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Isaiah 26:21-27:9
For behold, the LORD is coming forth out of his place to punish the inhabitants of the earth for their iniquity, and the earth will disclose the blood shed upon her, and will no more cover her slain. In that day the LORD with his hard and great and strong sword will punish Leviathan the fleeing serpent, Leviathan the twisting serpent, and he will slay the dragon that is in the sea.
In that day: "A pleasant vineyard, sing of it! I, the LORD, am its keeper; every moment I water it. Lest any one harm it, I guard it night and day; I have no wrath. Would that I had thorns and briers to battle! I would set out against them, I would burn them up together. Or let them lay hold of my protection, let them make peace with me, let them make peace with me."
In days to come Jacob shall take root, Israel shall blossom and put forth shoots, and fill the whole world with fruit.
Has he smitten them as he smote those who smote them? Or have they been slain as their slayers were slain? Measure by measure, by exile thou didst contend with them; he removed them with his fierce blast in the day of the east wind. Therefore by this the guilt of Jacob will be expiated, and this will be the full fruit of the removal of his sin: when he makes all the stones of the altars like chalkstones crushed to pieces, no Asherim or incense altars will remain standing.
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Leicester and Munster progress
A review of the weekend's action in the Heineken Cup, with Leicester and Munster claiming wins on Sunday to progress.
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Leicester memorably sent four-time European champions Toulouse skidding out of the Heineken Cup with a 9-5 win at a snow-swept Welford Road to book their place in this season's quarter-finals.
The Tigers will be away to Jonny Wilkinson's Toulon in early April, where the weather should be considerably warmer than on an Arctic afternoon when Toulouse saw their hopes of a fifth European title plunged into cold storage.
Fly-half Toby Flood was the Leicester matchwinner, making light of punishing conditions by kicking three penalties, while Toulouse marksmen Lionel Beauxis and Luke McAlister crucially missed five shots at goal between them.
Flood, though, could have gone from hero to villain when he was sin-binned by referee George Clancy for a deliberate knock-on 12 minutes from time, but the Tigers held out by showcasing all their trademark resilience.
Toulouse wing Yann Huget scored the only try in a Pool Two encounter dominated by the incessant wintry weather, with Leicester ultimately joining their Aviva Premiership colleagues Harlequins and Saracens as quarter-finalists alongside Toulon, Munster, Ulster, Clermont Auvergne and Montpellier.
In the other Pool Two game, Andrea Pratichetti crossed late as Treviso fought back to snatch a shock victory 17-14 over the Ospreys.
The Welsh region appeared on course to finish their Heineken Cup campaign on a high thanks to Tom Isaacs' try and the boot of Dan Biggar.
But Treviso launched a late comeback with 14 unanswered points in the final five minutes of a previously uneventful clash at a muddy Stadio Comunale di Monigo.
First Alessandro Zanni crossed the whitewash following a sustained period of pressure and the Italians completed their miraculous recovery with Pratichetti's intervention with just five seconds to spare.
Simon Zebo scored a hat-trick of tries as Munster swept past 14-man Racing Metro 29-6 and knocked Leinster out of the Heineken Cup in the process.
Rob Penney's men needed a bonus-point win at Thomond Park in order to leapfrog their Irish rivals into the second best runners-up spot.
Racing were forced to play without Antoine Battut for 74 minutes in Limerick, the flanker earning an early red card for a knee to the head.
A trio of first-half tries, topped off by Mike Sherry's first Heineken Cup score, handed Munster a deserved 17-6 interval lead.
Gaetan Germain landed a brace of penalties for the visitors, but the home side took their try tally to five as man of the match Zebo grabbed his second European hat-trick.
A trip to Harlequins is the next challenge in the last eight.
Charlie Hodgson's late try gave Saracens a bonus-point 40-7 win as they sealed their progress to the last eight of the Heineken Cup with an easy victory over Edinburgh.
Sarries made light of the snowy conditions that threatened to blight their last-ever game at Vicarage Road, scoring five tries to qualify from the pool stage for the second season in a row.
Chris Ashton gave himself a timely boost two weeks before the start of the RBS 6 Nations with two of the tries, with Sarries' other scores coming from Matt Stevens and Chris Wyles.
The Aviva Premiership side face Ulster at home in the quarter-finals.
On Saturday, two tries in a seven-minute spell early in the second half saw Leinster oust Heineken Cup newcomers Exeter 29-20 in their Pool Five clash at Sandy Park.
Exeter went in to the break with a 17-12 lead after a penalty try plus a touchdown from Neil Clark with Gareth Steenson converting both and adding a late penalty.
Leinster replied with tries from Gordon D'Arcy - converted by Johnny Sexton - and Rob Kearney.
Leinster regained the lead early in the second half with a try from Brian O'Driscoll, converted by Sexton - who then added the extras to the bonus point try which followed quickly through Ireland skipper Jamie Heaslip.
Steenson replied with a penalty which was cancelled out by Sexton before the Chiefs had Ben White sent to the sin bin in the closing minutes, while Leinster's Mike Ross was also yellow carded soon after.
However, Munster win on Sunday means Leinster have been knocked out and now enter the Amlin Challenge Cup.
Also in Pool Five, unbeaten Clermont Auvergne booked a home clash against Montpellier in the quarter-finals with a bonus-point 29-0 victory as the Scarlets suffered their second competition whitewash in 17 years of European rugby at Parc y Scarlets.
Clermont captain Aurelien Rougerie registered the bonus-point try 14 minutes from time, adding to earlier scores from Napolioni Nalaga, Morgan Parra and Benson Stanley.
It was the Scarlets' seventh defeat in eight games in all competitions since the beginning of December.
Glasgow put an end to Northampton's hopes of a quarter-final berth as Peter Horne's last-gasp try secured a 27-20 Pool Four victory at a frosty Scotstoun Stadium.
In a game that marked Soane Tonga'uiha's 200th appearance for the visitors, Gregor Townsend's players achieved the Warriors' first win in this season's tournament against their head coach's former club.
The match will be remembered for the wonderful final-minute try from Horne who ran half the length of the pitch before touching down.
For Glasgow the match provided only pride to be gained as they were already unable to progress after collating a miserable two points from their first five matches.
Joshua Strauss and Niko Matawalu scored Glasgow's other two tries while Dominic Waldouck, George Pisi and Foden crossed for the visitors.
In the other Pool Four encounter, Ulster guaranteed themselves a home tie in the quarter finals with a scrappy 9-8 victory over Castres at Stade Pierre-Antoine.
Although not at their best, they came from behind to win, courtesy of three Ruan Pienaar penalties.
Castres had led early on thanks to a well-worked try from Piula Faasalele but it was Mark Anscombe's side who took home the points.
Montpellier ensured they would join Toulon in the quarter-finals as they cruised to a 23-3 victory over their off-colour opponents, who still finished top of Pool Six.
Tries from Thomas Combezou and Benoit Paillaugue, who converted both and also booted three penalties, gave the home side the victory they knew would assure them of a place in the last eight for the first time in their history.
Also in Pool Six, Wales Six Nations squad member Lloyd Williams was the star of the show as Cardiff Blues rewarded the dedication of their fans by beating Sale 26-14 for their first Heineken Cup victory of the season.
Droves of Blues supporters had answered a plea from the region by turning up on Friday and then again on the morning of the match to clear thick snow off the Arms Park pitch.
Their sterling efforts paid off, with the clash able to go ahead following pitch inspections at 9am and 12 noon.
Scrum-half Williams was the key man, scoring a fine individual try and setting up another for replacement lock Michael Paterson, with Wales full-back Leigh Halfpenny kicking 16 points, as touchdowns from visiting front row forwards Tommy Taylor and Aston Croall were cancelled out.
On Friday night, Harlequins completed a clean sweep in Pool Three with a hard-earned 16-9 victory at rain-soaked Biarritz.
The reigning Aviva Premiership champions ended Biarritz's four-year unbeaten home run in the competition to wrap up a dominant display in the pool stages.
Tom Guest grabbed the game's only try while the tactical and goal-kicking of Nick Evans, who scored 11 points, proved decisive.
In the night's other match, Connacht completed a hard earned double over Zebre as they wrapped up the pool stages with a 25-20 victory - their third win of the competition.
The first half at the Sportsground passed with few incidents of note, Connacht gaining the upper hand thanks to three penalties and a drop goal from Dan Parks.
Eric Elwood's men led 12-6 at half-time, with Daniel Halangahu landing a penalty double for Zebre.
A penalty try should have inspired further tries from the home side, but Halangahu's boot closed the gap for the Italians and winger Ruggero Trevisan's well executed try set up a tense conclusion at 19-17.
Halangahu's fifth penalty goal had Zebre 11 minutes away from a famous first win, however Parks split the posts on two more occasions for a handsome 20-point haul.
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Coaching Records Since The Lockout – Let The Reader Use Discernment
Jonathan Willis
April 28 2009 08:10PM
With the news coming out today that the Oilers are going to interview Tom Renney (shown above, demonstrating his easy going manner and rapport with his players), I thought it might be of interest to take a look at the records of NHL coaches post-lockout.
What follows is such a list, featuring every bench boss with more than fifty games coached since the NHL lockout. The number in brackets on the right is a coach's points percentage – what percent of available points his teams have taken. Coaches listed in bold are currently available for hire, and those listed in italics are NHL G.M.s who either stepped behind the bench temporarily or have since been elevated to the top hockey job.
Some caveats apply; obviously coaches with bad teams are going to be grouped near the bottom (hey look, it's Scott Gordon!) regardless of their personal level of ability, and the reverse is true also (hello, Michel Therrien). Also, while I got all of my information from hockey-reference.com, it's only as accurate as my math skills; so while I checked the numbers twice, if there's a suspicious one please double-check.
Coaching Records, Post-Lockout
Todd McLellan – San Jose: 53-18-11 (.713) Mike Babcock – Detroit: 213-77-38 (.707) Lou Lamoriello – New Jersey: 34-14-5 (.689) Bruce Boudreau – Washington: 87-41-15 (.661) Daryl Sutter – Calgary: 46-25-11 (.628) Claude Julien – BOS/NJ/MTL: 160-88-36 (.627) Brent Sutter – New Jersey: 97-56-11 (.625) Randy Carlyle – Anaheim: 180-107-41 (.611) John Paddock – Ottawa: 36-22-6 (.609) Dave Tippett – Dallas: 184-113-31 (.608) Barry Trotz – Nashville: 181-114-33 (.602) Ron Wilson – SJ/TOR: 178-111-39 (.602) Peter Laviolette – Carolina: 157-100-24 (.601) Alain Vigneault – Vancouver: 133-86-27 (.596) Guy Carbonneau – Montreal: 124-83-23 (.589) Tom Renney – New York Rangers: 159-106-42 (.586) Mike Keenan – Calgary: 88-60-16 (.585) Jim Playfair – Calgary: 43-29-10 (.585) Lindy Ruff – Buffalo: 185-129-34 (.580) Bob Gainey – Montreal: 29-21-7 (.570) Jacques Lemaire – Minnesota: 170-125-35 (.568) Peter DeBoer – Florida: 41-30-11 (.567) Joel Quenneville – COL/CHI: 176-114-34 (.560) Michel Therrien – Pittsburgh: 135-105-32 (.555) Paul Maurice – TOR/CAR: 109-85-27 (.554) Bob Hartley – Atlanta: 84-67-19 (.550) Pat Quinn – Toronto: 41-33-8 (.549) Andy Murray – STL/LA: 138-113-37 (.543) Ken Hitchcock – CBJ/PHI: 149-128-39 (.533) John Tortorella – TB/NYR: 130-115-22 (.528) Jacques Martin – Florida: 110-100-36 (.520) John Stevens – Philadelphia: 107-98-33 (.519) Ted Nolan – New York Islanders: 74-68-21 (.518) Craig MacTavish – Edmonton: 152-141-35 (.517) Don Waddell – Atlanta: 34-34-8 (.500) Denis Savard – Chicago: 65-66-16 (.497) Terry Murray – Los Angeles: 34-37-11 (.482) Wayne Gretzky – Phoenix: 143-161-24 (.473) Marc Crawford – LA/VAN: 101-116-29 (.470) John Anderson – Atlanta: 35-41-6 (.463) Dave Lewis – Boston: 35-41-6 (.463) Mike Sullivan – Boston: 29-37-16 (.451) Gerard Gallant – Columbus: 40-52-5 (.438) Tony Granato – Colorado: 32-45-5 (.421) Glen Hanlon – Washington: 63-95-27 (.414) Rick Tocchet – Tampa Bay: 19-33-14 (.394) Trent Yawney – Chicago: 33-55-15 (.393) Scott Gordon – New York Islanders: 26-47-9 (.372) Mike Kitchen – St. Louis: 28-63-19 (.341)
Some fun points from this list:
- Mike Keenan and Jim Playfair have posted identical points percentages with the Calgary Flames. I wonder what that means, exactly.
- I was shocked to see that of available ex-NHL coaches, John Paddock has the best record, post-lockout.
- I wonder what the problem is with Claude Julien; he sees nothing but success and he's been fired twice since the lockout.
- Bob Gainey's record as an interim coach looked good at first, but then I realized that it was significantly further down the list than the two men he replaced.
- I remain a strong supporter of Craig MacTavish's ability to coach at the NHL level, but it is somewhat interesting that he's just behind Ted Nolan in terms of winning percentage. Nolan may be all kinds of difficult, but it seems to me that the man can coach.
April 29 2009, 04:14PM
@ Big Deal: I have always contended that the way hockey formulates its "winning percentage" is whacky. Shouldnt it be a stat that displays how often a team/coach/goalie wins the games they play in? Instead, it shows how often they do not lose in regulation time, which isnt the same at all.
But people get their feathers ruffled when you suggest that the way things are done dont make sense.
April 29 2009, 04:30PM
@ Archaeologuy:
Yeah, I find it weird too. Like people say the Oilers finished the season 3 games over .500, despite the fact that they won 38 games and lost 44.
April 29 2009, 05:35PM
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But remember that Scotty Bowman was quoted as saying "Statistics are for losers"
I've never heard that, but if he really made that statement he was being a complete hypocrite. His nickname in Pittsburgh was "Rainman" because of his incredible grasp of statistics.
If you think statistics are useless, you don't have an ally in Scotty Bowman.
April 29 2009, 05:37PM
Further on that, from a Sports Illustrated article about Scotty Bowman:
"He is comfortable with numbers, more comfortable with numbers than he is with people."
April 29 2009, 05:41PM
I used points percentage here because that's the most important number for teams looking at a playoff spot.
If I ruled the world, there wouldn't be OT points; just a straight win-loss count.
April 29 2009, 05:55PM
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If I ruled the world, there wouldn't be OT points; just a straight win-loss count
That's the only way that makes sense now that there are no ties. People are tossing out ideas like 3 points for regulation wins 2 points for OT wins blah blah blah. Why? There is a system in place that allows for the categories to be simplified to either Wins or Losses, so why hire a Mathematologist to figure out who makes the playoffs?
April 29 2009, 06:05PM
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If I ruled the world,
Also, if I ruled the world, there would only be 24 teams in the NHL and none of them would be located in the southern US. Dallas, your on notice.
The instigator rule would be abandoned and hitting to the head would be encouraged, but the plastic armour they call pads would be changed to softer material.
Anyone who suggests increasing the size of nets or changing to a 4 on 4 format would be exiled to Antarctica and they would be erased from history. Not even a birth certificate.
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Skip to comments.Liberal Bloggers Salivate Over Secret Sarah Palin Facebook Profile
Posted on 02/24/2011 3:14:05 AM PST by equaviator
With apparently nothing better to report on, the latest gold mine for liberal bloggers Tuesday was the discovery of a secret Facebook profile page which may or may not belong to former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin. (It doesnt.)
The profile was uncovered by the super-journalists at Wonkette who speculated Palin created the private fake account in order to bolster her public Facebook profile.
Using a private Gmail address leaked with a manuscript from one of Palins former aides, Wonkette stumbled upon the Facebook profile named Lou Sarah. Palins middle name is Louise, the blog notes. The blog site then goes on to examine each small post of activity on the account, including Likes for things posted on Sarah Palins official Facebook page and messages of praise for Bristol Palin, the former vice presidential candidates daughter who appeared on ABCs Dancing With the Stars.
Besides staying in touch with Sarah Palins father Chuck Heath, what does Lou Sarah use Facebook for? Saying amen to her own Facebook fan page missives, in the guise of a completely different person. Lou Sarah also really Likes Bristol Palins Dancing With the Stars photos.
Lou Sarah is also friends with some of Sarah Palins political appointees. Still, Lou has only 12 total friends on Facebook.
Lou is a fan of Sarah Palin, Bristol Palin, Mark Ballas (Bristol Palins gorilla-costumed dancing partner on Dancing With the Stars), and the Wasilla-based Edge Fitness.
Apparently Palin is not reading the liberal newspapers and other publications that provide news about Facebook privacy settings. Still, Sarah Palin liking a Fox video about the things she likes? Very meta, Lou.
The delusions of grandeur of desperate people.
If I create a CommieBarry Facebook page, will I make the news?
I'm sure that Gov. Palin isn't the first public person to create a Facebook page under an alias.
I have two facebook pages..and one of them is under my stage name.
She gets thousands of likes and comments. One more?
(BTW, I like my posts on other forums that allow it.)
I was thinking of starting a second profile on Facebook myself....maybe as the Duchy of Grand Fenwick, or the Lord Earl of Petney.
I could see this as a trend....where Facebook actually doubles all it's membership, with fake people. Eventually, the advertisers would realize that half the potential of Facebook is fake, and the whole game will fall apart in hours.
You know, it still is February. Ignore Palin Month, for the left. Overall I'd say they're doing a p1ss-poor job.
I like Rahm's twitter page better.....
(Caution, extreme profanity.)
Just to vent ....
Psssst ... O JournalLists .... Why do you pick at every (lovely) ounce of un-elected Sarah who is in a position to change NOTHING while at the same time demonstrate COMPLETE lack of intellectual or journalistic curiosity to investigate the background of the current POTUS, CIC, leader of the 'free' world who can, if he so chooses, TOTALLY destroy our country? Do you really know who he is? Could it be because you are complicit in covering for his obvious string of utter lies? The Media MUST eventually pay for their years of deceit. By any means possible, please O Lord hasten the media's slow demise and allow Liberty to blossom once more on this blessed land, Amen.
End of rant/ Thank you
Very common. My wife created Facebook pages for our dog and cat so she could cheat on Farmville. Whata world!
Let's see, according to the recipe this is how this will play out:
Outlandish accusation against Palin by someone known to be virulently anti-Palin;
Picked up as verifiable fact by someone at the edges of (what was once) the respectable media.
Repeated as oath-worthy testimony on the Today show sometime next week using rhetoric so seething in its condescension, so disrespectful and so condemning that it should be saved for the exclusive use of reporting on our current president.
About a week later, the whole thing unravels as pure fiction - never happened, never existed.
Press still treat it as gospel, as if they had it on videotape, repeated it forevermore as fake, but accurate: "I can see Lou Sarah's facebook page from my house!"
Let's check back in a couple of weeks and see how Swami turfmann does.
> If I create a CommieBarry Facebook page, will I make the news?
Probably Not.
Try a CommieMuzzieBarry Facebook page.
A friend created a Facebook page for my kitty Finbar.
This way, I can keep up with the latest pictures of his sweet, mischievous orange self.
That twitter page is a crack-up. Someone's having a lot of fun. Someone should create a POTUS account at Twitter so we find out what the president really is thinking and doing these days.
I'm quite sure no one gives a damn what I think of faceplant, specifically or "social networking" in general.
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Is that Jerry Gallo or Jerry Callo?
She needs to announce and get secret service protection ASAP.
(Caution, extreme profanity.)
You weren't kidding, that's for sure.
"The m====rf=====s that contested my residency, you've got some great days ahead of you, I f=====g promise you that."
This one got my attention, as to just what kind of personable A=====e this guy really is.
Chicago gets what it voted for.
Let there be no doubt in anyone's mind, this was one of the President's personal friends and advisers. The nearest boy scout, would be a better choice for both IMHO.
Why in the world would anyone care if she has another Facebook page? These people have way to much time on their hands. They need to get a job.
Much better than being concerned about the middle east burning, the price of gasoline going to $5 or higher.
Let's play we hate Palin all over again.
This has been debunked. It's a 2-3 day old story.
Do these libs care about the report a few days ago about the Govt. contracting to get a program that will allow people to manage up to 10 fake accounts on social networking sites to make it appear there is a consensus on divisive issues?
The desperate lying liberals who created this phony account are delusional if they think any sentient adult believes that Sarah, who has millions of followers, would waste her time on this stupid accopunt.
The problem for the liberals is that it's not true.
It is hilarious! A POTUS, FLOTUS or TOTUS twitter account like this would be great!.
On a side note, theres always buzz about fake Sarah Palin Facebook and Twitter accounts. Please know that this is my only authentic Facebook account and SarahPalinUSA is my only authentic Twitter account. Pay no attention to the fake accounts and their fake messages.
- Sarah Palin
It's the liberal bloggers eating the stuff up like so much Prozac or Xanax (prescribed) as though they've found a "gold mine" in which to dig and cash in on that makes me think they're having delusions of grandeur.
You do know this is a joke.
It had crossed my mind...
but I ignored my mind.
Thanks for the links.
Should have stuck with my #15
Internet, Never trust, always verify.
With what we know about Rahmbo it is very easy to think he would say those things. LOL!
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By Bobby Pepper/Lee County Neighbors
A love for animals inspired two Tupelo High School students to organize an event scheduled for Saturday, April 2, promoting dog adoptions from the Tupelo Lee Humane Society.
"Paws in the Park" at Ballard Park is a senior project for Kendal Wallace and Mandi Hankins.
"It's an afternoon in the park where you can come and walk one of the dogs that needs to be adopted, especially if you're interested in adoption," Wallace said. "We're trying to raise awareness for the Humane Society."
About 10 dogs will be available for walking. Humane Society representatives and volunteers will be on hand to help with the dogs and any adoption paperwork.
Hankins said she and Wallace share an interest in pets.
"My heart has always been with animals," she said. "I love them and I feel bad for the ones at the shelter. I'm trying to do what I can to help them. They need a lot of help."
Wallace wants more people to think about the shelter when searching for a new pet.
"A lot of times when people are looking for a new dog for their family, they say, 'Oh, we want a puppy'," she said. "They don't really think about going to the Humane Society. There's a really big number of animals that get put down every year. It's really sad."
"Paws in the Park" will include T-shirt sales, face painting, a bake sale, raffles and prizes. All proceeds and donations go to the Humane Society.


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Recent News
Noted Humanitarian Sister Rosemary Nyirumbe to Attend East Central University's Fall Graduation on SaturdayPosted on: 13 December, 2012
When graduates of East Central University receive their diplomas on Saturday, Dec. 15, a special visitor will be in attendance. Sister Rosemary Nyirumbe, a nun and noted humanitarian, will be in the audience in support of two Ugandan men – Richard Kirabira and Charles Mugabi - who are receiving their master's degrees. Sister Rosemary is also a guest of ECU President John Hargrave and Reggie Whitten, founder of Pros for Africa. The commencement ceremony is scheduled for 10 a.m. at ECU's Kerr Activities Center in Ada. Sister Rosemary is director of the St.
Posted on: 07 December, 2012
East Central University's Education Department is offering a new teacher certification program designed to improve mathematics and teaching skills.
The Elementary Mathematics Specialist certification is an 18-hour program intended for current elementary or early childhood teachers.
Posted on: 07 December, 2012
East Central University senior Iva Asllani, a political science major from Tirana, Albania, won the award for Best Undergraduate Paper of the Year by the Oklahoma Political Science Association, it was announced recently at Cameron University in Lawton.
Asllani's paper titled 'The Use of Precedent in U.S. Supreme Court Oral Argument' was inspired by her viewing U.S. Supreme Court oral arguments as the personal guest of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg last March.
Posted on: 07 December, 2012
A political science class from East Central University recently raised $725 and awareness for children's hunger.
Dr. Christine Pappas' Political Science 1113 classes did a service learning project where they purchased 200 orange bracelets that say 'No Child Should Go Hungry' and sold them on campus and at ECU football games.
On Nov. 20, approximately 40 students participated in a 'Day Without Food' and fasted for up to 30 hours to build understanding for hungry children.
ECU Professor Dr. Greenstreet Participates on Two Panels at National Communication Association ConventionPosted on: 30 November, 2012
East Central University Professor of Communication Studies Dr. Robert Greenstreet served on two panels at the annual National Communication Association Convention in Orlando, Fla. In his first panel, Greenstreet joined select representatives from other colleges and universities in discussing efforts to encourage highly apprehensive students in the basic communication courses at ECU. "Since highly apprehensive people avoid communication, it is very difficult for these students to complete the general education speech course required by their major area of study," Greenstreet said.
Posted on: 30 November, 2012
East Central University is going within the family to hire its new director of athletics.
"We received numerous qualified applications from all over," said ECU President John Hargrave. "But at the end of the day we decided that the best person for the job was right here on campus. We are very excited to have found such an outstanding person. He really encompasses everything we were looking for."
Dr. Jeff S. Williams, who has served as chair of ECU's Department of Kinesiology for the past two years, will assume the director of athletics post, beginning Jan. 1, 2013.
Posted on: 30 November, 2012
A scholarship, in memory of Jeremy Harrel, has been established for a Pauls Valley High School senior who plans to attend East Central University.
Harrel, who was an ECU sophomore majoring in business, died in a car wreck on Dec. 6, 2011 and, with the one-year anniversary of his passing approaching, friends, family and the ECU Foundation have established a memorial scholarship in his honor.
Posted on: 29 November, 2012
The East Central University Upward Bound Math/Science Center has received a $297,000 grant renewal from the U.S. Department of Education, it was recently announced.
The grant is designed to help Upward Bound students strengthen their math and science skills and prepare them for postsecondary educational programs that lead to careers in those fields.
The three priorities of the program are to:


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The Heart Theatre is located across the street from the Effingham County Courthouse. The theatre is one of the two examples in Effingham of the Art Deco style that was popular from 1920 to 1940.
The African-American Cultural & Geneological Society of Illinois Museum (AACGS)
AACGS promotes and provides resources and education on the history of the African American. Embracing all cultures, it offers genealogy workshops, museum displays, storytelling, essay and poetry contests, and the promotion of Cultural Arts.
Tour the oldest remaining structure in the village. The home was originally owned by Montgomery's founder, Daniel Gray. A museum offers an educational history of the Village of Montgomery. Open 2nd Tuesday and 3rd Sunday of each month, 12:30-2:30 p.m. May-October.
Chillicothe Historical Society
Don't know much about history? Come see what Chillicothe Historical Society and its museums have to offer! Whether your roots are local or you simply enjoy the lifelong learning experience of discovering our common heritage, we think you'll be pleasantly surprised when you step in!
Built in the popular Romanesque style, Chicago's oldest railroad station is now a retail shopping mall and an urban neighborhood marketplace. It is also a National Historic Landmark.
Elgin Area Historical Society & Museum
Experience the history of Elgin, from the Elgin Watch Factory to the first settlers. Everyone will walk out with a better understanding off Elgin's history.
Barn quilts of DeWitt County is a project designed to celebrate Clinton and DeWitt County's rich agricultural history, showcase our rural areas, promote agritourism, the arts, and create a sense of community pride. Throughout the county, vibrant, hand-painted 8'X8' quilt blocks on 'wooden canvases' adorn numerous barns, making a drive through the countryside all the more enjoyable. Barn quilts are on display June through August.
The founding of Pi Beta Phi Fraternity, the first women's sorority, took place at Holt House, which is open for tours. It was in Ada and Libbie's bedroom at the Holt home that I.C. Sororities came to life.
Within historic Gramercy Park lies 26 ancient Hopewell Indian Mounds, an archaeological treasure. It affords a superlative view of the Mississippi.
CITY:East Dubuque
Manteno Historical Society Museum
The Manteno Historical Society Museum is headquartered in the Charles Skinner House, located in the center of Manteno. The opening of the Skinner House as a Museum took place in 1994. The first floor of the building has display areas of early 20th century living in the area. Of special interest is the medical display of items from the offices of Dr. Rouleau, Dr. Phipps, Dr. Malott, Dr. Thomas and Dr. Echevarria. Articles from Dr. Gagnon's dental office and pharmaceutical items from Hilsenhoff Drug Store have also been donated. The lower floor includes exhibit space, a kitchen and collections of archival materials. The upper floor presently houses a room commemorating Manteno war veterans featuring uniforms and memorabilia from WWI to the present.
This historic 1904 building houses one of the most complete genealogy departments in the area.
Franklin Creek Grist Mill & Interpretive Center
This four-story, reconstructed 1847 grist mill features a four-ton waterwheel and displays of 1800s milling equipment.
CITY:Franklin Grove
Located at the Emden Community Building, this sign interprets Logan County's proximity to Abraham Lincoln and his travels along the 8th Judicial Circuit
Visit the museum's beautiful grounds and see a collection of over 10,000 items that include sea shells, primitive furniture and antique glassware.
This Victorian home features rooms furnished with artifacts exemplifying the lifestyle of the emerging middle-class during the 1870s. Group tours welcome seven days a week with advanced reservations. Walk-in hours Wednesdays & Sundays. Free admission.
Explore rare architecture in this historic district, made up of 667 homes, that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Don't miss the house walk in September.
Kane County Events and Cultural Center
This 50-acre forest preserve houses the Philip B. Elfstrom Stadium (home of the Kane County Cougars minor league baseball team), the Roberta Campbell Cultural & Conference Center (used for art exhibits and community activities) and a picnic/park area.
This restored 1882 opera house, now listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is home to Pandora's Playhouse community theater.
Cruisin' with Lincoln on 66 Visitors Center
Located in the heart of Downtown Bloomington on Historic Route 66, the Cruisin with Lincoln on 66 Visitor Center exhibits cover stories about dining, lodging and travel, which were experienced by both Abraham Lincoln and Route 66 travelers. These are supplemented by local items, books, cards, maps and more!
Surrounded by shops and restaurants on the square, the 19th-century courthouse offers a great view of the town's hundreds of flower and fruit trees in season.
Madison County Historical Society Museum & Archives
The 1836 Weir House is filled with an amazing display of artifacts representing local and county history, in addition to a historic research library.
This 1905 Neo-Classical building features a stained glass dome, the longest-serving courtroom in Illinois, a mosaic of the state seal, a statue of Abraham Lincoln and murals of Logan County.
Depicting everyday life in the late 1880's, this 1869 home features period furnishings throughout. It originally served as a private residence. The Momence Women's Club was instrumental in preserving this lovely house museum. The home is maintained by the City of Momence. The arbor and gardens were created by the Momence High School Shop Class and Main Street Momence.
Brussels Historic Village Jail
Once known as the local "calaboose", the Brussels Jail was built around 1876 and centered in the heart of the village. The jail mainly housed men overnight for drinking too much and the last person to stay in the jail was in 1952. The jail is open seven days a week.
Illinois Veterans' Home All Wars Museum and Deer Park
Dedicated in 1886, the Illinois Veterans' Home is one of our nation's largest and oldest veterans home. It has often been labeled "the city witin the city" because of its size and unique set up. It is equipped with its own post office, bank, chapel, cemetery, television station and utility system. Also on the grounds is the All Wars Museum, which has 10,000 artifacts and exhibits spanning from the American Revolution to the War on Terrorism.
A leading institution of the Village of Skokie and a staple of downtown Skokie, the library is truly a center for the community with more than 450,000 items available for check-out, three community meeting rooms and hundreds of events and classes offered each month. The library offers the latest in cutting edge technology with library resources available 24 hours a day via their website, plenty of computers available for internet access and research and a wireless network on the 2nd floor.
Milan Township One Room School House
The Milan Township District #83 Schoolhouse served as a center for learning from the turn of the century until 1942. In 1942, it was closed and left to deteriorate. However, the schoolhouse was given a new lease on life when it was donated to the Blackwell History of Education Museum in 1996 and then rebuilt on the campus of Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, IL. Since 1999, the Milan Schoolhouse has been available to teachers at elementary and middle schools for re-enactment of a typical day in a one-room schoolhouse, professors at NIU and other institutions, and teachers at high schools for classes, other events, and families and organizations for various activities. We wish to thank Dr. Eui-Kyung Shin, assistant professor in the Department of Teaching and Learning, for her guidance of Rebecca Edwards in the development of this curriculum.A Blackwell Museum staff member has created lesson plans for students in 1st through 8th grade that allow them to experience a school day in the early 1900s, depending on the teacher's preference. The one room school is currently unavailable for visits, but we hope to have it open again in the Spring of 2014. If you have any questions or comments, please contact us at firstname.lastname@example.com.
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Old Settlers' Day and Colony School Reunion
Celebrate the 171st anniversary of the Bishop Hill Colony and the 121st year of the Old Settler's Association. Enjoy a traditional chicken dinner, the High Society Band Concert and program featuring Bishop Hill Colony descendants' speakers. Sunday a reunion of students and teachers from the Bishop Hill Colony School takes place and memories are shared. Hours: 11:30 am to 3 pm.
CITY:Bishop Hill
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Victorian, red-bricked house displays collections typical of the 1920s through 1940s in authentic lifestyle settings. Open Wednesdays and Sundays.
Tampico Area Historical Museum
This museum that focuses on the Tampico area features exhibits related to schools, agriculture, prominent families and businesses. Items on display include newspapers, funeral records and memorabilia.
Simpkins Military History Museum
The personal collection of Gary Simpkins includes artifacts from the Civil War, Spanish-American War, World War I and II, Korean War, Vietnam War, Cold War and Desert Storm.
The Madonna is one of 12 statues in the U.S. that honors the pioneer women who traveled along the National Road.
Vandalia, Illinois is where Abraham Lincoln began his historical political career and his life and achievements are commemorated on the marker.
Morton Grove Historical Museum Haupt-Yehl House
Located in Harrer Park, this 1888 Victorian farmhouse features period furnishings and a museum on its lower level with rotating displays.
CITY:Morton Grove
Original log buildings in this educational village are from Illinois' early prairie years.
The Newberry Library is an independent library free and open to the public for research and reference in the humanities. The library offers a vast array of lectures, seminars, concerts and exhibits related to its collections.
Vintage Wings and Wheels Museum
Located at the Poplar Grove Airport, this musuem has a variety of vintage autos, trucks and other equipment including aircraft.
CITY:Poplar Grove
The library was originally built in 1896 as a carriage house, and later transformed into a treatment and recreation building for the Keeley Institute, a well-known alcohol rehab center in the late 1800s.
This museum features exhibits of local history and antique farm tools.
A log cabin originally built in 1873 is this city's history museum. The cabin is authentically furnished as it might have appeared 150 years ago. The building once housed Bethalto's water, fire and police departments. The tiny one room jail can still be seen. Open Wednesday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. for tours. Call for tour appointment.
The Garfield Farm Museum is an 1840s living history farm featuring the story of the Garfield family, the Brick Tavern & Inn, restored barns, heirloom gardens, rare farm animals, restored prairie and more.
Colonel Benjamin Stephenson House
This two-story brick home is a wonderful example of Federal-style architecture from 1820. Col. Stephenson, who was a contemporary of Lewis & Clark, moved there in 1809.
The Nauvoo Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was recently rebuilt in Nauvoo, one of the early settlements of the Mormon people. The structure is 150 feet tall and overlooks the Mississippi River. The temple was reconstructed on the site of the original temple which was built from 1841-1846, but later destroyed by arson after the Mormons left Nauvoo. Sacred ordinances are performed daily in the Nauvoo Temple, therefore the building is not available for tourist visits. The beautiful gardens and grounds are open to the public, located just north of the temple. The temple Information Cernter presents a free 14-minute virtual tour.
New River Model Railroad Museum
See model trains in operation, an HO-scale model of the Chesapeake & Ohio RR circa 1950s West Virginia, and running diesel and steam locomotives on a double main line.
Housed in the gracious historic mansion of former U.S. Vice President Charles Gates Dawes, this stunning chateau overlooks Lake Michigan. Visitors and history buffs explore this National Historic Landmark appreciating its original furnishings and artwork. The home features exhibits focusing on the history of Evanston.
Sterling-Rock Falls Historical Society Museum
This local museum explores the history of Sterling and Rock Falls.
Highland Park Historical Society
This museum is a 12 room, two story Italianate Victorian house donated to the Society in 1969. The Society's mission is to discover, preserve, provide access to and disseminate the history of the general area and of Highland Park, in particular.
CITY:Highland Park
This international marketplace enables institutions and businesses to manage their financial risk and allocate their assets. Futures and options contracts are traded on the Mercantile's two state-of-the-art trading floors.
Experience Nauvoo in an original pioneer brick home. Built in 1846, the Mix house is located on historic Parley Street. With many period furnishings, this accurately restored home retains the feel of the period while providing modern comforts. The Mix House is 1.3 miles from the Temple, 1 mile from the Old Nauvoo Burial Grounds, Nauvoo State Park and the Rheinberger Museum. With farm ground on all four sides, enjoy country living within the city limits, complete with cattle and horses! In addition, Illinois' oldest operating winery is located an easy 5 minute walk along Parley Street.
Great River Road in Illinois National Scenic Byway
Explore the heart of America! Follow the Mississippi River as it winds its way along Illinois' western border from Galena to Cairo. Experience over 550 miles of small towns, big cities, historic sites, recreational areas, cultural attractions and museums. Follow the green and white paddle wheel signs as they guide your next adventure!
Built in the 1790s, the house is designed in the French vertical-log style rather than the more familiar horizontal-log style. This is the oldest known residence in Illinois.
CITY:East Carondelet
Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity & Foundation
This 80-year-old Indiana limestone building was constructed as a memorial to the members of Sigma Alpha Epsilon who fought and died in our nation's wars, and contains some of the last stained-glass works of Louis C. Tiffany.
Amidst the untamed beauty of the Illinois prairie sprang the elegance and grace of the Duncan Mansion. The home of Governor Joseph Duncan is the only existing structure that served as the Governor's Mansion outside of Springfield. Open Memorial Day to Labor Day, Wednesday & Saturday 1 to 4 p.m. Suggested donation of $4 for adults and $2 for children.
The second-oldest Episcopal church in the state of Illinois was built in 1849 of locally quarried limestone, and is a unique combination of Gothic and Greek architecture.
Lombard Historical Society Museum
This Victorian home features rooms furnished with artifacts exemplifying the lifestyle of the emerging middle-class during the 1870s. Group tours welcome seven days a week with reservations, based on availability. Admission free.
This museum is home of the annual Steam Show and Fall Festival, as well as the Prairie Land Liberty Church, which was built in 1900. Enjoy antique tractors, train rides and local history.
1850 limestone Greek Revival home restored, developed as preservation study house. June-August, Tues. 1-4pm. Other hours, groups by appointment.
CITY:St. Charles
Loyola University Museum of Art
The Loyola University Museum of Art (LUMA) is located on the Magnificent Mile in Lewis Towers, a historic 1926 Gothic Revival building. The museum, with 25,000 square feet contains eight main exhibition galleries, the William G. and Marilyn M. Simpson Lecture Hall, the Solomon Cordwell Buenz Library of Sacred Art and Architecture, the Museum Shop, the Push Pin Gallery, and the Harlan J. Berk Ltd. Works on Paper Gallery.
Three galleries on the Millikin University Campus feature changing one-artist exhibits during the academic year. The Perkinson Gallery hosts a wide range of exhibitions that focus on work by professional artists from Illinois and the Midwest, in addition to work by artists with national recognition. The gallery has 2,000 square feet of floor space, with 132 linear feet of wall space. Patrons may view the displayed work for free, Monday through Friday from noon to 5 pm. The Lower Gallery focuses on photographic works. Student artists display their works in the Studio Gallery. The Lower and Studio Galleries are open Monday-Friday from 8 am to 5 pm and Saturday from 10 am to 1 pm Free admission.
This majestic four-story Victorian home, built in 1884 by banker A.G. Cloud, sits next to the old bank of similar architectural style. The house is now a memorial library and museum decorated with beautiful furnishings and paintings.
See a regional collection of artifacts, historical documents and memorabilia representing Western Illinois history.
Schuyler Jail Museum and Genealogical Center
Visit the Schuyler Jail Museum to view a fascinating showcase of pioneer life on the Illinois frontier. A special section displays memorabilia from the Scripps family, early Rushville citizens who became nationally known in the worlds of newspapers and philanthropy, and who in 1926 donated their family farm to the city for use as a park. Displays showcase soldier's uniforms of many wars, Native American relics, pioneer furniture, farming implements, an early barber shop, and much more!
The now renovated Old School Museum offers visitors a view of the history of Scott County and Winchester. This museum preserves and displays artifacts related to local history, agriculture, transportation, communication and public education. Also included is a collection of interesting/unique artifacts from the businesses and society of early Scott County. The Romanesque style building was Winchester's public elementary school from 1901 through 1958.
Big Rock Historical Society Crib Museum
Step into the restored corn crib and explore artifacts from the century-old Plowing Match or learn more about Welsh immigrants. Open by appointment.
CITY:Big Rock
Civil War Monument at the Veterans' Memorial
Generations of soldiers who sacrificed their lives for their country are honored.
The historic flight of the Vin Fiz was the first air crossing over the United States. A marker located at the Dunlap House indicates the spot where the small airplane landed in Middletown on October 9,1911.
Fallen Soldier Veterans Memorial Wall
Located on East Broadway in Johnston City, this memorial wall contains the names of local fallen heroes. A Memorial Day celebration is held in this location every year.
CITY:Johnston City
Illinois State Museum - Southern Illinois Art Gallery
A museum gallery featuring theme-based exhibits of works created by past and contemporary Illinois artists and artisans. Less than 1 mile southeast of Rend Lake.
Mississippi River Museum & Interpretive Center
Grand Tower is a city rich in history that is inseparable from the history of the Mighty Mississippi River itself. To preserve the history and culture of life on the water dating back to the heyday of steamboats, the museum houses artifacts from this bygone era. For a step back in time and a glimpse of the life experiences along the Mighty Mississippi River, stop by this newly opened museum and explore.
CITY:Grand Tower
The American Toby Jug Museum is home to more than 8,000 Toby and Character jugs, and related derivatives from around the globe. The collection spans the Centuries and features characters representing the times in which they were made, from the oldest dating back to the 1760's to the most recent ones still in production. It is the largest collection in the world, and is on display and open to the public
This replica of the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Wall in Washington is 80% the size of the original. The wall features the names of soldiers who were killed or missing in action between 1955-1975, the time period of the Vietnam War.
This full-service library presents a variety of arts events throughout the year.
Historic Montgomery County Courthouse
This historic courthouse was built circa 1858.
Restored, One-room schoolhouse serves as living museum. Open June to early September. Groups welcome by appointment. They actually sit at desks in the one room schoolhouse while a docent explains how teaching was done in 1872. They also participate in playing the games the students played during their recess periods.
CITY:St. Charles
This 7,000 lb, 15 ft, 8-sided section of a communnications tower that supported a television broadcasting antenna and a 5lb, 1 ft piece of the antenna were located on World Trade Center Tower One when it was attacked on September 11, 2001. The antenna was designed and manufactured by Harris Corporation at its Quincy plant.
Historical Society of Oak Park and River Forest
The area's rich heritage is celebrated at the Historical Society through exhibits, lectures and special programs regularly taking place on the second floor of Historic Pleasant Home. The society also comprises a museum in a restored Cicero Firehouse, which includes a research center, children's activity room and changing exhibits about regional history. Special events are constantly rotating, and visitors are encouraged to check the website's calendar for specific information about upcoming programs.
CITY:Oak Park
Founded in 1976, the group maintains the Kewanee Historical Society's Robert and Marcella Richards Museum, featuring numerous exhibits highlighting the colorful history of Kewanee. Open, May 1st to October 1st Thursday & Saturday, 1:30PM-4:00PM Open Everyday Labor Day Weekend
See displays of early life in this German Catholic community, founded in 1838. The first Franciscans arrived in October 1858, and the three priests and six brothers quickly set about building a parish and friary.
Clark County Genealogical Library
You'll find census records, newspaper clippings, birth and marriage records, and other files of interest helpful to geneological research.
Preserving Agriculture History Museum
The museum includes the agricultural machinery that you would find on a typical 80-120 acre farm in the Midwest. It also includes many of the items that would be found in a 1930s farmhouse.
Research early history, marriages, cemetery and census records, and family books, all pertaining to Ogle County.
Burial Site of "Kay" The Circus Elephant
View the farm grave and marker for Kay, the beloved Carson & Barnes Circus elephant who died on October 21, 1994. Kay is only the second elephant to be buried in Illinois.
Founded in 1882, the Chicago Stock Exchange boasts more than 3,000 stocks traded, with an average trading volume of 13 million daily. View the second-largest stock exchange in the country from the fifth-floor Visitors Gallery.
This historic home is furnished with memorabilia from the early days of Montgomery County, and is open by appointment.
This impressive collection includes Civil War and Indian artifacts, fashion items circ 1840-1920, fossils, rocks, geodes and other historic Hancock County aritfacts. New to the museum are the Funeral Customs display and the "Lincoln: Making of the Man" display. The majority of the collection was generously donate by Dr. Alice Kibbe.
Pleasant Home is an architectural gem that showcases 19th century craftsmanship and artistry. Designed in 1897 by prominent architect George W. Maher, the home is a National Historic Landmark and the only Maher building open to the public as a museum. You and your guests will be surrounded by rich custom woodwork, extraordinary art glass windows, intricate woodcarvings, and the glowing warmth of light from another era. The Pleasant Home's 1st floor includes of the Great Hall, Living and Dining Rooms and enclosed circular porch. The front porch is a great addition to the 1st floor during warmer weather. It is perfect for wedding ceremonies, smaller banquets or cocktail parties. The Library is slightly off the beaten path, but is a great place for a buffet station for a cocktail reception. It is also perfect for small lectures of meetings that do not require the use of the whole house.
CITY:Oak Park
A collection of Ukrainian history and folk art is gathered under one roof and includes everything from festive costumes to colored eggs.
Museum of the Matteson Hisotrical Society
History and artifacts of the Matteson area; obituaries, maps, oral histories, library of antique books and newspaper clippings.
Little White Church on the Hill Celebration Chapel
This restored 1894 country church boasts stained glass, original pews, pine flooring and authentic lighting. The outdoor chapel includes a cobblestone walk and wedding dove benches.
CITY:Scales Mound
Calumet City Historical Society
Come discover Calumet City's fascinating heritage and history.
CITY:Calumet City
Take one-hour seasonal tours through Syngenta Seeds, a soybean processing plant.
The cemetery is the eternal home of Timothy Webster, a Civil War spy.
You're welcome to visit the Monsanto Facility at Monmouth, home to many exciting facets of agricultural research and training.
Veterans Military Museum Depot
The Veterans Museum Depot is a restored C&I railroad depot that is filled with memorabilia from the Civil War to Desert Storm. It has uniforms of all branches of service, a purple heart, horse saddles from World War I, insignia's & patches, gas masks, a World War II communication system and many other items on display. Many young boys of the Rend Lake area left from this very depot to go to war. On the West Frankfort Main Street just 10 miles south of Rend Lake.
CITY:West Frankfort


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On 2/14/12, School Psyc wrote:
> You only need a Masters to become certified. You mean they just had
> not done the school counseling courses and internship?
> On 2/13/12, Dave wrote:
>> Its still crazy for counselors, this time of the year there is
>> still unusual number of vacancies. Several positions at good
>> schools went to those who weren't even certified. They just had a
>> Masters
>> On 2/13/12, D. Thomas wrote:
>>> Yeah, it was crazy this year for counselors.
>>> We're still waiting to hear about Hong Kong. They are supposed
>>> to start making decisions/offers between the 15th-20th. The
>>> suspense is killing me.
>>> On 2/12/12, Dave wrote:
>>>> But those are already filled, so it's a moot point. It
>>>> would be a MUCH longer list if it was just elite
>>> schools,
>>>> that I WOULD have applied too.
>>>> On 2/12/12, D. Thomas wrote:
>>>>> Plus positions that have already been filled this
>>>>> season at Western Academy
>>>>> of Beijing (3 positions), New Int'l School of Thailand
>>>>> and a few others I forget by now.
>>>>> On 2/12/12, Dave wrote:
>>>>>> There are about 44 posted vacancies on Search, at the
>>>>>> "Top Tier" elite school (subjective
>>>>>> definition), I listed the following I would apply too
>>>>>> :
>>>>>> International School of Brussels American School of
>>>>>> Brasilia (Brazil) Beijing City International School
>>>>>> Canadian International School of Hong Kong Hong Kong
>>>>>> International School Copenhagen International School
>>>>>> (Denmark) Munich International School (Germany) John
>>>>>> F. Kennedy German-American Community School Korea
>>>>>> International School International School Manila
>>>>>> (Philippines) American School of Madrid (Spain)
>>>>>> International School Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam)
>>>>>> On 2/11/12, School Psyc wrote:
>>>>>>> What are some of the top tier schools that are looking?
>>>>>>> On 2/07/12, Dave wrote:
>>>>>>>> Schools creating larger student service
>>>>>>>> departments. MANY schools until now have had very
>>>>>>>> small student services departments, usually a
>>>>>>>> single counselor. For some schools their current
>>>>>>>> counselor(s) are also moving up into DIP, high
>>>>>>>> school as college advisors, creating a vacuum in
>>>>>>>> the earlier grades.
>>>>>>>> On 2/06/12, D. Thomas wrote:
>>>>>>>>> Possibly. But it did seem that a fair few of
>>>>>>>>> those positions were at the middle and
>>>>>>>>> elementary level.
>>>>>>>>> n 2/06/12, Dave wrote:
>>>>>>>>>> Increase in Student Services. I think the
>>>>>>>>>> increase is from more schools recognizing the
>>>>>>>>>> importance of school services. These are
>>>>>>>>>> schools that before had a token counselor,
>>>>>>>>>> and are increasing the size of their
>>>>>>>>>> counseling department. This increased need is
>>>>>>>>>> largely in the form of college advising.
>>>>>>>>>> Historically, students went to a local
>>>>>>>>>> university after high school for their
>>>>>>>>>> bachelors, and the to the West (UK, USA, etc)
>>>>>>>>>> for their Masters (MBA). What were seeing is
>>>>>>>>>> a significant increase in students wanting to
>>>>>>>>>> go abroad for their bachelors.
>>>>>>>>>> Its easier to think of the increase in school
>>>>>>>>>> counselors less in the traditional mental
>>>>>>>>>> health model, and more as a career
>>>>>>>>>> advisor/life coach approach.
>>>>>>>>>> On 2/06/12, D Thomas wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>> So whats with the counseling positions at
>>>>>>>>>>> top tier schools this year? Some even had
>>>>>>>>>>> multiple openings at the same school. And
>>>>>>>>>>> it seemed like a lot newbies just walked
>>>>>>>>>>> into top schools this year. Not that I'm
>>>>>>>>>>> jealous (much).


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I made a tutorial for folded paper German Stars. Sometimes they are called Moravian Stars or Froebel Stars. You may want to make some for decorating a Christmas tree, gifts, wreaths or to display in a pretty bowl.
My favorite are the pure white... so pristine and elegant.
(Note: Traditionally these German Stars were dipped in paraffin to help protect them from the outdoor elements. I displayed some on a tree on my porch last year and they suffered no ill effect)
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The consulting legal firm hired by the city of Springfield to assist with the siting of a potential casino, is being questioned about its ties to casino operators MGM Resorts and Penn National Gaming. Reports have surfaced that the Chicago-based firm is registered as a lobbyist for both companies.
Shefsky & Froelich, chosen in July, has been registered as a lobbyist for MGM since 2001, and for Penn National since 2003. Those are two of the four companies vying for a casino license in the city. The other two are Hard Rock International, and Ameristar Casinos. Cezar Froelich, chairman of Shefsky & Froelich, says his firm's work for casinos has primarily been renewing the companies' licenses. But under Illinois law, Shefsky & Froelich were required to register as lobbyists. Froelich says the partners who work with Springfield are "walled off' from those who work with casinos.
"I suppose if people want to assume that everybody is not integrous, I could never prove that I didn't have a call in the middle in the night with somebody from a throw-away cell phone or something of that sort. But lawyers are bound by ethical considerations. We also are dealing with a highly regulated business. We wouldn't do that because it wouldn't be the right thing to do, we represented we won't do that, and I wouldn't take the chance of doing it. There's nothing in it for me."
Froelich says he worked with casinos in the past, but not since 2000. Springfield Solicitor Ed Pikula says he sees Shefsky & Froelich's firm as a plus for the city, since any casino operator would have strong legal representation.
"If the casino operators are going to have that type of firepower, the city needs to have the same type of firepower."
Only one casino can be built in western Massachusetts, and several other casino developments have been proposed for cities and towns outside of Springfield.


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You can bake the cookies and store them undercoated tightly covered in the freezer for up to two months.
Where's the elf? Surprise the kids with a playful elf cookie hanging out with his gingerbread friends.
Can't find gingerbread cookie mix? This recipe can also be made with Betty Crocker® molasses cookie mix.


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By GARY ARRINGTONSports Writer
After going undefeated in preseason softball action, the Emery High Lady Spartans found region play to be as tough as they thought it would be. Emery finished the first half of region action with a 2-3 record last week after defeating Delta at home and losing to Juan Diego on the road.
Emery started region play by hosting perennial region title challenger North Sanpete and lost the game 10-1 as the Hawks scored seven times in the last inning. Carly Anderson had two of Emery's five hits and had the only RBI, as she knocked in Brandee Wilson, who had doubled, with Emery's only score in the first inning.
Emery traveled to Granite and lost 3-0. Granite is a team composed of nine seniors who also play together as a traveling team in the summer and stayed together for this last season of Granite High sports. Singles by Chelsea Skinner and Leslie Lake were Emery's only hits in the game.
Emery then got their first region win of the season with an 8-2 victory at Carbon. Jalee Jensen scored in the first inning after having singled to start the Emery scoring. Emery scored two more runs in the second inning as Malorie Quick and Leslie Lake both scored. Lake and Wilson then scored in the sixth inning to give Emery a 5-2 lead. Emery scored three more runs in the seventh inning as Quick, Skinner and Lake scored. Wilson and Eve Guymon each had three hits in the game.
In the first good weather game of the season, Emery defeated Delta at home by a 5-2 score. Guymon led the way with three hits in three at bats, scored two runs and had one of Emery's only extra base hits, a double. Guymon scored Emery's first two runs in the first inning and the fourth inning. Jensen and Wilson each scored in the fifth inning and Lacey Erickson scored in the sixth inning for the final run. Anderson also had a double in the game. Delta scored their only runs in the sixth inning.
Emery then traveled to Juan Diego and lost a heartbreaker 3-1. Juan Diego is an interesting school. It is basically new, they have students from almost every state and lots of foreign countries. Their dress is dress pants and skirts and white shirts. The students do homework or get expelled and they have a waiting list to get in. Students at this school are students first and athletes second. It is kind of impressive.
Juan Diego scored first as they picked up a run in the second inning after a pair of singles and a fly out to right field. Emery tied the score in the fourth inning as Jensen scored after having singled. Wilson had a sacrifice bunt and Anderson singled to get the run batted in. Juan Diego scored twice more in the sixth inning to end the scoring. Haylie Hansen had Emery's only other hits in the game as she singled twice. Hansen has finally returned to the field after missing months with a leg injury.
Emery begins second half region action this Thursday with a game in Mount Pleasant against the Hawks. They host two games the following week on Tuesday and Thursday.


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By Sheena Barnett/NEMS Daily Journal
TUPELO – Unusual timing wound up being the perfect timing.
With spring break this week and Easter weekend in two weeks, that left one free weekend in March.
It was so perfect, just about every arts organization in town set a spring concert, performance or event for the weekend of March 21-23.
This convergence of events has led to Art Rocks Tupelo, a weekend full of the arts in Tupelo.
"We decided as a community to work together," said Melanie Deas, executive director of the Link Centre, who has helped facilitate this unprecedented weekend. "We're incorporating music, theater, dance, the visual arts, film and culinary arts into one weekend. It's almost like a New York theater weekend in Tupelo."
The Tupelo Convention and Visitors Bureau has helped facilitate everything to bring more arts fans into the city.
Tickets are on sale to individual events, but patrons can also purchase discounted ticket packages for three to six events. If you're a season ticket holder, your tickets are still good for a package deal.
More information and tickets are available online at artrockstupelo.com.
"Arts patrons are arts patrons, not necessarily just patrons of one thing," Deas said. "We hope they're willing to see six things in one weekend. It's exciting, because there's so much to do."
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The Bears selected Rutgers linebacker Khaseem Greene in the fourth round of the NFL draft on Saturday.
In Round 5, the Bears turned to the other side of the ball by selecting Louisiana Tech offensive lineman Jordan Mills.
Greene, 24, joins second-round draft pick Jon Bostic as rookie linebackers on the Bears' 2013 roster. The Bears selected Bostic at No. 50 overall on Friday before picking Greene with the No. 117 overall pick.
At Rutgers, Greene (6-0, 241) established himself as a reliable tackler and a versatile defender. He started 12 games as a free safety in 2010 before moving to weak-side linebacker, where he started 26 games in the past two seasons.
Greene forced 15 fumbles during his college career, which is an NCAA record. He tallied 387 tackles, 11.5 sacks, 32.5 tackles for loss and seven interceptions at Rutgers.
For the Bears, Bostic and Greene will join veteran linebackers Lance Briggs, D.J. Williams, James Anderson and Blake Costanzo. Other linebackers who will compete for a roster spot include J.T. Thomas, Dom DeCicco and Patrick Trahan.
Meanwhile, Mills likely projects as a long-term right tackle in the NFL. He joins first-round pick Kyle Long as rookies who will be asked to help bolster an offensive line that allowed 44 sacks in 2012.
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From shaking up the very foundations of the Indian government to stirring up unseemly controversies, from showing incredible courage in the face of extreme adversities to losing a reputation built over years of hard work in just a blink of an eye, from setting the electoral hustings afire with golden speeches to getting into trouble for not speaking at all, there were many 'newsmakers' in 2012 who caught the common man's imagination. Some made it for stellar reasons, others for all there is wrong with the society. Here are 12 'newsmakers' that deserve a mention. More »
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Trying to pick twelve travel destinations in India is a little like choosing the twelve best feathers on a peacock's train, but pick we must. The most dramatic phenomenon we've observed in 2012 is the rising number of Indians choosing their own country for a great holiday. At one end of the spectrum, they are hitchhiking and backpacking. At the other they are patronising the most luxurious hotels and resorts once reserved for tourists brandishing wads of foreign exchange. Keen to experiment, they are experiencing everything from scuba-diving to cycling. Many are taking to wildlife and landscape photography with a passion. Here's our selection of the 12 most captivating Indian holiday destinations of 2012. Feel free to argue but, most importantly, get up and pack! More »
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The Ancient Future: Mesoamerican and Andean Timekeeping
A 260-day calendar was used as a divinatory almanac throughout Mesoamerica, consisting of an internal structure of 20 day names combined with 13 day numbers. This ritual calendar was used in conjunction with a solar calendar of 365 days, a recording of the seasonal year and important for agriculture. When these three reckoning systems are combined (imagine interlocking teeth in three distinct gears) they produce a total cycle of 18,980 uniquely named days, or 52 years.
Both the Aztecs and the Maya recorded time by cycle-building, accumulating little cycles to produce bigger cycles. The 52-year cycle, known as the Calendar Round, was useful for recording recent and continuing events. Because the Calendar Round repeats the same cycle every 52 years, it is not effective for a longer view of time. To create unique dates, Mesoamericans developed a third calendar system, one we call the Long Count. The Long Count begins on August 12, 3114 BCE and counts forward one place for each year.
Sun worship was the most important aspect of Inca religion. The Inca kept time by using solar markers, including stone towers built on hilltops, as well as the landscape features themselves. The sun towers are described by the chroniclers as being built in pairs and were used to mark off a block of time in the Inca calendar. Marking the summer and winter solstices was an important part of Inca religion.
The Inca calendar consisted of twelve lunar months, with the year beginning in December. Throughout the year, the nobility and religious leaders celebrated each month with specialized public rituals and elaborate ceremonies to mark the phases of the agricultural cycle. Among the greatest festivals were those that marked the solstices, the maize harvest, and the beginning of the rainy season.
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The Gospel according to Mark 11:11-23
At that time, Jesus entered Jerusalem, and went into the temple; and when he had looked round at everything, as it was already late, he went out to Bethany with the twelve.
On the following day, when they came from Bethany, he was hungry. And seeing in the distance a fig tree in leaf, he went to see if he could find anything on it. When he came to it, he found nothing but leaves, for it was not the season for figs. And he said to it, "May no one ever eat fruit from you again." And his disciples heard it.
And they came to Jerusalem. And he entered the temple and began to drive out those who sold and those who bought in the temple, and he over turned the tables of the money changers and the seats of those who sold pigeons; and he would not allow any one to carry anything through the temple. And he taught, and said to them, "Is it not written, 'My house shall be called a house of prayer for all the nations'? But you have made it a den of robbers." And the chief priests and the scribes heard it and sought a way to destroy him; for they feared him, because all the multitude was astonished at his teaching. And when evening came they went out of the city.
As they passed by in the morning, they saw the fig tree withered away to its roots. And Peter remembered and said to him, "Master, look! The fig tree which you cursed has withered." And Jesus answered them, "Have faith in God. Truly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, 'Be taken up and cast into the sea,' and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that what he says will come to pass, it will be done for him."
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Argentinean aerial dance show "8CHO (pronounced "Ocho) features performers leaping, twirling and flying high above the stage to the rhythm of an original hip-hop and tango-infused score performed by a live orchestra. It's created by choreographer Brenda Angiel and performed by the international Brenda Angiel Aerial Dance Company. 8 p.m. Through June 30. Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Ziff Ballet Opera House, Miami. $35-$75. Details: (305) 949-6722 or www.arshtcenter.org.


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Armed guards patrol banks, ballparks and airports. It is rarely argued they are out of place in those venues.
Schools are different. They are places of learning, places for children, our nation's most precious resource. Years after Columbine, months after Sandy Hook, talk of placing armed security personnel in schools evokes a broad range of reactions.
If done wrong, such a move could be disruptive and create fear among students. But if done right, there is little to lose and perhaps, lives to be saved.
We see a partnership in Douglas County between the school district and local law enforcement agencies as an example of a way to bolster security while allowing for an unfettered learning environment.
Beginning with the next school year in August, plainclothes officers from the sheriff's office and three police departments will patrol the county's public elementary and middle schools. At the high school level, armed resource officers have been a presence on campus for years.
A safety committee's work on this new program began shortly after December's mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary in Connecticut. It is a multifaceted plan that incorporates security measures beyond the presence of officers, including improved screening of visitors and enhanced use of technology.
But the move to place armed officers on campuses, announced May 30, is what has made headlines. That's understandable. Creating a police state at our schools is not something anyone should want. To be clear, though, that's not what is being planned in Douglas County.
The School Marshal Program will see deputies and police officers assigned to schools in nearby proximity, and the officers will be a daily presence at the schools. The plan is to allow for greater ability to respond to an incident, as well as be a deterrent to those with ill intent.
"We're not aware of any other program like this in the country," said Elizabeth Fagen, superintendent of the Douglas County School District.
Strengthening community bonds is among the most laudable elements of the program. Douglas County's safety committee has representatives from law enforcement agencies, the school district and various community members.
Some may question whether the program will be worth its price tag — at least $500,000 on the part of the school district and an undisclosed amount absorbed by the law enforcement agencies. It's a fair question, but we're not prepared to set a dollar limit on children's safety.
Douglas County is among the most affluent areas of the entire nation, and the program's cost may make it prohibitive for many school districts and communities to fully implement. But the root ideas of a multi-pronged approach and community cooperation are worthy of serious consideration in Colorado and around the country.


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By DON BYRGECarbonville
I am writing this letter to Governor Huntsman to let him know my thoughts on what he has recently stated, how the media is reporting and the intentions of the unions regarding the devastating incident that occurred at the Crandall Canyon Mine.
Unions are stepping in and taking advantage of this situation by making negative and, very often, erroneous statements about non-union mines, their owners and MSHA. The union is against random drug testing and other unsafe practices and are determined to create a miner who is selfish, lazy and greatly overpaid. The results of this will be a great cost to the people in this country who pay for the coal that comes from these mines.
The media has gone out of their way to place the entire blame of this incident on Mr. Murray. The interviews with prior employees of Mr. Murray's have contributed to this fact. The media did not attempt to verify these statements.
It has also been reported that there were many safety violations in the mines. What has not been reported is the severity of the violations. The violations included non-life threatening violations such as no bathroom tissue in one of the rest rooms and no cover on light bulbs in one of the warehouses.
The media reports contributions made by Mr. Murray to certain politicians and political groups, but fails to report political contributions made by unions and to whom they were made. This is biased reporting and all for a certain political goal.
Mr. Murray provides maximum safety and safety training Any safety equipment I ever needed or wanted was immediately provided. I did not have to jump through hoops or beg on bended knee for this equipment. Thus, I always felt that my safety and the safety of my co-workers was the number one priority of Mr. Murray. I have had more training in the past year while employed by Mr. Murray than I ever had in the entire 15 years I was employed for a union mine.
Mr. Murray has established a fire brigade in the event of fire in any of his mines. He has provided all training and equipment for the fire brigade. No union represented mines have this.
Mr. Murray's safety policies are much stricter than MSHA's. He demands that his employees follow MSHA's policies and any policies that he has mandated. He goes to any expense necessary to ensure these policies are followed, by providing any equipment, training, adequate time for training and the qualified and knowledgeable instructors necessary.
During the rescue effort at Crandall Canyon Mine, Mr. Murray has seen that all the necessary equipment is available and has even flown in equipment needed if it was not already on hand. He has provided the necessary food and lodging for the employees assisting in the rescue and has taken suggestions for the needs of these people. Mr. Murray has spared no expense, has continuously been at the site and has gone into the mine to assist in rescuing the injured and bringing out the bodies of the rescuers who died.
Crandall Canyon Mine mining plans were in effect for years and were approved by MSHA for the previous owners and recommended by one of the foremost engineering consulting firms. An inspection was made one week prior to the occurrence.
When the incident occurred, Mr. Murray immediately started the investigation of the incident by requesting MSHA and Murray Energy/UtahAmerican assistance.
Mr. Murray gave me the opportunity to work for his company when no other mining company would do so. All Mr. Murray expects of any of his employees is to do their job correctly and to follow the policies provided to ensure a safe workplace.
Huntsman has announced the newly formed Utah Mine Safety Commission and I sincerely hope that the majority of the members of this commission are knowledgeable and experienced in the workings of the mines, not only the safety aspect but the effects any decisions made will have on the hundreds of miners, their families and their communities. This is a vital and important industry in Utah and the surrounding states and needs to be treated as such.
The governor has stated he wants an investigation of all the mines owned by Mr. Murray. What about an investigation of all the mines, including the union represented mines. What's fair is fair and, I believe he will be surprised at the results, if the inspections are honestly done. Every miner knows the hazards involved in mining and agrees to go into the mine for employment. We expect to be treated with the courtesy and respect deserved for providing a valuable service to the public.
The governor states the hearings will be held in Price and Huntington and Washington D.C. I hope these hearings are held locally first, and the miners and their families are able to be involved and are able to state their thoughts and ideas. Then it can go on to Washington DC. with the outcome.
The miners do need to know that they are being overseen all the time and not just when it is politically convenient. We are not an illiterate group of people but are hardworking, taxpaying citizens and need to be treated with that respect.
Mr. Murray needs to be given the same respect. He has provided jobs and financial security for his employees, their families and communities. He cares deeply for these employees and when something like the Crandall Canyon incident occurs, he needs to know that his government will support him in his efforts to deal with the incident and bring a positive conclusion.
Please take into consideration all that I have said and know that I am not the only person who feels this way, governor. Please remember we are residents of your state all the time. We are the voters who support honest and upright representatives of our government.


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Austin is located in Texas. Austin, Texas has a population of 799,939. Austin is less family-centric than the surrounding county with 35.24% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 36.5%.
The median household income in Austin, Texas is $52,431. The median household income for the surrounding county is $56,403 compared to the national median of $53,046. The median age of people living in Austin is 31.1 years.
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