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Happiness is like a cake we bake that creates the joy and fullness of life.
And, the recipe begins with one cup of resilience to keep it all together
Place next, one cup of acceptance for loving yourself dearly as you are
Put in one cupful of appreciation for your life and the beauty of nature
Insert one cup of direction to help follow those special goals you seek
Next, blend in one cupful of emotion for life's intense love and feelings
Enter then, a heaping cup of relationships, made of family and friends
Stir in one cupful of giving for sharing your love and kindness with all
Stir, then add a cup of meaning for purpose that makes happiness rise.
There you have it!
December 16, 2015
Contest: My Secret To Happiness
Sponsor: Line Gauthier
Copyright © Sandra Haight | Year Posted 2015
Heaven can be found right where you are.
Angels surround us; open up your eyes!
People you have come to know - you need to prize.
Parents, siblings and friends - one may be your guiding star!
Inner peace, once discovered, brings an outer glow.
Nurturing relationships, your peace will grow,
Enriching your life and the lives of those you know!
Soon life's meaning will be so clear to see -
Sparkling, a guiding star to others YOU will be!
For the Happiness Acrostic Contest of John Hamilton
Copyright © Andrea Dietrich | Year Posted 2015
H opes of great joy to all
A lways upon other families we call
P leased to share what we have with others
P laying children warm the hearts of all today
Y elling and laughter so happy what can we say
H appy thoughts as we remember days gone by
O ld folks telling others family stories oh my
L aughter ringing out thoughout the day
I' d have been a fool if I had not visited today
D eck The Halls one among the many songs being sung
A lways in the hearts of all today is baby Jesus
Y ou can feel the love for one another always
S inging praises to and about Jesus as we wish all "Happy Holidays"
Holiday Acrostic Challenge for Francine Roberts
Carol Ann Brown
1st Place Winner
Copyright © Carol Sunshine Brown | Year Posted 2011
So sensationally super; Sagittarius son of John Spence
Pleasantly personable, and matriarch Maud Spence's son
Enabling, exquisite, eloquent, evolving and enterprising
Naturally nice, no nonsense, and a nutritionist nobleman
Carrot consumer, constant comrade and cold-war veteran
Equitably enlightened, and just an elegant eggnog taster
Jumping Jupiter, a jubilant sundae lover, and just a jewel
Oppresso de liber, optimistically captivating; oratorical
Saintly passionate, succulent salmon sampler; sweetheart!
Exquisitely enchanting, enchantingly amatorious; éclat!
Playful, painstakingly passionate, pajama wearer, patient
Handsomely helpful handyman, harmonizer of happiness
Sweet as syrup, shining armor off the shelf; savoir-faire!
Red-blooded poetry connoisseur and radioactively lovable!
Won Seventh Place Position
"Tell Me About You Contest"
June 16, 2010
Sponsored by Amy Green
Copyright © Joseph Spence Sr | Year Posted 2010
L-iving in a world of vast
souls formed from
another voided world,
E-ntering thru portals
from their world to earth.
O-ozing spetacular smell
and wail when the chips
are down.
N-urtured from cradle to
entity with a new world
to face.
O-rganizes oneself for the
task ahead,passing thru
hurdles of life unabased
and unabashed.
R-eaps the fruit of labor
with joy or heavy heart.
A-ge sets in,mission
accomplished or not will
dawn on the entity.
I-n retrospect,he thinks
about his childhood and
how life was to him.
L-iving in confidence or
shame,he bows his head
in victory or defeat.
O-nly the taste of time
will tell the durability of
his achievements.
V-oid of preference the
aim result bears the
foundation for his lineage.
E-njoyment or lack lies
with the works of the
man,for there is no food
for the slothful.
Y-oung ones,a stitch in
time saves nine,make
haste while the sun
O-iling your lamb always
like the ten virgins is the
key to success.
U-rging you to shun peer
pressure and focus on
the course marked out
for you by fate,so a
fulfilled life you shall live.
An acrostic for you
Leonora Galinita.
Copyright © Ifeanyi Bob Ekechukwu | Year Posted 2013
As she cups my fingers through sleep-time
Nurturing our cozy moments with delight;
Gaily, Aunt takes me to joyrides of youth
Each circus, fairy tears, or moon talk,
Lifts all seasons to brighten mad chuckles
Into a harbor of love where warmth glides.
Care-giver… delivering me at birth
A second mom, the first kin I cherish!
Tammy Reams' Acrostic on Mother's Day
Dedicated to my aunt- nurse who treasured me
as her own child till her death... I was 22 then.
Copyright © nette onclaud | Year Posted 2015
Earned his name~
Suffered all the pain~
Under the hands of men~
Settled with hate against him~
Compassionately he forgave them still~
He loved us then and he always will~
Rising he gave us the right to survive~
Intoxicating he is to all of our lives~
Supplying our each and every need~
Thank you father, For blessing me~
Our king above kings~
Understanding he brings~
Radiant he is indeed~
Living for Christ is the greatest thing~
Only in him may you rest in peace~
Remember each day to trust and forgive~
Divided from him is no way to live~
Copyright © Tyesha Ehigiator | Year Posted 2009
L ooking good she thinks, looking slim
E yeing the glow that's coming from within
K nowing that all eyes will be upon her
K neeling at the altar will be LEKKER
E very person will have eyes that stream
R econstructed legs has allowed this dream
D oesn't know when pain will ease
R emarked on the baskets of doves for release
E yes now misted over Tad must be my guide
A t the stroke of 12 ,my husband will be at my side
M aking me for sure the happiest bride
Copyright © Seren Roberts | Year Posted 2013
Most wonderful woman God gave to me
You fill my heart with so much joy and glee
Everything I will drop just to heed your call
Together with you I can face it all
Enchanting lady to my heart you hold the key
Rightfully yours from the beginning till eternity
Never will I cheat or betray your trust
Always I promise this until I turn to dust
Loving you with a love that forever will last
Warming my nights and making my days bright
Inspiration you bring makes me want to write
Fulfilling my needs in every aspect
Eternally it is you I will love and respect
Copyright © John Boak | Year Posted 2006
H er gentle touch soothed his broken spirit
A nd he knew his heart was forever enslaved
P oetry she sang sweetly, he could hear it
P romised their names in stone to be engraved
I n her songs the words healed and enhanced
N ew feelings just begging to be released
E very year, each other they deeply romanced
S avoring love, every touch and kiss increased
S o when that promise came neither feared it
Contest: Happiness acrostic
Sponsor John Hamilton
Copyright © Robert Lindley | Year Posted 2015
Crazy is defined by the crazy things you do
Really crazy things are just too crazy, too
A crazy person laughs when no one is around
Zealous crazy people are too busy to be found
Yes, crazy is as crazy does, who really can define?
Your definition of crazy is well kept in your mind.
Even when you're normal, crazy still remains
Some keep crazy in their hearts, to look like they're still sane.
Copyright © Michael Degenhardt | Year Posted 2008
Still is the night, deep blue as the sea
The moon and I keep a rendezvous
A star reaches out, to light up my way
I won't be afraid, at the end of the day
Rising before me, is a staircase of crystal
Whispers of angels, are singing a song
As soft music plays, the soft breezes whistle
You call out my name, and lead me along
Tonight is the moment, I've waited so long!
Of wishes I've held, to see you again
The questions I've asked, I know you have heard me
Here and hereafter are just steps apart
Each step brings me closer.. Oh, be still, my heart!
So soon I'll have answers!
The place I belong, is waiting for me
All things I have longed for, I'm beginning to see
Reaching out with your hand, your smile reassures me
Stars shine in your eyes, as you wrap me in love
* * * * * * *
For Linda Marie's Contest: Stairway To The Stars
By Carrie Richards 2/17/12
Copyright © Carrie Richards | Year Posted 2012
Filling minds with symphony of truth
Opening them with catalytic mystery of light
Living waters flowing like angels' robes
Lifting inspirations into the depths of brilliance
Omitting your hopeful eyes to the skies
Without blemish and aching to purify
You are so talented and true
Outstanding words that cringe in harmonies
Under and over and back to the earth
Revealing an answer that was once nothing
Drenched and battered in sweets for a recipe
Rocking and popping in slivered ecstasy
Enveloping us all in the highest reverie
Aiming at the heavens where you ought to be
My heart pours out to all of you
Someone believes in you—I do
And though the dark is soon to come
Never fear, for light will always fold it over
Dimming away into resonate and pure master-peace
No, you are free in this glistened life
Everlasting like the holy beings in perfect-pitched song
Vindicating your cause and all others to follow
Emptied only to be filled yet again
Ransomed in unremitting constancy
Give into the beauty of recycled rhapsody
Interlaced with supportive strands of genius
Veiled in humility and never lacking agility
Enshrouded with the benevolent shine of generations
Understand that you will succeed in succulent growth
People will only fail you if you give them reason to
You are an incredible addition to a lively creation
Onward the music will lead you on
Universally swirling and curling with mastered energy
Veering out and fluttering in perfect sight and sound
Eventually reaching out to the remaining shadows
Get up and look at the world around you
Obvious beauty surrounds every shady corner
Take what you may and create your renovating legacy
The symphony is playing for you
Helping you along the smooth sands of life
Intertwined in fiery drive and sifting scents
Surrounded by the resonance—and a stranger's global confidence
-inspired by the one and only Anthony Snape-
Copyright © Laura Breidenthal | Year Posted 2012
W isdom
E mbraces
A bundant
L ove
T hat Jesus
H as for you
see more @ ! J 4:8/9
Copyright © Brian Strand | Year Posted 2010
Poets sharing their hearts and souls
Openly and honestly with each other
Expressing their deepest feelings
Truly understanding and caring
Rights of others shall be respected
Yearning to offer everything we can
So much variety, the spice of life
Opens many doors of knowledge
Understanding others views on life
Provides us with each others blessings
You know not a day goes by that I
don't feel like I should do more to
show you all how important you are
to me. I love you all and I'm not
ashamed to say when your poems
are sad I cry, when their happy I
laugh and when they teach I learn.
"Provides us with each others blessings"
Thats what the soup is! Thank you
"Team Poetry Soup", Michael
Copyright © Michael Jordan | Year Posted 2008
S ometimes you have to
M ake the best even
I f God gave you
L ittle to work with
E ven if it just means flipping that frown
Copyright © Jen H. | Year Posted 2009
My beautiful you are the one that completes me
without you,I'm empty,but beautiful with you i'm complete
you are my better half
you are my Life,my Love,and my Everything
with you my beautiful I'm complete
Copyright © Brian Baskin | Year Posted 2006
Mothers are truly God's gift to the world and really for us
Oh, they will put things out, even a fuss with a simple touch
The essence of their being prevents us from being in a rush
Hear their words of wisdom and one will learn very much
Even as drivers they shift gears without scraping the clutch
Resting a child's head, they simmer a cry with such a hush
Saving grace, loving us dearly like a hand with a royal flush
Copyright © Joseph Spence Sr | Year Posted 2006
A.little friend.
I.consider a baby sister.
N.ever too busy to lend her my hand!
D.edicated to her life through poetry.
R.are is her creativity and imagination.
O.verflowing with raw tallent.
P.rincess is her title.
S.mile Rain!
Copyright © Jimmy Anderson | Year Posted 2010
H umility is the capacity to
U nderstand that we
M ay not know
A ll of the answers, and we may
N ever fully comprehend all of the
I ntricasies of the cosmos
T otally, however we continue to
Y earn, and to learn and to grow, until the end.
H appiness, seems to be a mystery,
U nderstanding how to achieve it
M ay seem to be a daunting task to
A ny one of us, or perhaps all of us, but we
N ever give up
I n the quest, because,
T rue happiness continues to be the goal for
Y oung and old alike, especially in this complicated world
John Derek Hamilton
November 14,2017
Copyright © John Hamilton | Year Posted 2017
you're everything to me
a hidden longing deep within
just like the air breath
when I feel alone at times
you'll hold my hand tightly and being around
through my laughter or my tears
you'll comfort me and give me faith
you are a precious gift of love
you fill my soul with the meaning of love
for even in the darkest hour
when all of hope seems gone
thought of a still resilience voice
to feel you within my reach
in my heart
you're always with me
there will be a place for you forever
now,a whole new world
just for you and me
this bond between us can't be broken
my life,you'll touch
I will be glad to have you in my life
I can share my interests with you
I'll search no more
cause you are a precious gift of love
Copyright © Lan Zhuang | Year Posted 2007
H onored I am to know you Harry
A favorite poet to me you are
R ight at the top of my poet family
R ise you do enter and win contests
Y orkshire man married and a father
H umor is surely your forte' sir
O h how I wish to be so clever
R emember our years at PoetrySoup
S eems we became family overnight
M aking history year after year
A nd I hope for many more years to come
N ow I dedicate this poem to you as your Christmas gift
~~~Harry Horsman~~~
For:"Gift Exchange" contest of P.D.
Carol Brown ~ 2011
3rd Place Winner
T Though, it officially comes just once a year,
H Halleluejah! We should be thankful year long.
A Allowing others to gather near,
N not just for one day and then be gone.
K Keeping love within our hearts,
S sending our prayers of thanks, daily to God above.
G Graciously sharing our bounty in part,
I inviting the homeless and little lost doves.
V Vast, should be our generosity,
I instead of ignoring, so deliberate.
N Nothing else helps your soul to feel, so completely.
G Giving a helping hand and hope, to those less fortunate.
D Don't be fooled into thinking, you can't make a difference.
A As you sit down with a few family and friends,
Y you could have been some ones deliverance
For Thanksgiving Day contest
inspired by Dane Ann Smith Johnsen
Copyright © Paula Swanson | Year Posted 2010
Cookies are addictive!
OoOoH! Here's one to snatch!
Okay...where's the chocolate chips?
Kraving too many of these treats
I want some now! But...I might get beeefy...
Every bite is mouthwatering, soft and crisp
Should I take another cookie?
Copyright © JW Earnings | Year Posted 2013
This is an Acrostic with Alliteration in the body.....
H aving Heavenly Healing Help
A lways Apply Approving Attitude
P ray Past Problems Perrish
P reventing Presuring Perceptive People
Y earning Yahweh Yuletide Yourself
N urture No Noxious Natives
E veryone Enjoy Each Event
W anting Winning Wellintentioned Wishes
Y es Yell "Yuck" Yearend
E nergy Eventually Exits Evenings
A llow Appropriate Active Attention
R emember Rally Reasonable Recreation
Copyright © Marty Owens | Year Posted 2009
HOUSE-a lovely place to share affection.
that is the root from where relation grows.
one day, a fine time it will become a tree.
a wonderful garden at the front and backside of house.
with colorful flowers at front
and sweet fruits and healthy vegetables at back.
a white stony pebbles way which,
leads to the garden park,
which is the place of peace.
a swing in the middle of garden,
keeps us thinking about the ups and downs of life.
house fully painted with white,
indicates the peace.
glassy windows which helps us to
watch the outside world, inside the house.
curtains,sofa,bed,etc., everything is of white
which always tells us to be peace
and to maintain silence and patience.
peace and patience will increase our love,
which makes our relation ship strong and more stronger.
and that's what is the aim of my dream house.
Copyright © lavanya ramamurthi | Year Posted 2014
Sense of humour, elevating our spirits
Musing over the simple things in life, rejoicing at what we find
Imagination stimulated, childlike, seeing the wonders in life
Light heartedness, laughing at one's self!
Everything as it is meant to be, smiling, enjoying, the gift of life
Copyright © Amy Rose | Year Posted 2013
H ealthy body, sound mind and soul
A lways smile and laugh, no pretense at all
P eaceful life and contentment while reaching one's goal
P icking flowers, dancing like a child at every nature's call
I n reality, happiness escapes… not easy to find
N ymph-like in this world, spoiled by modern time
E lusive singing bird, endeavor to reach its chime
S pirit of acceptance, through prayers soon will shine
S eek persistently within our heart and mind
©2015Leonora Galinta
All Rights Reserved
Dec. 18, 2015 11.25pm
Copyright © Galeo DS | Year Posted 2015
P aranoia permeates, etching itself into your fractured face,
A cacophony of constant pressure; life remains a stressful race,
N othing to hope for, no positives like promotion in the workplace,
I nability to love, relationships lift anchor and set sail without chase,
C hildren crushing dreams under mortgages; age grows with disgrace
Copyright © Dan Keir | Year Posted 2013
I ntegrity wins the game
N ot much escapes MORALITY
T ime takes apathy and encloses it in a gilded cage
H holidays are ever lasting, cheerful and filled with luster
I ntimacy is always allowed to speak out loud
S ocial skills are encouraged and enhanced
W ords of wisdom without apprehension are spoken aloud
O bedience is mastered in substantial ways
R econciliation is all we ever hear
L ove is always the last URGE
D ishonesty is lost in Gray SOLITUDE
A world where RIGHTEOUSNESS lives and POSITIVITY overflows. A WORLD of utopian DAYS locked in perfection' s EMBRACE
Copyright © VAL BROOKLYN Rogers BLK PANTHER | Year Posted 2015


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Recommend a calibration device new iMac to home inkjet printer?
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Can you recommend a calibration device for new 27 " iMac and home inkjet printer setup?
Thinking of Epson R2000 or Canon printer. I am just a hobbyist not a pro but would enjoy printing some "keepers" for a picture albums and wall display.
On second thought, maybe just utilize the print services of Apple for the few images I'd like printed larger than 4"x6"?
Then pick up a good all in one printer that has a copier, scanner, air print capability for printing from iPad/iPhone.
Epson, or Canon all in one? Any particular model?
I would still like a calibration device for the new iMac if it's still important to have if sending out photo files to online print services.
Cheaper too than original idea of a dedicated photo printer.
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Jan. 30, 2014
OSU Physicians to conduct 3D ultrasound demonstrations at Tulsa Women`s Living Expo
OSU Physicians Obstetrics and Gynecology Department will offer free 3D ultrasound demonstrations and health consultations at the Tulsa Women's Living Expo, Feb. 7-9 at Expo Square.
OSU physicians will be on site to answer questions and provide information for women and expectant mothers at a booth near the main stage in the Health Pavilion, located by the OSU Mobile TeleHealth Clinic. Tours of the mobile clinic will be available and visitors can enter a drawing for a free car seat.
In addition, the OSU Mobile Cardiology Unit will be on the opposite side of the main stage to offer free EKG screenings, blood pressure checks, foot checks and information about heart health.
OSU physician Joseph Johnson, D.O., will be a featured guest on Tulsa's Channel 8 Good Morning Oklahoma on Friday, Feb. 7. He will also take part in an "Ask the Doctor" session at noon on Saturday, Feb. 8 to discuss new treatment options available for endometriosis.
Expo hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. For more information, visit the Women's Living Expo website.


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KAMLOOPS – Are you interested in farming? Do you need access to land? If so, please join us for an exciting opportunity to discuss land and business planning for new farmers on June 24 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Interior Savings Centre. The City of Kamloops has partnered with Community Futures Thompson Country to offer a one day workshop to solicit interest in a Farm Business Incubator Program (FBIP) in Kamloops.
The completion of the City of Kamloops Agriculture Area Plan (AAP) in 2013 identified preservation, growth, and diversification of the local agricultural sector as fundamental goals. In particular, education and support for new farmers was an identified priority. One of the action items of the AAP aims to help address these issues by providing existing public land for a FBIP.
This workshop aims to evaluate demand for a FBIP in Kamloops. The workshop will create awareness of what a FBIP would mean to the community/region and identify best practices, governance, struggles, operations, financing and ongoing opportunities with FBIPs.
Keynote speakers will include Christie Young, Executive Director of FarmStart, a leading Agriculture Business Incubator Program in Canada; and Elmarie Roberts of Haliburton Community Organic Garden in Saanich, B.C., who will be speaking from the perspective of the Incubator Farm's Introductory Guide.
The remainder of the workshop will be dedicated to obtaining suggestions and ideas from participants and identifying potential new and aspiring farmers for the Farm Business Incubator Program.
For details on the workshop and to register, please view the event poster at www.kamloops.ca/letstalk or call Community Futures Thompson Country at 250-828-8772.


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The weather should be similar to the UK and there should be no need for particularly warm clothes. It can be rainy so go prepared. Watch out for the mosquitoes which can be a nuisance (they are not of the malarial type, just annoying).
We have cruised the inside passage 3 times during July/August now and have had cool,wet,warm,dry and even almost hot weather. The answer is to take layers. I find jeans and trainers are useful for tours and shorts and flip flops for kayaking, with T shirts and a fleece and don't ever leave the ship without a lightweight waterproof top ie kagoule and if you want,an umbrella.If you are booked on any tours that need 'special clothing' ie a waterproof for water based activities, it will be provided although if you intend to join an intensive hiking session it would be sensible to take your own solid footwear. I find shorts are the order of the day on board during the day with t shirts and a fleece and the kagoule if required. Glacier Bay can be cool so jeans are useful too. Do bear in mind that if you are cruising via Vancouver it could be hot.


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Doris Burke's flub Saturday night during Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals wasn't her fault.
Instead of going with a live shot, ESPN decided to tape Burke's segment … and aired the wrong one, according to USA Today:
"At the last minute they decided to tape it. And like it happens in TV when you're taping, I kept stopping." Eventually, Burke finished her sideline report on Oklahoma City having loud fans. But, she says, the wrong one aired: "It was a simple as someone hitting the wrong button." (Said ESPN spokesman Mike Soltys on Sunday: "We just played the wrong tape.")
And Burke, aware of the online ridicule, isn't exactly irate. "What I feel badly about is the gentleman in the production truck (who made the mistake) was upset. And I heard somebody back in Bristol was upset. I'm not happy it made it on-air, because we're better than that. … But I said to the gentleman in the truck, don't lose any sleep over it. I don't want anybody upset. We're all human." Sometimes, real life is much more mundane than cyberspace.


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SONG LYRICS VS. POETRY. 10 points assignment
Songs are not poems. They have many similarities, but they are still quite different. On one hand, bad poetry could very well make a good song; but on the other hand, good poetry may not make a good song. Below are the song lyrics to two songs. One can stand alone as poetry, without music or a singer, in that it has something to say. The other doesn't quite work without the music. Read both sets of lyrics and figure out which one can stand alone and which one needs the music and the singer.
Assignment: Finding Song Lyrics
This first part of the assignment is simple: Find lyrics to four songs that are school appropriate. Try to ensure that the songs can stand on their own as poetry. Also try to ensure that the song / poet has something to say, meaning that there is emotion behind the words. At this point, all you are doing is finding the song lyrics. When you find your four songs, submit them to your teacher. After the next section, you will see what you will do with them.
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Maiden Rock Summerfest set for June 19
MAIDEN ROCK--Maiden Rock will hold its annual Summerfest from 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, June 19.
The action starts at 9 a.m. with Sand Mine tours leaving from the Village Park.
Two hours later, festivities begin at the park, featuring children's games, a moonwalk, food tents, a silent auction and Maiden Rock Collectible Pottery. The Volunteer Fireman's beer tent will be open all day as well.
The Grand Parade starts at 2 p.m., and will run south along Hwy. 35. At 3 p.m., "The Cowboy Wranglers" will perform at the Park Pavilion, with "Stiletto" taking the stage at 6 p.m.
Summerfest buttons are $1 with two $50 cash prizes and can be purchased at the following businesses: Ole's Bar, Lakeside Bar, Park Service Gas, Old Man River Pizza Pub, Swan Song Gallery and the Maiden Rock Area Community Association (MRACA).
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Tiny technology promises big rewards. Some may already be in your closet.
It's A Small World
To see nano particles and manipulate them, scientists use high-powered microscopes that must be maintained and operated in a carefully controlled environment. At the National Institute of Standards and Technology's Advanced Measurement Laboratory, the room is kept ultraclean so particles from the air—and from the operators—won't contaminate the device. And to prevent vibrations, the instrument is anchored to a 5,000-ton block of concrete 40 feet (12 meters) below ground. Researchers here are expanding the boundaries of nanotechnology, discovering unforeseen uses for common materials.
Alternate Universe
At the National Institute of Standards and Technology's Immersive Visualization Facility, mathematician Howard Hung experiences a quantum dot-a semiconductor crystal just a few nanometers in size. Interacting with such objects in a 3-D landscape instead of looking at images of them enables scientists to "easily perceive complex relationships," says Hung. Such insight is crucial because the properties of basic materials can radically change when they are nano size. For instance, scientists have developed glass that can withstand temperatures up to 1800°F (982°C) for more than two hours and tiny gold-plated spheres that can destroy cancer cells in mice without harming healthy tissue.
The Future of Light?
Workers expose colored LEDs, or light-emitting diodes, to high currents, temperatures, and humidity to test the devices' long-term reliability at a semiconductor factory in Durham, North Carolina. Using nano-engineered molecules to emit light-generating photons, LEDs are energy efficient. According to a U.S. Department of Energy study, such solid-state lighting could replace traditional light sources over the next two decades and decrease U.S. energy consumption by nearly 30 percent.
Building Blocks of Nanotechnology
Nature can turn carbon into diamonds; humans can turn carbon into nano tubes. Though an enormous number of these microscopic threads resemble a big pile of chimney soot (top), it weighs only as much as 50 carats of diamonds (bottom). nano tubes are stronger than steel wires, carry a thousand times more electricity than copper wires, and can support more than a million times their own weight. They're also the cornerstone of a molecular science that is manipulating ordinary materials so they behave in extraordinary ways.
A Vision of Hope
Although legally blind, Terry Byland can see an image of the letter t with the help of MEMS (Micro Electro Mechanical System) technology. Sixteen electrodes surgically implanted in Byland's retina are connected to a camera embedded in his glasses. The camera captures an image that is converted into digital data and then sent to his implant, which generates a pattern of electrical pulses. The pulses (their various current levels appear on an array of circles behind Byland) are then transmitted to his retina. The technology is now being tested in a clinical trial at the University of Southern California's Doheny Eye Institute. If the next generation of implants are perfected on the much smaller nano level, it could help blind patients recover lost vision.


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Lesson: Safety poster project
Lesson Objective
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Safety poster project
1. Do Now--5/10 min.--"Give one reason that safety is important in the lab."--Students will begin discussing the importance of safety in the laboratory.
2. Safety poster creation--40 minutes--Students will receive a rubric outlining the requirements for the creation of a poster depicting one safety symbol/scenario in the laboratory. Students will have 40 minutes to work in pairs to create the safety poster. It is important to keept the groups small with 2-3 participants. Larger groups create a situation in which 1-2 students are on task and 1-2 students have free time to engage in unrelated activities.
3. Exit slip--5/10min.--Students will complete an exit slip in which they give feedback on their experience in the group. Exit slips are not only a good way of gauging student understanding, but they are also a good way of surveying students about their class/lab experiences.
What went well--Students worked well in groups. They discussed ways to represent the lab symbol. Many groups created depictions of what happens as a result of not abiding by the warnings of the safety symbols. The activity sparked a lot of student creativity. Students had an opportunity to be artistics and express themselves in unique ways.
What I would change--I would use groups of 2-3 students rather than four. Smaller groups allow each student to participate and make contributions to the ideas and production of the poster.
Note--This activity can be paired with the lab equipment activity which has been posted. Large classes can be divided in half and one group of students can complete the safety poster activity while the other group completes the lab equipment activities. Groups will subsequently switch. The pairing and switching of these activities also works well with 90 minutes block scheduling.
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Dish on Market features a long and narrow bar area with high definition television on one side, comfortable booths and quiet scenery on another side while at the same time there is tons of seating upstairs overlooking the downstairs dining room. There are brand new hardwood floors and a totally new look and feel around the restaurant. Dish on Market serves a variety of food ranging from Fish n' Chips to vegetarian plates such as Black bean Burgers and caters breakfast, salads, entrees, beverages and desserts. At Dish on Market we strive to make you, the customer, happy with your entire experience from the moment you walk in the door until the second you leave with a full stomach and smile on your face.
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Bonobos: A Funded and Rapidly Growing Innovator
FashInvest hosted an event on May 4th featuring the CEO of Bonobos, Andy Dunn; one of his investors, Colin Evans of Sandwith Ventures; and Denise Seegal, of Financo and an industry veteran. It was a great event with tons of info and networking. Over 100 people were in attendance to learn about this innovative emerging internet based fashion retailer. The event was hosted by LIM College in New York City and sponsored by Duane Morris, LLP and Fesnak and Associates.
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.- During his visit to Bavaria Pope Benedict XVI will be giving a conference at the University of Regensburg (Ratisbona), where he was once a professor and today is honorary professor.
From 1969 to 1977, Joseph Ratzinger was professor of dogma and history of dogma at the University of Regensburg. This afternoon the Pope is scheduled to give a conference on the contribution of Catholic theology to the world of science.
The organizer of the Pope's visit to the university, Jörg Wiesner, who knew the Pope when he was professor there, said, "All of the preparations have been made." Although he is Protestant, Wiesner says he has admired Benedict XVI since the time when he was Pro-rector, especially for his "calm and simple manner" and for the "rational way in which he always gets at a result or conclusion."
Theology professor Father Wolfgang Beinert, who was Ratzinger's assistant at the University of Regensburg and later became professor of dogma, has known the Pope since his days at Tübingen. "I received my training from him, and I concelebrated with him each morning at the students' residence," he recalled.
Father Beinert also remembers the Pope for his brilliant spirit. "His classes were always overflowing," the 73 year-old priest said. "And despite that he was always intensely dedicated to all the students from around the world that he advised. When they felt depressed, he helped them by encouraging and consoling them, and once he become someone's advisor he was even concerned with their posterior academic work. Even today the Pope meets once a year with some of his former students," Father Beinert said.
Another former colleague of the Pope, Professor Dieter Heinrich, who was rector of the university the last year that Benedict XVI was there, vividly recalls his conversations with Professor Ratzinger. He said that while the Holy Father was a man of brief words, when it was his turn to speak he always led discussions in an appropriate direction. "He has the ability to get to the point in a precise way," Heinrich said.
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.- During his visit to Bavaria Pope Benedict XVI will be giving a conference at the University of Regensburg (Ratisbona), where he was once a professor and today is honorary professor.


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Acta Cryst. (2012). C68, o498-o501 [ doi:10.1107/S010827011204810X ]
Abstract: Crystals of L-leucylglycine (L-Leu-Gly) 0.67-hydrate, C8H16N2O3·0.67H2O, (I), were obtained from an aqueous solution. There are three symmetrically independent dipeptide zwitterionic molecules in (I) and they are parallel to one another. The hydrogen-bond network composed of carboxylate and amino groups and water molecules extends parallel to the ab plane. Hydrophilic regions composed of main chains and hydrophobic regions composed of the isobutyl groups of the leucyl residues are aligned alternately along the c axis. An imidazolidinone derivative was obtained from L-Leu-Gly and acetone, viz. [(4S)-2,2-dimethyl-4-(2-methylpropyl)-5-oxoimidazolidin-3-ium-1-yl]acetate, C11H20N2O3, (II), and was crystallized from a methanol-acetone solution of L-Leu-Gly. The unit-cell parameters coincide with those reported previously for L-Leu-Gly dihydrate revealing that the previously reported values should be assigned to the structure of (II). One of the imidazolidine N atoms is protonated and the ring is nearly planar, except for the protonated N atom. Protonated N atoms and deprotonated carboxy groups of neighbouring molecules form hydrogen-bonded chains. The ring carbonyl group is not involved in hydrogen bonding.
Formula: 3C8H16N2O3·2H2O and C11H20N2O3
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The State Department of Public Health says the Ventura County Medical Center is one of 14 facilities statewide which have been fined over serious problems with medical procedures.
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Katie Bennett '13 combines her love of science and art on a microscopic scale
By Lovely Edwards | April 26, 2012
The itsy-bitsy spider is not so small when looked upon by Katie Bennett '13 during the wee hours of the morning in the VWC art studio. Typical days for the dual major in biology and art include morning classes, six-mile afternoon runs, evening classes, and plenty of time spent using both a state-of-the-art scanning electron microscope and a paintbrush.
"I would work on my art for the senior art show from around 7 p.m. to 2 a.m., go to class after at 9 a.m. and be back in the art studio after my 11 o'clock class to do it all over again," she says.
Honor societies, cross country, indoor and outdoor track keep Bennett extremely busy, so she took the semester off from competing to focus on her paintings. Her artwork is based on black and white micrographs taken with the recently installed scanning electron microscope in Blocker Hall.
Minute details, too small to be seen by the naked eye, are greatly enlarged by the time they arrive on Bennett's canvas. The organs of an arachnid become mysterious organic shapes in swathes of rosy pink. Others are even more abstract, bold textures in royal blue and green.
"I'm a fan of really bright colors, and the different textures and surfaces of the micrographs inspire me when choosing the color variations for my artwork," she says.
Destined to be an artist, Bennett spent much of her childhood in art exhibitions and galleries with her parents and identical twin sister, all of whom happen to be artists.
"I've always been inspired to do artwork, and the beauty of organisms has always fascinated me," she remembers, "so I've incorporate living biology into my art."
The aspiring medical illustrator is considering graduate programs in California and Canada while taking full advantage of her liberal arts education.
"As far as combining the two majors, my faculty advisers have been very flexible and informative, making sure I have everything I need and that I accomplish everything I need to accomplish. I wouldn't have gotten that any place else."
Excited at the prospect of collecting her own specimens and geared up for fall semester, Bennett will be taking the scanning electron microscopy course with Dr. Vic Townsend and continuing her research of the reproductive organs of arachnids known as "harvestmen" while pursuing her artwork.
Still inspired and proactive in her love for science and art, Bennett has entered her paintings into a juried art exhibition in Ohio, sold pieces from the art show and has hopes of publishing her research findings.
"These images are images of structures that no one else has ever seen, which is why I find them so intriguing, they see the harvestmen themselves, but they don't know what it looks like 13,000 times magnified."
The variety of shapes and textures within the images of the paintings reflect the variations in Bennett's interest in science and art, as she paints her inspiration in vivid shades.
"I feel like these paintings are a part of me-my love for science and my love for art combined in color. They are little representations of me," she says. "I want people to appreciate the art as itself, the organisms and their tiny structures.to want to look at them in a different way and also to appreciate the technology used to capture these images."
Bennett uses her website to keep track of her artwork and research and looks forward to adding the numerous images of future findings to her collection. Several of her pieces were recently on display in Neil Britton Gallery on campus as part of the annual Student Art Exhibition. A research project related to her work is among those that will be featured in the annual Undergraduate Research Symposium, April 30-May 4.


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China approves joint venture between the Volvo Group and Dongfeng Motor Group
23 January 2014
China's National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) approved the establishment of a joint venture between the Volvo Group and Dongfeng Motor Group Company Limited. Before completion of the transaction, additional authority approvals are to be obtained.
As announced in January 2013, AB Volvo signed an agreement with the Chinese vehicle manufacturer Dongfeng Motor Group Company Limited (DFG) to acquire 45% of a new subsidiary of DFG, Dongfeng Commercial Vehicles (DFCV), which will include the major part of DFG's medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles business.
Through the approval by NDRC an important step has been taken towards completion of the transaction. Completion is subject to certain conditions including the approvals of other Chinese authorities, which have not yet been obtained.
Completion of the transaction is currently expected to take place mid-2014. At completion of the transaction, the Volvo Group will significantly strengthen its position in the medium-duty and heavy-duty truck segment.
The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) is a macroeconomic administrative agency under the Chinese State Council, with administrative and planning control over the Chinese economy.
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In the early nineties, Nancy Kress took the SF world by storm with her multiple award-winning novella, "Beggars in Spain," which became the basis for her extremely successful Sleepless Trilogy (comprising Beggars in Spain, Beggars and Choosers, and Beggars Ride). Since then she has written more than a dozen novels, most recently the well-received Probability Trilogy, which Booklist praised saying "Kress's characterizations are as sound as ever, but many will be agreeably surprised at her proficiency with military hardware and action scenes. Very impressive."And Kirkus, in a starred review, simply raved: "Kress's always excellent characters wrestle with a splendid array of puzzles and problems, human, alien, and scientific: another resounding success for this talented sure-footed writer."
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text: The Devil in the Deal, by Kim Meredith We all do deals, big ones, small ones, and in between. The purchase of your house or business, the lease, raise, job, or who will look after the kids for the weekend. I mention this only because I cannot think of anyone who would not benefit from reading this very accessible book. The author, Kim Meredith, spent a significant part of her professional life doing deals and now teaches others what she has learned. "The Devil in the Deal" is fifty such teachings. When you run your finger down the list of the world's richest people you will quickly see that they are, first and foremost, dealmakers. Lest you think that this puts them into a special category of people who have unnatural deal making abilities, it is worth noting that every kid appears to be a brilliant dealmaker. Consider the following deal making traits that so many children seem to have been born with. Children know that if you don't ask you don't get. They also seem to have a plethora of ideas and alternatives with which to close the deal. They don't take "no" as your final answer. They are ready to proffer alternatives, and often with wily creativity. They are happy to link bedtime with the trip to the Lion Park, or bathing without a fuss to an ice-cream, or being quiet to not having to eat their vegetables. And, unlike the adults, they don't seem to care about the ego issues and 'losing face'. (Meredith makes effective use of various familiar examples and analogies that make the complex simple and memorable.) A full fifth of the book is devoted to preparing for a deal. This is not "back of an envelope" work, it is the painstaking rigour of clarifying all the issues that are involved in the deal and then to prioritising them according to your desired outcome. This will help you address three critical facets of the process: The identification of what you are likely to get from the other party, what would be the lowest you could go, and what your opening offer should be. Sitting down and doing the hard work will also help you identify your strengths and weaknesses as well as theirs. Your aim in a deal is to get everything you want and can realistically expect to get, and nothing less. To get what you want you need to be aware of what the other party needs from a business as well as from a personal point of view. If you can offer them "a carrot", something that they desire, you are more likely to get what you require in return. Of course, "carrots" only work if they are of value to the other party. Offer a lion a carrot and he will probably eat you instead, offer him an impala and you may well have a deal. Mediocre dealmakers, Meredith contends, believe that considering what your counterpart wants from the deal at a personal level, is a waste of time. It is prudent never to forget that you are negotiating with a person, not a company. The section on preparation opens with the quote from Benjamin Franklin, "Failing to prepare is preparing to fail." Consider only one aspect of the process, your closing strategy. If you have not prepared you probably only have one close, and if that is not possible it will be you thinking on your feet against their carefully crafted strategy. No contest. Rigorous preparation also has the advantage of allowing you the opportunity to identify and bolster your power in the deal-making process. This is not an inconsequential issue when you understand power as the leverage you need to get what you want. When you cautiously and carefully consider who needs the deal, what are all the "carrots" you can offer them to get what you want, and how can you influence their perception of you, your power could increases consequentially. In the deal-making encounter what you communicate is going to determine a great deal about the outcome. If you give away the farm you are unlikely to get it back so you are well advised to communicate clearly and carefully. One of the guides Meredith suggests is to use the format "If you…, then I…" "If you do this for me, then I will do this for you." If you are asked for a concession, you need to determine what it is worth to them so you can get a concession in return that is of real value to you. One of the differences between the professional dealmakers and the second tier is the use they make of adjournments. "It is at middle-management level that people seem to hold the distorted view that taking time to catch one's breath is a weakness," says Meredith. The book is full of practical gems and sound guidance. It is an accessible and entertaining way to introduce yourself to the field of deal-making if you are new at it and a valuable refresher for the seasoned. Readability Light +---- SeriousInsights High --+-- LowPractical High +---- Low *Ian Mann of Gateways consults internationally on leadership and strategy.


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A record-breaking crowd packed Lingfield Park racecourse on Good Friday to see history made in East Surrey.
Thousands of race-goers flocked to Lingfield Park Resort as it became the first ever British racecourse to stage a meeting on Good Friday.
Managers were forced to turn people away when the site reached its capacity.
By the end of the second race during the Finals of the All-Weather Championships, the crowd had swelled to the course's capacity of just under 9,000 – disappointing some who were still queueing to get in.
Andrew Perkins, executive director of the Resort said he was thrilled with the support shown by avid race-goers and local people looking for a family day out.
Mr Perkins said: "Obviously it was a shame that we had to turn some people away, but we have to adhere to our capacity. "For those who did get in, it was a fantastic day and we don't think anyone was disappointed.
"It was a real pleasure to head up a team who made history and provided such a good experience for both our customers and the racehorse industry."
Neil Mackenzie Ross, who has been Clerk of the Course at Lingfield for the last nine years, said: "I have never witnessed noise like it. It was an awesome sound."
As well as the seven races offering £1 million in prize money to the winning owners and trainers, visitors were met by a 21-piece marching band, a bugler starting every race and an array of entertainment.
Former England and Liverpool striker, and keen racehorse owner, Michael Owen, was among the crowd.
Mr Perkins said: "The industry is full of compliments about the day and it looks like racing on Good Friday is here to stay."
One major change for the day was the building of a special winner's enclosure in front of the main grandstand, allowing thousands of spectators the chance to view the presentation to the winning connections, and the weighing-in of the winning jockey.
Mr Perkins said: "It meant that the whole crowd could appreciate the sense of occasion and join in with the celebration."
Jeremy Noseda, who trained Grandeur, the winner of the big feature race of the day, the Coral Easter Classic, echoed Mr Perkins' thoughts about racing on Good Friday, saying: "It's breaking with tradition but we're in the entertainment business and you can see the huge crowd that is here today.
"That's what our sport depends on. All the sceptics can have no answer - this is a success and well done to them for putting it on."
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IMAGINit Technologies will be hosting a one day, virtual event on April 24th at 11 a.m. called Problem.Solved. This event will focus on collaboration, and provide practices for improving teamwork.
This event targets designers, engineers, operations staff and executive management in the manufacturing, building and civil fields. Comprised of 15 30-minute sessions, the event highlights issues via dysfunctional collaboration attempts and provides tips, ideas and best practices for creating an effective team, a company press release states.
The event's keynote speaker is Autodesk Fellow Tom Wujec, who will discuss Fostering Clarity by Visualizing Business. Using his own experience, Wujec will outline how to improve collaboration and communication by using visual representation.
The event has no cost, but does require registration.
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I posted this in another thread but thought it might be a helpful discussion on it's own - don't want any post Tday illnesses.
In food manufacturing plants the change of temperature after cooking is closely monitored to ensure that food quickly chills through the danger zone. In HACCP plans there is a common cooling chart format used (like this one - http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/forms/documents/5030_070.pdf
The absolute requirement is "
Foods must be cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours and from 135°F to 41° F or below within 6 hours.
In food plants they have blast chillers (or spiral freezers) - but it is good practice that once food is getting close to 140 (which is much higher than room temperature) - time to get it in the fridge pronto.
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The Bent View
Saving Grayson`s baconThree games in seven days, three wins the mood around the club could be all different, but instead a defeat and two draws were the outcome from the Vale, Chesterfield and Oldham matches and the pressure is mounting on Simon Grayson.
People have been saying about how Grayson has been give 10 games this season to prove himself. This magical number of 10 games has appeared neither from the chairman or president, it was Grayson who asked to be judged after ten games. If this is true it means the game against Doncaster on Saturday might be Grayson`s last in charge.
D�j� vuIf he does go it will be a repeat of last season when Pool`s 4-1 defeat to Doncaster was the final straw for Karl Oyston and he sacked Colin Hendry. But if Grayson manages to pull a win out will he be saved, does he have a probation period? Or is it time to get rid, in the past Karl Oyston has waited for the manager to go rather than sacking which would eventually mean paying out the rest of a contract. When Junior Bent was at the club Nigel Worthington was the man in charge. Worthy didn`t play Bent enough and it meant he had to go, after much deliberation and protesting, (who could forget Mick Hennigan and his Bob the Builders hat) Worthy went on his own accord.
To come in?Grayson has recently said that he wouldn`t quit, and if Oyston is reluctant to sack due to the costs a standstill might be on our hands, a repeat of the Hendry problem. But this time with the ambition of Valrie Belokon it might mean a swift departure and the arrival of an experienced manager. Peter 'monkey for a 'ead' Reid has been mentioned as well as former Pool and Burnley boss Stan Turnent, who currently is facing charges of assault for a bust up at cricket ground in Burnley.
Father and SonThis week a BBC panorama documentary revealed the dirty underbelly of football transfers, marking out former Pool manager Sam Allardyce and son Craig of been accused of wrong doing.
Allardyce was manager at Bloomfield Road from the summer of 1994 till the summer of 96, His record at the club was good, winning 44 of 103 matches and reaching the play-offs in the season before his departure.
Allardyce brought in his son, who is now an agent in the game, from Preston, young Craig only made one substitute performance for Pool in a three year spell before moving onto Chesterfield. After flirting with a few other clubs he finished off at Boston in 2000. Since then he`s been involved in many transfers deals in the game as an agent and has been accused of receiving secret payments from other agents in three deals
It's a shame that dealings like this have gone on and continue to, the issue needs to be sorted soon with transparency in future dealings being the key to stamping out agents and club officials taking money out of the game.
And people say Karl Oyston is wrong for not giving money to agents!


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Sydney ranked as second most expensive city
Sydney has been ranked the second most expensive place to live and do business in a survey that measured economic opportunity in 27 cities.
The PricewaterhouseCoopers' Cities of Opportunity report placed Sydney 11th overall, with high scores for sustainability and liveability.
Sydney was ranked as the second most expensive city, behind Tokyo.
In the areas of transport and infrastructure, Sydney finished ahead of only Los Angeles, Johannesburg and Sao Paulo.
The Sydney Business Chamber's Patricia Forsythe says the harbour city has been let down by a lack of investment in infrastructure over the past decade.
"Sydney is a great city, but we do have to note that this year we've dropped from number six in this survey to number 11," she said.
"And it is clear that on issues around transport and cost of housing and cost of doing business in the CBD that we are slipping."
But she says it is not all bad news.
"Sydney is an expensive city in terms of cost for business and cost of housing," she said.
"The good news I think is that the Government is focused on a review of the planning system.
"Certainly at this time I think we're paying the price of not investing in infrastructure to the extent that we should have in the past decade."
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JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Many subdivision communities have get-togethers around their pools Memorial Day weekend, but one Johns Creek community makes it a tribute to the nation's veterans.
Ammersee Lakes has for the last four or five years celebrated Memorial Day by making their poolside party a fundraiser for the Wounded Warrior Project.
Wounded Warrior is a nonprofit agency providing assistance to U.S. military personnel returning home from foreign battlefields and their families.
The organization provides outreach education resources and special activities for warriors and their families.
Ammersee Lakes resident Ray Meyer said for the past four years, the Ammersee ROMEO Club (Retired Men Eating Out) has collected gift cards and food baskets from local merchants. At the Memorial Day pool party, around 80 residents would buy tickets and a lucky 30 went home with a prize.
The rest have the good feeling that they are helping Americans who laid their lives on the line for their country and their families.
"The ROMEO group collects the prizes and organizes the raffle each year. Then we set up everything at the pool and clean up when it's done. Last year we raised $3,100. This year was the best yet. We raised $5,600 this year for Wounded Warrior," Meyer said.
Wounded Warrior seeks to make each veteran's re-entry into civilian life as smooth as possible. This includes making sure they get the care they need to maximize their rehabilitation and live active healthy lives.
Wounded Warrior also provides the veterans the opportunity for outings and events that let them receive peer support and professional services to readjust to civilian life.
"We have about 25 in the ROMEO group who put it together. And there were about 82 people at the pool to raise all of this money. I think that was outstanding," Meyer said. "It's a great way to celebrate Memorial Day because you are really doing something for our veterans."


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Protecting the Core: Tips for Avoiding Lumbar Spine Injury for Resistance Trainers
Whether your flavor of training is aimed at CrossFit, wrestling, mixed martial arts, boxing, or the iron sports of bodybuilding and powerlifting, you no doubt understand the importance of resistance training when it comes to maximizing physical potential for performance and developing sustainable competitive advantages in whatever arena you choose. One of the most important areas targeted in all styles of training is the core (middle of the body) and most particularly, the lower back (lumbar spine region). A full 80% of adults will develop some form of lower back pain in their lifetimes, and it's a safe bet that those tackling, bending, striking, deadlifting and fighting are very likely to fall among those ranks, thanks to the explosive nature of the sports they choose and the resounding negative effects that sudden and awkward movement has upon the back. Let's examine some ways you can successfully protect your lower back during resistance training.
Understanding lumbar spine kinesiology
The lumbar spine moves in six possible directions, around a medial lateral axis. Keeping our focus upon extension and flexion, athletes should be aware than the low back is used for rolling, tilting, shearing and sliding. When the lumbar spine performs flawlessly, the muscles stiffen in order to stabilize the spine, accurately and in controlled manner, and often at very fast speeds, depending upon what sport in which the athlete is participating.
Spine injury mechanisms
Simple ligament and muscle strains comprise the majority of spinal lumbar injuries among athletes. Inadequate rest, imbalanced loads, and poor technique cause the majority of low back injuries. Most injuries happen when the spine is in a flexed position, so it is extra important for athletes to be cognizant of balance, movements and balance of load when their spine is flexed. Movements such as deadlifts, bent-over barbell rows, good morning, and ab work lead to move spine injuries.
Resistance training modifications
Speed is your enemy when it comes to spinal muscle injury. Locate the neural range (between relaxed and fully flexed position through stretching for 5 minutes before tackling any core movement which targets the lower back. Work to maintain weight load balance. Keep the body completely symmetrical at all time while lifting. When competing in contact sports, work to retreat the body in a balanced manner at all times.
Injury prevention exercises
Movements such as isometric horizontal side-support raises and single leg extensions can help to isolate the low back with zero resistance (other than body weight) to move blood to the region and provide the low back muscles with greater elasticity before engaging in resistance training. Simple use of walking to warm up the body before tackling the weights, along with stretching the core muscles for 5 to 10 minutes, can be beneficial as well.
Lifting belts?
While experts still debate the significant impact of lifting safety belts upon resistance training, the general consensus is that "they can't hurt!" and are thus used by most strength athletes when performing lifting lower than 8 repetitions per set (read: heavy weights!) Injuries are rare and self-reporting leads to inadequate studies on the manner. Be sure to use the belt as a support for dangerous movements, and not a crutch for all lifts. Developing the stabilizer muscles of the core is important, and will not be complete if a belt is used at all times.
Low back pain hits athletes of all ages, sports, and levels of experience. There is no "safe zone" for competitors – low back injury can strike on the first day of training, or after 20 years of fighting in the cage. Understanding how the lower back works, how injuries occur, and in turn modifying your training protocols to protect against said injuries is imperative for long-term training success of the pain-free variety. Good luck!


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Dog kicks gun; gun goes off; man's leg hit
SEBRING, Fla., Feb. 28 (UPI) -- Memo to pet owners: Don't leave a gun on the floor of a truck where a dog could kick it and shoot you -- which is what happened to a Florida, man, police said.
Sebring police said Gregory Dale Lanier, 35, of Frostproof was traveling in his truck when his dog kicked a gun on the truck's floor, shooting him in the leg, the Tampa Highlands Today reported.
Sebring police ruled the shooting accidental. Lanier was not seriously injured.
The dog wasn't arrested, pending an investigation, Sebring Police Cmdr. Steve Carr said, adding he never heard of a case like this.
Lanier told investigators he thought the gun in his pickup truck was empty, Highlands Today said.
He said that he was driving "when his dog kicked his ... .380 pistol causing it to fire and the bullet struck his leg. Lanier said he heard boom, saw smoke and felt a burning in his leg," the police report said.
Students try luck at Condom Casino Night
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich., Feb. 28 (UPI) -- A casino night at Central Michigan University will feature "5 Card Foreplay Poker" and "STD Bingo" where the winnings are condoms, the university said.
The private company running Condom Casino Night, scheduled for Wednesday at the Mount Pleasant, Mich., campus, said it would be a "highly interactive" program "arousing college campuses around the country," the conservative CampusReform.org website said.
CMU outsourced the event to the private company, the website said.
In a video, a spokesman for the Condom Casino Tour says organizers try to avoid topics such as morality in its programs.
The tour "doesn't talk about morals, we don't talk about ethics," the spokesman said.
University administrators didn't respond to CampusReform.com's inquiry about how much the school was paying for event, but a tour representative said the cost ranges from $2,500 to $3,500.
Thief steals cookies from Girl Scouts
SPARTANBURG, S.C., Feb. 28 (UPI) -- A thief in South Carolina's Spartanburg County allegedly stole nearly $19,000 worth of Girl Scout cookies from a storage facility, police said.
An incident report filed this week said the thief made off with 450 cases of Girl Scout cookies -- worth an estimated $18,900 -- from Carey Moving and Storage, Inc., WSPA-TV, Spartanburg, S.C., reported Wednesday.
The cases contained about 5,400 boxes of cookies.
Brian Carey, the owner of the storage company, said surveillance footage from the facility has been handed over to investigators, adding that his company performs strict drug and background checks and if it turns out that one of his employees was involved in the theft, such behavior won't be tolerated.
Carey also he would order more cookies to help reimburse the Girl Scouts for the loss.
A spokeswoman for the Girl Scouts of South Carolina said the cookies would have been sold at cookie booths across the 22 counties throughout the state. Proceeds from the cookie sales would have gone to help local scouts plan trips and organize community events.
Teen finds buried treasure in Kingston
KINGSTON, Jamaica, Feb. 28 (UPI) -- A Jamaican teenager said he uncovered buried treasure dating back to the 1860s while working to clear a vacant lot in Kingston.
Michael Taylor, 19, was using a sledge hammer to demolish a concrete column in the lot Wednesday discover what appeared to be a vault, he told The Gleaner, Kingston, Jamaica.
Taylor called over fellow workers who helped him open the vault. Inside it, they found a vial containing silver coins, a medallion and a parchment paper.
"We tried to take up the paper but it just crumble. We saw seven coins and the pendant and we say this is really something major," Taylor said.
The coins date back to as early as 1860 and as late as 1902, the newspaper said. The medallion features a man holding a Bible and the words "Ignace de Loyola/AD Majorem dei Gloriam."
"It is amazing to know that we find something like this, 'cause none of us never born yet when whoever bury this treasure. Is like part of history. Is like it telling us something of what happened in the past," Taylor said.


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I have a 2002 Hyundai Elantra GT 5spd with 45000kms. When I am driving the car hesitates as I get between 3000 and 4000 RPM after 4000 it seems like it has a powerband and picks up nicely.
Sometimes it also revs to 2000-2500 Rpm when gearing down.
I also notice that after driving for an hour or so at about 120kmh it runs really rough and hesitates for about a half hour after. Can anyone tell me what this might be?
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Back to Basics: Understanding How Java 6 Programs Work
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WORKSOP people planning to hold their own firework display for Guy Fawke's night are being advised by Notts County Council's Trading Standards team to store their fireworks in a safe place to prevent accidents.
Fireworks should remain dry and be kept away from sources of ignition such as heaters, naked flames, and cigarettes along with flammable materials such as petrol, oil or paint.
They should be stored in lockable container or cabinet if there is a risk of children or animals having access.
Purchasers are also advised to keep fireworks in their original packaging and ask the retailer if they can store them until just before their display.
Council trading standards manager Sarah Houlton said: "It is important to always remember fireworks contain explosives so people who are planning to hold their own Guy Fawkes event need to handle them with care and store them in a safe place."
"People often place fireworks in a damp garage or shed where they also store their paint and motoring oil – this is a recipe for disaster and should be avoided at all costs."


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Legal Question in Criminal Law in Virginia
Shoplifting charges on my daughter (16) and her friend were felony. Merchandise was not found in my daughter's bag. All of them were in her friend's bag. Only thing she did was she showed 3 items to her friends as she was asked her choice. Friend kept those 3 items in her bag which my daughter had no clue about it. Shop cameras had it as well. Sheriff says daughter walked out of the store along with her friend so , she would an accomplice. What would be the charges now? He said it would be a felony as the amount of the items was more than $400. My daughter did not do anything, yet was framed with charges. What are the consequences now. Would she be arrested when the sheriff comes to issue the summons or warrant, or summons would be served my mail? What would be the punishment. It is the first ever offense in our lives.
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Metal Gear Solid HD Collection review (PlayStation Vita)
Let's just get the bad news out of the way right now. If you're purchasing Metal Gear Solid HD Collection on the PlayStation Vita expecting the exact same amount of content you got out of the PlayStation 3 or Xbox 360 version, you're going to notice something's missing right off the bat. For some unexplained reason, the portable edition is missing Peace Walker, one of the most cherished entries in the series to date. We even threw Konami an email asking why the game didn't make the cut, as its multiplayer probably would've been welcomed on the Vita front.
Okay, so we've gotten that disappointment aside. Does that mean that Metal Gear Solid HD Collection is a failure as a result? Not at all. In fact, the port accomplishes quite a bit in its own regard, thanks to two classic MGS titles that haven't skipped a beat, even years after their release. Some notable extras help too.
The package contains two main games, both which originally appeared on the PlayStation 2 ages ago. Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty returns Solid Snake to active duty, while also peculiarly bringing Raiden into the mix. Then you've got Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, an epic sequel in its own right, taking place years before with Big Boss making the rounds, trying to keep America safe from a heinous plot involving — what else — Metal Gears.
Both stories are intact from previous releases, complete with weird situations and the occasional awkward moment with Snake. But, c'mon, it's Metal Gear, did we really expect anything less?
For the most part, Sons of Liberty and Snake Eater play very well on the Vita. You'll have no problem playing through the stealth scenarios, knocking out guards and completing objectives while taking part in epic boss battles, especially through Snake Eater. However, there is an interesting, and not quite effective, change with inventory controls. Rather than using your shoulder buttons to switch items, you actually use icons on the touch screen. It's hardly a broken system, but we wonder why Konami didn't include a traditional set-up. Oh well, it's still Snake-infused fun.
As for the presentation, Konami has held up its HD end of the bargain rather well. Though there are times the awkward camera angle or frame rate issue arises, both games look great on the Vita screen, complete with detailed animations and beautiful environments, especially in Snake Eater. The switch to first-person view is still pretty swift too, though it can be jarring if you're not prepared for it. We also like the sound, between the quality Metal Gear voice acting we've come to expect (and we mean quality by Metal Gear standards, natch) and great musical cues. Yes, the "Snake Eater" theme is still intact. Revel in it.
While Metal Gear Solid HD Collection doesn't offer the greatest of extras, there are a few worth digging into here. The VR missions make the trip, as well as the first two MSX Metal Gear games, showing you just how far Snake has come over the years. Oddly enough, some of the Subsistence pack-ins are missing, along with — yep — Peace Walker. We honestly would've taken that over Sons of Liberty, given the choice.
If you already own Metal Gear Solid HD Collection on a console and can live without taking it on the go, you aren't missing much. However, if you're seeking a stealthy companion for on-the-go play, this package is still quite sufficient, despite missing additives. The action remains as grandeur as ever, and the presentation didn't lose much in the transition. Now if we can just get Konami to work on a few more handheld HD collections. BUT NOT SILENT HILL.