text:
Verma Legacy Trust, a subsidiary of Vermaland, LLC, recently made charitable donations of real estate valued at $1.2 million. The donation was made through the Verma Charitable Foundation at the Arizona Community Foundation. The gift will be used to establish scholarships for underprivileged students and to build a religious retreat center in the Phoenix metro-area. The retreat center will include yoga and meditation, to promote a healthy and balanced life style.
Kuldip Verma and Binu Verma are trustees of the Verma Legacy Trust. Their daughters, Anita Verma-Lallian and Jennifer Verma established the Verma Charitable Foundation in honor of their parents. Jennifer had the initial idea in business school as she was studying the charitable efforts of other large companies. With this donation, they continue their family's charitable tradition and company's reputation for community involvement.
Jennifer Verma holds a Master's degree in Urban Planning and a Masters in Business Administration, which she earned with honors from the University of Southern California. Anita Verma-Lallian holds a Masters in Business Administration from the University of Southern California and is the Director of Marketing for Vermaland.
Vermaland is among Arizona's largest land owners. Its development portfolio includes high quality commercial, residential, and agricultural parcels as well as utility scale renewable energy projects. Vermaland has been in business for more than 10 years as a wholesale buyer and seller of land and currently have the largest holdings of 50-1,200 acre parcels in Metro Phoenix. Visit the website at www.vermaland.com for more information.
Arizona Community Foundation is a statewide family of charitable funds supported by thousands of Arizonans. ACF is among the top 25 community foundations in the nation with more than $500 million in trust and endowment assets


text:
OTTAWA — In 2001, there were no clients in treatment in Putnam County
with an opiate-related diagnosis, either through the abuse of heroin or
a prescription drug. That same year, Ohio Mental Health Addiction
Services reported only 29 counties with a percentage of opiate addicts
above three percent. By 2012, Putnam County's percentage of opiate
admissions had climbed to 11.8 percent.
The OMHAS map, a complete
map of Ohio which reported Ohio opiate addictions per county, went from a
serene blue in 2001 to flaming red in 2012, with the only exceptions
being in Coshocton (4.5 percent), Morgan (four percent) and Tuscarawas
(7.9 percent) counties. Keep in mind, the numbers only include opiate
addicts in treatment.
It is suggested that the number of
unintentional drug overdoses in Ohio is in direct correlation to the
distribution of opioids prescribed to Ohioans. The numbers seem to point
in that direction. Since 1999 the opioid analgesic distribution in
grams per 100,000 people rose from just over three to 16 in 2011. During
the same time frame, unintentional drug overdose deaths per 100,000
Ohioans rose from three to nearly 15.
"Eight percent of heroin
users started out abusing opiates that were prescribed by someone. Last
week undercover agents found heroin selling in Vaughnsville," remarked
Putnam County Common Pleas Court Judge Randall Basinger. "If you can buy
heroin in Vaughnsville, you can buy it anywhere."
Basinger, a
member of the Putnam County Community Corrections Board, was speaking at
a meeting of that body on Aug. 13 in Ottawa. The meeting focused on
opiate addiction issues in the region. He explained that the Community
Corrections Board, which includes a number of elected officials, law
enforcement and the Putnam County Commissioners has been active for 20
years and was instrumental in securing the new county jail and 911
service. Now Basinger hopes to turn attention toward the growing problem
of opiate abuse, an addiction which he said resulted in more related
deaths at the state level last year than traffic-related deaths.
"Putnam County has been behind. The trend is catching up," he said.
June 30, an Opiate Drug Symposium was held in Columbus at the request
of Ohio Governor John Kasich and Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine. All
88 counties were to be represented. Putnam County Municipal Court Judge
Chad Niese agreed to coordinate an opiate addiction response team for
this county.
The Putnam County team includes Basinger, Sheriff's
Sargeant Brian Siefker, Prosecutor Gary Lammers, Jessica Cox of Pathways
Counseling Center, Probation Officer Ryan Verhoff, Commissioner John
Love and Attorney Matthew Cunningham. During the Aug. 13 meeting at
Schnipke Inn, Niese asked Probate Court Judge Michael Borer and Coroner
Anna Horstman to become part of the team.
In Columbus, the
original team members learned to recognize the signs of opioid addiction
and approaches other courts have taken to deal with addiction issues.
The program addressed practical medical concerns and larger policy that
Niese said he hopes will be followed through with "as far as how we're
going to fund these issues."
Basinger noted that it is a
complicated problem with a number of solutions. The best means of
treatment for opiate addiction is generally agreed to be one which
involves drug replacement therapy. This involves replacing the opiate
with another drug that will allow the person in treatment just to feel
normal during withdrawal. But history has shown that the replacement can
be the devil in disguise (see sidebar). In any case, treatment for
opiate addiction can be costly and time-intensive.
Counseling Center Aaron Baumgartner confirmed that, through his agency,
components of a comprehensive opiate use treatment plan include
assessment of health, risks, the patient's motivation to change, and
whether use is active. Assessment is followed by psychiatric evaluation
and treatment. Baumgartner said that Dr. Danya Lewis, the only Pathways
practitioner licensed to prescribe this treatment, practices outpatient
detox with some degree of success. Yet the waiting list for treatment is
3.5 months.
"That speaks to the resource problem in this county," said Baumgartner.
outpatient services, which includes contact with patient five days a
week as well as group and individual therapy, does not exist in Putnam
On Aug. 12, Ohio Attorney General DeWine announced that he
is awarding Lucas County a grant of $650,000 to fund a holistic pilot
program that will utilize partnerships and resources throughout the area
to assist those suffering from an addiction to heroin. The funds will
also pay for a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) student with the University
of Toledo to study and evaluate the effectiveness of the program for its
potential use as a model for recovery in other communities across the
On the local level, mental health services, which include
opiate addiction treatment, are hurting for funds. Mike Ruhe, Executive
Director of Pathways, spoke to attendees about the funding cuts his
facility is facing."The numbers are huge. In 2007, our budget was $1.4
million, this year it is $860,000," he said.
Next week's installment will discuss paths to funding opiate addiction treatment.
Putnam Sentinel Media Affiliates
Ada Herald
| Dearborn County Register | Delphos Herald | Eagle Print | Falmouth Outlook | Iron County Reporter
| Monroe County Beacon
| Ohio County News | Paulding Progress | Rising Sun Recorder | Star Gazette | The Harrison Journal | The Journal Press | Times Bulletin | Vilas County News-Review | Waushara Argus
Information published on this site is not for republication in print or web media without the expressed written consent of Putnam Sentinel Media.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
BRIDGWATER Town will be looking to add to their squad in the January transfer window – that is the message from joint boss Kevin Milsom.
Milsom was left smarting after the side's 3-1 defeat to Paulton Rovers on Saturday but said the management team of himself, Dave Pople and Paul West will be looking to bounce back and bolster the squad for what promises to be a busy month.
He said: "I was a little bit disappointed because they [Paulton Rovers] have done to us what we have been doing to other teams – they worked hard and got the breaks when they needed them.
"If Tim Legg's shot had gone in it could have been totally different and I think a point would have been a fair result.
"It was disappointing not to get the win in front of a bigger crowd, too."
Former Radstock front man Omari Sims made his debut on Saturday and he is just one of what could be a number of new faces to come to Fairfax Park this month.
Milsom said: "Games will be coming thick and fast over the next 28 days so we will be making an approach for a few players to bolster the squad.
"We will be looking to make them a permanent addition to the squad but if the right loan signing came around then we would also look at that too."
The Robins have an opportunity to bounce back tonight (Tuesday) when fourth placed Methyr Town are the visitors.
Captain Chris McGrath is a doubt for the clash as he is suffering with a hamstring problem.
Milsom said: "It is a big game and we want to get back playing again to get over the defeat. They are a big club and we are aware it will be a tough match."
Kick-off is 7.45pm.


text:
A's crack Shields behind pair of late jacks
Rosales pops go-ahead shot after Parker's stellar outing
OAKLAND -- Adam Rosales wastes little time circling the bases following a home run. He says he gets energized by the crowd.
Rosales and Josh Donaldson each hit solo home runs as the Oakland Athletics surged late for a 2-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Friday night.
Rosales led off the eighth with his second home run of the year, a shot that landed halfway up the staircase beyond the left-field fence.
"I haven't gotten too many starts against right-handers," Rosales said. "I appreciate the opportunity. The crowd really pumped me up and I just ran."
A's starter Jarrod Parker threw his best game of the year, allowing a run on four hits over a season-high seven innings. He walked two and struck out five.
"It's a step in the right direction," Parker said. "The last couple of starts I tried to piece things together. This time I tired to power through the ball and was getting ground balls."
Parker, who retired 10 of the final 11 batters he faced, threw 98 pitches, 60 for strikes, through seven innings.
"Getting him on track would be huge," A's manager Bob Melvin said. "He seemed like he had a calm to him. Right away he was throwing strikes. Hopefully this is a springboard for him. He was really good."
Parker retired seven of the first eight hitters he faced, and then had a strong finish.
"I just want to attack," Parker said. "I want to be in the zone when I want."
Rosales said Parker's effort was the reason the A's were able to come back and win the game against a tough pitcher like James Shields, who threw his 21st career complete game.
"All of his pitches were working," Rosales said. "You look at the way Parker kept us in it, and that let J.D. and myself get those hits and have this game turn out good for us."
Parker had allowed six homers and 16 runs over his previous four starts, two for wins. He's seen his ERA dip a full two runs since then.
"That was such a huge pickup for us," Parker said of Rosales' home run. "It was a big hit for us. Even J.D.'s hit was huge."
Sean Doolittle (3-0) pitched a scoreless eighth for the win. He has not allowed a run over his past nine appearances, a total of 8 1/3 innings.
"We feel that's one of our strengths," Melvin said. "Doolittle has been lights out recently. We feel good when we're in close games at home."
Grant Balfour pitched the ninth for his seventh save in as many chances.
"We didn't have any chances," Royals manager Ned Yost said. "David Lough picked up the one RBI and we just couldn't get anything going all night long."
Shields had retired 11 straight before Donaldson led off the seventh with his sixth home run of the year, a line drive that one-hopped the advertising sign above the out-of-town scoreboard in left field.
"It was just a case of me not doing my job. Bottom line. I don't really care what the score of the game is, I just didn't get the job done at the end," Shields said. "It's a tough loss right there, a real tough loss."
Rick Eymer is a contributor to MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


text:
The Virginia Tech Biological Sciences Outreach Program, "SOuP", supports K-12 outreach education and encourages the growth of K-12 participation in research. SOuP works as part of the VT-STEM (VT-Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) Outreach Initiative to form partnerships that support the University outreach mission. Researchers in the biosciences and geosciences can utilize the education outreach programs of SOuP to enhance their grant proposals.
(For more information on our partner program, including info on the VT Museum of Geosciences, visit Geosciences Outreach ("Stone SOuP").)
SOuP's MINTS Project was funded by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute to encourage hands-on, inquiry-based science using local environments as laboratories. The MINTS Book is still a much requested resource for teachers and community groups working to encourage outdoor learning for youth through the The Children and Nature Network and other concerns around the No Child Left Inside Act (2009 H.R. 2054). Thanks to the generous, collaborative efforts of the North Carolina Office of Environmental Education, The MINTS Book is now available online through the Geosciences Outreach page.
MINTS Hands-on Science Kit Science tools, such as hand lenses, thermometers, and pH paper. Ideal for indoor or outdoor science activities and is large enough to support a class of 20-30 students. (2 kits)
Plant Biology/Plants and Society education kits and resources *SOL*:MINTS (Science in the Schoolyard with many plant-related inquiries); Stream and River vegetation (Riparian zone ecology, 1 Kit); Plants and Society (How plants are used in technology and medicine, 2 Kits)
The Backboned Seven Activities and pictures to assist students in learning the seven classes of vertebrates. Includes specimens and picture wheels to assist in identification. (1 kit) *SOL*
Bat Kit Contains books, brochures, and activities about bats, bat conservation, and bat "fact and fiction." Kits includes an assembled bat box, a "Bat and Moth" game, and bat masks. (1 kit) *SOL*
Birds Kit Includes study skins of some common birds and materials to aid in teaching about birds: posters and graphics, a field guide, activities, bones and feathers, and a bird song tape. (1 kit) *SOL*
Insect Kit Includes specimens commonly found in Virginia, the US, as well as some unusual insects found in other countries. Includes activities for investigating insects. (1 kit) *SOL*
Mammal Kit Contains specimens and bones of mammals common to Virginia, a field guide to animal tracks, a key to mammal skulls, and a handbook with additional information and activities. (1 kit) *SOL*
Paper Making Kit Provides materials and instructions to make paper and to learn how to use recycled paper. Material is provided with this kit to accommodate an average-sized class. (1 kit) *SOL*
Wolf Kit The kit contains materials that collectively explain the past and current wolf situation in North America, the wolf's role in biodiversity, wolf biology, and wolf social characteristics. Included are the teacher's guide Wolves and Humans, story and activity books, a video, and four wolf posters. (1 kit available) *SOL*
Save Our Streams Kit (SOS) This kit contains stream monitoring equipment for the citizens stream quality survey of the Izaak Walton League. Participants determine stream quality by inspecting the number and types of insects and other aquatic organisms. Training workshops are held twice a year. Field assistance upon request. (8 kits) *SOL*
SOS Critter Kit This kit is a collection of local stream-dwelling insects and other animals preserved in alcohol in glass vials, with an identification key. (Included in each SOS kit: 3 extra available)
Geology Kit 1: Local Sedimentary Rocks This kit consists of a sample of the rocks from southwestern Virginia with accompanying maps, aerial photos, and geologic interpretation. (12 kits) *SOL*
Geology Kit 2: Labeling Your Rock and Mineral Collections This kit contains material and information to introduce a class-sized group to the basics of labeling and cataloging their own rock and mineral collections (1 kit). *SOL*
Dinomite Kit VMNH "Science-To-Go" kit is a hands-on program about dinosaurs. The kit includes an educator's guide, dinosaur video, dinosaur posters and books, an activity book, and many models exhibiting various dinosaur types and characteristics. (4 kits)
Karst Groundwater Kit This kit illustrates water movement underground in karst terrain vs. sand aquifers, the relationships between surface water and groundwater, how we pollute our water resources, and how groundwater is replenished and depleted. (3 kits) *SOL*
Virginia Coastal Plain Fossils VMNH "Science-To-Go" kit includes a comprehensive teacher's background guide explaining the geology and geography of the Virginia coastal plain and the importance of the fossil record, index fossils, geologic time, and more. A geologic map of VA, a teacher's activity guide, and sample fossils from four geologic periods are included. (1 kit) *SOL*
Virginia Piedmont Rocks VMNH "Science-To-Go" kit includes a teacher's background guide describing the formation and appearance of the oldest and youngest rocks in the Piedmont; 12 samples of metamorphic, sedimentary and igneous rocks; one fossil sample; and a geologic map of Virginia. (1 kit) *SOL*
Weather Kit The kit includes a field guide to weather, information on severe weather, pictures of different forecasting methods, videos, and other weather-related items. (1 kit available) *SOL*
ERC Specimens. The following are examples of teaching specimens available for short-term loan: Mammals of Virginia, Birds of Virginia, Freshwater Mussels, Fossils, Rocks of Virginia, Minerals of Virginia
- Virginia Museum of Natural History
- American Museum of Natural History
- National Museum of Natural History
- Kuban's Guide to Natural History Museums on the Web
- Meta-list of Natural History Museums and Collections (University of Washington)
- Smithsonian Institute
- Society for the Preservation of Natural History Collections
- Eastern Shore of Virginia Historical Society
SOuP has several environmentally-related portable exhibits:
New River Watershed This exhibit will describe the water cycle, geography, geology, ecology, and issues concerning our most rich and diverse New River Watershed.
Bird Nest and Egg Exhibit This exhibit describes the different types of nests and how/why they are built, and some examples of each from collections, and some interesting facts on eggs, color and camouflage, for example, with some specimens from collections to go with the nests.
Common Small Mammals of VA This exhibit is very similar to our Bird Exhibit. Some examples of specimens that are included are gray squirrel, raccoon, eastern chipmunk, house mouse, VA opossum, woodchuck, brown bat, and beaver. These mammals will all be labeled.
Naturalists' Center and Kid's Nature Nook
Displays on natural history of local attractions gives the opportunity to explore different aspects of widely recognized sites such as the Virginia Tech Duck Pond, Cascades Recreation Area, Appalachian Trail, and the New River.
Hands-on displays allow you to observe and appreciate natural objects including snake skins and feathers. We provide art supplies for making leaf rubbings and stenciling an assortment of animals. Bring your creativity and your thinking cap to the Nature Nook.
Mini-exhibits include: Virginia Save Our Streams Program, VTMNH Saturday Science, Virginia's rock and fossil, and artwork from Virginia Tech students.
Exhibits support SOL's. Click here to view the supported SOL's on particular exhibits or activities.
Museum of Geological Sciences
2062 Derring Hall, Virginia Tech
Hours: 8-4 Monday-Friday
Minerals and Their Uses
Exhibits include gemstone and fossil collections, a working seismograph, a full-scale model of an Allosaurus and the largest permanent display of Virginia minerals in the state. See also the displays: "Minerals and Their Uses" and "Rocks of Virginia".
The Gift Shop has rocks, minerals, fossils, and other gifts for sale.
Admission is free.
The Museum of Geological Sciences is located in 2062 Derring Hall on the Virginia Tech campus. Open 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call 540-231-3001 at least two weeks in advance to arrange group tours.
Mike Rosenzweig
Senior Instructor and Outreach Director
2094-E Derring Hall (MC 0406)
926 West Campus Drive
Blacksburg, VA 24061
(540) 231-5360
Come Visit!
SEEDS-Blacksburg House Nature Center
Operated by SEEDS at Blacksburg's historic Price House and gardens. Rain or shine....nature discovery for children right downtown. It's a museum and more for children and the young at heart! In partnership with the Town of Blacksburg Dept. of Parks and Recreation and the Department of Biological Sciences. For more information, including hours and directions, visit the Nature Center's Facebook page (no log-in necessary).


text:
Available Formats: HTML | PDF | TXT
Paleo Perspectives on Climate Change (P2C2) (Archived)
Document Type: Program Announcements & Information View Program Page
Document Number: nsf10574
Document History: Posted: June 11, 2010. Replaces: nsf08505. Replaced By: nsf13576.
For more information about file formats used on the NSF site, please see the Plug-ins and Viewers page.


text:
Keuchel twirls fourth CG of '14 as Astros win series
Houston bounces back, plates six in first to aid lefty vs. AL-best A's
HOUSTON -- If there were any lingering effects from the Astros' deflating loss from the night before, they surely hid it from the masses.
The Astros came out swinging on Wednesday -- and swinging, and swinging, and swinging -- scoring six runs right off the bat, so to speak, to coast to an easy 8-1 win over the AL West-leading Oakland Athletics behind Dallas Keuchel's complete game.
Despite the wide discrepancy in their positioning in the standings -- the A's, with the best record in baseball, are in first place, a whopping 22 1/2 games in front of fourth-place Houston -- the series between these two teams went in favor of the Astros, who with slightly better fortune in the ninth inning Tuesday could have been on the winning end of a sweep.
"I was extremely proud of the way our guys played, even yesterday," manager Bo Porter said. "We came up short, but again it speaks to the resilience of this group. It speaks to their attitude each and every day -- put the last day behind you and come back and win the ballgame."
The Astros had a brief 15-hour intermission between the end of an ugly come-from-behind A's win on Tuesday and the beginning of what turned into Keuchel's fourth complete game of the season and fifth of his career. The left-hander needed 111 pitches to limit one of baseball's best offenses to four hits and one run, a Josh Donaldson homer that led off the second inning.
It also turned Keuchel into a 10-game winner, an impressive number given the team has only 44 wins this season.
"It was special just based on the fact that they have the best record in baseball," Keuchel said. "They do a lot of things well. They don't do a lot of things subpar. To get a complete game against them and get a win is something special in its own right."
No pitcher would ever identify a win as "easy," but it's fair to categorize this one as less stressful than others. Keuchel set the top of the order down in the first and then didn't take the mound for another half-hour or so, thanks to his teammates' hit barrage in the bottom of the frame off former Cub Jason Hammel.
The Astros scored six runs off Hammel, tying their season high for scoring in a single inning. Ten Astros came to the plate, with Jose Altuve getting two at-bats, and, ironically enough, failing to reach base in either of them. It didn't matter, though, considering six of his teammates logged hits, including a two-run homer from No. 8 hitter Robbie Grossman that helped pad the sizeable lead.
Several less dramatic but nonetheless key moments also aided in the inning continuing for as long as it did. Porter pointed to Jason Castro's all-out effort running to second base as Marc Krauss sprinted down the line in an attempt to avoid a double play as just as crucial as the hits and homer.
"That obviously led to the first run being scored and the five after that," Porter said. "To both of those guys' credit, they did a tremendous job in that situation."
After such a long layoff, Keuchel wasn't expecting Donaldson to be swinging right out of the chute in the second, but he learned otherwise when the A's designated hitter deposited Keuchel's first offering into the left-field Crawford Boxes.
"Lo and behold, he swung," Keuchel said. "I wasn't necessarily happy with the way he went about running the bases, but he hit a home run. He can do whatever he wants."
Jon Singleton hit a homer of his own, a two-run shot, to bring Hammel's outing to a close with one out in the fifth inning. Hammel exited having allowed eight runs on seven hits while walking three to fall to 0-4 since being traded to Oakland.
The A's struggled to put anything together beyond Donaldson's home run, giving Porter every reason to stick with Keuchel when the ninth inning rolled around.
"I trust what my eyes were telling me," Porter said. "There was no need at any point in that game to think that someone else needed to come into the game."
The last Astros pitcher to record four complete games in a season was Roy Oswalt, in 2005. The last Astros left-hander? Randy Johnson, who made 11 starts for Houston after a Trade Deadline deal with Seattle in 1998. Four of Johnson's 11 starts resulted in complete games.
In more modern times, the Astros have won five of their last eight games versus the A's and four of five when they play the A's at Minute Maid Park. After going 4-15 against Oakland last season, the Astros welcome a reversal of fortune, for however long it lasts.
"They've pretty much owned us the last couple of years," Keuchel said. "So this feels good. They've got some guys hurt, and they're not going to make any excuses over there. They're a good team, and they figure out ways to win, just like last night. We can't take anything for granted.
"I feel like we can play with anybody. When we play to our potential, we can. The team over there is pretty good as well. Whenever they come in town, and even though they've owned us over the last two years, it's kind of a good stone to see where we're at."
Alyson Footer is a national correspondent for MLB.com. Follow her on Twitter @alysonfooter. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


text:
News (and very nice photos) from Barbara Mayer; thanks for sending!:
The landscape may be in winter's grip, but the Pound Ridge Garden Club is already preparing for a busy 2013 growing season. Club members elected a new slate of officers to serve for next two years. Annie Thom, a 12-year member of the Pound Ridge Garden Club and an award-winning floral designer, is the club's new president. She and other officers were sworn in at the club's awards luncheon at the end of 2012. The luncheon capped off the annual workshop in which club members make the wreaths and swags that decorate town buildings and signposts throughout the holiday season.
Thom succeeds Carol Cioppa, who completed a two-year term as club president. Other new officers are Deborah Benjamin, first vice president and program chair; Janet Buckbee, second vice president and flower show chair; Dee Aspros, third vice president and horticulture chair, Connie Marchetti, recording and corresponding secretary; and Judy Kennedy; treasurer. Jeanne T. Nelson, representing the Federated Garden Clubs of New York State, presided over the swearing-in ceremony.
The club's annual awards for design and horticultural achievements were presented at the luncheon, as was the coveted Margery Fay Sachs Award for outstanding contributions to the community and the club. The 2012 Sachs award recipient is Dick Lyman, a lifelong Pound Ridge resident, member of the town board and all around volunteer. He has been a member of the fire department, the elementary school association, police department, highway department, and zoning board.
"The man never says no," declared Joan Goldberg, awards committee chair, in presenting Lyman with the award, a silver bowl which will be displayed at the Town House.
Other award recipients are: Carrie Sears, Boyden Roseberry award for outstanding horticulture exhibit; Carol Cioppa, Elizabeth Williams award for best vegetable garden and Helen Follett Ochocki award for a perennial grown for 3 years; Joan Goldberg, Cioppa-Lee award for imaginative garden design; Anne Lyman, Dee Aspros pin for best plant grown from a bulb, tuber or rhizome; Annie Thom, Florence R. Casey award for outstanding table arrangement; Mary Miranda, Augusta Carter award for best flower arrangement displayed in the library; and Connie Marchetti, Marietta de Blonay award for a miniature design exhibited in a flower show. Virginia Todar won the Gladys Wallingford award for outstanding participation by a new member.
The Pound Ridge Garden Club is a community service and educational organization, founded in 1941 and affiliated with National Garden Clubs Inc., Federated Garden Clubs of New York State, Inc., 9th District. Membership is open to anyone interested in horticulture, floral design, environmental planting and resource conservation. For more information, please contact Patricia Napoli, membership chair, at 203-862-9118.
PRGC New Officers: L to R: Judy Kennedy, treasurer, Connie Marchetti, secretary, Dee Aspros, 3rd vice president, Janet Buckbee, 2ndvice president, Deb Benjamin, 1st vice president, Annie Thom, president
Outgoing pres gets award: Carol Cioppa, (R) outgoing president of the Pound Ridge Garden Club, receives an award from Joan Goldberg, awards chair, at the club's year end awards luncheon
Swag makers: L to R: Pound Ridge Garden Club members Amanda Sutton, Virginia Todar and Anne Lyman make swags to decorate signposts on town roadways through the holiday season.
Dick Lyman receives Sachs award: Town board member and all around volunteer Dick Lyman receives the Marjorie Fay Sachs award for outstanding community service from Joan Goldberg, Pound Ridge Garden Club awards committee chair.


text:
Drought is a complex physical and social phenomenon of widespread significance, and despite all the problems droughts have caused, drought has been difficult to define (see background and FAQ). In fact, the most straightforward way to identify a drought is by looking at the impacts such as crop losses, low water levels in lakes and streams, and water shortages, rather than specific definitions of shortfalls in precipitation.
click to enlarge


text:
THERE are less than 200 days to go until the opening of the Commonwealth Games, the biggest competition in the competitive career of Laura Halford.
And the 17-year-old from Cricklade had the best possible start in her build-up to Glasgow when scooping the Rhythmic Gymnast of the Year title at the Welsh Gymnastics Awards & Gala Evening last week.
The glittering ceremony at the Sport Wales National Centre & SWALEC Stadium in Cardiff was packed to the rafters.
Laura, an A-level student at New College in Swindon, was understandably favourite to collect the prize having won both her national title and the British Championships in 2013.
She was nonetheless delighted to receive the honour ahead of the likes of Olympian and fellow Welsh team member Frankie Jones.
"I won the Most Promising Gymnast award back in 2007 so it was great to do the double," said Laura, who was accompanied to the ceremony by her proud mum Paula.
Laura could not relax on the night, however, as she had to perform her ribbon routine as part of the pre-awards entertainment.
If anyone doubts how seriously Laura's governing body is taking the Commonwealth Games, a visit to the Welsh Gymnastics website will put them straight. On the home page, the Countdown to Glasgow clock has just ticked past the 200-day mark.
"I have had fantastic start to what I hope is a really big year, and the Commonwealth Games will come around really fast," said Laura, who believes the strong Welsh side have medal hopes in the team event.
"I won my two big titles last year despite all four of my routines (hoop, ball, club and ribbon) being new. I was not nearly so confident about them then as I am now.
"There will be no more major changes to my routines now – it is just a question of trying to perfect them."
Laura's first chance this year to try out her displays under the pressure of international competition will come in Tartu, Estonia next month when she competes in the Miss Valentine tournament.
It is the 20th anniversary of this prestigious gymnastics event for which 30 countries have entered teams.


text: With centuries of ornate design and craft inspiring this stunning Set Of 3 Trunks, the stories and history enriched within the piece will be sure to uplift the ambience and class of any room. The Set Of 3 Trunks is eye catching yet subtle, ready to easily fit alongside existing decor or as part of a new set. The Set Of 3 Trunks is an engaging and enchanting hand crafted piece you won't regret.


text:
CLEVELAND (AP) -- The Ohio Supreme Court has ruled against homeowners still fighting with an electric utility over the end of deeply discounted rates.
The state's high court on Wednesday dismissed consumer arguments that they have the right to sue FirstEnergy for fraud and a breach of contract because the utility had promised them lifetime discounts for switching to electric heating -- then ended the program after 35 years.
The (Cleveland) Plain Dealer (http://bit.ly/SvsPQs ) reports that the justices determined the claim relates to electric rates, which is outside the purview of the high court.
The ruling sends the case to the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, which has exclusive jurisdiction over utility rates. It has already ruled several times on the issue.
FirstEnergy has 2 million customers in Ohio.
Information from: The Plain Dealer, http://www.cleveland.com


text:
- Free Shipping
- Why Buy From Us
- Bonus Filming Guide with every camera!
Iphone Accessories
1 Item(s)
Grid List
Glif+ for iPhone 5
Regular Price: $29.99
Special Price: $14.99
You Save: $15.00 (50%)
The Glif+ for iPhone 5 is an accessory with two primary functions: mounting your iPhone onto a tripod and propping up your iPhone at various angles. The simple design emerges countless uses; mount your iPhone to a tripod for taking great pictures or making movies, prop your iPhone up for hands-free FaceTiming or to watch videos, or all of that and more in a compact design that is manufactured in America.Learn More


text:
The Western lifestyle is part of America's heritage. You don't have to be a Westerner to appreciate the style that defines us as a nation. Whether you're out on the ranch or walking the city streets, zappos has what you need to sport that classic Western style that this country knows and loves.
If you are a cowboy or cowgirl living a traditional Western lifestyle, you need a rough and rugged pair of Western boots to get you through your daily routine. Ariat boots offer a wide variety of styles that are perfect for riding, working in the barn, or dressing up for a night out. Ariat also carries a range of clothing and belts to suite your everyday needs. Justin and Durango also offer a selection of styles that can be dressed up or down for the versatility every cowboy needs.
Whether you're a hardcore rider looking for something comfortable, or you're looking for something to keep you at the forefront of Western style, Zappos has a large selection of boots from Dan Post, Tony Lama, Roper and more that offer everything from comfortable riding boots to night-on-the-town cowboy boots. For a sophisticated look in a traditional cowboy boot, nothing beats the quality of Lucchese for Western boots made right here in the USA using the finest leathers. Now it's easy to create an ensemble to showcase your snazzy new boots with clothes from Roper, and Ariat. And don't forget to top off your new look with a Tony Lama or Nocona belt.
Being a cowgirl is all about the bling. Check out Justin belts and sandals to add a little more sparkle to your life. For all the cowgirls who want to accessorize in cool Western style, pick up a bag or wallet from American West or Nocona to complete your look.
If you are a city slicker who just happens to love sporting the stylish side of Western fashion, then Frye boots are just what you need. Frye designs ultra-stylish boots, shoes, sandals and handbags made from the finest leathers, inspired by Western designs. For a more traditional Western look with that hip, modern edge you crave, Old Gringo delivers an array of handmade boots to fit your unique style.
For those of you who prefer to straddle metal, Harley-Davidson has a variety of motorcycle boots to suit your riding needs. And if you prefer that biker-chic look, try a pair of Harley-Davidson shoes for a sharp, sexy style you can't get anywhere else.
It doesn't matter whether you're an urbanite or a small-town USA resident, Zappos has what you need to get that classic Western style that fits your lifestyle.


text:
Everything You Need to Know About the Historic Paris Agreement
via time.com
on 14 December 2015
A few days ago, international leaders representing 195 different countries assembled in Paris to discuss fossil fuels, greenhouse gasses and climate change. Together, they signed a historic pact—called the Paris Agreement—in which they unanimously agreed to protect our home planet by curbing (or reversing) the effects of climate change and supporting the undeveloped countries affected most. It's the first time the world has witnessed such unity on the often controversial topic. Head to Time to learn what the agreement means for our global future.
Electronics Sculpted from Biodegradable Materials
via designboom.com
For his thesis project at Holon Institute of Technology, Shay Castel constructed a series of speakers, clocks and lamps from biodegradable materials. Each piece calls into question the amount of time consumers use products—here, allowing them to comfortably dispose of components when their time is up but also encouraging individuals to use what they've acquired while they last. The interior electronic components, however, can stand the test of time while the casing is what's disposable. Altogether, it's a project that challenges ideologies in societies keen on replacing technology the minute something new arrives.
Pantone's Purple Honoring Prince
via refinery29.com
Inspired by Prince's one-of-a-kind Yamaha purple piano, a new standardized custom color has been released by the Pantone Color Institute and the Prince Estate. Instead of a name and numeric value, as is standard for Pantone, the deep, regal color is simply represented by Prince's "Love Symbol #2," which the artist himself used from 1993 to 2000. From the nickname the "Purple One" to his Oscar awarded score for "Purple Rain," Prince and the color purple have become synonymous. This honor from Pantone only further solidifies his legacy as a broad cultural icon.
Creepy Sounds From Twin Peaks Have Been Made Into an Album
via dazeddigital.com
"Twin Peaks: The Return" sound designer Dean Hurley has crafted some incredibly ominous drone noises that have been consistent throughout the series. Released by Sacred Bones, Anthology Resource Vol. 1: △△ gathers all the "rumbling bass, eerie wind, and growling electrical noises" on one album. So if you want to recreate the creepy atmosphere of the Black Lodge and beyond in your own home, head over to Bandcamp where it's available for $5.
Freelancer Achievement Stickers
via newyorker.com
Anybody who has lived (or lives) the freelance life knows that it can be challenging, infuriating and disheartening at times. In order to keep freelancer spirits up, artist Jeremy Nguyen has created a series of achievement sticker illustrations that congratulate workers on everything from sending final drafts to remembering to eat or putting on pants. Take a peep at the New Yorker's Daily Shouts, where they're featured, when you're feeling like you got nothing done.
Folktales Behind Iceland's Natural Formations
via nationalgeographic.com
Dating back to the 12th century, some of Iceland's folktales are more than the average fairytale. In fact, many are still held in such high regard that some recent "construction projects, including a proposed road development through the ancient Gálgahraun lava field, have been halted because the area is believed to be home to elves and dwarves." From Drangey Island to rock formations in Dimmuborgir and beyond, the country's most beautiful natural wonders are said to be home to trolls, ghosts, elves and more—find out more at National Geographic.
Thailand's Bamboo Sports Hall
via highsnobiety.com
Panyaden International School's new 8,417-square-foot sports hall happens to be made entirely from bamboo. The school commissioned Chiangmai Life Architects to construct the center, with a design based on the lotus flower. Inside, it can comfortably fit around 300 people. Elevated balconies allow guests a spectator vantage point. The architects foresee the sports hall to be around for roughly 50 years—and have built it so that it can handle any natural happenstance like strong winds or earthquakes.
Tampon Alternative Flex is Made for Sex
via dezeen.com
SF-based The Flex Company has created a "tampon alternative" that is disposable and leak-free—intended to be used during sex. Born from many people (of all genders) being embarrassed or grossed out or ashamed of menstruation, Flex was created to "spark positive conversations between men and women about the female body." The product is shaped like a curved disc, so it rests against the cervix (gently) and stops menstrual blood—for up to 12 hours. The Flex is hypoallergenic, free of BPA plastic and phthalates, and cannot be felt by partners during sex—but it's not a form of contraception. The company is even offering users their first month free.
Fire Island Artist Residency's Origins
via artsy.net
From mid-July to mid-August since 2011, artist Chris Bogia's Fire Island Artist Residency (FIAR) welcomes five LGBTQ+ artists to the island. In exchange for lending work to an exhibition, a 10-minute community talk about their processes and participation in a dinner with visiting artists, those who have been accepted have free reign to make and do as they please. It began as a dream for Bogia which he funded from his own savings. Now each year sees continued growth on a global level. As a haven for the LGBTQ+ community for decades, it only makes sense that the island houses a queer artist residency program. Learn more about the FIAR at Artsy.
Lonely Planet's Trips App
via engadget.com
Available now on iPhone (and soon on Android), Lonely Planet's new Trips app is a crowd-sourced travel guide—not by editors and journalists but by regular travelers who want to share their pics and tips. With a focus on sharing photos, the app also includes text and maps—making it incredibly easy to use and just as easy to add to. But CEO Daniel Houghton says they're not expecting to take-over from Instagram, "We built functionality in Trips so you can link back to your Instagram and show those photos... Instead of posting one photo or blowing up your Instagram feed with 10 in a row you can do a gallery or write your own magazine-style travel story." Read more at Engadget.
Mapping Music Americans Like
via nytimes.com
Created by the New York Times and YouTube's geo-coded streaming data, a series of fascinating maps tell the story of each US state's taste in music. The popular music artists featured are everybody from Rihanna to Lil Uzi, Metallica, Justin Timberlake and Lady Gaga. While some results might be easy to guess, it's certainly interesting to trace who (and how much) people are listening to—for instance, Bruno Mars is especially popular in Southern California. Take a closer look at the NY Times.
Beers on the US/Mexico Border
via grubstreet.com
Scottish beer brand BrewDog wants to make beer not walls. While it might seem like an impossibility, they want to build the Bar on the Edge—which will straddle the US/Mexico border. In a press release, co-founder James Watt says, "Beer is a universal language and has a heritage and legacy that far outdates the creation of most nation states." The brand is no stranger to a great publicity stunt, and as Grub Street says, they most often come through with the goods. Read more there.
PIDO's Mobile Community Garden
via dezeen.com
Designed by Beijing architecture firm People's Industrial Design Office (PIDO), there's a new community farm that goes further—quite literally. PIDO's mobile garden is built atop two bicycles, so the entire community can take care of it and also benefit from it. The structure is a triangular steel frame, and the tubes have holes for plants to live inside, and "a set of solar panels are fastened onto the structure to power a pump that runs water through the entire system." Not only a clever design, but also a pretty one, the mobile garden was created to give more people access to farms—especially in high-density cities.
Loading More...


text:
Office of Research Compliance
Montana State University Billings requires all projects that involve human subjects undergo review by the Institutional Review Board (IRB) including student, staff, and faculty projects without exception. Students conducting human subjects research must have a faculty sponsor to supervise the project. The Office of Research Compliance (ORC) provides administrative assistance to the IRB by establishing procedures, routing applications, and retaining documents.
To support ethical conduct of research that involves human participants in ways that improve the quality of research, increases awareness of ethical research, supports obtaining external support for research, and promotes the University's responsibilities for education, service, and leadership.
The ORC strives to be a valuable University resource, supporting students, faculty, and staff in conducting ethical research, scholarship, and creative activities.
»» Application for Human Subjects Research Approval
»» Additional IRB Information/Code of Federal Regulations for Protection of Human Subjects


text:
Now serving 4 and 5 year olds! After a two-year hiatus, the Oakland Zoo's popular ZooKids program is back in action. If you're looking for a fun activity for your four or five year old child, why not bring them to the Oakland Zoo for a Saturday morning they're sure to enjoy. Twice a month from September through May, the Zoo offers these three-hour programs that combine fun and learning with animal themed activities led by our enthusiastic docent staff and education specialists.
Whether indoors or out, the program always involves a topic of the day, such as Harvesters and Hibernators or Tongues and Tails. This theme is echoed throughout the morning in a variety of activities such as a fun craft, game, or musical activity.
The program might begin with exploration time in the Education Department, where your child will find books and puzzles, animal costumes, and a variety of "biofacts" to learn about. On other occasions, class might begin in the great outdoors with a mini hike in the Zoo.
A small snack is provided before resuming the fun which includes story time and an "animal close-up," where your child gets to meet and touch one of our Education Department's animals such as a hedgehog, parrot, snake or a millipede.
So, if your 4 or 5 year old has an interest in learning about animals in an entertaining environment, check out the ZooKids program now happening two Saturday mornings a month at the Oakland Zoo. To learn more about ZooKids events, visit the Calendar section of the Oakland Zoo website, under "News". See you there!
Tags: Education Programs, Fun Learning, Kid Activities, Oakland Zoo


text:
Did you know?
A popular wedding ceremony for international visitors is atop Table Mountain in Cape Town, at sunset.
Wedding and honeymoon accommodation in South Africa covers a broad range of destinations and establishments, offering everything from simple ceremonies and rooms to completely over the top, ultra-luxury events and suites.
Many wedding and honeymoon venues have dedicated wedding planners on hand to help you plan every detail of your special day – from local florists and caterers to the best local photographers and videographers. Larger venues generally come with their own chapels and almost all venues have on-site bridal accommodation suites to ensure the perfect end to the perfect day.
For beach and mountain ceremonies and accommodation, consider KwaZulu-Natal and the Western Cape. For bush weddings that offer authentic wildlife experiences and lodge or tented camp accommodation, look for venues in Mpumalanga, the North West and Limpopo. Be sure to check out the lodges in the Sabi Sand Reserve and Kruger National Park. And for services, receptions and accommodation with a charming 'country' feel, try venues in the KwaZulu-Natal midlands, Cape Winelands and Free State.
Cities like Cape Town and Johannesburg offer wedding accommodation for you and your guests in luxury hotels that also boast exquisite venues. These are very accessible for international visitors and make an excellent base from which to start your South African wedding and honeymoon journey.
To ensure exceptional service levels during your wedding preparations and on the day itself, look for wedding and honeymoon accommodation establishments graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa.
There are many with four- and five-star gradings that promise unforgettable experiences. These often include romantic touches like private decks with splash pools or hot tubs, generous bathrooms with spa baths, and open fireplaces.
Or go for all-in-one wedding packages for a fuss-free approach. These include full wedding co-ordination, the ceremony and reception, and either wedding night accommodation or the full honeymoon stay for the bridal couple. A number of venues as well as certain tour operators offer such packages. Visit Weddings Abroad online for more original South African wedding package ideas.
Then of course there are the honeymoons in South Africa. There are hundreds of accommodation venues that cater specifically for honeymooners. Here things like couples massages, romantic picnics, and memorable moments such as hot-air balloon flights, are all part of the overnight experience.
Bridal couples seeking high-octane honeymoon adventures, including abseiling, bungy jumping, parachuting and all manner of watersports are equally well catered for.
Travel tips & Planning info
Who to contact
Tourism Grading Council of South Africa
Tel: +27 (0)11 895 3000
Email: email@example.com
SA Weddings
Tel: +27 (0)21 465 6910 or +27 (0)79 495 4433
Email: email@example.com
Weddings Abroad
Tel: +27 (0)21 531 4863
Fax: +27 (0)21 531 4472
Mobile: +27 (0)82 893 4359
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com


text:
You won't be able to dismiss this by usual means (escape or click button), but you can close it programatically based on user choices or actions.
"I was looking for an invitation for the morning after wedding breakfast for my daughter's wedding. I loved the way this invitation was worded. The breakfast we are hosting is very casual. We want the guests to come in, grab a coffee and a treat, chat for a bit and then go. This invitation said it perfectly"
"The quality of the paper and the colors are beautiful. I was extremely happy with the wonderful customer service. It turned out exactly how I wanted!"
"Very nice card, colors are great, we have used Wedding Paper Divas before and are very happy with the quality and service"
"I was tempted to give this invitation 4 stars, only because it was smaller then I had expected but that was my fault for not looking at the measurements before ordering. That being said, I am fully satisfied with the cards. The print is clear and easy to read, so the size of the card was not an issue. It is a cute design and the colors and quality of the paper are excellent."
"I loved the invitation, changed words to make it a bridesmaids' luncheon invite for a wedding planned in lavender. The card was smaller than I expected as other cards I have ordered were larger in size. I made an assumption it would be the same size as others and must have missed the size description. Loved the print and the art on the back of the card."


text:
Outgoing chancellor: Charles Reed faced controversy, challenges
Reed's impact: Cal State San Bernardino | Cal Poly Pomona | Cal State Long Beach | Cal State Northridge | Cal State Dominguez Hills | Cal State Los Angeles | Cal State Fullerton
Incoming chancellor: Tim White unafraid of challenges ahead
POMONA - Despite being a magnet for critics angry about budget cuts and rising tuition in recent years, outgoing California State University Chancellor Charles B. Reed fought for the education of all Californians, according to Cal Poly Pomona president J. Michael Ortiz.
"He has always been a champion, and his programs are being modeled across the nation in terms of trying to serve under-served populations," Ortiz said.
Although Reed is perhaps best-known for being at the center of controversy regarding tuition hikes and salary cuts across the 23-campus system, he's long worked to increase the number of students from under-served populations enrolled and improve their chances of succeeding once in college, Ortiz said.
"Under his stewardship, a lot has been achieved," said James E. Swartz, a professor of International Business and Marketing at Cal Poly Pomona, who also sits on the Academic Senate of the California State University.
"When Charlie first came to us, we were nowhere near as diverse or reflective of our citizenry. ... All of our under-served groups enjoyed enormous upticks under his leadership. ... The California State University has become truly a melting pot for society, and it's truly a beacon for the whole nation."
Reed was a driving force behind the CSU's Early Assessment Program, Ortiz said.
The program identifies high school juniors who would need remedial courses once enrolled in college and gets them that help before high school graduation, saving money for the CSU and making more efficient use of their time for students once enrolled.
Today, the program has been replicated in 45 other states.
"We here at Cal Poly Pomona have probably trained something in the neighborhood of 10,000 parents" through the Parents Institute for Quality Education, a Reed-backed program that helped train parents of first-generation college students on what was expected of them and what was required to succeed in higher education.
"We admit the parents to the university and then challenge them to keep them enrolled. ... We tell them `They're in now. This is what you have to do to keep them in."'
Reed also defended those outreach programs - including Super Sundays, when CSU presidents spread out to African-American churches across the state to lobby parents on the benefits of a college education - from the budget-cutting scissors of the legislature.
The criticism of the outgoing chancellor of Reed - who steps down on Dec. 30 - was somewhat unfair, Ortiz said.
"He concurrently was proposing a budget to the legislature and was advocating for those things that the CSU needed. That budget was really never addressed by the legislature," he said.
"When you've lost 40 percent of your budget, you have to do something."
But in the view of many faculty members, Reed didn't always make the right choices: "We have seen an erosion of our (faculty) rights and an erosion of our benefits, (along with) an explosion of executive-level appointments, an explosion of executive salaries and, in certain cases, executive appointments that were not made with due process and consultation with the faculty," Swartz said.
His department at Cal Poly Pomona had 23 tenure-track faculty when Swartz first arrived on the campus. Today, it has 10.
"What we hear from the administration is `Oh, we don't have money for more faculty,' but what we say is `Oh, but you have the money for more vice-chancellors,"' Swartz said.
"I have meetings with him every so often. He is one of the toughest educational professionals I've ever met, which makes him a good fit for the CSU" these days, Cal State Student Association president David Allison said.
"The more I learned, the more I realized: He was put in the position of choosing between affordability and accessibility."
At the end of the day, the cuts could have been much worse, according to some.
"To still have student tuition less than $6,000 a year, it's phenomenal," Ortiz said.
Reach Beau via email, call him at 909-386-3826, or find him on Twitter @InlandEd.


text:
Return to TopStudent Organizations
Traditions and Legends
Tarleton is Rich in Tradition
When you look around the Tarleton campus, you will note a distinct pride in our unique history. We are a community that promotes its traditions and respects its legends. Landmarks across our campus detail our past. Our students, faculty, staff, and alumni all Bleed Purple.
This fledging website shows merely a sampling of what makes Tarleton unique and dear to our hearts. As it grows, you will see in greater detail just what is Tarleton spirit.
- Hunewell History: Learn about a legendary band director who raised the Tarleton Military Marching Band to become an important part of Tarleton's public relations projects in the 1920s. Other contributions include the Hunewell Bandstand and Hunewell Ranch.
- Landmarks: Much of who we are is donated to us by our alumni and friends. See our past, and learn the history behind our traditions.
- Purple Book: Formerly the student handbook, the Purple Book now contains a biography on our founder John Tarleton, Tarleton Creed, Tarleton Color Song, On Ye Tarleton (Fight Song), The True Flame (Centennial Song), Presidents of Tarleton, The Spirit of Tarleton, Traditions and Legends, Landmarks, Activities and Events, Homecoming Traditions, Tarleton Architecture, and much more.
- : We have over 100 organizations divided into the following categories: Club Sports, Departmental, Greek Fraternities, Greek Sororities, Local Honorary Societies, Music, National Honor Societies, Professional, Religious, Service / Social, Special Interest, Spirit, and Student Affairs. Our Spirit Organizations include:
- Tarleton Collection (Historical Compilation): The Tarleton Collection, located on the Cross Timbers Historic Images Project website, includes a vast number of historical photos and narratives about Tarleton's past, including accounts on the presidents of Tarleton, stories about how our traditions started, and the history of how John Tarleton's dream became what it is today.


text:
Department: Sheriff
Release Date: Mar 31, 2014
Contact Information:
Jennifer Hillmann
Public Information Officer
Larimer County Sheriff's Office
Issued 03/31/2014 by Sergeant Rafael Sanchez, Patrol Sergeant
On 3/30/14 at approximately 11:56 p.m., a 45-year-old Larimer County resident was injured during a disturbance in the 4700-block of West County Road 38E in unincorporated Larimer County. The man was transported to the Medical Center of the Rockies in Loveland. Two adult males and one adult female were taken into custody for questioning. There are no public safety concerns to area residents.
At this time no further information will be released as this investigation is active on on-going. An updated press release will be sent by the Larimer County Sheriff's Office Public Information Officer at a later time.


text:
Contact Information
Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital
1540 Maple Road
Williamsville, NY 14221
- (716) 568-3520
- Map & Directions
Spirit of Women
Research Your Medical Questions
Brought to you by Kaleida Health Libraries -- "Ask your medical librarian."
Exciting News! Do you or someone you love have a medical condition, disease or injury you'd like to know more about? We can help! Our specially trained medical librarians will be happy to do the research for you-at no charge of course. They have access to the most up-to-date medical literature and late breaking medical news from all around the world and will be happy to help you learn more. They are also bound by HIPAA so you can be assured of complete confidentiality.
Visit the Kaleida Health Library website at library.kaleidahealth.org. Click on Request Service -- it's the large yellow box on the upper right. Then click on Rx for Health Information. Fill in the form and be sure to click on the Submit button located at the bottom of the page.
We will respond to your request without delay. Email requests also are accepted. Send an email message to email@example.com for equally prompt service.


text:
CRN Applications and OS News
Company steps up recruitment of development and implementation partners.
Looker Offers Embedded BI Capabilities For Partners, CustomersNew 'Powered By Looker' service provides access to a wide range of data sources.
How To Migrate From Windows Server 2003 To 2012Before you take the plunge to upgrade from Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2012, it's important to know what you're up against. CRN looks at what you need to do before the expiration date.
Demo: DeviceLynk IoT Solution For Industrial EnvironmentsISS Connectivity shows off its DeviceLynk solution, which automatically translates data for end users from industrial sites.
Demo: ParStream Analytics PlatformParStream shows off "the industry's first analytics platform built for IoT," powered by the patented ParStream DB database.
Test Center: Preview Office 2016The CRN Test Center takes a first look at Office 2016, which includes new featuers around workplace intelligence and content co-creation.
Cisco CTO: Security, Big Data Analytics Services Poised To Boom In The ChannelSecurity and big data are two big areas of focus for Cisco Systems, and one of its top executives says partners with the skills to deliver services in these areas are going to do well.
CRN Exclusive: Top AWS Partner Day1 Acquires Data Analytics ShopElite Amazon Web Services channel partner Day1 Solutions has acquired a big data consulting firm to strengthen its higher-education, health-care, and oil and gas practices.
Microsoft Office 2016 Preview: 10 New Features That Will Turn Partners' HeadsTake a tour of Microsoft Office 2016's latest preview release, chock-full of new productivity features and IT admin tools.
SAP Extends Next-Generation ERP Set Into The CloudThe software company, at its annual Sapphire conference, also offered a version of its HANA in-memory database for Internet-of-Things applications.
SAP CEO: No Interest In Buying 'Commodity' Salesforce.comAt SAP's Sapphire conference, CEO Bill McDermott dismissed reports that his company wants to acquire Salesforce.com
SAP Readies 'Partner-First' Retail And Commerce SMB AppsNew 'SAP Anywhere' cloud software initially will launch in China through telecommunications hosting partner China Telecom.
Microsoft Announces Office 2016 Public Preview, Windows Update For Business, Bevy Of New Windows 10 And Azure FeaturesIn first-ever Ignite conference, CEO Satya Nadella outlines plan to innovate with Windows 10, Office 2016 and a more intelligent Azure cloud.
9 Important Things That Happened At Microsoft's 'Build' Developer ConferenceCRN presents eight important things that happened at this year's Build Conference and one thing that, surprisingly, didn't happen.
Microsoft Debuts Azure Big Data Services, Brings Visual Studio To Mac For First TimeMicrosoft adds new big data analytics services to Azure and beefs up the capabilities of its cloud SQL database, putting more heat on cloud market leader Amazon Web Services.
Microsoft Lures Android, iOS Developers With Vision For 1 Billion Windows 10 DevicesAt the opening of its Build conference for developers, Microsoft debuts tools that let Android and iOS developers use their existing code to build Windows 10 apps.
Qlik Details Partner Program Upgrade, Margin IncreasesThe business intelligence software developer is recruiting partners in North America and plans to hire a channel manager for the region.
Qlik Extends Capabilities Of 'Self-Service' BI App, Offers Development Platform For PartnersSolution provider partners turn out for Qlik's Qonnections conference to check out its latest business analytics technology.
NetSuite Reports Robust Q1 Sales Growth, Plans E-Commerce App Company AcquisitionE-commerce cloud applications are becoming a significant component of NetSuite's cloud software lineup -- and the company says it has struck a deal to acquire Bronto Software.
Top 5 New Windows 10 Preview Features In Build 10061The latest Windows 10 build, 10061, includes updated Mail and Calendar apps and fixes to the Project Spartan browser.


text:
Is splitting America's biggest banks down the middle the best way to prevent a future banking crisis? Some powerful voices in government and business seem to think so.
There's an effort underway in the Senate to revive the Glass-Steagall Act, a New Deal-era law that put a firewall between commercial banking, which consists of taking deposits and lending them out to consumers and businesses, and investment banking, which involves things such as underwriting stock offerings, assisting with mergers and acquisitions, and investing customers' and the bank's own funds in global markets.
"Glass-Steagall was put in place after the Depression because of the blowup in the banking environment," says Charles Kane, a senior lecturer at MIT's Sloan School of Management. "It was put in place to put up stop gates such that if things went really sour, there was an ability to block off the high-risk type of banking business from the traditional commercial banking business."
After being eroded in the '80s and '90s as regulators gradually expanded loopholes and increasingly allowed commercial banks to get into investing, the law was eventually repealed by the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act with the blessing of former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan.
"The argument that was pushed forward during Greenspan's time and even prior to that to get rid of Glass-Steagall was that in order for American banks to be as competitive as the other global banks like a Barclays or a Deutsche Bank, we needed to have an ability to include investment banking activities with the commercial banking activities," Kane says.
Large commercial banks quickly snapped up investment banks and became huge players in international markets. That decision wasn't without consequences for the overall stability of the banking sector, says Kane.
"The problem with mixing investment banking with commercial banking is that investment banking takes on huge risks. There are huge risks that are taken with investment banks that would never pass muster on a 'putting capital at risk' criteria within a commercial bank," says Kane. "When an investment bank can leverage its capital be with the capital that the commercial side of the business accumulates, then you can make bigger bets on the investment side."
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., who championed the creation of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, as well as Sens. John McCain, R-Ariz.; Angus King, I-Maine; and Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., are leading the push for a Glass-Steagall revival, which they're calling "The 21st-Century Glass-Steagall Act."
"I know the 2008 financial crisis did not happen solely because the wall of Glass-Steagall was knocked down," McCain said in a floor speech before the Senate promoting the bill. "But I strongly believe the repeal of these core provisions have played a significant role in changing the banking system in negative ways that contributed greatly to the 2008 financial crisis, and I believe this culture of risky behavior is still in play."
Still, it's unlikely Glass-Steagall would have prevented the failure of the key institutions that touched off the crisis. Bear Stearns and Lehman Brothers, whose failure sent jolts through the international banking system, were purely investment banks, and many of the mostly commercial banks that failed did so because of bad decisions related to mortgage lending, a core role they would keep under Glass-Steagall.
"The things that blew up in 2008 were the instruments out there, the mortgage-backed securities and all the packaged debt that was pushed out and repackaged, and distorting the risk-return criteria," Kane says. "Would Glass-Steagall in its old form have prevented that from happening? I'm not sure it would."
Federal Reserve Governor Daniel Tarullo expressed a similar sentiment in a recent interview with Politico.
"Many of the institutions that actually provoked the most serious phase of the crisis were not within the commercial banking system at all, either individually or by affiliation," Tarullo said.
Kane says where Glass-Steagall might help is in limiting the damage of a crisis. "If (the collapse of Bear Stearns) was in a different time period when Glass-Steagall was in place, there would have been stop gates that wouldn't have made that as dangerous," he says.
For consumers, not much would really change. Commercial banks would still be able to provide financial advising services to customers and buy and sell stocks and other securities on their behalf.
But the bill would also involve taking a cleaver to some of the biggest and most recognizable names in finance, many of whom are agglomerations of prominent investment houses and banks -- in other words, no more JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Merrill Lynch or Citi Group.
Those companies would be forced to spin off their investment banking and commercial banking businesses into separate companies, drastically changing the landscape of the financial sector. Most of the top 10 banks by assets have sizable investment arms that would need to be, for lack of a better word, amputated.
That would ultimately put America's financial industry at a disadvantage compared to foreign banks that don't have similar limitations, Kane says.
In the end, Congress and President Barack Obama will have to decide if the downsides for the financial industry outweigh the chance to limit the damage of future crises.
What do you think? Should commercial banks be allowed to play the global market?
Follow me on Twitter: @ClaesBell.
Senior banking reporter Claes Bell is a co-author of "Future Millionaires' Guidebook," an e-book written by Bankrate editors and reporters. It's available at all the major e-book retailers


text:
Multicolour Doors - EasyLogic Grid puzzles come with a handy interactive grid that will help you solve the puzzle based on the given clues.
Three friends all live in houses with painted doors. Can you use these clues to find out what colour door they have and what road they live on?
Friends - Carly, Harry, Alan
Colours - Red, Blue, Pink
Streets - Oak St, South Ave, Drury Ave
1) Carly just loves the colour pink and she was ecstatic when her mom painted the door for her.
2) Alan's always around at Harry's house. It's easy to get there because Oak St is only just around the corner from Alan's house.
3) South Ave has mostly white doors, so the red one, belonging to one of the friends, stands out easily to the passing cars.
4) Alan thinks that his friend's blue door clashes badly with their house but he doesn't want to tell them in case he hurts their feelings.
AnswerHarry lives on Oak St and has a blue door.
Carly lives on Drury Ave and has a pink door.
Alan lives on South Ave and has a red door.
What Next?
See another brain teaser just like this one...
Or, just get a random brain teaser
If you become a registered user you can vote on this brain teaser, keep track of
which ones you have seen, and even make your own.
Back to Top


text:
Get MBA Entrance Exams Updates on Whatsapp & Email!GET UPDATES NOW
It's almost 2 weeks now to CAT 2012 now. It is very obvious that the aspirants must be feeling anxious about their preparation and revision; however, this is the time when you actually need to check your anxiety and stick to your strategies.
The 'Open House Meet' to be held with XLRI Programme Coordinator from 10.00 am to1.00pm on 20th August for participants to interact and learn more details about the XLRI-PGCGM Programme at St. Xavier's College, Mumbai.
XLRI Partners with XIMR, Mumbai to Offer Postgraduate Certificate in General Management for Working Executives
IBSAT is conducted by The ICFAI Foundation For Higher Education (Declared as a Deemed-to-be-University under Section 3 of the UGC Act 1956)
Globally, 86 percent of companies plan to hire recent MBA graduates this year, up from 79 percent that hired them in 2016. Demand for these MBA graduates is strongest in the United States and Asia-Pacific, where 9 in 10 companies plan to hire these candidates.
IIM Kozhikode announced EPGP admissions for for Working Executives
Management Development Institute, Gurgaon has announced admissions for Post Graduate Programme in Management - Part Time


text:
dualit toaster
This toaster is amazingly retro and cool looking. Fun toaster for anyone looking to add some zing to their decor and kitchen. Cute! And, the toaster comes with a sandwich toaster - that is what is in the back of the toaster in the picture. You just put your sandwich in there (grilled cheese anyone?) and it toasts and warms it to perfection. AND, it has a frozen bread setting.


text:
Did you know?
The Free State Botanical Gardens feature a petrified tree trunk, estimated to be between 150- and 300-million-years-old.
South Africa's botanical gardens are considered by many to be amongst the best in the world, especially in terms of floral diversity and the conservation of endangered indigenous plants. Eight of the biggest botanical gardens are managed by the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI).
The most famous of them all are the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens in Cape Town, which is not only the largest but also the most popular, with an estimated 700 000 visitors per year. These gardens are home to a wide variety of flora, but specialises in the plants of the Cape Floral Kingdom.
The King protea, South Africa's national flower, and many other examples of Cape fynbos are cultivated at the Harold Porter Botanical Gardens, located an hour outside Cape Town, near the coastal playground of Hermanus.
Johannesburg boasts two national botanical gardens: the Walter Sisulu Botanical Gardens and the Johannesburg Botanical Gardens. The former boasts one of the largest collections of lithops in the world and is home to over 230 species of birds, reptiles and mammals.
In nearby Pretoria are the Pretoria Botanical Gardens, a popular spot with locals for picnics and open-air concerts, and home to the largest herbarium in the Southern Hemisphere.
The Lowveld Botanical Gardens in Mbombela (Nelspruit) are home to the largest collection of ancient cycads in the world, a man-made rain forest, and a great variety of evergreen shrubs watered by the Nels and Crocodile Rivers that run through the garden.
The KwaZulu-Natal Botanical Gardens in Pietermaritzburg focus on the conservation of plants from the eastern region of South Africa, while the Durban Botanical Gardens is renowned for its huge Orchid House.
And these are just some of the bigger and better-known botanical gardens in South Africa. There are many smaller - but just as beautiful and colourful - botanical gardens dotted around the country just waiting for you to explore.
Travel tips & Planning info
Who to contact
South African National Biodiversity Institute
Tel: +27 (0)12 843 5000
Email: email@example.com
Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
Tel: +27 (0)21 799 8783
Email: email@example.com
Harold Porter Botanical Gardens
Tel: +27 (0)28 272 9311
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
The Walter Sisulu Botanical Gardens
Tel: +27 (0)11 958 1750
Email: email@example.com
Pretoria National Botanical Garden:
Tel: +27 (0)12 843 5172
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Lowveld National Botanical Gardens
Tel: +27 (0)13 752 5531
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
KwaZulu-Natal Botanical Gardens
Tel: +27 (0)33 344 3585
Email: email@example.com


text:
An anonymous £2,000 donation has moved the fundraising 'bunometer' up another level for Ilkley's Clarke Foley Centre.
Manager of the over-50's centre, Judith Ellis, discovered the cheque when she opened the mail last week.
The Centre is raising funds to install automatic doors at both entrances to the building because the current doors are very heavy for people to open without help.
She said: "We need £21,000 for the doors themselves and a further £20,000 to modify the front entrance so we can install them. "Thanks to this very generous donation, and a couple of other very kind gifts we already have £5,000.
"The Centre staff and Directors are particularly encouraged when people make gifts like this which are both an endorsement of the Centre's ethos and work as well as practical support for the project. We believe it's important to be equally accessible for all people including those who use wheelchairs and walking aids."
The Centre, on Cunliffe Road, is marking its fundraising achievement on a 'Bunometer' on the wall in the Café.
This pyramid of buns was created by the Centre's art classes.
Twenty-one windows show blank buns each representing £1,000. A blank bun is replaced with an individual and beautifully decorated bun each time £1,000 is reached.
Many of the 1,650 people who use the Centre each week are contributing with events such as a table top sale and a Victorian tea room.
Darren Hodgson of Harrogate Dance Centre will hold a 13 day dance festival in June with proceeds going to the Automatic Doors Fund.
A three-day Flower Festival, with arrangements representing Yorkshire towns and villages on the route of Le Tour, is being staged by Ilkley Flower Club on July 4 to 6.
"Everyone's doing their bit", said chairman, William Varley. We have a full programme of interesting and fun events planned and we hope to be installing the doors by the end of the year."


text:
Thanks for helping us sort this video!
Thanks for helping us associate the correct Pornstars to this video!
Help Us: Do these Pornstars appear in this video?
Pornstar Name:
Yeah watching some guy get a bj is boring.
I stayed in our condo at spring break while my 3 roomys went home.My landlord came in to do some painting.He walked in on me masturbating and immediately started licking my wet pussy.I couldn't believe the size of his dick when I got it out and started riding it.He fucked me the whole week and his big loads leaked out for days.I am guaranteed my room for the next year now.
I cum everytime watching bjs. say what?
Just watch the other parts.
Damn Baby u got me sokin wet i squirt all over my friends legs on accident. shes straight not lesbian or bi but we fucked and were best friends! we licked eachothers pussy. she got bomb pussy!
Some errors occurred, please try again later


text:
Destination Dish October Recipes: Apple Bacon Pecan Relish & Apple Cider Glaze
Not only are apples are a great source of vitamin C, antioxidants, and fiber, but they're also one of the most famous fall flavors, which is why we're highlighting them as October's Destination Dish ingredient. Add an autumnal accent to your favorite dishes with this duet of fall apple recipes
I recommend combining both the relish and apple cider glaze recipes to create one harmonious topping for your preferred cut of pork, like we have at Paradise Point's signature restaurant Baleen. We've crowned a pork chop with this garnish and paired it with a chipotle sweet potato gratin for a plate that has sweet, savory, and spicy flavors covered. By itself, the cider glaze is the perfect fall apple recipe for poultry.
With so many varieties, there's bound to be apple to fit everyone's taste but for this recipe in particular, make sure to use a Granny Smith or any other apple that has a nice sweet tart crunch. Also important is to not overcook the apples so they get mushy.
- 1 lb bacon, diced
- 2 peeled Granny Smith apples, diced
- 1½ cup chopped pecans
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- ½ tsp cumin
- 1 tbs chile powder
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper
Place peeled apples in a small pot and cover with water and three juiced lemons. Place parchment paper or cheese cloth over the top of the apples and put juiced lemons on top of parchment paper to keep the apples submerged. Cook apples just until slightly tender then remove from the poaching liquid. Let them cool, then dice and set aside.
At medium-high heat, place diced bacon in a medium pan and cook for about 10 minutes until the fat starts to seep out. Add the diced onions and continue cooking for another 10 minutes at medium heat until cooked to your preference. Remove from stove, drain excess oil, and set aside.
Place the pecans in bowl and toss with the cumin, chile powder, brown sugar, salt and cayenne pepper. Roast seasoned pecans on a baking sheet or cookie sheet pan at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes, stirring pecans so they bake evenly. Once done, remove from the oven and let cool. Remove pecans from the baking pan and mix with diced apples, bacon and onion mixture.
- 2 cups unfiltered apple cider
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp salt
Pour all ingredients into a medium size sauce pot and dissolve sugar. Bring to a light boil and reduce heat to medium. Let mixture cook down until the liquid coats the back of a cooled spoon like syrup. Then remove from stove and let cool. The liquid will thicken even more.
Be sure to visit the Destination Dish website to see more unique corn recipes by other chefs, where the dishes are being served, and get to know the culinary talents behind Destination Hotels & Resorts' delicious fare.


text:
Now that you have WordPress installed, understand the interface, and know how to install new parts, let's take a look at our recommended plugins.
Become a Premium Member and unlock a new, free course in leading technologies each month.
Add your voice to the tech community where 5M+ people just like you are talking about what matters.
@echo off
echo. >> c:\Result.txt
echo Getting IP information...
ipconfig /all >> c:\Result.txt
echo IP information retrieved.
If you are experiencing a similar issue, please ask a related question
Join the community of 500,000 technology professionals and ask your questions.


text:
The Civil Wars, who sold out a show at The Depot in May, just posted this on their Facebook page:
We sincerely apologize for the canceling of all of our tour dates. It is something we deeply regret. However, due to internal discord and irreconcilable differences of ambition we are unable to continue as a touring entity at this time. We thank each and every one of you for your amazing love & support. Our sincere hope is to have new music for you in 2013. - Joy Williams & John Paul White.PS - We understand that there are many of you stuck with service charges and travel reservations due to our abrupt cancelations. Please email us at email@example.com if there are costs incurred that you would like to be reimbursed for, include a scan or attachment to your receipt(s) of the costs, and we will do our best to reimburse you for non-refundable charges.