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School resource officer Deb VanVelzen of Lincoln High in Des Moines, Iowa, says her goal is to have positive contact with students rather than enforcing laws. David Purdy, The Des Moines Register
Her typical day isn't about enforcing the rules. Relationships keep kids on right track.
DES MOINES — In the summer, Des Moines police officer Deb VanVelzen helped arrest Jordan Sellers for breaking and entering.
This school year, the officer has gotten to know the Lincoln High School senior in a different way. The two occasionally shoot hoops together and banter in the school hallways.
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That's the kind of relationship VanVelzen, a school resource officer assigned to Lincoln, strives to develop with all the school's 1,620 students, from the honors student without a blemish on his record to the student who brought a handgun and ammunition on campus earlier this month.
"Good kids doing stupid things is mainly what I deal with," said VanVelzen, one of eight police officers assigned to Des Moines' middle and high schools.
Before the Newtown, Conn., elementary school massacre in December, schools across the USA had about 10,000 school resource officers, said Kerri Williamson, training director for the Hoover, Ala.-based National Association of School Resource Officers. Schools aren't required to report whether they have any kind of security presence, but the non-profit group that concentrates on training school-based law-enforcement officers has more than 3,000 members in every state.
Officials nationwide have been considering adding officers, who carry guns, or security guards, some of whom carry guns, since Adam Lanza killed 20 children and six adults before killing himself in the Newtown school.
Des Moines Police Chief Judy Bradshaw has said that having dedicated resource officers whom students, staff and parents know they can contact helps resolve conflicts before they escalate. It also helps build positive relationships between students and the police force.
Sellers agrees.
"It's a new day." said Sellers, an Advanced Placement student on track to graduate in May. He was charged as a juvenile, and sentenced to 66 hours of community service and restitution. "What happened in the past is past, just learn from your mistakes."
For three years, VanVelzen, who carries her service revolver along with other pieces of standard police equipment, has been Lincoln's first line of defense in major threats and emergencies. She also is called on to head off problems before they escalate.
"Have there been situations where I've had to mace a kid? Absolutely. But my job is to seek out that child when they come back to school and reconnect and build that rapport right back," said VanVelzen, whose job falls into three categories: law enforcement, counseling and teaching.
The National Rifle Association has called for adding armed officers in every school in the U.S. Others have pushed back, citing costs and fears that placing more officers in schools increases the chance that students who commit minor offenses will be funneled into the court system.
• 8 a.m. Classes began 20 minutes ago and at least 24 students are late.
The students must get a tardy slip before heading to class. As they wait in line, VanVelzen greets several by name, asking about sporting events or class projects. One student responds with an excited announcement.
"Guess what? I might be getting a job at Dahl's" grocery store," she says.
VanVelzen mentions another nearby business that is hiring and offers interview tips, including motherly words of wisdom in a dramatized tone.
"Wear appropriate clothing," she says. "Don't show them the 'groceries.' "
While students wait for their tardy slips, VanVelzen quietly watches their behavior, looks for reported runaways and checks out suspicious odors such as the smell of marijuana or alcohol. Eight Lincoln students this year have been charged with drug possession.
VanVelzen says her morning routine is always different and intentionally unpredictable.
On this morning, she begins walking the hallways 10 minutes before the first-period bell rings. She takes several minutes to talk with a student involved in a conflict with her boyfriend's ex-girlfriend.
"I do that quite a bit actually," VanVelzen says. "Kids come to me asking what my opinion is and what my advice is."
• 9:10 a.m. A bell signals the end of the first class period and VanVelzen heads for the hallway. She stations herself near a wall and surveys the activity, joking with a couple of students with a sarcastic humor she describes as goofy.
"I use a lot of humor with the kids," VanVelzen says.
Moments after the second bell sounds, she uses a stern, less-than-sarcastic tone to hurry along straggling students.
A teacher approaches and hands VanVelzen a note. A student has been reported offering pills to another student, the teacher says.
"It's happened continually," says the teacher, who was notified by a student, then parents.
VanVelzen decides to pass the information onto Vice Principal Victor Glawe. The issue is one that should be dealt with by school officials, not police, she says.
VanVelzen returns to her office, but before she can contact Glawe, she gets a phone call from a student who is skipping school. The student tells VanVelzen that his parents kicked him out of their home after he came home drunk.
The parents had told school administrators the boy ran away. VanVelzen is caught in the middle.
"You can't just show up intoxicated," she says over the phone, encouraging him to come to school. "Want me to come get you? … We can feed you."
He declines the offer.
• 10 a.m. VanVelzen drops in on a meeting between Glawe and leadership of the 2013 senior class.
School administrators and VanVelzen largely credit the seniors with setting the tone of a good year regarding safety and behavior at Lincoln.
It helps that many of the seniors have known VanVelzen since elementary school when she was a soccer coach and volunteer traffic guard, the officer says. Some seniors were classmates with her daughter, now a senior at a different school.
"Since (VanVelzen) has been here, it's gradually got better," senior Roy Patterson says of safety concerns and violence at the school. "We've had less fights this year."
Several seniors say they feel safer with a police officer on campus. Inversely, school administrators and VanVelzen say they depend on the student body to help maintain a safe environment.
"The student body (is) the eyes and the ears on the ground in this building," Lincoln Principal Paul Williamson says.
Williamson emphasizes the message, following an incident involving a student who recently brought a gun and ammunition on campus. Another student alerted staff about the weapon.
"Because a student stepped up, we were able to discover that (handgun)," Williamson says. "Who knows what would have happened had it been five minutes later."
It was the third time this school year that a gun was confiscated from a student on school grounds in Des Moines, officials say. Since August, 14 fights — the lowest number in the district's five high schools — have been reported at Lincoln.
• 11 a.m. VanVelzen drives her cruiser two miles south of Lincoln to the ninth-grade building with about 500 students.
Three years ago the campus had numerous issues with fighting, thefts and small fires in the restrooms, says Cindy Steben, a campus monitor. The problems decreased after the installation of cameras and a public address system.
"It has helped tremendously," Steben says while glancing at seven live images on her laptop monitor. "I have seven cameras in this building, which is not nearly enough."
VanVelzen says the same trend has occurred at Lincoln's senior high building, which now includes three exterior cameras and about 20 interior cameras since installation began two years ago.
VanVelzen generally checks in on the ninth-graders once a day. She chats with Steben and then says hello to about 10 students in lunch detention.
• 11:55 a.m. VanVelzen returns to Lincoln and heads to a criminal law class where she makes a guest appearance answering students' questions. The time in a classroom gives VanVelzen an opportunity to get to know specific students.
• 1:15 p.m. Four distressed female students bombard VanVelzen with complaints against another student. This morning she had offered advice to one of them.
The verbal fighting and name calling has gone to the next level, one teen says, adding she wants a restraining order. The teens say another student tried to run them over in the parking lot during the lunch hour.
VanVelzen and Campus Monitor Rachel Nicoletto direct the students to the administrative office to file reports of the incident. VanVelzen and Nicoletto head to the basement to review camera footage.
"If the video shows (the driver) swerving at them, this girl could get a citation and she could potentially be charged with assault with a motor vehicle," VanVelzen says.
The incident was captured on video. Nicoletto and VanVelzen note the driver made no attempt to slow down as the students slowly crossed the campus street beside the student parking lot. And the group, Nicoletto and VanVelzen say, made no attempt to quickly get out of the vehicle's way.
"To me this is a total school issue," VanVelzen says.
School officials say collaboration between administrators and police is key to walking students through conflict resolution and limiting legal offenses at schools. She returns to Glawe's office to fill him in on the escalating tension.
"Some kids are all about drama and other kids won't report it if their life depended on it," Nicoletto says.
• 2:25 p.m. "We smell fire," Glawe shouts to VanVelzen, who is heading back to her office before the final bell rings.
VanVelzen quickly follows Glawe up a flight of stairs. They meet a teacher and enter a smoky bathroom on the second floor. The teacher points to a particular stall, where a small piece of charred toilet paper is on the floor. There are no flames. If there had been, Glawe would have pulled the fire alarm.
"We don't mess around with this type of thing," he says.
• 2:35 p.m. VanVelzen stands on a perch overlooking the main entryway and watches as the students congregate as they wait for buses. She knows the pattern of chaos and horseplay, keeping an eye out for suspicious groups forming.
If everyone clears out quickly, that calls for investigation, she says.
With no incidents during dismissal, VanVelzen returns to her office to catch up on paperwork. It was a light day even though she didn't have time for lunch, VanVelzen says.
"No two days, weeks, months or years are the same," she says.
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1057: Klout
Title text: Though please do confirm that it's actually *me* on Klout first, and not one of my friends trying to get me punched. The great thing about this douchebag deadman switch is that I will never dare trigger it.
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Klout is a site that seeks to measure your "influence" on social media networks. They sometimes give away "perks" to the users with the highest Klout scores, as a means of advertising the products of their sponsors. Generally, the information provided by Klout is not held in high esteem. The type of person who takes most interest in their score is typically not well-liked.
There are multiple ways that Klout measures your influence. An example of increasing influence is having been given a +K (a recommendation for a higher score) for knowledge about "Pitbull" (The Bud Light promoter and producer/rapper/musician, etc., not the type of dog). Another could be having an inspiring tweet that generated 2000 retweets. Klout supports many social networks, and ranks people based primarily on how much reaction they garner from the public. For example, if Selena Gomez tweeted that she simply loved a certain blog, she would probably get more people to visit that blog, and thus get a bigger Klout score, than if the mayor of Anchorage, Alaska tweeted that he liked that blog. However, their "about us" page does claim that a small, active group of followers is considered more influential than a large, passive group of followers.
The gist of the comic is that Randall does not feel that Klout agrees with his core values, probably as he prefers self-assurance to having an outside authority tell him of his importance to society. He uses this comic to give himself incentive to stay away from Klout. However, he is still rated, having a 46 (out of 100) as of shortly after the posting of this comic.
The character appears to be Randall, considering the title text. A "dead man's switch" is any mechanism which is designed to activate if the user does not take any action. This is generally used to create a failsafe in case the user is incapacitated. For example, many exercise treadmills include a tether meant to connect the runner to the machine's base station. If the runner gets too far from the base station, the tether pulls a pin and the machine stops immediately. This way, if the runner has fallen or is struggling to keep up, the machine does not exacerbate an already unsafe situation. This "douchebag deadman switch" is predicated on Randall becoming somebody unrecognizable to his current self.
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- Randall: I'd like to ask a favor. If someday, in the future, we meet in person,
- Randall: And if, as of that day, I've interacted with Klout in any way except to opt out, I want you to punch me in the face without warning.
- Randall: This may sound like a joke, so let me be clear: I am dead serious. Ignore anything I say retracting this. Thank you.
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Klout is looong dead now. I suppose this means it's niche and hipster, and it's fine to use it now. Davidy22[talk] 13:53, 8 January 2013 (UTC)
Any possible meaning in the fact that "clout" can mean a blow from a hand? I think it might be related, considering the site is called Klout and Randall requests being clouted, in a manner of speaking... 22.214.171.124 (talk) (please sign your comments with ~~~~)
Replace "Klout" with "Google+" for modern relevance. Keavon (talk) 00:02, 10 November 2014 (UTC)
- Interacting with Google+ should not have anywhere close to Klout in "douchebagness", if any. Arifsaha (talk) 23:53, 5 December 2014 (UTC)
- Also, Randall does have a Google Plus. https://plus.google.com/111588569124648292310/posts Benjaminikuta (talk) 08:32, 17 February 2015 (UTC)
Never make something like this unretractable, just in case the business you now hate changes its focus and becomes something worthwhile.188.8.131.52 18:21, 7 September 2015 (UTC)


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By COREY BLUEMELStaff Writer
San Rafael Junior High recently held a meeting for parents and the community on the new and changing face of drugs in the community. School principal, Garth Johnson and school counselor, Christine Hunt organized the meeting. They are organizing quarterly meetings on topics which will be a benefit to the parents whose children attend junior high.
The first meeting featured the showing of a video entitled, The New Face of Drugs. Also attending the meeting were two counselors from the Four Corners Behavioral Health in Castle Dale. Emery County when compared with the state average has a higher incidence of drug use among young people.
Drugs are easily accessible and come in a wide variety.
Ecstasy is now being mixed with other drugs including meth. Prescription drug use is up. Meth is now being put into pill form and made to taste like candy. It is becoming a cleaner drug. Meth use in the past has been a dirty drug which had to be snorted or injected. Meth use has become an epidemic. Prescription and over the counter drugs are also being abused at an alarming rate.
Parents can reduce drug use by becoming more aware of whats going on and learning what to look for. Principal Johnson told the parents assembled that the DVD shown is available at Smiths along with a book.
Jennifer Thomas and Kari Alton brought to light some statistics regarding drug use in Emery County as it compares to the state average. Alcohol use in the junior highs is 200 percent of the state average and 158 percent at the high school level. Use of marijuana is 195 percent of the Utah average in Emery County junior highs and 170 percent of the state average in high school with 16 percent of youth in grades 9-12 admitting they smoked pot in the last 30 days. The statistics come from the Utah Substance abuse archival data for 2003. Emery Countys divorce rate is 128 percent of Utahs average rate of divorce and unemployment is 7.5 percent according to Emery County Government data for 2005.
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Thomas also reported that on average when drug testing new miners that seven out of 10 test positive for drugs.
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Inhalants are also a big concern and problem among the younger kids in junior high and into the elementary schools. The dust-off product which contains canned air for dusting electronic devices has been used by these younger students. Dust-off users are in danger of dying from this use as the product suffocates the user by paralyzing the lungs.
One audience member said a new thing she has learned is that you place a milk jug over fresh cow manure and then leave it for a couple of hours then inhale the gases for a temporary high. Also magic markers and whiteout products are sniffed by kids. Some kids seem willing to try anything, she commented. It was reported that inhalants are among the highest cause of first time deaths among users.
Thomas said that tobacco is often a gateway drug and that helping prevent its use will hopefully prevent kids from going onto other drugs.
There were 300 students questioned to prepare the statistics and they were last years eighth graders. The countys high use of meth was mentioned and the new meth pills contain five times the dose of regular meth. Ninety percent of meth addicts do not get better.
Alton reported that marijuana use is up and going to the lower grades. They described marijuana as a family drug with use sometimes spanning an entire family.
It is sometimes said of the county that there is nothing else to do but have sex and drink and do drugs, but Alton feels that is a cop out and that people using just use that as an excuse because there are a lot of things to do here besides participate in those questionable activities.
The survey also looked at protective profiles and risk profiles for the drug related behaviors. Students were questioned on different aspects of behaviors. Rewards for prosocial involvement where students are recognized and rewarded for their contributions was extremely important in students being drug free. Also participation in positive activities, family attachment, religion, belief in moral order and other factors seemed to have bearing on whether a child becomes involved with drugs or not.
Alton said some of the kids she works with do not get support from the parents, in some cases the parents are contributing or using with the children and do not consider the drug using behavior to be a problem. Some of the parents are supportive and interested in getting their kids off drugs. It is alarming when you see parents not influencing their student to do their best, said Alton.
Thomas told of parenting classes held at Four Corners to aid parents to enhance their skills. She encouraged parents to spend positive time with their children. You should say something positive to your child every day encouraging positive behavior. You should have a fun activity at least monthly and quarterly you should spend one on one time with each of your children. On average parents only spend seven minutes each week with one on one time with their children. Family dinners are important and celebrating family with a vacation once a year; place emphasis on the family and its importance to your children. These things can make a huge difference, said Thomas.
The Emery County school district has a referral program where students can visit Four Corners for four free visits to gain help.
One other program Four Corners offers is working with seniors who are off track to graduate and they can earn credits by being in a summer school program.
Principal Johnson mentioned the 40 assets that kids need to succeed. They need support and caring adult relationships. They need parental involvement in school and in thei lives. Even if all the factors are in places sometimes kids will still take drugs. Peer pressure will win out even after weve done all we can do, said Johnson. Drugs with Pokemon and Mickey Mouse are being targeted to younger children. We hope to have a parent meeting quarterly to help our school and community to help get our kids raised, said Johnson.
Your kids will be exposed to drugs at some point, said Johnson.
Alton said to be aware that students can use their lunch money to buy pot and the key is to be involved.
Thomas told the story of one student who had a fight with her parents that took a handful of Ibuprofen. That was her response and situations like that are frightening.
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By ELI PEARSONSalt Lake City
It is with sincere hope that the MK Tunnel closure efforts don't result in a greater public liability and hazard than what existed initially. In viewing the images of the bat grating and concrete work, I couldn't help but ask myself questions about the design and engineering.
Did the public and industry professionals have any opportunity to view and approve the closure plans from engineering integrity to evaluating resulting aesthetics? Or was there a requirement that the planning/engineering was approved by appropriate professionals? What checks and balances are in place to ensure a robust design?
The beams spanning the bat grating do not appear to be sustainable, and interesting enough, there are no 90 degree reinforcements. How are the longer bars keyed into the rock/surface?
The images of the work look like a hazard with a high likelihood of risk and failure. The hand of humans can have an adverse impact if the local public does not demand accountability.


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He was born in Grand Junction, Colo. on Jan. 19, 1930 and was the last surviving sibling born to Epimenio and Felicita (Chavez) Gurule`
On June 11, 1949, he married Vera Zaccaria at Notre Dame de Lourdes Catholic Church in Price and they made sure that their home was a welcoming place for all to enjoy.
Jose was a member of the Catholic Church and a member of the Knights of Columbus. He was a longtime resident of Carbon County and a retired member of the United Mine Workers of America Local #1859. He was a dedicated employee of Western Coal Carriers for more than 20 years.
"Papa Joe"was a craftsman and he truly enjoyed working with his hands. He loved to fish, camp, hunt, and travel with his family and friends. He always greeted everyone with a big smile and a warm hello. He was a friend to all, a stranger to no one and will be sorely missed.
He is survived by his wife, Vera (Zaccaria) Gurule`, Price; five sons and three daughters; Mike (Della) Gurule`, George (Marlene) Gurule`, Frank (Kathy) Gurule`, all of Price, Phillis (Robert) Salazar, Las Vegas, Nev., John (Sherree) Gurule`, Price, Constance Taylor, Ogden, Orie (Betty) Gurule`, Price, Jo Ann (Rick) Richey, Saratoga Springs; other children who brought great joy into their home, Sam Garcia, Mesquite, Nev., Linda Garcia, Salt Lake City, Robert Burrola, Tom Burrola, both of Salt Lake City, Earlene Powell, Price; 38 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren, and many loving nieces and nephews and his loving dog "Fido".
He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, five sisters, and foster son, Joe.
Funeral Mass, Saturday, June 5, 2010, 10 a.m., Notre Dame de Lourdes Catholic Church. Vigil service, Friday evening 7 p.m. at Mitchell Funeral Home. Family received friends at Mitchell's Friday and Saturday one hour prior to services. Committal service, Cliffview Cemetery, Price. Friends are welcome at Mitchell's daily and may share online remembrances of "Jose" at www.mitchellfuneralhome.net


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Not impt why Rin died? Are you kidding me? Rin's death was the main reason which spurred obito into doing what he did which in turn set off a chain of events across the entire world and there you are just dissing it like that? Seriously have what have you been reading?
@Yoru I like your idea of obito changing his plan from that of madara it would make sense and his statement of saying 'you were supposed to use the rinnen tensei for me' referring to Rin. Which brings up more questions of the extent and limit of that jutsu. Who can or cannot be revived by that jutsu. I mean if he was intending to revive Rin with that, why wasn't jiraiya revived at that point?


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Doctor convicted of illegally writing prescriptions
DUBLIN, Va. - A Southwest Virginia doctor has been convicted of distributing drugs illegally.
63-year-old former medical doctor Linda Sue Cheek was convicted Thursday on 172 of the 173 counts she faced.
Prosecutors say Cheek, who is originally from Dublin, Virginia, wrote prescriptions for controlled substances on her revoked DEA registration number and wrote prescriptions on a DEA number that belonged to another person.
"Despite losing her license to prescribe medication, Dr. Cheek repeatedly provided pain medication to vulnerable patients," United States Attorney Timothy J. Heaphy said today. "Her motive was greed, and she collected thousands of dollars over the course of her illegal scheme. The abuse of prescription drugs in Southwest Virginia is a public health crisis, one that is tearing families apart. We will continue to investigate and prosecute health care providers like Linda Cheek who circumvent the rules and illegally dispense these highly addictive substances."
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the only good thing about this episode was tobi, all the rest is boring.
People, please refrain from posting spoiler information. You know, stuff that has only happened in the manga. I know people forget which is why we tend to remind instead of punish but please keep that in mind. - thsv
Thanks for the links guys. These episodes come out so quickly.
Ino's a useless enough character already, I can't believe they made her epically fail in a darn filler episode.
Wow.. Yeah About This Episodes Really Suck I'm Just Being Honest And The Drawing Seems To Be Getting Real Terrible
This episode confirms it fully: Ino = 110% fail.
On a side note: Standing on water requires a certain level of chakra control. And well all know Lee's terrible at chakra usage. So how exactly is Lee standing on water?


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Opposition to Jeffco's approval of the second annual Deer Creek Challenge bicycle tour was almost nonexistent Dec. 7, compared to the vehement objections from canyon residents at last year's public hearing.
The ride, with three courses ranging from 33 miles to 106 miles, is scheduled for Aug. 21, 2011, a day before the start of the highly anticipated Quizno's Pro Challenge, a week-long bicycle race covering 600 miles in Colorado.
Evergreen consultant Jim Rohrer has written the perfect book for anyone in a down economy who has a job and wants to keep it, but needs a few fresh ideas.
From 2008 to 2010, Rohrer watched the drumbeat of news about job losses and got the idea of helping people become so valuable they can enjoy their jobs instead of worrying about losing them.
"Never Lose Your Job: Become a More Valuable Player" is the compendium of a lifetime of successful business experience as an executive in the work world.
Friends and family members described Mike Strunk as a person who was constantly in motion, almost always outdoors, bouncing around the badlands in his Jeep and shooting pictures everywhere he went.
Photography could be his undoing. One time Strunk was in Utah, where he was documenting the famous Outlaw Trail until late in the day, said friend Mel Andrew, a former member of the board of directors of the Mountain Area Land Trust.
Sam Jaffe and Myung Oak Kim, an Evergreen couple who have visited North Korea will speak at a lecture Friday, Dec. 17, at Judaism in the Foothills, 3959 Ponderosa Lane, across from Safeway.
Jaffe is a former business journalist who works as a consultant in the alternative energy industry. He co-authored a book, "Jewish Wisdom for Business Success" with Rabbi Levi Brackman of JITF. Myung is a former investigative journalist for the Rocky Mountain News. She is communications director for Gov. Bill Ritter.
Foothills Fire Rescue launched the second stage of its Rainbow Hill building project Nov. 18 with the demolition of the cinder-block garage originally built in 1972.
A new, larger and taller garage is expected to be in place by the end of January, before a new fire truck arrives.
The garage building and the new training wing almost double Foothills Fire's presence on Rainbow Hill in El Rancho next to the Alpine Rescue Team building at the Evergreen Parkway exit of Interstate 70.
A young brother and sister, who happen to be twins, have fallen in love with Irish step-dancing and competing in the dance.
Both have done so well they qualified separately for the world championships in Dublin in April and the North American Nationals in July 2011.
Nate and Maggie Schutte, who both will turn 11 in December, are the son and daughter of an Evergreen couple who have no background in performing arts or dance. Both, however, are at least of half-Irish ancestry.
The pressure on kids to succeed in school has reached the point where kids are on a collision course to fail, or worse, according to a documentary shown at Montessori School of Evergreen on Dec. 2.
Kids feel the pressure from all sides: parents, educators, colleges and from within themselves. Ways must be found to reduce the pressure on kids so they can be, simply, kids.
Jefferson County is hoping to spend $5 million in Open Space funds in exchange for the city and county of Boulder dropping their opposition to construction of the Jefferson Parkway, the Denver area beltway's final link and the key to lucrative development in northwest Jeffco.
The land deal proposed recently by Jeffco would leverage the Open Space funds to gain Boulder's acquiescence in construction of the toll road, an idea to which the Boulder City Council apparently is warming.
A Jeffco school bus collided with a Volkswagen SUV at Upper Bear Creek Road and Evergreen Parkway about 4:30 p.m. Monday in a minor fender-bender.
There were no children in the school bus, and no one was injured, said Chief Garry DeJong of Evergreen Fire/Rescue. The bus driver, the SUV driver and the passenger in the SUV were not injured. No one was taken to the hospital.
The Colorado Children's Theatre annual holiday showcase, These Are the Special Times, will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 14.
General admission is $15, children ages 2 to 10 are $8. Tickets available at www.coloradochildrenstheatre.org, at the door, or by calling 720-255-1228.
The production is being staged at Montessori School of Evergreen in Marshdale. For tickets or more info, visit www.coloradochildrenstheatre.org or call 720-255-1228.
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Donnie and Pam Durrant announce the marriage of their daughter, Jillian Nicole, to Casey Scott Vuksinick, son of Norman and Kathy Vuksinick. The couple was married on Sept. 22. A celebration was held in their honor that evening at the Greenwell Inn.
Casey is a 2002 graduate of Emery High and is currently working toward a degree in criminal justice. He is employed at Fairmont. Jill is a 2004 graduate of Carbon High and completed the CEU Cosmotology program. She is employed at The Nail Shoppe and Med U.S.A. The couple will make their home in Price.


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The New York Jets have been entertaining offers for cornerback Darrelle Revis. That much is clear by now. Whether they've initiated that process is still up for debate.
Coach Rex Ryan is adamant it's been more listening than talking on the Jets' end.
"When the first trade thing came up … I thought it was somebody clearly made it up, had no factual basis. And that's what I was saying," Ryan told reporters Tuesday morning at the NFL owners meetings in Arizona. "I just thought it was very interesting the first day John Idzik is named GM, doesn't even know where his office is, all of a sudden we're trying to trade Darrelle Revis. I thought that was ridiculous.
"And I know for a fact our team is not actively trying to trade Darrelle."
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Much as Ryan believed the initial report was ridiculous, there was obviously at least a shred of truth to it. And now that the league knows, the Jets don't have to dial the phone to get offers. They only have to answer it when it rings.
As USA TODAY Sports has reported, owner Woody Johnson asked prospective GM candidates in their interviews what they would do with Revis if they were hired – give him a new contract, prove he's healthy or try to trade him. It was reported on Showtime's "Inside the NFL" Johnson wants to trade Revis.
Since then, there have been indications the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are among the teams that have spoken to the Jets about Revis. Ryan didn't confirm the teams that have called but indicated Idzik didn't exactly slam down the phone upon hearing any trade proposals.
Teams listen to offer "no matter who the player is, whether it's Darrelle Revis or whether it's whoever, Joe Montana," Ryan said. "But obviously, Darrelle, the day I got here when nobody knew how good of a player he was, I kind of mentioned what I think. I'm excited about seeing Darrelle come back off rehabbing. I know how hard he's worked on his rehab and I expect him to come back and be the same player."
Ryan says he still believes Revis will come back from ACL surgery as a Jet.
"(Trade talk) is like speculation," Ryan said. "Everything we talk about is speculation … like it's almost a foregone conclusion. I don't believe that.
"With that, I'm not naïve enough to think (a trade definitely won't happen). Obviously, there are going to be several people that are going to be interested in your good players, whether it's Revis or anybody else. There's always that."
Ryan said he has spoken recently with Revis, who was in Paris on vacation this past week, based on pictures posted on Instagram by his marketing and business manager, John Geiger.
"We talked about his rehab and how he's coming along and things," Ryan said. "He's about as competitive a guy as I've ever been around. I know he's attacking his rehab like nobody's business."


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PD Support Group (PA)
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- June 5, 2014, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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- Wayne Memorial Hospital, 601 Park St., Honesdale, PA 18431
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Wayne Memorial Hospital
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Join the Wayne Memorial Hospital for its monthly support group meeting for people living with Parkinson's. Experts will discuss the disease, exercises, home care and other topics.
The group meets the first Thursday of every month from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM in the Wayne Memorial-Good Shepherd unit on the hospital's third floor.
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the birther issue has resurfaced at the same time i am faced with my old birther thread ending.
so my challange continues to ask obots to show scientific evidence that the forgery online is real. which the president could easily do in one day. the same kind of evidence that is all over the web. or to debunk any exibit in dr. jerry corsi's book
here is a link to a news agency that is reporting a birther story today as news, thus, a current event and world news cause they have it in u.k. as well.
there are so many reasons why this story won't die, that's why there is a frenzy everytime it comes around. obama should be required to take a voluntary polygraph.


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Chapter 8
Christ offered Himself as a sacrifice for sin—God promised to make a new covenant with Israel.
1 Now of the things which we have spoken this is the sum: We have such an
2 A minister of the sanctuary, and of the
3 For every high priest is ordained to offer gifts and sacrifices: wherefore it is of necessity that this man have somewhat also to
5 Who serve unto the example and
6 But now hath he obtained a more excellent ministry, by how much also he is the
7 For if that first covenant had been
8 For finding fault with them, he saith, Behold, the days come, saith the Lord, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of
9 Not according to the
10 For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, saith the Lord; I will put my
11 And they shall not teach every man his neighbour, and every man his brother, saying, Know the Lord: for all shall know me, from the least to the greatest.
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Sub-Saharan Africa Studies
- Added September 01, 2001
- Type: Monograph
- Funding Defense: Challenges of Buying Military Capability in Sub-Saharan Africa. Authored by Dr. Martin Revayi Rupiya, COL Daniel W. Henk.
- Martin Rupiya, Director of the University of Zimbabwe's Centre for Defence Studies, and Daniel Henk of the Air War College provide one of the first comprehensive studies of defense budgeting practices in Africa. They assess both the problems with these practices and fruitful avenues of reform. By doing so, they provide a solid roadmap both for African leaders and for Americans concerned with the development of greater security in the region.


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There is a nice main article along with a discussion article in the August issue of the Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery which focuses on the preference of the scar location from the woman's (patient's) standpoint when the latissimus dorsi muscle flap is used in breast reconstruction.
There is always a "robbing Peter to pay Paul" when donor tissue is used in any reconstruction. Some times there is not a choice in how the donor scar will be oriented, but when there is the patient should be involved in the choice.
The surgeon needs to explain the factors which make one scar choice his/her preference. Factors such as the patient's age, body mass index, other scars, and amount of tissue needed will all factor into the surgeon's choice.
The patient's preference is most likely to be made on how they view their body and on the types of clothing they like to wear (or envision wearing). Will the scar be hidden or visible with the clothing choices?
The article surveyed 250 women between the ages of 20 and 80 years, including 50 women with a history of breast cancer. The participation rate was 96% for a total sample size of 240 subjects.
The women were grouped into the following age categories: 20 to 29 years (n = 46); 30 to 39 years ( n = 32); 40 to 49 years (n = 44); 50 to 59 years (n = 70); and 60 to 79 years (n = 48).
The survey for the article study was done used photographs of a patient's back showing the variations of the latissimus dorsi donor-site locations. I scanned this photo from the first reference article.
As with the above, this one was scanned from the first reference article.
The results of the survey found:
The majority of women (66%) noted that the location of the latissimus dorsi flap donor site was important.
The lower transverse scar was the preferred scar location in 54% of the women surveyed. The second most preferred site was the middle transverse scar location.
The ability to conceal the scar in a low-back top or swimwear was noted to be important by 32%. A chance to improve the body's contour was noted to be important by 30%.
Women younger than 50 years of age were concerned primarily with concealing the scar with clothing options, whereas women older than 50 years were concerned with both clothing options and contour of the back.
The independent factors of age, body mass index, ethnicity, body image, and clothing options were not found to show any significant correlation with scar location.
Maurice Y. Nahabedian, M.D. notes in his discussion of the article:
Personal experience with the latissimus dorsi musculocutaneous flap resonates with the conclusions of this study. The middle and lower transverse incisions have been preferred because they are better concealed. Women are able to wear certain clothing items and not reveal the location of the scar. There is usually less distortion of the posterior thorax and a better quality scar when compared with oblique or vertical incisions. …….
A final thought on this article is in reference to the evolution of breast reconstruction. ……. The posterior thorax is an equally important though less frequent donor site than the anterior abdomen. However, donor-site issues such as strength, scar, contour, and seroma need to be optimized to improve outcomes and increase patient satisfaction. This study has addressed scar and contour issues related to the latissimus dorsi flap, provided data to support the conclusions, and provided a mechanism to improve outcomes.
Breast Reconstruction with the Latissimus Dorsi Flap: Women's Preference for Scar Location; Bailey, S; Saint-Cyr, M; Zhang, K; Mojallal, A; Wong, C; Ouyang, Da; Maia, M; Zhang, S; Rohrich, R J.; Plastic & Reconstr Surgery. 126(2):358-365, August 2010, doi: 10.1097/PRS.0b013e3181de1b41
Discussion: Breast Reconstruction with the Latissimus Dorsi Flap: Women's Preference for Scar Location; Nahabedian, Maurice Y; Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. 126(2):366, August 2010; doi: 10.1097/PRS.0b013e3181de1963


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After the Chicago fire of 1871, many wealthy Chicagoans contracted European-trained architects to build new homes and mansions on the City's Near North side. Oak Street soon became the center of the expanding Gold Coast neighborhood and home to some of Chicago's most prominent families. With the turn of the Century, skyscrapers began to grow along neighboring Michigan avenue, but Oak Street retained its historical brownstone character and intimate scale, combining glamorous style with cozy informality. Today Oak Street has become an International style center, housing many of the world's most exclusive boutiques and salons. It is a street which attracts shoppers from all over the world who seek only the best. Oak Street has become a true "destination", a street of dreams where excitement is generated by sophistication and great taste.
More than one million items fill a block-long store of fun and fantasy. Must see it to believe it. Thousands of costumes for all occasions and seasons. Vast selection of fun and everyday wigs, makeup, masks, novelties, accessories, Santa Claus, Easter bunny, passion plays, Purim, Mardi Gras and patriotic costumes for every season or whatever the event. Theatre, film, corporate and sports-themed events. We can handle it all. Open daily. Sales & rental.
Your personal stylist will bring you to the most unique boutiques that you won't find in any other city. Tours include a personal shopping stylist and perks like local treats and drinks, and discounts and gift certificates from the hottest boutiques.
This engaging retail experience features the full line of Hershey's products, as well as one-of-a-kind gifts and souvenirs Be entertained by the singing baker at the bake shoppe, offering cupcakes, cookies and brownies all topped with Hershey's products.
Urban Oasis has more than 65 massage therapists on staff to administer a wide variety of massages, including Swedish, shiatsu, deep tissue, sports, Thai, pregnancy and hot stone.
The avenue's most fashionable address features an unprecedented shopping experience at Bloomingdale's flagship store, along with 70 fine shops and restaurants. Enjoy six levels of spectacular shopping at retailers like Coach, Gucci, Maxmara, and Mark Shale.
Located at Navy Pier, Build-A-Bear Workshop is an interactive shopping experience that allows you to make your own stuffed animal friend. Located on Level One near the food court.
The Spa at Trump offers a soothing selection of signature treatments that heal through precious gem-infused oils and renowned products that include Kate Somerville Skincare. Experiences can be customized to the needs of each guest.
At the pinnacle of Chicago's famed Magnificent Mile, Water Tower Place is Chicago's premier shopping destination. Its stunning eight-level atrium features more than 100 of your favorite stores and restaurants plus a mix of distinctive specialty shops and boutiques. It offers a unique, high-energy urban shopping experience you simply won't find anywhere else in the city. In short, Water Tower Place is the place to shop.
Burton Snowboards Flagship Store
Features all the latest gear from Burton, R.E.D., Anon, Analog, Gravis and a full skateboard shop. The store's four floors are dedicated to men's, women's and youth gear. Come see us! A trip to the Burton Store is the next best thing to a day on the hill. It's where riding begins!
Since 1842, Christofle has upheld its position as the foremost leader in the art of silver, offering the finest in home decor, flatware, and accessories.
The Kids' Table is a unique resource created with a single goal in mind: to help instill in kids a love of healthy foods. With cooking classes for tots, kids, teens, parents, and even the whole family, The Kids' Table is a fun, educational environment that gives parents the tools and information they need to get their kids eating well from the start, while encouraging and empowering kids to begin making their own healthy food choices. Our retail store offers an array of products to get parents and kids cooking together at home, as well as a variety of healthy food-themed tees, toys and children's books.
Gucci carries everything from men's and women's clothing and shoes to leather goods, luggage, jewelry, timepieces, silks and eyewear.
Clarks offers a wide array of comfortable, stylish footwear and accessories for every occasion.
More than just a flawless cut or extraordinary color, Sassoon Salon is a fusion of your personal style with our cutting and coloring expertise.
Leading international brand of luxury travel, business and lifestyle accessories. Tumi embodies premium quality and design for accessories for men and women.
Allyu Spa is a sustainably built, luxury day spa in the River North neighborhood. Our services provide results-oriented care with earth-conscious products.
La Perla is a leading Italian-based designer of luxury intimate apparel, swimwear and pret a porter.
Laudi Vidni offers gorgeous leather handbags that can be customized with 40 leathers, 9 linings and gold or silver hardware. $85-$495. Made in Chicago.
Branca offers a distinct retail approach to luxurious interiors with decorate objects, antiques, tabletop, gifts and more, from $35 and up.
Visit the Garmin Store for a hands-on experience with the latest in GPS technology. Rent select automotive and fitness devices and try before you buy.
This Michigan Avenue hotspot is any technology lover's dream featuring Apple's newest product, accessories and workshops.
Shop for Coco Chanel's signature clothing accessories and jewelry at this chic boutique located in the historic Drake hotel.
High-performance outdoor apparel accessories and equipment, throughout two stories of glass, reclaimed wood and locally sourced stone.
Louis Vuitton will certainly catch your eye on Michigan Avenue with their signature LV monogram, luxurious leather goods, and avant-garde fashions.
Part of the Urban Outfitters family, Anthropologie specializes in one of a kind pieces, exclusive clothing brands and unique home décor.
With their signature orange color, this high-end retailer is known for their leather goods, men and women's accessories and jewelry collections.
Considered the "must-have" brand among fashionistas throughout the world, this boutique not only boasts women's shoes, but also handbags, fine leather goods and eyewear.
Fashion forward designer, Marc Jacobs, delivers unique and contemporary clothing for men and women reminiscent of the fashion of past decades.
This Italian fashion label specializes in luxury goods for men and women including handbags, ready-to-wear-items and shoes.
Wild Blossom Meadery & Winery was founded to produce the finest honey wines (Meads) in the Midwest. They are Chicago's first winery and the only meadery on the Northern Illinois Wine Trail.
Candyality - Southport Corridor
Thousands of sweets for the young and the young at heart. Connect your candy choices to your personality - that's your Candyality!
Kloeckner Preferred Flowers searches the world for beautiful product paired with decor, design & value-driven services.
For 35 years world famous Chicago icon offering popcorn, nuts & fine chocolate. Also located at O'Hare & Midway airport & Union Station. Order online.
Women & Children First Book Store
We are one of the largest feminist bookstores in the country, stocking more than 30,000 books by and about women, children's books for all ages, and the best of lesbian and gay fiction and non-fiction. Our purpose in beginning the store 33 years ago was to promote the work of women writers and to create a place in which all women would find books reflecting their lives and interests. We strive to do this in an atmosphere in which all are respected, valued, and well-served.
"We cook what we sell, and we sell what we cook." Eataly is an original "marketplace" model inviting consumers to be active participants in an innovative food and beverage experience where they shop, taste and savor high-quality, traditional, Italian food products and beverages along with local produce and artisanal products. This multifunctional marketplace includes a premier retail center for Italian delicacies and wine, a culinary educational center and a diverse slate of boutique eateries. Eataly ambassadors are here to provide a high-quality experience to all of our guests, whether you are here to shop or enjoy a meal.
They save architectural elements from the wrecking ball. Salvage One works to preserve and pass on our history. They have been helping their customers breathe new life into salvaged materials for nearly 30 years. Their aim is to take salvage further by working with you to add creativity and style to your space. They also specialize in one-of-a-kind items that are unique and of all tastes and styles.
Style Room 326 is Chicago's 1st members only wholesale/retail showroom & creative space offering discounted exclusive shopping workshops private events and more. Offers beauty, fashion and entrepreneurial workshops as well as hosting facilities for style and product launch parties.
You won't want to miss the ever-changing collection of must-have items offered at LaTeaDa. Their gift shop features gourmet foods, teas, teapots and tea sets, home decor, jewelry, purses and accessories, books, ornaments, and more. Stay for lunch, or just come to shop!
The Loft features all sorts of adorable gifts, whatever the occasion. From their assortment of picture frames, candles, and baby items to gourmet coffee, dips and desserts, you won't want to miss shopping here! Come thirsty! the Loft also features a vast assortment of coffees, smoothies, iced lattes and more.
This family-owned business is located in the residential Hillcrest subdivision. They specialize in extremely scented, hand-poured soy candles, pillars and melts, and handmade bath and body products that incorporate skin nourishing natural oils, butters and extracts.
Quilters Delight offers fabrics, batting, sewing notions, needles, threads, books, patterns, heritage lace curtains, classes and much more.
Established in 1980, Owl Creek Vineyard is the founding vineyard of the Shawnee Hills region. With a strong tradition of award-winning wines, and a belief in educating our consumer, our tasting room has become the perfect place to experience well-crafted Shawnee Hills beverages. Now home to Apple Knocker Hard Cider, an Illinois-based craft cider house that combines our expertise in modern small-lot wine production, and the creativity of craft beer techniques, to produce a new breed of American ciders.
Offers complimentary tastings of hand crafted wines and frequently offers special wine recipes to sample as well. Gourmet cheeses, salamis and crackers are available for purchase and you are invited to bring a picnic basket filled with your own goodies. There are a small selection of other beverages on hand.
Lavender Crest Winery opened its doors for the first time in November of 2004, introducing customers to an opportunity for a unique way to taste wine that is produced in the Midwest. Lavender Crest Winery features a wine tasting room, gift shop, an espresso bar that serves lunch, entertainment, tours and more.
Come to DNA Athletics to get outfitted in comfortable, durable shoes and accessories so you can focus on your fitness, not your gear. Whether you're a casual sportsman or a serious athlete, our knowledgeable staff will help you find just the item you're looking for. Drop by our store to try on our clothing or test our shoes on our in-store treadmill. If you lead an active lifestyle, you depend on your shoes and gear to perform under pressure. Our shoes, clothing and accessories are top of the line – made to last by the world's leading manufacturers.
CITY:Crest Hill
Priscilla's Parlor is now located inside Roadhouse Antiques in Creston in a quaint shop located on Hwy 38. We carry a mix of antiques, vintage, primitives, collectibles, shabby-chic and jewelry, just to name a few.
We are a flower & gift shop, garden center, landscape, nursery, patio and grill shop. We can landscape and decorate your home, your garden ... your life! Flower arrangements for any occasion.
CITY:Crystal Lake
Welcome to the wonderful world of Countryside. Proud to be recognized as one of the finest retail flower shop, nursery and garden center facilities in the Midwest.
CITY:Crystal Lake
Material Girl Fabric Shop located in downtown Crystal Lake, formerly The Fabric Shop, features fresh and modern fabric designers such as Anthology, Free Spirit, Westminster Including: Amy Butler, Kaffe Fawcett, Riley Blake, Alexander Henry, Michael Miller - Including Anna Griffin, Moda, Henry Glass, Kaufman, Hoffman and more. We offer an extensive variety of fabrics, trims and notions for Crystal Lake and the surrounding McHenry County area. In addition, we continue to add more fabric lines and designers such as RJR, Batik Textiles, Red Rooster, Andover, Art Gallery, Lecien, Clothworks, Dunroven House, James Thompson & Co., Marcus Fabrics, Oilcloth, Intl., P & B Textiles, Quilting Treasures, Shannon Fabrics, Studio E, and Mary Flanagan Wools. We now offer Sewing Classes and Sewing Instruction right here in our Crystal Lake store. These classes will be for beginners as well as experienced sewers of all ages looking for new ideas and inspirations.
CITY:Crystal Lake
Downtown Crystal Lake/Main Street
Visit our award-winning Premier Main Street which is full of charming shops, delightful restaurants, quality entertainments and life-enhancing opportunities and events.
CITY:Crystal Lake
Downtown Crystal Lake Main Street
Visit the award-winning Premier Main Street which is full of charming shops, delightful restaurants, quality entertainments and life-enhancing opportunities and events.
CITY:Crystal Lake
Queen Ann's features costume and vintage jewelry along with candles, Great Depression Era china, vintage linens, and hand dipped incenses. These and more are neatly packed into a beatiful 8 room Queen Ann Cottage house form the 1860's.
Resh Frame Shop offers quality custom framing for every budget and every style and professional, friendly service. All custom picture framing work is done on site, and uses archival materials to insure that your work is properly preserved. The frame shop has over 5,000 traditional, Italian & contemporary frame samples to choose from.
North Street Sweet Repeats offers antique furniture and decor with a modern touch. All items are restored or made by hand with new products available weekly.
Enjoy over 55 varieties of cheese! Also a variety of deli meats, sausage, crackers, snacks and other goodies. Plus meat and cheese sandwiches, mustards, and honey from local bee keepers. Cedar Crest Ice Cream is available in sugar, waffle or cake cones, cup/bowl, shake, sundae or malt. Cheese can be shipped across the United States. At Christmas, they can prepare a beautiful cheese box or gift certificates for the holidays. Open: Daily: Hours Vary By Season
Visit this cheesemaker with a small retail outlet featuring Muenster and Swiss cheese made on the premises; also featuring cheeses from other area cheesemakers. Open: Monday thru Friday: 8 am - 2 pm; Saturday: 8 am - Noon.
Spanning six rolling acres on bluffs overlooking the Sangamon River Walk, Mari-Mann Herb Farm is a potpourri of herb beds, wildflower fields and formal gardens.
"The Popcorn Shop" was opened in 1934 by John Baldwin. In 1945, Mr. Baldwin leased his business to Del and Emily Barnett. A year later the Barnett's purchased The Popcorn Shop and changed the name to "Del's Popcorn Shop". Lou Ann Jacobs purchased the Decatur business in 1978 and has added her own flare and expertise to the business taking it way beyond what anyone could have imagined. Del's always has a large variety of tempting treats, most of which can be found and ordered right here online. A package from Del's Popcorn Shop is always sure to put a smile on every face.
Nestled between East Main and Prairie Avenue, historic Merchant Street blends the charm of the past with today's trends. Browse the quaint neighborhood shops lining the tree-lined street for everything from women's clothing and accessories, to home decor and specialty foods. Shopping on Merchant Street in Downtown Decatur offers the ultimate boutique adventure.
Located within easy walking distance of the Millikin University campus, the Oakwood Business District is home to restaurants, salons and specialty shops at the intersection of West Main, Wood Street and Oakland Avenue. Watch your favorite team on the big screen while sampling Southwestern fare, or choose from an extensive wine list to complement a savory Italian dish. After lunch, check out bikes and gear, order flowers, get a haircut, or even unwind and relax with a soothing massage.
The Decanter Fine Wine & Spirits is a retail shop located in downtown Decatur offering over 500 wines as well as craft beers, spirits and gift accessories.
Giggles is a wacky and fun gift and card shop. Located on Merchant Street in downtown Decatur, Giggles has a little something for everyone. What makes Giggles stand out from the rest is their ability to personalize just about everything.
Different from your average shopping mall, Deer Park Town Center is an open-air lifestyle center providing you with leisurely amenities in addition to some of the best shopping and dining in Illinois. Deer Park Town Center features over 70 of the most exclusive shops and restaurants in Chicago's northwest suburbs. Stores include Apple, Crate & Barrel, Barnes & Noble, Sephora, Gap, Pottery Barn, Restoration Hardware and more. Entertainment includes Century Theatres. Park in front of your favorite store and spend an hour or a day shopping and dining, or catch a movie at the Century Theater.
CITY:Deer Park
Besides creams and clusters and toffee and caramels, The Confectionary also make hard to find pieces including divinity, chocolate dipped ginger, sponge candy (seasonally) and sugar free chocolate clusters (made with real chocolate). Their batches are small and much of the work is done the old fashioned way: by hand.
A variety of items are for sale at a reasonable price. The collection includes articles for the home, gifts, decorations and clothing.
Diamond Tour Golf is the World Wide Leader in Golf Component Distribution. Diamond Tour Golf is very proud of being able to provide the highest quality components and offer them at a very affordable price.
Graham Crackers has comics new and old for a variety of ages. Toys, posters, magazines and buttons can also be found here. Stop in their store today and become an owner of one of their great finds.
Take some time and buy a unique gift for your special family and friends. We carry vintage and new jewelry, artwork, a basket of books for the avid reader, statues of dogs, stuffed bunny rabbits, selection of Gypsy Rose scarves, mittens, hats, pins as well as gently used clothing and purses. Come with an open mind...and you won't need that open wallet.
Nathan Winston Services was started in 1976 as a rubber stamp shop. Growth continued with the addition of engraving as we opened a full time retail store in 1985. Today we offer stamps, plaques, acrylics, clocks, and engraved and sublimated awards. We maintain our level of professionalism well above the standard. We are proud to be one of DeKalb's Business of the Year recipients, and Marking Device Magazine's Small Business of the year.
We proudly carry a variety of bicycles includig Trek, Gary Fisher, Surly Salsa, Ridley, Haro, and Mirraco. We believe these companies give us the best opportunity to serve almost any rider walking in our door. We also carry a wide variety of products from other companies including Bontrager, Saris, Crank Brothers and more. We have access to many products not present in our store and we gladly make special orders for customers, so if you are interestd in something specific, please let us know! We also support, plan, coordinate or participate in almost every cycling event in DeKalb County. These events are the cornerstone of our business. We also host many in-store seminars on bike maintenance, bike fit, training, commuting, and bike safety.
Small Town Skate Shop has all your skateboard and long board needs. They have things for both guys and gals, along with a variety of accessories. Small Town Skate Shop also carries a wide variety of brands to choose from such as toy machine, DC, Element, Vans, PlanB, etnies, Shorty's, and more!
Inboden's Meat Market and Full Service Catering
Inboden's Meats Ltd. is your premier specialty meat butcher, baker, fresh greens and gourmet retail store. In addition, they carry a wonderful selection of unique beer and wine to compliment your meal. People from all areas of Illinois come to Inboden's to enjoy our fresh cuts of meat, breads and pastries baked daily, fresh hand picked produce, and friendly atmosphere. Inboden's has been serving the public since 1962. A family-owned business, Inboden's has the appeal of a small town classic meat and grocery market. Inboden's sells only the finest USDA Top Choice & USDA Prime Meats. All of our meats are naturally aged to provide tenderness and rich flavor. We use no chemical tenderizers of flavoring.
A simple gathering of all things primitive and country. Poppy Seed Primitives is a cozy place where you can find antiques, primitive home decor items and gift ideas. We strive to find products that are unique and sometimes one-of-a-kind. We are proud to offer many items that are made here in the U.S. Some are even locally hand-made. Our inventory is always changing for the seasons. That's just a sampling of what we offer, it's even better to experience it.
Balloon bouquets, arches, flags, pillars and just about anything you can think of made out of balloons!
Cracker Jax began in 1984 as a vintage clothing store and has since transformed into the magical place it is today! All senses are delighted as you shop 15 cases of new and vintage jewelry, eclectic clothing, soy candles, oils, incense, gemstones of every kind, unique gifts, stunning greeting cards, books, antique and shabby chic furniture, art and one-of-a-kind treasures. We are lovers of all things beautiful!
Urban Grace, located in downtown DeKalb, Illinois, sells CeCe Caldwell's Paints, provides monthly workshops catered to individual techniques using CeCe Caldwell's products, and will also custom paint furniture.
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dezine99 is a graphic design studio that has added art and artisan crafts to its business. Local artists along with artists from around the USA. Almost everything is hand crafted: jewelry, pottery, sculpture, wax pottery, pewter gifts, mixed media, watercolor & acrylic art, & embellished apparel.
Stroll through downtown Dixon to explore a variety of dining options and unique shopping featuring art galleries, jewelry shops, antiques and more.
Rawshu'a is a vegetarian-friendly eatery, juice bar, water bar and organic market. Open from 8a to 6p Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and from noon to 6p on Saturday.
Country market, with a specialty in handmade wooden lawn furniture.
This 20-year-old herb and perennial plant nursery offers more than 200 varieties of common and uncommon plants. Sip a glass of lemonade as you view the gardens, feed the catfish in the pond and shop for garden items.
Every piece of custom wood furniture David Stine creates is one-of-a-kind. His designs maximize the raw, natural, singular beauty of the wood graining, knots, live edges, and all. David is the fourth generation to steward his family's land, where he sustainably harvests and mills all his own lumber. Clients may order a item based on something in our portfolio, or Dave will design and craft something just for them.
Enjoy the ever-changing beauty of nature and discover Green View Nursery. Green View is a family-owned business that offers a full service garden center and a gift show. Expert horticulturists and extensive irrigation and fertilization practices allow Green View to produce what we feel is some of Illinois' finest nursery stock: the Green View Grown® Brand. "Today's Garden Center" recognized Green View Companies as one of the Top 100 Revolutionary Garden Centers in the United States for 2009. We join the ranks of the horticulture industry's top independent garden centers for the second consecutive year. Green View was also featured on ABC-TV's "Extreme Home Makeover: Home Edition" for their work on the Grys' home in Pekin, IL.
We offer outdoor enthusiasts 3 1/2 football fields of shopping excitement with the area's largest selection of equipment and clothing for hunting, fishing, hiking, backpacking, wildlife viewing, camping, outdoor cooking and more. A gift and nature center will also serve up a wide variety of outdoor-related items from lamps and dishes to bird feeders and furniture. A restaurant and themed bowling facility. An expansive boat showroom will feature Tracker, Nitro, Mako and SunTracker boats built by Tracker Marine Group-the world's largest manufacturer of fishing boats. A boat service center will also be available. Unique exterior and interior motifs have branded Bass Pro Shops as visually appealing, high quality outdoor stores. The outdoors is brought indoors with massive log and rock work, large aquariums and water features stocked with native fish species, along with an extensive collection of aquarium quality fish and wildlife exhibits.
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A full-service winery with a tasting room and gift shop. We invite you to walk the grounds and visit the vineyard. Located just minutes from I-74 at the Kickapoo-Edwards exit.
Bead-It has a wide variety of silver, pearls, Swarovski crystal, seed beads, Chinese lamp beads, unique jewelry and much more. At Bead-It, you can also make your own jewelry with our friendly staff ready to help.
The Quilted Garden has distinguished quilting fabric, supplies, silk, ribbon, embroidery, classes, and gifts.
Legacy Harley-Davidson is not only a great place to stock up on the latest Harley-Davidson gear, but it is an attraction that brings thousands of visitors to the area. The Harley Barn houses new and pre-owned motorcycles, along with clothing, merchandise, parts, and much more. The folks at the Harley Barn also invite travelers to visit their one-of-a-kind events that they hold throughout the year at the barn.
John Boos & Co. is the oldest industry in Effingham, open since 1887. John Boos products, butcher blocks and cutting boards, are being used by celebrity chefs throughout the U.S. Some celebrity chefs currently using the products are Charlie Trotter, Ming Tsai, Paul Kahan, and Susan Spicer, just to name a few. In addition, the country's premier food channel, "The Food Network," features chefs, such as Mario Batali and Emeril Lagasse, who prepare meals every day on John Boos cutting boards. A factory outlet and showroom is open to the public for tours, groups, or just to purchase the products.
Offers a wide variety of inventory, including hunting apparel, targets, scents, lures and much more. They also have a repair shop in the store.
Not only do they offer a huge variety of shoes, but they also offer a variety of sporting equipment at great prices.
Uphill Grind Cycle and Fitness has everything you are looking for in a bicycle shop and more. When you visit the store you will find a large selection of bikes for commuting, your avid road, mountain and BMX cyclist, bikes for casually cruising around town or country and all the accessories you could possibly need to enjoy your bicycle experience. We carry 7 brands of bicycles so that you get the best fit for your money. Let our knowledgeable staff help you find the right bicycle for you. We believe a bicycle should be a joy to ride, not a chore to ride. We also are the only dealer in the area for The North Face and we feature performance wear for our runners. Come visit us!
Anderson's Jewelry offers diamond jewelry, bridal and wedding rings, bracelets, bangles, earrings, men's jewelry and much more.
Baseball Card Connection offers a wide selection of baseball memorabilia, but that isn't all they have to offer! Items pertaining to football, soccer, NASCAR and more are available as well.


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by Eric Coker
Interim Dean Wayne Jones held up a book called "Life After Graduation: Your Guide to Success" and told Harpur College's Class of 2013 that the manual is missing a chapter: How to be the best failure you can be.
"You will have failures in your life and in many ways it is the failures in our lives that often challenge us the most," Jones said. "It is through our failures that we often find our most exciting opportunities."
Jones was one of several speakers to address Harpur College graduates during the three Commencement ceremonies that took place May 18-19 at the Events Center. Harpur held a ceremony for each of its divisions: science and mathematics; fine arts and humanities; and social sciences. Students had their names announced and walked across the stage, shaking hands and posing for photos with Jones and President Harvey Stenger.
The ceremonies also drew dozens of Harpur College faculty members. Peter Knuepfer (associate professor of environmental studies), Thomas McDonough (chair of art history) and Solomon Polacheck (distinguished professor of economics) served as grand marshals, while faculty representatives greeted each new graduate on stage. Many Harpur College staff members also served as volunteers behind the scenes and on the Events Center floor.
After emphasizing how the flags hanging at the Events Center represented the internationalization of Harpur College, Jones discussed the importance of a degree in the liberal arts and sciences. It is a degree that provides Harpur students with skills such as problem solving, communication and critical thinking that will not only help them achieve success, but also give them the ability to overcome and move beyond failure, Jones said.
"I would challenge you to embrace adversity, endure difficult times and find the path that will lead to your success," he said. "Be the best failure you can be by keeping your eyes and minds open to the opportunities that sit just beyond the horizon.
"You are a unique generation. In your relatively short lives, you have lived through three decades, two millennia and survived the end of the world twice! I know you can achieve anything."
Harpur Alumni Award recipient Ruben Santiago-Hudson '78, a Tony-award winning actor/writer/director who has starred on television shows such as "Castle" and in movies such as "American Gangster" and "Devil's Advocate," echoed Jones' views on failure.
"The only failure that's permanent is failure to wake up in the morning ... that's called death," Santiago-Hudson said. "You only get that one once. Everything else are just bumps in the road. That should stimulate you to work harder and come back stronger. Just let the bruises heal and take each temporary setback as a lesson to carry with you for the next leg of your journey."
Santiago-Hudson was one of four to receive Harpur alumni honors, along with husband and wife doctors Lee Guterman '81 and Lisa Benson '81 MA '83, who both practice in Buffalo; and Linda Riefberg '81, special counsel at Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP in New York City.
Student speaker Danielle Leavy said she disagreed with the statement that college is "the best four years of your life." Instead, she challenged classmates to make every four years "the best four of your lives!"
"Come back for Parade Day," she said. "Come back for Spring Fling. Stay in touch with professors and friends. . . . Start over if you want to. Take the class you've always wanted to. Life doesn't stop now; it begins."
A second student speaker, Jessie Rubin, praised her classmates as "the inspired generation" and said the most important thing she learned is "what home feels like when you make it for yourself."
"It's the people around you who make home what it is," Rubin said. "Home is my friends who have supported me in everything I do. . . . The people who have populated my life here at Binghamton University with more love than I could ever imagine have made the Southern Tier my second home."
Commencement weekend's final Harpur College student speaker, Leonard Simmons, stressed the power of meeting conflict with compassion.
"It may seem that meeting conflict with compassion is not directly taught at Binghamton, but look around our campus," he said. "Look at the Peace Quad, named for the symbol formed at the intersection of its sidewalk and grasses. Look at the Mandela Room, named for the man who fought an unjust system with compassion at an international level, and inspired the world.
"Look at the Events Center, named for ... well, the point is that you can find examples all around campus," he said to laughter. "This lesson is truly taught between the buildings and outside the classrooms – and I believe you know this to be true."
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A collector's delight for sure! This 14" tall porcelain figurine is full of movement frozen in time and is part of a limited edition of only 500. The piece is all hand made - from the sculpting to painting. Each flower in her bouquet is sculpted by hand, petal by petal and then put together to make a bouquet - painstaking technique indeed!
"Anoush and I have always had a passion for collectibles we would either see at a friends or families house, an antique show or a museum in Europe! They bring back wonderful memories of the past which is an aspect of Sorelle which we love - take old pieces and add the Sorelle twist to make your antiques of tomorrow!"
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Made of Porcelain.
Dimensions: 14"H x 8"W x 5.25"L; 3 lbs. Includes a certificate of authenticity and storage pouch. Made in China.
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03/06/2008Cancun: Setting the Global Standard for Premium Tourism
Only one word is needed to convey the feeling of being transported to a different and magical world: Cancun. Magnificent turquoise waters, white-sand beaches, awe-inspiring natural wonders, a variety of entertainment complexes with endless possibilities, luxury resorts, professional golf courses and exquisite cuisine that combines culture, flavor and beauty in every dish. Cancun has something for everyone.
Cancun offers utter uniqueness with high quality tourism services to everyone, from the most demanding traveler, to those in search ofa truly exclusive experiences with superlative service. In May, Cancun will host Fashion TV Cancun – a fashion show featuring the world- famous models – and a specialized wine and gourmet cuisine forum, Three-fourths of the hotels in Cancun are rated five-star – the highest rating in Latin America – and numerous other hotels have received the American Automobile Association's coveted Diamond distinction, which is awarded to hotels that offer quality guestrooms, dining and facilities, as well as a high level of service and customer satisfaction. Twenty percent of inspected hotels in Cancun have achieved a Diamond-level rating, something that is generally obtained only by 3%-5% of hotels in other cities..
Cancun's Five Diamond hotels include: The Ritz-Carlton, J.W. Marriot Cancun Resort and Spa, Paraiso de la Bonita Resort and Thalasso and Fiesta Americana Grand Coral Beach, while Le Meridien has been awarded a Four Diamond rating.
With its combination of first-class accommodations, luxury amenities and natural charms, as well as a unique selection of hotels for every taste Cancun attracts international celebrities such as Tom Cruise, Jennifer Lopez, The Rolling Stones just to name a few.
Another highlight is Cancun's exquisite gastronomy. The mysteries of oriental cooking, the simplicity of Italian dining and the tempting traditional Mexican Caribbean dishes make Cancun a center for gourmet cuisine. Cancun has three Five Diamond restaurants – The Club Grill and Fantino at the Ritz Carlton and Le Basilic at the Fiesta Americana Grand Coral Beach – all which offer a feast for the senses with every dish. Cancun also is a world leader in restaurant distinction. 127 restaurants in Cancun have been awarded the "H" distinction, granted by the Secretary of Tourism to establishments that comply with the standards and recommendations of the World Health Organization..
Capitalizing on its status as a duty-free zone, Cancun is also a shoppers' paradise, with over 2,000 stores, boutiques and shopping centers featuring leading international brands, the latest in jewelry, gift products, accessories and the latest fashion trends.
Golfing legends have also made their mark in Cancun, sharing their passion for the sport with the most discriminating golfers. Jack Nicklaus, Nick Price and Greg Norman are among the designers of the 9 courses currently in existence and 3 others that are presently under construction. The most recent,, the Norman-designed Playa Mujeres Golf Club, located just 7 miles north of Cancun, has become a must visit for the most demanding golfers. This 18-hole professional course offers an experience that is simply unparalleled, surrounded by the Caribbean Sea, the Chachmochuc Lagoon and jungle vegetation, and features plant species that are unique to that region..
Cancun lures visitors with a world of immeasurable possibilities including a vacation setting where rest and relaxation are the only rules. When it comes to rejuvenation, health and luxury, Cancun's spas offer the most advanced techniques and treatments, combining the use of native herbs, ancient Mayan healing rituals, and the most cutting-edge technology for reducing and eliminating tension and stress, such as the famed chocotherapy and hot stone massages.
By offering a range of tourism services of the utmost quality, day after day, Cancun reinforces its position as a complete, unique and exclusive destination.
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Cancun is located in the northern part of the southeastern Mexican state of Quintana Roo. The island of Cancun is in the shape of a "7" and is bordered to the north by the Bahia de Mujeres; to the east by the Caribbean Sea; and to the west by the Nichupte Lagoon. Cancun is Mexico's largest tourist destination and boasts 146 hotels with a total of 28,201 rooms. Opportunities for new experiences abound in Cancun, which offers visitors an ideal setting for interacting with nature and discovering Mayan culture.
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Harris E. Foster, Jr, MD
Professor of Urology; Director, Female Urology and Neuro-Urology; Residency Program Director
Research Interests
Urinary Bladder, Neurogenic; Prostate; Prostatic Hyperplasia; Urinary Incontinence; Urology; Cystitis, Interstitial; Nitric Oxide Synthase; Female Urogenital Diseases
Research Organizations
Research Summary
Dr. Harris Emilio Foster Jr.'s research interests revolve around neurogenic dysfunction of the lower urinary tract, incontinence, and female urology. At present, he and his group are investigating the distribution of adrenergic, muscarinic and endothelin receptors in the lower urinary tract of rats and rabbits. In addition, they are involved in determining the role nitric oxide synthase plays in the pathogenesis of lower urinary tract dysfunction. The team has found that nitric oxide synthase is high in patients with urinary tract infections; however, it is significantly lower than controls in female patients with interstitial cystitis. Dr. Foster Jr. and his colleagues hope to eventually apply this knowledge to improving both the diagnosis and treatment of interstitial cystitis. Presently, they have treated a small number of patients with oral L-ariginine, which is a substrate for nitric oxide synthase obtaining encouraging results. A randomized double-blind placebo controlled study is now in progress to further investigate these preliminary findings. Other projects include assessing the long term efficacy of surgical procedures to treat female stress urinary incontinence, and the use of non-surgical methods such as biofeedback. Finally, Dr. Foster Jr. is the principal investigator at Yale University for an NIH sponsored 7 year randomized clinical trial assessing the ability of doxazosin and/or finasteride to delay or prevent the progression of benign prostatic hyperplasia.
Specialized Terms: Benign prostatic hyperplasis clinical trials; Interstitial cystitis clinical trials; Basic science investigations into changes in receptor system in the prostate in response to treatment with standard pharmacotherapies
Selected Publications
Gene expression, localization, and pharmacological characterization of endothelin receptors in diabetic rat bladder dome
Saito M, Wada Y, Ikeda K, Wang Z, Smith SD, Foster HE, Nishi K, Weiss RM, Latifpour J, Gene expression, localization, and pharmacological characterization of endothelin receptors in diabetic rat bladder dome., European Journal of Pharmacology, 387(3):253-63, 17 2000
Urinary nitric oxide synthase and cyclic GMP levels are decreased with intersitial cystitis and increased with urinary tract infections
Smith, S.D., Wheeler, M.A., Foster, H.E., and Weiss, R.M.: Urinary nitric oxide synthase and cyclic GMP levels are decreased with intersitial cystitis and increased with urinary tract infections. J. Urol. 155:1432-1435, 1996
Effect of experimental diabetes on rat prostate endothelin receptors
Saito, M., Nishi, K., Foster, H.E., Weiss, R.M., and Latifpour, J: Effect of experimental diabetes on rat prostate endothelin receptors. European Journal of Pharmacology 310:197-200, 1996


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Lansing Square is a proud recipient of the BOMA (Building Owners and Managers Association) award in April 2009 and BOMA BESt Certification in July 2007. Located between the two communities of North York and Scarborough, Lansing Square is conveniently situated minutes from the junction of the Don Valley Parkway and Highway 401 with access to the TTC right outside the door. A Premiere Class "A" corporate community of four buildings with a combined total of 439,612 square feet and consists of a 12-storey tower, an eight-storey tower, and two two-storey office buildings. The complex has onsite parking with 1,115 surface parking stalls and 21 underground parking stalls. Lansing Square offers tenants a distinctive business environment, surrounded outside by a mature, landscaped setting. Smart-wired for the future, the complex provides all requirements for the business needs of today.Lansing Square has 24/7 on-site security staff. Building security is fully modernized consisting of access security card readers at all entrances and exits. CCTV security system is installed at all entrances and critical locations throughout the buildings and the parking lot. Lansing Square is a Premiere Class "A" corporate community of four buildings with a combined total of 439,612 square feet. Complex is comprised of a 12-storey tower, an 8-storey tower, and two 2-storey office buildings. Distinctive business environment, surrounded outside by a mature, landscaped setting. Lobby areas provide the finest quality finishes and comfortable seating. Two full service cafés, a Fitness Centre and a Conference Centre are available onsite. Three high speed elevators with matching marble floors and polished stainless steel. Onsite parking with 1,115 surface parking stalls and 21 underground parking stalls. Smart-wired for the future. Fitness CenterLansing Square Fitness Centre is a full service fitness facility for the use of tenants of Lansing Square (2, 4 and 6 Lansing along with 2550 Victoria Park). We are here to provide a convenient and effective way to integrate exercise and fitness into your busy schedule. Why delay? Join now and begin making positive, healthy changes to your lifestyle!Lansing Square Fitness Centre2550 Victoria Park Ave., Ground Floor.Hours of operation are Monday to Friday 6 AM - 7 PM (closed on weekends and holidays).Contact John Rudyk at 416-756-1900 ext. 229Email us at firstname.lastname@example.com. Lansing Square Conference CentreTenants of Lansing Square and their employees can avail of the Conference Centre facilities located on the ground floor at 2550 Victoria Park. This multi-media centre is equipped with up-to-date conference equipment and is available on a first-come first-served basis.We have 3 Conference rooms: Regency Room, Essex Room, Kent Room. The Conference Rooms are suitable for a large theatre-style meeting, classroom, U-shaped or for a Reception. The flexibility of this space also allows for the Regency/Essex Room to be combined and can accommodate a maximum of 180 people. These rooms are ideal for briefing sessions, training and development programs, or can be configured to meet your specific meeting requirements. Lansing Square Conference Centre2550 Victoria Park Ave., Ground Floor.Use of the conference room is Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8 AM and 5 PMFor more details, please contact our Property Management Office at 416-756-1900.