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The City of Osseo is soliciting interested persons to serve on local boards and commissions. Effective January 2013, these positions will be available as follows:
• Economic Development Authority — One position for a 6-year term and one position for a 2-year term to fill vacancy
• Planning Commission — Two positions for 3-year terms
• Heritage Preservation Commission — Two positions for 3-year terms, one for a 2-year term and three for 1-year terms
• Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council Advisory Commission — One position for a 1-year term
The city values leadership from service minded individuals. Residents interested in filling these appointments are requested to submit a letter of application or statement of interest, containing name, address, telephone number and any other pertinent background information.
Send a letter of interest by Jan. 4, to Mayor Duane Poppe, 415 Central Avenue, Osseo, MN 55369. For more information, call 763-425-2624.


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KANSAS CITY -- NBA center Jason Collins became the first active male player on a major American sports team to reveal that he's gay, detailing his story in a piece for Sports Illustrated on Monday.
The reaction inside the Rays' clubhouse echoed the sentiments across the baseball world: Collins should be applauded for his courage in telling his story while he's still playing and for breaking a barrier in a sports culture that doesn't always encourage it.
"It does take a lot of courage to do something like that when you're a professional athlete," David Price said.
Sam Fuld, who was a freshman at Stanford when Collins and his brother, Jarron, were seniors, said he did not know either personally.
"Jason and Jarron were seven-foot twins, so they had a big presence on campus," Fuld said. "I think they were pretty well-respected and well-liked, a pretty popular duo on campus."
"I think it's a pretty big deal," Fuld added. "And I think you'll probably see a snowball effect, and within a year, it probably won't be seen as such a big deal. But because he's the first, I consider it pretty monumental."
Evan Longoria said he is indifferent about anybody's sexual orientation, but he didn't like the idea of somebody having anxiety derived from keeping stuff inside.
"I'd much rather a guy who is dealing with those sorts of things either be open about it in the clubhouse or in the media or both," Longoria said. "Because I feel like it's something that probably eats away at people for a long time. I'm happy for him. I'm happy that he had the courage to do it."
Longoria feels like there is a negative misconception about how professional athletes would react to a fellow player coming out.
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Rays manager Joe Maddon believes that 10 years from now, people will likely look back and wonder why such an announcement as Collins' wasn't made sooner.
"It's just how we work as human beings," Maddon said. "Somebody has to be courageous and take a stand and then, of course, it becomes more accepted mainstream-wise, and then there's no conversation, it's just how we live. I'm very happy that it did occur. I'm a big believer in gay rights. So it's going to work out well."
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Uses: Nourishing massage + hydrating skin oil Benefits: designed to enhance skin immunity and infant health through touch Safety: #1 organic massage oil, made with solar power in a pharmaceutical grade lab with food grade ingredients, doctor recommended, EWG top-rated for safety Smells Like: Unscented and warm, like a gentle hug Feels Like: Silky, healing, and loving Actively Healthy Ingredients: organic sunflower, coconut, flaxseed oils How To Provide a Safe and Healthy Baby Wash in 10 Simple Steps: Pick a place! Whether it is your kitchen sink or an infant bathtub, pick one and set up your supplies before you start. Talk through the process with your baby. Let her know what you are doing as you are doing it, and more importantly what she will be experiencing. Babies begin to understand much earlier than most parents think, so sharing your words is a great gift. She will learn to enjoy and anticipate the bathing process with happiness. After you fill the tub and use your wrist to check temperature (which should be about body temp) then gently place your baby in the tub and begin from her feet up to give her body time to adjust to the water and the process. When you finish her front, use one hand as a gentle cup for face and neck and turn her over to wash the back-side of your baby with your available hand. Don't forget your baby's skin folds - particularly behind the ears, around the neck, under arms, and in the diaper area. A buildup of milk, formula, skin cells, and other substances can cause the skin to crack and become more susceptible to infection. Save his face and hair for last as babies lose a great deal of heat from their heads. Episencial Playful Wash is a baby was that is perfect for both body and hair. Have her towel spread across your chest so you can bring her to you when you are finished washing baby. Wrap her up to cuddle and quickly (but gently) dry his body. Body heat is lost 5x faster through water than it is through air, which means her body temperature can drop quickly while your baby is wet or damp after bath. Remember, he will be slippery so position your hands under his arms and hold on tight (but not too tight). Don't forget the massage! Even a few minutes of post-bath time baby massage with an organic vegetable oil can help increase her weight and support brain development as well as fine and large motor skills. Massage also provides a beautiful opportunity to bond. Through the whole process of washing your baby, stay within arms reach! Don't lose focus for even a second by answering the door, phone, or need for the toilet. The Vivid Green Shopper: How To Make Actively Healthy Purchases For Your Family & PlanetDoes Green Cost More?While parents should expect to pay more for high quality organic ingredients, in the long run, they shouldn't have to pay a premium for green manufacturing. The cost of using the best quality, organic ingredients is always higher than fillers and ingredients with toxic byproducts. The cost for a manufacturer to convert to green production can be high in the beginning, but those up-front expenses are recouped and eventually the company can see savings over time. For example, using alternative energy, like solar power, in production can save up to $1 million per year on electricity. This cost savings can be reflected in the price you pay for a product that helps you contribute to the health of the planet. What does green look like?Parents with green values should know that not all companies who look green truly are green. Some manufacturers simply "greenwash" their products: they have some trendy ecoterminology on the label and come with a premium price tag. Maybe these companies have adopted some green manufacturing standards, but that doesn't mean these products benefit the environment. Check out the list of ingredients - if it is loaded with synthetic chemicals and fragrance, it probably isn't good for you or the planet. So, be vigilant and make your dollars count; support companies that truly advocate for the planet in spirit and action. What is green value?Green products leave a smaller footprint on the environment and green value is obtained by purchasing fairly priced products that not only support the protection of the planet, they support the health of your family, and your baby's body - both directly with organic and healthy ingredients, and indirectly by using fewer fossil fuels, less disposable packaging, and more sustainable business practices. The good news is that due to consumer demand for green value, more manufacturers are making a commitment to the Vivid Green Generation. How can you identify green?Natural materials are the minimum level of commitment you should expect from a company making green claims. This list offers guidance on Vivid Green buying: Find Recycled, Reusable and Minimal Packaging! Excessive packaging adds unnecessary cost and is terrible for the planet. Look for products that use recycled, recyclable or certified sustainable (e.g., FSC) packaging, or boxes and plastics that are durable enough to reuse. Avoid Fragrances! The word "fragrance" in personal care products can indicate upwards for 4000 chemicals that are not required to be listed on an ingredient label. Synthetic fragrances are used to make goods such as fabrics and cleaning supplies smell more "appealing." These fragrances are usually generated with a mix of chemicals including benzene, ammonia, ethylene glycol, and other petroleum based synthetics that are known toxins and carcinogens. Look for High Levels of Organics! Many common ingredients have pesticide/fungicide residues, which can be absorbed by the body. Organic ingredients are natural more potent antioxidants - as much as 30% more - which means the free radicals the bodies are exposed to (and produce) are offset better and faster by choosing organic ingredients. Ask about Alternative Energy and Paperless Operations! Companies pushing for and using solar or wind power, and using paperless protocols for invoicing, marketing, and communications are proactively helping to preserve resources, health, and the beauty of the planet. Avoid Petrochemicals! Mineral oil, petroleum jelly and paraffin wax are examples of petrochemicals. The production and disposal of these ingredients is damaging to the environment and they many contain toxic byproducts like 1-4 dioxane. Soy & Vegetable Based Inks! Inks and dyes are made from "D&C pigments," have synthetic coloring agents made from coal tar. Most of them are carcinogenic. Products made with D&C pigments contain heavy metal salts, which can be absorbed through skin to cause organ sensitivity and irritation. They are also found in the earth and water after they have been disposed of, where they can remain for decades as a source of toxic pollution. Look for locally made! Imported products require massive amounts of fossil fuels adding to the cost of goods that are frequently no better than what you can find locally. US Policies regarding heavy metals and other toxins are not internationally recognized or enforced. Buy Low/No VOC Painted Products! Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) are emitted from paint and pressboard as gasses that can harm eyes, nose, throat, liver, kidneys, and cause nausea, headaches and loss of coordination. Common VOCs include formaldehyde, ammonia, and acetone. High VOC pain is the leading cause of indoor air pollution, which, in most homes, is worse than outdoor air pollution. Choose rubber, not foam! Foam is made from a petroleum byproduct, which is not sustainable. It retains bacteria that feed on common fire-retardants and it off-gasses skin irritants and toxins that have been associated with nausea, dizziness and respiratory irritation, and is even linked to SIDS. Rubber is a great natural alternative that is free from PVC, phthalates, chlorides, dioxins and furans. Seek out natural materials! Natural fabric materials like wool, cotton, silk, hemp, bamboo, and linen are better for the body because they are breathable and better for planet due to safer production and disposal. Rayon is a good synthetic choice because its from cellulose, not petrochemicals like polyester, acrylic and nylon. Episencial is committed to making animal friendly, all natural products packed with organic ingredients that have not been tested on animals, ever. Episencial makes vegan products for babies and kids with the intent of helping parents make actively healthy choices for their families and planet. Episencial has always formulated and manufactured without any testing on animals. Sunny Sunscreen, Protective Face Balm and Nurturing Balm use the water-resistant protection of beeswax and the Soothing Cream is formulated with a lysate from yogurt culture for probiotic benefits. The other products are 100% vegan. They look for animal friendly opportunities in every aspect of the operation, and offer products at very affordable prices so everyone can benefit. Episencial's vegan products include Playful Foaming Wash, Better Body Butter and Sweet Dreams Bubble Bath. What is unique about Episencial?Babytime! By Episencial is the only company to make baby-safe, all-natural skincare products that support skin immunity and help soothe common skin conditions, like eczema, cradle cap and common dehydration. With clinically effective formulas designed to support the health and development of both the skin and body, Babytime! By Episencial provides a protective barrier to insulate vulnerable skin, offset environmental contaminants and help keep children healthy! At what age do you recommend using Episencial products?Babytime! By Episencial products are perfect for sensitive skin at any age - from 0 to 100! As always, check with your doctor before you use any products on your infant. Why is it important to use organic products in skincare products?Episencial uses organic ingredients because they are better for the environment, but also because they are better for the skin. Organic ingredients have more nutritional value with greater antioxidant capabilities than their non-organic counterparts. This is important because of the skin's transdermal properties. Many nutrients applied to the skin are absorbed into the bloodstream and distributed throughout the body. Unfortunately, the same is true for harmful chemicals that are remarkably prevalent in personal care products - even those marketed for children. So, as a parents, you can make well-considered choices about personal grooming products for your children in order to help protect them and the planet from environmental pollution. What does "made with organic ingredients" really mean?All Episencial products are at least 50% organic. Some are a much higher percentage of organic. What is important is that the right ingredients are organic. Some plants, like thyme for example, are very hardy in nature and don't require the use of pesticides and fumigants. Others, like peaches, are sweet and delicious and often do require insecticides and such for commercial products. To keep the products affordable, they have selected the ingredients with the highest likelihood of contamination and specifically chosen organic alternative so to avoid potential contaminants. Also, the natural condition of organic crops is that they are not as reliable as those that are grown under the techniques of mainstream agribusiness. If a crop goes bad due to infection or weather, they have to seek other sources for that particular raw ingredient. So, the actual organic ingredients may vary slightly from batch to batch depending upon what was available in an organic form at the time of production. Do Episencial products contain preservatives?No, Episencial does not use preservatives in any of their products. They never use parabens, phenoxyethanol, or other unhealthy chemical preservatives that may act like estrogens in the body or donate toxins such as formaldehyde and 1-4 dioxane. Episencial's formulas include a patented blend of botanicals to keep the products fresh and stable for upwards of two years. This all-natural approach to product freshness includes glyceryl caprylate (made from grapeseed, palm nut or coconut) and natural fruit esters. Because of their decades of experience working with natural ingredients, they know that Capryl Hydroxamic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin - primarily used as moisturizers and humectants in the products - also work, in this exclusive formula, to naturally and safety stabilize the product; in effect "preserving" the product without the use of synthetic preservatives they know to be unnecessary and potentially unhealthy. Do Episencial products expire?The products are stable for at least two years from the manufacturing date and they manufacture the products many times each year to be sure they are always fresh. That means you always have more than a year and a half for any given product! Have Episencial products been clinically tested - specifically the Soothing Cream?Episencial performs all the standard testing that is done by skincare companies, especially for safety and effectiveness. The Episencial Soothing Cream was formulated around 2 generations of experience treating problem skin and 7 years specifically researching the developing skin type of babies and kids. Episencial is guided by the principals of creating a healthy and healing environment for the skin so that it is empowered to heal itself. As you probably know, there is no single known cause of eczema, which technically makes it impossible to "cure" at this time. What can be done is properly support the dermis to stimulate the healing responses and help prevent reoccurrence. This is not a product for open eczema wounds, it helps prevent and can help bring the skin back to health before the sore phase of eczema. They call on ingredients that have been used for thousands of years to support eczematic skin such as Neem Oil from the Ayurvedic traditions and probiotics to help restore the ecosystem of the skin. The Soothing Cream has brought relief to many who suffer from Eczema, though Episencial makes no medical claims around the the product. What additives do you use in the bath products as to not irritated the eyes?Episencial does not use additives to make the products non-irritating. The ingredients themselves are so mild and high quality that they simply don't irritate the skin or eyes. Why do your products contain so many ingredients? Isn't fewer ingredients better?The length of the ingredients is a positive! It is a feature of the products as those ingredients are beneficial to the developing and sensitive skin types. Episencial specifically select actively healthy ingredients - as many of them as possible, while still keeping the price affordable. Why do Episencial product smell differently from time to time?Because they work exclusively with all natural ingredients there are, by nature, variances in the aroma of products - it is part of the art of working with natural ingredients. While they test to ensure that each of their products meets stringent standards for safety and efficacy; because they do not use synthetic perfumes or fragrances there isn't exactly a "smell test." Each batch may be slightly - and usually unnoticably - different. What is the real deal with PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate?The ingredient PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate (MGD) is a completely safe and natural raw material that they use for its thickening properties. This PEG-120 is produced from renewable resources (sugar, not petroleum) so it is not at risk of contamination with 1,4 dioxane. It offers and eye irritation score of 0 (zero) and fantastic safety records. Without a thickening ingredient all cleansing products would be very watery and pour too easily out of the bottle, causing spills, wasted product and frustrated kids and parents. Most companies use a petroleum based thickener like PEG-150 Distearate, which Episencial would never use. They wouldn't use PEG-150 (or MGD sourced from petroleum) because it can damage the skin and is not at all eco friendly. A potential risk that the EWG lists for PEG-120 is ethylene oxide (EO) contamination. Consequently, they take added precautions in the purification of the products and employ additional testing measures to ensure the products are safe from contaminants. They are very picky about raw materials and require extensive safety testing, as well as verification of quality and claims. When is my baby's skin likely to be dry?Recent skin maturation studies show that over 60% of children have dry skin. The signs of dryness are not always evident to the naked eye, but because children's skin is physiologically less developed than adult skin, it absorbs and loses moisture more easily than mature skin. Dryness leads to increased incidence of eczema, rash, and cracking and can open the body up to increased infection and reduced immune efficiency. Babies who travel by airplane or live in cold and windy climates are most at risk for excessive dryness. How can I help soothe my baby's dry skin?To protect from occasional, regular dry skin, Episencial suggests the Better Body Butter. For dry patches, the Protective Face Balm, SPF 6 is the best! Dry skin is more vulnerable to sun damage, so it makes sense to use a low level SPF all the time on dry skin. How can I avoid eczema breakouts on my baby?For eczema - makes sure the cleaning products in the home are non-toxic (no bleach, ammonia, or artificial fragrances). Use fragrance free laundry detergent. Eliminate personal grooming products that contain fragrance and preservatives and use those that are from natural sources. Lastly, eliminate processed foods from the diet (e.g., crackers). Instead, replace those foods with more fruits and vegetables like carrot sticks, cut apples, red pepper "flowers" and cucumber sticks. How can I help treat eczema breakouts on my baby?First, wash your baby with mild, non-irritating Playful Foaming Wash, follow with a layer of Snuggly lotion or Soothing Cream. Finally, protect baby's skin with Cheeky Salve, Nurturing Balm or Sunny Sunscreen. What causes diaper rash, and how can I get rid of it?The cause of diaper rash is multi-faceted. Essentially, baby's bum is a little growing zone and and provide a great place for bacteria to grow. If any kind of harmful bacteria or fungi gets a start, it can be very difficult to get rid of. A rash is basically indicative of an imbalance in bacteria. So, to rebalance, give the bum as much airtime, sans diaper, as possible. Don't use wipes with alcohol or any drying agents at all. The best thing is cotton pads with pure water or wipe with a rinse of pure water to eliminate any chemical residue. All wipes have drying agents, they are necessary to keep bacteria from molding the wipes. After cleaning the area, use the Episencial Nurturing Balm to create a barrier and healing environment for the skin to do what it knows how to do - protect from invaders! I have acne. Can I use your products?The Playful Foaming Wash is perfect for acneic skin as it cleanses without stripping natural oils. The Soothing Cream is also great because of the insulating features of the product combined with antibacterial neem oil and probiotics, which are often great for acne. What is "developing skin"?Just like adult skin can be categorized as normal, dry, oily, acneic, etc., babies and kids have a unique skin type called "developing skin." As the largest organ of the body, new skin - like baby - is growing and developing into a protective barrier and way to sense and experience the world. And, just like baby, developing skin needs special loving care to healthy and strong. Are your products vegan?Four Episencial products are vegan. Sunny Sunscreen SPF 35 & Protective Face Balm SPF 6 contain beeswax and Soothing Cream contains probiotics from a yogurt culture. What product do you recommend using with cloth diapers?Episencial recommends Soothing Cream for use with cloth diapers. While healing and protective like Nurturing Balm, Soothing Cream does not contain zinc and therefore is much easier on your washing machine. For severe rash and wounds, however, Nurturing Balm is best. Do Episencial products contain wheat?Episencial products do not contain wheat, they are gluten free. There are ingredients used in the products that are derived from oat, but oat extracts do not retain gluten or have allergenic properties. As always, it is good to test a patch of skin on your child and check with your pediatrician before using any product on your infant. Do your products contain gluten?These products do not contain gluten. Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel extract and Tocopherol (Vitamin E) are sometimes confused to have allergenic properties. Avena Sativa is an extract, not mashed oats. Avena Sativa may still contain trace amounts of gluten; however, medical studies show that even celiac patients in remission who suffer severe reactions to gluten tolerate large amounts of oats (93g ingested per day) with no adverse effects. Avena Sativa is a nutrient packed ingredients with flavonoids, minerals, Vitamins B1, B2, D, E, carotene and healthy fats. Wheat is the primary gluten donor of all the grains, so Episencial use the oat instead of wheat to protect and nourish sensitive skin. Regardless, if you are concerned about gluten sensitivity, it is best to check with your pediatrician before using any product. Can the Nurturing Balm be used to protect and heal rashes on the vaginal region of little girls?Absolutely! Can the Nurturing Balm diaper cream be used as a sunscreen?This product does not perform the same functions of a sunscreen. It is meant to protect, strengthen, and create a delicate barrier against germs & bacteria. The particles of Zinc oxide for sun screen have a smaller molecular size than the zinc that is used in the diaper spray. The best product for sun protection is the Sunny Sunscreen SPF 35. Kim Walls, M.S., is the CEO of Episencial and chief formulator the company's skincare product and philosophy. A second-generation skin care expert from the family that developed the world renowned Epicuren anti-aging skin care products, she now combines her activism for health and environmentalism with expertise in clinical skin care and nutritional science to develop green, effective skin care for pregnant women and children. An esthetichian with more than a decade of experience, Walls has honed her perspective focusing on botanically-based skin care and transdermal nutrient absorption as a pathway to improved health and beauty for women and children. She shares her experience internationally with dermatologists and estheticians, as well as childbirth and postpartum professionals, underscoring the relationship between optimum health and skin care. Now through Episencial, she is dedicated to sharing that knowledge with new and growing families to support the enhanced health and immunity that effective, all natural products can provide. Kim's strong, personal commitment to organic and environmentally-responsible living is at the core of Episencial's high standards for green manufacturing and product development. Having grown up on ranches in the Pacific Northwest and now the mother of two young boys, Kim marries her innate understanding of the importance of sustainability, her birthright in luxury skincare with her post-graduate work as a nutritionist to establish a new standard in skincare research and products that support lasting health for today's families. Babytime! By Episencial simplifies choosing effective, natural, safe skincare for your baby so you can focus on the little memories that are made during the most unexpected times. When changing a diaper, giving a bath, massaging baby to sleep or prepping for the outdoors, Babytime! By Episencial is there to help you Enjoy Every Moment! With Episencial, skin care is health care. One hundred percent of babies will experience dermatitis in their first year of life. Episencial combines advanced skin care technology with Actively Healthy ingredients including probiotics, neem oil and botanically-sourced essential fatty acids and antioxidants to enhance skin immunity and defend against daily environmental challenges from water, sun and air. The Episencial 3-step signature system is designed to cleanse, nourish and defend with Step 1: Playful Wash, Step 2: Soothing Cream, and Step 3: Sunny Sunscreen SPF 35. Tailor the system to your needs with Episencial Peaceful Bubbles, Snuggly Lotion and Nurturing Balm for diaper care! Always all natural Episencial skincare products are loaded with the good stuff and free from the bad stuff. With industry-leading 70% and 95% organic formulas, then entire Episencial skin care system is safe for newborns and good for the planet. Moving beyond the "greenwashed" approach typical of natural products, they manufacture in the US using solar power and recycled and sustainable packaging. Episencial was founded by Kim Walls, M.S., a second-generation skin care expert from the Epicuren family, who couldn't find skin care products for her babies that met her professional standards for quality and care for the environment – so, she created her own with the help of several moms and dads. high quality skincare that is affordable for the most sensitive skin of young children ages 0 to five made exclusively with all natural ingredients; the majority of which are organic no unhealthy chemicals, ever manufactured under solar power beautifully packaged in recycled and sustainable materials featuring art that inspires smell terrific using juice extracts – not fragrances Kids learn to take care of themselves at bath time in a fun and familiar way. Take that teachable moment and expand it to the care and cleansing of the planet and you've got the makings of something powerful — a Vivid Green Generation. Kids will be the generation that takes environmentalism from a trendy cause and marketing gimmick to a cultural and corporate norm. Episencial can help them make that happen. Because actively healthy can and should be fun. With Episencial products you can begin to instill green values from day one. Sharing these fun and inviting products — and the care and consideration that goes into making them — with your children can serve as a building block for making actively healthy choices for themselves and the planet. Core Values Episencial exists to serve families, especially moms. For them "to serve" is to partner, to support families along the way, through life's changes and challenges in real, tangible and practical ways. Episencial are mindful and considerate. They are concerned about the fundamental connection between health and environment. They ask the hard questions about how choices and actions influence each other for good and for ill. They seek to find new ways to open communication and dialogue about the present and the future of children, families and planet. They provide real value – economically, emotionally, and actually, through these products. Actions speak louder than words. They are contributors - authentic, sincere, and transparent in actions. They are proactive: they want to solve problems and become a part of solutions, initiate new ideas and develop new products. They are perfectionists. They embrace and maintain the highest standards for performance and product quality. They hold themselves individually and as a group to those standards. Their motto is flawless execution. They co-exist as a community… as a village. They rely and depend upon one another. They ask each other open and honest questions. They try always to keep their word and honor their promises, and strive to maintain open-hearts and cultivate compassion. They show up when and where they are needed. They work hard and with self-discipline. They are goal-driven, and results and outcome oriented. They believe that working smart is better than working long. But at the end of the day, if there is a job to do, they will make sure it gets done properly and completely. They think. They are thoughtful, sentient people who think freely, debate openly and often. They are people of good-will. They listen to and think about each other's arguments and points of view whether they agree with them or not. They respect each other's differences as much as they acknowledge similarities. They are powerful. They understand and believe each and every person has the unique ability and an individual responsibility to influence the world in a myriad of positive ways… and their power is exponentially magnified through a cooperation and communication which leads to new visions and collective efforts. They are optimists. They truly believe that anything is possible…truly; anything is possible for the good if they keep their focus and their connections. They are peaceful. Ultimately, they create and work toward balance and peace within themselves, with their families, their environment, and the world.


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UPLAND – The National Honor Society at Upland High School is hosting its annual Quidditch tournament to raise money for local charities.
The MAGIC (Muggles Actually Giving to Important Causes) event will be from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the high school, 565 W. 11th St., Upland.
The tournament is fashioned after the one made famous at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in the J.K. Rowling books series, Harry Potter.
The tournament is open to all high school-aged students.
Cost is $15 per person, with seven members per team.
There is space for 16 teams.
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Carson Kressley to Join Cast of NEWSICAL, 2/6
Emmy-winning television star Carson Kressley joins the cast of off Broadway's NEWSical The Musical for four weeks only. NEWSical The Musical is the forever changing, completely un-sanitized musical mockery of all the news that's fit to spoof. From the looming fiscal cliff crisis to the pope opening a Twitter account to Honey Boo Boo, NEWSicalThe Musical sets all of today's biggest pop culture headlines to song. Kressley is the latest star to grace the NEWSical The Musical stage. Previously, celebrity gossip guru Perez Hilton joined the show for a limited run, followed by Broadway's original Annie, Andrea McArdle and most recently, Saturday Night Live's Cheri Oteri. Carson Kressley will appear in NEWSical The Musical from February 6th - March 3rd.
"Carson Kressley has become famous for making over the world. Fans are going to thrill over how he makes over NEWSical," said the show's producer Tom D'Angora at this morning's announcement.
Carson Kressley decided to join NEWSical The Musical after seeing his friend Perez Hilton in the show. "I was really impressed with the show and the intelligence of its humor. Perez told me it was a great time and that I should give it a try."
He is excited to add stage phenomenon to his already lengthy resume that includes television star, celebrity stylist, author and fashion designer.
Kressley has starred on several television shows including Lifetime's critically acclaimed How To Look Good Naked, OWN's Carson-Nation, and Bravo's Queer Eye for the Straight Guy, a role that earned him a primetime Emmy. He was voted a "fan-favorite" on ABC's worldwide hit, Dancing With the Stars, and recently completed a headlining gig as the host of Dancing With the Stars Live in Las Vegas.
He has been a style contributor on The Oprah Winfrey Show, Good Morning America and Live! with Kelly.
Carson Kressley is also a New York Times best-selling author with three books to his credit, including You're Different and That's Super, a children's book promoting diversity and tolerance.
He also has his own signature line of women's sportswear and accessories, "Love, Carson". Known for its easy, affordable glamour, it is available exclusively at Shop NBC.
Kressley explains that he was bitten by the Broadway-bug when he was ten-years-old and his family took him to see Annie. "After the show, I memorized the cast recording and was sure I was only a perm away from being a star!" he says.
He claims he can't sing, act, or dance, but says, "I've never let a lack of talent hold me back before and I'm not going to let it stop me this time. Hello Broadway, I'm coming your way!"
NEWSical The Musical features Christine Pedi (Sirius XM Host, Little Me, Talk Radio), Michael West (When Pigs Fly, Forbidden Broadway), Tommy Walker (Evil Dead The Musical), Susan Mosher (Hairspray), Emily McNamara (NYC Nightlife star) and Ryan Knowles (host of Nickelodeon's ME:TV).
Rick Crom is the show's creator and writer. He has appeared on Broadway in Urinetown, Footloose and The Goodbye Girl. On television, Crom appeared on FX's critically acclaimed series Louie starring comedian Louis C.K.
NEWSical The Musical is directed by Mark Waldrop (When Pigs Fly, My Deah, Inventing Avi, Papermill Playhouse's Gypsy) and produced by Tom D'Angora (Naked Boys Singing!, ICONS, Broadway Diva Christmas, Divas I've Done). Rounding out the creative team are Ed Goldschneider (music director), Jason Courson (set designer), and Ryan Obermeier (stage manager).
The Associated Press calls NEWSical The Musical "The Daily Show set to music!". It was named Best New Musical of 2011 by the Off Broadway Alliance for its infectious melodies, razor-sharp lyrics, biting satire and having more unpredictability than a Courtney Love tweet.
NEWSical The Musical plays at Theatre Row (410 West 42nd Street). Tickets are $85 - $110 and can be purchased through Telecharge.com or by calling (212) 239-6200 or (800) 432-7250. For performance schedule and more information visit www.NEWSicalthemusical.com.


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This is a guest post by Dr. Stephen R. Humphrey, known on The Oil Drum as NatResDr. Steve Humphrey has been on the faculty of the University of Florida since 1971. Currently he is Director of The School of Natural Resources and Environment. He also was a member of the Florida Environmental Regulation Commission for 8 years.
One of the striking controversies about the massive BP Deepwater Horizon oil well blowout has been alarm raised about chemical dispersants used to hold spilled crude oil deep in the Gulf of Mexico. Prospects for oil's direct harm to the environment, the economy, and coastal society were immediately obvious. But why were people so concerned that dispersing the oil was bad—worse than allowing it to come onshore? Is this just a case of "out of sight, out of mind" to benefit the oil company, or are there larger benefits that reduce the harms to other interests?
Initial accounts were vague, so I decided to don my rubber Spock ears and survey the scientific literature—more information signal, less noise. What do we really know about the use of dispersants? What do they do? What benefits and problems do they bring? I was most interested in the efficacy of dispersants. I read scores of peer-reviewed scientific articles, and below I highlight a few of the most informative studies, providing enough detail that the technically-minded reader should be able to judge the content. I also provide notes on other important questions, such as whether dispersants are toxic on their own and whether they make crude oil more or less toxic than it otherwise would be. Further review of such questions is warranted, however.
As background, here are two of the better press reports on using dispersants on the BP oil spill:
Researchers Worry About Oil Dispersants' Impacts, Too
Slick Solution: How Microbes Will Clean Up the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill
Use of dispersants on the BP spill reportedly began on April 27, 2010, but Corexit 9527A use was soon discontinued in favor of Corexit 9500.
Substantial information about dispersant use on this oil spill is provided at the EPA website.
Simply put, the purpose of dispersant is to emulsify the oil, like bacon grease in soapy dishwater. In the case of oil released underwater, dispersant reduces the amount of oil surfacing, hence reducing danger and toxicity for the topside workers trying to repair the damaged well and contain the spill. It also increases surface area and time for oil-droplet exposure to microorganisms in the water column. The microbes digest the oil into simpler and much less harmful chemicals, much as happens with household sewage in a septic tank or wastewater treatment plant.
Efficacy of dispersants
Much is known about which organisms (the biotic components) are important hydrocarbon degraders in the environment, the metabolic degradation pathways (the process mechanisms), and the fate of hydrocarbons in the environment, both in the presence of oxygen and its absence, as recently reviewed by Head et al. (2009; citation below). More than 200 genera of bacteria, cyanobacteria, fungi, and algae are known to degrade or transform hydrocarbons, using them for energy and carbon. Oil-consuming bacteria include sulfate-reducers and acid-producers, which thrive in anaerobic waters, whereas general aerobic bacteria require oxygen. Thus dissolved oxygen is not necessarily limiting to marine oil degradation (but low sulfate availability could be limiting in some situations). More generally, oil degradation in marine waters is strictly limited by the availability of nitrogen and phosphorus, and it also may be limited by bioavailability of the oil, as in cases of burial by mud or beach sand. Oil degradation is also temperature-dependent, but like surface waters, extreme marine environments (such as deep, dark, cold, high-pressure waters) also are occupied by diverse locally-adapted micro-organisms, including oil degraders (Margesin and Schinner. 2001. Biodegradation and bioremediation of hydrocarbons in extreme environments. Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology 56:650-663).
Crude oil is complex stuff, with four operationally defined groups of chemicals: saturated hydrocarbons, aromatic hydrocarbons, resins, and asphaltenes. Light crude is typically higher in the first two (lighter) groups than the last two heavy (polar) ones. At the marine surface, physical reduction (via evaporation and photo-oxidation) and biodegradation of light crude greatly reduces the proportion of the lighter fractions and increases the proportion of the heavier fractions. In deeper, dark waters, biodegradation proceeds without the benefit of the physical processes. In either place, degradation of the most voluminous fraction (saturated hydrocarbons) is prominent in reducing the volume of a spill, but the aromatic and heavy fractions are more toxic and persistent, so their fate is also quite important.
Normally the hydrocarbon-degrading organisms are diverse and widespread but not common in the environment. When crude oil is introduced, however, these organisms are favored by the new conditions, and their populations bloom and become very abundant in a short time. Some of these organisms consume mainly saturated hydrocarbons, while others consume mainly aromatic hydrocarbons, and these fractions can be largely removed within a few weeks by biodegradation.
Lessons learned about biodegradation and remediation of oil spills have come mainly from beach sites and laboratory microcosm studies; much less is known about the course of open-ocean spills, whether treated or not. Both beach and ocean surfaces can be treated with dispersants and or fertilizers, but deepwater environments can be treated only if injection at the oil source is an option. Note that such deepwater injection, if overdone, would cause undesirable pollution in its own right. In microcosms, Röling et al. (2002) showed that the amount of oil degradation is strongly related to the amount of nitrogen and phosphorus available. With no fertilizer added, oil degraded quite slowly, but small amounts of nutrients were introduced by death of the microbial biomass, suggesting that a self-reinforcing process operates, albeit modestly. Oil degradation in fertilized microcosms proceeded more rapidly when more nutrients were provided, but the final extent was similar if enough time passed. Managed addition of particular oil-degrading organisms has often failed to improve biodegradation, either because factors other than the presence of particular organisms is important or because the organisms added are poorly adapted to the field environment and thus have poor survival.
Venosa and Holder (2007) measured biodegradation of the highly bio-available fractions of dispersed crude oil, using Corexit 9500 and JD2000 in laboratory flasks that were constantly shaken. The rate of degradation was strongly temperature-dependent because of lower bacterial metabolic rates at lower temperatures. Degradation was much more rapid for dispersed oil than for non-dispersed oil, because in the non-dispersed control the microbial culture first had to generate its own biosurfactant to emulsify the oil before substantial degradation could occur. Eventually, however, the degradation of non-dispersed oil caught up with that of dispersed oil in terms of residual concentrations.
Zahed et al. (2010) studied biodegradation of light crude oil (the full complement of fractions) in seawater samples taken into the lab from coastal Malaysia (several sites to obtain representative biotic communities), using Corexit 9500 dispersant. They measured removal of total petroleum hydrocarbons over 45 days under several treatments, with initial oil concentrations of 100, 500, 1,000 and 2,000 mg/L. Treatments were
(1) seawater with locally acclimated microorganisms cultured in fertilizer (CO),
(2) seawater with microbes cultured in fertilizer plus Corexit 9500 dispersant (DCO),
(3) natural attenuation of oil in seawater with no culture, fertilizer, or dispersant, and
(4) abiotic control seawater, treated with biocide to show effects of purely physical reactions.
(There was no treatment that included dispersant without cultured organisms and fertilizer.) Abiotic oil loss (evaporation, photo-oxidation and other physical reactions in the absence of microbial activity) in this study was 20%. Natural attenuation resulted in 25-32% oil removal, with more removal occurring the lower the initial concentration. DCO oil loss ranged from 45 to 67%, again with more removal occurring the lower the initial concentration. CO oil loss ranged from 38 to 64%. Thus one-third to two-thirds of the oil was destroyed via biodegradation over the course of 6 weeks. The oil-loss timelines show that long exposure of the oil to biodegradation processes was needed to maximize benefits of the breakdown process.
Toxicity of dispersants
The US National Research Council issued a report on dispersants in 2005. The report succinctly noted the tradeoffs involved in dispersant use: "Dispersant application thus represents a conscious decision to increase the hydrocarbon load (resulting from a spill) on one component of the ecosystem (e.g., the water column) while reducing the load on another (e.g., coastal wetland). Decisions to use dispersants, therefore, involve trade-offs between decreasing the risk to water surface and shoreline habitats while increasing the potential risk to organisms in the water column and on the seafloor."
The report identified several critical knowledge gaps, including toxicity to particular organisms from exposure to dispersed oil, the final fate of chemically dispersed oil, and the effectiveness of dispersants for different oil types and environmental conditions. One key finding was: "The mechanisms of both acute and sublethal toxicity from exposure to dispersed oil are not sufficiently understood. Recent studies in the literature suggest that toxicity from physically and chemically dispersed oil appears to be primarily associated with the additive effects of various dissolved-phase polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) with additional contributions from heterocyclic (N, S, and O) containing polycyclic aromatic compounds. Additional toxicity may be coming from the particulate, or oil droplet, phase, but a particular concern stems from potential synergistic effects of exposure to dissolved components in combination with chemically dispersed oil droplets."
Based on that finding, the NRC report recommended that "Relevant state and federal agencies, industry, and appropriate international partners should develop and fund a series of focused toxicity studies to determine the mechanisms of both acute and sublethal toxicity to key organisms from exposure to dispersed oil."
However, relatively little subsequent progress has been made on the research agenda identified in the NRC report. A major reason that the body of research on dispersants is inconclusive (inconsistent among studies) is that disparate methodologies have been used.
In June 2010, the EPA reported toxicity tests of 8 dispersants (not combined with crude oil), including those being used in the BP spill. The dispersants were roughly similar to one another in toxicity when tested on the EPA-standard test organisms, mysid shrimp and silversides fish. The dispersants were also generally less toxic than oil, and they were expected to biodegrade in weeks or months rather than years as is the case for oil.
Fuller et al. (2004) applied standard EPA test protocols to mysid shrimp and silversides and sheepshead fish exposed to Arabian crude oil, Corexit 9500 dispersant, and oil plus dispersant. Oil plus dispersant was equal or less toxic than oil only. Continuous exposures were generally more toxic than declining exposures. Unweathered oil-only (dominated by soluble hydrocarbon fractions) were more toxic to silversides than weathered oil-only in which colloidal oil fractions dominated. Oil-plus dispersant media prepared with unweathered and weathered oil showed no difference in toxicity. The authors inferred that toxicity was a function of the soluble crude oil components and not the colloidal components.
Fuller et al. 2004. Comparative toxicity of oil, dispersant, and oil plus dispersant to several marine species. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry 23:2941-2949.
Now the US EPA is testing the toxicity of Louisiana sweet crude oil combined with dispersant. These important results are expected by the end of July 2010.
A recent study indicates that dispersants alone are directly toxic to corals (Shafir, Rijn, and Rinkevich. 2007. Short and long term toxicity of crude oil and oil dispersants to two representative coral species. Environmental Science & Technology 41:5571-5574; Corexit was not tested in this study). Several coral reefs are in the vicinity of the BP oil slick, including the Flower Bank Gardens off the coast of Louisiana and Texas (designated as a marine sanctuary in 1992) and the Florida Middle Grounds, off the Florida panhandle. This issue may also be relevant to the Florida Keys, Yucatan, and Cuba.
Another issue worth watching is potential health problems for workers handling dispersant:
New BP Data Show 20% of Gulf Spill Responders Exposed to Chemical That Sickened Valdez Workers
New Data from BP's Coverup Firm Shows Dispersants in 20% of Offshore Workers
Final comments
Prolonging spilled crude oil's exposure to offshore sea life increases environmental harms in ways we don't understand very well, and these harms are probably much worse than we know. In my opinion there's no silver lining among the tradeoffs, only trading off one bad against other bads.
It's remarkable to me how much people have discussed toxicity of dispersants, and how little people have discussed the toxicity of crude oil, which is high for people and many other organisms. We definitely need to learn whether dispersant allows the oil to degrade fast enough and in large enough quantities to offset damage done by spreading the oil through more of the environment for longer. But we also need a comparable public discussion of the toxicity of the oil to people, to habitats and animals along the shore, and to the myriad creatures of the Gulf of Mexico.


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The Rev. Dina Gardner, a Presbyterian minister who was development and outreach director for the Novato Human Needs Center, died on Friday at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, D.C. She was 40.
She had gone to the hospital in the hope of entering a clinical trial in her fight against cancer.
Rev. Gardner, a resident of San Rafael, had been with the human needs center for the past five years, doing fundraising and working in the community.
"She was a huge asset to our organization and just a delight to work with," said executive director Deanna Euritt, adding that Rev. Gardner is particularly missed now, during the center's annual Holiday Share program for low-income families, which she helped organize every year.
"Dina was very kind and extremely bright," Euritt said. "We adored her."
In an Independent Journal story in March, when her friends and family organized a series of fundraisers for her medical expenses, Rev. Gardner, a graduate of the San Francisco Theological Seminary in San Anselmo, said she was drawn to the ministry because, "I really wanted to companion people in the sacred and powerful moments of their life."
A spiritual life coach, she did premarital and intuitive counseling, non-denominational weddings and pastoral services for churches and organizations, including hospice.
"She helped a lot of people in this county," Euritt said.
In 2011, Rev. Gardner was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer that spread from her hip to her lungs. As she fought against the disease, she went on medical leave from her job at the human needs center in June.
"She did everything she possibly could to beat this aggressive form of sarcoma," Euritt said. "She did leading-edge and traditional treatments. She gave it everything she had, she was a fighter, but nothing seemed to stop this aggressive form of cancer."
A friend, Beth Brown, spent a great deal of time with her during her final months.
"She was the most gracious and loving person I've ever met," she said. "In the face of a doctor giving her not good news, she would write him an elegant thank you note for his honesty and integrity. She continued to amaze me, the way she approached this part of her life with such grace."
Before taking her post at the human needs center, Rev. Gardner was an adjunct professor of ethics at the University of San Francisco. She spoke Spanish fluently, and once accompanied members of the Sausalito Presbyterian Church to the Mexican city of Leon, where they helped at a home for abandoned children.
Rev. Gardner grew up in Davis and graduated from Davis Senior High School in 1990. She was ordained at Davis Community Church in 1999, the same church where her memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Dec. 27. The church is at 412 C St.
She is survived by her husband, Edgar Meza of San Rafael; her mother and stepfather, Barbara and Bill Greene of Davis; her father and stepmother, Russell and Lauren Gardner; a brother, Patrick Gardner of El Cerrito and several nieces and nephews.
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Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Carlos Gomez left Sunday's game against Atlanta with a shoulder injury sustained while leaping into the center-field wall to make a catch of a ball hit by Andrelton Simmons.
Brewers officials said Gomez suffered a left shoulder sprain and is listed as day-to-day for now.
Gomez, 27, is hitting .314 with 12 homers and 14 stolen bases in 71 games this season.
He signed a three-year, $24 million contract extension with the Brewers in March.


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Hi Guys. I just wanted to give my thoughts on Summerslam as the card starts to take shape. Here is the current card which is pretty solid apart from the Ziggler& Kaitlyn vs Big E & AJ match
Bray Wyatt vs Kane Ring Of Fire (guessing they mean inferno match) - I am not full over on the Wyatt Family like I am with the Shield but I am looking forward to this match. I hope something
Wow! Philadelphia were electric tonight. So lets start off.
Kick off tag team championship match: Slow start to the match but a good last few minutes made up for this. Usos were more over than expected. This should've been on the main show though. Its good wwe gave the usos a fair showing.
Winners: The Shield - I liked the of innovative finish.
Moment of the
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Hi guys.With Kane most likely to be ruled out of Sundays wwe title mitb match to sell the Wyatt Family's attack its likely for someone new to take his place. So what I want to know if your top 5 picks.
Rumored is Bray Wyatt but to me it doesn't really make sense. He only debuted on Raw this week and we haven't even seen him wrestle. Not that I am doubting his ability but he would be
Hi guys, everyone just seems to be posting their wrestlemania xxx cards so I thought I'd make a slightly different post.
In my eyes William Regal is one of the most underrated wrestlers of all time. He is a great technician and knows a number of moves. Here is a link just for his top 100 including multiple variations of suplexes, tombstone piledriver and multiple submission moves. Perhaps
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I was looking at My Wrestlemania XXX card by Veer and decided to post my own card. I liked a couple of his matches but noticed that he was missing a lot of star power. Here's how I would book wm30. BTW this is not necessarily the order
1) Kane's Retirement Match: I don't see this being built as a retirement match but that Kane will quietly walk away after this. I do see Kane being rebuilt
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Hi Guys, I just wanted to create this blog stating my top 6 people I would like to see Ziggler feud with when him wins back the whc. I believe these 6 with Ziggler could really bring back prestige to the title.
Honorable mentions - bryan and punk ( i see it happening but for wwe title), cesaro (not quite ready), barrett (needs to reestablish himself first, kind of a joke atm), seth rollins
Hi Guys, I see taker retiring at wm30 so I want to know your top 5 picks of who he should face at wrestlemania 30. Also 1 fantasy living ( can be from tna, roh or even independent, legend...) and i fantasy opponent non living. Please see mine below and let me know what you think.
1- The Rock
Story: Rock has done it all except beat taker at Mania.
This match would
Hi Guys go easy as this is only my second blog but have a look and let me know your thoughts. I've tried to combine in part how I think parts of the ppv will be booked and how I would like other parts to be booked. So Lets Start.
Match 1 Divas Title: AJ vs Kaitylyn- rematch, winner Aj.
Kaitlyn gets her rematch. She dominates Aj and sets up for the spear. Aj dodges With Kaitlyn
Hi guys this is my first blog so go easy on me. i know a lot of you are rock haters but he's still on level that few can compete with. in fact the only person who can touch him on the mic is punk. I don't know why people think seen is a good talker. he is utterly boring and a douche bag but i leave that for another time. I wanted to find out who you think should face off at wm xxx. I want you to
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Flowers looks to clock for potential fix for skid
CHICAGO -- Tyler Flowers has a problem being on time, and the White Sox catcher believes that issue plays a major role in his 18-for-100 slump since April 30.
No, it's not that Flowers arrives at the ballpark late. This timing deals with Flowers' ability to get ready and execute swings against opposing pitchers, as pointed out by hitting coach Todd Steverson. Surprisingly, it was a part of the swing and offensive process Flowers had never really thought about prior to this slump.
"I don't know if you would call that ignorance, or I was very lucky in the previous 28 years of my life," Flowers said. "But I've always gone through things like this, where I get pretty hot for a while, and you get cold and you really don't know what the heck to do to get out of it.
"Hopefully this is something that will maybe be a much better foundation for consistency. Just in simple terms, starting whatever it is I do too late. So, you know I got point A, B, C and D I have to get to, and I'm trying to cram it into a one second period of time instead of a two- or three-second period of time."
Flowers, who entered Friday's contest with two hits in 23 at-bats during June, hit .354 over the season's first month. He has not lost sight of the fact that calling games and getting pitchers deep into contests on a nightly basis serves as his primary responsibility. But Flowers seems encouraged by the timing adjustment made to his swing.
Work has already been done within this particular area in the batting cages under Steverson's guidance and during batting practice. Now Flowers hopes it translates quickly into games.
"I've thought it for a couple of years, that I feel like for me to swing and miss as much as I do, there's something really simple that I'm missing," Flowers said. "Obviously timing is a big part of hitting -- and doing anything basically athletically -- so I'm really just going to get caught up in this and give it a few games, and then we'll reassess from there and see how many pitches I was on time for. I have a feeling if I can figure out how to be on time, I'm going to make some solid contact.
"A lot of times I get stuck in the mechanical aspect. I think [Steverson] really hit home with me that the reality is it's not the mechanics. It's about not being on time."
Scott Merkin is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Merk's Works, and follow him on Twitter @scottmerkin. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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A longtime local producer with national tours to his credit is bringing "My Son, the Waiter, a Jewish Tragedy" to the stage; and a major Philly startup entrepreneur has made big news — again — this time with the sale of a company featuring browser-sharing.
Professor David S. Cohen of Drexel University's School of Law recently wrote an essay for Slate deriding "The Worst Argument Ever Made Against Gay Marriage (And That's Saying Something)". Also in Drexel law school news: Professor Norman Stein was part of a panel discussion at the Third Annual National Conference on ERISA, Employee Benefits and Social Insurance, which was held at the Marquette University Law School in Milwaukee.
Janice Beitz, a professor of nursing at Rutgers University, has been named recipient of the school's Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching.
Bonnie Squires, longtime Philadelphia journalist, joined Jill Lapensohn and Beverly Victor in receiving Women of Valor Awards, presented by JAFCO (Jewish Adoption and Family Care Options), at a function held at the Hilton Philadelphia on City Avenue.
Native Philadelphians Joan and Seymour Zeenkov, now residents of La Mesa, Calif., were recently honored as 2014 Healthcare Heroes by the Grossmont Healthcare District in La Mesa. The couple was feted for their volunteer work with Sharp HospiceCare.
The Philadelphia Granny Peace Brigade — originally called Grandmothers for Peace when it began eight years ago — recently honored Goldie Freedman Petkov, 95, among a select group of nonagenarians chosen for the honor because of their lifetime commitment to social justice and activism for the public good.
Michael A. Weinberg of Archer & Greiner P.C., in Haddonfield, N.J., where he is partner in the firm's Family Law Department, is the new secretary of the Family Law Section, the New Jersey State Bar Association. The bar association official resides in Cherry Hill, N.J.
Longtime Philadelphia producer Philip Roger Roy teams up again with Dana Matthow (the duo also produced My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish and I'm in Therapy), this time for a production of My Son the Waiter, a Jewish Tragedy, penned and acted by Brad Zimmerman. The show opens late August in Thousand Oaks, Calif. Roy was a pioneer in Philadelphia's cabaret and intimate theater scene when he opened Grendel's Lair on South Street in 1972, running it for 15 years. He later went on to head up the New Market Cabaret Theater and has been active presenting shows at Society Hill Playhouse in recent years while also touring his shows nationally.
Startup specialist Josh Kopelman, managing director of First Round Capital, has scored a big first-round knockout of a victory: His company-run Dorm Room Fund has just had its startup, Firefly, which features browser-sharing and is operated by a pair of Penn grads, acquired by Pegasystems, a software company.


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Eight Points, Nine Seconds PreviewReview: Jared Wade: Pacers Dont Lose to Cavs
Despite their best efforts, the Pacers beat the Cavaliers. Before we focus on
the ugly near-loss, lets point out the most significant takeaway from the
evening: the Pacers got their 17th win of the season outside of Indiana,
guaranteeing them a winning road record for the first time since the first
Roosevelt administration. Meaning Theodore. (I dont actually know when
the last time was. Someone look it up and tell us all in the comments.
Probably 2003-04.)
Excellent milestone for a team that has shown that they are capable of
winning against any team on any night in any building. Who really thought
that could be possible right now even 6 months ago?
Unfortunately, what has generally been a very encouraging season has also
included plenty of discouraging games like tonight. It was a dull, mundane
game where the Pacers seemed to be going through the motions. And that
seemed to be enough to beat a team that, as Mike Wells noted on Twitter,
was 2-13 in their last 15 games and has called up 7 guys from the D-
League this season. Until it wasnt.
Depending on your perspective, the Cavs either started forcing a bunch of
turnovers late or the Pacers started to choke the game away and cough the
ball up repeatedly. The outcome was the same. Cleveland cut the lead to 8.
Then 5. Then 3. Then 1. Stop me if you can see the pattern. Soon, they were
winning and extending a lead as the Pacers looked incapable of scoring.
Indiana went nearly 6 minutes and 42 seconds without hitting a field goal in
fact. A George Hill three-pointer ending that impressive run of futility. And
it was a really good thing he showed up for work today. He added two layups
soon after to tie the game and then give the Pacers back the lead.
His actions after that, however, will likely make most forget that the team
probably would have lost...CONTINUE READING AT 8p9s
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- How do we create excitement during a two-game stretch against the
same lottery-bound team? Bad jokes and random observations by
yours truly will have to do.
- Effort can be an issue against bad teams for the Pacers. When
Granger brings the hustle, the rest of the team usually follows suit.
Early in this one Granger set the tone, not just hitting shots, but
moving without the ball and playing defense. Unfortunately neither
Granger or the rest of the team maintained it for 48 minutes.
- Shouldnt Omri Casspi have to get at least 20 minutes per game to
be able to have the same role as Serge Ibaka in a Sprite commercial?
- Every time Ive seen Antawn Jamison score a bucket in a Cavs
jersey since Lebron left Ive thought to myself, Ahh, poor guy, good
for him.
- So when youre Brazilian do people not talk about your mustache?
Brazilian Blur? More like Brazilian Burt Reynolds. Am I right?
#MustacheJokes #SlowGame #WaitThisIsntaTweet
- 163 NBA injuries later Walton! Luke! Yeah, you. Youre in.
- Roy Hibberts got the post moves it would just be nice if he could
execute them about 17% faster...
Cavs the Blog Quick Recap: Or, of dashed hopes and Lester Hudson
MVP: Danny Granger. Granger did his thing from all over the court on
Wednesday night, taking the ball to the post for some easy baskets while
hitting his jumpers whenever he got a look at them. He finished with a
game-high 23 points, and his contributions in overtime sealed the game for
the Pacers.
LVP: Anthony Parker is just returning from an injury, and playing 37 minutes
on the latter half of a back-to-back clearly didnt agree with him after a
great game on Tuesday, Parker managed just 7 points on 2-8 shooting from
the field.
X Factor: The Cavaliers had absolutely zero success keeping the Pacers off
the free throw line. David West, Tyler Hansborough, and Danny Granger are
all great foul-drawers, and they got the Cavs to fall for their tricks time and
time again, leading to the Pacers getting 9 more points from the free throw
line than the Cavs did.
Turning point: With the Pacers up two and just over two minutes remaining
in overtime, Danny Granger nailed a 3-pointer to put Indiana up by 5, then
hit an 18-footer less than a minute later to seal the game for Indiana. The
Cavaliers gave the Pacers much more of a fight than they must have been
expecting, but the Pacers execution on both ends of the floor was simply too
much for the Cavs in overtime.
That was...sad: Lester Hudson made a game-tying 3 at the end of regulation
against the Nets on Sunday. only to watch his team lose in overtime. On
Wednesday, Hudson hit a game-tying floater at the end of regulation, only to
watch the Cavs lose in overtime yet again. Hopefully Hudsons next clutch shot
will actually lead to a Cavalier victory.


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Ball State's Billy Wright named Head Coach at Western Illinois
Ball State assistant men's basketball coach Billy Wright was introduced Tuesday as the new head men's basketball coach at Western Illinois.
Wright spent five years at Western Illinois, including three as associate head coach, before coming to Ball State for the 2013-14 campaign. He served as an assistant for the Cardinals this season under first-year head coach James Whitford.
"I am really happy for Billy and his wife Monica for this exciting new opportunity," Whitford said. "Billy did a tremendous job for us during his time here in Muncie, and this opportunity is a reflection of the great work he has done throughout his career. He is a talented coach, he is a terrific person, and he is going to do very well at Western Illinois."
Wright, a former Richmond High School and Bradley University standout, spent more than a decade coaching high school basketball in Indianapolis prior to his first stint at Western Illinois. He spent seven years at Pike High School, including the final two as head coach from 2006-08.
In his one year at Ball State, Wright helped the Cardinals secure an incoming recruiting class featuring three in-state products in Jeremie Tyler and Rashaun Richardson of Indianapolis Arsenal Tech and Sean Sellers of Greensburg.
"Ball State gave me an opportunity to move back home, closer to family," Wright said. "It was a great opportunity. I learned a lot in such a short time from head coach James Whitford. I learned a different way to teach the game of basketball, and I am very grateful for that opportunity."
Before coming to Ball State, Wright helped guide Western Illinois to the first two postseason appearances in its 30-year NCAA Division I history with College Basketball Invitational berths in both 2011-12 and 2012-13. The 2012-13 campaign was the best ever for the Leathernecks at the Division I level, including a 22-9 final record and a share of the Summit League regular season championship.
At Western Illinois, Wright will take over for Jim Molinari, his former boss with the Leathernecks and his college head coach at Bradley. Molinari, also a one-time Ball State assistant, resigned last week to become an assistant coach at Nebraska.


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David Murdoch pulled off a final-stone double take-out to earn Britain's men a place in the curling semi-finals, while Elise Christie stormed into the quarter-finals of the short track 1000 metres on day 11 of the Sochi Winter Olympics.
Murdoch's high-pressure stone secured a last-end 6-5 tie-break win over Norway and a semi-final meeting with Sweden on Friday, when Britain's women will also be in last-four action against Canada.
Meanwhile, Christie put her troubles behind her with an impressive victory in her 1000m heat, starting cautiously at the back of the field and then making her move to lead and skate away from her rivals.
It was just the confidence booster the 23-year-old Scot needed after a traumatic start to her Games, which saw her disqualified from the 500 metres final, suffer threatening messages on social media and fail to finish her 1500m heat.
Murdoch's all-Scottish curling rink, one of the main British hopes for a medal in Sochi, had been beaten by the Norwegians in their round-robin fixture.
And Murdoch's men played catch-up for most of the game, until his brilliant final stone in the 10th end secured two game-winning points.
Murdoch's final throw, a tricky double take-out, came after a tension-building time-out, where Swedish coach Soren Gran came on to the ice to help the British rink decide whether to go for the shot or hand advantage back to the Norwegians at the extra end.
Murdoch described the win as ''incredible'' and admitted the delivery ''will certainly go up there as one of my best".
He said: ''I stood back and saw there was a shot for two and once we'd seen that, we were always going to go for it.
''Sometimes you just have to go for it. You have to trust everything you have done previously, all your practice shots, everything you have done all week.
''We had the courage to go for it and were confident we were going to take it. I have played those guys a hundred times and the chances of stealing an extra end is very slim. So, as hard as the shot was, we had to go for it."
Britain will face either China or Canada if they beat the Swedes on Wednesday night - 1900 local time (1500GMT).
Christie, who will now switch her focus to Friday night when she renews her bid for a medal in the 1000m quarter-finals, stressed how the support she has had from people back home brought the smile back to her face when she was at her lowest ebb.
She said: ''Obviously I spent a few days feeling quite down and struggling psychologically. I came here to train yesterday and found that really difficult, it was quite emotional.
''I was then told about all the good support back home and that really boosted me. I smiled for the first time in a while when I heard that and I can't get across how thankful I am because I was considering not getting back on, and the support I have had is what has pushed me to get back on and do that.''
Asked if she had seriously considered pulling out, Christie said: ''I did after the 1500. I thought, 'I don't want to do this' but I would never pull out really because I always have that grit in me that keeps me carrying on. But I was feeling pretty low, the lowest I have felt in my career.''
There was mixed fortune for Team GB in the men's 500m heats, with Jon Eley going through to Friday's quarter-finals while Jack Whelbourne missed out.
Eley, the British flagbearer at the opening ceremony in Sochi, was up against home hopeful and 1000m Olympic champion Victor An in heat five but followed the Russian through for second place, clocking 41.554 seconds.
Whelbourne, competing in heat four, came home fourth in a time of 42.513secs.
Murray Buchan and James Machon were set to make their Olympic debuts for Britain in freestyle skiiing's men's halfpipe competition in Rosa Khutor Extreme Park, with qualification starting at 1745 local time (1345GMT).
The women's bobsleigh was also due to get under way, with Britain's Paula Walker and Bex Wilson in action at the Sanki Sliding Center with their first run starting at 1915 (1515GMT).


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The mission of SYI is to provide support services and programming to first-time full-time freshmen (FTFTF) during their second, third, and fourth semesters of study as well as transfer students who enter as sophomores. The program aims to promote academic success, retention and persistence, increase rate of progress towards graduation, facilitate student early selection of a major area of study, and to encourage campus and community engagement. The SYI program provides students with academic and career advisement, personal counseling, and tutoring support for academic writing as well as the social and natural sciences. The program also cultivates faculty and staff collaboration in sponsorship of major fairs, career and major events and workshops, and opportunities for students to engage in pre-major clubs and other campus activities.


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Bobwhite Lunch & Supper Counter is well worth the trek to Avenue C for a fried chicken fix. While you're there, don't pass on the Pecan Bread Pudding ($4) for dessert. Order the pudding to go and they pack it with a side of fresh whipped cream and housemade caramel sauce. Warm the pudding up and pour on the silky caramel. Let it soak into every pocket, each bite studded with toasted pecans. Alternate with spoonfuls of whipped cream and I think you'll agree that this among one of the best simple bread puddings in town. There's a banana pudding on the menu as well, but skip it—it's a loose, soupy mess. Stick with bread pudding and you'll leave very happy.
Bobwhite Lunch & Supper Counter
94 Avenue C, New York, NY 10009 (map)
About the author: Originally from Honolulu, Kathy YL Chan blogs at Kathy YL Chan, where she chronicles her eats and travel adventures between Hawai'i, New York and beyond. She firmly believes that there is always room for dessert.