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Monitoring medication costs is an enigmatic and incessant cyclical process. Prices fluctuate on a daily basis and there are a plethora of products, available from an abundance of suppliers. Yet quality can vary greatly amongst different sources and across all price ranges. When one divorces quality form the price comparison process, superior standards can become compromised.
The staff of the Cornell University Hospital for Animals constantly monitors the drug market to obtain the highest quality medications at the most reasonable price possible. We source our products from only reputable suppliers, providing outstanding and consistent product quality. We search for the best price available and seek alternatives when market conditions suggest a different course of action might be prudent.
We feel that our pricing is competitive and fair. Please feel free to ask about the price of any medication. We want you to be able to make a well informed decision and we certainly understand that taking care of a pet is a big responsibility that can at times get to be expensive.
Please tell us if you are uncertain about your ability to pay for your pet's medication. There may alternative options that you can explore rather than to have your pet go without.
The retail price list of the most commonly dispensed medications at the Cornell University hospital for Animals will help you to get an idea of the cost of your pet's medication. Please note that these prices reflect the cost for each individual dosage unit. You must multiply this cost by the number of doses prescribed for your pet to get the full cost of the prescription. Our pricing is flat across all quantities dispensed and there is a minimum charge of $5.00.
All prices are subject to change without notice. We do our best to keep this list accurate and current but market fluctuations may necessitate price changes which may not be immediately corrected in our postings.


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So here we sit at the end of the year. We just wrapped up the 2007 CyberNet Awards series that we had been doing for the last few weeks, and tomorrow we have a fun filled day planned. We are going to recap the major events that have happened over the last year, and I think you'll be pretty surprised at how much of the stuff seems like it happened yesterday.
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The 2007 CyberNet Awards is wrapping things up by highlighting what we believe to be the Most Productive Apps of 2007. One of our favorite things to write about are programs that can help increase productivity, and it's only fitting to close with this award. A big thanks to all the developers of the following programs, because without them I don't know how I would get anything done!
Yesterday we took a look at what we consider to be the Most Innovative Services available on the web, and today we've got our sights set on products. After some careful deliberation we managed to come up with three amazing products that could drastically change the way we use technology in the future.
Computers have always prospered because of people who sought after ways to fulfill the needs of users. When I look back at where applications and services were just a few years ago I have a hard time believing how far we've actually come.
There are hundreds of millions of websites out there, but how many do you use on a regular basis. We've come up with what we believe to be the three most powerful websites on the Internet. Sites that save you time, make you more productive, and focus on making otherwise hard tasks extra easy.
Over the last year we've covered hundreds of different applications, but there are only a handful that are both worthwhile and small. You may recall that we've done a post with 15 ultra tiny apps, all of which were 250KB and under in size. My favorite tiny program of the year, however, was not on that list!
We felt compelled to assemble this article after PCWorld put together their list of the biggest tech disappointments of 2007. What they claimed to be the worst products of the year were things like Office 2007, iPhone, Yahoo!, and even Vista. Needless to say they were way off the mark, and I lost some respect for them because of their poor decisions.
For this installment of the 2007 CyberNet Awards we are taking a look at some of the Best Sites for Sharing files, data, and movies on the Internet. We managed to come up with three different sites that all play an important role in how CyberNet functions, and we therefore wanted to mention each of them.
It's time to hand out the first of many 2007 CyberNet Awards! The category is Best Customer Service, and we have three different winners in this category. These are all companies that we've had to deal with on items that we've purchased, but ended up having troubles somewhere down the road.
Starting today and stretching until the end of the year, we will be handing out the coveted CyberNet Awards to the most deserving companies, applications, and gadgets out there. It's almost like winning an Oscar, only there isn't much fame and glory associated with the CyberNet Awards. Oh, and you won't receive a statuette, but who wants another dust collector anyway?

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Annual tour to feature town's architecture
The town of Scottdale is home to many splendid homes and mansions, offering a cornucopia of architecture and style, and the annual holiday home tour is the perfect way to get a glimpse into some of these wonderful sites.
The 2012 Christmas House Tour will take place from 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday and will feature several stops for participants to enjoy.
The annual event is hosted by Scottdale Historical Society.
"The tour consists of seven stops this year — six homes in Scottdale and the Center Bethel Church of God in nearby Alverton," Scottdale Historical Society President Tom Zwierzelewski said. "The Christmas tour gives a glimpse into the many wonderful homes in Scottdale and creates that Christmas spirit. It is a nice fund raiser for the Historical Society, adding to our operational expenses. The tour is part our mission statement, to help preserve our rich architectural heritage."
The tour will begin at the lovely and historic Peter Loucks Homestead at 527 N. Chestnut St. where there will be light refreshments and holiday music.
The self-paced and self-guided tour will then take visitors through the streets of the town where they will be treated to some of the lovely gems whose owners have opened their doors for the event.
Stops on the tour will include a lovely Georgian inspired mansion, a handsome brick foursquare that boasts some incredible and original woodwork, a quaint little yellow stone bungalow and a wonderful Victorian manse.
The Center Bethel Church of God in Alverton, whose Victorian décor is certain to inspire an old fashioned Christmas, is also on the tour.
"All of the homes and church are new this year, except for the Loucks Homestead," Zwierzelewski said. " Last year, we added the homestead's spring house to the tour. This year, we have an antique co-op group displaying heritage and vintage holiday decor to see and purchase as well. The Pittsburgh Street property was on our tour four years ago, but it was sold this past year, and the new owners wanted to keep the property in the tradition of supporting the Historical Society and offered to add it to the showcase of homes early this summer."
The Loucks Homestead and one other stop will feature the beautiful holiday decorating work of Dave Mardis from Miss Martha's Floral who will be adding his special touches to the sites.
"I'll be doing something different this year," Mardis said of the decorating, adding that the Loucks homestead again will be awash in holiday splendor. "I'll be doing parts in traditional greens and reds, then for the parlors, I'll be doing something different."
The town's community light celebration kicks off at 5 p.m. that same day, and Mardis said he hopes people will come to the tour and enjoy the rest of Scottdale.
"I hope that a lot of people come on the tour this year because I think that it's going to be really nice," Mardis said. "I also hope that people come into town and walk around, do a little shopping and stop in and see the decorations."
The event celebrated a record year last year with more than 230 guests taking part in the day, and the group hopes for another banner year to help them generate funding for the organization.
"The 2012 Christmas House Tour is planned to be one the best tours yet," Zwierzelewski said. "We continue to add new features like this year's Antique-Oddities display in the Spring house and performances on one of the historic pump organ. As our tour expands; we need our guest list to grow. We hope our return guests continue their support, and encourage their friends and family to make this an annual event."
Marilyn Forbes is a freelance writer.


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Nicolas Mailhot wrote:Well if it can be easily solved how come we still have this problem ? There are several packages that use the soname approach in FC and they are the ones that are a PITA to cleanup now and then
I did not know, is it possible to have a tool find the rpms that no rpms depend on, and ask to remove them ? For this task, Debian has something called deborphan (which might do more than that) and Mandrake has "urpm-find-leaves" IIRC. Maybe that could be a start.
Check out this for example: http://lists.freshrpms.net/pipermail/freshrpms-list/2003-March/003391.html


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Report NEP-RES-2004-01-25This is the archive for NEP-RES, a report on new working papers in the area of Resource Economics. Maximo Rossi issued this report. It is usually issued weekly.
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Being served by a good waiter makes you feel important, much like hearing people talk about something you did over a grocery store's intercom. Get what's coming to you with this Groupon.
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Delhi 6
In India's capital of New Delhi, there sits a small chunk of space called Delhi 6, where the region's food lovers congregate for the abundance of authentic Indian cuisine. So, when Seema Sharma and her husband, Ajay Kasana, made good on their dream and opened a restaurant in Frederick County, naming it Delhi6 was a no-brainer. "I grew up all my childhood eating that food," Sharma once told the Town Courier, "it's engrained in my mind."
Inside Delhi6, amber-colored walls mix with dark hardwood floors to create a warm, rich contrast. Through glass windows, visitors can peer into the kitchen, where chefs are busy grinding the restaurant's spices and cooking up daily-baked Indian breads. On the walls, Sharma made sure to feature decorative reminders of Delhi6's roots, including more than 8,000 Indian bangle bracelets, which hang as a nod to the vendors who line New Delhi streets doling out artisan goods.


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is a recent MFA graduate from Clemson University in printmaking, specializing in intaglio and wood lithography. A native of Dallas, Texas, she received her Bachelors of Arts in Art History and Art from Southern Methodist University in 2010. She has also worked in Austin, Texas, Paris, France, New Mexico, Utah and Italy. Her work has been shown nationally in South Carolina, Missouri, New Mexico, Virginia, New York and throughout Texas and internationally in China and Egypt.She has been a resident artist at The Kala Art Institute, and is currently working at art residency 100 West in Corsicana Texas. www.adriennelichliterart.com
is happily into her third career---as a hand weaver! After working as a clinical psychologist and an ordained minister for most of her past 35 years, Anne has immersed herself art after stumbling upon weaving at a retreat center, Holden Village, seven years ago. Today her days are filled with weaving, yoga, teaching part-time at Southern Methodist University and traveling with her weaving tolerant husband. With three young adult children, Mermer handwovens was named after one of their nicknames for her ("Mermer"). www.mermerhandwovens.com
is an artist concerned with the contrast between nature and the man made environment. Her ceramic sculptures playfully exploit real and imagined landscapes in a three dimensional form. Annie has a BFA in Printmaking from the University of Arizona and an MFA in Ceramics from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She has completed additional study with Lisa Orr in Austin, Texas, the Instituto de Bellas Artes in Faenza, Italy and at Alfred University in Alfred, New York. Her work has been featured in local and national shows and competitions. She is a member of the Nasher Sculpture Center Education Board and the St. Mathew's Cathedral Arts Guild. She teaches art at the secondary and college levels in the Dallas area where she resides.
is an accomplished figurative sculptor who works in stone, clay and bronze. Although known for sculpting realistic figures, Art has recently devoted his attention to carving abstract pieces. In 2009 he won a national award from Sculptural Pursuit Magazine. His work has been exhibited in museums and galleries and can be found in both public and private collections. He has studied at the Marble Institute of Colorado and the Scottsale Artist School, and has served as a featured instructor at 2sculpt workshops in Lawrence, KS since 2008. www.artsculpts.com
creates uniquely styled gestural paintings and drawings that explore the dynamic relationship between the known and the unknown. His diverse body of work has been exhibited internationally, and has received numerous accolades throughout his career, among them a Fulbright Scholarship. Baryoum was featured alongside prominent artists Dale Chihuly, Chuck Close, Louise Bourgeois, and Richard Serra in "Art Educates the World", an exhibition benefiting future Fulbright scholars. In 2016, Baryoum was selected as a finalist for the prestigious Hunting Art Prize for the fourth year. Baryoum earned a Master of Fine Arts degree in painting from the Savannah College of Art and Design in 1997. He now lives in Dallas, where he creates and teaches art. www.awadhbaryoum.wordpress.com
received her Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of North Texas and subsequently accepted a job with American Airlines creating Magazine designs for their publication department. There she meet the marketing director for Coke-a-Cola who asked her to crate some unusual mosaic with Coke products. This was the beginning of the rest of Barbara's art life. In 2007 her quest and hunger for knowledge in mosaic she traveled taking classes from the top artist across the nation as well as CAC.
In 2011 Barbara and husband David decided to sell their home and furnishing and bought eight acres in Rockwall, TX. They affectionately call the place, Mosaic Habitat. Barbara believes a home should reflect the environment it is located on as well asnd the life style of its inhabitants. Mosaic Habitat is a welcoming environment where you can experience art. www.barbaradybala.com
continues her interest in the world of cultural symbology. She appropriates known symbols and deconstructs and simplifies the form to offer her own visual statement through color, pattern, repetition and texture. The series, titled -- Under and Over, examines the layering of symbols. This work concentrates on the layering of pattern, color and texture, often resulting in hidden stratas of meaning. In her latest series "Lost in Translations" the symbols that were once used for specific communication within their cultures of origin have evolved into artifice…recognized only as decorative motifs and patterns. As the mark becomes more relevant, the meaning of the symbol continues to descend. She received a BFA in Graphic Communication and Fine Art from the University of Texas at Arlington. Her work has been featured in exhibitions in Washington, D.C. and Texas. She and her husband own Cohn Drennan Contemporary, an art gallery in Exposition Park. The gallery represents artists working in both traditional and emergent media, and participates in educational programs and projects to make art accessible to new audiences and private individuals building collections. www.sites.google.com/site/drennancathy
is a self-taught leather artist who inherited his love of design from his mother and has spent his life creating items in his unique style. After discovering leather working several years ago, he has eagerly pursued the art to product beautiful bags, accessories and pet products. www.bear-bags.com
is a retired art professor and an active painter and mixed media artist. He has taught at universities in Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas and Virginia. He has exhibited throughout Texas and curated several shows both nationally and internationally. As a studio artist, Chuck considers art as "his mind at play" and often uses allegorical symbols in his work. He holds an Ed.D. in Higher Education Administration from the University of North Texas and Texas Women's University as well as both a BA and MA in Studio Drawing and Painting from the University of North Texas.
joined the US Navy upon her High School graduation and served during the Persian Gulf War 1 as medic for the Marine Air Wing in Baharain. Upon returning to the States she received an Honorable discharge from the Navy. Cristie finished her BFA degree in Graphic Design from the University of Texas at Arlington in 1997. She also holds an MFA in Fine Art portraiture at the Academy of Art University of San Francisco and is also a certified Zentangle instructor. Her work is primarily focused on portraiture. The amalgamation of harmonious color palettes and contemporary design are heavily influenced by Old Master poses and subject matter. She uses bright beautiful color to evoke mood and depict the personality of each family member. www.cristiecampo.com
teaches metal sculpture at CAC. He has been involved in the promotion of public art in multiple municipalities and educational institutions. He is represented in both public and private collections and has exhibited at the Little Rock Museum of Art and obtained his MFA from Southern Methodist University.
started his art career as an illustrator, producing product, editorial, and book cover illustrations. He then moved into the world of fine art and portraiture. Dave paints in a Romantic Realism style using a traditional approach. He has been teaching for over 16 years and studied art at Indiana University. Dave has received awards from Dallas Society of illustrators, New York Society of illustrators, Artist Magazine. Over the years he has volunteered with many nonprofit organizations and is just a swell guy. www.davekramer-art.com
became interested in art in childhood and painted oils in high school. She took a stained glass class in 1978 while working as an RN. Although she continued her nursing career, her free time was spent making stained glass gifts and later, architectural windows for custom homes and churches. An interest in glass beadmaking and jewelry was sparked by a glass beadmaking workshop with Alison Sheafor and later studied glassblowing at UTA. The diverse properties of glass itself give her an enormous palette. When hot, glass can be blown, manipulated with tools, poured into molds, pulled into canes, even strings. When cold, it can be cut, carved, sandblasted, engraved, polished and painted. Although not presently blowing glass, she continues to work in fused, flame worked and cast glass.
Fell in love with painting in her first classes in Bauernmalerie (German Folk Art) in the mid-90s while living in Heidelberg, Germany. In 1999, a move to Washington introduced her to the world of fused glass where she applied "painterly" qualities to the medium. She opened at studio in Fayetteville, Texas was soon her art glass was carried in galleries in Austin, Houston, Round Top and Wimberly. She has been featured in Glass Art Magazine and Glass Patterns Magazine. She is a sought-after instructor teaching out of her studio as well as around the country. www.dancinglightfusedglass.com
is a career designer and artist, having a classically trained background, studying with instructors, Chapman Kelly, Ann Cushing-Gantz and Ruth Tiers. Duke has exhibited in Kettle Art, Daniel Padilla Gallery, LumineArte and Craighead Green's New Texas Talent Show. His work is in the collection of the DMA and private collections nationwide. Duke is comfortable working in all media with emphasis on oils. Recently, his 50' mural "Route 66" was featured on Channel 11. He has volunteered with several non-profit arts groups over the years including the Decorative Artisans' Guild, Texas Visual Arts Association (past president) and Board of Directors for Arts' District Friends. Duke obtained a BA in Advertising at the University of North Texas. worked for the great scenic designer, Peter Wolf during the halcyon years of the Dallas Summer Musicals indigenous talent. www.dukehorn.com
has been a writer, editor, teacher and mentor for over two decades teaching students of all ages and levels of experience in high schools, private workshop, at Rice University and the Jung Center of Houston. She joined the CAC faculty in the winter of 2015. Eden has published work in the Crab Orchard Review, the Chautauqua Literary Journal, the Mid-American Review, the Sycamore Review, Quarter After Eight, the Mississippi Review and the online magazine Role/ReBoot. She holds an MFA from the Writing Seminars of Bennington College, a post-graduate diploma from Trinity College in Dublin, and a BA from the University of Chicago. She also plays the oboe holds a BM in Music Education.
arrived at the visual arts after a successful career as a freelance musician and educator. Allowing her strong sense of intuition and love of experimentation to guide her, Gila has developed a unique voice in the realm of mosaic portraiture. She exhibits regularly throughout the United States, and has won numerous awards for her expressive mosaic portraits. Gila was featured on HGTV's "Crafters Coast to Coast" and has been published in 5 art books. www.gilamosaics.com
has been a professional clay artist for nearly 30 years. She also works with bronze and is an internationally known illustrator of children's literature. In 2003, Glo was sponsored by CIVITAS as a visiting artist to the Ukraine. Her work is sold through numerous galleries across the U.S. She holds a BA from Abilene Christian College. www.glocoalson.com
Jean Fernandes is an international artist; born in India, raised in Dubai and California. She earned her BA in Graphic Design at San Jose State University, CA and her MFA in Glass at the University of Texas at Arlington. She has exhibited her art in juried shows nationally and internationally. These shows most notably include Art Inter/national (Box Heart gallery, Pittsburgh, PA), Emerge/Evolve 2014 (Bellevue Arts Museum, Bellevue, WA), and the Stanislav Libensky Award (Prague Gallery of Czech Glass, CZ). Her most notable recent achievements include being selected as a 2014 Bullseye Glass Emerge finalist, being published in the 2014 Aesthetica Art Prize Anthology, and winning a 2015 Niche Award.www.jeanfernandes.com
is a textile artist and a recent graduate of the University of Kansas with a degree in Visual Arts. She primarily works with dyes, pigments, and thread to transform fabrics into pieces of art through shibori techniques, screen printing, and embroidery. Born in Baton Rouge and raised in North Dallas, she has found a way to translate her love of nature and organic forms into her artwork and has come back to Dallas to share the joy of creating and knowledge of fiber arts with others.
is a certified Kaizen-Muse Creativity Coach and works as a consultant with groups, businesses and individuals through one-on-one coaching, classes, workshops and retreats. She is the founder of Creative Oasis Coaching and is a performing singer-song writer. Jill is passionate about helping people make the time and space in their busy lives to enjoy creative fulfillment. www.creativeoasiscoaching.com
has been a working artist since 1978 who works and teaches from his studio, Bowman Hot Glass, located in an 5,000 square foot complex near downtown Dallas. He received his MFA from California College of Arts & Crafts, and now works in blown glass as well as kiln worked glass, architectural leaded glass and mixed media sculptural projects. Jim creates autonomous artwork, as well as commissioned work for public art, corporate office, hospitality and medical spaces and residential projects. www.bowmanglass.com
is a visual artist and university professor of art and design concerned with the exploration of identity and the individual through the examination of boundaries and relationships, materials and process, and anatomy vs the figure. She brings to life visual narrations that create a bridge between reality and the unseen reality. Her mediums of choice are Drawing (graphite, colored pencil and ink), Painting (acrylic and watercolor), Sculpture (mixed media, installation and casting) and Digital Art/Image Manipulation. Jodi obtained her MFA in Expanded Media & Fine Art from the University of Kansas, School of Visual Arts, and has a BFA from Texas Tech University in Sculpture and Design Communication.
was driven to create from an early age. She started her love affair with art as a painter, worked as a graphic designer, then fell in love with glass. Her work reflects her painterly beginnings. She approaches her work with the same concerns - depth of field, shadow and light, balance and overall harmony of design. Her mosaic work embraces whimsy and playfulness as well as the spiritual side of nature. www.artquirks.net
is a graduate of the University of Dallas and a 1987 Rotary Foundation Graduate Scholar to Italy. Working in diverse mosaic media she has completed many residential, commercial and public art projects in Texas, New Mexico, Virginia, Minnesota, Mexico and Spain. In 2013, she completed an 8 x 8-foot mosaic, designed by Professor Emeritus Lyle Novinski, of the Transfiguration of Christ for the Chapel of the Transfiguration at the University of Dallas Eugene Constantin Campus in Rome. While she is well known for her many architectural mosaic installations in places such as the University of Texas at Austin's Jackson School of Geological Sciences and at the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, her true passion for mosaics is most evident in her fine art sculptures. Exhibiting for the past 11 years in the Society of American Mosaic Artists Mosaic Arts International juried exhibition, her mosaics have also been included in juried shows throughout the US and in Italy, including the international "Opere del Mondo" juried exhibition as part of the 2011 Ravenna Mosaico Biennial festival. She has won Best 3-D Mosaic in 2011 for "La Corrente," a sculptural dress mosaic; "Juror's Choice" for "Night Shirt" in the 2009 and "Members' Choice" for "L'Ambasciatrice" in the 2007 Mosaic Arts International. In September 2009, her "Night Shirt" was awarded the international Grand Prize from Orsoni Smalti Veneziani, the Italian glass company. www.juliericheymosaics.com
is a Dallas painter and graphic designer known for her Pink Alien series and other whimsical work. Originally from Richmond, VA, she has had a number of one-person shows including Gallery@1300, Cedar Arts Gallery, 2520 Fairmont and The Boyd Gallery and was selected for the D Magazine Art Slam at F.I.G. Her work is in both public and private collections. For four years, Katherine worked with an outreach art program between Lakewood Elementary and Vickery Towers. Currently, Katherine works with Big Thought in their after school program teaching art, and at Methodist Cancer Center as their Artist-in-Resident. She obtained a BA in Graphic Design from East Texas State University.
is a mosaic artist who recently moved her studio from a large warehouse in the
Dallas Design District to over an acre of land in Irving overlooking the Dallas skyline. The move signals in new works for the artist as she designs an art environment unlike any seen before. Doran's mosaic works have included private commissions of fantastical chairs, large flower sculptures, kitchen backsplashes, floor insets, swimming pool motifs and much more. With a degree in psychology and years of working in the special event entertainment field, Doran has a knack for relating to people in a fun way. She leads special projects with people of all ages for mosaic murals and teaches mosaic classes and workshops on a regular basis. Katrina Doran's passion and enthusiasm for this art form is contagious. www.DoranStudioMosaics.com
has been a watercolor painter for thirty years and has exhibited and taught classes to adults throughout the southwest. She earned a MFA at Vermont College of Norwich University and was a college art professor for 10 years. Her paintings are representational and typically depict psychological realities. As a teacher, Kay strives to help budding artists access their unique vision and find their own voices. www.artspeaks-kaybyfield.com
became a professional photographer in September of 1993 and hasn't looked back since. It was something that she took to immediately and enthusiastically. She has continued to push forward with her career always eager to meet new people and gain new clients. She is passionate about her work, her images, and her environment. As Kris puts it, "Photography is very freeing. The world is a beautiful place and you just have to be open to seeing it." www.krishundt.com
has spent 25 years as a professional ceramic artist and instructor and has recently completed her MA & MFA in ceramics from the University of Dallas under Professor Dan Hammett. Her MFA concluded with a very successful thesis exhibition at the JM Gallery in downtown Dallas. Previous to this endeavor Linda's career path included many private and corporate commissions, wholesale orders, craft fairs, workshops and instructing ceramics at various venues. Linda works in a wide array of construction methods including wheel throwing, hand building and slip casting. www.lindagossett.com
is a professional ceramic artists producing textural hand-built ceramics at her home studio. She is a Dallas native and a visual arts graduate of Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts. She obtained her BFA in Ceramics and Painting from the University of Texas at Austin. www.bothhandsstudio.com
is a professional artist from Oregon and Washington State who now lives in East Texas. She currently teaches art classes at Tyler Junior College School of Continuing Studies. After receiving a law degree, Maureen picked up the pencil and painting as a hobby and quickly became obsessed with graphite. She teaches graphite and colored pencil classes for adults as well as serves as a lead instructor for kids camps in the summer, believing in the importance of enriching young minds in the arts. She has studied with Jeff Watts, Charlotte Wharton, Bruce Greene, Martin Greele and Romel De la Torre. Currently she teaches privately the old masters approach to classical drawing which is a four year curriculum. She has also currently launched a new art school studio in Lindale, Texas offering traditional drawing and painting classes in addition workshops in various media for adults and young adults. www.maureenkillaby.squarespace.com
Has taught drawing and painting to adults and children since 1997. Although she has worked with a variety of materials, she prefers the rich color possibilities of oils, acrylics, colored pencils and oil pastels. Merry has exhibited in various juried and solo shows and has work in many private collections. She holds a MFA from Texas Women's University. www.zhibit.org/merryfuhrer
is a Texas native. He received his MA from the University of Dallas with Dan Hamet and his BFA at the University of North Texas with Elmer Taylor . He also has been working and sharing a studio with Randy Brodnax for the last four years. His work focuses on art that works in the way of functional ceramics and uses the clay to record the process in which it goes through. Using wheel thrown and altered forms that provide a surface for the atmospheric fire that he's so captivated with, to leave their mark. www.cargocollective.com/nathanportnoy
works with both traditional media and new technology as she explores her interests in layers. Whether these layers are the physical layers of paper on paper in collage or digital layers in Photoshop, she uses them to reflect on the entangled complexity of perception which creates beauty in life and art. Thus, she both physically and virtually manipulates her materials to play upon one another to tell an elaborate story. Rebecca has written tutorials for Cloth Paper Scissors Magazine and her work has been featured in Somerset Gallery Magazine, The Dallas Morning News, and many other publications. Holding a BFA from the University of North Texas, Rebecca is currently a digital pet portrait artist and owner of Artpaw.com as well as a Mixed Media Mosaic artist. www.rebeccacollins.com
obtained her MFA from the University of North Texas and has taught at the University of Texas at Arlington and the Dallas Museum of Art. She works in sculpture, printmaking and jewelry. Her works have been exhibited in Dallas and Atlanta galleries as well as public and private collections. www.rebeccaswann.com
began her passion in metal sculpting as a student to relieve the stress of her job as a mortgage broker. Rene's work can be found in public and private collections from California to Texas. She holds a MBA from the University of Texas at Arlington. www.artprotx.com
a Dallas native, grew up with a focus to be a 2D artist, but while pursuing his Studio Art Degree at Hardin-Simmons University, took a ceramics class and knew he was at home in the world of clay. After receiving his Bachelors degree, he moved to Austin, TX to work under Bridget Hauser, as a professional production potter, at Sunset Canyon Pottery. Now in Dallas, he enjoys being a potter and sharing his enthusiasm for clay and the endless possibilities afforded those who pursue it.
is also known by her knit bombing name, K Witta. Also, an accomplished musician, Sally has worked with her knitting group, the Knit Wits, to "bomb" the Lakewood Library, the AT&T Performing Arts Center, Klyde Warren Park and most recently Dallas Heritage Village. She has been featured on Good Morning Texas, Fox4News and the Dallas Morning News. In 2014, she had her first solo show at Mary Tomás Studio Gallery. She has a wonderful husband and two great kids who put up with alot of crazy ideas and lint all over the house, but they have great sweaters and socks. When she is not knitting, she sells advertising for the Advocate and tours Europe with her band the Texas Gypsies. www.facebook.com/knitwitta
began her career in interior architecture as a designer with a BS in Architecture from the University of Texas in Austin with a minor in Psychology from the University of Illinois. When assuming a leadership role in a Dallas interior design firm, she drew on her design, writing, and photography skills to support its marketing efforts. In 1998, Sharon opened the boutique agency, CityWork, focusing on producing fresh and high quality design, writing, and visual imagery for a wide array of clients. When not on assignment, Sharon actively pursues her love of fine art photography, concentrating in narrative photomontage and mixed media. Her work has been exhibited throughout the country and is in private collections both in the United States and abroad. www.sharoncallaghanshero.com
is a fine art photographer exploring the world through Cell Phone Photography, Digital Collages, Polaroid Transfers, Artist Books and Book Art Installations. Her artwork, Project Designs and articles have been widely published in books and national magazines. She teaches workshops nationally and holds a MFA from the University of Texas at Dallas. www.sheilacunningham.blogspot.com
is an internationally known mosaic artist. She is the author of Mosaic Techniques & Traditions, from Sterling Publishing, and is currently working on a book on advanced mosaics. She is a past president of the Society of American Mosaic Artists and a director of the Associazione Interniazionale Mosaicisti Contemporanei. She has been featured HGTV's "Modern Masters", HDTV's "The Art of Living" and most recently in Modern Luxe. She obtained a BFA from the California College of the Arts and a MBA from Southern Methodist University. www.mosaicworks.com
is a classically trained artist who teaches and practices the academic approach to drawing and painting. Steve is a lifelong professional artist who is currently represented in five galleries. He was featured on the cover of American Artist Magazine in 2008. He believes that drawing is a skill that can be taught to anyone who is willing to learn, think and practice. He obtained a BA from San Jose State University under Maynard D. Stewart (who studied with Frank Vincent DuMond at The Art Students League). www.stevearmes.com
is an artist who loves many disciplines of art. She studied art at both the Art Students League and the Parsons School of Design. Having devoted many years to figure drawing and clay sculpture, she feels a close connection with the importance of self discovery in art making. Her first professional job in art was as a tapestry weaver with Scheur Tapestry Studio in Manhattan. There she made corporate tapestries for IBM, RJR Nabisco, Lakewood Wineries as well as private collectors. In addition to teaching drawing and clay with the different schools in the area, she has worked with children and seniors on large scale mural installations. Susan shows her figurative clay sculpture at Goldesberry Gallery in Houston and participates in different shows in the area.
has worked in jewelry for more than 20 years and currently works from her home studio. She works in sterling silver and 14k gold designing earrings, pendants, rings and bracelets. She also teaches beading classes on a regular basis. Susan holds a BFA from Stephen F. Austin University and a M.Ed. from Southern Methodist University. www.tinkleroriginals.com
has loved all things fiber since she was very young. In addition to dyeing fabrics for many years, her work has taken her into the world of nuno felting, which is also known as laminated felting and is the process of agitating wool and other lightweight fabrics together to form one highly textural fabric. www.suzannemorgan.com
has over 20 years of printmaking and paper arts experience. In addition to having a BFA in Printmaking from the Swain School of Design, Terri has created workshops and lectures for local colleges and high schools. Her work has been featured in numerous exhibitions, most recently at the Texas Women's Museum. She owns Paper Arts, a local store featuring the largest selection in the country of fine arts papers from around the world. www.paperartsdallas.wix.com
is a unique facility where instructors Bonny Leibowitz and Deanna Wood teach the art of painting with wax on site at the studio in Richardson. www.theencausticcenter.com
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grew up amidst the cornfields of rural Illinois in an Intentional Community. The community was developed largely by a volunteer effort of like-minded people to practice experimental sustainable and philosophical lifestyles. This upbringing surrounded by strong social cohesion, teamwork and an alternative lifestyle greatly impacted Val's core values and art-making practice. Curry emphasizes creative mastery through practice of foundational skills. He believes that this process allows the ideas in our mind to become more clearly articulated. He blends ancient wisdom with the newest technology. He has a BFA in Sculpture from Texas A&M University, Commerce and received his MFA from the University of Texas at Dallas in the Arts and Technology program. In 2012 he was an artist in residence at UTD CentralTrak. www.ro2art.com
is a recent recipient of the National Endowment of the Arts Award to work on a collaborative multi-disciplinary performance and exhibition at the Dallas Museum of Art. Holding a BA of Arts and Performance at the University of Texas at Dallas, Vet is a native Texas artist who incorporates recycling awareness and arts education within her projects and residencies. In addition to CAC, her affiliations include the Texas Commission on the Arts, North East Texas Library Systems, City of Dallas Neighborhood Touring Program, Dallas Independent School District, Crow Collection of Asian Art, Irving Art Center, Junior Players, Young Audiences/Big Thought, Youth Services Council, Good Shepard Episcopal School, Booker T. Washington School of Visual and Performing Arts and numerous other local arts organizations. www.foundobjects.50megs.com


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The Emergency Committee for Israel (ECI) released a new ad today suggesting that the U.S. should immediately bomb Iran. Among those behind the ECI and its ad are the same people who pushed the U.S. into the Iraq war.
The ad from ECI, a group which aims to push pro-Israel voters away from President Obama and is headed up by Weekly Standard editor Bill Kristol, tells viewers in its new commercial that Obama is insufficiently committed to preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon and concludes, "Now it's time to act," followed by an explosion.Watch it:
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LEIGH Town Centre Partnership Group, a joint initiative which brings together the Loom Retail Park, Spinning Gate Shopping Centre, Leigh Market and Wigan Council's Leigh Town Centre Management, proudly displayed its new logo this week in the run up to Halloween.
Launched just 6 months ago, the Leigh Town Centre Partnership Group's priority is to promote the retail offer and development which has grown substantially around the Bradshawgate and Spinning Jenny Way area following the opening of The Loom last year.
Ayrton Westwood, centre manager from Spinning Gate Shopping Centre who chair's the group said: "The role of Leigh Town Centre Partnership is to spread the message of what is on offer in Leigh Town Centre. The Loom has effectively extended entertainment for the whole family into the evening. The Town's shopping experience has expanded to provide something for everyone to suit all budgets. It is our job to ensure that the people of Leigh can enjoy this experience safely and easily and I am delighted that Leigh business is joining together in this way."
The partnership, which includes the Spinning Gate Shopping Centre, Leigh Market, Leigh Town Centre and Cineworld, will be putting on a 'fang…tastic' three days of free Halloween entertainment for all the family, the first time that such a joint participation has happened in Leigh. This will take place between Monday and Wednesday October 29-31 and will include face painting, witches and wizards mask and hat making, a witch hunt to win fabulous prizes, pumpkin lantern making, fun walkabout characters including gnomes, Frankenstein and a dragon!
This will be followed by the Christmas lights switch on with fireworks and entertainment on Thursday, November 22 plus Spinning Gate's real live reindeer Santa parade on Saturday, November 24.
Cllr David Molyneux, Deputy Leader of Wigan Council and portfolio holder for regeneration said: "Wigan Council has long acknowledged that partnerships are important in making things happen. With all the main stakeholders working together for the good of Leigh town centre it will result in a more co-ordinated approach in the marketing and promotion, providing added value to visitors, shoppers and businesses and working towards a more prosperous town centre."


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A POOR little boy ran away from his father when he was very young. He lived in another country for many years. He wandered about in all directions, seeking food and clothing. While wandering here and there, he happened to walk towards his home country. At that time his father stayed in a city of [Read More…]
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Time.com unveiled 200 names for its Time 100 (most influential people in the world) issue Thursday. Obviously, liberals and leftists have great influence in today's political sphere, but the conservatives drew about one-fourth the names on the ballot.
This may be picky, but I count about ten conservatives on the list. I put a few "half" picks in brackets for people who aren't as political and/or conservative:
9. Sarah Palin
15. Scott Brown
17. Roger Ailes
[55. Billy Graham]
68. Glenn Beck
72. Eric Cantor
[74. Ron Paul]
77. Mitt Romney
[88. Bristol Palin]
112. Rupert Murdoch
152. Samuel Alito Jr.
155. Andrew Breitbart
189. Benjamin Netanyahu
Meghan McCain, Olympia Snowe, and Arnold Schwarzenegger do not count. Neither does Ted Olson for crusading for gay marriage with David Boies.
My listing of the liberals and leftists counts 44 (and some judgment calls for less political celebrities). Liberals would say it's not surprising that Hollywood stars might tilt the list left.
4. Hillary Clinton
[6. James Cameron]
11. Nancy Pelosi
14. Michelle Obama
18. Dave Eggers
23. Catherine Ashton (UK Labour Party)
24. Arne Duncan
25. Neil Patrick Harris
26. Barack Obama
31. Oprah Winfrey
33. Rahm Emanuel
34. Alec Baldwin
35. Stephen Colbert
[36. Ellen DeGeneres]
39. Seth McFarlane
40. Jon Stewart
53. Michael Lewis
57. Banksy, British anarchist graffiti artist
65. Timothy Geithner
67. Annise Parker, gay mayor of Houston (D)
76. Paul Farmer
78. Atul Gawande
80. Jane Lynch
83. Jeff Zucker
87. Meryl Streep
[90. Adam Lambert]
94. Harvey Weinstein
95. Kanye West
100. Johanna Sigurardottir, lesbian prime minister of Iceland (Social Democrat)
113. Rachel Maddow
114. Ricky Gervais
121. Sonia Sotomayor
124. Warren Buffett
126. Bill and Melinda Gates
130. Dominique Strauss-Kahn (expected to be the Socialist challenger to Sarkozy)
131. Lawrence Summers
132. Kathleen Merrigan, deputy secretary of agriculture
133. Lisa Jackson
134. Michael Pollan
150. Hugo Chavez
151. Luiz Inacio Lula de Silva
153. Cory Booker
156. Evan Bayh
157. Peter Orszag
163. Elton John
180. George Clooney
These lists aren't really about "influence," although that is a factor. They're really more about being trendy, or interesting, or exotic. The magazine skipped President Bush, after all, and omits both Harry Reid and Mitch McConnell this time around in favor of a brand-new freshman Senator. But it's clear Time's idea of who is interesting and exciting might mesh with who they like.
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A Prairie Home Companion with Garrison Keillor
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I never had any desire to go on a cruise, but we signed up with a couple of friends for the first cruise to Nova Scotia. It was one of the most pleasant weeks I've ever spent. I especially enjoyed the evening events, where the musicians from the show and the special guests would entertain in the various venues around the ship. We signed up again for the recent cruise in the western Caribbean, and it was equally enjoyable.
— Jock A., Blue Grass, IA
I have had the joy of being on three APHC cruises: Norway, the Caribbean and Boston-Maine. On the first I travelled as a single with all my family aboard and met another woman who has become my APHC "roomie." What will you find aboard? Your favorite APHC entertainers in all the venues (one can hardly decide what to do) and the fun of also running into them on land. You will also find a shipload of like-minded people. It's fun now as I always recognize people from the last cruises and many from all three. This is probably the only cruise you might take where the casino is completely vacant — except for the dealers! With this being a "chartered" ship, the land tours, sometimes the ports and all of the entertainment is simply fantastic. No cheesy shipboard entertainment this trip!
— Heidi T., Dunedin, FL
My husband and I attended the very first Prarie Home cruise from Boston to Canada. I have been on many cruises in my life and the PH cruise was the best yet. The entertainment was outstanding and the guests were so much fun too. One of my fondest memories was an elderly gentleman singing a song in the guest talent contest. I think the title was "When I get you home tonight". He was great! He had the crowd on their feet with applause. We made so many friends that week and saw so many great places in New England and the Canadian Maritmes.
— Tami and Marc H., Exeter, RI
I have been on THREE PHC Cruises. They are more than worth the price of admission. Garrison and the whole PHC crew and guest performers are available and entertaining almost around the clock. They always have time for YOU and love to meet YOU. Then there is the cruise itself which is always a treat fit for kings and queens and the rest of us.
— Mary M., Pinellas Park, FL
This was my first cruise. For me it was fantastic, wonderful, fun, delicious, exciting, beautiful, educational, relaxing, exhausting, awe-inspiring and so much more... beyond my wildest expectations! Everyone on the ship was great. Hey Garrison, let's do this year-round!
— Vera G., Baltimore, MD
We went on the Norway trip a few years back. The time was filled from early morning with the ornithologists through quizzes, local history, book readings, music and performances by the professional guests, on-board APHC shows and shore excursions. In particular, Fred Newman proved he is much more than the sound effects guy. There was even the chance to meet GK at breakfast. The final night party was just brilliant. Other cruises sink in comparison.
— Annie W., Birmingham, UK
PHC got my husband to do something he said he would never do — go to Europe! After being on four of the first five cruises, he couldn't say no and miss out on another of these fabulous adventures, with the best musical entertainment that any cruise could possibly offer. We had a great time and he even enjoyed touring in European cities, although he's always ready to get back on board and find one of his favorite musicians or hear stories or eat cruise food. Now, he's up for the 2014 cruise, going to places I have always wanted to go, but never dreamed he would go with me. Thank you Garrison and PHC!
— Diane B., Jackson, MI
Lucky so far to have only missed one cruise — the very first one — but have treasured each subsequent trip with GK and the outstanding entertainers. It is hard to comprehend how they can pack so much fun into one trip, with opportunities to do all the things you probably wouldn't be doing back home, seeing beautiful sights with all of the background information provided as well, and being entertained royally each evening. These trips have without a doubt been the most unforgettable vacations I've had during my lifetime. Perhaps the best part is the opportunity to see the wonderful friends we've made on previous trips. One of the incredible memories is that of GK, as passengers were disembarking in Copenhagen, personally helping the travelers get into their cabs with their luggage, shaking hands with everyone as we said our goodbyes. Indescribable memories, never to be forgotten. The PHC staff is always there to answer questions and lend a helping hand. A totally unique vacation from beginning to end.
— Brenda L., Dallas, TX
We began cruising with Garrison in 2011. Oh my goodness, what fun we had. From the friendly travelers, beautiful tours and sites to the amazing shows, we had to sign up for Spain. We were not disappointed. I learned so much world history, saw amazing cities with the most friendly and helpful people on the planet. Now we are ready to embark upon Italy, my personal dream trip. I know Garrison will provide an unforgettabe experience. I don't know how he does it, but we appreciate all that he puts in to our enjoyment.
— Carole S., CA
In short, getting off the ship wherever and following my nose to adventure, then hurrying back to take in more of the overlapping offerings from the superb cast and guests. Music music music, laughter laughter laughter, excellent food (and no cooking) and interesting, companionable people to share it all with: OMG, Rich Dworsky hanging out in the cafeteria!
— Meredith M., Bolton Landing, NY
There are not enough descriptive words to tell of the beauty and fun we have with this group. So many have become family away from the ship, and others we can't wait to join in years to come. Nothing on the high seas can ever compare!
— Carole S., Oceanside, CA
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BUIES CREEK, N.C. – Darren White of Campbell University has been named to the NABC Honors Court, which recognizes collegiate basketball student-athletes who excelled in academics during the 2011-12 season.
A rising senior from Danville, Va., White owns a 3.41 grade-point average as an information technology and security major. He earned a place on the Big South Conference presidential honor roll and was also a second-team all-conference selection in 2012 after ranking fifth among Big South scoring leaders (16.8), 19th in rebounding (5.5), fourth in field goal percentage (.520) and eighth in blocked shots (1.06).
"It is rather obvious Darren plays the game of basketball very well," said head coach Robbie Laing. "He had a phenomenal year on the court. Furthermore, I am really pleased he is receiving notoriety for the student part of student-athlete. I have had fun coaching a the man that led us in GPA and PPG!"
One of only three Big South Conference players named to the NABC Honors Court, White was one of just 10 players from NCAA Division I programs in North Carolina to earn NABC recognition.
White, who was named first-team all-conference by CollegeSportsMadness.com, shot 66 percent (97-147) from the line and 37.8 percent (45-119) from 3-point range, while adding 2.1 assists and 0.9 steals per outing.
He scored in double figures 28 times in 32 games, including 10 contests of 20 or more points. White tallied acareer-high 33 points in a game twice (setting a Gore Arena record in the process) – against North Carolina A&T in CU's first outing in the Dale Howard Classic – and vs. Methodist.
In addition, White set a school junior class record for points (536) in a year, a total that is tied for the 8th-highest in CU senior college (since 1961-62) history and 4th-most in the Division I era.
He nearly missed a triple-double with 22 points (10-12 field goals), plus career highs of 16 rebounds and 8 assists in win over VMI, setting a CU Gore Arena rebounding mark in the process. White was chosen Big South player of the week twice by CollegeSportsMadness.com, the second time following a 25-point (18 in the second half) performance in CU's 87-81 loss at NC State.
White was selected for Big South monthly all-league teams by CollegeHoops.net in November, December and January. He tallied 29 points (20 in the 1st half) on 12-of-18 shooting at UNC Wilmington (12/19). Eighteen of his game-high 28 points came in the 2nd half of CU's win over High Point.
In Campbell's 77-61 victory at Iowa the day before Thanksgiving, White scored 17 points while adding 5 assists. He finished the year with four double-figure rebounding games (all double-doubles).
A 2009 graduate of Dan River High School, where he was named Group A Division 2 state player of the year, White enrolled at James Madison University and earned Colonial Athletic Association all-rookie team honors in 2010. He transferred to Midland (Texas) College, which was ranked third in the national JUCO poll, before joining the Camels in 2011-12.
The NABC (National Association of Basketball Coaches) Honors Court recognizes the talents and gifts that these men possess off the court, and the hard work they exhibit in the classroom. In order to be named to the Honors Court, an athlete must meet a high standard of academic criteria.
The qualifications are as follows:
1. Academically a junior or senior and a varsity player.
2. Cumulative G.P.A. of 3.2 or higher at the conclusion of the 2011-12 academic year.
3. Students must have matriculated at least one year at their current institution.
4. Member of an NCAA Division I, II, III, or NAIA Institution.
Located in Kansas City, Missouri, the NABC was founded in 1927 by Phog Allen, the legendary basketball coach at the University of Kansas. Allen, a student of James Naismith, the inventor of basketball, organized coaches into this collective group to serve as Guardians of the Game. The NABC currently has nearly 5,000 members consisting primarily of university and college men's basketball coaches. All members of the NABC are expected to uphold the core values of being a Guardian of the Game by bringing attention to the positive aspects of the sport of basketball and the role coaches play in the academic and athletic lives of today's student-athletes. The four core values of being a Guardian of the Game are advocacy, leadership, service and education.
North Carolina Division I student-athletes named to 2011-12 NABC Honors Court:
Campbell University
Darren White
Davidson College
JP Kuhlman
Duke University
Mason Plumlee
Elon University
Egheosa Edomwonyi
Brett Ervin
John MoodyDrew Spradlin
UNC Asheville
Matt Dickey
Jeremy Harn
North Carolina State
Kendall Smith
Q&A with Darren White
Not only is Darren White the second-leading returning scorer among all Big South Conference players this year, he was the lone league performer to earn a place on the NABC Honors Court. White took a few minutes to discuss his academic success and the team's off-season workouts.
What do you see your role heading into this year? You will be the only senior on the roster.
Last year I was a newcomer, so I kind of shied away from a leadership role. But I'm definitely ready to step into that role this year.
What areas have you focused on improving?
Coach Laing always tells me what I need to work on. Basketball-wise, I've been working a lot on my handles, being versatile and definitely still working on my shot. A lot of it has been mental, things I can do when I step on the court – how I look when I'm playing defense, paying attention to detail, if I'm down and ready on the catch. Those are the things I'm working on now.
What are some moments that stick out from last season?
The best memory had to be winning at Iowa. That was special. It showed how good we could be. I don't think we reached our potential, but that was the night we put it all together. Last year, I didn't accomplish my goals because as a team, I thought we would do much better. I put up numbers, but that wasn't my main focus. My main focus was playing on a bigger stage in the NCAA tournament.
What memories do you have of the VMI game when you nearly had a triple-double?
It was a high-energy, very intense game. I dove for something like four loose balls, went for every rebound, and just honestly, played the game. I wasn't really aggressive scoring, I looked for my teammates and had season-highs in assists and rebounds.
Explain what an information technology and security major does?
It's a broad major. You can do a lot of things with it. Personally, I want to get into computer programming. ITS covers computer programming, web design, business continuity, disaster recovery.
You graduated from high school with a 3.9 GPA and have an excellent academic record at Campbell. What are the keys to performing well in school?
I've always taken school very serious. I don't know why, but I've always worked hard in the class room. Honestly, I get my work done and strive for the best grade I can get. I've never been content with getting a "C" or getting a "B" if I could get an "A." I've always wanted to get the best grade possible.
Who are some of the players to watch heading into the 2012-13 season?
We've all gotten better. I think (Kent State transfer)Darius (Leonard) will come in and shock people that he's as talented as he is. (VCU transfer) Reco (McCarter) has been one of the hardest-working guys this summer, and Trey (Freeman) has always been a hard worker. Another guy that sticks out a lot is Casey (Perrin). He definitely should not be a walk-on. He's a steal. He works very, very hard.
What are your thoughts coming off last year?
We've looked forward, and don't really look back. If anything, I would say that last year was an example of how not to finish the season. We're just moving forward, working hard, meeting our obligations, doing what we're supposed to do, controlling things we can control.
Have you given much thought to the fact that your final college season is approaching.
I've thought about it a couple of times, but not a whole lot. Maybe it'll set in around the end of the season. I'm just looking forward to this year and life after college and the possibility of playing professionally.


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Newer double door pop coolers. 2 seven up , one Pepsi one Coca-Cola and one DasaniLighted sliding glass door's for merchandising.Seven Up. 600.00Pepsi. 700.00Coke and Dasani. 700.00
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I have the following:1. 2 Masterbilt Model number BMG-48R. Two separate units with two doors each. Serial number are SN356223 and SN 356222. Both are self-contain with complete cooling unit that goes with them. 2. Also a Manitowic Ice maker that works great. Self-contained. It has a Costguard water system filter with it. 3. Also 1 IMI Cornelius Coke machine. Model number ED200-BC. It is in good wo
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Testing Of Bear Spray
Last week I decided to spray just a little of my bear spray to test it to see if it was still functional and charged. I purchased it 1.5 years ago.
My 26 years in Law Enforcement taught me to check my gear. The gear that could save your life needs to function properly.
As a cop we replaced our pepper spray often and gave it a "little" squirt to make sure it was still pressurized and the pepper still smelled strong.
We always did this outside and we sprayed it down wind and just gave it a small spray to test it and let up on the pressurized button so you wouldn't waste pepper spray.
I took off the safety cap and pointed the spray down wind and barely pushed on the pressurized button.
The plunger of the bear spray sucked down immediately and emptied the entire contents of my $57.00 bear spray. I attempted to get the plunger for the spray to get back up but it kept blasting away.
It was an expensive test but I guess if a bear was charging me my life is worth $57.00 and I would want to empty the entire contents on it.
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Yes, I have to agree, if you need to use it, spray the entire contents!
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A survey of basic themes in international relations within the context of diplomatic history and American foreign policy. Emphasis is on basic motivational drives of world politics, including national interests, ideology, morality, and nationalism. Discussion of war, diplomacy, American foreign policy, and international organization sheds light on the perennial struggle for power among nations, the security dilemma and instruments of global cooperation.
Class description
This course offers an overview of the field of international relations. It will focus on basic concepts such as nations and nationalism, the nature of the interstate system, the United Nations, power, international conflict and war, and prospects for peaceful conflict resolution. Students will also be introduced to the various modes through which nation-states interact, including, trade, war, diplomacy and alliances. The course will draw on both historical and current examples to assess the complex issues and perspectives central to the field.
Student learning goals
• Understand key concepts and issues in the discipline of political science, and effectively communicate these both verbally and in writing
• Understand and critically appraise various perspectives on the politics and history
• Critically assess media and popular discourse on politics, and engage in independent assessment of political issues
• To locate and access information about politics, and take an active role in your own ongoing education
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Queering cyberspace : fan fiction communities as spaces for expressing and exploring sexuality
Hayes, Sharon L. & Ball, Matthew J. (2010) Queering cyberspace : fan fiction communities as spaces for expressing and exploring sexuality. In Scherer, Burkhard (Ed.) Queering Paradigms. Peter Lang AG, Bern, pp. 219-239.
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The social construction of sexuality over the past one hundred and fifty years has created a dichotomy between heterosexual and non-heterosexual identities that essentially positions the former as "normal" and the latter as deviant. Even Kinsey's and others' work on the continuum of sexualities did little to alter the predominantly heterosexist perception of the non-heterosexual as "other" (Kinsey, Pomeroy and Martin 2007; Esterberg 2006; Franceour and Noonan 2007). Some political action and academic work is beginning to challenge such perceptions. Even some avenues of social interaction, such as the recent proliferation of online communities, may also challenge such views, or at least contribute to their being rethought in some ways. This chapter explores a specific kind of online community devoted to fan fiction, specifically homoerotic – or what is known colloquially as "slash" – fan fiction. Fan fiction is fiction, published on the internet, and written by fans of well-known books and television shows, using the characters to create new and varied plots. "Slash" refers to the pairing of two of the male characters in a romantic relationship, and the term comes from the punctuation mark dividing the named pair as, for example, Spock/Kirk from the Star Trek television series. Although there are some slash fan-fiction stories devoted to female-female relationships – called "femmeslash" – the term "slash" generally refers to male-male relationships, and will be utilized throughout this chapter, given that the research discussed focuses on communities centered around one such male pairing.
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|Voting Groups Caution Michigan Election Officials on eve of National Secretary of State Conference
This press release went out last week regarding potential voting problems in Michigan. Sheila Smith, currently political director at Michigan ACORN, is running for Oakland County Clerk. I'm working on her campaign. This is a serious problem, and we need to keep our eyes on the ball. If elected in November, Sheila will work to end these kinds of problems, but she can't do anything about this year's election.
If you live in Oakland County, please vote for her. She is running unopposed on the Dem side of the November ballot so has no primary next week.
For Immediate Release
Gustavo Vieira, Advancement Project / 202.728.9557
Jan BenDor, MERA / 734-484-1744
Jerome Reide, Michigan NAACP / 517.667.0568
Sheila Smith, ACORN / 313-963-1840
(DETROIT, July 24, 2008) Michigan Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land will host her fellow secretaries of state at the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) conference in Grand Rapids, Michigan to discuss wide-ranging issues related to election reform and the 2008 election cycle. At the same time, advocates from the Michigan Election Reform Alliance (MERA), the Michigan State Conference of the NAACP, and the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN) are expressing concerns with the possibility of massive voter disenfranchisement in Michigan during the 2008 election season, resulting from a series of unlawful purge programs undertaken or sanctioned by state election officials. The local groups, working with Advancement Project, a national civil rights group, have uncovered potential election problems that could impact hundreds of thousands of potential voters across the state.
We have acted in good faith with Secretary Land and
Yvonne White, president of the Michigan State Conference of the NAACP, considers a sit-down meeting with state election officials to be instrumental in avoiding many foreseeable problems that voters may face on Election Day. However, White is concerned with the Bureaus recent refusal to meet. Our goal is to prevent problems from occurring before the election, not after, and to do that, we need to have honest and open dialogue with our election officials, said White.
ACORNs Michigan political director, Sheila Smith, is concerned about the impact of Michigans purge programs on communities traditionally underrepresented in the electoral process. Because the State will potentially be taking hundreds of thousands of eligible voters off of the rolls, there is a huge concern in the minority and low-income communities in which we work, because these communities are usually the ones most negatively impacted by statewide purges. Smith echoed the other groups concerns about the need for transparency and open dialogue with state election officials: All we are asking is for Mr. Thomas and the other state election officials to do their jobs. We are approaching them with open arms to try to address, and ultimately resolve, some of the major concerns before they cause irreparable harm to the citizens of Michigan on Election Day. Voter registration and voter turnout in Michigan, like in many other states across the country, is likely to be unprecedented, so we need to ensure that everyone who is eligible to vote is allowed to do so.
Edward Hailes, Jr., senior attorney at Advancement Project, a national civil rights group that focuses on increasing democratic participation in low-income and minority communities, reinforced the concerns of local voter advocates. Community leaders are understandably troubled by the resistance of Michigans election officials, who are paid by taxpayer dollars, to have an open dialogue about the voting rights of its citizens. This lack of transparency makes a mockery of our democracy, said Hailes.
Michigans Allegedly Unlawful Purge Programs
MERA, NAACP, and ACORN contend that that several of Michigans statewide purge programs do not comply with federal and state election laws in a variety of ways. For instance:
In July 2006, the Bureau of Elections mailed nonforwardable postcards to all of Michigan's registered voters, for purposes of identifying voters whose addresses did not appear to be current. Then, in August 2006, the state scanned in about half of the returned postcards and sent residency confirmation notices to an estimated 230,000 voters whose postcards were returned as undeliverable. This August, the 2006 mailing triggered a cancellation countdown that will eventually result in the voters being purged from the rolls in or after November 2008, unless the affected voters appear to vote or otherwise make contact with their city or township clerks in the interim. The voting rights groups believe this 2006 purge program was illegal because (a) it was conducted within 90 days of the August 2006 federal primary election; (b) no effort was made to differentiate between voters whose postcards were returned for temporary reasons, such as vacation holds or temporary inaccessibility to the mailbox, and voters who had permanent change of address notices; and (c) the state failed to maintain and make available for public inspection the lists of voters who were slated to be purged.
The Michigan Department of State, which administers both drivers license and voter registration records, uses a streamlined procedure for immediately canceling the registrations of Michigan voters who receive drivers licenses in other states. Instead of issuing the appropriate confirmation of registration notices and following the other voter removal procedures required by the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (NVRA), the Department of State immediately cancels those persons voter registrations and instructs the local city or township clerk to issue an after-the-fact cancellation notice to the affected voters. According to the Departments own estimations, over 280,000 voters per year are removed from the rolls in this manner.
A provision of Michigan election law instructs city and township clerks to immediately reject the applications of new voter registrants who are otherwise qualified to vote whenever their original voter identification cards are returned by the post office as undeliverable. The voting rights groups contend this violates the NVRA because that law (a) requires states to immediately register any eligible applicant who completes and timely submits a valid voter registration form and (b) prohibits states from removing registered voters from the rolls (for reasons other than death, criminal conviction, mental incapacity, or specific voter request) without following the specific confirmation of registration procedures outlined in the NVRA. In addition, the advocates claim that this Michigan law violates the U.S. Constitution by conditioning an individuals fundamental right to vote on irrelevant and arbitrary external factors out of the voters control, such as the receipt of a particular piece of mail through an often-unreliable U.S. Postal Service. While statewide figures are unavailable at this time, officials estimate that approximately 30,000 newly registered voters per year in the City of Detroit alone are removed from the rolls as a result of the return of an original voter identification card.
Federal Requirements for Voter Removal Programs
A federal law, the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (HAVA), mandates that states perform regular list maintenance to ensure that their statewide voter registration lists remain current and accurate. However, HAVA requires states to conduct their purge programs in a manner that ensures that no eligible voters are erroneously removed from the rolls. In addition, any voter removal programs must comply with the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (NVRA), more commonly known as the Motor Voter law. The NVRA prohibits states from removing voters unless the removal arises from the specific request of the voter; a criminal conviction or mental incapacity determination related to the voter; the death of the voter; or a change in the voters residence.
Whenever a state seeks to purge a voter because of a suspected change in the voters residence, the NVRA first requires the state to send a confirmation of registration notice to the voter, along with a postage prepaid return card. The state must then allow the voter two federal general election cycles to confirm their registration, respond to the notice, or otherwise correct their voter registration records. (Federal general elections occur in November of every even-numbered year.) If the voter appears to vote within that period or makes any other contact with the election authorities, such as completing a new registration application or requesting and absentee ballot, he or she must be removed from the purge list. Only after the passage of two federal general elections with no contact from the voter can the state remove the voter. The NVRA prohibits states from conducting most voter removal programs within 90 days of any federal election (primary or general). In addition, the NVRA mandates that states maintain detailed records of the names and addresses of any voters removed from the rolls for a minimum of two years and that they make these lists available to the public for inspection and copying.
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