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In addition to being a freelance writer and outdoor photographer based in Edmonton, Alberta, Paul Burwell also conducts frequent photo workshops. "When I do my workshops," says Paul, "I don't photograph alongside my students. They get my full personal attention. This means I'm out shooting alot on my own between workshops to keep my stock and gallery files fresh. My 500mm Canon lens is always at my side.
"It was a beautiful spring morning the other week as I was driving the rural roads around Edmonton eager to find some new wildlife subjects. I was really hoping for some nesting bluebirds, but it seems this is the year of the tree swallow around Edmonton. My haphazard wandering eventually took me to a rural gravel road I hadn't travelled before. I soon came across a wonderful marsh, alive with the natural sights, sounds and furious activity common to spring.
"After some quick investigation of the accessible areas of the marsh, I was thrilled to discover a Red-necked Grebe nesting within reach of my camera gear. An added bonus was that the nest faced the east and caught the morning light. I went back to my truck and set up my portable photography blind along the shore of the marsh. Photographing nesting birds can be a tricky proposition as you never want to stress the animals or participate in any sort of behaviour that might lead them to disrupt their incubating activities. A blind is a great way of accomplishing this because I find that -- as soon as I am positioned in my blind -- the creatures in the vicinity completely ignore my presence.
"I set up my gear (Canon 1Ds Mark II with a Canon 500mm F4L IS, 2.0x teleconverter on a Gitzo 3540XLS tripod with a Jobu-Design Black Widow Gimbal head) and started working on my photographs. Although it was still morning, the light had started to become harsh. In the days before I had my Canon drop-in filter modified to hold a Singh-Ray Polarizer, I probably would have abandoned this situation because of the highly reflecting sunlight. But with the Singh-Ray LB Warming Polarizer in my lens, I knew I still had at least an hour of great light to work with.
"As I focused on the grebes' nest, I noticed the bird currently sitting on the nest would occasionally call and a bird elsewhere on the marsh would answer back. Soon the grebe's partner appeared on the scene, and the birds swapped places. The bird previously incubating the nest swam off to feed around the marsh while the partner took over the incubation activities. Besides carefully rearranging some plant matter around the edge of the nest, the primary responsibility of the incubating bird seems to be sleeping.
"I witnessed a couple of these changing-of-the-guard routines and was working to capture a great image of both birds in the frame. Because of the strong sunlight, I kept on using my Singh-Ray "lighter, brighter" LB Warming Polarizer the whole time. As soon as I began chimping my shots on the camera's LCD screen, I was delighted with the results. When I finally felt I'd captured the image I was looking for, I quickly swapped out the Singh-Ray Polarizer in order to take a 'without polarizer' comparison image to use during the workshops and classes I teach. When I compare these two images -- made just 39 seconds apart -- the reason for using the polarizer is readily apparent. I wonder how many long-lens shooters have tried using slower polarizers and just given up on them? I would encourage any photographer who's serious enough to invest several thousand in a 500 or 600mm telephoto to consider having Singh-Ray install their LB Warming Polarizer in a Canon drop-in polarizer ring. They'll save 2/3 of an f-stop compared to older filters and the results will speak -- and pay -- for themselves."
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In addition to being a freelance writer and outdoor photographer based in Edmonton, Alberta, Paul Burwell also conducts frequent photo workshops. "When I do my workshops," says Paul, "I don't photograph alongside my students. They get my full personal attention. This means I'm out shooting alot on my own between workshops to keep my stock and gallery files fresh. My 500mm Canon lens is always at my side.
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Choosing the right time helps control the "detractors" in these New Zealand sunsets
Colin Southern is a 47-year-old photographer based in Nelson, New Zealand. "I like to think of myself as a typical photographer," he says, "a perfectionist bordering on obsessive/compulsive. Fortunately my military (avionics) career provided a technical grounding in the "physics" of digital photography (exposure - dynamic range - signal processing - noise etc) -- and I like to work with the very best equipment so that most of the limitations I have to struggle with are my own. I gravitate toward landscape photography, most often water scenes, which is why my Singh-Ray Vari-ND, Mor-Slo 5-stop ND and ND Grads are so valuable to me.
"Like most landscape photographers, I like to 'perfect' each and every image. No matter how lovely the light and/or how beautiful the scene, if there are any 'detractors' in the scene that don't add something positive, they need to be dealt with. One technique I use to accomplish this is to let the offending detractors drop back into nothing more than shadow detail. In many cases this can be achieved simply by chosing the right time of day to photograph the scene; whereas a sunrise capture may well accentuate detractors, a sunset capture (especially with strong back lighting) can well hide them in the shadows. This was very much the case with Haulashore Island, which in normal light presents a somewhat untidy appearance. Haulashore Island was so named because the early settlers to the region used to haul their ships out of the water and onto the island for maintenance.
"To capture this image, it only took three attempts on different days to find the lighting I was after. Technically, it's always difficult shooting into the sun. The sun's intensity and the glare reflecting off the water make it very hard for our eyes to see the scene, and the wide range of light intensity from full sun to shadow detail presents many exposure challenges.
"In this situation, I used a Singh-Ray 3-Stop Hard Edged Graduated ND Filter to knock back the light above the horizon by 3 stops and give the boat and water a chance to compete. I also used a Singh-Ray 3-Stop Reverse Graduated ND filter with the darkest portion directly over the sun to further control the intensity of this region of the capture -- the range of intensities are so severe that in one part we have highlights completely blown by direct sunlight, while at the extremes of the top half of the image we have shadows clipped to pure black -- all whilst retaining the required detail in the lower half of the scene. In such cases, camera metering can be heavily biased. So, to err on the safe side, I shot a 7-exposure bracket at 1-stop intervals to give me the best range of images to select from. The selected image was taken as a RAW capture at 1/50th second @ F16 with a ISO-200 setting on a Canon 1D Mark III with Canon EF16-35 F2.8L USM II Lens, Canon TC80-N3 Remote Release, and the above mentioned 4x6-inch Singh-Ray filters in a Lee holder.
"This second image is my 'boat in the water' image that I call 'Sunset over Wakapuaka Flats.' Over the years I've admired many great boat-in-the-water shots and have always secretly wished for one to call my own!
"I drive past this location often and have thought it would make a lovely sunset shot at high tide; but whenever there was a sunset at high tide the weather usually wasn't cooperating. However -- on this one occasion -- everything came together at just the right time. As I drove to the water's edge I saw the boat parked there and immediately visualised what could be a great image. The colourful sunset was partly due to volcanic eruptions in Chile (even though New Zealand is many thousands of kilometers away).
"For this shot I needed two Singh-Ray filters. First, I used my Singh-Ray 3-Stop Reverse Graduated ND filter to allow a perfect balance of foreground and background levels, and then I selected my Mor-Slo 5-stop ND filter which allowed me to make a full 5-second exposure. The long exposure being necessary because a rower had rowed through the scene just a few minutes before and there were still ripples on the water -- potential detractors -- spoiling the perfect reflection.
"So, even though I now have a 'boat in the water' shot to call my own, I think the more powerful message for us all is, if you come across a 'boat in the water' shot that you really like - or in fact ANY photograph that you really like... save it... print it... study it... think about the techniques involved -- and then go and shoot one of your own. When you've done that, analyse it... identify any weak areas... find out how to overcome them -- and then repeat the whole process over and over again. Before you know it you could well be taking shots just as good as the ones you admire."
You can see more in Colin Southern's online gallery here.
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Authors: Ralph A Tripp, Rene Alvarez, Blake Anderson, Les Jones, Craig Weeks, Wei Chen
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Ralph A Tripp1, Rene Alvarez1, Blake Anderson1, Les Jones1, Craig Weeks1, Wei Chen2
1College of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Infectious Diseases, Center for Disease Intervention, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, USA; 2Department of Physics, University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX, USA
Abstract: The integration of nanotechnology with biology has produced major advances in molecular diagnostics, therapeutics, and bioengineering. Recent advances have led to the development of functionalized nanoparticles (NPs) that are covalently linked to biological molecules such as antibodies, peptides, proteins, and nucleic acids. These functionalized NPs allow for development of novel diagnostic tools and methods, particularly for pathogens, as rapid and sensitive diagnostics are essential for defining the emergence of infection, determining the period that preventive measures should be applied, for evaluating drug and vaccine efficacy, and for controlling epidemics. In this study, we show that functionalized NPs conjugated to monoclonal antibodies can be used to rapidly and specifically detect respiratory syncytial virus in vitro and in vivo. These results suggest that functionalized NPs can provide direct, rapid, and sensitive detection of viruses and thereby bridge the gap between current cumbersome virus detection assays and the burgeoning need for more rapid and sensitive detection of viral agents.
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The show opened Nov. 29 and runs through Dec. 28.
One of Avon's own, Eric Murphy is in the ensemble, along with other local children. This year's show also has new lighting, costumes and special effect to spruce up the production for the holidays.
"A Christmas Carol's world of flying ghosts, Tiny Tim, and Ebenezer Scrooge will dazzle anew with a refurbished set; many redesigned costumes; enhanced flying effects and choreography for the ghostly apparitions; the introduction of additional characters; and the latest in lighting design technology," a press release from the Hartford Stage states. "Over the past 15 years, more than 250,000 Connecticut families have been thrilled by Dickens' supernatural tale, which introduced the exclamation 'Bah! Humbug!' and popularized the perennial greeting 'Merry Christmas.'"
Bill Raymond reprises his role as Ebenezer Scrooge for evening shows and Charles Turner will take on the role for the student matinee performances.
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- 'Behind the Magic' behind the scenes experience: The cast hosts a behind-the-scenes look at the making of A Christmas Carol and the special effects that "make ghosts soar through the air" and make "snow fall," the press release states. This costs $5 on top of the admission price for the Dec. 15 show.
- Family Fun Night: The ghosts from A Christmas Carol will be greeting families and "kids of all ages" at the Thursday, Dec. 19 performance at 6:30 p.m. The actors will be available after the show for autographs. The event is free with the purchase of a ticket.
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The Crucial Importance of R.E.S.T.
When Walt's son, Scott, turned fifteen, the boy asked his parents if he could have a television in his bedroom. He even offered to pay for it. Walt told Scott he would discuss his plea with his mom and get back to him. Since he did not know as much about the danger of TV watching as he does now, he unwisely discounted Barb's feelings when she voiced her concerns. Barb is not only more intuitive than Walt; she is also a trained educator. Walt should have listened. They discussed the potential positives and negatives, and she eventually gave in to Walt's point of view. So Walt told Scott he could get a TV as long as he bought it with his own money. Walt considered it a good lesson for him.
What a mistake! That TV attracted Scott like a vulture to a rotting carcass. The thing sucked him into his bedroom about fifteen seconds after he finished dinner, and no one saw him again until the next morning. Who knows what he watched? What a bad parenting move! Walt now says he should have listened to Barb. So why are we telling you this story in a book on childhood obesity? The answer, we suspect, will surprise you.
With a TV in his bedroom, Scott succumbed more times than not to the temptation to catch late-night shows on school nights. This cut into his sleep time and made him a lot more tired in the morning. Because he felt more tired, he began to exercise less in the afternoons – instead, taking naps to catch up on his sleep. His morning fatigue led him to sleep later than he should, so instead of eating a healthful breakfast at home, he stopped at a fast-food restaurant on the way to school and gobbled down the food as he drove to class. As a result, his BMI (body mass index) began to shoot up. What drove Scott's weight gain? Although a number of culprits could be identified, Walt never suspected back then that his son's lack of sleep and rest was one of them.
Are we missing the point?
Quick, now: What's the best diet for losing weight and getting healthy? Atkins? Weight Watchers? South Beach? Grapefruit? Salads only? With questions like that, we might just be missing the point. "We're in the middle of a diet debate over fats or carbohydrates [for optimal weight loss]," said Pam Smith, a registered dietitian and sports consultant in Orlando, FL, "but the part rest plays is missed in the debate."
With all the media attention that this or that diet plan attracts, most people have no idea just how strong the link between sleep loss and weight gain is. An increasing number of studies are suggesting that the less sleep someone gets, the more likely he or she is to put on unwanted pounds. While scientists don't yet know the exact connection between the two, the link seems undeniable. And the few published studies that focus on the connection between sleep loss and weight gain in children ought to slap us wide awake.
The most comprehensive study to date looked at more than eight thousand Japanese children aged six to seven years. It found a "significant" connection between late bedtime or short sleeping hours and childhood obesity – that is, the fewer hours of sleep a child got, the more likely he or she was to be overweight or obese. A second study focused on nearly seven thousand German children age five to six. It found that the less these children slept, the more likely they were to be overweight or obese. Overweight children and those with excessive body fat also reported getting fewer hours of sleep than children of normal weight. In the United States, a survey of 1,473 randomly selected households conducted in 2004 found that children, from infants to fifth graders, are getting far less sleep than they need – a shortfall of one to two hours every night.
Teens appear to follow a similar pattern. Researchers at the University of Texas Health and Science Center in Houston discovered that obese adolescents slept significantly fewer hours than those of normal weight. The Sleep Disorders Center at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit interviewed more than a thousand teens and found that a third of them reported occasional sleep problems, while a whopping 94 percent of that group said that they had had trouble sleeping at least twice a week for a month or longer during the previous year. Almost 20 percent of teens thirteen to sixteen years of age qualified for a clinical diagnosis of insomnia – and for many of them, the problem began at age eleven. And you know the most surprising finding of all? Most of their parents had no idea their kids had trouble getting enough sleep.
Despite the strong trend toward fewer sleeping hours, evidence is accumulating that nine hours is optimum amount of sleep for children and teens. That means that if we want to give our kids the best chance of avoiding the physical devastation caused by carrying around too much weight, we need to teach them to make it a priority to R.E.S.T. – Reclaim Essential Sleep Time.
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Molly Sims is currently on vacation with some girlfriends in Mexico, and the former Sports Illustrated cover girl showed she's definitely regained her model physique by posing in a skimpy black bikini for an Instagram shot.
"Finally bikini ready & pulling out those @SI-Swimsuit poses, just in time for my bestie Lauren Kucarak's bday!" the blonde beauty captioned the picture.
The Kentucky native, who gave birth to son Brooks back in June, gained a whopping 65 pounds during her pregnancy, but has shed almost all the baby weight with a "no salt, no oil, protein-heavy' diet, Bikram yoga, and private training sessions with Tracy Anderson.
So was bouncing back from having a child as easy as it looks?
"I'm jealous [of women like Claire Danes]. I wish to God I could have done it that way. But my body just didn't. And I'm so happy I have an amazing, happy, healthy, gorgeous, Buddha-like son, but I wish it would have been easier. I tell my husband, it made me depressed a little," she recently confessed to Us Weekly.
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Earthquake-devastated Haitians need donations of cash — not clothes, food, medicine, or other relief supplies, as well intended as they might be.
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Medina Journal-Register — LYNDONVILLE - Celebrating Senior Night in style, Lyndonville romped to a 46-30 victory over Wheatland-Chili Friday in a Genesee Region League girls basketball game.
The Lyndonville attack was led by the senior quartet of Courtney Traxler who scored 16 points, Sierra VanWycke 9, Haley Anderson 7 and Alex Harling 6. Juniors Jenna Castricone added 6 and Madison Gardepe 2 to round out the offense for the Lady Tigers.
"I was really pleased with the way they put everything together," Lyndonville coach Sherri Janas said. "I knew they had it in them to play like this. They just needed the confidence."
Jaclyn Styker led Wheatland-Chili with 12.
Lyndonville took the lead for good by a narrow 9-7 margin at the end of the first quarter. A late rebound bucket by Castricone, which snapped a 7-7 tie, capped off that stanza which also included two buckets by Traxler.
Lyndonville upped the lead to 20-12 by half-time as VanWycke tallied seven, including five straight to open the period.
Keeping the momentum, the Lady Tigers then broke the game wide open by putting together a 12-2 scoring burst to start the third period. Traxler and Anderson both had a pair of baskets and Castricone and Harling one each during that uprising as the Lady Tigers moved out to an 18 point, 32-14 advantage.
Lyndonville maintained a 16 point, 34-18 advantage at the three-quarter mark. Traxler netted six and Anderson four in the stanza.
W-C could get no closer than nine down the stretch as six points by Traxler and Harling four to lead Lyndonville during that stretch.
"Defensively everything clicked for them," said Janas of her charges effort. "Their passing and screens were good and they looked for the open player. Everything just came together. They played so great as a team."
Lyndonville improves to 4-10 with the win.
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ALBION - A big third quarter scoring surge sparked Dansville to a 49-33 victory over Albion Saturday afternoon in a non league contest.
Leading by a narrow 20-17 margin, Dansville put together a 12-2 run in the third quarter to break the contest open. Kelsey Poplawski spearheaded that uprising by scoring 10 of her game high 20 points on two threes and a pair of lay-ups off steals.
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Albion grabbed a 8-7 lead at the end of the first quarter but Dansville rallied back into a 20-15 half-time advantage.
Albion briefly cut the deficit back to three, 20-17, on a jumper by Powell at the outset of the third period but Dansville answered with the Poplawski led 12-2 run to pull away for good.
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BOSTON — James "Whitey" Bulger and his once-loyal criminal apprentice had an angry, profanity-laced exchange in court Thursday during Bulger's racketeering trial after the former aide called Bulger and his partner "the two biggest rats."
This June 28, 2011, photo shows Kevin Weeks, a former top lieutenant to James "Whitey" Bulger, during an interview with the Associated Press in Boston.
This undated surveillance photo released Monday by the U.S. Attorney's Office at federal court in Boston shows James "Whitey" Bulger, left, walking with his former right hand man, Kevin Weeks. Weeks took the witness stand Monday at Bulger's racketeering trial and described a double slaying, multiple extortions and drug dealing.
Tensions exploded as Kevin Weeks was questioned by Bulger's lawyer about a plea deal with prosecutors that resulted in Weeks serving five years in prison after pleading guilty to aiding and abetting Bulger in five murders.
Weeks bristled at attorney J.W. Carney Jr.'s suggestion that he had beaten the system and that he wasn't bothered by his participation in five killings.
"How does it bother you?" Carney asked.
"Because we killed people that were rats, and I had the two biggest rats right next to me," Weeks snapped.
"You suck," Bulger said from his seat at the defense table.
"F--- you, OK!" Weeks replied.
"F--- you, too," Bulger said.
"What do you want to do?" Weeks challenged Bulger.
Judge Denise Casper moved to restore order.
"Hey!" Casper said. "Mr. Bulger, let your attorneys speak for you. Mr. Weeks, here's how this works: You answer the questions, OK?"
Weeks was referring to the prosecution's claim that Bulger and his longtime cohort, Stephen "The Rifleman" Flemmi, were FBI informants on the rival New England Mafia while they were both committing a litany of crimes.
Weeks, 57, said he decided to cooperate with prosecutors and testify after learning that Bulger and Flemmi were informants.
The outburst came on the second day of Weeks' testimony against Bulger. Earlier Tuesday, he offered gruesome details about three murders he said he saw Bulger commit.
Bulger, 83, is accused of playing a role in 19 killings during the 1970s and '80s while he allegedly led the Winter Hill Gang.
Bulger has pleaded not guilty and insists he was never an FBI informant. During the trial, his lawyers have focused much of their energy on rebutting the informant claim.
Weeks, who started working for Bulger as an enforcer in the late 1970s, said Bulger was a mentor, friend and "like an older brother to me."
"He treated me great," he said.
Weeks said he helped Bulger even after Bulger fled Boston in 1994 when he learned he was about to be indicted.
That changed, Weeks said, when he learned that Bulger and Flemmi had been FBI informants for years. He said that went against the South Boston culture to never rat on your friends or your enemies.
Carney asked Weeks if he was concerned that he'd be seen as a rat after he made his deal with prosecutors to testify against Bulger and Flemmi.
"You can't rat on a rat," Weeks said.
Weeks described three killings he said he saw Bulger commit and several others he said Bulger admitted he had somehow engineered.
He said he was at a South Boston house with Bulger in 1985 when he heard that 26-year-old Deborah Hussey, the daughter of Flemmi's longtime girlfriend, would be coming over.
While Weeks was upstairs, he heard a thud coming from below him.
"Jim Bulger had her on the ground, choking her," he said.
Flemmi carried her to the basement but thought she was still alive. Flemmi wrapped a rope around her neck, put a stick in it and strangled her, Weeks said.
He said Flemmi then removed her teeth and they buried her under the dirt floor.
Hussey was one of three people who were buried in the same house after Bulger killed them, Weeks said. He said he helped moved the bodies later when the house was being sold. In 2000, after he began cooperating with the government, he led authorities to the new location in the Dorchester section of Boston.
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One of the five affiliated blogs brought some embarrassment to the Carolina Journal and Locke Foundation recently, when Charlotte blogger Tara Servatius of The Meck Deck posted a photo illustration of President Barack Obama in high heels and chains, with a bucket of fried chicken. The image remained on the site for 48 hours before being taken down after complaints surfaced on blogs and in social media. Servatius resigned, and John Hood, president and chairman of the Locke Foundation, apologized. "The political discourse in our state and nation has grown increasingly coarse, unnecessarily personal, and destructively vitriolic," he wrote. "This is the kind of episode that can only make the situation worse. We should be able to disagree about controversial issues without it coming to this."
The incident spurred the organization to evaluate its methods of oversight of contributors. In a recent email exchange, Hood said, "We have initially decided to ensure more timely and intensive oversight of blog posts and may well institute prior editing of posts for freelancers with access to the system."
Civitas Institute: Another organization funded by Pope, this site provides research, information, and training to "facilitate the implementation of conservative policy solutions to improve the lives of all North Carolinians." It produces a weekly newsletter, plus Civitas Review magazine, a blog, and election analysis. Civitas also conducts polls and offers low-priced training in free-enterprise principles and policy manuals for legislators and citizens. An affiliated website, Carolina Transparency, produces some gorgeous data visualizations about voter registration and other political information. The site has received $8 million from Pope during the last decade, according to the Institute for Southern Studies.
Carolina Public Press: A relative newcomer, this online-only site serves 17 counties in western North Carolina, along the spine of the Appalachians in some of the more sparsely populated parts of the state. CPP's mission includes sharing information about open records laws with its community, and it recently held two seminars on federal Freedom of Information Act procedures and state open records laws. It is "dedicated to in-depth, investigative and independent reporting," but as a young site, it seems focused on raising the funds to carry out its mission more fully in the future. Special reports have focused on subjects like food policy, autism, and the environment. It often publishes press releases as is, but labels them as such, and CPP's curation of news from other sources—along with those press releases—provide it with a stream of updates despite a small staff.
CPP is studiously nonpartisan and publishes clear editorial policies. It's a sponsored project of the Institute for Southern Studies and has received funding from the McCormick Foundation's New Media Women Entrepreneurs program through J-Lab at American University.
North Carolina Free Enterprise Foundation: This group employs a research director, Jonathan Kappler, who keeps track of candidates filing for state elections, collects candidate questionnaires, aggregates news about state candidates from other sources, and provides brief updates on political advertising campaigns. Kappler's work reads like straight, objective reporting, though the organization represents North Carolina businesses including Pope's Variety Wholesalers, Inc., and the staff provides in-person political briefings for a nominal fee across the state.
PlanCharlotte: This site is a project of the UNC Charlotte Urban Institute, an applied research and community outreach organization. (Full disclosure: I'm doing some contract work for the site.) It's brand new, in beta, and focuses on regional growth and planning issues around the Charlotte area. The site goes in-depth on issues such as the changing demographics of Charlotte and how those changes affect the national politics of 2012 and the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte. With its connections to the Urban Institute, it has a wealth of data about Charlotte communities from which to draw. It also has a fledgling opinion page, where it encourages civil discourse. The director is Mary Newsom, former editorial board member at The Charlotte Observer. Funding comes from the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation.


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The fans are angry, some are sad. They all need to be heard.
Let's take the temperature of how Sonics fans are holding up.
Sonicscentral has a good conspiracy theory going about the move.
saveoursonics.org is off to a strong start, gaining 500 members in its first day of existence.
Supersonicsoul is trying to look past the whole thing by occupying itself with watching summer league. This is a day after an angry post about how maybe the team should be begging the fans to stay instead of vice versa.
A healthy dose of venom from a newly created blog called BIG LIARS.
A Seahawks blogger wonders if Seattle deserves the Sonics. This won't go over well.
Some Sonics fans are shedding tears. Others are expressing their anger towards Howard Schultz.
Turnout for a protest wasn't great, but don't be discouraged. Keep fighting!
By the way, if anyone missed it, that picture up there is of the Kingdome's demolition. Subtle, no?
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Examples of State policies, guidelines, and information regarding the use of psychotropic medications for children and youth, with a focus on foster care.
Guidelines for Psychotropic Medication Use in Children and Adolescents (PDF - 56 KB)
Connecticut Department of Children and Families Psychotropic Medication Advisory Committee (2010)
Provides guidelines, based on clinical evidence, clinical judgment, and research, that represent a community standard in the use of psychotropic medications in children and adolescents under Connecticut DCF's care.
Legal Strategies to Challenge Chemical Restraint of Children in Foster Care: A Resource for Child Advocates in Florida (PDF - 126 KB)
Advocacy Center for Persons with Disabilities (2006)
Aims to help advocates educate dependency judges and protect children in foster care against rights violations, harmful drugs, and/or chemical restraint. This paper includes information about commonly prescribed psychotropic drugs, their side effects, and legal strategies for challenging harmful treatment and/or chemical restraint.
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Florida Medicaid Drug Therapy Management Program for Behavioral Health
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Psychotropic Medication for Children in Out of Home Care
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Supplies Florida-specific, as well as other State and national, resources and information related to psychotropic medication. This website provides these resources under three areas: laws, rules, policy and reports; memos, tools, and training; and information on medication uses and side effects.
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Links to guidelines on psychotropic medications and other resources for Guardians ad Litem in Florida, including a psychotropic medication timeline, checklist, and chart outlining recommended doses, medication management, black box warnings, and other key information.
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Illinois Department of Children and Family Services
Provides a framework to assure the provision of quality psychiatric services to children in the custody of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services.
New Jersey
Psychotropic Medication Policy (PDF - 239 KB)
New Jersey Department of Children and Family Services, Office of Child Health Services
Outlines good practice for treating New Jersey children in out of home care who may require psychotropic medications. The policy sets expectations regarding the development and monitoring of treatment plans and principles governing informed consent and medication safety.
Administrative Policies and Procedures: 20.18 Psychotropic Medication (PDF - 96 KB)
State of Tennessee Department of Children's Services (2011)
Provides policies and procedures to all DCS and contract provider caregivers regarding psychotropic medication for children and youth in State custody.
Psychotropic Medication Utilization Parameters for Children in State Custody (PDF - 57 KB)
Tennessee Department of Children's Services Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee
Supplies guidance to ensure that psychotropic medications being prescribed for children and youth in foster care are done so in a safe and appropriate manner.
A Guide to Medical Services at CPS: Psychotropic Medications
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
Provides a guide, Psychotropic Medication Utilization Parameters for Foster Children (PDF - 647 KB), for physicians and clinicians to ensure the proper use of psychotropic medications for the children in foster care. The website also provides information about "Psychotropic Medication Utilization Reviews" for foster children whose medication regimens fall outside of the expectations of the parameters.
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Storytime sessions are offered throughout the year to children ages
6 months - 5 years old.
2014 Winter and Spring sessions are held January 13th - April 24th.
2014 Summer session is held June 2nd - July 24th.
2014 Fall session is held September 8th - November 13th.
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Try this inexpensive and fresh version of a chicken casserole--no need for processed soups or sauces!
Submitted by CHEF_MEG
Carbs: 36.1g | Fat: 8.9g | Fiber: 8.8g | Protein: 27.9g | Calories: 320.6
This chili is packed with flavor and fiber. Make a big batch for a crowd or freeze it in single-serving containers for up to four months.
Submitted by CHEF_MEG
Carbs: 20.2g | Fat: 6.3g | Fiber: 4.6g | Protein: 25g | Calories: 234.5
What a great dish for one of those nights when your kids have a late soccer game! Brown the meat, layer in the ingredients, set your slow cooker on low, and go!
Submitted by CHEF_MEG
Carbs: 18.1g | Fat: 10.2g | Fiber: 1.6g | Protein: 24.9g | Calories: 271.4
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Good 3.8/5
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Yummy, Easy Chicken Dinner the family will love!!!
Submitted by SONNY912
Carbs: 18.2g | Fat: 1.6g | Fiber: 3g | Protein: 18.4g | Calories: 161.5
Simple, but flavorful, this dish is an impressive meal any time of year. Double the recipe and freeze the leftovers.
Submitted by WAZAROO
Carbs: 0.6g | Fat: 10.3g | Fiber: 0.1g | Protein: 26.8g | Calories: 209
Very Good 4.4/5
(81 ratings)
This is one of our family favorites! Although it's pretty low in calories and fat (for fettuccine alfredo), it has plenty of flavor. This looks really good, too, so we make it sometimes when company comes. Hope you enjoy it as much as we do!
Submitted by MOPSMOM3
Carbs: 16.3g | Fat: 8.1g | Fiber: 0.8g | Protein: 16.5g | Calories: 206.3
Submitted by JNORMAN1969
Carbs: 0.2g | Fat: 11.5g | Fiber: 0g | Protein: 23.7g | Calories: 202.9
Very Good 4.4/5
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These are sooo tasty!
Submitted by MTNMUNCHKIN
Carbs: 8.8g | Fat: 1.4g | Fiber: 0.7g | Protein: 2.7g | Calories: 57.5


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Mini Colon Demonstrations for Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
In recognition of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, Cape Cod Healthcare is pleased to announce Mini Inflatable Colon demonstrations will be held at various spots during the month of March. The demonstrations are sponsored by the Cape Cod Healthcare Regional Cancer Network, dedicated to providing the best and latest cancer care close to home.
The inflatable colon is a replica of the large intestine. The four-foot-tall, six-foot-wide model features various stages and descriptions of colorectal disease, including:
• Normal colon tissue
• Crohn's disease
• Polyp
• Malignant polyp
• Colon cancer
• Advanced colon cancer
The Mini Colon allows spectators to visualize how colorectal disease affects the colon and rectum. It highlights the importance of regular colorectal screening, which can detect disease in its earliest and most treatable stages.
The March schedule of appearances of the Mini Colon is:
• March 5 – Falmouth Hospital, Faxon Lobby, operated by Endoscopy Nurses
• The weeks of March 11 and March 18 – Falmouth Public Library
• March 23 – Sandwich Wellness Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at H.T. Wing School
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Southwest Airlines, the busiest carrier at Orlando International Airport, indicated it has no plans to increase capacity across its network in 2014.
Following a 2 percent year-over-year increase expected for 2013, the carrier said its available seat-miles are not expected to increase in 2014.
Instead of focusing on growth, the airline plans to spend much of 2014 completing the integration of AirTran Airways, the Orlando-based carrier that Southwest purchased in 2011. In integrating the two airlines, Southwest has to adopt certain technological systems to be able to fly international routes currently served by AirTran.
Southwest said during its third-quarter earnings report that its average passenger fare rose 11.3 percent year over year, from $143.24 to $159.39. Southwest CEO Gary Kelly said that while fares are up, the jump is "a little misleading." The average distance passengers flew also rose, from 959 miles to 1,000 miles, a gain of 4.3 percent.
"One would expect to pay a higher fare to fly farther," Kelly said.
Southwest's yield per passenger mile was up 6.8 percent.
"That's probably a better indicator for how much fares went up year over year," Kelly said.


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Membership Unity Code: MUDFW
Auburn University Alumni: 2,086
Auburn Alumni Association Members: 484
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Followers: 154
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Club Spotlight of the Month: June 2012
Who we are:
The Dallas/Ft, Worth Auburn Club is an officially chartered group of Auburn University Alumni, friends in the DFW MetroPlex from around the world and across the country who have come together to share their love for Auburn, work to better their communities, and work with our Alumni Association to raise money for scholarships and welcome new students on their way to Auburn.
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The mission of the DFW Auburn Alumni & Fan Club is to support Auburn University and foster the Auburn Spirit in every way possible.
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Come on DFW Auburn Family.... We want to see you out at Buffalo Wild Wings on Saturday night. Our last night game against Clemson we had 140 people there. Lets have another big crowd there…Continue
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Hey Everyone,I will have the new 2012 DFW Club t-shirts at Buffalo Wild Wings on Saturday. Let me tell you they look awesome! The shirts are only $15.00, and we have a ton ordered this year. If…Continue
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Hello Fellow Auburn Family & Fans, As you may have heard by now we have a new watch party location-Buffalo Wild Wings in Irving. I would like to take this time to outline why and what events…Continue
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So I don't know if this is a lost cause but I wanted to ask for everyone's help. I am going to the National Championship (everything is booked) but I'm still in need of 3 tickets. As you're all aware, tickets on StubHub are just too expensive. I wanted to see if anyone knows anyone that are selling tickets for the game?? Also, if you have contacts with one of the sponsors (Frito-Lay, Dr Pepper, etc.) maybe you could ask one of them. I'm not looking to sell my first born for these tickets but I am looking to get them at a reasonable price. Please let me know if anyone can help me out.
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Photo gallery: Paramount Boulevard bridge construction
With the Paramount Boulevard freeway bridge out of commission for months to come, the federal government on Thursday pledged $2 million of emergency funding to help speed repairs along.
The bridge was severely damaged last week when a gasoline tanker truck came to rest underneath it after catching fire while driving down the 60 Freeway.
The ensuing inferno caused the concrete structure of the bridge to crumble above the eastbound lanes of the 60 Freeway. The freeway remained closed for several days until Caltrans crews could demolish the damaged portion.
The freeway has since reopened, but the demolished section of the bridge will need to be rebuilt. The closure of the bridge has resulted in fewer customers at the nearby Shops at Montebello mall and continues to affect commuters in the area.
Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood agreed on Thursday to release the funds for the repair project from the Federal Highway Administration's Emergency Relief Program following a request for assistance from congressional representatives Linda Sanchez, D-Lakewood; Grace Napolitano, D-Santa Fe Springs; and Judy Chu, D-El Monte.
"This federal funding couldn't come at a better time," Chu said in a prepared statement. "With these critical federal resources, Caltrans will be able to more quickly reconstruct the bridge, making it safer for drivers and get traffic moving again."
Meanwhile, Caltrans crews began preparing for bridge construction by assessing the underlying earth. On Wednesday and Thursday nights, the eastward flow of traffic on the 60 Freeway was reduced to a single lane as geotechnical crews bored into the ground looking for clues about the soil and bedrock that lay below the freeway lanes.
"They're drilling at least 100 feet below the area of the bridge," said Patrick Chandler, a Caltrans spokesman.
Once the core samples are analyzed, the results will be sent to engineers, who can then "chart a path to designing" the replacement bridge.
The lane closures may have provided a headache for those getting off work late or returning home after visiting a bar, but Chandler said they were timed between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. to minimize the overall impact on traffic.
Chandler said it is still too soon to say when the bridge will be completed. Estimates range between three and seven months.
"Generally if we want to build a bridge we have months or years to do that," Chandler said. "We are definitely moving as quickly as we can."
The total cost of repairs is also uncertain, but the federal funds are "definitely a big help," Chandler said.
Just as demolition of the bridge was delayed when crews discovered asbestos-wrapped communication lines within the structure, construction of the new bridge could be slowed so workers can coordinate with utility companies to ensure phone service is not interrupted.
Anticipating the long-term closure of the bridge and hoping to keep business bustling at its stopping mall, Montebello on Thursday released suggested detours to help drivers navigate around the gap in Paramount Boulevard.
Montebello police Chief Kevin McClure said residents living north of the 60 Freeway can reach Montebello in several ways.
Those living in El Monte or South El Monte can reach Montebello by way of Rosemead Boulevard.
Those living in Rosemead can reach Montebello by using San Gabriel Boulevard.
Residents of Monterey Park can reach Montebello by using Garfield or Wilcox avenues.
The Montebello Town Center can be reached most directly by using San Gabriel Boulevard. To reach it from southbound Rosemead Boulevard, make a right on San Gabriel Boulevard and a left on Plaza Drive.
To ensure motorists are not confused by the detours, signs directing traffic have been placed throughout the area.
"Signage is pretty darn good right now," McClure said.
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Rasmussen College offers unique, practical, and helpful resources to educators around the country. Whether you want to offer college credit to your students at no cost to your school district, increase student engagement and success in classroom, Rasmussen College has the resources to help you achieve your goals.
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Since Wimba uses both video/audio interfaces and plug-in it is necessary to ensure that the computer you will be using can access Live Classroom. This is accomplished by running the Set-Up Wizard successfully. The Set-Up Wizard verifies that pop-up blockers are disabled ( Disabling Common Pop-Up Blockers); that Java plug-in is installed; audio/microphone is functional (a headset is strongly recommended for optimal use in Wimba).
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Got Some Free Time? Frontier Cabins At Yellowstone National Park Going For $99 A Night
They're not the most opulent rooms in Yellowstone National Park, but they're well-located and only $99 a night through May 24.
The Frontier Cabins that carry this special pricetag are located at Lake, next to the grand hotel.
Built in the 1920s, all of the Frontier Cabins have been renovated within the last few years. All cabins – some freestanding and others duplex-style units – include two double beds and a private bathroom with a shower. The cabins are normally priced at $135 per night.
"The Yellowstone Lake region is a particularly popular location for hikers and photographers," said Rick Hoeninghausen, director of sales and marketing for Xanterra Parks & Resorts in Yellowstone. "There are many trailheads near the hotel for hikers, and photographers are out daily with cameras at the ready to capture the Lake area's beautiful vistas and roaming wildlife."
Guests staying in the cabins are just a short walk from the main hotel building -- which opens May 11 -- with its charming 1920s-style sunroom overlooking the lake, outstanding dining room and aquatic-themed gift shop.
The cabin discount occurs in advance of the park's busiest months of June, July and August and is a good choice for travelers who prefer to visit the park when there are fewer visitors. "Generally, families visit during the prime summer months, so we typically see more couples and older visitors during the spring months," said Mr. Hoeninghausen.
Springtime in Yellowstone is also a popular time for wildlife viewing because it is when newborn elk and bison calves, wolf pups, bear cubs and other animals make their debuts.
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Lawrence Edward "Ced" Ross, 77, passed away on Thursday, March 1.
He was a member of First Christian Church, was a retired irrigation well driller and an Army veteran.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Edna Hornbeck Ross; an infant brother; and a sister, Reba Vickers.
Steve Ervin Gossage, 63, of Benton, passed away Feb. 28. He was born Feb. 26, 1949, in Sherrill to the late Steve and Ida Keen Gossage.
Steve was a carpenter and a Navy veteran.
Janice Sue Barnard, 54, of Hensley passed away Tuesday, Feb. 28. She was born Nov. 2, 1957, in Little Rock. Janice was a member of Forrest Tower Baptist Church.Â
She is survived by her husband, Ted Barnard; a son, Teddy Barnard; three daughters, Amanda Fox, Jennifer Rodgers and Carrie Barnard; her parents, Leo and Lou Mercer; a brother, Greg Mercer; a sister, Tammy Hogue, all of Hensley; and eight grandchildren, Kadin Fox, Spencer Fox, Braxton Fox, Dillon Booth, Sydney Booth, Aubrie Booth, Braden Isom and Jaycie Rodgers.
Mary Catherine Willis, 74, of Benton died Tuesday, Feb. 28. She was born July 8, 1937 in Saline County.
Catherine was a homemaker, a charter member of the Lonsdale Volunteer Fire Department Board, a member of the Sharon Home Extension Club and a member of Ten Mile Missionary Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Calvin and Cledies Williams Elliott; and her husband, Harley Gene Willis.
She is survived by her daughters, Peggy Smith and husband Joe Bob of Hot Springs and Anita Willis of Benton; a special friend, Ella Pennington, and her granddog, Khati.
On Sunday, February 26, 2012, angels descended from heaven to St. Vincent Infirmary CCU to take Maxine Honda home to be with her family and friends up in heaven. Her family was at her side. She was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, to Clara Matsumoto-Fukushima and was a member of Second Baptist Church in downtown Little Rock.
She was preceded in death by her mother.
Donna Jane Wood, 69, of Benton passed away Sunday, Feb. 26.
She was born in Barrie, Ontario, Canada, to Gordon H. and Katherine M. Scott Sprague. She was a surgical nurse, having retired from the Veterans Administration Hospital. She was a member of the Saline County Master Gardeners Association and North Little Rock Friends of Animals.
Donna was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Scott Sprague
Richard J. Howard, 80, of Owensville passed away Tuesday, Feb. 28.
He was born Jan. 10, 1932, to the late Sally Houpt Howard and Wilbert D. Howard in Hot Springs.
Mr. Howard was an electrician and a dairy farmer. He was of the Baptist faith and a U.S. Army veteran.
He is survived by his wife, Regina Howard; a son, Regie Howard and wife Judy; two daughters, Becka Howard and Robin McAtee and husband Brent; three brothers, Don Howard, Daniel Howard and Bill Howard; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Joe Louis Stewart, 78, of Benton died Tuesday, Feb. 28. He was born February 9, 1934, in Madisonville, Texas.
Joe was a retired construction worker.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Pete and Virgie Hall Stewart; and a daughter, Teresa Stewart.
He is survived by his wife, Mildred Stewart; two sons, Randy Stewart and Scott Stewart; a daughter, Linda King; a sister, Jeannette Stewart; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Arrangements are by Ashby Funeral Home in Benton.
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SHAFTER'S DEFENSE DISCUSSED.; Adjt. Gen. Corbin Says There Was No Time for Perfect Preparation.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8. -- Gen. Shafter's spirited defense of himself against the critics who have held him responsible for the indifferent treatment of the sick at Santiago and for the hurried and uncomfortable trips of the sick and wounded on ill-provided transports, was discussed about the War Department to-day with a great deal of animation.


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Centrally located in the Salt Lake Valley, the Castle Creek Inn features ten elegant guest rooms each unique in Castle design and decor, providing all of the amenities of a modern inn, while preserving an atmosphere of splendor and refinement. All rooms feature a large jetted tub and cozy fireplace. Beautiful landscaping, shaded terraces, fountains, waterfalls, and streams also wait to greet you. Enjoy a variety of complimentary snacks and beverages, then cap off your stay with our full multi-corse breakfast.
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4.8 on February 18, 2014
This was the next best getaway to New Orleans that I have ever had, and the pool table completed it. Thank You the Memories.
4.2 on July 19, 2013
My husband and I came here on our wedding night and we loved it. We got the romantic upgrade, which was wonderful! The room was clean and the staff was nice. My favorite part was the garden in back, it is beautiful!
5 on November 27, 2012
My wife and I came for a romantic get away, and this place was really fantastic. I've stayed at other bed and breakfasts before, and the they all pretty much feel like Im staying at relatives house...BUT this place is very different, its actually more like a small quaint hotel, plus the castle themes are really really cool. From someone who doesn't like much about typical B&Bs, this one is a great stay.
4.8 on October 02, 2012
We celebrated our anniversary for a night at the Castle and loved our experience there. We loved the sunken jetted tub and gourmet breakfast. We hope to make it back soon!
2.8 on August 12, 2012
We stayed here last summer for our anniversary. We stayed in the King's Lodge room which was very spacious and nicely decorated. The added romance package was very well done. The backyard is very pretty, however the location of the inn is right in the middle of town. The owners have tried hard to make it a hidden oasis in the middle of the city, but it still is very visible that you are in the city. The major disappointment is that they would not let you have the fireplace on in the summertime. With the room being on the basement level it was VERY VERY cold as you do not have much control over the temperature. For a romantic evening this was a big negative! Also, a few other disappointments was that you could hear people opening and closing their doors, as well as, the breakfast was not at all gourmet. It tasted like everything was bought at Costco and tried to be presented in a gourmet manner. The staff was very helpful and the dining area had lots of snacks games and movies.
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The Astoria 30" Round End Table features antique style, perfect for your traditional home! The black finish is a neutral choice, a perfect match for any room's current color scheme.
Traditional style and a lived in finish make the Astoria 30" Round End Table a classic yet cozy addition to any home. With a drawer for storing any would be clutter this is an excellent side table for the living room or a charming nightstand in the bedroom.