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Okay, I will try to slip him some too! What about the mo/B6/C/methyl B12 supps - should I be slipping him some of that or should I give him solely through breast milk at this stage?
What about something comprehensive like this:
Kirkman Spectrum-Complete
Thanks so much mamafish - I feel so much more relaxed now that I have some clarity and a plan. There's nothing worse than feeling helpless and in the dark when it comes to your babies!
We just had our bath and I am totally zonked!!! DS is out cold too. I was expecting a bought of hyperactivity or something judging by what some other mamas here went through with the salt baths.
Take some P5P as well - the active form of B6 - it helps get magnesium into cells. It cut my son's magnesium need in half, by properly getting the magnesium where it needs to be. If you take it, it will pass through to your son in breastmilk.
I'm thinking before the supps to try and bring in another food just to get my calories and energy up to help the milk? Not too sure....
Yes, if your milk supply is suffering, absolutely try a fat source. Keep up with the Epsom salts, sounds like that's addressing some stuff. What kind of meat are you eating - can you get extra fat from the butcher from that kind of animal, and use it to fry up everything you eat?
Also, if mag deficiency was the problem with him processing sals, you may see enough improvement in just a few days of Epsom salts baths to add some moderate sals foods back in (things like sweet potato and squash - start with small helpings at first). Those with lots of added fat can really help on an ED. You can even up the baths to 2x a day, that will address the deficiency faster. And add in oral mag for yourself, to bowel tolerance and then back off just a little.
|But things are going relatively well, the thyroid problem is mostly under control, and my food chemical intolerances are 90% gone when I'm well – though when I go through a bad patch with my thyroid they come roaring back.
Can you get mango? Try switching pear out for mango (or even just eat less pear and add mango). Relatively low sals fruit, and worked pretty early on for me.
Yeah, if he could tolerate one egg but not two, that sounds like a sulfur foods issue - meaning go easy on them, but you can probably add them in small quantities.
The other thing you could try adding is beans - all but fava beans are low sals. I made a pretty yummy hummus with just garlic, lemon juice, chickpeas and salt early on in my ED.
So what grains are you least suspicious of? It sounds like getting one back in would be really helpful for you calories wise, and grains are low in most food chemicals.
My son has been loading nutrients and magnesium and epsoms salts baths for a while now and still having issues with bucket load. I would hold off on the sweet potato or butternut squash or avocado based on how difficult things have been for you guys, but stick with a low sal diet and ramp up very gradually and you restock your body with nutrients.
Right, I definitely need to go slowly - that's also why I'm panicked today about my milk supply. I feel that I need food back in as fast as possible. DS is extremely sensitive and the degree of his sensitivity often changes from bad to worse it seems. Trialling anything, from food to nutrients, is going to take a while I feel as I do need to streamline our efforts. My biggest mistakes with him have been me doing too much too quickly and not knowing what was what and having to wait for his flare ups to go down before making my next move.
I wonder if you cooked the pears you would have a different reaction to them, the heart palps from them is perplexing.
I was thinking that today actually. I may cook my next pear and I will let you know how it affected me.
My understanding (and experience when I was reacting to sals) is that coconut oil is low and coconut milk is high. I could not tolerate a reasonable amount like 1/4 can of the milk at all but could eat tablespoons of the oil with no issue.
I remember DS getting reactions from coconut milk in the past, but all of my 'trials' have been very muddled with overlapping symptoms. I haven't tried the oil yet and will chalk it into my newly streamlined list of foods to trial.
Not sure about goose fat if you think you are amine sensitive? Palm oil (Spectrum or 365 organic) works so well for us when absolutely nothing else did, that is out for you?
This is my concern about the goose fat. I am sure that DS has an amine issue and I don't know how much of the fat he can tolerate. I could push it back down the list and when I do get to it I can try very small amounts. He has reacted to palm oil when he was a newborn, but it was the red kind. Haven't tried the white kind. I remember 365 when I was living in the States I miss the US! I think we can get Spectrum here though.
These are staples of a low food chemical diet:
Bananas (phenols can effect some people), pears, cabbage, brussel sprouts, cauliflower, rutabegas (cook all cruciferous veggies very well, watch the sulfur), carrots, peas, green beans, celery, leeks, iceberg lettuce, white potatoes, rice, sorghum, buckwheat, arrowroot, oats, amaranth, quinoa, tapioca, millet (go easy millet is a goitrogen like cruciferous don't know influence of cooking on it), wheat, rye and barley is fine but don't know if you want to stay gluten free, red or brown lentils, chickpeas, kidney beans, cashews, chives, parsley, eggs, and fish and meats fresh and cooked quickly (not pot roast or long simmered stew for example will create amines).
Thank you for this list - we've been gluten free for a few months now. Banana used to trigger his reflux and I haven't gone back there yet. I did buy a bunch today because it's low sali and the reflux thing could have gone by now, but I will try say a bite from one and see. I'm not eating cruciferous veggies as it makes him super gassy, haven't tried legumes/beans again with him for the longest time but they're on my list. Most grains have failed big-time. I also have an undetected thyroid issue (in my opinion) - I must catch up on your research regarding thyroid issues. Sorry for rambling!
I think chiro/CST is really helping DS with his tolerances too.
I will find a new practitioner when I have the funds. I did try before, many months ago. That's so very awesome that it's helping your DS! I'm so skint right now that I can hardly afford our new supps that we need to get.
I'm also going to suggest you start an "about him" thread if you haven't, and collect all your background into one place - you'll get more help than sticking it in this thread.
|Bananas (phenols can effect some people), pears, cabbage, brussel sprouts, cauliflower, rutabegas (cook all cruciferous veggies very well, watch the sulfur), carrots, peas, green beans, celery, leeks, iceberg lettuce, white potatoes, rice, sorghum, buckwheat, arrowroot, oats, amaranth, quinoa, tapioca, millet (go easy millet is a goitrogen like cruciferous don't know influence of cooking on it), wheat, rye and barley is fine but don't know if you want to stay gluten free, red or brown lentils, chickpeas, kidney beans, cashews, chives, parsley, eggs, and fish and meats fresh and cooked quickly (not pot roast or long simmered stew for example will create amines).
What kind of Vit C do you use? When we do supplements, I try to use whole food as possible. That leaves us with a problem in this category as we can't tolerate oranges, tomato, strawberries, well citrus of any kind.
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text: Steel Reign is a classic third-person tank shooter from 1998 made for the UsefulNotes/PlayStation. In [[TwentyMinutesIntoTheFuture 2030]], the world, after years of peace and prosperity, is going back to becoming a CrapsackWorld. War and worldwide depression has since driven country after country down the road to despotism and military rule. [[RedOniBlueOni Gerald Storm and Lewis Reign]] were accepted into the prestigious Military Institute of Technology, where they excelled their chosen fields of Armored Assault Vehicle Design and Implementation. Immediately after graduation, both were sent to take part in the Crimean Conflict and rose to the rank of General in record time. General Storm went to become the executive aid of the Chief of Staff and used his influence to assign General Reign to a secret research facility somewhere in the nuclear-ravaged wastelands of the Southwestern United States, where he would command the development of a new generation of [[TankGoodness armored combat vehicles]].Storm then gathered his forces and started a revolution by declaring martial law. He intends to utilize the SuperPrototype tanks Reign is developing to aid his revolution. [[DesignatedHero Reign, of course]], isn't letting that happen. He downloaded all the valuable information regarding the SuperPrototype tanks and put a bullet in the motherboard. Just to make sure that nothing is left, he activated the self-destruct sequence of the base and evacuated by getting on board the closest tank he can find. Knowing [[BigBad Storm]] demands the capture of Reign and the SuperPrototype tanks, our hero takes the fight to him with the intend of stopping the revolution.The game is rather simple. It has two single player modes: Arcade and Quest. In Arcade, you can switch tanks in between the missions and unlock more tanks which are hidden in every level as a pick up item. In Quest, you play through the entire game with your chosen tank, with whatever condition your tank is in (health, shield functionality, ammo, etc) brought over towards the next missions. In both modes, you start of with three tanks: [[FragileSpeedster the Sidewinder]], [[JackOfAllStats the Diamondback]] and [[MightyGlacier the Copperhead]]. Two player mode is a head-to-head battle, with all tanks (except the Anaconda) made available and battles fought in a wide variety of arenas.----!! Steel Reign provides examples of:* AKA47: Some tanks are obviously real life tanks. Two of the most obvious are the Desert King (M1 Abrams) and Rattler (M2/M3 Bradley or M6 Linebacker).* AuthorityEqualsAsskicking: You play a tank general who takes on entire armies with just a couple of SuperPrototype tanks. And in a the last mission, [[spoiler:General Storm jumps into the fray in his own SuperPrototype]].* BigBad: General Storm.* {{BFG}}: The Cannon. Apart from Special Weapons, this is the most powerful weapon in your inventory. One well aimed shot is enough to blow up ''multiple targets'' thanks to splash damage. All tanks can carry a certain amount of tank shells. Armored Cars unfortunately, can't use this weapon.** The Cobra has, in addition to regular shells, ''guided shells'' as it's Special Weapon. When fired, you actually take control of the shell. Great for precision bombing. * ButtMonkey: The cameraman. Poor guy even [[spoiler: ''loses an arm'' after taking a direct hit from a stray rocket]].* {{Expy}}: The Copperhead looks an ''awful'' lot like the [[VideoGame/CommandAndConquerTiberianSeries Mammoth Tank]]. The only feature it doesn't have is quad tracks.* FragileSpeedster: Hover Tanks. They are very fast and can easily wreak havoc if you go on running around shooting. However, their Single Shields deplete much more quickly than Quad Shields and the tanks themselves have paper thin armor.* HoverTank: Three of the prototypes. They are notably the game's resident FragileSpeedster. Save for Storm's [[LightningBruiser tank]].* LethalJokeCharacter: The Phython. For something thats supposed to be a SuperPrototype, its nothing more than a jacked up Chevrolet Blazer with a small turret mounted on it. Should be easy target right? Well, its very fast, has very strong shields to compensate for poor armor and a Special Weapon that will blow damn near everything up in one or two hits.* LightningBruiser: The Fang. This APC-turned-anti-tank platform is [[StoneWall as heavily armored as the Copperhead]] and is still capable of reaching immense speeds just like other Armored Cars. Its only weakness is it's lack of shields.* MacrossMissileMassacre: The result of firing Phoenix Missiles in quick succession. The Sidewinder and to a lesser extend, the Death Adder, invoke this with their Special Weapons. The former fires four missiles at once while the latter fires two. Complete with some RoboTeching. 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The Viper one ups this with it's Special Weapon: firing FOUR Laser Mk2s at the same time!* ThemeNaming: All tanks are named after snakes or something to do with snakes (such in the case of the Venom and the Fang).** OddNameOut: The Desert King, probably [[MeaningfulName meant to be used primarily for desert combat]] judging from the desert camo.----

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Tin Market Update (August 30, 2012)
Tin prices rose in the last month, with spot tin selling for $20,675 a tonne on the London Metal Exchange as of August 28. Back in July the metal settled at $18,475 a tonne on the LME.
The price rise was the result of a cut in exports from Indonesia, the world's number one supplier of tin, owing to weak tin prices. The country shuttered 90 percent of its tin smelters the fourth week of August, with just one or two of the 28 smelters in the main tin-producing area of Bangka-Belitung still operating. That cut production from about 7,000 tonnes of tin ingots a month to 4,000 tonnes.
On August 29, however, prices dived by 6.9 percent after it was announced that PT Timah, the largest tin miner in Indonesia, restarted spot sales.
While tin has slipped dramatically from a a six-month high of $25,650 reached on February 8, hampered by slowdowns in primary metal-consuming nations China, Europe and the United States, analyst say the metal is poised for a recovery due to a looming supply shortage.
Resource Investing News reported this week that tin will lead a stable of 13 commodities poised for growth by 2016, according to a recent CRU report. While tin production and consumption is likely to be lower in 2012, a price resurgence is expected in 2013.
"The tin market is increasingly under-supplied and there is a dearth of new high quality projects in the pipeline to replace falling output from current mines," the study found. "The few projects that are due to come on stream will fall far short of delivering the volume of metal required to meet forecast demand. The tin market will remain exceptionally tight through to 2016, which will be reflected in prices."


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To buy your home, first the public has to be able to find it!
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The Real Men's Club had its monthly luncheon on April 3rd at Huisman Auctions. Huisman Auctions is located off Twin Cities Road, west of Highway 99. The weather was perfect for a lazy afternoon barbeque. That's exactly what the Men's Club provided at their monthly luncheon. The event started at 11:30 a.m. and went till 2:30 p.m.
We had more than 140 men attend the event. Lunch was served promptly at noon and included New York strip steak, Chicken in Barrel, Randy's green beans, salad, rolls, and Velvet Creamery ice cream. Of course, refreshments were available all day long and all for a $25 donation to the club. Many of the attendees went home even happier after winning one or more of the many great raffle prizes available. The Real Men's Club would like to thank Dave Huisman for allowing them to use his facility and his continued support of the club.
In the past few months, the The Real Men's Club has been able to donate over $20,000 to local charities. Here is a short list of the many charities and individuals they have helped so far this year: Victory for Valerie, Boy Scout Troop No. 238, Herald Porch Boys, Guillermo 'Willi' Garcia (donated a laptop), L'Chayim, McFarland Ranch and PAL – Police Athletic League of Galt.
The Real Men's Club was founded in 2011 with the purpose of hosting monthly lunches and special events to raise money for worthy local needs. No membership is required but you must be 21 to attend our luncheons. All profits derived from these lunches and events are given directly to the monthly recipients, as determined by the board of directors.
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Ensuring education budgets are well-spent
More informed decisions about curriculum and teaching practices helped the Rock Hill School District meet budget limitations
When school districts in South Carolina faced budget cuts, the Rock Hill School District analyzed data to determine academic needs before making decisions about cuts, thus making informed decisions to solve its budget problems. Rock Hill could make data-driven decisions related to instruction and school attendance because Daniel Ralyea, a research specialist with the Office of Instruction and Accountability, uses SAS® Enterprise Intelligence Suite for Education to report and analyze data.
Ralyea, a former math teacher, is revolutionizing the use of data in Rock Hill to not just weather budget cuts, but identify students for advanced math, standardize teacher training, and look at information across student groups in a way that the state's own mandated student information system can't do.
"There is so much business function available in SAS," says Ralyea. "It's easy to use and saves a tremendous amount time. There are some things I couldn't do if I used spreadsheets or the state's student information system, PowerSchool."
There is so much business function available in SAS. It's easy to use and saves a tremendous amount of time.
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From simple reports to complex analysis
Ralyea is a one-person operation for the 17,000-student school district, located 25 miles south of Charlotte, NC. Before using SAS, it took Ralyea a week or more to disaggregate student data for federal reporting categories like race, or eligibility for free or reduced-price lunches. The disaggregation process is necessary for federal reporting, which requires schools to show progress by category of student.
According to Ralyea, "If you wanted to do any disaggregation of students, you had to look up each individual student folder, collect all the information, create a spreadsheet by hand, and then sort the students into groups. It was just a very, very cumbersome process."
This approach left no time to understand how to help struggling students or identify those who need advanced classes. But with SAS it takes only seconds. Now, all this information is fed directly into the district's SAS enterprise data warehouse. The data is then used to populate dashboards and scorecards for administrators and principals throughout the district. It is compatible with the state of South Carolina's student information system (SIS), from which Ralyea only had to create a one-time bridge to bring in an automated feed of new information each night.
It now takes Ralyea just a few seconds to disaggregate test scores, break student groups down by their needs, display information across different schools, compare different schools across the state and within the district, and more. With this time savings, Rock Hill has accomplished many things using SAS:
Discovered its dropout rate was lower than the state report. By cross-matching the names of students whose families said they were transferring to Rock Hill with new enrollees, the district realized that many dropouts that were attributed to Rock Hill were never enrolled in Rock Hill.
Identified students who would benefit from accelerated math (algebra in seventh grade) by analyzing state test data. Ralyea said many of the students identified were not being recommended by teachers.
Empowered teachers with individual reports on student academic performance histories prior to beginning classes. Previously this would not have been known because the teacher would have to manually review individual student files and compile the data. Now teachers start the year with this up-front knowledge and can better use their time to focus on teaching.
Found other school systems in the state with a similar demographic profile. This allows administrators to learn what is working in those districts. The state's crude demographic matching program actually paired Rock Hill, a small city school system, with rural systems – which serve very different populations.
With the SAS solution, Rock Hill is also one of the few districts in compliance with South Carolina's state attendance policy mandating the school contact the family when a student misses a certain number of school days. Most districts rely on the state-mandated SIS, PowerSchool, which according to Ralyea "is not capable of identifying students' attendance patterns." So Rock Hill uses SAS to provide the information and reports necessary to remain in compliance.
Retraining teachers to better judge reading skills
One of Ralyea's most innovative uses of SAS is for the district's reading assessment program. Teachers listen as students read and grade them on fluency, accuracy and comprehension. Since some of those measures are subjective, Rock Hill administrators felt the program wasn't providing an objective indication of a student's ability. Ralyea combed through data to find teachers who consistently over- or underscored students compared to the mean. Now schools pair up teachers who grade outside the mean to both learn from each other and come up with a reading score for a student that is more accurate. "The teachers are also getting some specific retraining, so they are applying the same standards across all students," Ralyea explains.
Helping principals use data to drive decisions
Ralyea's detailed reporting has been popular with principals who were used to getting a much less detailed snapshot of school data before Rock Hill invested in SAS. Along with daily attendance data that can help administrators' flag students at risk of falling behind because of poor attendance, principals can drill down into their school data looking at different groups of students, students by class or by teacher, and those who are economically disadvantaged. This has encouraged principals to more effectively intervene with at-risk students, retrain teachers and encourage teachers to rethink how they are teaching a subject.
Everything Rock Hill does now is guided by data, says Ralyea. "Our staff now asks, 'What is the effectiveness of that program?' It's the new norm."
Rock Hill needed to disaggregate student data to give principals and teachers easy access to information about classes, students and programs to ensure instructional dollars are used effectively.
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Acne Scar Removal and Treatment
Acne scars – you get rid of the acne only to be left a more permanent reminder of the problems you thought were left behind. The effects are both physical and emotional and are difficult to avoid if you're one of the unfortunate individuals prone to scarring. But why do the scars form and what, if anything, can be done about it? This article helps shed some light on acne scar treatment and acne scar removal.
What are acne scars and how do we get them?
In simple terms, an acne scar is the visible legacy of your skin's tissue damage / trauma. Whenever our skin is damaged in any way, blood travels to the area carrying a mixture of our own body's natural defences. The body's immediate response is to heal and prevent further problems by way of infection from external sources. Unfortunately, although our skin does invariably manage to heal itself, it often does so with scant regard to how it looked in it's former state.
Types of Acne Scars
There are two general types of scars left behind by acne. Either caused by tissue loss or, conversely, over compensation of tissue growth. Generally, sufferers of acne scars in which tissue growth is excessive, tend to be from African or Asian backgrounds. This is called Keloid scaring or Hypertropic scarring. They form when the skin cells produce excess collagen which form the scars. It is collagen which makes up the majority of our skin structure. Effectively, Keloid scarring is the body healing itself too much.
When the scars are formed because of tissue loss, it is the lack of collagen in the skin which results in the scar being visible. This type of scarring is much more common and is known as Atrophic scarring. There are several types:
- Atrophic macules. These are small, bluish-whitish skin colorations, and are usually less visible than other types of scarring.
- Depressed fibrotic scars. These are large, depressed valleys on the surface of the skin. They are usually jagged.
- Follicular macular atrophy, or perifollicular elastolysis. This consists in small, slightly raised lesions, similar in appearance to whiteheads.
- Ice-pick scars. These less severe versions of depressed fibrotic scars, and with time, they can in fact develop into them.
- Soft scars. These are gentle, scar-like depressions in the skin. They are usually small, and either circular or linear.
Different Acne Scar Treatments and Removal Techniques
Once acne scars have formed, there are several ways of removing them. These range in cost and effectiveness and it is important to do your research.
Laser Acne Scar Treatment
If the scars are extensive but not too deep, and the acne is no longer active, laser treatment is a possibility. However, it is costly in private clinics, requiring a skilled medical professional. If you are considering it, discuss it with your doctor first.
Collagen Injections to Treat Acne Scars
Some specialist clinics use collagen injections to plump out flat 'tissue-paper' scars and pitted 'ice-pick' scars. But we have all seen bad collagen injection results in celebrities, so use with caution.
Liquid nitrogen/steroid injection.
Lumpy cysts can sometimes be treated by freezing with liquid nitrogen or injecting with triamcinolone steroid. These are not treatments for scars.
Dermabrasion or Microdermabrasion for Scar Removal
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Silicone sheets. You can buy silicone sheets ('silicone skin') from pharmacies. You may have to ask your pharmacist to order them. You apply the sheet to your skin like a face mask. It is claimed that this can help lumpy scars, but its effectiveness is questionable.
Scars which are deep and disfiguring can sometimes be cut out by a plastic surgeon.
Micro Needling as an Effective Acne Scar Removal Method
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Erik Cole is healthy and ready for the season to start following the resolution of the labor dispute between the league and its players.
He didn't play in Europe for several reasons, but rehabbing a lower-body injury may be the one that most fantasy fans should be interested about. The ailment lingered and required treatment from late April through mid-October, so it's good that the lockout helped him recover. Cole was a bright spot on the team last season in what was a horrible year for the Canadiens. He led the club with 35 goals and finished second with 61 points in 82 games. New coach Michel Therrien won't have long at training camp to implement his system and team philosophy, but Cole is confident that the players can get through it.


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Beijing-Shanghai High-speed Railway, the fastest and longest rail in China and the world, has begun one-month trial runs since May 11th and it is expected to take passengers in late June, 2011.
Running at a speed of 350 km per hour, the first trial CRH (China Railway High-speed ) train only took 4.8 hours to finish the journey, announced an official from the Ministry of Railways of China. He also added that CRH trains would run 300 km or 250 km an hour when they began to deliver passengers and it would cut Beijing-Shanghai travel time from 10 hours down to 5 hours.
The high-speed rail starts from Beijing South Railway Station and ends at Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station, connecting two most important cities of China. Also passing Tianjin, Hebei Province, Shandong Province, Anhui Province and Jiangsu Province, the rail totally links 20 cities in eastern China including 4 provincial capitals of Tianjin, Jinan, Nanjing and Shanghai.
There are 21 stations along Beijing-Shanghai High-speed Railway (form north to south, Beijing South, Langfang, Tianjin West, Tianjin South, Cangzhou West, Dezhou East, Jinan West, Mt. Taishan East, Zaozhuang West, Xuzhou East, Suzhou East, Bangbu South, Chuzhou South Nanjing South, Zhenjiang East, Changzhou North, Wuxi East, Suzhou North, Kunshan South, Shanghai Hongqiao)
See the Map of Beijing-Shanghai High-speed Railway for details. (at the bottom)
There will be two kinds of tickets for Beijing-Shanghai High-speed Rail: one kind for trains running 300 km an hour, the other for those running at a speed of 250 km per hour. The rail administrative committee has not rated the exact prices yet. However, a ticket is estimated to cost about 600 RMB to 800 RMB.
Beijing-Shanghai High-speed Railway will implement an ID-based ticket booking system. So travelers need to take their ID for booking and boarding. They can buy the tickets at railway station ticket offices directly, or they can book via use automatic ticketing machines inside the station. For business travelers, they could resort to travel agents for tickets, which is assuring and time-saving.
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A heated exchange between a graduate teaching fellow and a member of the Nevada Board of Regents over proposed budget cuts kicked off today's special meeting of the 13-member panel, with the student threatening to organize a statewide boycott of the regents' business interests and board member Mark Alden rising to his feet to shout that the student was "out of line" in delivering her comments.
Gina Sully, who said she has two degrees from the College of Southern Nevada and two from UNLV, said: "I want to put a face to one of the students you encouraged to stay in Nevada for her career … a student who fears her degrees will be worth little on the national job market. I want to remind you today you are not our leaders; you are our representatives."
Sully, a 52-year-old former country club manager in New York, said she is working with others in the state to potentially organize the boycotts and walk the districts of regents who do not refuse any budget cuts adopted by state legislators and Gov. Brian Sandoval.
"I want them to refuse the cuts. I want them to refuse the cuts," she said.
Alden, a longtime board member, rose from his seat at the regents' horseshoe-shaped table at the head of the room, and said in response to Sully's comments: "You are dead wrong. Your comments are out of line. You're out of line (and show) complete disrespect."
Sully replied: "I don't owe you respect. You have to earn my respect."
The comments were unusually passionate for a panel that is not typically known for such exchanges between regents and the public.
Sully returned to her seat, which Alden walked to about 10 minutes later. He could be overhead saying: "You're dead wrong. You're dead wrong."
Sully replied: "You're not listening sir."
Alden's response: "You're dead wrong."
Sully later noted that several Facebook pages have been created to oppose the proposed cuts including: Nevada Students Unite Here (104 people like this page), Fused Nevada (202 people like this page).
A UNLV professor in the audience who lives within Alden's district noted that the board member's heart was in the right place, but he is under a great deal of pressure.
The board is meeting today in the ballroom of UNLV's Student Union to discuss the latest budget proposals under consideration in the state Legislature. Earlier this week, the state Economic Forum, a state-appointed panel of five economic analysts, met to deliver a new revenue forecast for the governor and Legislature.
The panel concluded that improved economic conditions could find an additional $20 million going to the Nevada System of Higher Education during the 2011-2013 budget period. UNLV is facing the loss of 315 employees because of the proposed budget cuts.
Also today, the board unanimously appointed UNR Executive Vice President and Provost Marc Johnson to serve as the university's interim president following the mid-April death of President Milton Glick, 73, who died of a massive stroke. The appointment came with the recommendation of Nevada State System of Higher Education Chancellor Dan Klaich.
Regents Chairman James Dean Leavitt recommended that the panel conduct a national search for a permanent replacement for Glick, who was considered a sharp political and academic strategist. Board members did not decide whether to move ahead with such a search, noting that the proposal was not listed on the agenda for the meeting. Such a discussion could have violated the state's Open Meetings Law.
"Provost Johnson and former President Glick were a team," Leavitt said in support of Johnson. "They had a joint vision, and some of that vision would be lost with an interruption."
Johnson was appointed to his previous positions in March 2008, and his portfolio included the responsibilities of serving as the university's chief academic officer and second-ranking vice president. He previously served as vice provost for Agriculture and Outreach and Dean of the College of Agricultural Sciences at Colorado State University. He is also a past director of the Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service. Johnson has taught and conducted research at North Carolina State University and Oklahoma State University, with a focus on national and international food distribution systems with a basis in economics.
"I'm very pleased and appreciate the confidence that the chancellor and the regents have in me," Johnson said, noting that he will follow in the "Glick mold."
"The entire university wants stability and continuity," Johnson said. "Milt Glick and I were a team. We will miss Milt. We will miss him at these meetings for his humor."
There was open talk among board members of Jane Nichols, the state system's vice chancellor of academic and student affairs, becoming the permanent president of UNR. Nichols had previously served as the Nevada chancellor of higher education from 2000 to 2004 before retiring from that post in May 2004. She previously served as an associate dean for the College of Education at the Reno university.
When asked whether Johnson would be willing to return to the provost's position under a President Nichols, Johnson said: "She is one person I would be willing to work for if she became president. I can't guarantee that for everybody."


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Chicago is a magnificently beautiful cosmopolitan city, featuring a wide array of potential day trips, including outdoor and indoor activities for the whole family within its borders and its surrounding areas. An escape from the urban hustle and bustle of Chicago is as simple as a short drive to its outlying regions. Popular destinations include Naperville, Milwaukee, Geneva and several other locations, where you will find lovely natural attractions, a wide selection of recreational opportunities and protected habitats.
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1) Elkhart, IN (includes 3 sights)
A vibrant city in North-Central Indiana, Elkhart is located approximately 109 miles from Chicago, offering a long list of splendid attractions for the family, including a gorgeous modern ice rink during the winter months, which becomes a fun and exciting water park in the summertime. A popular tourist destination featuring a vast array of family-oriented activities and beautiful surroundings you will certainly not want to miss, be sure to check out the following sites that can be found while...
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2) Goshen, IN (includes 2 sights)
Goshen, a city in Elkhart County in the heart of Amish country, serves as a perfect hub for visiting all major points in the northwest region of Indiana. Many of the streets found in its residential neighborhoods are lined with magnificent maple trees, inspiring Goshen's popular nickname of Maple City. These splendid trees afford a lush shade during the summer and put on a beautiful display of colors in autumn. When searching for great day trip ideas, be sure to check out Goshen, as well as...
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3) Kenosha, WI (includes 2 sights)
Located in Kenosha County, Wisconsin, Kenosha is the fourth-largest city in the state, featuring a wide array of recreational green space and gorgeous public parks containing breathtaking scenery. Situated along eight miles of the Lake Michigan shore, its lovely beaches, harbor and parks attract many visitors from near and far to enjoy its natural splendor. Among Kenosha's list of unique attractions you will find Washington Park, which includes the nation's oldest operating velodrome,...
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4) Lake Geneva, WI (includes 3 sights)
Located in the southeastern region of Wisconsin, Geneva is the well-known site of some of the Midwest's most breathtaking natural scenery. Not far from Milwaukee, it has long served as a popular vacation spot and weekend getaway, especially for Chicagoans, since the 1871 Great Chicago Fire. A marvelous way to spend a fun and exciting day trip with the entire family, recreational activities available around Lake Geneva include fishing, boating, hiking, water skiing, horseback riding, bicycling...
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5) Michigan City, IN (includes 2 sights)
Michigan City, located in LaPorte County, Indiana, is not far from the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore and borders Lake Michigan. This city attracts many tourists during the summer months, especially ones from Chicago and other nearby cities in northern Indiana. A notable landmark and symbol of the city, you will find its beautiful lighthouse, and on clear days you can see the Chicago skyline across the lake. A wonderful reprieve from the urban regions surrounding it, Michigan City offers...
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6) Milwaukee, WI (includes 2 sights)
An ideal blend of business and leisure, Milwaukee, Wisconsin attracts millions of visitors each year for its multitude of fun and exciting attractions great for the entire family. Located only ninety miles north of Chicago, this bustling metropolis is the largest city in the state, featuring both urban and small town qualities. Popular for its lakefront and multicultural festivals, and its large breweries, Milwaukee has been undergoing the process of restoring its elegant historic architecture,...
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7) Rum Village Park, South Bend, IN
South Bend, a city in St. Joseph County, Indiana close to the southernmost curve of the St. Joseph River, is home to lovely hiking and biking trails, and is a great place to enjoy an assortment of other recreational activities. Inside Rum Village Park, on the south end of the city, you will find the Rum Village Nature Center, featuring fascinating exhibits, a spot for birdwatching and more. Offering 160 acres of magnificent woodland, this park contains deer and fox, as well as an assortment of...
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8) South Haven, MI (includes 2 sights)
An experience you will not soon forget, South Haven, Michigan keeps visitors coming back for more. This unique beach town, located along Lake Michigan, features fun in the sun, including swimming, building sand castles, volleyball and a wide assortment of other recreational activities, and is a fantastic destination for a day trip adventure with the entire family. Be sure to visit this gorgeous city to fully appreciate its beautiful scenery, magnificent sunset and picturesque skyline for...
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9) New Buffalo, MI, New Buffalo Lakefront Park and Beach
Located at the source of the Galien River close to the border of Indiana and Michigan, New Buffalo hosts a multitude of public events all year long. Within walking distance of the city's downtown you will find a lovely beach, which includes a scenic harbor. Facilities available to guests include restrooms, food and beverage concessions, a playground for children, and gorgeous dune formations with a boardwalk stretching across the tops of several of them. Though there is a small parking fee,...
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10) Naperville, IL (includes 2 sights)
Naperville, situated on the border of DuPage and Will Counties, Illinois, is the fifth largest city in the state. One of the most frequented suburbs lying just outside the Chicago metropolitan district, Naperville is home to several beautiful parks and other natural settings that are perfect for relaxing or a host of leisurely recreations. Centennial Beach, a wonderful place for fun and sun close to downtown Naperville, has grown to become a popular local hangout for teenagers, as well as a...
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11) Geneva, IL, Fabyan Forest Preserve
Located in Kane County, Illinois, about forty miles west of Chicago, Geneva is situated in the Fox River valley, and is famous for its historic charm, including its stunning architecture. The Fabyan Forest Preserve along the Fox River is the city's most popular natural attraction, welcoming thousands of guests each year for fishing, hiking, biking and jogging along its scenic river bridge path and exploring the preserve's remaining historic elements, including the Fabyan Villa Museum, the...
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12) Rockford, IL (includes 2 sights)
A medium-sized city named after the ford running through the Rock River, Rockford was initially settled in 1834 and chartered in 1852, and is popularly known as Forest City. Currently the state's largest city outside the Chicago Metropolitan Area, Rockford attracts a wide assortment of visitors from all over to enjoy outdoor leisure activities with the entire family, offering breathtaking natural wonders and beautiful parks, as well as a host of exciting city attractions that both parents and...
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13) Loves Park, IL, Volcano Falls
Located in Winnebago County, Loves Park, Illinois can be found just 80 miles northwest of Chicago, situated along the lovely Rock River. Volcano Falls is an exciting theme park featuring miniature golf beneath a three-story erupting volcano, as well as the nine-hole Palm Course. Sharpen your skills in its batting and soccer cages, and battle your friends in the awesome Laser Zone. This fun attraction also includes go-kart racing, a video game arcade, and an assortment of food and beverage...
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14) Utica, IL (includes 3 sights)
A small city located in LaSalle County, Illinois, Utica includes such wonderful natural attractions as Starved Rock State Park, which has been a popular tourist destination for nearly one hundred years. Home to less than 1,000 residents according to the 2000 U.S. Census, Utica caters to a significant tourism industry, which has become well-known over the years for its high quality entertainment, breathtaking natural grounds and picturesque scenery. Be sure to check out this quaint little...
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15) Cherry Valley, IL (includes 2 sights)
Cherry Valley, a modest-sized community of the Kishwaukee River Valley in Winnebago County, Illinois offers a magnificent selection of family-friendly entertainment. Whether you're looking for action or relaxation, Cherry Valley as something to offer, including fabulous scenery, fascinating native plants and wildlife, a variety of recreational facilities, and some of the nation's most breathtaking geological formations and natural beauty. Five beautiful nature preserves comprising 2,167...
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16) Glencoe, IL, Glencoe Beach
Located just twenty miles north of Chicago, Glencoe, Illinois a fantastic escape from the urban hustle and bustle. Bordered by Lake Michigan, you will find the Cook County Forest Preserve and the Glencoe Golf Course, as well as a host of other parks and facilities near the beach. Opening each season on Memorial Day weekend, Glencoe Beach is a popular destination for boating, swimming, picnics, a variety of outdoor recreation, or simply relaxing in the sun. Offering shelter for rainy days, beach...
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17) State Park: Illinois Beach
Located in Lake County, Zion is home to the Illinois Beach State Park. Comprising six and one half miles of breathtaking shoreline along Lake Michigan, it is a beautiful site for relaxation and leisure activities, including swimming and sunbathing. Its park contains impressive dune formations and marshes with swales, as well as a forested area with oaks and a wide selection of native plants and wildlife. Covering nearly 4,200 acres of land, visitors will have a blast exploring the scenic trails...
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18) McHenry, IL (includes 2 sights)
Located northwest of Chicago, McHenry, Illinois is bisected by the Fox River, which is a prominent feature of this quaint little town. Surrounded by breathtaking natural scenery, including lakes and streams formed by glaciers from the previous Ice Age, Weber's Park is among its lovely protected habitats, as well as the Moraine Hills State Park and Volo Bog State Natural Area, where visitors are invited to explore the fascinating ecosystem of marshes and peat bogs and discover its unique...
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19) Marengo, IL, Coral Woods Conservation Area
Located in McHenry County just 56 miles northwest of Chicago, Marengo, Illinois offers a variety of recreation, including boating, fishing and hiking. Hugging the west side of the Marengo Moraine, a 15,000 year old glacial formation, you will find the lovely Coral Woods Conservation Area here. Featuring five miles of heavily wooded trails, you can see beautiful red and white oaks, and an assortment of ash, hickory, maple and other trees. Pets are permitted provided they are leashed, and covered...
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20) Woodstock, IL, Woodstock Water Works
A suburb in McHenry County northwest of Chicago, Woodstock is a popular destination due to its abundance of fairs, festivals and other public events. The Woodstock Water Works is an exciting theme park fun for the entire family, which includes a double flume slide, an enormous pool with low and high diving boards, a baby pool and playground, sheltered pavilions, food and beverage concessions, ample parking and lots of wide open space for leisure activities and relaxation. A splendid day trip...
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21) Volo, IL (includes 3 sights)
Located in Lake County, Volo is an historic village in Illinois which is thought to have been inhabited for a minimum of 160 years. Initially named Forksville, it received its present name in 1872, though Volo was not officially recognized until 1993 because the citizens had wanted to prevent its incorporation into the surrounding communities. The Volo Bog State Natural Area, a beautiful protected region, and Fish Lake Beach, a private resort, are among the city's most popular attractions, as...
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22) South Elgin, IL (includes 3 sights)
Rich in history and natural beauty, the Fox River runs through this picturesque landscape in northeastern Illinois. South Elgin is home to a wealth of natural resources that offer fun and adventure to the entire family. In the shallow waters south of the Panton Mill Park Dam, angling is a popular way to pass the time, and Pickerel Point along the river is a peaceful site for fishing as well. Other popular South Elgin destinations include the Jon Duerr Forest Preserve, and an assortment of other...
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23) Des Plaines, IL (includes 2 sights)
A city in Cook County, Des Plaines, Illinois also goes by its official moniker, the City of Destiny. Located about seventeen miles from downtown Chicago, the Des Plaines Park District sponsors two golf courses, a driving range and an exciting waterpark, as well as a wide assortment of splendid public events throughout the year. Surrounding the Des Plaines River, spanning much of the city's eastern border, you will find a lovely forest preserve, and the beautiful Lake Park, which also provides...
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24) Batavia, IL (includes 3 sights)
Founded in 1833, Batavia, Illinois was Kane County's first city, though some of it extends into DuPage County. A multitude of recreational activities can be enjoyed in its numerous natural green spaces, which consists of thirty parks covering over 300 acres of land. Included in Batavia's long list of amenities, you will find several playgrounds, tennis and basketball courts, numerous picnic areas, an assortment of sports fields and scenic trails, as well as plenty of natural bodies of water...
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25) Skokie, IL (includes 2 sights)
From a Native American word meaning "fire," Skokie, located in Cook County, Illinois, is considered a suburb of Chicago, and for several years has been referred to as the World's Largest Village. Home to a multitude of great public sites and historic landmarks comprising over 240 acres of land, Skokie was a recent recipient of the Gold Medal for Excellence for the wonderful management of its local parks. Since 1991 the Skokie Festival of Cultures, celebrating the diversity of its...
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26) Elmhurst, IL (includes 2 sights)
Located in both DuPage and Cook Counties, Elmhurst, Illinois is thought to have been originally settled by the Potawatomi tribe, who had inhabited the southern region along Salt Creek. Around 1836, settlers from Europe began populating this area, and in 1882 Elmhurst was officially incorporated as a village. Since 1918, the city's Memorial Day Parade has been a popular event, as well as its famous St. Patrick's Day Parade, which considered the largest public gathering of its kind in the...
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27) Evanston, IL (includes 2 sights)
Located only ten miles north of downtown Chicago, Evanston, Illinois is a suburb of this bustling metropolis, a community on the North Shore along Lake Michigan. Being so close to Chicago, public transportation in and around the city could not be more convenient. Featuring beautiful beaches on the lakeshore, historic homes, streets and bicycle paths lined with stately trees, lovely public parks and a thriving business district, Evanston is home to a wide assortment of attractions guests of all...
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28) Lisle, IL (includes 2 sights)
A small village in DuPage County, Lisle, Illinois is considered part of the Chicago Metropolitan Area, as well as a component of the Illinois Technology and Research Corridor. Its citizens are affectionately referred to as Lilacs or Lileseans. A couple of its most fascinating attractions include the Morton Arboretum and Sea Lion Aquatic Park. The Eyes to the Skies Festival, devoted to hot air ballooning, is an enormously popular public event held in Lisle that attracts over 200,000 guests each...
Image by Jason Sturner 72 on Flickr under Creative Commons License.
29) Chesterton, IN, Coffee Creek Watershed Preserve
Chesterton, located in Porter County, Indiana less than an hour's drive from Chicago, offers both the tranquility and friendliness of a small town, with the cultural opportunities of a big city. Attracting millions of tourists annually, among the city's most popular destinations is the Coffee Creek Watershed Preserve. Here, guests are invited to hike and bike its scenic trails and discover its natural beauty, offering a variety of breathtaking views with each change of the season. Around...
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30) Gurnee, IL (includes 2 sights)
Located in Lake County, Gurnee, Illinois is a village bordering Waukegan, and is a component of the Chicago Metropolitan Area. Gurnee is perhaps most famous as the site of Six Flags Great America and the Gurnee Mills Outlet Mall. Also popular with tourists, the KeyLime Cove Indoor Waterpark Resort is a great family attraction. Situated halfway between Milwaukee and Chicago, this quaint little town has been a popular site of tourism for years, attracting visitors from both of these major...
Image by puroticorico on Flickr under Creative Commons License.
31) Northbrook, IL, Somme Prairie Grove
Located on the northern border of Cook County, Northbrook, Illinois maintains numerous beautiful public parks and natural spaces, such as the Somme Prairie Grove, a lovely 90-acre preserve. Here visitors can see a unique blend of terrains, much of it comprised of tall grass savannas and impressive woodland. Two small prairies can be found adjacent to the railroad tracks, as well as numerous ephemeral ponds that vary in depth by the season, and dry up during the summer. This breathtaking natural...
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32) Winnetka, IL, Elder Lane Park and Beach
An affluent village approximately 14 miles north of Chicago, Winnetka, Illinois, located in Cook County, is considered one of the wealthiest communities in the United States. Elder Lane Park contains a tranquil beach that is great for relaxing in the sun, as well as the lovely Centennial Park and Pioneer Doyle Cabin just to the north. This beach includes restrooms, a playground, ample parking space, and a beach house that can be rented for private events from May to October 15th. A wonderful...
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33) Wilmette, IL, Gillson Park
A lovely suburb on Chicago's famous North Shore, Wilmette is known for its beautiful lakefront, tree-lined streets, and roads paved with brick. Spanning 60 acres, Gillson Park is the perfect spot to enjoy picnicking, bicycling, volleyball, and a host of other outdoor activities, including tennis and baseball. Swimming is permitted in designated zones. Additionally amenities include Gillson Beach, the Lakeview Center, fitness equipment, picnicking facilities, a dog park, sailboat rentals and...
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34) Nature Preserve: Salt Creek Woods
A village in Cook County, Illinois, La Grange Park can be found along the popular Salt Creek Trail. The Salt Creek Woods Nature Preserve consists of a woodland, a floodplain around Salt Creek, and several stretches of open prairie. The Salt Creek Woods are distributed from the dryer upper slopes, and the delicate Tinley Moraine, to the damper grounds surrounding the creek itself. Bur, white oak and hickory comprise much of the dryer grounds, with elm, cottonwood and silver maple located in the...
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35) Elk Grove Village, IL (includes 2 sights)
Found in northeastern Illinois near the O'Hare International Airport in Chicago, Elk Grove Village maintains a small herd of elk in a grove inside the Busse Woods. Home to several wonderful attractions good for the entire family, among its most popular destinations you will find the Ned Brown Preserve, spanning some 3,700 acres, which includes a beautiful lake and over 11 miles of trails for hiking, jogging or cycling. It has been said that this lovely protected habitat attracts more annual...
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36) Barrington, IL (includes 2 sights)
Located in both Cook and Lake Counties, Barrington, Illinois can be found just over thirty miles northwest of Chicago. Featuring wetlands, forests, several public parks and horse trails, this lovely rural and suburban destination includes Citizens Park, Langendorf Park, Miller Park and Ron Beese Park. Within Barrington's beautiful natural sites, guests can enjoy an assortment of recreational activities, including sports such as baseball and volleyball, as well as exploring the region's...
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37) Janesville, WI (includes 3 sights)
Located at the junction of the Illinois, Iowa and Michigan borders, Janesville, Wisconsin is home to a vast assortment of public parks, featuring impressive natural scenery, including lakes and wide open spaces great for picnics with family and friends and a host of outdoor recreational activities. Nicknamed the City of Parks, Janesville is home to over fifty of them, rightfully earning its popularity as a great destination for families and nature-lovers, attracting visitors from the surrounding...
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38) Koshkonong, WI, Lake Koshkonong
Located in Jefferson County, Koshkonong, Wisconsin is known as the nation's largest Norwegian community. A favorite recreational attraction, Lake Koshkonong is home to an assortment of boating activities, including canoeing, sailing and more. Tubing, and water and jet skiing are other popular activities enjoyed here, as well as fishing, the lake being annually populated with game fish and meticulously maintained by the city. Winter activities, such as ice fishing and ice skating have gained...
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CSKA Sofia fans pull out all the stops for Star Wars banner
CSKA Sofia had a home match against FK Sozopol on Thursday night, and its fans were ready to support it with more than just the standard cheers and chants, but also a massive Star Wars-themed banner accompanied by chanting of the Imperial March.
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The supporters, who seem to lean to the dark side of The Force, also donned stormtrooper masks while throwing flares and smoke bombs throughout the impressively choreographed pre-game ritual.
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It's Time To Shine
Contributed by Brad Rigney on Jun 23, 2006 (message contributor)
Summary: Looking at Jesus call to be the Salt of the earth and the Light of the World. Living out our Faith - by Shining for Jesus.
We are really Reflections of the Light!
6. The Nature of this Light,
- Nature of Function = Dispels the Darkness, reveals, guides, is meant to be seen.
- Nature of Brightness = the passage shares two aspects regarding the brightness of light. The Single light that lights a House, vs. 15b Also the light of a city that cannot be hidden.
- We have a function as the Light of the World – to dispel darkness, reveal truth, guide people to Jesus.
- We also share in a Brightness beyond ourselves. As an individual we bring Light to our homes and families – but collectively, we are as bright as a City that cannot be Hidden. This is the Light of the Church.
7. The Place of this Light – This passage teaches us the places that the Light needs to shine: Vs. 14 – The World, A city on a hill; vs. 15 a house - everyone, vs. 16 before Men
We as the Light are not just meant to Shine within the walls of the Church facility – we are mean to Shine in our Homes, in our Cities, in our World to everyone, to all people!
8. The Purpose of this Light, vs. 16
That people might see your good deeds and praise your Father in Heaven. I.E. that others through our words and actions might see Jesus and so praise Him and draw closer to Him.
A. As we begin Penny Crusade – its so much more than just raising money for Missions – it is about reminding us that we are the Light of the World for Christ!
B. Ill> a story is told of a man whose job was to be on the railroad tracks and warn the trains with his light of upcoming troubles for the trains. One night the bridge up ahead was damaged. So as the train approached, the man showed his lamp but the train went right on by and into the ditch. The man was taken to court because they wanted to know why the train did not pay attention to the warning of danger for the train. The man was asked: "Were you on duty on the night that the train had the accident." The man replied to the Judge – Yes. The Judge then asked did you have your lamp with you? The man replied, Yes Sir – So the Judge asked one more question; "Did you wave your lamp to show the train? The man once again, said yes. The man was not held responsible and dismissed. Later the man went home and told his friend, "I am glad the judge did not ask me if my Lamp was on."
Is the Light of Christ on through YOU?
C. What time is it? It is time for you and me to SHINE for Christ! There is a Time for everything: A time for Summer and soon Fall; A time to work and to relax; a time to buy and to sell;
But you know what Time it is for all of Us – as individuals and as a Church? It is TIME TO SHINE! To SHINE for Jesus! To be the Salt and Light and so influence others – even our city, even the world to see the Lord in us.
D. Are you in the Light - 1John 1:5-7
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On the Occasion of National Family Sexual Education Month, Krueger Calls Upon State Senate to Pass Healthy Teens Act
New York—Calling the refusal of the Republican-controlled State Senate to pass the Healthy Teens Act "irresponsible to the health and well-being of New York's young adults," New York State Senator Liz Krueger reiterated calls for the act's passage, on the occasion of National Family Sexual Education Month.
New York does not mandate sexual education in schools, instead allowing for a system in which school districts decide for themselves if and what they want to teach. The Healthy Teens Act would establish an age-appropriate and medically factual sex education grant program through the Department of Health that would authorize the Commissioner to "determine certain topics of instruction and makes provisions for the application of grants."
According to the Bill's Memo, "The Legislature has learned that New York state's teen pregnancy rate is 67.1 per 1000 female 15-19 year olds, falling short of the public health expectation set by the Surgeon General."
"With 40% of high school students becoming sexually active before graduation, they are learning important health information far too late in the game," Krueger said.
The legislation (A.6619/S.5121) passed the Assembly in 2005 and 2006. It died in the Senate the first time and was held up by the Health Committee in the recent legislative session.
The program would enable school districts, school-based health centers, BOCES and community organizations to apply for grants to develop and implement programs that provide students with real sex education. Schools would be able to develop curricula that best suit their students' needs and:
Include a strong parental involvement component encouraging family communication;
Promote self-esteem and teach skills to make responsible decisions about sexuality including how to avoid sexual advances;
Stress the value of abstinence while not ignoring the needs of those who have become sexually active;
Provide medically accurate information about STI and pregnancy prevention including information about contraceptives.
"This is life-changing information," Krueger declared. "Some say we should not teach age-appropriate, medically factual information to our children in school. However, once they leave school we have lost the opportunity to get this vital information into their heads so they can make life-long responsible decisions about their health."
According to a 2005 poll by the National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy, 90 percent of parents say they don't know how to talk to their kids about sex even as the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Behavior says, "It is important to talk about the responsibilities and consequences that come from being sexually active. Pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases, and feelings about sex are important issues to be discussed… Helping children understand that these are decisions that require maturity and responsibility will increase the chance that they make good choices."
A new report by the NYC Health Department and Department of Education found that nearly one in 10 girls, including both those sexually and non-sexually active, were infected with Chlamydia or gonorrhea. Other studies indicate that the highest rates of gonorrhea are among 15-24 year olds, more than 4 times the average rate of the entire population.
"These statistics show that the lack of comprehensive, age-appropriate, sex education has real consequences. Yet, when we have the opportunity to do this in a thoughtful, responsible way, we don't," Krueger said.
"We are failing to teach our children self-responsibility," Krueger concluded. "High school hallways are filled with talk about sex--much of this information is completely wrong. It is time we move that discussion out of the hallways and into a classroom where trained professionals can provide our kids with the ammunition they need to protect themselves."


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Photo Flash: LOOKING FOR BILLY HAINES Opening Night!
The Off-Broadway premiere of LOOKING FOR BILLY HAINES, a new comedy with dance by Suzanne Brockmann and Will McCabe, with music by Barry Singer, opened on Thursday March 25th at the Lion Theatre on Theatre Row (410 West 42nd Street)h. The limited engagement is set to run through May 22nd. Opening night photos are below!
LOOKING FOR BILLY HAINES is a romantic comedy set in present-day New York City. Jamie Hollis, a struggling actor, scores an audition for a feature film about Billy Haines, a real life gay movie star of the 1920s and '30s who gave up his career to remain in a public relationship with his partner. Billy's story, along with Jamie's rather vibrant imagination and his three colorful roommates, helps him realize that he needs to make some decisions about his own unsatisfying relationship with a closeted man.
Under the direction of Suzanne Brockmann, LOOKING FOR BILLY HAINES will feature Jason T. Gaffney, Joseph Cullinane, Jason Michael Butler, Apolonia Davalos, Annie Kerins, and Eric Ruben.
Suzanne Brockmann is a proud PFLAG mom and New York Times best-selling author of nearly 50 novels including All Through the Night, the first mainstream romance novel to feature a same-sex wedding. She is currently in discussions to create a TV series featuring her most popular character, Jules Cassidy - a gay, out FBI agent. Her latest book, Hot Pursuit, is available in bookstores everywhere. Her next release, Infamous, will be published this summer.
Will McCabe is an Edgar Award finalist whose next book is The Anniversary Gift. A gay rights activist, Will has sat on the board for MassEquality, the organization which helped preserve equal marriage rights for the LGBT community in Massachusetts.
Composer Barry Singer is currently working in Boston as a conductor, performer, arranger, teacher and audition coach. Recent shows include West Side Story, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Honk, Fiorello (music director and orchestrations), and The Trojan Women (composer). Current projects include conducting the Arlington Philharmonic and playing in the popular dance band, Firefly.
Performances of LOOKING FOR BILLY HAINES are Mondays at 8 PM, Wednesdays through Saturdays at 8 PM, with matinees Saturday at 2 PM and Sunday at 3 PM. Tickets are $49 and are available through Ticket Central at 212-279-4200 or www.TicketCentral.com. For more information visit www.LookingForBillyHaines.com.
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RMTC Hosts National Search for ¬"The MLK Project¬" - Submissions Due Today, 9/1
Red Mountain Theatre Company (Birmingham, AL) and its Executive Director Keith Cromwell, in collaboration with Lee Sentell (Alabama Tourism Director) and Dr. Lawrence J. Pijeaux (President and CEO of Birmingham Civil Rights Institute) are hosting a national search for a one-act written piece to be produced in honor of the 50th Anniversary commemoration of DR. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s historic "Letter from a Birmingham Jail."
The one-act theatrical presentation (play, musical or spoken word) will become the second act of a fully-realized theatrical event that features a first-act dramatic reading of the "Letter to Martin Luther King" by a group of clergymen and DR. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "Letter from a Birmingham Jail," written during his incarceration in 1963.
Submissions are due no later than today, September 1, 2012, and the winner will be announced on October 15, 2012. A judging panel, including Keith Cromwell, Lee Sentell and Priscilla Hancock Cooper (Vice President of Institutional Programs at Birmingham Civil Rights Institute), will review each entry to determine the winning piece.
The winning team will be awarded $5,000, along with a round-trip visit to Birmingham, AL, (including accommodations) during the MLK Project's production period (dates TBD). Performance dates are April 11–14, 2013 (Thursday-Saturday, 7:30 PM and Sunday, 2:00 PM).
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The machine-gunning is more convincing than the preaching in the muddled melodrama Machine Gun Preacher, although neither aspect works particularly well. Gerard Butler plays Sam Childers, a real-life biker, drug addict and criminal who found Jesus and built an orphanage in what is now South Sudan. In addition to caring for children rescued from the clutches of the Lord's Resistance Army, Childers took on the fight himself, leading a makeshift militia of Sudanese soldiers on raids against the LRA with the goal of liberating conscripted child soldiers at any cost. The real Childers preaches vengeance and violence, and while the movie sanitizes his story a bit for mainstream consumption, it holds onto the core might-makes-right message.
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That's a little troubling, to say the least, and director Marc Forster and screenwriter Jason Keller don't seem to know quite how to handle it. They dispatch Childers' conversion from outlaw to man of God with unconvincing abruptness, and all of his subsequent actions are similarly uncomplicated. Childers may believe he's being guided by the hand of the Lord, but a character in a movie needs recognizable motivations. A late-film crisis of faith comes off as overblown and contrived, and Childers' minor conflicts with his wife (Michelle Monaghan) and daughter (Madeline Carroll) are just as ill-conceived.
Then there's the violence, which is portrayed as glorious retribution, with Butler in full-on action-hero mode. Forster and Keller throw in one dissenting voice, an aid worker who criticizes Childers for his penchant for violence, only to later need rescuing when she's attacked by the LRA. Butler's typically smarmy performance doesn't make Childers likable no matter how many tragically cute kids the filmmakers line up for him to save, and the portrayal of Childers as the only guy in all of Sudan who knows how to get results is more than a little condescending. The whole thing comes off as one long advertisement for Childers' ministry, which may be doing some good things but is far less righteous than this movie makes it out to be.


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Felony Charges Against Debt Collection Company that Targeted Consumers Felony Charges Against Debt Collection Company that Targeted Consumers November 12, 2013 BUFFALO, NY (WKBW/RELEASE) - Attorney General Eric T Schneiderman announced the potential filing of felony charges against the owner of a debt collection company that targeted consumers and harassed consumers and their families with threats of arrest and criminal investigation. The investigation led to the filing of criminal charges against Gregory Cipressi of Unified Portfolio Servicing in Cheektowaga, owner and operator of Unified Portfolio Servicing, LLC, UPS, LLC, Unified PS Group, LLC all debt collection companies based in the Buffalo area. In addition to the criminal charges, the Attorney General has also filed a civil lawsuit seeking to shut down Cipressi's operation and secure restitution, penalties, and costs. The action is the latest in Attorney General Schneiderman ongoing probe of illegal practices in the debt collection industry. The investigation found that Cipressi specifically targeted consumers, referring to their alleged debts as "special accounts." Cipressi instructed employees to threaten criminal investigations and threats of arrest with warrants. Employees were identifying themselves as investigators. Cipressi further instructed employees to inflate the balances owing on payday loans by thousands of dollars, both of which are illegal debt collection tactics. According to several former employees, Cipressi instructed his employees to threaten criminal prosecution in order compel them to pay. In addition, the investigation uncovered that Cipressi's employees falsely told consumers or their families that they worked for the County Courts and illegally demanded immediate payment. Employees allegedly said that if payment was not made immediately, the consumer would be arrested by the police and would face a criminal charge for an NSF check. "This individual is accused of operating his businesses in a lawless fashion, instructing his collectors to do anything necessary to collect on an alleged debt, even if it meant harassing and threatening consumers and their families," said Attorney General Schneiderman. "We will continue to investigate debt collectors who try to take advantage of unsuspecting individuals facing hard economic times and we will bring them to justice." Among the allegations detailed in Attorney General Schneiderman's court papers, Cipressi and his collectors: ● Falsely claimed to be lawyers, investigators, detectives, and mediators ● Threatened consumers with arrest, jail, and lawsuits ● Threatened to seize the assets of consumers ● Inflated the amount allegedly owed ● Attempted to collect debts from consumers not knowing if the consumer actually owed the debt ● Targeted family members of consumers, wrongfully disclosing the existence of alleged debts to family members, and attempted to collect the alleged debts from family members ● Harassed consumers through repeated and constant calls, using abusive language ● Levied unauthorized charges on the credit card accounts of consumers The civil case against Gregory Cipressi and Unified Portfolio Servicing is being handled by Assistant Attorney General James Morrissey and Senior Consumer Fraud Representative Karen Davis under the supervision of Deputy Attorney General for Regional Affairs J. David Sampson. The criminal case is being handled by Assistant Attorney General Paul McCarthy under the supervision of Deputy Bureau Chief Richard Ernst and Bureau Chief Gail Heatherly of the Criminal Prosecutions Bureau.
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