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SVSU Student Wins Fellowships at Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival
2013 May 16Saginaw Valley State University student, Rusty Myers, a theatre major from Breckenridge, took home two national fellowships at the 45th annual Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival in Washington, D.C.
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What began as a brief for a humble screensaver has become the biggest green initiative of its kind in the world. When Deloitte asked us to design a corporate screensaver our response was that screens don't need saving any more, but with 185,000 people they could save something much bigger. Screensaver became PlanetSaver – an energy-saving application that automatically shuts your screen down when you're not using your machine.
PlanetSaver quickly gained over 70,000 users linked to a live worldwide database, and has saved a total of nearly 80 megawatt hours of energy. That's enough to keep the Eiffel Tower lit for five days.

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Brookville coach Jeff Woody calls Victor Montalbano "pound for pound the best
football player I have coached." That's impressive when you consider that
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Woody has had prospects like Logan Thomas, who is set to start this season for
Virginia Tech. and Zack McCray, another highly sought after prospect who's also
in Blacksburg playing for the Hokies.
Montalbano is a four year starter for Woody and the Bees who plays on both
the offensive and defensive lines. Although Montalbano stands only
5-foot-10 and weights in at 220 pounds, he is the perfect example of a prospect
that you can not judge strictly by the numbers. Coach Woody put it best
"Unfortunately the college coaches coming in to recruit don't measure the size
of heart, if that were the case Victor would undoubtedly earn a collegiate
scholarship to a big time NCAA program. We expect Victor to carry a heavy
load along the offensive and defensive lines for us this fall. He will be a
starter at defensive end as well as center. Along with Korren Kirven, they
will be a tough tandem to deal with along the defensive front."
Woody also told us "Montalbano is the only four year starter that I have
coached and who is on the field for Brookville this year, having started in over
40 games going into his senior year dating back to the days of Logan Thomas and
our state title game appearance. He started on the offensive line as a guard on
the 2008 13-1 district and region championship teams. With that being said he
brings a lot of experience to the table which makes him a great leader on and
off the field. His weight room numbers are tremendous having squatted 585,
benched 350, and power cleaned 315; not to mention he runs an unofficial 4.7 40.
He is also stellar on the wrestling mat having finished 2nd in the 2010 state
wrestling tournament as a junior."
Montalbano is not only a standout athlete, but performs well in the classroom
as well, with a 3.5+ GPA. He has been busy this summer
attending many college camps, impressing at every stop. So far James Madison,
Richmond, VMI and Liberty along with Randolph Macon are showing the most
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Coach Woody closed our conversation about Montalbano with the following:
"Wherever he lands he will excel, make a college team better, and please the
coach he plays for. There is no question in my mind that Victor could start on
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About the Show
October 31, 2011
December 12, 2011
The Story:
In rural Scottsboro, Alabama in 1931, nine young African-Americans are pulled from a train and accused of raping two white women. Although the men (including one underage teen) are not guilty, they endure multiple trials, convictions and appeals, including several in which they are defended by a New York lawyer sent to Alabama by the Communist party. Surrounded by racism, they attempt to prevail in an infamous case that helped give rise to the modern Civil Rights movement.
Based On:
The true events of the Scottsboro case of the 1930s.
Show History:
Songwriting team John Kander and Fred Ebb had been working on The Scottsboro Boys at the time of Ebb's death in 2004. Several years after Ebb's death Kander revisited the material and completed the project.The show premiered at off-Broadway's Vineyard Theatre in the spring of 2010, and went on to play for six weeks at the Guthrie Theatre in Minneapolis in the fall before transferring to Broadway's Lyceum Theatre.
Book by David Thompson; music by John Kander; lyrics by Fred Ebb.
Barry & Fran Weissler, Jacki Barlia Florin, Alecia Parker, Janet Pailet/P2 Creations, Sharon A. Carr, Patricia R. Klausner, Nederlander Presentations Inc., The Shubert Organization, Inc., Beechwood Entertainment, Broadway Across America, Mark Zimmerman, Adam Blanshay, R2D2 Productions, Rick Danzansky, Barry Tatelman, Bruce Robert Harris/Jack W. Batman, Allen Spivak, Jerry Frankel, Bard Theatricals, Probo Productions, Randy Donaldson, Catherine Schreiber, Michael Palitz, Patti Laskawy, Vineyard Theatre
Other Honors:
—2010 Broadway.com Audience Award nomination for Favorite New Off-Broadway Musical
—2010 Drama Desk Award nomination for Outstanding Musical
—2010 Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding New Off-Broadway Musical
—2010 Drama League nomination for Distinguished Production of a Musical
—2010 Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Musical
Fun Fact:
The tale of the Scottsboro Boys' case has been embraced by popular culture, inspiring a 1976 TV movie called Judge Horton and the Scottsboro Boys and the 2006 film Heavens Fall, starring Timothy Hutton and Anthony Mackie. Next up, director Lee Daniels (Precious) may adapt the musical version for the screen.


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Judge Jamie Wilfong held a status hearing Monday for a case involving the Webster County Board of Education.
The school board voted to close Diana Elementary and Glade Middle Schools.
Some parents are worried about seventh and eighth graders being moved to the high school and about longer commute times.
Judge Wilfong took the closure under advisement and plans to make a ruling.
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Hi My Name Is Kraig I'm A Pastor With Breaking Bread Ministries Here In Vancouver I also Do Prison Ministries With Bill Glass Weekend Of Champions . Last Year 2011, I Walked across The U.S. Going Into some Of the Prison's With My Brothers and Sisters From Bill Glass Weekend Of Champions. Along The Way I Stopped In Many Town's To Minister To The Poor and Homeless To Share and Love On Those Who Where Reaching Out For God. And In My Travels I would Spend 3 Days Ministering On the Streets Of Orlando . FL Sleeping And Breaking Bread With Gods Children. And What A Blessing It Was Because I Met My Brother In Christ Jesus , PJ Charles And His Wonderful Team Of Ministers, Who Make Up The Body Of Straight Street Orlando . And What A Wonderful Work Our Lord Jesus Is Doing Through Them And For The City Of Orlando and Those who Call the streets Home . It,s Not Five Star Dining But You Can Bet The Farm Its Five Star Love from Our Father Above. This Wonderful Ministry Of God , Comes In, sets Up and Starts Loving On The Men and Women in No Time At all . As Other Folks Help Set Up For dinner The Live worship Music Begins .Some Of The volunteer Ministers Find Men And women To Share with and Pray For, Then Right Before serving Supper My Brother Pj Shares Gods Good News And A Prayer Of thanks . It was Wonderful Breaking Bread With My Brothers and Sister's and Sharing In The Lords Love For them. And If That Wasn't Enough , At The End Of The Evening After all Was Cleaned Up We Prayed And Gave some More, Then My Brother Shared More of Gods Love. A 100 or so Folks That Were There Were Able To Get There Dirty Cloths Cleaned On Saturday's Laundry Day, Wow Now that's God Using Straight Streets Orlando ! Taken It To The Streets Fulfilling The Needs Of Gods People. Serving , Counseling , Praying , Worshiping , Feeding The Hungry , Providing Laundry Service , And this Isn't Once a month This Is Every Week On The Streets Pouring The Love Of God Out For Those In Need Of Jesus . This Is God Loving The Great City Of Orlando FL . My Brother PJ. And His Team Of Straight Street Orlando Staff, Are Ambassadors United For Christ , Kingdom Builders ***** Cant Wait Until God Lets Me Serve With My Brothers & Sister's again . Pastor Kraig B .
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Chinese New Year
Kung Hey Fat Choi!
Happy Chinese New Year
Join the celebrations on Sunday 22 February 2015 as we mark the arrival of Chinese New Year and the Year of the Sheep with a day of Chinese-inspired events, performances and activities for all the family.
Enjoy traditional crafts, dance, martial arts, food and drink, games and much more with a vibrant and colourful party in and around Stowell Street and Chinatown, from 11am to 4pm.
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A woman named Jackie
Penguin Group USA, Inc, 9 mai 1990 - 739 pages
In this intimate portrait of the world's most famous and elusive woman, we learn really went on in the Kennedy White House, aboard the Onassis yacht, in the raising of the two Kennedy children, and so much more. A Woman Named Jackie is a startling account of the complexities and contradictions of Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy's fascinating life and character.
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Long but worth it. The most detailed biography I've ever read, of not only the former First Lady, but of anyone, really. Delicious particulars dropped into this deeply personal life history make it ... Consulter l'avis complet
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My nomination for the 1997 mother of all buzz-phrases is that wonderful Energizer Bunny of metaphors, "the end of the day."
It seems I can hardly get to the end of any day without hearing or reading it. Drug czar Gen. Barry McCaffrey recently on "Meet The Press: "At the end of day, the problem in this country with drugs is a local series of epidemics." Al Gore's former chief of staff, Jack Quinn, on "Face The Nation: "(Gore's) phone calls were legal, and . . . at the end of the day, that will be the conclusion of everyone who looks at this."


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Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation From Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) Compatible Donor in Ewing Sarcomas and Soft Tissues Sarcomas
The recruitment status of this study is unknown. The completion date has passed and the status has not been verified in more than two years.
Verified October 2009 by St. Orsola Hospital.
Recruitment status was: Active, not recruiting
Recruitment status was: Active, not recruiting
St. Orsola Hospital
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
First Posted: October 20, 2009
Last Update Posted: October 20, 2009
S. Anna Hospital
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This is a perspective multicentric study for the treatment of patients aged equal or less than 60 years and submitted to an allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation from an HLA compatible related or unrelated donor because affected by resistent or refractory or relapsed after autologous stem cell transplantation Ewing Sarcoma or Soft tissues sarcoma who did not benefit from conventional therapy.
|Ewing Soft Tissue Sarcoma
|Procedure: Allogeneic hemopoietic stem cell transplant
|Phase 2
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Non-Randomized
Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation From HLA Compatible Donor in Ewing Sarcomas and Soft Tissues Sarcomas
Resource links provided by NLM:
Genetics Home Reference related topics: Ewing sarcoma
MedlinePlus related topics: Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center resources: Soft Tissue Sarcoma Ewing Sarcoma Ewing's Family of Tumors OsteosarcomaU.S. FDA Resources
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Primary Outcome Measures:
- Progression Free Survival (PFS) a 12 months from the enrollment higher than 30% for the patients submitted to allogeneic stem cell transplantation in front of the patients who received conventional chemotherapy. [ Time Frame: 12 months from the enrollement ]
Secondary Outcome Measures:
- Transplant related mortality [ Time Frame: 12 months after the enrollement of the first patients ]
|Study Start Date:
|June 2009
|Estimated Study Completion Date:
|June 2011
|Estimated Primary Completion Date:
|June 2010 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
Experimental: Stem Cell Transplant
All the patient who are affected by refractory or resistant or relapsed Soft tissue sarcoma o Ewing sarcoma who find an HLA compatible allogeneic donor and are submitted to Stem cell transplantation
Procedure: Allogeneic hemopoietic stem cell transplant
administration of 15 mg/kg of thiotepa + 140 mg/sqm of melphalan followed by infusion of allogeneic hemopoietic stem cell
Other Name: CE_clin.42_2009_S_sper
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|1 Month to 60 Years (Child, Adult)
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- Age 0-60 years.
- Performance status according to Karnofsky score > 70%
- Normal liver function
- Normal renal function
- Normal cardiac function
- Informed consent
- Availability of an HLA compatible Donor
Exclusion Criteria:
- Absence of at least one of the inclusion criteria
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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT00998361
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|Pediatric Oncology and Hematology Department, S. Orsola-Malpighi Hospital
|Bologna, Italy, 40138
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St. Orsola Hospital
S. Anna Hospital
|Principal Investigator:
|Arcangelo Prete, MD, PhD, PI
|S. Orsola-Malpighi Hospital
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|October 18, 2009
|First Posted:
|October 20, 2009
|Last Update Posted:
|October 20, 2009
|Last Verified:
|October 2009
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Hemopoietic stem cell transplant
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Sarcoma, Ewing
Neoplasms, Connective and Soft Tissue
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Los Angeles – Before the Mayor's Office renewed their focus on small business needs through the Small Business Initiative in October 2010, business owners like Curtis Fralin of the iconic Maverick Flats, wanted direct assistance when doing work in the City of Los Angeles. Earlier this month, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, joined by First Deputy Mayor Austin Beutner, signed an Executive Directive to enact the Business Inclusion Program, making it easier to do business in and with the City. The Program also prioritizes assisting minority owned businesses.
"As a result of the Directive, for the first time I am setting explicit City contracting goals (25% of total contracts allocated for small businesses) that will help increase the amount of minority businesses that contract with the City," said the Mayor. "Leveling the playing field for businesses in LA has been a top priority of mine."
According to the Mayor's office, the City has more small businesses than any other city nationwide, around 325,000. Of that number, the majority are minority owned. However, while data is inconsistent, approximately only 7% of city contracts go to minority businesses. The City aims to increase this number by establishing goals, changing policies, monitoring progress and holding General Managers accountable for their results.
Beutner, who led the effort to implement the small business inclusion and heads the Mayor's Office of Economic and Business Policy, plans to communicate the changes directly with constituents. "Meeting with business owners is important. It is our job to listen to them so we can respond to their needs," said Beutner who delivered the keynote address at the Greater Los Angeles African American Chamber of Commerce (GLAAACC) Annual Kick-off Breakfast. He will also attend the formal opening of Maverick Flats on February 3.
The Mayor's Office of Economic and Business Policy also assembled a 25 person Advisory Committee of small business owners. This diverse committee is comprised of five African Americans, four Asian Americans, three Latinos, seven women, and 1 veteran. The committee focuses on prioritizing issues integral to the small business community and assisted in the development of the small business progam.
The story of Maverick Flats is a prime example of how the City's efforts are helping minority businesses thrive in the City. Fralin purchased the property five years ago, but had difficulties navigating the City's permitting process, which almost prevented it from opening. It was not until the City's Minority Business Opportunity Center (MBOC) reached out directly, when he started making progress and was finally able to reopen the Leimert Park landmark a few weeks ago. By streamlining and simplifying city services, Maverick Flats was able to open in a short amount time.
"It is safe to say that without the help of the City, Maverick Flats would not be open for business today," said Curtis Fralin. "They listened to my problems and responded by appointing a dedicated case manager to assist me in navigating the City's processes. The MBOC case manager worked with DWP to get a much needed water line installed and helped secure $405,000 from the Valley Economic Development Corporation and with the assistance of Councilman Parks they secured an additional $605,000 from Community Development Department for final renovation for a total of over $1 million!"


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England has a long tradition of martyr saints, whose courageous witness has sustained and inspired the Catholic community here for centuries. Yet it is right and fitting that we should recognize today the holiness of a confessor, a son of this nation who, while not called to shed his blood for the Lord, nevertheless bore eloquent witness to him in the course of a long life devoted to the priestly ministry, and especially to preaching, teaching, and writing. He is worthy to take his place in a long line of saints and scholars from these islands, Saint Bede, Saint Hilda, Saint Aelred, Blessed Duns Scotus, to name but a few. In Blessed John Henry, that tradition of gentle scholarship, deep human wisdom and profound love for the Lord has borne rich fruit, as a sign of the abiding presence of the Holy Spirit deep within the heart of God's people, bringing forth abundant gifts of holiness.
Cardinal Newman's motto, Cor ad cor loquitur, or "Heart speaks unto heart", gives us an insight into his understanding of the Christian life as a call to holiness, experienced as the profound desire of the human heart to enter into intimate communion with the Heart of God. He reminds us that faithfulness to prayer gradually transforms us into the divine likeness. As he wrote in one of his many fine sermons, "a habit of prayer, the practice of turning to God and the unseen world in every season, in every place, in every emergency – prayer, I say, has what may be called a natural effect in spiritualizing and elevating the soul. A man is no longer what he was before; gradually … he has imbibed a new set of ideas, and become imbued with fresh principles" (Parochial and Plain Sermons, iv, 230-231). Today's Gospel tells us that no one can be the servant of two masters (cf. Lk16:13), and Blessed John Henry's teaching on prayer explains how the faithful Christian is definitively taken into the service of the one true Master, who alone has a claim to our unconditional devotion (cf. Mt 23:10). Newman helps us to understand what this means for our daily lives: he tells us that our divine Master has assigned a specific task to each one of us, a "definite service", committed uniquely to every single person: "I have my mission", he wrote, "I am a link in a chain, a bond of connexion between persons. He has not created me for naught. I shall do good, I shall do his work; I shall be an angel of peace, a preacher of truth in my own place … if I do but keep his commandments and serve him in my calling" (Meditations and Devotions, 301-2).
The definite service to which Blessed John Henry was called involved applying his keen intellect and his prolific pen to many of the most pressing "subjects of the day". His insights into the relationship between faith and reason, into the vital place of revealed religion in civilized society, and into the need for a broadly-based and wide-ranging approach to education were not only of profound importance for Victorian England, but continue today to inspire and enlighten many all over the world. I would like to pay particular tribute to his vision for education, which has done so much to shape the ethos that is the driving force behind Catholic schools and colleges today. Firmly opposed to any reductive or utilitarian approach, he sought to achieve an educational environment in which intellectual training, moral discipline and religious commitment would come together. The project to found a Catholic University in Ireland provided him with an opportunity to develop his ideas on the subject, and the collection of discourses that he published as The Idea of a University holds up an ideal from which all those engaged in academic formation can continue to learn. And indeed, what better goal could teachers of religion set themselves than Blessed John Henry's famous appeal for an intelligent, well-instructed laity: "I want a laity, not arrogant, not rash in speech, not disputatious, but men who know their religion, who enter into it, who know just where they stand, who know what they hold and what they do not, who know their creed so well that they can give an account of it, who know so much of history that they can defend it" (The Present Position of Catholics in England, ix, 390). On this day when the author of those words is raised to the altars, I pray that, through his intercession and example, all who are engaged in the task of teaching and catechesis will be inspired to greater effort by the vision he so clearly sets before us.
While it is John Henry Newman's intellectual legacy that has understandably received most attention in the vast literature devoted to his life and work, I prefer on this occasion to conclude with a brief reflection on his life as a priest, a pastor of souls. The warmth and humanity underlying his appreciation of the pastoral ministry is beautifully expressed in another of his famous sermons: "Had Angels been your priests, my brethren, they could not have condoled with you, sympathized with you, have had compassion on you, felt tenderly for you, and made allowances for you, as we can; they could not have been your patterns and guides, and have led you on from your old selves into a new life, as they can who come from the midst of you" ("Men, not Angels: the Priests of the Gospel", Discourses to Mixed Congregations, 3). He lived out that profoundly human vision of priestly ministry in his devoted care for the people of Birmingham during the years that he spent at the Oratory he founded, visiting the sick and the poor, comforting the bereaved, caring for those in prison. No wonder that on his death so many thousands of people lined the local streets as his body was taken to its place of burial not half a mile from here. One hundred and twenty years later, great crowds have assembled once again to rejoice in the Church's solemn recognition of the outstanding holiness of this much-loved father of souls. What better way to express the joy of this moment than by turning to our heavenly Father in heartfelt thanksgiving, praying in the words that Blessed John Henry Newman placed on the lips of the choirs of angels in heaven:Praise to the Holiest in the heightAnd in the depth be praise;In all his words most wonderful,Most sure in all his ways!(The Dream of Gerontius).
Blessed John Henry Newman
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Still the presence of altar girls at the mass celebrated by the Holy Father...
Even in liberal France I never saw any altar girls in presence of the Pope, nor at Notre Dame de Paris cathedral.
I think girls who want to take part actively would be of very great help to help care of babies and little children during celebrations.
- 19 September, 2010 11:05
- Pascendi said...
God bless Pope Benedict! God bless the English nation, and may she be re-converted. I eagerly await the day of Blessed John Henry's canonization and declaration as Doctor of the Church. May God grant this day quickly!
Pope Benedict's homily was masterful. His pastoral genius is evident as he meets the faithful where they are, to draw them up.
- 19 September, 2010 13:37
- New Catholic said...
They want Womynpriests, Anonymous, that is their whole purpose. Altargyrlz were probably Pope Wojtyla's greatest mistake - certainly his most visible one.
- 19 September, 2010 15:07
Anonymous - England has the only hierarchy confident enough to openly defy the Holy Father's liturgical wishes. They did it with regard to the layout of the altar (candles on the floor today and at Glasgow) and with the use of serviettes so close to the pope.
Despite all the fawning they are doing, our bishops will continue to ignore the pope, his teachings and his wishes. After all, they have publically demonstrated this at otherwise fairly dignified Masses.
The will pat themselves on the back and ensure that they are rewarded when the next episcopal vacancies go to the (dis)organisers of the event - fully paid-up members of the magic circle.
And if I sound a bit bitter, well that's because I see things as they are here. The Holy Father has done us proud this week - but his legacy will not be carried forward.
- 19 September, 2010 15:30
- Pascendi said...
Courage Athanasius! Christ is in command of His Church, not the weak and cowardly English and Welsh bishops (most, not all).
- 20 September, 2010 17:37


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Naberezhnye Chelny, formerly (until 1930) Chelny or (1982–88) Brezhnev, city, Tatarstan, west-central Russia, on the left bank of the Kama River. The city is best known for its Kamaz truck plant, among the world's largest. Also located at Naberezhnye Chelny is the Lower Kama hydroelectric station. Because of these developments, Naberezhnye Chelny experienced rapid growth beginning in the 1970s; by the early 21st century, however, this growth had tapered off. Pop. (2006 est.) 507,180.
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Seems that I've been obliviously riding around dangerously beyond the minimum safe seatpost insertion point, resulting in a bent seatpost clamp collar area on my HT frame after hitting something big at the weekend.
I'd raised the seatpost a bit before my ride and just hadn't noticed the seatpost is shorter than I imagined, so what it's done is slightly bend the little expansion cut-out, so it now looks a little bit 'blown'.
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It was 6.30am when I opened my eyes and put my feet down on the floor. It was the first day of holidays I'd had in a very long time; I really wanted to return to watch a sunrise by over the ocean.
I'd selected Tenerife as my destination, staying at the hotel Vincci Selección La Plantación del Sur 5* Lujo because "I wanted to experience the amazing sunsets of the Costa de Adeje" (@lupe_mao). But that day, I decided to wake up early and see the sunrise too.The sun was barely over the horizon, with clouds hiding it from view… but finally, there it was, reflected in the turquoise waters.
I headed down to the beach. When the sand squeezed between my toes, without my permission, I had the most delicious sensation of having left it all behind and an intense feeling of "I'm finally here" washed over me.
Just at that moment, only a yard away from me, I saw something. Something moving. But, far from being startled, I moved closer. A splendid gecko, called out from his hiding place by the warmth of the sun. Just another one of those things you don't see in the city centre, where the stress prevents you from seeing anything more than your daily tasks. As I pulled out my camera I realised that it's these little moments that make summer magic; that summer is, quite simply, "having the time to take beautiful photos, like a #gecko in the sand" (@teresapascual80). They say that geckos bring good luck, so I had the feeling that the next few days would hold something special for me.
I got ready for "sunbathing in a hammock, with a mojito in one hand and a fan in the other" (@lady_plz) and breathed deeply. I knew my happiness came from "something as simple as lying by the sea for half an hour, while my little girl was being looked after at the miniclub" (@marisolSuri). I needed a moment of time to myself.
Déjate llevar por las sensaciones… [Lose yourself in the feelings.]
From the song by Chambao. It was just what I needed right then, to let go, to escape, to leave the routine behind… I was dying to "enjoy a massage as the sun went down, while listening to a song by Chambao" (@Conchitilla82).
Feeling like new, I started to wander round the beautiful hotel gardens that surround the pool, when I saw him. He was tall, somewhat handsome, but with one of those smiles that you never forget. I'd noticed on a number of occasions that he was looking at me, though it felt entirely natural. He came over and introduced himself. David, he was called. We talked for a while, and almost immediately it felt like we'd known each other our whole lives. He invited me to the hotel party that night and I said yes without even thinking about it.
There was music, food, entertainment, and the most wonderful atmosphere. We danced, laughed and talked, before he asked me to accompany him to the beach. We lay in the sand side by side and "watched the stars, discovering the heavens as we'd never seen them before" (@Marybruxa).
The sun returned, just as the day before…we'd fallen asleep in the sand. I looked at him and realised I'd just "found the love of my life, at a sunrise filled with laughter, dancing and great company" (@strixgoi).
The next day I could'n stop thinking about that night. I take advantage of every moment that the day offfered to me to rest and to remember every minute that I had previously lived in "a hammock in the shade, with a refreshing drink and the sound of the waves, as I let time slip by… pure relaxation" (@Cocobarcelona). And relaxing was what I needed after the tumult of emotions I'd felt.
But the magic of the weekend didn't end there. At the end of the day, when I went back to my room, I found, on the bed with pure white sheets and huge pillows, a little surprise (@conchitilla82). I was overwhelmed by surprise and emotions… it was a small box, and inside was a note.
"It was a wonderful night. I'll be waiting for you at 9.30pm in the hotel restaurant, El Gourmet Canario".
After a refreshing jet shower I picked out my finest dress and went downstairs. There he was, with a captivating smile, and what lay in store was unforgettable: a "seafood dinner with white wine, looking out over the ocean, in great company" (@conchita82). Truly a dream come true. The summer could not have brought better feelings. I will always remember this summer … and this hotel.


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News Brief: IMF Managing Director Horst Köhler's Remarks in Chile
December 12, 2002
International Monetary Fund Managing Director Horst Köhler made the following statement on December 12, 2002 in Santiago. The meetings in Chile, including with President Ricardo Lagos, came at the end of a week-long trip that also took Mr. Köhler to Brazil and Colombia:
"The purpose of this—my second visit to Latin America as IMF Managing Director—is to indicate IMF support for the region at a critical time. At the end of this trip, I remain convinced that lessons from successes in the region can help point the way forward for other countries currently experiencing difficulties.
"In Chile, where we expect economic growth to accelerate and inflation to remain low, the authorities have established a strong and credible macroeconomic policy framework based on a floating exchange rate, inflation targeting, and clear rules on fiscal policy. This framework has been supported by low public debt, a strong belief in free trade, and the virtual absence of dollarization. Thus, Chile—like Mexico—has been able to better protect itself from adverse external shocks and maintain positive growth even during periods when international capital markets have been unsettled.
"An important lesson from Chile´s experience is that a good macroeconomic framework still needs to be underpinned by the strength and integrity of political and economic institutions. I am impressed by the vigor with which the authorities in Chile are safeguarding and strengthening institutions in key areas such as central bank independence and corporate governance, and ensuring financial stability. The Chilean authorities have also told me their conviction that issues of social equity need to be decisively addressed to reap the full benefits of globalization.
"Other countries in Latin America are also carrying forward important political and economic changes and reforms. In Brazil, a historic political transition is being completed with exemplary cooperation between President Cardoso and President-elect Luis Inácio Lula da Silva. As you know, the President-elect in Brazil has stressed that fiscal and monetary stability is a prerequisite for the attainment of his social agenda. In Colombia, there is a renewed political consensus in favor of President Uribe's pledge to maintain macroeconomic stability while addressing the civil conflict. Both leaders have emphasized their determination to reduce corruption and give strong assurances of legal certainty.
"Based on these and other important lessons from the experiences in Latin America, I believe that, for sustained growth, the policy frameworks in many countries need to give greater priority to policies that would lower public debt, orient monetary policy to low inflation with exchange rate flexibility, deepen domestic financial institutions, and increase trade openness so that it is better balanced with capital market integration. Such a policy framework needs to be pursued consistently with full attention to prioritization and implementation.
"For lasting success, these efforts need to be supported by strong domestic ownership of policies, a strengthening of political and economic institutions, and respect for contracts.
"However, maintaining popular support for such a framework also requires much greater attention to poverty and equity issues. Thus, in many countries there is a paramount need to push decisively forward with social reform programs that would improve human capital, improve the distribution of income, strengthen social safety nets and ensure that extreme poverty and inequity conditions are reduced over time.
"I intend to work closely with President Wolfensohn of the World Bank and President Iglesias of the Inter-American Development Bank to ensure that such an agenda of reforms for Latin America has the fullest support from the international community."
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These are two games that i've been watching for a little while now that have really got me interested and just the other day, there was a little bit of press on each of them ^_^.
Wanda & the Colossus / Playstation2 / 2005 japanese release.
created by the same team that brought you ICO. I'm interested in this game because of their previous game. how many of you guys have played ICO? I remember a couple years ago when it first came out, and stu came to visit in platteville and we played the game all weekend long. but he kinda ruined the game for me because he wouldn't stop talking about it. "omg ICO *squirt" every 5 minutes.
its a great game, i just didn't like it for a while, but i think i'm over it. perhaps the fresh air away from deciv has cleared some of the annoying fandom. maybe this weekend if i have time, i'll go through the game again. ^_^ anyways
the ICO team has a very unique philosophy when designing their games. "keep it simple stupid" as explained at their panel at the game designer conferrence earlier this year. Keep your goals and objectives clear and simple for what you want the game to be and excel at them. don't add in unnecessary things that only confuse and detract the end user from the goal of the game.
Ico was indeed extremely simple. the basic goal was to escape the castle with the princess in tow. The premise behind Wanda & the Colossus is also extremely simple from what i've read. The whole game is based off fighting the Colossus. as Don has previous said, "the game seems to be just one big boss fight". This is a very unique concept for a game. simple. i'm really interested to see how it turns out.
here are some of the new screenshots:
as always, the graphics look phenomenal. i hope Wanda can provide the same type of atmospheric transendence that ICO was so great at. "you felt like you were in someone's dream while playing this game," is one of stu's slogan's for the game ^_^.
previous: http://www.spamm.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2004
Radiata Stories / Playstation2 / January 27th, 2005 japan release.
on the other side of the coin, we've got Radiata Stories. a spiffy looking rpg type from the creators of Star Ocean 2 + 3, and Valkyre Profile. thats right, Enix. I originally became fond of this game by looking at screenshots from the tokyo game show. here are some of the new ones:
the game looks quite beautiful. much more refined graphics than that of tales of symphonia. All the characters, enemies, and enviroments (from what i've seen) keep that same style and touch rather than putting cellshaded characters in non-cellshaded enviroments. this game looks great.
as far as gameplay, it looks like it plays much like Star Ocean or Tales of Symphonia where battles are realtime. hopefully more refined than Tales of Symphonia though.
this game comes out in game on January 27th next year. its about time Square started releases games much like they did back on the playstation. games like Threads of Fate and Brave Fencer Musashiden which were fun to play and quite good.
putting Final Fantasy aside, Square hasn't really done anything with the ps2 like they did with the ps. the Bouncer was terrible. Unlimited Saga was the worst game they've ever made. the only real gem was Kingdom Hearts and now they're blowing that out of proportion with sequels and other games, not like money wasn't the original objective to begin with.
but then again, Radiata Stories is more an Enix game, not square. Enix hasn't had a great track record so far either, putting Dragon Quest aside. their ps2 was quite terrible, Drag-on Dragoon or Drakengard. Even though, i eventually grew fond of it thanks to it's crazy messed up story. the gameplay was horrid.
anyways, Radiata Stories looks neat, though not enough good things that i'd really want to import it just yet. maybe if it were square instead of enix.


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The $138 million Hope Credit Union has announced a new lending initiative designed to bring sources of fresh food into parts of New Orleans that currently have none.
Because the outreach and service roles of its credit union have grown over the years, the Enterprise Corporation of the Delta has changed its name to the Hope Enterprise Corporation.
Receiving NCUA assistance, the $135 million Hope Credit Union of Jackson, Miss. said Friday it is completing a merger effective today of the struggling, low income East Central FCU of Louisville, Miss.
Community development credit unions that applied for funds from the Community Development Capital Initiative have started to receive them.
Kappa Alpha Psi Federal Credit Union, a predominantly African-American community development credit union headquartered in Addison, Texas, is fighting an NCUA liquidation order in court.
Bill Bynum, CEO of the Enterprise Corporation of the Delta, the sponsoring organization for the $122 million Hope Community Credit Union, will be among the leaders to testify before the House Financial Services Committee on March 9.
Bill Bynum says the Obama Administration's recent decision to use some funds from the Troubled Asset Relief Program to help community development financial institutions was the result of long consultations with the CDFI industry.


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Fatherdale: Guardians of Asgard
Gods, heroes, and monsters are all part of the medieval world of Fatherdale: The Guardians of Asgard. Set in the year 1072, this game puts you in the role of one of the few immortal heroes who protects the ancient artifacts of knowledge. The game includes more than 150 different characters and three times as many handcrafted inventory items. In seven episodes, you must explore and protect more than 60 locations, including steppes, woods, swamps, plains, and riverbanks.


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Sometimes the things that Google do just make my head hurt, aka "the unnatural link warnings". I am pretty sure most SEO agencies out there will have come across at least one of these, I know I have, and most new clients come with one these days.
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Ok, so apparently I'd already logged this one! Awesome! I'm finishing off the last of the Advent Calendar tin tonight, and remembering that this one is really quite, quite tasty! I wish I had brewed up 52teas' Melange Rooibos to compare, but I didn't, and I'm too lazy to bother, so I guess I won't get to compare the two!
Anyhow, this one's a perfectly spiced, seemingly nutty (and definitely coconutty!) as well as slightly chocolatey version of chai. No problems with the rooibos base here either; it's quite mild and not medicinal at all, perhaps it is contributing to the nuttiness. Definitely a chai I'd re-purchase, although I have plenty of other non-caffeinated teas to finish off before I should be buying something else for the evening.
I'd highly recommend this tea to anyone looking for a delicious evening chai without the risk of caffeine!
ETA: Second infusion is still quite good! Perhaps a bit less chocolatey, but still deliciously spicy and lacking in strange flavours coming from the rooibos.
ETA again: Third infusion today was still pretty tasty. I'm very sad that this one's all gone now! I think a fourth infusion may have been possible, but I have waaaay too many infusers on the go right now, and this one had been sitting around too long at this point.


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and what "generation" are you?
Names of Generations
By Matt Rosenberg, About.com Guide
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2000/2001-Present - New Silent Generation or Generation Z
1980-2000 - Millennials or Generation Y
1965-1979 - Generation X
1946-1964 - Baby Boom
1925-1945 - Silent Generation
1900-1924 - G.I. Generation
The Population Reference Bureau provides an alternate listing and chronology of generational names in the United States.
1983-2001 - New Boomers
1965-1982 - Generation X
1946-1964 - Baby Boomers
1929-1945 - Lucky Few
1909-1928 - Good Warriors
1890-1908 - Hard Timers
1871-1889 - New Worlders
Hold on.......there on there way...it just takes more time these days....
(only joking) I am right there w/ya
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Come on ladies, I don't want to be the oldest generation. lol
Baby boomer, too.
Quoting FromAtoZ:
Come on ladies, I don't want to be the oldest generation. lol
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Virginia man hurt in dive off pier
gazette staff
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Ian Miltenberger, 18, of Asburn, Va., climbed out of the water and reported he was hurt at 3:30 p.m. Thursday at the beach at 505 Lake St., Fontana, according to Fontana Police Department records.
No one witnessed the accident, the report states.
Miltenberger was transported by helicopter to UW Hospital, Madison. He was reported to be in good condition Friday morning.
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QUAINT ANTIQUE MATCH BOOK COVERS (LOT OF 3)For today's auction we are featuring a lot of 3 match box covers.. The first match box cover measures 1 – 11/16" in height and is 1 – 3/16" in width. This cover features one engraved side. The engraved side has vertical lines surrounding a rectangular box on it while the other side of the box is merely smooth without any engraved designs. This piece has normal sig... more http://www.tace.com/i/43156.htmlFrom: All That Glitters Antiques
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FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – Massachusetts and Connecticut residents who are concerned with preserving the environment and reducing their carbon footprint continue to have a way to earn New England Revolution-related rewards for their conscientiousness.
The Revolution and NuRide have renewed their partnership to offer Revolution-affiliated rewards to NuRide participants. Through NuRide, commuters can learn how reducing "drive alone" car rides can help them save money and earn points that can be redeemed for rewards from local, regional, and national restaurants, retailers and events.
For more information on NuRide or to sign up for free, visit www.nuride.com.
One of the rewards NuRide participants can earn after just one week of taking greener trips is a $10 discount on a Category 2 ticket to a Revolution match.
NuRide is the nation's largest rewards program for individuals who take greener trips -- walking, biking, carpooling, vanpooling, public transportation, or even telecommuting. NuRide is a free service and is supported by sponsors who provide special offers to NuRide members for taking greener trips and reducing global warming, traffic congestion and energy consumption.
NuRide participants earn multiple benefits to joining the program:
• save money on transportation costs
• travel together in a carpool or vanpool
• cut greenhouse gas emissions
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Aviva Premiership
Ashton excited to link up with Farrell
ESPNscrum Staff
April 29, 2012
Chris Ashton is keen to work with Andy Farrell on a permanent basis © Getty Images
Chris Ashton has revealed that the presence of Andy Farrell was a major reason for his summer switch from Northampton to Saracens.
The England winger is keen to work with the former rugby league star - a legend at his hometown club, Wigan - on a full-time basis after linking up with him during the Six Nations.
Farrell, assistant to Mark McCall at Sarries, recently turned down the opportunity to join Stuart Lancaster's staff on a permanent basis in order to remain with Saracens, having helped turn around the national side's fortunes in the wake of the Rugby World Cup.
Ashton - who has scored 15 tries in 23 Tests for England - admitted that the chance to work with Farrell again outweighed any financial gain from the transfer, with the presence of former Wigan centre Joel Tomkins on the Saracens roster another boost.
"I'm pretty happy with Andy's decision - he's the main reason I went there," Ashton told The Rugby Paper. "It wasn't so much the offer because your market value is relatively the same, it was more about taking the next step in my life.
"From being where I was at Wigan to getting the chance to go and play under Andy is a big thing for me and with Joel Tomkins there as well him staying is a massive plus and I'm very grateful for that.
"Seeing the effect Andy had on England during the Six Nations, anyone who was in that squad can see the positives he brought. It's unfortunate for England he decided not to stay, but it's a big positive for Saracens.
"He's got a lot of strengths but he's an exceptionally good motivator. He knows how to say the right thing at the right time to get lads in the right place and he works real hard and puts a lot of time into his job to help you improve as a player."
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Do you have an adoption story to share? Email us!
I had lost my beloved cat after 10 years and had been wanting another cat. While visiting my parents, my husband surprised me on my birthday and took me to the shelter to adopt a cat. I adopted Peeta, now known as Sam, on Jan 2. He hadn't been in the shelter too long, and when I found him he was terribly sick. He had a URI. The vet said he had a high fever and dehydrated, and a little under weight. For a week he wouldn't eat or drink so I had to feed him through a syringe, as well as give him medication. After a week he finally came around and started to eat and drink. He is now happy, healthy, loving, and very playful. He is a beautiful long haired cat, with a huge fluffy tail! I'm so glad I found him! -Amy
I set out on an adventure to find our first dog for our family when my youngest daughter was 10 years old. They all assured me they wanted to help in the care of a dog. I started searching the Animal Rescue League of Berks county's website.
When a picture of Tiny tore at my heartstrings I just had to meet this handsome man with his little crooked legs and short stubby lab like body who was posing and clearly smiling for his picture. I sent Marcy an email since Tiny was currently in foster care. We set up a meet with his foster parents on a Wednesday in June before the kids summer break from school. I had 2 of my three children with me to meet Tiny. I was waiting in anticipation for Tiny to arrive not knowing what to expect from our meeting. Tiny was special because he was rescued from an animal hoarder and had very little human social skills.
After arriving at the animal rescue league he was walking with a child of a potential adoptee and he got loose from them and went missing in the woods behind the rescue league. They had to set a box trap to get him back and when they did he was even more scared than before. But he loved and was very happy with his foster mom and dad so I knew in my heart that he could love us too he just needed someone to be patient with him. As we were watching Tiny's foster parents bring him up to the building you could clearly see he was scared to death. His foster mommy couldn't get him into the building. So he laid in a heap in the corner with his foster mommy outside of the building. I went over to him and petted and talked to him my heart was breaking what has this poor pup been through and tears welled up in my eyes.
With Marcy's help we lured him away from the building she assured me it was very stressful for him and that he really was not like this with his foster mom and dad. We took him out to the gazebo in the back to interact with him and he had no interest in us. He hid under the bench and wouldn't come out. My kids took one look at me and said mom really. Let's go look at other dogs. They saw people walking puppies and they said look at that dog and so on. I said that dog will get adopted no doubt but what about Tiny. He doesn't know what love is but we can show him.
Everyone is special in their own way and they deserve chances. I said he is perfect for our family we have lots of imperfections too. They looked at me like I was crazy. We sat there for a very long time. Which I finally said let's go do it. They said ok mom if that's what you want. It was a long road he was trained in everything but we had to treat him like a puppy. Show him everything again most of all show him love. He had a very rough start in his short life when we adopted him but I would like to think he has forgotten all about that now he is mine and my kids best friend and protector and I wouldn't trade him for the world. His foster mommy and daddy and our family have bonded over Rooney we renamed him (I think being called tiny was giving him a complex ;). So not only did we gain a awesome addition to our family but some new great friends! I encourage everyone to rescue! Best reward ever! -Monica Hess
My family and I had been searching for a Shiba Inu for over a year but haven't had much luck getting one. It wasn't until we came across Koki's profile on the ARL's website. We quickly filled out an application and within a few days, we got to take him home. Coming across Koki has been the best thing ever! He is a blessing for our family. Dogs like Koki are great therapy because I use to always feel down and anxious all the time and since having Koki now, I been feeling 10 times better! We enjoy walking him and playing with him everyday too. We love him to pieces!! Thank you ARL for bringing him into our life! – Mary
I didn't expect to walk into the league and fall in love that day but it's exactly what happend. After losing my mom to illness I found myself down and needed a pick me up. I didn't rescue Phil she rescued me. From the moment we left the arl she has brought me and my boyfriend nothing but joy and laughter. She is the best dog I could of asked for she's great with kids dogs and any animal with four legs. I can't begin to explain the happiness that she brings me but life is so much better with a rescued dog. – Christie
I adopted Buster ("Carson" while he was at the ARL). The girls at the front desk were so friendly and asked if I would send a picture and let them know how he was settling in. He's doing great! He's learned to potty outside and is learning how to play. He's discovered the cats (also from the ARL) and would love to play with them, too – they are not too thrilled with that idea just yet. ☺ We love him and he's working out really nicely. -LeeAnn Palmer
This pup has been an incredible blessing in our lives. Though sometimes timid with strangers, Dobby has come out of his shell with training help from Steve at Awesome Dawgs, and weekly visits to the dog park where he has befriended an Italian greyhound who shares his passion for running. He is lovable and affectionate to our family and we could not be more happy to have him as the newest member. Thank you and your staff for everything you do for these animals. – Julia Shaw and Joe Becker
Sushi & Sundae
About 3 years ago, after losing a loved one, we were very sad. It was just the two of us living in our house. I remembered how much my husband loved cats and decided to look into adding some furry friends to our home—dog, cat, rabbit, who knows?
I was merely going to "look" but not sure that I wanted to add fur and craziness into our clean quiet orderly home. I visited the ARL several times and was incredibly impressed. I assumed, at best, I might find sweet kitten to consider taking home. However, I saw a cage with two 4 month old brothers, Twizzler and Nutrageous, now Sushi and Sundae, snuggled together and washing each other. One of the volunteers shared with me that she knew these cats well
Because they were born at the ARL and had lived with her in foster care for a bit. Therefore, she knew their personalities and shared the information to help me decide if either one would be the right fit.
She told me that these cats were gentle, easy-going, sweet and loving brothers who would be happiest if they stayed together. I brought my Husband back and after meeting these two sweet kitties, we were in love and knew they were "our boys".
3 years later, we can tell you that they are the best cats EVER and sweet loving brothers. They have added such laughter and love to Our home. They are spoiled rotten and pay us back in kisses and hugs on a daily basis. It is as though they know that their days were numbered and we Rescued them. We are just so happy to have these two furry sweethearts as part of our family. ARL filled our broken hearts with happiness through these two wonderful creatures who remind us each day how grateful they are to have found a furever home. It was a perfect match and we will rescue from ARL again someday. -Liz & Paul C
In July 2011 my daughter was pestering me about going to the ARL to find out about volunteer work. So finally I gave in knowing that just going there and seeing the animals would be hard. So I sent my husband. On a Wednesday evening I received a text message from them while they were there. Sure enough it was a scared looking Cattle Dog. Well when they came home I was begging for more info on her. We have a cattle dog already and they are a breed that I love. So I was told she would not be available till that Saturday pending she wasn't someone's dog. Saturday morning first thing I grabbed the kids and went up. It was love at first sight. She came home with us that day. We named her Ruby, since we already had a Max. She is my love. And my son's love. Because of her I will only ever rescue from now on. Thank you ARL for bringing Ruby into our lives. – Shannon
Henri & Brady
After we lost our 17 year-old cat Louie this past fall, my girlfriend and I decided that it would be fitting to adopt a kitten and welcome a new member into our family. When we visited the Berks Animal Rescue League in October, we immediately fell in love with these two brothers, now named Brady (left) and Henri (right). Though they may appear quite demure in this photo, they regularly keep us on our toes now with their spunk and vigor. They are energetic and entertaining, but they are also two of the snuggliest things to have ever lived. We could not be happier. -Josh Cutts and Katie Hufford
My husband and I accomplished part of the American Dream; we bought our first home shortly after our first wedding anniversary! Little did we know our home would seem so big with just the two of us, so we decided to start a family of our own. Instead of expanding the more traditional route we agreed we both needed some practice. We had numerous discussions about adopting an animal before we found the home of our dreams and decided one late fall afternoon to take a visit to the ARL. Our visit was successful!
We walked through and found Diamond, an eight month old Pit bull Mix. She was the only dog we found that did not bark at us or appear scared. My husband instantly fell in love; I could see it in his eyes before we even took her for a walk. I found Diamond to be as soft as my childhood puppy and her name resonated with me. My daddy always called me his "Diamond Girl," so it felt like fate stepped in when "Diamond" met our eyes. Our time together has been filled with snuggles, cuddles, and more kisses you could ever imagine! Diamond never barked for the first few weeks until she discovered the doors with full length mirrors. She can't seem to understand her own reflection but loves to make use of her outdoor voice, indoor. Her funniest moments are right after she is rewarded with a treat. Instead of indulging, she throws it in the air and plays before eating. She has been spoiled since the second she left the ARL. Diamond is a clown of her own; she is silly, uncoordinated, and is completely unaware of her size. Diamond girl loves to make herself comfortable in the tiniest of spaces on top of anyone who will let her. At the end of her long playful days, she can be found sprawled out snuggling and snoring.
Diamond has so much energy and excitement for life that it constantly teaches us to live in the moment and enjoy every kiss and snuggle. It is crazy to think how different life can change with the simple addition of a rescue. We are blessed to be able to supply her with a dream life any doggie could dream of. She is truly our daughter in every way possible and takes advantage of her second chance in every possible way. – Brittney & David Hurley
We adopted Bella a Mixed-Lab on December 2nd. After spending nearly four weeks with us she is really fitting in with our life style and with our other dog, Marley. We are the fourth home she has had and we can't figure out why. She has not damaged anything in our home and she has not had any accidents. This is remarkable seeing her past. She cuddles with us and just wants to be loved. We are very glad we adopted Bella. We believe that you can adopt a good dog or cat from the Animal Rescue League and wish more people would adopt. Joe & Shirley Mack.
I just wanted to write to let you know that I adopted a dog the day before Easter of this year. I have been meaning to send an email reporting our fabulous experience. After several failed attempts at rescuing a Doberman, we decided to walk through the Rescue League and that is when we saw a dog named Ginger. She looked really defensive and scared. Barking at everyone with her hair up and staying low to the ground. When we leashed her to take her for a walk and introduce her to our dog she remained low to the ground and very upset as we walked past the other dogs and cages. When we were about 10 feet outside of the back door, she flipped on her back and showed us her belly, wagging her tail and so excited to be free for the moment! We instantly fell in love and so did our 90 lb coonhound, Delmer! We changed her name to Cricket because she loves to hop around. This dog is the most loving, warm and sociable dog I have ever seen. She loves people and loves being held. She is an absolute dream! You can just tell that these rescued dogs know that they got a second chance and they are so grateful and well behaved. I love this dog and I can't imagine our house without her. She went from being a stray to spending her nights sleeping on a Tempupedic mattress. I have attached a picture of her lounging around with her brother Delmer and another of the first day we got her. She was at home from day one. Thanks again for all of the good work you do! -Tara Fry
One weekend, I went to the Berks Animal Rescue League to see a cat named Hermes (C57260) that caught my eye online. But, as is often the case with online profile pics, the cat – though cute – was actually quite pudgy in real life, and had endured some kind of trauma to his tail. (About 60% of it is missing). I passed him over that day, and was not at peace with myself in the days that followed.
Then one day, I caught a glimpse of myself as I passed a mirror and my reflection stopped me in my tracks. I saw this cute – but pudgy – girl staring back at me, whose tail isn't quite what it used to be. And, it was in that moment that I decided.
I returned to the shelter and adopted Hermes (now, Ozzy) two days later. – Debra Bailey
We had to put our 18 ½ year old cat to sleep. We were heartbroken as she finally got to the point of needing to move on and had been taking it hard. We live not too far from the shelter and after helping our cat Katini move onward, we stopped by the shelter to look at all the cats as we knew we needed another cat in our lives, our old girl had trained us well.
It was so difficult choosing who to bring home with so many great personalities, but Lizzy, a 5 year old female cat, came home with us and was right at home. She settled right on my wife's lap after a little introduction and quickly remembered that she was a house cat for the 5 years before coming to the shelter in late May. She was almost instantaneously comfortable, going up on the couch and exploring the limits of the first floor.
Everyone goes for the kittens and young cats, it's the older animals that need to be considered more. Lizzy is loving, well mannered and is very happy. -Stephen Solotist
In September I attended the Pet Expo at Freedom Toyota, and I signed up for the ARL email list so I could stay up to date with the fun & exciting functions the ARL hosts. I did not think anything of it until a few days later I received an email saying I won a basket from the ARL! I guess I did not notice that it was a raffle, did not pay it any mind because I never win anything. I went to the ARL with my husband to pick up my basket, and I was planning to donate the contents right back to the ARL since I did not have a dog.
When I arrived the wonderful workers there had to track down the basket, so I went in the back to love on all the animals. I am a cat person, so first I went in the cat room & saw lots of children sitting down with the cats reading them stories. I was a little disappointed I couldn't go in a play with the kitties because their rooms were full, but who am I to intrude on the love of children reading books to these adorable felines?
I decided to venture on back to the dog kennels on a whim to spend some time. Now…I was never really a dog person, but I entered and immediately saw these big brown eyes looking at me from the kennel in the corner. Turns out these big brown eyes belonged to a tan and white toy poodle who was found on the streets and was very shy and scared. A worker told me I could take him for a walk, just to give him some time outside since it was beautiful day & I agreed that was a wonderful idea. An hour later after exploring the amazing grounds at the ARL I was in love! This little guy was so sweet and proper and stayed right next to me even on his long lead. You could tell he was scared, but he sensed I would not harm him and came up and sat on my lap when we took a rest. After lots of fun time outside, I begrudgingly brought him back inside where we met Marcie. Marcie informed us he was about to be picked up and my heart dropped. My brain did not know it, but my heart already knew that this little boy was meant to be with me. Seeing my face, she clarified that he was only getting picked up by his foster dad because he needed some dental work done. Yay! She assured me that she would consider him pending adoption while I did my adoption paperwork. 9 days later my little guy came back to the shelter with his foster dad with a shiny clean smile (albeit 5 teeth shy of when I left him).
Bringing Teddy home has brought immeasurable amounts of joy to me and my husband! At first he was very shy, he would not eat or do his business with anyone watching him, and followed me around the house. He spent his entire first day either right next to me or on my lap, never letting out a single sound or tail wag. Late that evening when we were out for our last potty trip he still hadn't done his business, so I put him out on his doggy lead so he could have some privacy. 5 minutes later (after I saw him relieve himself from the window, happy days!) I went back out to bring him inside. What I found was the happiest little dog I had ever seen! He was wagging his tail, jumping, and even letting out little squeaks of happiness! I cried with joy because I finally knew he was happy to be home with me too 🙂 Every day is such a fun journey with him. He loves taking walks, cuddling up on the couch with my husband & I, his mini hot dog treats, and most of all he loves having a home where he is loved, safe, and spoiled. Thank you ARL for turning this cat lady into a dog lover and bringing Teddy into my life, I could not imagine it without him now! -Kayla & Paul Rhein
We boarded our beloved Border Collie mix, Freya, at ARL for many years. Over that time she and Pam developed a special bond, and we are forever grateful for the peace of mind that gave us while we were traveling. Pam went beyond the call of duty to make Freya's experience at ARL a terrific one.
Eighteen months after we lost Freya were finally were ready to add another furry friend to our family. Because of the good experience we always had at ARL, we decided to look into adoption. We visited a few times, and one day discovered a 6-9 month old Border Collie just brought to ARL a few days prior. She was Energetic with a capital E! She seemed to bond right away with my husband, but I was leery of the energy level and exercise she would require. After a few hours we decided to adopt her on the spot, although, admittedly, with some reservations on my part.
She was a handful! It's difficult to adjust to a puppy with no knowledge of her background. She was very wary of people and anything new. We attended the Awesome Dawgs classes for new adoptees and found the advice from Steve to be encouraging and most helpful at a time when I sometimes questioned our decision. But she is so smart, and right away she wanted to please. After a few trying weeks and even months, Mya gradually became an integral part of our lives. It's now a year since we adopted her. She is absolutely wonderful, loveable, smart, impish and so much fun! Her trust in us is nothing short of amazing compared to where she was when we brought her home. Each milestone we accomplished bound her closer to our hearts. Mya is most definitely part of our family.
We had never adopted from a rescue organization before. Although there were difficult times, we learned first-hand that patience and love work wonders in a dog that needs a forever family. We're grateful for the work that ARL does every day, part of which is to unite families with furry friends for a life-long bond. – Debra Harvey
He's got my back. One fall evening, after the clocks were changed, a walk on the Thun trail could have turned dangerous. I didn't realize dark would fall so quickly. If it weren't for my 3 year old 93 lb golden colored mutt Andy from the ARL, things could have turned out very differently. I wasn't aware. There was no one in sight but Andy knew and he turned with his wolf like posture and growl. Where did two young male adults wearing chains and carrying clubs come from? There was no one in front or behind us. Andy led the charge with my doxie Maximus from the ARL standing aside his brother with the look of a determined Doberman albeit with short legs. I'll never know what the intent was of two club bearing young men with chains but I trust in my adopted dog Andy's instincts and he scared them off.
Andy was at the ARL for a month. One month he waited. It was the beginning of December and he was still waiting. The timing for me was fateful. My beloved dog Alexander died of cancer on Labor Day weekend of that year. Just shortly after Thanksgiving, my sweet dog Celeste passed on and the pain was unbearable. It didn't matter if I wasn't ready, the pain was too great and I needed a purpose. There Andy was (Nicole's pick) for about a month waiting at the ARL. I always said that I would never adopt a dog that could leap as high as the chain link kennel that housed him. Andy leaped to the very top.
Andy's story doesn't end but he continues to be a faithful companion. With the serious spinal injury of my husband, he was always there by my side through all the tears and loneliness. He wouldn't leave me alone while my husband was in the hospital and rehab but lay on my feet. Yes, 93 lbs on my feet but he felt it was his duty along with a lot of licking. His instincts kept him by my side trying to comfort me through all the tears. It wasn't until my husband returned two months after the injury with a walker that Andy would leave my side. And a frisky boisterous dog took a stance of caution by my husband's side as he walked with a walker and later a cane.
Andy's story is a happy ending. If along a trail you happen upon a motley crew of an overweight doxie, a thin black standard poodle and a handsome muscular golden lab, collie, shep mix give a greeting to Max, Isabelle and Andy.
In August of last year we lost our first dog "Josie" we had her for almost 14 yrs. longer than our children in fact, we considered her our first baby. It was a very difficult time to say the least. After about three weeks I was really missing the companionship more and more as she followed me around everywhere all day. It just felt so strange. We discussed waiting till the spring and getting a puppy, but the thought of going through all the training again especially now with three growing children in the house was discouraging. One night we discussed maybe adopting a pet that needed a home. I have to admit I was not all for the idea I always assumed that these pets were at the shelter for a "reason" and not a good one. My husband tried to convince me that that was not always the case.
Well that night very late after everyone went to bed I logged on to the website as I scrolled to the bottom of the page there was a little black dog in foster care that immediately caught my eye. Not at all the "type" of dog I thought I was looking for. I told no one about him and dismissed it and went to bed. The next morning he was on my mind. I viewed his picture everyday for a whole week, then finally I made the call.
We set up a visit at his foster home after speaking to the foster parents. The day we visited him, I left saying no way I don't think this is our dog. He was very attached to his foster dad and very shy and almost scared of us. I said I wanted a loving and friendly dog. My Josie would wag her tail at anyone she met. We left that day feeling discouraged, however my husband told me we should try it and give him a chance, he saw something in him that I did not. THANK GOD!!!!!
We adopted Jakey a few days later and he has been my shadow, my baby, my constant and true companion ever since. We have him eight months now and I can not imagine my life without him. He is such a good and loving boy. I have even said on numerous occasions I think he loves me more than my "Josie" and this I thought was impossible. You see that is what shocks me the most and what i tell people about adoption all the time now is "these pets will love you and be just as attached to you as a pet you raise from a puppy, it is almost as if they realize the privilege it is to be in a nice and loving home" I can't say enough about how wonderful the adoption process and getting Jakey has been for our family. Josie will always have a special place in my heart as my first furry baby, but Jakey has made me realize that I will most likely never get a puppy again, he has made me a true believer in adoption of animals and we love him more and more everyday! – Melanie
For months I was looking for a couple new additions to my family. I wanted to adopt; it's an easy choice because it's saving a life. I [had a female ferret, but wanted a companion for her], so I let [an ARL staff member] know I was looking for a ferret. I got the call and was ecstatic. It was the day of the Easter egg hunt so it was very busy. I made my way into the back with my Tikki ready for a meet and greet. Two beautiful and happy ferrets were left meeting Tikki with two young volunteers in the meet and greet room. Tikki instantly became best friends with a male blaze named Reggie. Of course, he came home with me the same day! He's a little older and gets tired sooner than five month old Tikki. He's a little wobbly on his back legs but he plays hard anyway. He climbs up the ferret 'tree' faster than Tikki. After only a week he was using the litter box, allowing me to clip his nails, and even allowing me to walk him on harness! He even gets along well my cat. I couldn't be happier with him, with the shelter, and for my little Tikki who absolutely loves her Reggie. – Ashleigh McCarty
My husband and I decided we wanted to adopt a dog and give it a good, loving home. We decided to adopt a dog from the Animal Rescue League of Berks County and we're very happy with our decision. He has brought so much joy to our lives. It's been 5 months since we brought him home and we continue to learn new things about him every day. In the beginning Yogi seemed sad and unsure, but soon after we got him home and we fell into a routine, he really came to life and his true personality came through. Now he is a very loving, fun and happy guy. My advice to people adopting new pets is to give it some time for you to get to know each other and to get into a routine. This doesn't happen overnight, but it will happen. The adoption process itself was really easy. I can't tell how you rewarding it is to adopt a pet. There are so many animals out there that are looking for good homes. – Julie & Samir Naber
On September 25th, 2011, we visited ARL with the belongings of our beloved Boston terrier, Lucy, who we had lost just the day before at the age of 10. We were beside ourselves with grief, and donating her things to dogs in need was the only thing we could think to do that would make us feel a little better. While there, we decided to visit with some of the dogs, and met Brady (then known as Marcus) in the very last kennel. While all the other dogs were barking like mad, he was simply laying by his door and gently wagged his tail as we stopped to talk to him. He almost looked shocked that someone wanted to see him! I knew I had to meet him so my fiancé and I asked if we could spend a few minutes with him outside. The volunteers were so helpful, they shared their personal experiences with the dogs, explained their differences and provided opinions on who would make a good fit with our family. Thankfully, everyone agreed that Brady was a great candidate! ARL gave us plenty of time to get to know him and make our decision.
It didn't take long to know that he was ours, and the support from the staff helped us know we were making the right decision! Brady had been at ARL for quite some time, but nobody could understand why he had not yet been adopted. Sure enough, he is the perfect dog for us, and has grown into quite the momma's boy. He is now up to intermediate level obedience training and even knows a few tricks! Everyone who meets him falls in love with him, and he's become very good friends with our neighbor who was severely injured in a car accident and is confined to a wheel chair. Even though our neighbor has trouble communicating with people, Brady seems to know exactly what he wants and is happy to sit next to his chair and put his head in his lap for affection.
We proudly support ARL and can't thank you enough for our boy! The staff is one of the most dedicated and caring groups that I have come across in public shelters as well as private rescue groups. You guys are amazing! – Kelly Harre
In February of 2011 our dog Kasey, of 11 years passed away. It was sudden and heartbreaking to our family. At that point, I couldn't imagine having another dog living in our home. However, our daughter, then age 4, had a different agenda. Her and I began visiting the ARL once a week or so, just to walk and visit with the dogs. I figured this would at the very least, give her the "dog fix" she needed and give me time to heal after losing Kasey.
The angels that work at the ARL were so sweet to deal with. They allowed us to just walk the dogs, full well knowing that we had just lost our pet a short time ago and weren't quite ready to bring home another. Then after about two months of doing the visits to the ARL….we spotted Digby. We walked in that wonderful day on April 20th…and there he was. Having heard his story that he was surrendered twice in his first year of life….my heart broke for this little guy. He was everything we wanted and completely different from our dog that had passed…which made the transition a little easier on us. He looked at us with warm eyes and took to our daughter like a duck to water. We took him home that same day~~and he adapted to his new FUREVER home in a very short period of time~~I must say, it's been a year now that Digby has been in our lives and I can't ever imagine a moment without him….he spends half his night sleeping with our daughter and when all is sound with her…he comes in to our room and spends the rest of the evening with us. He has just begun level 3 of training with Awesome Dawgs and he's doing simply wonderful 🙂 He brings such happiness and joy to our family…..I know by the way he looks at me, he is so thankful we walked into the ARL that day…….but I have to say, we are the lucky ones! Everyone who meets him is instantly taken by him…he is such a handsome, friendly guy!
Having the opportunity to spend time at the ARL with our daughter, has given her a heart of gold with animals….and she's 5 years old. She speaks of rescuing animals like you can't even imagine getting a pet anywhere else! There isn't an animal alive that she's afraid of…and her compassion for all living creatures can only grow from here…..I'm sure she'll be knocking on your door in about 10 years for a job 🙂
Thank you for all that you do~~I refer EVERYONE I know to the ARL if they are looking for any type of pet! I will continue to support you anyway I can! THANK YOU!!!! – Michelle Stout
We went to the ARL on a cold rainy day in September 2011 to find a dog. My husband and I had recently put down our 16 year old rescued border collie and \we were heart broken. We found many dogs available at the ARL that day but none that were anything like our Zoie. My husband wanted to leave but I knew I would not be able to talk him into returning since it was very painful for him. I kept returning to one cage. A small JR/chihuahua mix, tan with a small white spot on the top of his head, was just sitting in the middle of his cage quietly staring at me. "What about this one" I said to my husband. He looked at me like I was completely crazy. How could we get one of those little hyper dogs that many people look at with complete dislike? I finally talked him into taking "Rosco" into the meeting room. After about 5 minutes, there was no way I could leave without him. My husband filled out the paperwork and we left with him.
My husband was completely believing that he would be able to blame me when this little yappy excitable dog drove me crazy. At least he did not pick him. We renamed him Pete because it fit him much better. Well let me tell you that this little Pete surely hung the moon. He is not at all yappy or excitable. We took him to meet my in-laws that day and they loved him. Before long I was dropping him off every morning on the way to work and picking him up every evening on the way home. My father-in-law was very ill at the time and was not responding to much of anything anymore. He hardly talked and had lost much of his short term memory. Pete changed all of that. Richard would ask many times a day "When is Pete coming?'" looking forward to each visit with anticipation. He would hide treats for Pete all over the house and got pure joy watching him find them. Pete knew that he always had 2 special treats in his shirt pocket and sat patiently to wait for them. Richard even figured out that Pete liked 2 ice cubes in his water and would make sure that those cubes were carefully placed every morning for Pete. Pete would wake him up every morning by gently laying next to him in his bed. He jumped all over me and my husband but knew that his grandpa was fragile.
My mother-in-law also benefited greatly from Pete's company spending hours doing whatever Pete wanted to do – play, sleep, eat. A few month's ago Richard became gravely ill requiring home hospice care. As sick as he got, he always responded to Pete. When things got too hard for my mother-in-law, Pete sat on her lap looking lovingly into her eyes and licking her tears bringing her comfort when my husband and I could not be there. Richard recently passed away and we were all, including Pete, able to be by his side. It is a difficult time for all of us but Pete helps us all move on. Because of him, we have all spent more time together in that last year than we had in the last 25 years. He made Richard's last year here happy, positive and the best that it could be. He gave Richard a reason to get up in the morning. I say that surely an angel put that white spot on Pete's head before he sent him down to us. So if you ask me if Pete hung the moon – I say yes he did!
My family thanks your organization for all that you do,
Ethan and his mom came to the ARL on Labor Day and didn't know that we were closed. Disappointed that they could not visit with animals, they went home and searched the adoptable pets on our web site. Ethan took one look at Mason, who was in a foster home, and said, "Mom, I have to have him!" Mason went home with Ethan the next day.
We love these happy faces and are grateful to everyone who considers giving an older pet a home. Learn more about the Grey Muzzle Foster Program here.
On April 9, 2012 we adopted "Chance"; we have renamed him Maurice ( "Mo"). We have had many cats since we were married in 1964 and Maurice is undoubtedly one of the very nicest. He doesn't have a mean bone in his body, is so laid back and happy to stay in your lap. He has fallen in love with our dog, Lola, and follows her everywhere. He is quite a talker and carries on a conversation with you, back and forth. He eats like a little piggy and I can see that we will have to control his food in the future. As an added bonus he is also beautiful. We haven't had him long but are quite attached to him already.
Thank you for Maurice and for all your good work,
Claude Poole
She is such a joy .We integrated her into the crew -it is as if she has always been with us. We are so grateful to the ARL and the Grey Muzzle Foster Program. Many shelters would not have given an 11 year old Rottweiler a chance for a new life – you did. I strongly urge all to consider senior adoption.Thank you again for giving us the opportunity to share our home with this grand old girl." Carla , Tom, the Boys and Miss Pearl


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THE battle between Australia's ailing car manufacturers has spilt onto the showroom floor, with car giant Toyota literally circling its imported wagons to fill the void left by Ford's factory closure.
Toyota has begun importing the Kluger SUV from North America, taking advantage of a free-trade agreement that eliminates a 5 per cent tariff, in an attempt to take sales away from the Australian made class leader, the Ford Territory.
The Ford Territory, which will cease production when Australia's oldest car factory closes by the end of 2016, has led the family-sized SUV market for all but three of the past 10 years.
The only vehicle that has ever managed to topple the Ford Territory is the Toyota Kluger.
An imported Ford Territory replacement is still three years away, which is why Toyota is trying to claim the early ground in the lucrative seven-seater family wagon market.
The new Kluger that arrives in local showrooms this week is the first Toyota sold in Australia to come from North America.
But Toyota's shift to sourcing the Kluger from a factory in Indiana to take advantage of the Free Trade Agreement may initially backfire, as the plant cannot ship enough cars because domestic demand is so strong.
"We clearly see the Territory as a competitor," said the executive director of Toyota Australia sales and marketing, Tony Cramb.
However, Mr Cramb said the company would be "supply constrained" in the coming months as the factory ramps up right-hand-drive production.
Toyota says the Kluger is important "because of the type of buyers it brings into its showrooms".
"One in five buyers is in their 30s, more than half are under the age of 45," said Mr Cramb. "We see a lot of families and a significant proportion of these couples have children in primary and secondary schools.
"It's important because these buyers are younger than our average (buyer) age, and it's important to make sure we have something for everyone."
Car companies target younger buyers because it means they can sell them more new vehicles as they age.
The new Kluger range starts at $40,990 and all models come with seven seats, seven airbags, a rear camera and rear parking sensors.
The middle of the range GXL is $49,990 and the top-of the range model costs $63,990 (an increase of $2500). All-wheel-drive adds $4000 to each model.
A hybrid or a diesel version is not available and the company says there are no current plans to introduce them.
A clever feature that was unveiled on the US version of the new Toyota Kluger — which projects the driver's voice to the audio speakers at the back — is not available on Australian models.
Toyota Australia product planning executive Mark Dobson said the US version of the Kluger came with a different radio that embedded the "My Voice" function.
"If it proves to be a popular feature (on overseas models) we can adopt it later," said Mr Dobson.
This reporter is on Twitter: @JoshuaDowling


text: Mission Accomplished: Drexel Degree a Perfect Fit for Navy Veteran SACRAMENTO, CA, May 8, 2012 His days are no longer spent flying from aircraft carriers as a Naval Flight Officer or leaping with reckless abandon from helicopters into freezing ocean waters as a rescue swimmer. And that's a good thing, considering Mike O'Docharty is nearing his 48th birthday and has turned the page on those exciting, daring times as a youthful pup in the Navy. "It was time to unpack the seabag and watch my daughters grow up," laughs O'Docharty, who finds his challenges different but just as challenging these days. One of those challenges was recently achieved. O'Docharty will be handed a Drexel University diploma in June. The former Navy officer now has a Masters in Human Resource Development after spending the past two years soaking up knowledge at Drexel's Center for Graduate Studies in Sacramento. Attending Drexel was a sweet deal for O'Docharty, who lives in Roseville and took advantage of the university's generous Yellow Ribbon Program. The program provides 100 percent free tuition to eligible military personnel or veterans who have served in the U.S. armed forces for 36 months after September 11, 2001. O'Docharty can be roundly applauded for his extensive military career, which spanned 22 years in the Navy and included numerous combat missions flying from aircraft carriers around the world. There are no regrets for O'Docharty, who retired from the Navy six years ago as a Lieutenant Commander. "I was a very satisfied customer in the Navy," O'Docharty said. He was also very satisfied as a Drexel student. The skills he acquired as a graduate student blend well with his current job and will also provide a springboard for future plans. The Chief of Workforce Development at the California Department of Toxic Substance Control, O'Docharty says the Drexel degree allowed for "personal development that aligns exactly with what I do at work." However, the more exciting prospect is those new-found skills and leadership qualities that Drexel helped hone can now be applied to O'Docharty's latest dream - starting an international business that builds learning solutions for companies worldwide. "I can take the technology skills from Drexel and apply them to an international environment that focuses on electronic learning development," O'Docharty said. There's one additional advantage that comes with embarking on a new business - location. Due to its online nature, O'Docharty can start and run his business from virtually anywhere. He may start the business in Roseville, but expects to eventually be operating it in Japan. He and his Japanese wife, Sachiko, are looking to relocate. A former registered nurse, Sachiko wants to return to her homeland and O'Docharty likes the idea as well. The O'Dochartys will eventually be departing the Sacramento region, but will take many memories with them. For Mike, some of those memories will include the instructors and fellow students he became close friends with at Drexel. O'Docharty has some parting words for any veteran considering a similar path. "The Yellow Ribbon Program at Drexel is too good to pass up," he said. "Drexel provides a great educational environment that teaches people to think analytically and also offers a strong ethical compass. It puts a great emphasis on leadership training for business and the community. I recommend it to any veteran. We worked hard for this benefit and you simply must make time to continue your education. Drexel was the place for me."