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How to prevent seedling damping off
Damping off is a disease of seedlings. Infected seedlings rarely survive to produce a vigorous plant. Quite often a large section or an entire tray of seedlings is killed by damping off. Once plants have mature leaves and a well developed root system, they are better able to naturally resist the damping off pathogens. There is a critical period of growth between planting and maturity, where special care needs to be taken to protect sensitive seedlings.
Host and pathogen
A wide variety of vegetables and flowers can be affected by damping off. Young leaves, roots and stems of newly emerged seedlings are highly susceptible to infection. Under proper environmental conditions, damping off pathogens can cause root rot or crown rot in mature plants.
The fungi, Rhizoctonia spp. and Fusarium spp., along with the water mold Pythium spp. are the most common pathogens responsible for damping off.
- Seedlings fail to emerge from the soil.
- Cotyledons (the first leaves produced by a seedling) and seedling stems are water soaked, soft, mush and may be discolored gray to brown.
- Seedling stems become water soaked and thin, almost thread like, where infected.
- Young leaves wilt and turn green gray to brown.
- Roots are absent, stunted or have grayish brown sunken spots.
- Fluffy white cobweb like growth on infected plant parts under high humidity.
Michelle Grabowski
Mushy tan spots indicate infection by the damping off fungi on this overwatered seed tray.
All of the pathogens responsible for damping off survive quite well in soil and plant debris. The pathogens can be introduced into the seedling tray in several ways. Pots, tools, and potting media that have been used in previous seasons and are not properly cleaned can harbor the pathogens. Spores of Fusarium spp. can be blown into the production area, carried by insects like fungus gnats, or move in splashing irrigation water. Pythium spp. is often introduced on dirty hands, contaminated tools or by hose ends that have been in contact with dirt and debris. Once introduced to a seedling tray, the damping off pathogens easily move from plant to plant by growing through the potting media or in shared irrigation water.
Garden soil often contains low populations of the damping off pathogens. If garden soil is used to fill seedling trays, the damping off pathogens are likely to be present and initiate disease in the warm wet conditions favorable for seed growth. Seeds that are directly seeded into the garden can also suffer from damping off. Disease is particularly severe in garden seedlings when seeds are planted in soils that are too cool for optimal germination or when weather turns cool and wet after planting resulting in slow germination and growth.
The damping off pathogens thrive in cool wet conditions. In addition, any condition that slows plant growth will increase damping off. Low light, overwatering, high salts from over fertilizing and cool soil temperatures are all associated with increased damping off.
Michelle Grabowski
Infection of seedling stems by the damping off fungi results in thin wiry rotted stems that cannot support the seedling.
- Sterilize all used pots and trays in a solution of 10% household bleach by soaking for 30 minutes.
- Use new potting media to fill trays. Do no reuse potting mix or use garden soil or compost.
- Clean all tools that will be used in planting and maintenance of the seedlings. Store them in a clean location when not in use.
- Use a heating pad under trays to warm soil to 70-75°F for indoor plant production.
- Wait until garden soil has reached optimal temperature for germination before planting outdoors. This temperature varies depending on the plant (Table 1).
- Use a potting media with good drainage. Water to keep potting media moist but not soggy. Use pots with drainage holes to insure good drainage of excess water.
- Keep hoses and water heads off the floor.
- Use clean (like tap water) warm (68 – 77F) water to water young seedlings. Cool water (50F) slows plant growth and increases the opportunity for infection.
- Do not apply fertilizer to seedlings until several true leaves have developed. Then apply 1/4 strength standard soluble fertilizer. Many potting mixes contain slow release fertilizer and do not require any fertilizer application.
- Provide 12-16 hrs of light from a soft white fluorescent or grow light to seedlings. Light from a window is rarely sufficient.
Table 1. Soil temperatures necessary for proper seed germination of various vegetable crops.
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Education Department CEO Keith Bartley resigns amid Debelle royal commission criticismBy Caroline Winter, staff
The head of South Australia's Education Department, Keith Bartley, has resigned.
His decision to quit comes a fortnight after the release of the Debelle report, a royal commission which found significant failings within the department in its handling of an Adelaide western suburbs school sexual abuse case.
It made a raft of recommendations to clean up the system.
Premier Jay Weatherill said Mr Bartley had resigned for health and family reasons and would return to England.
He said Mr Bartley had acted because it became too difficult to balance personal matters with departmental needs.
"He's indicated to me that he doesn't believe he has the capacity to carry forward the work of the chief executive of the department for education," Mr Weatherill said.
"He's resigned because of his own health and because of concerns about his family and bringing his elderly parents. He has, for some time, been discussing these matters with me.
"We wanted him to make sure that he dealt with the initial response to the Debelle inquiry. He doesn't believe he's in a position to take forward the agenda in the future."
In a statement released later, Mr Bartley confirmed the decision to resign was his own and said he planned to retire when he and his wife returned to the UK, and would spend time with his first grandchild.
Mr Bartley was employed two years ago to mend relations between public schools and the central bureaucracy which had soured.
But it would be the Debelle inquiry - launched to investigate why parents at a school in Adelaide's west were not told about the arrest and later conviction of an after-school hours carer for the sexual assault of a student - which would be his biggest challenge.
By his own admission Mr Bartley said the inquiry showed a "sobering chronicle of failures" at every level in the department.
Mr Weatherill said there had been no government pressure on Mr Bartley to go.
"We've responded to the recommendations, we've taken some important first steps but he doesn't feel confident in being able to take the rest of the response forward nor leading such a large and important agency of this sort," Mr Weatherill said.
New leadership of the department welcomed
Former police assistant commissioner Tony Harrison has been appointed as Mr Bartley's replacement and the current head of schools, Garry Costello, will take on a new role of chief education officer.
The Government said Mr Harrison had strong experience on child protection as part of his policing career and established the sexual crimes investigation branch.
It said he was experienced in the disability sector and had worked with vulnerable children in his role as chairman at Minda.
"I've had a lot of partnership arrangements over many many years with people right across child protection, sexual crimes investigation," he said.
"But the reality is that in a department like this one there will be a wealth of talent.
"People who have provided support to parents, people who have acted as educators and facilitators and I'm sure together, as a large executive team, we will be able to work together to focus on some of the major priorities."
Parent Danyse Soester, the whistleblower at the centre of the Debelle inquiry, says Mr Bartley failed in his role and new blood is very much welcomed.
Mr Weatherill promised Mr Harrison would give strong leadership to the department.
"We want to send a clear message to parents about their confidence in their children's safety and wellbeing," he said.
"Mr Harrison has been given a clear mandate to work with police to address the issues that lie at the heart of the Debelle report."
Opposition Leader Steven Marshall said Mr Harrison seemed an unusual choice.
"The simple fact of the matter is Mr Harrison has no experience whatsoever in running education," he said.
Mr Marshall said Mr Harrison is the 10th department leader in 11 years.

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1 How Phil Hughes deal with pressure or questions from fans on his blog if he doesn't pitch well? Will he keep blogging continuously throughout the season?
2 How Joba Chamberlain deal with pressure when he faces failures?
3 How Joe Girardi deal with pressure from veterans about playing time or the order of lineup?
4 Will Joe Girardi have a big fight with Hank Steinbrenner?
5 Will Joe Girardi argue with umpires more about unfair events happen on the field than Joe Torre?
6 Will Joe Girardi have problems to deal with media well?
7 Will Melky be more consistent on offense to show everyone he is our center outfielder for the future without doubt?
8 Will Wang get his strike out pitch to shut everyone up?
9 Who will be our 2008 version of Joba who was excellent as a setup man for Mo in 2007?
10 Who will be the first one hit a homerun in the spring training game?
11 What will be the most memorable event happen at the last year of Yankees Stadium? or What kind of event you wish to happen at the last year of Yankees Stadium?
12 Who will win homerun derby in the All Star Game?
13 Will AL All star game win again over NL all star game?
14 What kind of reception Terry Francona will get when he is introduced at Yankees stadium during All Star game?
15 Will we have a yankee pitcher represent Yankees this All Star game? If yes, Who?
16 Who will pitch the best among Hughes, Kennedy, and Joba?
17 What kind of reception Pettitte will get on his first game at the Yankees Stadium? How about on the road?
18 Who will the most surprising rookie this coming season?
19 Who will win first baseman job?
20 Who will win bench jobs except backup catcher Jose Molina?
21 Will we have a 5th outfielder on the bench?and who?
22 Who we will have on the bullpen except Mo, Kyle Farnsworth and Latroy Hawkins?
23 Which job(starter or setup man) Joba will stay longer this season?
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VATICAN CITY — Amid elaborate ritual and ancient symbols of Christendom, Pope Francis began the first official day of his pontificate Tuesday by setting out a vision for the Roman Catholic Church of mutual caring and of concern for the environment, urging followers to pay special attention to society's poor and neglected.
Before tens of thousands of pilgrims and dignitaries gathered for his inauguration in St. Peter's Square, the pontiff made clear that his papacy would reflect the themes of service and love of nature so closely identified with the saint after whom he named himself, Francis of Assisi.
"Let us be protectors of creation, protectors of God's plan inscribed in nature, protectors of one another and of the environment," the pope said. "Let us not allow omens of destruction and death to accompany the advance of this world!"
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He called on government leaders, and himself, to "protect all of God's people and embrace with tender affection the whole of humanity, especially the poorest, the weakest, the least important."


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You may or may not know about Klout, a San Francisco startup that identifies influencers and provides tools for influencers to monitor their influence. The company is best known for its Klout score, a a number between one and 100 that represents an individual's overall social media influence based on his or her ability to mobilize action on social networks.
In the past I've been critical regarding the validity of Klout scores. Too many highly influential people that I knew ranked lower than striving social media amateurs. There seemed to be too much emphasis on creating as much noise as possible rather than quality online content. And Justin Bieber was the only user to have a perfect score of 100, a score higher than even that of President Obama. Something wasn't right in the Klout universe. Continue reading


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OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Stephen Curry had 28 points and 12 assists, David Lee added 21 points and 17 rebounds and the Golden State Warriors beat the short-handed New Orleans Pelicans 104-93 on Tuesday night in Andre Iguodala's long-awaited return.
Iguodala finished with two points and two assists in 17 minutes after missing the previous 12 games with a right hamstring injury. The Warriors led by 10 points in the first quarter, 18 at halftime and 26 late in the third quarter.
The Pelicans played without injured starters Anthony Davis (broken left hand) and Tyreke Evans (sprained left ankle). Ryan Anderson had 21 points and six rebounds and Jason Smith scored 12 for New Orleans, which has lost its first two games of a five-game trip.
The Warriors outshot the Pelicans 45.1 to 37.5 percent and outrebounded them 58 to 44 to control the game - for the most part - from start to finish. New Orleans made a brief run in the fourth quarter against Golden State's backups before the starters returned and restored order.
The Warriors went 5-7 after Iguodala injured his hamstring Nov. 22, losing three of its last four games.
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Lillard had a career-high eight 3-pointers while scoring 36 points. The 2013 NBA Rookie of the Year also had a fadeaway jumper as time expired to give Portland a 111-109 overtime victory over Detroit on Sunday.
Portland (22-4) has the best record in the NBA and is 11-0 against the Eastern Conference. The Blazers have won five straight and are 12-2 on the road.
Kyrie Irving's bid for a tying 3-pointer bounced off the back of the rim at the buzzer. Irving and Dion Waiters scored 25 points apiece for Cleveland.
LaMarcus Aldridge had 26 points and 15 rebounds for Portland.
DENVER (AP) - Kevin Durant scored 30 points, powering the Thunder to their seventh consecutive victory.
Durant had 30 or more points in a game for the 12th time this season, most in the NBA. He is averaging a league-high 28.6 points.
Russell Westbrook had 21 points, 13 rebounds and eight assists for the Thunder. Serge Ibaka added 17 points and 10 rebounds.
Denver had won 10 of 13. J.J. Hickson had 20 points and 14 rebounds, but the Nuggets dropped to 0-2 this season against Oklahoma City. Ty Lawson added 17 points and 13 assists.
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Kobe Bryant scored 21 points in his sixth game of the season, and the Lakers closed out a four-game road trip with a victory.
Pau Gasol added 21 points and nine rebounds for the Lakers, who were coming off a 114-100 loss at Atlanta on Monday night. Nick Young had 18 points, and Jodie Meeks finished with 13.
Zach Randolph had 18 points and a season-high 16 rebounds for Memphis. The Grizzlies played without Mike Conley, who sat out after bruising his left thigh in Sunday's loss to Minnesota.
The Grizzlies led 69-67 in the fourth quarter before the Lakers went on a 17-4 run.
Bryant played 32 minutes, matching his most action since returning from his torn left Achilles' tendon. He was 9 for 18 from the field, both season highs, despite running the offense most of the night.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Kemba Walker scored 24 points, helping Charlotte snap a three-game losing streak.
Gerald Henderson added 20 points and reserve Ramon Sessions scored 16 for the Bobcats, who went 8 for 17 from 3-point range. Walker also had five assists in his 10th game with at least 20 points.
DeMarcus Cousins had 30 points and 17 rebounds for Sacramento, which shot 37.5 percent from the field. The Kings have dropped three of four.
Kings forward Rudy Gay scored four points on 1-of-6 shooting in his worst game since he was acquired in a seven-player trade with Toronto on Dec. 9. He departed with 5:23 left in the third quarter due to right knee stiffness.


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PARK CITY, Utah (Oct. 3) - Ever wonder where those heartfelt Olympic athlete interviews that flood the television during every Games come from? Every Olympic year, the U.S. Olympic Committee schedules a Media Summit, an event where media from around the world can hear from all of the top American athletes in one place. This year, the event was held in Park City.
"I think it's very fitting having a Media Summit in Park City—it's such a winter wonderland," freestyle moguls athlete Pat Deneen said, "It's a really great opportunity for us to share our stories. That's been really fun."
In addition to interviews, media also had the opportunity to attend demonstration events for several different sports. Nordic combined athletes Taylor and Bryan Fletcher were on hand at the USSA Center of Excellence in Park City to demonstrate cross country skiing to dozens of media outlets.
"I haven't experienced anything like this before," Taylor Fletcher said, "It's fun to get your image and name out there to everyone who's going to cover the Olympics. Every chance I have to get out there and share my story and our team's goals is a good opportunity."
For the athletes, it was about more that talking to reporters and camera crews. It was also an opportunity to come together as Team USA. Figure skaters, bobsledders, skiers, snowboarders and more were able to meet and make friends in different sports.
"We get to see a lot of our friends from different sports here," cross country skier Andy Newell said, "It's fun because we don't see each other that much. It's fun to bring the team together."
Despite the busy schedule, though, the athletes still had time for a little fun.
"My favorite part was the comedian Pete Holmes," ski jumper Lindsey Van said, "We got to just joke around and laugh."
And while some of the athletes may have lacked certain skills for portions of the event, they still had a good time.
"I thought that the singing part was going to be really, really painful," snowboarder Justin Reiter said, "And I'm sure for the people that actually have to end up hearing my voice, it will be painful, but shooting it was awesome. It was super fun."
The Media Summit was an opportunity to showcase some of the athletes' talents off of the slopes, as well. During a session with NBC, the teams got a chance to show off their singing voices.
"Andy Newell is the best singer on the cross country team," cross country skier Liz Stephen said, "He actually just recorded his first CD. He's amazing at guitar and singing and sings us all to sleep sometimes if we're lucky."
"[Singing] was a pretty interesting way to start off the morning!" alpine skier Alice McKennis said, "I'd say Laurenne [Ross] has the best voice on our team."
Ultimately, though, the Media Summit was an excellent way for athletes to balance the demands of the media in an Olympic year with their intense training schedules.
"In a small period of time, I can meet with so many media and get a lot of things done," snowboarder Chas Guldemond said, "That's really important for me so that, moving forward, I can focus on my training."
For more information and behind-the-scenes photos from Media Summit, follow the U.S. Ski Team, U.S. Snowboarding and U.S. Freeskiing on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.


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By now most of us have declared our 2012 resolution (s) with great passion and hope. Honesty tells us that we may have been in this same spot last year with a wonderful declaration to give this up or to start that. Well, what happened? How many actually accomplished their 2011 resolution and if not, why not?
First, the hardest thing to do is to change another person's behavior. The second hardest thing to do is to change our own behavior, particularly when it comes to lifestyle. We know that the resolution to eat healthy is a great idea, but why are so many of us not able to follow through? We know losing weight is tremendously helpful to our health, yet many of us are actually gaining weight! We even know that being more patient and understanding of others can reduce our stress, but that irritability and anger often creeps in.
So there is an obvious disconnect between what we know to be good for our health and what we actually do. Why? I suggest that you take a good look at your resolution for 2012. Please try to keep it to one resolution, remember behavior change is hard and we need some success for the entire year. Second, develop a resolution that is personally relevant to you, something that is meaningful. Is losing weight really something you feel personally? The more personal something is the better chance you have to change or to begin. Third, who is holding you accountable? You need someone other than yourself to hold you accountable. Finally, with success comes a reward. Establish up front what your reward for successful completion of the resolution is and enjoy it!
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Shocked family discovers wrong man in casket at father's funeral
Updated 3:53 pm, Wednesday, October 23, 2013
A family is still in shock after learning during their loved one's funeral that the body in the casket was someone else.
Jerry D. Moon, 72, of the southern Washington town of Castle Rock, died earlier this month at a hospice in a neighboring town.
At his funeral Oct. 21, the family wanted to say a final good-bye and asked that his casket be opened.
They were taken aback to see another man, who was at least 20 years older than Moon, said one of his sons, Randy Moon, of Chehalis, Wash.
In contrast to his father, the man in the casket was "not in very good shape," Randy Moon said.
"My sister and I were with him when he was passing on the very last day," Moon said. "We commented on how good he still looked, like a healthy man, even though he had cancer so bad."
According to KIRO-TV in Seattle, the man in the casket had a plastic bag over his head and was wearing Jerry Moon's clothes. A photo of Moon and his wife was inside the casket, KIRO said.
One of the worst aspects of the situation, Randy Moon said, was that his father ended up being cremated, much against his own wishes and those of the family.
"We are devastated by that," he said.
The funeral took place at Brown Mortuary in Chehalis, Wash., part of Houston-based Service Corporation International.
In response to questions about the incident, the company said it does not comment specifically on any client families or their situations. It provided this statement:
"We believe we have the very best training in the industry and that our policies and procedures are outstanding. However, from time to time mistakes are made. When that happens, our policy is one of full disclosure to the family and we work with them to come to an accord."
Randy Moon said funeral home representatives had names and phone numbers of six or seven family members involved in planning Jerry Moon's service but none of them received a call within the promised two hours after the funeral.
"We all waited at the reception, hoping that ultimately we would end up having a graveside service anyway by finding our dad," he said. "I still haven't received a call. I feel we each should have gotten a call by now."
The family is eager to learn how the confusion occurred and to get on with the grieving process, he said.
"We're sure ready to receive some sort of remains so we can put them where he wanted to be honored, so we can go there and have a memorial," he said.
Jerry Moon is survived by his wife, Janice Moon, four children and two step-children, two brothers and numerous extended family members.


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Omeros Identifies Small Molecules for Class B GPCR
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Jan. 16, 2013 07:00 AM
SEATTLE, Jan. 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Omeros Corporation (NASDAQ: OMER) today announced that its proprietary Cellular Redistribution Assay (CRA) technology, which to date has successfully "unlocked" 46 of the 80 total Class A orphan G Protein-Coupled Receptors (GPCRs) for drug development, has identified small molecules that interact with a Class B GPCR. Like the Class A GPCRs, Class B receptors are important players in a broad range of disorders, having been linked to various types of cancer (e.g., breast, brain, prostate, kidney, liver, pancreatic and gastrointestinal); multiple sclerosis, attention deficit-hyperactivity, learning and memory impairments, depression and other neuropsychiatric disorders; multiple metabolic disorders including diabetes and obesity; immunologic disorders; osteoporosis and infertility.
Of the 49 Class B GPCRs, 34 are orphans. An orphan receptor is one for which there is no known ligand, or functionally active molecule. In developing drugs against a given receptor, ligands are used as templates for medicinal chemistry and, without them, drug development is extremely difficult.
In addition to continuing its screening of Class A orphan GPCRs, Omeros has begun screening orphan and non-orphan Class B receptors. Of the non-orphan Class B receptors, the Company will prioritize those for which there are already commercially successful drugs – peptide or protein drugs that require intravascular or intramuscular injection. Class B GPCRs have large extracellular domains and their natural ligands are generally large peptides, making the development of orally active, small-molecule drugs against these receptors, such as glucagon and parathyroid hormone (PTH), a persistent challenge. Despite the fact that oral agents are not available, the markets for the Class B GPCR-targeting peptide drugs are large, with sales of PTH drugs alone, for example, exceeding $1 billion annually. Omeros' CRA technology finds functionally active small molecules for GPCRs, and could lead to the development of oral medications for many of the Class B GPCRs.
"We continue to demonstrate the strength of our CRA technology and our team's expertise in unlocking orphan GPCRs," stated Gregory A. Demopulos, M.D., chairman and chief executive officer of Omeros. "While we continue our efforts to increase the number of our unlocked Class A receptors, establishing the intellectual property position around each, our ability to identify small molecules for Class B receptors further expands our GPCR platform and our partnering opportunities. The promise of developing orally active drugs against a class of receptors that have been, by necessity, largely served by peptides and proteins, is exciting, particularly for those Class B GPCRs whose biology has already been validated by marketed drugs."
Ongoing GPCR Program
About G Protein-Coupled Receptors
The industry focuses its GPCR drug discovery efforts mostly on non-sensory GPCRs. Of the 363 total non-sensory GPCRs, approximately 240 have known ligands (molecules that bind the receptors) with nearly half of those targeted either by marketed drugs (46 GPCRs) or by drugs in development (about 80 GPCRs). There are approximately 120 GPCRs with no known ligands, which are termed "orphan GPCRs." Without a known ligand, drug development for a given receptor is extremely difficult.
Omeros uses its proprietary high-throughput CRA to identify small-molecule agonists, antagonists and allosteric modulators for orphan and difficult-to-drug GPCRs, unlocking them to drug development. Omeros believes that it is the first to possess the capability to unlock orphan GPCRs in high-throughput, and that currently there is no other comparable technology. Unlocking these receptors could lead to the development of drugs that act at these new targets. There is a broad range of indications linked to orphan GPCRs including cardiovascular disease, asthma, diabetes, pain, obesity, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, schizophrenia, learning and cognitive disorders, autism, osteoporosis, osteoarthritis and several forms of cancer.
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Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Tim's Report Card!
"The first rule of being a Giants fan is 'You must love Tim Lincecum' if not, I'm sorry but you can't join our club full of sadsacks. Tim Lincecum is awesome. Tim Lincecum gives me hope. I bet Tim Lincecum even smells nice."
He smells like victory. Unfortunately Brian Wilson has a different fragrance hanging over him tonight. Tim went six strong innings, giving up seven singles, one run, one walk and seven strikeouts. The bullpen looked like it could hold on, but then Wilson started the ninth with a walk and there went the save. I really thought the one difference from last year would be fewer blown saves....oh well, Tim sure was good, wasn't he?
Household chores, a ticking clock, and a premonition of a poor ending are all conspiring to send me away now. I'll admit it, I'm afraid to hear the ending. I know I'm weak, but am I evil?
3 comments:
- M.C. O'Connor said...
You are not evil. It is OK to be weak. If we were a GOOD team, then you would be evil AND weak. (I will admit that my 0515 alarm forces me to miss extra innings of weeknight West coast games as well.) I'm not upset at Wilson. I think both he and Hennessey will find their mojo and be effective this year. Too bad Tim didn't get a win, but he showed his electric stuff and icewater veins, and that is sure a tonic for this dismal team.
Roberts on the DL . . . fuck him! DFA! DFA! When do the "Bengie's Clutch" and "Bengie's a Gamer" articles start in the Chronicle?
- Wed Apr 09, 06:49:00 AM PDT
You are not evil. Occasionally foolish, perhaps. Sometimes weird. And now and then, I think you tend.....wait, what were we talking about here? Oh, right, Lincecum. Looked damn good (collected, confident) getting out of jams. Hennessey looked very good too, after a horrible spring. It is hard not to think that the Giants are going to choke on another one, just because of our offense. Our offense is weak. Fans remaining for fireworks after 11 innings on a cold, cold evening - damn few. Tickets available for upcoming games - many.
- Wed Apr 09, 09:00:00 AM PDT
- JC Parsons said...
Nice that both of you guys agree that I am not evil. Since you are both such experts on that topic, I feel completely exonerated.
Hey, my quit early strategy worked! Maybe I'll do it every time we have extra innings. I am willing to make that sacrifice...this year...and probably next...hopefully that's all.
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UPDATE: 21-year-old Jeremy Clarke has pleaded guilty to retail theft. Burglary charges against Clarke were dismissed.
Clarke has been sentenced to 24 months in prison.
The case against James Gallagher is still pending.
WINNEBAGO COUNTY (WIFR) -- Two Stateline men have been accused of burglarizing the property of a murder victim.
The Winnebago County Sheriff's Department says 18-year-old James Gallagher and 21-year-old Jeremy Clarke broke into a storage shed in the 1400 block of LaBelle Avenue. You may remember, that's the same address where 47-year-old William Presley was found shot to death about a month ago. At this point, Sheriff's Deputies say there's no indication the burglaries and the murder are connected.
On Sunday March 24, 2013 47-year-old William S. Presley was found shot to death in the
garage of his residence at 1421 LaBelle Ave.
No arrest has been made on this case and it is still under active investigation by
Winnebago County Sheriff's Detectives.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Winnebago County Sheriff's Department
(815/319-6400) or CrimeStoppers (815/963-7867).
William Presley owned a large storage shed at the rear of his property with an address
of 1420 Blue Ridge. It was determined that sometime after the murder of Presley the
shed had been burglarized.
Investigation into the burglary by Sheriff's Detectives has led to the arrests of two
Rockford residents. Both are charged with Burglary. Property has been recovered.
At this point in the investigation there is no indication that the murder and burglary are
- James M. Gallagher, 18 years old
- Jeremy O. Clarke, 21 years old
UPDATE: ROCKFORD (WIFR) – Right now detectives are rummaging through a west-side home, trying to find evidence that may lead them to a Rockford man's killer. Police say the victim was found shot to death in his garage Sunday night.
The victim has been identified as 47-year-old William Presley and also goes by the name "Sammy". A relative found him just after 5:00 Sunday night, at a home on Labelle Avenue. Detectives are interviewing his friends and family trying to figure out if Presley was targeted. Right now, no suspects are in custody.
" People need to be concerned anytime there is a violent crime in their neighborhood. it's premature to say whether this is a random act. what's fair to say that a majority of the time it's not," said Deputy Chief Dominic Iasparro.
The home is still considered an active crime scene.
UPDATE: WINNEBAGO COUNTY (WIFR) -- We now know the name of the Rockford man found shot to death Sunday night inside his garage near Auburn High School. The Winnebago County Coroner's Office says he's William Presley, 47.
The shooting happened just after 5:00 p.m. Sunday night at a home on the 1400 block of Labelle Avenue. Someone called 9-1-1 after finding the victim. Presley was pronounced dead at the scene at 6:20 p.m.
An autopsy will be performed on Presley later today. Toxicological test will be available in about two week.
Rockford police say no arrests have been made
On Sunday March 24, 2013 Winnebago County Sheriff's Deputies were sent to 1421 Labelle Ave Rockford, Illinois in reference to a person dead in the garage.
Deputies arrived on the scene and entered the garage and found the body of a male in his late 40's, deceased. He had gunshot wounds, and is the victim of an apparent homicide.
His identity will be released by the Coroner's office once notification to relatives has been made. An autopsy will be conducted.
No arrest has been made and Winnebago County Sheriff's Detectives are investigating.
Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the Winnebago County Sheriff's Department (815/319-6300) or CrimeStoppers (815/963-7867).


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Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 3/3/13
From Press Release
The No. 16-ranked Lehigh men's lacrosse team bounced back from a tough Colorado road trip by downing VMI on Saturday afternoon, 18-2.
Four different Mountain Hawks recorded hat tricks, including senior David DiMaria who had three goals and four assists for his third seven-point game of the season. Senior Chris Rinaldi also scored his first-career goal in the first quarter and turned that into a hat trick of his own. Senior goalie Griffin Farha was strong in stopping nine of 11 shots between the pipes while classmate Dan Carr came in to stop both shots sent his way over the final minutes.
The 16-goal win marked Lehigh's largest margin of victory since a 22-3 triumph over VMI in 1999.
"Our guys were definitely eager to play," said Lehigh head coach Kevin Cassese. "Coming off two losses out in Colorado, we got back to basics this week. The guys wanted to come out and make it right. The energy was there, the urgency was there and I think the focus was there. For whatever reason, we were missing that last week and it came back today."
DiMaria, Rinaldi, senior Kyle Stiefel and sophomore Dan Taylor all recorded hat tricks. It marked the ninth of DiMaria's career and second for both Stiefel and Taylor. Stiefel added an assist for a career-high four points. Three others recorded three points: sophomore Patrick Corbett (two goals, one assist), freshman Reid Weber (two goals, one assist) and junior Matt Smith (one goal, two assists).
The defense was strong, forcing 11 of VMI's 17 turnovers led by four groundballs and two caused turnovers from senior Baxter Lanius. Sophomore Ty Souders (Emmaus) had a groundball and two caused turnovers while sophomore Alan Henderson set a career high with four groundballs. A trio of Mountain Hawks combined to win 16-of-24 faceoffs as senior Ryan Snyder (Reading native, Dukes LC) was 8-for-9 with seven groundballs, junior Ryan Buttenbaum (Conestoga) finished 6-of-12 with three groundballs and freshman Will McKee was 2-for-3 with a groundball.
Stiefel got the scoring started at 9:59 of the first quarter after taking a feed from Henderson and beating VMI goalie Matt Lindemann. Rinaldi scored his first of the day (and his career) at the 7:56 mark before Taylor, Stiefel and DiMaria rounded out the first quarter scoring to make it 5-0 after 15 minutes of play.
Taylor had a hat trick by 4:58 of the second quarter as Lehigh led 7-0. The Keydets got on the scoreboard at the 2:43 mark on a man-up opportunity, but Corbett scored a nifty goal with eight seconds on the clock, going behind the back to make it 8-1 at the half.
The Mountain Hawks poured on the pressure in the third quarter, holding a 24-3 shot advantage while putting four more into the back of the next to make it 12-1. Lehigh went on to convert six of its 10 fourth-quarter shots into goals. The quarter started with Rinaldi's hat trick goal and ended with two straight unassisted tallies from Weber for the 18-2 final.
Lehigh held a 58-22 shot edge and 40-28 in groundballs. Farha finished with nine saves while Carr had two across a trio of VMI netminders who combined for 13.
The Mountain Hawks return to action in just three days when they host #14 Penn on Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Ulrich Sports Complex. That precedes a trip to PPL Park for the Independence Classic and a showdown against #8 Penn State.
"Hopefully it gets the taste out of our mouth from last weekend and gets a new taste," said Cassese. "We're still going to have to play better, tougher and harder against a great Penn opponent on Tuesday night and do it on a quick turnaround. For us, it brings us back to the Lehigh brand of ball we're used to playing."
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Attorney for Fournier Family Mouths Off on Monster, FDA
When it comes to protecting the public from the dangers of energy drinks, Monster Beverage Corp. is like the rooster guarding the hen house. That's the opinion of Kevin Goldberg, an attorney with Goldberg, Finnegan & Mester, and one half of the legal team representing the family of Anais Fournier, a 14 year-old girl whose death in 2011 is blamed on her consumption of two Monster Energy drinks. Fournier's family sued Monster in October, and Goldberg weighed in on several aspects of the case for a recent Q & A on LawyersandSettlements.com.
Goldberg called out the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as having done a "terrible job" informing the public about potential risks associated with energy drinks. Goldberg takes particular issue with an FDA policy that allows energy drink companies to self-determine whether their products will be regulated as beverages or dietary supplements. He argues that it is "crystal clear" that energy drinks should be categorized as beverages, despite the fact that many use a supplement facts label on their packaging.
Until recently, Monster had been one of those companies that identified its products as supplements; the company made the switch to a nutrition facts label in February. While Monster will now be required to disclose the amount of ingredients — including caffeine — in its drinks, Goldberg accuses the company of changing its label as way to skirt the FDA's Dietary Supplement Act, which requires supplement marketers to disclose adverse effects of consumption to the agency. Adverse reports dating back to 2005 have linked energy products to dozens of illnesses and injuries, as well as some deaths. The reports have gained a tremendous amount of publicity in recent months and had a negative impact on perception of the category.
Regardless of whether energy drinks are label with nutrition or supplement facts label, Goldberg said that he and Fournier family are calling for specific labeling that cautions consumers about potential dangers from consuming energy drinks, and in particular, a statement that warns "anyone with an underlying heart condition should not consume energy drink." The Founier's lawsuit claims that Anais Fournier, who had a preexisting condition, went into cardiac arrest and later died following her consumption of two 24 oz. Monster Energy drinks in a 24-hour period.


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Dunes Hotel Apartments Oud Metha
- Free WiFi and free parking
Main amenities
- 108 apartments
- Restaurant
- Outdoor pool
- Breakfast available
- WiFi in the lobby
- Fitness center
- 24-hour business center
- Airport shuttle
- 24-hour front desk
- Air conditioning
- Daily housekeeping
- Car rentals on site
- Free WiFi and free parking
Feel at home
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
- Kitchenette
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
What's around
- In Bur Dubai
- Dubai Creek - 19 min walk
- Wafi City Mall - 20 min walk
- Deira City Centre - 38 min walk
- BurJuman Mall - 43 min walk
- American Hospital Dubai - 2 min walk
- Lamcy Plaza - 12 min walk
- Zabeel Park - 35 min walk
- Dubai Museum - 2.8 mi / 4.5 km
- Grand Mosque - 2.9 mi / 4.6 km
- Dubai World Trade Centre - 2.4 mi / 3.9 km
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Hotel size
- This hotel has 108 rooms
- This hotel is arranged over 11 floors
- Check-in time 1:30 PM-2 PM
- Check-out time is noon
- Express check-in
Required at check in
- Credit card or cash deposit required
- Government-issued photo ID required
Travelling with others
- One child (5 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
- No pets or service animals allowed
- WiFi in public areas *
- Free WiFi in rooms
- Airport shuttle (available on request) *
- Free self parking
- Area shuttle *
In the hotel
- Buffet breakfast daily (surcharge)
- Restaurant
- Room service (during limited hours)
- Outdoor pool
- Fitness facilities
- Spa tub
- Steam room
- 24-hour business center
- One meeting room
- 24-hour front desk
- Concierge services
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Laundry facilities
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Luggage storage
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Elevator/lift
- Library
- Accessible bathroom
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- Air conditioning
- Iron/ironing board
- Separate dining area
- Separate living room
- Separate sitting area
- Balcony
- Private bathroom
- Shower/tub combination
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Satellite TV channels
- Free newspaper
- Free WiFi
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Kitchenette
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Daily housekeeping
- In-room safe
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
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- Dunes Oud Metha
- Dunes Oud Metha Dubai
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The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
For transfers, guests must contact the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation.
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You'll be asked to pay the following charges at check in or check out:
- Tourism fee: AED 10.00 per accommodation, per night
Optional extras
Rollaway beds are available for AED 100 per day
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of AED 30 for adults and AED 30 for children (approximately)
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of AED 100 per vehicle (one way)
WiFi is available in public areas for AED 15 per hour (rates may vary)
Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
We have included all charges provided to us by this hotel. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book.
What's around Dunes Hotel Apartments Oud Metha
- In Bur Dubai
- Dubai Creek - 19 min walk
- Wafi City Mall - 20 min walk
- Deira City Centre - 38 min walk
- BurJuman Mall - 43 min walk
- American Hospital Dubai - 2 min walk
- Lamcy Plaza - 12 min walk
- Zabeel Park - 35 min walk
Getting around
- Dubai (DXB-Dubai Intl.) - 10 min drive
- Sharjah (SHJ-Sharjah Intl.) - 30 min drive
- Dubai (DWC-Al Maktoum Intl.) - 48 min drive
- Oud Metha Station - 15 min walk
- Health Care City Station - 18 min walk
- Free self parking
- Airport shuttle (surcharge)
- Area shuttle (surcharge)
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It was a good stay, hotel is clean and convenient for the purpose of my trip but it's a bit far from city downtown
The staff is very helpful and friendly. Anytime I requested somthing, it was dealt wit immediately. It was a very comfotable stay.
Amazing staff. Great customer service. Clean pool and hot tub. Stream room cosy but comfortable. Location is a bit of a trek to the transit line but taxis are plentiful.
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This course will involve an examination of diversity including ethnic, racial, gender, age and other factors which impact the culture of interaction in the workplace. Readings, lecture, videos, interactive exercises and student experience will illustrate topics and lead to a better understanding of the origins and ongoing existence of multiculturalism within the contexts of domestic and global work settings.
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The perennial culture wars raging in the USA are expressed in many areas of society. One area of attack is the opposition by the Religious Right to the teaching of evolution in public schools. Since before the famous "Scopes Monkey Trial" in 1925, school boards and legislatures have tried to eliminate, add equal doses of creationism to, or water down the coverage of evolution. They have targeted evolution as a cause for many of their perceived "social evils," don't understand science, and cannot separate evolution from "Social Darwinism."
This course will introduce students to the history of the controversy, define the opposition, explain where each side gets their ideas, and what they believe. We will then explore philosophy of science in enough detail to be able to separate a scientific question from a non-scientific question. A preliminary survey of primarily biological evolution will provide students with the necessary information to counter creationist arguments. This course is designed to give students the ability to not only defend evolution but, more importantly, attack non-scientific intrusions into the public school system. It is not a course in biological evolution but complementary, and can be taken by any upper-level undergraduate with an interest in science and society.
Catalog Description: Evolutionary theory and tenets of present-day anti-evolutionists with emphasis on providing students with the skills to articulate the theory of evolution as it applies to the biological sciences. Not designed as a substitute for a formal course in evolutionary theory. Recommended for students pursuing careers in secondary science education.
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Catalog Description: Descriptions of static economic models by means of elementary calculus and matrix algebra; application and interpretation of the general linear model in economics. PRQ: Math 211 or Math 229; Econ 260 and Econ 261. CRQ: Econ 393A
Susan Porter-Hudak (3 credit hours)
Though maps have been used by civilizations for well over 5,000 years, practically all aspects of mapping today involve computers – from the collection of real-world data by GPS or satellites, to drafting and printing. Rather than study the history of maps and mapping, we will instead study the concept of maps as tools of modern communication and visualization. This course is also the starting point for NIU's certificate of undergraduate study in GIS (in addition to applying toward the B.G.S.) and is required for several further courses in geography. Mandatory introductory face-to-face class meeting.
Catalog Description, GEOG 256: Introduction to maps as models of our earth, tools of visualization, and forms of graphic communication. Use of satellite and aerial imagery, land surveying, and geographic information systems in map production. Thematic maps and how they are used. Map design for informational and persuasive purposes. Two hours of lecture, two hours of laboratory.
Catalog Description, GEOG 556: For graduate students with little formal background in mapping. Maps as models, tools of visualization, and forms of graphic communication. Processes of map production, including imagery and surveying. Principles of map design.
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This course is intended to provide the student with a broader understanding of water and its importance to our lives and earth's complex environment. We will consider issues facing water such as whether the supply of water will continue, how man-made developments have altered water availability, how pollution has eroded this natural resource, and where/how we can restore our water resources. Relevant video clips, online tutorials, and supplemental readings will be used throughout the course to provide examples of water-related issues affecting northern Illinois, other regions of the U.S., as well as various countries around the world.
Catalog Description: Evaluation of water as a resource; its availability, distribution, use, and quality. Operation of the hydrologic cycle and relationships between surface water and the soil, groundwater, and atmosphere. Human impacts on water resources and the management of water-related hazards, including flooding, drought, and the spread of disease. Lecture and field experience.
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Examination of fundamentals of atmospheric phenomena with an emphasis on understanding concepts and processes behind severe manifestations of weather and climate. Physical aspects of extratropical cyclones, winter weather phenomena, thunderstorm phenomena, tropical weather systems, and large-scale longer-term weather events are analyzed. Case studies are employed to investigate human, economic, and environmental consequences of extreme weather and climate events.
Catalog Description: Examination of fundamentals of atmospheric phenomena with an emphasis on understanding concepts and processes behind severe manifestations of weather and climate. Physical aspects of extratropical cyclones, winter weather phenomena, thunderstorm phenomena, tropical weather systems, and large-scale, longer-term weather events are analyzed. Case studies are employed to investigate human, economic, and environmental consequences of extreme weather and climate events.
Sharon Ashley (3 credit hours)
Have you ever asked yourself, "Where in the world am I?" GEOG 359 may help you answer that question with an introductory study into the principles of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). In this online course, we develop skills in GIS, its components, and how it applies to our surrounding environment. This course is a primer for those who are interested in learning more about the dynamic and ever-changing world of GIS and its career applications.
Catalog Description, GEOG 359: Study of the fundamental principles of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Emphasis on the development of these systems, their components and their integration into mainstream geography. Two hours of lecture, two hours of laboratory. PRQ: GEOG 256 or consent of department.
Catalog Description, GEOG 557: For graduate students with little formal background in GIS or computer mapping. Principles, components, and uses of geographic information systems. PRQ: GEOG 552 or GEOG 556, or consent of department.
Phil Young (3 credit hours)
Are hazards the same globally? Understanding of tropical hazards is essential in order to mitigate the losses in property and life these systems produce. Traditional approaches to hazard assessment cast hazards as static and linear, assuming only one causal factor. During the past half-century, however, it has come to light that natural hazards and the technological hazards that accompany them are not problems that can be solved in isolation. Many losses—rather than stemming from unexpected events—are the predictable result of interactions among three major systems: the physical environment, the social and demographic characteristics of the community that experience them, and the components of the built environment. Natural hazards do not exist independently of society because these perils are defined, reshaped, and redirected by human actions. This course in tropical environmental hazards will focus on these complex interactions between earth surface systems and the physical and social environment by examining Southeast Asia.
Catalog Description, GEOG 408: Examination of natural hazards focusing on Southeast Asia. Tsunamis, monsoons, typhoons, flooding, droughts, and urban hazards are explored. Interactions among the following three major systems are analyzed with respect to shaping these hazards: the physical environment, social and demographic characteristics, and components of the built environment. PRQ: GEOG 101 or GEOG 105 or GEOG 306 or GEOL 120 or consent of the department.
Catalog Description, GEOG 508: Examination of natural hazards focusing on Southeast Asia. Tsunamis, monsoons, typhoons, flooding, droughts, and urban hazards are explored. Interactions among three major systems are analyzed with respect to shaping these hazards: the physical environment, social and demographic characteristics, and components of the built environment.
Mace Bentley (3 credit hours)
Land Use Planning/Regional Planning is a course designed to study the processes and policies concerning land development decisions. Mapping and GIS decision-making techniques are applied to the analysis of urban growth and land-use patterns at global, national, state, regional, and local scales. Hands-on exercises developed for Google Earth and other GIS software incorporate land, environmental, demographic, and business information to demonstrate typical planning scenarios. In addition to applying towards the B.G.S., this class also counts toward NIU's certificate of undergraduate study in Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
Catalog Description, GEOG 455: Study of processes and policies in land use and land development decisions. Mapping and GIS decision-making techniques applied to the analysis of land-use patterns and management conflicts at national, state, regional, and local government scales. Lecture, laboratory, and field experience.
Catalog Description, GEOG 659: Geographic basis and practice of regional mapping, GIS, and spatial decision processes applied to land-use, social services, transportation, and environmental management concerns. Problems of integrating land, transportation, and environmental management over a multijurisdictional geography.
Richard Greene (3 credit hours)
What are the essential building blocks required to create an effective Geographic Information System? This online course will use GIS software for the creation, manipulation, and presentation of data. The methodology will be a blended set of lessons and exercises which will include design, data capture, quality control, data management, and 3D. Students enrolled in the Homeland Security Program, GIS Certificate, or B.G.S. degree plan may be interested in taking this course.
Catalog Description, GEOG 468: Problems and techniques of GIS prototype development. Emphasis on GIS development and spatial database management for public sector applications such as land parcel mapping, emergency services, facilities management, and homeland security. The processes of design and production, editing and quality control, and final implementation of an operational product are stressed through applied projects. PRQ: GEOG 359 and consent of department.
Catalog Description, GEOG 568: Problems and techniques of GIS prototype development. Emphasis on GIS development and spatial database management for public sector applications such as land parcel mapping, emergency services, facilities management, and homeland security. The processes of design and production, editing and quality control, and final implementation of an operational product are stressed through applied projects. PRQ: GEOG 557 and consent of department.
Phil Young (3 credit hours)
This course surveys the origins of and various developments in Western science from the Ancient Greeks through the seventeenth century. It focuses on attitudes towards and beliefs about the natural world and man's place within it in a variety of historical settings, examining how both the questions asked and answers given have changed over time. A variety of scientific fields will be examined, including astronomy, physics, mathematics, biology, anatomy and medicine. This is an introductory historical survey and does not require prior scientific or technical knowledge.
Catalog Description: Science in the ancient Near East; Hellenic and Hellenistic science; the Arabs; medieval science; the Copernican revolution; the new physics; and the new biology. PRQ: At least sophomore standing.
Kristy Wilson-Bowers (3 credit hours)
This course is a survey of the major events that shaped the evolution of the U.S. military from the early 1600's to the latter half of the 20th century. The course will be divided into seven sections: 1. The Colonial Era; 2. The Revolutionary War; 3. The Civil War; 4. Western Expansion and Imperialism; 5. The U.S. Military and World War I; 6. The U.S. Military and World War II; 7. The Cold War and Vietnam. In addition to analyzing issues such as strategy, tactics and weapons, we will also relate military developments to broader topics such as race, class, gender, economic changes and political ideology. Students will read five monographs and a compilation of primary and secondary sources. Students will be require to take a midterm and final exam, write one book review of one of the assigned monographs and complete a seven to ten page research paper.
Catalog Description: History of the American military experience from colonial times to the present.
Robert Hagaman (3 credit hours)
This course is an intensive examination of World War II. It will focus on the events leading up to war, the actors involved, the war itself, and the social, cultural, and political aftereffects. This course will be part lecture and part discussion and will require students to actively engage, assess, and discuss the material as presented orally and through primary-source readings. We will also engage the historiographical debates concerning the war through an examination of recent monographs. Finally, we will investigate specific topics related to the war through presentations by students on topics they have chosen for original research.
Catalog Description: History of World War II, including objectives and ideologies of Nazi Germany, Imperial Japan, and Allied Powers, with attention to cultural and social developments.
Scott Gurman (3 credit hours)
From ancient ruins to its ruinous experiment with democracy and recent thaw, Burma manages to hold the world's interest and attention. In our course, we will look closely at the history of and scholarship on Burma to make sense of this fascinating and diverse Southeast Asian country. Through primary and secondary source material, our focus will be on two main periods/events: the British colonial era and the democracy struggle as epitomized by Aung San Suu Kyi.
Catalog Description: History and culture of Burma from prehistoric times to the present.
Eric Jones (3 credit hours)
Catalog Description: Work as an intern in an off-campus agency in activities related to one of the majors in the college. Reading and paper preparation under the supervision of a faculty member in the college. May be repeated once. S/U grading. PRQ: Consent of major department and college; junior or senior standing.
Judy Santacaterina (3 credit hours)
This course is designed to be a survey of issues and theories in lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender studies. We will be exploring interdisciplinary perspectives on sexual orientation and gender identity with attention to race, ethnicity, and class. Students will practice applying theories and concepts to the analysis of scholarship and to the analysis of current events and culture. Course goals: To develop understanding of fundamental issues, concepts, and theories in LGBT studies; To develop understanding of how gender identity and sexual orientation function inhuman societies; To cultivate skills of applying theories and information developed in LGBT studies to the analysis of social and cultural practices; To practice critical thinking and writing skills.
Catalog Description: Survey of issues and theories in lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender studies. Interdisciplinary study of sexual orientation and gender identity, with attention to race, ethnicity, and class.
Meredith Frederich (3 credit hours)
This is a course on the United States Congress and is intended to familiarize students with practical aspects of the functioning of Congress, but also acquaint students with some of the major modern academic debates about the effectiveness of the U.S. legislature. Students successfully completing the course will gain an appreciation for the multifarious institutions that make up the U.S. Congress; pros and cons of specific institutional arrangements; will improve their social science related vocabulary; and become more familiar with the way laws are made (or not made) today.
Catalog Description: Principles, organization, procedures, and activities of the U.S. Congress. Topics include elections, legislators and their districts, legislative committees, party leadership positions, and legislative-executive relations. Recommended: At least sophomore standing.
Scot Schraugnagel (3 credit hours)
Baseball is America's national pastime. But it is much more than just a game. In this course we will use baseball as a case study of how law and politics function in America. The course is designed for both the baseball novice as well as the expert and we particularly welcome those who are new to the game. Why? Because the course is not really about baseball per se. Instead, we will examine how baseball has been reflective of broader legal and political issues such as gambling and drugs, race and sex discrimination, and business-labor relations and how baseball has come to be the only "business" in America with a constitutional exemption from anti-trust laws. We will explore these and other themes through readings, discussions, and films.
Catalog Description: Examination and analysis of the enduring questions of importance for the legal system. Problems illustrating the intersection of law, morality, and politics are set in the context of contemporary issues. Specific focus of the course changes each semester. May be repeated once as topic changes. Recommended: At least sophomore standing.
Artemus Ward (3 credit hours)
This course will focus on major forms of atypical development in childhood and adolescence. These include developmental and learning problems (e.g., autism, mental retardation), disorders of behaviors (e.g., ADHD and oppositional disorder), and disorders of emotion (e.g., anxiety and depression). You will learn about the defining characteristics, associated features, possible causes, theoretical formulations, research evidence, and current approaches to intervention and prevention for these disorders. The course will be experiential in nature and involve engaging class discussions relating to present topics concerning childhood psychological disorders.
Catalog Description: Disturbances in children involving intellectual, emotional, and expressive behaviors as well as selected therapeutic procedures and their relationship to psychological theories and research. PRQ: At least sophomore standing and PSYC 102, or consent of department.
Phil Krasula (3 credit hours)
Personality is defined as consistent behavior patterns and intrapersonal processes originating within the individual. This course will focus on the study of individuals and examine the major contributions made to the field of personality by renowned psychologists. Class sessions will enhance student learning on the Psychoanalytic Approach (Freudian Theory); New-Freudian Theories; Trait Approach; Biological Approach; Humanistic Approach; Behavioral/Social Learning Approach and the Cognitive Approach. Lecture and films will be presented in class sessions followed by open group discussion and activities to identify and clarify critical issues and concepts presented in the text.
Catalog Description: Consideration of basic factors in personality and the role of personality in the study of behavior. Discussion and critical examination of contemporary studies in personality, with emphasis on experimental evidence. PRQ: At least sophomore standing and PSYC 102, or consent of department.
Joanne Messina (3 credit hours)
Gender is significant in our society because it is a master status, cutting across all aspects of our social lives. At birth we are assigned a sex – male or female – yet it is society that dictates the "proper" behaviors and attitudes regarding masculinity and femininity. Sex is such a salient division in society that we often come to believe that differences between men and women are "natural." The dominant sociological position, however, is that social factors, not biological ones, explain societal differences between men and women. Therefore, the emphasis of this class is to explore and investigate everyday aspects of gender in order to make it more visible. This course will use film, current events, research, and class discussion to explore societal conceptions of gender, including experiences of diverse populations. We will focus on both the interpersonal and institutional aspects of gender. In order to understand how social institutions both shape and dictate our conceptions of gender we will do an in-depth exploration of prostitution in society. Assessments for this course include the reading of assigned text selections, various hands-on research assignments, an examination of gender in popular media, and a final paper that ties together theoretical aspects of gender to the issue of prostitution.
Catalog Description: Introduction to the current body of theory and research on gender from a critical social science perspective. Evaluates differences between biological maleness and femaleness and the social construction of contemporary gender identity. Emphasis on everyday processes of gender, including experiences of diverse populations across a range of social institutions. PRQ: SOCI 170 or SOCI 250 or SOCI 260 or SOCI 270, or consent of department.
Mary Landeros (3 credit hours)
Introduction to basic concepts in statistical methods including probability, theoretical and empirical distributions, estimation, tests of hypotheses, linear regression and correlation, and single classification analysis of variance procedures. Not available for credit toward the major in mathematical sciences. Not used in major GPA calculation for mathematical sciences majors.
Catalog Description: Introduction to basic concepts in statistical methods including probability, theoretical and empirical distributions, estimation, tests of hypotheses, linear regression and correlation, and single classification analysis of variance procedures. Not available for credit toward the major in mathematical sciences. Not used in major GPA calculation for mathematical sciences majors. PRQ: MATH 206 or MATH 210 or MATH 211 or MATH 229.
Claudine Myers (3 credit hours)
This course will be an interdisciplinary Women's/Gender Studies course that focuses on India, Bangladesh, and Pakistan. The rationale for choosing these countries is that the idea of "woman" has been co-opted in ideological clashes among diverse entities that have strategic interests in the region, yet few of these stakeholders are genuinely committed to either feminism or women's human rights. Although similar problems exist in many parts of the world, it is made especially visible by a unique confluence of factors in India, Bangladesh, and Pakistan.
An interdisciplinary approach that draws on content, research, and teaching associated with ethnography, anthropology, literary studies, science, sociology, economics, and development studies will be used to identify and analyze these complex contexts. Guest speakers will supplement the information offered in the course texts.
Catalog Description, WOMS 430: May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours as topic changes. PRQ: Junior or senior standing or consent of director. Catalog Description, WOMS 530: May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours as topic changes, but only 3 semester hours may be applied toward the certificate of graduate study in women's studies.
Colette Morrow (3 credit hours)
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•The TWP Barrel Racing Jackpot is at 9:30 a.m. today and Sunday, May 25, in the outdoor arena of the Boulder County Fairgrounds, 9595 Nelson Road, Longmont. The event is free to spectators.
• Volunteers are needed to help the American Legion plant flags at 10 a.m. at Mountain View Cemetery, 62 11th Ave., Longmont. The flags are being placed on veterans graves for Memorial Day. Contact Willard Scheel at 720-530-0330.
• Opening day for the exhibit "Planes, Trains, and Automobiles" is at the Longmont Museum and Cultural Center, 400 Quail Road. The exhibit focuses on different modes of transportation. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for students and seniors, 3 and under are free. Go to longmontmuseum.org
• Roller Derby is at 5 p.m. at the Boulder County Fairgrounds, 9595 Nelson Road, Longmont. The Boulder County Bombers will skate against the Pueblo Derby Daredevils. Cost is $13 online, $15 at the door. Go to bouldercountybombers.com.
•Jesters Dinner Theatre, 224 Main St., Longmont presents "The Sound of Music" at 2 p.m Sunday, May 25. The show runs at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and at 2 p.m. Sundays through July 13. Cost for dinner and show ranges from $31 to $39, for show only $16 to $24. Go to jesterstheatre.com.
• There will be several events through out Longmont Monday, May 26 to celebrate Memorial Day. A wreath presentation, 21 gun salute and Taps starts at 9 a.m. in Stevens Day Park, 1340 Deerwood Drive and at 10 a.m. at Foothills Garden of Memory Cemetery, 1424 N. 107th St. At 11 a.m. there will be a prayer, wreath presentation, 21 gun salute, Taps performance and guest speaker Ray Athney at Mountain View Cemetery, 62 11th Ave.


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Percentage of early and absentee votes
Bradley: 67
Warren: 55
Franklin: 53
Hamilton: 50
Sequatchie: 47
Polk: 44
Marion: 37
Source Tennessee secretary of state; county election commissions
Most Bradley County voters skipped the polls on Election Day and instead cast their ballots during early voting -- part of a statewide trend.
About 67 percent of Bradley County voters hit the polls early, Bradley County Election Commission employee Mimi Angel said. That's up from 65 percent in the 2008 presidential race.
Such a high percentage of early voters is a bit unusual, Angel said.
"From what I'm looking at, we would be one of the highest, percentagewise, for early voting," she said. "We're almost 65 percent in 2008, and I'm looking at some counties that are in the 30s, 40s and 50s. There are a few higher than us, but we are right up there."
Across Tennessee, early voting typically hovers around 50 percent in presidential elections, said Blake Fontenay, communications director for the Tennessee Department of State. It increased from 45 percent in the 2004 presidential election to nearly 60 percent of November's election.
"Generally what we have seen is that the percentage of early voters has increased from election cycle to election cycle, as the popularity of early voting has caught on," he said. "It's just a convenience factor."
In Hamilton County, the percentage of early voters hit about 50 percent in the November election, up from 46 percent in 2008.
"It's easier, it's faster, you can pick your day," said Charlotte Mullis-Morgan, administrator of elections. "You have 14 days to vote. You can pick a rainy day, a sunny day, the lines move faster -- it's just the way to vote."
The influx of early voters makes post-election logistics easier, too, Angel said. Bradley County operates three voting locations with about 18 employees during early voting, but opens 17 precincts on election day, with about 140 people working the polls.
"On Election Day, there is a lot of paperwork involved and a lot of mass confusion," she said. "Well, [early voting employees] work more during early voting than just the one Election Day, so they are more skilled, trained better and understand the process better."
Not every county saw a majority of voters before Election Day. Only 37 percent of Marion County voters went early, but the nearly 4,000 early votes recorded was still the highest number the county has ever seen, according to the Marion County Election Commission.
In all, about 2.45 million Tennesseans voted in the Nov. 6 election, Fontenay said. That's down from 2.62 million in the 2008 presidential election.
Mullis-Morgan said she hopes increased early voting will lead to higher overall voter turnouts.
"I would like to think so," she said. "I think a lot of people go out and early vote that wouldn't go out on Election Day."
And while most Tennessee voters opted to hit the polls early this election cycle, Fontenay said he thinks some voters will always hold out for election day.
"Some people see that as an event unto itself and treat it as a special day, or they just want to make sure there are no last-minute surprises," he said.


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TypeSugar cane & molasses-based spirits
DescriptionGeneric for the medium-bodied generally delicate-flavored amber rums of Haiti. Barbancourt is a notable brand.
Flavorrum, medium and delicate
AvailabilityGenerally available. Produced and sold in Haiti.
Substituteother medium or dark dry rum
Usage examplesThis ingredient appears in 6 recipes in CocktailDB.
|Christophe Cocktail
|Haitian Cocktail
|Olaffson's Punch
|Dessalines Cocktail
|Suicide Cocktail
|Roosevelt Cocktail


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More health care options might reduce money's impact
In our opinion
It's time for the state to look elsewhere for better health care coverage, and that can be done easily by allowing health care options to be purchased outside of Washington.
Opening up health care across Washington's state line will allow for greater opportunities for other companies to come in and compete with the established health insurance companies.
Unfortunately, it appears that the state Legislature isn't even close to considering that type of change. Although politicians may say otherwise, part of the reason for not changing is due to money changing hands between companies...
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DENVER (AP) — United Airlines is delaying the launch of a new route from Denver to Tokyo-Narita airport while U.S. regulators investigate problems with the new Boeing 787 aircraft.
The airline said Thursday it now hopes to begin the service on May 12, but that will depend on getting the aircraft in service.
In the meantime, United Airlines is taking the troubled Boeing 787 out of its flying plans for the rest of this month.
Federal officials say it could be weeks before they know what caused a 787 battery fire last month


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Southern Agricultural Households in the United States, 1880 (ICPSR 9430)
Published: Sep 19, 2007
Principal Investigator(s):
Richard Sutch; Roger Ransom
Version V1
This data collection describes the organization of agriculture and the operation of the Southern economy following the Civil War, with emphasis on the relationship between race and tenure status of farm operators. Economic and agricultural data were compiled from the 1880 Census of Agriculture. Information provided includes the location of the farm (region, state, county, and enumeration district), tenure of the farm operator, number of acres in tillage, meadows, woodland, and other uses, type of crops being farmed and production figures, and the number of various livestock (horses, mules, oxen, cows, sheep, and swine). Additionally, data are presented on the value of the farm, farm implements, livestock, and farm products, and costs associated with fences, fertilizer, and wages. Demographic information drawn from the 1880 Census of Population includes the race, literacy, age, and birthplace of the farm operator, number of people living in the house, and number of people working on the farm.
Export Citation:
National Science Foundation (NSF 2668)
University of California-Berkeley. Institute of Business and Economic Research
University of California-Berkeley. Center for Research in Management Science
Subject Terms
Geographic Coverage
The South was divided into economic regions that were relatively homogeneous, and one or more representative counties were selected from each region. This group of farms was then sampled at a minimum rate of 10 percent, blocks of five farms each being selected with a skip interval of 45 farms.
All farms reported by the 1880 Agriculture Census in the 11 Confederate states of Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Texas. The western area of Texas and southern area of Florida were excluded due to lack of settlement in 1880.
Data Source
United States Bureau of the Census 1880 Population and Agriculture Manuscript schedules
census/enumeration data
Data in this collection are available only to users at ICPSR member institutions.
- The citation of this study may have changed due to the new version control system that has been implemented.
This study is provided by ICPSR. ICPSR provides leadership and training in data access, curation, and methods of analysis for a diverse and expanding social science research community.


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News Feature
Originally published in Island Ad-Vantages, November 15, 2012 and The Weekly Packet, November 15, 2012
Union 76 considers rough draft of budget
by Jessica Brophy
Union 76 board members from Deer Isle, Stonington, Sedgwick and Brooklin met Monday, November 5, to discuss union-wide policies and to take a first pass at the budget for the central office.
The central office includes the superintendent and special education director, as well as other administration such as payroll and teacher/staff contract negotiations.
According to meeting minutes, the budget is likely to remain more or less flat. In a follow-up interview, Superintendent Mark Jenkins said the draft is still in flux because staff contracts are currently under negotiation. Cost savings from the central office move into the Deer Isle-Stonington High School will not be fully realized, as the move is not likely to happen until mid-year. Next year's budget will reflect the full savings. Construction work has begun on the project.
In other business, the Union 76 board discussed the need to update the weighted vote tally to the numbers in the 2010 census. Jenkins said the weight of each town's vote is unlikely to change very much.
Likewise, the board is revisiting the cost-sharing formula, which determines how much of the central office costs are paid for by each town. Jenkins said it is unlikely that formula will be changed, but policy dictates it be reviewed every few years. The current formula takes into account the amount of personnel at each school (and therefore the amount of time needed to negotiate contracts), the amount of special education enrollment and the amount of time the superintendent spends in meetings.
The board also discussed updating the superintendent's performance review process.
No votes or action were taken; all votes, including the approval of the central office budget, will take place Monday, December 3, at 6 p.m. at Sedgwick Elementary.


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Evansville Icemen Player of the Week: Mark Cody
Numer: 18
Position: LEFT WING
Height: 6-1
Weight: 205
Birthday: 5/15/82
Age: 30
His seventh pro season overall and his third with the IceMen as one of the original Evansville players from the launching of the AA era in 2010. Last season, in 2011-12, endured a series of nagging injuries which limited him to 30-games. Registered 5-points, 4-goals, 1-assist with 1-GWG, 25-SOG and 119-PIM. Ranked third on the club in the latter department. Last season was at backend of the IceMen's fifth fastest 2-goals in a single game on 2/22/12 when he followed Todd Robinson's strike stoked at 8:07 of the second period with his own snipe at 8:40 of the same stanza to cap an Evansville 2-goal thunderbolt in :33 in a 5-2 triumph over Arizona at the Ford Center. In addition, on 2/11/12, he amassed 27-PIM, representing the second most in one game for an Evansville player in his team's 4-1 win at Tulsa. His initial season with the IceMen in 2010-11 was, perhaps, his best of his pro career. One of only 2-players to play in all 66-games, led the team in PIM with 161 while contributing career-bests of 6-goals, 11-assists, 17-points. In 2010-11 captured both the IceMen Team "Mr. Hustle" Award as well as the Community Service Award. Originally arrived in Evansville as one of 9 Muskegon players signed by the IceMen following the former team's 2009-10 IHL Regular Season Huber Trophy Championship. Pro career totals: 179-games; 14-goals; 20-assists; 34-points; 496-PIM.