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June 2008
"One is the Loneliest Number"
On June 29 in Baseball History…
- 1916 – The Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds played a nine-inning game with just one baseball.
I read this seemingly innocuous little tidbit in the New York Times sports section yesterday morning.
But then I started thinking about
- All the foul balls sent into the stands in any baseball game.
- All the times I've seen pitchers ask for a new ball.
- All the times I've seen an umpire throw a ball out of play.
- All the home runs I've seen hit out of the park.
and it made me wonder:
Did they only HAVE one ball?
If so, did they offer some kind of inducement for fans catching foul balls, er–THE foul ball–to "ante up" THE one game ball so that the game could continue?
Just how dirty and beat-up did this one baseball get after nine innings of play?
And who got to KEEP this legendary baseball? It seems that it should've been kept for historical purposes, no?
Just some random thoughts that I pondered yesterday…it beat ruminating on the reasons why the Mets seem to remain hell-bent on staying a .500 team.
Mets Get Out of a Jam
…actually, avoid two potential ones all together!
Honestly, I am not a fan of interleague play in general and of Yankee-Mets matchups in particular.
But I did enjoy a sidebar story that came out of this weekend's Subway Series:
the transport of the Mets and Yankees players from Yankee Stadium to Shea Stadium during rush hour on a Friday afternoon and how it affected fellow New Yorkers.
Because of a rain-out during the previous Subway Series at Yankee Stadium earlier in the season, the Mets and Yankees faced each other Friday afternoon at Yankee Stadium for a make-up game. Then, that evening, both teams (and the media) had to get to Shea Stadium for the first of a three-game Subway Series there.
The personnel's inter-borough journey would've been a challenge on any day and at any time of day, considering the busy corridor they needed to traverse and the bottlenecks that occur far too often upon it. Yesterday, however, presented a few additional challenges: the first game was a very long one–almost four hours, and (2)their expedition was to take place on a Friday night in the summer. While Friday afternoons are always "getaway" days and usually times of high volume on the roads, the problem is compounded in the summer when many are getting away to the beach or to the Hamptons.
Anticipating the gridlock that would be created, an industrious Newsday writer covering both games, brought his running shoes and made the inter-borough trip by foot. He later shared his colorful story with readers.
I also read of a couple of fans attending both games who had a rather unique strategy for the day: they intended to imbibe at Yankee Stadium and empty their bladders at Shea Stadium. Hmm.
My family's challenge did not involve a time element: we were attending only the second game. However, one should never underestimate the challenge of travelling from New Jersey to Queens with there being a game at Yankee Stadium. Not having the physical conditioning to even consider a foot race and disliking crowds and traffic in general, our family was not sure we even wanted to FACE the challenge.
Therefore, my husband–with his family's approval–attempted to sell our tickets for Friday night's game on StubHub. This was one game we all figured would be best viewed in the comfort of our own home on high definition television.
When the tickets did not sell, however, we changed our minds and decided to brave the masses on the road in order to attend.
We gave our time of departure much forethought. It was decided that the best way to avoid the traffic created by fans departing Yankee Stadium following the first game would be for us to be well on our way BEFORE the end of the first game.
As it turned out, our strategy not only afforded us a more or less routine trip to Shea, but it unexpectedly provided us the opportunity of sailing by Yankee Stadium–southbound on the Major Deegan Expressway–at the very MOMENT that Carlos Delgado hit the first of what would be two home runs for the Mets–this one a grand slam! As I quickly opened the sun roof, we all three screamed, and I vigorously waved my Mets cap.
When we arrived at Shea, there were many fans already there. It appeared that others were aware, as we were, that it had been arranged that both teams were to travel by bus with police escort from the Bronx to Queens with road closures being scheduled during their transition.
Arriving at Shea without any of the logistical snafus we had envisioned and feared, it was actually delightful to, later, find out some details about the two teams' post-matinee conveyance–both on the radio and in the newspapers.
Although traffic was halted enroute to the Triborough Bridge and on the other side–on the Grand Central Parkway–to ensure a quick trip for the players and the members of the media who accompanied them, apparently many drivers along this route were well aware of the purpose of the stoppage. Many of the presumably inconvenienced drivers were not scowling, waving fists or the like. Rather, they were leaning out of car windows, yelling cheers of encouragement and flashing player jerseys in signs of recognition as the buses passed.
As New York Times sportswriter George Vecsey so wittily observed in his column today:
Normally, I hate it when traffic is blocked in New York because some presidential candidate is mooching campaign funds in our town. Over the years, I have had a few paranoid thoughts and words and gestures toward assorted Bushes and Clintons, Gores and Kerrys, when some bridge or parkway was inexplicably shut down. But it's different when traffic stops for something socially redeeming, like a baseball team.
It had to be a redeeming feeling for Mets officials, too, knowing that their arrangements had enabled the Mets to play in the Bronx until about 6PM and walk into their Club House at Shea for their 8:10PM game having taking only twenty-eight minutes door-to-door! (Apparently, the Mets had made similar arrangements for the team travelling TO Yankee Stadium that morning: a trip that had taken only seventeen minutes!)
If only Mets officials could collaborate in such a way as to assure a Mets' victory…sigh.
We'll get 'em tomorrow.
"In Baseball, You Play in a PARK!"
I will miss the humor of the irreverent George Carlin, who passed away yesterday.
I particularly loved how he examined words, colloquialisms, common expressions, and the English language in general.
One of my all-time favorite "classic" Carlin routines was the one in which he contrasted the sports of baseball and football:
I grew up in Oklahoma–OU Sooners country–with nary a Major League Baseball team within 500 miles. Never really embracing football and its popularity and having had to accompany the high school football team in its travels as part of the high school band, I always particularly enjoyed Carlin's underscoring the "tough" persona of football as opposed to the more "civilized" game of baseball.
Error Charged to Mets.
Regardless of whether or not one thinks Mets higher-ups made the right decision or erred in the firing of Willie Randolph early this morning, the general concensus in newspapers, blogs, and on talk radio seems to be that the way this move was made was "classless", an act of "cowardice", and just generally bungled.
For several weeks now, I had been growing more and more disgusted with the shameful way Randolph was allowed to "twist in the wind". Not only was speculation about his job status allowed to brew, it almost seemed that it was ENCOURAGED to brew. One writer wondered if allowing anyone and everyone to have a chance to weigh in on the matter was the front office's weasely way of taking a barometer reading of media and fan opinion before actually making a decision.
The lack of a vote of confidence for or a clear dismissal of Randolph resulted in the media stirring things up and causing embarassment and distraction to the the players and managers. The lack of assurance could not have inspired confident managing or playing. My feelings that Willie Randolph deserved better than the continuing noncommital responses from his employers to questions raised about his status as manager were echoed in recent days, most notably in the New York Times.
But as inept as the handling of the situation by the front office has seemed over the past few weeks, the way the final blow was dealt reached an unparalleled level of gaucheness, reeking of cowardice and even seeming clandestine in nature.
Randolph was not fired while he was in New York. The guillotine came down after he had made the long cross-country flight with his team following a grueling doubleheader on Sunday. Instead of escaping the unwanted off-the-field brouhaha, Randolph and the team arrived in Californa to find the media circus awaiting them on the West Coast. In spite of the unwanted scrutiny and commotion, Randolph and the Mets managed to come away with a hard-earned win. I assume there was the usual obligatory post-game press conference, and only after that did Randolph finally return to his hotel, no doubt weary and still fighting jet-lag.
I'm sure Randolph was not expecting pillow talk or a reassuring before-bedtime prayer when Omar met him at the hotel, but I wonder if even he was surprised at the maladroit way he and the public were notified of his termination. The press release, filed in the dead of night–specifically at 3:13AM Eastern Standard Time, was well after even the die-hard New York fans like myself who managed to stay awake through Billy Wagner's turn on the mound would be safely tucked in bed with SNY turned off.
Finding out the news this was morning was a rude awakening, with emphasis on the word "rude".
It was not unlike opening the newspaper or turning on the radio or TV to learn of an inmate's execution.
The perceived surrepticious nature of the whole scenario reminded me of the way in which death penalty convictions are carried out in this country. With the exception of a few states, most executions are carried out at 12:01AM. Although supposedly one of the reasons for this is that this gives the state the maximum amount of time to deal with any last minute legal appeals or temporary stays of execution within the 24-hour period of time during which the death warrant is "good" .
The lateness of the hour is traditional too because other prisoners can be more easily "locked down". Also, when the execution is carried out at such a late hour, the likelihood of any repurcussions or protests or unwanted attention in general–from within or outside of the corrections facility–is lessened.
Whether intentional or not, the handling of the dismissal seemed covert, clandestine…a pusillanimous gesture.
One can argue that Willie Randolph got more of a benefit of the doubt and time to turn his team around than he deserved (not my opinion.) One can argue that he deserved to keep his job through the All-Star break, through the end of the 2008 season, or through the expiration of his contract.
I doubt one can find fans out there who would say last night's dark-of-night firing was something Willie Randolph deserved.
"Ac- cen- tu- ate the Positive."
Although it's getting harder and harder to do if you're a Mets fan, this is my attempt at finding the silver lining in what has been an abyssmal patch of grey clouds that no weather system can seem to push through. If Bing Crosby and the Andrews Sisters don't lift your spirits and level of optimism, consider the following:
1. Marlon Anderson is being proactive about emphasizing the team's viability in a pennant race, even with their current record. That's not high-on-acquiring-Santana-as-our-ace Carlos Beltran giddily proclaiming the Mets the team to beat, but it is a testament to the fact that the passion is still there–to win and to motivate others to do so–at least in some of the players.
2. As frustrating as Billy Wagner's recent performances have been, at least he cannot be accused of being hypocritical: he's waited to meet the press after every single disastrous outing for a an honest self-flagellation.
3. Other than his gaffe resulting in his needing a late pass to Sunday's game, Ramon Castro has made very positive contributions in his last few starts.
4. Even though his plate appearances have been inconsistent, Carlos Delgado has shown signs of a renewed commitment to getting his uniform dirty.
5. Johan Santana did not get seriously hurt when he was hit by a pitch two starts ago, and he didn't get hit in his start yesterday.
6. No matter how dreadful Ollie Perez has been lately, at least he pitched more innings in his last start than Joba did in his last outing.
7. Departing Shea earlier because the bullpen blows it means avoiding late-inning concessions, thereby saving me huge wads of cash and gobs of calories. Speaking of huge wads of cash, it's at least worth mentioning how much money our family stands to save if we are not purchasing post-season tickets.
(As I said, I'm looking for the silver lining, however THIN it may be.)
8. Leaving the game prior to the eighth inning, I can avoid entirely the insipid Eighth Inning Sing-Along to the strains of a lame Monkees song that is pitched in such a low key as to render its sing-along properties more or less useless.
9. An early departure from Shea means I get out of the parking lot quickly and am home in record time.
Wait! I was attempting to accentuate the POSITIVE!
O.K., a bonafide reason to be upbeat:
10. Mike Pelfrey's awesome start on Wednesday night.
Pelfrey's performance had so many feel-good things about it: the fact that he's a "home grown" product; the fact that he pitched eight scoreless innings and even got upset with Willie Randolph when he thought he was not going to be allowed to start the ninth; the standing ovation and cheers Pelfrey received when he came out to the on-deck circle to bat in the bottom of the eighth–an obvious indication that Willie had acquiesced to Pelfrey's insistence he should stay in the game; a standing ovation WHEN HE STRUCK OUT; and–yes–even the chorus of loud boos Willie got when he removed Pelfrey after he allowed the first batter to reach base in the ninth: indicating a crowd that was really into the game and tremendously supportive of a pitcher for once.
(Regarding the latter, I am guessing that more fans than not realized the terrible disappointment it would've been had Pelfrey allowed another hit and thrown the game away or was given a loss for his remarkable outing. I sensed the booing was less about questioning Willie's managerial move than it was a way of showing Pelfrey support. That's why I actually felt kinda good about the boos at that particular time.)
Although Pelfrey did not get that win, he showed the fans, he showed Willie Randolph, he showed Rick Peterson, and he showed himself just how far he's come.
That's huge for the Mets: the 2008 Mets and beyond.
With Apologies to Lerner and Loewe.
John Main and Caine pitch mainly without pain.
John Main and Caine will pitch if there's no rain.
By George, I think I've GOT IT!
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16th annual plant sale at zoo is May 4
Mother's Day is just around the corner, and the members of the Friends of the Panaewa Rainforest Zoo and Gardens invite the community to "Celebrate Mom" at their 16th annual plant sale from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, May 4.
All kinds of plants and flowers will be for sale. There also will be a demonstration by members of the Hilo Orchid Society and a fruit-fly booth by members of the University of Hawaii Master Gardeners program. And there will be snacks and fun for the whole family.
The plant sale will be set up right outside the zoo, at the circle at the entrance to the Panaewa Equestrian Center.
"Everyone is invited to stop by and pick out something special for Mom for her special day," said Friends spokeswoman Nina Bremer.
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|Publication ID: Spring 2010
|Title: Importation of Poultry and Poultry Products From Regions Affected With Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
|Abstract: This rulemaking will amend the regulations concerning the importation of animals and animal products to prohibit or restrict the importation of birds, poultry, and bird and poultry products from regions that have reported the presence in commercial birds or poultry of highly pathogenic avian influenza other than subtype H5N1. This action will supplement existing prohibitions and restrictions on articles from regions that have reported the presence of exotic Newcastle disease or highly pathogenic avian influenza subtype H5N1. The new restrictions will be almost identical to those imposed on articles from regions with exotic Newcastle disease.
|Agency: Department of Agriculture(USDA)
|Priority: Other Significant
|RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda
|Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage
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|CFR Citation: 9 CFR 93 to 95
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|Additional Information: Additional information about APHIS and its programs is available on the Internet at http://www.aphis.usda.gov.
|Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
|Government Levels Affected: Federal, State
|Small Entities Affected: Businesses
|Federalism: No
|Included in the Regulatory Plan: No
|International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise be of international interest.
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Super Bowl XLVI is in the bag, and the New York Giants are the kings of the NFL. But it's never too early to get started looking at next season. Who has the best chance to hoist the Lombardi Trophy after Super Bowl XLVII?
Will the New England Patriots and New York Giants claim a spot as the favorites after making appearances in the 2012 Big Game, or will a regular-season stud like the Green Bay Packers make a bid for the top spot?
How will rookie Andrew Luck alter the odds for next season's Super Bowl favorite, and where can first-year stars Cam Newton and Andy Dalton lead their teams?


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Family Fun
Real or fake?
November 20, 2012 at 9:58 AM
Is your Christmas tree real or fake?
November 20, 2012 at 11:21 AM
Fake :) it's white and really full. We've had it for a few years now, but it reminds me of snow, even when there's none around for Christmas. Oh, and we always buy new ornaments and stuff and they look really good against the white.
by saraface5383November 20, 2012 at 11:35 AMReal!
by saraface5383November 20, 2012 at 11:36 AMWe have a fake one that we used when we were first married but now the boys like to pic it out.
November 20, 2012 at 11:59 AMFake! I hate the smell of pine!
November 20, 2012 at 12:30 PM
We use a fake one. I put it up early and take it down after New Year's usually. I hate pine needles everywhere from real trees.
November 20, 2012 at 12:31 PM
We prefer to get our tree real!
by mjimagingNovember 20, 2012 at 8:53 PMReal all the way! We may cut ours down in the woods this year. They have permits for that. In super excited.
November 20, 2012 at 9:00 PM
Fake I love it. It is 7 ft and cost a fortune but wirth every penny. I have to put each branch in seperately but it looks so full when you get done with it all.


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Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa announced Friday that he will review his decision not to run for reelection in the 2017 balloting, and said he will study the possibility of changing the constitutional restriction that prevents him, for now, from running for another term.
Correa said he is considering that possibility due to the progress made last Sunday by the right in local elections, when the opposition won five of the most populated municipalities in the country.
The leftist president called it his duty to review his "sincere decision" not to seek reelection because of the "storm clouds," which, he said, menace his "citizens' revolution."
The Ecuadorian constitution allows a president to be reelected only once, after which the possibility exists to run again after being out of power for one term, so that the eventual reelection attempt suggested by Correa would require a new reform of the constitution approved in 2008.
Though he said the ruling party continues to be the No. 1 political force in the country, Correa admitted that the "painful" loss of the mayoralty of Quito, won by opposition pol Maurico Rodas, shows the right is growing more powerful.
"The right came out of this politically strengthened," and the faction that won in Quito is "organized, with international support, with a strategy of power" and "is part of the new imperial offensive against the progressive governments of Latin America," the president said.
Nonetheless, he said the loss of the mayor's office of Quito lays bare the problems that face his Alianza Pais party, above all its overconfidence, sectarianism and the organizational weaknesses of the movement. EFE


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Battery run bluetooth class d amp - help me fix the noise problem.
I am designing a small bluetooth battery powered portable speaker enclosure/boombox.
At the core of this design is a cctv li-ion battery that has 12v and 5v USB output ports. Its a great start to a boombox, or at least I thought it was.
From that battery, I am powering two things. A parts express Stereo Bluetooth Module, (running on the 5v USB) and a Lepai 2020 tripath amp, running on the 12v
Perfect you say. Thats what I said.
Plug it all together.... huge huge huge garbage noise, with digital clicks and beeps. All three components work fine on their own. The amp plays cleanly with bluetooth modules that have internal lithium batteries, the bluetooth module sends a clean signal to amps not sharing a power source.
I had a proficient audio repair man attempt to filter out the noise with resistors placed in numerous places, but it only slightly lessened the noise. Unfortunately I didn't document what he tried.
I have attached a photo of the setup (without the speaker attached)
I noted one thing... that if one was to connect the bluetooth using the rca input to the amp, if you only touched the internal rod to the inside of the female rca jack on the amp, keeping the outer shielding free from the amp, it would clearly make the noise, with no change in the noise when you pushed the plug all the way on, touching the outer shielding. That seems of interest. Yes?
Let me know if I can clarify any more of this. Any help would be most appreciated!
Thanks, Tor
I had the same problem as described with my KRC-86B bluetooth module. My solution was to wrap the board in electric tape and after that I wrapped it in a sheet of aluminium foil, not covering the antenna on the board. All digital clicking and cracking noises disappeared since then.
did the wrapping in aluminium foil really help for you?
i do have the same problem with my krc-86b module, but your solution didnt really help...
Do the noises dissapear when you hold the board between 2 fingers?
Not all of them. But the noise is quieter.
It also depends on the device that is connected to the bluetooth module. There is more noise if a device with bluetooth 4.0 is connected. I still don't get it.
I know this thread is over 2 years old, but I was having a bluetooth noise issue and this thread was the one that kept coming up in Google searches. In my situation, I was powering a bluetooth audio adapter and a small 7-watt mono amplifier from the same power source. I was getting very loud digital noise... beeps and clicking and such as soon as the bluetooth established a connection. The previous posts in this thread pointed me in the right direction... it was a ground loop issue. I was able to solve the noise problem by installing a 1:1 isolation transformer on the audio wires between the bluetooth receiver and the audio amp. This isolated the audio circuits and eliminated 99% of the noise. The part I used was a Neutrik NTE1 1:1 Audio Adapter Transformer and can be found here : https://www.parts-express.com/neutrik-nte1-1-1-aud...
The red and black leads connected to the bluetooth side, while the yellow and white leads from the transformer connected to the audio amp side. This gave me the best bass response and rolled the high end off a little bit. Reversing the transformer seemed to roll of the low end while maintaining the highs. You can try and both ways and see what sounds best to you. Hope this helps someone else having bluetooth audio problems when running from the same power source.
Apart from that... I'd want to confirm the whether the DC commons are the same between the BT power and audio output. Also with the power source; is 12V common the same as USB common? When it comes to "made in China", assume nothing. The 5V USB output is probably generated by an MC34063 switching regulator; the output may have some electrical noise on it (not be pure DC).
I had the battery apart, and the grounds are common. I also as a test set up an well made belkin usb 12v cigarette adapter on a straight battery, and it made the same noise.
Is it just me or is the ground from the battery to the amp missing? The problem sounds like a ground loop issue. Have you double checked the RCA wire. The center rod should be the signal and the shield should be the ground. If you have this reversed it could be causing the ground loop.
We need to see a proper wiring diagram.
What I'm thinking is that the ground for the amp and module are at different slightly different potentials giving that noise. I'm not sure how much work it will take, but try to connect the module to the same ground point as the amp and not the ground from USB.
Different power source tested, noisy still, but slightly different sounding.
The RCA's are all correct. The amp is wired with a proper ground. (the wire is white in the photo.... good eyes on you mpilchfamily)
I have had a second technician look at the setup and sleuth around. He had it on an oscilloscope and was able to get the noise, which he said was very spikey, to show up clearly on the scope. He confirmed it was wired properly.
I hope the video is viewable as well, it shows the sound...
1.) Ground the amp to the -ve terminal of the battery.
2.) Ground the bluetooth module to the -ve of the battery.
I am getting a few other bluetooth modules in the mail. A griffin Bluetrip and a Xtrememac Incharge auto BT. I am hoping that these are quieter out of the box, as they are designed to be on a single battery... the car battery. Wish me luck.
I realize that the drawing above leads one to believe I have only one wire leaving the battery.... Two wires are there, that was an assumption for clarity.
Still in need of help! What can be learned by the ground loop isolator being so impacting on the sound? What can I do to lessen the last bit?
I miss the sound quality of the little self powered bluetooth. I hope I can get there again. But it is great to plug this thing in at night and have the whole thing charge up with one external port.


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This I Really Like
By LLO
from Portland, OR
About Me Budget Shopper
Comments about Banana Storage Bag:
I like my bananas green. This helps me to keep them that way, without going to the store daily.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Good Product
By Ann
from Louisiana
I had my doubts about this item. But it really works. I put 3 bananas in the sack & left it on the counter. On the 5th day the fruit was still good. I put 3 in the sack & put them in the fridge. They lasted even longer. Now I can get a bunch on bananas instead of a couple. If this works with bananas....think of the other fruit that this bag can keep fresh.
Did not believe it would work. But it does
By Halloween nut
from Ashburn. Va
About Me Midrange Shopper
It works. I have my groceries delivered and now I can order more than two bananas at a time.
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Won't be using it
By Nisi
from AZ
We were not happy with the way the bag kept the bananas.
Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Bananas Stay Fresh Longer
By MB
from Texas
The Banana Keeper works great and seems to keep our bananas fresher longer. I now buy a few more bananas at a time since they don't get soft quickly.
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By Wyoming girl
from Sheridan, Wy
I have another one I've used for years and decided to get a new one. This bag is no better than storing it in a plastic bag. I'm very disappointed in the quality.
I have bought many.
By Grace
from Ohio
These banana bags really work. I was given one as a gift. Used it and loved it. Never throw bananas away ever again. I have bought them for friends and relatives for a simple but useful gift. Everyone should have one!
(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)
I am sorry I bought this product
By Mrs. B
from Kansas
I specifically bought bananas to try this product - It did not keep the bananas fresh even two day, much less two weeks. I waited a long time to get this product and now am so sorry I purchased it.
As good as advertised
By Joe Banana Boy
from Beaumont, Texas
I eat a banana with my cereal every morning and have for over 30 years. Historicall I buy five at as time and rarely have I been able to use the 4th or 5th one due to quality drop in terms of becomimg soft and dark inside. This product has worked better than I could have ever imagined. Still buy five at time and the 5th one still has good color outside and firm and fresh inside. Have already recommended to friends.
Like this bag
By MJ
from Philly
I was throwing bananas out frequently. This bag has helped them last longer, with less waste.


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Four volleyball champions within one city limits has got to be one of the rarest occurrences in sports.
Congratulations to the Amarillo Rockets, Amarillo Sandies, Arbor Lady Lions and Randall Raiders on their championships. When you consider the other teams that progressed far into the playoffs - Bushland, Dalhart, Hereford, San Jacinto Christian Academy, Tascosa - it shows the quality of competition and play in the Panhandle area; arguably among the toughest in the nation.
Thanks to the girls who participated in high school volleyball for making the 2009 season exciting, enjoyable and entertaining.
Clif Smith
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Johnny Griffith
Johnny Griffith is a multi-Juno Award nominated saxophonist who has played and recorded with numerous artists including Jeremy Pelt, Hawksley Workman, Maceo Parker, Charlie Hunter, Don Thompson, The Wailers, The Roots, Laila Biali, Brandi Disterheft, Terra Hazelton, AlexDean, Tim Ries, Sloan, Big Sugar, Fishbone, Kardinal Offishal, Rahzell, and Pocket Dwellers. He has toured extensively across North America and Europe performing at all the major Canadian music and jazz festivals as well as several international events including the world famous Montreaux Jazz Festival in Switzerland.
Most recently as a part of the Griffith Hiltz Trio with Nathan Hiltz and Sly Juhas, Johnny has travelled from Victoria to the Yukon to St. John's picking up a Grand Prix du Jazz nomination at the Montreal Jazz Festival. Their debut album "Now and Then" was produced by and features jazz legend Don Thompson and was selected by Jazz FM 91.1 as Album of the Year 2009. The trio has finished recording their sophomore album, produced by multi-Juno award winning Canadian musician and auteur Hawksley Workman, to be released the fall of 2013.Read more
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The Power of Pity
Pity is a feeling many of us have when we come face-to-face with the misfortunes of others — with those whom we perceive to have less than us. We feel pity when we see things we don't understand. We feel pity when we feel helpless to act. Many people, myself included, feel pity but that's as far as it goes. Pity can sometimes stop action from happening.Continue Reading ›
How One Woman Is Confronting the Global Orphan Crisis
Diane Elliot, an author, professional photographer, and business administrator of Wauconda, Illinois, willingly takes on the title of mother to children who have never had their own.Continue Reading ›
I Will Not Leave You as Orphans
But Jesus is not and won't ever be unaware of our hopelessness, anguish, and fear. He promised to be always near; we are never alone.
Korean Orphans Choir: Echoes of the Past
The voices of the Korean Orphans Choir are an echo of the past — an echo that, today, resounds hope for millions of children around the world.
God's Will for Us
The simple call to practice pure and undefiled religion is to serve "the least of these," and in doing so, we are dead-center in God's call for our lives.
World AIDS Day 2011: Small Things vs. Big Things
How can something so tiny that it can only be seen through a microscope can cause irreversible damage to the human body? Yet, to date, over 33 million people—spread out on every continent—are struggling with a tiny little terrorist in their blood streams, attacking healthy cells, breaking down the person's immunity…and no one knows how to stop it.
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A report in the Ipswich Journal*** on 21 Sept 1745 to
This is to give notice that the Vine Tavern at Nayland is now opened. Landlord Henry Brumwen.
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Eddie Benitez
Eddie Benitez was born in Puerto Rico and spent his early years in Europe where his father's work had brought the family. Eddie's family returned to the U.S. in the late 60s and settled in Brooklyn, New York., setting the stage for the start of Eddie's extraordinary musical career. He formed his first band at 12 and began playing and winning Battles of the Band in Brooklyn. That got him noticed and signed with the premier Latin Jazz label, Fania Records.
In the summer of 1976 Eddie was launched onto the world stage with his debut concert at Madison Square Garden in front of 20,000 fans as part of the Fania All Stars. He was just 14 years old. His first album Nightlife, was released that same year and promptly went gold. Another gold record followed with his second release, Essence of Life. Eddie was 15 years old with two gold records, winning recognition as an astonishing young talent.Read more
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One of the most important socio-economic factors in America is social mobility, the ability of an individual or family to improve (or lower) their economic status. And one of the major factors in increasing social mobility is to simply increase mobility. For example, if you have to walk to work, you are limited to jobs within a few miles of your home. But if you can drive to work, the number of job opportunities available to you may increase considerably.
Most of us who have access to individual means of transportation take that connection for granted. But for the working poor, a car may not only help them get to a place of employment, it can help them drive away from poverty. For instance, a recent study finds that for low-income residents of high-poverty neighborhoods, having access to an automobile can lead to greater economic opportunities:


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This post originated as a reply to a comment on the story "And for Some Slow Learners…" which attributed to the Anglican Catholic Church of Canada (ACCC/TAC) the status of the Personal Ordinate in Canada. I hope that I will come across as gently and charitably as I intend in this response, but it is precisely the sort of ignorance or presumption in the original comment that is hampering the establishment of an Ordinariate in Canada, a goal for which we all ought earnestly pray.
There is presently no Personal Ordinariate in Canada (as elsewhere in the world outside of the UK). There is a small, but historically solid and faithful, "Continuing Anglican" (TAC) ecclesial community in the country (though one unnecessarily diminished by the woeful course of action taken by the ACCC to-date and described in this comment). Many of its leaders and people would like to see the Anglican Catholic Church of Canada enter the Catholic Church, and some had conceived (and unfortunately continue to conceive) of this as an ecclesial union whereby the ACCC "would [simply and without institutional disruption] come into full communion with the Catholic Church."
This union scheme came to be understood in the context of the Apostolic Constitution Anglicanorum Coetibus as the TAC province simply "becoming" the Canadian Ordinariate. Apart from the Traditional Anglican Communion's desire to be taken seriously as a "Church" (properly so-called; cf. Dominus Iesus) and a "partner" in "negotiations" with the Holy See, it was also argued that this wholesale integration of the ACCC as a future ordinariate was necessary to protect church property and legal trusts from those within the organization who would invariably balk at the church's move to Rome and that, ultimately, most of the "converts" to the Catholic Church would be coming from the existing denomination anyway.
The Catholic Church seems to have made it very clear that this reunion scheme is not on the table. If there is to be a Canadian Ordinariate it will be denominationally-neutral; no one should be hesitant to join because of the jurisdiction's basis in the ACCC. Those wishing to enter an Ordinariate must be willing to put the good of the Church before their attachment to their old denominational structures, titles, and perquisites. While, God willing, the majority of the initial converts in Canada will come from the ACCC — which has provided, these thirty some odd years, a faithful witness to Our Lord's solemn command for Christian Unity — as our esteemed Father Phillips has noted on several occasions and here quite plainly on The Anglo-Catholic, the ACCC (like all of the interim Anglican structures which have been striving to keep the faith in the wake of the apostasy of the "official" Canterbury Communion) must die so that the Ordinariate might live.
In the past year, as Archbishop Thomas Collins, the delegate for Anglicanorum Coetibus in Canada has attempted, with generosity and respect, to reach out to the TAC province, the relations between the Catholic Church and the ACCC have been unproductive and confusing due to the latter's misguided conception of itself as the Anglican end-all and be-all in the country, for which the Apostolic Constitution should be especially adapted. The denomination's less-than-humble stance has led to mentor priests sent from the Catholic Church being summarily "uninvited" from local parishes, public and unseemly disagreements and discord between the ACCC leaders and the collaborators of Archbishop Collins, and now, at least it seems, very little progress towards an understanding is being made.
Here in the United States of America, we look joyfully to the Autumn, when we have been promised the canonical erection of a Personal Ordinariate for this country. We pray, too, for our Canadian friends who do not yet have any assurance of their deliverance. What a shame it would be were there, in the end, only a single North American Ordinariate! Here in the United States, in Canada, and all across the world, Anglicans must learn to humble themselves before Holy Church, which, arguably, while certainly not lowering Herself in any way, has made to us an extraordinary and strictly unnecessary accommodation in the interests of Christian peace and unity. For this we ought to be eternally grateful and willing to compromise our preconceived notions of what such unity might entail.
[I should add that (obviously) opinion varies from parish to parish, and indeed bishop to bishop in the ACCC. Not all of our Canadian Anglican friends are still laboring under a misguided and unworkable notion of corporate reunion. It is simply our prayer that all come around to the reality (and goodness) of the circumstances, and, united in a common goal, accelerate the pace toward, and probability of, the erection of a Canadian Personal Ordinariate. But time is short, and discord may spell disappointment for the legitimate aspirations of the good people of the Anglican Catholic Church of Canada. The view in Rome is presently being colored by the apparent inability of substantial numbers of the Anglicans of Canada to come together under the guidance of the CDF's appointed representative there.]


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Water Rate Increase Voided In Russellville
Russellville, KY – The Kentucky Court of Appeals ruled Friday that the state Public Service Commission was right in voiding the city of Russellville's water rate increase.
At issue was a ruling by the Franklin Circuit Court which upheld the PSC's previous decision voiding the rate increase which Russellville wanted to impose on various water districts.
In May 1999, Russellville's city council approved an ordinance that sought an increase in its water and sewer service rates. Russellville had wanted to increase water rates from $1.55 to $2.45 per 1,000 gallons of water sold.
Initially, the PSC approved the increase as of April 21st, 2001. But water districts served by Russellville argued that the city did not follow proper procedures with the PSC for increasing the rates. They said the hike did not reflect the actual cost of the service.
The PSC voided the increase in July, 2002. Russellville appealed to the Franklin Circuit Court, but the PSC's decision was upheld.


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In case you haven't heard, Buzz Aldrin doesn't give a fuck. He isn't fixated on the fact that he was the second human to walk on the surface of the moon. Nor is he looking to relive that moment time and again for the American public, no matter how much they ask. In fact, the 79-year-old former Apollo 11 astronaut is far more comfortable discussing how his hour and a half moonwalk on July 20, 1969 impacted his personal life – and for good reason. Over the past forty years, many of his post-Apollo interviews have focused on his alcoholism and recovery, as well as his struggles with depression. His two failed marriages pop up in conversation too.
So now, in the run up to the fortieth anniversary of NASA's Apollo 11 mission, Aldrin is on the media junket (hustling his book Magnificent Desolation: The Long Journey Home From the Moon). And, much to the U.S. government's chagrin I assume, he's loose-lipped as ever. In a recent interview with the London Telegraph, reporter Marc Lee quickly discovered Aldrin's disinterest in reliving his glory days at NASA.
A few minutes into our conversation, Buzz Aldrin makes it clear that we won't be spending much time reliving the day that began a new chapter in the history of the human race and made him one of the most famous people on – and off – the planet. It's not that the Second Man on the Moon doesn't want to talk about his space odyssey; it's just that he thinks he should be suitably rewarded for doing so. (via Telegraph.co.uk)
There are many reasons why Aldrin may believe he should be compensated for sharing his moonwalk experience with the public. But one business-related point that sticks out is a quote he shared with Swindle magazine's Ernst Betterman back in 2007:
"You know, when it comes to the Apollo astronauts, the government didn't look out for us very well. We all had to put our military careers on hold to join NASA . And when NASA was done with us, we'd lost all those years of seniority and accrued retirement income from the military. This is why I'm a big supporter of naming all 24 of the Apollo astronauts as Lunar Ambassadors, and giving them adequate recognition." (via Swindle)
When you look through these interviews with Aldrin, it seems like he is still trying to figure out why his life took the turn it did. His journey to the moon took a personal toll not only on him, but on his entire family. As Marc Lee reports, Aldrin's mother "(born Marion Moon), killed herself shortly before the lunar mission because she did not think she could handle her son's imminent fame."
This point alone explains Aldrin's depression and alcoholism following his return from outer space — as well as his fixation on discussing personal issues in interviews. He's most likely still working things out in his mind, attempting to understand why what should have been a gleaming moment in his life (walking on the moon) ended up being so bittersweet and wrecked with sadness. I wouldn't be surprised if the NASA photo archives contain an image of Aldrin stumbling around the lunar surface with a half-empty bottle of Cutty Sark in his hand. Can you imagine the guilt Aldrin carries with him? Consider this: In 1969, not only was he preparing to "go where no man has gone before," to be strapped to a rocket and blasted into outer space in an attempt to land on a celestial body and talk a walk — he was doing so with the knowledge that this historic moment had in some unexplainable way contributed to the death of his mother.
Perhaps Aldrin avoids talking about his moonwalk because he's been running away from the chaos and sadness it created his entire life. But as he points out to Lee, he is more concerned with the future than the past:
"No, I wouldn't say I'm reluctant, but my [interest] is not in the past…" And he proceeds to roll out a diversionary anecdote about how, when he was young, his father would reminisce endlessly about the early days of aviation and how "regrettable" that was. He is and always has been, he says, "future-oriented". (via Telegraph.co.uk)
And while Aldrin may not be able to control the future, his affinity for the road ahead says a lot about what he's left behind. His historic legacy is still something he believes in, but he doesn't want to rehash it — most likely because it is painful and inseparable in his mind from the death of his mother. And while many would argue to the contrary, it would seem Aldrin has earned the right to select when and how he discusses an event that so drastically changed his life. In the closing moments of his interview with Lee, Aldrin sums up his journey best:
"I have a lot of frailties, a lot of shortcomings, but I am a much more productive person now than I ever was at the peak of my astronaut career."
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In the early 1900s, William Pennington and Lisle Updike spent most days traveling the four corners area of Colorado, Utah, New Mexico and Arizona in a wagon photographing the people and landscapes. The pair of photographers were based in Durango, Colorado where they leased a small space on Main Street and operated a photography studio. They traveled to the mountains and photographed miners and townspeople and visited Native American Reservations and Pueblos making portraits of the people. Their partnership was short-lived and Pennington soon bought out Updike and took sole control of the studio.


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First, I'm a front end designer familiar with html & css...and a little javascript.
I PAID a programmer from India to do some php coding on theses sites. Everything worked out fine...until I asked him to bid on a bigger project in which he lost to another programmer. In anger, he some how deactivated all of the php work he had done on the previous sites he worked on with me. Below is a brief description of the work he did:
*created a login page
*created a backend used as a "Document Vault" where users can log in and download files
*created a sortable heading table
*php drop down menus
After a lengthy discussion with him, I talked him into fixing everything. I told him I will never work with him again or give him anymore jobs until he fixes it. He fixed it.
A couple of things he said that may be helpful to figuring out what he did:
*He never logged on to the server (passwords were changes anyway so he couldn't even if he wanted to)
*I could pay another programmer to fix the simple bugs (during the heat of our argument, before I convinced him to fix it)
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Isn't it silly to suppose that the way students dress would have an effect on their education? Suppose you were in Court for something important, and the judge decided that a jogging suit would be more comfy than judicial robes. Would that be disturbing for any other reason than it being non-traditional? Costume is a way of reinforcing mindset. A judge in robes is reminded of his judicial responsibility. Students in uniform are similarly reminded of their roles as students.
A school uniform is a specific design for clothing designated to be worn while attending academic classes at a school. The school context comprises grades one through twelve of public and private schools in the United States. Different schools and different grades within schools may have different uniforms, as determined by parents and school administration. The paradigm is that of Japanese schools, as shown in anime. We assume that Fairbanks will adopt different uniforms from Key West … but you never know.
The reasons for requiring uniforms are:
1) It promotes identity with the school and class, which emphasizes the common educational purpose. It puts everyone in the same boat so they are more likely to help each other succeed. This is a reason why players on sports teams wear identical uniforms. It would suffice to identify the team players if, say, one team wore predominantly red and the other predominantly blue, or even just predominantly dark and light. Yet there is widespread agreement that having identical uniforms is important for the team psychology.
2) It removes the distractions of fashion trends and fashion competition from school hours, thereby reinforcing the educational purpose of the enterprise. It helps students focus.
3) It teaches boys to be neat and girls to be attractive.
4) It encourages students to evaluate people by their behavior and personality rather than by their manner of dress.
5) It allows individuals to express themselves in fashion outside of school, which reinforces the distinct nature of the educational environment. School uniforms in Japan coexist with cosplay outside of school.
There are many factors that go into overall academic performance, so certainly school uniforms are not the only thing that counts. Nonetheless, the countries that score best on international tests (Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan) are those that have the tradition of school uniforms. We may therefore reasonably conclude that it makes a positive contribution to having a serious attitude towards education.
The largest and most prominent example of a school uniform policy experiment in the United States is that of the Long Beach Unified School District, the third largest school district in California having 97,000 students in 90 public school programs, with 46 different languages spoken by local students:
"The quantitative outcomes of the policy have been remarkable. Crime report summaries are now available for the five-year post-uniform policy period and reflect that school crime overall has dropped approximately 86%, even though K-8 student enrollment increased 14%. The five categories of school crime where comparisons can be made between 1993 levels and 1999 levels are as follows: (a) sex offenses down 93% (from 57 to 4 offenses); (b) robbery/extortion down 85% (from 34 to 5 cases); © selling or using chemical substances down 48% (from 71 to 37 cases); (d) weapons or look-a-likes down 75% (from 145 to 36 cases); and (e) dangerous devices down 96% (from 46 to 2 cases; LBUSD, 1999). … Analysis of attendance figures has also provided interesting outcomes for the uniform initiative. In the fourth year that school uniforms have been required in K-8 grades, the percent of actual attendance reached almost 95%, noted as the highest point in the 18 years that the district has maintained statistics. Middle schools also registered comparable improvements in student attendance reaching almost 95% (LBUSD, 2002)."
The city of Baltimore provides another major experiment with positive results:
"Eddie Scott, principal at Meade Middle on Fort Meade, tells the Baltimore Sun's writer, Anica Butler, "There's research that shows a correlation between appropriate dress and academic performance." Students will not be distracted with who is wearing what brand of jeans, shoes or shirts. Students can focus on learning which is why they are there."
In addition to the experience of foreign countries, there are also the evidence of private and and parochial schools that generally require uniforms and achieve better performance.
The policies work most effectively when parents support them, as in Long Beach and Baltimore, and there are examples when other factors overwhelm the effect of having uniforms. Requiring uniforms is a step in the right direction.
Before-and-after studies in the Long Beach and Baltimore schools show that uniforms achieve positive effects.
If you look up school uniforms on Wikipedia, you will find reference to a study that claims to prove that school uniforms have no effect. The Brunsma and Rockquemore study, is a classic case of a bogus study. The key defects are that the study contained almost no public schools, and even more importantly, never considered data from the same school before and after the policies were implemented. They basically end up studying schools that already had high levels of discipline, and conclude that if all else is right, then uniforms make no difference. The authors made statistical corrections for the statistically biased sample, but they give almost no information on what they did in order to get the answer they sought. They admit, for example, that Catholic schools achieve better performance, but they apply corrections to the data so it doesn't correlate to uniforms.
The authors claim to be surprised by their results, but go on to reveal clear bias. For example, they dismiss the solid before-and-after case of the Long Beach School system by saying that a $1 million study ($10/student) introduced unspecified "educational reforms" that produced the dramatic changes. If dramatic improvement could be achieved effortlessly, the "reforms" would surely be adopted universally, which they were not. Beyond that, the authors would surely name the reforms if they were so compelling, but they did not. Moreover, absolutely no one in the school system attributed the improvements to anything but the uniform policy. The authors bias shows throughout their intemperate and unjustified conclusions. A statistics package in the hands of a social scientist remains a dangerous thing. They should wear tuxedos when they sit down at the computer; it would promote discipline.
The authors made one valid point. They suggest that the parental involvement that precipitated a policy of requiring uniforms in Long Beach may have precipitated other improvements. I suggest that parents and educators showing that they cared about educational performance had a positive effect upon performance. That's a good result and a good reason for parents and educators showing they care by adopting a uniforms policy else where.
Cost is cited by opponents as a reason for not adopting a uniform requirement. In fact, one of the main reasons that Baltimore parents wanted to have school uniforms was to reduce clothing costs. Chasing fashion fads and buying many different stylish outfits is far more expensive than just a few uniforms. However, while costs are lower for middle and upper income families, there is a potential hardship for poor families. It is well worth it for the school system to provide uniforms to such families. The uniforms are guaranteed to be used, so poor kids get better clothing and costs are lowered overall.
Adopting school uniforms will not solve all the problems of education. Before-and-after studies show significant improvements in performance, and virtually all of the top school systems in the US and abroad have uniform policies as part of an overall program that focuses students on education.


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Click here to download a copy of Horizon Nuclear Power's latest Community Update newsletter (November 2015), which provides information on Horizon's activities in the local community.
Horizon Nuclear Power has welcomed the announcement from the European Commission which helps clears the way for EDF's new nuclear power station at Hinkley Point C.
Following an inquiry and consultation by the Commission into the terms of EDF's Investment Contract with the UK Government, the Commission has ruled that the modified Contract is compatible with European Union State Aid rules. A separate inquiry will be undertaken if and when Horizon secures its own 'Contract for Difference' with the UK Government.
Alan Raymant, Chief Operating Officer at Horizon said: "This ruling is a huge boost for the UK nuclear new build programme which demonstrates the robustness of the model the UK Government has put in place to bring forward low carbon investment and underlines the attractiveness of the UK market for new nuclear. As the next UK developer in line, we take great confidence from the decision."
"We look forward to working with all parties, including the UK Government, as we continue to make strong progress towards delivering new clean, secure and affordable electricity for the UK."
The decision comes as Horizon is undertaking a 10-week period of public consultation on its new build plans at its lead site, Wylfa Newydd. The consultation is the first major step in the planning process for the development and will cover all aspects of Horizon's proposals, taking in everything from construction, to transport, to how the proposals might affect the Welsh language and the economy of the region: www.horizonnuclearpower.com/consultation.
Horizon Nuclear Power is a UK energy company developing a new generation of nuclear power stations to help meet the country's need for sustainable low carbon energy. We are a subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd planning to deliver at least 5,400MW of electricity, at our proposed sites, Wylfa Newydd on Anglesey, and Oldbury-on-Severn in South Gloucestershire.
Horizon's developments represent multibillion pound investments in Anglesey and South Gloucestershire. They are expected to create up to 1,000 jobs at each site during operation, with a construction workforce of around 4,000, peaking at 8,500 for a short period.
Wylfa Newydd is Horizon's first site and we aim to secure initial electricity generation at Wylfa Newydd in the first half of the 2020s, with Oldbury to follow. No decisions have yet been made about our Oldbury project and the go ahead would not happen until we've carried out formal consultation with local people, allowing them to have their say and help shape our proposals. We're working on the detailed timescales for this.
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Members of the Horizon Oldbury development team have given a number of presentations on our proposals to local groups and organisations, with further talks scheduled.
The meetings are a great way for Horizon to bring local people up to date and provide an opportunity for members of each group to raise any specific issues or concerns they may have about the project.
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Graceland University
|Prudens futuri (Wisdom for the Future)
|Community of Christ
|$37.2 million[1]
|John Sellars
Academic staff
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|1,495 (Fall 2013)
|727 (Fall 2013)
|Lamoni, Iowa, United States
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Graceland University is a private liberal arts university of about 2300 students and 150 faculty. Graceland has campuses in Lamoni, Iowa and Independence, Missouri, in the United States. Graceland offers degree completion and master's programs at satellite campuses in Centerville and Cedar Rapids (Iowa) and Trenton (Missouri). Graceland also offers undergraduate and graduate programs online. Graceland was founded in 1895. Though non-sectarian, Graceland was established by, and is affiliated with, the Community of Christ, formerly the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (RLDS Church).
Graceland's main campus is in Lamoni, Iowa. This residential campus offers over 50 academic programs, including 9-preprofessional programs and 35 undergraduate majors. The Lamoni campus also offers 19 varsity sports, campus-wide activities and intramural sports.
The Independence campus offers graduate and undergraduate programs in the School of Nursing and the Edmund J. Gleazer School of Education. The campus is also home to programs in the Community of Christ Seminary.
Dr. John D. Sellars is Graceland's president. He assumed his role July 15, 2007.
- 1 History
- 2 Academics
- 3 Student life
- 4 Athletics
- 5 Notable alumni
- 6 References
- 7 External links
Graceland University was established as Graceland College in 1895 by the RLDS Church in Lamoni, Iowa. Land for the college was donated by church members, with the first 20 acres given by Marietta Walker. The name "Graceland" was selected by Col. George Barrett, land surveyor for the college, for the graceful slope of the hill upon which the college was built. Until the administration building was completed, classes were conducted in a building in downtown Lamoni. The first day of classes was September 17, 1895.
In 1917, Graceland received accreditation from the states of Iowa and Missouri and from the North Central Association of Colleges, making it the first fully accredited junior college in Iowa. Graceland became a four-year college in 1960. Graceland's nursing program began in 1910 as a cooperative program with the Independence Sanitarium and Hospital, Independence, MO. The Graceland campus was extended to Independence with the establishment of the college's bachelor's degree program in 1968-69.
The Graceland Partnership Program, offering degree-completion programs on community college campuses, was established in 1989. In 1995, Graceland acquired SkillPath, a business training company that offers seminars and classes. Graceland College became Graceland University on June 1, 2000.
Graceland has been ranked 'first tier' in the U.S. News & World Report's America's "Best Colleges" in 2011, 2012 and 2013. Graceland falls in the "Private University" category, "Midwest Region." In 2012, Graceland was ranked 91 and in the 2013 report Graceland has been ranked 88. The report standings cite Graceland's small class sizes, with 72 percent of classes containing 20 or fewer students, financial aid services, and the university's "selective" admissions process in its rankings.[3][4] Graceland has also been recognized by the Princeton Review as a top school in the Midwest.[5]
Graceland is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The teacher education programs are accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). The nursing programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and have full approval status with the Iowa Board of Nursing and the Missouri State Board of Nursing.[6]
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Graceland's College of Liberal Arts and Science holds classes only on the Lamoni campus. The college holds five divisions: Division of Visual and Performing Arts, Division of Health and Movement Science, Division of Humanities, Division of Science and Math and the Division of Social Science. Among these divisions are over 30 majors, including pre-professional programs.[7]
School of Nursing
The School of Nursing is one of Graceland's most popular programs. The School of Nursing offers classes on the Independence Campus and online. In the undergraduate Nursing program (Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) to Registered Nurse,) students complete four semesters of general education classes on the Lamoni campus, then transfer to the Independence campus to complete their final four semesters. An accelerated Nursing program is available that allows students to graduate is seven semesters.[8]
The School of Nursing's online programs include both graduate and undergraduate degrees: BA in Health Care Management, RN to BSN, RN to MSN, Master of Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner Post Master MSN certificate, Nurse Educator Post Master MSN certificate and a Doctor of Nursing Practice. [8]
The Graceland School of Nursing has been ranked by thebestschools.org as one of the Top 25 Schools for Online Nursing Degrees.[9]
Edmund J. Gleazer School of Education
The School of Education is one of Graceland's largest programs, offering both undergraduate and graduate programs. Classes are offered on the Lamoni campus, Independence campus, the regional campuses and online.[10]
Undergraduate degrees include Elementary Education and Secondary Education. The Lamoni campus is the only location that offers a secondary teaching certificate. The School of Education has a partnership with Kansas City, MO, schools, called Professional Development Schools (PDS). The PDS partnership assigns Education students to an in-the-field classroom for an entire semester of student teaching (as opposed to the traditional one semester.)[10]
The School of Education offers international programs, where students can student-teach in New Zealand, or take winter term classes in Jamaica and Zambia.[10]
Graduate programs include a Master's of Education with six different specializations: Literacy Instruction, Management in the Inclusive Classroom, Collaborative Teaching and Learning, Differentiated Instruction, Technology Integration and Mild/Moderate Special Education.[10]
Thebestsschools.org ranked Graceland 8th in its Top 25 Online Teacher Education Programs calling the school a "pioneer in distance learning" and tuition prices "very affordable."[11]
The Edmund J. Gleazer School of Education is named for Edmund John Gleazer Jr., a past president of the university.[10]
C.H. Sandage School of Business
The C.H. Sandage School of Business offers undergraduate programs. Classes are held on the Lamoni campus and degree completion programs are held online and at regional campuses. Programs include Accounting, Agricultural Business, Business Administration, Economics, Organizational Leadership and Sport Management.[12]
The School of Business maintains a close partnership with the John C. Whitehead School of Diplomacy and International Relations at Seton Hall University. Graceland students who plan to attend a graduate school are encouraged to consider Seton Hall as an option. The School of Business is named after Dr. Charles H. Sandage, a past professor for the university.[12]
The School of Business is tied to Graceland's Enactus team. Founded in 1989, the team works internationally and locally. In recent years, Graceland Enactus program has taken winter term trips to Zambia, the Philippines and Belize. In 1996 Graceland Enactus was named U.S. National Champion, and advanced to compete at the Enactus World Cup in Paris, France. The team finished second to China at the competition. In April 2012, Graceland Enactus was named Regional Champion for the 12 consecutive year and placed in the top eight teams at the Enactus National Exposition.[13]
Community of Christ Seminary
The Community of Christ Seminary is offered online or at the Community of Christ Temple. The program offers a Master's of Arts in Religion.[14]
Student life
Residence life
Instead of having fraternities and sororities like many universities, Graceland has residential social organizations called "Houses." These Houses are present on Graceland's main campus; however, the Independence campus does have its own House, McKevit Manor. Students are assigned to a House regardless whether they live on or off campus. Graceland has six men's Houses: Agape, Cheville, Closson, Faunce, Orion, and Stewart Manor. Graceland has nine female Houses: Amici, Aponivi, Dimora, Hanthorne, Khiyah, Paloma, Sariah, Shalom, and Solah.[15]
Each House has officers who serve on Graceland's Student Government. The officers form a "House Council," including a House President (who leads the House Council), a Campus Organization of Social Activities (COSA) representative, an Academic Student Council (ASC) representative, a senator, an intramural sports representative and a chaplain. Members of the House Council are elected to their positions by members of their House. In addition to their Student Government duties, House Council members plan social activities called "functions." These functions vary by House and range from formal dinners to campouts.[15]
Houses hold meetings every Tuesday at 10 p.m. Meetings are led by the House President and House Council and vary widely from House to House.[15]
Activities and organizations
Graceland has over 50 clubs and organizations for students. Between Graceland Student Government and the campus clubs and organizations, over 250 official leadership positions are available.[16]
Graceland Student Government is a popular student activity, particularly for sophomore and junior students on campus.[16]
Intramurals is perhaps the campus' most popular activity, with over 98 percent student participation. Intramural teams are divided by House and level of competition.[16]
Other popular student clubs include the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), International Club, Outreach International club, Enactus, Art Student Society and Sustainability Club.[16]
Performing arts
With the completion of the Shaw Center expansion in fall 2012, Graceland has placed a renewed emphasis on the performing arts. Graceland performance groups include Chamber Singers, Concert Choir, Oratorio Chorus, Jazz Band, Pep Band, Symphonic Band, Orchestra and Theatre. For the 2012-2013 academic year, Graceland doubled its number of annual theatre productions. Over 1/3 of Graceland student participate in the arts (both visual and performing).[17]
Graceland brings a variety of talent acts to campus. In 2012, Graceland has brought in Canadian trumpeter Jens Lindemann, trombone player Wycliffe Gordon, the Fountain City Brass Band, vocalist Shannon Gaye, and actor Arliss Howard who directed Graceland's Homecoming play.[18]
In fall 2012 also brought in the Vienna Boys Choir and Owen/Cox Dance group.[19][20]
School traditions
House Meeting
Every Tuesday at 10:00 p.m. student gather with their fellow House members in a weekly meeting. Meetings are led by the House President and involve House Council members. Meetings vary from House to House, but generally include recreational activities and announcements from House Council members. Meetings are generally held in House lounges.[21]
Every year at Graceland's annual Homecoming weekend, COSA puts on an annual Airband competition. Male Houses are paired with female Houses (brother/sister Houses) and the teams compete against each other in a choreographed dance competition. Houses spend weeks preparing props, themes, and storylines for the competition; then perform their routine before a panel of judges. The winner of Airband is awarded points, and the team with the most Homecoming points wins money for their House.[21]
New Years in November
Every year in mid-November, COSA sponsors a campuswide dance and celebration, called New Year's in November. The event is essentially a celebration of the coming new year, because students are not on campus for New Year's Eve. The event has a specific theme every year and includes dancing and other activities. The event traditionally ends with a pancake breakfast in the Commons.[21]
Final Fling
The final weekend of the semester, COSA sponsors a campuswide celebration for students. Events vary year to year, but often include inflatables, sports tournaments, and various entertainment acts. Students collect wristbands for each event they attend, and at the weekend's conclusion enter their wristbands in a drawing for prizes.[21]
Thursday Night Movie
Once a week, COSA plays a free movie in the local theatre, The Coliseum. Before 2012, the movie played on Wednesdays; however the day was changed in fall 2012 to accommodate Graceland Student Government meetings.[21]
The athletic teams are known as the Yellowjackets. Graceland is a member of the Heart of America Athletic Conference and the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics.[22]
Notable alumni
- Alik L. Alik: politician, Vice President of the Federated States of Micronesia, 2007–present
- Leonard Boswell: politician, Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives, Iowa 3rd District, 1997–present
- Teresa Carpenter: journalist and novelist, Pulitzer Prize winner, 1981
- Caitlyn Jenner (formerly known as Bruce Jenner): Olympic gold medalist, television personality
- Merle Harmon: sport announcer, motivational speaker, entrepreneur[23]
- Don Knabe: Member of Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors
- C. Robert Mesle: Process theologian, 1972
- Frederick Madison Smith: Graceland's first graduate; third president of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, now the Community of Christ, 1915–1946
- Israel Alexander Smith: President of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, now the Community of Christ, 1946–1958
- David Yost: actor, original Blue Power Ranger
- Milton Young: politician, Republican U.S. Senator from North Dakota, 1945–1981
- Christian Vedder: American radio personality and commercial voice actor
- ^ As of June 30, 2009. "U.S. and Canadian Institutions Listed by Fiscal Year 2009 Endowment Market Value and Percentage Change in Endowment Market Value from FY 2008 to FY 2009" (PDF). 2009 NACUBO-Commonfund Study of Endowments. National Association of College and University Business Officers. Retrieved February 18, 2010.
- ^ http://www.ncahlc.org/component/com_directory/Action,ShowBasic/Itemid,/instid,1233/
- ^ Shephard, Melissa. "Graceland Continues to Advance in U.S. News & World Report 'Best Colleges' Rankings." Graceland University. N.p., Oct. 2012. Web. 2012.
- ^ "Graceland University #88 Regional Universities (Midwest)." U.S. News & World Report. N.p., 2012. Web. 2012.
- ^ Meline, Randy. "Graceland Named a Top University in Midwest by Princeton Review." Graceland University. N.p., n.d. Web. 2012.
- ^ "Accreditation." Graceland University. N.p., n.d. Web. 2012.
- ^ College of Liberal Arts and Sciences "Opportunities in Nursing." Graceland University. N.p., n.d. Web. 2012.
- ^ a b School of Nursing
- ^ Top 25 Online Nursing Degrees school "Top 25 Schools for Online Nursing Degrees." The Best Schools. N.p., 2012. Web. 2012.
- ^ a b c d e Edmund J. Gleazer School of Education "Our Programs Center Around You." Graceland University. N.p., n.d. Web. 2012.
- ^ Top 25 Schools for Online Teacher Education Programs "Top 25 Online Teacher Education Programs." The Best Schools. N.p., 2012. Web. 2012.
- ^ a b C.H. Sandage School of Business "C.H. Sandage School of Business." Graceland University. N.p., n.d. Web. 2012.
- ^ School of Business tied to Graceland's Enactus team Meline, Randy. "Graceland SIFE Falls Short in Semi-Finals." Graceland University. N.p., 2012. Web. 2012.
- ^ Community of Christ Seminary "Master of Arts in Religion." Graceland University. N.p., n.d. Web. 2012.
- ^ a b c Campus Life "Leadership & Service." Graceland University. N.p., n.d. Web. 2012.
- ^ a b c d Activities and Organizations "Get Involved." Graceland University. N.p., n.d. Web. 2012.
- ^ Performing Arts "Come express yourself at Graceland University." Graceland University. N.p., n.d. Web. 2012.
- ^ 2012 Fall Homecoming Play Meline, Randy. "Homecoming 2012 & Gala Shaw Center Dedication." Horizons Sept. 2012: 7+. Web. 2012.
- ^ Vienna Boys Choir Meline, Randy. "Vienna Boys' Choir to Perform November 12 at Graceland University." Graceland University. N.p., Oct. 2012. Web. 2012.
- ^ The Nutcracker Meline, Randy. ""Nutcracker and the Mouse King" Comes to Graceland University." Graceland University. N.p., Nov. 2012. Web. 2012.
- ^ a b c d e Goehner, David. The Graceland College Book of Knowledge. Independence: Herald Publishing House, 1997. 168-69. Print.
- ^ Quick Facts
- ^ Merle Harmon
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