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A free service, Clickmarks is an alternative to off-line readers and conventional pull aggregator services that goes further than other services in personalization, service comprehensiveness, and cross-platform access, including wired and wireless Web connections. Although you'll have to do a bit of clicking to configure Clickmarksand you can't use the software to check all your password-protected accountsits strength is its ability to select portions of Web sites rather than download whole pages, which can save you time and storage.
Once you register for this free service, you'll find three functional areas: My Content, My Accounts, and My Bookmarks.
The My Content feature lets you pick and choose any Internet content to include in 1 to 100 customizable, tiled windows. For example, you can have windows for news, sports, entertainment, work, dogs, racing, cooking, and reading. Though the screen would be crowded, you can have as many as 100 windows in 10 rows and columns. You can either include all elements from a Web site or just one headline, link, or graphic: this feature is great for gathering status reports, sports scores, or localized weather information, for example. Once we were comfortable with the configuration process, we were able to add, edit, and organize content quickly. We were also able to access the data with a Palm VII wireless PDA and with a Sprint PCS Wireless Web phone.
The My Accounts page is limited to personalized Web sites that are Clickmarks partners (this appears to be how the company makes money). You can select from address book, calendar, career, e-mail, travel, financial, maps, search engines, and weather accounts for periodic monitoring. Under the travel heading, for example, the only current partner is Avis Reservations, while there are 23 listed e-mail services including CNN Mail, Excite Mail, Hotmail, Netscape Mail, and Yahoo! During our testing with a Yahoo! mail account, the service worked fine most of the time, but when the Yahoo! mail server was very busy and slow (which we determined by accessing it directly), Clickmarks returned a confusing error message.
The My Bookmarks function lets you organize bookmarks and access them from other devices: Just log onto the Clickmarks Internet site via a wired or wireless device and your bookmarks are ready to use.
Clickmarks' mobile bookmark and highly granular Web site personalization features are more useful at this time than the currently limited My Accounts feature.


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Right now, it is normal to be abnormal in Wyoming. Sheridan Media's Betsy Love has the story
That is true--at least as far as snowpack levels are concerned:
Jerry Forster, who is the Conservation Technician for the Sheridan County Conservation District, tells us the latest snowpack figures for our area continue to be abnormally low:
He points out that overall precipitation levels are slightly better at 80%--possibly due to slightly warmer temperatures this year.
While an abnormally snowy spring could change things, the present trend indicates we can expect to likely have lower than normal water supply in Sheridan this year. But these low levels are pretty normal in Wyoming at the moment:
Also, although overall precipitation is an important factor for determining annual water supplies, the level of snowpack and rate that it melts is also important, because snowpack that melts too quickly tends to lead or compound water scarcity later on in the year.

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Twitter is trialling doubling its character count, and users are divided.
On Tuesday, the social media site announced it would test expanding the text limit to 280 characters, doubling the current total of 140.
"Can't fit your Tweet into 140 characters?" it asked. "We're trying something new with a small group, and increasing the character limit to 280."
Can't fit your Tweet into 140 characters? 🤔— Twitter (@Twitter) September 26, 2017
We're trying something new with a small group, and increasing the character limit to 280! Excited about the possibilities? Read our blog to find out how it all adds up. 👇https://t.co/C6hjsB9nbL
The change would mean tweets will now be twice as long, and a longer word count will be trialled for certain users before a conclusive decision is reached.
In a blog post, Twitter said the goal of the trial was to eliminate the constraints of the current word limit, which its internal research proved is a significant barrier to people tweeting.
"When people don't have to cram their thoughts into 140 characters and actually have some to spare, we see more people tweeting – which is awesome," it said.
"Although we feel confident about our data and the positive impact this change will have, we want to try it out with a small group of people before we make a decision to launch to everyone."
Nonetheless, the news didn't go down all too well with... Twitter users, actually, including celebrities such as Kumail Nanjiani and Westworld's Shannon Woodward.
Go figure.
It's remarkable how little twitter understands its own appeal. https://t.co/gm6R7ZJ6Du— Kumail Nanjiani (@kumailn) September 26, 2017
"I just published my first book. You can read it on New Twitter."— shannonwoodward (@shannonwoodward) September 26, 2017
The 280-character limit is a terrible idea. The whole beauty of Twitter is that it forces you to express your ideas concisely (1/47)— James Poniewozik (@poniewozik) September 26, 2017
twitter to world: hey, why not make it a double— Melville House (@melvillehouse) September 26, 2017
world: please god no we are already incredibly fucked up
Twitter, not understanding its own product since 2006.— Daniel Heitmann (@dictvm) September 26, 2017
us: hey twitter maybe do something about the nazi's using your platform— lexi (@hizashis) September 26, 2017
twitter: give them more space to write their racism in
Hey Twitter I'm mega glad you're giving people double the harassment capability without adding more tools to defend it thx— 🚀🕹.ashley. 📺🎙 (@AshleyEsqueda) September 26, 2017
I'm overwhelmed enough as it is. I can't handle 280 characters, Twitter.— Lady Lawya (@Parkerlawyer) September 26, 2017
Although some people are all for it:
I'm actually glad Twitter has increased the character limit to 280. Previously, there was literally no way for writing anything beyond 140— hrtbps (@hrtbps) September 26, 2017
Twitter announces an increase to 280 characters.— FᎪᎢ ᏩᎪNᎠᎪᏞF (@sofarrsogud) September 26, 2017
All around the world, punctuation marks begin to rejoice.
Twitter's increasing the tweet character limit to 280 💙💙💙— Sam Carr 🍂 (@saamcarr) September 26, 2017
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|Associate Athletic Trainer (Soccer, Men's Basketball, Men's Golf, Women's Golf)
|Soccer, Men's Basketball, Men's & Women's Golf
Annika Bailey begins her 12th year at Ohio University.
Bailey, supervises the health care needs of student-athletes with the men's basketball, women's soccer and men's and women's golf programs.
Prior to joining the Ohio University sports medicine staff full time in 2006, Bailey spent one year as a graduate athletic trainer for women's soccer and Men's and Women's swimming. Prior to coming to Ohio University in 2005 for her Master's Degree she worked at New Mexico State University where she worked with the Football and Baseball teams.
Bailey received a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science and Sports Medicine from California Lutheran University in 2004. Bailey also earned a Master of Science degree in Recreation and Sports Sciences from Ohio University in 2007.
Bailey and her husband reside in Chester, OH with their children.


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Joyce & Tony
Joyce DiDonato concerts are never demure events. The question is how the addition of Antonio Pappano – and the overall air of a musical holiday – makes a difference. Over these two discs, music that needs special pleading certainly gets it, especially with the little-known composers of the first half, though the second disc of more popular repertoire threatens to run amok.
With its mixture of recitative and arioso, Haydn's Arianna a Naxos scene can grow tedious. But DiDonato's remarkable evolution as an actress now allows her to convey dramatic precision while respecting the music's classical outlines. Where she might have pushed her voice harder in years past, she now seems to look more deeply into her vocal core for fine shades of emotion that catch the most minute change of mood. If there's a single moment that illustrates DiDonato's growth from an effective artist to one who achieves greatness, it's the vocal decrescendo that suggests her lover's ships fading into the horizon. Such things can be gimmicky, but here DiDonato conveys the cold slap of reality: he's not coming back – an effect underscored by reverberent recorded sound that conveys just how alone Ariadne is.
The harmonic extravagance of I canti della Sera, a song-cycle by Francesco Santoliquido (1883-1971) that feels like theatrically astute Rachmaninov, shows how DiDonato and Pappano effectively cut away anything that's interpretatively extraneous – in one of the few recordings anywhere of this once-acclaimed composer who fell into eclipse for his Fascist politics. The shamelessly lyrical Ernest de Curtis (1875-1937) could easily be cabaret music. But, as in the two Rossini trifles on the disc, the specificity of DiDonato's conviction breaks through one's preconceived notions about the respective genres.
Because these performances feel so right, the mis-steps in the second disc's popular songs seem more obvious, suggesting that the diva is slumming it (even though she knows better). The first song group begins with a downright celestial version of Stephen Foster's 'Beautiful Dreamer', arranged by David Krane with Impressionist chords suggesting Ives's Central Park in the Dark. It's also here that DiDonato's voice has an expecially attractive plaintive quality, her small, quick vibrato recalling Frederica von Stade's prime.
Elsewhere, in song choices that include rarities by Celine Dougherty and Heitor Villa-Lobos, DiDonato and Pappano are increasingly cavalier in ways that no doubt made the live event great fun but distract from the music's content. DiDonato certainly has the voice to give 'A Lazy Afternoon' the understated eroticism of Kaye Ballard (in the original 1954 cast album of The Golden Apple on RCA Victor), but seems only able to pull back in time for her standard encore, 'Over the Rainbow', an irresistible talisman for this Kansas-born mezzo who, unlike her Wizard of Oz counterpart, will rule our emerald cities for years to come.


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Happy Tax Week!
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text: Rick Stream St. Louis County Voters To Mostly Use Paper Ballots By Julie O'Donoghue • Sep 3, 2019 David Kovaluk | St. Louis Public Radio The St. Louis County Board of Elections unanimously voted Tuesday to shift toward using paper ballots and away from touch-screen voting machines. The elections board is moving forward with a $6.9 million contract with Hart InterCivic to provide new voting machines and software that primarily run a paper ballot system. The new apparatus is expected to be in place for the Nov. 5 election. Elections Commissioners pick Stream as GOP director for St. Louis County By Jason Rosenbaum • Dec 30, 2016 Jason Rosenbaum | St. Louis Public Radio | File photo More than two years after narrowly losing a bid for the top job in St. Louis County government, Rick Stream is slated to become one of the most powerful elections officials in Missouri. The St. Louis County Board of Elections Commissioners tapped Stream to serve as the Republican elections director. Two directors from each major political party are in charge of running the day-to-day operations of county elections board. But because Stream shares the same party with incoming Republican Gov. Eric Greitens, he'll technically be in charge of the state's largest elections jurisdiction. Four candidates seek to succeed Schmitt in St. Louis County Senate seat By Jason Rosenbaum • Jul 26, 2016 Jason Rosenbaum | St. Louis Public Radio On the surface, there doesn't seem to be a lot of daylight between Rick Stream and Andrew Koenig: The two Republican contenders for the 15th District Senate seat won House seats through intense door-knocking campaigns. They've both served four terms in the Missouri House. And they can point to big accomplishments during their legislative careers. Politically Speaking: Boyko seeks to break GOP stranglehold on 15th Senatorial District By Jason Rosenbaum & Jo Mannies • Jul 5, 2016 Jason Rosenbaum | St. Louis Public Radio On the latest edition of the Politically Speaking podcast, St. Louis Public Radio's Jason Rosenbaum and Jo Mannies are pleased to welcome Democrat Mark Boyko to the show for the first time. Politically Speaking: Stream talks about Senate bid and lessons from county executive loss By Jo Mannies & Jason Rosenbaum • Jun 28, 2016 Jason Rosenbaum | St. Louis Public Radio | File photo Former state Rep. Rick Stream – who almost became St. Louis County executive and now is running for the Missouri Senate – once again joins Jason Rosenbaum and Jo Mannies on St. Louis Public Radio's Politically Speaking podcast. Politically Speaking: Rep. Koenig on his time in the House - and his bid for the Senate By Jason Rosenbaum & Jo Mannies • Jun 28, 2016 Jason Rosenbaum | St. Louis Public Radio On the latest edition of the Politically Speaking podcast, St. Louis Public Radio's Jason Rosenbaum and Jo Mannies welcome state Rep. Andrew Koenig to the show for the first time. The Manchester Republican is running against former state Rep. Rick Stream, R-Kirkwood, in the Aug. 2 GOP primary for the 15th Senatorial District. Stream's episode of Politically Speaking will be posted soon. First day of Missouri candidate filing yields a few surprises -- and competitive contests By Jason Rosenbaum • Feb 24, 2016 Mallory Daily I St. Louis Public Radio While the showdown that may give joy to political junkies is between Attorney General Chris Koster and walking meme Leonard Steinman for Democratic gubernatorial nomination, some serious contests will demand voters' attention this year. Many of the most potentially competitive races will be in the St. Louis area, a place where a number of state House seats will be open due to term limits. Races for open St. Louis-based legislative seats beginning to take shape By Jason Rosenbaum & Jo Mannies • Sep 9, 2015 Jason Rosenbaum I St. Louis Public Radio | File photo Even though Missouri's primary elections are a year away, some contests for St. Louis area state legislative seats are beginning to take shape. St. Louis Alderman Donna Baringer announced Wednesday morning that she will run for the 82nd District House seat, which encompasses most of southwest St. Louis. And Wednesday night, Republican Rick Stream of Kirkwood — who narrowly lost a bid for St. Louis County executive last fall — officially kicked off his campaign for the 15th District state Senate seat. Stenger Still Wins In Recount Of County Executive Contest By Jo Mannies • Dec 30, 2014 Parth Shah | St. Louis Public Radio intern (Updated 10 p.m. Tues., Dec. 30) The St. Louis County Election Board assigned 50 employees this week to conduct a court-ordered recount of the votes cast Nov. 4 in the tight battle for county executive. The election was narrowly won by Democrat Steve Stenger, who defeated Republican Rick Stream. And when the recount was complete, Stenger still won. The board fulfilled the aim of the candidates and the court to have the recount completed, and the results public, before Stenger is sworn in at noon Thursday, New Year's Day, as county executive. Stream Seeks Recount In Loss To Stenger For County Executive By Jo Mannies • Dec 18, 2014 Rachel Lippmann | St. Louis Public Radio Republican Rick Stream waited until the deadline to go to court Thursday and request a recount in the close contest he lost Nov. 4 for St. Louis County executive. Stream lost by fewer than 1,800 votes to Democrat Steve Stenger, who is to be sworn in on Jan. 1. Final Reports Show Stenger Heavily Outraised, Outspent Stream By Jo Mannies • Dec 4, 2014 Parth Shah | St. Louis Public Radio intern St. Louis County Executive-elect Steve Stenger outspent Republican rival Rick Stream by more than three-to-one in what appears to have been the closest contest for that office in decades. Stenger — a Democrat who won by less than 1,900 votes — spent $3.34 million in his successful bid for the post, according to the final campaign-finance reports due Thursday. Stream reported spending $959,395. North St. Louis County Carried Stenger Across The Finish Line By Jo Mannies & Brent Jones • Nov 19, 2014 Photos courtesy of the candidates If it weren't for voters in north St. Louis County, Democrat Steve Stenger wouldn't have won the tight Nov. 4 contest for county executive. Stenger lost most of his home turf in south St. Louis County to Republican Rick Stream. Stenger carried north county strongly, but the percentage was far less than County Executive Charlie Dooley's performance in 201o. Even so, Stenger's north county showing -- despite opposition from north county Democrats -- proved crucial to victory. When Losing An Election Isn't The End Of The Story By Jason Rosenbaum • Nov 11, 2014 Courtesy of Ed Martin's Facebook page When Ed Martin sent out an e-mail last week with the phrase "You're A Loser" in the subject line, this writer thought the chairman of the Missouri Republican Party was being unneighborly. In actuality, Martin – who, for full disclosure, lives in the same St. Louis neighborhood as I do – penned a letter on how it feels to lose an election. Even though his party experienced a very successful mid-term election cycle, Martin wrote that not every Republican candidate is basking in the glow of victory -- and they probably aren't feeling that great right now. Public Radio Reporters Review Tuesday's Election By Erica Smith • Nov 5, 2014 Chris McDaniel / St. Louis Public Radio Wednesday on "St. Louis on the Air," we gathered our political reporters to recap Tuesday's election. The consensus: Republicans ruled the night. "It was a Republican bloodbath, nationally and regionally," said Jo Mannies, St. Louis Public Radio political reporter. "But it also shows that St. Louis County is definitely Democratic turf because the only two Democratic candidates — big names — who remained standing were Steve Stenger and Jill Schupp." Stenger In-Depth Interview: 'We Need To Move Forward Together ... Now' By Jo Mannies, Chris McDaniel & Jason Rosenbaum • Nov 5, 2014 Chris McDaniel | St. Louis Public Radio A day after his narrow victory, St. Louis County Executive-elect Steve Stenger says he's "certainly willing to extend an olive branch'' to those fellow Democrats who had opposed his election. But that said, Stenger made clear Wednesday that he expects those critics — many of whom were African-American officials in north St. Louis County — to do their part as well. "We saw political motivations of all sorts, and we need to set them aside,'' Stenger said during a wide-ranging interview on St. Louis Public Radio's Politically Speaking podcast. We Asked Six Questions About Mid-Term Elections; Here Are The Answers By Jason Rosenbaum • Nov 5, 2014 Rebecca Smith, St. Louis Public Radio The 2014 mid-term election is over, but its impact on local and state politics could be long lasting. That's because Republicans -- who were already in firm control of the Missouri General Assembly – expanded their numbers in the House and Senate in part because they were able to crack the Democrats' once-sturdy strongholds in Jefferson County, southeast Missouri and northeast Missouri. In St. Louis County, Republicans also came close to electing a county executive for the first time since 1990 when Democrat Buzz Westfall ended 28 years of GOP control over the office. Stenger Edges Out Stream In Expensive Nail-Biter For County Executive By Jo Mannies, Chris McDaniel & Rachel Lippmann • Nov 5, 2014 Chris McDaniel | St. Louis Public Radio Democrat Steve Stenger eked out a narrow victory Tuesday for St. Louis County executive, becoming one of the few major Democratic wins – regionally or nationally. After trailing for much of the vote-counting, Stenger ended up with an edge of 1,768 votes over Republican Rick Stream. That amounted to less than 1 percent of the roughly 294,000 votes cast. "I want to say 'thank you' to the voters of St. Louis County who have placed their confidence in me to turn their county around, and to move our county forward and upward,'' Stenger said in a brief victory speech. Six Things At Stake In Tuesday's Mid-Term Election By Jason Rosenbaum • Nov 2, 2014 Rebecca Smith | St. Louis Public Radio It's somewhat instinctual for Missouri political reporters to describe every election as decisive, critical or groundbreaking. And to be fair, it's not an unnatural impulse – since every Show Me State election year for the past couple of decades has featured a competitive statewide, U.S. Senate or presidential contest. This year, though, state Auditor Tom Schweich likely won't lose to his Libertarian or Constitution Party opponents, and the Missouri House and Senate will remain firmly in Republican hands. And there's no U.S. Senate contest. Cheat Sheet: A Quick Guide To Candidates And Issues On Tuesday's Ballot By Jo Mannies • Oct 31, 2014 File photo | Rachel Heidenry | St. Louis Beacon Missouri Secretary of State Jason Kander is estimating that slightly fewer than 40 percent of the state's voters will show up at the polls next Tuesday, a lower turnout than in 2010 — when there was more at stake on the ballot. Area election officials also are projecting lower turnouts, ranging from roughly 20 percent in the city of St. Louis to 25 percent in St. Charles County, 46 percent in St. Louis County and 47 percent in Jefferson County. Video Voters Guide To St. Louis County Executive Race By Chris McDaniel • Oct 30, 2014 Parth Shah | St. Louis Public Radio intern Here's your chance to see the two major-party candidates for St. Louis county executive in action. Before the August primary, we videotaped the candidates answering questions about some of the key issues facing the county. (This was before the Aug. 9 shooting death of Michael Brown in Ferguson.) Here is what Democrat Steve Stenger and Republican had to say. You can see their answers by clicking on the questions below. What's your strongest achievement while in office? How would you improve the St. Louis County parks system? Stenger Outspends, Outraises Stream In Recent Weeks By Jo Mannies • Oct 27, 2014 Parth Shah | St. Louis Public Radio intern Just since Oct. 1, the two major candidates for St. Louis County executive have spent more than $1.1 million between them – most of it on TV ads. On Monday, Republican Rick Stream and Democrat Steve Stenger filed their final campaign-finance reports – known as "eight-day reports" – before the Nov. 4 election. In their filings, Stenger reported spending $712,032 just in October. That compared to $409,824 for Stream. The bulk of their spending has been for TV ads, which have been running continually for almost two months. Next St. Louis County Executive Faces Big Challenge Turning North County Around By Jason Rosenbaum • Oct 27, 2014 Jason Rosenbaum, St. Louis Public Radio With sleek, white furniture and an array of flat screen televisions, Express Scripts' research lab has all the trappings of modernity and success. But for his part, Express Scripts CEO George Paz saw something else when he broke ground on his company's headquarters a few years ago. When he stepped on the north St. Louis County field that would later become Express Scripts' campus, Paz saw dilapidated houses and sewer runoff. It wasn't a sure-fire economic development opportunity. Stream Calls For Changes In State Laws Regarding Traffic Fines By Jo Mannies • Oct 27, 2014 Parth Shah | St. Louis Public Radio Rick Stream, the Republican nominee for St. Louis County executive, is promising to use his influence to persuade the General Assembly to change state laws to make it harder for communities to collect so much money from traffic violations. Stenger, Stream Court Women Voters As County Executive Race Enters Last Weeks By Jo Mannies • Oct 22, 2014 Jo Mannies | St. Louis Public Radio Actions often speak louder than words. The region's two major candidates for St. Louis County executive – Democrat Steve Stenger and Republican Rick Stream – play down any talk that their campaigns target women voters. Both say they're seeking support from any and all voters, regardless of gender, age, race or other demographics. In Political Campaigns, Even Reluctant Users Learn Twitter And Facebook Now Rule By Jo Mannies • Oct 19, 2014 Jefferson County website Jefferson County Recorder of Deeds Debbie Dunnegan Waters says she likely would have been oblivious to the internet uproar over her Facebook comments about the president if she hadn't set up a Twitter account a few months ago. Waters claims that she had forgotten about her Facebook post – which appears to ask why the military hasn't ousted President Barack Obama -- until she was at a radio station for an interview on Oct. 10. Stenger Has Twice As Much In The Bank As Stream For Final Push By Jo Mannies • Oct 15, 2014 Photos courtesy of the candidates Steve Stenger, the Democratic candidate for St. Louis County executive, is entering the final weeks of the contest with more than twice the money in the bank as Republican rival Rick Stream. In reports filed Wednesday, Stenger reported that he had raised $447,244 since the Aug. 5 primary and had $400,902 in the bank. That compares to only $173,081 raised by Stream, who reported $155,068 on hand. Stenger also has outspent Stream: $322,562 compared to Stream's $246,512. Clay Endorses Stenger For County Executive, Blasts Stream's Views By Jo Mannies • Oct 15, 2014 Jason Rosenbaum, St. Louis Public Radio (Updated 5:50 p.m. Wed., Oct. 15) The region's most prominent African-American official -- U.S. Rep. William Lacy Clay – has announced that he's no longer on the political fence, and now is endorsing fellow Democrat Steve Stenger for St. Louis County executive. Clay said on KMOX radio Wednesday morning that fellow African-Americans backing Republican Rick Stream were ignoring their best interests. "It's time for us to bring the temperature down and allow for us to make a rational decision," Clay said. In Debate, Stenger Takes Aim at Stream's Record By Jo Mannies • Oct 14, 2014 Rebecca Smith | St. Louis Public Radio St. Louis County's two major candidates for county executive – Republican Rick Stream and Democrat Steve Stenger – engaged Tuesday in their most vigorous debate to date, tangling over guns, other social issues, their records and their different visions of what government can and should do for the county's 1 million residents. Stream called their contest "the most important race in the state of Missouri'' on the Nov. 4 ballot. Live Updates: Stream, Stenger County Executive Debate By St. Louis Public Radio • Oct 14, 2014 Parth Shah | St. Louis Public Radio intern This is where you can find the latest updates from the St. Louis Public Radio debate between St. Louis County executive candidates Steve Stenger, a Democrat, and Rick Stream, a Republican. The debate is being broadcast live on St. Louis On The Air from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday and rebroadcast Tuesday night at 10 p.m. >> Live updates for mobile users Stream, Stenger Tangle Over Ferguson On KTRS; St. Louis Public Radio Debate Tuesday By Jo Mannies • Oct 13, 2014 Parth Shah | St. Louis Public Radio intern In their first of two debates this week, the two major-party candidates for St. Louis County executive — Republican Rick Stream and Democrat Steve Stenger — each portrayed himself as the true leader that the county needs at a time of job loss and social unrest. Each also accused the other of being too close to the current county executive, Democrat Charlie Dooley. Pages1 2 3 next › last »


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New Guinea impatiens hawkerii 'Paradise Fuchsia on Lavender'
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Paradise Fuchsia on Lavender features lavender flowers with a fuchsia stripe on the end of each stem, from mid spring to early fall. It requires a space of 9-15 inches to properly grow. The ability to thrive in full shade or partial sun, complement many other plants or flowers, or simply stand alone make it a great choice for your home and garden.
- Large Flowers
- Excellent Uniform Habit
- Broad Array of Bright, Attractive Colors
- Best for Pots & Hanging Baskets
Height: 12-18 in
Spread: 10-14 in
USDA Zone: Zones 10 - 12
Color: Bi-Color, Fuschia, Lavender
Interesting Notes:
New Guinea Impatiens are upright, warm weather annuals and tender perennials. These seasonal favorites offer a full spectrum of vibrant colors on bold blossoms and rich lance-shaped leaves. Impatiens are shade tolerant with a well-branching nature and compact growth habit. These beautiful plants offer large, round, vibrant flowers, appearing early in the season and forming a canopy of color which continues in warm weather conditions. The lush green or red foliage grows to form upright, rounded mounds covered by five-pedaled, flattened flowers. This suite of tropical perennials was collected from the island of Papa New Guinea, which is northeast of Australia and thrives in similar warm climates, seasonal or geographical.
New Guinea Harmony is a series bred by Danziger, the Paradise and Pure Beauty collection comes from the Dummen Group, while the New Guinea Sonic and Super Sonic series are bred by Syngenta. New Guineas are commonly used as a border plant around the garden, in hanging baskets, or for mass planting in the landscape. The taller and fuller varieties go nicely as mixed fillers in the garden. New Guineas grow best in moist, fertile, well-drained soil, and is a full shade to partial sun exposure flower. New Guineas also have a long bloom life. Key features include shade tolerance and no deadheading required.
Growing Tips for Homeowners:
As with every plant purchase, it is important to look for quality at the start! During the purchasing process, be sure to avoid plants that look exhausted. Finding a fresh young plant, without yellowing foliage or dying flowers is very important. Look for lush foliage and healthy vibrant colored flowers as indication of the plant's care thus far. This will ensure an easy start for you, and a long life for your plant.
After locating and purchasing a quality plant at the store, it is important to find the perfect place for it at your home. New Guineas are a full shade annual that thrives in the shade. The best time for planting your flower is mid-spring or early summer, after the threat of frost has passed. Be careful not to take your plant outside too early in the spring. If there is still a chance of frost in your area, keep your plant safe indoors, maintaining care in the container. New Guineas will last from late spring, through the summer, until the finish of fall. They are good pioneer plants in the garden, until other plants become more established.
An important key to remember when planting your Impatiens is spacing. New Guineas will thrive in optimal conditions and fill out any space they are given to grow in. Utilize their mounding habit to create color blocking in the garden or bold potted arrangements, but be sure to give them enough room to grow!
New Guineas are a fairly low maintenance plant that is shade tolerant. Regular water application, along with fertilizer or compost application will ensure optimal plant performance. Be sure to apply low to the ground, near the plant's main stem, avoiding wetting the plant's foliage, for quick absorption and utilization. New Guineas require a good moisture level but must be well drained. It is important to ensure good drainage in both containers and landscaping, to prevent diseases like root rot. Drainage holes, elevated flower gardens, and proper soil composition are three great ways to prevent root rot and help your plants maintain a healthy moisture level.
Another great feature of New Guineas are their bloom production. These beauties will continuously bloom all season. While the plant does not require deadheading, if your plants start to look messy, feel free to trim them back to keep them tight and well-shaped. After pinching back, your plant should begin to bloom again within 1–2 weeks. Do not be afraid to remove spent flowers to encourage continued flower bud production.
Preparing the ground for your plants is always an important key to maintaining healthy plants. Pests like slugs and snails are attracted to the environment created in flower gardens and landscaping. Prevention of these types of pests includes clearing the area of holes where such pests can live. Aphids and thrips may also pose a threat to your New Guinea, but are usually taken care of by predator insects. These tiny pests usually hide on the underside of leaves and are difficult to see because of their small size.
The earliest prevention against disease and pest threat is careful examination during the purchasing process. It is important to know the difference between harmful pests and beneficial insects. Some insects may lay their eggs on your plant's leaves in order to feed on the pests, which is actually beneficial to your flower. Removal of the wrong eggs could potentially promote pest survival and growth. New Guinea flowers attract butterflies and hummingbirds, adding a touch of beauty to your garden while promoting pollination and plant growth.
Characteristics & Attributes:
Attracts Wildlife:
- Butterflies
- Hummingbirds
- Compact
- Shade Tolerant
- Great Foliage
- No Deadheading
Design Use:
- Focal Point
- Window Boxes
- Edging
- Filler
- Shade Gardens
- Woodland Edge
- Container
- Versatile
- Mass Planting
- Border
- Hanging Baskets
- Tropical
- Ground Cover
- Part Sun
- Full Shade
Foliage Color:
- Dark Green
- Upright Mounding
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Fall
- Summer
- Spring
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Spring
- Fall
- Summer
Soil Moisture:
- Moist
- Well Drained
- Average
- Compact


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PSPU Function - What we do
The Planning and Strategic Projects Unit (PSPU) was established to support the University's Senior Management Team (SMT) and the University Management Board (UMB) in achieving their strategic aims and ambitions.
- The PSPU facilitates the delivery of the University's strategic ambitions through a range of Strategic Change initiatives.
- Working in partnership with all Professional Services Units, Academic Colleges and Schools, students and key external stakeholders, the PSPU leads on business planning processes including resource allocation.
- The PSPU provides a professional project and risk management resource to assure the successful implementation of externally funded projects and activities critical to the delivery of the University's Strategic Plan.
- It also leads on the creation and development of strategic partnerships which have a real impact on the regional economy.


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'Peruvian Lily' (Ahl-srurm-E-ree-a: lig-too):
Plants grow 24 to 36 inches tall. This seed will give a mix of colors including apricot, melon to salmon-pink, cerise and many different reds from light too deep. The colors are supposed to be brighter than the other mix offered. This selection produces some great cut flowers for vases. Plants become dense and spreading when established in the landscape, they can also be grown as a pot plant in a cool green house or sun room in colder climates. 'Peruvian Lily' will do best in a sunny exposure in cooler locations or part shade where it is hot. They should be given deep, humus rich, moisture retentive soils that have good drainage. Alstroemerias are showy of perennials, with large spectacular, brightly streaked flowers. Very nice when planted in groups along a path or grouped in a sheltered sunny border. They have a long flowering period throughout summer. In colder regions plant them at the base of a south facing wall. Plants will bloom the second or third year after sowing but if grown well, some blooming the first year.
Zones 7-10
Soak seed in warm water for 3 days, changing the water once a day with fresh warm water. Germination in 2-30 weeks at F 55. Not difficult to grow from seed, but the seeds can take a while to start germination. Soaking in hot water for 24 hours helps. Use a small glass with hot tap water, drop the seeds in and allow the water to cool, replace the water every 8 hours with fresh hot water.
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Stage 1 is a foundation course tailored for beginners between 7 to 10 years of age. You will learn the basic skills for: rigging, launching and recovery, ropework, clothing and equipment, capsize recovery, sailing techniques and manoeuvers and meteorology. To achieve this, you will spend time learning theory, working on the hardstanding and sailing on the water - obtaining experience with sail trim, steering and handling of your boat.
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Flashback to 2003! I know you and your friends all devoured the Taking Back Sunday record Tell All Your Friends and you thought it was the greatest thing since Thursday's Full Collapse. It's ok. Don't be ashamed that you totally got caught up in the Taking Back Sunday/Brand New drama and don't feel bad about how excited you were when you realized they used the same lyric in TBS's "There's No 'I' In Team" and BN's "Seventy Times 7".
I know how bummed out you were when you realized that TBS was splitting at the seems and how excited you were when you found out that John Nolan (guitar and vocals) was starting a new band called Straylight Run. How could one band split apart and create so many other good bands? What other treasure has the universe been forming just for you? Oh wait, that wasn't you? Maybe that was just high school me…
Anyway, fast forward a few years and all these bands are still together (kind-of), but John Nolan has recently recorded a solo-record which is a much more low-key affair and you can hear some of the songs on his MySpace. Thankfully for all those who have grown out of the "Mic's are for swinging" phase, this new folkier stuff from Nolan is coming to town this Sunday on July 19th.
Nolan will be supported by semi-local band Mansions which has kept a higher than local-band profile since it got signed to infamous Doghouse Records. I hope you feel warm and fuzzy about some local boys having their tunes pushed by the same people that brought you indie-pop mega-stars All-American Rejects and Say Anything.
Also on support is local troubadour Isaac Mingo who has been shaping and refining his love of songwriting for the past 5 years or so around town. Last I saw him, he was singing some love songs pure and simple that wouldn't have been out of place on disc 2 of Cold Roses. Let's hope that's where he still is.
Plus, that's not to mention how amazing Skull Alley is. If you find a better venue within 150 miles for all-ages shows, I'll call you a liar.


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Beat L.A. Kickstarter: Funded
Thanks to the efforts of a bunch of amazing people, Beat L.A.'s Kickstarter, to develop a published book to combine Gary Phillip's Bike Cop Dave story and my Brand and Reese story, has been fully and unequivocally blessed by the gods of the internet and funded for publishing.
Lots to do though…
1) Get our cover done. I actually reached out to the amazing Bryan Lee (http://bchongle.daportfolio.com/gallery/420452) for a cover that conveys the dread and wildness Gary and I try to convey Beat L.A. So far, the images he's set me are fantastic and I can't wait to share the final cover.
2) Per the $150 reward perk, Gary and I are in the process of co-writing a short story that involves the names of the 6 individuals who gave us sizeable surges of moolah when we needed it most. The prose should fit in between Bike Cop Dave and Brand & Reese, and fuse the stories together nicely, albeit, savagely.
3) The printing of things. The comic printers need their copies as soon as we feel that things are in order, so that's one thing. The script printers are ready, we just need to compile everything into a document that'll be fun to read, with some sketches of Mani's studies and maybe a few rough pages so everyone gets a sense of how things came together.
4) Determine our shipping date. Which should be figured out relatively soon. When I have an update, you'll be the first to know!
5) Locking down an awesome writer to do a forward, which we've done. I can't give anything away yet, but let's just say that its someone whose definitely stood both in the sun and the shadows of Los Angeles, and–we think–knows just how strange living in this city can be.
Man, who knew that doing a Kickstarter would involve such a quest for learning and the ins and outs of the publishing process. Better to learn now than never, right?


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Daily Archives: January 5, 2012
Reverb Gamers Prompt #5
Atlas Games is doing this thing called "Reverb Gamers 2012″, with 31 question prompts to kick off 2012. I'm going to post one up each day, including weekends, throughout January. I invite you to do the same! And check out @ReverbGamers on Twitter or Facebook. REVERB GAMERS 2012, #5: Have you ever introduced a child to gaming, or played a


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We love to get our creative juices flowing, but sometimes it can be a little overwhelming sorting through endless magazines, blog posts, and Pinterest boards to figure out the best trends of the season.
So, rather than leaving you to fend for yourself, we've done the searching for you and created a list of our top 5 summer trends. These aren't the kinds of trendy clothes you buy, wear twice, and toss. These are classic wardrobe staples that (we think) will stick around for a while…
#1 Military Style
Whether it's a jacket or vest, this piece is wonderfully versatile– whether you dress it casual with jeans + a tee, or dress it up with your favorite swing dress. We know you'll be reaching for this piece again and again.
#2 A Little Lace
We hope we never see the day lace goes out of style. It adds a delicate and feminine touch to any outfit, and this season lace midi-dresses are all the rage. The perfect length to wear for weddings, brunch, baby showers, and every event in-between.
#3 Mules For Days
This classic shoe style is a summer must-have! It freshens up even the simplest outfit. They come in an array of colors and styles– bright patterns, low heels, closed-toe, leather, mesh, and tons more.
#4 Oh, Crop
Culottes are one of those trends that look intimidating but are actually quite easy. It may take a couple trys to find the perfect top to wear with your new pants, but once you do, you're golden. They come in tons of different styles and fabrics (even denim!). They're a simple statement piece that can take you from work to happy hour in no time.
#5 Printed + Patterned
Nothing screams SUMMER like brightly printed shorts. Mix it up with a flowy blouse + wedges, or go laid back with a v-neck and Birkenstocks. Need a little extra glow before showing off your legs? We can help with that.


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If I had an extra $50 to spend this summer...
My first thoughts immediately go to books, cute summer decor, and something fun to do with the kids!
What would you get if you had an extra $50 this summer?
And who wouldn't love a little extra spending cash this summer?!
Well, here's your chance!
Nine other bloggers and I have teamed up for a fun giveaway for $50 in PayPal cash so you can have a fun little shopping spree this summer!
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Emmy-winning actor Michael J. Fox is set to make a return to television on Thursday September 26, 2013 with The Michael J. Fox Show, a half-hour comedy that focuses on a New York newscaster's comeback to the broadcast chair following his struggle with Parkinson's Disease.
It's a case of art imitating life as Fox shares much in common with Mike Henry, the character he portrays on the new NBC comedy.
Once a staple of network television programming, actor Michael J. Fox announced to the world in 1998 that he had been diagnosed with young-onset Parkinson's Disease – a fact he kept hidden for nearly seven years. In 2000, he retreated from the public eye to spend time with his family, seek care for his ailment, and work as an advocate for others with Parkinson's.
That same year, Fox began his own foundation, The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (MJFF). The non-profit organization is committed to finding a cure for Parkinson's and has provided over $350 million in research funding and helped support 60 clinical trials.
Fox's return to television is more than just a career comeback; it's an inspiration to others with Parkinson's Disease and to families whose loved ones fight the battle alongside them every day. Like his character Mike Henry, Fox believed that once he was diagnosed, it was the end for his career and that he needed to focus on "being a patient." His new show highlights how wrong he initially was and that Parkinson's is just an obstacle patients have to overcome in order to get on with living life.
"It's part of a human experience," said Fox. "You can't cower from it and hide from it. You just have to accept it into your life. And if you have a loving, full life… It'll just be one of the colors in the palette."
In a recent interview, Fox compared the Henrys, the fictional family of his new show, to his own: "They deal with most things with humor. It's always 'What's funny about this?'. That's shocking to some people. Sometimes they'll say, 'How can you make fun of Parkinson's?'. We're not making fun of Parkinson's. We're examining a life and a life that has Parkinson's and just how one guy deals with it. And my experience is to deal with things through humor. There's always something funny about everything."
While Michael J. Fox is leading the charge to shine a light on Parkinson's from television screens around the globe, Griswold is doing our part to help educate families and individuals about the disease via the web. Those who are interested in learning more about Parkinson's and how to care for loved ones with the ailment can view Griswold's free, 60-minute webinar and workshop, Uncovering the Hidden Symptoms of Parkinson's Disease.
Griswold also offers continuing education programs for social workers, nurses, and healthcare administrators. Professionals interested in taking a course on Parkinson's are welcome to contact their local Griswold Home Care office for a redemption code.
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A Japanese academic, sometime diplomat and policy adviser to Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe recently argued that Japan would not return to militarism as his nation seeks to forge a new defense posture and to make the US-Japan alliance more effective.
Addressing the East-West Center in Honolulu, Shinichi Kitaoka said: "Japan will never become a military power again."
He contended that this would be "unthinkable" because the reasons Japan went down a militaristic path from 1931 to 1945 no longer existed.
Instead, Kitaoka said Abe's plans to reinterpret Japan's constitution to permit collective defense, to establish a national security council and to publish Tokyo's first national security strategy were intended only to exercise the sovereign right of self-defense.
However, neither Kitaoka, who was Japan's deputy ambassador to the UN from 2004 to 2006, nor other advisers to the prime minister or drafters of a new US-Japan defense agreement signed earlier this month have confronted two towering obstacles to their plans — one internal, the other external.
Internally, many Japanese — or their parents or grandparents — who recall the misery and devastation that was the consequence of Japan's militaristic ventures in the past century are skeptical or suspicious of Abe's call for new defensive measures. That has been compounded by deep-seated pacifism in Japan.
Externally, China and South Korea have fired one barrage after another at Abe and his call for improved Japanese defenses.
Both have demanded that Japan acknowledge its earlier transgressions, but the Chinese have been understated, while the South Koreans have been emotional, bordering on irrational.
Several South Korean legislators have issued a statement reflecting widespread sentiment in the country: "Given no sufficient repentance over its past atrocities and no sufficient compensation for them, Japan seeking to become a military power under the pretext of self-defense would give a deep scar to neighboring countries that suffered from Japan's past aggression."
Curiously, South Korean President Park Geun-hye has been outspoken in her demand that Tokyo face up to "the history question," meaning Japan's 35-year rule of Korea that ended in 1945. Yet her father, former South Korean president Park Chung-hee, was a young officer in the Japanese Imperial Army in Manchuria, then a Japanese colony.
In his remarks, Kitaoka said Japan embarked on conquests in the past century to expand its markets and because it perceived its enemies as weak. He said the international community lacked punitive sanctions and Japan's political leaders could not control its military forces. The lack of free speech in the country was another contributing factor.
Kitaoka, who sits on several panels advising Abe, contended that those factors "do not apply to today's Japan."
Instead, the Abe government would have a national security council in place and a new outline of defense planning adopted by the end of this year, he said.
Kitaoka pointed to China as a counterexample, saying that Beijing has been moving down the same road as Japan — only earlier — as it escalates its maritime actions and seems confident that Chinese forces could prevail in Asia.
He argued that China has no fear of international sanctions and is using its economic power to silence critics in other nations.


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I am ending this 'best thing I ever ate in Ireland' series from my Shamrock and Peach Irish tours with a sweet note – 'Banana Praline Parfait'. The dessert was served at the Beechill Country House Hotel in Derry-Londonderry by Head Chef Ryan Burke. I loved this dessert so much that I recreated it for my family yesterday for Easter Sunday. So thanks to Chef Ryan for sharing his recipe and I cannot wait to dine again in June with some more guests from the US.
One of my favorite things about dining at the Beechill Country House is the quality of the vegetables, fruits and herbs that are grown in the walled in garden on site. The garden has been restored to recreate what life would have been like 200 years ago. Inspiration from the modern menu comes from a historic cook book written by 'a lady' by the name of Mrs Skipton (a previous owner of the Beechill). Some of the recipes in the historic cook book are most amusing given the time they were written and a fun buy on Amazon, especially after staying at the Beechill Country House and seeing the restored walled gardens for yourself. After all it's the power of great stories that make the best food memories!
Finally, I hope to see some of you in Ireland to try some of these delicious dishes created by some of our best Irish Chefs.
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This recipe is amazingly good and amazingly unhealthy. It's a recipe that I brought with me from home, though Mom doesn't have it so I'm not sure where I originally found it. You shouldn't mess too much with the ingredients in baking recipes like you can with cooking recipes, baking is more about chemistry than cooking it. So this post is the original recipe in all its unhealthy glory. As I made the bread tonight I adjusted the measurements of the sugar and the oil to make it slightly healthier, if it turns out just as good I will update with a "better-for-you" recipe.
Note: this will make 2 loaves.
- 3 c. flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 2 c. fine sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 1 1/4 c. vegetable oil**
- 2 peeled, cored, and chopped apples (I always use 3 but it's a lot of apple.)
- Preheat oven to 350*
- If needed oil bread pan (don't do this on non-stick pans!!)
- Mix the dry (flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon) ingredients in a bowl.
- Mix the wet (sugar, eggs, vanilla, oil) ingredients in a separate bowl.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir till joined.
- Add the chopped apples and mix until just combined.
- Spoon into bread pan.
- Cook for 60 mins (1 hr).
- Enjoy!!


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(Disclosure: I am the Marketing Director of Danzantes Unidos de California, the organization that hosts Danzantes Unidos Festival)
Danzantes Unidos de California, a 501(c)(3) Mexican folk dance network organization, announces the city of Fresno as the site location of its annual Mexican folk dance festival, Danzantes Unidos Festival (DUF) for 2015. Over 1,000 Mexican folk dancers across the United States are expected to attend the three-day event on March 27-29, 2015.
The 2015 Festival will offer over 50 Mexican folk dance workshops to participants of all ages and skill levels at Clovis West High School in Fresno. Each workshop will highlight the music and dances of specific regions in Mexico. Danzantes Unidos de California will select maestros to educate the participants on the dances, history and culture of the region over a two-day period. On the last day of workshops, the participants will perform one of the dances learned to their family, friends and the folklorico community. Participating dance organizations will have the opportunity to feature their repertoire at the DUF Showcase Concert series scheduled each night of the festival at Warnors Center for the Performing Arts.
In addition to the cultural dance workshops and the DUF Showcase Concert series, DUF 2015 will host a variety of cultural activities throughout the weekend that will be free and open to the general public. The cultural activities open to the public include:
- DUF Mercado
- DUF Multimedia Lecture Hall
- DUF Fandango
- DUF Concierto de los Niños
- DUF Ofrendas y Altares
- DUF University Meet and Greet
This is the fifth consecutive year DUF will be held in Fresno, and the 12th year in the festival's 36 year history. Fresno has been selected as the site location more times than any other city. Danzantes Unidos de California board of directors and staff will work alongside local folklorico groups and volunteers to run the festival. Anyone interested in participating in the Danzantes Unidos Festival 2015 activities are encouraged to visit http://www.danzantes.org and follow its Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts for additional information.
Correction: December 6, 2014
An earlier version of this article misstated the number of years Danzantes Unidos Festival was held in Fresno. This is the fifth consecutive year DUF will be held in Fresno; not the fourth consecutive year as originally noted in the article.


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Laura and Deb over at Booking Through Thursday, have come up with a couple of great questions this week.
1. Short Stories? Or full-length novels?
I tend to enjoy the full length novel over a short story; but I read them both. A good short story is like a fast run down a ski slope – the scenery flashing by, the wind in your hair, the exhilaration of the quick journey and then finally arriving at the base, ready to go again. Reading a novel is more like cross country skiing – the pace is slower, you notice the snow laden trees, the tiny animal tracks zig zagging across your path, the smell of the cold air, the gentle caress of the breeze. You might stop, take a break, eat some lunch, then continue on again to appreciate your surroundings. The journey might take you hours instead of minutes. At the end, you might be a little tired, but you feel satisfied. I like the time it takes for a novelist to fully develop the story, weaving the lives of the characters through the plot, holding back some information so you might feel surprised at the end.
2. And, what's your favorite source for short stories? (You know, if you read them.)
I read The Piker Press every week for my short story fix. I also occasionally pick up a literary magazine, like Glimmer Train. And of course, if I see that one of my favorite novelists has a short story collection out, I can't resist buying it.


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Valery Ropp
I'm Valery, the Real Estate Broker and Interior Designer behind Elite Real Estate Group, LLC. I come from a real estate, interior design and engineering background and truly believe in pairing people with beautiful homes or living arrangements. I value each and every project I take on and always try to create something unique and personal for my clients. I am also very lucky to work with a great team who is able to help me take my designs and boutique ideas to the next level.
Besides building Real Estate dreams I am also a partner in Elite Interior Design & Staging, Elite Cleaning & Maintenance Services and Elite Events.
I love what I do and beyond happy that I am blending in my past experience with real estate with my passion for interior design.
Passion For…
- Building & Renovating
- Entrepreneurial Spirit
- Love the Process
- Creating
- Doing What I Love
- Working with & on Teams
- Love Tech
- Love Design & Coordinating Projects
- Love Success
What I Bring to the Table…
- B.S. Interior Design KSU Graduate
- Approx. 13+ yrs of being a Professional Realtor/Broker
- Approx. 10+ yrs of Property Management
- Approx. 10 yrs of Research and Development in Engineering
- Winning Attitude
- Coachable
- Ability to Multitask
- Positive outlook
Kelly Anne Lanham
I have lived and worked in the Hutchinson community since 2010 and have grown very fond of Hutchinson's small town feel and community spirit.
As a Marketing/Business graduate from Wichita State University I bring almost 20 years of marketing and sales experience to my Real-Estate and Property Management career. I am passionate about housing in Kansas and as a residential property manager I feel I am knowledgeable about every aspect of housing.
Being part of a small town community means that every business transaction must be done with the utmost professionalism and attention to detail and I strive to build life long friendships and business relationships.
I have a passion for giving back to my community and volunteering. I currently serve on the Board of Directors for both the Hutchinson Chamber of Commerce and Interfaith Housing Services INC and volunteer with Meals on Wheels, The Soup Kitchen, Holy Cross Catholic Church, Interfaith Housing Services, Builders Bargains, United Way of Reno County and Circles of Hope.
Shelbi Burkhart
I am the Graphic Design and Visual Image Coordinator for Elite Real Estate Group. I have experience with print design, logo design and branding, display designs and large format design work. I enjoy being able to be creative and work with a variety of materials and technology. My background, with working with a variety of clients and the creative perspective I have, allows me to give that personal touch for marketing Elite Real Estate Group and their clients.
Andrea Miller
I'm Andrea, Property Manager and Personal Assistant at Elite Real Estate Group. I am a busy mom of three girls and one dog.
I love the adventures and challenges of being a property manager. I have been exposed to the process of home building through my family, which inspired me to pursue my real estate license.
I can't wait to watch Elite Real Estate Group grow!
Passion for…
- Giving Back
- Family & Friends
- Love
- Dogs
- Shopping
Jennifer Epp
Event Planner
Abby Brown
Tosha Smith
I'm Tosha. I have been a Realtor in Hutchinson since 2012 and I'm super excited to have joined the Elite Real Estate Team! I graduated from Kansas State University with a degree in Social Work and Family Studies…I have a great passion for working with and helping people. I transitioned out of Social Work when we moved to Hutchinson, because I needed a flexible job to coordinate with my husband's 24-hour shifts as a firefighter. I quickly realized that real estate was a great fit!
The buying and selling process is emotional and can be very difficult at times, so I love walking alongside people as they make the transition from one home to another. It's very important to me that my clients are well informed and they feel heard and respected throughout the process. Your home is so much more than just a house…it's where you spend your time and make your memories! It's where your life story is made!
That's why it's my personal mission to provide you with great service and to listen to YOUR needs as you buy or sell your home. I want you to have a good experience and I will do everything I can to make that happen. I will be the real estate resource you can count on before, during and after your transaction and I look forward to earning your business!
Serena Williams
Transaction Coordinator and Personal Assistant
Samantha Ropp
Bernadette Hiebert
Angie McGraw
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The stylish new Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Sweetwater, Tennessee, is the ideal place to Stay Smart. Business travelers and family vacationers will enjoy well-appointed guestrooms and suites, friendly service, quality amenities, and a convenient location. This hotel is where warm hospitality and exceptional service will make you feel right at home.Hotel near Popular Attractions
We are located within minutes from the largest underground lake, The Lost Sea. Purdy's Petting Zoo offers children and young hearted a fun time with gem mining. See recreational areas such as Watts Barr Lake and Duck Park. See Cherohala Skyway for a fall color ride through the mountains to see leaves change color. Come ride the Tail of the Dragon if you dare, also known as US Highway 129.Hotel Services
Experience modern lifestyle amenities for business and leisure with complimentary Express Start Hot Breakfast Bar, Fitness Center, Business Center, meeting space and high-speed wireless Internet. Remember to take a relaxing swim in our indoor heated pool, or treat yourself to goodies from our sundry shop after a long day.Hotel Accommodations
Enjoy comfortable guestrooms featuring cozy beds with ample pillows, complimentary high-speed wireless Internet and large flat screen TV's.
- Black-out Shades
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- Iron/Ironing Board
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- In-Room Heating and A/C Controls
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- Private Bathroom
- Bathroom Amenities Available
- Hair Dryer
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- Separate Vanity Area
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- Mini Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Coffee Maker
- Flat-screen TV
- Work Desk with Lamp
- Desk-level Electrical Outlet
- Free Local Calls
- Cable/Satellite
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- Stereo/Radio
- Phone with Voicemail
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- Full Breakfast Included
- Breakfast Buffet Included
- Continental Breakfast Included
- Complimentary Coffee in Lobby
- Off-site Restaurant Delivery Available
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- 1 Meeting Room(s) Available
- On-Site Business Center
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- Free High-Speed Internet in all Rooms
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- Heated Indoor Pool
- Indoor Pool Hours of Operation: 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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Complimentary Fitness Center
Hours of Operation: 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM
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- Treadmill
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- Hours of Operation: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
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- Total Number of Rooms: 71
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Building Momentum
MACRA and QPP are here. Are you ready to drive change, but don't know how or where to start?
With fast-approaching deadlines, the mandate for transformation to value-based radiology is more urgent than ever before. The trouble is many smaller and mid-sized practices are still struggling with implementing the principles and practices of Imaging 3.0®.
To answer the call, the ACR has developed the Imaging 3.0 Accelerator Program (I3AP) to support radiology practices and departments as they make the transformation to value-based care. I3AP helps practices recognize what they are already doing to support Imaging 3.0 concepts, identify their strengths and weaknesses, and provide actionable insights and guidance to accelerate their journey to value-based care.
"Mid-size practices have been the hardest hit by reimbursement cuts, and they're fighting just to keep up with their productivity targets," says Geraldine B. McGinty, MD, MBA, FACR, vice chair of the ACR Board of Chancellors and one of the I3AP program's radiologist champions.
"The I3AP program brings a team of ACR leaders onsite to practices that recognize the need for change," she says. "Our goal is to help them understand and adapt value-based radiology to their work — specifically to make Imaging 3.0 come to fruition within the context of their practice."
Seeding Change
I3AP is designed to engage all stakeholders — including practice leaders, radiologists, employees, hospital leaderships, referring physicians, and hospital radiology managers — in the transformation of imaging care.
One of the first practices to participate in the I3AP program was the Radiology Clinic Group in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Michael F. DeVenny, MD, diagnostic and interventional radiologist, headed the initiative to gain an outside perspective from the I3AP team.
"We embarked on the I3AP practice visit over two years ago, and it has been a great experience," he says. "A leading radiologist champion and Imaging 3.0 experts came in and helped us refocus on how we need to think about the future, where we need to move our practice to be more value-oriented, and how to accomplish those goals."
DeVenny says that one of the biggest benefits of the program was bringing together the 22 radiologists in the group and getting them all focused on value. "The I3AP program affected enough people that we were able to create a culture shift and gain momentum for change," he says.
"Today, we are restructuring how we look at our business, how we conduct our processes, and how we deliver patient care," he adds. "It has been a gradual transformation process, but now it's building steam. And it all began with that initial practice visit. You plan the seed, and then you water it and let it grow."
"Our group was looking for an outside practice assessment to help us determine where we needed to concentrate our efforts. Oftentimes, it takes someone outside of the 'family' to help us see where we should change." — Catherine J. Everett, MD, MBA
Creating a Tipping Point
McGinty was among those visiting the I3AP practice in Tuscaloosa. As part of the interview process, she met with the CEO of the four hospitals that the Radiology Clinic Group serves. DeVenny says the meeting was an eye-opener for everyone.
"The hospital administrators saw that we were bringing in an outside expert as part of our value-oriented program," he says. "And it demonstrated that radiology is interested in adding value to their business and to patient care. It started a conversation that continues to this day, and it also opened doors for us and strengthened our commitment to work toward getting a radiologist on the hospital board."
According to DeVenny, the I3AP practice visit was the impetus to drive change. "Our group had been talking about Imaging 3.0 and the need for culture change for years. The I3AP effort was our tipping point. Best of all, it concentrated all that Imaging 3.0 experience and months' worth of reading into a couple days' worth of evaluation and specific recommendations to jumpstart our practice's transformation."
Seeing with Fresh Eyes
When it comes to making change, many radiology practices have a good handle on what needs to be done, says Catherine J. Everett, MD, MBA, president of Coastal Radiology. But looking at things through an outside lens often helps bring priorities into focus.
"Our group was looking for an outside practice assessment to help us determine where we needed to concentrate our efforts," she says. "Oftentimes, it takes someone outside of the 'family' to help us see where we should change."
Not only did the radiologists and staff at Coastal Radiology listen and come together to implement recommendations from the I3AP team, the practice visit from outside experts made a positive impression on hospital administrators.
"It demonstrated that we are working hard to get better," says Everett. "It showed we're not just coming to work and taking a paycheck. As a result, the C-suite is more inclined to ensure we're around to participate in decisions. We already have a good relationship with our hospital administration, and anything we can do to reinforce that is worthwhile."
Paving the Way
Change is coming, says McGinty, and every radiology practice needs to get on board. "Imaging 3.0 is not optional; everyone can do something to move value-based care forward in the practice," she says. "As radiologists, we have to embrace change and find a different way forward. No matter where you are in the continuum, you can identify opportunities to get even stronger. I3AP is one of the tools in the arsenal for smaller and mid-sized practices to improve."
DeVenny agrees, adding that the ACR is a strong partner for those practices that are ready to change. "Take a look at the resources ACR makes available, and explore how they can be of use to your group. When you develop a relationship with the ACR — especially through the I3AP program — you have people you can call, and they will help you or direct you to the right resource."
"It's a labor of love for the physicians who are serving as the radiologist champions for the I3AP practice visits," says McGinty. "We're your colleagues. We will come to your practice, and look at it with you. We care about you, and we want you to succeed. Strengthening the radiology community is what Imaging 3.0 is all about."
To learn more about I3AP or to schedule a visit, go to acr.org/i3ap.
By Linda Sowers, freelance writer for the ACR Bulletin


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Plans to upgrade Civic Opera Building could shake up CBD office landscape for large users
The news today that New York-based Berkley Properties has acquired the 915,000-square-foot Civic Opera Building has the potential to shift the prevailing market dynamics for large users in the downtown office market.
This story from Crian's Chicago Business describes how the building's new owners are planning a massive upgrade of the building's interior in order to woo larger, blue-chip type tenants.
JLL's Bobby Goodman, who represents office users in the CBD, says the building's prime location at 20 N. Wacker, its historical significance and its large 35,000-SF floor plates could make it a prime destination for such users if the upgrades materialize:
"If the renovations take place and the new owners are able to shift their smaller tenants around to free up large blocks of space, the tightened market for larger users could definitely loosen up. I would say that every large user in older Class-B buildings would strongly consider this property. But the path to that point will be quite challenging — and maybe even cost prohibitive — when you're talking about moving around 180+ smaller tenants."


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Asperger's is Just a Word: Focus on the Right Services for Your Child
Our son started off in a local private preschool. He was bright, energetic and engaged. But his teacher noticed that he didn't always follow directions. She thought he might have a hearing problem.
So we took him to our county's early intervention program and had him tested. His first diagnosis was "pervasive developmental delays." He was 2½ years old, and we were in shock.
My husband and I rushed to get him every type of support available. There wasphysical therapy, occupational therapy, sensory integration sessions and speech therapy. We played with him, read with him and loved him.
We started him at a public preschool program for kids with special needs in the morning. In the afternoon, he continued at the private preschool. There, he could see his friends and interact with kids who were more developmentally typical.
We also hired an educational consultant to learn about our school options. By the time our son reached age 5, he had a new diagnosis: "Asperger's syndrome." We knew about learning and attention issues, of course. But we'd never heard of Asperger's. To read more about our journey, go to Understood.org.


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Thursday, March 18, 2010
Does Your Manuscript Have Lice?
Well, once I really dug in to the revision stage of my MS, I realized I didn't have tangles... I had lice. Little passive bugs, bugs that have eaten all correct forms of punctuation, repetitive bugs, bugs that said the most hokey things!, bugs that dug their little teeth into sentences they didn't belong in. Time to pull out that head lice comb! (I looked for a picture to display, but they were nasty... )
At first, I thought my comb savior was the find and replace tool, but with a 250+ page MS, searching for the word "was"... well, I don't even want to know how long that would have taken me to finish. That's when I had the brilliant idea of going through one chapter at a time. Comb, comb, comb, goodbye litte bugs. Send to critique group for them to use their combs. They found a few little bugs I missed! Lather, rinse, and repeat if necessary, and that's a darn clean head of hair... I mean, manuscript!
What's the process like for you? Do you take it a chapter at a time? One lice, I mean line at a time? One particular error at a time?
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It did turn into a post!!! A fabulous one at that! I love this thought process and certainly plan to put it to use within hopefully the next month or two!ReplyDelete
Okay, Kristin Rae, I can't think in terms of lice. I had a run-in with them a long time ago, and I'm still traumatized at the mere mention of their name. I can do tangles, though. I love detangling because it let's you get to the root of the problem. (Sorry for the tangle-root pun.) I have an entirely different book after getting the tangles out, and thank heavens for my critique group. They make all the difference. Happy Revising!ReplyDelete
i, too, go one scene or chapter at a time. Otherwise it's just too overwhelming.ReplyDelete
Once all the bugs are gone, i'll give it one more comb through, just to be safe, and that will be a whole head sort of deal, not just one chapter at a time
Ewww - not a great visual image, but surprisingly perfect! Great post title, too.ReplyDelete
I love the analogy. :-)
Eww, lice. Glad you didn't post a pic! I do go line-by-line, chapter-by-chapter. If there were any sweepingly huge continuity errors, I'll usually go in first to fix those, then buckle down for the nitty-gritty.ReplyDelete
This from the same person who compared a type of easter candy to snot. Whew...the way your mind works. :) But the analogy works. I'm a line by line de-licer, that's why it takes me such a long time.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMarch 18, 2010 at 3:11 PM
First of all, kinda gross... ^_^ But, yeah, I do a find and replace for my crutch words like back and moment. Then I go chapter by chapter, inch by inch, looking for was's and slow bits and such.ReplyDelete
Great analogy. I have lice too, ahem, I mean my MS does. I have to go chapter by chapter. FIrst looking for passive voice, then repetition, etc, etc.ReplyDelete
hahaha. I didn't mean to dig up sour memories or gross anyone out! lol. But I thought it was a fitting analogy, for sure.ReplyDelete
So that's what we've been doing? Combing lice? EWww... when I'm reading BTL tomorrow that's all I'm going to be able to think about. LOL. YUCK!! ; )ReplyDelete
That is an amazing way to look at it! Quite gross though i might add & i am VERY thankful that you didnt post pictures! Ew... lolReplyDelete
hahahaha. I was going to post a picture of just the lice comb... but I couldn't find any good ones, and I saw way too many heads with bug problems. (further driving home why I always wear my hoodie to the movies. yes, yes I do.)ReplyDelete
This is totally cracking me up!!! I think the lice analogy is hilarious...well, if I don't think about the real little critters anyway.ReplyDelete
Now I may have to start wearing hoodies to the movies!
Thanks goodness I have some good lice experts to help me get rid of my bugs...I'll never catch them all myself!
I'm a chapter by chapter girl, as well. I have to have organization, or there's no way I'll finish anything. I tried the search and destroy method, and it didn't work for me, but I've definitely done the look-for-one-problem-and-fix-it technique.ReplyDelete
Lice always makes me laugh, because a friend of mine got in on a mission trip we went on. She was traumatized, and I was a good friend and washed her hair with lice shampoo...all the while, laughing hysterically. Classic. ;)
I tend to edit in waves. Usually on my first sweep I'll be looking for the big picture stuff: gaping plot holes, continuity issues, structural problems. After that I'll begin to narrow down my focus: looking for passive language, refining word choice, adding in things like foreshadowing, etc. Still, even in those first, broader sweeps I tend to comb through for those little bugs. Great post. :-)ReplyDelete
Lice is a great way to describe it. I'm picking bugs out of my MS too. Some days it really makes me itchy.ReplyDelete
Great post (and now, my skin is crawling). One of my crit partners has a checklist, and she goes through, scene by scene, checking for different elements.ReplyDelete
I'm about to reach that stage with my WIP, and I'm dreading it...
Great post! The heading had me captured...My first few years of teaching I would go to my hairdresser once a week for a head check...I hope you get all your bugs out soon. :)ReplyDelete
Tag your it! Come check out my blog!ReplyDelete
The second half of my novel has an infestation of looks and glances and gazes. It's like I stopped remembering how to characterize other than telling what people are looking at! Gah. I'm going to try combing through chapter by chapter.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMarch 19, 2010 at 11:25 AM
Thank you so much for not including a picture. I love you for that.ReplyDelete
I try to fix major things first and focus on the nit-picky stuff later. And I usually do this in bulk. I just keep going until I'm tired of working on it for the time being. Not the most sensible way to do things but it works. :o)
hahah lice in hair that's a great one.ReplyDelete
it depends on when i see an opening paragraph- I once advised someone to scrap a story and start again based on the opening


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Occupiers share their perceptions of Chicago police
Eight Forty-Eight decided to hit the streets to hear what Occupy Chicago protestors think about the men and women in blue. Their comments were gathered by Pritzker Journalism Fellow LaCreshia Birts.
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FPM at 25: Our favorite articles and covers from the last 25 years -- FPM
Oct 29, 2018 - For the last 25 years, FPM has published practical, authoritative, peer-reviewed articles devoted to better practice, healthier patients, and a rewarding career. To mark this milestone, we've picked 25 of our favorite articles from the archives.
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