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While doctors and nurses care for the medical needs of patients at Mesa's Cardon Children's Medical Center, a special group tries to help the kids be kids, even in the hospital.
Child life specialists take play and turn it into teachable moments, helping young patients learn about their upcoming procedures, easing jitters and making them feel at "home" during their stays, whether one day or one month or longer.
"This is a scary place to be as a child. You don't know what's going on. You don't know what's going to happen," said Cardon child life specialist Stephanie Offill.
While in college, Offill took a volunteer position at Seattle Children's Hospital. As she got closer to graduation, she sat down with a child life specialist, asking lots of questions about the job.
She found her calling.
After graduating with a degree in sociology, and an internship at the hospital, Offill landed a job in San Diego as a child life specialist for a Ronald McDonald House. Three years ago, she came to work at Cardon.
Offill said she once heard the job of a child life specialist described as a "camp counselor."
But that's not always easy to explain to parents.
"Usually when we go into a room we have to say our name, our title and then explain our jobs," she said.
Most days, Offill can be found going room to room at the hospital with stops at a floor's playroom. She may walk with a child to a procedure, or give a "comfort" hug when medicine is administered or just encourage older patients to get out of bed.
"All the things they don't want to do when they're here," she said.
Part of Offill's job includes instruction: teaching patients about their diagnosis or going into a child's class to explain a diagnosis such as diabetes or cancer.
"That's good for the class, to explain, 'This is why Jimmy was gone for so long and this is why his life is different, but we treat him the same,'" she said.
Child life specialists do not perform medical procedures, but teach children about the procedures using "medical dolls," cloth dolls made by volunteers at Tempe's Friendship Village. Offill may demonstrate the procedure on the doll, then the children can "give" their dolls an I.V. (using plastic tubing) or put a mask on them.
"They get to do the medical procedure themselves," she said.
Certified child life specialists must have a bachelor's degree in a field such as social work, sociology, psychology or child development. But most of their training is on-the-job, including the internship, classes through the national Child Life Council and yearly conferences.
The field is licensed, with applicants required to pass an exam and stay current with classes, Offill said.
Child life specialists may specialize in a field, such as surgery, intensive care, neonatal intensive care or oncology. They serve the patients, but they may also be a shoulder to cry on for a family or siblings when a patient dies.
Part of it, Offill said, is helping the patients realize they do have some choices.
"They lose a lot of that in the hospital," she said. "When a child doesn't have control, they choose to not eat or not take medicine or not get out of bed. When you let them make choices they start taking their medicine because they have some control in their day."


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text: Cory Rowe graduated from Ohio University June 11 with a bachelor of science degree in sport management and a minor in business. He is a 2001 graduate of Cambridge High School, and the son of Vic and Donna Rowe of Cambridge. While at OU, Rowe was a member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. He was also a member of the sports marketing club. During his junior year, he interned with the Toledo MudHens. He was on the OU deans list a number of times. Rowe has accepted a job with the Columbus Blue Jackets and Destroyers as an account executive.


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At 1:30 pm, South African time, U.S. President Barack Obama, the first black president of the United States, took to the stage in Johannesburg, South Africa to address the thousands attending the memorial for Nelson Mandela, the first black president of South Africa. Mr. Mandela died on Dec 5, 2013, at the age of 95. Below is Obama complete speech.
PRESIDENT OBAMA: Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you so much. Thank you. To Graça Machel and the Mandela family; to President Zuma and members of the government; to heads of states and government, past and present; distinguished guests – it is a singular honor to be with you today, to celebrate a life like no other. To the people of South Africa – (applause) – people of every race and walk of life – the world thanks you for sharing Nelson Mandela with us. His struggle was your struggle. His triumph was your triumph. Your dignity and your hope found expression in his life. And your freedom, your democracy is his cherished legacy.
It is hard to eulogize any man – to capture in words not just the facts and the dates that make a life, but the essential truth of a person – their private joys and sorrows; the quiet moments and unique qualities that illuminate someone's soul. How much harder to do so for a giant of history, who moved a nation toward justice, and in the process moved billions around the world.
Born during World War I, far from the corridors of power, a boy raised herding cattle and tutored by the elders of his Thembu tribe, Madiba would emerge as the last great liberator of the 20th century. Like Gandhi, he would lead a resistance movement – a movement that at its start had little prospect for success. Like Dr. King, he would give potent voice to the claims of the oppressed and the moral necessity of racial justice. He would endure a brutal imprisonment that began in the time of Kennedy and Khrushchev, and reached the final days of the Cold War. Emerging from prison, without the force of arms, he would – like Abraham Lincoln – hold his country together when it threatened to break apart. And like America's Founding Fathers, he would erect a constitutional order to preserve freedom for future generations – a commitment to democracy and rule of law ratified not only by his election, but by his willingness to step down from power after only one term.
Given the sweep of his life, the scope of his accomplishments, the adoration that he so rightly earned, it's tempting I think to remember Nelson Mandela as an icon, smiling and serene, detached from the tawdry affairs of lesser men. But Madiba himself strongly resisted such a lifeless portrait. (Applause.) Instead, Madiba insisted on sharing with us his doubts and his fears; his miscalculations along with his victories. "I am not a saint," he said, "unless you think of a saint as a sinner who keeps on trying."
It was precisely because he could admit to imperfection – because he could be so full of good humor, even mischief, despite the heavy burdens he carried – that we loved him so. He was not a bust made of marble; he was a man of flesh and blood – a son and a husband, a father and a friend. And that's why we learned so much from him, and that's why we can learn from him still. For nothing he achieved was inevitable. In the arc of his life, we see a man who earned his place in history through struggle and shrewdness, and persistence and faith. He tells us what is possible not just in the pages of history books, but in our own lives as well.
Mandela showed us the power of action; of taking risks on behalf of our ideals. Perhaps Madiba was right that he inherited, "a proud rebelliousness, a stubborn sense of fairness" from his father. And we know he shared with millions of black and colored South Africans the anger born of, "a thousand slights, a thousand indignities, a thousand unremembered moments…a desire to fight the system that imprisoned my people," he said.Report Typo/Error
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Police reported one person was shot following a fight at a bar around 3:30 a.m. New Year's Day.
The incident occurred at the Comfort Zone on East Livingston Avenue.
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finding beauty in every day is important to me. i adore guerilla art and participate in it to whatever degree i am capable of.
i dont cook with meat although i may eat it from time to time.
i dont really know where to include this but i thought you all might like to know that i play bass and guitar and drums, poorly but enthusiastically. im also quite fond of a very small electric organ i have. its ancient and out of key and amazing. i really want to aquire a ukelele. and also a musical saw.
also, just fyi, i dont have aim or any other chat thing. sorry!
I am me, myself, and I
in addition, i am also safe, sane, and ________. if you can fill in the blank you get a slap in the face BITCH!
playing drums CONSTANTLY.
ive been told that ppl notice how cheerful my voice/way of talking sound. people seem to think im an exceedingly happy person, and although i dont think im any happier than anyone else, i guess i come off that way. i smile alot.
also that im pretty much the shit.
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basically most variations on the punk theme, electro dance, psychobilly, and such.
BOOKS, anything ursula k leguin, robert cormier, orson scott card, isaac assimov, carlton mellick III, chuck palahnuik, the sabriel series, lord of the flies, the mote in god's eye, childhood's end, geek love, bred in the bone, jitterbug perfume, john irving, vonnegut (my fav is slapstick), one flew over the cuckoo's nest, 1984, fahrenheit 451, ironweed, midnight in the garden of good and evil, the picture of dorian grey, the world according to garp... i love to read.
i love books on tape.
MOVIES, bunches:
eternal sunshine, pan's labyrinth, the labrynth (w david bowie), the dark crystal, the never ending story, west side story, in bruges, hedwig and the angry inch, your typical block busters ie chicago, batman movies, etc. fargo, pie, follower, dark city (just fyi, the matrix is basically just a rip off of this movie), the matrix, best in show, forty year old virgin, rocky horror, nightmare before xmas, coraline, fern gully (i love kids movies), the matchstick men, being john malkovitch, the toxic avenger, junkie, city of angels (i know it's cheesy but its also so beautiful), american beauty (one of my favs), k pax, donnie darko, breakfast club, run lola run, the graduate, 12 monkeys, kingpin, princess mononoke, spirited away, ghost in the shell, natural born killers, the last unicorn, the fifth element, gattaca, stranger than fiction, galaxy quest, the royal tennenbaums, princess bride, slc punk, american history x, fight club, willow, ma vie en rose, the big lebowski, the shining, rosemary's baby, poltergeist, gozu, wristcutters: a love story, scotland, pa, shortbus, they shoot horses don't they?, runaway train, midnight cowboy, dog day afternoon, etc, etc, etc...
i especially love movies that are surreal and beautiful.
ART: my favorite visual artists these days are klimt, horst janssen, egon schiele, jungil hong, ralph steadman, johannes vermeer, and jennifer maestre.
TV; house, venture bros, 30 rock, star trek tng, ds9, and voy, weeds, dexter, family guy, simpsons, american dad, the tudors... i watch more tv than i'd care to admit. the news hour on pbs
FOOD, everything except bell pepper but especially zuchinni, spinach, mushrooms, corn, and beets. mainly vegetarian food.
i especially love my homemade vegetable souvlaki, my zuchinni/mushroom/corn pancakes, baked squash especially dellatcotta, salad w/ spinach, pickles, brocolli, cheddar cheese, and lots of carrots, my cucumber soup, perogies, borscht, falaffal with extra raita, yeasty bread with a very rough texture, mmmmmm i love food. i also love steak, chicken especially in curry or fried w mashed potatoes, roast beef, pastrami, corned beef, sushi, etc. but i can only eat meat a few times a month :(
books on tape, and also books on paper
art in all of its various incarnations
access to the interweb
my best buddy ely and my family
this is gonna sound really cheesy but its true: a sense of wonder, whimsy and awe
also spend alot of time thinking about the future, like where i want to be in five years. i guess i just feel like im on the verge of a decision that will have major repercussions for the course of my life, and naturally it's been occupying my mind. i also think alot about how i think too much about everything.
how we know what we know, how we know that we know what we know, the nature of reality, other diaphanous topics. sometimes it scares me, but i cant resist it.
how badly i wish that women naturally had facial hair and people had monkey feet.
i am unashamed of the fact that i love 90s alternative rock.
my socks almost never match. and i dont care.
all my heroes are weirdos ;D
im much more familiar with canadian landscape artists than the average american.
honestly i dont hold much back. unless i think it will be hurtful to someone.
also im kind of a music/food/everything snob. sorry. it's not something im particularly proud of. try not to take it personally :D
you should NOT MESSAGE ME IF all you have to say is 'hi, whats up?', 'hey, you seem cool/interesting, wanna chat?', or 'hey, you're hot!'. that is so bloody annoying, it just pisses me off. quit wasting space in my inbox!
also, you should NOT message me if you are SO SENSITIVE THAT YOU CANT HANDLE NOT GETTING A REPLY at all, even you if you write a decent message with real content and even if we do have stuff in common. if im not interested or not inspired to say anything, i just dont write guys back. or maybe im busy and dont have the time, and letters get lost in the in box. whatever. if you can't handle no reply, then dont risk your hurt feelings.


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There's an interesting article by Jim Manzi in the most recent issue of the City Journal. In it, he addresses the weaknesses of empirical research in the social sciences, a problem he attributes to the greater "causal density" of questions concerning human behavior. Because of he complexity and number of potential causes for an outcome, it is extremely difficult to conduct randomized field trials that isolate the cause to be tested.
Manzi begins his article by referring back to the debate about the stimulus package. Noting that Nobel laureates lined up on both sides of the question, he writes that "[f]ierce debates can be found in frontier areas of all the sciences, of course, but this was as if, on the night before the Apollo moon launch, half of the world's Nobel laureates in physics were asserting that rockets couldn't reach the moon and the other half were saying that they could." The only thing that could be said for sure about the stimulus is that, however it turned out, "several Nobelists would be wrong about it."
But the problem is worse than that. We can never really know who was right. If the stimulus does not achieve the results that were claimed for it, it may be because it failed or it may be because things were worse than we thought. Even if we can say that it did not work as intended, is the problem in Keynesian theory or was the stimulus just too small? As Manzi puts it, we have "no reliable way to measure counterfactuals—that is, to know what would have happened had we not executed some policy—because so many other factors influence the outcome."
Manzi points to an summary by scholars at the University of Cambridge of "all 122 known criminology RFTs with at least 100 test subjects executed between 1957 and 2004. " Manzi claims that " no program within this universe of tests has ever demonstrated, in replicated or multisite randomized experiments, that it creates benefits in excess of costs."
He argues that business has had greater success with randomized field trials by " executing many fast, cheap tests in rapid succession, rather than big, onetime "moon shots." He suggests that the social sciences might benefit from this approach but suggests the following cautionary principles in the evaluation of social science results: 1) "few programs can be shown to work in properly randomized and replicated trials;" 2) "within this universe of programs that are far more likely to fail than succeed, programs that try to change people are even more likely to fail than those that try to change incentives;" and 3) "those rare programs that do work usually lead to improvements that are quite modest, compared with the size of the problems they are meant to address or the dreams of advocates."
I would add the problem of confirmation bias. Those in the physical sciences may have a bias toward seeing a hypothesis confirmed, but their preexisting array of values and assumptions about the way in which the world ought to work are less likely to be confounding.
This has implications for the law. Social science evidence is often introduced to support allegations of discrimination, to prove or undercut the rationale for a particular challenged public policy or to establish a claim that act A produced effect B. Even courts that are willing to police this testimony through the use of Daubert or similar standards tend to defer to the prevailing assumptions of specialists within the field at issue. Manzi's article raises – and not for the first time – the question as to whether the field itself can produce robust and useful results.
Some will find certain ideological implications here. Increased skepticism about how the social sciences can improve our world certainly undercuts the classic Progressive project for tha improvement of society by what Franklin Roosevelt called "enlightened administration."
But we shouldn't be too quick to conclude that this is a message for the right. While conservatives are less likely to argue for the transformation of human behavior through public programs, they do make a series of empirical claims about what does and does not enhance human well being. The proof of these claims is presumably equally elusive
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HOUSTON - A gunman shot a man outside his northwest Houston home on Thursday.
The shooting happened on the steps of the victim's house on South Lane and Wheatley Street at 2:40 a.m. Investigators said Marvin Lucky, 38, had just returned home from a nightclub when he was shot.
"He had left the house late at night to go to an after-hours pool hall to shoot some pool. He was there a couple of hours and apparently arrived home. As he was getting out of his car, someone either followed him or was waiting on him. As he walked up to his door, the incident occurred," said a Houston police officer.3Man shot
A neighbor told Local 2 that she heard the gunshots.
"We were sleeping, and I heard some pops, and I told my husband, 'Don't you hear that?' And he said no. And I heard it again. It was pop, and that's when he got up and looked out the window," said the neighbor. "It shocked me because I can't believe how they ambushed him like that."
Police said the suspect fled the scene. Lucky was taken to Ben Taub Hospital in serious condition.
The motive of the shooting is unknown.
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Here's what I think the differences are:
1. 2nd row from the bottom, 2nd kid, with the blue jumper – writing with left hand.
2. Same kid – no glasses.
3. Girl in beige jumper to the left not wearing glasses.
4.Girl behind no.3 has glasses
5. Girl on same row as no.4 has a pink shirt instead of blue.
6. Blue & white stripey-shirted guy in the back has pink & white.
7. Girl (beige jumper – near the back)) behind girl in pink disappears.
8. Girl at the end of the row as no.7 also disappears.
9. Girl to the left of no. 4 now has a dark green jumper instead of purple.
I found the switching writing hands the last.
That's funny… I found the writing hands first! LOL!
1. The girl wears a blue instead of a pink sweater.
2.One girl is missing.
3. The student is left-handed
4. Left-handed guy had no glasses
5. Girl with white sweater had no glasses
6. Girl behind the one with a sweater had glasses
7. Girl behind guy with aqua blue sweater is missing
8. Girl wears green sweater instead of purple
9. Guy at the back wears a blue-striped sweater
Thanks for the puzzle. I'll share this with my firends.
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WASHINGTON (Sep. 13)
Plans for extensive United Nations Day observances on October 24 by Jewish Community Centers and youth and young adult councils affiliated with the National Jewish Welfare Board were reported today to a White House meeting of President Truman with members of the National Citizens' Committee on United Nations Day.
Philip Schiff, head of J.W.B.'s Washington office and a vice-chairman of the National Citizens Committee, submitted a report from Irving Edison, J.W.B. president, to the U.N. Day planning conference. Mr. Edison, who represented J.W.B. on the U.N.'s section on non-governmental agencies, described the variety of special U.N. Day programs and activities being scheduled by centers and youth councils throughout the country.


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Camera That Morphs Into Picture Frame
Camera That Morphs Into Picture Frame
I can think of no logical reason why anyone would truly need the Samsung SS700 concept designed by Jin Woo Han, but I must give the designer credit for combining the joy of a digital camera's screen with clever image display. The device allows you to both take pictures and showcase them in a camera-frame combo. There aren't any buttons or menu settings, you just shoot and then display your photos by opening up the camera's built-in kick stand.
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Are You A Fashion Victim?
These days, referring to someone as a "fashion victim" is no big deal, but this provocative layout takes the term to a whole new literal level. The spread begins with a "warning": "This story contains intense fashion violence, trendy-oriented nudity, stylish abuse and some explicit makeover portrayed by a model for the information, education, entertainment and prevention of adults over the age of 18 only in the privacy of their own homes." So, consider yourself warned. The images feature a model with Donna Karan suspenders clipped on her eyelids, being choked with a Kenzo scarf, and hanged in her La Perla bra. Is this a thought-provoking commentary on the fashion industry, or does it perpetuate "fashion victimization"? Check out more images after the jump, and tell us what you think in the comments.


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Used 2005 Volvo Values
Debuting in the United States during the 2000 model year, the Volvo S40 sedan receives a complete redesign in time for 2005. Based on the Volvo P1 platform shared with the European-based Ford Focus, the Volvo S40 wheelbase is longer but the overall length of the sharpened exterior is shorter. A wagon counterpart to the S40 is now called the V50 offered with the same choice of a 2.4i or T5 model. For the second generation, Volvo's entry-level sedan and wagon offer available all-wheel drive. In its third year of production for the American market, the XC90 packs a new potent punch for 2005. Developed for Volvo by Yamaha, a 4.4-liter V-8 engine produces 288 horsepower and comes standard equipped with all-wheel drive. New styling consisting of updated headlights, taillights and updated interior has been incorporated on the S60 sedan along with the V70 wagon. For 2005, run-flat tires are available on the S60 and S80. The Volvo C70 has been temporarily removed from the Swedish auto brand's lineup as a new generation 2006 version is planned.
Select a 2005 Volvo model below to get used trade-in values and retail prices
2005 Volvo S40
Totally updated for the new year, the 2005 Volvo S40 is a compact sports sedan that is well equipped and loaded with lots of standard safety equipment.
2005 Volvo S60
The 2005 Volvo S60 is a five-passenger mid-size sedan that has been refreshed for the new year and slots in size between the smaller S40 and larger S80.
2005 Volvo S80
A full-size five-passenger sedan, the 2005 Volvo S80 is offered with a choice between two turbocharged engines and 2WD or AWD.
2005 Volvo V50
A compact sports wagon, the 2005 Volvo V50 seats five passengers and comes well equipped with keyless entry, navigation and a CD player.
2005 Volvo V70
Larger than the V50, the 2005 Volvo V70 is a mid-size sports wagon that seats five passengers and comes standard with side body and head airbags, ABS, and traction control.
2005 Volvo XC70
Similar to the V70 in size, the 2005 Volvo XC70 raises the five-passenger wagon off the ground and enhances the suspension which turns it into a wagon-crossover mash up.
2005 Volvo XC90
Now available with a third row of seating and a 4.4L V8, the 2005 Volvo XC90 is a full-size SUV that has optional seating for up to seven passengers and is fully outfitted with top-notch safety equipment.


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No, God hasn't turned His back on you. He loves you and wants you to bring your burdens and cares to Him in prayer. The Bible says, "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God" (Philippians 4:6).
Only two things can keep God from giving us what we ask for in our prayers. The first is sin - and the reason is because sin erects a barrier between us and God. Until that barrier is torn down, God can't answer our prayers. The Bible says, "The Lord is far from the wicked but he hears the prayer of the righteous" (Proverbs 15:29). This is why the first step you need to take is to turn by faith to Jesus Christ and ask Him to forgive your sins and come into your life. When we do that, the barrier of sin is removed - and God hears our prayers.
The second thing that keeps God from giving us what we ask for is if we are seeking something that isn't His will. God loves us and knows what is best for us - and because of this, He won't give us anything that isn't His will. The Bible says, "This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us" (1 John 5:14).


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User fees. They are the fad, aren't they? As communities continue to shrivel in the face of mounting budget pressure, more of them are being creative. They're learning how to generate money without injuring the pocketbooks of the people who live there 24-7.
Case in point: In Erlanger, Ky. if you're at fault in a wreck and you're from somewhere else, expect to pay extra for police work.
In regards to Scott Franklin's recent appointment to the assistant principal's job at Taylor County High School, congratulations Coach!
You were my favorite teacher in eighth grade and this job could not have come to a better guy. If you are reading this, I wish you the best of luck and I know that you will do well with it. You always think about the welfare of us as students.
Again, good luck in the years ahead.
Ryan D. Cable
Berea, Ky.
The lack of support shown by national lawmakers to give troops the support needed to achieve their mission has become egregious. Americans wag at political assertions of troop support as the mission is obstructed. Every day, it seems as if another public official has claimed that victory in Iraq is impossible. This would come as quite a shock to the fighting soldiers. They know better. They also know that such proclamations are made solely for political gain, and are perhaps most welcomed by the enemies they fight.
We hear the words more often lately - budget cuts, recession, economic downturn. No one is sheltered from the ramifications - especially our government agencies that count on tax dollars to make ends meet.
So, it comes as no real surprise that one of our school systems is looking at the possibility of raising the mileage fee it charges school groups for extracurricular trips.
We can be relatively sure that there will be many more such proposals if budget cuts reach the level already being discussed in Frankfort.
We don't have a problem with legitimate discussion.
Did you know that in Kentucky there is a tougher penalty for cock fighting, if you own one of the roosters or the fight occurs on your property, than for sexually abusing a 12-year-old child?
The following changes to Kentucky's sexual abuse laws are being proposed. House Bill 211 includes the following:
- Changing the ages covered in first-degree child sexual abuse (defined as abuse other than rape or sodomy) from "up to 12" to "up to 16 years of age."
As a 24-year resident of Campbellsville, I have watched with dismay as the News-Journal has featured person after person on the front page as a result of their indictment or run-in with the law.
I can only imagine the grief caused to the family and friends of those so featured. I can only wonder why that qualifies as front-page news?
"We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for a more common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for The United States of America."
Every election, be it Fiscal Court, City Council, Senate or Presidential, we the people, have the opportunity to form a more perfect union. We all have the chance to promote the general welfare and secure the blessings of liberty.
Isn't it nice to see Kentucky potentially be the vanguard of a national movement instead of its hind end?
Right now, Kansas is the only state in the U.S. (that I am aware of at least) that has established a system of registration for convicted dope dealers and manufacturers. Kentucky could join Kansas if BR273, sponsored by Middlesboro Rep. Rick Nelson, passes this year's General Assembly.
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The Central Kentucky News-Journal is your source for local news, sports, events, and information in Campbellsville, KY and the surrounding area.


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Bar & Dining
P. Mac's is located adjacent to the Drury Court Hotel and has transformed the space that was formerly Bia Bar into a cosy bar with unique character, serving an extensive range of delicious craft beers and exciting gastro-pub food with something for every palette. The bar was recently awarded Irish City Bar of the Year at the 2014 Bar of Year Awards, and it is not difficult to see why- P. Mac's manages to blend the traditional feel of an old Irish pub with a Bohemian atmosphere, enhanced by vintage furniture and little snug areas. The excellent music choices and attentive staff make it a must-visit for anyone in Dublin, and residents of the Drury Court Hotel are also able to make the most of the breakfast and room service choices offered by P. Mac's.
Please see below for a menu showing samples of some of the delicious dishes on offer to all of our guests every day until 8pm.
Following last year's success at the Bar of the Year Awards, P. Mac's has maintained its high standards and popularity in Dublin with a win at the 2015 Lovin' Dublin Awards. P. Mac's was voted Dublin's Finest Pub, so be sure to pop in during your stay for the ultimate Dublin experience.


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Get an overview of this hotel3-star Manaus hotel in Industrial District with free breakfast
Collecting Nectar Points
Special Offer: Book by 2 August 2017 and collect double Nectar points!
Simply enter your Nectar card number when you check out. Your points will be credited 35 days after you return from your trip.
*Terms and conditions apply.
Popular property highlights
Located in Industrial District, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Studio 5 Festival Mall Manaus and Convention Center and Povos da Amazonia Cultural Center. Capela do Pobre Diabo and Alta de Taruma waterfalls are also within 3 mi (5 km).
Hotel Features
An outdoor pool, a fitness center, and a bar/lounge are available at this hotel. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, 24-hour room service, and a business center are onsite.
Room Amenities
All 150 rooms offer free WiFi, 24-hour room service, and LCD TVs with cable channels. Other amenities available to guests include minibars, hair dryers, and laptop-compatible safes.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!Opens in a new window
Sleep Inn Manaus
Hotel Amenities
Hotel Amenities
Sleep Inn Manaus features an outdoor pool and a fitness center. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.
Business-related amenities at this 3-star property consist of a business center and a meeting room. This business-friendly hotel also offers coffee/tea in a common area, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Complimentary self parking is available on site.
- Total number of rooms - 150
- Number of floors - 10
- Bar/lounge
- Business center
- Coffee/tea in common areas
- Free breakfast
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Elevator/lift
- Fitness facilities
- Laundry facilities
- One meeting room
- Free self parking
- Outdoor pool
- Free WiFi
Family Friendly Amenities
- Outdoor pool
- Free Wi-Fi
- Laundry facilities
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Free self parking
Room Amenities
- Air conditioning
- Minibar
- Hair dryer
- Shower only
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
- Desk
- In-room safe (laptop compatible)
- Cable TV service
- Free WiFi
- Partially open bathroom
- Room service (24 hours)
Where to Eat
Guests are offered a complimentary buffet breakfast.
24-hour room service is available.
Nearby Things to Do
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Ecotours nearby
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- Accessible bathroom
- In-room accessibility
- Roll-in shower
Hotel Policies
Minimum check-in age is 18
Check-in time ends at midnight
Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Check-out time is noon
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Kids stay free! Children 7 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
- Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
- Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
- Pets not allowed
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
- A tax is imposed by the city: BRL 2.4 per accommodation, per night
- 10 percent destination fee will be charged
Hotel Name
- Sleep Inn Hotel Manaus
- Sleep Inn Manaus
- Sleep Inn Manaus AM, Brazil
We should mention
Parents or a legal guardian traveling with children under 18 years must present the child's birth certificate and an identity card with photo (passport, for example) at the check-in. For international travels from Brazil, if just one of the parents is traveling with the child, she/he must present – in addition to the child's certificate of birth and identity card with photo – a letter authorizing the trip signed by the other parent with a notarial certification of signature. In case the parents or the legal guardian, as applicable, cannot or are unwilling to give this authorization, a judicial authorization is required. People who intend to travel to Brazil with children must consult with the Brazilian consulate before traveling for more information. Children 7 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.


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Costa Fortuna Review
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I find the comment about rude and pushy people to be funny because before I left for my first European trip..I read some reviews stating the same..I was concerned before my vacation and to very much my surprise I found everyone, mostly European..to be very nice and friendly. I actually made friends on board from different countries that I still keep in touch with. It is clearly ones own fault and thier TA for not doing their homework regarding any trip. I always ask where my room is and make sure ahead of time it is located in an area to my liking. If the ship is crowded and I have no choice...be thankful your on. Also with a European cruise ...one could only expect that announcements would be in different languages. Why would one think only
American should only be spoken. The solution here is to travel local..As far as smoking..it is not a surprise or a secret that the European culture enjoys their smokes. As I have said before..it is the individual person..their acceptance of others and own personality to whether they enjoy themselves. I personnally cannot wait to go back and meet more people of different cultures and happen to love hearing the announcments(my kids try to compare languages). Going on the Fortuna soon by the way and this time I am not concerned.
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PARIS (Aug. 18)
Israel may deserve some credit for the release this month of two Western hostages held captive in Lebanon, a French magazine believes.
Edward Tracy and John McCarthy may owe their freedom, at least in part, to secret negotiations begun here two years ago of which Israel was very much a part, according to an article in the weekly Le Journal du Dimanche.
McCarthy, an Englishman, was freed Aug. 8, and Tracy, an American, was freed Aug. 11.
Their releases are widely believed to have been the first fruits of clandestine meetings held in Paris between Israeli officials and representatives of Hezbollah, the pro-Iranian Shi'ite fundamentalist group in Lebanon, the paper wrote.
The article traced the start of the talks to a French journalist, Roger Auque, a former hostage who spent nearly a year in captivity in 1987.
Auque and two friends, a Lebanese businessman and a Palestinian, were approached in the summer of 1989 by an Israeli in St. Tropez on the French Riviera.
He introduced himself as an official of Israel's Defense Ministry and turned out to be an emissary of Uri Lubrani, the Israeli coordinator in southern Lebanon.
Lubrani knew Auque's Lebanese friend had connections with Hezbollah and wanted a meeting.
In December 1989, Lubrani met with the Lebanese businessman in Paris at a dinner arranged by Auque, the French paper said. Lubrani made clear he was ready to meet with Hezbollah if it could prove it held Israelis captive.
A few weeks later a photograph of Ron Arad, an Israel air force navigator captured in Lebanon in 1986, reached Israel.
But the negotiations progressed slowly. It was not until May and June of this year that Israelis and Hezbollah representatives met in Paris, under the auspices of the former French ambassador to Lebanon, Rene Ala.
After that, however, the talks broke down, because Hezbollah did not supply convincing proof that the missing Israelis were alive and in the hands of groups which it could influence.
The negotiations began only because Israel still holds Sheik Abdul Karim Obeid, the religious mentor of a Hezbollah faction who was seized by Israeli commandos in Lebanon two years ago.
Auque revealed after his release in November 1987 that all Western hostages are held by the same movement, the Islamic Resistance, financed and politically influenced by Iran.
All other names of hostage-holding groups that crop up are false fronts of the same organization, the former hostage claimed.


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Command & Conquer: Red Alert
Review by the ultimate68
"Who thought fighting in Soviet vs Allies battles could be so much fun?"
Command and Conquer: Red Alert for the PC is a strategy game that stands out in its class. It appears as a simple point and click war game, easy and nothing to it; but as you advance through the game, it's apparent that it's not. The game can be very challenging, and you control many troops at all times, while still holding down a base or two back at home. Building tanks, troops, everything for an army is made simple with C&C: RA.
Gameplay: 10/10
In C&C: RA, each side has different buildings, tanks, and prices. You can buy some tanks that you can't buy on the other side, likewise with the structures. Most structures have prerequisites, so you can't just start off building mammoth tanks. The allies focus mainly on their navy fleets, whereas the Soviets are more concerned with their air force, and huge tanks. Supposedly these equal each other out, but in reality, the Soviets out-match the Allies the majority of the time. Unless it's strictly water-based combat, the Soviets have the upper edge.
It's hard to go wrong with the new skirmish mode, allowing you to choose sides(Soviet, or Allies) and customize everything about your game. You can set the technology level from 1 to 10, allowing you to play a World War I war, or maybe a future-type war. You can also play online with the skirmish mode, playing your friends at their houses, or someone you don't know from across the world. There's relatively no lag, so you'll be happy to know everything runs smoothly.
There's also a campaign mode, allowing you to choose your side, and play different missions with them. The Soviet branch has 14 missions, whereas the Allies have 15, creating a lot for you to finish. Also, before and after the missions, you'll see a cut-scene, usually with generals planning for an attack or defense. There is a lot of work to do on these campaigns though, so you better get busy!
Story: 9/10
In the campaign modes, you get a story for each side: Soviets, and Allies. I won't go into too much detail about the plot, but Russia is trying to take over the continent, and the Allies are trying to stop them. So, the plots meet, and you're pretty much fighting the other side for your life. It's a great story though, and it's definitely worth playing.
Graphics: 9/10
For a five year old game, these graphics are outstanding! I couldn't believe how good they were. I've still yet to see any graphical glitches, and trust me: I've played a lot of this game. Everything graphical runs as smoothly as it should. The only real problem I have, is that when you're shooting at a building, you shoot for awhile, then all of a sudden part of it collapses. It doesn't look real at all. In fact, it looks very bad, but like I said, it's a five year old game. It deserves a nine.
Sound: 9/10
Crisp, clear, lovely tunes is all you'll hear from this game. The music is just outstanding, and very easy on the ears. There is really nothing bad to say about the music, except if you're running a slow processor, it might slow the game down. With voice-overs for the characters, you'll hear what the combat-men and women are thinking. It's great for the first few times playing it, and was fairly realistic. However, I found myself being annoyed by the constant talking of my troops, and eventually turned them off. I still think that the voices are a plus for the game though.
Play Time/Replayability: 8/10
While the missions would be fun to do all over again, the truth is they're pretty hard. I really wouldn't want to do them again, because they are a lot of work. The first time through, you don't know the plot, so you're excited to find out what happens next. It wouldn't be like that the second time, as with most games. However, the skirmishes allow for hours upon hours of gameplay. The skirmishes are what I easily played the most, and you can't customize them any way you want, allowing for better, new matches! The play time is obviously endless with the amount of stuff that you can do in this game.
This is a must-have game, that everyone should play! I've owned this game for years, and I still play it! The Red Alert series is the only war-strategy series that I like, and boy do I like them! Even if you don't enjoy war games much, like me, I think you would still enjoy this game. Since it's five years old, at the time of this writing, it must be really cheap. So, go out there and pick this title up! You won't regret it!
Reviewer's Rating: 5.0 - Flawless
Originally Posted: 03/10/03, Updated 03/10/03
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Which Ten Commandments?
One good reason for the Greensburg Catholic Diocese to be slow in approving a posting of the Ten Commandments in front of one of its churches, in this case, at St. John's in Connellsville ("Ten Commandments movement going strong," Feb. 28 ), is that the posting would have to be the Catholic version of the Ten Commandments, not the Protestant version.
The Catholic version differs on the Second Commandment regarding graven images.
Catholics also split up the commandments regarding coveting of property, not wanting to include wives as property along with animals and material possessions, etc., as in the original.
Is the "Thou shalt not move" organization willing to acknowledge the Catholic Church's postings of its approved version of these "words of God"? Perhaps the best solution is to post both sets of commandments side by side at the school in dispute and everywhere else. Then, to be thorough, add the third set from Exodus 34.
Bruce Braden
Carmel, Ind.
The writer is Mt. Pleasant native and a 1968 Geibel graduate.


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Hey there, time traveller!
This article was published 18/9/2012 (1796 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
Jordon Zimmerly and Jonah Langelotz say the three weeks they spent helping youth in Ecuador this summer was one of the most rewarding experiences of their lives.
The duo, who are teammates on the Canadian Mennonite University men's soccer team, travelled to Puerto Lopez, Ecuador in July as part of the Manitoba to Ecuador project.
The project, which was founded in 2011 by Steinbach Regional Secondary School teacher Mark Reimer, brings Manitoba soccer players to Puerto Lopez to work with players at the Los Canarios Soccer Club.
Zimmerly and Langelotz travelled to Puerto Lopez with the intent of helping out with the soccer club. What they didn't realize was they would build relationships with approximately 30 players and become role models for them.
"It seemed like we were just going down there to play soccer, but there's really a whole big picture behind it. I think we ended up doing a whole lot more than that, even though we were just connecting with them through soccer," Langelotz said.
Langelotz, who lives in the West End, said Puerto Lopez is a poor community and many of the 10 to 22 year-old players come from unhealthy home situations. Many of the players' parents have battled alcohol or drug abuse.
"Part of the idea of the program was ideally for Canadian males to come down and be role models," the 19-year-old said.
Zimmerly, who also lives in the West End, said while he and Langelotz were sometimes frustrate by the language barrier, they were able to find other ways to build positive relationships with the players.
"It was extremely gratifying. We were surprised at the connections and relationships we were able to develop with the boys," the 22-year-old said.
"By the end of the trip we realized that the communicating we were doing just by playing soccer and having fun together was a way to establish relationships that were far more meaningful than we initially thought."
Reimer said providing the Los Canarios players with positive male role models is an important part of the program.
"The (players) desperately need to see young men who are not violent, and aren't alcoholics," he said.
"Both (Langelotz and Zimmerly) are just wonderful young men. Their willingness to reach out and get involved in someone else's lives was huge."
Reimer said the next step in the Manitoba to Ecuador project is to start bringing Los Canarios players to Manitoba for a semester of schooling.
He's gone as far as getting the Hanover School Division to agree to host two students, who will be arriving next February. He is also selling Ecuadorian scarves to raise money for the soccer club. The scarves sell for $15 each.
Reimer said he hopes to continue to build connections with soccer players who have an interest in volunteering in Puerto Lopez.
For more information on the Manitoba to Ecuador project visit
manitobatoecuador.wordpress.com. If you wish to get involved with the project, or purchase a scarf, email Reimer at firstname.lastname@example.com, or phone him at 204-346-1942.


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Hey travel writers, what do you think of start ups?
Brett Novick is starting a new travel zine called, Go! He's looking for travel writers for his premiere issue that will launch this coming spring, and also for future projects or issues. Here's what he said to me:
"Specifically what I need for the first issue is someone with a knowledge of Northern Mexico, or someone who is headed there for another assignment and would like to do this on the side. As this is going to be aimed at a 18-35 audience, I am looking for someone in that age bracket (or someone who can write convincingly like he was 18-35.) The pay is obviously negotiable depending on the specifics."
Brett says the message of the magazine is to encourage people to go out and explore and have fun traveling while they can still enjoy it.
If you fancy yourself a young and witty writer with an irreverant tone in your writing, then give him a shout. firstname.lastname@example.com
More content guidelines follow.
Theme of Issue
Each issue will feature a theme bringing together all of the features
-seasonal (fall, escaping winter issue, post college years spring break)
-travel mishaps
-romance on the road
-the best? / the craziest?
-road trip issue
Epic journey: probably the longest feature in magazine. The ?epic journey? should be a first person narrative of a specific trip or time spent overseas. Content will be more narrative than descriptive.
Internet site(s) featured: A short section in which to look at specific web sites. For example, the best place to book a car or a hotel.
Away from home column: Written by someone who either travels full time (preferable) or someone who lives overseas. The column should describe the trials, tribulations, and triumphs of being in a new place for an extended period of time. Ideally, the section will share the experience of one individual in narrative form followed by a shorter ?how-to? piece about the practical side of how to do something similar.
Ghetto travel column: A column dedicated to the ins and outs of low budget travel, such as how to eat free/cheap, where to stay, etc. In short, how to get the most out being somewhere with no money.
Regional Destination: The stuff found in regular travel mags, but hopefully written in a sharper more creative manner. Each issue will focus on one particular locale highlighting the areas attractions and reasons to visit. The following two sections will be included in the ?Regional? section.
Food destination: In each issue feature one ?Food Destination? such as a specific market, restaurant, or signature dish of a city or region.
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ATLANTA, Ga. -- Now that Dr. Kent Brantly has arrived at Emory University Hospital, a team of Doctors and Nurses will work around the clock in a special isolation room to treat the side-effects of the Ebola Virus.
That room is one of only four in the country and part of the reason why Dr. Brantly was brought to Atlanta.
The room was created 12 years ago. It's essentially a mini-hospital, complete with a lab and anything else the medical team will need.
Related: Ebola patient Dr. Kent Brantly walks into Emory Hospital
Related:Second Ebola patient awaiting return to USA
"I can't think of a better place in the world, other than Emory University Hospital to care for this patient," said Dr. Jay Varkey with the Infectious Disease Unit at Emory Hospital.
Word spread last week that the two American citizens infected with the deadly Ebola virus would be coming to Emory University Hospital. But as Dr. Varkey puts it, the team has been training for years.
"We are ready.We are looking to trying to help this patient and assist his family in anyway possible," Dr. Varkey said, "the good news is the preparation goes beyond 48 hours. This is something we've been practicing for, for the 12 years our unit has been involved."
The special isolation room has been used in the past including in 2005 for patients with SARS.
The patient's family will not be able to visit him, but due to a glass partition and intercom, the family can watch and speak with the patient.


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Well I've just recently became aware that there is more to life than what we see in our little world. I like to think of myself as a "Jack of all trades" in the sense that I like trying new things and meeting new people I have a very wide variety of interests and group of friends. Which gives me different views and concepts of all kinds of walks of life. I love people and I love life and all is many facets. At the moment I would love to meet new people and make new friends and see how things develop. So I guess anything could happen with the right person.
I try my hardest to live life by the motto 'Carpe Diem', for I feel that you never know what life is going to throw at you. I strive to never have a regret about what I want to do in life, and am always looking for new things to experience and new hobbies to build. My true passion is Art, motorcycling in the summer, playing video games and watching movies every chance i get otherwise. Outside of that, I like camping, fishing, swimming in a good river/lake, playing sports, white water rafting, horseback riding, Bowling etc... I love to be around people and love to work-out when i get a chance, but am also an independent soul and can go off and find the beauty of solitude if the opportunity presents itself. We cannot change yesterday, We can only make the most of today, and look with hope toward tomorrow!
My Chemical Romance, New Found Glory, NOFX, Rob Zombie, Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Rolling Stones, Sum 41, System of a Down, Taking Back Sunday, Dashboard Confessional Deathcab for Cutie,
The Mars Volta, Weezer, Nine Inch Nails, Tool, No Doubt, Save Ferris, Ozzy Osbourne, Nirvana, Bright Eyes, Akon Stone Temple Pilots, Linkin Park, Muse Flock of Seagulls McLachlan, Loreena McKinnett, The Clash, The Ramones, Tchaikovsky, Sarah Brightman, Norah Jones, New Edition, Aqua, R.E.M., Peter Gabriel, U2, Delerium, Moby. The list goes on i like all kinds of music really thoses are just a few.
As for Movies i enjoy horror, action, comedy, chick flicks, and of coarse adventure.
Well for books i'd say Dean Koontz, Stephen King, Thoses type of books.


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- Lovely Polish countryside which was pleasant to cycle through especially when on quiet roads or cycle paths. There were some busy sections of road which were less pleasant. Two days marred by poor weather but our guide and camaraderie amongst fellow cyclists kept spirits up. The group were excellent company and we had a lot of laughs. Accommodation and food generally good. Would have enjoyed more about wildlife and local way of life and fewer church visits. Bikes were robust but heavy and in some cases poorly serviced. Nice contrast between countryside cycling and time exploring Kraków (lovely city) on the last day, although that turned out to be rather long in hot conditions. Would have preferred cycling to start earlier in the day and to finish by mid to late afternoon as we sometimes arrived at accommodation between 1800-1900 with little time to relax before dinner. Overall we would recommend this holiday because we had lots of fun and enjoyed seeing parts of southern Poland.
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Once a company reaches its growth potential, the focus of the organization generally changes. Instead of using earnings to grow and expand the business, management may decide to start paying out dividends to shareholders. This type of activity is very common in the natural business life-cycle, as a company can no longer maintain sizable growth. By no means is this a negative indicator of the organization, but is generally viewed as a good sign the company can sustain their earnings.
Let's take a closer look at what are dividends and how they can benefit the investor.
Investing in Dividend Stocks
What are Dividends?
A stock dividend is a distribution of a company's earnings paid out to its shareholders. Announced by the company's board of directors, dividends are used to distribute profits to the owners of the company – the shareholders. When a company decides to declare a dividend, it is a clear sign that management feels the company can no longer grow as fast as in the past. In order to retain shareholders as the growth of the company begins to slow, the profits are paid out in the form of dividends.
There are several advantages to investors who invest in dividend paying stocks. First, they can serve as an alternative source of income that can help supplement monies earned from a job. Secondly, a company that has a history of paying a dividend is generally viewed as a stable investment. While there are no guarantees, knowing a company has the cash to continue to increase dividends every year is a good sign.
Types of Dividend Paying Stocks
There are several different flavors of dividend paying stocks that are worth mentioning. Some companies are setup such that they pay almost all of their earnings out in dividends, while others focus on balancing dividends with the growth of the company. Each type has its advantages and disadvantages.
Here are a few types of dividend stocks that are popular amongst traders.
- REITs – A Real Estate Investment Trust or REIT is a publicly traded company that purchases real estate assets such as offices, apartments, and even mortgage loans. Based on their tax classification, a REIT is required to pass the majority of their earnings on to shareholders in the form of dividends. Based on their high yield, REITs are often a popular choice for dividend investors.
- Dividend Paying ETF – An ETF (Exchange Traded Fund) is a traded security that has the characteristics of an index mutual fund but actually trades like a stock. Many income investors seek out ETFs that specialize in dividend paying stocks. Investing in an dividend paying ETF can help diversify a portfolio while providing a source of income.
- Blue Chip Stocks – Blue chip dividend stocks are generally considered to be the most stable of income stocks. Companies that have had a tradition of raising their dividend payout annually for 25 or more years would fall into this category. While the dividend yield may not be as high for many of these companies as a REIT or Income Trust, investors typically find more stability and less risk investing in these types of securities.
Not only do dividend stocks differ in how they operate, the frequency of the dividend payments varies among companies. Here are a few of the most common dividend payout frequencies.
- Monthly Dividend Paying Stocks – Many income trusts like CanRoys (Canadian Royalty Trust) pay their dividends on a monthly basis. Investors looking for a steady monthly income stream may want to explore assets in this category. CanRoys, REITs, and other trusts usually fall into this category, as they want to quickly pass along their earnings to shareholders.
- Quarterly Dividend Paying Stocks – The most common dividend payout frequency is quarterly. Many blue chip stocks distribute their dividend payments four times each year.
- Onetime Payments – In some special circumstances, a company may announce a onetime special dividend payment. These payouts are not usually recurring and are a result of large cash balances a company is looking to distribute.
Important Dividend Investing Calculations
Those who invest in dividend paying stocks should become familiar with several financial calculations, in addition to common ones like the price to earnings ratio. Here are some of the commonly used calculations and ratios that an income investor should understand.
Dividend Yield
The current yield of a company represents the ratio of dividends paid out per year compared to the current share price. The yield of a stock fluctuates as the stock price moves up and down as well as when a company raises or lowers their dividend payout.
While an important ratio when analyzing stocks that pay dividends, the current yield can be misleading for investments that you already own. In order to calculate the true return on investment, an investor should understand the yield on cost.
Yield on Cost
Calculating the yield on cost for dividend stocks in your portfolio will help determine your return on investment. While the dividend yield is an important factor when analyzing a new income stock, it doesn't help all that much for ones that you already own.
The dividend yield is calculated using the current share price of the stock. Instead of using the current share price, the average share price that was paid for the stock should be used to calculate the yield on cost. The results of this calculation will represent the shareholders true return on investment instead of what the stock is currently yielding.
Calculating the yield on cost is a critical step that should be performed periodically by dividend investors to evaluate the return of their portfolio.
Dividend Payout Ratio
The dividend payout ratio (DPR) is another important calculation that lets investors know if earnings can support the dividend. The DPR takes the dividends per share amount and divides it by the earnings per share. Growth companies that pay a small dividend will tend to have a lower dividend payout ratio compared to a well established blue chip company.
As a general rule of thumb, most successful dividend investors avoid companies with a dividend payout ratio above 50% or 60%. Anything above that mark means the company may not be investing enough capital back into the organization. Even though a company's growth has slowed, it is still critical to reinvest a portion of earnings back into the organization.
Final Thoughts
Investing in dividend paying stocks can be a great opportunity to create a new source of income. There are plenty of income producing stocks ranging from monthly paying REITs to traditionally stable blue chip stocks. Once an investor decides to begin investing in income stocks, it is important that they understand several ratios such as dividend yield and yield on cost. These ratios can help investors analyze stocks that they are considering buying or selling.
Do you invest in dividend paying stocks? What experiences can you share – good or bad?


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Imagine this: The three men sit in court, awaiting their verdict. The youngest, a experienced dissident described by the media as a "sultry sex symbol" with "Angelina Jolie lips", glances at his colleague, an activist praised by the Associated Press for his "pre-Raphaelite looks". Between them sits a third man, whose lack of glamour has led the New Republic to label him "the brain" and deem his hair a "poof of dirty blonde frizz". The dissidents – or "boys" as they are called in headlines around the world – have been the subject of numerous fashion and style profiles ever since they first spoke out against the Russian government. "He's a flash of moving color," the New York Times writes approvingly about their protests, "never an individual boy."
If this sounds ridiculous, it should – and not only because I changed the gender. These are actual excerpts from the Western media coverage of Pussy Riot, the Russian dissident performance art collective sentenced to two years in prison for protesting against the government. Pussy Riot identifies as feminist, but you would never know it from the Western media, who celebrate the group with the same language that the Russian regime uses to marginalize them. The three members of Pussy Riot are "girls", despite the fact that all of them are in their twenties and two of them are mothers. They are "punkettes", diminutive variations on a 1990s indie-rock prototype that has little resemblance to Pussy Riot's own trajectory as independent artists and activists. "Why is Vladimir Putin afraid of three little girls?" asked Huffington Post columnist Ron Galloway, intending it as a compliment.
As far as Pussy Riot's problems go, being characterized as "girls" by the press ranks pretty low — a plight more noteworthy than the lack of vegan food in Russian prisons (the object of a clueless campaign by fellow 1990s throwback Alicia Silverstone) but trivial compared to the two years of hard time they face. But Pussy Riot tells us a lot about gender and dissent in the new media age. The fanfare surrounding the trial has been compared to Kony2012, and while that may be true in terms of public attention, it is not in substance – unlike the Africans depicted in Kony2012, Pussy Riot are the directors of their own campaign. But looking at their Western supporters, one wonders how well their message is getting across.
You don't call your group Pussy Riot without trying to construct a gender identity. Though the description of the women as a punk band is inaccurate, the claim that they take cues from Riot Grrl culture is correct, and Pussy Riot seems to be designed with Western reception in mind. In Russian, Pussy Riot's name is the English words "Pussy Riot" written in Cyrllic, where they carry the same connotation. Sex was always part of their shock repertoire, from the band name to the penises drawn on bridges to the public orgies to the creative use of frozen chicken by one of the group's members. They courted controversy and were aware of the repercussions. "These women, and they alone in this mess, know exactly what they are doing," wrote the Guardian. Yet it is precisely this sense of agency missing from much of Pussy Riot coverage.
In 2005, film critic Nathan Rabin coined the phrase Manic Pixie Dream Girl to describe a woman who "exists solely in the fevered imaginations of sensitive writer-directors to teach broodingly soulful young men to embrace life and its infinite mysteries and adventures". Pussy Riot are Manic Pixie Dream Dissidents, blank revolutionary slates onto which Westerners are projecting their hipster fantasies.
At a protest rally in New York, celebrities like Chloe Sevigny pretended to be Pussy Riot members (a tribute yet to be paid to Kasparov or Khodorovsky) while fans proclaimed to feel their pain. "Pussy Riot makes me feel like, I can imagine being thrown in jail for doing absolutely nothing," said one attendee. Well, no, actually, she won't, but it is not about reality, it is about a Western fantasy of relevance and dissent. "Punk matters", claim legions of articles on Pussy Riot, with the subtext: "I matter, too." And so around the world, we have Pussy Riot reenactments, Pussy Riot sublimations – protests free from arrest or anxiety, isolated from historical and political context.
Media outlets that regularly cover Russian politics have noted how male Russian dissidents have been ignored as Pussy Riot draws world sympathy. ("I wonder if #PussyRiot would get so much attention if they were a male band called #DickMob", wrote one commenter on Twitter.) Removing Pussy Riot from the broader problem of political persecution in Russia is a mistake, but the case also raises specific questions about gender, media and politics.
In the same week that Pussy Riot was profiled in the New York Times style section, the Boston Review republished a 2010 interview with Hillary Clinton, in which she was asked who her favorite designer was. "Would you ever ask a man that question?" she snapped. "Probably not, probably not," the reporter replied. The American media embraced Clinton's riposte, reprinting it widely. But when it comes to foreign female dissidents, they promote the values Clinton rejects.
Russian state media has sexualized and infantilized the women of Pussy Riot in order to marginalize their critiques. "We are here only as decorations, inanimate elements, mere bodies that have been delivered into the courtroom," defendant Nadezhda Tolokonnikova complained. But by focusing excessively on physical appearance and nostalgic notions of "punk" purity, the Western press is doing the same. It is as if to be innocent in the court of public opinion the women of Pussy Riot must be made "innocent" in some more basic sense – "girls" who fuel fantasies, never on their own terms.


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Franklin Regional golf teams tee off with different levels of experience
Experience is the buzzword for the Franklin Regional boys and girls golf teams this season. However, the two squads return very different levels of experience.
Both teams began their regular seasons earlier this week, looking to match or exceed last season's winning records.
Below is a look at the teams:
Boys golf
The Franklin Regional boys golf team finished 8-4 in section play last season but missed out on the WPIAL team tournament after finishing behind Fox Chapel and Kiski.
With eight of last season's nine golfers returning, however, coach Jeff Traphagen believes 2013 could be a different story.
"Obviously, you have younger golfers coming up in each program," Traphagen said. "But with the number of seniors and experience we have, we like our chances. The top two teams in each section move on to the WPIAL semifinals, so we're looking to place first or second in our section."
Senior Matt Fisch and juniors Aaron Fallat and Eddie Zhang are the team's top returning players from a season ago, but they will be joined by seniors Nolan Betts, Hassan Chugtai, Mike Gabrin, Brendon Gallo and Stephen Jacob and junior Mike Krauza.
Only Krauza, who played on the junior varsity team last season, is a newcomer to the varsity level. He replaces Nate Hlozek.
Traphagen said all the players earned their spots on the team after getting tested during last week's tryouts.
"It was a little rough early on in the tryouts," he said. "I had a couple freshmen who were playing really well. But the seniors stepped it up on the third day and sealed their spots on the team, which was nice."
The Panthers opened their season by competing in Latrobe's Gary Garrison Invitational on Monday. The team was scheduled to host Kiski on Tuesday and travel to Plum on Wednesday before hosting Penn Hills on Friday afternoon.
Franklin Regional will also face defending WPIAL Class AAA champion Pittsburgh Central Catholic and 2012 playoff team North Allegheny in non-section play.
"We'll see how things work out," Traphagen said. "It's just going to be a rotation to try to see who can set themselves apart at the beginning of the season. Hopefully down the stretch, I'll be able to put three more names with the first three names (Fisch, Fallat and Zhang) and just have a consistent lineup."
Girls golf
The 2013 Franklin Regional girls golf team looks very different than the one that finished second in the section last season and advanced to the WPIAL playoffs.
Because of the graduation of six seniors, including full-time starters in Alex Schwab, Breanna Molinaro and Jordan Woyt, only three players with varsity experience return.
"We don't have a lot of experience on the team," coach Kane Daignault said. "There's a big learning curve in golf, so we're excited to get out there and the girls are excited to be out there."
Senior Jen Brand, junior Brenna Scott and sophomore Livia Molinaro return for FR this season. Scott and Molinaro played extensively last season.
Those three will be joined by first-year players in senior Elizabeth O'Donnell, juniors Lauren Gillespie, Diane Smith and Maddie Thomas and sophomore Hannah Strobel.
Daignault said many of the players don't have a lot of experience playing full rounds.
"Golf's not something where you can just go out onto the driveway and play, so many of these girls haven't had the opportunity to play nine holes and just getting out there and being on the course," he said. "I plan on them improving greatly over the year and getting better and hopefully, those girls being able to compete throughout the year."
The Panthers began section play Tuesday with a home match against Kiski. The team is scheduled to travel to play Shadyside Academy on Thursday.
"It's common to get (players) to improve by five to 10 strokes over the course of the year," Daignault said. "We had a great year last year. I would love to build on that. … It was fun, and the girls had a great time winning. So did I."
Doug Gulasy is a staff writer for Trib Total Media. Reach him at 412-388-5830, via email at firstname.lastname@example.com or via Twitter @dgulasy_Trib.


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In yet another odd and unexpected twist to the Phoenix Coyotes saga, the NHL has submitted a bid to purchase the team out of bankruptcy.
In a battle playing out in bankruptcy court, the NHL has been fighting to keep the Coyotes out of the hands of Canadian billionaire Jim Balsillie who wants to purchase the club for $212.5 million (U.S.) and move it to Hamilton to play out of Copps Coliseum.
The NHL is uncertain that either of the two other potential bids – one from Chicago sport mogul Jerry Reinsdorf, the other from a group of Canadian and American businessmen called Ice Edge Holdings – would win at a bankruptcy auction scheduled for Sept, 10. But if the league can purchase the team, it would be then in a position to sell it to whomever it wants outside of bankruptcy court. It is not yet not yet known what the league is offering for the team.
The league has said it wants to keep the Coyotes playing in the Phoenix suburb of Glendale.
"We believe this step was necessary at this time in order to best preserve and maximize the value of the club asset for benefit of the club's creditors and for the community of Glendale," said NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly in a statement.
"The bankruptcy petition and subsequent events have been incredibly damaging to the club's business, and the sooner the club can be extricated from the bankruptcy process, the sooner club personnel can begin to restore the team's vitality and local fan base. In the event the league's bid proceeds and ultimately is the one approved by the court, we intend to conduct an orderly sale process to a third party buyer outside of bankruptcy."
The Balsillie group was caught off guard by the filing.
"This obviously comes as a surprise but we look forward to seeing what the NHL's bid is," said spokesman Bill Walker. "All we've asked for since Day One when we launched our bid was a chance to get into an open auction on a level playing field with other bidders and let the best bid win. That's what the bankruptcy court process was designed to do, to maximize value for creditors."


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As of May 5, an estimated 12 percent of this year's corn crop had been planted, at a point in the season when the share of the crop planted is typically near 50 percent. Planting progress is below the 5-year average in all of the 18 states reported in the weekly Crop Progress report, but progress is close to average in Pennsylvania and North Carolina. The very slow pace of planting has everyone wondering if acreage will actually reach the 97+ million acres farmers said they would plant and if yield potential is being adversely affected.
In this article we look at past years to get some idea of farmers' ability to catch up on corn planting if the weather improves. Weather forecasts indicate a dry period over much of the Midwest this weekend and early next week. But farmers have a lot of catching up to do and even with the bigger planting equipment, there is no real doubt that some of the crop will be planted after the optimum period is over. Since corn farmers intended to plant more than 97 million acres this year, the progress this year implies about 12 million acres had been planted as of last Sunday versus about 42 million acres at this point during the last five years.
The slow pace of planting progress this year is unprecedented, at least based on data for the last 29 years. The previous low for this point in the year is 9 percent planted back in 1984. In 2008 and 2011, recent years with slow planting progress in early May, the share planted stood at 30 percent and 28 percent, respectively. Despite the delayed early planting, actual acreage came in very close to intentions in both of those years. In fact, the biggest negative deviation from intentions in the last 18 years came in 1995 (4 million acres). As discussed in last week's AgInsight, corn production would still be near 14 billion bushels with 93 million acres planted and a trend yield of 163 bushels per acre.
The end of the optimum planting period varies by state and region, but corn planted after May 20 would be considered late in most of the country. However, the end of the optimum planting period does not mean that producers stop planting corn. Farmers were still planting corn in the first week of June in 2008, 2009 and 2011. In those three years 25 percent to 30 percent of the crop was still to be planted after May 20th.
How fast can farmers plant corn if the weather improves? There are reports of farmers in some states planting as much as half their acreage in a single week, but there are no examples of that happening on a national level. The largest week-to-week change in the share of the crop planted was 37 points back in the first week in May of 1992. Even with the spread of larger planting equipment, the largest week-to-week change in the last 5 years is 25 percentage points. This happened the first week in May in 2011. The largest week-to-week change for this second week in May was 21 points in 2008.
So, we will assume that weekly planting progress through the next three weeks of May matches the previous high for that particular week during the last 20 years. In this case the highest weekly totals for the three weeks to the end of May, including the current week, all occurred in 1993, the year of the big flood. The highs for the next three weeks are 26 percentage points for this week, 25 percentage points for next week and 12 percent for the week ending May 26. Add that to the 12 points planted as of last Sunday and add another 5 points for the period from May 26 to May 31 and 80 percent of the corn crop would be planted as we head into June. This scenario assumes aggressive planting progress well above the 5-year average levels for those weeks of 14 percent, 10 percent and 5 percent, respectively. Even so that would still leave us with about 19 million acres of corn to plant in June. That compares to about 9 million acres remaining to be planted in June 2011.
Good weather over the summer months can offset the effects of late planting on yields, but can't offset the effects of the land not getting planted at all. The data so far suggests that acreage will drop below the 97.2 million acres farmers said they would plant back in March. The magnitude of the decline will depend on weather conditions over the next 4 weeks or so, but a reduction of 3 million acres or more seems likely. That reduction in planted acreage makes summer weather and actual yields very important to corn carryover supplies and prices.


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This young Danish punk band began turning heads outside Copenhagen in 2011 with an arrestingly urgent debut, "New Brigade," and chaotic live shows that seemed to result often in some kind of physical violence. Now signed to a high-profile American indie label, Iceage appears cognizant of the demand to regenerate that electricity on its second album. "Pressure, pressure / Oh God, no!," Elias Bender Ronnenfelt howls not long into "Ecstasy," which opens "You're Nothing" with a death-disco snarl; later, in "Coalition," he spits the word "excess" four times in a row, as though warding off the threat of a complacent sophomore slump.
The incantation worked: Iceage still thrills here, hurtling through tangled, fuzzed-out hard-core jams that rarely stretch past the three-minute mark. Yet Ronnenfelt and his band mates haven't passed up the opportunity, so juicy on an anticipated follow-up, to deepen their sound. In "Wounded Hearts" they brandish a naggingly catchy melodic hook, while the shifting tempo of "In Haze" demonstrates that Iceage's rhythm section can do more than gallop. And with "Morals" Iceage has produced what feels like its version of a ballad, complete with plaintive piano and evocative lyrics about leaving one's body and bleeding into a lake.


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Clarks has come up with a brilliant campaign for at just the right time with the school summer holidays coming up. 100 Things to Do Before You're Ten is quite simply a list of 100 things which children really like to do with their family. The list serves as a source of inspiration for entertaining your children and also a reminder to parents that actually, the simple activities in life are often the most enjoyable and memorable.
We were sent a little box of example activities to try with the children and its been great fun working through them all and telling my kids about how I did them when I was little!
First up was number 5: The Great Summer Bake off.
The idea being that you bake some cupcakes and then have a little in house competition amongst friends to decide on tastiest and best looking. Here are our efforts, we decided to make a 1940's style chocolate cake with no butter! Delicious it was and very popular…
23: Make Your Own Lollipops
When I mentioned this idea there was a stampede to the kitchen and a near punch-up between the children because if there are 2 things they both like its cooking and lollipops. I haven't actually let them help me make lolly's before because I was a bit concerned about the potential for incredible amounts of mess. However, they proved me wrong and I also managed to get them to put some fruit into the mix so it was win, win. What do you think?
32: Enjoy Water Wars
This summer has been a bit of a washout, but I think in many ways that's been quite a good thing as its hardened the kids a bit to the British outdoors. Therefore when the opportunity to throw water bombs at each other arose they couldn't contain themselves.
There are loads of other really fantastic ideas, it's a real source of inspiration. Why not get the kids to make a holiday scrapbook or write to a penpal? These are things I loved doing when I was little and I'd forgotten about it until now.
Well done Clarks, you have made our summer much more fun. If you want to find out more check them out here: http://www.clarks.co.uk/kids/100-things
Disclaimer: We were sent some vouchers for Clarks Shoes and an activity pack to help us do some of the activities, I really enjoyed doing them with my children and genuinely think its a great idea.


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