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It can creep up on you without you realizing it. One day you step on the scale and you're obese. That's what happened to a St. Clair Shores woman who never though she would lose the weight.Never has Michelle Pierce felt more full of life, but what got her there was fear of death."My back and my joints and everything was hurting," she said. "I thought I kind of was doomed to a life like that."Pierce doesn't know exactly how it happened, but one day she woke up weighing more than 330 pounds."I was working hard. I wasn't getting as much exercise as I had been," she said.Like so many, her job required long hours sitting at a desk. Food turned into a fast frenzy with little consideration given to calories."I would go and get a milkshake and hamburger. I might have had lunch just an hour or two before, but dinner was another couple hours away, and so I'd do that in between a meal," she said.Looking back, Pierce knows after the unexpected death of her mother she went looking for comfort and found it in food."I remember going to the grocery store not long after she passed away and I filled my cart with cookies and ice cream and nothing healthy, not a vegetable, not a fruit," she said.The more she turned to food, the more Pierce withdrew from life. Then finally one day, some words from her doctor hit her hard."It's not an issue of if you're going to become a diabetic, it's when because it's here and it's coming," she said. "That pretty much scared me straight."Eventually, Pierce found her way to Beaumont Grosse Pointe bariatric surgeon Abdelkader Hawasli, who called her a perfect candidate for a procedure called sleeve gastrectomy."Removing about 75 to 80 percent of the stomach. It's called a sleeve because it's shaped like a sleeve, and the stomach actually is narrow almost like a thumb, a little bit more, after operation," he said.Removing most of the stomach also removes most of the hormone that triggers hunger."It turned out to be the best decision I've probably have ever made," Pierce said.She had surgery in September of 2011 and almost immediately started losing weight. But even now, every day, she continues to pay attention to every bite knowing she will always fight her mental battle with food."I don't actually feel the physical hunger. I still want to eat. I want to have things like the cut up fruit that are ready to roll," Pierce said.She is down 175 pounds and does not let herself forget what she has overcome because she never wants to go back.Now 46 and in perfect health, Pierce feels like a different person."I feel better than I did when I was in my thirties," she said.The best part? Her dad saw her transformation before he died."It was just such a wonderful thing that he got to see it happen before his eyes before he left," she said.Right now, Pierce is in the process of having her excess skin surgically removed. That will take two surgeries.If you would like to learn more about bariatric surgery, including the risks, types and whether it's an option for you, click here for more information on a seminar offered by Beaumont.
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World of Warcraft Ordered to Shut Down in ChinaA Chinese regulatory authority has ordered World of Warcraft's Chinese licensing partner NetEase to cease operating Blizzard's MMORPG in the country, Reuters reports, though it is yet unclear what will happen or whether it has the authority to do so.
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Most Minnesotans are used to their hometowns topping the list of best places, but Vadnais Heights now has the not-so-proud distinction of being one of the worst credit risks in the state.
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The money the facility brought in was supposed to pay for the bills, keeping the lights on, the ice cold and repaying the loan. Instead, the city has spent $5.5 million out of pocket. Finally, the City Council decided enough was enough.
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Report: Corruption in Korean StarCraft Pro Scene[Update: 4/21/2010 - 12:15 PM] Added Blizzard statement. [Original Story] Reports are sweeping across South Korea alleging that multiple parties and players are involved in gambling and game-rigging within the country's popular and lucrative eSports scene for Blizzard's real-time strategy game StarCraft: Brood War.
Using Internet translation and this excellent thread on StarCraft community site TeamLiquid.net, the details are clear. When you consider that StarCraft is a national sport in South Korea, the implications of this grow larger. One report likens the corruption to the 1919 Black Sox World Series scandal in Major League Baseball.
The community is speculating that many "A-List" players could be implicated, including Ma Jae Yoon (Savior), one of the most successful players of all time. Reports also claim that teams with accused players are cutting those involved. Serious offenders may be forced to retire.
This has far-reaching implications, as Blizzard has been fighting with the ruling body for eSports in Korea, KeSPA, over the eventual release of StarCraft II. Blizzard would love to be directly involved in any SCII pro-gaming in Korea, but that would weaken KeSPA's position. KeSPA would love to keep the pros in StarCraft: Brood War and continue to make money without Blizzard.
Blizzard had attempted to make in-roads into the Korean scene through the GOMTV leagues, but KeSPA stepped in and would not allow players to play in its own leagues or tournaments and un-sanctioned league's and tournaments, effectively killing the effort. Blizzard's argument is that it owns the game that is being played. KeSPA believes that StarCraft's success as a sport is due to its own work. Copyright law also gets sticky as Blizzard is an American company.
This scandal could, however, weaken KeSPA's position. If that is the case, Blizzard might be able to step in and coax the eSports community in Korea into transitioning to StarCraft II.
[Update: 4/21/2010 - 12:15 PM] Blizzard has released a statement on the issue:
We've always taken an aggressive stance against cheating in Blizzard Entertainment games. We have anti-cheating technology in Battle.net and World of Warcraft, which we review and update regularly. We also take corrective action -- up to and including banning accounts -- to promote legitimate play.
However, it's important to note that based on what we've read, the situation you mentioned pertains to activity between third-party individuals and organizations, and falls outside of anything related to events organized or supported by Blizzard Entertainment, or secure play on Battle.net.
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Scott Hamilton of Unity High School in Tolono, IL was named the Chicago Bears High School "Coach of the Week" for Week 3.
Hamilton has the Rockets off to a 3-0 start following a 51-13 win over Meridian in week 3. Unity returned only four starters on offense and five on defense after playing for the Class 3A State Championship last year, but the team feels they are reloading this season, not rebuilding.
Unity has qualified for the IHSA State Playoffs in each of Hamilton's 19 seasons as head coach. His career record currently stands at 189-43, with the Rockets winning at least 11 games in each of the last four years.
Coach Hamilton will be invited to the Bears vs. Packers game on Sunday, December 29 and will be recognized during an on-field ceremony. He will also receive a framed certificate and attend a Bears practice and "chalk-talk" at Halas Hall with his fellow 2013 "Coach of the Week" honorees.
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by Laura G. Brown, Ph.D.
Sing to Your Baby™ presents simple songs that parents learn while singing along with the CD. Later you can sing independently to your child. This guide includes ideas as to how to best do this and how to "sing-play" to gain the most enjoyment from your singing time together.
What is "sing-play"?
Singing is a type of creative play. Just imagine, if you pretend to be an animal as you sing a song about animals, you are engaging in creative play while singing. Also, as you personalize songs - by adding movements, special lyrics just for you and your child, or novel ways of singing them - you incorporate creativity.
Creative play and pretend play with a young child supports social, emotional, and intellectual development. Modeling this type of play, by sing-playing with your baby now, is a great first step in encouraging well-rounded development in the coming years.
Why Sing To Your Baby?
Singing to your baby is just plain fun! In our fast-paced, goal-oriented society it is easy to forget how important it is to enjoy the journey. Perhaps the most important gift you can give both yourself and your baby is the time to relax and have fun as well as the consistent message that it is important to do so. We wish you and your baby hours of joy singing together!
Bonding may be the most satisfying reason of all to sing to your baby. Bonding refers to the intense feelings that develop between parents and their baby. For some parents, those feelings are there the minute their child is born. For others, it takes time to develop. Either way, bonding is a process and continues as both the child and the parent grow into the relationship. Bonding is essential to a child's well being. The relationship between a parent and a child is the model upon which future relationships are based so a strong bond can facilitate future relationships. Strong bonds also give the child a sense of security, self-identity and self-worth.
Parents don't have to "do" anything for bonding to occur. It evolves as they live with and care for their baby every day. But, communicating love through close eye-to-eye communication, play, and touch can help promote those feelings. Singing to your baby is an intimate way to accomplish this.
Interest in Music
Singing to children child helps promote an interest in music. Young children naturally want to be with their parents and to enjoy the things their parents do. So, if you make it clear that you love music by singing, your children may follow in your footsteps.
Learning Skills
We are constantly learning more about how music exposure and instruction relates to learning skills. For example, rhythm and rhyme, prominent aspects of most songs, promote an awareness of the sounds within language that are related to pre-reading skills.
We are not suggesting that singing to your baby alone will make your child good at math or reading. But it is a joyous way to foster your child's interest in music, which may open the door to more beneficial music experiences as your child grows.
Babies and young children do better when there are routines and structure to their day. They feel safe when life is predictable. However, young children can have trouble ending a task they are enjoying (it's hard to stop playing to clean up before dinner). Songs are a great way to help children transition to the next activity. Singing the same good night song to baby every night teaches them that bedtime is approaching and it's time to calm down. Similarly, an energetic clean up song can help a toddler transition from play to clean up mode seamlessly.
According to Diapering Decisions.com, "In the first year or your baby' s life, you will change about 3514 diapers. In the first 3 years the total will be around 7,349 diapers." Diapering gives you THOUSANDS of opportunities to sing to your baby! It's soothing, can be distracting, or even FUN while you change diapers. SING!
Getting together with other new parents is fun. Host a >SING TO YOUR BABY® PARTY.
You can order the Book/CD by the box at a large discount (35% off plus SH/H). Everyone gets a book and CD. Everyone brings their babies and sings along with the CD TOGETHER. It's fun, builds confidence, and the vibe of a circle of new parents singing to their babies together is incredible!Make it a weekly date!
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There can be different ways to approach the singing based on your child's age. Here is a short description of what different aged babies might be able to do for the age range of 0 to 6 months. However, a word of caution: Children develop at their own pace. As long as your pediatrician is satisfied with your child,s development, don't worry if your child does not fit exactly into the descriptions below.
0-3 months: By the time a baby is 3 months old, he can probably lift his head up while laying on his stomach. He can also watch an object moved near his face. While singing, move a toy (like a rattle) near his face and he'll follow the movement. You can lay down on the ground with baby, place him on your chest and he can raise his head to look at you as you sing. "Baby's Got a Giggle" is a great song to sing while baby is laying on his back and you gently tickle him as you sing it. Babies this age also love gentle rocking and will enjoy being cradled in your arms to the rhythm of the song. "Rockin' My Baby" and "With This Love" are particularly good in this regard.
4-6 months: By the end of the sixth month, most children can sit up with support (some can sit up without support). This changes the way the world looks! When you sing, sit next to your baby on the floor so you can see what she sees and incorporate what you are looking at into your singing (you can do this by actions as simple as pointing at what you and baby see). By the end of this period, most babies can grasp an object like a rattle so involve your baby by handing her objects that make noise when they move. Shake things together to the rhythm of the songs.
Babies this age also love songs that involve movement. Once your baby can hold her head up for extended periods of time, sing "Bouncing" while you gently bounce baby on your lap. Help her clap as she sits on your lap. By this time, your child will also be smiling in response to something you do. Sing "Look Me in the Eye and Smile" and see how she will smile in response to your smile (don't worry if you don't get a big grin in response - she may simply not feel like it!).
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It is fun to see how your baby's developmental level impacts his reaction to the singing. Here are developmental milestones that emerge from 6 to 12 months and ideas for how to incorporate these milestones into your singplay. Another word of caution: Some children develop earlier, some later. As long as your pediatrician is satisfied with your child's development, it is not important that your child exactly meets these milestones.
Object Permanence - Object permanence is the awareness that objects exist even when they are no longer in sight. A baby who delights in a game of peek-a-boo has achieved object permanence. He knows your face is still there even though it is covered by your hands and he anticipates its return. This is usually achieved at about 8 to 9 months. After your baby has object permanence, singing "Peek a boo" will be great fun for him
Moving Horizontally Across the Room - Usually between 7 and 10 months, babies figure out a way to move across the room horizontally (as opposed to walking vertically). However your child may move - crawl, scoot, wiggle or roll - you can incorporate into the singplay. Place an object a little out of her reach and sing about moving to get it. Get down on all fours and move with her. Place yourself a little away from your baby and beckon to her as you sing one of her favorite tunes. Make up a rolling song or a scooting song - whatever word you have for how your baby is moving - and sing that as she moves along.
First Words - Use your child's increasing understanding of language in your singplays. Around 6 months of age, babies respond to their name. Incorporate his name into one of the songs (sing "Little bitty Johnny" instead of "Little bitty boat" in that song) and hug him or point to him as you say the name. Watch him delight in the recognition of his name and the special attention. Around 12 months, children use one or more words with meaning (they might say "baba" to show they want their bottle). Incorporate your child's favorite words into songs. If your child can say "bye bye", make up a bye bye song to one of the tunes. Sing "I love you". This song has just those three simple words in it and your baby may try to imitate the sounds. "Singing Like a Birdie" has animal sounds in it. Hold up stuffed animals as you sing the appropriate sounds and eventually your child may try to imitate these, too.
Easing Transitions - As your child gets older and spends more time awake during the day, she will do more varied things. Sometimes it can be hard for children to switch activities within the time frame required by your schedule. Songs are a great way to ease transitions because they alert your child to what's coming next and the need to switch gears. We've included transition songs on this CD to help you in that regard. Sing "Time For A Change" at diaper time so your baby learns what's coming and that it won't take too long.
This time in your child's life will not come around again, so make the most of it and Sing to Your Baby!


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Swim or laze on holiday on the private Dubai beaches down the coast at Jebel Ali, with views of the palm tree-shaped island development offshore. Head north towards less developed Sharjah to find crystal-clear water and white-sand stretches at Fujairah on your holiday to Dubai.
Sporty beach holidays in Dubai mean one thing - Jumeirah. Try sailing and windsurfing, water-skiing, snorkelling and volleyball at ever-popular Jumeirah Beach Park and Open Beach, and even a little safe surfing at nearby Umm Suqeim. Opt for surf-skiing or take to the skies kite-surfing at adjacent Wollongong Beach on Dubai holidays.
Travelling with the kids in tow? Head straight for Jumeirah Beach Park, complete with lifeguards, play areas, picnic tables and barbecues. Massive Al Mamzar Park, heading east from the city has similar draws. Dive into your Dubai holiday at the deep end at Wild Wadi, where the waterslides and simulated wave pools are hard to beat.
To find a party on your Dubai beach holiday go no further than Jumeirah Beach. The long stretch of sand is crammed with hotel bars and clubs so take your pick and delve into Dubai's beach holiday nightlife.


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Created by our own Joey Brezinski in 2007, Red Bull Manny Mania is a global competion where skaters aged from 14 years + battle it out to win a spot in the Red Bull Manny Mania World Final.
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AKC's Change of Heart
An early valentine for mixed breeds
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Submitted by Anonymous | January 18 2010 | Permalink
I say, it's about time! We've always had purebred AND mixed breed dogs in our home. Dogs are dogs! I'm glad the AKC has finally learned what USDAA has known for a long while. I've competed in USDAA for a decade or more, but now will finally attend an AKC event. I've refused to compete in AKC until they allowed all dogs to play.
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Submitted by Anonymous | January 18 2010 | Permalink
Don't forget CPE -- they are a wonderful agility venue that has always welcomed all dogs.
I am very happy that the AKC is allowing mixed breeds as well. All dogs, regardless of whether they are pure-bred or mixed breed, have a tremendous amount of love in their hearts to share with us humans!
Submitted by JoAnna Lou | January 25 2010 | Permalink
I'm so glad that the AKC decided to change their silly segregation rule! My pups happen to be purebred, but it's important that my friends get to play with us too! Very excited that we'll be able to trial together... I might be adding more AKC to the calendar this year!
Submitted by RuthO | January 27 2010 | Permalink
As a long time competitor in both agility & obedience, I am glad to hear that AKC events will now be open to ALL dogs. I'm a bit skeptical about their motives though...I think they have seen the writing on the wall...it says something like "Agility is a big money maker and obedience entries are down, so if we let mixed breeds into these events then maybe...$$$$$ - Cha-Ching!" And besides, since many of the obedience & agility events are held separately from the conformation events, maybe people won't really see that mixed breeds are as good as the "real" dogs that the AKC promotes! It'll be great to have more and better competition at the AKC show, but I'm not convinced that they have a noble purpose behind all this...I think they just want the money! More power to the mixed breeds (and purebreds that don't meet the "standards")...let the best DOGS win!!
Submitted by Foster | February 1 2010 | Permalink
I too am glad that AKC has opened to mixed breeds; however, they have allowed non-papered pure breed look alikes to be registered in AKC and show in Agility, Obedience, Tracking, etc. for several years. If your dog was not papered and had the characteristics of a particular breed, then you could register them with a special registration and show in the above.
However, TDAA (Teacup Dogs Agility Association) culls none. If you meet the height requirements (17" and under at the withers), you don't have to even have papers to do agility. This is a relatively new organization geared strictly to the "little" dogs on smaller more compact equipment and a smaller course. We do everything like the big AKC Agility Shows, but in a smaller area and on smaller equipment, thereby saving our little dogs from the stress of the big AKC equipment. If you have a chance to go watch a show in your area, it is really fun and fast. If you don't, go to the TDAA website and look at some of the pictures and read about the organization. It is much less stress on you and your dog.
Submitted by Maura | February 2 2010 | Permalink
I have 2 little dogs that I would LOVE to do TDAA with but they are not in California yet:( I can't believe that such a popular agility state doesn't have any TDAA matches yet. We're working on it though in the Yahoo! groupd TDAA in CA... check it out!
Submitted by deb | February 4 2010 | Permalink
Can Mix-Breed dog owners come together with pure-bred dog owners and celebrate their dogness?????? Gosh I hope so. I own Italian greyhounds, and do IG rescue, but I love all dogs and enjoy them all-their unique personalities, traits and yes the things that they have in oommon. Where ever I go I keep an eye out for a person with their dog, I do not care WAHT type or breed it is, dogs are just great!!!!! If they compete in the same venue, I think that is even better.
Submitted by Anonymous | February 5 2010 | Permalink
Great! Now maybe AKC will seriously consider not providing registration to Puppy Mills! Those of us who have worked in animal protection can attest to the tragedy of canines produced by the standards of physical confirmation for profit. BARK should consider a peice on the overwhelming results of congential birthdefects due to confirmation. My mutts and I participate in agility for the fun of it.
Submitted by Beth | February 6 2010 | Permalink
Wouldn't say that puppy mills are trying to breed quality conformation dogs for show presentation... they breed anything to anything, charge hundreds or thousands for the pups and walk away happy.
Submitted by Eileen | February 5 2010 | Permalink
This may be great news to owners of mixed and purebred dogs, but isn't this just a great business move for the AKC? What happens to other organizations that originally had agility competitions open to all dogs? Do they suffer from this move?
I am thrilled that the AKC has decided to allow mixed breeds to compete in companion events finally. However, my purebred Dalmatian that is DEAF is still banned from competing in any AKC event. And, he is registered with the AKC. We only have the DCA to thank for that one. The DCA still thinks ALL deaf dogs should be euthanized. Shame on them. They are still living in the stone age. Unfortunately, those board members on the AKC that are in favor of letting deaf dogs compete are being attacked now and there is a move by the DCA to have them ousted from the BOD for the AKC because they support deaf dogs competing. Why is it we are the ONLY country in the world that does not allow deaf dogs to compete and why is the DCA the only breed club that still MANDATES euthanization of deaf puppies. Shame on both the DCA and the AKC!
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"Star Trek" celebrates its 47th anniversary this week. Creator Gene Roddenberry originally described the show as "Wagon Train to the stars". The show premiered on September 8, 1966 on NBC.
The first episode of Star Trek to be broadcast was "The Man Trap", originally titled "The Unreal McCoy". It told the tale of a shape-shifting, tentacled alien that kills members of the Enterprise crew for the salt it needs to survive.
Producer Bob Justman says NBC chose the episode for the premiere by process of elimination. The network thought the salt monster would appeal to viewers. They also felt the episode illustrated the kind of "strange new worlds" the Enterprise would encounter every week. Other superior episodes, such as "The Corbomite Manuever" and "Charlie X" were rejected for the premiere because they took place entirely on the Enterprise.
You can stream "The Man Trap" here: http://www.startrek.com/watch_episode/r4FoPLplOIV6
Generation Gallery is celebrating the 1966 debut by offering a "First Broadcast of Star Trek" set of posters that includes Kirk, Spock and Uhura. The limited-edition pieces are produced on 300gsm textured fine-art paper and measure 16.5" by 11.7." Order them from startrek.com.
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Green Results at Vermont Ski Resorts
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Ski Vermont has generated a decade of green results through resort improvements and collaboration with Efficiency Vermont. Since 2000, our ski areas have saved $25.6 million in electrical and fossil fuel consumptions and prevented 144,000 tons of carbon dioxide emissions, namely from building upgrades and snow-making efficiencies.
Lovingly known as the Green Mountain State, Vermonters have a local mindset that's devoted to our surroundings - from the soil we cultivate to the crisp winter air we breathe, it's easy to unearth stories of caring for Ma' Nature. Here are just a few:
Bolton Valley Resort
Last year, Bolton Valley became the only ski area in Vermont and the second in the country to install a wind turbine. The turbine is designed to produce 300,000 kilowatts of power annually, the equivalent of the electricity consumed by 40-45 Vermont households.
Other environmental initiatives include retrofitted Ratnik snowguns; use of efficient HKD snowguns and SMI fan guns; reduction of diesel consumption over the past three years; biodegradable and recyclable cafeteria products; environmentally friendly snowmelt used on sidewalks; reduction in grooming emissions with the purchase of a new groomer that can do the work of two of the resort's old groomers; environmental towel program in the hotel and cafeteria recycling stations.
Burke Mountain
Burke Mountain is working with Efficiency Vermont to increase efficiency in snowmaking operations and facility operations.
Killington Mountain
A 2010 winner of the Vermont Governor's Award for Environmental Excellence and Pollution Prevention, Killington Resort continues to implement innovative energy conservation measures and environmental management practices to reduce energy consumption and the effects of climate change.
In addition to purchasing renewable energy credits to offset 100% of all electricity use, Killington Mountain continues to reduce its overall carbon footprint with its third season of resort-wide co-mingled recycling through Casella Waste Management. Killington also has a no-idling policy for all company owned vehicles - including snowcats - and has installed "Freeaire" systems on six of the resort's walk-in coolers. Plus, millions of dollars have been invested into snowmaking efficiencies and the purchase of Low Energy snow guns, which has reduced diesel consumption by more than 60 percent and electricity by 25 percent over the past five years.
Mad River Glen
While Mad RiverGlen's ski experience is unique, its sustainable business model and mission of protection and preservation are downright revolutionary. This model strives to maintain the current infrastructure, minimize environmental impact and stays true to the co-op's vision of maintaining the area's unique character. The philosophy is to protect and preserve the unique ski experience, putting an emphasis on the mountain - not development. This approach minimizes expenses, eliminates debt, reduces the area's environmental footprint and creates a sustainable business model that will fulfill the co-op's mission for generations to come.
This philosophy can be traced to the vision of Mad River's founder Roland Palmedo who believed "…a ski area is not just a place of business, a mountain amusement park, as it were. Instead, it is a winter community whose members, both skiers and area personnel, are dedicated to the enjoyment of the sport."The Mad River Glen Cooperative carries this philosophy into the future.
Magic Mountain
With help from Efficiency Vermont, Magic Mountain has undertaken a massive inspection and repair of the mountain's snow making system. These efforts helped Magic Mountain uncover over 700 CFM of air loss in its system and the ski area has identified and fixed the leaks resulting in a cost savings of over $12,000 per year. Magic Mountain's aim is to make snow as efficiently as possible and to lay down more man made snow than ever before.
Middlebury College Snow Bowl
The Snow Bowl will be carbon neutral for the fourth consecutive year by offsetting all carbon emissions, including an estimated amount for customer travel, through a program with Native Energy of Charlotte.
Stowe Mountain Resort
Stowe Mountain Resort has earned the prestigious Sustainable Community Certification from Audubon International, becoming the first ski resort in the U.S. to merit this environmental achievement. Members of Audubon International's Sustainable Communities Program are eligible for certification, which recognizes dedication to the process of becoming a more sustainable community and acting on a comprehensive sustainability plan. The plan covers 15 focus areas and members must choose timelines and measurable goals. Once progress is documented, members become certified.
Please visit the complete press releasecontaining information about Stowe Mountain Resort's environmental programs which include food sourcing, rural heritage, economic development, outreach and education, environment and wildlife, water quality, energy and resource use efficiency, transportation and waste reduction.
Okemo Mountain Resort
In 2009, Okemo received the prestigious Silver Eagle Award for environmental education. The National Ski Areas Association recognizes resorts' efforts to preserve and protect winter playgrounds. Okemo was honored for developing innovative ways to engage guests and employees. Okemo has made environmental education a central part of its operations through programs like Valley Quest, an award-winning, place-based education program that uses treasure hunts to celebrate community, natural history, cultural sites, stories and special places. Okemo's full-time environmental scientist handles a number of tasks including permitting, environmental compliance and sustainability. He established the Environmental Committee at Okemo (ECO) to bring together the experience and enthusiasm of staff and to foster ideas in sustainability.
Green Hotels in the Green Mountain State:Okemo Mountain Resort's Jackson Gore Inn was designated a Green Hotel in the Green Mountain State by the environmental business partnership between the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation and the Vermont Small Business Development Center. This designation is based on the Inn's voluntary commitment to sound environmental excellence through the placement and achievement of high environmental standards. Visit Okemo's online press kit.
Smugglers' Notch Resort
Environmental stewardship programs at Smugglers' Notch Resort have been in place since the 1970s, when the resort first launched a recycling program. Since then, stewardship efforts have included maintaining the Five Star status in energy efficiency in residential construction; an extensive recycling program for guests, employees and on-site restaurants; wildlife and habitat protection with ongoing tracking of both the Bicknell's thrush and the black bear; and operation of the Living Machine treatment facility that uses natural biological processes to treat a percentage of the resort's wastewater. Most recently, the resort's daily ski and snowboard camp lunch program has gone trash-free, thanks to efforts to reuse, recycle and compost by the young skiers and riders, their instructors, and the food service staff participating in the program.
Smugglers' is very proud to be the first resort in Vermont recognized as an Environmental Leader by the Vermont Business Environmental Partnership program. This designation recognizes Smugglers' exemplary environmental management program focused on compliance and minimization of environmental impacts.
Stratton Mountain Resort
At Stratton, we don't look at "going green" as a trend, but a practice in sustainability. And with Mother Nature serving as both our backdrop and our playground, we're sensitive to the needs of the surrounding environment and the community we live in.
Over the last 12 months, Stratton's Green Team has worked behind the scenes to enhance the resort experience while improving the environment as a whole. The changes may be subtle, but as the old saying goes: "Think globally, act locally."
Here are some of those accomplishments over the last year:
- Introduction of athletic shoe recycling at the Sports Center. With over 30 pairs donated to One World Running.
- Introduction of a ski and snowboard collection for the Vermont Furniture Company.
- The implementation of Single Stream Recycling at all resort operated locations where all recyclable material can be collected in one receptacle.
- All Base Lodge disposables (forks, knives, spoons, plates, and cups) can now be converted to corn plastic, reducing our consumption of fossil fuel products.
- Stratton's continued work under the Efficiency Vermont Lighting Plus Program included upgrading 13 buildings with efficient lighting and sensors.
- The newly renovated Village Rentals store features recycled rubber flooring. The carpet in the North Face Summit Shop is made from recycled material and our retail outlets utilize recycled material in their shopping bags.
- The Green Team promotes recycling to all new employees through a New Hire Orientation presentation. The Human Resources department recently introduced an online application process, reducing the need for paper consumption.
- The Inn at Stratton Mountain earned designation as a Green Hotel in the Green Mountain State through implementation of in-room and common area recycling, green cleaning products, recycled paper products, environmentally friendly toiletries and lighting upgrades.
Trapp Family Lodge
Sometimes, it's where relaxation takes place that great ideas occur. At Trapp Family Lodge, the swimming pool will be seeing a green renovation. Recent reviews of the rooftop space, while lounging poolside, led the lodge to seek utility in all that open-space. The answer: they are installing solar panels on the roof of the indoor swimming pool.
Here's a brief list from Efficiency Vermont on its resort projects' highlights:
Bolton Valley Resort: Bolton Valley saw upgrades to their water distribution system (Snowmaking 2008). This involved a pipeline increase from 4" to 6" pipe to reduce heat and fix leaks. Increasing pipe diameter to the appropriate size can result in significant savings.
Bolton has seen sheer reduction in snowmaking costs since the 2006-07 season. Bolton cut kWh/day in half between the 06/07 and 07/08 seasons. When the resort doubled snowmaking in the 08/09 season, it was still using less energy than past years.
Bromley Mountain Resort: Load Reduction and Energy Management system; reduction in snowmaking hours to make the same amount of snow through more efficient guns.
Burke Mountain: Snow guns, lighting, fan guns and pipeline overhaul.
Cochran's Ski Area: Installed snowmaking system: pump, piping, and fan guns.
Jay Peak Resort: New construction projects: hotel, water-park, ice rink, lodging, Tram motor upgrade.
Killington Mountain: Freeaire refrigeration project on their walk in coolers.
Mad River Glen: Lighting
Magic Mountain: Fan guns, tower guns, Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) on pump, air pipeline leak detection and correction.
Mount Snow Resort: More than 250 fan guns, pumping, water overflows, condensation drains, lodge lighting, earth berming to replace snowmaking, pool dehumidification.
Okemo Mountain Resort: Snow guns, pond temperature study, integration of efficiency into daily maintenance activities.
Pico Mountain: Pico Sports complex HVAC.
Smugglers' Notch Resort: Lift motor clutch replacement with a VFD, new construction with appliances and lighting
Middlebury CollegeSnow Bowl: Lodge expansion and retrofit.
Stowe Mountain Resort: Belzona pump coating. Temperature logging in the snow making pond. Phase 2 of the hotel used all GU24 based CFLs in every common and in-unit fixture (3000+ fixtures) including custom fabricated GU24 based CFLs in all of their table and floor lamps (900+). Their new performing arts center has a locally-made all-LED chandelier in the lobby that uses 74 6" LED strips.
Stratton Mountain Resort: Proposed 100+ new efficient guns for 2010-2011 season, lighting upgrades in every building on the campus through the Lighting Plus Program (35+ buildings), removed and replaced electric heat in all 110 rooms at the Inn at Stratton.
Sugarbush Resort: Poma Lift and Pump VFD plus new construction of two lodges.
Suicide Six Ski Area: Fan guns, pumping.
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Okay, it's time to vote. I'm looking forward to seeing what you ladies select.
Nice Tricia, you keep some excitement in!
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I voted!
Me too!! What a fun way to do a challenge!
So glad to hear you like it ladies. A big thank you to all who voted so far. It's great to know the poll works. I was not sure when I decided to try it out how well it would work.
Step 3: It's is now time to create. The forum has voted, and the winner was the blue corner! :) Here is the list of the four elements to use in your cluster:
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*a lion, a tiger, or a bear
You have until the end of the month to create your cluster. Please upload it to your account and share it here with all us so we can admire your creations. :) And thanks again for joining in the fun this month.
I will be going out of the town for a family trip, so I may not be able to check in for the next week, but I look forward to seeing what everyone comes up with as soon as I return. :)
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Thanks Tricia for this funny Game!
This is my attempt:
Had to put it on a background, because the .png turned out on black!
I used "A Bit of Yesterday" by Maria Designs, because Maria puts a lot of leaves in her scrapkits!
Only had to look for one that also had a bear in it.
creative greetings,
Here is my cluster! I used Spring Be Here by Dana's Footprint Digital Design and the bear from Father and Son by Yez Designs.
Super challenge Tricia---I really had to hunt through my kits to find the bear and then found the perfect kit to compliment the bear.
I used Garden Party by Studio4 Designworks for the frame, leaves and the butterflies.
Christmas Magic by Maria Designs for the bear.
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The Ohio State Buckeyes came out with a win on Saturday night in their toughest game of the year against the Wisconsin Badgers. As an Ohio native and a hardcore Buckeye fan, few things make me happier than a Buckeye victory.
However when a team comes together for a purpose that goes beyond the field whether you like the team or not it's hard not to appreciate it. After the win, the Buckeyes stopped by to see Dom Tiberi, a longtime TV sports anchor in Columbus. Tiberi lost his 21-year-old daughter in a car accident in the middle of September and the team wanted to let him know how much they appreciate him. Time to bust out the tissues!


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Foundations in Shambhala is a time open to all who wish to dialogue and ask questions about Shambhala Buddhist teachings and our community. The purpose of this group is to provide a setting for a more free exchange of questions, discussion, and fellowship. Whether you are a newcomer to Shambhala, a long time Buddhist practitioner, perhaps a Shambhala member transitioning into the center, or already a member who wishes to gain more depth and perspective, this group is a space for everyone.
You may have questions or concerns about how Buddhism can apply to your daily life. What is Shambhala? Why do we meditate with our eyes open instead of closed? What is the purpose of chanting? How do I meet a Meditation Instructor? What is the purpose of vows and do I have to take them? These are just a few questions that scratch the surface of what may be on your mind that you feel a need to share.
The Foundations group will be facilitated by a Shambhala Meditation Instructor, and attended by various Meditation Instructors. There will be an initial meditation instruction during the first 15 minutes. After, we will have open discussion and also reading material that relates to the core principles and community of Shambhala. Refreshments will be provided. We welcome everyone.
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Angel number 61 - ANGEL UMABEL - Energy: Friendship, affinity, resonance
Qualities: Helps penetrate the subconscious to understand the real motives - Explains the analogies between the Universe and life on earth - Reveals the secrets of the mineral, vegetable ane animal worlds - 'Know Thyself', astrology - Helps develop consciousness - Ability to teach what is learned - Instructor, teacher - Know the unknown through the known - Understanding and ability to explain cosmic laws.
Distortions: Libertinism - Problems with the mother - Return to the past, nostalgia - Lonely heart - Narcissism - Marginalized, against natural order - Enmity - Drug problems.
I would like to share with you the following.
Standing, sitting or lying down, breathe in the name UMABEL by inhaling through the nose, and hold your breath a few seconds. Then, exhale slowly and progressively through the nose. Repeat the exercise as long as needed to create a state of calm. Then you can continue by breathing freely while continuing to invoke UMABEL keeping the eyes closed.
By invoking or repeating the Sacred Formula represented by the Angel's name, we create a passage between the conscious, the subconscious and the different layers of the unconscious, thus reprogramming the different Angelic states of consciousness within, and allowing ourselves to reconnect with our celestial origin. The objective of this work is to purify our soul and become totally conscious in order to rediscover the Knowledge that lies within.
UMABEL is your Angel number 1 (Physical) if your Birthday is Jan 21st to 25th
UMABEL is your Angel number 2 (Emotional) if your Birthday is: May 22nd , Aug 5th, Oct 18th, Dec 28th, March 9th.
UMABEL is your Angel number 3 (Intellectual) if you are born: 20h00 to 20h19 p.m.
In the picture of the Tree of Life, this Angel resides: HOD/ Specificity TIPHERETH
This information is taken from The Book of Angels, and Les Ailes de la Vie (Wings of Life, 2nd Edition)and Traditional Angelology and Angelica Yoga written by Kaya and Christiane Muller, Univers/Cité Mikaël. www.72angels.ca
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1) Non-refundable Admissions Fee (charged to all first-time freshmen and re-admit students) 2) Any bookstore liability incurred.
Official Withdrawal: The student's withdrawal date is based on the date that the college is provided with "official" notice of withdrawal. Official notice occurs when the Student Services Office, Bachelor's Office, Distance Learning Office, School of General Studies Office, or any other school official is notified of intent to withdraw. Notification can be:
1. In person2. By telephone3. By letter4. By email5. By fax
The actual date of withdrawal for Return To Title IV (R2T4) purposes will be based on the best available academic information. See section on Retention of Financial Aid as a Result of Withdrawal.
The college strongly recommends an in-person visit so that withdrawal can be expedited. One-on-one counseling is provided which results in students being well informed regarding all the ramifications of their specific withdrawal which may include a delay in graduation, potential financial liability and/or potential loss of future financial aid due to academic pursuit requirements.
Unofficial Withdrawal: An unofficial withdrawal takes place when a student does not provide the college with official notification. In such cases, the date of withdrawal will be based on the best available academic record. Withdrawal dates for students who did not notify the college due to circumstances beyond their control will be given special consideration for an earlier withdrawal date based on appropriate third party documentation of their circumstances.
If a student withdraws or is dismissed after classes begin, he/she will be responsible for the administrative fee, actual bookstore charges, and a percentage of tuition as shown on the following chart: (See additional charts for Housing and Meal Plan cost adjustments as a result of withdrawing from the college.)
Students who do not officially withdraw from the college by the twelfth week of the semester will receive grades submitted by the faculty.
Students who withdraw or are administratively withdrawn from the college must satisfy all financial obligations with the Bursar.
Refunds will be processed only after the withdrawal and move-out procedures have been completed. Students who are administratively terminated from housing for violating College and Residence Life policies are ineligible for a refund.
If a student withdraws from the college or decides to move out of the dorm during the semester, the student's liability is as follows:
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