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Phase 4: Questions and Answers
If you have additional questions, contact MAPP staff members at email@example.com and they will either answer your questions or connect you with a MAPP Mentor.
In the case of Northern Kentucky, strategic issues were numbered in order of endorsement. Those listed first had the most votes, and tended to be the most comprehensive. However, numbering did not imply the order in which they would be addressed.
In the Livingston County example, they received money from the New York State Department of Health that was ultimately federal money from a rural health network.
Other sources of funding may come from local industry, businesses, or universities, either in terms of money or in-kind donation. Further, university students with expertise in the area of strategic planning might be a less expensive option.
The Community Themes and Strengths helped in Livingston County in that it put the focus on similarities that the community and focus groups held in common. This allowed the summaries to be more concise because of the overlap.
The Community Health Status Assessment helped to get the community to understand that the health department in not solely responsible for the health of citizens. That things like behavior and laws (smoking in public places) also have an impact on the public''s health.
What were some lessons learned from going through the Identification of Strategic Issues process?
Northern Kentucky noted that it is important to provide background "nuts and bolts" type of information to participants in order for them to understand and have trust in the process. If they understand what result is expected and the MAPP processes that have taken place up until this point, they will feel more comfortable with the process.
The consultant that worked with Northern Kentucky has used many strategic planning tools, and feels that MAPP is among the best as it builds a lot of camaraderie and collaboration among the community. She feels that the process holds great value.


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The Northeast Missouri Community Action Agency and the Kirksville Country Club are hosting a golf tournament Friday with funds to benefit the agency and its programs, including the region's Head Start services for children.
The four-person scramble is set for noon on Friday. The tournament entry fee for each team includes lunch (served prior to the tournament), giveaways on the course, prizes and four drink tickets per team.
A $10,000 prize will be available to a person who sinks a hole-in-one on the seventh hole.
For more information, contact the NMCAA at (660) 665-9855.

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The CEF wants YOU for 2012
The Commonwealth Expeditionary Force invites YOU to join them for their 10th Anniversary at OK D-Day 2012, June 11 through 17!!!
The service to ones country is something that is profoundly important and the oath of allegiance is not taken lightly. We, as a nation, are strong because we are free and this freedom serves as a powerful example to people all over the world. During these troubled times, we are constantly reminded of something that every generation knows; the hard truth that there is evil in the world. That sometimes there is a clear difference between right and wrong. The military is central to the continuation of that freedom and provides a means of force to ensure that freedom for the common wealth of its people. With that in mind, I have ordered the commissioning of an Expeditionary Force to assist our allies in ridding the world of this evil. May your hardships be few and your victories be swift.
Edward VI, King of England
Would you like to be part of the largest paintball scenario team in the world and have the time of your life? Would you like to live in an international camp and play alongside some of the best scenario players from the USA, Canada, England, Scotland, Wales, Australia, Belgium, the Netherlands, New Zealand and France? Then come join the CEF and help us celebrate our 10th anniversary!
We can help you make it happen! We have ways of reducing the cost to the average player and making this trip of a lifetime, a reality.
For our returning CEF veterans, our recruiting theme for this year is: Everybody, bring a body. We would ask that everyone concentrate on recruiting and bringing one new player to the CEF.
The CEF is composed of eight different units with different player compositions and playing styles. We're sure you would find a unit to fit your style. From the infantry, to the airborne, to the armour. We have something for everyone. The one thing we all have in common is teamwork.
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Mike Rose is a professor in the UCLA Graduate School of Education and his work explores the core principles needed to guide education and the learning experience. With his book, Why School?, Professor Rose wants us to know what it truly means to be educated and how we need to re-think our notions of intelligence and schooling so we may better develop ourselves and our society.
Visit the Website: http://www.klcs.org/btl
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Falling for a Good Read...
Fall is a wonderful time to find a beautiful outdoor location and curl up with a blanket and a good read.
Starkville residents are reading a variety of books this fall, including many interesting selections by Mississippi authors.
Carolyn Abadie at the Bookmart in downtown Starkville said one of the most popular fiction books being read right now by Starkville/Oktibbeha County residents is "The Help" by Kathyrn Stockett.
Abadie said "The Help" is a wildly popular book about three women during the civil rights era that start a movement of their own that forever changes a town and the way women — black and white, mothers and daughters— view one another. The book is set in Jackson in the year 1962 and is currently being made into a movie.
A trilogy of books by Steig Larsson books have been very popular locally, according to Abadie. "The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo," "The Girl who Played With Fire" and "The Girl Who Kicked The Hornet's Nest" have stayed on the national bestseller lists for several weeks. "The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo" has been on the list for 56 weeks.
The series is about a hacker and a journalist that investigate the disappearance of a Swedish heiress and all the escapades that they go through including being accused of murder.
Abadie said unfortunately, the author, Steig Larsson never got to enjoy seeing his books come to fruition. Abadie said Larsson passed away in 2004 and his trilogy has held the bestseller spots at the same time on the Hardcover Fiction, Paperback Trade Fiction and Mass Market Fiction bestseller lists.
James Patterson is another prolific writer Starkville residents find wildly popular, year round, but this fall, Patterson weaves another suspenseful novel in "Private."
Abadie said "Private is about a former Marine and CIA agent, Jack Morgan, who inherits his father's renowned security and detective business. Getting to the bottom of an NFL gambling scandal and an unsolved LAPD investigation into 18 school girl slayings would be enough to keep him busy. On top of all that, Morgan takes on solving the horrific murder of his best friend's wife.
Non fiction
Neil White's non-fiction work, "In The Sanctuary of Outcasts," has been a popular book locally, enhanced by two author visits this summer, at the Bookmart and as part of the Books and Authors series at the Starkville Public Library.
White, the former publisher of New Orleans magazine and Coast Business Journal, shares his story of winding up in federal prison serving 18 months for bank fraud. The prison, located in Carville, La., was also a home to the last people in the United States disfigured by leprosy.
"This strange and unlikely mix of criminals, leprosy patients, and nuns make for a compelling story that changes this author's life for forever," Abadie said. "Neil recently visited the Book Mart and Cafe' where the locals got a chance to visit with him and discuss his book. Really nice, sincere man."
Who Dat? Drew Dat! Drew Brees, Saints Quarterback from the winning Super Bowl this year has written an uplifting story that is all about overcoming adversity to tap into one's greatest strengths. Abadie said his book, "Coming Back Stronger" parallels Hurricane Katrina's devastation to New Orleans and Bree's supposed career ending shoulder injury.
"The Superbowl MVP helped a devastated city make a dramatic comeback," Abadie said. "The book details Bree's life that includes overcoming many set backs from a very young age.Inspiring story and not just for sports fans."
Following the success of this summer's movie, "Eat, Pray, Love" by Elizabeth Gilbert has seen a dramatic increase in popularity locally. Abadie said this book is about a writer's yearlong journey in search of self and her travels that take her to Italy, India and Indonesia.
Greg Mortenson's "Three Cups Of Tea" was selected as the Mississippi State University and Starkville Reads Fall Read and continues to be popular following a variety of educational events, including a visit from Mortenson to MSU in September. Abadie said the book is the story of a real-life "Indiana Jones" who was a homeless mountaineer following a 1993 climb of Pakistan's treacherous K2, was inspired by a chance encounter with impoverished mountain villagers. Mortenson promised to build them a school. Over the next decade he built 55 schools — especially for girl—that offer a balanced education in one of the most isolated and dangerous regions on earth.
"The quest brought Mortenson much conflict with enraged Islamists and uncomprehending Americans," Abadie said.
Mortenson has three versions of this book for adults, middle and young readers. Abadie said this is an excellent book that really celebrates the humanitarian spirit.
As far as books on advice, "Women, Food and God" by Geneen Roth has remained on the bestseller list for 18 weeks. Abadie said the author, who has led countless seminars on helping women free themselves from the tyrnany of fear and hopelessness surrounding their body has written a book that helps overeaters find the underlying reasons for using food as an emotional buffer.
"It's on my nightstand now underneath the plate of brownies," Abadie said.
Starkville residents are also enjoying "The Last Lecture" by Randy Pausch, a Carnegie Mellon University professor who died of cancer at the age of 47, gives his thoughts on how to "seize every moment." Abadie says it is "a wonderful, inspiring book."
Dave Ramsey's Total Money Makeover has remained on the Advice Bestseller list for 27 weeks and Starkville residents are learning all they can from the book. Abadie said this book teaches one how to achieve financial fitness with an honest approach to the way you handle money.
"This book works if you follow it but be prepared to cut those credit cards in half," Abadie saidl
For those needing help in the communication department with their spouse, "The Five Love Languages" by Gary Chapman gives the how-tos in communicating love in a way a spouse will understand. The book has been on the Bestseller list for 155 weeks and Starkville residents love it.
Abadie said "The Belly Fat Cure" by Jorge Cruise is an excellent book that utilizes the carb-swap system.
"Cruise's do-over recipes makes for a fun change in the kitchen while steering us away from foods full of hidden sweetners and processed carbohydrates.," Abadie said. "Great illustrations."
Books loved by teens and tweens
Abadie said popular books for Starkville and Oktibbeha County teens include Suzanne Collins' "The Hunger Games." The book is set in a dystopian future where a girl fights for survival on live TV.
Following the popularity of this summer's movie, "Beezus and Ramona" by Beverly Cleary, has been popular. Abadie said the book is a midcentury classic about a girl and her pesky little sister.
Teens and Tweens are loving "L.A. Candy" by teen queen Lauren Conrad. Abadie said the book is all about life in the fast lane in TV land.
Some of the most popular series books include
• "The Twilight Saga" by Stephenie Meyer. Abadie said it's all about vampires and werewolves in school.
• "Percy Jackson and the Olympians" by Rick Riordan is the continuing saga of a boy battling mythological monsters.
• "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" by Kinney is a cartoon book that details the travails of adolescence. Abadie said adults as well as kids can relate to this book — it's hilarious!
• "The 39 Clues" continues to intrigue our young readers with the adventures of a brother and sister as they travel the world in search of the key to their family's power.
• "House of Night" by Cast. More tales of vampires in schools.
Children's books
Children's picture books for ages 4 - 8 continue to be our most popular section in the Bookmart Downtown Kid's Corner.
Jane O'Connor's "Fancy Nancy" continues to stay on Starkville's Top 10 list. Abadie said "Ooh La La! It's Beauty Da"y is a cute book about Fancy Nancy treating her mom to a backyard spa.
Abadie said "The Lion and the Mouse" by Jerry Pinkney is a beautifully illustrated fable of reciprocal kindness.
Scanimation books continue to capture the young audience's attention.
"Waddle, Gallop, Swing" and "Star Wars" are four scanimation books written by Rufus Butler Seder. Characters appear to move when the pages are turned.
Honoring WWII Veterans
Starkville Reads and the Oktibbeha County Heritage Museum have been coordinating a variety of local activities honoring WWII veterans.
To bring the action to life, Starkville Reads suggests three books to read this fall:
• "The Greatest Generation by Tom Brokaw" — there was a special program presented by Bob Wolverton in August at the Starkville Public Library.
• "Flags of Our Fathers" by James Bradley— there is also a Young Adult Version led by Laura Foxworth through programming at the Starkville Public Library for young people.
• "Steel Wave: A Novel of World War II" by Jeff Shaara. There will be a discussion by Dr. Kathy Barbier on Noember 16 at 7 p.m. at the Starkville Public Library. Starkville Reads encourages the community to read this book and be prepared to share their opinions.
Veterans Day is in November and in celebration, three specail World War II programs will be held, sponsored by Starkville Reads.
• November 11: Music of World War II featuring Guy Hargrove and members of the SHS chorus as the Andrews Sisters plus the Starkville High School Jazz Band at 7 p.m. in Starkville High School Theater Auditorium.
• November 16: Dr. Kathryn Barbier (from the MSU History Department) will discuss D-Day and Shaara's novel, "The Steel Wave" at 7 p.m. at the Starkville Public Library.
• TBA: Clyde Williams will introduce and show a WW II film at the SHS Auditorium in early November (date to be determined).
For more information about what local readers are pouring over this fall, go to http://www.starkvillereads.org. or stop by the Starkville Book Mart in downtown Starkville.


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Women's Health
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), women outlive men by six to eight years on average. Evidence indicates that this trend continues into old age. In fact, women represent the majority of persons 85 years of age and older.
A woman's body is just as intriguing as it is complex. Here, you will learn about the anatomy, functions, and systems of a woman's body, detailed with labeled medical illustrations and simple definitions.
A healthy woman is one who learns ways to prevent disease as well as care for a condition if one does arise. Learn more about your body and ways to keep it healthy including monitoring breast health and gynecological health, as well as heart health and mental health.
There are many different diseases and conditions affecting women that require the clinical care of a physician. Knowledge of a condition's symptoms, risk factors, prevention approaches, diagnostic tests/procedures, and available treatment options all help a woman make more informed healthcare choices.
One thing is sure, throughout their adult years, women's medical needs continually change.


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BALTIMORE, MD -- The Johns Hopkins football team, which is currently 5-0 overall and 4-0 in the Centennial Conference, is ranked eighth in this week's ECAC Lambert Meadowlands Division III Football Poll. The poll ranks teams in the East in each of the four divisions of the NCAA (FBS, FCS, Division II, Division III). The Lambert Trophy is presented to the top team in each division at the annual Eastern College Football Awards Banquet, which is held at the Meadowlands Sports Complex.
This is the first ECAC Lambert Meadowlands Poll of the 2011 season and Kean (NJ) tops the poll with 252 points on the strength of two first-place votes. Wesley (248 points), Thomas More (240), Montclair State (220) and Salisbury (192) round out the top five. Wesley and Thomas More also picked up two first-place votes. Johns Hopkins accumulated 100 points to earn the number eight spot and the Blue Jays are the only Centennial Conference team in the top 10 or among the eight teams listed as receiving votes.
Johns Hopkins, which will put its 10-game winning streak on the line when it hosts Dickinson on Friday, October 14, is currently ranked 15th in the AFCA Division III Poll and 20th in the d3football.com Poll. JHU's 10-game winning streak is one shy of the school record and is currently tied for the third longest winning streak in all divisions of college football (NCAA).
ECAC Lambert Meadowlands Division III Football Poll
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Rk. - School - Record/Points
1. - Kean (2) (5-0/252)
2. - Wesley (2) (4-1/248)
3. - Thomas More (2) (5-0/240)
4. - Montclair State (5-0/220)
5. - Salisbury (5-0/192)
6. - Delaware Valley (6-0/188)
7. - Hobart (4-0/109)
8. - Johns Hopkins (5-0/100)
9. - Cortland State (3-2/44)
10. - Alfred (4-1/36)
Also Receiving Votes: St. John Fisher-24, Trinity-24, Widener-24, Endicott-24, Amherst-16, Lycoming-12, TCNJ-8, SUNY-Maritime-4.
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Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bill Hagerty along with VIAM Manufacturing and Coffee County officials Wednesday announced an expansion of the company's facility on Park Tower Drive in Manchester, creating 75 new jobs.
The expansion represents a $9 million investment and will bring VIAM's operating space to 507,000 square-feet at its Coffee County facility.
"Tennessee is a national leader in automotive manufacturing, and VIAM's expansion is a testament to our strengths in this key industry," Hagerty said. "I appreciate VIAM's continued investment in and recognition of Tennessee's solid manufacturing base and quality workforce."
"VIAM's growth can be attributed to our customer's confidence in our ability to deliver a high quality product. Our associates have demonstrated time and time again their commitment to the success of VIAM," said VIAM chief operating officer Keith Hayes. "We would like to thank our parent company (Japan Vilene Co.) for the confidence they have placed in us, the local representatives of Coffee County and Manchester for their support through the years and last, but certainly not least, the State of Tennessee and the ECD department for all their support."
Coffee County Mayor David Pennington added that expansions like these are key to local growth.
"VIAM has demonstrated a partnership with the county through several expansions," said Pennington. "Companies like VIAM expanding locally foster the majority of our community's growth. We appreciate what VIAM has done for us."
Bill Comer with the Coffee County Industrial Board added that these expansions provide high quality jobs.
"We are very fortunate to have the VIAM and VICAM operations located in Coffee County. These Japan Vilene subsidiaries have consistently grown and provided high-quality jobs to our citizens since their selection of the Coffee County Interstate Park as their initial site in 1998," said Comer. "It has been my pleasure to work with COO Keith Hayes throughout this period. He and his company have always been open and sincere in discussions related to their many expansions and have always demonstrated a commitment to community support."
VIAM Manufacturing, Inc., a subsidiary of Japan Vilene, Tokyo, has been supplying the automotive industry with high quality, custom design floor, trunk and cargo mats as well as truck liners and other non-woven fabric auto accessories for domestic and overseas customers such as Toyota, Nissan, Honda, General Motors, Mazda, Mitsubishi and Ford since its incorporation in 1983. VIAM opened its first Tennessee facility in Manchester in 1999, expanding and officially moving its North American Headquarters here in 2008.
VIAM's growth has included a 58,000 square-foot addition to its initial plant, the purchase of an additional 10 acres and construction of an 85,000 square-foot building which includes its corporate headquarters. This latest expansion will bring VIAM's total square-footage to 507,000 square-feet and their employment to 487 employees.
VICAM produces fiber by a process of recycling PET plastics. The fiber is used in the fabrication of headliner material for automobiles. VICAM currently employs 23 people.
About the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development
The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development's mission is to develop strategies which help make Tennessee the No. 1 location in the Southeast for high quality jobs. The department seeks to attract new corporate investment in Tennessee and works with Tennessee companies to facilitate expansion and economic growth.


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Professional services vacancies are available in all around Pakistan, but mainly these professional services positions are available in major or big cities as the industries or factories or business hubs are mainly located in big cities of Pakistan. Professional services are occupations in the tertiary sector of the economy and it does require special training in the arts or sciences so these opportunities are for educated persons. Some professions do require professional licenses to provide professional services such as architects, auditors, engineers, doctors and lawyers. There are other professions who are providing specialist business support to businesses of all sizes and in all sectors and they do not require to hold professional licenses, these professions can include tax advice/consultation, accounting, IT services, management, administration, HR etc. You need to get at least a graduation degree to get professional services job in attockcity to enter a renowned or good organizations. You then can get diplomas after your graduation in any specific field and can get the job in that field, but you may not be preferred in this case and if someone with a professional degree/qualification in that field also applied for that vacancy then he will be preferred.
Now we will discuss some professional services posts and their general responsibilities, eligibility criteria.
The Auditor is a professional job as it relates to an accounting / Finance department and you can do this job in both private or government sectors. You need to get the education in accounting or finance and then you can do additional diplomas or certifications in auditing to make yourself eligible for auditor job. General Job role in Pakistan for an Auditor is that he/she needs to conduct Audits and trainings as per ISO standards. You also need to have close follow up of planning of each audit, you need to check the notification of auditees, analysis and recommendation of each audit. You need to submit the audit plan to auditees and get approval from them. You also have to assist and work with other auditors or to senior auditors during the steps of preparation. After completion of audit receives the signed audit reports within reasonable due time from all stakeholders. Follow up the Corrective and Preventive actions is also included in your job role. The Auditor has to monitor the Corrective/Preventive actions taken by the organization and promote Opportunities for Improvement within the organization.
You can get a professional job as a Network administrator, for this you need to do a Bachelors in computer sciences which is a professional degree. Normally following are the job descriptions of a network administrator in Pakistan. You need to have experience and expertise in Cloud setup and management of the cloud setup or network of an organization. The network administrator also needs to know about cloud Monitoring and performance management, network disaster recovery and high availability management. You also need to work on network contingency plan management and a network administrator also have to do servers maintenance, back-up and upgradations as and when required. Email administration is also the responsibility of the network administrator. The network administrator also has to manage and support LAN and WAN network devices and it is his responsibility to implement approved network changes in accordance with applicable procedures. The network administrator also responsible for test and evaluate network systems to eliminate problems and make improvements. A good network administrator proactively monitors network systems and facilities to detect service degradation and/or failures in power, communications equipment, software and hardware and also assist other groups in troubleshooting problems/end-user support. Network administrator's responsibility is to provide workstation and peripheral maintenance/software updates and support and he must have the ability to communicate technical information to non-technical personnel as this is a daily requirement in this field.
The finance officer of an organization is responsible to maintain the accounts and cash flow of that organization, generally companies are looking for below mentioned qualities in a finance officer at the time of hiring. The candidate must have the experience in Book Keeping and Accounts as this is the base of his/her other works. The finance officer should also have the expertise /knowledge of preparation of Books of accounts Cash Books, General Ledger and supporting ledgers and preparation of Financial Statements like Balance Sheet, P & L accounts. A good finance officer also has the experience in taxation matters to assist the taxation department in their activities or in some organizations it is the responsibility of the finance officer to look after the taxation matters as well. Depending upon the job nature, it is also the responsibility of the finance officer to make a deduction of withholding tax from payments of suppliers/service providers. It is the responsibility of finance officer in some organization that he has to do Preparation of tax payment Challans and Online filing of monthly withholding statements. If you want to work in finance department you should be and expert user of Microsoft Office as it is the compulsory requirement in day to day activities. Especially in MS office the experience of advance Microsoft Excel is a must the ideal candidate must be familiar and have worked with Excel Formulas and Functions.
We can also add Doctors into professional service job in Pakistan as doctors are not only doing their duty, they are also doing social service for the community. A doctor can get a job in government hospitals and he/she can also work in private hospitals. Doctors also have their private clinics and they are earning from those clinics after or before their job timings in hospitals.
Professional service vacancies are easily available in Pakistan in large quantity, but you need to get yourself the qualification to become eligible for those professional services positions in attockcity Pakistan.


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I have a small question regarding how to use SFTP over SSH. Is there any documentation regarding how this is used? I couldn't really find much in your documentation except how to set it up from the server side, but how can you use this on the clients side? Do you use an SSH terminal such as Putty?
When I connect via Putty, the client asks for a username and password but then the connection drops with a network error: Software caused connection abort. When I try and connect via computer explorer (sftp://username:password@domain) the connection switches to an ftp port and not SFTP.
Can you please explain this a little further?


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David H. Hernandez, the East Hampton High School student who took his own life on Sept. 29, had been the subject of repeated and sustained bullying at the school because of his sexual orientation, according to his mother, Carmita Barros, who claims the school administration ignored what was happening because David was an immigrant Latino.
The 16-year-old, a junior at the school, is the second Latino student at the high school to have committed suicide in less than three years. Colombian-born Tatiana Giraldo-Fahardo, a senior, died at home in Montauk in December 2009.
Her son had been despondent since the beginning of the school year, Ms. Barros said. He left a note for her, asking her for forgiveness and hoping that God would understand his actions. The note, written in Spanish, asked his mother to bury him in Ecuador. Click for Obituary
Last Thursday, Ms. Barros and a group of 18 parents and teenagers gathered at the bereaved family's house to speak out against bullying and what they see as an indifferent school administration. Several calls to the school principal, Adam S. Fine, and the district ssuperintendent, Richard Burns, requesting comment on the allegations were not returned.
Candles were lit about the room, as well as in a shrine to Nuestra de la Nube, Our Lady of the Clouds, an Ecuadorean tradition honoring the Virgin Mary.
"[Ms. Barros] is just looking for justice," said Blanca Stella Buitrago, who acted as spokeswoman for the group.
Ms. Barros came to America from Ecuador 13 years ago to work, sending money back every two weeks or so to support her children. Eventually she sent for them, first for her daughter, Gabriella, and then, a little over three years ago, for David, whom she hadn't seen for eight years.
She realized as soon as he arrived that he was gay, she said at the gathering, and tried to create a home environment where he could feel accepted. He came at the end of the school year, and was placed in a class with Gabriella to help him adjust.
Ms. Hernandez, who is now 18, said she had experienced first-hand the brutality of bullying when she arrived at East Hampton High. She said the persecution, mostly by fellow Latinos — including Ecuadoreans who have been in the country longer — could have been for a variety of reasons: height (she is small of stature), the inability to speak any English, and ignorance about what to wear.
David enjoyed going to school those few days with his sister, and looked forward to his freshman year. It was short-lived, however. No longer in class with Gabriella, he began to be teased.
"One day he came home crying," Ms. Barros said. "He was crying and crying. He told me, Mom, I don't want to go back to school." He did, though.
He particularly dreaded riding in the school bus. Ms. Barros began driving him to school every day from their house in Springs, except for Fridays, when her work schedule prevented it. "When I'd drop him off, he'd put his head down," she said.
She could see how unhappy he was when he'd return from school, especially on Fridays, and would ask what was troubling him. " 'It's all right, Mom, it's okay,' he told me."
Though David had been athletic in Ecuador, he dreaded gym class at the school, said Ms. Barros.
After making it through his freshman and sophomore years, she said, his mental state seemed to deteriorate when the current school year began. He was seeing a psychiatrist on Mondays and a psychologist on Fridays.
"Two weeks ago, they stole his cellphone," Ms. Barros said. She went to the school to complain.
Next, she said, "a group of Spanish kids threw his sandwich on the floor" in the lunchroom. "I told the school what happened. They said they were going to talk to them." She questions what actions the school actually took.
In a series of entries in Spanish on his Facebook page, which the family shared for publication, David expressed himself.
On Sept. 14, he wrote, "I feel so bad. Every day of my life, somebody's laughing at me."
The next day, he wrote, "This is so crazy. There are some moments there's no point to live, when you feel you don't have control . . . There are moments that I think that God has forgotten about me."
On Sept. 26, the family attended a church service for Nuestra de la Nube. Afterward, said Ruth Barros, David's aunt, who lives with the family, the boy began asking questions about God and religion.
The next day, he attended a meeting at the high school of the Gay-Straight Alliance, which is dedicated to fostering the acceptance of all sexual persuasions among the student body.
"He seemed like a nice guy," said Joel Johnson, 16, the organization's president, who spoke about the meeting shortly after David's death. "He didn't get a lot of talking in," as the meeting dealt with administrative matters.
The day before he died, David experienced a particularly bad moment at school. Ms. Barros learned about it afterward from the teacher. "David sat down," Ms. Barros said she was told, crossing his legs as he did so and putting his elbows on his desk. Some in the class began laughing at him, taunting him about his posture. According to Ms. Barros, the whole class began to laugh. The teacher scolded them.
That night, Ms. Barros said, he was the lowest she'd ever seen, but in the morning, when she made breakfast, he seemed happy. Afterward, however, he began pacing, then went into his bedroom.
At 1 p.m., she went into his room to say goodbye as she left for work. He was asleep. It was the last time she saw him alive.
"What we are upset about is that the school did nothing," Ms. Buitrago said. She said the bullying of Latino children was not isolated to gay students, and turned to the people crowded into Ms. Barros's small living room for proof.
"How many of you have had your children bullied? Raise your hands."
Every hand in the room went up.
Sandra Torres has a son in the school who, she said, has been pushed around. "They took his backpack," she said. When the backpack was found, the books were still in it but everything else was gone, including his dental retainer. She went to the school to complain, but said she felt as if she was ignored.
"If this happened to a white kid, things would be different," Ms. Buitrago said.
According to Ms. Torres, one impetus behind bullying may be the school's policy toward children who speak no English, which she said was to divide them from the general student body to allow them to better acclimate. "It makes them feel bad," she said, and makes them an inviting target.
She said there was little contact between the school administration and the Spanish-speaking community. "Most schools have a PTA," she said. If there is one at East Hampton High School, she said she had never been invited to join it.
"We all have kids here, and we don't want this to happen again," said Ms. Buitrago. "When they are in school, we feel they should be protected. We don't feel protected by the town. We are afraid for our children."
"What is justice?" asked Ms. Barros. "Justice means the government will make laws. If you know a kid is bullying, suspend him."
"There are a lot of new people coming in," Ms. Buitrago said. "They should not be discriminated against because of their look or their race. Because they don't speak English. And because of their sexual orientation." In Ms. Barros's living room that day, there was full agreement.
On Tuesday, after learning of David's death, the Long Island Gay and Lesbian Youth Network said it would "fast-track" its efforts to open an L.G.B.T. community center in Suffolk County. The organization plans to hold a meeting at the high school at 6 p.m. on Oct. 22 to discuss what may have happened at the school and how to put an end to it.
Meanwhile, in Southampton Town, this month has been named Bullying Prevention Month, following a finding by the town's youth bureau that 21 percent of teenagers who responded to a survey reported having been bullied during the 2011-2012 school year. The town will hold several meetings during the month focusing on bullying and cyber-bullying, for example on Facebook. The first event will take place on Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Rogers Memorial Library.
In July, New York State's new Dignity for All Students Act took effect. It requires schools to report incidents of bullying and discrimination, and to write the act into the school's code of conduct. According to Bridget LeRoy, East Hampton High School's communications coordinator, the school has adopted the act and posted it on its Web site.


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Photographers got more than they were bargaining for Monday night as Anne Hathaway exited the car at the premiere of her latest film, "Les Misérables." The actress had no underwear on and photographers captured the moment when she mistakenly bared it all.
Hathaway sat down with "Today" show host Matt Lauer this morning and answered questions about the unfortunate incident.
"It kind of made me sad on two accounts," Hathaway said during the interview. "One was that I was very sad that we live in an age when someone takes a picture of another person in a vulnerable moment and rather than delete it, and do the decent thing, sells it."
Of course, Hathaway isn't the first star to be exposed as she exited the car. Other celebrities like Lindsay Lohan, Britney Spears, and even the Duchess of Cambridge have been the victims of wrong place/wrong time wardrobe malfunction scenarios.
Hathaway continued, "And Im sorry that we live in a culture that commodifies sexuality of unwilling participants, which brings us back to 'Les Mis,' that's what my character is, she is someone who is forced to sell sex to benefit her child because she has nothing and there's no social safety net."
Hathaway plays Fantine in the movie alongside co-stars Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, Amanda Seyfreid, Sacha Baron Cohen, and Helena Bonham Carter. The film opens on Christmas Day.
On a lighter note, Hathaway stopped by "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon" to sing Mad Libs Christmas carols on Tuesday night's show.
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Neisen, Wright Lead Youthful Huskers
The Nebraska women's golf team will be one of the youngest in the Big Ten and the nation in 2012-13.
Returning starters Steffi Neisen and Katelyn Wright will lead a nine-player Husker roster that is without any seniors. The remainder of the roster consists of seven freshmen, including four true freshmen and a trio of redshirts.
"This year looks to be a rebuilding year on paper, with only two returning starters and no other players with collegiate experience," Nebraska Coach Robin Krapfl said. "But the potential is there for us to become a pretty good team. Steffi and Katelyn will need to provide strong leadership on and off the golf course to help our young team grow and develop."
Neisen has plenty of experience to draw upon as she assumes the role of a leader. The junior from New Prague, Minn., has been in the Husker lineup for 65 consecutive rounds in her first two seasons. She completed her sophomore season with Nebraska's No. 2 stroke average (76.67) in 2011-12. Her year included a school-record round of 66 at the Mountain View Collegiate on March 23. She notched three top-10 tournament finishes on the year, including a tie for second at the Alamo Invitational, Oct. 30-Nov. 1, when she fired a career-best 214 over three rounds. She closed her second year in Nebraska's starting lineup by tying for 25th at the 2012 Big Ten Championships.
"I think Steffi is ready and excited to be the leader of this team. In fact, I think she will thrive in this role," Krapfl said. "She has the personality and drive to be a role model for the younger players. We have been very fortunate the last two years to have great senior leadership for her to learn from and build on."
A standout in the classroom and in the community, Neisen was honored as a Big Ten Sportsmanship Award recipient, while also earning academic All-Big Ten honors. She also captured NGCA Scholastic All-America recognition for the second straight year.
"As a coach it is exciting when a player suddenly 'gets it' and starts blossoming in front of your eyes. We see that happening with Steffi," Krapfl said. "We have been telling her from day one how good she is and can become, and as her list of accomplishments grows, she is starting to believe."
Wright was also in the starting lineup throughout the 2011-12 campaign. The junior from Incline Village, Nev., competed in all 33 rounds for the Huskers and continued to shave strokes off her game as the season progressed. She started slow and battled some health issues in the fall, but came on strong in the spring. In one three-tournament stretch, Wright averaged 75.77, including a career-best 218 at the Westbrook Invitational in Peoria, Ariz.
"At the Westbrook tournament Katelyn really showed what she is capable of doing and so much more," Krapfl said. "Katelyn is a dynamic player. When things are on, she is amazing to watch because she makes it look so easy. Katie has a beautiful golf swing with the length to be able to dominate the course.
"I'm really excited to see what Katelyn will do this year. She has the ability to not only be our most improved player, but also one of the most improved in the Big Ten. When you take a multi-sport athlete like Katie was, it takes a couple of years to catch up with those players who only played golf. But when that athlete breaks out, great things can happen. With Katie's work ethic, she has put in the time it takes and is ready to break out."
The remaining spots in Nebraska's lineup will be filled by freshmen. Second-year Huskers Jackie O'Doherty, Morgan Smejkal and Cassidy Stelzmiller all redshirted in their first seasons in Nebraska's program in 2011-12.
"All three redshirt freshmen worked extremely hard to expand their games and hone their skills. It is exciting to see players really take advantage of that year to work hard and improve," Krapfl said. "The three of them really embraced the year away from competition, putting in long hours of tedious practice to be ready to compete this season."
O'Doherty, a two-time Nebraska Class A state champion at Lincoln East High School, was a three-time Class A all-state pick in golf. She was also a member of the 2011 Four State Team and the 2010 Nebraska Junior Golf All-Star Team. She was also a competitive swimmer and posted better than a 4.0 GPA at Lincoln East.
"Jackie is a a great student with a wonderful personality and a good work ethic. She has good length, a solid golf swing and possesses a strong competitive side," Krapfl said. "She is coming off a hand injury that had her sidelined much of the summer, but it may be a blessing in disguise because she was forced to only work on her short game. It is going to be a battle between the freshmen to see who emerges into a prominent role in the lineup, but I would not be surprised if Jackie captures one of those spots."
Smejkal, a Columbus, Neb., native, was a two-time Class A all-state selection and produced a pair of top-five finishes at the state tournament. She was also a member of the Nebraska Junior Golf All-Star Team in 2009 and 2010, and she was a member of the 2010 and 2011 Nebraska Four State Team. She was also an outstanding basketball player who set Columbus High's three-point record.
"Morgan was recruited as an athlete with potential to develop into a college-level golfer, and she has embraced that goal," Krapfl said. "We have had quite a few hard-working athletes in my tenure, and Morgan's work ethic is right up there with the best. You've got to love a kid who gives it her all in everything she does. Not only that, she has also embraced what being a great teammate is all about. Morgan has good length, is meticulous in her thought process and hates to lose. As soon as she can get away from thinking too much and just play, she could develop into one heck of a player."
Stelzmiller was a highly regarded recruit from Placerville, Calif., who had success as a junior player. She competed in several major events, including the Women's Trans.
"We headed into last season thinking Cassidy could help us right away, and even though I think she could have, I'm glad she elected to take the year off and develop her game. It is exciting to think of how far she can progress in the next four years," Krapfl said. "She has excellent length and a great touch on the greens. With a year of maturity, we are hoping for big things from Cassidy."
The final ingredients to Nebraska's 2012-13 team come from four true freshmen, including two international players. The freshmen will all be given an opportunity to compete for positions in the lineup.
Cassie Deeg could make an immediate impact. The Hugo, Minn., native captured the 2011 Minnesota state title while helping Stillwater Area High School to runner-up team finishes in both 2011 and 2012.
Deeg added a third-place individual Class 3A finish in 2012, and was also the Minnesota Women's Match Play runner-up.
"Cassie will be pushing those juniors for the top spot in our lineup, which I love," Krapfl said. "It just makes our team that much better. Cassie is a complete player, with good length, solid play in all areas of the game, and she is a proven winner. Plus she is a quality student with a wonderful personality."
Another true freshman with an excellent chance to contribute early is Hannah Luebke. One of the top young golfers in Germany, Luebke became the first European player to sign with the Huskers since Catha Fogelberg (Sweden) in 1997-98. A native of Stuttgart, Luebke is the second German to join the Huskers in history, following in the footsteps of Shirin Hornecker (Munich), who played for Nebraska from 1996 to 1998.
Luebke finished second in the BWGW International Match Play and third at the German Youth National Championships. At 6-foot-1, Luebke was also an All-German performer as a middle blocker/outside hitter on the volleyball court in both 2009 and 2010.
"Hannah's strength lies in her long game," Krapfl said. "As her short game develops, she will become a formidable force in our lineup. I've always enjoyed the cultural exchange that takes place when you add international players to your team, and Hannah's personality is going to fit right in."
Another player adding international flavor is Yoorim Kang from Toronto, Ontario. A walk-on, Kang is expected to add depth for the Huskers while she adjusts to the collegiate game.
"I wasn't really looking to add any players, but I was so impressed with Yoorim's desire to walk on and prove herself," Krapfl said. "Anyone who is that motivated deserves a chance. Yoorim has a nice golf swing. She needs to lower her scores consistently, but if she can do that, she may have a chance to be in the battle for a lineup spot. She has played in some good tournaments and has the experience to know what it takes to compete at this level."
Nebraskan Abbie Hunke rounds out the 2012-13 Husker roster. The walk-on from Snyder, Neb., finished fourth as a senior in the 2011 Nebraska Class B State Tournament for West Point-Beemer/Scribner-Snyder. She also finished eighth at the 2010 Class C State Tournament, after competing her first two years of high school on the boys team.
Hunke enjoyed a strong summer of 2012, competing on the Nebraska Four State Team, while also advancing to the semifinals of the Nebraska Junior Match Play Championships.
An outstanding all-around athlete, Hunke played three years of high school basketball and also competed in softball.
"Abbie is another one of those Nebraska kids who is an athlete, having been an outstanding basketball player in high school," Krapfl said. "It would probably benefit Abbie to redshirt to give her a year to develop her all-around game, but we are so young you just never know what is going to happen. Abbie has good length, which helps when adjusting to collegiate courses."
Nebraska's young squad will be challenged by an outstanding schedule that tees off at its own Chip-N Club Invitational at the Country Club of Lincoln, Sept. 10-11.
The Huskers hit the road for the first time by traveling to The Golfweek Challenge in Vail, Colo., Sept. 24-26, where they will face 17 teams from 17 conferences. NU then heads to the Prices New Mexico State Invitational in Las Cruces, N.M., Oct. 8-10.
The following week the Huskers will compete in the Missouri State/Payne Stewart Memorial, Oct. 15-16, in Springfield, Mo., before concluding the fall season at the Alamo Invitational in San Antonio, Texas, Oct. 28-30.
The spring schedule tees off at Purdue's Lady Puerto Rico Invitational, Feb. 10-12, in Rio Mar, P.R. NU then journeys to Peoria, Ariz., to compete in the Westbrook Spring Invite, Feb. 24-25. Two weeks later, the Huskers return to Arizona to compete in Notre Dame's Clover Cup in Mesa, March 8-10.
The Huskers close the regular season at the SMU/Dallas Athletic Club Invitational, April 5-7, before competing at the 2013 Big Ten Championships in French Lick, Ind., April 26-28. The Huskers will seek their 12th NCAA Regional bid since 1994 when they head to their second Big Ten Tournament.
NCAA Regional competitions will be held in Norman, Okla. (Central), Stanford, Calif. (West) and Auburn, Ala. (East), before Athens, Ga., plays host to the NCAA Championships, May 21-24.
"Our schedule is set up for our young players to experience success, while challenging them against the nation's best," Krapfl said. "I'm excited to see this team develop and grow. They have the talent and the game. When the confidence and belief matches it, great things can happen.


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Ravyn and Edward have finally found peace together with the Cullens. They haven't heard from her dad, and things seem to be looking up. But when Alice sees something potentially dangerous, and Carlisle rushes her to the hospital for x-rays, they realize that their happy ending was never meant to be. And just when it can't get any worse for Ravyn, guess who shows up? This is the sequel to "Restart".
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I leaned back onto the warm grass, absorbing the sun. It was one of those rare occasions, and I decided I would make the best of it. Apparently, Edward had the same idea.
He lay down on his back beside me, closing his eyes and smiling into the sunlight. His skin glistened in the light, like it was embedded with a thousand diamonds. Though I'd seen it several times before, it was still a wondrous sight, seeing Edward in the sunlight.
"That feels nice," he murmured, his lips barely moving.
"It is nice," I acknowledged. "I was wondering if we missed the sun exploding or something," I joked with a grin.
He smiled in response – I was slick with my jokes. Or maybe I was deluding myself into thinking my jokes were actually funny, and maybe that made him laugh more than the joke itself. Either way, it was nice to hear Edward laugh.
He laughed so much more these days, I liked to think I had a positive impact on his mood. It took nearly a year for him to realize it, but, with a little help from me, he finally came to terms that Bella, or whatever her name was, wasn't coming back. And also that he loved me, of course.
I must be the luckiest girl in the world, I thought with a smile. Edward Cullen is the most amazing person in the world and he's mine. I just want to shout it to the world, "EDWARD CULLEN IS MINE!" The excitement fills me and threatens to bubble over.
I reach out and take his glistening hand in mine, and I see his smile widen impossibly. I close my eyes and enjoy the warmth of the sunlight along with him, and for a while we do just this, needing no words to fill our silence, as it is not awkward. It's perfect and comfortable.
"Ravyn?" He asked quietly, breaking the not-so-awkward silence.
"Hm?" I replied distractedly.
"I just I'd warn you that Alice wants to plan for a shopping trip as soon as the sun goes away," he snickered.
I groaned, and asked, "Will you come this time? Maybe it won't be so terrible if you're there. We won't be able to go into certain embarrassing stores."
"No, I'm afraid not, love. Alice was very clear: girls only. Esme's even coming along."
"That's not fair! I can't even fight back! Stupid vampires…" He laughed a loud, booming laughter of pure happiness. He laughed like that a lot lately, and it made me swell with pride inside.
"Alice can be a little terrifying when you get in her way," he admitted.
"What will you do? I suppose you'll just go hunting with the boys or something?"
"We do other things than hunt when you guys aren't around, you know," he said seriously.
"Like what?" I asked, mocking.
"Like…" he paused for a moment to brainstorm.
"See! I told you." I grinned.
"You didn't let me think," he said playfully, rolling over in a blindingly fast movement so that he was propped up on his elbows, looking down at me with one of his looks. It was adoration, mixed with love and happiness.
In my head, I was thinking the line, "Edward Cullen is mine," over and over again while I smiled back up at him,
"We wrestle," he paused and a mischievous smile lit up his face. "And sometimes we go to strip clubs."
For a minute, I believed him. My face froze in shock, and I felt it turn red with anger.
"Edward Anthony Masen Cullen," I shouted in a stern voice, "If I find you –"
"Kidding!" He snickered, moving so that he was directly above me.
My anger was swept away, and I pouted. Then, that look that he was giving me completely erased away both emotions entirely.
"I love you," I whispered longingly.
He didn't say it, but I could see it in his eyes. He leaned in towards me and pressed his lips to mine. I did not want more than that simple kiss, and stayed put like I was supposed to. I was relishing more in the thought that I was kissing the most beautiful person alive, rather than the fact that I could so easily get more.
He pulled back, and then slowly lowed him self to lie beside me. He rested his head on my stomach and closed his eyes in peaceful silence. I brought my hands up to pull my fingers absent mindedly through his silky bronze hair.
Somewhere during that time, I ended up falling asleep. My eyes drifted closed, and the hands that were playing with his hair fell limp to rest on the bronze locks. My fingertip twitched periodically, just to feel the sensation of his silky hair on them.
Sometime later, he was waking me up, softly calling my name in my ear and shaking my arm.
"Ravyn, wake up. It's time for dinner," he said, and at that moment, my stomach growled as if the word were a taboo. I laughed myself awake, and he helped me to my feet and led me into the house.
I drifted over into the kitchen, and he followed behind with an amused look on his face. I rummaged around in the fridge for ingredients, not sure what I was going to make. I found a package of quesadillas in a drawer, and a container of salsa. I moved to the cabinet, and located one can of chili, no beans. Perfect!
I pulled a dish out of the cupboard, and poured the chili and salsa into it. I pulled a large mixing spoon from the drawer, and started mixing them around. I took out the tortilla shells and started ripping them into small pieces before sprinkling them around the dish. Then I turned back to the fridge to find my last ingredient: one bag of Kraft four cheese mix. I sprinkled half into the mixture before stirring it again, then the other half over the top as a coating.
As I was putting the pan in the oven, I heard Edward's disgusted grunt behind me. I turned and gave him a patronizing look.
"What now?"
"That looks disgusting," He said, sniffing and grimacing.
"It's delicious," I defended. "My mother taught me how to make it, thank you very much."
"Sorry, I might be a little biased, seeing as everything tastes bad to me."
"Except for blood," I joked.
He was always telling me how it amazed him how casual I was with the term. I threw it around like a weight, like I didn't have a problem with it. And I didn't. I'd always been fascinated by vampire stories – living with them was like a dream come true. And the Cullens didn't scare me one bit, I knew they were good.
He shook his head and lead the way back into the living room, where Emmett was turning on our Wii.
He gestured to the four toy guitars that were leaning against the wall and announced, "I challenge you to a battle." He still couldn't accept the fact that, I, a mere human with normal reflexes, could beat him, a vampire with unrequited skill and agility. He was just a sore loser.
"I accept your challenge," I said, grinning and playing along with the charade.
I grabbed my favorite guitar, the one with a lime green faceplate and various stickers, and Emmett grabbed his favorite, the pink one with a few small stickers. He was going through one of those pink-is-manly phases. Thank God Edward wasn't.
The game started, and Emmett went to the co-player screen and selected battle mode. He was about to chose "Hit Me with Your Best Shot" by Pat Benetar when I interrupted him and say, "It's my turn to choose."
The emotions drained from his face as I scrolled down the list of songs, passing first the first show, then the second. I stopped at the first song on show three, "When You Were Young," by the Killers. He knew this was my best song, and his worst.
I adjust my settings to expert difficulty, and, just to prove me wrong – even though he hasn't even been past the first show on expert – he sets his the same. The song begins and already I have the upper hand, and I ace the first note. He misses it completely, then grumbles something about not even seeing it coming.
Pretty soon I hit the three-hundred note streak, and he hits one-hundred. It's not hard to get a huge streak with all these notes, but Emmett missed one and cursed, missing a few more.
The song ends, and he shouts an unintelligible string of profanities. I just grin as I put my trademark name, vampire, in the number one high score place. Edward laughed at his brother and gave me a thumbs up. I retreated into the kitchen to check on my dinner and, sure enough, it was ready.
Anticipation rose as I eagerly pulled the dish out of the oven and set it on the counter. I closed the oven, then turned back to my feast hungrily.
After locating a suitable knife, I cut myself a portion and set it on a plate. But, in the process, I ended up burning my finger on the pan.
"Ouch!" I hollered, hopping up and down and cradling the finger to my chest.
Edward rushed into the room and was at my side in a minute. "What happened? Are you okay?"
"I'm fine, Edward," I said, sucking in a breath between my teeth.
"Let me see," he said, holding his hand out. Reluctantly, I placed my hand in his, and he examined my finger carefully. "Looks like a little burn. Nothing too serious," he said in a patronizing tone. My eyes narrowed at him, and I pouted. He grinned, then leaned over and pressed his lips to my throbbing finger. The icy coldness helped a bit.
After I had eaten my dinner, I offered to play another round with Emmett. He shook his head and mumbled something about cheating humans. I sat beside Edward on the couch and Emmett switched to the cable and sulked his way upstairs.
Eventually, I started to fall asleep. Edward noticed, and lifted me into his arms and carried me up the stairs to my room. He kissed my forehead and tucked the covers up around my chin before turning out the light and ducking out the door. I drifted into a peaceful slumber, dreaming of him all night long.
But I didn't need to dream about him, because Edward Cullen was mine.
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ARLINGTON, Texas – Eduardo Escobar made his final contribution for the first-place Chicago White Sox on Saturday night.
Escobar had two hits, including an RBI double in a three-run fifth, in Chicago's 5-2 victory over the Texas Rangers and then was sent to Minnesota in a trade for left-hander Francisco Liriano.
Adam Dunn hit his major league-leading 31st home run and Philip Humber pitched six solid innings in leading the White Sox to their fifth straight victory.
The postgame scene, however, was dominated by the news of Liriano's acquisition. The lefty was traded to Chicago on Saturday night for Escobar and minor league left-hander Pedro Hernandez.
"He's such a good kid," Dunn said of Escobar, "We really enjoyed having him."
Escobar, who started at short in place of Alexei Ramirez, helped the White Sox pull away in a three-run fifth that extended their lead to 5-0.
Jordan Danks singled and came home on Escobar's double. Two batters later, Dunn hit a two-run shot that just cleared the wall in center.
Escobar also doubled in the seventh.
"Everybody loves (Escobar)," Chicago first baseman Paul Konerko said. "He's probably going to play every day and become a household name over there."
Konerko added a two-run homer for Chicago, which increased its AL Central lead to 2½ games over Detroit. The White Sox have won the first two in a three-game series between division leaders.
Humber (5-5) didn't allow a hit through three innings and won for the second time in three starts. He yielded one run, four hits and struck out four.
The Texas native was making his first start in his home state against the Rangers.
"I had a lot of friends and family here," Humber said. "It was definitely nice to pitch well here."
Matt Harrison (12-6), who lost his second straight start, gave up five runs and seven hits in seven innings. The left-hander walked three and struck out four.
Josh Hamilton sat out after Rangers manager Ron Washington elected to give his slumping slugger a mental break. Hamilton is batting .145 in July and heard rare boos from his home fans after striking out twice Friday night.
Adrian Beltre moved into Hamilton's third spot in the batting order, and rookie Leonys Martin played left field.
The Rangers also shuffled the middle of their lineup. Nelson Cruz hit fourth for the second time in two years, David Murphy was in the fifth spot and Michael Young batted sixth.
Mike Napoli had a solo homer and an RBI groundout for Texas, which dropped its fifth in a row to the White Sox. Humber and three relievers held the Rangers to five hits.
Texas went 0 for 13 with runners in scoring position and 1 for 21 in the series.
"If we start swinging the bat with some runners in scoring position, we can turn this thing around," Rangers manager Ron Washington said. "That's what's killing us right now."
The White Sox had two rookies and backup catcher Tyler Flowers in the lineup, but offensive leaders Dunn and Konerko came through with the big hits to sink the Rangers.
Harrison allowed only a walk through three innings before Chicago broke through. Dunn singled off Ian Kinsler's glove at second base with one out in the fourth. Konerko followed with a 416-foot drive to left, his 17th home run of the season.
Konerko is 10 for 19 with three home runs and seven RBIs over his last five games.
The White Sox broke the game open with their three runs in the fifth.
After losing five in a row, the White Sox have responded by scoring 40 runs during their current winning streak.
"You have to zone (Harrison) up and have a plan on what you're doing," Dunn said. "If you get away from the plan, he's going to get you."
Young tripled leading off the seventh and Napoli followed with a walk that ended Humber's night.
Jesse Crain inherited the first-and-third jam. He struck out Martin and Craig Gentry, then got some help from his defense. Dayan Viciedo made a diving catch of Kinsler's looping fly in shallow left to end the inning.
NOTES: Chicago OF Alejandro De Aza (sprained left wrist) and SS Alexei Ramirez (bruised left hand) didn't play one day after being involved in a scary outfield collision. While neither injury is considered serious, White Sox manager Robin Ventura said De Aza likely wouldn't play Sunday, either. ... C A.J. Pierzynski missed his fourth straight game with a right oblique strain. ... Texas RHP Neftali Feliz will make his fourth rehab appearance Sunday for Triple-A Round Rock. He is expected to throw about 80 pitches. ... Chicago's Gavin Floyd (8-8) will face Texas' Scott Feldman (4-6) in the series finale Sunday.
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ARLINGTON, Texas – Eduardo Escobar made his final contribution for the first-place Chicago White Sox on Saturday night.


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"The mortgage interest deduction is one of the pillars of our national housing policy," said Michael D. Berman, chairman of the Mortgage Bankers Association. "Limiting its use will have negative repercussions for consumers and home values up and down the housing chain."...But:
[O]nly those in the top third of wage earners even itemized their deductions, meaning that two-thirds of taxpayers weren't eligible for the break.Then why did "House Speaker Nancy Pelosi blast[] the commission's suggestions, saying it would force middle-class homeowners to subsidize tax breaks for the wealthy"? I guess there are a lot of "middle class" people in the top third of taxpayers.
"No one can make a serious intellectual argument in favor of the mortgage interest deduction," [said Calvin Johnson, a tax professor at the University of Texas]. "Why should the government subsidize homeowners rather than renters? The only thing it's good for is middle-class votes."
It's a complex policy question, and since there are other, offsetting tax breaks, it's hard to see who will be hurt the most. But generally, isn't it fairer to have lower tax rates than a bunch of deductions? With deductions, they only help if they're more than the standard deduction and if you do the thing the government has decided to favor.
Wouldn't it be better if you made housing decisions — rent or buy, big or small — without the government adding weight to one side? But if you've already bought a house, and the government's encouragement factored into your decision, you might feel cheated if they take that deduction away. Of course, the government always had the power to take the deduction away, and there's always the argument that you should have factored that in when you made your decision.
But that argument is going to piss people off unless they can remain calm long enough to see that a lowering of the tax rates more than offsets the bottom-line value of their deduction. But is that true? Does anyone know?


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- 1 can (14 ounces) water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and chopped
- 3 cups shredded pepper jack cheese, divided
- 1-1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
- 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 envelope Italian salad dressing mix
- 2 prebaked 12-inch thin pizza crusts
- In a large bowl, combine the artichokes, 1 cup cheese, chicken, chilies, mayonnaise, sour cream and salad dressing mix. Place crusts on pizza pans; spread with artichoke mixture. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
- Bake at 450° for 10-14 minutes or until bubbly. Yield: 2 pizzas (12 slices each).
Originally published as Chicken Artichoke Pizzas in Taste of Home Christmas Annual Annual 2010, p16
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Reviewed Mar. 31, 2017
"Wonderful recipe for dinner!"
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"OMG this was delicious - and just a mound of great flavors that melt in your mouth - loved this"
Reviewed Apr. 6, 2013
"This pizza was delicious!!! My husband devoured it, and usually he is a pepperoni guy! We absolutely loved it and will be making it again really soon! The only thing I did was add green onions, just for another layer of flavour! Yum!! Excellent recipe!!"


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- Oral Stories : Its Time
Its Time
It's Time By Realkinkcple
Beth is napping on the couch, only wearing a large worn t-shirt, her long brown hair still damp from the shower is tumbling almost to the floor. One leg is bent resting against the back of the couch the other leg is lying on the couch cocked enough to show her slick, pink pussy.
That is how our two lusty heroes find her when they come in from working on their motorcycles in the back yard. Dean the dark headed one of the two is her boyfriend of three months and David, the blond, is his best friend. They both stop at the same time the crashing into each other gawking at the lovely sight displayed for them. After a few moments they look at each other with wicked, lustful grins on their faces. She had informed them awhile back that she would love to try two men at once but Dean wasn't to sure if she meant it until now. There was no way that her display could have been anything but an invitation because she knew David would be there all day and was going to stay for dinner.
They back out of the room quietly so they wouldn't wake her then stop in the kitchen to discuss this tantalizing situation.
"Well Dave, decision time, do you want to live out her fantasy?" Dean asked quietly.
"Ummm…let me think" David paused "Hell yeah!" He finished in an urgent whisper.
"OK, let's clean up and then rock her world" Dean says with another grin.
Ten minutes later the two freshly clean friends, in just their boxer shorts, go back to the couch. Dean kisses her lightly on the cheek and starts down her throat. While Dave gently lifts the leg that is stretched out, sets it on his lap as he sits down moving it so she is more open, he leans in licking and kissing her inner thighs.
Beth moans softly arching toward the mouth on her neck, opening her legs more for the questing mouth at her thighs and her hand reaches up cupping the back of Dean's neck. Dave moves closer to her dripping slit, groaning when he encounters wetness on the top of her thighs licking it up greedily.
Beth's eyes flutter open to look at Dean, smiling as he pulls the shirt up and off. Then she looks down at Dave who looks up at her, eyes sparkling as he licks her cream from her opening to her clit in one broad sweep of his tongue, she throws her head back moaning.
"Damn, I guess its time, huh boys?" she asks huskily All she gets are growling chuckles as Dean sucks a nipple in his mouth and Dave spears his tongue inside her.
Beth reaches a hand out to take Dean's erection in her hand through his boxers stroking with a firm grip. Dean growls his pleasure as she pushes his boxers off taking his satin covered hardness in one hand and his sac in the other. He suckles her nipples harder biting lightly, making her whimper with need. Dave flicks her clit with his tongue then sucks the tender nub in his mouth, slowly sliding his tongue over it as he suckles.
"Oh, my god Dave... shit … that's so goooood!" Beth gasps while bucking her hips with the rhythm of his mouth.
She tugs slightly to bring Dean's cock to her mouth, licking around the purple head then closing her soft lips around it sucking and licking the tip.
"Shit baby, damn!" Dean growls and leans over the couch propping his hands on the back so she can take more in her mouth. She slides as much of him down her throat as she can while she uses one hand on the rest of his shaft and the other fondling his sac.
Dave moves on the couch more kneeling between her legs, putting one of her knees over his shoulder, he continues sucking and lapping her, while reaching up to fondle and pinch a breast. He slides a finger inside her stroking the sensitive area right before her g-spot, Beth starts panting and gasping around Dean's cock. She sucks and strokes his member stronger and faster as her climax approaches. "God baby, I'm coming!" Dean shouts hoarsely. As his seed is shot down her throat Beth comes in great shudders of her body, she licks him clean with a grin. Dave is not idle; he licks up her juices pausing to dip down to her ass and discovers the base of the butt plug she had inserted deep in her body.
Dave looks up at Dean "Damn, she is ready for us; she's wearing a butt plug!" He exclaims with delight to Dean.
"Of course I am moron, there is no way I could take either one of you up my ass without it, you guys are too big!" Beth replies and adds "you're willing to double fuck me right?" with a grin.
"Hell, yeah!" replies Dave.
Dean smirks, scoops Beth off the couch, throwing her over his shoulder, turns to Dave "Come on Buddy, we've got a little lady who needs some serious fucking" and proceeds to the bedroom.
Beth is tossed onto the bed, while Dave strips off his boxers and Dean pounces on Beth, kissing her deeply. Dean leans back looks down at her "Darlin' you are damn fine, you know that?" he asks with amazement in his eyes. "I'm happy to hear it, now why don't you guys show me how fine I am" she says with another soul stealing grin, turns over with her rump in the air. "You gotta take this thing out and the lube is in the nightstand" she adds with a wiggle of her ass.
"Well fuck, honey, you are prepared" Dave says as he retrieves the lube from the drawer, holding it in his palms to warm it up.
Dean places his hands on her ass smoothing his hands over it then gives it a light slap. Beth gasps, lets a small scream loose, shudders and comes.
"Fuck, I gotta get this thing out!" Dean says as he grasps the end of the plug "Push out babe" she does and the plug comes out with a pop. Dean looks over at his friend "You want the front or back?" "I'll take that fine ass" he replies as he hands over the lube, Dean liberally spreads it in and around her puckered hole.
"OK all greased up, you ready babe?" He asks.
"Yeah I'm ready," she answers turning to her side "Come here for a sec, Dave". He kneels on the bed, she reaches up taking his face in her hands, pulling him down for a deep kiss. She ends it with a nip on his lower lip "I want to feel you in my pussy first, do you mind?" she asks with a sensual smile. "Hell no, put me inside" she puts a leg over his hip as he lays on his back until she is straddling him. "Wait till you feel her Dave, damn fine pussy there" Dean says as he reclines on the other side of the bed watching them. Beth grasps Dave's cock sliding her hand up and down the shaft humming her approval, she guides the tip to her dripping slit, rubbing it against her hard clit as she guides him inside. She takes him slowly inside while her muscles clench him as he goes deeper.
"Fuck, you feel too damn good" Dave groans as he bottoms out in her tight wet body.
"Told ya" Dean says with a lecherous look, "ride him babe" he adds as he slaps her ass lightly. She gasps and starts a slow grinding rhythm, bracing her hands on his chest Dave leans up to take a nipple in his mouth suckling and nipping it. Beth whimpers softly then growls as her body starts shuddering and tightening on him.
"She's coming, she's coming" Dean chants as he reaches over to slap her ass cheeks a few times then stops to watch her arch up and scream out her intense orgasm.
"Holy fuck ...damn" Dave groans as she shudders as another wave hits her.
She leans back down to prop her hands on his chest, panting, her eyes slumberous with desire "You wanna slide that cock in my ass now?" she asks.
"Oh, yeah I wanna fill your pretty ass up" he answers.
She slides off Dave to crawl on Dean, "Hey babe, did ya miss me?" she asks. Dean grins "Oh, yeah I wanna feel that on my dick."
She chuckles as she mounts him. "Take me in babe" he says. She grasps his shaft, putting the tip at her entrance then slides down his length. David is standing by the bed watching the couple on the bed while stroking himself applying lube to his own shaft.
Dean and Beth start a slow rhythm, Dave approaches the bed.
"Are you guys ready for me?" he asks huskily.
"Yeah come on up here" Beth says as they stop moving.
David kneels on the bed between Dean's legs, he slides his hands on her ass stroking it slowly then parts her cheeks with one hand and starts sliding his finger in her tight entrance.
"Push out a little darlin" he growls, she does and his finger eases in to the webbing, strokes her a couple times then inserts another stroking again.
She moans and starts thrusting with his strokes, causing Dean to slide in and out also causing Dean to moan with her.
"That plug worked great, you ready for my cock now?" he waits for her answer, still stroking gently.
"Ohhh, yeah" she groans and stops moving so he can slide in.
He guides the tip to her rosette and presses in a little, "Push out a little harder now" he says. She pushes out and the large head slides in, making all of them groan, then he continues until he is in to the hilt and rests there for a moment.
Dean looks over Beth's shoulder at David and nods slightly while pulling out then pushing back in as David pulls out. They start counter motions, while one strokes in the other pulls out, they feel each other through the thin barrier between them and gasp each time. Beth is whimpering with the tandem pace flexing her hips and clenching on both of them. The men start speeding up the pace as they feel her body start shuddering from her impending orgasm. After a few more strokes she starts screaming as her body stiffens and her muscles clench from her strong orgasmic contractions. The guys stroke in and out together at the same time, filling her to capacity as she crests over another wave and takes them with her. Both men shoot their loads in her receptive body and all three scream and shout their satisfaction.
David pulls out and collapses to the side as Dean turns to him with Beth, also pulling out, snuggling her back against David's chest. Both men wrap her in their arms kissing her lightly. Beth caresses them lightly "Damn that was mind blowing, boys" she says huskily.
Both men grunt their agreement as all three drift off to sleep.


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Fundraising sale to benefit mental health
NORTH PORT — A sale at Patriot Self Storage this weekend will benefit those who are in need of mental health services but might not be able to afford them.
The family of the late Adam M. Duffey is holding a sale Saturday and Sunday to benefit Adam's Fund, set up at Tri-County Counseling & Life Skills Center in North Port. The purpose of the fund is to help those in need of mental health services and treatment, who don't have insurance or the resources to get the help they need. The family chose Tri-County Counseling to receive the money because it helped Adam, who suffered from mental health issues, and the whole family during their time of need.


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Rangers poised to own the offseason
By Richard Justice 12/07/12 2:44 PM ET
The Texas Rangers are poised to own the offseason. Zack Greinke? Still seems likely. Josh Hamilton? Yep, there's a good chance he's back in Arlington. Justin Upton? Stay tuned.
Sometimes the toughest thing for a general manager to do is shake up a good club, but Jon Daniels seems determined to give his team a dramatic makeover, perhaps one that will elevate it to "Best Team In Baseball" status.
There are dozens of moving parts in all of this, and it could all come undone at any time. Greinke seems in no hurry to make a decision even though money almost surely is no longer an issue, and the Dodgers and Angels have sent signals that they're no longer in the mix.
While the Southern California clubs are getting frustrated that Greinke hasn't made a decision, Daniels has kept working other fronts.
Hamilton continues to shop for a better offer. The Rangers began discussions with a three-year offer, but may be willing to add a fourth year to the deal. Hamilton would like six, so he has kept looking at other options.
The Red Sox and Mariners have shown interest, but it's not known if either made an offer. Inside the industry, there's widespread speculation the Yankees will fly into the fray.
If that happens, Hamilton probably is headed to the Bronx. But general manager Brian Cashman has stayed the course, intent on getting his club under the 2014 luxury tax threshold of $189 million.
From the beginning, the Rangers seemed confident they'd be given a chance to match the other offers to Hamilton. Daniels has kept the lines of communication open and seems to have been upfront about what the Rangers will and won't do to get a deal done.
Meanwhile, Daniels has worked relentlessly to put a package of players together that would get Upton from the Diamondbacks. His discussions have involved at least two other teams -- the Indians and Rays -- at various times.
Daniels believes Upton, 25, is on his way to becoming one of the game's elite players, someone good enough to construct a franchise around. In listening to offers for Upton, the D-backs are discovering how much other clubs think of him.
General manager Kevin Towers will not make the deal without getting a shortstop and front-line starter out of it. Would Elvis Andrus and James Shields be enough?
Daniels is also attempting to trade Michael Young and perhaps Nelson Cruz as well. In the end, his message will be a response to a bitterly disappointing finish to the 2012 season.
If the Rangers could begin 2013 with Greinke, Matt Harrison and Yu Darvish at the front of their rotation, they'd have a front three as good as almost any. They'd have quality depth behind them, especially highly regarded young left-hander Martin Perez. And if they had a batting order built around Adrian Beltre, Hamilton and Upton, they'd be scary good.
There's some risk involved. Young has been the Rangers' clubhouse leader, but he may not get regular playing time in the reshaped Rangers. Daniels has offered to pay more than $10 million of his $16 million to get a deal with the Phillies done. Young would have to approve such a deal.
The Rangers drew a franchise-record 3.46 million fans in 2012, and management has shown fans it will invest that money back into making the club better. Even if Daniels adds Greinke, Hamilton and Upton, he may keep his final payroll number below $170 million.
He has the advantage of having a very good club no matter what he does. He has also expressed a desire to push his best young players -- Jurickson Profar, corner infielder Mike Olt, left-hander Martin Perez and center fielder Leonys Martin -- into more prominent roles.
Daniels believes they'd bring both production and energy to the clubhouse. But if he adds Greinke and Upton to the mix, if he can retain Hamilton, he will have given his club both a new look and an infusion of talent.
Daniels long ago established himself as one of baseball's smartest executives. This latest chapter of his career may only reinforce that assessment.


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At first blush, the job title "health IT coordinator" (HIT coordinator) likely resonates with most people as a technical position. In reality, the role has more to do with program management and relationship building than network administration and computer upgrades.
From legislative policy development to fielding questions from industry stakeholders, HIT coordinators are helping guide the shift to electronic health records (EHR) and health information exchanges for each state. But the change hasn't been easy.
The work is well funded, thanks in part to the $25.8 billion devoted to health IT investments in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. But the influx of cash has also accelerated the pace of the technology's adoption, leading to myriad communication and administrative challenges for states.
Medical providers, insurance companies, agencies and all the parties involved in this increasingly electronic landscape have interests that don't necessarily align with one another. So it's up to HIT coordinators to foster those relationships in order to provide the best health care for each state's citizens as EHRs and health information exchanges are being deployed.
Dr. Steve Cline, North Carolina's HIT coordinator and assistant secretary of the Office of Health Information Technology, spends much of his time bringing attention to the issue. He referred to himself as a "change agent" and the visible "go-to" person for anything and everything related to health IT.
But like many administrative posts, there are a mountain of conference calls and groups, which keep HIT coordinators oftentimes too busy to make significant progress.
"It's really impossible for us to be everywhere we want to be or could be, so we have to pick and choose," Cline said. "There [are] so many moving parts to what we are trying to accomplish that it is really difficult for any one area to be fully engaged and on top of everything that is happening."
As North Dakota was developing its strategic and operational plan for rolling out health IT, state representatives took two weeks to question providers and other parties about their needs, said Sheldon Wolf, the state's health IT director.
"We have really tried in North Dakota to have an all-inclusive process where people who want to be involved, can be and provide input we [can use to] develop our plans," Wolf explained. "It can be a challenge, but you need to get out there and spread the word. We do a lot of presentations at association meetings. We try to go out and provide information."
Cline said the demands are essentially unavoidable, given how quickly health IT is being embraced. "We would never get where we need to be in health IT if we tried to do a calculated, sequential master plan," Cline said. "So that does create some inefficiencies and some uncertainty ... but I think that's what it is going to take to get us moving."
Laura Zaremba, director of the Illinois Office of Health Information Technology and the state's HIT coordinator, said HIT coordinators should be flexible with technology implementation as health policy changes continue to happen nationwide.
"It requires a lot of thinking, a lot of resources, and there is a high degree of complexity," Zaremba said. "It is very time consuming to really make the connections that you need with colleagues in and out of the public sector to make sure this is successful."
EHRs the Key to Success
EHRs compile a plethora of information on patients, including medical history, medications, vital signs, immunizations, laboratory data and much more. By sharing all the information in one electronic record, physicians across the state, or eventually nationwide, can easily access a patient's complete file, streamlining workflow and making patient care more thorough.
The EHR Incentive Program is part of the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act, which was signed by President Barack Obama as an economic stimulus bill through the Recovery Act. As part of the program, starting this year and running through 2015, eligible health-care providers are being offered financial incentives for EHR use. HITECH also provides grants for training personnel needed to support statewide health IT infrastructure.
Physicians adopting, implementing and/or upgrading EHRs under the Medicaid EHR Incentive Program can receive up to $65,000 in reimbursements. Those under the Medicare version of the program will receive as much as $44,000 in reimbursements for showing "meaningful use" of EHRs — which includes components like e-prescribing — according to the HITECH Act. Hospitals can receive funds from both, tallying millions of dollars.
Although health IT doesn't end with EHRs, it is a key first step in enabling a digitized health-care world with health information exchanges.
Lynn O'Mara, Nevada's state HIT coordinator, called the implementation of EHRs "at the [federal] level, why the HITECH Act was passed." She said the financial incentives to do so are clearly a carrot to push providers and states along.
Zaremba maintained that just as the development of health information exchange infrastructure is crucial to health-care transformation efforts, adoption and use of EHRs are foundational to the entire process.
"There will be no change unless we change the rate of [EHR] adoption among providers," Zaremba said. "That's really a critical milestone for 2011 — how much we can move the needle on EHR adoption."
HIT coordinators are responsible for helping those purchasing EHRs understand the requirements of HITECH in order to receive reimbursements.
In North Dakota, the Regional Extension Assistance Center for Health Information Technology handles many of the provider questions about meaningful use of EHRs. But Wolf admitted there was pressure on his office to get EHRs operational.
In response, North Dakota created a loan program to help finance EHRs. The state distributed $5 million in low-interest loans that go through the state-owned Bank of North Dakota. Wolf said that in the current two-year legislative cycle, those loans were at a 1 percent interest rate, financed over 10 years. The state is working on further funding.
"The Legislature met from January through April, and we worked … to get an additional $5 million so that we can … loan out that money again to help providers," Wolf said.
Cline said that while the incentive money has pushed things forward, he's also seen a rise in EHR adoption among providers that aren't eligible for the reimbursement programs.
"They are doing it for their own business reasons, and they are saying that it is going to happen and they want to be a part of it," Cline said. "I think the whole industry is recognizing the potential for health information exchange and the necessity for having that information in a clinical format … to do that exchange."
Nevada is seeing that trend as well. O'Mara said economic issues are preventing some health-care providers that aren't eligible for reimbursements from moving to EHRs. But she was confident that the movement toward EHR implementation would eventually cascade.
"On the upside, we do have providers that are turning to our economic development authorities to bring it to their attention and make it a priority," said O'Mara. "Our providers support the concept and a lot plan to do it in the next few years. We're finding about 75 percent of our providers by 2015 expect to have an EHR system and use it."


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David Luiz aware of responsibility of wearing Chelsea shirt
David Luiz says it is positive for Chelsea that their players can be honest with each other and are not intimidated.
Last Updated: 04/12/12 5:09pm
The Blues have endured a disappointing recent run to slip ten points off the title pace in the Premier League, and Luiz admits words are regularly exchanged in the dressing room.
However, he insists this is not a sign of disharmony and is actually a good thing as it shows the players are ready to accept responsibility.
Luiz maintains that he has always been aware of what it means to play for such a club since arriving from Benfica in January 2011, and is happy to challenge the likes of John Terry and Frank Lampard.
"Having words with someone is something positive for the team and the players have to feel comfortable with it," the Brazilian said in the Daily Star.
"I knew the responsibility of wearing the Chelsea shirt when I came here. But I got it into my head that I could never let myself be intimidated by the fact that the club had big names.
"I've had words with Frank and John, for example. Didier Drogba and I nearly clashed when he got angry after I asked him to help with marking in training.
"But afterwards he made a point of admitting that I was right."


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April 13, 2012 > Neighborhood Watch
Neighbors on Landes Place are joining together to help make their community a safer place to live. This and all Neighborhood Watch meetings will be in coordination with the Newark Police Department. If you would like to attend this meeting or start a Neighborhood Watch in your area please contact: Tim Jones Special Assistant Community Engagement Division Newark Police Dept. (510) 578-4209 email@example.com It's time to stand up to crime. Together we can make a difference!


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PLATTSBURGH - The Lake Placid boys soccer team hadn't played a game in two weeks prior to Wednesday's Section VII, Class C championship match against Northern Adirondack under the lights at Plattsburgh High School.
The Blue Bombers didn't appear to show any signs of a long layoff. Nzoni Thompson scored less than five minutes into the match for a 1-0 Lake Placid lead, and Stuart Baird put the game away on a tally with just five seconds remaining to lift the Blue Bombers to a 2-0 victory and their second straight sectional title.
After winning the first boys soccer championship in school history last fall, the Blue Bombers now own back-to-back titles and will attempt to go a step further than a year ago when they bowed out in regional action. Lake Placid next plays the Section II champion in the first round of the state playoffs.
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Senior Andrew Meister carts Lake Placid teammate Stuart Baird across the field as they celebrate winning the Section VII, Class C title Wednesday in Plattsburgh.
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After beginning his four-year varsity career on two Lake Placid teams that fell short of winning a title, senior Andrew Meister said it's thrilling to be part of two championship teams. And he came up big Wednesday to help make that happen by setting up both Blue Bombers goals.
"Over the past few years, the talk has been that Lake Placid has a lot of potential," Meister said. "My first season on varsity, we had a lot of individual talent but didn't go far because we didn't play as a team. The next year we got a little closer, and last year we got Stu (coach Stuart Hemsley) and really bonded as a team.
"We made history last year, and did it again tonight with two in a row," Meister continued. "We'll go for three next year. Of course I won't be on the field, but I'll be cheering the team on, but we're not done yet this year. I think we've done a great job showing what the difference is between team play and individual play."
The Bobcats reached the championship game after upsetting Seton Catholic 3-1 a week ago in the semifinal round. After escaping with a 2-1 win against the Bobcats in the last match of the regular season, Hemsley said he made sure his squad was well prepared for a title defense, despite the long layoff.
"We know they surprised Seton this year, and we kind of surprised Seton last year in the final, and I don't like surprises," Hemsley said. "We knew we couldn't come in here and lay down for them. Their coach (Pat Kelleher) is a friend of mine, and he's got a tight, solid team. They almost came back and beat us last time, and we didn't want that to happen again."
The Blue Bombers took advantage of two straight corner kicks off the foot of Meister to score the game's first goal. After a Bobcats defender cleared the first attempt over the end line, Meister launched another high corner kick into the middle of the box. Junior Shane McNierney was able to get a head on the ball and directed it toward the far side of the net, where Thompson gained control and one-timed a low shot into the corner past a diving Bobcats keeper Ethan King.
Holding a 1-0 edge, Lake Placid didn't let up and generated some great scoring chances early on. The Bobcats, however, were able to stay within one shot of tying the contest until the closing seconds, but rarely mounted a challenge against a strong Blue Bombers defense. With the win all but sealed, Meister set up Baird for the final goal, which came on a chip shot from in close with 5.4 seconds left on the game clock.
"I was just dribbling the ball and trying to kill time," Meister said. "I sent the ball in front, and Stuart was there. Right place, right time."
Lake Placid held a 13-3 edge in shots, and Chris Kordziel made three stops to earn the shutout win in nets. King recorded four saves in goal for the Bobcats, who finished with a 6-9-1 mark.
"That first goal they scored was a good goal, and we never got caught up offensively" Kelleher said. "We didn't really mount a threat.
"Obviously, this is a really disappointing loss," Kelleher added. "But with this team, winning or losing is secondary. I've had a great year with these guys. It's been an honor coaching them."
The Blue Bombers improved to 10-3-2 overall with the win in a game that Hemsley said was a long time coming.
"That two weeks felt like forever," Hemsley said. "Last week's practices weren't the best because the match seemed so far off. We really started gearing up on Sunday. We've got 22 on the roster, and we went at it earlier this week. We played our non-starting 11 against our starting 11, and our non-starters won one to nil. That's how badly our whole squad wanted this win. We really don't want to be done with our season."
Lake Placid will next play on Wednesday against the winner of Saturday's Section II, Class C championship game between Lake George and Maple Hill. The Blue Bombers regional match will be held at Schuylerville High School starting at 4 p.m.
Lake Placid 2, NAC 0
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First Half
1. LP, Thompson (Meister, McNierney), 4:49.
Second Half
2. LP, Baird (Meister), 39:55.
Shots: Lake Placid 13, NAC 3
Saves: LP, Kordziel 3; NAC, King 4.