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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — Friday, January 14, 2011 (New Orleans, LA) The New Orleans Aviation Board Finance Committee endorsed the implementation of more stringent policies and procedures regarding board activities at the Aviation Board Finance Committee meeting yesterday.
The new policies and procedures come as a result of two self-directed reports analyzing internal compliance. Resulting from Director of Aviation Iftikhar Ahmad's 100 Day Report, the analyses reviewed select New Orleans Aviation Board credit card activity as well as travel and entertainment transactions for the period 2008 to the present. The findings confirm board compliance with policies and procedures but recommend additional policies to ensure better management, transparency and to monitor activity.
"New leadership has brought in a new era for Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. We contracted these reports to take careful consideration of prior missteps, current areas for improvement and future changes," said Nolan Rollins, Chairman of New Orleans Aviation Board. "Through this scrutiny and a strong collective determination for self improvement, we have established the gold standard for our board and governance."
Based on the findings in the report, the New Orleans Aviation Board Finance Committee proposed and unanimously approved implementing new policies regarding:
· Attendance and expenses for conventions and training
· Travel and entertainment expenses
· Community related activities
· Expense monitoring systems
· Establishing annual budgets in the above areas
Harold A. Asher, CPA, was contracted by the Aviation Board to conduct the analyses. Asher collaborated with board members and staff to facilitate the development of the best possible policies and procedures.
The two reports and the additional policies and procedures continue the momentum toward significant improvements since Ahmad started as director in May 2010. Additionally, the airport has just begun a search to hire two internal auditors on permanent staff to allow for continuous audits and review of all airport business and performance.
"We are sending a clear message with the new director, the new city administration, the formation of this committee and with the public meetings that this airport is on a new path with serious plans and a serious operating philosophy," said Ti Martin, Aviation Board Chair for Finance Committee.
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Return of The Roxiehearts—Rejoice! Albuquerque all-girl garage punkers will hit the stage at Burt's Tiki Lounge after a baby-induced breather that lasted just under two years. The Roxiehearts are made up of Cara (drummer and babymaker), Penny (guitarist and singer), Amy (singer) and Burt's manager/bartender/booker Melissa (bassist). Melissa says that this show will be instrumental in helping them get back into the swing of things, adding "we will definitely be playing out more often and there will be new songs in the future." The show is slated for Friday, Jan. 6, at what's being billed as Amanda and Ethan's Going Away Party. (Note to Amanda and Ethan: Your friends will miss you and they wish you the best in New York.) The Roxiehearts are joined by Leche De Hombre, a reportedly kick-ass group of guys from Las Cruces, Swingin' Meat and The El Paso Hot Button, who's actually from Oklahoma City, and is really only made up of one guy. This is the show of the week, without a doubt.
Flyer on the Wall
Touch the glistening monster pecs of New Mexico metal with Minus Seven, Given the Grave, Last 15, The Bayonet and Last House on the Left at the always-all-ages Compound (3206 San Mateo NE). Doors open at 6 p.m. $5 gets you in. (LM)
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Concord, Calif.'s power-pop purveyors Kid Moe have a sound that's part glowing metal fuzz and part cough syrup aftertaste. They haven't quite grown up all the way but, if bands like Weezer are any indication, you'd better hurry up and see them before they turn into Hugh Hefner-worshiping crumb bums. It's Kid Moe's walking-through-the-mukish style that makes the trio of two fellas and a lady so darn charming. Their latest release, Hella Okay, takes several digs at California culture while giving us bittersweet pop songs for the hopelessly unhip. Vincent Lay's vocals are free of embellishment, and although his lyrics could benefit from some tinkering ("why can't my new girlfriend be like my old girlfriend?" is a typical passage), his unapologetically a-melodic voice sets the band apart from their power-pop peers.

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The International Sweetheart of Sigma Chi is a woman who serves as a role model for all of our brothers, and is our Fraternity's liaison to non-members throughout the world. She must possess an understanding of the values and ideals for which the White Cross stands, and exemplify these values and ideals in her daily life.
Honor your chapter sweetheart at Grand Chapter this year! This is a reminder for undergraduate chapters to nominate their chapter sweetheart for International Sweetheart. The appreciation, pride and care chapters exhibit in the application they create for their sweethearts will be something she will cherish for a lifetime.
Applications for International Sweetheart are available now by clicking here. Submit the completed application by email to email@example.com by March 1, 2015.
Here are some tips from 33rd International Sweetheart Mary Sugden on choosing a chapter sweetheart:
Choose a brother in the chapter with the enthusiasm for this fun project to be the sweetheart chairman — maybe a new initiate or a fifth-year senior who's looking to extend his undergraduate experience;
Have the sweetheart chairman interview the chapter sweetheart to learn about her background and experiences;
Work with the chapter sweetheart to create an application that reflects her unique qualities and those of your chapter — it could be fun or serious, sentimental or silly, or a little bit of everything; and
Remember that the nomination itself is an honor for your chapter's sweetheart.
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The M/S River Rhapsody was launched in 1999. This ship has a capacity of 140 passengers in 70 cabins, all with outside views. While in Europe, you'll travel exclusively with other Americans in a group of 38-45 travelers, each with its own expert resident Program Director. Ship amenities include an elevator, restaurant, bar and lounge, library, Sun Deck, fitness center, and sauna. Your ship has an international crew of 34 and three English-speaking Program Directors.
This ship is featured on these popular cruises:
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- Cabin sizes are 160 square feet (includes a balcony of 16 square feet on the Serenade Deck).
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|Many countries have developed programmes to stimulate cycling. Not only is cycling fun, but it also helps with reduction of traffic jams, poor health, obesitas and CO2 deposition. Although regular bikes are already efficient and nice, developments have continued beyond that.
New type of bikeA new type of bike has been developed in order to increase comfort and efficiency, resulting in a comprehensive transport alternative. This resulted in the recumbent bike and eventually the velomobile: a recumbent bike with fairing and multiple wheels for superior utilisation in traffic. The fairing dramatically increases speed beyond the level of the ordinary bicycle. This allows the velonaut to get further whilst properly protected against the weather. Shielded from the wind, dry and with ample space for luggage or other stuff.
Continuous developmentAround the relative new concept of velomobiles, numerous developments take place. World wide velomobiles are marketed by commonly relative small companies. The main focus being The Netherlands, particularly Dronten. Bikes from Dronten can be found riding in many European countries, but also in Japan, New Zealand, the USA and Canada.
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With 80 cm, a velomobile is hardly any wider than a cyclist measured from elbow to elbow. A child-trailer is even broader! However, especially because of the increased speeds velomobiles have different requirements for infra structure: broader than the ordinary cycling path and with wider corners. This is by the way something all cyclists would benefit from.
Commonly velomobiles can use the regular traffic infrastructure, but also cycling paths where available. Most European cycling infrastructure may be useable, but will not do right to the full potential of velomobiles. Especially the there is a blind spot for the significantly larger distances velonauts can cover. This is the main reason why the Dutch Human Powered Vehicles association is pleading for country wide fast bike routes.
On Friday 7 September a scientific and technical meeting with oral and poster presentations, combined with technical performances has been held. The conference part of the seminar will be organised around the following themes:
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Following a Consumer Reports investigation about microwave ovens that apparently started up by themselves, Whirlpool Corp., maker of the KitchenAid KHMS155LSS, one of the models involved, has done an about-face, acknowledging that such malfunctions are possible.
Our recent investigation, "Microwave Mystery," cites dozens of cases involving the KitchenAid KHMS155LSS, with many consumers telling us about their mishaps, including waking up in the middle of the night to find their microwave running and getting hot. When we contacted Whirlpool in the process of our reporting, the company said it had not been able to verify a single case of self-starting with that model.
Whirlpool now says, "We have determined that it was possible for certain keypads in this specific model microwave to develop unintended electrical paths, which could cause the keypad to beep, or very rarely, start the microwave oven." The company says it will offer a free repair to owners of the KitchenAid KHMS155LSS.
Whirlpool contacted us after the article was published to explain that it did in fact have confirmation of a 2008 incident in which a KitchenAid KHMS155LSS microwave turned on by itself and caused damage to the oven cavity. The change in the company's position was blamed on an internal misunderstanding.
In the rest of the media statement, Whirlpool says:
"We conducted rigorous safety evaluations, and determined that this issue does not present a safety concern for consumers because of the built in safety features designed to contain potential heat damage inside the unit. We evaluate every report that is brought to our attention, and have not verified a single instance where a microwave self-activated and caused heat damage outside the unit. We have reviewed this situation with the appropriate U.S. and Canadian government safety agencies, including the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and the Ontario Electrical Safety Authority. We are offering owners of this model microwave the option of a free repair, even if the unit is no longer under warranty. We encourage consumers with concerns to contact us directly at 1-800-422-1230."
That statement is more in line with the one made by GE, which was also included in our investigation. GE spokeswoman Kim Freeman said, "GE has investigated unverified reports of 'self-start' and found them to constitute product quality, not product safety, concerns. Many have been determined not to be 'self-starts' at all." However, our investigation revealed serious fires caused by both KitchenAid and GE microwaves. And the problem was not confined to those two brands.
Whirlpool's offer to fix the KitchenAid microwave stops short of being a recall done in conjunction with the Consumer Product Safety Commission. We contacted the CPSC to see how this new development might affect its ongoing investigation into microwave safety, but the agency declined to comment, citing Section 6(b) of the Consumer Product Safety Act, which limits agency disclosures.
We also followed up with Whirlpool to ask whether consumers who already paid to have their microwaves repaired will get their money back. We are awaiting a response and will update you when we have more information.
On February 21, Whirlpool responded: "There is no single reason why a microwave may require service. Each claim is a unique situation, and is resolved appropriately for the particular set of circumstances. If any of our consumers have questions about a past repair, we encourage them to contact us (1-800-422-1230) so we can look into the matter to confirm their case was handled appropriately."
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Darwin Day resolutions have been again introduced in both houses of Congress, according to a January 18, 2018, press release from the American Humanist Association.
NCSE's Ann Reid and Brad Hoge were among the science educators and leaders in California asked by EdSource (January 11, 2018) what they'd like to see happen in the world of science education in 2018, as the state enters the final stages of implementing the Next Generation Science Standards.
It's time to dust off your Darwin costume again: less than a month remains before Darwin Day 2018! Colleges and universities, schools, libraries, museums, churches, civic groups, and just plain folks across the country — and the world — are preparing to celebrate Darwin Day, on or around February 12, in honor of the life and work of Charles Darwin.
Richard B. Hoppe III, a psychologist and pro-evolution education activist, died on January 3, 2018, at the age of 76, according to a notice from Kenyon College.
Senate Bill 1644, introduced by Tom Lee (R-District 20) on January 5, 2018, would, if enacted, revise the procedures for adopting instructional materials to permit members of the public to recommend instructional materials for consideration by the state or their district school board, which would then be required to get in touch with the publisher of those materials and allow it to submit a bid for evaluation.
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For first courses in metallurgy and materials science. Here is a straightforward, clearly-written introduction whose three-part organization makes an understanding of metals-and how they worktruly accessible. Text coverage encompasses principles, applications, and testing. The Technology of Metallurgy focuses on providing students with an understanding of the fundamentals of metals, and of what happens when they are cold worked, heat treated, and alloyed. Mathematics is limited to algebra and trigonometry; calculus is used only when necessary for understanding. For courses with a laboratory component, appendixes provide background concepts for conducting basic tests; and the accompanying Instructor's Manual contains outlines for laboratory sessions.Dalton, William K. is the author of 'Technology of Metallurgy', published 1993 under ISBN 9780023269004 and ISBN 0023269006.[read more]
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BEIRUT - The Latest on developments surrounding Lebanon's Prime Minister Saad Hariri who resigned from Riyadh last week and the crisis between Saudi Arabia and Lebanon (all times local):
8:15 p.m.
Lebanon's Justice Minister has asked the country's prosecutor general to launch an investigation against two Saudi citizens who appeared on a TV talk show and branded the Lebanese president and parliament speakers as "terrorists."
Salim Jreissati wrote in a two-page letter Friday to the prosecutor that the two men, Ibrahim Al Merhi and Adwan al-Ahmari, have engaged in libel against top officials including President Michel Aoun and Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri.
The move comes at a time when tensions are high between Lebanon and Saudi Arabia over last week's resignation of Prime Minister Saad Hariri, announced from the Saudi capital Riyadh.
Al Merhi and al-Ahmari appeared Thursday night on Kalam Ennas, one of the most watched weekly TV programs in Lebanon.
7:30 p.m.
Lebanese police officials say a Saudi citizen has gone missing in Lebanon and search operations are ongoing to find him.
The officials say that Syrian citizen Ivine Hassan informed police that her Saudi husband Ali Shamrawi has been missing since Thursday night, adding that he was missing north of Beirut. The Saudi man resides in Lebanon.
It was not immediately clear if the kidnapping is related to rising tensions between Lebanon and Saudi Arabia over last week's resignation of Prime Minister Saad Hariri from the Saudi capital of Riyadh.
Interior Minister Nohad Machnouk was quoted as saying by local media outlets Friday that safety of all foreigners is a priority for authorities adding that the stability of Lebanon is a "red line."
Some local TV stations said Shamrawi's family received a call from unknown persons demanding a $1 million in return for Shamrawi's release.
7:35 p.m.
U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson says Lebanon's Prime Minister Saad Hariri should return to the country to make his resignation "official."
Hariri mysteriously resigned last Saturday while in Saudi Arabia, fueling rumours he's being held there against his will. Tillerson says he's seen "no indication that is the case."
But Tillerson says if Hariri wants to step down, he needs to "go back to Lebanon" and formally resign "so that the government of Lebanon can function properly."
Tillerson says he's spoken about Hariri's situation with Saudi Arabia's foreign minister. He says the Saudi diplomat assured him that Hariri's decision was "taken solely by him."
Tillerson is also warning parties inside and outside Lebanon not to use the country as "a venue for proxy conflicts." He's alluding to Iranian-backed Hezbollah, as well as to Saudi Arabia and its allies.
Tillerson spoke aboard his plane as he flew from China to Vietnam.
5:30 p.m.
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says it's essential that peace is preserved in Lebanon, warning that a new conflict could have "devastating consequences" in the region.
The U.N. chief told reporters at the U.N. headquarters in New York on Friday that he has been having "very intense contacts" at the political and diplomatic level with Saudi Arabia and Lebanon, but also with other countries in the region "or with an influence in the region."
Guterres said he has been telling the political leaders and diplomats that it is important to preserve Lebanon's unity and stability "and the functioning of the Lebanese institutions."
Lebanon's Prime Minister Saad Hariri mysteriously resigned from the Saudi capital last Saturday, throwing the tiny nation into turmoil and leading to rumours that he is being held in Saudi Arabia against his will.
"We are indeed very worried," Guterres said, "and we hope that we won't see an escalation in the region that would have tragic consequences."
4:45 p.m.
Lebanon's Hezbollah leader says war with Israel is unlikely amid the crisis facing his country following the resignation of its prime minister in an announcement made from Saudi Arabia.
Hassan Nasrallah said Friday that his powerful militant group is watching carefully for any Israeli attempts to use the crisis to begin hostilities against Lebanon. Nasrallah says Israel is cautious and unlikely to make such a move.
Nasrallah is calming an apparently jittery population following Saudi Arabia's escalation against Hezbollah's patron Iran. The resignation of Prime Minister Saad Hariri from Saudi Arabia last week was seen as a move by Riyadh to take its rivalry with Iran to the tiny Lebanon.
Many fear the escalation will pave the way for Israel to strike against Hezbollah, against which Israel has fought a number of wars. Nasrallah warned Israel against "miscalculation" or "taking advantage of the situation."
He said Israel should not think "we are troubled. No, absolutely not."
"Today we are more confident and feeling stronger in the face of any threat," said Nasrallah.
4:30 p.m.
Lebanon's Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah says the country's prime minister is currently detained in Saudi Arabia and that his "forced" resignation is unconstitutional because it was done "under duress."
Speaking on Friday, Nasrallah said he was certain that Saad Hariri, who resigned last week in an address from Saudi Arabia, was forced to so as part of the kingdom's policy of meddling in Lebanon's affairs.
He said Hariri is being prevented by Saudi officials from returning to Lebanon, adding that his detention should not be accepted
3:35 p.m.
Germany is calling on Saudi Arabia and Iran not to undermine Lebanon's stability following the resignation of Prime Minister Saad Hariri.
German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel called his Saudi counterpart Thursday to highlight the need to safeguard Lebanon's stability.
Government spokesman Steffen Seibert told reporters in Berlin on Friday that when discussing Lebanon "it's also necessary to talk about the role of Iran."
Seibert noted that Tehran has influence over Hezbollah and its support for the Shiite militia is viewed by Germany "with great concern."
He said that Germany "of course appeals to both countries, Saudi Arabia and Iran, not to weaken the political stability in Lebanon."
1:50 p.m.
A French official says that Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri has told foreign ambassadors that he is not a prisoner in Saudi Arabia, where he has been holed up since an unusual resignation announcement.
An official in French President Emmanuel Macron's office said on Friday that the French and U.S. ambassadors in Saudi Arabia met with Hariri, and that Hariri "says he is not a prisoner, the (Saudi crown) prince says he is not a prisoner."
Macron paid a surprise visit to Saudi Arabia on Thursday night and met with the crown prince, notably about rising tensions in Lebanon, a former French protectorate.
The official said Hariri did not ask to see Macron during the visit and that French officials "don't have any specific signs" that the Lebanese prime minister's life is in danger.
The official was not authorized to be publicly named according to presidential policy.
—Sylvie Corbet in Paris
12:50 p.m.
A senior Lebanese official says Beirut has formally told Saudi Arabia that the way Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri resigned — in a televised statement from Riyadh — is "unacceptable" and requested his return to the country.
The official says the Lebanese position was conveyed by President Michel Aoun to the Saudi charge d'affaires in Lebanon, Walid al-Bukhari, at the presidential palace on Friday.
The official spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity in line with regulations.
Aoun was meeting with foreign ambassadors to discuss Hariri's abrupt resignation last Saturday. Hariri, who cited Iran's meddling in the region, has not returned to Lebanon since.
The resignation has thrown the tiny nation in turmoil and officials have demanded his return, suspecting he is being held in the Saudi capital against his will.
—Zeina Karam in Beirut.
12:35 p.m.
Scores of citizens from Gulf Arab countries have started leaving Lebanon after their governments ordered them out of the Mediterranean country amid a major Riyadh-Beirut crisis.
Dozens of men and women from Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Bahrain were seen leaving Lebanon on Friday morning through Beirut's Rafik Hariri International Airport.
Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain and United Arab Emirates have ordered their citizens to leave Lebanon.
Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri shocked his country Saturday when he announced in a televised statement from Saudi Arabia that he was resigning. The unexpected move led to rumours that he is being held in Saudi Arabia against his will.
11:10 a.m.
France's foreign minister says French authorities believe Lebanese Premier Saad Hariri is "free in his movements" and not in custody in Saudi Arabia.
Jean-Yves Le Drian told Europe-1 radio on Friday that "to our knowledge" Hariri is not being held by Saudi authorities. Hariri abruptly announced his resignation last week in a television appearance from Saudi Arabia, and has not returned to his country since.
Le Drian said Hariri travelled from Saudi Arabia to the United Arab Emirates and back earlier this week "so we think he is free in his movements, and it is up to him to make his choices."
Le Drian's office wouldn't say where the French information came from.
French President Emmanuel Macron discussed Lebanon, a former French protectorate, during a surprise visit Thursday to Riyadh.


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It's the outer harbour run Michael, just as you go over the bridge over the torrens at Henley beach south..
Try this link I've got from google on my iPhone.. Hopefully it works
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I have a female German-Shepherd, she is turning 11 on December the 25th. I'm not sure if she is suffering from osteoarthritis. She hasn't shown all the symptoms listed but I just need to hear some of your ideas. Here are her symptoms:
- She is unable to jump into the car without assistance (Last time she was able to get in was fairly recent, around June the 5th of this year. Even then she had some difficult getting inside, but no assistance was required.) We had not walked her very much that week and a possibility is that she just needs to walk a lot more to get some strength back. There had been some improvements after a good amount of walking.
- Her nails on her back feet have nearly worn off and she bleeds from where her nails are (after walking on pavement). When she walks, she doesn't lift up the back feet very high, and that causes her drag her nails against the pavement.
- Maybe a loss of appetite? She doesn't tend to eat as much as she did, but when we mix meat with her dry food, she eats it.
- She loves to walk, but she gets tired (this is very obvious on a hotter day). On a cloudy day when it's cool, she is able to walk for up to an hour. When she walks though, after about half an hour, she will walk beside us rather than go ahead of us. Sometimes, she will easily trip and fall on her front, sometimes she will just fall on her bottom. I have seen her sprint sometimes, when there is a squirrel or when she's really excited to walk.
- When we got her at the age of six, she had developed several bumps which the vet removed surgically. The most recent bump removed this spring, which was hanging from her belly, meaning it was hanging by the skin on her belly rather than being attached solid.
- At her most recent check up in early spring (before the surgery), the vet had said her bones look good, and she had behaved as such. But like many old dogs she had some kidney problem.
- She is not overweight (this is a good thing).
- She had developed another bump very recently, on her back next to her right hip, this one is still very small, about the diameter of a fingernail.
I don't think this is CDRM, it doesn't look that severe, since her back hips don't appear have much trouble staying up.
I would love to hear some of your thoughts on how to manage her problem (whatever it is). We are giving her one capsule of glucosamine daily, but that doesn't seem to be helping very much.
Thank you
Sorry I don't have any advice for you, but I hope your girl makes out well. She sounds like she's getting old for sure. Mine trips on her feet once in a while, but just sorta stumbles, like I do... I wouldn't be taking her on overly long walks in case she tires out, I'd do more short walks. Good luck to you. I'm sure someone will be along shortly with more insight for you.
Likely, what you're seeing is age-related arthritis...at the age of 12 there is bound to be some arthritis. Changes can occur in the joints or along the spine, and they can certainly cause the symptoms you're describing. And at the age of 12, a dog will definitely have less energy.
Continue to keep her weight in check, and take her on more frequent shorter walks instead of long trecks. Once capsule of glucosamine daily might not be enough--our 60-pound dogs are on two capsules as a maintenance dose, and some dogs require more.
If she'll tolerate them, booties to protect her hind feet might be a good idea.
Have you had any geriatric blood panels done recently? It'll tell you a lot about her general health. Also, if there are ticks in your area, screening for tick-borne disease might be a good idea--our dogs often get stiff in the joints when they're fighting anaplasmosis or Lyme's.
Good luck with your girl. She sounds like a lucky girl--well-loved and well-cared for!
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I thank both of you for your thoughts. We will have her checked for sure. She seems to be doing quite well. I'm not too familiar with medical terms (when you speak of geriatric blood panels), are these regular blood tests? She had a blood test in the spring, the one that found a slight kidney problem, that's the only negative the vet mentioned.
Again I thank both of you for the help, and if anyone has any other thoughts or advice, I would love to hear some more thoughts.
From what you are describing, I would agree that it's likely arthritis. Everything from her decreased appetite to the stumbling after she gets tired. The discomfort will cause a decrease in her appetite. I agree that shorter, more frequent walks build muscle better than longer, less frequent walks - and keeping the muscles strong helps to stabilize and cushion the joints. I would caution against allowing her to jump in and out of vehicles - that jars the joints, and for an elderly dog, the impact is too much.
Depending on the brand of glucosamine you are buying - you may not be getting what you are paying for. Supplements are not regulated like drugs, and many brands of supplements do not contain what they claim when tested by independent labs. And like Hazel said, it could be that you aren't giving the proper dosage. You could also talk to your vet about using an NSAID like Deramaxx for the days when she is bad or if she's been overly active and you know she'll be in pain.
Her scraping her back feet could be due to a loss of range of motion, which is common with arthritis. Or perhaps the walks are too long for her and once she gets tired she doesn't lift her feet well enough? Shorter walks would help with this too. We had gsd's when I was growing up, and once they got to be about 12 or so, they definitely slowed down quite a bit, although they could show the bursts of energy when the mood hit them.
For managing her condition, I would suggest continuing the g/c supplement (either changing brands or increasing the dosage as appropriate), keep her weight on the lean side, don't let her jump into or out of vehicles - or on and off furniture, take more frequent, shorter walks to build her muscle tone without undue stress (swimming is also an excellent exercise and has zero impact on the joints), talk to your vet about the use of a painkiller for when she needs it, and lastly - look into buying her a good orthopedic bed. Allowing her to lay on hard floors is only going to increase her stiffness.
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The geriatric blood panel just tests for more things, Thumpy. It checks organ function more thoroughly and usually things like thyroid levels. As our dogs are getting older, we've started doing the geriatric panels on some of them yearly, just to keep ahead of the inevitable health issues.... They are, of course, more expensive than just a CBC.
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I can relate to this as I've had so many dogs with the same problem. No doubt you're describing the early signs of arthritis and there are a few things you can do. Entrophen, or Entrophen+ works well after a walk, I use it all the time. The idea of small booties for the back legs is a good one, that works as well especially on rough ground. Laying on a solid floor or concrete makes it worse, have somewhere soft to lay on. I use a wool blanket doubled over not too far away from a heat source. A massage now and then works wonders and so does swimming, best exercise you can give. Treated with care you can at least ease the discomfort and slow it down.
I agree that it sounds like arthritis to me although a geriatric panel is a good idea especially to monitor the changes in kidney levels.
Look for a good quality glucosamine/msm supplement. A lot of members have had great success with this product http://www.recoverysa.com/. You use a double dose for a few weeks to begin and then go to a maintenance dose. You can order online or find it at most smaller dog food stores that carry the high end products. You can also ask your vet about cartrophen injections which I give my old girl and they help reduce arthritis inflamation.
Lastly, can I ask what you are feeding? A switch to a high protein, low carb diet is often very good for seniors. Supplements like salmon oil are also very helpful.
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If something is wrong then please tell me, we began to feed her the vegetarian meals (dry corn), mixed with beef stew. I'm guessing I should stop feeding her beef? Would switching to chicken help? And if possible, are there any specific brands you would recommend? Thank you.
And thank you to everybody else who replied, I will do what I can for her. Luckily, I live right next to the lake so she gets to swim every now and then.
Actually the corn is probably much more problematic then the beef is. Corn is very difficult for dogs to digest and will likely just add to her dehydration. Updated thinking on kidney problems is to limit the carbohydrates. If you are making your own food then perhaps consider using sweet potato and pureed veggies instead. In earlier stage kidney problems like yours it is much more important to have a good quality protein source then to limit the protein. Here is a good site for you to check out:
and here is an excellent pets.ca thread on kidney disease. It it actually for a cat but much of the advice and theory would also apply to dogs.
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A high quality food is a good suggestion and I have found shark cartillage is also a great supplement along with the glucosamine. I agree a larger dosage for your dog would help. Also if you have a piece of solid foam not to soft to sleep on this will help too
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Most lower quality dry dog food uses corn as their main ingredient, so it doesn't surprise me that in your language corn and dry dog food are the same thing. A senior dog who gets too much carbohydrates (grains) will start to gain weight as their activity levels drop, and for a dog with arthritis, this will only aggravate the condition.
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Bad news. I took the dog to the vet, and it's not arthritis according to her. The moment she saw my dog walk, she said it was 99.9% degenerative disc disease. Anyone have ideas and how to deal with this? And also, apparently exercise is bad for the dog? Is that right? I would guessing the opposite, that she would need more exercise. Please let me know.
I've never had to deal with degenerative disc disease, Thumpy, though I know there are some members who have. You might want to start a new thread with 'degenerative disc disease' in the title to get their attention faster!
for your sweetie!!!
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I do not have any experience with degenerative disc disease either but here's some info .....
I agree with the advice the other posters have given you. As far as the glucosamine supplements I would get a reputable brand that also includes chondroitin and msm. I have a 95 lb yellow lab that gets 2 capsules twice a day with both his morning and evening meals.
Salmon oil is another good supplement to add. If the brand doesn't include vitamin e in it them you need to supplement that a few times a week as well.
The link TeriM gave you ( http://www.dogaware.com/kidney.html#protein ) has excellent information. I would definitely switch your dog to a grain free kibble and recommend Orijen ( http://www.orijen.ca/orijen/products/ ) or Acana Provincial ( http://www.championpetfoods.com/acana/products.php ).
Good luck and please keep us posted.
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida State's Gage Smith, the 2014 Atlantic Coast Conference Baseball Scholar-Athlete of the Year, highlights the sport's All-ACC Academic Baseball Team as announced by Commissioner John Swofford.
Smith was one of eight Seminole student-athletes represented on the All-ACC Academic Team joined by fellow teammates Mike Compton (R-So., Applied Economics), Josh Delph (Jr., Secondary Education), Ben DeLuzio (Fr., Exercise Science), Justin Gonzalez (R-Sr., Sport Management), John Sansone (So., Sport Management), Billy Strode (Jr., Sport Management) and Luke Weaver (Jr., Sport Management).
Duke and Florida State led all ACC programs with eight players recognized, followed by Wake Forest with five and Clemson and Virginia with four apiece.
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According to Root, the man supposedly took a shotgun and left the home in his vehicle. The vehicle was found later that morning at Elm Lawn Cemetery. Because of the location of the vehicle, the nearby Jefferson Elementary School was on lockdown until authorities learned the man had gotten a ride to the City-County Park area on the north edge of Princeton.
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I'll start using GLM on Mac OS X, i'd using never before on a other platform.
In the user guide from source directory i typed the following code:
Code :#include <iostream> #define GLM_FORCE_RADIANS #define GLM_FORCE_CXX11 #include <glm/glm.hpp> #include <glm/gtc/matrix_transform.hpp> using namespace glm; mat4 transform( vec2 const & Orientation, vec2 const & Translate, vec2 const & Up ) { mat4 Projection = perspective(45.0f,4.0f/3.0f,0.1f, 10.0f); mat4 ViewTranslate = translate(mat4(0.0f), Translate); mat4 ViewRotateX = rotate(ViewTranslate, Orientation.y, Up); mat4 Model = mat4(1.0f); return Projection * Model; }
When I try to compile this there are 2 strange Errors:
No matching function for call translate() and rotate(), but the function above 'perspective' are ok.
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Three tanks are parked at a street junction in a southwestern suburb of Damascus when one of them is struck by an anti-tank missile. Smoke shoots out of the barrel and turret and swiftly turns into a fiery jet of flame as the interior ignites, incinerating the crew.
The dramatic combat footage posted on YouTube demonstrates the ferocity of the struggle between the Syrian Army and armed rebels for the key district of Daraya, the outcome of which could determine the fate of the regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, according to diplomats and analysts.
"The regime and its supporters [Russia and Iran] are investing all in the counterattack [on Daraya] to ensure Mr. Assad's grip on power. But if it fails, the regime will be in a very difficult position, internally and externally," says a Western diplomat. The diplomat, who has wide-ranging contacts with the Syrian regime and opposition, agreed to give a detailed briefing on the situation in Daraya and elsewhere in Syria in exchange for strict anonymity.
Although the district has been under rebel control for months, the Syrian military has stepped up efforts in the past two weeks to seize the strategic neighborhood. Daraya lies within mortar range of the presidential palace on Mount Qassioun and neighborhoods populated by Alawites, the minority sect that forms the backbone of the Assad regime.
It also lies adjacent to Mezze military airport, which is the only air lifeline for the regime in the capital since the closure of Damascus International Airport in November. It is located between two major road arteries connecting the capital to Lebanon, 22 miles to the west, and to the Syrian town of Deraa and the Jordanian border, 65 miles to the south.
Daraya is an important component in the rebel Free Syrian Army's effort to establish an uninterrupted belt of territory under its control connecting the northern, eastern, and southern suburbs of Damascus. Once those neighborhoods have been secured and sufficient numbers of fighters, weapons, and ammunition have been deployed, the FSA can commit to an assault on central Damascus in a bid to oust the regime from its center of power.
"The regime losing [the battle for] Daraya would give the opposition a strategic advantage, and that's why [the regime] wants to focus power on it and has done so for a long time and that's why the opposition is fighting back so hard," says Andrew Tabler, a Syria expert at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy. "What's interesting is that despite the use of special forces and despite the concentration on Daraya, they are unable [so far] to clear and hold the area."
If the Army is able to retake Daraya, however, it will hinder the FSA's plans to advance on the center of Damascus and buy more time for the regime to press for a negotiated settlement with Assad still in control and enjoying the continued backing of Moscow and Tehran.
The diplomat says that some 60 percent of what is left of the Syrian Army (following months of defections) is deployed in Damascus, underlining the importance of the struggle for the Syrian capital for the regime.
"I think 60 percent actually does sound reasonable, as crazy as that sounds," says Joseph Holliday, senior analyst at the Washington-based Institute for the Study of War. "I've been crunching the numbers on the units the regime has used and where; and they basically have a skeleton crew outside of Damascus and Homs."
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Video footage posted to YouTube underlines the dangers faced by both sides in the bomb-ravaged neighborhood. One video shows a column of tanks thundering down an empty street. The tanks pause, turrets rotating swiftly from side to side, barrels firing until the scene is covered in smoke and dust while the unseen cameraman continues to calmly film the scene.
Another extraordinary video is shot by an intrepid cameraman who ignores the fact that the two tanks he is filming some 40 yards away are firing at the building in which he is hiding.
Although the offensive was renewed on Jan. 16, the elite Fourth Armored Division has been engaged in combat in Daraya on a near continual basis since November. In general, the Syrian Army is ill-trained for the street fighting necessary in urban areas such as Daraya. When troops move into the suburb, they fight from house to house, knocking holes in walls to avoid having to use the streets. One news report filmed by Iran's Al Alam TV channel paints a vivid portrait of the claustrophobic and confused fighting in Daraya as soldiers dash for cover across rubble-strewn streets and pour machine-gun fire from windows.
The FSA has described Daraya as a "big slaughterhouse," and it seems the intention is to grind down the manpower and will of the regular forces. The FSA has encouraged the local population to leave, and only some 10 to 15 percent of residents still remain.
According to the diplomat, the Syrian Army has managed to secure part of the northwestern edge of Daraya beside Mezze military airport and is busy demolishing houses to remove cover from which FSA units could launch attacks.
The renewed offensive against Daraya has seen an increase in air attacks and rocket firings. According to the Daraya Local Coordination Committee, a network of opposition activists, the district was struck by 100 Grad rockets and 15 other unidentified surface-to-surface missiles in just one hour on Jan. 19.
The end of Assad? Unlikely.
It is difficult to judge with any certainty whether the battle for Daraya is shifting to the advantage of either side or remaining a bloody stalemate.
However, Assad recently expressed confidence in the overall situation in Syria to a group of "visitors" in Damascus.
According to Lebanon's Al-Akhbar newspaper, which generally supports the Assad regime, the Syrian president told his visitors that "the Army has regained the initiative on the ground to a large extent, achieving important results, in addition to what it has achieved in the past 22 months." Assad reportedly added that the areas under rebel control were limited to the Turkish, Jordanian, and Lebanese borders.
"There are also some pockets in the capital's countryside which are being dealt with by the Army. The capital, Damascus, is in a better situation. Its strategic points – despite all the attempts by the militants – remained safe, especially the airport road," the newspaper quoted Assad as saying.
Such sentiment may be wishful thinking, but the ferocity of the assault on Daraya suggests that the Assad regime is still willing to put up a strong fight. Last week, Laurent Fabius, France's foreign minister, sounded a pessimistic note in suggesting that Assad's fall was not imminent.
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Since we've got a TBC, and the presskit confirmed specifically that there were three non-elimination legs with the MFE penalty, that means we've got the first 13-episode race since TARA2. What I'm thinking:1. Melbourne to Lombok, Indonesia (NEL)2. Lombok to Hue, Vietnam (Ryot/Liberty)3. Hue to Macau, China (Tracy/Anne-Marie)4. Macau to Addo, South Africa (Richard/Joey)5. Addo to Cape Town, South Africa (Mo/Mos)6. Cape Town to Prague, the Czech Republic (Alana/Mel)7. Prague to Kutna Hora, the Czech Republic (TBC)8. Kutna Hora to Krakow, Poland (Tyler/Nathan)9. Krakow to Tel Aviv, Israel (NEL)10. Tel Aviv to Masada, Israel (Dave/Kelly)11. Masada to , Sri Lanka (NEL)12. to Singapore (Matt/Tom)13. Singapore to Fremantle (Final 3)The reason I've added another leg in Israel? Spoiler dates are coming up two days short at about that point (at the moment, Hue, Addo, and Cape Town can be confirmed as extended Pit Stops by the spoiler dates), and one of the Israel spoilers suggested they started a leg in the middle of the country before heading north to the Dead Sea.
Did someone say timeline? Needs a couple of corrections -- Sam & Renae should be switched for the final two Road Blocks, I need to change the name of the durian temple, and I'm still not entirely sure on the extended Pit Stops, but... you know. At least it's done.For comparison's sake, here's what the old version of the graphs for TAR18 looked like. Better or worse?
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Baauer and Mad Decent being sued for "HARLEM SHAKE" samples
Baauers "Harlem Shake" may have hit a hurdle to stop its rumbling ascension through the iTunes charts and across the internet due to sampling issues.
Recently during an AMA on reddit, trap producer Baauer told fans that he found the samples for the track "on the innerwebs." It seems that answer isn't satisfying everyone, and fans were quick to find the real source of the samples.
Now retired, the reggaeton producer turned preacher Hector "el Father" Delgado has told the Puerto Rican reporters that he plans on suing Baauer over the use of the "con los terroristas" sample used at the beginning of the viral track.
What remains unclear is whether Baauer intentionally witheld the source of the sample, or literally did just randomly find it on the internet. It's interesting to see this sort of backlash towards a prominent artist, when so many aspiring DJs and artists feel the wrath when uploading their remixes to YouTube and Soundcloud every single day.
The samples in question stem from reggaetron artist Hector "El Father" Delgado who's voice don's the intro who feels as if "It's almost like they came on my land and built a house," with stronger words being dished out to Baauer via Delgado's manager voicing "We can turn around and stop that song. That's a clear breaking of intellectual property rights." – something we thought had already happened when Pitbull rapped over it.
"Harlem Shake" was originally released for free through Diplo's Mad Decent sub imprint Jeferees over 12 months ago but recently found wide viral fame for it's crazy dance interpretations.
Outside of the words comes news that the the parties are indeed negotiating and will hopefully resolve things.
Have a watch of El Fathers track "Maldades" below to hear the sample.
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Beer Man: Golden Casper White masks tasty stout flavor
Beer Man is a weekly profile of beers from across the country and around the world.
This week: J.P.'s Casper White Stout
Stevens Point Brewery, Stevens Point, Wis.
Casper White Stout is quite the Jekyll and Hyde beer, but not in a bad way.
It is a deceptive beer, with its golden pour topped by a white head. The aroma is fresh grain and herbal hops. All in all, it looks and smells like a European pilsner.
So it was disorienting when the first flavors of chocolate and coffee were discovered. Not unpleasant, mind you, but I kept going back and forth between the aroma and taste, and once again marveling at the ingenuity of brewers.
The chocolate flavor was more in line with milk chocolate and the coffee flavor was not as intense as found in stouts; ditto for the bitterness that usually comes from the dark grains. The flavor also had a background of vanilla and mellow grassy-herbal hops. A slight sweetness helped bring out the chocolate character and as I had a few more creamy sips, I closed my eyes and thought of milk stouts.
So how do you get a stout flavor in a light-colored beer? Since the black roasted malts typically used in stouts were not used, the flavor characteristics came from aging the beer for two weeks with coffee beans and cocoa nibs. They were enough to provide the chocolate stout flavor, but not darken the beer.
The 6% ABV Casper is listed as being made by the James Page Brewing Co., which is a subsidiary of Stevens Point Brewery. Other cans in the JP series include Yabba Dhaba Chai Tea Porter, A Capella Gluten-Free Ale and Ould Sod Irish Red IPA. The beers are available in Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin; the Beer Finder link is here.
The Point brewery received an overall third place award in the recent U.S. Open Beer Championships. The brewery is the fifth-oldest continuously operating brewery in the U.S., surviving Prohibition and the Depression by producing near beer and soft drinks. The company is now quite diverse with its core Point beers, Whole Hog big beer line, Cider Boy ciders, soda and contract brewing. I look forward to its further ventures.
Many beers are available only regionally. Check the brewer's website, which often contains information on product availability. Contact Todd Haefer at firstname.lastname@example.com. To read previous Beer Man columns Click here.


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The Ceramics Studio
At The Ceramics Studio students are introduced to hands-on skills and technical processes of ceramics. Professional staff offer instruction in handbuilding (clay construction methods) and small classes in potter's wheel technique.
The Ceramics Studio is equipped with a slab roller and extruder, electric potter's wheels, glazing materials, electric and gas kilns, and a collection of ceramic periodicals. All levels of students are welcome, from novice to advanced.
The first seven weeks of the term will be devoted to hands-on making with wet clay, with glazing occurring during the last few weeks of the term. One glaze firing may be scheduled halfway through the term.
Fall 2018
The Ceramics Studio opens for Fall term on Wednesday, September 12, at 1 pm.
Open to Dartmouth students with valid Dartmouth ID.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, 1–5 pm and Thursday 1-7 pm
Please download Undergraduate schedule for details.
Tuesdays, 1–5 pm and Thursdays, 1–7 pm
Please download Graduate schedule for details.
Per-term registration fee of $20, includes one-term user fee and starting amount of clay. Register in person, at the studio, with cash or Dash.
Handbuilding: We strongly advise students to devote substantial time to handbuilding, a rich, diverse skillset fundamental to all ceramics traditions. Students can learn handbuilding construction techniques on a walk-in basis during open hours; no intro class is required. Small group "workshop-style" sessions for specific handbuilding projects will be scheduled throughout the term.
Wheel throwing: Potter's wheels are available to those who have completed "Intro to Potter's Wheel (For Novices)." This prerequisite may be waived for students with previous throwing experience. Experienced throwers also can brush up their skills in "refresher" sessions. (Instruction details below.)
Intro to Hand Building and Decorative Techniques
$15 for three sessions, plus $12 term fee. Open to Undergraduate and Graduate students. In three sessions several hand building and slip decorating techniques will be covered, with an emphasis on functional forms. Please sign up in person at the studio.
Tuesdays: September 25, October 2, 9 3:00-4:30
Wheel Throwing Instruction
Intro to Potter's Wheel (For Novices): $20 for 4 classes; plus $12 per term user fee. Wheel throwing is a complex skill to learn and requires practicing in addition to attending 4 classes. This class introduces basic wheel throwing skills. Please do not sign up if unable to attend all 4 classes! Space is very limited! Sign up in person at the studio.
Mondays: September 24, October 1, 8, 15 2–3:30 pm.
Thursdays September 20, 27, October 4, 11 4:45-6:15pm.
Attendance at all 4 classes, practice time outside of class required for all participants.
Wheel Throwing Refresher sessions for Undergrads: For students who have thrown on the wheel before but need to brush up on skills. To attend, students must register for the term and purchase clay. Offered on a drop-in basis on Fridays, 1:30–2:30pm.
Hands On in The Ceramics Studio– a free event! Come in and make something in The Ceramics Studio! Wednesday, September 12th, 3:30-4:30. Free and open to all students!
Try It! A free event open to all students on Thursday, September 13th, 4:30-5:30. A chance to try "throwing" on the potter's wheel in The Ceramics Studio!
The Ceramics Studio is located on the lower level of the Hopkins Center next to the Student Woodshop.
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HARTSVILLE, S.C. – Coker College head golf coach Tommy Baker announced his resignation today after five years at the college.
Baker, who coached both the men's and women's teams, resigned to become the head women's golf coach at Saint Leo University in St. Leo, Fla.
"I have enjoyed my time at Coker College and feel extremely grateful for the knowledge and friendships that I have gained over the past five years," Baker said. "I am forever grateful for the opportunity the college provided me as a 24-year-old aspiring head coach. I want to personally thank Dr. Wyatt and Dr. Griffin for allowing and trusting me to be an influential part of the daily lives of our student-athletes. I wish the college, athletics department and golf programs continued success."
Coker was the first head coaching position for Baker. He was the head men's golf coach since 2008 and began the woman's golf program, which had its first season during the 2010-11 academic year.
"I would like to thank Tommy for his service to Coker College over the past five years," said Lynn Griffin, vice president of athletics and facilities. "We wish him the best as he moves on in his career."
Under Baker's leadership, the men's team has won 12 total tournaments. He led the Cobras to the Conference Carolinas championship and an 18th place finish at the NCAA South/Southeast Regional tournament in 2012.
This past season the men finished in the top 10 in seven of nine tournaments, with five top-five finishes. The Cobras were ranked in the Golfstat and Golf World/Nike polls for Division II for over 30 weeks each this season, both school records. They finished at No. 23 in the Golf World/Nike Golf Division II Coaches' Poll.
In 2009, Baker was named the Conference Carolinas men's golf coach of the year. During his tenure, on the men's side, he's coached 13 all-conference players, a conference player of the year, a conference freshman of the year, an all-region player and one All-American. Jake Murphy, a 2013 graduate, reached the 2011 NCAA Division II Men's Golf National Championship and finished third overall under Baker's tutelage.
The women's team began competition during the 2010-11 academic season and has made significant strides every season. In 2012-13 the Cobras had their most success, notching four top-10 finishes, three of which were top-five finishes. They had their first all-conference selection and three players named to the Women's Golf Coaches Association All-American Scholars team as well.
Prior to joining Coker, Baker was a graduate assistant at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke.
A native of Fayetteville, N.C., Baker received his bachelor's degree in exercise in sports science and his master's degree in sports administration from UNC Pembroke. He played golf for the Braves and was a four-time Peach Belt Conference honor roll selection.
A national search for a head men's and women's golf coach will begin immediately. Interested applicants can click here to submit a resume.
For more information, contact Chris Dougherty, manager of athletics media relations and marketing, at 843-383-8018 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
Coker College readies undergraduates for personal and professional success through a distinctive four-year program that emphasizes a practical application of the liberal arts as well as hands-on and discussion-based learning within and beyond the classroom. Coker is ranked among the "Best Colleges" in the South by U.S. News & World Report as well as The Princeton Review. Located in Hartsville, S.C., Coker is within two hours of the cultural, financial and recreational resources of Charlotte, Columbia, Charleston and Myrtle Beach.


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UK Man Arrested And Banned From Airport For Twitter Joke About Blowing Up An Airport
from the careful-who-you-joke-with dept
Krubuntu points us to the news of a guy in the UK who found himself arrested and banned for life from an airport after posting a message on Twitter that read: "Robin Hood airport is closed. You've got a week and a bit to get your shit together, otherwise I'm blowing the airport sky high!!" This was in response to the airport closing due to snow, and the guy realizing he was supposed to fly from there a week later. Now, clearly, this was an ill-advised Twitter message. And, at the very least, I don't begrudge police from at least doing a quick check to make sure that it wasn't serious, but to then arrest him under the Terror Act, interrogate him for seven hours, threaten him with further charges and ban him for life from the airport? At some point you have to think that the response has gone too far as well. Yes, the post was in poor taste, but at some point law enforcement people should recognize when it was just a frustrated person making an ill-advised joke and move on.


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Another Banner Year for Hershey RV Show?
August 24, 2010 by RVBusiness · Comments Off on Another Banner Year for Hershey RV Show?
Organizers of the 42nd Annual Pennsylvania RV & Camping Show, America's largest RV show, are looking for this year's Hershey Show to give the RV industry – RV parks and campgrounds, manufacturers and their suppliers included – the kick it needs to continue digging out of the forgettable recession of 2008-09.
The U.S. economy has not leaped back into good health as quick as many had hoped this year, but the Hershey Show is coming along like gangbusters.
Fifty-three manufacturers showing 900 RVs along with 120 vendors will be on hand for Industry Days, Sept. 13-14, and Public Days, Sept. 15-19, at Hersheypark Entertainment & Resorts Complex in Hershey, Pa. The show, sponsored by the 368-member Pennsylvania Recreation Vehicle & Camping Association (PRVCA), will cover 1.6 million square feet of display space.
"The show is going to be fabulous," veteran RV dealer and longtime show chairman Dan Saltzgiver told RVBUSINESS.com. "We're more than 20% ahead of where we were when the show went off last year."
The park model village, annually the nation's largest display of recreational park trailers, is sold out and will feature some 30 units.
More than 30,000 people are expected to attend the show, which draws consumers from across the eastern U.S. and Canada and again this year will serve as a venue for Home & Garden TV (HGTV), which is returning to film its annual special "RV 2011" at the show. According to the program's producer, the show is one of HGTV's most watched specials.
"HGTV's access to America's largest RV show in Hershey, Pa., is valuable to creating the network's annual special about RVs," said Bill Myers, director of original programming at HGTV. "HGTV's 'RV 2011,' which will premiere next spring, will feature exciting new RV trends, the latest models and features that our viewers are eager to see."
"We are always excited that HGTV chooses to film their program at America's largest RV show," said PRVCA Vice President Rebecca "Becky" Lenington. "It's a great way for everyone to see what's new and exciting in the world of RVing."
The Hershey Show, by the same token, is important for manufacturers, dealers, vendors and park owners as it often provides a first look at 2011 products, including recreational park trailers.
As of today (Aug. 24) here are the manufacturers registered to exhibit at the show:
- Born Free Motorcoach Inc.
- Bridgeview Mfg. LLC
- Carriage Inc.
- Cavco Inc.
- Chariot Eagle Inc.
- Coachmen Division of Forest River Inc.
- Columbia Northwest Inc./Aliner
- Crossroads RV
- Cruiser RV LLC
- Damon Motor Coach
- Direct RV Inc.
- Dutch Park Homes Inc.
- Dutchmen Manufacturing Inc.
- Dynamax Corp.
- Earthbound RV LLC
- Evergreen Recreational Vehicles LLC
- Fairmont Park Trailers
- Fleetwood RV Inc.
- Forest River Inc.
- Four Winds International
- Galileo RV
- Glacier Bay RV
- Gulf Stream Coach Inc.
- Heartland RV
- Jayco Inc.
- Keystone RV Co.
- Kropf Industries Inc.
- Lance Camper Manufacturing Corp.
- Legacy RV LLC
- Monaco RV LLC
- New Horizons RV Corp.
- Newmar Corp.
- NuWa Industries Inc.
- Open Range RV Co.
- Palomino Puma
- Peterson Industries Inc.
- Phoenix USA Inc.
- Pleasure-Way Industries Ltd.
- Prime Time Manufacturing/Forest River Inc.
- Renegade/Kibbi Inc.
- Roadtrek Motorhomes Inc.
- Rocky Mountain Inc.
- Silver Top Manufacturing Co. Inc.
- Skyline Corp.
- Sunnybrook RV Inc.
- Sunset Park and RV Inc.
- The Barn Yard
- Tiffin Motor Homes Inc.
- TrailManor Inc.
- Triple E LLC/Leisure Travel Vans
- Winnebago Industries Inc.
- Woodland Park Inc.
HGTV Returns to Pennsylvania RV & Camping Show
July 15, 2009 by RVBusiness · Comments Off on HGTV Returns to Pennsylvania RV & Camping Show
HGTV (Home & Garden TV) will once again be filming its annual special RV 2010 at the Pennsylvania RV & Camping Show Sept. 16-20 at the GIANT Center in Hershey Pa.
According to the program's producer, the show is one of HGTV's most watched specials.
This year, HGTV is looking to feature real families as they explore hundreds of RVs on display at the show, according to a news release. Each family would be filmed over the course of a single day as they look at vehicles, try out new features and talk to the camera about their experiences giving viewers a consumer perspective on the RVs rather than just one of a salesperson.
Three families, with or without children, will be chosen. The most important trait is a fun outgoing personality; however having an interest in and knowledge of the RV world is a plus.
People interested in this opportunity may e-mail the producer, Matt Carter, at email@example.com and include their name, age, location, a description of their family and a recent photo.
For a complete list of exhibiting RV manufacturers, accessories and free seminars, visit www.largestRVshow.com


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The wedding planning process is full of decision-making moments. But the one question I got asked almost every time someone brought up wedding talk was "Have you found your dress yet?!". So much attention is put around the dress that it can feel overwhelming before you even start shopping. Make it easier on yourself with these five tips to survive that big day before the real Big Day.
Don't Feel Pressured
Don't feel obligated to bring along everyone! I don't know about you, but I get my best shopping done while alone or maybe with a very close girlfriend or my Mom. But never with a group of friends. You might be the complete opposite of this and actually have more success with more opinions. In that case, make it a party and bring on the bubbly! But the point is, don't feel pressured to have your entire bridal party there for the day. Bring who you trust or even go alone if that's what you feel best doing.
Don't Let Mom (or MIL) Take Over
If your parents do happen to be helping financially with your wedding, that should never mean they have a final say in any big decision. Especially dress shopping. Don't let your Mom or Mother-in-law pressure you to go for a certain style because they're making a contribution. And even if they aren't, they may still be vicariously living through you and try to sway you toward a design they love on you. If you do bring them along make sure to politely let them know opinions are welcomed. If you contemplate their presence being overwhelming, tell them you want it to be a surprise on the Big Day!
Do Your Hair + Makeup
Have you ever been in a fitting room and cringed at an outfit because you have zero makeup on and your hair is a mess? Don't make this mistake when dress shopping. It can be challenging to envision a gorgeous dress' full potential when you look like you just came out of the gym. This is a great time to have a hair and makeup trial done, or even just fancy yourself up a little extra to get the full look. Even considering bring some jewelry to test drive as well.
Don't Limit Yourself
So you've pinned a million dresses from the same designer or same style to your wedding board, but you're not quite loving how the designs fit on you when trying them on... don't box yourself in to one or two designers or styles. That two-piece number might look gorgeous on that other bride, but it just doesn't feel right on you. Be open, try on styles you never thought you would and most importantly, know what works best with your body type.
Start Early + Go with Your Gut
I've talked to brides who found their dream dress with the first one they tried on and others who went to several boutiques, or ended up buying a second or third dress because they didn't love the original choice. There's no magic number of dresses you need to try on. It might be one or a hundred. The key is to give yourself plenty of time to find the right one and go with your gut! When you know, you know.


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As the year 2009 comes to a close, I find myself in almost continuous reflection about the state of my genealogy research. One thing that I've realized is that 2009 has truly been a year of transition for me with respect to my work. Though passionate from the start, it has been during this last 12 months that I've become truly driven in my quest to uncover the mysteries of my family history. This drive, which was once simply innate, has now become one with inherent expectations and shared support from others; my extended family members, who now receive a monthly (electronic) newsletter from me, updating them on the progress of my work, and from my blog-family, a support system of like-minded individuals that I never even dreamed was out there. I now feel accountable to both parties as I continue my quest to learn as much as I can about my family history, and to bring my findings into the light of the 21st Century.
My research journey has been filled with highs and lows. Not one, not two, but ALL of my family lines, paternal and maternal are hidden in the darkness of obscurity, and all for different reasons. Beyond my two grandmothers, I knew nothing of my ancestors before I started this work, and once I began asking questions, I quickly found that either my relatives didn't know the answers, or if they did, they didn't want to share them. Because of this, every discovery, for me, is truly a triumph, and is never taken lightly.
I, like many of my genea-friends, truly believe that my ancestors want me to find them, so the time I've spent in quiet libraries, dusty court-house basements, sterile file rooms (Register of Deeds), prowling through cemeteries, interviewing relatives, building websites, blogging, and putting in thousands of hours of online research has all been for and about those YARBOROUGHS, GREENS, DUNSTANS, HAWKINSES HILLS, BROWNS, and other individuals, yet unknown, who came before me and made me, ME.
In honor of those ancestors, I submit the following genea-goals for the year 2010.
1. To discover the parental roots of my great-great grandfather, Calvin YARBOROUGH, and his wife, Precilla SHAW. I've recently received less than encouraging results from the DNA testing, that lead me to believe that I may never be able to find Calvin's actual parents, and that perhaps he never even knew them himself. It's beginning to look more and more like ours might have been one of those unfortunate families whose children were separated from the parents, or perhaps who were parented by some "stranger". More will come on this in 2010…
I'd also like to find out more about Calvin and Precilla's lives as members of the Franklin County/Louisburg community, and specifically Calvin's involvement as a trustee at Saint Paul's Presbyterian Church.
2. To verify the actual name and origin of my gg-grandmother, Anna GREEN, and to find something – anything that corroborates the family stories about her relationship with my gg-grandfather, Nathaniel HAWKINS. I'd also like to find out when and where she died.
3. To find mention of Nathaniel HAWKINS (and hopefully his relationship with Anna) in the family papers at UNC Library. Also, to learn more about his work as a slave trader, and perhaps to find out how he and Anna ended up together. I would also like to find evidence of his cause of death in 1879 and locate his grave.
4. To secure the remaining funding from my GREEN relatives so that we can do the DNA testing that will prove us descendants of Nathaniel Hawkins.
5. To obtain the death certificate for William GREEN, who moved to New York and lived as White. I'd like to find out if he had any children, and if so, to attempt to discover and contact any descendants who may be alive today.
6. To discover the whereabouts of my maternal grandfather, Daniel Webster HILL, who abandoned his wife and family when my mother was just four years old, and was never heard from again.
7. To begin to learn more about my maternal ancestors, Walter and Minerva BROWN, who originated in Littleton, NC, but migrated to Norfolk, VA. I've done no more than pull census info on them and their families, since most of my work has been focused on my paternal side for the past 13 years.
8. To better organize my existing research, and to begin the tedious job of going back through it and properly sourcing everything that I already have.
9. To give back to the genealogy community by sharing more of my findings and continuing to volunteer as a keyer for various projects. I also hope to index the hundreds of funeral programs that I found at my aunt's house in Louisburg, for the NC GenWeb, and then convince her to donate them to either the county library or the State Archives.
Yes, these are lofty goals, but it never hurts to dream big! So, 2010, here I come – and I'm bringing my ancestors with me!
Formerly, "Just Thinking", this blog presents the thoughts and experiences of a family historian working to demystify the past and uncover the stories of an elusive ancestry. NC surnames are YARBOROUGH, GREEN, HAWKINS, DUNSTON, DAVIS, BROWN, ROSS, HILL, BRYANT, and DAVENPORT in Franklin, Warren, Halifax, and Tyrrell Counties. With so much of my family's history shrouded in darkness, is my personal mission to uncover the hidden details of my ancestry and bring them INTO THE LIGHT.
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
2010 - Here WE Come!
Posted by Renate Yarborough Sanders at 8:22 PM
Educator, Genealogist, Mother, Grandmother
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