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until the time of service at the funeral home.
Mr. Graham died Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2012, at Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center, Ogdensburg, with his loving family by his side.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara E.; four children and their spouses, Angela E. and Michael Johnson, Degrasse, William M. Graham Jr. and Lora Bogardus, Ogdensburg, Susan J. and Russell Stewart, Redwood, and Elizabeth G. and Benjamin Lyons, Morristown; six grandchildren, Jacquelyn and Nicole Knable, Ethan, Casey and Lily Stewart, and Isabelle Lyons; three great-grandchildren, Emma and Elizabeth Barr and Logan Peabody; and nieces and nephews.
Mr. Graham was predeceased by his stepfather, Philip Graf; and his maternal grandparents, Maxime and Della Chevrier.
He was born Sept. 9, 1924, in Ogdensburg, son of Beatrice Chevrier and William Graham. He graduated from Ogdensburg Free Academy in 1942.
In February 1943, he enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving in the European Theater during World War II, including at Omaha Beach in Normandy and at Bastogne, France, during the Battle of the Bulge.
He earned the American Service Medal, the European African Middle Eastern Service Medal, the Good Conduct Medal and the World War II Victory Medal. He was honorably discharged in March 1946. During his military service he studied engineering at the University of Wisconsin, Clarkson University and the University of Virginia.
He was employed during construction of the St. Lawrence Seaway, had worked at Alcoa and for various construction companies throughout the state. He semi-retired in the early 1980s, but later worked for more than decade as a greeter at Wal-Mart.
Mr. Graham served on Ogdensburg City Council in the early 1980s and was chairman of the city Republican Committee from the mid 1980s until the early 1990s.
He was quick to laugh, never backed down from a fight and had an unfailing sense of fairness. He was a loving father and husband who will be dearly missed by his family.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the St. Lawrence Valley Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
Tuesday, December 6, 2016, Watertown, NY
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and beyond! This beautiful bed by
Young America by Stanley offers
solid craftsmanship with a feminine
French Country style. Bed is
available in a large variety of
colors that will suit any bedroom
theme from Victorian White,
Lavender, Tangerine, and many more.
Sweet Home Bunk Bed
This sweet bunk bed will "house" two
little girls for bed time. The top
twin bed bunk is topped off with a
wooden house surround while the
bottom tucks either a twin or full
size bed neatly underneath. Steps
for the top bunk bed are carved out
on the right side of the bed.
Product features a built-in front
bookcase, night stand, and toy bin.
Slat Bed
Parents can give their child a
quality decor-friendly bed that will
suit him or her whether they are
five or eighteen. Featuring an
attractive and gender-friendly
design, this bed features a white
finish for a crisp look. This slat
roll style bed means that a box
spring is not needed with the
mattress eliminating an expense.
America by Stanley Isabella Cameo
Low Post Panel Bed in White Finish
For a beautiful, Victorian style
look for a little princess, this bed
is the perfect choice. The hand
carved details and rose appliques
along with the quality craftsmanship
will make this a special place of
slumber for a young lady well into
Time Iron Canopy Bed
This whimsical style bed will
delight the little girl who loves
tea parties. This bed by Corsican is
made of hand forged iron for a
quality heirloom piece. The iron bed
features a rectangular canopy top
with iron teapot shaped finials. The
rounded headboard and footboard has
additional decorative details.
Rose Iron Bed
Corsican has done it again with this
charming floral inspired hand forged
iron bed! Bed features amazing
details with a feminine appeal -
both headboard and footboard have a
center oval plate featuring a rose
picture and is surrounded by rounded
iron bars and floral accents.
Iron Bed
This beautiful bed features a high
headboard decorated with a whimsical
fairy motif. Footboard is a classic
slat style with high ball finials.
This iron bed by Corsican is hand
crafted and built to last from
generation to generation.
Bunny Bed
This handmade iron bed by
Corsican is the perfect complement
for some "bunny"! The headboard and
footboard are arched and have bunny
shaped finials. The headboard
features a center bunny with two
other bunnies facing each other.
Traditional slats finish out this
classic bed.
Pixar Cars Twin Bed
This is one hotrod race car bed that
will certainly grow with your child!
This bed is featured in black with
wooden headboard, footboard, and
side guard rails. The headboard and
footboard feature images from the
hit Disney movie, Cars, and
can be reversed as your child grows.
Shore Willow Twin-Size Mates Bed -
When you are short on space, the
South Shore Willow Twin-Size Mates
Bed can be the ideal solution. This
captain style bed features three
underneath drawers to keep your
child's clothes organized and within
reach. The rich cherry finish of
this bed will make a suitable
addition to any themed bedroom.
Disney Princess Twin Bed
Does your little girl love
Sleeping Beauty or Belle from
Beauty and the Beast? She will
delightfully fall to sleep in this
adorable princess themed twin bed by
Delta! The wooden headboard and
footboard offer a fun princess image
and can be reversed for a simple
look when she begins to outgrow the
princess theme. Side rails will
ensure she stays safely in place
while sleeping.
Princess Palace Twin Bed
Let her royal highness drift away to
dreamland with this adorable
princess and palace themed twin bed
by Step2! Made with sturdy plastic
construction, twin bed features a
palace shaped headboard complete
with a picture scene in the windows
and a built in nightlight. The
headboard is also designed to allow
small items like an alarm clock to
sit nearby. The bed rails and
footboard are also strongly
constructed even offering a seat for
parent to use when tucking the
princess into bed.
Lifestyle Twin Bed
The neutral color of this twin bed
will suit any themed bedroom, but
what is really going to have your
child racing off to play in his room
is the underneath storage spaces -
the best hiding place ever!. The
four underneath cabinets (two on
each side) are a great place to
store toys and other items ideal to
keep the room organized. The sturdy
Step2 construction of this bed will
withstand even the wild child!
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text: Because BOOK IT! is a reading incentive program, we recommend that reading goals be set by the minute. Establishing an at-home reading routine right off the bat, especially for students in grades K-2, can lead to a habit that will likely continue all through elementary school. Goals can be set by the page or book which may be more effective when "learning to read" turns into "loving to read." The BOOK IT! Goal-Setting Guide is just that – a guide. You can mix and match from the different grade levels. You can reduce or increase the amount of time. Select a grade level to get started!


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FBC Fultondale heavily damaged by twistercomment (0)
May 5, 2011
By Julie Moore
The large, white steeple that towered atop First Baptist Church, Fultondale, was found on its side across the street in a resident's front yard. Glass, twisted metal from the church's roof and other debris were strewn across the parking lot. Along the Birmingham Baptist Association church's location of Main Street, entire neighborhoods were destroyed and hardly a tree stood standing.
According to John McGuirk, deacon at First, Fultondale, the April 27 tornado that traveled from Tuscaloosa and wreaked havoc on all it touched, hit the church at approximately 6 p.m. The tornado knocked out the three air conditioners on top of the sanctuary and blew them — along with the church steeple — 100 feet across the road.
The south side of the church suffered the most damage. The roof of the foyer leading to the church office was completely gone. Windows along the south side of the building were blown out, as well as the door to the nursery area. In addition, church offices and the fellowship hall suffered extensive damage.
Two vacant 15-passenger vans in the church parking lot were lifted by the tornado and moved. "One has a big piece of plywood under its front tire … the other has a big piece of metal under the front tires," McGuirk said. "All the windows are blown out of them."
Despite the tornado devastation from the day before, the cleanup scene bustled with activity. Church members from First, Fultondale, and other area churches joined together in an effort to pick up the pieces from the destruction.
Church member Traci Orris was there with her daughter to offer assistance by picking up roof shingles, glass and other debris. She has worshipped there for 11 years and stressed the importance of also ministering to the surrounding neighborhoods that were destroyed by the storm.
McGuirk said the congregation has been meeting at Crosspointe Baptist Church, Fultondale, since mid-March. The two churches are looking at the possibility of joining together.
"Both congregations are just gelling," he reported. "Things are going well."
Crosspointe pastor Sam Greene is currently serving as interim pastor of First, Fultondale.
Orris said some First, Fultondale, church members have been members their entire lives. She looked around for a moment to survey the damage as she stood in her church's sanctuary.
"This is [a] building — this can be fixed," she said. "Our church is in our heart."
In other Birmingham Baptist Association storm coverage, Valley View Baptist Church, Leeds, had a tree fall on the parsonage but no significant damage was reported. Chad Hays is the pastor, and his wife and baby were out of the house at the time.
To view a video related to this story, visit the video library.


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How makeup artist Gucci Westman engineered Kim Kardashian's shining moment
With the aid of a few commonly available products and some help from her trusty assistants, Gucci Westman painted Kim Kardashian to appear as if she'd just stepped out of a pool of precious metal—minus the cost and the cleanup. "I wanted it to look like Kim was dipped in silver, like she was liquid," says the makeup artist. "But it's actually dry." The formula is surprisingly simple, according to Westman. "I used Kryolan Aquacolor silver body paint mixed with Make Up For Ever silver powder. Use a tablespoon of pigment to a bottle of the Kryolan." The supplies, she says, can be found at
Ricky's NYC and Make Up For Ever (makeupforever.com). If you were thinking of dressing up as Kardashian for Halloween, you're all set—except for the gravity-defying curves, of course.


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Panorama at the Peak wins in Berkeley Springs
Congratulations to the Eastern Panhandle team from Panorama at the Peak in Berkeley Springs, as it won three awards at the Cast Iron Cook-off this month at the Greenbrier. They won Best Use of Cast Iron; Whistle While You Work; and Table Presentations. Competing against seven other teams, they had 75 minutes to make a four-course meal. Well done to Chef Scott Collinash, and owners Patti Miller and Leslie Hotaling.
Ads on the Super Bowl cost $3.8 to $4 million per 30 seconds this year. The usual animals, humor and celebrities were themes. New products and movies were promoted, as well as on-line voting. Thank you to the sponsors thanking our military and promoting farming.
Have you taken time to update your marketing plan if you are adding a new service or product, or are trying to reach a new customer base?
The West Virginia Century Farm Program is designed to recognize those families who have been farming the same tract of land for at least 100 years. Contact Sherry Duncan at the Eastern Panhandle Conservation District office for an application, 304-263-4378, applications are due April 1. When calling, ask about the Tree Seedling Sale, with orders due March 8.
The U.S. Small Business Administration has launched the Affordable Care Act website at www.sba.gov/healthcare. The site is organized in four parts: self-employed; fewer than 25 employees; fewer than 50 employees; and more than 50 employees.
The ninth annual Forum for Rural Innovations will be Friday, March 8, at the Lee Jackson Hotel in Winchester. The all-day event, which costs $40, includes lunch with local foods. For details and registration, visit www.LoudounFarms.org.
A business symposium will be held Thursday, April 4, at Halpin-Harrison Hall on Shenandoah University's Main Campus. For more event details, visit www.subusiness.org.
The International Franchise Expo will be June 15-17 in New York City.
The SBDC will be offering its "Fundamentals of Starting a Business" workshop designed for those who are thinking of starting a business or have been in business less than one year. The event will be Tuesday, 1:30-3:30 p.m., at the Jefferson County Public Service Center, 148 Wiltshire Road, Kearneysville. Registration is $35.
To ensure materials for all attendees, please pre-register for any SBDC workshop at wvsbdc.ecenterdirectc.com/Welcome.action?welcome.action. Click on "Training Events" on the left bar. You can pay online by credit card, or bring cash or a check payable to "SBDC" to the workshop.


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UPDATE: A brutal rapist and his fellow prison inmate who escaped custody yesterday were involved in a high-speed chase with police last night.
Cameron John Graham, 22, and 23-year-old Kelden Edward Fraser were being transferred to Perth when they escaped from a security van at Geraldton Airport at 1pm.
Graham and Fraser dumped the stolen car they had been travelling in this morning and are continuing on foot.
About 8am today, police announced they found the stolen Toyota Kluger the pair had escaped in "bogged" on a track road north of Mullewa.
Brutal escapee on holiday perk
"Location given as 39km north of Mullewa on the Mullewa-Carnarvon Road," a police spokesman said.
"Then a more specific location given as Coonawa Road and Badgedong Road."
"No persons located yet but resources including police dog attending that location."
Police said this afternoon that the stolen car was found dumped about 100m near Greenough River.
"Police are concentrating their efforts in the area of the Wandana Nature Reserve, north-west of that location, where it is believed the escapees have travelled on foot," police said.
Last night the prisoners, from Geraldton's Greenough Regional Prison, were seen refuelling the car they stole yesterday.
At 8.30pm, Graham and Fraser stopped for petrol at BP Cue for the stolen silver/grey Toyota Kluger - registration 1DZG627.
They paid for the fuel and the incident was reported to police.
"The vehicle was spotted [about 10.30pm] and pursued on Great Northern Highway but lost sight of approximately 15km north of Mt Magnet," police said.
Police saw the car heading east on Mullewa-Mt Magnet road about 2.30am.
The car was "pursued at high speed and turned off on to Pindar Road, which is gravel, and lost sight of", police said.
The car was then seen on Mardi Springs Road.
"A chartered plane with police observers is assisting in the search this morning," police said.
"The search this morning is concentrating on the general area last sighted.
"All businesses, stations etc in the area need to be on the lookout for these persons and the vehicle.
"Also secure all vehicles on properties in the area."
Graham and Fraser escaped wearing their prison greens, but they have since changed their clothes.
Graham is now wearing an orange cap and dark T-shirt with "LA" written on the front.
Graham was sentenced to 11 years in jail in November for the brutal rape of a woman in her Beeliar home on January 15.
He sneaked into the woman's home, raped her repeatedly and threatened to murder her children before forcing her to drive to an ATM to withdraw money.
During sentencing, Judge Christopher Stevenson said it was difficult to find words to describe the nature and gravity of Graham's offending.
"It is difficult for a reasonable human being to comprehend the conduct you engaged in," he said.
Prosecutor Felicity Cain said the offences had had a "catastrophic effect" on the woman and her family.
She no longer lives in Australia.
Graham, who pleaded guilty to charges including sexual penetration without consent, aggravated burglary, sexual coercion and robbery, had been released from prison three weeks earlier.
Police warn members of the public that Graham and Fraser are violent and should not be approached.
Graham is described as 170cm tall and has a dark complexion, medium build, brown eyes and short brown hair.
Fraser is 180cm tall and has a dark complexion, medium build, brown eyes and black hair.
Anyone with information about the escapees is urged to contact WA Police on 131 444.


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This kit is designed to mount the BEAMS 3SGE and 6-speed transmission in the AE86 chassis. This engine swap does require modification of the transmission tunnel, shifter hole and the bottom oil pan bracing to fit. Depending on the hood used the bracing may need trimmed. To retain the weight balance and suspension performance of the AE86 we don't use subframe spacers. This is the cause for the tight fit and the required trimming. The engine is placed as far back in the engine bay as possible.
Our mount kits are all made from high quality T-6061 aluminum. We design and load test each set made to ensure a high strength for our customers. Each piece is TIG welded in house. We have a range of finish options to choose from.
Here are some photos of fitment and details of the modifications that are needed.
This photo shows the minimal clearance the transmission has with the tunnel. To fit the engine without subframe spacers we had to use a pry bar and a hammer to massage the sheet metal where to firewall and transmission tunnel meet. Needs pushed in about 1/4" to 1/2".
Here is the positioning of the shiter. There is another modification to flip the shifter connector around and move forward another inch. This will put the shifter in a better location with less cutting involved. This is highly reccommended as the shifter will sit so far back that clearance with the parking brake may be an issue.
The rear part of the AC mount needs to be trimmed up to fit our mounts. Normally when doing this type of swap people remove the AC pump anyways however the bracket is still needed due to the front part is used as a mounting point for the pulley tentioner.


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On a wintry day, a salesman randomly chooses to drive to 2 of the following three cities: Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Sacramento.
The probability of rain on a wintry day is:
1/3 in San Francisco
1/4 in Sacramento
1/6 in Los Angeles
He returned home with wet clothes.
What is the probability he had visited Los Angeles?
Your answer is correct for the case the salesman has visited only 1 of the 3 cities (2/9).
The answer to my question should be 0.621.
My problem is that I don't how to reach it.
(Sorry for my English)


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Professor Guy Ben-Porat is a member of the Department of Public Policy and Administration at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev. He is a co-author of Israel Since 1980 (2008) and co-editor of The Contradictions of Israeli Citizenship: Land, Religion and State (2011). Ben-Porat is an assistant editor of Citizenship Studies. His current research engages with police-minority relations in Israel and elsewhere.
The current exchange will focus on Ben-Porat's recently published book, Between State and Synagogue: The Secularization of Contemporary Israel (Cambridge University Press, 2013)
Dear Guy,
Your new book, 'Between State and Synagogue', begins by pointing out the difference between secularization- a term which denotes the historical process of a decline in religious authority, a decline in the influence of religious institutions and leaders on a society's public life- and secularism, which is an ideology which aims to promote secular values and secular attitudes.
Looking at Israel, you claim that some of the biggest strides the country has made towards secularization-towards decreasing the presence of its notoriously overbearing religious establishment in the public sphere- have not necessarily been the result of ideological secularist struggles. Interestingly, one of the most dominant catalysts for secularization which you cite is the rise of capitalism, free market economy, consumerism and globalization (when religion interferes with people's shopping habits, solutions are found and the religious establishment has to compromise).
It seems that the great irony is that in Israel, the most vocal advocates of 'the secular cause'- The Kibbutz movement, the Meretz party, the left- have also been the staunchest critics of Israel's shift toward a free market economy, while Israel's right- which, at least in theory believes in freer markets and a 'neo-liberal' economic agenda- has always been aligned with the ultra-orthodox and with the religious establishment (hence the term 'the right-religious bloc').
My first two questions-
1. Could it be that Israel's socialist big-government past bears a lot of responsibility, in a way, for its overbearing Rabbinical establishment?
2. Are smaller government and freer markets part of the solution to Israel's 'Religious freedom problem'?
I am looking forward to reading your answers.
Best Regards,
Dear Shmuel,
Regarding the first question- I do not think Israel was a socialist state but rather a developmentalist one in which power was concentrated in the hands of the government in the process of nation and state building. Under these terms various agreements were made between the Labor Party (MAPAI) and the ultra-Orthodox and religious-Zionist party which were instrumental for both state-building and Mapai's hegemony.
The famous "status Quo" letter, sent by Ben-Gurion to the Agudat Israel party, is one example of the attempt to co-opt the religious by promising to protect their interests. While this letter was somewhat vague in what it promises (for example, regarding marriage, it states that an effort will be made to prevent a split among Jews), many consider it a cornerstone for what followed. So, one could attribute the religious monopoly to particular arrangements and power-sharing.
However, I think there is more to it than that. As I try to argue in my book, religion and religious institutions have played a vital role in marking boundaries, establishing territorial claims, and providing national symbols. Using marriage as an example again, the majority of Israelis are in favor of establishing civil marriage in Israel, but would prefer to be married by an Orthodox Rabbi. Their support is to a large extent based on sympathy toward people who cannot marry in Israel, some agreement that people should be allowed to choose how to marry, and also a certain resentment towards the rabbinate, which is considered to be rigid and even corrupt.
However, for the majority of Israelis this is not something that is high on their political agenda and, more importantly, they still perceive Orthodoxy as the representative of Judaism. So, while the "big state" and Mapai hegemony had much to do with the establishment of Jewish Orthodoxy and the mandate given to the rabbinate over significant aspects of private and public life, these perceptions are strongly embedded in society so that even non-orthodox and secular Israelis still accept the institutionalization of Jewish Orthodoxy, turn to these institutions in times of need, and rarely resist what is imposed upon them. For many of them, an alternative does not really exist or seems too costly. While in some circles there are changes so that alternative services are sought (reform marriage or secular burial services), the scope of these alternatives is still limited. Non-Orthodox and secular Israelis have yet to rise to the challenge of establishing an independent identity and a commitment to pluralism and liberalism. Interestingly, and that is emblematic of the change, the socialist kibbutzim which were an enclave of secularism, creating their own rituals and traditions, later became proponents of the secularism driven by market forces by opening businesses on Sabbath or offering Israelis to pay for burial in their cemeteries…
Re question two- I think we live an era of growing complexities when what seems like obvious pairings or matches are no longer so. For example, as I argue in this book, secularization can evolve with limited liberalism, especially when it is driven by non-ideological forces or by concrete agendas that are exclusive. For example, many of the Russian immigrants display this pattern of secularism. When asked about support for civil marriage, they are very much in favor. But, when asked about gay marriage the support is low, similar to levels of support among traditional (Masorti) Israelis.
Similarly, one can doubt whether capitalism promises democracy and liberalism. China has privatized much of its economy but has not become democratic. Putin's Russia does not display liberalism. So, will the market economy make Israel more pluralistic and secular? I think only to a limited extent. Market economy in Israel has opened some spaces for religious freedoms and choices (marriage in Cyprus or semi-private cemeteries), but these are limited in what they can achieve in the long run.
Paradoxically, these changes may even impede change in the long run. For the majority of Israelis nowadays, marriage is of little concern. They either marry in the rabbinate or- for the minority that cannot (people not recognized as Jews) or prefers a different kind of marriage- choose from other available alternatives: having a reform ceremony and a civil wedding in Cyprus to have the marriage registered, various legal agreements or co-habiting, which in practice allow the couples (even gay couples) to live as if they are married. Under these circumstances there is limited incentive to politically challenge the Orthodox monopoly. Obviously, if many Israelis will boycott the rabbinate this will bring change, but as I explained before this seems unlikely.
A similar process can be observed with burial. The state has been dragging its feet in the establishment of civil cemeteries. But Kibutzim now offer private cemeteries for anyone willing to pay and some municipalities have also taken the initiative. So yes, some change has been driven by markets but this works best for those who have the means to pay and does not really shake the foundations of the status quo.
Finally, and normatively speaking, I personally don't find the privatization course as right. Rather, I think the state should fund religious services, but in a pluralistic way that would ensure equality for all and allow all groups the right to offer services and all people the right to choose.
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