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Tortured, shot at, or left to die, these brave pups each got a new lease on life with the help of artificial limbs
When Naki'o was a puppy, he was found, along with his litter mates and dead mother, abandoned in a foreclosed home in Nebraska. Naki'o was literally frozen into a puddle on the floor, and had to have all four of his paws and part of his tail amputated as a result. A Colorado Springs veterinary assistant named Christine Pace got wind of the dog's woeful story and was so taken that she adopted the severely handicapped puppy. At first, Naki'o was able get around on his stumps, but as he grew, his weight limited his activity. Pace raised enough money to get him outfitted with prosthetic limbs for his back legs, which suffered the worse damage. Seeing that the playful pup managed so well on his bionic paws, Martin and Amy Kaufman of Orthopets created a pair of front-leg prosthesis as well. (You can watch a short documentary on his inspirational little life — but beware: You will cry.) (REUTERS/Rick Wilking)
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In 2011, Pay de Limon was reportedly the victim of a Mexican drug gang assault. It's believed that Mexico City gang members used the Belgian shepherd mix — whose name means lemon pie in English — as practice for other gruesome crimes. They reportedly cut off his two front paws to test out intimidation tactics they would later use on human hands. The dog was left in the trash to die, and a passerby heard his cries and took him to Milagros Caninos, a local sanctuary for abused animals. The staff nursed Pay de Limon back to health and raised more than $6,000 through donations to pay for two front-leg prosthetic limbs. He's now accustomed to his new legs and can be seen happily trotting around the sanctuary like any other dog. (REUTERS/Tomas Bravo)
Abayed was once a working sheepdog in Jordan. But in 2011, a stranger, mistaking him for a stray, shot Abayed and paralyzed his hind legs. His owner found the howling dog and took him to a local animal shelter, where the medics said it was clear the dog had a will to live. Instead of putting him down, the shelter took the handicapped dog in as their own and eventually outfitted him with a pair of wheeled legs. The harness gives the former shepherding dog the freedom to roam the shelter's grounds, wrangling the occasional rogue sheep or goat just for the fun of it. (IMAGE: REUTERS/Ali Jarekji)
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Phil and Nancy Stafford would do anything for their long-haired collie mix Maulee. And in the summer of 2001, when their beloved pet got tangled in the blades of a wheat cutter near their home in Jasper County, Ga., their dedication was put to the test. Maulee lost part of her right paw in the accident, and nearly bled to death. But after five days in the hospital, the dog recovered and the Staffords began calling around to veterinarians who could create a prosthetic for their dog. The initial search proved difficult, with some vets even laughing at the idea. But eventually, a medic who specializes in human artificial limbs agreed to the unique challenge. "When I designed Maulee's socket, I approached it very much like I would if making an arm for a patient that had the same level of amputation," Daniel Holzer said. After several iterations, Maulee was outfitted with a nylon sock and a flexible limb that allowed her to roam the fields like before. (Erik S. Lesser/Getty Images)
Cassidy was already missing a leg when Steve and Susan Posovsky adopted him from a New York shelter in 2005. At first they just wanted to care for and love the dog, but it quickly became clear that the handicap was taking a toll on his mobility and health. "You could see his posture; it was really hard for him," Susan Posovsky said. Cassidy's owners went to veterinary orthopedic surgeon Dr. Denis Marcellin-Little in North Carolina, who was inspired to create a canine first — an integrated artificial leg. "We worked for about a year to try to design an eternal brace that was fairly sophisticated, but did not work very well," Marcillin-Little said. Cassidy ended up graduating to a permanent prosthetic — a titanium rod implanted into Cassidy's lower leg bone. A carbon-fiber foot with a rubber tread for traction is screwed onto the implant, which, over time, fused seamlessly with the real bone. Now, the dog can sprint with the best of them. "Watching him run on the beach is a very emotional thing for me personally," said Steve Posovsky, pictured getting a kiss from Cassidy. (AP Photo/The News & Observer, Shawn Rocco)
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Organizations looking for a place to meet in the evening, may no longer be able to use the Grant County Courthouse in Williamstown.
Following a discussion by the fiscal court, the courthouse may not be used after hours by organizations, other than governmental bodies such as the planning commission or traffic school, because it poses a liability risk and costs money.
John Souder says the decision is political, but Grant County officials say it is due to simple economics.
"The fiscal court has offered use of the courthouse during regular business hours to the Tea Party and all other groups as long as the courtroom is not in use and no disruption of legitimate business will occur," said Grant County Judge-Executive Darrell Link.
Souder, president of the Grant County Tea Party, said last spring he asked Link to use the courtroom for an evening meeting.
Souder said initially Link told him the group could, but when asked again, following the November 2010 election, Souder says he was told the group could not use the courtroom.
Souder contends the decision is politically motivated.
"When I first asked the judge, he indicated to me that it would be available for any citizens as long as it wasn't for personal use," Souder said. "When I approached him again in the fall, he said he didn't believe he'd let us use it because the Tea Party didn't support him in the election."
Link said denial of use of the courtroom is not political.
"Denial of the tea party's request of using the courtroom after hours has nothing to do with the support of my candidacy but rather is related to the fiscal court's desire to be fair and reasonable to those requesting access while also protecting the public's best interest and limiting liability to the taxpayers," Link said.
Souder said he told Link that the Grant County Tea Party was "non-partisan" and didn't support any candidate, which is not necessarily the case for every tea party group, but was true for the local group.
"We told Steve Wood (Link's opponent) the same thing," Souder said. "I don't want to stir up a hornet's nest, but I want the right thing to be done."
Souder was so upset about his conversation with Link that he sent him a letter requesting use of the courthouse for a Grant County Tea Party meeting.
Link said he forwarded the letter to County Attorney Joe Taylor.
"I stand behind what's in my letter 200 percent and I'll take a polygraph test in a New York minute that it's all true," Souder said.
Taylor responded in a letter dated Jan. 11.
Not happy with Taylor's response, Souder attended Monday night's fiscal court meeting and reiterated his desire to use the courthouse for a meeting of the Grant County Tea Party.
He told the fiscal court he was told by Link he could use the courtroom for a meeting, but later was told he couldn't. He offered to pay for any costs associated with keeping the courthouse open for an evening meeting when the majority of tea party members would be able to attend.
Taylor said if his letter to Souder wasn't satisfactory, the court could consider an ordinance outlining use of the courtroom. He suggested a public meeting for additional input.
Brian Linder, magistrate in the second district, said Souder's request to use the courthouse will prompt the court to develop a policy regarding its use.
"I don't think it should be used at taxpayer's expense, but I don't have a problem if groups want to use it and they want to pay for it. The court needs to say here's the fee or adopt an ordinance that the facility not be used after hours for non-governmental meetings," Linder said.
Dick Austin, magistrate of the 1st district, suggested the group meet at the Williamstown Senior Citizens Center.
"We're not trying to single any group out, "Austin said. "It's never been an issue before but we want to be sure we're fair and we've got everything covered. We want the building and facilities to be used but also to protect them."
Souder says:
"On Nov. 4, 2010, you were contacted, by me, via telephone on behalf of the Grant County Tea Party and requested use of the Grant County Courthouse (old courtroom) for a future meeting of the organization. During that conversation, you indicated that due to the political positions of the Tea Party they would never be permitted to use the old courthouse. Needless to say, I was shocked that a public official would verbalize his intention to discriminate against a group expressly due to their political beliefs. I did not expect this response since you had in previous months said we could use it anytime," Souder wrote in his letter to Link.
Taylor says:
"The first question that arose was whether the fiscal court should be using taxpayer resources to subsidize private groups by providing an after-hours meeting place. Potentially, after-hours meetings by non-governmental groups would require the county to assign resources and risk potential liability. For example, the county may have to pay a county employee to unlock the building and require them to either remain at the courthouse, for the duration of the meeting, or return to make sure that everyone had gone and lock up afterwards. Additional time and expense could be incurred for snow removal, and salting the sidewalks, on a weekend, that would have otherwise been handled, without overtime, on Monday. Although most groups, like the Tea Party, would behave themselves, others may not, so unrestricted after hours access to all private groups could lead to disruption, damage and a potential increase in liability insurance. Because of the above, the Grant County Fiscal Court has decided to restrict all future after-hours use of the courthouse to government related functions such as fiscal court meeting, planning and zoning meetings, traffic school, etc," Taylor wrote in his response.
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Started 51 of 53 games...Finished second on the team with a .361 batting average and eight four-baggers and tied for second in doubles with 12...Went 12-17 with 12 RBI, nine runs, five doubles and three homers in a three game series against New Mexico State....Went 3-for-3 with two doubles, two RBI and two runs against Temple...Had 20 multi-hit games.
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In the 60-acre retail complex that is The Collection at RiverPark, art is visible nearly everywhere you go. From colorful mosaics on the sidewalks and murals on building walls to inventive fountains near the theater and playground, 18 works by five artists have turned the shopping mecca into an open-air museum. In early October, yet another installation will be added to the mix.
"Charting a Course" is a collaboration between architect Tyson Cline and photographer Stephen Schafer, both from Ventura. Large metal rectangles connected at precise angles resemble a partially unfolded map measuring 10 feet high and 20 feet in length. Schafer describes their creation as a "kinetic mural. But it's not moving — you are." Set against a long, narrow walkway, a two-dimensional composition would not suffice, so the artists employed a creative use of perspective to design a sculpture that works with, rather than against, the unusual vantage points. From one side, a map of the Channel Islands and coastline is visible; from the other, the viewer sees the Anacapa Island arch.
Such imaginative problem-solving demonstrates some of the challenges artists confront when signing on to a public art project. Practical considerations — durable, graffiti-proof, resistant to the elements and possibly un-climbable (for safety and liability purposes) — become paramount. How and where something gets installed affects its design. Permanent works need a maintenance plan. And then there are budget and insurance requirements.
Ojai artist Susan Stinsmuehlen-Amend had a number of complications to work out with both her "Shopping List" mural and her "Coastal Conversion" fountain statue. Stinsmuehlen-Amend is known for her groundbreaking work in glass, but the Whole Foods wall where her mural was to be located was already prepared for tile. "I felt like it wasn't going to be as strong a work because I do think in layers so much." She scanned a watercolor version and sent it to a tile company, unsure how the process would take. "I was surprised how well it worked out, actually. I hadn't done it before, so that was scary."
A different set of concerns arose with her fountain, in which a bronze and copper "net" rises out of the water and unravels, with fish leaping out on one side and riparian vegetation coming out on the other. Large aqua balls, reminiscent of Japanese fishing floats, fill the bottom of the net. "Originally I had wanted to do those spheres out of glass, but my contractor said he wouldn't do the job," Stinsmuehlen-Amend recalls. "The installation would be just too scary, and the glass was going to weigh probably 60 pounds each." Instead, they made the balls from tinted, cast and spun polyurethane. "Nothing about it was easy to fabricate," the artist attests.
Economics play a role in even the most well-thought-out plans. Shea Properties, RiverPark's developer, budgeted $1 million for art. The projects were large, exciting, a commissioned artist's dream . . . until the recession hit in 2009. Construction slowed, artwork was put on hold and the artists were suddenly out of work. Stinsmuehlen-Amend's fountain went into storage. Frank Bauer, responsible for the vibrant mosaics "Sunrise and Sunset" and "Aquarium," was in the process of relocating to California from Milwaukee, and had to quickly scrap the move. There was very little communication from the developer over the next three years, leaving many artists to wonder if their carefully conceived designs (not to mention the investment in time and money) would ever come to fruition. Luckily, the ball started rolling again in 2012, but by that time artists were facing tight deadlines. "There was no missing a beat," Stinsmuehlen-Amend recalls. "They just called and said 'We want it in by October.' I was teaching in Scotland, I had a residency somewhere, and I also had a big private commission. So 2012 was a killer."
Throughout 2013, The Collection gained more traction, major stores like REI and Whole Foods opened, and the numerous art installations were revealed to the public. The Carnegie Museum, inspired by what The Collection brought to the community, organized an exhibit featuring the work of the artists commissioned. Many artists were already in the museum's permanent collection, says Suzanne Bellah, the museum's director and curator. "We really wanted the public to have a way to learn about the background and artistic endeavors of these artists."
The Collection and the Carnegie exhibit put Oxnard's public art scene squarely in the spotlight — but the picture wasn't always flattering. Schafer and Cline both say that at the exhibit's opening reception, one of the most discussed topics was the state of public art in Oxnard. "The city requirement is to include public art with major developments," Schafer explains, "But that might just be a rock with a plaque." As Oxnard's development services director Matthew Winegar explains, however, finding money has been a major challenge. "There is much more demand than there are funds," Winegar says. "Last year in 2012 the [cultural arts] grant program had $200,000 and 36 applications. This year we don't have as much funding — it's $150,000 — and I believe we've received over 50 applications. So we have more interest and unfortunately less funding."
The cultural arts grants were first offered in 2012, as a way to foster local art. They're funded by an in-lieu fee program, whereby developers pay the city a fee, determined by square footage, for community art initiatives. According to Winegar, 25 percent of the funding goes to individual artists, while the rest goes to programming, acquiring the rights to plays, etc. "There has been some thought of using the art fund for more conventional public art in downtown or in parks and so on," Winegar says, "but I think at this point, given the amount of funding that's available, we'll continue to invest in community art programs."
Whether these initiatives will usher in a Renaissance of public art in Oxnard remains a subject of debate. What's not questioned, however, is the value that public art brings to a community. "It seems like art is becoming a critical component of spurring reinvestment, in downtowns especially," Winegar says. "I think people see that art adds value." The Collection has been a testament to that. "It's a major art installation," says Bellah. "It gives prominence to art in the region."


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Four Nittany Lions earned EIVA post season honors, as announced by the conference Monday. Senior Aaron Russell highlights the group with his third consecutive Uvaldo Acosta Memorial Player of the Year honor, making him just the second Nittany Lion in program history to earn the award three times. Additionally, head coach Mark Pavlik earned Bob Sweeney EIVA Coach of the Year honors.


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Keeping in with the festive spirit of our last recipe: Treelights cupcakes! Today's sweet surprise brings you an edible Christmas Tree (and one of its most popular accessories) in the form of warm, chewy sugar cookies!
This recipe appeals to all ages, and everyone who tries it will have a hard time stopping at just one cookie! And this baking project is great to do with kids! They'll have a blast helping you prepare for your holiday celebration, especially when it comes to the decorating stage!
So grab the ingredients and try this time-tested dessert classic as you indulge during this wonderful, happy holiday season! =)
For the cookies:
- 2 & ½ cups of all-purpose flour
- 2 cups of sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup of unsalted butter
- 2 large whole eggs
- 1 tsp of vanilla extract
- ½ tsp of sea salt
For the frosting & decorations:
- 5 cups of powdered sugar, sifted
- 7-8 Tbsp of milk
- 1 Tbsp of vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup of butter
- green fine sugar crystal sprinkles
- Candy Buttons
Baking Supplies:
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- 1 or 2 flat cookie pans/sheets (depending on size of oven)
- 2 large and 1 medium mixing bowl
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- Begin by pre-heating the oven for 350°F or slightly warmer to 375°F depending on the size and strength of your oven.
- In the medium mixing bowl, gently whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In the large mixing bowl, use the mixer to blend together the sugar and the butter. The speed best used is medium-high, and it should be beat until the mixture is completely blended and has a fluffier texture to it. You want to blend until there are no clumps.
- Add the two large eggs, one at a time, into the large mixing bowl, and again using the mixer beat until the eggs are completely blended.
- Once this is completely combined, blend in the vanilla extract until completely combined. Thoroughly mix to avoid clumps of ingredients.
- Once ready, gradually stir in the dry mixture from the medium mixing bowl in increments to the mix. On a low speed, use the mixer to blend until ingredients are just combined.
- Place the combined dough onto a piece of the parchment paper, and then place another piece of parchment paper on top.
- Use the rolling pin to flatten out the dough until it is your desired thickness for you cookies. About 1/4 of an inch often works best as they will become slightly plumper with baking. Pre-rolling helps cut down chill time and your struggles with shaping and cutting.
- Place this flattened dough into the refrigerator to chill and set for at least 30 minutes to an hour. Be careful that it doesn't start to harden completely.
- Use the Christmas tree cookie cutter to cut out the shapes for your cookies.
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And here is the last, and I hope you'll agree, the best post of the series on my trip to Kohler's headquarters at Kohler, Wisconsin. The trip was a visual feast! It was also an actual feast throughout the weekend since my trip was centered around the Kohler Food and Wine Experience - a weekend event (among many all year 'round) that I highly recommend which takes place in October of each year.
The piece de resistance of Kohler Village, to me, is the Kohler Design Center. A three level building of beautiful products and room vignettes in beautiful settings surrounded by fabulous materials, products, accessories and design elements, I want to share some of this gorgeousness with you. Without further ado...here we go (all images have been enthusiastically taken by me)!
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I was so excited and wanted to take as many shots as I could that I did not stop to take note of each and every fixture, fitting or designer's name. If you have questions, please ask and I'll get the information to you!
Below, a stunning interplay of warm and cool tones in a graphic, strong, yet elegant setting
Below, this is a part of a larger master bath which is designed via a universal design philosophy
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Below, an interesting combination of patterns and proportions that works beautifully
Below, I'm not sure what else to say besides: ahhhhhhhhh. I'm relaxed.
Below, I feel like a superstar being in this space, perhaps somewhere in Paris?
Below, a closer look at beautiful warm design elements set against the purity of white
Below, I feel like I'm living in a loft in Soho - very cool design elements...always love the cool/warm mix
Below, a stunning environment that feels like it's in a penthouse - a warm modern design
Below, seen in the image above from a different angle. I'm on board!
Below, simply stunning, elegant, perhaps Will and Kate's powder room?
Below, I'm awed and excited - I think I'd like to hang out in here!
Of course I knew that Kohler is all about design and function but visiting Kohler's headquarters was a reminder as well as a series of new visual lessons about their quest for beauty, innovation, always a celebration of tradition and a commitment to a strong and clear look to the future. Sounds like copy text, doesn't it? Can you question Kohler's intense interest in design in the most open way, celebrating all design styles? I can't. Just look at the previous posts just below this one. Kohler is a giant in the kitchen and bath industry...for very good reason. I'm also very proud to call Kohler a great American brand.
From this....
to this, introduced in 2010, the NUMI!
I hope you've enjoyed these posts. Don't forget to see more fabulous images on my Kohler's Design Center board on pinterest! Kitchen images are on that board too!!


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NAEP Science
NCLB Update
Child Health and Nutrition
Grants Forecast
Update: AC Grants
Condition of Education 2006
Quote to Note
Upcoming Events
NAEP Science
The most recent National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) test, administered last year to fourth-, eighth-, and twelfth-grade students across the U.S., shows mixed progress in science achievement. On the one hand, fourth-grade scores were higher in 2005 than in both 1996 and 2000, when previous science tests were conducted. And, since 2000, fourth-grade black and Hispanic students' scores rose seven and 11 points, respectively, narrowing the achievement gaps. On the other hand, there was no overall improvement among eighth-graders, and twelfth-grade scores (though not significantly different from 2000) have decreased since 1996. These findings mirror the findings from the reading and math tests released last fall. "The results illustrate the need to introduce No Child Left Behind's accountability principles to...high schools," Secretary Spellings stated, alluding to President's High School Reform Initiative and American Competitiveness Initiative. "The results also underscore the importance of reading and math. Gains made in these 'foundational subjects' have a positive impact across the academic spectrum. As we work with states to add science assessments by the 2007-08 academic year, we will not let up in our efforts to bring all students up to grade level in reading and math." For more information, please go to http://nationsreportcard.gov/science_2005/f.
Note: In addition to national results, scores were reported for 44 states in fourth- and eighth-grades. Most states showed no improvement in either grade, but five statesCalifornia, Hawaii, Kentucky, South Carolina, and Virginiaimproved between 2000 and 2005 in both grades.
NCLB Update (http://www.nochildleftbehind.gov/)
Over the last couple of weeks, Secretary Spellings has been promoting the No Child Left Behind Act's principles in Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt, at the Broader Middle East and North African (BMENA) Education Ministerial (http://www.ed.gov/news/pressreleases/2006/05/05232006.html), and in Moscow, Russia, at the Group of 8 (G-8) Education Ministerial (http://www.ed.gov/news/pressreleases/2006/05/05302006.html). While in Moscow, the Secretary signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with her Russian counterpart, expanding cooperation and exchanges in the field of education (http://www.ed.gov/news/pressreleases/2006/05/05312006.html).
Are you sometimes confused by the agency's common fiscal terms, like "comparability," "maintenance of effort," and "supplement, not supplant?" Never fear! Newly unveiled Title I guidance tackles these termsand more. For more information, please go to http://www.ed.gov/programs/titleiparta/fiscalguid.pdf.
Meanwhile, 33 states have now received feedback on their standards and assessments under the No Child Left Behind Act, with Tennessee and Utah becoming the third and fourth states to have their assessment systems approved. (Reviewers do not look at the standards and assessments themselves, but at documents showing that they meet the law's requirements.) For comparison, review letters are posted online. For more information, please go to http://www.ed.gov/admins/lead/account/nclbfinalassess/.
Child Health and Nutrition
The last "Education News Parents Can Use" broadcast of the 2005-06 season (June 20, 8:00-9:00 ET) will look at the ways in which state and federal agencies are working with schools and families to promote active, healthy lifestyles in students. Research confirms what parents and teachers have long known: students who are well nourished and physically fit are much more productive in the classroom and happier at home. In fact, healthy eating and exercise habits aid cognitive development and academic achievement in children, as well as enable a wide range of health benefitslike lowering the risk of disease and obesitythat can enhance students' lives now and in the future. Conversely, unhealthy choices can burden children with short- and long-term health problems and make it difficult for them to succeed in school. Among the topics that will be discussed: the revised Food Pyramid; the Education Department's physical education grants; and the beverage industry's recent decision to remove all sugary sodas from public schools. For more information, please go to http://www.ed.gov/news/av/video/edtv/. (You can watch live and archived webcasts at http://www.connectlive.com/events/ednews/.)
Grants Forecast
Be sure to review the FY 2006 Grants Forecast (as of May 15) at http://www.ed.gov/fund/grant/find/edlite-forecast.html, which lists virtually all programs and competitions under which the Department has invited or expects to invite applications for awards and provides actual or estimated dates for the transmittal of applications under these programs. The lists are in the form of chartsorganized according to principal program officesand will be updated regularly through July 2006. (Note: This document is advisory only and is not an official application notice of the Department of Education.)
Also: The Foreign Language Assistance Program (FLAP) awards grants to states and school districts for model programs providing for the establishment, improvement, or expansion of foreign language study for elementary and secondary school students. A competitive priority, as part of the National Security Language Initiative, supports projects that teach one or more of the following critical need languages: Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Russian, and those in the Indic, Iranian, and Turkic language families. There is a cost-sharing component, although it may be waived for districts. The deadline for applications is June 30. For more information, please go to http://www.ncela.gwu.edu/oela/OELAprograms/4_FLAP.htm.
Update: AC Grants
In a statement, the Department clarified that students who participate in dual enrollment programs, whereby they take college classes while enrolled in high school, may be eligible for Academic Competitiveness (AC) grants. When Congress created AC grants, it limited first-year eligibility to those students who have "not been previously enrolled in a program of undergraduate education." However, this restriction would only apply to students admitted into a formal program of study that leads to a degree, certificate, or other credential. Within the higher education community, these students are identified as "regular students." In general, the agency would not consider students who attend college to complete their high school diploma requirements to have been so enrolled as "regular students." For more information, please go to http://www.ed.gov/news/pressreleases/2006/05/05022006.html.
Condition of Education 2006
On June 1, the Department's National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) released its annual report (required by law) on the condition and progress of education in the U.S. "The Condition of Education 2006" includes 50 indicators in five main areasparticipation in education, learner outcomes, student effort and educational progress, elementary and secondary education contexts, and postsecondary education contextsand a special analysis on international assessments. Trends show "both promises and challenges." For example, progress on the NAEP in reading and science (see above) is uneven or static, but math scores have improved. Similarly, American progress on international assessments is varied, with fourth-graders' math and science scores static but eighth-graders' scores increasing. For more information, please go to http://nces.ed.gov/programs/coe/.
Also: Akin to the "Condition," "The National Indian Education Study" (NIES) is a two-part study designed to describe the condition of education for American Indian/Alaska Native students in the U.S. Part I of this study, released last week, presents the performance of this group of students on the 2005 NAEP reading and math tests. In both fourth- and eighth-grade, American Indian/Alaska Native students had lower average scores and proficiency rates compared to all other students in the nation. Yet, if compared to specific racial/ethnic groups, American Indian/Alaska Native students' average scores were higher than black students. Part II of this study, to be released later this summer, is a survey of the educational experiences of American Indian/Alaska Native students, their teachers, and their schools. For more information, please go to http://nces.ed.gov/nationsreportcard/NIES/.
Quote to Note
"Education is the foundation of all our children's success. It advances freedom, opportunity, and understanding. It strengthens economies, curbs the spread of diseases, and improves the quality of life for entire populations. It gives us hope for a brighter future. It teaches us to see beyond ignorance and bigotry and to respect and appreciate cultures that are not our own."
Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings (5/24/06),
addressing the BMENA Education Ministerial in Egypt
Upcoming Events
Don't forget! From June through August, the Department will convene 14 Teacher-to-Teacher regional workshops for teachers to learn from fellow educators who have had significant success in raising student achievement. Registration is free, and meals and refreshments will be provided during scheduled activities, but participants are responsible for their transportation and lodging. For more information, please go to https://www.t2tweb.us/Workshops/About.asp. (Note: Some workshops are full: Atlanta [6/12-13], Boston [7/12-13], and Seattle [8/8-9].)
Mark your calendars now for the 2006 National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Conference, September 10-13 in Washington, D.C. For more information, please go to http://www.ed.gov/about/inits/list/whhbcu/edlite-index.html.
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From the Juiced-box and dedicated to Michele McLaughlin: The Youth Ahead – Has anyone Seen My Underwear
[Press 'Play' to hear what angels sing—when they're drunk.]
Commoner Dregs
This the kind of story i can get into. This cute young lady was taken all the way down because she got drunk and ran through her apartment complex in her panties. This is the hole truth and i don't know how deep i need to get into this but i'll go as deep as i can.
Michelle was a busy little beaver at her friend's and went down in her underwear at 4:30am to snatch something from her car but couldn't come again back into the apartment building because she was unable to find her way.
As Michelle isn't a pussy, she tooted her own horn for 20 minutes to get her friend's attention and when that didn't work, she tried to open every apartment door on the 2nd floor and climaxed by setting off the fire alarm.
The neighbors wanted some piece so they called the cops; that's when the arresting officer noticed that she was without pants. And appeared intoxicated.
By the way, all this happened down under. Under where? Florida, of course.
Bar None Dregs
i was attacked by a Panda
At the end of January, a vicious Panda was set loose in the Bar None. He got in and gutted my blog, causing me to hemorrhage readers at an alarming rate. Currently, i'm trying to staunch the flow with my words and stimulate blood flow with the photos, but the losses are severe.
I'll show you a picture of that but, be warned, it's not for the faint of heart.
Would i rather have the the readership i had before being Panda raped? Of course i would. What will this change? Unfortanately…nothing. i didn't opoen the Bar None to be famous, that was only the cool part. i set up shop because i love to write about this kind of shit and i will continue to write this shit whether my readership is one or one million. i'm here for me, when it comes down to it, and i'm staying.
Go here for a complete list of all my websites on one page so you don't miss out on any of my shit.
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It looks as though Doctor Who could be signing up a new companion next fall. Executive producer Steven Moffat may just have pointed us towards her - and it's someone we've seen before on the show!
Joss Whedon reveals just why The Avengers revolves around Captain America.
The Star Trek sequel begins production, and the main cast is all confirmed.
The Hobbit searches for the right audience, and Prometheus shoots for an epic scope.
The Fantastic Four reboot may have found an up-and-coming director to take on the project.
Plus key updates on the futures of Supernatural, American Horror Story, Game of Thrones, The Walking Dead, Warehouse 13!
Spoilers from here on out!
Top image from Doctor Who.
The Avengers
Director Joss Whedon talks some more about why the film is told from the perspective of Chris Evans' Captain America:
"[The Avengers] is very much about people who are alone - because I'm writing it. [Captain America] is kind of the ultimate loner in that way. There is an anachronism to him, and Chris and I have always tried to, without making it goofy or too obvious, make him that same grounded '40s Steve Rogers he was in the other movie."
That said, Whedon stresses this is still an ensemble movie, and he gives this take on the movie's basic ideas:
"You get them in a world, the world of S.H.I.E.L.D., where they fit in. And you say upfront, these are monsters. These are freaks. These are not you and me, and what are they doing here? How are they human beings? Let's just investigate that."
Star Trek 2
Director J.J. Abrams and company have officially begun production on the sequel, according to Paramount Pictures. Their announcement doesn't include any plot details, but it does confirm the return of Bruce Greenwood as Christopher Pike along with the entire Enterprise crew, and it confirms Benedict Cumberbatch, Alice Eve, and Peter Weller as the main supporting players. [Coming Soon]
Writer Damon Lindelof explains the attempt by director Ridley Scott to create a truly epic scale:
"The movie is definitely epic in its scope. One of the filmmakers that we ended up talking about to a fair degree of redundancy was David Lean, who directed 'Lawrence of Arabia.' We wanted to make the movie feel big by having the characters be small in big spaces. That connected to the larger themes we were talking about - that we're all just these little gnats crawling around on our little planet."
And here's a promo photo. [Hero Complex]
The Hobbit
Producer and co-writer Philippa Boyens explains some of the difficulties in translating the novel to the screen, particularly in terms of their previous work on The Lord of the Rings:
"The story is very much a children's story so deciding how to tell this was one of the first things we had to do. Who is the audience? It is very distinctly different, tonally, to 'Lord of the Rings' until the very end and then you begin to see the world of Middle-earth opening up… but, having said that, we felt that it is the same audience [who will come to see the films] and then you start to worry because it is easy to repeat yourself. It is quite a similar journey, you're going from the Shire to a large, dangerous mountain."
And here's a new photo of Martin Freeman as Bilbo Baggins with his sword Sting. [Hero Complex]
Fantastic Four
Josh Trank, the director of the upcoming found footage superhero movie Chronicle, is reportedly the top choice to direct the new Fantastic Four reboot, and he will reportedly be given an official offer in a few weeks, assuming Chronicle does well in theaters. [Variety]
While speaking on a panel at the Amazing Arizona Comic Con, Deadpool co-creator Rob Liefeld revealed eight minutes of test footage have been shot without technically revealing anything:
"They've got a great director [Tim Miller] on the movie, they've got a great script. I may or may have not seen some sort of test of footage that would blow your mind if you saw it and go holy crap and that's Deadpool in costume. Katana swords, guns, shooting people's faces off and making me laugh. And I may or may not have seen something that looks just like that. And you've got what would amount to the first R Rated X-Men movie. Because that script is R Rated. They may or may not have wanted to shoot eight minutes to see how it would play. And all I can tell you, it's close. It's closer that it's even been to going, or going Naaah, that's too scary a proposition to make a R Rated Deadpool movie."
Obviously, Liefeld didn't specify whether this hypothetical test footage involved star Ryan Reynolds, and if Deadpool was indeed in his traditional comics costume Reynolds's physical presence wouldn't have been required. Anyway, this seems like it's reasonably likely to be true, but without an official confirmation it's best to reserve at least a bit of skepticism about this. [Bleeding Cool]
Here's a photo of Daniel Craig sitting by a pool, which for some reason is the first official image for the next James Bond movie. Your guess is as good as mine on this one. [/Film]
Quantum of Solace actress Gemma Arterton discusses her role as Clara, the mother vampire to Saoirse Ronan's daughter in Neil Jordan's new movie:
"She's brittle and she's a fighter. There's blood and vampires and all of that, but we focus on the mother-daughter relationship."
Arterton also says she will be using "an exagerrated version of her Kent-Thames estuary accent", because the character is "'from the hood.'" [The Daily Mail]
The Tudors star Johnny Lee Miller and In the Loop's Tom Hollander have reportedly joined the movie. [Fangoria]
M.S. One: Maximum Security
Here's a behind-the-scenes video for the space prison breakout movie, starring Memento's Guy Pearce and Lost's Maggie Grace. [First Showing]
The Woman in Black
Here's a vintage poster for the Daniel Radcliffe starring supernatural horror movie. You can also check out a behind-the-scenes video here. [Den of Geek]
Doctor Who
This may all just be Steven Moffat trolling the internet, but the Doctor Who showrunner tweeted that people should follow Sophia Myles's Twitter feed, and that he would explain later. Myles, who played Madame de Pompadour in Moffat's second series episode "The Girl in the Fireplace", put out a couple cryptic tweets, but no further information is forthcoming. This has led to speculation - as it always does in Doctor Who fandom — that Myles might be the next companion, or at least she might appear in the next series. I'm a bit more skeptical, but honestly this one is pretty hard to read. [Zap2It]
Karen Gillan confirmed again that her departure from the role has already been decided, but that her final appearances will comprise "a few episodes... a few really good episodes." [Hitfix]
Here's a promo and sneak peek at next week's episode, "Enemy of My Enemy."
Game of Thrones
HBO has announced the second season premiere date for April 1. [EW]
The Walking Dead
Here's a poster for the second half of the season, which kicks off February 12. [ShockTillYouDrop]
AMC has increased their season three episode order by three episodes, bringing it to a total of sixteen episodes. [EW]
Here's a promo for next Friday's episode, "Chuck vs. the Bullet Train."
And here are some promo photos. You can also check out the official description below.
A MISSION ABOARD A JAPANESE BULLET TRAIN SPIRALS OUT OF CONTROL, PUTTING THOSE CLOSEST TO CARMICHAEL INDUSTRIES IN DANGER – ANGUS MACFADYEN GUEST STARS - When a mission in Japan becomes a hostage situation, Sarah (Yvonne Strahovski) and Chuck (Zachary Levi) must face the merciless Nicholas Quinn (guest star Angus Macfadyen, "Braveheart") aboard a speeding Japanese bullet train. Meanwhile, the mission leaves Casey with an impossible decision. Joshua Gomez, Sarah Lancaster, Ryan McPartlin, Scott Krinsky, Vik Sahay and Mark Christopher Lawrence.
Here are the official descriptions for the two parts of the two-hour finale, "Chuck vs. Sarah" and "Chuck vs. the Goodbye", which both air January 27:
Episode 5.12 – CHUCK VERSUS SARAH
SARAH MUST KEEP A SECRET FROM CHUCK IN ORDER TO ACCOMPLISH A MISSION - ANGUS MACFADYEN GUEST STARS AS 'NICHOLAS QUINN' - After a harrowing mission, Sarah (Yvonne Strahovski) returns to Chuck (Zachary Levi) with a huge secret. Meanwhile, Ellie (Sarah Lancaster) and Awesome (Ryan McPartlin) are presented with a new opportunity that could change their lives. Adam Baldwin and Joshua Gomez also star.
Episode 5.13 – CHUCK VERSUS THE GOODBYE
CHUCK'S FINAL MISSION BRINGS HIM BACK TO HIS ROOTS AS HE FIGHTS TO SAVE HIS FUTURE – ANGUS MACFADYEN AND LINDA HAMILTON GUEST STAR - Chuck (Zachary Levi) enlists his family, friend and some unexpected allies as he races to stop Nicholas Quinn (guest star Angus Macfadyen, "Braveheart") from destroying everything Chuck has built over the past five years. Yvonne Strahovski, Joshua Gomez, Adam Baldwin, Sarah Lancaster, Scott Krinsky, Vik Sahay and Mark Christopher Lawrence also star.
Here's a promo for the next episode, "Of Mouse and Man."
Here's a promo for the next episode, "The Slice Girls."
Executive producer Robert Singer promises Bobby will be back "in one form or another", and he also reveals some clues about Castiel's more imminent return:
"It happens by a sure twist of fate and the Cas that they find is not exactly the Cas that left them. We usually will end [the season] with some sort of a cliffhanger, which will inform the next year. And then we may get into a room and say, 'OK, we've painted ourselves into this corner, now how do we paint ourselves out?'"
Star Jared Padalecki also promises Bobby will return:
"Yes, he is [coming back]. I don't know how, but he is. He's not going to come back as Bobby in the classic, 'Hey, I'm Uncle Bobby and I drink too much and I'm kind of curmudgeonly,' but he's going to come back in some way, shape, or form."
He promises another character's return as well:
"We'll see the return of Mark Pellegrino as Lucifer, he's going to be tormenting me. I've been seeing visions all season long, and now we're going to see what those visions are. Sam's been fighting them by himself, but now we're going to see them tangibly. We're going to see Sam break."
While Robert Singer teases the rest of the season:
"The last run of shows is very Leviathan heavy. And Sam will need a lot of help - Sam goes wackoidal in episode 17, and Dean has to bring him back from the brink of insanity. Some old friends show up to help him with that. That's as much as I'll tease!"
American Horror Story
The FX panel at the Television Critics Association press tour reportedly revealed two to three actors from the first season will return for the second, which will feature a completely different premise and story. These actors, however, will play all-new characters. That said, I doubt this precludes Jessica Lange coming back as her season one character Constance, assuming FX can work that out. [ShockTillYouDrop]
Warehouse 13
Syfy has reportedly increased the episode order for the fourth season from thirteen to twenty episodes. [EW]
Being Human (US)
Here's a sneak peek at tonight's second season premiere, "Turn This Mother Out."
Lost Girl
Here are two promos for tonight's Syfy premiere of the Canadian import. [TV Guide]
The Vampire Diaries
Cassidy Freeman, who played Tess Mercer on Smallville, will reportedly appear in episode 16 as Sage, "a character seen in 1920s flashbacks [whose] allure is felt by both the Salvatore brothers and the Original family." The character could become a recurring role. [TV Guide]
The Secret Circle
Joe Lando, who is probably best known (using the phrase loosely) as Bryon Sully on Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman, will reportedly appear in episode fifteen as Cassie's father John Blackwell, "a commanding, enigmatic and powerful witch with many enemies" who comes back to Chance Harbor claiming he has reformed and now just wants to keep Cassie safe. [TV Guide]
Additional reporting by Marykate Jasper and Charlie Jane Anders.


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Swimming Pool Blog
by Rob Cox, December 19, 2012
Designing Pool Safety in 10 ways
When building an inground pool, a good pool designer naturally incorporates some elements of safety such as visibility from the house, and pool fencing requirements in your local area.
Some pool designers may be familiar with building Layers of Protection around a pool, and mention these things during your time together. But some may not - so be sure to ask about ways to make your pool inherently safer by design.
Layers of Protection means to use many layers of pool safety features, design and equipment. For instance, from the outer perimeter fence, to the pool water, one could add interior fences, pool covers or pool alarms as additional layers of protection. Pools can have access restricted on one or more sides, or use creative landscaping and planters to keep accessible areas limited.
Your pool fence is the main layer of protection around a pool. 4-sided fences are safer than 3-sided fences, but aren't winning any beauty contests with their stark, angular appearance. They look like a jail cell for your swimming pool.
Pool Fence requirements. Your particular city or county may have more stringent rules, but generally, a final approval will require a four-sided fence, 48 in. tall, with slats no wider than 3-4 inches. Gates must be self-closing and self-latching. In many areas, a 3-sided fence can be used, with the fourth side being the house. In these cases, door and window alarms are usually required for doors leading from the house to the pool.
I spoke with Jeff Gable, of Hunt Country pools, in Middleburg, Va about how to bake safety into the design process, and we got to talking about pool fences. "I have had people that would not build a pool if they had to put a 4-sided fence around it. They don't like the look, so I give them some alternatives to the standard perimeter fence."
Alternatives can be expensive, especially if the land is very flat. These include building retaining walls and moving a lot of dirt around. "They still have a 4-sided fence" Jeff says. "But it doesn't look like one anymore." With a mix of fencing, boulders, walls, grading and landscaping, he can usually overcome the fence hurdle with new clients.
This blog post is about ideas for creating safer pool environments without having to sacrifice beauty in design. A tight, 4-sided pool fence may be the cheapest route, and they are quite safe - but if you are looking for alternatives to the standard aluminum pool fence, I humbly submit to you the following list of safe pool design ideas.
Here's some ways to design a safer swimming pool by adding layers of protection in ways you may not have thought of until now.
1. Use large plants to conceal a fence.
Azaleas, Cypress or Sage bushes can be used. With proper care and feeding, growth can reach 4 feet in 4 years if you buy plants of large size. In this photo, the fence is concealed on a sloping hillside behind the Hydrangeas.
2. Use large trellis planter boxes.
These support fast growing ivy, and blooming perennials of the climbing type. These may be allowed to substitute for a fence in some areas, or they can be used as stand-alone barriers, to direct traffic flow and isolate the pool area. Use them on the far sides, where they don't block the view from the pool.
3. Use Retaining Walls on one or two sides of the pool area
Retaining walls are normally used to hold back hillsides, but not necessarily. They are great for housing water features and blocking access to an entire length of the pool. Behind the wall, dirt is backfilled, and large bushes or evergreens planted to conceal a small fence.
4. Build your Pool On the Ground
An On-Ground pool has part of the wall aboveground, with a wrap around pool deck. This raises one end of the pool off the ground by 4 ft, similar to a walk out basement. Wrap a nice looking wood deck and safety rail, and a separate internal fence if the deck connects to the house.
5. Build a Negative Edge Pool
Negative edge pools, aka Infinity edge pools, have an edge that spills over a wall into a shallow catch basin below. Improves the view, and can block access to small children along the edge.
6. Add an Automatic Pool Cover
It used to be (long time ago) that you could use an automatic cover in lieu of a proper pool fence. No longer the case in most areas, but an automatic pool cover, when closed - is a very strong layer of protection around any rectangular pool.
7. Raised Bond Beam
Fancy way of saying raised pool wall. A unique idea, using a negative edge on more than one side. Because the pool is raised up from the surrounding deck or floor, it's a bit safer for toddlers to be around.
8. Build into a Hillside
If you already have a hillside in your back yard, you can use this to it's advantage with proper grading. Boxwood conceals a fence line in the photo below. Or, incorporate a rock waterfall or cascade to serve as retaining wall, safety barrier and water feature.
9. Glass Pool Fencing
If you have a 3-sided pool fence, adding an internal perimeter fence to separate the back porch or entertainment areas from the pool area makes good sense. Think of it as fencing in the patio, not the pool! Glass pool fencing is sleek, see-through and ultra modern.
10. Pool Houses, Outdoor Kitchens and Living Areas
Effectively serving to block off one end of the pool area, or a large portion of one side, entertainment areas or changing room / bath houses break up the fence line and can add a bit more security to your swimming pool.
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We recently covered the disappearance of iHeartRadio from the Windows Phone 8 Store. The app was suddenly pulled from listing, but remains available for those running Windows Phone 7.x. We found this to be slightly odd, but believed an updated version would be in the pipeline.
After contacting iHeartRadio, turns out our assumptions were correct:
"The iHeartRadio application was released to the Windows Phone 8 markeplace in error. It hasn't yet been tested for compatibly with the Windows 8 phones. We will keep you updated when an iHeartRadio application for Windows 8 phones is released."
There you have it, folks. iHeartRadio was released for Windows Phone 8 in error (fancy the chances of that, eh?). This may explain why some users were experiencing issues. We'll await further details from the team as to when we can all expect to see the app return to the store for those with latest Windows Phone hardware.
If you're running Windows Phone 7, you're in luck as the app is still available for your smartphone. Should you be packing the latest devices from the manufacturers, we'll have to wait until iHeartRadio is comfortable with the app and release it once again.


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So this is my first entry for 2014!
I know I haven't been posting much in 2013 but this year is going to be different, more focus on my work and furthering my passion as an artist.
To kick things off, I present you my most recent shoot with the ever so beautiful Narcisa Music from Scene models.
With styling by Emma Bergmeier-Varian and hair + make-up by Rebecca Joanne.
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This is the cupcake we're making this Christmas. Thank you Southern Living for the Recipe
- 3/4 cup butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 (1-oz.) bottle red liquid food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1. Preheat oven to 350°. Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until fluffy; gradually add sugar, beating well. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating until blended after each addition. Stir in food coloring and vanilla until blended.
- 2. Combine flour, cocoa, and salt. Stir together buttermilk, vinegar, and baking soda in a 4-cup liquid measuring cup. (Mixture will bubble.) Add flour mixture to butter mixture alternately with buttermilk mixture, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Beat at low speed until blended after each addition. Place 24 paper baking cups in 2 (12-cup) muffin pans; spoon batter into cups, filling three-fourths full.
- 3. Bake at 350° for 18 to 20 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in centers comes out clean. Remove cupcakes from pans to wire racks, and let cool completely (about 45 minutes).
- 4. Pipe frosting onto cupcakes. Garnish, if desired.
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- 2 (4-oz.) white chocolate baking bars
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 6 cups powdered sugar, divided
- 1/4 cup almond liqueur
- Break white chocolate baking bars into pieces. Melt white chocolate and cream in a microwave-safe bowl at MEDIUM (50% power) 1 minute or until melted and smooth, stirring at 30-second intervals. (Do not overheat.) Let cool to room temperature (about 30 minutes). Beat butter and 1 cup powdered sugar at low speed with an electric mixer until blended. Add 5 cups powdered sugar alternately with almond liqueur, beating at low speed until blended after each addition. Add white chocolate mixture; beat at medium speed until spreading consistency.


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Charles Smilinich, age 92, of Colden, formerly of Grand Island, died Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2013, at his residence, after a long illness.
Born in Tonawanda, he was the son of the late Michael and Katharina Smilinich and had been a resident of Grand Island for the greater part of his life. An Army veteran of World War II, he had been involved in the building trades and operated Charles Smilinich Concrete Waterproofing on Grand Island for many years until his retirement.
He was the husband of 72 years of the late Ann (nee Martineck) Smilinich, who died earlier this year, and brother of the late Andrew Smilinich and Mildred Magaris.
He is survived by his four children, Judy (Ronald) Blain, Michael (Nancy) Smilinich, Susan Lehsten, and Debra (Dan) Burandt; a brother, Branko (Doris) Sedlacek; and two sisters, Helen (Albert) Fadell and Draga Swagel. Also surviving are 13 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday at the Hamp Funeral Home Inc., 37 Adam St. at Seymour, Tonawanda, where funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday. Friends are invited; interment at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. If desired, memorials to Hospice Buffalo are preferred by the family.
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text: 23 Jan 2013 07:30 Etihad Airways Food and Beverage Manager Claudette Khamiss and Cabin Senior John Poladian have won the Gold Team Award for 'Maximising Sales Techniques' at the 2013 Inflight Sales Person of the Year (ISPY2013). Etihad Airways Food and Beverage Manager Claudette Khamiss and Cabin Senior John Poladian have won the Gold Team Award for 'Maximising Sales Techniques' at the 2013 Inflight Sales Person of the Year (ISPY2013).The ISPY Awards are held annually in the UK and bring together the world's top inflight sales cabin crew members, as well as airline suppliers, buyers and crew management. The crew members take part in inflight duty free training which is followed by exams and assessments to qualify for awards.Claudette and John formed the Etihad Airways team and competed against 40 other teams from 33 of the world's most prominent airlines. Aubrey Tiedt, Etihad Airways' Vice President Guest Services, said: "The ISPY Awards recognise and honour the world's greatest selling cabin crew and we are delighted that our Food and Beverage Manager, Claudette Khamiss, and Cabin Senior, John Poladian, won the gold team award. To win against 33 leading international carriers and European charter airlines is an outstanding achievement."She added: "The role of cabin crew is critical in driving inflight duty free sales. Together with the Etihad Duty Free department, we provide our cabin crew with extensive training to enhance their selling techniques and product knowledge and we offer a worthwhile incentive scheme to continuously reward our cabin crew and keep them motivated." Travel tools Contact usAs a truly international airline, we have a genuinely global presence. Find out how to contact your nearest Etihad office. View contact details FeedbackShould you wish to send us a comment, compliment, or complaint, or simply ask a question, please click here FacebookStay upto date with our latest news and promotions by liking our page on Facebook.com YoutubeWatch our services and announcements on our official Youtube channel. TwitterGet all the tweets for the latest deals, announcements and news. Follow us on Etihad Airways | Etihad Deals |Etihad Help | Etihad Rewards


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A Macomb County jury today continues to deliberate whether a grandmother should be convicted of knowingly allowing her twin grandsons to deal heroin from two residences.
Diane Henton, 68, is charged with two counts of maintaining a drug house related to sales by Marco and Mario Henton, 20, both of whom have pleaded guilty to several drug dealing charges. Diane Henton's charges are each punishable by up to two years in prison.
Assistant Macomb prosecutor Dena Keller during closing arguments Friday criticized Henton's parenting skills and contended that Henton had to be aware of the dealing because police found heroin and drug paraphernalia in the open. In addition, she had to see the five to 10 buyers per day who came to the homes in Clinton Township and Sterling Heights, Keller contended.
She noted the young men didn't work or pay any household bills, and yet $9,700 in cash in total was found in the two homes.
'She had to know,' Keller said. 'She's the ultimate enabler, and there's some evidence she was benefitting from this.
'There was a lot of activity. She would have had to completely bury her head in the sand to miss this.'
But Diane Henton's attorney, Dennis Johnston, criticized Macomb prosecutors for pursuing the case against Henton even after her grandsons admitted guilt.
'What purpose does it serve by convicting this lady?' Johnston said. 'The bad guys have been convicted. What does a conviction bring in this case other than to continue the 18-months nightmare' for Diane Henton.
The twins were originally charged in December 2011 with selling heroin from their grandmother's apartment across 19 Mile Road from Chippewa Valley High School in Clinton Township. Three months later, the trio was arrested again, and the twins were accused of selling heroin at their new Sterling Heights residence.
The twins in February pleaded guilty to two counts of delivery or manufacture of less than 50 grams of a controlled substance, possession with intent to delivery of less than 50 grams of a controlled substance near a school, and maintaining a drug house. They are scheduled to be sentenced May 21 by Judge James Biernat Jr. in Macomb County Circuit Court in Mount Clemens.
Mario Henton testified they began dealing drugs at age 12 on Detroit streets. Their father died when they were babies, and their mother left a few years later. Diane Henton took over parenting them at 11.
Diane Henton's trial began Tuesday in front of Biernat. Jurors started deliberating late Friday afternoon.
Johnston during closings criticized the prosecution's motivation, noting the arrests received media coverage.
'There was media attention early,' Johnston told jurors. 'Maybe they don't want to be perceived as soft on crime in the media. If that's the case, that in itself is a crime … You should be greatly offended by that decision.'
But Keller, a member of the prosecution's drug unit, said that Henton should be held accountable because of the heroin's devastating effects on not only users but their families and crime victims.
'What their grandmother is allowing them to do is contributing to the ripple effect of heroin. She provides the storefront for them to do it,' she said. 'I see the effect heroin has on people all the time. I could tell you stories that would blow your mind.'
Johnston noted the prosecution's case showed no direct evidence Henton knew about the dealing. 'It's all circumstantial,' he said.
He said the grandsons used their 'street' abilities to shield their grandmother from the activity and emphasized she's not on trial for her parenting skills.
'The issue in the (jury) box is whether there is any criminality,' he said.
Johnston also presented Henton's niece, who testified her aunt is a good person.
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I am having a hard time finding my great grandfather David Solomon Rodecap's obituary. I know he was born in Middletown, Indiana approximately 1865, and he died in August of 1927 or 28. I believe he died in Muncie, Indiana. I am also looking for any information on Charles McLaughlin, or his wife Rebecca. I believe they lived in or around Henry county Indiana. I believe Charles died in 1878 in Madison county, Indiana. I am looking for an obituary on either of them. They are my great grandfather's in-laws.
Any help is appreciated.
Thank you.
Meg Rodcamp
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Auburn, Indiana 46706
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Query: RODECAP/McLAUGHLIN of Henry and Madison Counties
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- AnonymousNovember 20, 2009 at 3:47 PM
An obituary for a Dave Rodecap ran in the Anderson Daily Bulletin on Sep. 3, 1929. Is it possible that this might be him?ReplyDelete
- AnonymousDecember 2, 2009 at 10:05 PM
that looks correct. where can i get a copy of the obit?ReplyDelete
meg rodecap ( i spelled my own last name wrong last time)
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What You'll Need1 of 9
- A TRX, or similar suspension trainer - Something sturdy to secure the suspension trainer (like a car) Note: You want to attach the suspension trainer with the door apparatus attachment inside the car door and then close it so it is completely secure!
Exercise Number 1: Standing Back RowStep 1 2 of 9
Do four sets of 15 to 20 repetitions of this back exercise. Start standing tall, feet are about hip-width a part. Slightly lean back so your arms are completely straight in front of you. Utilize your core muscles.
Exercise Number 1: Standing Back RowStep 2 3 of 9
Now pull your body forward so your arms come directly next to you. Your elbows are bent at a 90-degree angle. Then return to the start position. Make sure there is no slack in the suspension trainer. You want the tension to always be tight so you know you are challenging your muscles throughout the full range of motion.
Exercise Number 2: Squat to Standing RowStep 1 4 of 9
You want to position yourself so that you are doing a perfect squat and stopping at a 90-degree angle. Keep feet hip-width a part, core tight and shoulders back. Imagine that you're sitting in a chair.
Exercise Number 2: Squat to Standing RowStep 2 5 of 9
When you are coming back up from the squat you are adding in a small row, just like in the first exercise. Do four sets of 15 to 20 repetitions. Remember, there is no slack in the suspension trainer, it is always tight!
Exercise Number 3: Standing Chest PressStep 1 6 of 9
Position yourself so that you are challenging your chest, biceps and shoulder muscles throughout the full range of motion. Start standing tall, then lean slightly forward.
Exercise Number 3: Standing Chest PressStep 2 7 of 9
Now start to lower down, like you are doing a push-up. When you're lowering yourself toward the ground, you want to make sure your elbows do not go past 90 degrees. If you feel that the angle is too challenging, then walk forward a tiny bit and then complete the motion. Do four sets of 15 to 20 repetitions.
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When combining all three of these exercises, try to do them back to back for four complete sets. The first set looks like this: Do exercises one, two and three back-to-back (no rests in between each exercise). Once you complete all three moves then rest for a maximum of 60 seconds. Do this same routine three more times so you are working your entire body in each round.


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Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) is a type of behavior disorder. It is mostly diagnosed in childhood. Children with ODD are uncooperative, defiant, and hostile toward peers, parents, teachers, and other authority figures. They are more troubling to others than they are to themselves.
Researchers don't know what causes ODD. But there are 2 main theories for why it occurs:
ODD is more common in boys than in girls. Children with the following mental health problems are also more likely to have ODD:
Most symptoms seen in children and teens with ODD also happen at times in other children without it. This is especially true for children around ages 2 or 3, or during the teen years. Many children tend to disobey, argue with parents, or defy authority. They may often behave this way when they are tired, hungry, or upset. But in children and teens with ODD, these symptoms happen more often. They also interfere with learning and school adjustment. And in some cases, they disrupt the child's relationships with others.
Symptoms of ODD may include:
These symptoms may look like other mental health problems. Make sure your child sees his or her healthcare provider for a diagnosis.
If you notice symptoms of ODD in your child or teen, you can help by seeking a diagnosis right away. Early treatment can often prevent future problems.
A child psychiatrist or qualified mental health expert can diagnose ODD. He or she will talk with the parents and teachers about the child's behavior and may observe the child. In some cases, your child may need mental health testing.
Early treatment can often prevent future problems. Treatment will depend on your child's symptoms, age, and health. It will also depend on how bad the ODD is.
Children with ODD may need to try different therapists and types of therapies before they find what works for them. Treatment may include:
Researchers don't know what causes ODD. But certain approaches can help prevent the disorder. Young children be helped by early intervention programs that teach them social skills and how to deal with anger. For teens, talk therapy (psychotherapy), learning social skills, and getting help with schoolwork can all help reduce problem behaviors. School-based programs can also help to stop bullying and improve relationships among teens.
Parent-management training programs are also important. These programs teach parents how to manage their child's behavior. Parents learn positive reinforcement methods, and also how to discipline their child.
Early treatment for your child can often prevent future problems. Here are things you can do to help:
Call your child's healthcare provider right away if your child:
Call 911 if your child has suicidal thoughts, a suicide plan, and the means to carry out the plan.
Tips to help you get the most from a visit to your child's healthcare provider:
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