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INDIANAPOLIS — Reggie Wayne still is where it all started, where he's used to being, where he's comfortable. He's in his 12th season with the Indianapolis Colts, and together they're immersed in yet another drive to the postseason.
Some things never change.
Yet 10 months ago, Wayne had one foot out the Colts' door, ready to take his reliable hands, tireless work ethic and bulging resume somewhere else. He was a free agent, not to mention a 33-year wide receiver coming off his least productive season since 2003.
Wayne was looking, listening, considering offers. He had all but decided to sever ties with the organization that had taken him with the 30th overall pick in the 2001 draft.
"I was close. Very, very close," Wayne said.
— Wayne sets record for multiple-catch games | Colts news, statistics, roster, more
Negotiations with one team — he steadfastly refuses to reveal its identity — had reached the point Wayne had packed an overnight bag and was preparing to leave his home in Miami for a visit when he gave the Colts a courtesy phone call.
"I promised (owner Jim) Irsay and I promised (first-year coach) Chuck (Pagano) that before I did anything, I'd give them a call," Wayne said. "I did, and I didn't walk out the door. I sat back down in my office."
The Colts offered Wayne a three-year, $17.5 million contract. The mystery team offered more. Wayne opted to remain a Colt.
"It's fair to say I left money on the table … probably a minimum of $3 million," he said.
Wayne talked with Pagano, whom he knew from when both were at the University of Miami (Fla.), and admitted he was taking a leap of faith. The old regime was gone: vice chairman Bill Polian, coach Jim Caldwell, quarterback Peyton Manning and so many others.
— Pagano, stricken by cancer, attends game; cheerleaders shave heads in support
Wayne was one of the few holdovers.
"I knew it was going to be like this, me and a bunch of new faces," he said. "Once we released all the guys that had been here for years, I knew it was going to be weird."
But here he is, back among the NFL's receiving leaders. He's on pace for 122 receptions and 1,607 yards, which would both represent career highs.
An argument can be made Wayne deserves to be in the conversation for NFL most valuable player, certainly as the most influential Colts player. He's done it on the field, in the locker room.
And here are the Colts, heading into Sunday's game at Detroit with a 7-4 record and the tentative No. 5 seed in the AFC.
Quarterback Andrew Luck is the new face of the franchise. But he's quick to acknowledge Wayne's impact and realized Wayne's value from the outset. Of Luck's 449 pass attempts, a league-high 144 have been directed at Wayne.
They've developed a quick rapport even though Luck's academic requirements at Stanford forced him to miss the organized team activities during the offseason. He and Wayne put in extra time at the team complex when the offseason rules allowed, and they got together for a week in July near Wayne's home in Miami for additional throwing sessions.
"I called Andrew and told him, 'Use some of those frequent flyer miles and get down here,' " Wayne said.
The end result is possibly Wayne's best season and, likely, a sixth Pro Bowl selection.
"Every week he does something … 'Wow,' " Luck said. "Now it's to the point where you expect those type of things. Still, just how professional he is about everything. His work ethic, his leadership in the locker room. Everything he does is just top class.
"We all feel honored to be in his presence a little bit."
Detroit Lions coach Jim Schwartz, who dealt with Wayne on an annual basis as Tennessee Titans defensive coordinator from 2001-08, understands what Wayne means to the Colts. "He's stood the test of time," he said. "There's a lot of respect in this league for guys that are consistent and do it year-in and year-out."
— Week 13: Colts (7-4) and Lions (4-7), 1 p.m. ET | Fantasy Source matchup | Linemakers
From 2004-10, Wayne averaged 92 catches and 1,264 yards—and now he's on the verge of blowing away that average. Remarkable. "Reggie is having a Hall of Fame career," New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick said. "I think he's a tremendous receiver."
Wayne's high level of play is more of a resurgence than a renaissance. His streak of seven consecutive 1,000-yard seasons with Manning ended last season when Manning's neck issues forced him to miss the entire year. Wayne managed 980 yards while working with inferior quarterbacks Kerry Collins, Curtis Painter and Dan Orlovsky.
The arrival of Pagano helped convince Wayne to re-up with the Colts. And the addition of Bruce Arians as Pagano's offensive coordinator required Wayne to expand his game.
Though he occasionally would move around in the formation during his first 11 years with the Colts, he primarily lined up split wide to the left. Arians determined the best way to maximize Wayne's skills was to move him around.
"It's a waste of talent to just have him out (left) all the time and let him be double-covered," Arians said.
"For me, motioning has helped a lot," Wayne said. "Defenses can't key on me. In the old times, they knew I'd be on the left side. There was no mystery to it. They could double me, roll coverage to my side.
"Now they really have no idea where I am. That causes confusion and helps me out with matchups."
Another role somewhat new for Wayne has been that of vocal leader. Previously, Manning or longtime center Jeff Saturday would command the locker room or meeting room when the situation was warranted.
Occasionally this season, it's been Wayne who has stepped to the front.
In late October, the Colts, lethargic and ineffective, trailed the Tennessee Titans 10-3 at the half in Nashville. Wayne had seen enough.
"There was no false enthusiasm on this one. I was pissed off," he said. "I was upset because I knew what we were capable of. I felt like we left some plays out there, offensively and defensively, and we had a field goal blocked.
"No Ron Artest stuff and I (didn't) throw any cameras or grab anybody like Bobby Knight. I just had to speak up."
His message resonated. The Colts won 19-13 in overtime. It was the second game of a four-game winning streak that proved critical in lifting a team expected to be an afterthought to contender's status.
The next week against Miami, Luck took the offense on a 13-play, 69-yard fourth-quarter drive. Adam Vinatieri capped it with a 43-yard field goal with 5:58 remaining that held up for a 23-20 victory.
On that critical drive, eight rookie or first-year players were involved, including Luck, wide receivers T.Y. Hilton and LaVon Brazill, running back Vick Ballard and tight end Dwayne Allen.
So was Wayne. He provided a clutch 6-yard catch on third-and-3 near midfield. He also had a hand in the young players being able to withstand the pressure.
The new receivers—Wayne refers to them as "Smurfs" because of their lack of size—follow Wayne. They hang on his every word. Hilton sits next to Wayne in the meeting room and jots down notes for future reference.
"All of the other rookies have followed the Pied Piper, and that's Reggie Wayne," Arians said. "He sets the tempo for us offensively, and then Andrew is the second guy in line.
"If he can handle it, then they can handle it. Reggie makes sure that receiving corps and everybody else is ready to go."
Through it all, Wayne has been at the forefront. Perhaps that's because he realizes he's on the downside of his career and understands the value of embracing every moment.
Wayne has been one of the remaining veterans who has bristled whenever someone described this season as a "rebuilding year." Even Luck distanced himself from being part of a rebuilding process. The idea, he said, is to win now.
"I hope he's not the only one that's preaching that," Wayne said, smiling. "We don't have time. I see the light, man. So I don't have the time to sit back and rebuild and say 'Oh, we'll be better at that next year' or 'In a couple years, we should be in the hunt.'
"We need to be in the hunt now. We are in the hunt."
And if they track down a playoff spot, it will have a lot to do with their veteran receiver. Another example that everything about Wayne, as Luck would say, is top class.


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posted: 4/7/2007 at 4:46 PM
I've been doing approx. 50 miles/wk for the past 4 weeks. That's up from about 50 of running/hard biking per week with probably about 35 of that being running. I've been to 60 miles/wk before and 45-55 m/wk is a yearly avg. so this shouldn't be a big issue, most of this running is pretty easy for now (new 12 wk stage starting Monday which changes that). Now my problem. My right ham has been real bad, affects first 3-4 miles of a run, hills feel like I have to drag the leg up, etc. and on today's run both legs just plain hurt. I'm thinkin "dead legs", overtraining, etc. etc. BTW I'm 53 so maybe I'm just not cut out for this mileage? Did internet seaching and found something I knew but never paid any attention to. A 64 year old runner is complaining about hams that are killing him. Tries all the fixes (stretching, etc) - no help. He then starts taking 50gms of whey protien/day and in 2 wks no issues. You need 0.9 gms protien/pound, for me that's about 120 gms/day. I'm lucky if I get half that. Wow. Wonder if that's it? Off the store for some whey powder (I'm not going to chow down on more steaks). More to follow. Thought? ed
posted: 4/8/2007 at 11:57 AM
More research and I now think I'm suffering from two things. Low carbs (tried to loose some wgt. this week and cut way back on evening goodies). Dropped 5-7 pounds during the week (some water I'm sure). The low carbs probably set the leg muscles off during my long run yesterday - near total glycogen depletion. The hamstring problem is probably a chronic muscle tear. Noakes educated me on this and his book hit my symptoms to a Tee. Only relief (according to Noakes) is cross friction massage of the muscle knot. I've tried sitting on a tennis ball and that's working so I'll keep that up and start looking for someone who can do the massage. Any references? ed
posted: 4/9/2007 at 8:56 AM
Talk to Nancy Werthmuller (sp?). She knows her stuff and isn't that expensive. You have to eat right inculding vitamins, minerals, protiens, fats, and carbs if you are giong to run this much. You can't cut anything out. There is a famous saying, if the fire is hot enough, it will burn anything. If you need contact info for Nancy let me know. SHe is awesome!
posted: 4/9/2007 at 7:29 PM
Kyle: Your so right about the nutition. After adding up the gms of stuff I was eating I was shocked how little protien I was eating (fat also for that matter). I wonder if this was/is affecting how my workouts are or aren't helping me. I called Lane Chiropractic in Tunkhannock who used to have a massage therapist but no longer do. They gave the phone number of a "Nancy" who they said used to work with them and was very good and worked out of her home now. Could this be the same Nancy as your Nancy W.? Guess I'll call the number I have and find out. Thanks for the help. More to follow. Ed
posted: 4/10/2007 at 8:26 AM
Could be. Nancy W's # is 570-342-2631. Be sure to tell her I sent you, she'll get a kick out of that. She is always busting on me about what I eat. I'm definitly not a model of good nutrition! Just because I know what to do doesn't mean I always do it.
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Oreo Cream Cheese Swirl Bars
Oreos make everything more indulgent. Cream cheese has the same affect. Imagine the super-indulgence of adding them BOTH to a brownie recipe. Yea, it's pretty much like heaven.
I cut these brownies really small because they are so deliciously rich. The layer of cream cheese is awesome smothered between the two layers of Oreo brownies. And I like how they look like Oreos. The dark brownie batter sandwiches the white cream cheese layer just like an Oreo cookie!
I found this brownie batter to be extremely thick. This made it difficult to make swirls with the super creamy cream cheese layer. I think I made it work, but it was difficult. Also, be sure to let these cool completely. And store them in the fridge. They get all gooey and super soft when they come to room temperature. They still taste great, but I prefer the texture when they're cold straight from the fridge.
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Oreo Cream Cheese Swirl Brownies
Yield: 25
1/2 cup unsalted butter
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup flour
1/2 cup unsweetened dark cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 1/3 cups coarsely chopped Oreo cookies
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line an 8x8-inch square baking dish with foil; coat foil with cooking spray.
Melt the butter in a small saucepan, over medium heat. Whisk in sugar and bring to a boil, whisking frequently; boil 1 minute. Set aside to cool for 5 minutes.
In a small mixing bowl, using a mixer on medium speed, beat together cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and vanilla extract, until well combined, about 1 minute.
In a medium sized mixing bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder and salt; whisk until combined.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, until combined. Whisk in melted butter-sugar mixture until well combined. Stir in flour mixture until just combined, followed by Oreo cookies.
Spread half of brownie batter into baking dish, followed by cream cheese layer; dot the top with remaining brownie batter, and spread evenly, as best as you can. Run a knife through batter to make "swirls".
Bake at 350 degrees F, for 23-28 minutes.
Cool on a wire rack to room temperature before slicing. Lift foil out of baking dish, and slice. For easier slicing, try freezing the brownies for 30-60 minutes.
Recipe from Sugar Plum
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This look sinful…but oh, so good! By the way, I like how one of the labels on this post is "anti-WW friendly." 🙂
Well I figured if I'm going to have a WW-friendly tag, I should also have one for things that people watching their weight should stay far far away from. This is definitely one of those recipes.
Why must you torture me?! I so need to get back on track this week. Thick batter = good, thick waist does not! These sound delicious 🙂
These babies are good! I made them not long after I started blogging…oh, my gosh almost two years ago. Guess it's time to make them again!
Oh yum! I have a feeling Oreos are going to be added to my shopping list.
I am posting a link to these on my blog. Everyone needs a good Oreo recipe!
These look amazing! Just put them on my "must make" list 🙂


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Cyber Monday San Diego Theatre Deals!
Today is Cyber Monday, and that means that here are some great shopping deals to be had online and San Diego Theatre is no exception! Here are a few great deals you can get today.
San Diego Cygnet Theatre
Get tickets to the last three plays of the Cygnet Theatre's Season for one low price! This deal includes tickets to August Wilson's GEMOF THE OCEAN is chronologically the first of ten plays in the playwright's acclaimed Century Cycle examining the African-American experience in the 20th century. Stephen Sondheim's ASSASSINS is the dark, bold and surprisingly funny musical about the lives of nine individuals who assassinated or tried to assassinate the President of the United States. Joe Calarco's SHAKESPEARE'S R&J is the hot-blooded story of four repressed students in a parochial school for boys who discover in Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet a dangerous, forbidden text.
California Ballet
Come see the Nutcracker at the most seasonal price yet! California Ballet Company presents its 2012 production of THE NUTCRACKER featuring live accompaniment from Orchestra Nova and the San Diego Symphony. California Ballet Company's annual performance of this timeless dance is the most highly attended in San Diego County and has become a great holiday tradition.
Intrepid Shakespeare Company
HAMLET, arguably Shakespeare's most famous tragedy, comes to the Intrepid Shalespeare Company stage. Prince Hamlet returns home to Denmark following the death of his father to find that his uncle now occupies both the throne and his mother's bed. Haunted by the vengeful ghost of his father and surrounded by spies, Hamlet struggles with his duty as a prince and son. He knows he should take action against his murderous uncle, his doubts and disillusionment hold him back.
New Village Arts Theatre
Want to get in the holiday mood? Then come celebrate the holiday season with return of Sparky, Jinx, Smudge and Frankie, the teenage singing group sent down to earth by Rosemary Clooney to add a little harmony into the world. Known as FOREVER PLAID, the singing group puts a "plaid" spin on holiday favorites like "Let It Snow," "I'll Be Home for Christmas," "It's Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas," "Jingle Bells" and more in their seasonal stage show, "Plaid Tidings." This show is premiering for the first time at the New Village Arts Theatre, who is teaming with the Warrior Foundation to benefit wounded and disabled military and their families.
San Diego Musical Theatre
The classic 1954 holiday film WHITE CHRISTMAS comes to the Birch North Park Theatre this holiday season, complete with a live 21-piece orchestra. His tory follows two U.S. Army veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis, a pair of performers in a successful song-and-dance act after World War II. When they meet two beautiful singing sisters en route to their Christmas show at a Vermont lodge – they learn their fomer Army commander and the Inn's future is at stake!.
All these deals and more can be found on www.Goldstar.com!
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Rangers stick with Claudio as Adcock is sent down
ARLINGTON -- Left-handed reliever Alex Claudio was still with the Rangers on Thursday, even after Robbie Ross Jr. was called up from Triple-A Round Rock to start against the Rays.
The Rangers optioned right-handed reliever Nate Adcock to Round Rock to make room for Ross. Adcock had a 4.50 ERA in seven appearances for the Rangers while opponents were hitting .289 off him.
"It gives us another left-hander and it gives Adcock a chance to work on his mechanics," Rangers manager Ron Washington said. "Now [Claudio] gets a chance to get big league hitters out."
Claudio, who was called up Wednesday when Yu Darvish went on the disabled list, joins Neal Cotts as the Rangers' two left-handed relievers. Cotts is a free agent after the season, although the Rangers have indicated they would like to re-sign him. The Rangers still have left-handed relievers Aaron Poreda, Michael Kirkman and Ryan Feierabend at Triple-A.
Ross was a left-handed setup reliever the past two seasons before moving into the rotation this year. He could be switched back to the bullpen next year.
"That's to be determined," Washington said.
But the Rangers know that good left-handed relievers are a premium at the Major League level, and that's why they want to take a look at Claudio.
"His name was on the list, whether it was this year, Spring Training or next year," Washington said. "We didn't know when, we just needed a pitcher now."
T.R. Sullivan is a reporter for MLB.com Read his blog, Postcards from Elysian Fields and follow him on Twitter @Sullivan_Ranger. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Fife earns his way onto Mattingly's radar
TUCSON, Ariz. -- Dodgers manager Don Mattingly chided reporters Thursday for being so consumed with Cuban sensation Yasiel Puig that they have ignored the solid Spring Training of pitcher Stephen Fife.
OK, but reporters didn't put Fife at No. 9 on the starting pitcher depth chart or assure him of a trip to Triple-A Albuquerque regardless of how well he pitches. Nonetheless, he has pitched well enough to win a job in any rotation that doesn't have eight starters with guaranteed salaries.
So Fife keeps plugging on, and Mattingly has noticed.
"Stephen's been great, but the last time I said that nobody listened because Puig had a big game," said Mattingly. "This guy has come so far last Spring to this Spring. Huge strides. And his stuff has taken a jump.
"He gives credit to the development staff. He does his thing a little differently and they let him be. Last time he hit 96, 95 [mph]. We're seeing velocity we didn't see before."
Fife has said that the Dodgers Minor League staff allowed him to return to his college pregame routine, which included some unconventional stretching exercises that his previous organization, the Boston Red Sox, made him ditch. The Dodgers acquired Fife, Tim Federowicz and Juan Rodriguez in the 2011 Trayvon Robinson trade.
"Guys are creatures of habit," said Mattingly. "It they think it helps, it helps. Certain drills keep you on track, and if they don't get in the way of things, they just look different. I would do things hitting in the cages I know a lot of people wouldn't like. I'm sure they would say, 'Don't do that.' But as long as you hit .340, nobody bothers you.
"If he continues to pitch like that, he'll put himself on the radar. He's already on my radar."
Fife stretched out to six innings Thursday, scattering seven hits while allowing three runs, one of them unearned on his throwing error. He struck out three without a walk. He has a 3.45 ERA with 12 strikeouts and two walks.
Fife wasn't even pleased with his outing, saying he felt "sluggish" in the middle innings, and crediting catcher A.J. Ellis for calling a clever game.
Ken Gurnick is reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Teaching Dhamma is Dana: the greatest Dana. When someone is asking money for teaching Dhamma, he/she is trading Dhamma. It may not be "unethical" but it does not sound right.
It does not make any sense because teaching about Dana including Dhammadana is itself a part of Dhamma-teaching.
"Selling Dhamma" is such a terrible idea, I wonder how it can arise in the mind of a Dhamma teacher. There must be some conditions for its arising.


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While the arrivals of players like Kenny Cooper and Raul Fernandez were met with much fanfare prior to the start of the 2013 season, it was a relatively unknown trialist, Brazilian left-back-turned-midfielder Michel, who stole headlines to perhaps have the best year of any FCD newcomer.
The 32-year-old became the first FC Dallas player not named David Ferreira since 2009 to tally at least eight assists in a season while appearing in 31 games tied for third-most on the team.
"I feel so good," Michel told FCDallas.com last week in his rapidly-improving English. "I really wanted to make the playoffs, but it wasn't so good in the second half of the season, but for myself I'm happy. I hope that next year we will be there at the end."
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Michel joined the squad looking for a roster spot after two years in Greece and quickly left no doubt as to whether he would be signed after impressive performances in pre-season friendlies. While he was signed to provide depth at both center back and left back, the Brazilian turned out to be a more than serviceable central midfielder, a position he hadn't played previously as a professional.
"I got to train with [Michel] through the pre-season, so I got to see the quality he has," said Andrew Jacobson. "He's a great professional that understands the game very well, understands where to be and when to be places. It was nice playing next to a very tactically and technically sound player."
The Brazilian's trademark whipped in free kicks, corner kicks and crosses became a staple of FC Dallas games at Toyota Stadium in 2013 and after scoring the second goal of FCD's home finale 2-0 win over Seattle Sounders FC, Michel pulled off his shirt and bowed to it, according to him a display of gratitude for a happy year in Texas.
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"It's hot here, but I like it. I feel at home here, the people, the staff and everything is very good here," said Michel. "The celebration was just to say thank you very much to FC Dallas who opened the door for me. All the year the fans treated me so well. They like me here and I like everything about FC Dallas."
The 32-year-old clearly has plenty left in the tank for another few years in Major League Soccer which he says is one of the most difficult leagues in the world to win, a goal he no doubt has in 2014.


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The CalTrans contractor began work Monday morning installing fences for the Highway 101 bypass around Willits and was met with a vocal group of protestors. The discovery of three ground level bird's nests in the area of work, prompted CalTrans to halt at noon the first day. As of press time Tuesday, CalTrans was still awaiting clearance from biologists at the California Department of Fish and Wildlife to restart the efforts.
While some of the protestors contend CalTrans has jumped the gun by beginning its work, CalTrans refutes this claim. "To the best of our knowledge Caltrans has all the permits needed and has met all the permit conditions necessary to begin work this week," says CalTrans spokesman Phil Frisbie.
Flat Iron Construction began offloading equipment to install fencing Monday morning on East Hill Road. As the work began to unfold, an organized group of protestors began calling for concerned citizens to gather at the East Hill and at the Warbler tree sit site.
CalTrans management was also present in force, including having a public affairs officer on site. Several officers from the California Highway Patrol remained on standby at the scene.
CalTrans expects to install a fence to enclose the entire bypass route. It will install specialized fencing along "environmental sensitivity areas" and chain link fencing elsewhere. In areas considered environmentally sensitive the special fencing leaves a two foot gap underneath to allow smaller wildlife to slip below it and it has gaps at prescribed distances to allow wildlife to pass between sections.
Much of the fencing started on Monday was associated with environmentally sensitive areas. While some fencing activity also began near the southern end of the bypass near the tree sit, the access road there remains open.
CalTrans had authorized the contractor to "knock down brush and small trees" along the fence route. When three bird's nests were discovered along the route by the protestors, a California Fish and Wildlife biologist Jo Ann Dunn examined the nests and the project was halted for now in an abundance of caution, says Frisbie.
One of the issues in Frisbie's mind is whether one of the nests was planted by protestors. "One of them literally fell apart, the grasses were wrapped and not woven," says Frisbie.
Despite these concerns, CalTrans project personnel are in the process of clarifying protocols between CalTrans and California Fish and Wildlife.
"We are making sure there are no questions about our work," says Frisbie. "We are going above what is normally required."
Warbler, the protesting tree sitter, remains committed to her protest. "I intend to stay here as long as it takes," she vows. Warbler and her ground support team have stockpiled water and supplies to prepare for wherever the protest takes them.
"We have a great group of people committed to stopping this bypass," says Warbler. "We stopped them this week for sure."
The spring-like weather continues to cooperate with Warbler's tree sit, which has been underway since January 28. She is still adjusting to the effects of the wind. The tree moves quite a bit in windy conditions and the swaying has been hard for Warbler to adjust to.
She urges her supporters to go to the website www.savelittlelakevalley.org to find ways to join the protest, learn more about the project impact or to contribute to the cause.


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Rhubarb Rolls
My dad used to make these rhubarb rolls when I was young and I didn't really like them. I think I just didn't appreciate them. But I saw rhubarb in the grocery store the other day and immediately thought of making these rolls for Hubby. Growing up, we always had these for breakfast but they are sweet enough that they could be served for dessert as well. The rhubarb has a tangy tartness that balances out the sweetness of this recipe. We both really enjoyed them and Hubby even had two!
See that pink syrup on the plate. That's the key to the success of these rolls. It's the basting sauce mixed with the syrup in the pan while baking. Hubby thought it was weird to bake these rolls in so much "water" – I explained that it was a very sugary water that would make these rolls delicious. Be sure to pour some of this sauce over the rolls that you put on your plate! It's fantastic!
Rhubarb Rolls – from my Dad – makes 8 rolls
2 cups sugar
2 cups water
Biscuit Dough:
3 cups flour
3 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup shortening
1 cups milk – I used Soymilk
3 Tbsp melted butter – I used Earth Balance
5 cups chopped rhubarb – divided into 2 c and 3 c – I cut the 3 cups for the filling smaller than the 2 cups for the sauce
1 cup sugar
1 1/3 cup water
Combine 2 cups sugar and 2 cups water; boil 5 min. Pour into greased rectangular baking pan. (I used a 9×13 glass casserole dish).
Make biscuit dough by sifting flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Add shortening and milk and stir lightly.
Knead on floured board. Roll into a 12 inch square ~1/3 inch thick.
Brush with melted butter. Spread dough with 3 cups of cut rhubarb and roll as for jelly rolls.
Cut into 1 1/2 inch slices and place in syrup in pan.
Bake at 400 for 40 min. Make sauce by boiling 2 cups cut rhubarb, 1 cup sugar, 1 1/3 cup water. During baking, baste with sauce. (I baked the rolls for 10 minutes and then poured the sauce on and baked the remaining 30 minutes).
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How cool! These look delicious!
This totally takes me back to childhood. We ALWAYS used fresh rhubarb from our backyard to make yummy breakfast treats!
I think I will have to make these for my parents next time they visit. They will LOVE them!
Those look amazing! I'm always on the lookout for new rhubarb recipes, the season for it is so short in Western Ma, that I tend to buy WAY too much and stick in the freezer..
I have never had rhubarb before, but these look great!
They're so pretty – I love family recipes!
I never know what to do with Rhubard, but these looks awesome!
divine. i want one. right now. pretty please?? 🙂
I love your recipes, lactose free and awesome, I will def. have to try this. Ps. we should team up and do something lactose free together in solidarity!
Thanks everyone – seriously if you have rhubarb hanging around. Make these. You won't regret it.
I'm a little lost. The ingredients list mentions 5 c. rhubarb (and you break it into 3 c. for the filling and 2 c. for the sauce) but I don't see in the step-by-step instructions when/where/how the 2 c. of rhubarb are used. Please help!
alexandjess – thanks for catching my mistake. I added the instructions about the sauce into the post, but you make the sauce by boiling 2 cups cut rhubarb, 1 cup sugar, 1 1/3 cups water. The rhubarb for the sauce can be cut in large chunks because it all falls apart anyways.
Your sisters made the rhubarb rolls and stuffed dates yesterday for our Memorial Day cookout. They were delicious!!!! Can't wait to have another piece tonight for desert. I have a new recipe for potato salad that is delish….let me know if you want me to pass on.
i made these tonight and they went awry for a series of reasons that were my fault and won't go all into…. one thing i did though was use half rhubarb and half strawberries, which sounded delish but i didn't cut the sugar enough and i think that also made things more watery. my question though, is whether by 'shortening' you specifically mean something like crisco or whether you just mean butter or margarine or anything like that. i used butter and didn't see how i could get away with a little 'stirring' before rolling. i tried to cut it in with a pastry blender, but in the end maybe that was too much action for the dough as it seemed a little gummy after cooking….
i'd appreciate any advice!
natasha – I use Crisco for the dough. I think that's what my dad always uses as well. Hopefully that is what caused the gumminess. Sorry they didn't turn out for you.
My family has been making these for years. I have used butter or margarine to cut into the flour mixture for the dough and have never had a problem. I always roll my dough out into a rectangle and when I cut the rolls they NEVER look as neat as the ones you have pictured! I have added strawberries but only in the sauce. My mom liked to add red food coloring to make it look more rosy. We bake for 20 minutes before pouring on the sauce and then another 20 minutes. I have to make it every spring in honor of my mom.
my grandma recipe calls thesr soringtime rollypoly, and can ad what ever frozen berries you have , frozen is the least messy
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The NHTRC is a national, toll-free hotline, available to answer calls from anywhere in the country, 24 hours a day, every day of the year. The NHTRC is a program of Polaris Project, a non-profit, nongovernmental organization working exclusively on the issue of human trafficking.
Call 1-888-3737-888 to report a tip; to connect with anti-trafficking services in your area; or to request training and technical assistance, general information, or specific anti-trafficking resources
Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) Working with Victims of Human Trafficking in California
The following NGOs offer support specifically for victims of human trafficking in California. This is not an exhaustive list.
Disclaimer: The Attorney General's Office does not endorse, have any responsibility for, or exercise control over these organizations' and agencies' views, services, and information.
Asian Anti-Trafficking Collaborative, San Francisco
(Partnership of Asian Pacific Islander Legal Outreach, Asian Women's Shelter, Donaldina Cameron House, and Narika)
Works with the North Bay Human Trafficking Task Force. Provides legal representation, social services, and access to emergency shelters for victims of human trafficking.
- http://endtrafficking.wordpress.com
- (415) 567-6255
Asian Pacific American Legal Center, Los Angeles
Provides legal representation, help in securing permanent housing/work and aid in acquiring permanent residency for immigrants who were trafficked here for domestic work and sexual servitude.
- http://apalc.org
- (213) 977-7500
Asian Women's Shelter, San Francisco
Provides a shelter program, case management and access to health and legal services for female victims of trafficking.
- http://sfaws.org/home.aspx
- (415) 751-7110
- Hotline: (877) 751-0880, available 24 hours a day
Bilateral Safety Corridor Coalition, San Diego/National City
Works with the San Diego North County Anti-Trafficking Task Force. Provides crisis intervention, help in reintegrating into daily life, as well as services such as shelter, legal aide, medical services, and counseling for victims of human trafficking.
- http://bsccoalition.org/team.html
- (619) 336-0770
- Hotline: (619) 666-2757, available 24 hours a day
Bay Area Women Against Rape, Oakland
Works with the East Bay Human Trafficking Task Force. Provides counseling, advocacy and referrals to victims of human trafficking.
- http://bawar.org
- (510) 430-1298
- Hotline: (510) 845-7273, available 24 hours a day
Coalition to Abolish Slavery and Trafficking (CAST), Los Angeles
Works with the Los Angeles Metro Area Task Force on Human Trafficking. Provides social, legal and shelter services in one location, including physical and psychological health care, help in filing for T-Visas, and job training for victims of human trafficking.
- http://castla.org
- (213) 365-1906
- Hotline: (888) 539-2373, available 24 hours a day
Community Services Programs, Santa Ana
Works with the Orange County Human Trafficking Task Force and provides victim assistance and services to all victims of crime.
- http://cspinc.org
- (949) 250-0488
Community Solutions, Morgan Hill
Works with the San Jose/South Bay Human Trafficking Task Force. Provides a 24-hour crisis line, counseling, legal advocacy, court accompaniment, and confidential shelter for male, female and minor victims of human trafficking.
- http://communitysolutions.org
- (408) 779-2113
- Hotline: (877) 363-7238, available 24 hours a day
Courage Worldwide, Rocklin
Works with the Sacramento Innocence Lost Task Force and others. Provides in-house shelter and support for female minors aged 11-17 who are victims of commercial sex exploitation.
- http://courageworldwide.org
- (916) 517-1616
Fresno County Economic Opportunities Commission, Fresno
The Commission recently received a grant to help human trafficking victims and coordinates with the Fresno Coalition Against Human Trafficking.
- http://fresnoeoc.org/
- (559) 263-1000
Marjaree Mason Center, Fresno
Works with the Fresno Coalition Against Human Trafficking. Provides in-house shelter, educational assistance, crisis support, and counseling for female and minor victims of human trafficking.
- http://mmcenter.org
- (559) 237-4706
- Hotline: (800) 640-0333, available 24 hours a day
My Sister's House, Sacramento
Provides in-house shelter, counseling, basic provisions and help finding gainful employment. Although it is oriented towards serving the needs of Asian and Pacific Islander women, My Sister's House will not turn anyone away.
- http://my-sisters-house.org
- (916) 930-0626
- Hotline: (916) 428-3271, available 24 hours a day
Opening Doors, Sacramento
Provides assistance in finding safe shelter, health care, legal assistance, educational opportunities, business loans and employment for victims of human trafficking.
- http://openingdoorsinc.com
- (916) 492-2591
Operation Safe House, Riverside and Thousand Palms
Works with Riverside County Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force. Provides shelter, education, therapy, and employment assistance for male and female victims under the age of 21.
- http://operationsafehouse.org
- (951) 351-4418
- Hotline: (800) 561-6944, available 24 hours a day
Sacramento Employment and Training Agency (SETA), Sacramento
The agency recently received a grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to administer the Sacramento Rescue & Restore Coalition, which will help coordinate services to better identify and protect human trafficking victims, raise awareness about the issue in the Sacramento area, and create a network among NGOs and local government entities.
- http://sacramentorescueandrestore.net/
- (916) 263-1555
- Hotline: (866) 920-2592, available 24 hours a day
SAGE Project (Standing Against Global Exploitation), San Francisco
Works with North Bay Human Trafficking Task Force. Provides advocacy, healthcare, victim-centered therapy and education to anyone who is in the sex industries or has left the sex industries.
- http://sagesf.org/
- (415) 905-5050
Stand Up Placer
Stand Up Placer is the state-certified Rape Crisis, Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking agency for Placer County. We provide the following services to survivors: advocacy, crisis intervention, emotional support, legal services, therapy, support groups, emergency and transitional housing, hotel and motel vouchers, transportation assistance, emergency food and clothing, accompaniment services to medical facilities for SART exams, police stations and on-scene with law enforcement.
- www.StandUpPlacer.org
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If you had your wish, what sorts of restaurants, attractions, etc., would you like Lebanon/Marion County to have?
For instance, many people wish there was a better variety of restaurants to choose from... What restaurants do you wish were located here?
Many people wish Lebanon/Marion County had a movie theatre or a bowling alley. What do you wish we had in terms of entertainment options?
I wish that Lebanon had an all-encompassing arts center. The work that Kentucky Classic Theatre/Arts, Kentucky Baroque Trumpets, and the Marion County Arts and Humanities Council are doing is great. However, I would like to see an arts organization that is focused on highlighting the artistic talent that resides within the community, but also works to expose our community to the spectacular art and artists that exist throughout the state and beyond by bringing them here.
we live 2 miles off of a main hwy in Marion County and our neighbors all along our road have cable and high speed internet but it stops 1/4 of a mile from our house. In fact the neighbor right next door to the house where the cable stops can't get it, the rest of us are forced to endure the high cost and low access of sattelite - PLEASE, if anyone out there is listening - have mercy on us, get that cable to the rest of us out here.
As far as entertainment and restaurants, I agree with everyone else, a bowling alley, movie theatre, skating rink and definately a Red Lobster would be great. Spending money in other towns doesn't make sense if we can keep it in our town - imo -
I wish AT&T would bring 3G service to Lebanon and Marion County!
I'm tired of driving to do "fun stuff." I want something for my family to do in Marion County. Movies, Drive-In, Dancing, Bowling, Skating, etc. I don't really care what it is as long as it's local. We are growing and have become the leaders in the area when it comes to economic development and stuff. Why can't we be the leaders in family entertainment too? I'm tired of driving to Bardstown, or Campbellsville, or even Louisville to have a good time. I'd like to keep my money in Marion County.
Thanks to Toyota and some great visionaries in Marion County, Lebanon has grown and become so much more than it used to be. When I was growing up I couldn't wait to leave Lebanon and find a place where there was more to do than cruise Main Street. I planned to leave town and never look back.
Now things are different. When I come back for visits I'm impressed at the growth. When I was growing up there wasn't even a McDonald's or Wal-Mart...now we even have a Super Wal-Mart. I'm proud of the progress Lebanon has made and anticipate even more as time goes on.
The one thing I always wanted to see, even now, is a movie theatre. It's too bad our money goes to Bardstown or Campbellsville for movies when we could keep those funds in Marion county. Secondly, a bowling alley is a great idea. Put something in place to keep the teens engaged.
I don't know that I could ever come back to live since I've made my home in Ohio and that's where I raised my family, but at least now I'm very proud to say I'm from Lebanon, KY.
Lebanon is the perfect little town. It's calm, quiet, and quaint. Lebanon is a town you want to raise your family in. It's like stepping back in time to see what a city was like 50 years ago. People still smile and wave at strangers. Everyone is courteous and kind. The children can even walk the streets without being scared. They also are kind and courteous; something that I was certain no longer existed. Polite teens...please, they have to be extinct. Everywhere else, but not in Lebanon!
However, if we are to wish something to "spruce up" Lebanon a bit, I would love a place to get seafood; something resembling a Red Lobster. There are many "mom and pops" and pizza places. We even have several Chinese establishments, but there is no city in the area besides Lexington or Louisville where one can find a Red Lobster or any seafood specific restaurants. As for entertainment, I would love a bowling alley or an old drive-in theater. Something everyone can enjoy, without being "a kids" place or a "old folks" place. I hate having to drive to Campbellsville, Bardstown, Springfield, Danville, and Harrodsburg or farther just to have fun day out with my daughter.


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Patrice Bergeron was clearly injured during the second period of Game 5 of the Stanley Cup finals, but things have taken a bit of unexpectedly scary turn—the Boston Bruins' center left the United Center in an ambulance.
He got in the vehicle under his own power, according to multiple reports.
GAME 5: Blackhawks win 3-1, take series lead | Lucic smashes stick
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The Value of Traction in the Treatment of Cervical Radiculopathy
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|Radiculopathy Neck Pain Spinal Diseases Musculoskeletal Diseases Neuromuscular Diseases Intervertebral Disk Displacement
|Other: Physical therapy rehabilitation
|Phase 3
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Single (Investigator)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|The Value of Mechanical Traction in the Treatment of Cervical Radiculopathy
- Neck Disability Questionnaire [ Time Frame: Baseline, 4 weeks, 6 months, 1year ]
- Global Rating of Change [ Time Frame: Baseline, 4 weeks, 6 months, 1 year ]
|Study Start Date:
|July 2009
|Study Completion Date:
|January 2013
|Primary Completion Date:
|March 2012 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
Active Comparator: Standard exercise
Subjects will be instructed in neck and postural exercises.
Other: Physical therapy rehabilitation
Subjects will be instructed in neck and postural exercises.
Experimental: Over-door traction and exercise.
Subjects will receive traction utilizing an over-the-door traction unit in addition to neck and postural exercises.
Other: Physical therapy rehabilitation
Subjects will be instructed in use of an over-the-door traction unit utilizing weights up to 20 pounds in sitting. In addition, subjects will be trained in neck and postural exercises.
Experimental: Mechanical traction and exercise
Mechanical cervical traction will be utilized in addition to neck and postural exercises.
Other: Physical therapy rehabilitation
Mechanical cervical traction will be applied at a moderate force and adjusted based on symptom relief. In addition, subjects will be trained in cervical and postural exercises.
Other Name: Saunders 3D Active Trac
Detailed Description:
Cervical traction is an intervention frequently recommended for the treatment of patients with neck pain. Systematic reviews have not endorsed the use of mechanical traction for patients with neck pain, however these reviews note the poor methodological quality of available research. Trials that have been performed have examined heterogeneous samples of patients with neck pain. It may be that cervical traction has not shown to be effective because only a specific subgroup may benefit from it. Most experts believe that traction is most beneficial for individuals with neck pain extending into the upper extremity who have signs of nerve root compression. Randomized clinical trials examining the effectiveness of traction for patients with these specific characteristics have not been performed. Preliminary studies support the hypothesis that there exists a specific subgroup of patients with neck pain likely to benefit from traction
The current study will address 3 important questions:
- Will the existence of a more specific subgroup of patients who benefit from traction along with a standard exercise program be validated in a second sample of patients?
- Is cervical traction a critical component of the treatment necessary to maximize outcomes for patients in this subgroup?
- Do two commonly used traction protocols differ in their effectiveness for patients in this subgroup? (Specifically, we study will compare supine mechanical traction to over-the-door traction.)
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years to 70 Years (Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Primary complaint of neck pain with symptoms (pain and/or numbness) extending distal to the acromioclavicular joint or caudal to the superior border of the scapula (may be unilateral or bilateral).
- Age between 18-70 years old
- Neck Disability Score score >10 points
Exclusion Criteria:
- Red flags indicative of a serious or non-musculoskeletal condition (i.e. tumor, fracture, metabolic diseases, RA, osteoporosis, prolonged history of steroid use, etc.)
- Diagnosis of cervical spinal stenosis based on CT or MRI imaging
- Evidence of cervical myelopathy or central nervous system involvement, (e.g., hyperreflexia, intrinsic muscle wasting of the hands, unsteadiness during gait, nystagmus, loss of visual acuity, impaired sensation of the face, altered taste, presence of pathologic reflexes (i.e. positive Hoffman's or Babinski reflex).
- Prior surgery to the neck or thoracic spine
- Inability to comply with treatment and follow-up schedule
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00979108
|United States, Texas
|Wilford Hall Medical Center
|Lackland AFB, Texas, United States, 78235
|United States, Utah
|Intermountain Healthcare, Rehab Agency
|Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84119
|Principal Investigator:
|Julie Fritz
|IHC Health Services, Inc., Dba: TOSH
|Responsible Party:
|Shauna Bruun, Research Operations Coordinator, Intermountain Health Care, Inc.
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT00979108 History of Changes
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|Study First Received:
|September 16, 2009
|Last Updated:
|November 14, 2014
Keywords provided by Shauna Bruun, Intermountain Health Care, Inc.:
Neck pain
Physical therapy modalities
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Neck Pain
Neuromuscular Diseases
Musculoskeletal Diseases
Spinal Diseases
Intervertebral Disc Displacement
Neurologic Manifestations
Nervous System Diseases
Signs and Symptoms
Peripheral Nervous System Diseases
Bone Diseases
Pathological Conditions, Anatomical
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Popular property highlights
Located in the heart of Playa del Carmen, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Central Square, Nuestra Senora del Carmen Catholic Church, and Quinta Alegria. Yucatek Divers and Riviera Art Gallery are also within 10 minutes.
Hotel Features
This hotel features an outdoor pool, a rooftop terrace, and a seasonal outdoor pool. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a children's pool, concierge services, and dry cleaning.
Room Amenities
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Guest Highlights
- Good location
- Beach
- Overall value of stay
- Helpful staff
- Clean guestrooms
- Overall room comfort
- Guestrooms weren't very spacious
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Hotel Amenities
Hotel Kinbe features an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary. For a surcharge, the property provides a roundtrip airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a theme park shuttle. This Playa del Carmen hotel also offers a rooftop terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and multilingual staff.
Hotel Kinbe has designated areas for smoking.
- Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
- Multilingual staff
- 24-hour front desk
- Total number of rooms - 29
- Number of floors - 3
- Laundry facilities
- Garden
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Concierge services
- Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
- Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
- Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
- Theme park shuttle (surcharge)
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Designated smoking areas
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Outdoor pool
- Rooftop terrace
- Luggage storage
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Beach umbrellas
- Beach sun loungers
- Beach towels
- Year Built 1999
- Area shuttle (surcharge)
- Number of buildings/towers - 2
- Airport transportation (surcharge)
- Children's pool
- Outdoor seasonal pool
- Free WiFi
- Free wired Internet
Family Friendly Amenities
- Family Hotel
- Outdoor pool
- Children's pool
- Free Wi-Fi
- Laundry facilities
- Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired Internet
Room Amenities
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Air conditioning
- Phone
- Minibar
- Daily housekeeping
- Private bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Shower only
- In-room safe
- Individually decorated
- Free WiFi
Where to Eat
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8 AM and 11:30 AM.
Nearby Things to Do
An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
- Snorkeling nearby
- Surfing/boogie boarding nearby
- Windsurfing nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Scuba diving nearby
- Scooter/moped rentals nearby
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Parasailing nearby
- Skydiving nearby
- Ecotours nearby
- Golf lessons available nearby
- Game viewing nearby
- Game drive nearby
- Ziplining nearby
- Boat tours nearby
Hotel Policies
Minimum check-in age is 18
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Special check-in instructions:
Check-out time is noon
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Kids stay free! One child 5 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
- Rollaway/extra beds are available for MXN 21 per day.
- Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
- No pets or service animals allowed
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
- No onsite parking is available.
- Resort fee
Optional extras
- Rollaway bed fee: MXN 21 per day
Hotel Name
- Hotel Kinbe
- Hotel Kinbe Playa del Carmen
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- Kinbe Hotel
- Kinbe Playa del Carmen
- Kinbe Hotel Playa Del Carmen
- Kinbe Hotel Riviera Maya/Playa Del Carmen, Mexico
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This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal, ferry terminal, and airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. A resort fee is included in the total price displayed. One child 5 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding. Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms. No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.


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Michigan Tech Faculty Votes Down Union
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February 21, 2008—
Tenured and tenure-track faculty at Michigan Technological University have voted not to continue being represented by the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) in collective bargaining negotiations with Michigan Tech.
The faculty vote was 143 against the union and 136 in favor of it, with six challenged ballots and three spoiled ballots. A majority of those voting was required to recertify the AAUP.
The secret ballot took place on the Michigan Tech campus on Feb. 20 and 21. The results must be certified by the Michigan Employment Relations Commission, which conducted the election and will review the challenged ballots.
"As we move forward, I look forward to all of us working together toward our common goal, to make Michigan Tech a premier technological research university," said Michigan Tech President Glenn D. Mroz.
The election was called after a professor of civil and environmental engineering filed a petition signed by at least 30 percent of the faculty affected. Michigan Tech has 313 tenured and tenure-track faculty represented by the AAUP, of whom 288 or 92 percent voted in the union election.
In a previous election in 2004, the union prevailed.
Michigan Technological University (www.mtu.edu) is a leading public research university developing new technologies and preparing students to create the future for a prosperous and sustainable world. Michigan Tech offers more than 120 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in engineering; forest resources; computing; technology; business; economics; natural, physical and environmental sciences; arts; humanities; and social sciences.


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It has been an eventful month here in the Clinical Simulation Program labs. Students from Nursing, PA, MSNA and Social Work have all had vibrant learning experiences using simulation as a component of their classes.
Nursing students from the specialty courses, Maternity, Pediatrics and Psych, along with Medical Surgical students have spent multiple hours in the simulation learning environment.
Shelley Cohen Konrad and Mariann Mankowski, Social Work faculty, provide rich learning experiences for their three SSW 553 Families classes. Students are practicing working with families in a therapeutic setting, incorporating family systems theory.
MSNA students spend time in the simulation labs using skills trainers on airway and skills lab days and demonstrate their induction skills on METI HPS. Two to three days a week these students are also allowed extra opportunities to practice induction skills during open lab time which makes demonstrating their induction skills for their instructor, Lisa Hogan, much less stressful.
The CSP staff look forward to PA student's weekly Integrating Seminar simulation sessions. Each week the students are presented with a new case. They practice their assessment and critical thinking skills during these two hour sessions.
Simulation is becoming an integral part of interprofessional education and CSP is uniquely positioned to work with faculty to develop interprofessional experiences for UNE health professions students. Most recently the CSP staff collaborated with faculty from three health professions disciplines to film a case study for the presentation: IPE Case Study – Domestic Violence
Ryan and Cynthia were interviewed for videos that are being produced for the Undergraduate and Graduate Admissions Offices. It was a welcome opportunity to describe the importance of simulation in health professions education and to highlight this innovative teaching strategy.
That's all for now. We'll be back next month but if you want to keep up with the happenings here, week by week, "Like" us on Facebook, please!


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Cinema from North of the Border
David Pike, a professor in the Department of Literature in AU's College of Arts and Sciences, is the author of a new book, Canadian Cinema since the 1980s: At the Heart of the World.
Starting out as a fan of Canadian film, Pike began teaching Canadian cinema as a course at American University. In his new book, he offers a look into Canadian film from an outside point of view, critically approaching the topic by covering the history of Canadian cinema as well as popular Canadian genres. He also examines the impact of the ideas that have emerged in Canadian film.
"Currently very few non-Canadians study Canadian cinema," Pike says. Explaining how Canadian film has been overlooked, he shows that Canadian cinema has helped to define Canadians in many ways. And Canadian film itself is divided: French Canadians really have their own cinema, separate from that of the rest of Canada.
Film has a way of expressing culture and forming identities, Pike notes, and while Canadian cinema does this as well, it does not receive the recognition it deserves from the outside world. One way Canadian cinema can help define what it means to be Canadian is through narratives that are representative of Canadian culture.
"A national cinema is supposed to represent a nation to itself, but what do you do with a national cinema that does not do that?" Pike asks. "Are movies supposed to just entertain us? What is their value and how can they tell us about ourselves and our culture?"
Pike answers these questions by calling the value of film "limitless," a vehicle for understanding our culture that helps us construct our own self-identities in relation to our country through messages and nuances that resonate within the individual.
Pike hopes his text will help advance the conversation around Canadian cinema, the ideas around national cinema in general, and understanding of the power film has in our lives and to help us understand our society and culture.
Pike is the recent recipient of the American University Faculty Award for Outstanding Scholarship, Research, and Other Professional Contributions for 2013. His book Canadian Cinema since the 1980s: At the Heart of the World was published on December 12, 2012, by University of Toronto Press.