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For official transcripts, please contact the Registrar's Office enrollment and transcripts department at 928-523-5490, or visit the Registrar's website and click on "Forms and Policies" to download the Transcript Request
form. The cost of an official transcript is $15, and there are options for rush shipping
and other special delivery.
For unofficial transcripts, you have three options:
All Northern Arizona University graduates are automatically members of
the Northern Arizona University Alumni Association. That's right, you get all
the benefits of membership.
Contact the Diploma Department of the Registrar's Office at
928-523-5363, or visit the Registrar
and click on "Forms" to download the Diploma Replacement Request
form. The cost of a diploma replacement is $35.
No, the Registrar's Office is the place to go. Call
928-523-2108 (press 4), or visit the Registrar and click on
"Forms" to download the Verification of Enrollment Request form.
Some alumni data is protected by the Family Educational
Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), and the Northern Arizona University Alumni
Office prefers to honor the privacy of its constituency; therefore we do not
give out any personal information. However, if we have a current address for
your friend, we can either forward your mail or write a brief contact letter on
your behalf.
We also suggest hosting your own event to reconnect with other alumni. If we don't have an
event planned in your area at this time, we're happy to help get the word out
about an alumni gathering you plan.
Students can request course descriptions from the Office of
the Registrar, 928-523-2108. There is no fee for up to 10 descriptions, and a
$1.00 fee for more. You can also e-mail the office at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Although there isn't an alumni discount as such, the Alumni
Association has a $600,000 scholarship endowment that allows Northern Arizona University
to present 33 annual $1,000 Alumni Board scholarships, as selected by the
university scholarship committee.
These scholarships are only given to children of alumni, and are more often awarded to students not receiving
significant scholarship help from other sources. The average GPA of a
continuing university scholarship recipient is 3.72. Also, some other alumni
have created their own private scholarship funds for students.
To apply for these scholarships, contact the Office of Financial Aid at
928-523-4951, or visit Financial Aid and
submit a Scholarship Interest form.
Please contact the Fronske Health Center's Immunization Desk
at 928-523-6359. They will have whatever information on immunization you gave
them when you enrolled.
The university's various identities mirror its growth from a
tiny teacher's college to today's world-class university:
At this time Cline Library does not provide remote access to
library databases or paid electronic resources to alumni. "Alums are
welcome to come into the Library and use these resources, but because of
license agreements for the paid resources, remote access is only provided to
currently enrolled/employed students, staff and faculty affiliated with Northern
Arizona University," said Bruce Palmer, head of library tech services. He
added, "the cost of providing access to these resources is generally based
on FTE enrollment, or the number of potential users; the higher the number of
potential users, the higher the cost. The current library acquisitions budget
is not able to support the additional costs that would result from adding the
number of Northern Arizona University alumni to the FTE enrollment figure. The library
continues to explore various options for providing access to alumni, but we
have not, as of yet, found a feasible solution. Should anything change around
this issue in the future we will work with the Office of Alumni Relations to
communicate these changes to all alumni."
Here are some alumni statistics
The Alumni Association does not "sell" its list,
but like many other universities we have contracted a number of relationships
with various service providers—so-called "affinity partners"—that we think might be of interest to our alums, and these companies are
authorized to send mailings to our alums on our behalf. These are, of course,
exclusive arrangements; it is illegal for any of these partners to sell our
list or "mine" them for any purpose.
To opt out from receiving these offers, please contact the Alumni Office
toll-free at 888-628-2586 or e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com. Be sure to specify that you wish to
be removed from the affinity partner mail and/or phone lists.
The Latin word "alumni" is actually "alumnus,
-a,-um," meaning the masculine, feminine, and neuter singular forms. The
plural is alumni (masculine) and alumnae (feminine).
According to the American Heritage Dictionary, "most
commonly, alumni is used for graduates of both sexes." Here at the Alumni
Office, you'll usually find us endeavoring a modicum of correctness, calling a
male graduate "alumnus" and his two female buddies
"alumnae." The exception is when we follow the dictionary paradigm
and refer to the general group as "alumni" rather than
"alumni/ae." And yes, sometimes we'll cop out and designate everyone
Feel free to contact us. Under
the subject select "Page Request," and then describe the article you
wish to find. We will do our best to locate it and send it to you ASAP.
According to one of our alums, Jud Ruhl, 1973, "The
Lumberjack figures in the Dome were the first of their kind, and were built for
the Paul Bunyan Cafe, later the Lumberjack, and now Granny's Closet. The
statues were created by a Bob Prewitt, who later sold the forms to Steve
Dashew. He went on to use that basic form in various costumes for several oil
company promotions and other commercial uses." View the full story.
Gorman, artist and sculptorR. Carlos Nakai,
Grammy-nominated musicianDiana Gabaldon,
bestselling novelistAndy Devine,
Hollywood character actorSteve Altman,
president, Qualcomm IncorporatedJim Bolin,
retired president, Rural Metro Corporation; senior investment banker,
Cornelius, Gay & Korte, LLCThe Honorable Raul
Castro, former Governor of Arizona and U.S. ambassadorDr. Lattie Coor,
former president, Arizona State UniversityPhillip Hildebrand,
co-head, Life and Annuity, New York Life InsuranceMark Layton,
CEO PFSWeb and chairman of the board, Daisytek InternationalJoella Jean Mahoney,
artistDonald Murray,
retired group vice president, Clorox CorporationDwight W. Patterson,
founder, Arizona Cactus League (deceased)The Honorable Wilson
C. Riles, former California superintendent of public instruction
and first African-American to serve in an executive position in California
Government (deceased)The Honorable Jose de
Jesus Rivera, U.S. attorney for ArizonaClaudio Sanchez,
education correspondent, National Public RadioThomas P. Smith,
president and director, Taser InternationalThe Honorable John T.
Sprott, former U.S. ambassadorMark Thatcher,
CEO and founder, Teva Sport SandalsLopez Lomong, US Olympian


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Democrat In Race For Governor Plans 4-City Swing
The Democratic candidate for governor is campaigning through southern Ohio, focusing on what he says are residents hurt by the incumbent's economic policies.
Cuyahoga County Executive Ed FitzGerald says cuts in local government funding are among policies that have hurt public employees and other residents and that the state's recovery is lagging.
Republican Gov. John Kasich says Ohio has been creating jobs, cutting taxes and closing budget shortfalls over the last four years.
FitzGerald said in Cincinnati on Friday that the governor has helped the wealthiest Ohioans at the expense of the middle class.
FitzGerald was scheduled Saturday to be at an International Association of Fire Fighters training demonstration in Cincinnati. He also had events planned in Lebanon, Wilmington and Jackson.

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LAKE COUNTY -- Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) was recently designated a "2013 Top 100 Military-Friendly Employer" by G.I. Jobs magazine.
PG&E ranked at No. 95, marking the second time the utility was included in the annual list, which is based on the strength of military-recruiting efforts, percentage of new hires with prior military service, retention programs and company policies on National Guard and Reserve service.
Veterans made up about 7 percent of PG&E hires since 2010, the company stated.
Of the 150 graduates of six veteran-only courses offered through PG&E's PowerPathway career and technical training program, 72 percent were hired by PG&E or other energy-industry companies.
PG&E also established a Veterans Employee Resource Group last year to educate, support and develop PG&E employees with military experience as well as their supporters. More than 260 employees joined the group, which is open to all workers regardless of veteran status.
Veteran-only job training courses
PG&E announced it would offer two new training courses for recently discharged veterans next year to provide a career path into the energy industry through the company's PowerPathway program.
PG&E will offer the veteran-only energy-training courses at American River College in Sacramento.
The PowerPathway Bridge to Utility Worker for Veterans course, which begins in January, offers 240 hours of training designed to strengthen participants' candidacy for employment and increase their knowledge of the energy and utility industries, including pre-employment test preparation and soft skills development.
The PowerPathway Welding for Veterans course, which begins in May, provides fundamental training on the pipe-welding techniques and safety procedures specific to the utilities industry.
To learn more about all PowerPathway programs open to new enrollment in 2013, visit www.pge.com/powerpathway or call 800-743-5000.


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We bring an established tradition of quality, excellence and patient satisfaction to the beautiful countryside and serene surroundings of the Highlands-Cashiers, Smokey Mountain area of western North Carolina. We are dedicated to providing total patient care and the highest quality expertise in the field of Plastic Surgery with compassion and understanding. This makes us unique, providing quality Plastic Surgery, aesthetic procedures and skin care in a warm, totally relaxed and rejuvenating environment. We also serve northern Georgia and upstate South Carolina. Whether you live locally, In Clayton,GA, Franklin, Murphy, Cherokee, Sylva, Waynesville, Brevard, Toxaway, NC, Walhalla, Senica, Clemson, Anderson,SC, or anywhere between or beyond, we are here to help.
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- * AMA Physician Recognition Award given for a superior level of continuing medical education: 1981, 1984, 1986, 1989, 1992, 1995, 1998, 2001, 2003, 2006 (Available every 3 years).
- * Washington University, Barnes Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri, 1976-1978, Plastic Surgery Residency.
- * University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 1972-1976, General Surgery Residency.
- * US Navy, Field Surgical Officer, Viet Nam and Jacksonville, FL 1970-72
- * Parkland Hospital, Dallas, TX, 1969-70, Straight Surgical Internship
- * Medical College of Georgia, M.D. degree, 1969
- * Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, 1962-1965 (Entered Medical School at the completion of third year).
- - First nose reattachment done anywhere in the world
- - First freejoint transfer done anywhere in the world
- - Developed or helped refine a number of cosmetic and reconstructive procedures. Liposuction, Breast reconstruction, Short scar carpal tunnel release and Free tissue transfer.
- * Elected by peers to lead local and national Plastic Surgical and other medical Organizations.
- - President, American Association for Hand Surgery, 2001-2002
- - President, Oklahoma Society of Plastic Surgeons, 1982-1986
- - Board of Governors, American College of Surgeons, 1998-2004
- - Board of Directors, Plastic Surgery Educational Foundation, 2000-2003
- * Local Positions Held
- - Chief of Staff, Highlands-Cashiers Hospital
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- - University of Oklahoma in the section of Plastic Surgery for 14 Years 1978-1992
- - Full Professor
- - Taught all aspects of cosmetic and reconstructive surgery.
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- American Board of Surgery (not active) 1978
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- - Multiple Committes including Chairman of many
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- - Board of Directors, Multiple Committes including Chairman of many
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- Fellow American College of Surgeons
- - Board of Governors
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- - President, Multiple Offices and Committee chairs
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- - Multiple Committee Memberships
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- - Presented the Medal of Valor
- North Carolina Medical Society
- North Carolina Society of Plastic Surgeons
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- * Team Captain, American Cancer Society Relay for Life
- - In Oklahoma
- * Susan G. Komen Foundation, Advisory Board, 1955-1999
- * American Cancer Society, Oklahoma City Chapter, Chairman of the Board, 1995-1997
- * Fine Arts Institute, Board of Directors, 1991-1993
- * Edmond Educational Endowment
- Highlands-Cashiers Hospital, Highlands, NC. (Active)
- Harris Regional Hospital, Sylva, NC (Associate)
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Sullivan to Address Graduates at Michigan Tech Spring Commencement
Martha Sullivan
April 19, 2012—
Martha Sullivan, the president of Sensata Technologies, will address more than 1,000 graduates during Michigan Technological University's Spring Commencement.
The University will honor the achievements of 854 undergraduates and 199 master's and PhD candidates during ceremonies on Saturday, April 28.
Sullivan, who earned a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan Tech in 1983, was named president of Sensata in 2010, in addition to her role as chief operating officer and director of several of the company's subsidiaries. Previously she was executive vice president and chief operating officer, a position she had held since Sensata was purchased by Texas Instruments in 2006.
Sullivan joined Texas Instruments in 1984 and rose through the ranks, attaining the post of vice president of Sensors in 1997. During her tenure, sensors revenue grew at a compounded annual growth rate of 11.2 percent with 10 consecutive years of growth, while profits increased 23 percent annually.
Sensata Technologies is one of the world's leading suppliers of sensing, electrical protection, control and power management solutions. The company, with revenues of $1.8 billion, has manufacturing and technology development centers in 11 countries and employs 11,500 people.
Sullivan is a member of the Presidential Council of Alumnae and the Academy of Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Mechanics at Michigan Tech and serves on the University's Generations of Discovery Capital Campaign. She and her husband, Michael, have two children and live in Westport, Mass.
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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Air quality in Southeast Michigan has improved throughout the years, but support for an initiative curbing ozone emissions for two decades is still crucial to the region's well-being, state environmental officials said.
The Southeast Michigan Council of Governments kicked off its Ozone Action Program this week, marking the 20th year since the program to improve air quality was initiated.
The program announces Ozone Action Days during times when ground-level ozone is particularly high; residents are urged to take action on these days to reduce the amount of ozone they produce.
"It's been a very succesful program in our opinion," said Iris Steinberg, a spokeswoman for SEMCOG. "There's always been an awareness of air quality in Southeast Michigan and a realization that residents can really play a role in cleaning up the air simply by taking even just one action."
Measures residents can take on Ozone Action Days -- and any day -- include cutting back on automobile usage through carpooling or using public transit, delaying yard work such as mowing, conserving energy and avoiding refueling vehicles.
While the program has raised awareness and reduced the amount of ground-level ozone throughout its history, it's had some difficulty maintaining that pace, according to Laura DeGuire, an environmental quality specialist with the Department of Environmental Quality's Air Quality Division.
"Over the years we've seen a huge reduction in ground-level ozone," she said. "The challenge we have is at the same time we're reducing ozone levels, they've been dropping the standards."
It's a challenge that could potentially spell trouble for the state. The current Environmental Protection Agency-set acceptable amount of ground-level ozone is 0.075 parts per million, or a "Moderate" 100 out of 500 on the Air Quality Index.
Violation of that "Moderate" level, which is determined by a three-year average, could lead to a loss of federal highway funding, fines for the state and difficulty for new businesses in applying for permits.
"A lot of negative things can happen if an area does not meet those standards," DeGuire said. "We struggle very strongly to meet those standards so Michigan has an opportunity for a more robust business climate."
Ground-level ozone should not be confused with stratospheric ozone, which provides a protective layer in the earth's atmosphere that shields the surface from harmful solar radiation.
Ozone Action Days are typically associated with warmer summer days where there are clear skies, little wind and no precipitation. The National Weather Service predicts a relatively average month of temperatures and precipitation for May, though it does not yet have a projection for the summer months.
Ozone Action days can sometimes coincide with heat index days, where extreme temperatures can prove harmful to anyone partaking in vigorous activities. While the cause may not be ozone, the solution is the same, DeGuire said.
"Just be aware if somebody's having problems breathing that day, it may or may not be ozone," she said. "Fortunately reducing activity is the solution for both."
The negative health effects of long-term exposure to high amounts of ground-level ozone can include eye irritation, difficulty breathing, prolonged coughing, aggravation of asthma and increased susceptibility to respiratory infection.
Repeated exposure to high levels of ozone can lead to chronic lung inflammation and has been linked, in extreme cases, to premature death.
The risk is there, but it shouldn't turn residents into shut-ins, DeGuire said.
"Activity is really important, especially in young people," she said. "We don't ever want people to have the idea that you have to stay inside unless it's a really big concern."
DeGuire said it requires common sense and awareness of ozone levels; those concerned about any health issues they think might be caused by ozone exposure should consult their physician and can look up ground-level ozone amounts in their area at http://www.deqmiair.org/.
Steinberg said the baby steps each individual can take might seem small, but it's the big picture that matters.
"It's almost like voting," she said. "You're just one person, but we obviously all make a difference."
For more information, visit www.semcog.org or e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com.
Tips to improve air quality on Ozone Action Days -- and every day
���� Walk, bike, or use public transportation where possible.
���� Maintain your vehicle. A well-tuned car emits less pollution.
���� Drive at moderate speeds and avoid "jack rabbit" starts and� stops.
���� Avoid topping off your tank when refueling -- it leads to spills.
���� Avoid using gas-powered lawn equipment on an Action Day.
���� Avoid drive-thru windows at fast food restaurants and banks on Action Days.
���� Telecommute instead of driving to meetings.
���� Avoid using oil-based paints, solvents and cleaners.
���� Save electricity by adjusting air conditioner temperature a few degrees higher and turn off appliances and lights when not in use.
���� Purchase energy-efficient appliances and products.
(From the Department of Environmental Quality's Air Quality Division)
Contact Andrew Kidd at 248-745-4630 or firstname.lastname@example.com. Follow him on Twitter @andrewjkidd.


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Ellsbury appreciates latest milestone
BOSTON -- When Jacoby Ellsbury stole the 200th base of his career on Friday night, he became the only living Red Sox player to steal that many bases for the club.
Tris Speaker, who played his last game for the Red Sox in 1915, stole 267 bases in his career in Boston. Harry Hooper, who holds the club record with 300 steals, played his last game for the Red Sox in 1920.
"It's pretty neat, because 200 steals is quite a bit," Ellsbury said. "That's pretty remarkable. Those are two famous Red Sox, so it's neat to be in their company. Hopefully I can keep on tacking on to that."
Though Ellsbury will turn 30 in September, his legs are showing no signs of slowing down.
"My legs are fresh," said Ellsbury. "Fresh legs."
Ellsbury entered Saturday's game leading the Major Leagues with 11 stolen bases.
Although manager John Farrell noted in Spring Training that the club wanted Ellsbury to be aggressive on the bases, the center fielder said that his mentality hasn't changed.
"It's not a matter of making a point, just putting pressure on the defense, just like I always have," Ellsbury said. "Fortunately, I've had a few more swipes early on."
Ian Browne is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Brownie Points, and follow him on Twitter @IanMBrowne. Jason Mastrodonato is a reporter for MLB.com. Follow him on Twitter @jmastrodonato. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Honoring ROBERT ALVEY as a recipient of the "2013 Outstanding Advocate for Science & Technology Award" presented by the Science Museum of Long Island, February 6th, 6pm to 8pm, at Westbury Manor
Science Museum of Long Island
Thursday, February 28, 2013 at 6:00 PM (EST)
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Recipient, "2013 Outstanding Advocate for Science & Technology Award"
The Science Museum of Long Island recently named Robert Alvey as a recipient of a 2013 OUTSTANDING ADVOCATE FOR SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY AWARD. Rob will be honored on Wednesday, February 6th at the Westbury Manor for his outstanding contributions toward the advancement and education of science and technology.
Please help support Rob in his goal to raise a minimum of $1,000 for this important fundraiser.
Proceeds support the Science Museum of Long Island's programs and services for the children and families of the region!
A summary of Rob Alvey's impressive list of accomplishments:
Rob Alvey has nearly 40 years experience as a scientist, concentrating in geology and earth science. He has been a consistent advocate for the advancement and education of science and technology throughout his career. He is currently the senior geologist for EPA's Superfund Division and is responsible for hydrogeologic investigations at toxic and hazardous waste sites for the protection of human health and the environment .
In 2011, Rob completed a detail as Special Assistant to the EPA Regional Administrator, Judith Enck. Rob is a former co-chair of the EPA's Groundwater Forum, and has received numerous EPA awards for his work, in addition to a letter of commendation from Senator Charles Schumer for his diligence and vision in addressing a significant groundwater plume affecting Nassau's public water districts. Rob also represents EPA on the Long Island Groundwater Research Institute's Advisory Committee through Stony Brook University and works closely with science research efforts through an Interagency Agreement with the US Geological Survey.
In addition, Rob has over 10 years teaching geology and earth sciences at York College and Kingsborough Community College and where he is an Adjunct Professor. He received a grant in 2010 from York and participated in a paleontology research program in Montana, recovering a large number of dinosaur fossils. He has an "outstanding" reputation on www.ratemyprofessors.com .
Rob also is the founder and President emeritus of the Garden City Bird Sanctuary, an innovative and award winning program for the "dual use" of a 9- acre Nassau County storm water basin in Garden City that has been transformed through thousands of hours of volunteer community service into a bird sanctuary, arboretum and most importantly an environmental center for educational purposes.
Title: Founder and President, emeritus
Organization: The Garden City Bird Sanctuary, Inc.
Additional Title: Adjunct Professor, Department of Earth and Physical Sciences
Organization: York (CUNY) College
Additional Title: Geologist
Organization: US Environmental Protection Agency
The inaugural ADVOCATES FOR SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY AWARDS takes place on Wednesday, February 6, 2013, 6pm to 8pm, at Westbury Manor. To register or for more information, call Tracey Gittere at (516) 222-0550 or email@example.com
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Chartered by the New York State Board of Regents in 1963, SMLI is a not-for-profit science activity center located in Plandome on the Leeds Pond Preserve in Nassau County. The Science Museum offers enrichment workshops for children on weekdays and during school vacations. SMLI provides teachers and community leaders with field trips as well as programs that can be brought onsite to field locations. Activities at the Science Museum are typically pre-registered hands-on science workshops.


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Pros :
Excellent battery life; 4G support; Feature-packed snapper; HTC Sense.
Cons :
Old version of Android OS: Specs disappointing for the price.
Media streaming is a joy thanks to the HTC One SV's 4G support – and films look great on its bright display. The dual-core processor and the older version of Android are disappointing, but the HTC Sense overlay adds some nice features.
HTC managed to impress us last year with its phone releases, including the mid-rangers the HTC One V and the HTC One S. To begin 2013 in the right way, HTC has released the One SV, which offers 4G support in the body of a very capable mid-range phone.
Looking good
The back of the One SV is matt white, which we thought might attract scuffs, but it survived outings in bags and pockets while staying in good shape. The back plate is eased off to get to the battery, SIM card and Micro SD slots. The back plate clips back on easily and fits nicely.
A quick look tells you straight away that this is an HTC handset - note the rounded corners and the black glossy front. Here's where you'll find the touch-sensitive keys for home, back and recent app. Around the edge of the handset sits a slim silver coloured plastic band. The power button sits on the top and the volume rockers are located on the right side.
Stale Ice Cream
It's a shame the One SV runs on the older Android Ice Cream sandwich, although it does benefit from the excellent HTC Sense 4.1 user interface. We would have liked to have seen Android Jelly Bean, but nevertheless, the interface offers a smooth experience, where you can switch between menus and desktops – and there's a good selection of widgets too. We'd expect to see an upgrade to Jelly Bean in the not-too-distant-future though.
Sense adds plenty of great features, customisation and widgets to the operating system. It just seems to be a tad confusing when adding desktops. You only get two to begin with, and you can't add in extras via the settings menu. Instead you need to hold down the home key to get the desktops menu to appear – and this is where you delete or add your desktops.
Four is the lucky number
On to 4G – and as we have found with other phones, streaming HD video in the middle of London is a breeze. Heading out of town speeds seem to be improving – nearly 20MB per second in zones four and five. For anyone who can afford the 4G contract price and who uploads lots of videos or photos and streams films and music, it's a joy to use.
Battery life is impressive when streaming video – we got a good five and a half hours out of a single charge. In normal use, you should get a good couple of days if you're doing a bit of net surfing, sending texts and emails – and it will last for days on standby.
Disappointing specs
Under the hood sits a dual-core Qualcomm chip, which is fine for running games and apps but will not be as futureproof as the quad-core processors found in other handsets now on the market. And as you can pick up a dual-core handset such as the Sony Xperia P for 100 quid less, it seems like a bit of an omission on HTC's part.
Media musts
Streaming media is where the One SV comes into its own. It may not have a super-HD display or quad-core processor, but high-res films looked good on the 4.3in screen. Viewing angles are impressive and on maximum brightness there will be no issues from glaring sunlight.
Music fans get the bonus of built-in Beats Audio software, which improves the quality of MP3 files – bringing them back to life, taking out any graininess and introducing some clarity and bass. If you're downloading decent files from a reputable music vendor, you may not need it.
The onboard storage is a stingy 8GB – and only 4GB on our review model was actually usable. Happily you can expand this by up to 32GB with the memory card slot. Plus there's 25G of free storage with DropBox on offer, so you can back up photos and other important files.
In the picture
There are two snappers – the front-facing one is a 1.6MP model, which takes clear portraits and is ideal for Skype chatting. You can also grab 1080p video, which looks excellent when watched back on a TV – although the regular focus adjustments proved somewhat distracting. There's a neat slow-motion mode, and you can take still shots while shooting video. Plus there's a neat range of sharing and editing facilities – you can even trim videos before uploading them to YouTube.
The five-megapixel snapper has a good autofocus, although it doesn't have the same full-screen sharpness seen on other phones' cameras. You can take a number of shots one after the other by holding down the shutter button. And you can play with all kinds of settings, such as filters, geo-tagging, white balance, ISO, smile detection and so on.
Our conclusion
Media fans will love the HTC One SV with its colourful display, 4G support and decent snapper. It runs on an older version of Android but has the bonus of the HTC Sense interface. However, the One SV is still a tad dear considering its specs. You could pick up the HTC Desire X for around £100 less – but the SV does have the 4G compatibility. Unless you're really set on a 4G upgrade this year, we'd suggest buying a 3G mid-ranger and saving some money.
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Topic Overview
Many caregivers use infant massage to relax and promote the emotional bond with their baby. It can help relax your baby, prevent crying, and soothe and comfort your crying baby. Many hospitals and child care centers provide classes on infant massage.
Massage methods vary, but general recommendations stress finding the appropriate setting and using appropriate techniques.
- Find a time when you are relaxed and won't be interrupted. Be sure the baby is neither full nor hungry.
- Find a comfortable location and position. The room should be warm. Lay the baby on his or her back on a towel on a bed, the floor, or your lap.
- Some parents use a warm (not hot) natural oil such as vegetable or olive oil. Slowly rub a little over the baby's body. Move your palms in clockwise, rhythmic circles on the baby's abdomen. Use only light pressure.
- Be sensitive to your baby. A newborn may enjoy only 2 to 5 minutes of massage.
- Do not massage a sick or feverish child.
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Other Works Consulted
- Lucassen P (2010). Colic in infants, search date September 2009. Online version of BMJ Clinical Evidence: http://www.clinicalevidence.com.
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SOUND OFF Special Interview: Rumer's BOYS DON'T CRY
Today we are talking to one of the most alluring and anomalous recording stars on the rise all about this week's stateside release of her sophomore album, BOYS DON'T CRY, a tribute to male songwriters of the 1970s - the ethereal Rumer. Discussing many aspects of this new release, as well as her previous studio work - such as her Burt Bacharach Christmas EP - Rumer sheds some light on what makes her such an arresting and intriguing performer to follow for the enthusiasts of intimate, revealing, performance-based artists around the world, as she herself reveals the early influences - Judy Garland, Barbra Streisand and Karen Carpenter most of all - that have shaped the unmistakable sound she continues to perfect on this moody, subdued and intoxicating new cover album. Plus, Rumer offers forth candid recollections of participating in recent gala concert presentations - none the least of which would be her superb "A House Is Not A Home" on the PBS Burt Bacharach edition of IN PERFORMANCE AT THE WHITE HOUSE - as well as recounts her own favorite performances, performers and albums and what she plans for the future; another new album is already in the ether! Additionally, Rumer also shares her thoughts on GLEE, provides amusing anecdotes about famous friends like Daryl Hall and Duffy, compares the recording industry now to the era BOYS DON'T CRY pays tribute to, recalls reactions to her dynamic new covers of these rare pop gems - all of that as well as much, much more!
Rumer's BOYS DON'T CRY is available now. More information can be found at Rumer's official site here.
Magic Moments
PC: You are so unique. What can you tell me about your performance style and your major influences growing up - you have cited Judy Garland and Barbra Streisand in particular; why them?
R: Well, when I was younger I had brown hair and brown eyes and all my Brothers and Sisters had blond hair and blue eyes so I wanted them so I could be like them, too, but then when I saw EASTER PARADE starring Judy Garland in that role, with brown hair and brown eyes, I really found that I could particularly relate to her. I just thought, "Well, she's different and I'm different, so that's what different people do: they sing."
PC: How revealing.
R: Yeah, so, Judy Garland quickly became someone I really related to from that point on - someone who, honestly, I modeled some of my behavior on a little bit; she's like a role model to me. And, the music? You can't deny all those fantastic lyricists and those fantastic composers and arrangers who wrote those lilting, beautiful, dreamy melodies - you know, melodies that really sweep you off of your feet; melodies to make you swoon.
PC: She introduced so many remarkable standards.
R: And, besides the music, not to mention the costumes, the sets, the decadence, the Technicolor-ness of it all - creating this world of beauty, really; all to lull you into a dream. So, that became the aesthetic that I was drawn to from then on.
PC: It really shaped your whole perspective.
R: It did. And, then, Barbra? Stunning - just stunning. [Pause. Laughs.] She doesn't need an introduction, really.
PC: To say the least. What is your personal favorite Barbara album?
R: Oh, I love LAZY AFTERNOON.
PC: Isn't that an absolutely amazing album?
R: It's absolutely amazing - amazing. I have it on vinyl and I really enjoy sitting there with the vinyl and reading all of her funny comments on each song - and then on the jacket it says, "In case you noticed, I cut my nails so that I could learn to play the guitar." [Laughs.]
PC: What a sacrifice for her art!
R: If you look at the picture on the front, she has short nails; if you look at the picture on the back, she has long nails, and she actually put an asterisk with the note about it. If you have it on vinyl, you can have it big and look close to see those details. I love stuff like that.
PC: Rupert Holmes wrote some fantastic material for that album, as well - "Widescreen", in particular.
R: Oh, he's fantastic - I love Rupert Holmes and Barbra. I think their relationship is so unique - you know, she heard "Widescreen" and then wanted to work with him and they had this passionate, creative relationship doing various album projects together. There obviously was something really passionate and great between them, though, even if they ended their working relationship or whatever.
PC: Who are some of your favorite current or new artists?
R: Oh, well, I love the new stuff I've heard from Duffy's new album, of course - she's a good friend of mine and I just think she is so talented and amazingly gifted; she's amazing. I love Paolo Nutini, too - I think he's really, really good. I'm not really into that much contemporary music, though, to be quite honest.
PC: What can you tell me about working with Burt Bacharach on your recent EP featuring a cover of "Alfie", as well as "Some Lovers", a new song he wrote with Steven Sater for a musical.
R: Yes. Steven Sater was working with Burt Bacharach on this musical and they asked me to sing a couple of songs from it - one was called "Hush, Hush", which I actually thought would be perfect for Barbra; another was "Some Lovers". So, they gave me the music for both and I recorded them and sent them back and they liked it so we released an EP of "Some Lovers". I actually released a 7-inch vinyl of that - you can find it online.
PC: You created the artwork yourself for that, did you not?
R: Yes, I did - I do everything myself for my albums; all the art.
PC: You are very detail-oriented.
R: I really am - I really am.
PC: Where did the concept for BOYS DON'T CRY arise out of - performing songs originally popularized by men in the 1970s?
R: Well, I'll tell you what it was: I was living in a hippie commune and there was this German lady who didn't speak very much and who was always walking up and down the hallway. So, every now and again, we'd all sit in the ballroom and we'd sing songs and tell stories and read poetry and so forth, and, one night, this lady, who was very shy, got up and sang this song - it was just so beautiful and I was really relating to it. So, I said to her when she was finished, "What is that beautiful song?" And she said that she was a huge Paul Simon fan - a total Paul Simon freak who knew everything he ever did; otherwise she was quite shy, but when she talked about that it revealed her true passion. So, I found out that it was "Long, Long Day" from ONE TRICK PONY.
PC: No way!
R: I know! I was like, "Really? That's what it was?" And, so, she took me upstairs to her room and she played me "Long, Long Day" from ONE TRICK PONY and I was just like, "That is absolutely beautiful." So, when I went back to London, I dug it out and I recorded it with my producer and we put strings on it and piano on it and it became a big track. Then, suddenly, I thought, "I really want to do a whole album like this," - you know, find songs that may not necessarily have been the most popular at the time, with a few exceptions, and polish them off and present them to the world with a little bit of fairy dust on them.
PC: What are your thoughts on Laura Nyro? I sense a kinship.
R: Oh, well, you should - I just adore Laura Nyro; I love her. [Pause. Sighs.]
PC: Do you intentionally hold back and yearn to explore more diverse sounds like she did in any way, do you think?
R: I find it very important to keep things steady - you know, it's not the best time to get very experimental, when you are just getting to know people and people are just getting to know you, you know?
PC: Best to make things amenable from the get-go.
R: Yeah. I am a fan, as well, so I know what it's like. And, while I can put on ELI [AND THE THIRTEENTH CONFESSION] and just sit there with an open mouth, I am not sure that everybody would feel the same way; I don't know if everybody would get it.
PC: "Sara Smile" is a track that people may be slightly more familiar with thanks to Hall & Oates - was that included as a means to give the audience a familiar hit or two?
R: "Sara Smile" - I actually told Daryl that; I didn't want to do it. I mean, I sang it live and I just loved the song, but I didn't want to put it on the album at first because people were too familiar with it. But, then, the record company was like "No, no - we want a hit! We need a hit!" And, so, I was like, "No! No, this is an obscure covers project!" But, it ended up on the album.
PC: What about "Be Nice To Me"? Has Todd Rundgren given you any feedback on it? It's a very effective cover.
R: I asked Daryl to send it off to him because they are acquaintances, but I don't know if he has yet. I know that Todd is a Laura fan, though - you know the shuffle section of the song?
PC: The bridge.
R: Yeah, it's a bit of a Laura shuffle, I think, isn't it?
PC: Definitely.
R: When I sang it, I wanted to bring out the Laura in it - I hope he notices that if he hears it.
PC: How did "Soulsville" by Isaac Hayes end up on the album? It's a bit of a departure - was it your idea?
R: It actually wasn't! That was my producer's idea to do that song. When he first asked me, I said, "I can't sing a song about black people! What do I know about the ghetto and what this song is about? I don't think black people would appreciate it very much if I did this. Me singing Isaac Hayes?" But, then, I realized that a singer's job is to be the storyteller, so if the story comes across without anyone thinking of the gender or the culture of the person singing then you have done your job. So, it was an exercise in how to tell a story for me with that song.
PC: Paul Williams is another of the 1970s singer-songwriters you take on with BOYS DON'T CRY. Have you spoken to him about it?
R: I have! I have met Paul and he was fantastic - he really likes the song.
PC: Have you seen him in Brian De Palma's indescribable horror movie musical THE PHANTOM OF THE PARADISE?
R: Oh, that freaks me out! [Laughs.] I can't say I enjoyed that. I mean, it was a funny movie, but I think it's mainly for boys!
PC: You might be right.
R: I really love the stuff Paul did with the Carpenters and Barbra the most - and "The Rainbow Connection". Speaking of musicals, though, my producer, Steve Brown, writes musicals - he has been called the British Stephen Sondheim, actually.
PC: What high praise!
R: He actually has a letter from Stephen Sondheim on his wall that says, "Dear Steve Brown, as you may know by now, I saw your show last night and I was just blown away by your work. It is very rare indeed that I hear rhyme scheme that delineates character in such a manner. Your show may very well be the first good British musical. Congratulations, Stephen Sondheim."
PC: What show was that letter in response to?
PC: That was very well-received.
R: It was a hit - and, he also did the musical version of the film IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE.
PC: A perfect topic for a musical.
R: Yeah, he is super-talented. When I met him, he had never made an album before; never. But, he understood things theatrically - like, when I came to him with a song by Aretha, he could bring three dimensions to it, especially in the way that he played. So, he really embraced my love of Judy Garland and Barbra Streisand and Broadway and all of that - we really connected on that level; that's the undercurrent of all of our work in the studio, our love of theatre and musicals.
PC: It really comes through on your albums and also your live performances. Have you ever considered singing some Sondheim? "Send In The Clowns" seems like a perfect fit.
R: Oh, I love "Send In The Clowns" - I would love to do that.
PC: Tell me about performing the classic Bond theme at the BBC John Barry tribute, "We Have All The Time In The World".
R: I screwed that up! I came in at the wrong time - I thought it was a massive disaster; I missed the cue! I remember I walked out from the stage in my gown and said "I need to leave right now," and just went right out the door to the nearest pub. [Laughs.]
PC: You are too self-critical! In juxtaposition to that experience, was the PBS White House Bacharach concert a particular thrill to participate in for you?
R: Oh, yeah. I mean, it was laced with fear - it was terrifying. But, now, looking back, it's easily the most exciting thing I've ever done.
PC: How do you prepare for performing at an event like that?
R: You have to pray - pray, pray, pray, pray, pray. Pray to angels. Pray to God. Pray to Buddha, too, if you want! [Laughs.] Pray, pray, pray.
PC: Do you have a vocal warm-up? Is your instrument delicate?
R: Well, I do some warm-ups before I go out onstage, but nothing too complicated - I do very simple warm-ups. Mainly, it's a spiritual thing for me - psychological and spiritual. The focusing in prayer warms me up more than anything.
PC: Do you meditate?
R: No, I don't - I just don't have the patience for it.
PC: You have developing this project for a few years, correct?
R: Oh, yeah - five years!
PC: That's a long gestation.
R: It's been a long road.
PC: What material was most painful to lose along the way?
R: So much - I still cry about "Low George"; I still mourn it. I also did "Mona Lisas & Mad Hatters" and that kills me to have lost that.
PC: That's one of Elton John's finest songs. Has he heard your version of it, even if it didn't make the final cut?
R: Well, we really didn't finish it in the end - we might finish it someday and it might appear as a B-side, though, at some point.
PC: Any others?
R: Randy Newman's "Rosemarie".
PC: How does the final mix of the album represent who brought what to the table, song-wise?
R: Well, it's about half and half - half the songs were brought to me by my producer and half I thought of on my own.
PC: Was the Neil Young cover your choice?
R: Yes. The Neil Young song was one that I wanted to do - I actually produced that track by myself.
PC: Do you enjoy exploring that side of the process?
R: Well, I am getting better at it - it's very labor-intensive, but it's very rewarding, too. It's very hard work, I'll tell you that!
PC: Is it true you spent a year just fine-tuning the production on your first album?
R: Yes, it is. You know, I think that with the way the market is and how everything is just really disposable now, I think that it is really important to create something of quality.
PC: Especially with the decline of hard copies.
R: If you get the hard copy of the album, you'll see how much work and energy I put into all of that - it's not much appreciated anymore, sadly. The 12-inch is really pretty, I think.
PC: What's next? Is it true you already are working on the next album?
R: Yes, I am - I have about five songs now. We are turning the music into color now - it's going to be the soundtrack to my journey towards happiness right now.
PC: Original songs? Cover songs? A mix?
R: I don't know yet - I know I want to put Laura Nyro's "American Gun" on that, though.
PC: Will you be performing in America anytime soon to promote the album?
R: Oh, I love performing in America. I am not sure what we are going to do yet, but we will see how it goes. We will see how people respond to the record and then we will go from there.
PC: Would you like to appear on THE VOICE or AMERICAN IDOL at any point to perform?
R: Well, I like watching those shows, I can tell you that! [Laughs.] I wouldn't mind going in and watching a session or going in to coach, but I don't know if I would want to be on them myself - I'd perform on them, though; I'd have no problem with that. I wouldn't want to be judged or any of that, though!
PC: Of course not. What are your thoughts on GLEE?
R: I've actually not seen GLEE, but I met Ryan Murphy, the guy who created GLEE, backstage at a human rights and gay rights thing. I remember I looked at him and I said, "Are you nervous?" and he was looking over a speech he was about to give. He said, you know, "I just want to get it right." And, I said, "Me too!" And, then he went on and he did a great job and somebody said to me after that, "Do you know who that just was?! That was Ryan Murphy!"
PC: Would you like to appear on GLEE someday or in an acting capacity of some sort?
R: Never say never! I went to acting school, you know...
PC: What roles did you perform that you remember best?
R: Well, I was Jack's Mother in INTO THE WOODS! [Laughs.]
PC: Some beautiful songs in that score.
R: Yes - there are. It's a great, great musical.
PC: What about Shakespeare?
R: Yes, I did Shakespeare, too. I did THE TEMPEST; MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM. I love Shakespeare.
PC: Would you consider an all-Bacharach album someday?
R: Oh, definitely - I love that song "Hasborough Heights", especially. I love his albums with Dionne [Warwick].
PC: What were the most influential albums to you growing up besides those?
R: Definitely Joni Mitchell's HEJIRA. Laura Nyro's ELI. Judee Sill HEART FOOD. HORIZON by the Carpenters. There's a few.
PC: Whose overall sound do you liken yours to most closely? Karen Carpenter?
R: Oh, yeah - I love her. "Happy", especially - that's my favorite.
PC: BOYS DON'T CRY is a tall, cool drink on a hot summer day. Thank you so much for this today, Rumer.
R: This has been great, Pat - you are great fun talking to. I really appreciate it. This was lovely. Bye bye.
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Back in November, I went on my first group ride with Nashville Slow Ride through two of Nashville's greenways: Shelby Bottoms and Stones River.
It's really criminal that I waited so long to post about this, actually, because not only was it a fun 20-ish mile ride with great people, it also marked the meeting of the Flik and Andrew's Bike Friday. How would the two folders compare?


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Thief in the ApartmentLogic puzzles require you to think. You will have to be logical in your reasoning.
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PASSING on knowledge and mentoring nurses and doctors to provide the best palliative care possible to patients across Swindon is one of Prospect Hospice's main priorities.
While the charity looks after more than 2,000 people diagnosed with terminal illnesses at the hospice or in their own homes each year, a large part of its work consists in sharing its expertise with health workers and medical professionals for the benefit of people in care homes or at the hospital.
This training happens in the 'classroom', or formal tutorials, at the hospice delivered by education facilitator and former nurse Jill Beckhelling. It is supported by Prospect staff assisting teams in care homes and for example, at the Great Western Hospital.
"Care should be the same wherever it is provided and it is the same for end-of-life care," she said. "If we want to have equity of service the people who provide the care need to be educated to the same level.
"End-of-life care can only grow and we have already seen growth in the last two years. Care homes are flooded with end-of-life care but staff don't have the skills to actively look after them.
"We train professionals, nurses, physiotherapists, GPs in the community and occupational therapists, care homes, health care assistants and people working from agencies like SEQOL – just anyone providing end-of-life care."
Education involves teaching or bringing health professionals up-to-date with palliative care, managing symptoms, providing psychological support to terminally-ill people and their families and learning how to cope with the prospect of soon losing a patient.
"It's often how to provide care in the last few days of life that people worry about," added Jill. "They worry about talking to and approaching people. Understanding how to talk to somebody when they are dying is very hard but communication is vital. That's why we run study days and formalised training. Then we have nurses supporting staff in care homes and hospitals. That bedside teaching works well.
"We don't want to tell people what to do but to engage them in what we do. And we want to reach out to more agencies and care homes in the future."
She added: "End-of-life care is still a subject people don't understand. Some people think of it as dying but end-of-life care can extend life by one or two years and it doesn't mean that a person is dying at that particular time. That's why we need to educate people – to support the patient."
Prospect's education programme has proved a welcome boost for many organisations over the years.
Jeremy Wicks, education administrator, said: "Over the last year we have had really good feedback and that shows how relevant the courses are to their work. As the education team, we are not on the frontline but we suppor clinical and nursing staff. The more people we can train and influence the better end-of-life care will be."
And training is not only for healthcare professionals outside of Prospect but for the hospice's own team.
Jill said: "A big part of what we do is educating our own staff. When new staff come in they may not have much experience of palliative care, so they enter our education programme and there are various one-day sessions as well.
"And we build our staff's confidence to help others provide end-of-life care in the community."


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SWINDON Dolphin club captain Charlotte Pitts led by example to achieve a 400m freestyle national qualifying time at the Portsmouth Northsea Level One Open Meet.
Pitts picked up three golds and a bronze, and in doing so made sure of her place at the national finals.
The event provided a rare opportunity for over 15-year-olds to set a long course time, with most Dolphin swimmers looking to improve on existing times having already booked their regional championship places.
James Clark came close to adding the 100m and 200m breaststroke to his 50m freestyle national qualifying times, with impressive swims of 1:08.97 and 2:31.72 respectively.
Rebecca Flack took 10 seconds off her previous 200m breaststroke best to not only net her first regional qualifying time of the season but also take her a significant step closer towards her first individual nationals appearance.
Lauren Matthews and Georgina Pitts still continue to creep towards obtaining their own qualifying times.
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It was fitting – some might say inevitable – that Colin Edwards chose the Grand Prix of the Americas in his home state of Texas to announce his retirement. He had just spent the last couple of weeks at home, with his growing kids, doing dad stuff like taking them to gymnastics and baseball and motocross, then hosted a group, including current GP riders and a couple of journos, at his Bootcamp dirt track school.
He had had time to mull over his future, then talk it over with his wife Ally, and come to a decision. There wasn't really a much better setting for the double World Superbike champion to announce he was calling it quits than sitting next to former teammate Valentino Rossi, the American he fought so memorably with in 2006, Nicky Hayden, the latest US addition to the Grand Prix paddock Josh Herrin, and with Marc Marquez, prodigy and 2013 MotoGP champion. It felt right. Sad, but right.
You can read the full story of Edwards' retirement here, but his announcement highlighted two different problems for motorcycle racing. One local, one global, and neither particularly easy to fix.
The loss of Colin Edwards sees the MotoGP paddock, indeed all of international motorcycle racing, robbed of its most outspoken and colorful character. Edwards was a straight talker, with a colorful turn of phrase and uninhibited manner of speech.
His interviews were five parts home truths, five parts witticisms and a handful of obscenities thrown in for good measure. He livened up press conferences, racing dinners, and casual conversations alike.
With Edwards gone, motorcycle racing is a much blander, less appealing place. Though Edwards was always careful not to upset sponsors too much, he refused to toe the line and just spout the politically acceptable line handed down by his corporate paymasters. He spoke his mind, complained when he was annoyed, gave praise where it was due, and always, always entertained.


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TPWD Awards More Than $400,000 Worth of Outreach Grants
AUSTIN, Texas — Sixteen organizations across Texas plan to introduce children around the state to camping, fishing, and conservation through the Community Outdoor Outreach Program grant program.
The CO-OP program began in 1996 as a way to help tax-exempt organizations introduce new constituents to outdoor recreation and environmental education. These grants are awarded twice yearly, with application deadlines of Oct. 1 and March 1. There is currently $800,000 available for the year, a decrease from the $1.25 million available last year.
Grant writing workshops for this summer will be announced in late spring. For more information about the workshops and the CO-OP grant program, visit the program Web page (http://tpwd.texas.gov/business/grants/), where a grant application can be downloaded. Or, contact Darlene Lewis at (512) 912-7145 or Dana Lagarde at (512) 912-7056.
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- (Austin) The Chautauqua Foundation, Inc. — 300 students in grades 4-6 in Travis County will experience river-related outdoor adventures. ($30,000)
- (Austin) Asian Chamber of Commerce — Funding will be used to support the first phase of a five-year plan to combine hands-on heritage education about Asian migration to Texas with outdoor skills training, fishing, birding and camping. ($29,905)
- (Collegeport) The Nature Conservancy — Students and teachers will experience fishing, camping, birdwatching, wetlands exploration, bay studies, nature photography and more. ($29,445)
- (Copperas Cove) America's Drug Free Production — 865 participants will learn about wildlife conservation programs, gun safety, camping and visits to state parks. ($29,832)
- (Dallas) Clean South Dallas/Fair Park, Inc. — More than 360 parents and children in South Dallas will experience camping and fishing adventures in state parks. ($29,047)
- (Dallas) Turning P.O.I.N.T. Dallas — Physically challenged participants will experience water activities, fishing, hunting and camping. ($28,100)
- (Fort Worth) City of Fort Worth — An outdoor wildscape will be used as a field study site for biology and environmental science students at Paschal High School. ($8,603)
- (Hamilton) Police Activities League of Texas — 1,200 children from Conroe, Uvalde, Webb and Harris counties, Corpus Christi and El Paso will get to learn and experience the outdoors by learning orienteering, mountain biking, archery, camping and Project Wild.($30,000)
- (Houston) Korima Foundation — Inner-city kids from Houston will experience West Texas by camping in Big Bend State Park and studying geology, archeology, survival skills and visiting Fort Leaton State Historical Park. ($30,000)
- (Houston) City of Houston — "Houston Wild" is a collaborative, community-based approach to nature education and conservation awareness for urban youth. More than 1,500 participants will study the ecosystem. ($30,000)
- (Houston) East Harris County Youth Program — 850 students will get an education in Texas history, native wildlife and vegetation, angler education, and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department recreation. ($30,000)
- (Lometa) Cedar Ridge Charter School, Inc. — Funding will be used to provide camping and fishing supplies, conservation passports and transportation for field trips and camp outs for 160 students and staff. ($20,000)
- (San Antonio) City of San Antonio — 400 students will explore nature, hiking, camping, fishing, birdwatching and mountain biking. ($30,000)
- (San Marcos) San Marcos Rive Foundation — Community-schools from several counties will study river conservation and other water-related programs. ($30,000)
- (Tyler) Tyler ISD — Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Game Wardens, Biologists, Park Rangers and Wildlife experts will join other staff and volunteers to teach participants how to survive the outdoors, canoe/kayak, hunt, fish, and about laws and ethics. ($30,000)
- (Weslaco) The Valley Nature Center — 250 participants will learn about South Texas flora and fauna, wildlife viewing, and take nature hikes. ($17,327)
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Q: I am negotiating my divorce settlement with my husband. Based upon our circumstances, we apparently have some flexibility regarding the allocation of child support vs. spousal (alimony) support. From a tax perspective, what is the difference between child support and spousal support?
A: Child support is not included on the recipient's tax return and is not deductible on the payer's return. However, alimony (or spousal support) must be included as income on the recipient's tax return and is deductible against gross income on the payer's return. If less than the total alimony and child support required under the divorce decree is paid, only the excess over the total required child support amount is considered alimony.
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Let's assume that you have been offered the following by your husband: (1) Monthly alimony of $2,500 and child support of $2,500 for a total of $5,000; (2) Monthly alimony of $4,500 and child support of $1,000 for a total of $5,500; or (3) Monthly alimony of $5,500 and child support of $500 for a total of $6,000. We will further assume that you are in the combined federal and state tax bracket of 35 percent. This means that after taxes, you will be left with 65 percent (100 percent minus 35 percent) of the alimony amount plus 100 percent of the child support.
Based upon the above facts, you would actually be better off accepting offer (1), the lowest total monthly payment of $5,000. The after-tax yield of offers (1), (2) and (3) would be $4,125, $3,925 and $4,075, respectively.
In addition to the income tax requirements, there are many other variables you and your attorney must consider in your analysis of the offers made:
The age of your children will determine the number of years of required child support payments; continuation of life and medical insurance premium payments; the length of your marriage will determine the number of years of required alimony; which spouse will be responsible for paying college tuition; defense against your spouse from petitioning the court for lower payments in the future.
Tax planning note: Alimony qualifies as "earned" income for the purposes of contributing to an IRA, whereas child support does not. Therefore, if you are the recipient of alimony and have no earned income, you will still be able to contribute to an IRA.
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SAN ANTONIO -- In a season filled with discontinuity everywhere they turn, the Lakers hardly entered the playoffs with a clean slate.
The problems followed them.
The Lakers' 91-79 Game 1 loss Sunday to the San Antonio Spurs at AT&T Center provided a visual reminder how their revolving injury list and conflicting offensive principles have made their chemistry messier than the pollution here at the Riverwalk.
Steve Nash returned for the first time since missing the previous eight because of soreness in his right hamstring. But in a game in which he scored 16 points on 6-of-15 shooting, Nash's presence only brought more confusion on offense.
The Lakers' starting lineup featuring Nash, Steve Blake, Metta World Peace, Pau Gasol and Dwight Howard marked the first time they played together as a unit. That's fitting for a team that featured countless starting lineups because of injuries.
And the Lakers didn't just miss Kobe Bryant's prolific scoring touch bailing them out of an otherwise game. Bryant's season-ending torn left Achilles tendon leaves Gasol without a crucial ally that will ensure the Lakers feature him in the post.
Gasol's 16 points on 7-of-16 shooting and 15 rebounds featured the Lakers forward missing eight of those shots on outside jumpers. Gasol also only took three shots in the paint. All those attempts went in the basket, but Gasol didn't have enough of such attempts to make a difference.
Bryant constantly tweeted about that issue, presumably from his Newport Beach home.
"What I would say if I was there right now?" Bryant tweeted as the Lakers trailed 45-37 at halftime. "Pau get ur [tail] on the block and don't move till u get it."
If Bryant called at halftime with such advice, the Lakers apparently didn't listen to the message. Or the poor reception at AT&T Center prevented them from hearing it.
Howard still finished with 20 points on 8-of-12 shooting, including four of his attempts coming in the paint. But that hardly collected the Lakers' collective 40 percent mark from the field, which featured 3 of 14 from 3-point range and a 8 of 32 on mid-range jumpers.
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A Vallejo police officer suffered minor injuries and a homeless man with ties to Vallejo was in custody Tuesday after pepper spray and a Taser failed to force him to comply with police, a Vallejo Police Department spokesman said Wednesday.
Craig Cousins, 47, was arrested for a parole violation, resisting arrest, possession of methamphetamine, battery and causing injury to an officer, Lt. Kenny Park said.
"We got a report of a robbery near Louisiana and Monterey at about 4:55 p.m., and an officer in the area was looking for the suspect in a robbery that had happened earlier nearby," Park said. "He spotted a man who fit the suspect's description and attempted to make contact, but the suspect fled on foot."
The officer chased Cousins on foot and caught him, but Cousins "became combative," Park said, adding that neither the stun gun or pepper spray stopped him.
The officer eventually was able to subdue Cousins, who was found to be a parolee in possession of a meth pipe.
"We have not been able to tie him to either robbery at this point, but it's still under investigation," Park said.