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The City of Baldwin finished FY2012 in the black in its General Fund and has seemingly recovered from its financial crash in 2008-2009.
Beth Grimes, Bates, Carter & Co. LLP, Gainesville, said, "I know I've been sitting on the edge of my seat waiting to present this."
"I can tell you one thing; I thought when I started this audit this year that ya'll had robbed the bank, when I looked at your cash account compared to what I'm accustomed to seeing," Grimes said.
Baldwin took in $1.7 million in FY2012 and spent $1.56 million. The town's General Fund cash balance has climbed back to $350,000, which is within the range of recommended reserves for a town its size. One reason the reserves have climbed back to that level is due to the fact the city's water department forgave a debt of loaning money to the General Fund back during more difficult times. That debt of $160,000 was technically forgiven in the FY2012 audit.
Most of the town's income came from taxes and service charges. The bulk of its spending went to public safety, public works and general government spending.
In the town's utility fund, the city had a net loss of $167,800. However, on a cash basis that excludes depreciation, the city had a positive cash flow.
Grimes said, "If any of you are familiar with Duck Dynasty (TV show); I am happy, happy, happy with this audit."
Grimes encouraged the mayor and council, due to a lot of turnover among its staff, to ensure that areas of concern are addressed and understood by all employees to prevent errors in the future.
"We don't want to let anything fall through the cracks, which happened a couple of years ago with water and sewer billing," Grimes said.
Baldwin ends FY2012 in the black
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College of Optometry Home Page
This section contains an abbreviated version of the College of Optometry Bulletin. Some information is omitted.
For the most complete and accurate information regarding the Optometry program at UMSL, please go to the College of Optometry Home Page.
The College of Optometry Bulletin
Administration and Faculty
Larry J. Davis, Associate Professor and Dean
O.D., Indiana University; Residency, Contact Lenses, University of MissouriSt. Louis
Gerald A. Franzel, Associate Clinical Professor; Associate Dean for the Division of Continuing Education
O.D., University of Houston
Edward S. Bennett, Associate Professor; Assistant Dean for Student Services and Alumni Relations; CoChief, Contact Lens Service
M.S.Ed., O.D., Indiana UniversityBloomington
Ralph P. Garzia, Associate Professor and Assistant Dean for Academic and Clinical Programs
O.D., Residency, Pediatric Optometry, Pennsylvania College of Optometry
Jerry L. Christensen, Professor Emeritus and Dean Emeritus
O.D., Ph.D., The Ohio State University
Vinita A. Henry, Clinical Professor and Director, Clinical Operations; Director, Residency Programs; Co-Chief Contact Lens Service and Program Coordinator for Residency, Contact Lenses
O.D., Residency, Contact Lenses, University of Missouri-St. Louis
Raymond I. Myers, Clinical Professor
O.D., Indiana University
Carol K. Peck, Professor Emeritus
Ph.D., Postdoctoral Fellow, University of CaliforniaLos Angeles
Timothy A. Wingert, Professor Emeritus, Chief of Third-year Primary Care Service
O.D., Illinois College of Optometry
William G. Bachman, Associate Professor
M.S., University of Alabama-Birmingham, O.D., Southern College of Optometry
Carl J. Bassi, Associate Professor; Director of Research and Graduate Studies,
Ph.D., Vanderbilt University, Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Southern California, Doheny Eye Institute
Keshia Sims Elder, Associate Clinical Professor
O.D., University of Alabama at Birmingham, M.S. Vision Science University of Alabama Birmingham
Thomas Landgraf, Clinical Associate Professor
O.D., Illinois College of Optometry
Residency, Primary Care, Pennsylvania College of Optometry
William F. Long, Associate Professor Emeritus, Ph.D., Michigan State University
O.D. Indiana University
W. Howard McAlister, Associate Professor
M.A., Webster College, M.P.H., University of Illinois at the Health Sciences Center Chicago,
O.D., The Ohio State University
Erwin Wong, Associate Teaching Professor
O.D., Southern California College of Optometry; Ph.D., University of Houston Postdoctoral Fellow, University of California, Berkeley, and Washington University
Kathleen Boland, Assistant Clinical Professor, Director, Harvester Eye Center
O.D., University of Missouri-St. Louis
Jennifer Bulmann, Assistant Clinical Professor
O.D., Illinois College of Optometry, Residency, Geriatric and Rehabilitative, Birmingham VA Medical Center
John Crane, Assistant Clinical Professor
O.D., University of Missouri-St. Louis
Julie Ott DeKinder, Assistant Clinical Professor and Coordinator, Emergency Eye Services; Program Coordinator for Residency, Contact Lenses
O.D., Northeastern State University; Residency, Cornea and Contact Lens, University of Missouri-St. Louis
Aaron S. Franzel, Assistant Clinical Professor, Chief Pediatric/Binocular Vision Service, Pediatrics; Program Coordinator for Residency, Binocular Vision
O.D., University of MissouriSt. Louis
Christine Garhart, Assistant Teaching Professor
D.V.M., Ph.D., University of Missouri-Columbia, Case Western Reserve University
Christine Gavett, Assistant Professor
O.D., University of Missouri-St. Louis
Alexander J. Harris, Assistant Clinical Professor, Director of Externship Programs and Minority Affairs Advisor
M.A., Washington University, O.D., University of MissouriSt. Louis
Julie Hutchinson, Assistant Professor
O.D., Pennsylvania College of Optometry; Primary Care/Geriatrics Residency
Edward Jarka, Assistant Clinical Professor; Coordinator, Eye Health Management Services
O.D., Illinois College of Optometry; M.S., Western Illinois University
Linda Marks, Assistant Clinical Professor
O.D., Ferris State University: Residency, Pediatric Optometry, University of Missouri-St. Louis
Angel Novel, Assistant Clinical Professor
O.D., University of Missouri-St. Louis: Residency, Ocular Disease/Primary Care, Hudson Valley VA Health Care System, Montrose NY
Mary Beth Rhomberg, Assistant Professor
O.D., University of Missouri-St. Louis
Pamela Snyder, Assistant Clinical Professor
O.D., Michigan College of Optometry at Ferris State University
On-Campus Adjunct Faculty:
Jeffrey L. Weaver, Adjunct Professor
M.S., The Ohio State University, M.B.A., Drury College; O.D., Pennsylvania College of Optometry; Residency, Family Practice, The Ohio State University
Lee J. Browning, Adjunct Assistant Professor
O.D., University of Missouri-St. Louis, Residency, Northeastern State University, Tahlequah, OK
Brian Brunig, Adjunct Assistant Professor
O.D., University of Missouri-St. Louis
Raneat Cohen, Adjunct Assistant Professor
O.D., Indiana University; Residency, Ocular Disease, Dayton VA Medical Center
Chris Gilmartin, Adjunct Assistant Professor
O.D., Contact Lens Residency, University of Missouri-St. Louis
Beth A. Henderson, Adjunct Assistant Professor
O.D., The Ohio State University
Chantel Jacques, Adjunct Assistant Professor
O.D., NOVA University
Eric Polk, Adjunct Assistant Professor
O.D., University of Missouri-St. Louis
Joseph Venverloh, Adjunct Assistant Professor
O.D., University of Houston, M.S. University of Houston
Gary Vogel, Adjunct Assistant Professor
O.D., Ohio State University
Deborah Iadevito, Specialist
M.Ed., University of Missouri-St. Louis
Thomas LaRosa, Specialist
M.Ed., University of Missouri-St. Louis
Off-Campus Adjunct Faculty
Sean Mulqueeny, Adjunct Associate Professor
O.D., University of MissouriSt. Louis
Richard Wilson, Adjunct Associate Professor
O.D., University of Missouri-St. Louis
Paul Ajamian, Adjunct Assistant Professor
O.D., New England College of Optometry
Levent Akduman, Adjunct Assistant Professor
M.D., Hace Hepe, University of Turkey
Michelle Beck, Adjunct Assistant Professor
Mary Bigelow, Adjunct Assistant Professor,
OD, Indiana University,
Residency in Hospital-Based Optometry Wilford Hall Medical Center, San Antonio, Texas
Janet Boschart, Adjunct Assistant Professor
O.D., Southern College of Optometry,
Residency, Primary Care, Northeastern State University
Shana Brafman, Adjunct Assistant Professor
O.D., Illinois College of Optometry,
Residency, Cornea and Contact Lens, Illinois College of Optometry
Robert Brusatti, Adjunct Assistant Professor
O.D., University of MissouriSt. Louis
Carmen Castellano, Adjunct Assistant Professor
O.D., Illinois College of Optometry
Joseph Costellano, Adjunct Assistant Professor
Walter Choate, Adjunct Assistant Professor
O.D., Southern College of Optometry
Elsie Corgiat, Adjunt Assistant Professor
O.D., Illinois College of Optometry
Jamie Cornett, Adjunct Assistant Professor
Sara Crussana, Adjunct Assistant Professor
O.D., New England College of Optometry
Michelle Dent, Adjunct Assistant Professor
O.D., V.A. Wichita, Kansas
Anthony Dewilde, Adjunct Assistant Professor
O.D., University of Missouri-St. Louis, Residency, Hospital Based/Rehabilitative, Kansas City Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Stephanie Erker, Adjunct Assistant Professor
O.D., University of Missouri-St. Louis
Laura Evans, Adjunct Assistant Professor
O.D., University of Missouri-St. Louis
Robert Feibel, Adjunct Assistant Professor
MD, Harvard Medical School, Resident in Opthalmology Barnes Hospital St. Louis, MO
Martin Fox, M.D., Adjunct Assistant Professor
John Galanis, Adjunct Assistant Professor
M.D., St. Louis University
John M. Garber, Adjunct Assistant Professor
O.D., Southern College of Optometry
Angella Gentry, Adjunct Assistant Professor
Douglas Grayson, M.D., Adjunct Assistant Professor
Kevin Greuloch, Adjunct Assistant Professor,
MD, University of Michigan Medical School, Ophthalmology
Residency University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago IL
Steven J. Grondalski, Adjunct Assistant Professor
O.D., Pennsylvania College of Optometry
Kara Hagerman-Crumblis, Adjunct Assistant Professor
O.D., Illinois College of Optometry, Residency, Low Vision Rehabilitation and Ocular Disease, Illinois College of Optometry
Kristin Ham, Adjunct Assistant Professor
O.D., University of Missouri-St. Louis
Timothy Harkins, Adjunct Assistant Professor
O.D., Southern California College of Optometry
Jeffrey Harter, Adjunct Assistant Professor
Steven Hill, Adjunct Assistant Professor
O.D., Illinois College of Optometry
Melisa Hockett, Adjunct Assistant Professor
James Hoekel, Adjunct Assistant Professor
O.D., University of Missouri-St. Louis
Nancy Holekamp, M.D., Adjunct Assistant Professor
James Hollman, Adjunct Assistant Professor
O.D., University of Missouri-St. Louis
Timothy Hug, Adjunct Assistant Professor
O.D., University of Houston College of Optometry
John Insiga, Adjunct Assistant Professor
Kristen Jaloszynski-Meyer, Adjunct Assistant Professor
O.D., SUNY College of Optometry
Residency, Ocular Disease/Low Vision Rehabilitation, Kansas City Veteran's Affairs Medical Center
Mark Johnson, Adjunct Assistant Professor
PHD Vision Sciences, The City University, London UK
Marla Kennard, Adjunct Assistant Professor
O.D., Southern College of Optometry
Kamey Kapp, Adjunct Assistant Professor
O.D., Pacific University College of Optometry
Deborah Kerber, Adjunct Assistant Professor
O.D., University of MissouriSt. Louis
Abby Kilgore, Adjunct Assistant Professor
Sean Knaak, Adjunct Assistant Professor
O.D., Indiana University School of Optometry
Residency, Hospital Based Rehabilitative Optometry, Kansas City Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Harry Knopf, Adjunct Assistant Professor
M.D., Harvard Medical School
Dana Krause, Adjunct Assistant Professor
O.D., University of Missouri-St. Louis
Allison LaFata, Adjunct Assistant Professor
O.D., SUNY State College of Optometry,
Residency, Ocular Disease, Omni Eye Services, NJ and Omni Eye Surgery, NY
Amy Langford, Adjunct Assistant Professor
O.D., SUNY State College of Optometry, Residency Pediatric Care, Pediatric disease, Strabismus, Amblyopia and Specialty Contact Lens Fitting, Children's Mercy Hospital and Clinics
Greg Leet, Adjunct Assistant Professor
O.D., UAB School of Optometry
Linda Lucas, Adjunct Assistant Professor
O.D., Indiana University School of Optometry
William Marcolini, Adjunct Assistant Professor
Katherine Mastrata, Adjunct Assistant Professor
O.D., SUNY College of Optometry
Tracy Matchinski, Adjunct Assistant Professor
O.D., Illinois College of Optometry,
Residency, Vision Rehabilitation, Pennsylvania College of Optometry
Laura Mullen (Kitzhoffer), Adjunct Assistant Professor
O.D., Pennsylvania college of Optometry,
Residency, Ocular Disease, Omni Eye Services
Theresa Nguyen, Adjunct Assistant Professor
O.D., Pennsylvania College of Optometry, Residency Primary Eye Care/Ocular Disease, Veterans Health Administration at Fayetteville
Arraya Paksin-Hall, Adjunct Assistant Professor
O.D., University of Missouri-St. Louis
Residency, Ocular Disease, Harry S. Truman Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Columbia, MO; Residency, Primary Care, University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine
Christopher Palmer, Adjunct Assistant Professor
Jay Pepose, Adjunct Assistant Professor
M.D., Ph.D., University of California Los Angeles School of Medicine
Carly Phillips, Adjunct Assistant Professor
O.D., University of Missouri-St. Louis
Salena Pho, Adjunct Assistant Professor
David Picker, Adjunct Assistant Professor
Thomas I. Porter, Adjunct Assistant Professor
O.D., Southern College of Optometry
Mujtaba Qazi, Adjunct Assistant Professor
M.D. New York University School of Medicine
Chris Quinn, Adjunct Assistant Professor
Jennifer Redfern, Adjunct Assistant Professor
O.D., University of Missouri-St. Louis
James Rieger, Adjunct Assistant Professor
O.D., University of Missouri-St. Louis
Alfred Rosenbloom, Adjunct Assistant Professor
O.D., Illinois college of Optometry
Katherine Sanford, Adjunct Assistant Professor
OD, Southern College of Optometry,
Residency in Primary Care, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Memphis TN
Byron A. Santos, Adjunct Assistant Professor
M.D., University of San Carlos
Jane Shea, Adjunct Assistant Professor
M.D., University of San Carlos
Howard Short, Adjunct Assistant Professor
M.D., St. Louis University, Residency, Ophthalmology, Duke University
Craig Sorce, Adjunct Assistant Professor
O.D., University of MissouriSt. Louis
Amy Sullivan, Adjunct Assistant Professor
O.D., Southern College of Optometry
John Sullivan, Adjunct Assistant Professor
O.D., Illinois College of Optometry
Kory Thoma, Adjunct Assistant Professor
O.D., University of Missouri-St. Louis
Christine Tran, Adjunct Assistant Professor
Claude Valenti, Adjunct Assistant Professor
O.D. University of Pennsylvania
George Veliky, Adjunct Assistant Professor
O.D., New England College of Optometry,
Residency, Ocular Disease, Omni Eye Services
Michael Veliky, Adjunct Assistant Professor
Mitch Vogel, M.D., Adjunct Assistant Professor
John Volosin, Adjunct Assistant Professor
O.D., Northeastern State University Oklahoma College of Optometry, Tahlequah, OK
Mark Wade, Adjunct Assistant Professor
Michael White, Adjunct Assistant Professor
O.D., Southern College of Optometry, Hospital Based Primary Care Residency, VA
Paul Whitten, Adjunct Assistant Professor
O.D., University of Missouri-St. Louis
Carrie Williams, Adjunct Assistant Professor
O.D., Southern College of Optometry
James Williamson, Adjunct Assistant Professor
O.D., Southern College of Optometry, Residency, Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Melissa Wisniewski, Adjunct Assistant Professor
O.D., Pennsylvania College of Optometry
Burton Wisotsky, M.D., Adjunct Assistant Professor
Julie Wolfe, Adjunct Assistant Professor
Jack Yager, Adjunct Assistant Professor
O.D., Ohio State University
Dwayne Young, Adjunct Assistant Professor
O.D., Indiana University
Richard Zimbalist, Adjunct Assistant Professor
O.D. Pennsylvania College of Optometry, Residency Ocular Disease Baltimore VA Medical Center
General Information
The UMSL College of Optometry enrolled its first class in 1980, graduating 32 students in May 1984. The College is located on the South Campus complex of the University of Missouri-St Louis at 7800 Natural Bridge Road. A five-story building houses the College's classrooms, laboratories, research facilities, administrative offices, library, and the Center for Eye Care campus facility (the University Eye Center).
The College of Optometry is a member of the Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (ASCO) and is accredited by the Accreditation Council on Optometry Education (ACOE).
The Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) Degree
A student who satisfactorily completes all four years of the professional curriculum will be eligible to receive the Doctor of Optometry degree. The training and clinical experience optometry students receive at UMSL qualifies graduates to practice optometry in any state in the nation.
Center for Eye Care
The Center for Eye Care provides a patient care environment for upper level optometry students and post-doctoral residents. The Center for Eye Care includes four locations: the University Eye Center on the UMSL South Campus, the Optometric Center in the Central West End of the city of St. Louis, the East St. Louis Eye Center on the campus of East St. Louis Community College, and Harvester Eye Center in St. Charles, MO. These and other affiliated health centers in the St. Louis area provide an instructional setting where student interns are exposed to a wide variety of patients under the direct supervision of College of Optometry faculty. Equally important is that these Centers provide exemplary, comprehensive and state-of-the-art optometric care to their patients.
The Centers provide a full range of optometric services including adult primary eye care, contact lens, pediatrics, binocular vision, low vision, and eye health management. Specialized testing of color vision and electrophysiology are also available.
Situated in Missouri's largest metropolitan area, the College of Optometry enjoys the region's strong community and professional support. The urban setting offers many opportunities for outreach programs, expanding the scope of optometric education and making possible a highly diverse programs of clinical training. Another asset of the College is its proximity to the national headquarters of the American Optometric Association, located just a few miles from campus.
The curriculum leading to the doctor of optometry degree is a four‑year, full‑time program of study. The first year of the professional curriculum emphasizes basic and biomedical sciences and introduces students to optics of the visual system. The second year pertains to vision science and instruction in clinical examination techniques. The third year emphasizes patient care and introduces the student to specialty areas within optometry, such as contact lenses, pediatrics and geriatric vision care, binocular vision and vision therapy, and low vision rehabilitation. The second and third years also include course work and clinical instruction in ocular disease and pharmacology. The fourth year includes six rotations through the externship program, giving the student added experience in the management of eye diseases, as well as valuable experience in other optometric clinical specialties.
Fourth-Year Externship Program
In addition to the patient care experiences available through the University Eye Center, Optometric Center, the East St. Louis Center, and the Harvester Eye Center, the College of Optometry also has a diverse Externship Program. Students must receive approval from the faculty and the Director of Externships for assignments to each Externship site. This program allows fourth-year students to spend a portion of their final year of training in a variety of patient care environments (i.e., military bases, Veterans Administration Hospitals, Indian Health Services Hospitals, various specialty practices and private practices).
These eight (8) week externships are selected and scheduled with consideration given to the individual student's interest, needs and future practice intentions. Externship Rotations are located at a number of domestic and international sites. In this program, students leave the academic environment and begin working with selected eye care professionals while continuing to be monitored by the faculty through bi-weekly reports of patient encounters, therapies, and activities. The externship rotations are designed to give students exposure in the following areas:
Pediatric/Binocular Vision Patient Care
Contact Lens Patient Care
Low Vision Patient Care
General (Primary Optometric) Patient Care
Refractive Management Patient Care
Eye Health Management Patient Care
Geriatric Patient Care
Sports Vision Patient Care
Optometric Rehabilitation Patient Care
Student Organizations & Activities
All optometry students enrolled in the University of MissouriSt. Louis College of Optometry are eligible for membership in the various student optometric associations, including The Missouri Optometric Student Association (MOSA) and The American Optometric Student Association (AOSA). Through these organizations, and many others, students become involved in local and national optometric activities. The organizations provide an environment for the cultivation of professional leadership skills, and members have organized and participated in a variety of community service activities, including community health screenings and vision care to residents of nursing homes, convalescent hospitals, and mental institutions. Furthermore, optometry students have formed local chapters of Student Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity (SVOSH), an international organization of optometrists providing free vision care to people in impoverished nations, and the National Optometric Student Association (NOSA), which strives to recruit minority students into optometry and encourages retention of minority students.
In addition to the many activities through the College of Optometry, optometry students are able to take advantage of all the activities provided by the university to the entire university community. These include intramural sports, movies and cultural activities, a modern, fully‑equipped fitness center and gymnasium, and access to many social and cultural opportunities in St. Louis at reduced cost.
Pre-Optometry Programs
The University of Missouri-St. Louis offers a four-year program of study leading to the doctor of optometry degree; this professional degree is administered by the College of Optometry. It is one of only 20 currently accredited schools of optometry in the United States and the only one in the state of Missouri. This program, as a result, makes UMSL an ideal institution for pre-optometry education. Various programs are available for pre-optometry as noted below.
Students may pursue a traditional 4 + 4 program, which is a bachelor's degree followed by the four-year graduate optometry program. In this case, students may pursue any bachelor's degree, as long as the pre-optometry requirements are met in biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics, psychology and English.
Alternatively, the Department of Biology, the Department of Physics and Astronomy, and Department of Chemistry sponsor 3+4 Programs for the UMSL College of Optometry, for which a student may be admitted to the College of Optometry after completing three years (90 semester hours) of study in their respective majors and successful completion of the Optometry Admission Test (OAT). (See your specific department for undergraduate degree requirements.)
The Pierre Laclede Honors College and the College of Optometry also offer the Scholars Program, which allows a student to complete both the undergraduate and doctor of optometry degrees in seven years. To qualify for this program, a student must be a senior in high school; score a minimum composite of 27 on the ACT; and be accepted to the UMSL Pierre Laclede Honors College program. For more information about the Scholars Program, contact the Pierre Laclede Honors College, (314) 516-7769.
For the programs described above (Scholars or 3+4), the undergraduate degree is granted when the student satisfactorily completes the first year of the professional program and has met all of the conditions for the specific undergraduate degree for which the student has applied. 1) All general education requirements and all requirements for the biology or physics major, or other major, except electives, must be completed. 2) Any deficiency in required courses must be remedied with courses taken at UMSL within three years after entering the College of Optometry. 3) Up to 6 hours from the College of Optometry may be substituted for an undergraduate degree in Biology with approval of the Department of Biology. 4) Up to six hours is used to satisfy degree requirements in biology, and 14 hours in physics to complete the B.S. in Physics degree. For more information, contact the Department of Biology, (314) 516-6200 or the Department of Physics and Astronomy at (314) 516-5931. The Department of Chemistry offers a similar program, and may require summer research in order to complete the degree requirements for a B.A. or B.S. in Chemistry. For more information, please contact the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at (314) 516-5311.
In some cases, students are admitted to the optometry program without a degree.
Note: Math 1800, Analytical Geometry and Calculus I must be taken in the first semester for most 3+4 or Scholars Programs.
Admission Requirements
English - 2
Biology (including laboratory)* - 3
Physics (including laboratory) - 2
General (including laboratory) - 2
Organic (including laboratory) - 1
Mathematics ** *
Calculus - 1
Statistics - 1
Psychology - 2
Liberal Arts - 2
Quarter :
English - 3+
Biology (including laboratory)* - 4
Physics (including laboratory) - 3
General (including laboratory) - 3
Organic (including laboratory) - 2
Mathematics ** *
Calculus - 1
Statistics - 1
Psychology - 2
Liberal Arts - 2+
*One semester (or one quarter) of Microbiology with laboratory is a requirement. One semester of Anatomy or Physiology is recommended.
+Courses may be taken and accepted for prerequisite course work AP (Advanced Placement) without a grade if the student receives a 320 or higher on the Reading Comprehensive section of the OAT examination (see below, Admission Test and has a GPA of 3.0.
**One semester of Biochemistry, Cell Biology or Human/Comparative Physiology is recommended.
***Trigonometry as a prerequisite course for Calculus must be completed, either in high school (official high school transcripts required as proof), or college.
The College of Optometry uses a rolling admissions process. All courses used to satisfy the admission requirements must have been taken at an institution fully accredited by one of the Department of Education regional accreditation bodies. Specific prerequisite courses must be taken for a letter grade; they cannot be taken as an audit or on a pass/fail or satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis. Applicants must have completed 90 semester or 135 quarter hours (the equivalent of three years of college education) before the start of classes. In order to process financial aid awards it is strongly recommended that students complete all prerequisite courses the spring prior to admission. The applicant cannot apply more than 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours which were earned at a two‑year institution toward the credit‑hour requirement. Applicants holding a bachelor's degree will be given preference over applicants with similar academic credentials who do not have a degree. Applicants to the college come from a variety of undergraduate backgrounds, such as biological sciences, chemistry, psychology, education, and business.
Admission Test
Students should work with their undergraduate advisors as well as their academic advisor in optometry, to insure that all pre-requisite courses are taken prior to taking the Optometry Admission Test (OAT), which is required prior to being offered an interview for consideration for admission to the College of Optometry.
All applicants are required to take the Optometry Admission Test (OAT). The OAT is now offered through computer sites. As the computerized version may be scheduled at any time, please plan to take the OAT by June of the year you plan to apply in order to be considered for early admission. Official test scores are acceptable for up to three years from the testing date.
Applicants are encouraged to take the examination by June of the year of application to the College of Optometry. If applicants wish to enhance their scores, the examination may be repeated. For OAT information, contact:
Optometry Admission Testing Program
211 East Chicago Ave.
Suite 1846
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 440‑2693
To apply to take the OAT, please click on the OAT link on www.opted.org (on right).
Application Procedures
The Admissions Committee begins to process applications on July 1 for the class entering the following year. An applicant's file will be considered complete and ready for consideration by the Admission Committee when the following material has been received:
*Asterisked items are processed by Centralized Application Service:
- *Application through Centralized Application Service.
- Supplemental Application through UMSL with a $50.00 non-refundable application fee.
Please send directly to OptomCAS:
- *Official high school and college transcripts, followed by updated transcripts as they become available. (Exception: graduates of international programs see deadline requirement for all transcripts).
- *A composite evaluation prepared by the preprofessional advisory committee at the educational institution the applicant is attending. Those applicants not currently attending college or who are at an institution that does not offer a committee evaluation will be required to submit three letters of recommendation(which includes one letter of recommendation from an optometrist who is not related to you).
Students must release official Optometry Admission Test (OAT) results to UMSL.
Official transcripts not already submitted to OptomCAS must be mailed from every college attended, regardless of whether or not credit was earned, once an applicant has been offered admission and that applicant has accepted our offer of admission.
Letters of recommendation must be emailed or mailed directly to the Centralized Application Service center by the originator. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure all application materials are received by the Centralized Application Service center by February 15 (International students: transcripts by December 15 year prior) to be considered for admission to the class entering in August of the same year. Facsimile (faxed) application material will be accepted or acknowledged. Application material received after February 15 will not be evaluated for the class entering in August of the same year. To insure that all materials will be processed in time, we strongly encourage students to complete his/her OptomCAS application and insure all transcripts and letters of recommendation are received at OptomCAS prior to January 15. To be considered for merit scholarships, there is an early enrollment deadline. All materials must be received by January 5 in order to be considered for the early application deadline. Applications received after that time will still be considered for admission but not additional awards, e.g. merit scholarships, state seat contracts.
International Students
International students whose native language is not English and who have spent less than two of the last three years in an English-speaking country are required to submit scores from an internationally accepted standardized examination before a decision is made on admission.
To complete their credential file, applicants are required to furnish original and official transcripts before December 15th the year prior to admission from each school and college attended both in this country and abroad. The Educational Credentials Evaluators, Inc. or the World Education Services must evaluate all foreign school and college transcripts and their evaluation submitted as part of the application requirement. For information contact:
Educational Credentials Evaluators, Inc.
Post Office Box 514070
Milwaukee, WI 53203-3470
(414) 289-3400
Fax: (414) 289-3411
E-mail: email@example.com
Web site: http://www.ece.org
World Education Services
P.O. Box 5087
New York, N.Y. 10274-5087
(212) 966-6311
Fax: (212) 939-6100
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
The University of Missouri-St. Louis maintains an Office of International Student Services to assist applicants who have been offered admission. All new international students are required to attend a formal orientation program before matriculation. For more information, contact:
University of Missouri-St. Louis
Office of International Student Services
One University Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63121-4499
(314) 516-5229
Selection Procedures
Applications are reviewed beginning in August with interviews scheduled and initiated starting in September. The college uses a 'rolling admissions' process that allows qualified applicants to be admitted on an ongoing basis until the class is filled. Therefore, applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible to ensure full consideration for admission.
The Admissions Committee has the responsibility to review and evaluate all applicants and select the best qualified candidates. The committee considers: an applicant's overall grade point average, the grade point achieved in the sciences, any grade trends over the years in college, and the scores on the OAT. Concurrently, candidates are evaluated on less quantitative measures such as extracurricular activities and interests, related or unrelated work experience, written narrative, and letters of recommendation.
Those applicants whom the committee feels to be most competitive will be invited for an on-campus interview. The on-campus interview facilitates an assessment of the applicant's communication skills, interests, motivation, and personal characteristics. In addition, the on-campus interview allows the applicant to tour the facilities, meet with currently enrolled students, present questions regarding financial aid and housing, and learn more about the University of Missouri-St. Louis and the College of Optometry. From this group of interviewed applicants, the entering class of approximately 44 students will be selected.
Once an offer of admission is made to an applicant, the applicant will be contacted by OptomCAS to complete a background check. We encourage applicants to review the criteria for background check on the OptomCAS website (www.optomcas.org).
The policies of the University of Missouri-St. Louis and the College of Optometry comply with the provisions under those laws that forbid discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or status as a Vietnam era veteran.
Admission Process
Notices of acceptance may be received as late as July of the year in which the students enter the program. If acceptance to the class is conditional, the terms of the condition must be completed prior to matriculation. Applicants who have indicated that degree requirements will be completed prior to matriculation, and who have been selected for admission, may receive a conditional offer of acceptance contingent upon completion of the degree.
Students offered admission have 15 days from the date on the offer of admission letter to make a required $500 acceptance deposit. The $500 deposit will be credited toward tuition when the student matriculates. If the student withdraws from consideration prior to May 15th, $250 will be refunded. There is a $250 administrative fee.
A certain number of applicants are placed on an alternate list. If an applicant who has been offered admission declines the offer, their position will be allocated to the next individual on the alternate list.
Notification of denial is sent by mail. Applicants who do not receive an offer of admission may reapply the following year through the Centralized Application Service.
Financial Aid
The University of Missouri-St. Louis maintains an Office of Student Financial Aid to assist students with the cost of their education.
Financial assistance is available in the form of loans, scholarships, and work-study. Funds for these programs are available from federal, private, state, and institutional resources. To apply for financial aid, students must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Preference will be given to those students who have completed the FAFSA by April 1. Preference means that the Student Financial Aid Office will begin awarding FWS (Federal College Work-Study), and maximum government allowable funding under subsidized loans. A completed financial aid application means that the Financial Aid Office has received an official Student Aid Report from the Federal Processing Center. Information about Federal loan programs and FAFSA are available at www.fafsa.ed.gov
The Student Financial Aid Office maintains a Web site at www.umsl.edu/services/finaid, where students will find useful information along with the ability to contact the office electronically via e-mail. Also included is a scholarship directory that is updated annually.
To be considered for all university scholarships offered through the Financial Aid Office, a student must be accepted for admission.
Many state optometric associations and their auxiliaries offer scholarships and grants. Application is generally made directly to the state association or auxiliary and selection is generally made on the basis of state residence and other criteria. Information may be obtained by writing to the various state optometric associations and/or auxiliaries.
The College of Optometry will provide additional information about scholarships and the college' Handbook of Loans, Scholarships, Grants, and Awards to applicants after being admitted. Many of the College's scholarships are listed on the College Website.
Detailed information regarding current fees and residency regulations is furnished on the UMSL Cashier's website.
The university reserves the right to change fees and other charges at any time without advance notice.
Education Fees
All students enrolled in the University must pay educational fees based on either the schedule for Missouri residents or the schedule for non-residents. All optometry students will be required to pay the non-resident educational fee if they do not meet the University of Missouri residency requirements at the time of enrollment.
For current fees and costs, please check the fee section of the Cashier's Website and be certain to select appropriately optometry resident / nonresident.
A Summer Session is required between the third and fourth professional year.
Other Required Fees
All students are required to pay the following fees each semester: Information Technology Fee; Student Facility, Activity, and Health Fee; and, if needed, Parking Fee. Please refer to the Fees Section of the Cashier's website for current fees and caps on fees.
Student Health Insurance (optional)
An Accident and Sickness Insurance plan is available to students and their dependents. Information concerning premiums and coverage is available upon request from University Health Services or call (314) 516-5671. For students registered at UMSL College of Optometry, health insurance is available through the American Optometric Student Association.
Nonresident Students
Optometry students who do not meet the residency requirements must pay the nonresident educational fee according to the schedule above. A definition of "residency" is outlined in Tuition and Residency Rules, available in the cashier's office. (314-516-5151) Students are responsible for registering under the proper residence and paying the proper educational fees.
Currently, twelve nonresident positions for all four years are allocated by state reciprocal agreements for residents of Kansas. Individuals who are admitted under these agreements will pay reduced non-resident fees. To apply for this award, applicants must be certified as a bona fide Kansas resident and meet financial need (FAFSA). Seats are not offered until after FAFSA data is available. Additionally, Kansas residents accepting a seat are required to return to Kansas to practice following graduation or completion of a residency program. For additional information, contact:
Kansas Board of Regents
Kansas Optometry Service Scholarship
1000 S.W. Jackson St., Suite 520
Topeka, KS 66612-1368
(785) 296-3518.
Kansas Board of Regents Website
The College of Optometry currently has a State contract agreement for residents of Nebraska (this is supported by and is at the funding discretion of the Nebraska State Legislature). This contract permits the College of Optometry to admit one eligible Nebraska resident in each entering class to receive the award. For detailed information about the contract and to be certified as a bona fide Nebraska resident, contact:
Dr. Richard Hoffman
University of Nebraska
3835 Holdrege
Lincoln, NE 68583
(402) 472-7115
University of Nebraska Website
Four-Year Professional Degree (O.D.) Curriculum
Curricular Outcomes
Entry Level Standards
Doctors of Optometry must have an established knowledge of the basic and clinical sciences in order to provide quality eye and vision care to their patients. The academic foundation must be broad and include the biological, medical, vision and optical sciences, as well as a basic understanding of the health care delivery system. A Doctor of Optometry must recognize the dynamic nature of knowledge and possess the commitment and skills needed to responsibly assess and apply new information and treatment strategies throughout their career.
The UMSL College of Optometry shall ensure that before graduation each student will effectively utilize and demonstrate a working knowledge in patient care within each of the following areas:
- basic body systems, with special emphasis on the ocular and visual system and their interrelationships to the body as a whole;
- the impact of genes and their interaction with behavior, diet and the environment on human health;
- the various processes and causes that lead to dysfunction and disease and the effect that these processes can have on the body and its major organ systems, with special emphasis on the ocular and visual systems; the mechanisms of actions of the various classes of pharmaceutical agents, including injectable agents, their interactions, along with their safe and effective use for the treatment of disease and conditions affecting the eye and visual system;
- the structures and processes contributing to the development of refractive error and other optical or perceptual abnormalities of the visual system;
- the optics of the eye and ophthalmic lens systems (including spectacles, contact lenses, and low vision devices) used to correct refractive, oculomotor and other vision disorders;
- visual development and vision function with respect to deviation and enhancement of conditions such as, but not limited to, strabismus, amblyopia, oculomotor, accommodation, and visual perception;
- vision therapy and other rehabilitative methods used for the management of common visual disorders;
- the psychosocial dynamics of the doctor/patient relationship and an understanding of the social, psychological, and economic forces affecting diverse patient populations;
- the practice management structure and strategies as they pertain to various practice settings;
- the critical elements of verbal and written communications and understanding of the need for clear and appropriate documentation of patient encounters;
- the concepts of refractive surgery and its management;
- the conscientious use of current best practices in patient care decision making;
- a broad-based multidisciplinary understanding of patient care;
- an appreciation for and a commitment to lifelong learning;
- information management and technology in the delivery of eye and health care;
- and an understanding of and commitment to uphold the ethical obligations imposed by the tenets of the Optometric Oath of Practice.
All courses taken for credit in the professional program must be passed with a "C-" or better in order for a student to qualify for graduation. The College of Optometry does not recognize a "D" grade for courses taken for degree credit; and for a student enrolled in a patient care course. Therefore, any grade lower than a "C-"will be recorded as an "F" and have "0" grade points. Furthermore, in order to qualify for graduation, a student must be in good academic standing and the cumulative professional Grade Point Average (GPA) must be 2.50 or higher. Students must submit evidence to the Office of Student Services that they have taken the 3 part NBEO examinations prior to graduation. Such evidence may include a copy of the score report received from NBEO.
To assure graduating at the end of a specific semester, all work for that semester and any delayed grades from previous semesters must be completed with the grades sent to the Office of Student Services no later than the official date for submission of final semester grades.
Time limitations
All of the required courses during the first six (6) semesters of first course enrollment and all required courses for the O.D. degree must be completed within six (6) years after the first course enrollment.
The College of Optometry offers continuing education programs for optometrists throughout the Midwest region as well as nationwide. Courses on nutrition, management of ocular diseases, ocular anomalies, and visual skills are held on a frequent basis. In addition to College of Optometry faculty, optometric specialists, medical educators, and researchers have input into course development as well as participation in course presentations. All CE courses offered by the school are accepted by those states requiring continuing education credit for re-licensure.
Continuing Education course information may be obtained by contacting:
University of Missouri‑St. Louis College of Optometry
Office of Continuing Education
One University Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63121‑4499
(314) 516‑5615
Career Outlook
Doctor of Optometry Degree
Doctors of Optometry are independent primary health care providers who examine diagnose, treat and manage diseases and disorders of the visual system, the eye and associated structures as well as diagnose related systemic conditions. They examine the internal and external structure of the eyes to diagnose eye diseases like glaucoma, cataracts and retinal disorders; systemic diseases like hypertension and diabetes; and vision conditions like nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism and presbyopia. Doctors of Optometry also do testing to determine the patient's ability to focus and coordinate the eyes, and to judge depth and see colors accurately. They prescribe eyeglasses and contact lenses, low vision aids, vision therapy and medicines to treat eye diseases.
As primary eye care providers, Doctors of Optometry are an integral part of the health care team and an entry point into the health care system. They are skilled in the co-management of care that affects the eye health and vision of their patients and an excellent source of referral to other health care professionals.
The scope of optometric practice requires an understanding of the development and maintenance of vision from infancy through adulthood, and the therapeutic and rehabilitative methods required to care for eye and vision abnormalities that affect people of any age.
Optometry is the largest eye care profession and one of the largest independent health care professions in the United States. Currently, some 34,000 Doctors of Optometry practice in America. They are widely distributed across the nation, practicing in more than 7,100 different municipalities. In more than 4,300 of these communities, they are the only primary care provider. As such, Doctors of Optometry provide the major portion of primary eye care services in the United States.
Studies have indicated that a ratio of one practicing Doctor of Optometry to every 7,000 people (a ratio of 14.3 practicing doctors of optometry per 100,000 population) is a reasonable average for the United States. Despite recent growth in the profession, few states meet this criterion.
As our society becomes more technically oriented, vision requirements become more exacting. The number of persons needing professional help for reading and other near‑point visual tasks, and computer usage amont all people including young children, is steadily growing. Increased demands for vision care result not only from population growth but also from increased understanding of how good vision relates to industrial production, student achievement, adjustments to aging, and other areas crucial to modern society.
As a result the patients have more varied and challenging needs. On any given day, a Doctor of Optometry could be involved in restoring functional vision to a partially sighted patient; fitting glasses for a child whose vision problem is affecting academic achievement; treating an eye infection with antibiotics; improving the function of a patient's eyes through vision training; helping an elderly patient in a nursing home cope with changing vision through critical eye health education; and performing comprehensive eye examinations for those who need glasses or contact lenses to correct astigmatism, nearsightedness, and numerous other vision problems.
The practice of optometry offers independence, flexibility, and diversity. Doctors of Optometry have a wide range of modes of practice. They may choose to practice in the inner cities, suburbs, and rural areas. Opportunities exist for solo practice, associateship, optometric or multidisciplinary group practice, government or military service, clinical or hospital practice, teaching, and research.
Optometry is a rewarding career, both economically and personally. Based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and surveys by professional associations, optometry is one of the top 10 income‑earning professions in the country.

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US Is Apparently Torturing Bradley Manning, Despite No Trial And No Conviction
from the this-is-not-the-america-we-were-told-about dept
In his internet chat with Adrian Lamo (the guy who turned him in), Manning made it clear that if he was trying to cause problems for the US or had malicious intentions, he could have sold the info to foreign governments. However, his reasoning for leaking the info was clear, saying he was hoping it would cause "worldwide discussion, debates and reform." He also noted that he was driven to do this after being involved in detaining Iraqis who had simply done a scholarly critique of the current government, which he believed went against basic free speech principles. Again, no matter what you believe about his specific actions, it's pretty clear his intent was to whistleblow. He was upset about what he felt were illegal activities and his goal was to get that information out and to create discussion leading to reform. That's the classic definition of whistleblowing.
I knew Manning had been arrested and was being held somewhere, but Glenn Greenwald is now covering how he is being tortured, despite the fact he has not been tried. He has been held in intensive solitary confinement, meaning he spends 23 hours of the day in total isolation. He has not even been given a pillow or sheets for his bed. As Greenwald highlights, there is widespread agreement that such prolonged solitary confinement is well beyond the standard level of torture, is forbidden in many modern civilizations, and leads to long term psychological issues for those who go through it.
And all this for a guy who has not even been convicted of anything.
Again: I recognize that some people believe that Manning is a "traitor" or some sort of "enemy." But even if that's the case, why should he not be put on trial for it, before he's put into solitary confinement? As Greenwald notes, "Manning has been a model detainee, without any episodes of violence or disciplinary problems." Solitary confinement is normally used as punishment for such outbreaks for those already convicted. Putting Manning in such conditions is a purely punitive attempt to torture him, without him even being convicted.
We've already covered just how bad the Defense Department is at protecting whistleblowers, but this goes way beyond any of that. The message being sent here is that, even if your intentions are to expose wrongdoing, the military may lock you up and torture you for months without end and with no due process. This is not what America is supposed to be about. We're not supposed to support torture. We're not supposed to ignore due process. We're supposed to encourage whistleblowing. Instead, we're locking it up and torturing it with no trial or conviction.
This is, frankly, horrifying.
I'm not convinced that Manning did the right thing in leaking all of those documents. Rather, I think there's a compelling argument that he went way too far in releasing way too much. But it's a point that can be debated. However, Manning has no such opportunity to debate it. Instead, he's being psychologically tortured with no method of even making his own case.


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16 Acres
The rebuilding of ground zero is one of the most architecturally, politically, and emotionally complex urban renewal projects in American history. From the beginning, the effort has been fraught with controversy, delays and politics. The struggle has encompassed eleven years, nineteen government agencies, a dozen projects and over $20 billion.
16 Acres is the story of how and why this historic project got built. At the heart of the story is the dramatic tension between noblest intentions, the desire of everyone involved to "get it right," and the politics, hubris, ego and ideology that is the bedrock of New York City. What does it say about us as New Yorkers, as Americans?
Directed by Richard Hankin
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text: USMEF: September Pork Exports Steady, Beef Exports Lower November 12, 2012 10:35 PM Tweet TAGS: Marketing, Overseas December 18, 2014 By News Release Email Source: U.S. Meat Export Federation U.S. pork exports in September were steady with last year's volume, while beef exports were well below a year ago. Despite sluggish volumes, however, the value of both pork and beef exports through the third quarter of 2012 remains ahead of last year's record-setting pace, according to statistics released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). "We are definitely in a challenging economic environment, which is making it difficult to match last year's export volumes," said Philip Seng, USMEF president and CEO. "But our products continue to command an excellent price in the international markets and provide substantial returns to U.S. producers, which is critically important at a time when they face extremely high production costs." September pork exports reached 183,853 metric tons (mt), slightly exceeding last year's total. Though export value declined 6 percent compared to last year to $505 million, it was about 2 percent higher than the August value of $495.5 million. For January through September, pork exports were up 2 percent in volume at 1.657 million metric tons and up 6 percent in value to $4.6 billion. Exports equated to 23.6 percent of muscle cut production and 27 percent when including both muscle cuts and variety meat (compared to last year's ratios of 22.8 percent and 27 percent). Export value equated to $56.16 per head slaughtered, 4.5 percent above the per-head average established during the same period last year. With fewer production days this year, September beef production declined 9 percent and exports fell 17 percent in volume to 90,538 mt. September export value dropped 4 percent to $442.8 million, but was significantly higher on a per-head-of-fed-slaughter basis – increasing 7 percent to $227.65. Despite January-September beef export volume being down 12 percent to 850,439 mt, export value totaled $4.1 billion. This was 2 percent above last year's record pace and already exceeded the 2010 full calendar year total of $4.08 billion. Exports equated to 9.8 percent of muscle cut production and 12.7 percent when including both muscle cuts and variety meat, compared to last year's ratios of 11 percent and 14 percent. Export value averaged $213.63 per head of fed slaughter, up about 6 percent compared to the same period in 2011. Mexico leads September pork market highlights September pork exports were led by strong growth in Mexico (51,510 mt, +24 percent, valued at $92.8 million, +7 percent). For the year, exports to Mexico were 15 percent higher in volume (443,442 mt) and 11 percent higher in value ($820 million). Mexico is the leading volume market for U.S. pork and ranks second in value to Japan. September exports to Japan trended lower, but are still on pace for an excellent year. Through the first nine months of 2012, export value to Japan was up 4 percent to $1.495 billion despite a 6 percent decline in volume to 344,362 mt. Exports to Canada have posted steady growth in 2012, with January-September volume up 14 percent to 172,812 mt and value climbing 16 percent to $628.2 million. September export volume was record-large at 22,229 mt, breaking the previous record set in August. Led by outstanding growth in Colombia, exports to Central and South America continue to surge. Exports through September were 20 percent higher in both volume (60,739 mt) and value ($154.5 million) compared to last year. For Colombia, exports were up 74 percent in volume (12,350 mt) and 110 percent in value ($35.1 million). September export volume to Colombia also set a monthly record at 2,131 mt. January-September exports to the China/Hong Kong region were still ahead of last year's pace in both volume (313,425 mt, +4 percent) and value ($632.4 million, +21 percent). China's domestic pork inventory, however, is much higher than a year ago and exports in the fourth quarter are unlikely to match last year. Accordingly, September exports of 30,788 mt were the highest since May but were still 35 percent lower than the September 2011 volume. Beef exports to Japan remain red-hot September beef exports to Japan were just 2 percent higher than last year in volume (12,487 mt), but surged nearly 25 percent in value to $86.6 million. This was consistent with the January-September performance in which exports were steady in volume (121,207 mt) but 23 percent higher in value ($806.1 million). Japan now ranks second in export value to Canada, where January-September exports were down 13 percent in volume (125,625 mt) but still achieved a 5 percent increase in value ($829.7 million). Mexico remains the leading volume market for U.S. beef, but exports to Mexico have struggled in 2012, – reflecting a weak peso and sluggish economy. Through September, exports to Mexico were 21 percent lower than a year ago in volume (151,767 mt) and 12 percent lower in value ($642.6 million). With an expanded tariff-rate quota helping boost demand, beef exports to Russia are on pace for another record year. January-September exports were up 8 percent in volume (61,923 mt) and 24 percent in value ($242 million) over the same period last year. Though U.S. beef still lacks access to mainland China, export growth to Hong Kong has made the region a 2012 bright spot. Exports to Hong Kong were up 14 percent in volume through September at 43,038 mt, and increased 32 percent in value to $224 million. Led by remarkable growth in Chile and solid performances in Peru and Guatemala, January-September exports to Central and South America climbed 36 percent in volume (26,186 mt) and were 73 percent higher in value ($99.2 million). In fact, exports to the region have already exceeded last year's full calendar year records of 25,823 mt and $85.5 million. September lamb export value steady with last year U.S. lamb exports, which have battled a tough economic environment in 2012, were lower in volume in September (1,336 mt, - 6 percent) but roughly steady in value at $2.3 million. For January through September, exports were down 30 percent in volume (10,050 mt) and 16 percent in value ($19.6 million). With U.S. lamb still lacking access to many key global markets, the USMEF board of directors adopted a resolution last week urging the U.S. government to make access for U.S. lamb a higher priority in trade negotiations. Complete export results for pork, beef and lamb are available online. 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His own tastes were steeped in retroware that resembled attire found in yesteryear's lounges, rock clubs and pool halls. With that, he created contemporary designs based on classic aspects of American culture and founded Tupelo Grease Co. Grateful to the school that helped him develop as an designer, Moore recently offered graphic communications students in the UH School of Art a chance to have their designs placed on attire produced by his company.
Groups of juniors and seniors collaborated on T-shirt designs for a spring line that follows the theme of the "seven deadly sins." The shirts will be available this spring, and proceeds from these creations will be donated to UH's graphic communications program in the School of Art.
"I started to recognize the project as an opportunity to reconnect with the program, refresh my own creative energy, gather inspiration from some new sources, give a little something back and, of course, have fun in the process," said Moore.
The designs for the "sin" series feature text depicting both the sin and corresponding virtue (Sloth - Action; Gluttony - Satisfaction), as well as illustrations over a background resembling "Rorschach" inkblot images.
"Having the experience to work with an outside designer helped me to understand what it is like to work with a company during the production stage of a project," said Kelly Musebeck, a senior graphic communications student, who assisted with the project.
The UH School of Art's graphic communications program prepares student designers through curriculum focused on graphic design methodology, research and theory. It offers both bachelor of fine arts and master of fine arts degrees. For more details on the program and the School of Art, visit http://www.art.uh.edu/.
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Illusionist, The (US - BD RA)
Jonathan takes a belated look at this animated story from Jacques Tati...
Based on a semi-autobiographical script by French New Wave actor and director Jacques Tati, The Illusionist is a story of childish wonderment and the passage into adulthood. It also serves as a love letter to classic stage performers. The story begins following a struggling old magician from one performance to another, each met by a meagre, unengaged crowd. With his venue stolen by wild musicians, he sets out to perform in smaller locations. When he performs for a tiny Scottish village, a poor young girl becomes enamoured with him, believing he can do real magic. This ignites a newfound sense of purpose in the magician, and they form a loving father-daughter relationship. She follows him to the big city, where he searches for work so he can provide for himself and the girl. As finding jobs becomes harder for the magician, the girl grows up and becomes enchanted by life in the city.
Much like the films directed by Jacques Tati, The Illusionist is more or less a silent movie. It's a bold thing to attempt in this day and age, but Sylvain Chomet has pulled it off before with his other animated feature; the bizarre and often hilarious Triplets of Belleville. The lack of dialogue does not stop him from creating rich characters and real emotions. The viewer sympathizes with the magician almost immediately. I found myself sad when he couldn't find an audience, and I shared in his joy when he discovered a young girl who appreciates his dying art form. Even though the thought of an old magician being unsuccessful and ignored is sad, most of the movie is handled in a very humorous fashion. Visual gags and goofy caricatures are used to maintain a charming feeling in a story that would otherwise be dreadfully depressing. It seems that Chomet has a contagiously romantic view of lost specialty acts. His segment in Paris, Je T'Aime involved a family of mimes. Among the magician, this film also includes a ventriloquist, circus performers, and a clown as side characters; all down on their luck.
The loyalty to Tati's style is immediately evident if you've ever seen one of his films. If you haven't seen them and possess a taste for older French films, I strongly suggest you check them out. Playtime, Mon Oncle, and Mr. Hulot's Holliday are all wonderful classics. The main character is drawn to look like Jacques Tati in his old age. His posture, expressions, and physical quirks are all here. At one point there is even a fun reference to Mon Oncle that will let you witness the similarities first hand. Chomet sticks closely to the hand drawn style that brought him success with The Triplets of Belleville, while using a lot less exaggeration in character design. The attention to detail, particularly in the backgrounds and environments, is staggering at times. It is a real visual marvel. If it weren't for the characters and story at hand, I could've just stared at the patterns on the wallpaper or the dust permeating in the light by a window. There is some obvious CGI integration from time to time, mostly on vehicles. Even though it blends with the rest of the images fairly well, I can't help but feel that its glaring presence harms the purity of the hand drawn animation in a small way.
The final moments of the film are very different than what precedes them. The playful tone that persists throughout much of the movie is nowhere to be found. The deceptively simple story ventures into some emotionally complex scenes. It isn't a jarring shift, but it is enough to catch the viewer off guard. For the second time in the last year, I left the theatre believing I had just seen a wonderful film, but feeling genuinely upset ( Blue Valentine being the other film). If I didn't know better, I would have guessed that Tati wrote this script towards the end of his career. There is a strong sense of resignation. I was surprised to find out that it was written very early in his career when he was having little success as a filmmaker. In fact, there is some controversy behind the script, its inspiration, and who it was written for. You can read more about that here in a letter from Tati's grandson to Roger Ebert. Regardless of the script's origins, Chomet's film holds up very well when judged by its own merits. It is a masterful display of animation that tells a beautifully melancholic story. Don't miss it.
Sony Pictures has given this lovingly animated film a stunning 1080p transfer. Everything from fine outline details to the rich watercolour looks fantastic. Whether a scene takes place in a dimly lit room, a gloomy street, or the shore in broad daylight, the transfer holds up flawlessly without any distracting noise or artefacts. Not even in smoke and fog effects. The Illusionist has a realistic colour palette, so the hues aren't always as vibrant as other animated movies on Blu-ray. If I had to find anything to complain about, it is that the sharpness of the picture makes the watercolour effect on the characters distracting at times. At moments, it may unintentionally resemble a camouflage pattern, or look like blocking. On close inspection, however, it is clear that this is a stylistic choice by the animators, and not a flaw of the transfer. My deep appreciation for the animation is strongly reinforced by this disc. This is one of the best Blu-ray images I've seen so far this year, and fans of the film or of animation should be thrilled with how it looks.
Sony matches their wonderful video transfer with a rich DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 track. As mentioned earlier, The Illusionist is practically a silent film, so there are no dialogue levels to judge. The audio is comprised, for the most part, solely of sound effects and the score. Some French dialogue is present, but it is intentionally kept to short mumbles and is not translated into subtitles. Director Sylvain Chomet created original music for the film, and demonstrates that his talents reach further than animated storytelling. The soundtrack is very beautiful and well preserved by the audio track. There is not much directionality to the sound aside from passing cars and ambient background noise. Atmospheric effects are used well when there is a downpour of rain or a performance on a stage venue. With a theatrical viewing still fresh on my mind, I can confidently tell you that is a modest, but perfectly faithful audio track.
This is the one area where this release falls short. Aside from the theatrical trailer and other Sony previews, all we have is three short and unsatisfying looks at the animation process. There is no dialogue present in any of the special features.
The Making of The Illusionist (03:30 SD): This is an incredibly short and incredibly uninformative "making of". It is just a montage of the animators at work set to music from the film, and a brief scene of the musical performance for the score. There is no spoken word, introduction, or description of the process. It is neat to see the animators doing their thing, but that is the only thing this has going for it.
Animation Line Tests (02:23 SD): Here is another weak example of how the animation process works. It demonstrates some transparent line drawings being placed over the backdrops to test the positioning. This time, they couldn't even find the time to place music over the images. Even though it's a neat process, it feels like something that should've been covered in a longer, more informative 'making of' feature.
Before and After Animation Sequences (08:46 HD): Though it is in HD, it's obvious the "After" footage used is not from the mastered Blu-ray image. This feature includes more examples of the animation at various stages, including some side-by-side comparisons of the original sketches next to their placement in the movie. Once again, this is just a series of clips with no information or insight given.
The Illusionist is a delightful film that pays loving tribute to Jacques Tati. It has wonderful animation, masterful yet subtle storytelling, and surprisingly complex emotions lingered with me long after the film ended. Despite a disappointing lack of features, this Blu-ray packs a stunning 1080p transfer, accompanied by rich immersive audio. If the lack of special features isn't a huge turnoff, I highly recommend this release to fans of Jacques Tati, animation, and anyone with the slightest curiosity.
* Note: The above images are taken from the Blu-ray release and resized for the page. Full-resolution captures are available by clicking individual images, but due to .jpg compression they are not necessarily representative of the quality of the transfer.
Review by Jonathan Hogberg
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I was impressed by this film including it putting in some Alice In Wonderland-type elements for the girl. Sometimes you don't really need dialogue to carry a film.
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Tati has to be one of the greatest screen presences in history, but alas, he's not so famous anymore. Hopefully this film will recreate a new resurgence in his popularity.
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Disc Details
Release Date: 10th May 2011
Discs: 2
Disc Type: Blu-ray Disc
RCE: No
Video: 1080p
Aspect: 1.85:1
Anamorphic: No
Colour: Yes
Audio: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 English
Subtitles: English, English SDH
Extras: The Making of The Illusionist, Animation Line Tests, Before and After Animation Sequences, Theatrical Trailer, DVD Copy
Easter Egg: No
Feature Details
Director: Sylvain Chomet
Cast: Jean-Claude Donda, Eilidh Rankin
Genre: Animation, Comedy and Drama
Length: 80 minutes
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Libya, Arabic: ليبيا Lībiyā, is a country in the Maghreb region of northern Africa, bordered on the north by the Mediterranean Sea, on the west by Tunisia and Algeria, the east by Egypt and Sudan, and the south by Chad and Niger. Areas within present day Libya, Cyrenaica, also known as the Pentapolis, and Tripolitania, have had associations with Christianity since the days of Jesus.
Cyrenaica was colonized by Greeks as early as the seventh century before Christ. A civilization built up around a group of five cities in the western part of the province associated with the oldest city, Cyrene. Cyrene became an intellectual and artistic center in the early Hellenic world. In the sixth century before Christ, the Pentapolis was conquered by the Persians, followed by Alexander the Great two centuries later.
In the century before the Nativity of Christ the Romans came to control the area which soon became associated with the activities of Jesus and his apostles. The Synoptic Gospels relate the presence of Simon of Cyrene at the crucifixion of Christ as he carried the Savior's cross. According to tradition, Mark the Evangelist was born in the Pentapolis. During the centuries after the resurrection of Christ, his followers in the Pentapolis grew with historical roots with the Church in Egypt. Bishops from Libya were present at many of the early councils including those at Nicea and Ephesus. This church fell into schism over the decrees of the Fourth Ecumenical Council of Chalcedon in 451.
The Christian society of North Africa fell victim to the attacks of invaders, first of the Vandals of the fifth century, followed by that of the Muslim Arabs in the late seventh century. Over the following centuries the presence of Christianity was reduced to that of a small minority within an Islamic culture, with the majority of Christians following the non-Chalcedonian Coptic Orthodox Church of Egypt.
Today, the majority of Orthodox Christians in Libya are under the jurisdiction of the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria. The Chalcedonian Orthodox Christians in Libya are under the jurisdiction of the Church of Alexandria and include communities of Russian, Greek, and Serbian Orthodox believers.
While relations between Christians and Muslims in Libya are relatively peaceful, there are restrictions on Christian religious activity including restrictions on religious literature. Proselytizing Muslims is prohibited such that a non-Muslim man must convert to Islam if he marries a Muslim woman.
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PINEHURST, N.C. (AP) Juli Inkster heard plenty of cheers as she walked up the 18th fairway Saturday at the U.S. Women's Open.
It was hard to tell whether they were for her past - or her present.
Playing her 35th and final Women's Open, Inkster shot the best round of the tournament at Pinehurst No. 2 - a 66 that put her in a tie for third, four strokes back.
''It's great - I'm going to be right in the mix,'' Inkster said. ''Let's just say I'm in a lot better shape today than I was (Friday). I knew I had to come out here, if I wanted to do anything, and have a good round and I was able to put it together today.
''So who knows tomorrow?'' she added. ''I'm just going to enjoy it.''
Inkster - who turns 54 on Tuesday - made the cut at her first Women's Open as an 18-year-old in 1978, won it in 1999 at Old Waverly and then did it again three years later at Prairie Dunes.
Sunday will be one for the Hall of Famer to savor - both because it will be her last at a Women's Open, and because it's been a while since she played a fourth round at one. Inkster missed the cut in each of the past four years.
She had five birdies in her third round - three on the front nine - and the only blemish was a bogey on the par-4 eighth.
Inkster said earlier in the week that this ''probably'' would be it for her at the Women's Open.
She seemed more certain Saturday.
''Because, you know what, I've played 35 of them,'' she added. ''Is one more going to really make a difference, one way or another? I don't think so. It's a grind. It's a lot of work. The practice rounds and then the playing and 5 1-2 hour rounds.
''It's just - I'm good with it.''
WIN AND YANG: Amy Yang is still chasing her first Women's Open victory but at least she can draw on her experience of being a contender.
The 24-year-old South Korean shared the 54-hole lead with Michelle Wie at 2-under.
Yang was the runner-up to winner Na Yeon Choi two years ago at Blackwolf Run in Wisconsin after playing in the final group with her. She also finished in the top 10 in 2010 and '11.
''Still working on it, but I'm much better at controlling my emotion and controlling the nervous feeling,'' Yang said. ''I think it's going to be a fun round. I'm also good friends with Michelle, so I think it's going to be a good round.''
LI'S BACK: Eleven-year-old Lucy Li joined the final group at the Women's Open.
As a fan.
Li, the youngest player to qualify for the Women's Open, watched the final pairing of Michelle Wie and Lexi Thompson from inside the ropes during the third round.
Wie and Thompson were former child prodigies who each qualified for their first pro events when they were 12. Thompson was the youngest to qualify for the Women's Open - she was 12 in 2007 down the road at Pine Needles - until Li came along.
The ice-cream-loving pre-teen from the Bay Area was a breakout media darling this week at Pinehurst No. 2.
She shot a pair of 78s and missed the cut by nine strokes - but still finished better than 16 pros.
STACY'S STRUGGLES: First-round leader Stacy Lewis continued her steady slide during Round 3.
The world's top-ranked player had an early double bogey during her 74 that left her six strokes off the lead. She shot a first-day 67 but followed that with a 73 that put her four strokes behind Michelle Wie.
She hit a poor drive on the par-4 third, and her bogey putt lipped out.
In addition to the double bogey, Lewis has had 10 bogeys during her middle two rounds after being bogey-free during her first trip around Pinehurst No. 2.
She sandwiched a pair of birdies at the turn but followed with a bogey on the par-4 12th and added two more on the 15th and 16th.
The two-time major winner has yet to win a Women's Open title.
PLAYING SOLO: Some alone time apparently did Jennifer Johnson some good.
The 22-year-old had the first tee time of the morning, and with an odd number of players who made the cut, she was given the option of having a marker, or playing partner, but declined.
She shot a 72, the best of her three rounds of the week.
''I actually never played alone in a tournament before,'' Johnson said. ''You have to remind yourself to take some breaks because, normally, when you play in a threesome, you take a break when other people are hitting.''
LANG'S BIG DAY: The day's first round under par belonged to Brittany Lang.
The former Duke player moved to 7 over with a 69 that included three birdies on the front nine and eight consecutive pars on the back before her bogey on the 18th.
''I had like 12-hole stretches the first two days I played really well,'' Lang said. ''Today, I finally put all 18 together.''
And playing in a region where Tobacco Road rivalries run deep meant hearing plenty of college cheers from the gallery. Lang helped the Blue Devils win consecutive Atlantic Coast Conference titles in 2004-05.
''I have a lot of fans (who) say `Go Duke' a lot,'' Lang said.
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The Nebraska track and field team produced another memorable day at the 2013 NCAA Championships in Eugene, Ore., on Friday. The Huskers saw Chad Wright earn a runner-up finish in the men's discus and Mara Griva and Miles Ukaoma record sixth-place finishes in the women's triple jump and men's 400-meter hurdles, respectively.
Wright closed his junior campaign with a second-place finish in the men's discus and notched his second All-America accolades of the 2013 NCAA Championships. He unleashed a monster personal-best throw of 209-1 (63.74) on his first attempt of the competition. His mark would vault him into the lead through the next four rounds, until Julian Wruck of UCLA posted a throw of 213-1 (64.94) on his final attempt. A stellar discus competition came to a close as Wright was unable to overcome the throw by Wruck, but came away with the second-place showing.
"I feel ok with how I did, I'm not too bummed with it," Wright said. "I started my day by meeting Ashton Eaton, I was ecstatic about that. Then I had a PR on my first throw and kept throwing close to it. It was a pretty good day; I guess the better man won. Plus, I was going against some record holders; it's hard to match up to that."
Mara Griva closed a busy week of competition with a sixth-place finish in the women's triple jump. Her final jump of the competition of 44-2 ½ (13.47) sealed her All-America honors. Closing her career at Nebraska, Griva has vaulted to one of the top female horizontal jumpers in NU history with 10 All-America honors over her three-year career.
Miles Ukaoma earned first-team All-America accolades with a sixth-place finish in the 400-meter hurdles. He posted a time of 49.57 to close out his junior season.
Anne Martin completed two days of heptathlon competition with a personal-best 5,414 points to come in 21st. She started the day with a leap of 18-5 ¼ (5.62) in the long jump, then tallied a throw of 130-3 (39.70) in the javelin. On the final event of two days, Martin closed out her first NCAA Championships with a personal-best time of 2:19.23 in the 800 meters.
In the team standings the women are tied for 24th with eight points, while the men are tied for ninth with 16 points.
Friday marked the end of the NCAA Championships for the Huskers. Nebraska came away with seven top-10 finishes and six First-Team All-America accolades.
Finals Finishes
Mara Griva- Long Jump (4th), Triple Jump (6th)
Kari Heck- Long Jump (18th)
Maggie Malone- Javelin (10th)
Chad Wright- Shot Put (5th)
Janis Leitis- Long Jump (8th)
Teran Walford- Decathlon (18th)
Anne Martin- Heptathlon (21st)
Chad Wright- Discus (2nd)
Miles Ukaoma- 400h (6th)
First-Team All-Americans
Mara Griva- Long Jump, Triple Jump
Chad Wright- Shot Put, Discus
Janis Leitis- Long Jump
Miles Ukaoma- 400-meter Hurdles


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By Ed Harris
The town will host the Kristen's Kloset seasonal prom shop this year for the first time.
The program, run by Southington Youth Services, is named after 13-year-old Kristen Warner, an honor roll student and gymnast, who died in an automobile accident in 2004.
Kristen's Kloset provides Prom essentials for students with financial or other difficulties.
"We have quite a job cleaning up and transforming it into a "prom shop," but we will be ready for our grand opening," said Youth Services Director Sue Saucier.
Now in its seventh year, Kristen's Kloset has grown every year. Saucier said that last year, 236 girls from all over the state got gowns from the prom shop. The gowns typically sell for a $25 donation, which is used to help boys with tuxes and students with prom tickets.
"Girls have come in with their moms and the moms have been so grateful that there was a place where they could find beautiful things for their daughters that they would not usually be able to afford," Saucier said. "Last year on the opening day, we gave out 38 gowns. That's just amazing."
Kristen's Kloset has enjoyed a steady stream of volunteers over the last few years, but there is always room for more, Saucier said. Anyone interested can contact Youth Services. An orientation meeting will take place in the coming weeks.
The volunteers help set up, work in the shop, collect donations and various other tasks.
The Kloset is still open for donations. Dresses should be clean, up to date style wise and in good condition. Shoes, purses, jewelry and other items are also accepted.
Cash donations to help with tux rentals and prom bids are also welcomed.
Donations can be dropped off at the Youth Services office at 93 Main Street, Mondays through Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
For more information, call Southington Youth Services at 276-6281.


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nickdakoolkat wrote:I was at arco last night for this game....all I have to say is kings fans are dicks. I understand I was in their home, but during our comeback attempt in the fourth I was jumping up and down and cheering on the Dubz. Nothing derogatory against the queens, but only cheering the warriors. As I stood up some old ass man grabs my shirt from behind and yanks me down! I was like "What the ****" about to sock somebody for touching me, but i realized it was an old ass man. He told me I had to stay seated so they could see, I was like "dude its a basketball game, thats what you do at one" If it weren't for these 2 hot beezy's (kings fans) behind me who rationally clamed me down, i may have ended up in jail last night....lol
Man...........you should socked the mutha f**ker, old ass man or not...........what god damned right does he have to attempt to man handle you like that.............f**k..............I hate people.


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Erie says enough is enough and beats the Charge 113-109.
The law of averages said, one of these days, the Erie BayHawks would find a way to beat the Canton Charge.
The BayHawks didn't look like a team relying on the law of averages Friday night. They took matters into their own hands.
The Charge trailed Erie by double figures for much of a 113-109 loss at Erie Insurance Arena.
"Their energy and intent was much greater than ours," Charge head coach Steve Hetzel said. "They looked like a team that was tired of losing to us."
The East Division-leading Charge were 5-0 against Erie entering the game. On Friday, they never led.
"The difference was we never had a drop-off," said veteran Erie forward and former Cavalier Ricky Davis, who scored 14 points. "We've been learning to win games and learning what it takes to close out quarters. … It kept the pressure on them."
It was a frustrating night all the way around for the Charge. With his team down 18 in the third quarter, Hetzel fumed about a no-call, said some magic words to the officials and picked up two quick technical fouls to earn an early end to his night.
Motivated by Hetzel's ejection, the Charge kept fighting with assistant coach Jordi Fernandez guiding the team. Gilbert Brown converted a 4-point play with 1:58 left to cut their deficit to seven.
A Bo Spencer 3-pointer put Canton down six with 28.4 seconds left.
After Erie's Justin Brownlee missed two free throws, Jorge Gutierrez's driving bucket had the Charge down 109-105 with 17.5 seconds left.
But Davis answered with a pair of free throws and Canton never could get its deficit to a single possession.
"They played with some desperation right from the jump," Hetzel said about Erie. "We waited until the game was out of reach to play with desperation."
The Charge (11-7) struggled to find any rhythm offensively and were whistled for several illegal screens. They shot 40.6 percent from the field through three quarters before exploding for 16-of-24 shooting in the fourth quarter.
"It was good to get the momentum from them for once," said Davis, whose BayHawks host the Charge again today. "They scored 41 points in that fourth quarter, so they're going to come out (today) with the same energy and same intensity. We just have to match it."
Gutierrez scored a season-high 26 points to go with seven rebounds and six assists.
Spencer and Robert Hite came off the Charge's bench to score 17 points apiece. Spencer added eight assists and seven rebounds.
The BayHawks set season highs in field goal percentage (53.9) and 3-point percentage (56.3)
Scott Suggs scored 24 points on 8-of-10 shooting from the field and 5-of-6 from 3-point range for Erie, which has suddenly won three of its last four games after a 1-11 start to the season.
Charge center Arinze Onuaku had punished the BayHawks in four of the five previous meetings. On Friday, without Onuaku (turf toe) in the middle, Erie's 6-foot-10 Terence Jennings scored 14 of his 18 points in the first half.
"You take out a big slab of meat like that and it makes things a little easier," said Erie head coach Gene Cross of the 6-9, 275-pound Onuaku. "But they're still a good team."
To go with Jennings' work inside, the BayHawks hit 7 of 10 3-pointers in the first half and led by as many as 15 before going to the locker room up 56-45.
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MACON, Ga.-In 2011 the Lipscomb men's cross country team finished fourth in the Atlantic Sun, their highest finish in the conference.
That apparently caught the attention of A-Sun coaches who picked the Bisons to finish third in the 2012 preseason poll.
"I believe this is the highest ever A-Sun ranking for the men, coach Bill Taylor said. "We had a very strong recruiting class to add to a solid core of veterans.
"It will be a very exciting season for the men's program, and no matter what the ultimate finish, it should be the best season in Lipscomb Men's Cross Country history."
Taylor is expecting this year's team to be deep despite two veteran performers opting to redshirt this season.
"The men will be led by returners Tim Muller, Ashton Fisher, Ryan Gadsey and Ben Wright," Taylor said. "They will be bolstered by a very enthusiastic and talented group of freshmen.
"So far we have been very impressed with Matt Hall, Matt Fry and Daniel Gardner up front. Some of our top freshmen from the recruiting class, sub-9:20 guys Grant Stromberg and Austin Casassa, have been nicked up to start the season and haven't contributed yet. It will be nice if they make the transition and contribute before the A-Sun meet."
Isaiah Greer was an All-A-Sun performer in 2011 and Geoff Musick was a member of the 2010 All-A-Sun team. Both have asked to redshirt this season.
"They will provide leadership in practice," Taylor said. "It means even more spots open for freshmen and other returners to make an impact. Of the other returners, Tate Honaker has looked the best so far. He looks a lot stronger than he did as a freshman.
"It's tough to rely on freshmen too, however this group looks ready to succeed in college. It's going to be a very fun year and we have been excited to see this men's team in action."
USC Upstate and Kennesaw State each earned five first place votes. Upstate edged Kennesaw State for top preseason honors.
"The men's side of the conference is so tight," Taylor said. "It could easily be just a few points separating the first place team from the sixth place team. I think the conference is wide open.
"Teams like Kennesaw and USC Upstate have a big advantage with top level No. 1 runners. We will have to close up a group on them to have a chance."


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Trails Committee
Hey there hikers and outdoors people! If you're the kind of person who loves to get outside, hike and would be interested in volunteering to improve Milford's trail systems, the Milford Conservation Commission Trails Committee, is always looking for volunteers to maintain, improve and make new trails. The work can range from blazing, installing a footbridge, making a clearing, putting up signage or simply removing debris from a trail. The Trails Committee manages the Trails Systems in Milford's Town Forest, Conservation Lands and other acquired properties in Milford. We work with Mtn. Biking crews, snowmobile crews, scouts and provide community service work opportunities for high school students. Most volunteer work is done in the Spring, Summer and Fall months. No experience is necessary. Without volunteer help, a lot of work wouldn't be accomplished. If you are interested in volunteering or would like more information about getting involved with making Milford's trails a better hiking experience, please contact us. Happy Hiking!!
In 2007, the Milford Conservation Commission (MCC) established the Trails Committee to manage public use on the town forests and other properties that the Conservation Commission manages according to the Conservation Land Ordinance. Current members are: Brian Hawkins (chairman), Steve Erdody (vice-chairman), Chris Costantino, Larry Kimball, and George Skuse. Chris Costantino is the Conservation Commission Coordinator who works part-time in the MCC office in the Town Hall and is the contact person for the committee at 249-0628.
The Trails Committee has focused on upgrading the trail systems in town forests. They developed a Trails Manual which was adopted by the Milford Conservation Commission in September of 2008. The Trails Committee has attracted a large number of volunteers. The MCC office maintains a contact list and sends out notices for upcoming projects. Volunteers can reply and choose projects for which they are interested and available. If you would like more information about the Trails Committee, or if you would like to sign up to be a Trail Volunteer, contact the Conservation Commission office at 249-0628 or send email.


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Haven't seen this discussed much but they are some seriously good players in the NFC this year. Even though quite a few Hawks are playing at pro bowl level in a normal year, I think they get nudged out. Hell Lynch may not even make it, Doug Martin is hot on his heels stats wise.
Here's my list:
Lynch (might even be the 3rd back)
Thomas (he isn't having a great stat year but I think the players and coaches know to avoid throwing near him)
Mebane (probably an alt)
Seems like a really low amount of players for how good some guys are playing.


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Physicians Called to Advance Health Literate Organizations
The Journal of General Internal Medicine published a commentary this month that gives physicians guidance on their role in implementing health literate health care organizations. Physicians' responsibilities to address health literacy are not restricted to improving the clinical encounter, declared authors Cindy Brach, Benard Dreyer, and Dean Schillinger. For health care organizations to become health literate, physicians must also be willing to serve as health literacy champions.
The authors detail actions physicians can take to implement each of the ten attributes of health literate health care organizations, as described in an Institute of Medicine discussion paper by Brach et al. The article also points readers to the Health Literacy Universal Precautions Toolkit to help physicians lead their practices in implementing health literacy universal precautions.
Access the commentary, Physicians' Roles in Creating Health Literate Organizations: A Call to Action at: http://download.springer.com/static/pdf/971/art%253A10.1007%252Fs11606-013-2619-6.pdf?auth66=1391696763_424f051436ab0a4f7e4655d453e7045c&ext=.pdf
To access Ten Attributes of Health Literate Health Care Organizations, go to: http://iom.edu/~/media/Files/Perspectives-Files/2012/Discussion-Papers/BPH-Health-Lit-10-Attributes-of-Health-Lit-Orgs.pdf
To access the Health Literacy Universal PrecautionsToolkit, go to: http://www.ahrq.gov/professionals/quality-patient-safety/quality-resources/tools/literacy-toolkit/index.html