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Native Student Services Directory
There are more than 30 support programs for Native American Students at Montana State University.
American Indian Council (AIC)
The American Indian Council is a student organization for all Native students and their families and is housed in the American Indian Student Center (AISC). AIC has been established in order to assist new and continuing students in their adjustment to college life, to promote academic success through group support, advocacy, leadership, to encourage other students to attend MSU-Bozeman, and to foster pride in cultural heritage. One attribute that sets the AIC apart from other student groups at MSU is the use of our cultural heritage that is utilized to foster pride, integrity, and achievement at the college level and beyond.
Richard White, Director American Indian/Alaska Native Student Success
406.994.4880 or firstname.lastname@example.com
Dr. Jioanna Carjuzaa, Co-Advisor
406.994.4941 or firstname.lastname@example.com
Lisa Perry, Program Coordinator
406.994.5529 or email@example.com
American Indian Student Center (AISC)
The AISC serves all American Indian/ Alaskan Native students needing and seeking support to become academically and personally successful at MSU. The AISC is committed to assisting American Indian students in all majors pursuing academic success through coordinated recruitment and retention efforts. Students have access to tutoring, computer terminals, printing/faxing, and advising.
Richard White, Director American Indian/Alaska Native Student Success
406.994.4880 or email@example.com
Lisa Perry, Program Coordinator
406.994.5529 or email@example.com
Rita Sand, Academic Advisor
406.994.3334 or email@example.com
American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES)
The AISES mission is to increase substantially the representation of American Indian and Alaskan Natives in engineering, science and other related technology disciplines.
Julian Collins, EMPower Associate Director
406-994-6723 or email@example.com
ASMSU - Associated Students of Montana State University
ASMSU is the student government on campus, actively working to represent the students and be their voice. ASMSU oversees an executive team, 21 senators and 18 programs. They advocate for the students through drafting resolutions and budgeting over 1.1 million dollars in student fees. Theyoversee programs ranging from Outdoor Recreation to the Leadership Institute and the Procrastinator Theater. ASMSU also hires a lobbyist who advocates for higher education during the legislative sessions in conjunction with the 10 other MUS Campuses they work within an organization called Montana Associated Students.
ASMSU President
406-994-6861 or email@example.com
Beginning Farmer/Rancher Program
The program provides education programs (webinars and face-to-face presentations) and mentorship opportunities on finance, marketing, and risk management for beginning farmers and ranchers. The program is a collaborative effort between Fort Peck Community College and Montana State University with special emphasis on Native American beginning farmers and ranchers.
George Haynes, Ph.D.
406-994-5012 or firstname.lastname@example.com
Caring for Our Own Program
The Caring for Our Own Program strengthens American Indian and Alaska Native students in their pursuit of nursing education by improving leadership, academic skills and by providing a dedicated community of support.
Brian King, Associate Director
406-994-2710 or email@example.com
Housed in the College of Engineering, EMPower supports underrepresented minority (URM) students, including ethnic minority and females, in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. EMPower provides two student spaces with computers, printing, group study areas, and a STEM library. The program also provides tutors, research opportunities for high school, tribal college and undergraduate students, plus internships and other resources to support URM student success. Lastly, EMPower coordinates a STEM peer mentoring program for Native American freshman and transfer students, which provides mentorship from upper division Native students.
Julian Collins, Associate Director
406-994-6723 or firstname.lastname@example.com
Amy Stix, Assistant Director
406-994-5567 or firstname.lastname@example.com
Expanding Horizons
Expanding Horizons is a mentoring program for new Native American students that is designed to help with the myriad of transitions students go through in the first year of college. To help do that, we pair students with a faculty or staff mentors who are interested in supporting them in the college transition and help them grow as individuals. Students and mentors attend monthly workshops and social events together to learn about available resources on campus and building a support system.
Ariel Donohue
406-994-5801 or email@example.com
Financial Aid
The Office of Financial Aid processes Federal, State, Institutional and Tribal financial aid resources (scholarships, waivers, grants, loans work study, etc.)
Julie Watson
406-994-2845 or 406-994-6044 or email@example.com
Gallatin College
Gallatin College offers 1- and 2-year workforce degree programs for students interested in pursuing Certificate and Associate of Applied Science degrees. They also offer general education courses towards associate's degrees; this can be a cost effective way to later transfer credits towards a bachelor's degree. Gallatin College also teaches developmental (math, writing, college studies) courses at MSU to provide foundational skills for students to be more successful.
Nicole Berg (workforce programs) and Katie Michel (developmental education)
406-994-5536 or firstname.lastname@example.com
Graduate Education in Health for Minority Scholars (GEhMS)
The Graduate Education in Health for Minority Scholars (GEhMS) program at Montana State University (MSU) is designed to increase community capacity to reduce health disparities in our state by supporting underrepresented minority (URM) graduate students in biomedical and behavioral sciences who have strong ties to underserved Montana communities. Housed at MSU's Center for Biofilm Engineering (CBE), the program supports new and continuing URM graduate students in MSU health programs by facilitating opportunities to conduct community-based participatory research on health issues in their home communities, as well as by providing academic, financial, and social support. Principle Investigator for this program is Dr. Anne Camper.
Deb LaVeaux, GEhMS Recruitment Specialist
406-548-5943 or email@example.com
Mari Eggers GEhMS Program Coordinator
406-994-3064 or firstname.lastname@example.com
The purpose of the I LEAD project is to recruit, educate, certify and place American Indian educators into administrative positions in schools with high populations of Native American students. The program will result in the award of a Master's degree in Educational Leadership and certification as a school principal. The curriculum focuses instruction on local school improvement initiatives through problem-based learning assignments. Each candidate will be assigned a mentor who is an experienced administrator in schools with high populations of Native American students. Classes will be delivered during the school year using computer-based instruction and summer classes held on the MSU campus at Bozeman, Montana. All participants must agree to serve as administrators in schools serving Native American children for a period of time equal to the length of their education and training.
Catherine Johnson, I LEAD Project Director
406-994-7881 or email@example.com
INBRE aims to mentor and develop the growing number of infectious disease, environmental health, and health disparities investigators at principally undergraduate institutions, tribal colleges, and the state's two research universities to sustain and grow an even more productive and competitive biomedical research network.Develop and support community-based participatory research (CBPR) initiatives led by Montana tribal colleges working in collaboration with tribal communities and health boards on Montana Indian reservations to develop the infrastructure needed to reduce health disparities in Native American communities.Strengthen the states biomedical and bioinformatics infrastructure through continued development of shared facilities, research collaborations, focused working groups, and training opportunities.Expand research opportunities for students and enhance biomedical curricula from K-12 through college and graduate education to strengthen the pipeline to careers in health research and increase the scientific and technological knowledge of the state's workforce.
With MSU-Bozeman as the lead institution, our partner institutions are UM-Missoula, MSU-Billings, UM-Western, MT Tech of the UM, Rocky Mountain College, Carroll College, Blackfeet Community College, Chief Dull Knife College, Aaniiih Nakoda College, Fort Peck Community College, Little Big Horn College, Salish Kootenai College and Stone Child College.
Ann Bertagnolli
406-994-5214 or firstname.lastname@example.com
Indian Education for All Professional Development
Indian Education for All at MSU provides professional development opportunities for faculty, staff, and students at MSU and the Bozeman community. We explore the integration of quality IEFA content across all disciplines in an effort to close the achievement gap. IEFA benefits Indian students in several ways: by reducing anti-Indian bias resulting from a lack of knowledge, by enriching instruction through cultural relevance, and by instilling pride in cultural identity. Denise Juneau (Mandan/Hidatsa) asserts, IEFA is for all students: "This constitutional, ethical, and moral obligation, known as Indian Education for All, is not only for Indian students. In fact, its principal intent is that non-Indian students gain a richer understanding of our State's history and contemporary life" (Juneau, 2006, p. 3).
Juneau, D. (2006). Montana's agenda: Issues shaping our state, Indian
Education for All.The University of Montana Press.
Dr. Jioanna Carjuzaa
406-994-4941 or email@example.com
McNair Scholars Program
This program is an undergraduate student support program assisting qualified students in their quest to obtain a graduate degree, primarily the PhD degree. Once a student is accepted into the program they are eligible for monetary awards given as stipends for student research, are able to travel to conferences and visit graduate schools, are able to participate in the GRE workshop, and receive information as to how to apply and be accepted to graduate school. Students need to be either from an underrepresented minority group or low income and first generation college students in order to be eligible for this program. Students must be a full time undergraduate student at MSU with a 2.75 GPA (preferably 3.0 GPA) and have completed 60 credits before beginning the summer research/project. Must be a citizen or permanent resident of the USA. Application Deadline is 3rd Friday of each October.
Shelly Hogan
406-994-5072 or firstname.lastname@example.com
Messengers for Health
This is a community-based participatory research project between members of the Crow Nation and Montana State University. We work in partnership on health projects and have undergraduate and graduate students involved in our work.
Suzanne Christopher at MSU
406-994-6321 or firstname.lastname@example.com
Alma McCormick at Crow Agency
406-665-5492 or firstname.lastname@example.com
Native American Studies
The Department of Native American Studies houses both the NAS academic department as well the American Indian/Alaska Native Student Success Services office. The Department of Native American Studies offers an undergraduate non-teaching Minor In Native American Studies. At the graduate level, NAS offers a Master of Arts degree and a Graduate Certificate in NAS. The Graduate Certificate is available fully online, and the first of its kind in the world. The department hosts activities throughout the year, such as the annual Phyllis Berger lecture, Native Heritage Day activities, and workshops and conferences. The AI/AN Student Success Services office works closely with the American Indian Council student organization to host the annual MSU AIC powwow, as well as providing many different support services including tutoring, counseling and mentoring.
Walter Fleming, Department Chair
406-994-3881 or firstname.lastname@example.com
Office of International Programs (OIP), MSU- Bozeman
OIP offers students information and assistance for how to study abroad at over 40 partner institutions overseas and many more which aren't direct MSU partners. Partner institutions cost no more than MSU tuition, plus an airline ticket. Local housing can be often cheaper than housing in Bozeman.
OIP also works with faculty on collaborative grant writing to partner with international institutions on areas of mutual interest.
Yvonne Rudman, Native American initiatives, and Grant writing and internationalization
of curriculum
406-994-4032 or firstname.lastname@example.com
Rockin the Rez
This Native specific outreach program works to promote higher education in highly American Indian populated areas. The Office of Admissions plans recruitment trips to each of Montana's reservations to talk with high school and Tribal College students about applying to college, financial aid/scholarships, research, and Native American support programs. Representatives from other Native support programs, such as EMPower, Native American Studies, and CO-OP, also attend and share information about opportunities available through their programs.
Heather Wofford, Minority Admissions Representative
406-994-1983 or email@example.com
Student Accounts Receivable, MSU-Bozeman
The Student Accounts office assists with the set up of payment plans for current and past due student account balances.
Wendy McCarty
406-994-5538 or firstname.lastname@example.com
Amy Smith
406-994-7561 or email@example.com
Summer Transportation Institute
The Summer Transportation Institute (STI) is an innovative summer program for high school students guaranteed to spark their interest in transportation through creative problem-solving and hands-on activities. Participants will have the opportunity to experience college life, explore career options, and improve their academic performance. Students gain skills in applied science and math, work together with their peers on design teams, and meet university and professional staff in the transportation and engineering fields.
The STI provides a stimulating introduction to all modes of transportation through professional presentations, field trips, and hands-on activities. Participants live in the dormitories on campus and participate in a sports and recreation program in the evenings and on weekends. The program is free to all selected participants. Food, housing, and program expenses are paid for by a generous grant from the Federal Highway Administration.
Susan Gallagher
406-994-6559 or firstname.lastname@example.com
Tribal College Librarians Professional Development Institute (TCLI) and Library Research
TCLI is a week-long annual professional development opportunity for tribal college library personnel from all over the US and beyond; students interested in careers in librarianship at tribal college libraries are also invited to participate. No registration fee. We typically have about 40 – 60 participants and often have grant funding to cover their travel expenses to Bozeman and the MSU Campus each June for TCLI.
Archive web address: http://www.lib.montana.edu/tcli/
New web presence in progress: http://guides.lib.montana.edu/tcli (in development: to be fully populated by April 2014)
Mary Anne Hansen, Lead TCLI Coordinator and Instruction Librarian
406-994-3162 or email@example.com
James Thull, TCLI Coordinator and Library Liaison to Native American Studies
406-994-5305 or firstname.lastname@example.com


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No no. Growth comes from taxation and tolls. Take Denmark. We raise the sugar toll so a glass of marmalade doubles. Resulting in the marmelade factory firing 200 workers.
Take the border shopping that climbs over 100% a year because danish wares are ridiculously taxed.
Take the massive amount of moonlighting going on in any sector able to make a buck out side the tax system.
To conclude. Growth comes from taxing the living shit out of common folks and businesses.
When it comes to the US or even the UK though, socialism is a pipe dream. We have too much population hogging our resources, a good amount of people who'd rather sit on their arse looking for handouts, and too many corrupt officials who'd exploit the system for their own gains. The only way it would ever work is on a state level, and only if that state limits the amount of people that come in.
Give me a small strip of land and a water source and I will survive. Not comfortably but I will survive.
Most of these people who starve in Africa do so in the regions in which food can be grown. It is a direct result of a fucked up tribal culture that seems to be dominant in the African society. Replace blacks with old-school hard working Germans in Africa and see if they would starve. I bet in a couple of decades they would be running successful post-industrial countries.

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Hello,Thank you for the information and your question. If this person only read the email and did nothing else, then in California, this would be considered an infraction (not misdemeanor or felony), and result in a fine of up to a $1000. However, if the person hacked had to spend money because of the hacking (for example to have the computer examined or wiped clean of any spyware), then the State could charge this as a misdemeanor and the fine could potentially go up to $5000 with jail time of up to a year possible. You can see the statute, which is Calif. Penal Code section 502, by going to: http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/cgi-bin/displaycode?section=pen&group=00001-01000&file=484-502.9The subsection that fits your facts is (7).Please let me know if you need any clarification. I would be glad to assist you further if I can.
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In the 15th century, Edward IV granted Ashby de la Zouch Castle to Lord Hastings who converted what was no more than a fortified manor house into a grand castle, adding a chapel, and the Hastings Tower. Now partly ruined, this tower remains indicative of the presence it held over the castle site, soaring to the great height of 80ft (24.2m). The main part of the tower is rectangular in plan and four storeys high, with a smaller rectangular structure, attached to the eastern wall, built to the same height but containing seven levels within. Surviving parts of the tower that stand to full height offer wonderful views across Leicestershire, as well as providing close-up inspection of the decorative semi-octagonal turrets on the remaining corners of the tower.
Not being centrally located, as was more usual, Hastings Tower looks across the 'wilderness' - an area of land used as castle gardens in the 16th century - to the two smaller towers built in the south east and south west corners of this area. Each tower is quite different, one being octagonal in shape, and the other a quatrefoil. Some of the earliest buildings on the site, dating from the 12th century, can be seen in sections of wall that belonged to the Norman hall, buttery and pantry.
The hall, the oldest existing structure, has undergone many changes since it was originally built but there is plenty of evidence from the early period. Similarly with the buttery and pantry, even though only the north and east walls are still standing. To the west of the hall is a much later kitchen, with 15th century windows and doorways remaining, and the passageway used to connect the North and South Courtyards either side of the original buildings. A solar, situated to the east of the hall, was extended at about the same time and still contains a 15th century fireplace.
A very impressive ruin just asking to be explored. From the depths of its dark, underground passageways to the energetic climb to the top of Hastings Tower, Ashby de la Zouch is a fascinating castle. Even its proximity to a modern housing estate really does not detract from the pleasant and peaceful atmosphere within the walls.


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Dirty desk? Dirty rice? All in a day's work ...
Transfer the steaks to warmed plates. Top each steak with several spoonfuls of the sauce and serve at once.
(Adapted from "Williams-Sonoma Sauce" by Brigit Binns, Simon & Schuster)
Meyer Lemon and Anchovy Dressing
4 servings
2 tablespoons Italian parsley
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed Meyer lemon juice
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 garlic cloves
2 or 3 anchovy fillets, rinsed
3 tablespoons olive oil, preferably Spanish
6 cups spring-mix lettuce and/or arugula
Combine the parsley, water, lemon juice, mustard, salt, garlic and anchovy fillets in a food processor or blender. Process until smooth. With blender on, add olive oil in a thin stream until emulsified. Toss dressing with lettuce.
(From John Wilds)
White Chocolate Spice Cookies
Makes about 85 cookies
2 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground ginger
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature, cut into 12-inch slices
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
6 ounces white chocolate, finely chopped
3 tablespoons vegetable shortening
In a food processor or bowl, whirl or stir flour, sugar, ginger, pepper, baking soda, cocoa powder, cinnamon, allspice and salt to blend. Add butter; pulse or cut in with a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse meal.
In a small bowl, mix vanilla, lemon peel and 1 tablespoon water. Add to food processor or bowl; whirl or stir until dough forms a ball.
Divide dough in half. Roll out each portion between sheets of waxed paper or cooking parchment to about ¼ inch thick. Stack and chill rolled dough until firm, about 45 minutes (or freeze about 25 minutes).
Cut out cookies with a floured 1-½-inch round cutter. Place ½ inch apart on buttered or cooking-parchment-lined, 12-by-15-inch baking sheets.
Bake cookies in a 325-degree oven until pale brown, about 15 minutes. Transfer to racks to cool completely.
Place white chocolate and shortening in a heat-proof bowl set over a pan of barely simmering water (bottom of bowl should not touch water). Remove from heat and stir occasionally until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth.
Dip each cookie halfway into white-chocolate mixture, then place on baking sheet lined with waxed paper. Drizzle undipped half of cookie with more white-chocolate mixture, if desired. Chill just until glaze is set, about 15 minutes.
Per cookie: 53 calories, 0.5 g protein, 3.4 g fat, 5.1 g carbohydrate, 0 g fiber, 14 mg sodium, 5.9 mg cholesterol.
(From Sunset magazine, November 2003)
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Sadr Followers Bask in Poll Success
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|Institute for War and Peace Reporting, Sadr Followers Bask in Poll Success, 25 March 2010, available at: http://www.refworld.org/docid/4bb06c9ac.html [accessed 31 May 2016]
|This is not a UNHCR publication. UNHCR is not responsible for, nor does it necessarily endorse, its content. Any views expressed are solely those of the author or publisher and do not necessarily reflect those of UNHCR, the United Nations or its Member States.
Controversial cleric's bid for ayatollah status could also help cement comeback after election boost.
By Abeer Mohammed in Baghdad (ICR No. 329, 25-Mar-10)The movement led by anti-American cleric Muqtada al-Sadr is poised to make a dramatic return to the forefront of Iraqi Shia politics, combining its success in recent elections with the anticipated elevation of its leader's religious status.
Sadr's followers are projected to have won more than 40 seats in the new parliament, increasing their share by at least ten.
They are now the strongest faction in the Iraqi National Alliance, the main bloc that challenged prime minister Nuri al-Maliki for the Shia vote. Maliki has been regarded with suspicion by the Sadrists since the Iraqi military led a crackdown on their militia in 2008.
Alongside growing leverage over their political rivals, the Sadrists are expected to enjoy greater spiritual authority among their supporters as Muqtada continues his studies to become an eminent Shia scholar, or ayatollah.
Officials close to the 36-year-old cleric say he is making swift progress in his schooling at a seminary in the Iranian holy city of Qom. It is unclear whether he will graduate soon, as most ayatollahs spend several decades attaining the rank.
It is also as yet unclear whether the Sadrists will enter government or form an opposition, as final election results have yet to be released and protracted coalition talks are expected to follow. Whatever they decide, analysts say the Sadrists will be impossible to ignore in the new parliament.
"They will have their word in every decision," Abdullah Jaafar, a retired professor of political sciences in Baghdad, said.
As the most blatantly anti-American of the Shia political groups, Sadr's movement is particularly well placed to capitalise on the planned withdrawal of most United States military forces from Iraq later this year.
"If the Americans withdraw at the expected time, the Sadrists will tell their followers that they kicked the troops out," Jaafar said. He added that the Sadrists would oppose any attempt to extend the Americans' stay in Iraq.
As long as the pullout proceeds as planned, Sadr's movement is unlikely to seek a violent confrontation with the US military, according to Patrick Cockburn, a British journalist and author of a book on Sadr.
"Why on earth should they disrupt the withdrawal since it's what they wanted anyway," he said.
Cockburn added that he expected the remnants of Sadr's militia to stick to the terms of a current ceasefire, while the movement channeled its energies into politics.
"Sadrists are surprising in being slightly more numerous and better organised than people imagine," he said.
A member of a prominent Shia religious family that was persecuted by Saddam Hussein, Sadr emerged as a popular leader in the aftermath of the US-led invasion in 2003. His relative youth and fiery opposition to the American presence won him many followers among the urban Shia poor.
His armed supporters were gathered into a militia, known as the Mahdi Army, that fought several battles with US-led troops. The militia was also implicated in attacks on Sunni and rival Shia groups during the worst years of sectarian conflict in the middle of the last decade.
In 2008, the Mahdi Army was severely weakened after government troops attacked its strongholds in Baghdad and southern Iraq. The assault roughly coincided with Sadr's decision to move to Iran to pursue his studies.
From Qom, Sadr has maintained contact with his followers through hand-written notes and sermons, channeled through his organisation's offices across Iraq. His movement has shed some of its martial image and sought to emphasise its social, religious and political programmes.
In interviews with IWPR, Sadr's allies linked his eventual return to Iraq to the completion of his studies and the withdrawal of American troops.
"Muqtada al-Sadr will not return to an occupied Iraq," Nasser al-Rubaie, a Sadrist candidate and a deputy in the outgoing parliament, said. "He has said more than once that he will only return when the American occupiers have left."
Sheikh Salah al-Obeidi, a spokesman for Sadr, denied claims that the cleric had moved to Iran to avoid arrest under a warrant issued against him by the US military. "He is not afraid of coming home but he is busy with his studies in Iran right now," he said.
Sadr's followers believe their leader's theological studies will enhance their standing in parliament and on the street.
"There is no doubt that gaining the rank of ayatollah will empower the Sadrist bloc," Rubaie said.
"It will also broaden the Sadrists' base by giving those who love Sadr the chance to follow him as a marja," he added. A marja is the title given to a Shia scholar, almost always of ayatollah rank, who is entrusted by his followers to provide guidance on all aspects of daily life.
Currently, most Shia Iraqis, including Sadr's followers, regard Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani as their marja. An elderly cleric based in the holy city of Najaf, Sistani called on Iraqis to turn out and vote but did not endorse any political faction in the latest election.
Prominent Shia politicians who are not part of the Sadrist group acknowledge that Sadr's theological studies will enhance his political standing. However, they question the extent to which his movement will be able to eclipse its rivals.
Sadr's studies "will make him wiser and enable him to take more accurate decisions in politics", said Muna Zalzala, a deputy with the Islamic Supreme Council of Iraq, ISCI, a major Shia Islamist party that partnered the Sadrists in the recent election.
While the Sadrists as a bloc would grow more powerful, Zalzala said she did not believe they would necessarily gain more followers once Sadr became a marja. "Sistani is the highest marja in Iraq," she said.
Abdul Hadi al-Hasani, a deputy from Dawa, Maliki's Shia party, said Sadr was still many years away from qualifying as an ayatollah.
"It is not easy for anyone to get such a rank in a few years," he said. "Clerics study for decades to get this rank. A marja is a big responsibility and it is still too early for Sadr."
Officials close to Sadr said, however, that he was expected to qualify quicker than other clerics.
"His family is known to be geniuses," Rubaie said, pointing out that Sadr's father and his father's cousin both qualified as ayatollahs while still relatively young.
A source close to the cleric who asked not to be named because he was not authorised to release such information said Sadr was expected to be appointed ayatollah within three to seven years.
Some Sunni Arabs said they feared Sadr's growing theological authority would ultimately strengthen the Mahdi Army, which they associate with a campaign of violence that killed thousands of their community.
"We respect Sadr but we fear his militia," Sabah Adil, a government employee from Baghdad, said. "They killed Sunni everywhere. We pretended to be Shia at the time."
Nebras Sami, an arts student from Baghdad in his late twenties, said he would consider leaving Iraq if Sadr became an ayatollah. "If he got the degree, no one will dare prevent him from rebuilding his militia," he said.
Mithal al-Alosi, a secular member of parliament from a Sunni Arab family, said he was not against Sadr's pursuit of theological study but was worried about its possible impact.
"We are not concerned about Muqtada al-Sadr or his rank but about the extent to which [this] will be politicised locally and regionally," he said.
Alosi added that he feared for Sadr's safety in Iran, and believed he might be vulnerable to manipulation by the Tehran government.
"Having Sadr staying in Iran is not good for him or his followers. For example, if a suspicious edict is issued in his name while he is in Iran, we cannot confirm whether or not it was issued by him," Alosi said.
Sadr's supporters maintain that his studies will strengthen their movement, and dismiss fears of a revival of sectarian violence.
"The Sunni and Shia are sons of one Iraq, we are brothers," Amir al-Kenani, a Sadrist candidate, said. "Terrorists tried to stoke strife among us. They failed in the past and we will not allow them to succeed in the future."
Abeer Mohammed is IWPR's senior local editor in Baghdad.
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GENEVA PREVIEW: New M 133 engine for Mercedes-Benz A 45 AMG
By Glenn Brooks | 14 February 2013
The A 45 AMG is due to be in German showrooms from June (July for the UK)
The first details of the Mercedes-Benz M 133 engine have emerged. The turbocharged four-cylinder petrol unit boasts an output of 360hp (265kW) and will be manufactured at Daimler's four-cylinder assembly plant at Kölleda.
The A 45 AMG and its engine were first reported six months ago by just-auto. Now, details of the car and its powertrain have been made official by Daimler.
M 133 will have its first application under the bonnet of the Mercedes-Benz A 45 AMG, the fastest version yet of the third generation A-Class. This (60hp) more powerful rival for the Audi S3 Sportback, will, like that car, be seen for the first time at the Geneva motor show in March.
To handle the output of what Daimler claims is the world's most powerful series production four-cylinder engine, the A 45 AMG will come with standard 4MATIC all-wheel drive. M 133 produces up to 450Nm, the company claims. In normal driving, the A 45 AMG uses front-wheel drive but when extra traction is required, torque is automatically split between front and rear axles up to a ratio of 50:50.
Like other AMG vehicles, the A 45 will have its suspension, powertrain and other components fitted by AMG at Affalterbach after delivery from the A-Class plant at Rastatt.
The new AMG 1,991cc engine features spray-guided direct petrol injection via piezo injectors positioned centrally in the four combustion chambers. Other highlights include a gravity-die sandcast all-aluminium crankcase, weight-optimised crank assembly with forged steel crankshaft and forged pistons with friction-optimised piston rings, NANOSLIDE cylinder wall technology, air-water charge air cooling, generator management and ECO start/stop function.
Dry engine weight is quoted as 148kg, the compression ratio is 8.6:1, maximum revs are 6,700 per minute, maximum charge pressure is 1.8 bar, while peak pressure is up to 140 bar. M 133, which uses a twin-scroll turbocharger, is Euro 6-compliant and has a quoted C02 average of 161-165g/km in the A 45 AMG.
M 133 is also likely to be the powerplant for potential AMG versions of the B-, CLA- & future GLA-Class models.
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Here we'll show you how to manually assign DNS (Domain Name Service) servers for your Internet connection using Windows 8.
Open the Control Panel. You can either:
- On the Start screen, type 'Control Panel' and click on the Control Panel link in the the search results
- In desktop mode, open the Charms menu, choose settings and then select Control Panel
If you need help with either of the above steps, please see our Windows 8 basics guide.
From the Control Panel, under Network and Internet, click View network status and tasks.
Click the link next to Connections on the right.
This screenshot shows a wireless connection to a Plusnet router so the link is Wifi (PlusnetWireless). If you're using a wired connection the link will be named differently.
On the connection status window, click Properties.
Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) from the list, then click Properties.
Select Use the following DNS server addresses, and enter:
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Screenwriter John Logan has been busy the last few months penning the script for the next James Bond film "Skyfall".
Logan tells Empire that the first draft is almost done and he's been working very closely with Sam Mendes to pull it together. He confirms that the film's events continues directly on from "Skyfall" with the "characters and themes" introduced in that film set to play out.
Asked if the new film is the first of a two-parter as has been suggested, Logan only replies "couldn't comment... I'm just trying to get one done first! If I survive this one, we'll see about the next one". He does confirm Daniel Craig is very involved in the writing process.
Could we see the return of a certain villainous organisation, be it Quantum or the return of S.P.E.C.T.R.E. now that MGM has won back the rights to the Connery-era antagonist?
"There might be! Honestly, not being evasive, but the great thing about Bond is that I have fifty years of movies - 23 movies and all the Ian Fleming novels and short stories, all of which are fodder. And when I'm working on the new Bond I'm constantly going back to Fleming and the other movies - what are the bits and pieces, what are the resonances?
One of the things we learned in Skyfall is that the audience really enjoyed those, they enjoyed when they saw the Aston Martin, they enjoyed when we had references to things they grew up with, either from Ian Fleming or from the other movies, and that's always been a part of my thinking about Bond."
Pushed further to comment on whether we'll see either Quantum or Blofeld, Logan only said "No comment". Asked if any other Double-0 agents will appear, he pauses before saying "Ah... no comment".


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Nature's Guardian
Attacks that bring your health below 30% increase your maximum health by 25% for 10 sec, and reduce your threat toward the attacker. Cannot occur more than once every 30 sec.
Earthgrab Totem
Earth Totem
5% of base mana
30 sec cooldown Instant
Summons an Earth Totem with 5 health at the feet of the caster for 20 sec. The totem pulses every 5.20 sec, rooting all enemies within 10 yards for 5 sec. Enemies previously rooted by the totem will instead suffer 50% movement speed reduction.
Replaces Earthbind Totem.
Replaces Earthbind Totem.
Totemic Projection
40 yd range
10 sec cooldown Instant
Relocates your active totems to the specified location.
Echo of the Elements
The following spells and abilities now have 2 charges. Other effects that reset their cooldown will instead grant 1 full charge.
Lava Burst
Lava Lash
Fire Nova
Unleash Life
Spirit Link Totem
Lava Burst
Lava Lash
Fire Nova
Unleash Life
Spirit Link Totem
Ancestral Guidance
2 min cooldown Instant
For the next 10 sec, 20% of your damage and healing, including multistrikes, is converted to healing on up to 3 nearby injured party or raid members.
Primal Elementalist
Your Earth and Fire Elemental Totems draw forth primal elementals 80% more powerful than regular elementals, with additional abilities, and acting directly under your control. Also grants additional abilities and control to your Storm Elemental Totem.
Liquid Magma
45 sec cooldown Instant
Empowers your current Fire totem with the power of lava, causing liquid magma to erupt from it toward random enemies within 40 yards every 0.48 sec for 10 sec. Each glob of liquid magma deals 656 Fire damage to all enemies within 4 yards.
Major Glyphs
Glyph of Flame ShockPassiveWhen your Flame Shock deals damage, it heals you for 45% of the damage dealt.
Glyph of Lightning Shield
Elemental, EnhancementPassiveWhen your Lightning Shield is triggered, you take 10% less damage for 6 sec.
Glyph of Chain LightningPassiveYour Chain Lightning spell now strikes 2 additional targets, but deals 10% less damage.
Minor Glyphs
Glyph of Ghostly SpeedPassiveGhost Wolf grants an additional 60% movement speed. This movement speed bonus will not be granted if Ghost Wolf is activated while in combat.
This effect is disabled indoors and in battlegrounds and arenas and cannot be combined with other speed increases.
Glyph of the Flaming SerpentPassiveYour Searing Totem now resembles Vol'jin's Serpent Ward.
Glyph of the LakestriderPassiveYou automatically gain Water Walking while you are in Ghost Wolf form.
- Astral Shift
- Windwalk Totem
- Call of the Elements
- Echo of the Elements
- Rushing Streams
- Elemental Blast
- High Tide
Astral Shift
1.5 min cooldown Instant
Shift partially into the elemental planes, taking 40% less damage for 6 sec.
Windwalk Totem
Air Totem
6% of base mana
1 min cooldown Instant
Summons an Air Totem with 5 health at the feet of the caster for 6 sec, granting raid members within 40 yards immunity to movement-impairing effects.
Call of the Elements
3 min cooldown Instant
Resets the cooldown on all totems with a base cooldown shorter than 3 minutes.
Echo of the Elements
The following spells and abilities now have 2 charges. Other effects that reset their cooldown will instead grant 1 full charge.
Lava Burst
Lava Lash
Fire Nova
Unleash Life
Spirit Link Totem
Lava Burst
Lava Lash
Fire Nova
Unleash Life
Spirit Link Totem
Rushing Streams
Your Healing Stream Totem now heals two targets at once for 15% additional healing.
Elemental Blast
40 yd range
12 sec cooldown 2 sec cast
Harness the raw power of the elements, dealing 6,632 Elemental damage and increasing your Critical Strike, Haste, Mastery, or Multistrike by 500 for 8 sec.
High Tide
Your Chain Heal also bounces to up to 2 additional targets affected by your Riptide, and no longer diminishes in power with each bounce.
Major Glyphs
Glyph of Healing Wave
RestorationPassiveYour Healing Wave also heals you for 10% of the healing effect when you heal someone else.
Glyph of Ghost WolfPassiveWhile in Ghost Wolf form, you are less hindered by effects that would reduce movement speed.
Glyph of Healing Stream TotemPassiveWhen your Healing Stream Totem heals an ally, it also reduces their Fire, Frost, and Nature damage taken by 10% for 6 sec.
Minor Glyphs
Glyph of Deluge
RestorationPassiveYour Chain Heal now has a watery appearance.
Glyph of the LakestriderPassiveYou automatically gain Water Walking while you are in Ghost Wolf form.
Glyph of the Spectral WolfPassiveAlters the appearance of your Ghost Wolf transformation, causing it to resemble a large, spectral wolf.
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- Crit 17.39%
- Haste 27.52%
- Mastery 98.26%
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- Intellect 6437
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- Spirit 2383
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- Block 3.00%
- Crit 17.39%
- Haste 27.52%
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- Spirit 2383
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- Versatility 0.00%
- Avoidance 0.00%
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Marquee upgrade needed at landmark theater
For 92 years the Montrose Theatre has been a landmark on Public Avenue in the county seat.
And since the 1950s the marquee has beckoned film fans with announcements of the weekly shows.
But it is now in desperate need of renovations.
Theatre manager Rena Scroggins said, "Right now, it's not solid. Rain goes in…. rain comes out."
The marquee also requires constant care and maintenance to keep it working, she said.
With a new roof put on the building two years ago and the replacement of the original reel projector with digital equipment and surround sound, the Montrose Restoration Committee has set its sights on renovating the building's signature sign.
At an open house event held Thursday evening at the theater, Fred Malloy of the Montrose Area Lions Club presented a $5,000 check to MRC to benefit the theater projects.
Estimated cost of the marquee project is nearly $39,000.
The new roof cost over $20,000; and the digital and surround sound conversion totaled nearly $75,000.
Guests at the open house were treated to food and drink and a showing of the classic film, "Out of Africa."
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Residents aim to set own agenda (From This Is Wiltshire)
Residents aim to set own agenda
5:30am Wednesday 16th July 2014 in
PEOPLE living in Eldene aim to have a bigger say about the area after holding their first community meeting last week.
Around 40 people turned out at the Acorn Centre, including representatives from Swindon Council, the Localities team and Horizon group volunteers.
After a brief introduction, the group divided into four to discuss a number of topics, including events and activities, the community centre, improvements to the area and the centre redevelopment.
Coun Derique Montaut (Lab, Liden, Eldene and Park South), who attended the meeting, said he was pleased the community was coming together to have a say on local issues.
He said: "Where they go from now is up to them but I hope they continue to discuss the local issues and work with us so we can make positive changes."
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Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink used an update this morning on Florida's response to the Deepwater Horizon oil disaster to blast BP claims czar Ken Feinberg for paying too little, too late to Panhandle businesses and causing at least one company to close its doors.
"I'm kind of of the mind set that enough is enough," Sink, the Democrat candidate for governor, said at this morning's Cabinet meeting. "I don't know about you all but I'm sick and tired of this. These desperate people through no fault of their own having to shut their business down? That's horrendous!"
Sink said the owners of Harmony Beach Vacations in Destin sent her an e-mail yesterday telling her they were going out of business because their claim for lost revenues has languished under both BP and Feinberg, who took over the oil giant's maligned claims process for individuals and businesses on Aug. 23.
Feinberg hasn't yet responded to a letter Sink and Gov. Charlie Crist sent to Feinberg last week demanding that he revamp his claims process and appear before them at their next Cabinet meeting in two weeks, Sink said.
The other Cabinet members agreed with Sink.
Attorney General Bill McCollum, who said he was "cautiously optimistic" after meeting with Feinberg two weeks ago, said part of the problem is that Feinberg doesn't have enough people making final decisions about the claims, which Feinberg disputed.
"This is ridiculous. It's not just ridiculous, it hurts people. There are people hurting out there who will go out of business because theyr'e not getting their claims paid," McCollum said today.
Sink suggested that the state should consider suing if the process doesn't get better by the next Cabinet meeting on Oct. 12, although she acknowledged that litigation would probably delay payments even further.
Crist and McCollum seemed to agree.
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outstanding classical music performances and music education to the growing populations of Mono and Inyo counties. CMU offers a
variety of activities for children and adults
which nurture the love for music in people of all ages and backgrounds. CMU continues the programs that originated in 1998
as part of the Felici Trio's Rural Residency, a grant program of the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). Youth programs
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Whether you are a novice to classical music or a long-time enthusiast, we hope you will take a close look at our 2015-16 Winter Season.
In a kaleidoscope-like flurry, we have shaken up traditional masterworks and pieces rarely heard, to generate five colorful programs that are sure to entertain and delight. Two of Ludwig van Beethoven's timeless compositions stand out from the crowd, his opus 1 and the famous "Eroica" Symphony, which respectively open and close the season. They crystallize our universal human experience in a musical idiom that is, at its best, both humorous and profound.
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I'm going to bring a different point of view than the type match ups. If they add more types, then gamefreak can have more creativity in creating each pokemon. A lot of people complain about how redundant pokemon have been over the years, though I disagree, adding a new type allows so many more creative options. For example, we may have our differences about adding a light type, but think about how untouched it's art style is in the pokemon world. There are very few white pokemon.
Instead of looking at often negative view of complicating match ups, look at the creative freedom a new type can open up to pokemon design.
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Jessica Miller-Merrell, blogging4jobs
dental and vision insurance, retirement contributions, paid vacation and sick
leave—it all adds up to a decent benefits package, but it's what every other employer
offers. So when a company wants to stand out, what do they do? Well, some offer
scooters for employees to ride through the halls on, some make flag football an
item on meeting agendas and some even offer Botox injections at work. While
these benefits may seem over the top, they work.
like these can help to create a sense of loyalty between an employee and their
company, increase productivity because employees are more motivated to work
hard and can also make employees feel as though they are valued. In
fact, the majority of companies on the Best Places to Work list offer
extravagant or unique perks. Employers on that list experience turnover that
is two to four times less than their industry average. Big benefits impact
employee morale, which is a major consideration for making the list and
retaining employees.
below to find out about three of the most out-of-the-box perks being offered by
companies and ideas for implementing them on a smaller scale.
On-site Sand Volleyball Courts
a data storage provider, takes employee fitness to a whole new level. Not only
does the company's headquarters house a massive $4 million fitness center, but
it also has sand volleyball courts outside for employee use. If the weather
doesn't allow for sand volleyball, the employees still have plenty of indoor
options to choose from, including billiards, ping pong, a basketball league and
more than 30 group exercise classes every week.
so you don't have $4 million in your budget for a fitness center. Not to worry.
No matter how large or small your company, you can still reap the benefits of
healthy, energized employees. Implement the following instead:
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a leading online retailer, hired and trained a full-time life coach to assist
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Zappos put their money where their mouth was when they did this, proving that
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a full-time life coach is a bit much for your company, try these ideas instead:
Panning for Gold
a domain registrar and web hosting company, takes employees on off-site outings
every month. These activities take place during work hours and are paid for by
the company. Morale boosting activities have included panning for gold,
whitewater rafting and trapeze classes.
like these can be expensive but they do wonders for employee morale. Consider one
of the following low-cost morale boosters:
you could offer any benefit at your company, what would it be? Tell us below in
the comments section.
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7.) If Darren Criss wasn't charming enough, a behind-the-scenes video of his latest project will woo anyone into seeing him in his starring role: Broadway's "How to Succeed In Business Without Really Trying." (Celebuzz)
8.) We know haters are gonna hate, but why do some Justin Bieber fans have to dislike Selena Gomez so much? WHY?! (Hollywood Life)
9.) MTV News forecasts what could happen to big names like Nicki Ninaj, The Black Keys, Lady Gaga and more in their 2012 music predictions. (MTV News)
10.) Jamie Lynn Spears offered a taste of her country-inspired flavor with a live performance last year in Nashville. Now, Britney Spears' little sis is officially releasing a country album. Here's hoping for a sibling duet, y'all! (Pop Crush)


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Wednesday News, October 23
Main Street Organization To Celebrate Halloween On Saturday
(Le Mars) -- Halloween is just around the corner, but Le Mars children will have the
opportunity to do Trick or Treating on Saturday morning. Local businesses will be at the
Olson Cultural Event Center to distribute candy and other items. Mary Reynolds, coordinator
of the Le Mars Chamber of Commerce and Mainstreet Organization says the fun will start at the Le Mars Arts Center.
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Reynolds says many of the community business people will also dress in costume to help
celebrate the Halloween festivities. She says there will be volunteers stationed at various
strategic locations to help guide the young ghosts, goblins, witches, superheros, and other
costumed children to find their way. The face painting begins at 9:45 a.m. and the distribution of candy at the Olson Cultural Event Center will start at 11:00 a.m.
Le Mars To Feature Two Haunted Houses
(Le Mars) -- If you're ready for a good scare, you have two opportunities in Le Mars this year to walk through a Haunted House.
After years at the Shelter House at the Le Mars Pit, HYPER's Haunted House has moved downtown to 24 Plymouth Street SW right next to Bad Habit Boutique. HYPER secretary Miranda Hall says that the new location was sought out so that more people will be able to attend.
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Hyper's Haunted House, The Little Shop of Horrors, has 50 people involved in it's set up and execution. Hall says that younger kids are welcome to this Haunted House, but she warns there will be graphic content that could be pretty scary.
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Also new this year for HYPER is the addition of the Haunted House being open Halloween Night 7-10pm as well as the Saturday night before Halloween, Saturday October 26th from 7-11pm. Admission is $3.
HYPER, which stands for: Helping Young Professionals Energize the Region, is a non-profit group that organizes events and fundraisers to give back to the community.
And then, just blocks away, there's a Haunted House at the Plymouth County Museum. In it's second year, this scary night at the museum will be put on for one night only, Saturday, October 26th from 7-11pm.
Karen Paulson and Brian Nitzschke are co-chairing the Museum's Haunted House and Brian says working on something like this a labor of love for him.
Gehlen Catholic To Participate In "Celebrate My Drive" Competition
(Le Mars) -- To help increase awareness of student safe driving, Gehlen Catholic School is
partnering with State Farm and the Michael Crank agency to participate in the "Celebrate My Drive" competition.
According to State Farm Insurance's website, "Car crashes are the leading killer of teens
and the first year on the road is the most dangerous. Research shows that sharing and
celebrating positive teen driver safety messages with today's young drivers is more powerful
than scaring them with the possibility of negative outcomes."
To help increase awareness of student safe driving, Gehlen Catholic School is partnering
with the Michael Crank agency to participate in the "Celebrate My Drive" competition.
Now through October 26th, students and adults ages 14 and older are asked to make a commitment for the school of their choice. Gehlen Catholic 7-12 Principal, Mr. Jeff Alesch, said, "Go to celebratemydrive.com and click on the tab 'Make My Commitment.' Enter your email address and birth date. After that you will be asked for the state of Iowa, your affiliation with the school and the city. We have to put the space in Le Mars." Then you can select Gehlen Catholic School. Answer two questions about driving safely and then click on the submit box. Your commitment is a vote for Gehlen Catholic."
The winning large and small school will win $100,000 grant and a concert featuring Grammy Award winner, Kelly Clarkson. The other top 49 schools in the large and small school competitions have a chance to win $100,000 or $25,000.
BPI Lawsuit Against ABC News Scheduled For December
ELK POINT, S.D. (AP) - Oral arguments are scheduled for December in a motion to dismiss a
defamation lawsuit over ABC News' coverage of a meat product produced by B-P-I.
The lawsuit filed by Beef Products Inc. was moved in June from federal court to circuit court. ABC is asking the circuit judge to dismiss the case.
Dakota Dunes-based BPI claims the TV network damaged the company by misleading
consumers into believing that its signature product - lean, finely textured beef - is unhealthy and unsafe. It is seeking $1.2 billion in damages.
BPI officials say the product is safe and the coverage led to the closure of three plants and roughly 700 layoffs.
The Union County Clerk of Courts office says the hearing is scheduled for Dec. 17 at 1 p.m.


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Howdy, and welcome to Feathered Horse Ranch, near the town of Comfort, Texas. Just to get acquainted, my name is Greg Sharp. Darlene is my wife, and we plan to retire on this 61 acre ranch in the next few years. We hope to spend our time raising a few horses, a little hay and managing this small, but growing bed and breakfast. There are currently 3 cabins plus a 3 bedroom modular home.. Two horse pens plus 3 pastures with sheds are also available. We love the Texas Hill Country and we are sure you will too. The choices for sightseeing, recreational activities and shopping are many and varied. Feathered Horse Ranch offers a refreshing alternative to noisy city accomodations. Here you can relax and enjoy the sounds of nature rather than the sounds of traffic and people. The cabins are fully furnished, with central air/heat and full kitchens. Continental breakfast is provided for your convenience. Kitchens are fully equipped for those with knowledge of the cooking arts that would prefer to rustle up something a bit more substantial. Each cabin is equipped with a TV(with DVD most with VHS) - bring movies.
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Video: Freedom File - Jun. 13, Junk Yard Dogs
Video by April Tessmer
One man's scrap is another man's treasure. Army Staff Sgt. April Tessmer takes us to Bagram, Afghanistan where the D-L-A "Junk Yard Dogs" turn trash into cash for the U.S. Government. Also available in high definition. Includes interview with LS1 Aleida Bordas, Navy Logistics Specialist and LSCS Greg Evans, Navy Logistics Chief.
This work, Freedom File - Jun. 13, Junk Yard Dogs, by SGT April Tessmer, identified by DVIDS, is free of known copyright restrictions under U.S. copyright law.
Date Taken:06.13.2012
Date Posted:06.13.2012 7:09AM
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Women's Soccer Falls To Temple in 2OT, 2-1
Oct. 31, 2003
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. - The University of Massachusetts women's soccer team (4-11-1, 3-7-0 Atlantic10) fell to A-10 rival Temple, 2-1, in double-overtime this afternoon. Senior midfielder Michelle Luttati (Westford, Mass.) scored the game-tying goal with less than a minute left to play. She was assisted by senior defender Erin Muir (Spencerport, N.Y.).
Temple opened up the scoring late in the first half, when Katie Louth put one past UMass sophomore goalkeeper Kristen Rutland (Fayettville, Ga.), in the 43rd minute. She was assisted by Elena Hekimian.
UMass trailed until the final minute of regulation, when Luttati scored to knot the game at one apiece. After one scoreless 10-minute overtime period, the Owls ended the match with a goal by Stephanie Vietry, in the seventh minute of the second overtime.
Rutland and her Temple counterpart, Jackie Mauro, each made 2 saves in the contest. The Minutewomen outshot TU, 14-10 overall, and committed 14 fouls to the Owls' 12. The Minutewomen held the edge in corner kicks as well, 7-4. Temple's record improves to 4-13-1, 2-8-0 in the Atlantic 10.
The Minutewomen will be in action next on Sunday, Nov. 2, as they travel to St. Joseph's for thier final regular season match of the year. With the loss today, the Minutewomen will miss the Atlantic 10 playoffs for the second straight season. Kickoff is slated for 1:00 p.m.
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