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Please take the publication date into consideration for any date references. ] [ Media Contact: TPWD News, email@example.com, 512-389-8030 ] [AR] April 24, 2009 Outdoor Service Projects Funded in Latest Round of CO-OP Grants AUSTIN, Texas -- State and local parks will be the beneficiaries of outdoor service projects thanks to grants recently awarded to organizations around the state. The Community Outdoor Outreach Program (CO-OP) grant awards up to $50,000 to groups that are introducing participants to environmental education programs while allowing them to get outside and have a little fun camping, fishing, kayaking and more. Ten of the 21 recipients in the current round of funding include service projects in their programs. [Corrected] "The service project was a new component added to the grant program as a result of public hearings conducted in 2007," said Darlene Lewis, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department program director for the grants. "I'm really excited about the number and types of projects we are seeing in the applications and I think this will benefit many state and local sites." The funded programs include: --(Austin) Knights of Columbus -- 6th grade students from East Austin will experience camping, fishing, archery, orienteering and environmental education programs to help them become more aware of the ecological needs of Texas. ($49,000) --(Austin) Life Support Counseling & Research -- 60 foster families and children will learn to fish, hunt and study Project WILD. ($30,316) --(Corpus Christi) Youth Odyssey, Inc. -- This Adventure Challenge Program seeks to create behavior change by blending outdoor experiences with life skills. These 275 youth will also restore and beautify Blucher Park in Corpus Christi to increase bird watching. ($29,167)* --(Dallas) Freshwater Anglers Association, Inc. -- 2000 kids from inner-city Dallas will travel to the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center in Athens to fish, hike, study environmental education and participate in a native plant re-establishment service project. ($33,872)* --(Ft. Worth) Lena Pope Home Inc. -- The 239 children attending this summer camp will get to go fishing, hiking, backpacking, canoeing, horseback riding and study environmental education. ($32,990) --(Ft. Worth) Near Southeast Community Development Corp. -- 500 minority participants will learn nature photography, fish, and plant trees in their urban community as part of their outdoor service project. ($36,775)* --(Galveston) Artist Boat -- This entire project is an outdoor service project involving students from area middle schools who will participate in the restoration of 10 acres of coastal prairie habitat affected by Hurricane Ike at Galveston Island State Park. ($49,820)* --(Georgetown) Williamson County Juvenile Services -- 325 youth will get a chance to go kayaking, fishing, mountain biking and camping in this Adventure-based counseling program. They will partner with Lost Maples State Natural Area to build and distribute bird houses as part of their service project to provide safe birding habitat. ($22,525)* --(Houston) Legacy Land Trust -- 1,000 middle and high school students in the Houston area will participate in the "No Child Left Inside" project nature expeditions. Participants will learn more about environmental education careers as well. ($20,224) --(Houston) Optimum Lifestyle Community Development Center -- 250 inner city kids will visit state parks and learn outdoor skills such as rock climbing, camping, fishing and outdoor cooking. ($22,988)* --(Houston) Youth Educational Support Services (YESS) -- 1,000 inner city kids will participate in these water-borne field trips up the Houston Ship Channel where they will learn how pollution travels from their neighborhood into Galveston Bay and how they can prevent it. ($43,500) --(Humble) Fair Care Center Inc. -- 250 latchkey kids will participate in the Jr. Master Naturalist and Jr. Angler program as well as Project WILD. Activities include kayaking, camping and hiking. ($48,333) --(Laredo) Webb County Sheriff's PAL Program -- 23 trips are planned to various state parks and camps to teach fishing, hunting and archery. Four park clean-ups are scheduled as part of the outdoor service project as well as planting native vegetation at selected sites. ($49,610) * --(McAllen) Los Caminos del Rio -- 235 participants will be introduced to kayaking, rafting and biking along the Rio Grande, Delta Lake and irrigation canals. This program hopes to create a new culture of active outdoor living by mixing the natural resources with nature-based sports. ($43,300) --(Nacogdoches) Stephen F. Austin University -- Participants from 34 after school programs in East Texas will get to visit state parks, kayak, experience Texas Outdoor Family camping as well as volunteer in 5 outdoor service projects. Those services projects include constructing artificial fish habitats and tagging bluebird boxes at Tyler State Park. ($35,021)* --(New Braunfels) RavenStar Outdoor Education -- 820 kids in this program will learn about water resources in Texas while participating in activities along the Comal River. Their "Water for All" Service project will design and build a rainwater harvesting system in a New Braunfels city park. ($39,342)* --(Pflugerville) Dessau Middle School PTO -- More than 1,000 middle school participants will learn camping and hiking skills. Kids and parents will also be able to participant in the Texas Outdoor Family workshop. ($31,633) --(Port Arthur) Museum of the Gulf Coast -- The EnviroKids Summer camp is an opportunity to introduce participants to Texas State Parks and wildlife management areas and promote stewardship of our natural resources. ($12,217) --(Sonora) Sonora ISD -- 617 Students from elementary to high school will get a chance to learn how to fish, camp, cook outdoors and take field trips to various state parks. ($34,908) --(Tyler) Azleway, Inc. -- Foster children in group homes, residential facilities and foster homes will get a chance to develop outdoor skills such as camping, fishing, mountain biking and more. ($47,534) --(Wharton) Boys & Girls Club of Wharton -- 150 youth will experience camping, orienteering, bird/wildlife watching and more. Two wildlife management areas will benefit from a service project which will include wildlife monitoring, putting up duck nest boxes and signage. ($20,635)* Funding for CO-OP grants comes from a portion of sales tax collected on sporting goods sales. There is $1.25 million available in the CO-OP program and the next available deadline is Oct. 1, 2009. To download an application and receive notification of upcoming grant writing workshops, please visit the TPWD website at or contact the TPWD Recreation Grants office at 512-389-8224. *Program includes service project. [Correction] April 27, 2009: The original version of this news release had incorrect numbers in this sentence. They have been corrected. (Return to corrected item.) --- On the Net: http://tpwd.texas.gov/business/grants/trpa/#coop -30-


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The Atlanta Hawks want high school students to talk about "their" Atlanta. So the NBA franchise recently announced its "2013 Poetry Slam Contest."
High school students, grades 9-12 who attend school within 75 miles of Philips Arena, can submit written poems or DVD recordings of poems capturing the "My Atlanta" theme – sharing the people, places and experiences of Atlanta that makes the city unique to them.
Beginning Jan.17 through Feb. 15, 2013, students are invited to submit written poems of 200 words or less, or DVD recordings that do not exceed 90 seconds. Selected finalists will perform on March 21, 2013 at Hard Rock Café in downtown Atlanta.
Mail entries should be sent to: The Atlanta Hawks, Attn: Andrea K. Carter at 101 Marietta Street, Suite 1900, Atlanta, Georgia 30303, or fax submissions to (404) 878-3480. Each entry will be judged on correlation to the topic "My Atlanta," overall message, originality and creativity.
The contest will award 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners with prizes for each to include Atlanta Hawks signed merchandise, electronics such as a laptop and TV, and tickets to a Hawks game. For more information, contest rules and dates, visit http://www.hawks.com/education for complete contest rules and relative information.

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"If you always do what you always did, you'll always get what you always got."
— Mark Twain
Brian Dawson is well suited to blend technology skills learned in the "real" world during his 9 years as a general manager in the building industry with knowledge gained from his academic training and his 23 years of teaching experience. Using design components as a tool, he infuses new technologies into his science curriculum at Emerald Cove Middle School. He prepares his students for the future by having them use cutting-edge Adobe applications to produce original projects that demonstrate their understanding and mastery of science concepts. His students even "paint their canvases" with rich media animations, providing assessments that go far beyond testing.
As an ambassador and track facilitator for Palm Beach School District's NCLB/EETT-funded Project SMaRT, Dawson has taken the lead in providing instruction for Palm Beach County School District teachers using Adobe® Digital School Collection.
Dawson earned a BS in Education from Springfield College in Massachusetts and a Gifted endorsement from Palm Beach County School District.


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Background: This 70 year old woman from the San Francisco East Bay consulted with me to address the wrinkles beneath her eyes, and around her cheeks and mouth. She was also frustrated with the droopiness of her eyelids. She was interested in exploring both surgical and non-surgical options. This would be her first cosmetic procedure so she wanted to be sure she had all the information available to her to review before making her decision.
My Assessment: "She is a very attractive woman who is aging very well. It is natural to lose volume in the cheeks and accumulate excess skin around the eyes. The volume loss in her cheeks is easily addresses using non-surgical Dermafillers. These add volume beneath the skin to lift and plump the area, providing a nice contour to the face. To address the excess skin in the upper eye lid, a surgical Blepharoplasty surgery is required. For minor cases such as hers, the procedure can be done in-office with local anesthesia."
Procedure: One 1.3cc syringe Radiesse injected to the cheeks, Upper Lid Blepharoplasty
One Month Follow-Up: She is healing very well from surgery. Her results are already stunning! The combination of surgery and Dermafillers lifted and refreshed her face, helping her to look well-rested and at least 10 years younger.


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Whoever coined the phrase "big things come in small packages", would have definitely applied that expression to our Orion StarMax 90 TableTop Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope and Planetary Kit. This ultra-compact Maksutov-Cassegrain (Mak-Cass) gives surprisingly big views for an instrument of its modest size. It's a very capable introductory telescope which is also popular as a grab-and-go second telescope for more experienced astronomy enthusiasts.
The long, 1250mm (f/13.8) focal length gives the StarMax 90 TableTop some serious magnifying power - the included 25mm and 10mm 1.25" Super 3-element telescope eyepieces yield viewing powers of 50x and 125x, respectively. It collects over 25% more light than its GoScope 80 refractor cousin, and up to 225% more light than a typical beginning 60mm refractor telescope. With the StarMax 90 TableTop Mak-Cass, you'll enjoy crisp observations of planetary delights such as lunar landscapes, Saturn's rings and Jupiter's moons. As you scan the Milky Way, you'll also be able to pull in some open and globular star clusters, as well as a nebula or two.
The optical tube assembly of the StarMax 90mm TableTop Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope and Planetary Kit is attached to a stable swivel base, via a quick-release dovetail mount with adjustable altitude tension. The telescope tube can easily be removed from the base and mounted on an optional photo tripod (sold separately). The small swivel base itself can also be mounted on a camera tripod with a 3/8" or 1/4"-20 threaded post, thanks to a threaded acceptor on the bottom of the base and a handy included adapter.
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This value-packed version of our StarMax TableTop includes the Orion Planetary Explorer Kit which comes with multiple items to enhance your views of Earth's neighbors in the solar system. Most of the planets are nice and bright when visible in the sky, making them wonderful targets to train your telescope on. Make the most out of planetary viewing sessions with the included Orion Set of Four Color Telescope Filters, 7.5mm Orion Sirius Plossl telescope eyepiece, Orion Shorty 2x Barlow Lens, and the Orion Beginning Stargazers Toolkit.
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Offering a wide 52� apparent field of view, the 7.5mm Orion Sirius Plossl Telescope Eyepiece included in this value-packed package provides extremely sharp images with impressively high contrast. It's ideal for all types of telescopes: reflector, refractor, and catadioptrics like the StarMax 90 TableTop Maksutov-Cassegrain. The Plossl 4-element design is renowned for its outstanding performance, and has become the standard by which all other telescope eyepieces are judged. The 7.5mm Orion Sirius Plossl telescope eyepiece is superb for high-power planetary and lunar observation, and is well suited to double-star viewing when stable seeing conditions permit.
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This game was classified by the community with the following category scores - Violence=0/3, Sex=0/3, Mature Content=0/3. Ninjah is a fast paced puzzle platformer. Get from A to B as quickly as possible with the help of your ninja rope and ninja jetpack. However, there is a snag. You may only come in to contact with blocks the same colour as Ninjah, else it's POP and you have to start again. To help combat this, you can change colour by bumping in to the corresponding checkered blocks. Good luck!
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Hidden Body PartsLanguage brain teasers are those that involve the English language. You need to think about and manipulate words and letters.
A part of the body is hidden in each of the following sentences. The first sentence contains "head." Can you find the rest?
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2. The tour group can go to either country.
3. My car makes funny noises sometimes.
4. Sarah and Tony are getting married.
5. That casino seems shady.
6. Can't you see that Hank needs help?
7. The sea is so calm out here.
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'The Sabres enter this weekend's two-day, seven-round draft in an enviable position. They own three of the first 44 picks, including a pair of first-rounders. They earned the 13th pick by missing the playoffs, and received San Jose's 26th selection in the deal that sent defenseman Brian Campbell to California. The 44th pick is in the second round.'
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Just recently i walked along with my son to a nearby cycle repair shop for having his cycle repaired . Adjacent to the shop was a chicken cage with many chickens having their own families , friends , and little ones hopping about . There was fresh water and grains that they happily fed on .
i asked my little boy what was similar to what he saw in the cage and our living . He thought for a moment , and said that the chickens were to be slaughtered and stopped short soon after .
Our minds and bodies are like the chicken cage , the sensual past times that we delight in are like the grains and water that the chickens peck on , fattening themselves up, to be ripe for the plucking and killing .
Nature mirrors suffering so well ,whether its a falling leaf , the annica within or chickens hung down by the sides of a bicycle carrier , being taken to the slaughter . Yet the misery of life , the suffering of living gets painted by euphemistic words of jargon . Many resort to the shades of logic saying , the cycle of death and living is but a necessary part of living to pave way for the new .
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CHINO HILLS – San Bernardino County area seniors and families are invited to attend a free community event for those caring for an elderly loved one.
Guest speakers include Esther Wang, Elder Care Law Attorney, Linda Sewerbridges-Williams, MSW-Geriatric Social Worker, and Brandi Johnson, Certified Senior Advisor and owner of Home Instead Senior Care.
The workshop is at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 27 at the Chino Valley Community Church, 14601 Peyton Drive, Chino Hills.
The panel will cover topics such as when to take the first legal steps in caring for a senior loved ones, changes and challenges faced with Alzheimer's and Dementia and how to keep senior loved one safely in their own home for as long as possible.
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Justin Bieber Accused of Picking Fight with DJ Michael Woods' Manager [VIDEO]
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It was a relatively positive, quiet week for Justin Bieber … but you knew it wasn't going to stay that way for long. The 'Heartbreaker' singer is accused of picking a fight with EDM DJ Michael Woods' manager. C'mon, Biebs! You're killin' us!
Woods took to Twitter to slam Bieber, who reportedly got into a verbal argument with Woods' tour manager over a hip-hop song request at a club in Seoul. Woods claimed that Bieber actually sucker punched his TM and then ran away!
"Next time u wanna take a cheap shot at my Tour Manager @justinbieber stick around to follow it thru instead of runnin off like a lil p—-," Woods wrote. He added:
Story is @justinbieber + his army of heavy security muscled in to the booth half way thru my set in S. Korea demanding hip hop…
— Michael Woods (@michael_woods) October 12, 2013
Then he explained further, writing, "So when I told @justinbieber to f— off and put some clothes on he took a cheap shot at my tour manager and fled behind a wall of security."
However, sources at TMZ claim that Woods' report is greatly exaggerated. The host of the party that both Bieber and Woods attended, Ben Baller, says that Woods is making a mountain out of a molehill.
Baller did admit that a heated argument went down, but that the exchange ended there. In any case, Biebs did take over the DJ booth when Woods left … and he did play hip-hop. The boy always wins!


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Letters to the Editor
U. of Phoenix Graduation Rates Omit Many Nontraditional Students
To the Editor:
The vast majority of today's college students are not kids, and they aren't strolling the quad of a traditional college campus ("Serious Revelations About For-Profits and the Republican Party" The Chronicle, March 26). They are working adults, providing for a family, and are paying for their college education themselves. They are also vastly ignored when the government calculates graduation rates for institutions.
These nontraditional students are left out of the data used to calculate graduation rates because they are not the first-year, full-time students you might see at Ohio State University or other traditional institutions. The graduation rates that Frank Donoghue cited for University of Phoenix account for less than one-third of our total student population. For example, the graduation rate cited for our Northern Virginia campus accounts for only 14 percent of students. To pass judgment on the quality of the University of Phoenix based on such misleading information is reckless. Any responsible blogger will find that accurate data on University of Phoenix graduation rates is easily available in our "Academic Annual Report."
The University of Phoenix provides a flexible, rigorous, and relevant education. And we are a leader in bringing innovation and cutting-edge technology to higher education. It was the University of Phoenix, of course, that pioneered the online classroom and was one of the first institutions to adopt online textbooks. It's no surprise that traditional universities are now exploring ways to do the same.
At the University of Phoenix, we are proud of our record of providing a regionally accredited, quality education for students of all ages and backgrounds. Mr. Donoghue is more than welcome to attend one of our next commencement ceremonies to meet our many graduates that were not represented in this faulty data used to unfairly disparage our university.
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I'll be meeting this storm in the mountains. Over a foot of fresh powder is forecasted in the mountains of west virginia. Have fun in FLA though, personally i'd post up near or just north of Sebastian. That whole coast will be firing.
Thanks for the info yall. The only place that really had a good wave was Smyrna..and it was fun as on Sat. Afternoon and all day Sunday. Also got a couple kinda wild but fun ones in playa linda. Again thanks for the info
We got some in Jax Saturday. Shoulder high and clean.
Glad you had fun. We had some good times in Sebastian. And today some smaller clean longboard waves. And the cold kept people away too. Nice Christmas treat :)


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Oh my god! These are awsome. Bought my first box three years ago and have smoked so many since. I don't advise if you are a new smoker to try these unless your winning a bet." They might knock you for a loop!" Seasoned full bodied smokers, I strongly suggest trying one they won't let you down. The construction, draw, burn and taste is outstanding. The price is reasonable too.
Oh my god! These are awsome. Bought my first box three years ago and have smoked so many since. I don't advise if you are a new smoker to try these unless your winning a bet." They might knock you for a loop!" Seasoned full bodied smokers, I strongly suggest trying one they won't let you down. The construction, draw, burn and taste is outstanding. The price is reasonable too.
O.K. I've waited 6 months to post this. My original goal was to compare the Sun Grown original to the selects. To sum it up the RP Sun Grown is a little smoother with a little less peppery wrapper (wich I don't mind). I have smoked several select bundles after aging for a month each and a full box of the Sun Grown. The RP Sun Grown is a 9+ cigar. Never had a bad draw, the aroma is simply pleasurable, the smoke is full and taste is outstanding. Compares with the Aurora 1495, another excellent Ecudorian sun grown wrapped puro. I did have several petit selects that had a tough draw, a small price to pay for a very well priced cigar. They have the same aroma and consistency, and as noted just a tad more bite. It is essentially my every day cigar, the original I have perhaps one or 2 a week with the aformentioned Aurora 1495. I also enjoy very much the Arturo Fuente Sun Grown, when I can get them. With a glass of fine port in the evening, enjoying one of the Rocky Sun Grown's, either the select or the original will not let you down, with the edge going to the real deal. Enjoy!
Perfect burn, ash, draw, construction. Flavor was a little thin for my taste but still pretty good. Definitely keep them around for a good quick smoke.
First, it is important to note that I prefer med to full bodied cigars late in the day. This one started off VERY full bodied, full strength. So much so, I almost put it out after five minutes. I am glad I stuck with it though. After the intial rush, it smoothed out nicely to a mellow medium bodied woodsy taste. It only got better as it progressed into a very flavorful, aromatic (like a pile of burning leaves)smoke which I was sorry to see end. Overall, complex, full bodied, med to full strength, woodsy, slighty floral smoke with construction and burn as you would expect from RP. Will probably add to my rotation and let sit in my humidor for at least 6-9 months to let it mellow even more.
The best everyday smoke u can buy. Rich, lots of smoke, and draws well. Very divine
After reviewing The Rocky Patel Petit Corona back in September of 2010, I'm giving this one a recheck, now that it had time to rest in the humidor :::This corona has a nice chocolate brown wrapper, with a even, flat cap. The cigar is medium in body. The burn is clean and even, although the the ash is somewhat loose. Throughout the first half of the smoke, hints for oak, and and nutmeg were present in the nose and on the pallet. Throughout the second half of the burn, aromas of nutmeg were replaced with sharp notes of black pepper, and ceder, in the nose. For a small cigar, this petit corona, emanates large amounts of gray smoke. The burn time on this cigar is approximately 60 minutes. On a scale of 1 to 10 I'd now rate this corona 7
The Rocky Patel Patit Corona, is a full bodied cigar, with a dark brown, smooth wrapper, that burns with a tight draw, and a gray, and somewhat loose ash. Upon lighting the cigar, the nose is instantly flooded with strong hints of wood, and strong spice. Though out the burn, the cigar seems to be too overpowering, and uncomfortable to smoke. This Corona leaves a strong bitter aftertaste in the mouth. The approximate burn time is 50 minutes. The Rocky Patit Corona, could possibly benefit from time spent resting the humidor. I'll rate this cigar a second time in the near future. On a scale of' 1 to 10 I'd rate this cigar 4.Note--Opinion-- This cigar is not worth it's hefty price tag. .
Geez Louise'. Ok I usually smoke the factory selects because they are good and inexpensive. I started smoking them because a freind told me they were the same as the 1st. NOT.These 1st are just that,perfect draw,taste,burn,look, not a single hiccup at all. Like a snickers bar, nutty, chocolate, caramel, and nouget. Ok maybe no nouget but everything else with a dash of pepper upon the initial lite. Buy 1 and smoke 1 before you die.
This is the most powerful smoke I have experienced yet. My head was buzzing like I had just tossed back about 3-4 shots of tequila. This is definitely not a smoke for beginners. I made sure I ate something before firing this stick up, and I'm glad I did. If I hadn't, I'd be feeling it even more. I'm not necessarily a beginner at smoking, but this one almost knocked me on my butt, and it was only a PC. It was a well made cigar and burnt pretty well, but my only gripe was that it self-extinguished near the middle and I had been drawing on it fairly consistently. I don't think I'll be smoking any more of these. Definitely too strong for my tastes.
These Petit Coronas have a very peppery taste. It's like those waiters walking around with pepper grinders at expensive restaurants; except, this one keeps grinding even though you tell him enough. These do have a nice finish, but the smoke hurts the eyes a little. It is a very masculine cigar for a macho kind of guy. I like a cigar with a little more female energy. Why not invite some girls to the party?


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Summer 2013 starts tomorrow! Shoot!
My first thought is I should have worked harder on my "beach body;" my second thought consists of several goals I should try and accomplish this season.
As a 25 year old, I still like to think summer is this endless season filled with lots of discovering, changing and dreams of "anything can happen."
In reality, however, my last couple summers have been anything but a dreamland.
More like work, complaining it's too hot, more work, thoughts of cutting off my hair because it's hot and I'm bored; then it's back-to-school time and "hello" Labor Day.
The last couple Septembers, I've sat disappointed with uneven tan lines from my work clothes and have asked myself why I didn't go here and there or do this and that like I had wanted to do? I'll admit, my last couple rounds of summertime dreams have been either wasted or unfulfilled.
This year, I'm coming to terms with my pattern and making a list of things I have to accomplish to make my summer feel worth it. Summer 2013 is the summer I make time for myself and not watch time fly by.
A few items topping my to-do list follow:
1. Read five novels: When I graduated college a few years back, I felt excited to be able to dive into my bookshelves and read away the books I had collected during my college years. Sad to say, but I haven't dove very deep in that stack. I like to blame my work schedule a lot, but this summer can mark a new start for me as I plan to get back to books and read at least five titles (I have to start somewhere).
2. Dust off my bike and hit the trails: If I didn't have a career that required me to have a car everyday, most likely you'd see me on my bike more often. Unfortunately, this isn't so, and my bike sits in a corner collecting spiderwebs. This summer I'd like to make it habit to get my bike out and wear it out a little bit. I could use the exercise, fresh air and confidence that I can get somewhere with out a vehicle.
3. Explore the state: This summer marks three years I've been an Illinois resident. I have to give myself credit that I've learned more about Bureau County than some lifelong residents, however, I know very little about what surrounds the county borders. I plan to do a little exploring on the scenic byway, I want to see the capital building, view Chicago from the sky deck and see what all the talk is about with Galena's downtown shopping district.
4. Visit my grandparents: Although it's tough to say, I recognize my days and visits with the good ole g-parents are limited these days, therefore, I have to take advantage of all the opportunities I have left. This summer, I'm throwing out the excuses, jumping in the car and making the trip back to Michigan for a weekend visit.
5. Wear more sunscreen: Yeah, it's stupid to make this a goal, but honestly I rarely make it point to apply the "lifesaving" cream. Maybe it's because I'm getting older or maybe it's because stories of skin cancer follow us everywhere we go these days, but it's time to get serious and protect myself from the rays. I've taken the first step and purchased a bottle, now it's time to follow through and avoid my annual lobster sunburn.
So there's my list. Have you made one.
Before we know it, summer will be just a memory. Don't let it slip away ...
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The king of the under world cross questions, asks for reasons and studies together with him thus. 'Good man did you not see the first divine messenger among humans?'
He says 'Sir I did not see.'
Then the king of the under world would ask him. 'Good man didn't you see a todler who stands and lies with difficulty, mingled in his own urine and excreta while lying?'
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What is this medicine?TESTOSTERONE (tes TOS ter one) is the main male hormone. It supports normal male development such as muscle growth, facial hair, and deep voice. It is used in males to treat low testosterone levels.
What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
How should I use this medicine?This medicine is for injection into a muscle. It is usually given by a health care professional in a hospital or clinic setting.
Contact your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. While this medicine may be prescribed for children as young as 12 years of age for selected conditions, precautions do apply.
What if I miss a dose?Try not to miss a dose. Your doctor or health care professional will tell you when your next injection is due. Notify the office if you are unable to keep an appointment.
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What should I watch for while using this medicine?Visit your doctor or health care professional for regular checks on your progress. They will need to check the level of testosterone in your blood.
This medicine may affect blood sugar levels. If you have diabetes, check with your doctor or health care professional before you change your diet or the dose of your diabetic medicine.
This drug is banned from use in athletes by most athletic organizations.
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Get an overview of this hotel4.5-star luxury hotel near Mercedes-Benz Superdome
Popular property highlights
Located in the heart of New Orleans, this luxury hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Saenger Theatre, Mercedes-Benz Superdome, and Jackson Square. National World War II Museum and French Market are also within 1 mi (2 km).
Hotel Features
This smoke-free hotel features 4 restaurants, a full-service spa, and an outdoor pool. Other amenities include 2 bars/lounges, a 24-hour fitness center, and a poolside bar.
Room Amenities
All 504 rooms offer thoughtful touches like bathrobes and slippers, as well as comforts such as pillowtop beds and premium bedding. IPod docks and 24-hour room service are standard, as are flat-screen TVs with satellite channels.
Guest Highlights
- Good location
- Walkability
- Onsite restaurant
- Helpful staff
- Clean guestrooms
- Comfy beds
- Parking wasn't ideal
The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel
Hotel Amenities
Hotel Amenities
In addition to a full-service spa, The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel features an outdoor pool and a spa tub. Dining is available at one of the hotel's 4 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at the coffee shop/café. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. Wired and wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge.
Business-related amenities at this 4.5-star property consist of a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms. Event facilities measure 60000 square feet (5574 square meters). This luxury hotel also offers a 24-hour fitness center, a rooftop terrace, and spa services. Parking is available onsite for a surcharge.
The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel is a smoke-free property.
- Total number of rooms - 504
- Number of floors - 14
- ATM/banking
- Valet parking (surcharge)
- Number of bars/lounges - 2
- Concierge services
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Elevator/lift
- Express check-in
- Express check-out
- 24-hour fitness facilities
- Full-service spa
- Gift shops or newsstand
- WiFi (surcharge)
- Wired Internet access - surcharge
- 24-hour front desk
- Laundry facilities
- Shopping on site
- Luggage storage
- Spa treatment room(s)
- Meeting rooms 20
- Multilingual staff
- Rooftop terrace
- Porter/bellhop
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Conference space size (meters) - 5574
- Year Built 1893
- Pool sun loungers
- Smoke-free property
- Number of buildings/towers - 2
- Spa tub
- Outdoor pool
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Coffee shop or café
- Television in common areas
- Wedding services
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Hair salon
- Pool umbrellas
- Poolside bar
- Number of restaurants - 4
- 24-hour business center
- Conference space size (feet) - 60000
- Spa services on site
Available in all rooms: Wired high-speed internet ( USD 14.95 per day ), Wired high-speed internet ( USD 14.95 per day )
Available in some public areas: Wired high-speed internet ( USD 14.95 per day ), Wired high-speed internet ( USD 14.95 per stay )
Valet parking (surcharge)
Room Amenities
- Premium TV channels
- Pay movies
- Video-game console
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Premium bedding
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Air conditioning
- Free newspaper
- Phone
- Minibar
- Free bottled water
- Daily housekeeping
- Turndown service
- Designer toiletries
- Private bathroom
- Bathrobes
- Hair dryer
- Slippers
- Bathtub or shower
- Iron/ironing board
- Desk
- Flat-panel TV
- WiFi (surcharge)
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- In-room safe (laptop compatible)
- In-room massage available
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
- Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
- iPod docking station
- Wired Internet access (surcharge)
- Dial-up Internet access (surcharge)
- Satellite TV service
- Room service (24 hours)
- Down comforter
- First-run movies
- Pillowtop mattress
Where to Eat
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 11 AM.
Sazerac Restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
The Blue Room - This theme restaurant serves brunch only. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Domenica - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner.
Teddys Cafe - This café serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
24-hour room service is available.
Nearby Things to Do
An outdoor pool and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the health club or fitness facility.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
- Golf lessons available nearby
Spa Services
Guerlain Spa has 10 treatment rooms. Services include massages, facials, body wraps, and detox wraps. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including hydrotherapy and reflexology.
- Prenatal massage
- Reflexology
- Detoxification wrap
- Number of treatment rooms 10
- Manicures and pedicures
- Body wraps
- Hydrotherapy treatments
- Massages
- Body treatments
- Facial treatments
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- In-room accessibility
- Roll-in shower
Hotel Policies
Check-in time ends at midnight
Minimum check-in age is 18
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Check-out time is noon
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Kids stay free! Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
- Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25 per night.
- Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
- Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 175.00 per pet, per stay, plus a deposit of USD 175.00 per stay
- Up to 25 lb
- Restrictions apply
- For more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Optional extras
- Breakfast fee: between USD 25 and USD 35 per person (approximately)
- Fee for in-room wireless Internet: USD 14.95 per day (rates may vary)
- Fee for in-room wired Internet: USD 14.95 per day (rates may vary)
- Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: USD 14.95 per day (rates may vary)
- Fee for wired Internet in public areas: USD 14.95 per stay (rates may vary)
- Valet parking fee: USD 46.00 per night (in/out privileges)
- Pet deposit: USD 175.00 per stay
- Pet fee: USD 175.00 per pet, per stay
- Rollaway bed fee: USD 25 per night
Hotel Name
- New Orleans Roosevelt
- Roosevelt New Orleans
- Roosevelt New Orleans Waldorf Astoria
- Roosevelt New Orleans Waldorf Astoria Hotel
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- Roosevelt Waldorf Astoria Hotel
- Roosevelt Waldorf Astoria Hotel New Orleans
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We should mention
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Children 18 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding. The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation. Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section).
Best of Waldorf Promotion
Book a stay in a "Best of Waldorf" rate plan category and receive the following:
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Girls basketball round-up
Chartiers Valley prepared for its Jan. 31 showdown with Mt. Lebanon by picking up two victories in Section 4-AAAA girls' basketball play.
The Lady Colts dispatched Canon-McMillan, 58-29, and Peters Township, 57-31, to improve to 8-2 in the division and 14-4 overall.
The Lady Colts trail the Lebo ladies, whom they host at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, and Bethel Park in the league standings. BP and Lebo both have one loss in the section. CV also travels to BP Feb. 4.
Against the Lady Macs, Mariah Wells led with 16 while Kassidy O'Keefe provided 12 tallies and Jenna Devinney pitched in 11 points.
Against the Lady Indians, Wells (15), O'Keefe (15) and Devinney (10) again paced CV. Madison Kerr was tops for PT with 16 markers.
One game after upsetting Upper St. Clair, 58-54, Baldwin succumbed to Canon-Mac, 52-37.
Danielle Parker pumped in 16 points for the Lady Macs followed by 13 tallies from Brittany Hutchins and Olivia Lorusso.
In the loss to the Highlanders, Constance Raftis (16) and Jordan Serio (12) finished in double digits for the Panthers.
USC also dropped a 40-37 decision to North Allegheny. Serio had 11 points.
In overtime, South Fayette edged Keystone Oaks, 43-39.
Caitlin McLuckie and Shannon Gillespie provided 15 and 12 points to lead the Lions while Maryssa Agurs fired in 26 for the Golden Eagles.
KO also topped Brashear in a non-section game, 77-17.
Lexy Mecuri led the Golden Eagles with 20 tallies while Maryssa and Mariah Agurs finished with 17 and 12.
In Section 4-AA, Seton-La Salle continued to roll. The Rebels defeated Fort Cherry, 72-31.
In double figures were: Natalie Piaggesi (16), Naje Gibson (13), Angela Heintz (12) and Katherine Hart (10).
Despite 21 points from Ashley Balzer, Chartiers-Houston dropped a 55-54 decision to Steel Valley, Tori Foster and Addy Knetzer both fired in 10 points each in the losing effort.
The Bucs also lost to Bishop Canevin, 63-40.
While Amanda Balzer and Addy Knetzer led CH with 13 and 10 points, Erin Waskowiak topped all scorers with 17. Also for the Crusaders, Carly Forse tossed in 15 and Gina Vallercorsa followed with 11 markers.


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Bend venue halts concerts amid noise rules flap
Musicians express concern; city plans review in new year
BEND, Ore. - This summer, Brian Hinderberger and his band The Rum and the Sea played at the Riverside Market in West Bend.
It would have been like any other show, except it was scheduled in the middle of controversy.
The city's revised noise ordinance says nothing over 80 decibels is allowed after 10 p.m.
Bend police recently acquired decibel meters, so before this fall, it was up to the ears of the responding officer whether a ticket was written.
That threat of noise violations made bar owners nervous.
"Only the people 10 feet in front of us could hear us," Hinderberger said. "The kids were louder than we were."
Now one of the city's largest concert venues, the Century Center, is pulling the plug on concerts and turning it into a leased retail space.
And Hinderberger is worried about a domino effect.
"Other venue owners are scared and considering doing the same, and it's really jeopardizing small businesses like the Horned Hand and Midtown," Hinderberger said Friday.
The Horned Hand is Westside bar, art gallery and music venue, and owner Wesley Ladd says he doesn't have a problem with the ordinance -- he helped write it -- but can't yet get behind how it's being enforced.
"It's the interpretation of it, and the abuse of it by a very few malicious people who are trying to shut down anything and everything this town stands for," Ladd said.
Now musicians are fighting to keep live music in the area, something the city wants as well.
"The cultural aspect of these events is vital to Bend's economy," said Bend Mayor Jeff Eager, who steps down in early January as new councilors take office. "And one of the things that we on council prioritize is, let's make this work for business."
Still, Hinderberger worries if changes aren't made it could be the end of music on the west side.
"Just because a venue is pulled away doesn't mean the music's going to go away," Hinderberger said. "It will never go away. What's going to end up happening is it's going to go somewhere else, and I would like it to stay here in Bend."
But he's optimistic that come January, when the city council revisits the issue, a compromise will be made.
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Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui
Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui's debut as a choreographer was in 1999 with Andrew Wale's 'contemporary musical', Anonymous Society, with songs by Jaques Brel. Since then he has made more than 20 full-fledged choreographic pieces and picked up a slew of awards. In 2008 Sadler's Wells named him an Associate Artist and in 2009 the Alfred Toëpfer Stiftung conferred its Kairos prize to him in recognition of his artistic philosophy and his quest for cultural dialogue. In 2008 and 2011 he was declared Choreographer of the Year by the dance magazine Tanz.
While Cherkaoui's initial pieces were made as a core member of the Belgian collective, Les Ballets C. de la B. – Rien de Rien (2000), Foi (2003) and Tempus Fugit (2004), he also undertook parallel projects. He has worked with a variety of theatres, opera houses and ballet companies, and from 2004–2009 Cherkaoui was based in Antwerp where he was artist in residence at Toneelhuis where was produced Myth (2007) and Origine (2008).
In 2008 Cherkaoui premiered Sutra at Sadler's Wells. This award-winning collaboration with Antony Gormley and the Shaolin monks continues to tour the world to great critical acclaim. After his first commissioned piece in North America, Orbo Novo and a series of duets such as Faun, and Dunas with flamenco danseuse María Pagés 2009, he launched his new company Eastman.
2010 he reunited with co-choreographer Damien Jalet and Antony Gormley to make Babel(words), which triumphed at the 2011 Laurence Olivier Awards, winning best new dance production and outstanding achievement in dance for Antony Gormley.
2011 saw the creation of TeZukA, a new piece for 15 performers about the works of the master of Japanese manga, Osamu Tezuka. Cherkaoui also created Labyrinth for Dutch National Ballet.
In 2012 he created Puz/zle with 11 dancers and the Corsican men's choir A Filetta, Lebanese singer Fadia Tomb El-Hage and Japanese musician Kazunari Abe. He also helmed the choreography for Anna Karenina, the film by Joe Wright, featuring Keira Knightley and Jude Law. And, finally, 2013 he created m¡longa for the swiss Théatre Jorat, inspired by tango.


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This question just randomly popped up in my mind when I was doing my meditation today. I can say that I am more or less quite restless, given that my mind was jumping from one thought to another. However, each time it strays away from my object of meditation, which is the noting of rising and falling of my abdomen, I managed to note it, and came back to the present moment or the object of meditation.
One thing I noted today was that I in the midst of my experience of numbness on my foot (which covered a huge area of foot, instead of a point), I took note of it, but then at the same time, I could focus on my rising and falling of my abdomen. The same thing happened when I heard a sound, which I took note of it at the same time as the falling of my abdomen. In other words, I could focus (maybe not very intense; be mindful or aware of) on more than a single object. This seems intriguing to me because I previously read before an article that said a person's mind could only focus on one object at the same time, and even if one claims he is multi-tasking, his mind is actually jumping from one object to another, rather than being able to focus simultaneously on those several objects. So, am I actually experiencing something that is illusory? Could anyone please enlighten me ?
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Heart & Soles
Runners will hit the trail in the Heart and Soles 5K run on Feb. 8, 9 a.m., at Hellyer Park in south San Jose. The event, which will also feature a 10:30 a.m. Kids Fun Run, is a fundraiser for the program to provide salad bars in elementary schools throughout the Silicon Valley. The cost is $38 for the 5K (ages 8 and up) and $12 for the fun run (ages 2-7). For more information and to register, visit heartandsoles 5k.com.
Youth soccer
The South Bay Youth Soccer recreation league is holding registration for players ages 4-13 (as of July 31, 2014) for the spring soccer season. The fee–$125 per player–covers the cost of a uniform, participant award and team photo. For more information, visit SouthBayYouthSoccer.org.
Coaches needed
Willow Glen High School is looking for coaches for girls varsity and junior varsity water polo. Those interested should contact Willow Glen athletic director Peggy Booth at firstname.lastname@example.com or 408.535.6330.
Umps needed
The Peninsula Sports, Inc. Summer Group is looking for umpires–ages 18 and over, experienced or not–to work baseball games in the 2014 spring and summer seasons. Umpires are needed for Little League, Pinto, Mustang, Bronco, Pony, Colt and Palomino divisions. A clinic will be held on Feb. 8, 8 a.m.-noon, at Milpitas High School.
For more information, visit psirefs.com or contact Tim Gardner at 408.482-5745 or firstname.lastname@example.com.


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School and college graduations are taking place around the United States this time of year!
Now is a great time to help youth reflect on the need to take proper leave of those who have enriched their lives as they move on to the next chapter in their lives.
Larry Livingston, CFCA director of church relations, has created a simple exercise to help young people recognize and more deeply appreciate the important relationships in their lives.
This exercise can be used to complement a classroom lesson or parish youth gathering, or be part of an end-of-the-year group retreat.
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Despite tensions over the current-year Bullis Charter School facilities, Los Altos School District and charter school officials appear to be making progress in their search for a long-term solution.
District board President Doug Smith last week sent a letter to charter school officials inviting them to reintroduce a mediator and continue discussions about a long-term solution amenable to both parties.
The letter requests that Appellate Justice Hon. Richard J. McAdams (Ret.) return to the discussions "to help facilitate a meeting where we can explore options and interests on both sides."
McAdams is not new to the problems that divide the charter school and the school district – he helped facilitate meetings between the two parties a year and half ago. While the agreement that resulted from that mediation did not come to fruition, the district's letter deemed McAdams "a valuable guide to both parties in that discussion."
The letter states that the district is at a point where it must take a different approach. Potential meetings with McAdams would be closed to the public, a "concession" the district is willing to make. Smith assured the public that all matters under discussion would be vetted after the meetings with McAdams.
"I'm looking for a game-changer at this point," Smith said. "In the last couple of long-term discussions, there were a lot of 'nonstarters.' We have to find some way to bridge the gaps … and I hope by changing the format we can do that."
The letter suggests that the format could include the same two-on-two teams from the district and charter school that have met during long-term facilities sessions, but the district would welcome the charter school board's newest members, Sang Yoo and Jennifer Carlton, to "benefit from fresh perspectives."
The charter school, which was scheduled to discuss the mediator at its Monday meeting, after the Town Crier's press deadline, would be open to mediation, according to board Chairman Ken Moore.
"We welcome mediation without any preconditions, and that the end goal of the mediation should be that all public school children get fair access to public school facilities," he said.
Smith said he hoped the meetings could occur as soon as possible so that both sides could work toward a solution, possibly before the holidays.
Current-year challenges
After issuing a letter to the charter school that detailed violations of the current year's Facilities Use Agreement (FUA), the district reviewed the problems at its Nov. 12 board meeting.
Bullis Charter School board member Francis La Poll read a three-page response to the district's notice. The statement disagreed with the district's attempt to impose grade-level restrictions or limits on enrollment at the two charter school sites, claiming that the district's attempts are "against public policy and without any support in the law."
"The district's strong-arm efforts to force a contract, while locking out BCS, is further evidence of the bad-faith actions in which (the district) continues to engage," La Poll said. "The district claims that because BCS allegedly violated a contract that (the district) forced Bullis to sign, it may take away Bullis' facilities and/or not provide Bullis with facilities next year. The district makes these threats even though the district has failed to comply with that same contract of adhesion."
A list of Bullis Charter School's complaints about the Blach facilities was attached, asserting that the facilities were not prepared on time and that sharing arrangements did not meet contract specifications. A table outlined the unallocated time of the Blach PE facilities.
La Poll said that although the charter school believes that the district's accusations are "baseless" and "unlawful," it plans to find ways to live within the FUA restrictions in the 45-day time period of the original letter.


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For the 15th consecutive year, a handful of brave souls will jump into the bitter cold South Platte River on the Friday before Groundhog Day.
Even when we didnt have the big event, we still jumped in, says co-organizer Russ Jones. We decided to bring it back and try to use the event to raise funds and awareness for a great cause.
This years theme, Drowning Childhood Hunger, reflects the charity chosen to benefit from the jumpers -- the Adopt-a-Backpack program.
"Adopt a Backpack is a partnership between several agencies that provides a backpack full of food to keep hungry children fed during school year weekends when students have no access to school lunch, co-organizer Jim Paloucek said. If these kids dont get this assistance, they come back to school on Monday hungry and not ready to learn. This program fills that need.
Funding for the backpack program has largely come from grants, which dont fully fill the need. Currently 120 packs are furnished every week, but the need is greater, according to the agencies involved.
Money generated by jumpers will be given to the North Platte Public Schools Foundation, which will provide those funds to directly benefit those hungry children who need it most.
The Splash has raised nearly $200,000 since its inception in 1999. To date, those funds have all gone to the Lincoln Connection Homeless Shelter.
We will always have a soft spot in our heart for the Shelter, but we wanted to highlight and support some of the other great things going on in the community, co-organizer David Fudge said.
As always, participants are asked to raise at least $100 and bring it with them to the Splash on Feb. 1. Costumes are encouraged, and the infamous costume parade will begin at around 2:30 p.m.
All checks should be made to the North Platte Public Schools Foundation.
Updates on the Splash and participant count can be found on the Splashs Facebook page, www.facebook.com/GroundHoggyDoggyShadowSplash.
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Rick Hendrick thought he made a bold statement last year when he predicted that all four of his cars would make the Chase for the Sprint Cup.
He unexpectedly put an enormous amount of pressure on his team, which he didn't realize until he heard Jeff Gordon talk about the pressure of rallying to make the Chase in order to fulfill that goal.
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So how does Hendrick approach 2013?
"I feel more confident this year than last year," Hendrick said last week.
So much for not putting more pressure on his teams again this year.
But Hendrick talked from the heart when previewing the 2013 season. And he has reason to believe his organization could be better than in 2012, when he had four drivers in the top 12, 10 victories but no championship.
He is optimistic because Jimmie Johnson is coming off a year when he nearly earned his sixth Sprint Cup championship. Jeff Gordon barely made the Chase but finished the year off with a win at Homestead. Dale Earnhardt Jr. snapped his long winless streak, made the Chase and isn't showing any ill effects from the concussions that cost him two races. And Kasey Kahne is in his second year at Hendrick and in a position to thrive after a two-win, fourth-place finish last season.
"Our expectation at this company is to be competitive and win 38 races," Earnhardt crew chief Steve Letarte said about the season that includes 36 points races and two non-points events. "Do we think that's possible (to win all 38)? No. But do we work every day to try to win every race? Absolutely."
Hendrick, which won five consecutive titles with Johnson and has won 10 overall, has been shut out the last two years with Tony Stewart and Brad Keselowski winning the Cup titles in 2011 and 2012.
"We're as prepared as we can be," Hendrick said. "Now we have just got to go out, race the competition and see where we end up. I feel like we are more prepared than we were last year. We'll just have to see."
Hendrick believes his team in some ways fumbled away the championship last year. He's not saying that Keselowski didn't earn it, but he felt that Johnson and his No. 48 team made some un-Hendrick-like mistakes.
Johnson blew a tire and wrecked at Phoenix to finish 32nd, and then he had dropped lugnut and a hole in a cooling line that eventually ended his day at Homestead. If he hadn't dropped out early at Homestead, he might have put pressure on Keselowski, who managed a 15th-place finish at Homestead to win the title by 39 points over Clint Bowyer and 40 over Johnson.
"We were not as good at Phoenix as we should have been," Hendrick said. "We could not get the car comfortable for Jimmie and we blew that tire. That was kind of fumbling the ball. That was racing luck. … We got Brad in a box down there (at Homestead) and we dropped a lugnut and we could overcome that.
"What we couldn't overcome was a hole in the rear end cooler line. We had a situation that took us out of it that hopefully that won't happen to us again."
Hendrick sat in during a crew chief meeting last week that he said convinced him that all four teams are working well together to get a handle on the new 2013 car.
"This is a tough sport; there is a lot of talent out there," Hendrick said. "It's all going to come down to who has breaks and hits it right. I don't know of any organization that has any better chemistry than we have between our four."
There is no organization with the success over the last decade as well. Hendrick has 209 career Cup victories since it started in 1984, 100 of them in past decade. Five of its 10 championships have come since 2005.
"When you've won 209 races as a company, the expectation is always to win," Letarte said. "We realize how much work goes into it and we expect very tough competition and we don't expect to win every race, but we put the car on the truck every Thursday afternoon with the anticipation that that is a race-winning car.
"You have to do that every week."


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Students living in University housing are, in addition to Code of Student Conduct regulations, subject to the following:
- Housing
Clarkson is a residential University and all undergraduate students are required to live on campus. Implicit is the belief that the residential experience plays a vital role in the overall education and development of all students. Residence Life at Clarkson seeks to establish an enriching living learning community that supports the main mission of the University, especially in the areas of creating academic excellence, promoting diversity and alumni engagement. The residential program for first-year students is designed to facilitate a healthy and positive transition to Clarkson. Residence Life strives to meet the varied needs of all residents while providing the opportunity to build a vibrant community and promoting a safe and secure environment. Each student is expected to exhibit behavior reflecting responsible citizenship, integrity and acceptance. The residential program provides opportunities for growth and development, including housing options that reflect increasing independence and maturity as students approach graduation.
While all undergraduate students are expected to live on campus, some students are eligible to be considered for an exemption to the residency requirement as follows:
- Student is married or a single parent
- Student will be 25 years of age or older
- Student is commuting from their parent's primary home, within reasonable (as determined by the Residence Life Office) driving distance
- Student is a member of a fraternity/sorority recognized by Clarkson (SUNY Potsdam Fraternities/Sororities are specifically excluded), meets the eligibility requirements established by the Office for Student Organizations, and will be living at the chapter house filling a "legitimate bed space" as determined by the Residence Life Office
- Student is participating in a University authorized Experiential Learning program, i.e. Semester Abroad (the student to be exempted for the semester participation only)
- Students should address questions and concerns about housing assignments and requests for exemptions to the residency requirement with the Residence Life Office staff. In cases of irresolvable conflict, students can contact the Dean of Students Office. In the Dean's absence, the Vice President for Enrollment & Student Advancement may be contacted.
- Dining
Students residing in University residence halls are required to contract for food service.
Food service contracts are optional for residents of University apartments.
Students may elect a particular board plan, but cannot change plans after the first 10 days of the semester (see IX-Y Refund Policy).
- Access System IDs: Residence halls are electronically locked 24/7. The University ID serves as an access card granting authorized students access to their residence area. Students are expected to carry their University ID with them at all times. Fees will be charged for the replacement of lost ID cards.
- Air-Conditioners: Air conditioners are not allowed in University housing.
- Alcohol: Only those 21 years of age or older may possess and/or consume alcoholic beverages in campus housing. Public possession, i.e. hallways, lounges, is prohibited, unless the event is registered and approved by the Office of the Assistant Dean for Student Organizations. Kegs are not permitted. Empty beer cans and beer/liquor bottles in an underage person's room are considered a violation. Those of age are expected to exercise moderation and responsibility. For additional information, refer to Clarkson University Student Regulations 2013–2014, IX Policy Statements, IX-A Alcoholic Beverages.
- Change of Assignment: Request for change of housing assignment must be made through the Residence Life Office. The Residence Life Office reserves the right to make individual changes in assignment to address the needs of the overall residential community.
- Damages: Residents are held liable for damage to the rooms, apartments, furnishings, and common area facilities. Charges for unclaimed damages will be shared jointly by students. Residents are responsible for completing a Room Condition Report when moving into a room/apartment. If a report is not submitted, the resident is liable for all damages or repairs. A list of typical damages can be found at www.clarkson.edu/facilities/residentialspaces/index.html
- Drugs: The University cannot and will not condone any illegal act involving the possession, manufacture, use or sale of controlled substances (drugs) on campus, except when properly authorized by a physician.
- Fire Drills/Safety: The University conducts regular (typically monthly) fire safety inspections in residential facilities. The University will also conduct fire drills throughout the year. Fire alarms are to be considered a mandate to evacuate the building. Failure to do so will result in disciplinary sanction and a $100 fine.
- Turning in a false alarm endangers the lives of others and is a federal offense. Turning in a false alarm will result in a $100 fine and disciplinary sanction.
- To protect the lives and safety of those living in the residence facilities, the use of fire extinguishers and all other fire-fighting equipment is to be limited to valid emergencies only. Anyone caught tampering with fire equipment will be fined $100 and be subject to disciplinary sanction.
- Candles, incense, halogen lamps and *toaster ovens shall not be used in the rooms due to fire hazards. *Toasters/toaster ovens are only permitted in on campus apartment kitchens.
- Residents are also expected to comply with the Clarkson University student housing fire safety checklist. (www.clarkson.edu/studentaffairs/pdf/Dorm_Fire_Guide.pdf)
- Flammables: No flammable substances may be stored inside residence facilities, including, but not limited to, "Tiki torches," motorcycles or any other gas powered vehicle/equipment. LP tanks for gas grills, lighter fluid and the like must be a minimum of ten feet from buildings. Those creating a fire hazard in residence facilities are subject to disciplinary action including expulsion from campus housing.
- Guests/Visitors: Students are permitted to have visitors and guests in their residence with the understanding that visitors are expected to adhere to all University regulations, including Residence Regulations. The resident host should understand that she/he is responsible for their guest's behavior and that hosts can be sanctioned for the inappropriate behavior of visitors and guests. Mutual consent of any and all roommates is required for overnight guests. Overnight guests are limited to one person per resident. Any guest that will be staying in University housing for more than 24 hours must be registered with a member of the Residence Life staff through a Visitor Registration Form. It is expected that no overnight guest will stay longer than 72 hours per month. All guests who are not Clarkson students must be 18 years old or older. All requests for exemptions to this policy, including siblings less than 18 years of age, must be submitted in writing to the Residence Director or Area Coordinator for approval at least 48 hours in advance of the guest's arrival. Guests should not be left unattended in the residence halls or apartments without her/his host. The Residence Life Office reserves the right to remove any visitor when it is determined that a visitor has become a disturbing influence, violates University regulations, or presents a health/legal problem/hazard.
- Housing Assignment Terms: The term of assignment to University housing for single students is for the academic year. University housing (unless otherwise specified) is closed during Thanksgiving, the fall to spring semester break and spring break. Residence facilities must be vacated within 24 hours after the last exam at the end of the fall and spring semesters. Graduating residents may remain in University housing until 24 hours after May's Commencement contingent upon continued good citizenship.
- The Residence Life Office reserves the right to make changes to assignment in response to facility limitations, change in enrollment, conflict resolution, etc. or to address the needs of the overall residential community.
- The University may for good and valid reasons suspend a student from University housing as a disciplinary measure. In such instances, there will be no refund of monies to the student.
- Personal Property Insurance: The University does not carry insurance of any kind on the property of students and accepts no responsibility for loss or damage to such property. Students are urged to lock their rooms at all times and carry their own personal property insurance. Students are expected to keep access doors to residence halls closed at all times.
- Pets: With the exception of fish in small tanks (10 gallons or less), animals and reptiles are not permitted anywhere in residence halls, apartments or any Clarkson housing. This includes any pet that is "just visiting." Visiting pets must be left outside and are not permitted in residence halls, apartments or any Clarkson housing. (There is an exception to this policy for Area Coordinators who are 'live-in' employees of the University). Pets are subject to removal by pest control venders and/or the animal shelter. The pet owner will be subject to all costs incurred for the removal of the pet and will be solely responsible for the steps needed to retrieve their pet and the expense and/or fine associated with the removal. Resident pet owners are also subject to disciplinary sanction that could include suspension from campus housing without a refund.
- Public Areas/Lounges: Furniture cannot be removed from lounges, study rooms, cafeterias, etc. for the private use of students within their own rooms. Students possessing unauthorized furniture will be fined and face disciplinary sanction for possessing stolen property.
- Refrigerators: Full-sized refrigerators are not permitted in the residence halls.
- Refunds: Students should refer to the refund policy related to room and board charges for those withdrawing from the University.
- Roof & Basement/Boiler Areas: Boiler rooms and roof areas are OFF LIMITS at all times. No antenna or aerial attachment may be made on the roof of any University residence. The basements of Riverside Apartments are prohibited as living quarters.
- Room Alterations: Pools, hot tubs and spas of any kind are not allowed
- Room Keys: For each key not returned, at the termination of room occupancy, a fee will be assessed to change the door lock.
Civil law defines the possession of unauthorized keys or access cards as being in possession of burglary tools. Those individuals having or using such keys or cards are subject to disciplinary action.
- Quiet and Courtesy Hours: Quiet Hours are designated times when noise will be kept to a minimum to allow studying and sleep. Stereos, televisions and other devises must be played at lower volume levels that will not disturb other residents. Quiet hours must be observed between 11:00 pm - 7:00 am during the week (Sunday through Thursday) and 1:00 am - 9:00 am on weekends (Friday and Saturday). Alternative quiet hours are in affect during Dead Week and Finals Week. All residents are expected to extend courtesy and consideration and be sensitive to the needs of other residents at all times. Courtesy Hours are in effect at all times in the residential areas. Each resident and his/her visitors have the responsibility to act with consideration for others.
- Safety Inspections: The University reserves the right to inspect premises for safety, damage and repair or upgrade planning.
- Students are responsible for keeping their rooms and apartments in a sanitary condition. The University will, as needed, conduct an inspection of the rooms in the interest of hygiene and safety. Rooms or apartments declared unsanitary and requiring the use of the custodial staff will be charged for the unscheduled cleaning.
- Signs: Unauthorized possession of federal, state, local or other public agency signs is not permitted in University housing. All signs posted in University housing must be approved by the Residence Life Office.
- Smoking: Smoking and vaping are not permitted anywhere in University housing. Smokers and vapors must be at least 30 feet from residence facilities when smoking outdoors.
- Solicitation: No solicitation is permitted in University housing, unless approved by the Associate Dean of Residence Life or Dean of Students.
- Storage: The University is unable to store personal belongings. Residents are expected to remove all personal belongings when vacating campus housing. Items stored/left in hallways, entry ways, or stairwells are a fire hazard and are subject to immediate confiscation. Violators will be assessed the $100 Fire Safety fine when retrieving confiscated items.
- Vacating Housing: Any student living in University housing that is withdrawing from the University, whether permanently or for a leave of absence, must vacate and remove all personal possessions within 24 hours. All rights to the room cease after 24 hours.
- Residence facilities must be vacated within 24 hours after the last exam at the end of the fall and spring semesters.
- Weapons: Possession of weapons or firearms of any kind is strictly prohibited. Firearms, explosive devices or materials, chemicals, bows, arrows, single bladed knives (i.e. hunting, Bowie, utility, sport, military or tactical - See below) and other dangerous hunting equipment shall not be brought into any room or residence facility at any time.
|Hunting / Buck Knife
|Utility Knife
|Military Style / Tactical Folding Knife
- BB and pellet guns, air rifles, paint ball guns and all other air or spring propelled missiles are also strictly prohibited as are slingshots, fireworks, whips, knum chucks and martial arts weapons.
- Those bringing weapons to campus or residence facility are subject to disciplinary sanction which could include suspension from campus housing, suspension from the University and/or referral for prosecution.
- Apartment residents are permitted to possess kitchen knives for preparing food as long as these utensils remain in the kitchen/dining room area of their respective apartments. Students living in traditional residence halls are not permitted to possess these same utensils inside their residence rooms.
- Acceptable knives are a utility tool with a knife blade no longer than three inches (3"). Examples of such utility tools would be a "Swiss Army" or "Leatherman" brand tool.
|Leatherman Utility Tool
|Swiss Army Utility Tool
Permanent changes to campus housing facilities, i.e. painting, IS NOT permitted. No changes to permanent fixtures are allowed. This includes built-in dressers, shelves, closets, closet doors and desks (except as authorized by the Residence Life Office). No tampering with electrical wiring, fixtures, breakers or panel boxes is permitted.
When hanging pictures, posters, etc. duct tape is expressly prohibited from use. The use of any tape other than "drafting"/painters tape should be avoided. Tape marks, nail holes, etc. will be billed on a "per wall" basis.
Except under extreme emergency circumstances, premises occupied by students and the personal possessions of students will not be searched unless appropriate (written) authorization has been obtained.
For premises controlled by Clarkson University, the appropriate authorization for a search by University officials lies with the Dean of Students. The written application to the Dean of Students for such a search must specify the reasons for the search and the objects or information sought. Every effort must be made to have the student or students who normally occupy the premises present during the search. Copies of the application and authorization of the search must be presented to the student or students involved and present before the search is conducted or, in cases where the student or students involved cannot be present, as soon as possible after the search and before disciplinary action is initiated.
For premises not controlled by Clarkson University, the ordinary requirements for lawful search are necessary.


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Burke Burnett says he was inspired to come out as gay at 15 after learning about the hate crime murder of gay Wyoming college student Matthew Shepard. Thirteen years after Shepard's death, Burnett himself became the victim of a brutal anti-gay hate crime in Reno, Texas, a small town east of Paris and 100 miles northeast of Dallas.
Burnett, now 26, was at a Halloween party in the early morning hours of Oct. 30 when he was jumped by three men who yelled anti-gay epithets as they stabbed him repeatedly with a broken beer bottle, before throwing him onto a lit burn barrel.
Burnett said he'd never before had problems in his hometown due to his sexual orientation, but he believes the men were trying to kill him.
It took 30 stitches to close stab wounds to his back and forearm, as well as a cut above his left eye. He also sustained second-degree burns and severe bruises.
It was arguably the worst anti-gay hate crime Texas has seen since Jimmy Lee Dean was beaten nearly to death in the heart of Dallas' gay entertainment district in 2008. And for many in East Texas, Burnett's beating undoubtedly evoked memories of the 1993 murder of Nicholas West in Tyler.
Fearing that local authorities wouldn't treat the crime seriously, Burnett's friends contacted the media. After graphic photos of his injuries were posted on DallasVoice.com, the incident quickly made national news.
Reno police were tightlipped about their investigation, but within days they'd arrested three men in connection with the crime — 31-year-old James Mitchell Lasater III of Paris, 25-year-old Micky Joe Smith of Brookston and 33-year-old Daniel Shawn Martin of Paris.
The suspects each were charged with multiple counts of aggravated assault, but under Texas law, it would be up to prosecutors to decide whether to treat the case as a hate crime.
And LGBT advocates weren't terribly optimistic, given that in the 10 years since Texas' statute was passed, only about a dozen cases have been prosecuted as hate crimes.
They would be pleasantly surprised, however, when on Nov. 10 the Lamar County District Attorney's Office announced that that all three suspects would face hate crimes enhancements.
Aggravated assault is a second-degree felony punishable by up to 20 years in prison, but the enhancements would bump up the charges, making them first-degree felonies punishable by life in prison.
— John Wright
This article appeared in the Dallas Voice print edition December 30, 2011.


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FORMER Forest Green captain Jared Hodgkiss has teamed up with Reece Styche at Conference rivals Kidderminster Harriers.
The popular out of contract former West Brom right-back had previously been offered a one-year deal to remain at the New Lawn, but was informed his five-year spell at Rovers was over after the final Skrill Premier match of the season.
Pennock said: "Jared has been an excellent captain and ambassador for FGR and I wish him all the best in his career."
Stafford-born Hodgkiss,27, was a schoolboy at Wolves and before switching to West Brom. He made 15 appearances for the Baggies and had loan spells at Aberdeen and Northampton before moving to Forest Green in 2009, going on to make 170 appearances for the New Lawn outfit including several as skipper.
"We're delighted to get him on board," said Harriers boss Gary Whild.
"It's no secret that with the departures of Lee Vaughan and Mickey Demetriou we needed to get somebody in and with his experience and he definitely fits the bill.
"He can play at left-back and right-back and he's a local lad as well so it is great to get him.
"It's always a benefit if a lad can play in a number of positions. It was important we got the right person and I think that person is Jared."
Hodgkiss revealed he had several options, including Wrexham, after choosing to leave Forest Green but said the chance to work with Whild was a big factor in his decision on penning a one-year deal.
"The manager was a big thing for me," he said. "I had spoken to quite a few players who have been with him and they had nothing but good things to say.
"The location helps, full-time football helps but the main thing was the manager."
He added: "I had a good four or five years at Forest Green but it is good to be back nearer home and I'm looking forward to it."