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Paulette has spent decades saving, only to see her plans for a comfortable early retirement recently disintegrate along with her marriage.
The 54-year-old retired public servant says she never spent freely and even saved for her ex-husband when he couldn't.
"All this money went into joint names, so I've had a major hit to my longtime retirement savings," says Paulette, who collects a pension of about $2,000 net a month while still working part-time, earning about $1,000 after taxes and deductions.
Now, she looks at a retirement portfolio that is roughly half of what she had imagined. All told, she has about $113,000 in RRSPs and another $27,000 in a TFSA -- mostly invested in fixed income mutual funds. She also has a small work pension with her current job and participates in an employee stock-purchase plan.
While she owns her home and carries no debt, Paulette can't help but fret about her future. She would like to retire entirely at 60, but she's concerned whether her savings and pension will suffice. If she can, she'd rather avoid taking CPP early.
"I'd like to hold off because of the penalty for taking it early," she says.
"If I didn't need it and I was in good health, I would probably put it off until age 65."
In part, her motivation for delaying CPP and saving so unfailingly is she worries she may need as much money as possible for later in life.
"I want to still have enough savings so I can have home care if I need it."
More than anything, Paulette is frustrated and feels her hard work has been in vain.
"To do the saving I did required a lot of sacrifice. I was very careful, and yet now I've taken this big hit. What now?"
Certified financial planner Jamie Kraemer says Paulette should take heart in the fact she's done so well financially despite recent adversity.
"She has no debts and considerable assets for someone who's just gone through a separation," says the adviser with TFI Financial Services in Winnipeg.
Furthermore, Paulette has no need to be despondent about her finances. While she may not be as wealthy as she once was, she can likely retire comfortably at 60.
"Her expenses, excluding costs she won't have when she retires like contributions to savings, are about $2,000 a month, and she's making that now, net, on her pension alone."
Kraemer says she should consider rethinking her strategy to delay CPP, even if she will receive less money.
"She should probably take CPP at 60, simply because of that 'a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush' kind of thing."
Depending on the assumptions for tax and interest rates, if Paulette waited until age 65, it would take her until about age 82 before she would earn more benefits than receiving a lesser CPP payment at age 60.
While she says she has no health concerns, she may find less of a need for a higher CPP benefit later in life.
"Most people feel that they get more enjoyment and utility out of the money when they're younger than waiting when they're older and don't have the health or desire to do much with it."
But Paulette is also concerned about being able to afford care as she ages.
Because this form of care is subsidized in Manitoba based on income, saving more money will likely have little tangible benefit for her, Kraemer says.
"My experience with working with people in this situation is the more money you have, the more the government will charge you for available care services."
While private care is available, it may be more costly than Paulette can afford on her pension and savings.
For these reasons, Kraemer says Paulette should focus more on using her savings to enjoy retirement rather than worrying about the cost of care as she ages. That doesn't mean she should burn through her savings, and it's likely she wouldn't anyway because she's been a saver all her life and probably isn't going to change.
But her concerns about long-term care shouldn't determine her overall retirement strategy, he says.
Moreover, Paulette can probably keep saving if she wanted to when she retires at age 60, based on her pension income and CPP alone. Her combined income from these pensions will exceed her monthly expenses by a few hundred dollars every month.
If she needs more money, she can always draw on her TFSA and RRSP, which in about six years should be worth about $200,000, based on her continuing to contribute the maximum amounts and a modest return.
In addition, she will have a few thousand dollars in a savings account and money from her current work pension and employee stock purchase plan.
Even if she doesn't need extra income, Paulette should aim for a taxable retirement income up to about $43,000 to realize the tax savings from her RRSP. Her work pension and CPP will likely amount to about $35,000 gross, so she should withdraw from her RRSP an amount up to that threshold when possible.
"If she can stay below about $43,000 in retirement, her marginal tax rate would be about 28 per cent," Kraemer says. "Right now she's putting money into her RRSP that would be taxed at about 35 per cent, so she'd save about seven per cent."
Paulette doesn't need to spend the withdrawals. Additional money can be reinvested, but early withdrawals will help reduce her taxes later in retirement. The RRSP withdrawals could also supplement her income until she can collect OAS, a few months after she turns 65.
Because she was born in 1959, Paulette's first OAS benefit will be delayed between five and 11 months, depending on the month in which she was born, under the new OAS rules.
In the meantime, Kraemer says, Paulette should consider diversifying her portfolio beyond fixed-income funds.
"We've seen a long bull market in bonds, but now with interest rates expected to increase, there's the threat of a decrease in the value of many income funds."
One strategy is reallocating a portion of her money into equities -- the stock market -- to guard against rising rates. Or, she could invest in GICs, which aren't susceptible to interest rate hikes. But she would have to accept a lower return for that stability and a loss of purchasing power to inflation.
Overall, however, Paulette is in good financial shape for retirement, Kraemer says.
"She's done a wonderful job being debt-free with a net worth well over $300,000," he says.
"And that doesn't even count the biggest asset from her pension, which has a commuted value roughly upward of half a million dollars."
So while her retirement plan has changed, it's by no means broken.


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Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College locks in tuition for four years
August 1st, 2011 | SMWC
In a move to manage the rising costs of higher education, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College announces its Tuition Promise.
Beginning with the 2011-12 academic year, the Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Tuition Promise ensures tuition for incoming freshmen campus students will remain the same for four years. While many families' financial circumstances may change in a four-year period, tuition will not. Students and their families can base financial planning on this certainty.
"Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College recognizes the concerns of families regarding escalating tuition costs," said Dottie King, Ph.D., president of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College. "We anticipate this initiative will help to ease the economic pressure of financing four years of college."
In late February, the Board of Trustees and campus administration approved the promise of no tuition increases. The College chose this bold course of action to make a private college education as accessible as possible for students seeking a high quality, liberal arts experience.
"With our focus on critical thinking, effective communication and spirituality, The Woods is an investment that provides a lifetime of rewards," added King. "We are eager to assist families with their educational investment."
Other features of a private college education at The Woods:
- Small class size means a high level of interaction with faculty.
- Four-year graduation rates are nearly double that of public institutions.
- Students at a women's college are more engaged than women at coed colleges, they have a greater understanding of themselves and they are more likely to earn a graduate degree.
- A strong emphasis is placed on leadership and community responsibility.
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text: Yogi Bhajan taught this meditation in Los Angeles on February 21, 2000. There is high solar flare activity now in 2013, and it is expected to continue in the future. It is said that solar flares may cause low endurance, sharp tongues, and intolerance. This meditation develops sophistication so you can deal with life without fear and not get caught in negativity and emotional reactivity.


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Philadelphia, PA (SportsNetwork.com) - Two weeks from Thursday is one of the most important dates in the NBA regular-season calendar - the vaunted trade deadline.
It's always an interesting time to see what teams are going for a run, or others who are packing it in for the season, trying to rebuild for another day.
That's especially relevant this season when the NBA Word of the Year has been "tanking." That might mean that some of the lesser teams in the league with decent assets - Philadelphia 76ers, Los Angeles Lakers, Boston Celtics, Orlando Magic, Milwaukee Bucks - might be more inclined to move players so the losses will pile up and increase ping-pong ball odds.
But the deadline, like so many things in life, ain't what it used to be.
Not to get too technical, but the latest Collective Bargaining Agreement might have killed the big trade deadline moves. It's all about luxury tax now when you make a move, because exceeding that threshold comes at an even steeper price.
That means general managers and personnel people will be more hesitant to pull the trigger on any move that costs the team a lot more money. Bigger names, with more zeroes in salaries, will stay put.
Players on rookie contracts are the still the most attractive to prospective teams looking on the market. Due to those contracts still being relatively small, the teams with those kind of players are less likely to trade them, again, because going over the luxury tax is way more harmful than in seasons past when players like Carmelo Anthony or Deron Williams were moved in February.
Remember last season's trade deadline? Of course you don't because it generated more zzzs than a bottle of NyQuil.
Josh Smith was the biggest potential free-agent on the market, thus, the biggest trade chip and he stayed put in Atlanta before bolting for Detroit in the offseason.
There is still room to trade an expiring contract, but, and this hasn't changed with the new CBA, is the price worth it? Without any guarantee of the traded expiring contract staying long-term, no team will be willing to part with too much for him. That's universal in all of sports.
Last season's biggest mover at the deadline was J.J. Redick. Remember that parade in downtown Milwaukee after the Bucks won the title? Redick helped the Bucks to the eighth seed.
So what will this trade deadline look like?
More like the last, I'd imagine, but that doesn't mean there's a shortage of possibilities.
Let's disqualify the silly notions like potential free-agents like LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh, Dirk Nowitzki and even Carmelo Anthony, who may seem like the most tradable of those names, but isn't going anywhere.
Also, let's eliminate anyone from the sellers list on truly contending teams like the Indiana Pacers, Miami Heat, San Antonio Spurs, Oklahoma City Thunder or Portland Trail Blazers.
So, the targets are players with expiring, or reasonable deals, on bad teams trying to rebuild.
Pau Gasol of the Los Angeles Lakers might be the biggest name on the market. He is an unrestricted free-agent in the summer and the Lakers appear to have little interest in bringing him back.
Gasol has clashed with head coach Mike D'Antoni. He hasn't been effective in D'Antoni's offense and the Lakers are stuck in the mud. They're desperately in need of a rebuild, but they are the Lakers and that's not how business is done.
The Lakers will try to free up as much cap space as possible, well, after you discount the absurdity of Kobe Bryant's contract. LA is going to try and remake the franchise by signing big, expensive free agents like James or Anthony. They'll get a high draft pick because they are sinking down the depths like a treasure chest.
As for trading Gasol, the Lakers would be more than willing, but they want a ton for a potential Hall of Famer. The Phoenix Suns are the most rumored destination since they have Emeka Okafor's contract right there to be moved. A trade like that saves the Lakers a few million and gets them close to going under the luxury tax. Gasol will cost an expiring and either legitimate young talent or first-round picks.
The other really big name who might be available is Boston's Rajon Rondo. He has a year left on his contract after this season and is affordable at $12.9 million in 2014-15. The Celtics believe Rondo is a centerpiece to rebuilding, but he's into becoming a free-agent. If Rondo isn't moved at this deadline, he could be shipped in the summer or during next season.
(Oh, there's also that reason why the deadline's been a dud of late - trades are happening earlier in the regular season. Rudy Gay has been moved before February the last two seasons and Luol Deng was also traded before the deadline this season.)
The most intriguing potential trade bait on the market is Kyle Lowry of the Toronto Raptors. He's an unrestricted free agent after the season and signing him to a big contract would scare me blind.
However, he's been incredibly productive and the Raptors have probably won too much already to make tanking for Canadian Andrew Wiggins of Kansas a realistic possibility. That's a pickle, but Toronto should keep him and ride out this season. His money can come off at the end.
The next group of movable assets are the restricted free-agents who didn't come to terms with their current teams before the deadline to make them free at the end of the season. (Restricted free, but free to some extent.)
The Detroit Pistons don't seem hell-bent on keeping Greg Monroe past this season. The 76ers don't want to keep Evan Turner past this season, and I'll live to be 1,000 years old and never figure out how something didn't get done to keep Eric Bledsoe in Phoenix and Gordon Hayward in Utah.
Monroe for Turner actually makes a lot of sense as Detroit could move Smith to his natural power-forward spot and Monroe could be the kind of help Nerlens Noel would need down low for the future of Philly.
Monroe could be moved because Smith can't be with his big contract he signed in the offseason. The Sixers and GM Sam Hinkie would love to trade Turner, but won't move him to just move him. If the right deal can be made for either, they'll both be gone.
Bledsoe emerged before an injury derailed his season. He'll be in high demand, but won't get traded. Same goes for Hayward.
That all adds up to another dull trade deadline. There are other names that could be moved, players without the cache of the above mentioned. Guys like Dion Waiters, Anderson Varejao, Larry Sanders, Spencer Hawes, Brandon Bass, Andre Miller or Jameer Nelson might need a good realtor.
It's all the CBA's fault, but the trade deadline is probably going to be another snoozer.


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SAINT LEO, Fla. – Hosting the 2013 Sunshine State Conference Cross Country Championship at the Abbey Golf Course in Saint Leo, Fla. proved to be the perfect setting for the Saint Leo men's cross country team on Saturday morning. With an impressive home crowd, the Lions notched a new program best by finishing second overall, completing the event with 41 points.
Sophomore Carl Dunne set a new Abbey Course record, shattering the previous time as he completed the 8K course in 25:37, for a career second-best. The Monasterboice, Ireland native claimed the individual title with his first place finish, marking the first time a runner from Saint Leo has claimed the honor on the men's side.
"I'm really happy, I still can't really believe that it's happened," said Dunne. "I was thinking last night about how it would be really cool if I could win at home in front of everybody, but I didn't really think it would come true. The support today was great. All of the students, friends, and family that came out was amazing. You could just hear people shouting all around the course, and it was really something special. Coming down the finish was definitely a moment I will never forget."
Valentin Lenz claimed second place, finishing in 25:45, while Niclas Bez earned a time of 26:19, good for ninth overall. Lenz, Bez, and Dunne earned All-Championship honors for their times, finishing in the top-10 out of a total of 60 runners.
Rafal Matuszczak was one slot out of the All-Championship team, finishing 11th place overall with a time of 26.22. James Mullin pulled in an 18th place finish on the morning, completing the course in 27:05 for a season second best.
Rafael Lohner picked up his second best time of the season, as well, finishing with a time of 27:23, to claim 23rd overall. Senior Brian Haynes was four spots back, earning a time of 27:30 in his final SSC Championship of his career.
David Hill ran the course in 28:11, while Christopher Westfall crossed the tape in 28:20. Kyle Vanburen was four seconds off of Westfall's mark, completing the event in 28:24.
Steven Brown, Adam Urbaniak, and Patrick Hill finished one-two-three for the Lions, earning times of 28:47, 28:50, and 29:05, respectively.
David Gardner, Kevin Papac, and Matthew Basin rounded out the squad with solid times of 30:16, and 30:36.
The No. 25 Florida Southern Moccasins were back on the podium for the first time since 2010 after they claimed their conference-leading 16th team SSC Championship Title, earning 34 points on the day. The Lions finished behind the Mocs, followed by Nova Southeastern in third.
The Lions return to action on November 9, when they run in the NCAA South Region Championship meet, hosted by the University of Tampa at the Sydney Dover Trails.
For the latest news, updates, and information on the Saint Leo men's cross country team, be sure to visit SaintLeoLions.com. Fans can also stay up-to-date on the latest Lions news by following Saint Leo Athletics on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Youtube.


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CONNECT is a confidential, 24-hour emergency evaluation and referral service provided by Carilion Clinic and available at no cost to members of our community. CONNECT is staffed by psychiatric nurses and clinical social workers who are trained to help people connect to the psychiatric and behavioral medicine support they need to function well.
Callers to our CONNECT line speak directly with a professional trained to determine what resources are needed to best address their needs. If indicated, the CONNECT professional may suggest an in-person meeting to discuss possible treatment options. Common symptoms include emotional problems like depression, anxiety, or rage. Behavioral issues, such as substance abuse, may be part of the picture as well.
- CONNECT services begin with a phone call to 540-981-8181 or toll-free to 800-284-8898.
- The on-duty CONNECT professional speaks privately to each caller with the goal of learning more about their difficulties. This initial call does not provide treatment or therapy of any kind. It is simply a way to determine the best treatment options.
- When necessary, CONNECT will contact a psychiatrist to admit the patient to the hospital.
CONNECT can perform emergency mental health evaluations at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center [2] during normal business hours and at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital [3] 24 hours a day.
CONNECT accepts referrals for psychiatric hospitalizations.


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CHP officials share protocol for high speed chases
There have been several high speed chases on the North Coast in the last week, including the one that ended in the death of a Mendocino County Sheriff's Deputy. California Highway Patrol officers shared what goes into a high speed chase with News Channel 3.
California Highway Patrol officials say in spite of multiple high speed chases in the area recently, there has not been a spike in vehicle pursuits.
"I think pursuits are something that occur fairly often among different agencies. They will continue to occur," said Officer Matt Harvey, the Public Information Officer for the California Highway Patrol.
CHP officials also say no two chases are ever the same, because many different factors are considered. However, one aspect of vehicle pursuits remains constant.
"Safety is a key concern. It's at the top of our mind at all times when we're pursuing a vehicle," Officer Harvey said.
For that reason, if a motorist flees from an officer during a traffic stop, the officer does not automatically begin the chase. The type of vehicle being driven by the violator, the officer involved, whether or not the officer has backup or not, the time of day, identity of the violator and weather are among the factors considered before an officer decides to engage in a chase.
Once a pursuit begins, the officer is constantly evaluating whether to continue or discontinue the pursuit.
"We definitely don't want to put the officer at an increased risk of harm, we don't want to put the public at an increased risk of harm," said Officer Harvey.
Decisions to execute forcible stops, like the use of spike strips, depend on multiple considerations as well.
"There are definitely many times when we won't use that because the risk involved would outweigh the reason for the stop or what we might be able to get the results out of that, but there are times where some of those forcible measures are very effective," Officer Harvey said.
CHP officials urge you to avoid any area where you know a vehicle pursuit is going on. They also say if you see a police chase approaching your vehicle, it is the law to pull over to the right of the road immediately.


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DETROIT - Turkia Mullin's short tenure as Detroit Metro Airport CEO was as dramatic as it was controversial.
Mullin got the job with no airport experience. She had worked in development previously. She ended up with a special bonus that, in the end, led to the infamous airport board meeting where she was fired.
Read back: Turkia Mullin suing airport authority board
Mullin is after $700,000 in severance pay and upped her legal requests to more than $9 million in a lawsuit.
Union activist Robert Davis says the Mullin drama is costing the airport $1 million. Meanwhile, the airport is looking to cut union airport worker wages and benefits.
Davis asked for and received documents in the Mullin case -- 10,000 pages. He wants to know how it all happened.
The documents were released Thursday. Davis says they are revealing.
"The fix was in from day one, and for some odd reason when that one little issue went askew, the cards collapsed," Davis said.
Davis now will take the findings in the papers and ask an appeals court judge to invalidate Mullin's hiring as a way to prevent her from winning any money from Wayne County.
Davis also is asking Wayne County Executive Bob Ficano and several members of the Airport Authority to step down.
"Her selection was a fraud. Not only was her selection a fraud, her termination is like the Godfather movie when individuals get stabbed in the back by individuals who they sought comfort in. In this case, County Executive Ficano threw (Mullin) under the bus," Davis said.
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California State University San Marcos' School of Nursing seeks a part-time Nursing Lecturer specializing in Pediatric Nursing for Spring 2014 term. This position includes teaching Pediatric Nursing content in lecture only. Demonstrated experience and expertise in pediatric nursing and family assessment theory to pediatrics including: infants, children and adolescents.
Course work emphasizes developing skills in nursing assessment, diagnosis, and intervention toward achieving healthy outcomes for children and their families. Objectives will include;
(1) Performing complete assessments on patients while in an inpatient setting in
a major hospital and/or in community based setting.
(2) Assessment of children and adolescents, correctly identifying (a) normal and abnormal findings and (b) relevant diagnoses and collaborative problems.
(3) Assessment of the psychosocial and learning needs of children and family members.
(4) Assesses the psychosocial and learning needs of children and family members.
(5) Anticipates potential common complications in the children and adolescents by implementing appropriate preventative measures and assessments aimed at early detection.
(6) Participates in coaching and comfort measures for children and their families during acute and/or chronic illness.
Minimum qualifications for the position include: An earned Master's Degree in Nursing is preferred and applicants with a BSN, currently working as a specialized pediatric nurse, may apply. Applicants must have state licensure by the California Board of Registered Nursing and be approved to teach in Pediatrics.
Please submit a completed Faculty Application, a curriculum vita with three current references who will speak to your professional qualifications, and a letter of interest to firstname.lastname@example.com
Timeline: A review of applications will begin December 6, 2013, however, the position will remain open until filled.
The university is particularly interested in applicants who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for under-represented groups.
CSUSM has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI) and was recently named one of the top 32 Colleges most friendly to junior faculty by the Collaborative on Academic Careers in Higher Education. Visit www.csusm.edu/facultyopportunities for more information.
California State University San Marcos, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, strongly committed to equity and diversity and seeks a broad spectrum of candidates in terms of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability and veteran's status.
Successful hires must have degree information verified through official transcripts or degree-verification services.
An offer of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of background checks. Should the results of the background checks not be successful, any offer will be withdrawn and/or employment terminated. Falsification of information may also be cause for termination of employment, corrective action, or withdraw of offer of employment. The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in the CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. An offer of employment is contingent upon execution of an Acknowledgement of Mandated Reporter Status and Legal Duty to Report Child Abuse and Neglect form. Signing the form is a prerequisite to employment and failure to sign will result in any offer of employment being withdrawn.


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Sorry, no pictures, but I've gotta say, this place is great! Just a little hole in the wall on North Bristol Street, next to a gun shop. I walked in, and was immediately greeted by the man behind the counter, who asked if it was my first time there. I said it was, and he promptly led me through their 12 sauces, each available to taste. Their menu consists of several sandwiches, ribs, and BBQ by the pound, as well as beer can chicken, which is served on Wednesday evenings. All the usual side dishes are available, along with homemade cornbread muffins, and desserts like sweet potato pie, pecan pie, and "chocolate bacon". As of now, I do not know what this entails, but I will try it next time I visit.
On my visit, I had the grilled pork brisket sandwich with a side of coleslaw. Both excellent.
The craziest thing is that this place has been open for a year and a half, it's 6 blocks from my house, and it took me this long to try it. The only downside: they ain't cheap.
Here is their website:
If you're ever in the area, give this place a try!


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Iwo Jima Flag Raiser
February 23, 1945 — Iwo Jima, Japan
John Bradley helped raise the flag on Mount Suribachi during the Battle of Iwo Jima. He was the only Navy man of the group. He was from Antigo, Wisconsin, and finished an apprenticeship with a funeral director before joining the Navy. He wanted to avoid combat so he became a medical corpsman with the Marines. During the Battle of Iwo Jima he jumped in to help the five Marines carry the American flag. After the war and the bond tour on which Bradley served with Ira Hayes and Rene Gagnon, he returned home to Wisconsin and started putting his life back together. Like Hayes and Gagnon, the only other survivors of the flag-raising team, John Bradley did not feel he deserved the fame he received for raising a flag. In one of the few interviews he gave, he stated, "People refer to us as heroes—I personally don't look at it that way. I just think that I happened to be at a certain place at certain time, and anybody on that island could have been there." Bradley went on to live a full life, having eight children with his wife of 47 years. He started a funeral business which led him to modest success. He died at the age of 70, never forgetting, but not allowing the memories of Iwo Jima to destroy him. His son, James Bradley, wrote the bestseller Flags of Our Fathers that memorializes all six flag raisers and pays tribute to his father who lived a life that would honor his fallen comrades.
Sources: http://wwwldefenselink.mil/home/features/iwo_jima/iwo/html


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SAINT LEO, Fla. – The Saint Leo University Department of Athletics paid tribute to the 27th Annual National Girls and Women in Sports Day Thursday evening on University Campus, honoring current NCAA Director of Division II Terri Steeb-Gronau with the Saint Leo Women in Sport Achievement Award.
Saint Leo, which has one of the longest-running Girls and Women in Sports Day celebrations in the state of Florida, honored Steeb-Gronau as the 18th recipient of the award. Along with honoring Steeb-Gronau, the Department of Athletics celebrated the hard work and dedication Saint Leo female student-athletes put into their academics and respective athletic programs day in and day out.
The celebration included the presentation of the Saint Leo University Dining Services Scholarships, awarded to one female student-athlete from each varsity team. The scholarships this year were awarded to Keishara Green (Women's Basketball), Allison Knipe (Cross Country), Heather Petronis (Women's Golf), Cassie Miller (Women's Lacrosse), Jackie Carey (Softball), Katy McGee (Women's Soccer), Kaitlyn Hite (Women's Swimming), Samantha White (Women's Tennis), and Tawni Warren (Volleyball).
The final award for the evening, the Elaine Evans Spirit of Saint Leo Award, was bestowed upon women's basketball player Chelsea Connelly.
Formerly the Spirit of Saint Leo Award, the honor was renamed the Elaine Evans Spirit of Saint Leo Award in 2004 after the untimely passing of women's basketball player Elaine Evans. The honor is presented annually to a female student-athlete for her contributions to the community, and is presented to an individual who goes above and beyond what is asked of her while showing the true spirit of the University's core values. Connelly earning the award marks the first time a women's basketball player has been selected since the passing of Evans.
When asked about Connelly, Saint Leo women's basketball head coach Nikki Jessee said, "Any time I tell her she can't do something, she proves me wrong. She is the most determined individual I have ever met. If I had to choose one player I can count on over anyone else, she would be the one."
On National Girls and Women in Sports Day, thousands of sports educators, coaches, athletic directors, recreation directors, association members, sponsors, students, and parents across the country show their support of the Day and of this year's theme, "Girls in Sports, and Investment in the Future." It is through various scholarships and awards that Saint Leo honors and thanks those who have made a lasting impact on women's sports for years to come.


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You exercise your body to stay physically in shape, so why shouldn't you exercise your brain to stay mentally fit? With these daily exercises you will learn how to flex your mind, improve your creativity and boost your memory. As with any exercise, repetition is necessary for you to see improvement, so pick your favorite exercises from our daily suggestions and repeat them as desired. Try to do some mentalrobics every single day!
"Groupthink" is a term used to describe a process whereby a group can make bad decisions even though each individual in the group may realize that the result is going to be bad.
People have a strong need to feel accepted in a group. Whenever an individual participates in a group, it causes the other participants to react in some way. People want to be liked, so they tend to participate in a way that gains them acceptance. One way to gain acceptance is to be very agreeable and not rock the boat. When a bad or bland idea is introduced, very few people may challenge it. If nobody proposes a better idea, groupthink can result.
Proposing a creative idea that differs from the group exposes the person and puts them in a vulnerable position. Nobody wants to fail in front of their peers or superiors. As a result, wild ideas are frequently self-censored or toned down to a level that is easily assimilated by the group. Unless there is a process that encourages wild ideas, they will seldom be introduced and groupthink can result.
Groupthink can also occur if an idea comes from higher up in the corporate ladder. Nobody wants to disagree with their boss, even if they know that the boss's idea will fail.
Brainstorming is a process that encourages wild ideas. This is one way to avoid groupthink.
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Whew, Winnipeg! Wasn't that one heck of a storm?
Well, the truth is I can't say for sure, because I'm writing this Friday morning, but it was sure shaping up to be a nasty one.
According to my buddy Dale Marciski from Environment Canada, this morning we should all be looking at about 10 to 20 centimetres of snow dumped on our driveways thanks to a Colorado low that pushed a blizzard into the province Friday.
Dale said high winds and blowing snow were expected to create poor visibility, and freezing drizzle from Thursday and Friday morning could turn highways into skating rinks.
By this afternoon, however, things will be looking a lot brighter as the huge weather system crawls over into northwestern Ontario.
"There may still be some blizzard conditions around in the morning, especially in the Red River Valley in the open areas because it's still going to be windy in the morning and still a little bit of snow falling," Dale explained Friday.
"All the snow we get on Friday will be there to blow around during the day," he said. "We'll be on the backside of it Saturday but we'll still have the winds in the morning -- 40 km/h gusting to 60 km/h."
On the upside, Dale noted that sneaking in behind the Colorado low is an Arctic ridge of high pressure. "This means clearing skies and it also means the winds will drop in the afternoon and evening," he told me.
"The blizzard conditions will end Saturday afternoon for most of southern Manitoba. That's when we'll get out and do most of our shovelling. You shouldn't expect to do a whole lot of shovelling early Saturday because of continuing blizzard conditions in the morning. There will still be blowing snow and poor visibility for part of the morning."
It's also going to be a little colder than usual. For instance, look for a high of -19 C today, compared to the normal high of -13 C at this time of year. On Sunday, we're talking sunshine and a high of -21 C. The low could hit -30 C early Sunday.
Take heart, however, because on Tuesday, a fast-moving trough of low pressure is forecast to bring us a bizzare and balmy high of 1 C. "Don't get too excited because it's not going to last very long," Dale warns.
As for things to do this weekend, I'm going to suggest you either shovel your driveway or hire some random teenagers to do it for you.
While the blizzard should be long gone this afternoon, I still suggest you find some fun indoor activities. For guys of my gender, I strongly recommend you take your significant other to the annual Kitchen, Bath & Renovation Show today and Sunday at the convention centre. We're talking products and services from around the country and some of your favorite design experts from TV. It's a key to a happy marriage.
Since you're already at the convention centre, you might as well purify your mind, body and soul at the 19th annual Winnipeg Wellness Expo, where' they'll have pretty much everything to make you feel one with the universe in 2013.
While you're there, I'd appreciate it if you could ask them what to do for a sore back and frozen toes. Because I'm pretty sure I can hear the driveway calling my name.


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HOUSTON - Police released composite sketches of two men wanted in connection with the sexual assaults of three women on several Sundays in southwest Houston.
Houston police said in all of the attacks, the armed suspect forced his victims at gunpoint into a vacant apartment where he sexually assaulted them. He fired a weapon into the air in one of the cases, officials said. A second suspect was present in at least two of the assaults, but police said he acted more like a lookout and did not assault the victims.
The victims were between the ages of 19 and 43.
"They're alone. A gun is pulled on them where the act occurs," said Ron Churchill with the Houston Police Department.
The attacks all happened on Sundays over the past three weeks.
- Sunday, May 20, 2:50 a.m., 10225 Bissonnet, The Mills Apartments
- Sunday, May 27, 9:35 p.m., 10225 Bissonnet, The Mills Apartments
- Sunday, June 3, 12:30 a.m., 9803 West Sam Houston Parkway, The Mills Apartments
Police said both suspects were described only as black males. One is 17 to 21 years of age, about 5 feet 5 inches tall, with a small, but slightly muscular build. He was believed to be armed with a revolver. The other suspect is in his 20s, about 6 feet tall, with a medium to thick build.
Three composite sketches were released of the armed suspect and one was of the man dubbed the "lookout suspect."
Anyone with information in these cases is asked to contact the HPD Special Crimes Division at 713-308-1100 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
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A colleague was surprised to see Alastair Campbell, former New Labour spindoctor, on the plane back from Astana earlier this week. They both took the Wednesday flight from the Kazakhstan capital to Vienna before transferring to London.
We have written before that Tony Blair has been out to Astana a few times since leaving office. For those who are not familiar with the Central Asian country, it has been criticised in the past for its lack of human rights, as Alex Barker quoted the US state department in a recent blog. Read more


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Cheek Weld
This is a key issue for field shooting. Some benchrest shooters would argue about cheek weld because they shoot insane groups with no cheek contact at all. That is fine on the bench but field positions are a huge difference from the bench.
The cheek rest portion of the stock should be parallel to the bore of the scope.
If it is not, if it drops in the front or rear, it is nearly impossible to get the same height to the scope by virtue of the fact that any given point on the cheek rest is a different height in relation to the scope. All it takes in conjunction with an angled cheekpiece to ruin a shot is a field condition or fitting issue that places the face in a slightly fore or aft location, thus changing the eye's position with the scope.
If you keep these axes parallel, it helps to minimize some differences in shooting positions. I adjust cheek height by mounting the rifle with eyes closed, then opening them to see where I am at. When it is properly adjusted, I can close my eyes, mount the rifle from or in almost any position, and see the same sight picture when opening them. It is important to note that if you have to move your position or head even the slightest bit, that you are not properly adjusted. Ultimately, when properly fitted, you should be able to be in position for long periods of time without getting neck fatigue or being uncomfortable.
In the above photos you will see the difference in the angle from the eye to the scope. Even though there was a clear sight picture in both photos, quite clearly you're not looking through the scope the same. All that is needed to correct this is to raise the cheekpiece for prone slightly and change our bench technique slightly so it is the same. Once you feel you have it correctly adjusted, go to the range and shoot from the bench, and follow those shots up with shots from prone to confirm there is not variation in point of impact.


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This article was published 22/11/2012 (1731 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
If you thought Lesia Anna was excited to see Hollywood icon Samuel L. Jackson walk into her art studio at The Forks on Wednesday, you'd be right.
Correctamundo, even.
The star of Pulp Fiction, Shaft and the Star Wars prequels came by to look at a charcoal portrait of him drawn by local artist, Perry Holmes.
"He was very nice. Absolutely wonderful," she said.
It was far from an accident, however. After she heard Jackson would be in town shooting a movie, she suggested to Holmes that he draw a picture of him.
"You never know. It's happened before. A movie star sees a portrait (of themselves) and they compliment the artist," she said.
A crewmember for Reasonable Doubt, the indie legal drama starring Jackson, told him about the portrait, and then tipped Anna off that he'd drop by to check it out.
"(Jackson) walked in and I asked him if it was okay if I took a picture of him and the portrait and he obliged. Perry gifted it to him and he graciously accepted it," she said.
Holmes said he walked up to Jackson as he was looking at the charcoal portrait and told him it was a gift on behalf of The Forks and Winnipeg.
"But then you won't be able to sell it," Jackson told him.
Replied Holmes: "Who cares? If you have it, it's an honour. I can make another one."
Jackson looked at it again and said, "this is great" before giving Holmes a slap on the back.
"It was neat. He's six-foot-two. He was Mace Windu in Star Wars. It was great moment," he said.
Anna admits to being a fan of Jackson's movies, particularly Pulp Fiction.
"I thought he was the coolest in that one," she said, noting Snakes On A Plane is another favourite.
Anna plans on adding Jackson's picture to her collection of celebrity shots. Over the years, she has snapped pictures of the likes of Olivia Newton-John and Steven Tyler after selling pieces to them.
Anna said Jackson sent his assistant over to pick up the portrait and that he wanted to do "something special" for Holmes in exchange for his generosity.


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"There is nothing more likely to start disagreement among people or countries than an agreement."
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"If you count all your assets you always show a profit."
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The state Senate advanced two bills Wednesday aimed at generating more money for domestic violence victims.
State Sen. J. P. Morrell, D-New Orleans, sponsored Senate Bill 250 and 251.
SB250 would allow taxpayers to contribute part of their state income tax refunds to the Louisiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence.
SB251 would force defendants convicted of domestic violence offenses to pay a fee ranging from $1 to $500. The money would be used for shelters.
Both bills now move to the Louisiana House.


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Lesson Plan
Summer Activities: Giving an Outdoor Play
Use your outdoor play equipment as a stage for a favorite story.
- Caps for Sale by Esphyr Slobodkina
- Outdoor equipment, especially monkey bars
Developing Skills
- Children will use creative-dramatic, gross-motor, and social interaction skills.
In Advance
Read or tell the story Caps for Sale to children. While you tell the story, help children act out the parts sitting down. For example, you can ask them to reach over their heads to feel the caps, have them look for the missing ones, and ask them to imitate the monkeys' motions and noises.
1. On another day, take the story outside and read it on the playground.
2. Then suggest that the monkey bars can be the tree in the story and the children can be the monkeys. Invite an adult to act as the narrator/peddler: Children will know what to do from the narration of the story.
3. Tell the "monkeys" to climb up in the tree and have the narrator/peddler start retelling the story. The peddler can walk about the area with the pretend caps on. When the peddler sits down against the monkey bars for a rest, the children can quietly climb out of the "tree" and pretend to steal the caps.
4. Continue with the story while the children on the monkey bars make noises and imitate whatever the peddler does.
5. This is such a favorite, children may want to do it many times. Encourage repetition; each time children do the play, they will get more out of it. Eventually, they will be able to do the story independently. Try asking children, "What would happen if the monkeys didn't throw the caps down? How do you think the story would end?"
6. The following week, encourage them to recall the experience of dramatizing the story Caps for Sale. Ask: "What if we make up our own story and act it out on our playground?" (You may want to offer a story starter such as, "Once upon a time, there was a shy kitten who liked to spend the day hiding under the climber ...") Print the children's story as they dictate it. Later, read it back to the children, collect any props that would be useful for children in dramatizing the story, and help children perform the story on your outdoor play space.
When sharing a picture book with children, stop before the ending of the story. Close the book and ask children, "How do you think this story might end?" Support each child's contribution as you discuss possible endings. Later, share the picture book in its entirety. Emphasize that the ending of the story was simply the way the author of the book chose to end it, but that other possibilities can work as well. Ask: "How did the author's ending make you feel about the story? How did your own ending make you feel? Can you think of other possible ways to end this story?"
Related Books
- Chimpanzees I Love by Jane Goodall
- Five Little Monkeys Sitting in a Tree by Eileen Christelow
- Naughty Little Monkeys by Jim Aylesworth


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Family-built Biltmore Bank of Arizona has assets totaling more than $260 million
The Lehmann family has a lot of baggage.
"When I finished grad school back in 1969, I got two job offers," says Richard J. Lehmann. "One was with Ford Motor Company; the other with Citibank."
The banking gig, however, meant moving to Europe, which actually sealed the deal.
"I was lucky enough to study abroad — and bum around Europe — while still in school, and both my wife and I are always up for adventure," Lehmann says.
Over the next seven years, Lehmann's rapidly growing career took him from Hamburg to Düsseldorf to Frankfurt to Kronberg, where his youngest son, Greg, was born. With two young children and extended family a continent away, the Lehmann family moved back to the U.S. in 1977, with Lehmann still focusing on international banking.
"Talk about a commute," Lehmann says.
But the move wouldn't take, just yet, and the family was back on the move in 1985 when Lehmann packed their bags for London to take a position overseeing all Middle East, European and African clients for Citibank.
Arizona, however, would eventually come calling.
The family finally unpacked its bags in Arizona in 1988, when Lehmann became chairman and CEO of Valley National Bank.
But just as the elder Lehmann was unpacking his bags in the Valley, youngest son Greg was picking up and moving to Vermont to study anthology in college.
While there, just as his father did, Greg spent a semester studying overseas (Asia), where he would return after graduation to volunteer with the building of schoolhouses in the developing nation of Nepal. Motivated, but lonely living alone in a small Nepalese village, Greg moved to New York City in the 1990s and took a job in advertising with such brands as Mercedes Benz and MLB, and then one with an Internet company. He even helped re-brand the Cleveland Cavaliers when LeBron James was drafted.
By the early 2000s, with dad retired (and unretired) most recently from Bank One, where he worked as the bank's president and COO, Greg was busy, too — getting married and starting a family in New York.
And then everything changed.
When Richard hosted his son's family for Christmas in the early 2000s, he made a singular comment: "So, I am thinking of starting a bank."
"Floored, my initial reaction was 'Yeah sure, Dad.' But as Christmas gave way to the New Year, I saw he was serious — and serious about recruiting me."
By 2003, Richard and long-time colleague Jeffrey Gaia, with others, began planting the seeds for the Biltmore Bank of Arizona. After a lifetime of servicing some of the biggest businesses across the globe, Lehmann wanted to get personal.
"Truly understanding the needs of Arizona businesses and working with them face-to-face to ensure exceptional client service is our singular focus," Richard says. "We wanted to be a part of each of our client's growth — and the growth of the Arizona economy."
Inspired, Greg packed his family's bags and moved to the Valley for good in 2004, helping to launch the Biltmore Bank of Arizona with his father.
The father-son team proved a perfect fit. The Biltmore Bank now has two locations, 50 employees and assets totaling more than $260 million. They service hundreds of businesses in Arizona each day through customized loan solutions, SBA lending, treasury management, business checking, and online and mobile banking.
While other banks have closed in recent years due to the sagging economy, Biltmore has flourished, most recently receiving a cash infusion from Grandpoint Financial that will allow them to grow and invest with its current and prospective clients and consider possible acquisitions in the future.
"In order for us to support the continued growth, we need to have a strong balance sheet and a formidable capital position," Richard says. "Arizona businesses will bounce back, and now we have the capital to help them."


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Rick Owens Spring 2013
"I wanted there to be a warmth and a softness and, if possible, a kindness," said Rick Owens backstage after showing his heavenly spring collection. "I don't know if all of that came through, but that was the intention." It all absolutely came through and was channeled via airy, voluminous, ethereal clothes. Whereas sometimes a Rick Owens show can read aggressive—and he's the first to admit it; see also last season's incendiary presentation—spring carried none of the ferocious hallmarks. It was noticeably gentler and all the more enjoyable.
Owens started off with blousy, airy, strapless tunics in pale gray and sand with elastic at the top and bottom. They were worn over his pillar skirts (straight and narrow pieces of fabric, expertly draped) done in diaphanous, palest-pink silks and chiffons so delicate they barely skimmed the models' legs. Later on, those tunics got longer and fuller so that eventually they hit the floor and made a big bell shape. But then Owens reined everything back in and showed a little sportswear, if the droopy shorts Owens's followers love could be categorized as such, and what looked like a boxy latex rain jacket.
The pillar silhouette continued with constrained but still lightweight dresses, tops, shorts, or any combination thereof layered underneath sheer vests that were best when fastened at the neck with hammered gold medallions. But what was most interesting here is what could only be referred to as Rick Owens's take on evening, which included that same pillar skirt in white, covered in tiny, slim feathers and worn with a boxy white leather top peppered with small white knots or, alternately, a feathered piece fitted tight to the body, like armor, but also quite womanly. The same idea—pillar skirt, square top—was also rendered in a fluid, metallic material that fell like liquid silver. Take away the frizzy, flying-saucer hair (Owens called it "a little bit of Klimt, a little bit of Willy Wonka, and a little bit of Bozo") and these were eminently wearable dresses that could be worn by all ages and body types and on any occasion.


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Scrabble3D is a highly customizable Scrabble game that not only supports Classic Scrabble and Superscrabble but also 3D games and own boards. You can play local against the computer or connect to a game server to find other players.
- Configurable board, letterset and design
- Board in OpenGL graphics with user-definable wavefront model
- Game against computer with support of multithreading
- Post-hoc game analysis with calculation of best move by computer
- Match with other players connected on a game server
- NSA rating and highscore at game server
- Time limit of game, moves; additional time etc.
- Localization; use of non-standard digraphs like CH, RR, LL and option for right-to-left reading
- Multilanguage help / wiki
- Network games are buffered and asynchronous games are possible
- Running games can be kibitzed
- Optional malus fields for board setup
- Challenge mode, What-if variant, etc.
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Too many errors, on the forum though seems no bug to be repaired.
Excellent program! I gave it four stars only because this game does not exist in Portuguese yet. That is the only reason, other then that I give it five stars.
Thanks for updates ;)
very good project, thanks!
Great work Scotty, thank you. Previously my mum played an ancient Windows version which I could only get working (on Linux) in a Win98 virtual machine. Your version is much better in so many ways. She particularly likes the word definitions in 'tool tips' feature. She's 88. Perhaps one of its most elderly users. :)


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Train riders were not as happy with Metro-North Railroad's on-time performance this past June during the railroad's annual customer survey, a result that may have been influenced by a major derailment in May on the New Haven Line.
On the three major lines – the Harlem, Hudson and New Haven – 86 percent of customers said they were satisfied or very satisfied with the on-time performance. That was a drop of five percentage points last year.
Overall, 93 percent of customers surveyed said they were happy with the service, although 73 percent said the train rides were a good value for the cost.
On the rail lines in Rockland and Orange counties – a much smaller portion of the railroad's service – 90 percent were satisfied or very satisfied and 68 percent felt that it was a good value for the money.
The results come from questionnaires answered by customers in June. About five weeks earlier, in May, two trains on the New Haven Line collided in a derailment, injuring dozens. That incident, and a fatal accident less than two weeks later are the subjects of a probe by the National Transportation Safety Board.
Metro-North also predicted that satisfaction on the New Haven Line would rise as the railroad continues to roll out the new M-8 trains, which engendered more customer satisfaction that older rail cars.
Railroad officials will discuss the findings at its monthly meeting on Nov. 12.
Find the board materials for the meeting here. The survey begins on page 47.
If you'd like to share your thoughts about the railroad's service, contact Ken Valenti at firstname.lastname@example.com or 914-696-8255.
Read more about the results over the weekend in The Journal News and on lohud.com.


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I will participate at an "unconference" ("potluck" conference) on March 16-18. WebCoast will take place at Lindholmen Science Park in Gothenburg, on the west coast of Sweden. Here is an excerpt from the page, What is an unconference:
During WebCoast 2011 we looked around for a way to translate unconference into Swedish. We came up with knytkonferens, which we can back translate as "potluck conference". At a potluck party (knytkalas in Swedish), all the guests each bring some food to share with everyone else; at a potluck conference all the participants bring their ideas, enthusiasm, skills and abilities to share with one another. Calling an unconference a knytkonferens is an easier way to introduce the idea to Swedes who have never met the concept. In the spirit of sharing we offer the readers of these English pages the term "potluck conference" as an alternative for unconference!
Kudos to John Nixon English Language Services for the translation of WebCoast's site.
I will have a session on podcasting and on my new project, JantePolisen (The Law of Jante Police).
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A large high will bring easterlies to northern New Zealand and mostly light winds elsewhere. We track a few showers over the coming days - we'll show you who is most at risk. Then we take a look at the end of January - and look at the rain chances for early February.
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Trowbridge snooker player Stephen Lee, 39, will appear in court today charged with fraud.
Lee, of Birch Gardens, Trowbridge, Wiltshire is due before magistrates in Swindon accused of fraud by false representation.
The allegation against Lee, who was once ranked at number five in the world, centres around the sale of a snooker cue.
He has been a professional for more than 20 years and the winner of five ranking titles.
Last week he was ordered to pay an additional £20,000 in costs to the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association following his unsuccessful appeal against his 12-year ban from the sport.
Lee was banned last September after being found guilty of seven charges of match-fixing dating back to 2008 and 2009.


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TORONTO - Ontario's pit bull ban is an unfair law based on ignorance - because getting rid of a breed of dog doesn't get rid of the problem, says celebrity dog trainer Cesar Millan.
Millan, known as the Dog Whisperer for his uncanny ability to solve canine behavioural problems, was in Toronto this week promoting his National Geographic Channel show and the recent DVD release of the first season's episodes.
"In the United States, in the '70s, they did the same thing to the Doberman. In the '80s they did it to the German shepherd, in the '90s they did it to the Rottweiler, and now they're doing it to the pit bull," he says.
"So whatever dog is in fashion, people are going to blame them for things."
Under the Ontario ban, which was passed last August, it is illegal to own, breed, transfer, abandon or import pit bulls or other breeds "substantially similar" to pit bulls. Owners who violate the law can be fined up to $10,000 and/or be sentenced to six months in jail. The court can also order a dog to be destroyed.
For the Dog Whisperer, there are no bad dogs nor bad breeds, just bad owners who need to be trained. On his show he displays a remarkable ability to rehabilitate once-dangerous pooches because he knows how to position himself as the alpha dog, the leader of the pack.
As children we are taught that it is wrong to judge people based on their looks. Body-type, race, hairstyle, none of these things indicate the value of a person. So why does the government feel it's okay to ban 'Pit Bulls' based on their looks?
So-called 'Pit Bulls' are actually four different breeds, plus any dog that looks substantially similar.
Dog bites and attacks are a serious problem, no one is debating that. But breed bans are not the answer. No breed of dog is inherently more dangerous than another; responsible dog owners can and do make the difference.
Even if you have never allowed a Pit Bull-type dog into your heart, this issue affects every dog owner. "All breeds and mixes are now just a bad news story away, one pen stroke away from being wiped out by our government," points out Dog Legislation Council of Canada President, LeeAnn O'Reilly.
When asked about the repeal of breed specific legislation (known now as Bill 16 ), Dalton McGuinty said "it would not be considered," and went on to say, "We got the best advice we could and put in place legislation we think upholds public safety." How can this be true when McGuinty didn't listen to the experts? In fact, 43 of the 44 experts were totally against the ban. Proof of this can be found in page 2 of "Bill 132; A Concise Summary of The Public Hearings."


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Peyton returns to Indy. The Raiders and Steelers renew their long-standing and often nasty rivalry. Intriguing matchups both.
Yet the spotlight this weekend shines on Charlotte, where the unbeaten Panthers host the 6-1 Packers, with the winner getting the inside track for the top rung in the NFC.
Green Bay comes off, by far, its worst performance of the season, a 29-10 drubbing at Denver in which even Aaron Rodgers looked pedestrian.
The Panthers weren't exactly lights-out on Monday night in their rain-soaked 29-26 victory over Indianapolis that required overtime after Carolina blew a big lead.
Considering the strengths of their coaching staffs and rosters, expect both sides to be far more efficient for 60 minutes on Sunday.
"We have stressed to young guys that if you play this game long enough, regardless of how good you are or how well you prepare, bad things are going to happen if you play," said Greg Olsen, the Panthers' outstanding tight end.
"Things are not going to always go your way. But the guys who have the ability to continue to fight, or not let it take them over mentally, are the ones who make it here."
After this, the Panthers (7-0) don't face an opponent that currently has a winning record until Atlanta on Dec. 13.
Green Bay (6-1) heads into the meat of its NFC North schedule with four in a row, two with the lowly Lions.
So look at this as a valid test for both Carolina and Green Bay.
"It's a good thing that we have a quality opponent this week that's undefeated," Packers safety Micah Hyde said. "We can go in there and have a big opportunity to make a splash win."


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Cathy Whitlock, professor of earth sciences and MSU director of the Institute on Ecosystems, was named a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). This leading scientific organization advances science around the world and across all disciplines.
Duncan Patten and Marcy Barge are in the first group of Fellows ever chosen by their societies. Patten, director of the Montana Water Center and research professor in the Department of Land Resources and Environmental Sciences, was named a Fellow of the 97-year-old Ecological Society of America (ESA). Barge, a professor in the Department of Mathematical Sciences, was named a Fellow of the American Mathematical Society (AMS), which will celebrate its 125th anniversary in 2013.
All three Fellows will be honored during 2013 ceremonies.
"The new AMS Fellow Program recognizes some of the most accomplished mathematicians-AMS members who have contributed to our understanding of deep and important mathematical questions, to applications throughout the scientific world, and to educational excellence," said AMS President Eric M. Friedlander.
The AMS is the world's largest organization dedicated to mathematical research, scholarship and education. Of its 30,000 members, 1,119 were named Fellows this year.
"It increases my sense of connection to the broader community of mathematicians," Barge said of his selection.
An MSU faculty member since 1985, Barge explained how he entered the field of mathematics.
"I sort of fell into it because it was the easiest thing for me," he said. "My first job was as an applied mathematician, and I found no joy in it. More or less by accident, I got interested in a problem in topological dynamics, and it was then that my intellectual life really started.
"A year later, I came to MSU to work in this area with my two long-term colleagues Russ Walker and Richard Swanson," Barge continued. "The sort of research that I do in pure mathematics is only supported in research universities."
Patten was one of 121 Fellows chosen by the 10,000-member ESA, the world's largest professional organization for ecologists and environment scientists.
"One must remember that they are a member of a group, whether it be their scientific society, their department, or some other organization," Patten said. "When one member is recognized for their contributions, in a sense, all members are recognized because one does not gain status alone, but with the support of others."
Patten taught and conducted research at Arizona State University for 30 years before moving to Montana in 1995. Two years later, Patten became an adjunct faculty member at MSU. He became a research professor in the Department of Land Resources and Environmental Sciences in 2002. Last year, he became director of the Montana Water Center based at MSU.
"I really appreciate the opportunities that MSU has given me since we moved to Bozeman, in teaching, research and administration," said Patten, now 78. "All of these aspects of my life have been realized again in this fantastic setting and university. I see no reason to retire when I can continue to pursue what I enjoy and MSU has been a major player in my pursuit of my continued career."
He chose a career in ecology because of an empathetic adviser he had while working on his master's degree at the University of Massachusetts, Patten said.
"From that point on, I realized that doing research outdoors and on issues that really concerned me were important," Patten said. "My early research in the desert was on desert ecological issues (ie. cactus and desert annuals), but then I got interested in riparian and riverine issues in an arid region."
Now considered one of the country's leading experts on aridland riparian ecosystems, Patten has been appointed to many National Research Council committees, as well as National Research Council/National Academy of Sciences boards and commissions. He became an AAAS Fellow in 1979. For the past four years, he has served on the national science advisory board for the Environmental Protection Agency.
Whitlock was one of 701 AAAS Fellows selected this year and one of only 19 who specialize in geology and geography.
"It is a great honor to be elected as a Fellow of this leading scientific organization, which advances science around the world and all disciplines," Whitlock said.
The AAAS is the world's largest general scientific society, with more than 125,000 individual and institutional members. Among other things, it publishes the well-known scientific journal, Science, which has a weekly circulation of about 139,000.
Whitlock, who joined MSU's Department of Earth Sciences in 2004, said her love of paleoecology and earth sciences came from two influential professors in her career. One was Estella Leopold at the University of Washington. The other was the late Bill Watts of Trinity College Dublin.
"They showed me that science at the interdisciplinary edge holds some of the most exciting challenges for understanding the Earth system," Whitlock said.
Explaining why she pursued an academic career, Whitlock said, "The university has given me the freedom to pursue questions of my choice and to go to the far ends of the planet to them. It also has provided the opportunity to pass the thrill of scientific discovery onto students, and this combination of learning and teaching is one of the most rewarding experiences imaginable."
Evelyn Boswell, (406) 994-5135 or email@example.com


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Mindy Christianson, M.D., Assistant Professor of Gynecology and Obstetrics, was born in Wisconsin and graduated from the University of Wisconsin with undergraduate and medical degrees. She completed her Gynecology and Obstetrics (OB/Gyn) residency training at Johns Hopkins Hospital. She recently joined the faculty after completing fellowship training in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at Johns Hopkins.
Dr. Christianson has an active clinical practice in infertility, reproductive endocrinology and reproductive surgery. Her clinical areas of expertise include in vitro fertilization (IVF) and other fertility treatments, fertility preservation for cancer patients, and surgical treatment of reproductive issues such as uterine fibroids and endometriosis. She also sees patients with polycystic ovary syndrome, premature ovarian failure and those experiencing severe menopause symptoms.
Her primary research interest is fertility preservation for females undergoing gonadotoxic treatments such as chemotherapy or radiation prior to cancer treatment. She has extensive experience in helping females preserve their fertility via embryo, oocyte or ovarian tissue cryopreservation. She is currently working with Dr. Jeffrey Lukish in Pediatric Surgery on an innovative project involving ovarian tissue cryopreservation for young girls with cancer. She has been awarded a Research Fellowship Award in Fertility Preservation Options from the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Ferring Pharmaceuticals. She has also received international recognition for her research examining the experience of young breast cancer patients regarding fertility preservation.
Dr. Christianson has recently been accepted into the CREST Program (Clinical Research/Reproductive Scientist Training) sponsored by the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, the Clinical Research Training Program at Duke University, and the American Society for Reproductive Medicine. She is also very active in teaching and helped develop a formal curriculum for OB/Gyn residents in menopause medicine with Dr. Wen Shen. In 2011 she received the New Researcher Award from the North American Menopause Society for her needs assessment of American OB/Gyn residents regarding menopause education.
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Departments / Divisions
Centers & Institutes
- MD, University of Wisconsin Medical School (2006)
- Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine / Obstetrics and Gynecology (2010)
- Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine / Obstetrics and Gynecology (2013)
Board Certifications
- American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology / Obstetrics And Gynecology (2012)
- American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology / Reproductive Endocrinology (2015)
Research & Publications
Selected Publications
Peer-Reviewed Publications:
Christianson MS, Barker MA, Schouweiler C, Olive DL, Lindheim SR. Comparison of stimulation characteristics using either reconstituted recombinant gonadotropins (rFSH) or cartridge rFSH with a pen device in donor oocyte cycles. Current Medical Research and Opinion 23(5):865-870, 2007.
Barker MA, Christianson MS, Schouweiler C, Evans M, Olive DL, Lindheim SR. Experience using a flexible regimen of GnRH-antagonists and a "step-up" of additional gonadotropins in donor oocyte cycles. Current Medical Research and Opinion 23(9): 2297-2302, 2007.
Zweifel J, Christianson MS, Jeagher A, Olive DL, Lindheim SR. Needs assessment for couples donating to stem cell research: a call for guidelines. Fertility and Sterility 88(3):560-564, 2007.
Christianson MS, Barker MA, Lindheim SR. Overcoming the challenging cervix: techniques to access the uterine cavity. Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease 12(1):24-31, 2008.
Wei A, Christianson MS, Mijaal K, Lindheim SR. Comparison of cycle stimulation characteristics and clinical outcomes with GnRH-antagonists and GnRH-agonists (flare) in donor oocyte cycles using the donor as her own control. Journal of Reproductive Medicine 53(3):147-50, 2008.
Christianson MS and Yates M. Management of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in the Non-infertility Patient. Postgraduate Obstetrics and Gynecology 31(11):1-7, 2011.
Brezina P, Purcell O, Ducie J, Swelstad B, Yates M, Christianson M, Kolp L. Breakage of Suture Material Leading to Fascial Dehiscence. Middle East Fertility Society Journal 16(1):87-89, 2011.
Brezina PR, Christianson MS, Nguyen KD, Siegel A, Benner AT, Kearns WG. Maternal XX/X chromosome mosaicism in donor oocyte in vitro fertilization. Middle East Fertility Society Journal 17(2):129-133, 2012.
Christianson MS, Yates M. Scavenger receptor class B type 1 gene polymorphisms and female fertility. Current Opinion in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Obesity 19(2):115-20, 2012.
Christianson MS, Ducie J, Altman K and Shen W. Needs assessment of American obstetrics and gynecology residents regarding menopause education: areas for improvement and learning preferences. Menopause 20(11):1120-5, 2013.
Christianson MS, Shen W. Osteoporosis prevention and management: non-pharmacologic and life-style options. Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology 56(4):703-10, 2013.
Resetkova N, Christianson MS. Fertility preservation for prepubertal girls: update and challenges. Current Obstetrics and Gynecology Reports 2:218–225, 2013.
Christianson MS, Zhao Y, Shoham G, Granot I, Safran A, Khafagy A, Leong M, Shoham Z. Embryo catheter loading and embryo culture techniques: results of a worldwide web-based survey. J Assist Reprod Genet. 2014 Jun 10.
Christianson MS, Wu H, Zhao Y, Yemini M, Leong M, Shoham Z. Metformin use in patients undergoing in vitro fertilization treatment: results of a worldwide web-based survey. J Assist Reprod Genet. 2015 Jan 30.
Christianson MS, Mensah VA, Shen W. Multiple sclerosis at menopause: Potential neuroprotective effects of estrogen. Maturitas. 2015 Feb;80(2):133-139.
Christianson MS, Kolp LA, Khafagy A, Yates M. Experience of young breast cancer patients regarding fertility preservation: need for improved counseling and referral. (in submission), 2015.
Book Chapters:
Christianson MS and Wallach E. Infertility. In: Hurt, K et al (Ed). The Johns Hopkins Manual of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Fourth Edition. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, 2010, p. 421-437.
Christianson MS and Zacur H. Menopause. In: Hurt, K et al (Ed.). The Johns Hopkins Manual of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Fourth Edition. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, 2010, p. 507-518.
Christianson MS and Muasher S. Luteal Phase Supplementation. In: Dubey, A (Ed). Infertility: Management and Treatment. New Delhi: Jaypee Brothers, Medical Publishers, 2012, p. 333-341.
Duke CM and Christianson MS. Infertility. In: Johnson, C et al (Ed). The Johns Hopkins Manual of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Fifth Edition. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, 2013 (in press).
Christianson MS and Wallach E. The Ethics of Pelvic Surgery. In: TeLinde's Operative Gynecology, Eleventh Edition. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, 2013 (in press).
Christianson MS, Tobler K and Zacur H. Operative Hysteroscopy. In: TeLinde's Operative Gynecology, Eleventh Edition. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, 2013 (in press).
Activities & Honors
- Scholar, Clinical Reproductive Scientist Research Training (CREST) Scholars Program; Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development and the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, 2013
- John G. Griffith Gynecologic Training Award for excellence as a chief resident on the Gynecology service, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 2009
- Resident Research Project Award, Maryland OB/Gyn Society, 2009
- New Researcher Award, North American Menopause Society, 2011
- Travel Award, Pacific Coast Reproductive Society, 2009
- First Place Research Poster, Second World Congress of the International Society for Fertility Preservation, 2011
- McGovern-Tracy Scholar Award for Community Service and Leadership, University of Wisconsin Medical School, 2004
- Ferring Pharmaceuticals Research Fellowship Award in Fertility Preservation Options, American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2012
- American Medical Women's Association Community Service Award, 2004
- Top Doctor Recognition for Reproductive Endocrinology, Baltimore Magazine, 2014
- Ferring Pharmaceuticals Research Fellowship Award in Fertility Preservation Options, American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2012
- Excellence in Teaching and Mentorship Award for Obstetrics and Gynecology Residents, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 2014
- American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists
- American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
- American Society of Reproductive Medicine
- Fertility Preservation Special Interest Group
- International Society for Fertility Preservation
- North American Menopause Society
- Pacific Coast Reproductive Society
Videos & Media
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Recent News Articles and Media Coverage
- What Ob-Gyns Wish Women Knew About Their Fertility, Shape (01/2017)
- So About That Woman Who Got Pregnant Twice in Ten Days, Gizmodo (11/2016)
- Kissing! Sex! 6 Answers to Very Personal Zika Virus Questions to Keep You Safe, Reader's Digest (02/2016)
- To Treat Cancer and Preserve Fertility, Johns Hopkins Gynecology (01/2015)
- To Preserve Fertility in the Youngest Oncology Patients, Innovations in Gynecology (01/2014)
- Is Menopause Overlooked in U.S. Medical Schools? U.S. News and World Report (05/2013)


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In case you missed it, Rich Sandomir had a great scoop on how the Mets plan to cobble enough money together to get through the offseason. 2010's plan, an MLB loan, is apparently no longer available. 2011's plan, a bridge loan ahead of a minority ownership sale, isn't available for the simple reason that there aren't more shares to sell.
So 2012's plan, according to Sandomir, is to borrow more against SNY. This is theoretically possible, since the Wilpon group has borrowed only $450 million against a 65 percent stake in SNY, and the company is believed to be worth over a billion dollars.
What this will mean, though, is any additional borrowing, and/or time extension on repayment, almost certainly carries with it a higher interest rate. And that will cut into the margin of error the team has for losing money.
But all of this requires a number of entities to sign off on the new debt: the debtholders on the SNY loan, the debtholders on the loan against the team ($320 million, roughly, due in June 2014), Major League Baseball (probably the easiest sell, given Bud Selig's see-no-debt precedent with this ownership group), and Comcast/Time Warner, the Wilpon partners in SNY. And to sign off, they'll all want a piece of the money coming in, making the ultimate payoff of the last profit spigot for Sterling that much smaller.
Financially speaking, it's epic drama. For the Mets to get back on firm financial footing, it's probably just going to delay things a bit. The higher the ultimate amount of new money the owners squeeze out of this scenario, and that is if they do, the more likely it is to decimate annual profits from SNY to Mets ownership. But if they pull it off, ownership will manage, with few other options, to have grabbed tomorrow's SNY profits today.
In a sport where salaries appear set to rise exponentially because the other teams around MLB can take profits from local TV deals and put them into new player acquisitions, not financial survival, that's a bad omen for the Mets, ompetitively. But then, that's tomorrow's problem, isn't it?