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Patriotic Millionaires, a group of rich men and women who support tax raises on those making $1 million or more, hit the Hill last week to push their agenda.
The group met with senior staffers in Republican and Democratic offices, and also asked for increased capital gains tax rates and increases to the inheritance tax, among other measures.
The group met with the offices of Republican Sens. Chuck Grassley, Orrin Hatch, Jim DeMint,Saxby Chambliss, Jeff Sessions and Mark Pryor. They also met with Democratic Sens. Max Baucus, Michael Bennet, Sheldon Whitehouse, Dick Durbin, Mark Warner, Xavier Becerra, Sander Levin, and in the House, with Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi and Rep. Chris Van Hollen.
Patriotic Millionaires coordinator Erica Payne sent along a dispatch from the Hill meetings, writing that Democrats said they were sympathetic to their position. Of the Republican meetings, Payne wrote that, "In the end, our conclusion was that there is either support — or at a minimum acceptance — that higher rates on the higher incomes must be part of a deal. They continue to maintain that the real problem is spending — particularly entitlement expenditures."


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A valentine's day puppy chow chex mix with white chocolate and cinnamon plus red hots, conversation hearts and jelly belly beans.
Puppy chow(?) you might be thinking. . .like. . . for dogs(?). . .this puppy chow is for people. . .maybe you know it by a different name. . . does muddy buddies ring a bell?
This is one the fastest, most delicious snacks I know of! It's great in a pinch and will please everyone – young and old alike.
All you need is 10 – 15 minutes of time. Chances are you have everything in your pantry to make them right this very minute.
Let. that. sink. in.
You could be munching to your little heart's content on one of the world's best treats just 15 minutes from now.
Peanut butter, white chocolate chips and butter are melted down and stirred together to make a creamy, sticky coating for chex cereal. To combat the stickiness the cereal gets tossed in powdered sugar and cinnamon then mixed with your favorite valentine's candy.
I used red hots, conversation hearts and jelly belly conversation beans 'cause the bright and pretty colors make me happy.
Use whatever makes you happy.
These are great for packaging up in little bags tied with cute little red bows to hand out at school or the office.
Nothing says Happy Valentine's Day better than homemade treats.
White chocolate and cinnamon Valentine's Day muddy buddies!
(Please don't feed this to your puppy! It's for people!)
- Measure the cereal into a large bowl.
- Add the chocolate chips, peanut butter and butter to a 1-quart microwavable bowl and microwave on high 1 minute. Stir then microwave 20 - 30 seconds longer and stir until smooth. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon.
- Pour the melted mixture over the cereal and stir gently with a wooden spoon or plastic scraper until evenly coated.
- In a small bowl whisk together the powdered sugar and remaining 2 teaspoons cinnamon. Pour half into a 2-gallon resealable food-storage plastic bag.
- Add half the cereal, seal bag and shake until well coated. Add the remaining cereal and sugar, seal bag and shake until well coated. Pour back into the bowl and allow to cool.
- Mix in the red hots, conversation hearts and jelly beans. Store in a tightly covered container in a cool, dry place or in the refrigerator up to 5 days. Bring to room temperature before eating.
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Submission + - Seagate Unveils World's Biggest HDD At 4TB (itproportal.com)
siliconbits writes: Seagate has smashed the storage capacity barrier again today by launching an external hard disk drive with a 4TB capacity, one year after having launched the world's first 3TB drive. The GoFlex 4TB uses four 1TB 3.5-inch platters with an areal density of 625Gb per square inch, spins at 5400RPM and has 32GB cache (rather than 64GB). That said, even with a rather low spinning speed, it should, in theory, outperform faster spinning hard disk drives from 2007 or 2008.


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Lee's 1st Career Homer Only Offense in Phillies Loss
Saturday's Phillies game against the Braves featured Cliff Lee doing it all and everyone else, not so much. Lee pitched eight very solid innings of one run ball, allowing only three hits and striking out nine batters. he even made a few diving plays on the field.
But the Braves starting pitcher, Tommy Hanson, matched Lee. He also allowed just one run.
And that one run was something very special. After a 10-pitch at-bat and six foul balls, the Phillies pitcher, Cliff Lee, smashed his 1st career home run off Hanson in the third inning. Yes, the man really can do it all.
Lee ran the bases smiling and even looking a little giddy as fans went wild, realizing the importance of the moment. It is not every day we see a pitcher hit a home run. And for a guy like Lee, who gives it 110% every time he is on the field, it was especially rewarding.
While Lee did everything he could to help the team win, sadly, the rest of the team did not join him. Of course, they were facing an amazing pitcher so most expected this to be a close game. But the Phillies had some opportunities to score and did not execute.
John Mayberry Jr. doubled in the sixth, but then left the bases loaded in the bottom of the 10th. Ryan Howard went 0-5, leaving two men on base in the sixth, including Mayberry. And Raul Ibanez, the hero of Friday night's 10-inning win, made the last out Saturday in the 11th with a fly ball.
In extra innings, the Phillies leaned on the same bullpen pieces as they had the night before, only in a different order. Antonio Bastardo and Juan Perez pitched a scoreless the 9th and 10th. And then Michael Stutes gave up three runs in the 11th.
A foul ball pop-up made the 11th interesting as Howard dropped the ball, but it was a very tough play in and out of the shadows. Overall, the defense was solid, but that one, plus a walk to start the inning, turned out to be important later.
So the Phillies lost 4-1 and go into today's game with a chance to win the series. Game time is 1:35pm and Cole Hamels will pitch. Derek Lowe is scheduled to start for the Braves.
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ROCK FALLS – When Geraldine Fargher was diagnosed 2 years ago with stage 2 breast cancer, her reaction was fear.
"I was scared, emotionally a nervous wreck, I cried for a while," the 62-year-old said.
She had a lumpectomy, followed by 33 radiation treatments at Northern Illinois Cancer Center and chemotherapy at KSB Hospital's Commerce Tower Clinic in Dixon, under the care of Dr. Sharon Shipp.
"Chemo had a different effect on me," Fargher said. "I experienced muscle tightness, I was very weak, but had no vomiting or intestinal issues. "
It was the exhaustion that really got to her.
"They (the doctors) explained that I would lose my hair, and I did, and I was really tired. That is so out of character for me, but we didn't even have Christmas dinner that year – I was just too tired."
Fargher, a homemaker with a quick smile and sunny disposition, gives her husband much credit for getting her through.
"I don't drive, and my husband stood by me, took me to all appointments and stayed with me. I don't think I would have made it without his support."
Others also pitched in. Her youngest daughter, Heidi, and other family members helped with housework and cooking, and Heidi held a fundraiser to help with medical expenses. Two hundred people came and bought food and raffle tickets.
Home of Hope Cancer Wellness Center in Dixon also helped with expenses – "not just medical, but whatever the need was. That was very nice, and a big relief," Fargher said.
The Farghers share their modest home with a renter whose wife died of breast cancer. Geraldine understands what he and his wife endured, and wants to support him as he struggles with her loss.
When asked how others can help a cancer patient, she's quick to answer: "Be there for them. It was very, very comforting to have my husband go through this with me."
Her advice to others? "Don't skip your appointments."
"Early detection is critical," Fargher said. "I had skipped (routine screening) for several years, but a mammogram was instrumental in my diagnosis and care. "
And seek help when you need it.
"Help is available from the Health Department. They helped me. I had no other insurance, then I got Medicaid after I was diagnosed. The [Susan G. Komen for the Cure] foundation paid for my mammogram."
She's now at the aftercare stage, still going for bloodwork and checkups, but her sojourn with breast cancer still is fresh in her mind.
"During that time, I prayed a lot and experienced a deep appreciation of what I have. I took time to read and crochet."
Now she sets different daily priorities, such as spending more time with their five children and three grandchildren.
"We were able to attend Grandparents Day at Dillon and Merrill schools. We went to all three girls' schools this year! Now, It's mostly family for me."
For help
The Whiteside County Health Department administers the Illinois Breast and Cervical Cancer Program to under- or uninsured patients. Go to www.whitesidehealth.org or call Evette VonHolten at 815-626-2230, ext. 1235, for more information.
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Kevin Mirallas settled any early nerves for the Toffees and Leighton Baines fired home from the spot to put the Premier League side in complete control at the interval.
Leon Osman glanced in a third for Everton, meaning a solitary replay from Matt Smith could not prevent David Moyes' men from booking a home date with Wigan Athletic in the last eight.
Despite the absence of injured talisman Marouane Fellaini, Everton began firmly on the front foot. A sharp turn of pace from Mirallas forced Jonathan Grounds to bring him down on the edge of the area, with Baines sending a third-minute free-kick into the wall.
Oldham looked to use the pace of left-winger Jordan Obita in the early stages, but a pair of attempted though balls from Jose Baxter were misplaced when trying to send clear the man who opened the scoring in the first game. That honour on this occasion went to Mirallas, who applied the finish to Darron Gibson's superb cross from the right.
Oldham were almost back on terms immediately as Baxter collected Lee Barnard's lay off to launch an exquisite lofted effort over Everton goalkeeper Tim Howard from 25 yards and against the upright.
James Tarkowski then engaged in an unseemly grapple with Nikica Jelavic as Seamus Coleman delivered from the right by-line but, although Michael Oliver missed that indiscretion, the referee pointed to the spot when the cross struck full-back Connor Brown's outstretched arm.
Bouzanis got a hand to Baines' 34th-minute penalty but there was sufficient power for the ball to slip underneath him and into the net.
The game followed a similar pattern after half-time with Phil Jagielka lashing over when well placed before Osman failed to connect cleanly as Coleman provided further ammunition from the right flank.
In the 55th minute, Latics introduced Smith in place of the ineffective Chris Iwelumo. Their attacks briefly acquired renewed vigour and fellow replacement Robbie Simpson, on for Obita, forced Neville to into a last-ditch clearance behind, while Lee Croft rifled a shot that glanced the side-netting.
But Everton responded by extending their lead slightly fortuitously in the 62nd minute. Steven Pienaar's in-swinging ball from the left was glanced goalwards by Osman, a header that evaded both Jelavic's outstretched boot and Bouzanis' fumbling attempts to gather.
This time Oldham did find a quick response through an increasingly familiar source – Smith allowed far too much space to power home Grounds' corner.
Caretaker boss Tony Philliskirk, on his way to a first defeat in five games at the helm, urged his side forward but that left spaces on the counter-attack, most notably when Gibson should have added late gloss to the scoreline.


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Selling my DS160 strobes. This is a full set up and even includes an extra brand new dual sync cord. I am selling them because I have gotten into shooting just video. Located in Bali but I can ship anywhere in the world, you pay shipping and duty. Or I can possibly meet in South East Asia (Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, etc)
Included with sale:
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I think that's everything. Basically it's everything you need to add some awesome lighting to your Ikelite DSLR rig. This setup would retail for close to $2500.
I will sell for $1400 USD. I would consider full or partial trade for a good set of video lights.


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Throughout history, thinkers from mathematicians to theologians have pondered the mysterious relationship between numbers and the nature of reality. In this fascinating book, Mario Livio tells the tale of a number at the heart of that mystery: phi, or 1.6180339887....
This curious mathematical relationship, widely known as "The Golden Ratio", was discovered by Euclid more than 2,000 years ago because of its crucial role in the construction of the pentagram, to which magical properties had been attributed. Since then it has shown a propensity to appear in the most astonishing variety of places, from mollusk shells, sunflower florets, and rose petals to the shape of the galaxy. Psychological studies have investigated whether the Golden Ratio is the most aesthetically pleasing proportion extant, and it has been asserted that the creators of the Pyramids and the Parthenon employed it. It is believed to feature in works of art from Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa to Salvador Dali's The Sacrament of the Last Supper, and poets and composers have used it in their works. It has even been found to be connected to the behavior of the stock market!
The Golden Ratio is a captivating journey through art and architecture, botany and biology, physics and mathematics. It tells the human story of numerous phi-fixated individuals, including the followers of Pythagoras who believed that this proportion revealed the hand of God; astronomer Johannes Kepler, who saw phi as the greatest treasure of geometry; such Renaissance thinkers as mathematician Leonardo Fibonacci of Pisa; and such masters of the modern world as Goethe, Cezanne, Bartok, and physicist Roger Penrose. Wherever his quest for the meaning of phi takes him, Mario Livio reveals the world as a place where order, beauty, and eternal mystery will always coexist.
This might be a better read than a listen. It seems like there would be some diagrams in the actual book that would help make sense of the formulas, whereas in the audio the information is hard to follow. The narration is also terrible. You can tell he's reading; like you can hear every space between the words. Much of his tone sounds like a sales pitch - falsely energetic.
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This book needs a PDF to help in visualizing all the forms that were described.
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The author did his best to present an unbiased view of all sides of the argument, however, far over explains much of his case which, at times, shows the book down to root canal painfulness.
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This was an inspiring listen about phi a name for the golden ratio; I found myself looking up more in-depth information on the web relating to some of the places where phi reveals itself. I haven't thought until now, to look up whether they have a phi day or not, but if not there certainly should be. There isn't much to say here that wouldn't just be spoiling the revelations in this book, other than it was organized well; mostly in chronological order, starting with many of the places speculated to have phi engineered into it, then explaining why many are spurious speculations. All famous mathematicians and other people mentioned are followed by the date of their birth and death. That was an enjoyable tidbit.
About the narrator, I was pretty content with his performance. The few pronunciation errors that were made that I know of are common in other physics books here at audible.com as well. I have now only really fault the reader if it is just annoyingly read, and this was not one of those narrators.
This was an all-around entertaining book. I don't expect more than this when I make purchases here. Not the best, but certainly worth a credit, and the time invested in listening to it. There is no reason not to follow up one of the books here on pi, with this one about the golden ratio.
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The content of this book is amazing! The story is perplexing and stirs curiosity! The man narrating has the most irksome voice and doesn't seem to understand the words he's saying.
This book is an intriguing look at the development of mathematics physics focused on Phi and the golden ratio
Though complex at points the book is interesting and entertaining enough to keep the reader.engaged and curious.
An odd mix of a bit of fairly simple maths, natural sciences, history and fables - with a bit of physics thrown in. Geometry discriptions are difficult to follow. Perhaps the book should have included all "special" numbers and stuck to science or history or art.
Very historical account of phi rather than a mathematical one. Chapters 8 and 9 are gems though regardless.


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Arsenal goalkeeper Vito Mannone has revealed he wants to move back to Italy one day - but only after he has become number one at the Emirates Stadium.
The Italy youth international has his sights set on a return to his homeland, with his favourite team AC Milan the ultimate goal.
Mannone has deputised confidently for the injured Wojciech Szczesny and Lukasz Fabianski in the Gunners net, keeping two clean sheets in five Premier League appearances.
And the former-Atalanta keeper now wants to contest for the number one jersey on a permanent basis. Injury to Szczesny has opened the door for Mannone, and the Polish keeper has looked shaky in recent matches, both before his injury, and on his return against Southampton.
Speaking to Corriere della Sera, and quoted on talkSPORT, Mannone said: "It's good at Arsenal, I want to be number one here.
"Then [I want to] return to Italy and play in Serie A, perhaps with AC Milan, my favourite team.
"And finally, with the national team - I am already proven at youth level but with the seniors is another thing."
The 24-year-old has found first-team opportunities hard to come by at Arsenal until this season, spending time on loan at Championship sides Barnsley and Hull City in the past.
Since linking up with the Arsenal first-team in 2006, Mannone has only made 11 league appearances for the Gunners.
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Vendegh Named First Team Academic All-American
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Old Dominion University junior forward Attila Vendegh (Bratislava, Slovakia) has been named to the first team Verizon Academic All-American Men's Soccer University Team. Vendegh who leads the CAA in scoring with 15 goals and 36 points carries a 3.73 grade point average in international business.
Vendegh is most prolific scorer in ODU history after breaking the career record for most goals (45) and most points (105) this season. He will lead his team into their first NCAA Tournament appearance since 1991 this Saturday night. The Monarchs (9-8-1) host the University of Richmond at 7:00 p.m. at the ODU Soccer Stadium.
He has also been named CAA Player of the Year for the second consecutive year and is one of only three juniors to make the academic first team. Hofstra's Arni Gunnarsson who is a junior engineering major with a 3.89 GPA also represented the CAA on the first team.
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What do you want to see in The Last Guardian?
I want to see craziness in gameplay, fun puzzles, meaningful characters, some really intense moments with a subdued and beautiful atmosphere. I dunno... I am tired. I can't think of specifics at the moment.
'Tis not too late to seek a newer world.Push off, and sitting well in order smiteThe sounding furrows; for my purpose holdsTo sail beyond the sunset, and the bathsOf all the western stars, until I die.
Personally, I want it to answer some of the questions that were brought up in the first two games. Did Mono become the Queen? Is Ico a descendent of Wander? Did Wander die at the end? There are just so many questions.
I don't know how we would get an answer to those questions though... the games are supposedly hundreds, if not thousands of years apart. But it would be amazing to some how get those questions answered, you are right.
I think they'll answer a few of them directly, but I doubt we'll ever know for sure.


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Confidence among U.S. homebuilders rose in August to the highest level since 2005 as demand for new homes supports the market amid rising mortgage rates.
The National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo index of builder confidence climbed to 59 from a revised 56 in July, which was lower than previously reported, the Washington-based group reported today. The median forecast in a Bloomberg survey of economists called for the gauge to be 57. Readings above 50 mean more builders view conditions as good than poor.
Mortgage rates that have climbed since May are failing to curb builder confidence as supply constraints push buyers toward new homes, a sign that recovery in the housing market can be sustained. Further improvement in residential construction should help economic growth pick up through the second half of the year.
"Someone who's thinking of buying a home, not wanting to get a fixer-upper and not having a wide selection of non- distressed homes, will turn to new homes," Millan Mulraine, director of U.S. rates research at TD Securities USA LLC in New York, said before the report. "Even though we expect some moderation in sales, the demand for new homes remains quite buoyant."
Estimates in a Bloomberg survey of 47 economists for the homebuilder index ranged from 54 to 60. This is the gauge's third consecutive reading above 50, and is the highest since November 2005, when the measure reached 61.
Jobless Claims
Claims for jobless benefits unexpectedly dropped last week to the lowest level in almost six years, signaling the U.S. job market continues to mend. The number of applications for unemployment insurance payments declined by 15,000 to 320,000 in the week ended Aug. 10, the fewest since October 2007, from a revised 335,000, a Labor Department report showed today in Washington.
Two of the three components of the homebuilder survey showed improvement. The group's measure of the sales outlook for the next six months increased to 68 in August from 67 the prior month. The index of current single-family home sales rose to 62 from 59. Prospective buyer traffic was unchanged at 45.
Builder confidence was mixed in the four U.S. regions, with a gauge of sentiment among companies in the Midwest rising to 64 from 62, while sentiment in the South climbed to 56 from 54. Confidence in the Northeast was unchanged at 40 while sentiment in the West declined to 59 from 61.
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NWIGS is 40!
The Northwest Indiana Genealogical Society (La Porte's parent society) turns 40 this year. It focuses energetically on Porter and Lake counties. If you have $7 and Saturday, April 17, to spare, don't miss their celebratory day-long series of military records seminars with veteran Indiana genealogist Ron Darrah.
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I was referring specifically to this particular reunion.My main two reasons were:1. The HC said they didn't want it mentioned there.2. It would be awkward for the announcement in whatever form that took, including a toast, to be made if not everyone at the reunion will be invited to the wedding and it sounded like that was the case since part of the original problem was that FMIL wanted to invite several "extra" people not on the HC's list.I did not mean that as an across the board thing for all family reunions everywhere. We made such announcements all the time at the few we had. But I thought that in THIS case, it would seem best to leave out any mention of the wedding at all.
LadyL, I recall an earlier thread you'd started about your MIL inviting some relatives to the wedding without asking you and DF first, and it was an issue because you hadn't intended to invite them. Is it possible she's still angling to get them in? Could she be hoping that forcing the subject of the wedding to come up will cause some of these relatives to say to you "We were disappointed to hear you were keeping it small, we would have loved to have been there!" thereby creating an awkward moment where you might stammer "Oh, um, well, actually we'd love for you to come..."?
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A hidden toll of psychological trauma among Victorian firefighters may be leading to suicide, alcohol abuse and depression. A report by the University of Newcastle's Centre of Full Employment and Equity also reveals firefighters' biggest stress is their role as a first responder to medical emergencies and that some believe they are not getting adequate support.
Monday's release of the report, written by research professor William Mitchell and research fellow Beth Cook and commissioned by the firefighters' union, comes days before the Auditor-General releases a report expected to show high rates of unplanned leave by professional firefighters.
It is understood the state government believes the university's report is an attempt by the union to pre-empt the Auditor-General's findings.
The university report warns that ''given the psychological impact of firefighting - higher prevalence of PTSD [post-traumatic stress disorder], depression, anxiety and alcohol or drug use - there is a probability that firefighters may be more likely to commit suicide''.
Firefighters union secretary Peter Marshall said the report - including figures from one study showing 68 per cent of firefighters recorded moderate symptoms of PTSD - revealed firefighters were sitting on a ''ticking psychological time bomb''.
He said existing support programs, which include a peer-to-peer service, were inadequate and budget cuts to the metropolitan and country fires services had exacerbated the problem. ''The government is drawing on the physical and mental reserves of firefighters like never before but not giving them the support.''
But a spokesman for Deputy Premier and Emergency Services Minister Peter Ryan said ''this year's fire services budget was the second-biggest on record, surpassed only by last year's budget'', which paid for many of the bushfire royal commission recommendations.
The spokesman said the government would wait to read the union-commissioned study before it responded.
The Metropolitan Fire Brigade's chief officer, Shane Wright, stressed that existing support programs were comprehensive and effective.
Mr Wright also said that, compared with other emergency services, firefighters had smaller incidences of stress-related WorkCover leave.
Metropolitan firefighters interviewed for the report singled out stress factors including ''the introduction [in 2000] of Emergency Medical Response [in which firefighters are first respondents to medical emergencies] and the ageing of the workforce in the MFB'', while professional CFA firefighters ''singled out the deterioration in the numbers and reliability of volunteers as the single most notable change for the organisation''. Asked to rank their most stressful incidents, metropolitan firefighters listed fire fatalities and dealing with seriously injured children or the sudden death of an infant.
The report states: ''Participants were concerned that the intensity and level of exposure increased over time and left all firefighters vulnerable to PTSD as their career progressed, and even after retirement, when they lost the support of co-workers. Some participants expressed a belief that many firefighters suffered from undiagnosed PTSD or depression.''
The focus groups also reported perceived insufficient support from management to deal with stress.
However, the study also noted firefighters were often reluctant to seek help, sometimes preferring to self-medicate with alcohol, and that the existing data around stress levels was incomplete.
A 30-year firefighting veteran, Danny Ward, told Fairfax Media that while he and his colleagues were well trained to deal with fires, they are not sufficiently supported to deal with the mental impact of attending car accidents, cot deaths, heart attacks and drug overdoses.
''You don't tell the kids and wives about the day that you've had. You just go upstairs and lie in bed,'' Mr Ward said. ''The PTSD problem is just waiting to explode.''
For help or information call Suicide Helpline Victoria on 1300 651 251 or Lifeline on 131 114, or visit beyondblue.org.au.


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Thought I would take the time to thank Zeejay, (Judy) and Moogie737 (Michael) for letting me join up on the Wasatch Mountain Club climb of Lone Peak last Saturday. It was a blast! It was also cool to meet Matthew VanHorn and Mooner on this one also, and several other members of the WMC up there. What a great day to get up there also, clear blue skies and hardly any wind at all! Judy led the way across the exposed ridge section to the summit like it was nothing, one excellent mountaineer! Michael organized an excellent event for this one, most everyone in the group summitted Saturday. Again I want to say thanks!
Here are some photos that I've taken, and some video footage.
Here is a link to the HD video on Youtube, shows a bit of approach, the final traverse in portions, and a bit of descent.


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Our First Impression
If you're looking for the performance of a runabout with the space and comfort of a pontoon boat, look no further than this new cross-over series from Starcraft. This is one sporty-looking deck boat that backs up those looks with a great-performing hull as well as unique features. It's a real eye-catcher, especially from the water, and we couldn't wait to get the helm seat on this one.
Consumer Test
From inside the boat you almost forget just how vibrant and sporty the exterior looks. We love the bright red color and extreme sport graphics that give the boat a splash of excitement. While on the inside, the silver, black and white interior give you more of a conservative feel.
From a safety standpoint, the deep seating area-especially in the bow-is impressive, unlike other deck boats that leave you wishing you had more back support. The comfort is great and the different configurations in the bow that help convert the area into individual sun pads really take comfort to the next level. You can also transform the rear bench seat to lay flat for an additional lounge. As you can tell, Starcraft really wanted you to be comfortable on this model.
As for storage options, there are plenty of great places to store your items including deep compartments below the seats as well as the 16-inch deep in-floor ski locker that is over 6 feet in length. There are also wakeboard racks on the optional wakeboard tower that also include a partial bimini as well as stereo speakers.
The stereo controls are at the helm, but there is also a remote in the stern that is part of the swim platform that includes a second five-step telescopic boarding ladder, non-skid deck and a large ski/tow bar. The sporty-looking helm console that is loaded with easy-to-read gauges is a perfect fit for this boat. As an added touch, this particular model included a ski mirror so the driver can keep an eye on the wakeboarder.
Other key features include snap-in carpet, a small sink behind the captain's chair with an electric washdown and cooler storage below the rear-entry walkway.
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The modified Dihedral Vee hull uses 24-ounce woven fiberglass with a 6-inch overlap between the hull and deck for enhanced strength. Next is the application of 22 mils high elongated gel coat for this pickle fork design that really increases the durability.
Above deck there is 10 feet of usable deck space inside the boat and the hidden areas like under the seats are all well finished. Overall the boat earned high marks for craftsmanship as well as for its fit and finish work.
Performance Test
When you combine a unique hull, sporty looks and a big MerCruiser 350 MAG engine, how can you go wrong? We flirted with speeds near the 50-mile-per-hour mark at full throttle and in the sharp turns she banked beautifully. The hull design brings the speed boat feel to the deck boat industry as she performed like a a high-end sportscar. This great performing boat will have you singing "Life in the Fast Lane" by the Eagles when you throw down the throttle.
Who Should Buy It
With more cool features and amenities that we couldn't find the space to mention, it's safe to say this is a loaded sporty deck boat that is fun to drive and won't disappoint the thrill seekers in your family. Plus, it's backed with Starcraft's lifetime plus 6 warranty, which covers the lifetime of the hull, five years on blistering and six years on everything else. Now that's impressive.
Why We Love This BoatNot all sporty-looking boats can back it up with actual performance, but this high-end deck is a true hot rod that is a lot of fun to drive.
Just Being PickyReally the only thing missing on this boat is some type of a changing room and maybe a designated trash receptacle. Other than that, this deck is loaded with a lot of great features.
Notable StandardsRear boarding pad, convertible sun pad, stainless rubrail, bow/stern telescoping ladder, premium upholstery and convertible bow seating.
Options on Test BoatSport Package (wakeboard tower, tower speakers, wakeboard racks, sport furniture, sport colors and graphics, black dash and sink) and LS Package (snap-in carpet, lighted cupholders, upgrade stereo with USB port, subwoofer, amp, 2 rear facing speakers, remote touch pad for stereo, sink with transom shower and underwater lighting).
Vital Stats & Info
Number of Occupants - 13
Price As Tested With Power - $52.8K
Maximum Speed - 49.6 mph
Wild Ponies - 300 hp
No. of Gates - 0
0-20 MPH - 6.9 seconds
Ladder Steps - 5
Ladder Depth - 3' 10"
Beam - 8' 6"
Hull Design - Modified Dihedral Vee
Dry Weight - 3,000 lbs.
Fuel Capacity - 52 Gallons
Tallest Side Onboard - Sides 37"
Lowest Side Onboard - Rear Entry 16"
Changing Room Height - N/A
Test Drive
RPM vs. SPEED vs. D-A
600 3.2 mph 82
1000 4.8 mph 87
1500 7.0 mph 94
2000 9.0 mph 96
2500 10.9 mph 98
3000 22.4 mph 102.5
3500 29.7 mph 106
4000 34.9 mph 108.5
4500 39.8 mph 109.5
5000 46.7 mph 110
5400 49.6 mph 110
Price As Tested $52,799
(Boat and Motor)
Base Price
(Boat and Motor) $41,605
New Paris, Ind.
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We can show you how to have a duopoly instead!
As opposed to the free market capitalist utopia Amerika?
Land of the "American Dream"?
Land where the 20% of the population who's future was sold as collateral protests the 1% who bought it?
Land where the remaining 79% tells that 20% to get back to making collateral so they can finish what they started?
Face it, central management or otherwise: the golden rule is "those who have the gold make the rules", and "equality" is a lie used to convince everyone but the billionaires they got as much as they deserved an
I believe that was cavreader's point. China has the same problems as America, the difference is that in China, the corporations ARE the government where as in the US, the corporations have to keep buying the government and it is at least theoretically possible to change that equation. There are enough of a vocal idiot minority in the Occupy movement that think socialism is a good idea and don't see it is just making the current problem permanent instead of fixing it.
It's the same as other countries that tout the democratic free speech thing but do their very best to minimize democratic effects and free speech so that those in power stay in power.
For the record, I think any attempt of Marxism we have seen has started with violating it's biggest cornerstones: everyone equal, including those in 'power', and no personal ownership of stuff.
Calling it by a different name with communism helps me more easily explain the difference to the ignorant who can only accept capitalism
How can a communist government's state owned corporation have anything but a monopoly?
It's easy. A five-star general runs a corporation, a government minister runs a corporation, and a party chief also runs a corporation. Each interest wants their own cut of the industry in the state.
Boycott att. Now that the iphone doesn't force the necessary evil fire iphone fans, lets see a boycott!
They are lowering their broadband costs by 35%, but what about their prices?
They are lowering their broadband costs by 35%, but what about their prices?
Easily achieved by pulling 35% of the cables out of the wall every week. As a boon, all that cable pulling creates jobs!
We could also re-connect the ones we pulled out the previous week, but while this creates jobs it also raises costs in the long run.
Long live the great firewall!
in fonts where m looks like rn.
I just now realised that it was a m, and I did indeed think that China Unicorn was an awesome name.
I'm glad to read, in the face of a 2+ trillion dollar trade deficit, that someone here agrees we need protective tariffs! Every economy that its still solvent has them.
I don't know if you are being sarcastic or not but the USA does have protective tariffs already. It was amusing to see the free trade agreement come in between Australia and the USA where the USA wanted tariffs to be removed off their exports but no mention was made regarding the USA tariffs on lamb, wheat and steel...
As a Canadian I would like to note that it is also not unheard of for the US to illegally raise tariffs on goods that are already under a free trade agreement.
Personally, I'm not against tariffs. They are an effective way to deal strategically with important policy. In Japan, for instance, there are tariffs on food imports that are intended to deal with food security and ensure that an agricultural industry can exist on a series of islands full of volcanoes. It is arguably much more cost effective to imp
There's just gotta be something wrong with that picture.
What next? "'The Cool, Fresh Taste of Marlboro Cigarrettes is the Opiate of the People' -- Karl Marx".
As an internet developer in China, I can tell you that the duopoly posed by these two companies is wrecking havoc on the Chinese internet. First, a bit of history:
Around 2001, there was only one company controlling most of China's internet access, and that was China Telecom. Jiang Mianheng, the eldest son of the Chinese President at the time, Jiang Zemin, took in hundred of millions in investment to start a new telecommunications company, China Netcom. They struggled for a while trying to compete, but China Telecom's dominance prevented them from getting much headway in the market. Jiang Zemin then used his massive leverage to break up China Telecom, and give 1/3 of its business, all in northern China, to China Netcom. This caused serious enmity between the two entities. Eventually China Netcom was purchased by China Unicom, the second largest mobile provider in China. So now you have China Telecom and China Unicom as the two major telecommunications entities in China.
Do to the bad blood between the two, the connectivity between the Unicom and Telecom backbones is utter shit. International lines are connected through Telecom's backbone through Shanghai and other hubs further south, so if you are on Unicom, expect international connections to be utter shit. I'm in Beijing, and most home and small business connections are on Unicom. 90% of the time international connectivity is slow or non-existent.
We have clients in Shanghai, which is mostly Telecom, our server is on Unicom here in Beijing, and they get dropped connections 1 out of every 5 or 6 requests. We had to set up a proxy in Shanghai to get around this. If you do a traceroute from a Unicom ADSL connection to a Telecom server, you can see response times jump to 300-400ms where the hand-off occurs.
It's fucking infuriating. You basically have to either build a convoluted topology and set up some serious monitoring, or pay exorbitant extortion fees and get on a BGP network to have solid nation-wide service for your customers. As a small start-up we are opting for the first for now.
Hopefully this government probe will also deal with these sorts of deeper issues as well, because these problems are seriously crippling the Chinese internet as a good place to do business.
As a long term expat in china its nice to see some improvement in the Speed department. The internet here is besides being censored just slow here compared to...well somalia maybe. it also depends on location for example if your in BJ you can get (for $$$) lightningfast internet. But just outside the provincial border (hebei) its like 56k on good days and it does not matter how much you pay.
But i dont think its all greed. If there is the choice between malice and stupidity its usually the latter. China beca
The absent ones are always at fault.


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WARRENSBURG, MO (Sept. 18, 2013) – Missouri Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler will serve as honorary host for a free conference Wednesday, Sept. 25, designed to help the state's small business owners learn how to become more successful. The 2013 Missouri Business Conference takes place from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Elliott Student Union Room 240 on the University of Central Missouri campus.
Registration and networking will begin at 8 a.m. in Elliott Student Union Room 234, followed by a video welcome and opening remarks by Hartzler at 9 a.m. in Room 240. Due to her responsiblities in Washington, D.C., Rep. Hartzler will be unable to attend in person as originally planned. She will be represented at the conference by members of her staff.
Although the event is aimed at small business owners, faculty, staff, students and the general public are invited to attend. Attendees should pre-register by midnight on Sept. 23. The UCM Harmon College of Business and Professional Studies is co-sponsoring the conference along with the U.S. Small Business Administration, Missouri Small Business and Technology Development Centers, UCM DECA, and Enactus.
Roger Best, dean of the Harmon College, encourages anyone who is interested in learning more about how to succeed in business to attend. He said considering the college's role in educating future business and organization leaders, the Harmon College is pleased to serve as co-sponsor. He also highlighted what participants can expect from the event.
"The Missouri Business Conference provides assistance to business owners, whether start-ups or well-established, across a spectrum of topics and ideas," Best said. "Panelists bring a wealth of personal experience in all aspects of business operations, and attendees have an opportunity to learn from these experiences, ask questions relevant to their own businesses, and gain assistance with technical processes such as filing for a fictitious name, setting up social meeting accounts, and filing for a tax identification number."
"As a business owner, Congresswoman Hartzler serves as host in order to assist Missourians in this vital economic activity," Best added.
In addition to networking opportunities, those attending can also gain insight into financing a business, the impact creativity and innovation can have on the success of a business, learn how to turn failures into business successes, hear from innovators regarding the use of social media, and gain hands-on experience with social media tools. Anyone who needs help setting up Google Apps, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Hootsuite and Pintrest accounts can get help at one of the demonstration stations.


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"I'm starting with sushi," said Art DeTitta, wolfing down a meal at the first stand in a long row of food stalls. "I'm going to hit the beer trailer next. Then probably a gyro. And then maybe a cheesesteak, and end up with zeppole."
Food was a major draw at this year's Street Fair in Secaucus. Held over three days in Buchmuller Park, from Friday, June 6 to Sunday, June 8, the event drew more than 100 vendors selling food from all corners of the globe and a wide variety of crafts and products.
Entertainment was provided throughout the three days by bands, hypnotists, and other performers at the bandshell, where visitors danced to oldies or sat in benches or lawn chairs to enjoy the fine weather. Kids were entertained by rides and games, including a "drown the clown" dunk tank where visitors could test their pitching arm.
Secaucus resident Mike Heaney was among the first to visit Molly McEvoy's beer trailer early on Saturday afternoon, with friend Sandra Decker visiting from Edison.
"It's awesome," said Heaney about the event. "It's a nice town. Except for the bartenders."
He was joking, of course. "No, I'm a big fan of Molly's. Hence why I'm here. We gotta support Molly's. Mol-ly's, Mol-ly's."
"Secaucus, if you look at the calendar, there's events all the time." –Bhavan Patel
"No, you were here," said Decker.
"Really?" Heaney thought for a moment. "Maybe I had too many Miller Lites."
Raymond Chan has lived in Secaucus for 13 years. He attended the fair with his young son Zachary. It was their first time at the annual event.
"It's great," said dad. "I used to go to the one in Manhattan, in Chinatown-Little Italy, the San Gennaro Feast. This reminds me of that. Only better choices in food."
Zachary was more interested in a goldfish he spotted in the hands of a fair attendee, so the hunt was on to find the stand where they could win one.
"Secaucus is amazing," said local resident Bhavan Patel, attending with his friend Ravi Patel. "I don't know if a lot of towns do this that often. Secaucus, if you look at the calendar, there's events all the time."
…and more food
The Indian restaurant Dhoom opened in Secaucus about six months ago and brought a sampling from their menu to the event. Unlike other stands, they had a table out in the open, where Vivek Satsangi stood in the hot sun on Saturday, wearing a crisp shirt and tie, waiting patiently for their tent to arrive.
"We did this last moment so it's on the way, it's coming," he said, hopefully.
Dhoom offered a selection of mouth-watering treats, both vegetarian and meat, with recipes honed at their other restaurant. Tulsi, in Manhattan, opened in 1998.
The name Dhoom comes from a popular Indian movie series, now on its third installment. "It means when you're really very happy and you want to blast your happiness to that extreme, celebrating your happiness," said Satsangi.
An appropriate name, given the delectable treats on offer.
Sean Beyah was manning the stand at Maisah's Lemonade Blends, doing a brisk business in funnel cakes, fried Oreos, foot-long hot dogs, and especially ice cold drinks.
Maisah is his mom, off this weekend at another event selling her signature blend of lemonade.
"Anywhere there's an event, we show up," said Beyah, who has been in the business about 10 years. "In New York, Pennsylvania, Delaware, anywhere."
Directly across from them, the one and only Original Soupman truck sold seafood bisque, chicken gumbo, broccoli and cheese, and lobster rolls. Co-owners John Gibbs and Marcus Crawford are in the truck every day selling their distinctive goods on the street and at events.
Based in Old Bridge, they are launching a franchise for "SoupMobiles" nationally with partner Shaquille O'Neal. And yes, the soup is as good as its reputation.
Joe Piscotta stood in the shadow of a tree eating a shish kebab, wearing a Jersey City t-shirt. Born and raised in J.C., he has lived in Secaucus since 1998, "since the tragic day I got married," he said.
Now retired after working 40 years for the Jersey City Board of Education, he enjoys living in Secaucus. Sort of.
"It's nice," he said between bites. "But it's not Jersey City."
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CANYON, Texas—West Texas A&M University's School of Music will host its annual Piano Festival with an opening recital featuring the Unison Piano Duo at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22 in Mary Moody Northen Recital Hall. The event is sponsored by the festival and the University Guest Artist Series.
The theme will be "music making in ensemble" when the duo takes the stage to perform works for two pianos and for one piano, four-hands by Schubert, Fauré, Corigliano, Stravinsky and Piazolla. The WT Piano Ensemble also will perform. They will present the world premiere of Molto Perpetuo for one piano, eight hands composed for the group by WTAMU composition professor B.J. Brooks. Members of the piano ensemble are Luke Haile, Cong Nguyen, Puntita Panyadee and Lynsi Porterfield.
On Saturday, Feb. 23, piano students from around the region will perform in judged events for elementary, junior and senior divisions. Each student will receive written critiques of their performances as well as a certificate from the WTAMU School of Music. The outstanding performers, selected by festival judges, will be presented in an Honors Recital at 2 p.m. in the Sybil B. Harrington Fine Arts Complex, Recital Hall.
The Unison Piano Duo features husband and wife pianists Du Huang and Xiao Hu, who have "dazzled and moved audiences with their heartfelt emotion and seamless ensemble… the best piano duo concert heard in years," according to the Wuhan Morning Post in China. The New York Concert Review wrote, "…fleet and sparkling… an unusually high level of ensemble playing." The famous piano duet team Weekley and Arganbright gave the following endorsement: "We had the great pleasure of hearing the Unison Piano Duo, their playing displayed extraordinary musical sensitivity to the contrasting styles of composers, clean and strong technique and both warmth and excitement. They will bring great pleasure and inspiration to audiences everywhere."
The duo commissioned and recorded American composer Brooke Joyce's Waves of Stone on the Innova Label. They have performed in concert halls in Europe, Asia and America, including Carnegie Hall's Weill Recital Hall in New York City, Orchestra Hall in Chicago, Grosser Saal of Konzerthaus in Vienna, Salle Gaveau and Salle Cortot in Paris, Shanghai Music Hall and Beijing Music Hall. The duo performed numerous concerts in the Czech Republic as part of the Vysocina Music Festival, the South Bohemia Music Festival, and the American Springs Music Festival. Live performances by the duo have been broadcast by Minnesota Public Radio and Iowa Public Television. During the summer, they teach and perform at the Lutheran Summer Music Academy and Festival. In recent years, they have also become popular guest teachers in their native country of China.
Huang and Hu received their early training at the Shanghai Conservatory of Music, and later graduated from the University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music as students of Eugene and Elizabeth Pridonoff. Both hold a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the State University of New York at Stony Brook, where they studied with pianist Gil Kalish. They have served as adjudicators for the Hong Kong Schools Music Festival, Chicago Two-Piano Festival and Competition and numerous Music Teacher Association Auditions in Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin. The duo enjoys a busy career performing recitals, as concerto soloists with orchestras and as collaborators with choirs. They have served as piano faculty at Luther College in Decorah, Iowa since 2001.
The Friday evening recital is free for those with a Buff ID, and for students registered for the festival. General admission is $5 at the door.
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MALDEN — Rosemary Wright, 76, of Malden passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2013, at Perry Memorial Hospital in Princeton.
Born Feb. 8, 1937, in Peru to Anthony and Margaret (Dombrowski) Nieslawski, she married Charles Wright Sept. 7, 1957, in St. Valentine's Church in Peru. He survives.
She had worked at Westclox Factory In LaSalle and Harper-Wyman in Princeton.
Also surviving are three sons, Charles (Wanda) Wright Jr., Randy (Lynn) Wright and Rod Wright; one daughter, Jane (Tim) Taylor; nine grandchildren, Matt, Charles and Andrew Wright, Angie Longeville, Dillon and Jesse Wright, Courtney and Joseph Widuch, and Isaiah Taylor; and four great-grandchildren, Olivia, Abram and Ellie Longeville, and Stella Wright.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a great-granddaughter, Evelyn Longeville.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the Norberg Memorial Home, Princeton, with Father Jeffrey Stirniman officiating. Burial will be in the Malden Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be directed to SIDS in memory of her great-granddaughter, Evelyn Longeville.
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MALDEN — Rosemary Wright, 76, of Malden passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2013, at Perry Memorial Hospital in Princeton.


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[ Green Cities Lead the Way ]
Green Cities Lead the Way
Some of the best green ideas are coming not from leaders at
the national or international level, but from the people right in our own
communities who know the region best. Working with government, nonprofit and
private sector supporters, people around the country are transforming their
towns for the better. EarthShare's many national and local members
are involved in a great number of these projects.
We gathered some inspiring stories of work being done at the
local level on building a more sustainable society. What is your community
doing? Let us know in the comments section!
Denver, CO
Denver is the first municipality to be recognized as a Solar
Friendly Community under an innovative new program designed to help bring down
the costs of solar energy. "Denver
provides a great model on how a large city can make it easy for solar
installers to do business," said Rebecca Cantwell, senior program director for
Solar Friendly Communities. "The streamlined permitting, inspection and
educational practices translate into lower costs for consumers and a more
welcoming climate for solar energy." – American
Solar Energy Society
Baltimore, MD
In Baltimore, the frequency of crime decreased as the number
of trees increased. Overall, a ten percent increase in tree canopy was
associated with a 12 percent drop in crime… Baltimore officials and the study's
authors have speculated that the shading effect of a robust tree canopy both
encourages neighbors to spend more time outside and offers the impression of a
community where people take care of their surrounding and each other. – Arbor
Day Foundation
Philadelphia, PA
Volunteers with Philly Painting are bringing beauty to
neglected parts of the city with a fresh coat of paint. "I love the spirit of
innovation in Philadelphia right now, from the city's leadership
in green stormwater infrastructure to the reclamation
of vacant lots for neighborhood green space, from the new "front
porch" at the train station to the city's overall
sustainability plan. Philly Painting can be seen as an extension of
these efforts, and a highly creative one." – Kaid
Benfield, NRDC
New Orleans, LA
The Lafitte Corridor is a largely
derelict strip of land along the old Norfolk Southern corridor connecting the
French Quarter to the Bayou. Residents in the surrounding neighborhoods have
been working to preserve this open space by creating a multi-use linear
greenway… Rails-to-Trails Conservancy
and the Friends of the Lafitte Corridor (FOLC) developed a Greenway Ambassadors
program to train local residents on the history and greenway planning process
of the corridor, so that they could share their knowledge with friends, family,
and neighbors at community meetings and events. – Rails-to-Trails
Chicago, IL
Chicago's sprawling south side, once
thrumming with steel mills and factories, is now covered by large swaths of
weedy land strewn with the rubble of faded industries. But last year, a 40-acre
patch not far from what was once home to the famous Pullman rail car factory
sprouted a crop of 32,000 solar panels. The photovoltaic arrays move
automatically to follow the sun, a glistening aberration in an otherwise drab
and decrepit landscape. – On Earth, NRDC
New York, NY
Across New York City, gardens and miniature farms — whether
on rooftops or at ground level — are joining smart boards and digital darkrooms
as must-have teaching tools. They are being used in subjects as varied as
science, art, mathematics and social studies. In the past two years, the number
of school-based gardens registered with the city jumped to 232, from 40,
according to GreenThumb, a division of the parks department that provides
schools with technical support. – City
Farmer News
Toledo, OH
In Northwest Ohio, American Rivers has been working with the
Toledo government to incorporate low impact development practices like rain
gardens and bioretention into the existing zoning code. They've also helped remove
barriers to using permeable pavement in parking lots. – American
Davis, CA
The California city, located 11 miles west of Sacramento,
has more bikes than cars, operates two bicycle advisory committees and employs
two full-time bike coordinators, and has bike lanes on 95-percent of its major
streets. It's innovative approach and long-term commitment to creating and
maintaining bicycle-friendly infrastructure and policy has led many to hail the
city as the number one bike friendly communities in the United States. - Wired
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January Financial Fitness Challenge--Know What Your Time is Worth/ January 4th, 2012
Among the resolutions we make at the beginning of a new year, most revolve around time and how we "spend" it. Whether the goal is to become more physically fit or financially fit, to organize the garage or organize your personal papers, success hinges on the use we make of time. I frittered away an afternoon recently, then chided myself, "That was a waste of time." And that got me thinking, not for the first time, just what is my time worth? What would you say your time is worth? One answer is how much someone is willing to pay you to do a job, either your regular job or maybe a special project. Another answer might be how much you would be willing to pay someone else to do a job that you don't want to do or are not very skilled at doing. Similarly, life insurance professionals put together calculations of your financial value to your family if you were to die. Paying to replace the person who shops, cleans, launders, gardens, chaperones, chauffeurs, teaches, mends, cooks, coaches, and heals could require more than $100,000 a year.
Don't shortchange yourselfJust for exploration, let's say you make $45,000 and work the standard 2,080 hours a year. That makes your hourly value about $21.63. Now let's say you have your eye on a new car that costs $22,500. One way to think about how much it's worth to you is to calculate how much of your time it will take to pay for that car. This example would have you working half a year just to pay for the car. Then, if you don't have enough cash to buy that car (few people do), you have to decide whether or not it's worth it to borrow the money. Let's also say you don't have a down payment or a trade-in and you plan to finance the entire $22,500oops, it's more like $24,076 with tax and title.
The best use of your time might be to do exactly nothing.If you qualify for a new car loan rate of 3.7%, a 60-month car loan will cost you $440 a month, or $26,408 altogether once you pay off the loan. You'd work 1,221 hoursabout 30 weeksto pay for the car, ignoring all the other elements of your budget. Of course, it's not that simple. Numerous other expenses make demands on your paycheck, so it takes a lot longer in actual time to pay for the car. And we're considering your pay before taxes and other withdrawals; a common estimate says you work at least 100 days each year just to cover the tax bills. And it's likely that, by the time you pay off the car, you'll be earning more money than you are today. But you get the pointtime really is money! To help you calculate the value of your time, use this handy calculator developed by British economics professor Ian Walker. He adjusts for taxes and the cost of living to arrive at your real hourly wage.
Nickeled and dimedAt the other end of the spectrum, consider a small expense, say a magazine at the checkout counter or a daily specialty coffee. If you routinely experience spending leaks of about $20 a day, in effect you're losing an hour of your time for each leak. Is that how you want to "spend" your time?
You might value time by how much you'd pay someone else to do a job that you don't want to do.Consider how else you could spend a similar amount of money, say, for groceries, or even for a night at the movies with your spouse. Is that a preferred way to spend your time; your money? The point of roughly calculating your hourly value is not to account for all the items in your spending plan this way. It's to help you decide if the way you're spending money is consistent with your goals and intentions. It's a different way of looking at your discretionary spending, especially, and thinking about the value you place on your time and your money.
Time well spentThe way you value your time affects your leisure choices, too. Sometimes spending an afternoon lolling on a beachwasting time?can be a priceless way to recharge. The best use of your time might be to do exactly nothing. It's probably only fair for me to point out that this is the conclusion I came to after thinking that I'd frittered away that afternoon. That fritter time was just what the doctor ordered that day. I'll spend a lot of afternoons that way with little to regret.
Financial Fitness ChallengeThe people at your credit union are serious about helping you achieve and maintain financial health. They bring you this website and other tools to help you make the most of your financial resources. The Financial Fitness Challenge continues to look at ways you can make better financial habits no matter what condition the economy is in. ST
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After much fantasy I'm eager to run sci-fi or supers. I really love Wild Talents and as supers games go it is the best I've seen. I would also be open to Traveller, Disapora or Eclipse Phase if sci-fi is more in people's wheelhouse.
I'm able to play fantasy as a player and would be interested in running something besides swords and loincloths.
I'm looking for quality players and you don't have to know much about any of those systems, I've got the stuff I just need people.
Although, I'm willing to admit that the games I'm eager to run aren't all that well known (with Traveller the best know, however good they may be) I would also run something better known and in genre more in line with the parties wants.


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1. What did you think was wrong with Jacob? Were you as suspicious as Bella about his illness?
At first I thought that he had the same thing as Mike, but when he didn't get better then yea I knew something was up. And I knew it had to be related to Sam.
2. When Laurent appeared out of the trees did you also think like Bella, that it was Edward?
No, (i hoped it would be Edward but nope). I thought maybe it would be Alice?
3. When the wolves came out of the forest what were your thoughts? When one of them looked at Bella, did you suspect it was Jacob or that Edward was involved somehow?
By this point I knew it was Jacob.
4. At this point in the story did you already suspect that Jacob was a werewolf?
Yep. It only took me half the book but I finally got it LOL.
5. Did you think that now that Victoria was hunting Bella that Edward and the Cullens would come back?
I just wanted Edward back. That is all I can remember from the first time I read the book, if that meant that Victoria was back and hunting Bella, so be it. And I missed the rest of the Cullens too.


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Maybe two of the Bruins' streakiest performers (and two of the most inconsistent players in the league) are heating up at just the right time.
Michael Ryder snapped a 12-game scoreless drought with two goals, including a rare power-play strike, and Marco Sturm scored for the first time in 15 in Boston's 4-3 shootout road win over Washington today.
Ryder, who finished with 18 goals on the season, could be a valuable sniper in the Bruins' opening-round season. If history is any indication, last year Ryder scored one goal in the Bruins' regular-season finale to end an eight-game drought. He then tallied four scores in the opening-round sweep of Montreal and added a fifth postseason goal in Game 1 vs. Carolina.
We still won't learn the identity of the Bruins' first-round opponent until after that 5 p.m. contest between Buffalo and New Jersey. But at least we now know that Ryder and Sturm have a pulse.
A couple other thoughts:
•Zach Hamill registered his first assist and didn't look out of place (for as much as I could pay attention to the meaningless game) when on the ice. He can use this performance as a building block when he reports to camp in the fall.
•One of the overlooked positive developments this season has been the development of Johnny Boychuk. In 27:02 of ice time today, Boychuk was again solid in all three zones, and even slowed Alexander Ovechkin a couple times. Boychuk has made it possible for the Bruins to withstand the litany of injuries to their back end down the stretch and could be a major factor in the playoffs, especially if the Bruins' wounded defensemen don't return and head coach Claude Julien has to lean on just two or three guys in big moments.
•Is Tim Thomas ready to step in if Tuukka Rask falters in his first NHL playoff series? Thanks to Jason Chimera, the answer might be yes. Thomas looked lost early on when he allowed a soft, short-side goal to Alexander Semin. But after Chimera drove the net and Thomas welcomed him with several right jabs, Thomas settled in and looked like he was back in midseason form. There's no telling how Rask will handle the pressure of his first NHL playoff, so it's huge that the Bruins have someone like Thomas to turn too should the heat get turned up too high for the rookie.


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Boston-area colleges are offering an array of quirky classes this semester, including a class on filmmaker Quentin Tarantino and the HBO series "The Wire."
Harvard University made the list five times for classes including "Race, Racism and Quentin Tarantino," in which graduate students study "the difference between racist writing and writing racism," the course's syllabus states, adding, "There is no required reading," as well as two classes focusing on the classic HBO series "The Wire."
"The Wire: Race and Justice" and "HBO's The Wire and its Contribution to Understanding Inequality" offer analysis of the social science and legal procedures within the show.
At MIT, students were offered a class called "How to Stage a Revolution." The course teaches students how various populations managed to overthrow a ruler or establish a new government -- with or without violence.
Boston College students had the option of taking the class "Apocalyptic Literature," in which they would have studied manuscripts and predictions on how the world will end, in the biblical tradition.
"Social Media at Emerson" is a class offered a social media professor at Emerson College. The professor asks students each semester to convince a celebrity to meet with the class. Previous classes have met with Chad Ochocinco and Rob Gronkowski, Emerson Professor David Gerzof Richard said. This semester, his students are trying to persuade comedian and Newton native Louis C.K. to visit.
Emerson students were also able to register for the class "Puppetry," which ends with the construction of puppets for in-class presentations.


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Period photos of the Liberty Theatre can be viewed here;
I'm not possitive, but I think that a view of the (photo left) Liberty Theatre can be seen in image of 3rd Street (note popcorn wagon out front). Go to this link and type in
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The name Oklah was used for two theaters in Bartlesville, both opened in 1908. The 1909-1910 edition of Julius Cahn's Official Theatrical Guide lists the Oklah Theatre with 820 seats; 433 on the main floor, 187 in the balcony, and 200 in the gallery. A biography of oil man Frank Phillips says that the Oklah Theatre opened on September 25, 1908.
Meanwhile, the book Bartlesville,Oklahoma, by Karen Smith Woods, has a photo of an Oklah Air Dome, which the caption says opened on May 3, 1908, and seated some 1500.
The photos of the Liberty and the Odeon at the Oklahoma History web site actually depict two different theaters. Searching on Liberty Bartlesville fetches two photos; one dated ca.1926 showing this building as the Liberty, and one dated ca.1940 showing the same building as the Odeon. Searching on Odeon Bartlesville fetches five photos; the same ca.1940 photo as the Liberty search, plus two interior photos dated ca.1930 (probably of the earlier Odeon) and two exterior shots dated ca.1937 and ca. 1940, both of which depict a different building than the Liberty, but the ca.1937 photo shows the same Odeon sign that was on the Liberty building in the first ca.1940 photo.
Some time around 1940, the name Odeon must have been moved from one theater to another. As the Liberty is the only Bartlesville house listed with the aka Odeon at Cinema Treasures, I don't know if the first Odeon is still unlisted, or if it is listed under another name but is missing the aka.
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A record 38 nations will compete at the FIL World Lacrosse Championships July 10-July 19 in Denver, CO. This will be the United States' third time hosting the tournament, which is held every four years. The Americans are the reigning gold medalists and have dominated international competition, capturing a total of nine World Championships.
46 current MLL players will be playing for six of the 38 teams. Team USA and Canada are the two tournament favorites and also feature the most MLL players. The entire
23-man Team USA rosterand 14 members of Team Canada play in the MLL. The Iroquois Nationals are the only other squad with multiple professionals on their roster; they will dress four MLL players.
Germany, Israel and Russia will also feature one active MLL player in Denver.
All eight MLL teams will have players competing at the World Championships.
The 38 nations have been placed into nine divisions: eight groups of four teams and one group of six. The pool of six teams, the Blue Division, is the top group in the tournament and consists of the highest ranked teams; four of these teams from the Blue Division will advance to the Championship Bracket. The other eight divisions have an equal distribution of skill-level, and the winner of each group will advance to the Championship Bracket.
All 38 nations have an opportunity to advance to the gold-medal game, regardless of their group-play division.
Nine countries will be making their World Championships debut in Denver: Belgium, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Israel, Russia, Thailand, Turkey and Uganda.
Tom Schreiber, the Ohio Machine's All-Star rookie, will be coaching Team Uganda.
A notable absence in Denver will be the Outlaws' John Grant Jr., who would have been making his fifth consecutive appearance for Team Canada. Grant Jr. suffers from a medical condition that requires prescription therapy and his appeal for a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) was denied by the FIL. The MLL currently approves Grant's use of the necessary and life-saving medication. Grant Jr. will join Team Canada on the sideline as an assistant Coach and will be replaced on the field by Jordan MacIntosh of the Rochester Rattlers.
The games begin on July 10
th, with a 2010 gold-medal game rematch between the USA and Canada. ESPN will have expanded coverage of the entire tournament, the complete tournament schedule can be found
hereand the television schedule can be found
here. Tickets for the Tournament can be purchased
Player Breakdown by Team, Nation in ()
Boston:Kevin Buchanan (USA), Paul Rabil (USA), Mitch Belisle (USA), Chris Eck (USA), Brodie Merrill (Canada)
Charlotte:Geoff Snider (Canada), Cody Jamieson (Iroquois), Casey Cittadino (Israel)
Chesapeake:Brendan Mundorf (USA), Matt Abbott (USA), Dan Burns (USA), Jesse Bernhardt (USA), Michael Evans (USA), David Earl (Canada), Jason Noble (Canada), Kyle Rubisch (Canada)
Denver:Lee Zink (USA), Jesse Schwartzman (USA), Curtis Dickson (Canada), Cam Flint (Canada), Zack Greer (Canada), Cameron Holding (Canada), Jeremy Noble (Canada), Dillon Roy (Canada)
Florida:Garrett Thul (USA), Tucker Durkin (USA), Kevin Crowley (Canada), Jordan Hall (Canada), Dillon Ward (Canada), Christopher Mattes (Germany)
New York:Ned Crotty (USA), Rob Pannell (USA), Max Seibald (USA), Kyle Hartzell (USA), Drew Adams (USA), Greg Gurenlian (USA)
Ohio:Marcus Holman (USA), Kyle Harrison (USA)
Rochester:Kevin Leveille (USA), David Lawson (USA), Mark Matthews (Canada), Jordan MacIntosh (Canada), Michael Lazore (Iroquois), Miles Thompson (Iroquois), Ty Thompson (Iroquois), Will Koshansky (Russia)
World Championship Divisions, Rankings in ()
Blue Division
Australia (3)
Canada (2)
England (5)
Iroquois (Did not participate in 2010)
Japan (4)
United States (1)
Green Division
Italy (19)
Netherlands (8)
Norway (24)
Grey Division
Costa Rica
Czech Republic (13)
Orange Division
Republic of Korea (25)
Slovakia (17)
Sweden (10)
Plum Division
Argentina (28)
New Zealand (15)
Wales (11)
Red Division
Austria (21)
Germany (6)
Hong Kong (22)
Turquoise Division
Finland (12)
Mexico (29)
Spain (16)
White Division
Latvia (20)
Scotland (7)
Switzerland (23)
Yellow Division
Bermuda (18)
France (27)
Ireland (9)


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Jamar Rogers, a 30-year-old singer of The Voice fame, is sharing the story of his early AIDS diagnosis as part of the "Let's Stop HIV Together" campaign, a CDC-launched social awareness campaign. He has been traveling to high schools and universities, lecturing students about the importance of safe sex.
Rogers was diagnosed with full-blown AIDS after six years of using methamphetamine, sharing needles, and having unprotected sex. He viewed the 13th anniversary of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day with a mixture of despair and hope. Rogers felt that the day was not only a time to recognize that blacks continue to have the greatest burden of HIV in the nation, but also a time for lawmakers, leaders, and the community to look for an end of the epidemic. He noted that there are still many people at risk and engaging in risky behavior. By sharing his story, he is also trying to warn individuals that they do not have to wait until they are as sick as he was before he found out.
Rogers wanted youth to know that HIV/AIDS is still around. He said that the present approaches to educating youth about safer sex is not working, and that his approach is from the point of view of self-respect and self-love. Although he is not sure whether his method is working, Rogers aims to continue to travel and share his story as much as possible.


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Telltale has announced the release dates for Episode 4 of The Walking Dead's second season. Amid the Ruins will be out next week for all platforms.
Clementine's journey continues first on PC, PlayStation 3 (NA), and Vita on July 22. On July 23, the episode comes to Xbox 360 worldwide and PlayStation Network in Europe. Finally, iOS gamers will be able to continue the season on July 24.
Along with the release date announcement, there's a new trailer. Be warned, it does contain spoilers for the preceding episodes.
Interested in more Telltale information? Check out our E3 preview of the upcoming partnership with Gearbox, Tales from the Borderlands.
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April 14, 2009
NEW HAVEN, Conn. - Yale held its annual women's hockey team banquet Tuesday night at The Course at Yale, saluting the senior class and presenting the annual team awards. Three players, including two seniors, shared the most valuable player award.
The MVP award, as selected by a team vote, went to senior forward Crysti Howser (Wilmette, Ill.), senior defenseman Helen Resor (Greenwich, Conn.) and sophomore goaltender Jackee Snikeris (Downingtown, Pa.).
Howser is just the third player in Yale history to lead the team in scoring for four straight seasons. Her 24 points this past season (13-11-24) gave her 116 for her career, placing her second on Yale's career points list behind Maria Dennis '88 (164). She is third on Yale's career goals list (57) and third on Yale's career assists list (59). She participated in the NCAA Frozen Four Skills Challenge last weekend.
Howser has also been a part of the USA Hockey program. She was a member of USA Hockey's Under-22 Select team each of the past two summers, playing in the annual three-game series against Team Canada. She scored a goal for the U.S. last summer.
In addition to her work on the ice Howser has also been active in the community. She was a finalist for the Hockey Humanitarian Award, the fourth Bulldog to earn that status. Howser is extensively involved in the American Cancer Society Relay for Life, AIDS Walk New Haven, holiday gift giving initiatives, and local homeless shelters and soup kitchens. Prior to Yale she attended New Trier and played for Assabet Valley.
Resor, who was the first Yale women's ice hockey player to make the Olympics when she played for Team USA and earned a bronze medal in Torino in 2006, just earned a gold medal with Team USA at the 2009 IIHF Women's World Championship -- the third time she has earned a medal (two gold, one silver) with the U.S. at that event. She was among the nominees for the Kazmaier Award as the top women's college hockey player in the country this past season, and earned third team All-ECAC Hockey and second team All-Ivy League honors. She was also selected to participate in the NCAA Frozen Four Skills Challenge but missed that event to participate in the World Championship. Overall this season, Resor led Yale in assists with 14 and was third in points with 21. She was eighth nationally in scoring by a defenseman (7-14-21 in 28 games).
Resor's 48 career assists place her tied for ninth on Yale's all-time list in that category, and she is also tied for 12th in career points (75) and tied for 20th in career goals (27). In addition to her Olympic and World Championship medals, she also won silver medals at the Four Nations Cup three times. Prior to Yale, she played for Noble and Greenough and Assabet Valley. Her sister, Jane '01, played for Yale, as did her cousins -- senior forward/defenseman Carry Resor (Westwood, Mass.) and Nina Resor '07.
Snikeris was limited to 15 games by health issues but still posted remarkable numbers. She showed she was at full strength at the end of the year by posting back-to-back-to-back shutouts, going 266:23 without allowing a goal until the streak was snapped in the final period of the final game. Her five shutouts tied the Yale single season record. The only player in school history to finish a season with a higher save percentage than Snikeris' .934 was June Mendoza '80, who had a .951 mark in a 13-game season in 1977-78. And no-one in school history has made as many appearances as Snikeris did and finished with a lower goals-against average; Mendoza's 1.98 GAA in a 15-game 1978-79 season was the previous best prior to Snikeris' 1.67 mark this year.
Snikeris, who turned 20 last November, was the youngest of the four goalies invited to USA Hockey's Under-22 camp last summer. A five-time USA Hockey player development camp pick when she played for the Taft School and the Connecticut Polar Bears prior to coming to Yale, she has been selected for USA Hockey's Warren Strelow Goaltending Camp twice.
Past recipients of the MVP award, which has been awarded since 1977-78, include some of the most decorated players in Yale women's ice hockey history. Kazmaier Award finalist and All-American goalie Laurie Belliveau '98 won it four times and all-time leading scorer Maria Dennis '88 won it twice. The list of former recipients also includes Helen Resor's sister, Jane Resor '01, who shared the award with Deanna McDevitt '01 in 2000-01.
Several other individual awards were handed out. In a new twist this year, players presented each other with the awards, opening an envelope to reveal the winner instead of having the coach read the winners off. Sophomore forward Lili Rudis (Chicago, Ill.) presented the MVP Award.
Senior forward Sarah Tittman (Chilton, Wisc.) won the Bingham Award for leadership, which was presented by junior forward Berit Johnson (Wayzata, Minn.). Tittman, the Yale captain, suffered a torn ACL midway through the season but opted to postpone surgery and play without the ligament, returning for the last 10 games and assisting on the final goal of the year, scored by Resor.
The list of past recipients of the Bingham Award, which dates back to the 1990-91 season, includes 17 captains.
Carry Resor won the Wendy Blanning Award as the team's most improved player, which was presented by Tittman. Resor, who has played both defense and forward throughout her career, settled in as one of the team's top forwards this season. She appeared in 107 games for her career, totaling two goals and eight assists.
The Blanning Award is named in honor of Wendy Blanning '78, who died as she was about to enter her junior year. It was established by her teammates and first awarded in 1977-78 to Alice Warner '81. Past recipients of the Blanning Award include two other current seniors -- Tittman, who won it in 2006-07, and forward Kristen Stupay (Ashburn, Va.), who won it in 2005-06.
Freshman forward Lauren Davis (Morrison, Colo.) won the Bulldog Award for team spirit, which was presented by junior defenseman Alyssa Clarke (Donkin, N.S.). Davis appeared in 28 games this past season, including all 22 ECAC Hockey games. The Bulldog Award dates back to 1996-97, when Amanda Adams '97 earned it. Adams had been diagnosed with Hodgkins' disease, a form of cancer, as a freshman but recovered and completed the rest of her Yale career after receiving chemotherapy. Among the other past recipients of the Bulldog Award was senior forward Danielle Kozlowski (Melrose, Mass.), who won it last season.
Sophomore defenseman Samantha MacLean (Mississauga, Ont.) received the Coaches' Award for an exemplary work ethic, attitude and commitment to the core values of the Yale Women's Ice Hockey program, which was presented by 2008 Coaches' Award recipient Stupay. MacLean has been one of Yale's most reliable defenders for two seasons now, appearing in all 60 games and tallying two goals along with nine assists.
The Coaches' Award was established in 2003-04, and the first recipient was Nina Resor '07 -- sister of Carry Resor and cousin of Helen Resor.
In addition to the award winners, junior forward Caroline Murphy (Woodstock, Conn.) was introduced as the 2009-10 team captain. Murphy, a former Blanning Award winner, was selected by a team vote last month.
Tittman, now the former captain, began the introduction by reflecting on her time at Yale.
"The opportunity to be a part of the Yale Hockey tradition really has been a tremendous honor," Tittman said. "[The seniors] are sad to say goodbye, though we'll have a different role in the program now [as alumnae]."
Tittman then introduced Murphy.
"She is someone who I truly think has a work ethic that is second to none," Tittman said. "The team will be in great hands."
Murphy talked about the impact the program has had on her, and thanked the eight seniors.
"I have admired each and every one of you for the various strengths you bring to the team," Murphy said. "Collectively, you are an amazing class."
Murphy also turned towards the future, when Yale will be playing in a renovated Ingalls Rink. She noted that the players who return next season are currently in the midst of an intense month-long period of early-morning workout sessions designed to test each player's limits.
"I have seen another side to this team," Murphy said. "We have been pushed, we have been tested and we have persevered."
Yale also recognized its school-record and league-high 21 ECAC Hockey All-Academic team selections, including all eight seniors: Howser, Kozlowski, Carry Resor, Helen Resor, Stupay, Tittman, defenseman Carlee Ness (Red Deer, Alta.) and forward Maggie Westfal (New Canaan, Conn.). Kozlowski was also named Academic All-Ivy League and was a finalist for the ECAC Hockey Student-Athlete of the Year Award, the second time she has been selected for both of those honors.
Head coach Hilary Witt made the closing remarks, recalling various moments from the past four years that the seniors have been a part of the program -- or in Helen Resor's case, five years, since she played the 2004-05 season prior to spending a year with the U.S. Olympic team. That season she scored the game-tying goal on a penalty shot late in Yale's ECAC Hockey playoff game against Princeton at Ingalls Rink -- a game the Bulldogs would eventually win in overtime for their first postseason victory.
"Helen said `Coach, I will score,' and she did," Witt said. Witt also recalled Kozlowski's game-winner that ended a 41-game losing streak against Dartmouth in 2006, and ending a similarly long losing streak against Brown with a 3-1 win.
In addition to those memorable accomplishments, and highlights from this past season such as a win over then-No. 4 BU, Witt also recounted some of the trying times as the team was beset with injuries and illness.
"Through it all, this team kept plugging away," she said.
On everyone's mind was junior forward Mandi Schwartz (Wilcox, Sask.), who was diagnosed with leukemia in December. Schwartz is currently back home receiving treatment, and on Apr. 23 her teammates will join with the Yale football team to hold a marrow donor testing drive at Commons.
The ceremonies concluded with the players giving gifts to their coaches, and then viewing the 2008-09 season highlight video.
Report by Sam Rubin '95 (firstname.lastname@example.com), Yale Sports Publicity