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- Huang: "...Fair point... which leads me to another: Where's my money?"
- Xin: "Oh, thanks! Not - how are you doing Xin? Or - you look bad, Xin, I'll get you a doctor."
- Huang: "The only thing a hospital's got for you is a morgue and I'm not getting arrested driving you over to it."
- —Huang Lee and injured Xin Shan chased by the cops
Xin of the Father is the last mission in Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars given to protagonist Huang Lee by Xin Shan. This mission will be unlocked if you registered an account to Rockstar Games Social Club and find the Lions of Fo.
Huang finds Xin, bleeding to death in the back of a car. Huang then realizes that Xin is wanted by the police for killing several police officers. Xin tells Huang that he needs a doctor and Huang objects to him and tells him; "The only thing a hospital has got for you is a morgue.". Xin says that he knows a place where he can be treated for his injuries, alternate to a Hospital. The player is prompted to get in the car and lose a 4-Star Wanted Level and take Xin to his required destination. When they get to the destination, Huang realizes that there is no Doctor and asks Xin for his money. Xin mentions Ling who was murdered in that same spot, sometime early on in the game. He said that the money has gone to his "dead partner's" funeral expenses. Huang offers Xin to be his partner. Xin objects to Huang, and dies due to massive bleeding wounds. Huang gets out of the car and the mission ends.
Mission Objectives
In order to complete the mission the player must:
- Get in Xin's car
- Lose your wanted level
- Take Xin to Kenny's restaurant
Mission Replay Description
Xin pulled off his big shot job, but got himself shot in the process.
I had all kinds of fun trying to lose the law and get him out of there - underwear day at the laundrette is gonna be even more fun now.
The kid was delirious, turned out he was Ling's brother, and he figured on killing me to avenge her.
Stupid kid lost too much blood... there was nothing I could do but watch him die.
- Xin bleeds to death in the same alley that his sister did.
- The mission title is a reference to the term 'Sin of the Father'.
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Holy Family soccer's defenders did an exceptional job of marking their men and limiting Kent Denver's opportunities to score throughout the course of Friday afternoon's Class 3A quarterfinals match. But the fourth-seeded Tigers' inability to keep free kicks out of their own net proved to be their downfall in the 2-1 loss.
The Sun Devils, seeded fifth in the tournament, scored twice off of dead balls, the second of which came from 50 yards out and broke a tie in the 73rd minute, as Holy Family's postseason run came to an end in front of the Tigers' home fans.
"I think we definitely dealt with some of their better team players, we shut them down and they really were not a factor," Holy Family coach Kathy Hogan said of the defensive effort. "Just some calls go the wrong way and they get those free kicks, and we knew they were really dangerous on those."
After a first half in which the two teams were each able to put just one shot on goal each, the second 40 minutes proved to be much livelier.
Holy Family (12-4-2) had a great chance in the 47th minute, when senior striker Nick Rhoden chipped a shot from 16 yards out that sent Kent Denver's goalie racing back into his net. The ball bounced off the crossbar and ricocheted toward Tiger midfielder Patrick Borer, who headed the rebound back toward the goal. But the Sun Devil keeper returned to the field of play just in time to make the save and thwart the danger.
"I was hoping that Patrick could have headed it back in, but the keeper was in the right place at the right time," Rhoden said. "We weren't able to follow through and the ball just didn't go in for us."
Kent Denver (14-3-1) countered quickly, attacking the Holy Family end and earning a foul on the left side of the field 25 yards out. Defender Cole Evans played a ball that bounced into the center of the box, apparently meant for a teammate. But a miscommunication between the Tigers' keeper and back line allowed the ball to skip past both and into the corner of the net for the game's first goal.
Holy Family responded in the 63rd minute when senior Preston Arguello sped past the Sun Devils' defense to chase down a long pass from defender Dylan Pilkington. The striker buried a shot from 12 yards out to even the score 1-1 and bring the Tigers' faithful back to life.
But the home team was unable to capitalize on the momentum swing. Following a call against Holy Family near midfield, the Sun Devils' Evans drilled a ball toward goal that carried all the way into the top left corner of the net. With 7 minutes left in the game, the demoralizing score served as the final nail in the coffin for the Tigers.
Holy Family fell despite dominating possession throughout much of the night, particularly in the first half.
The Tigers' ability to maintain control of the ball was thanks largely to their midfield, a unit that was anchored by team captains Borer and Jay Elliott.
"(They were) tremendous," Hogan said. "Patrick (Borer) works so hard off the ball getting forward and Jay is just somebody you don't want to go against, because he is such a strong player and can go offensively and is a solid defender as well. They definitely held the team to the standard we had this year."
While Elliot will be lost to graduation, the Tigers should have little trouble building around Borer and the rest of those returning next year. This season's elite eight squad was composed of as many seniors, six, as freshmen.
With the win Kent Denver earns a trip to the state semifinals, where they will face eighth-seeded Faith Christian. Faith beat top-seeded Classical Academy 1-0 Friday night to punch its ticket to the final four.
Kent Denver 2, Holy Family 1
At Holy Family H.S.
Kent Denver (14-3-1, 5-2-1) 0 2 -- 2
Holy Family (12-4-2, 6-2-0) 0 1 -- 1
Goals (assists) -- Holy Family: Arguello (Pilkington), 63rd minute; Kent Denver: Evans, 47th minute; Evans, 73rd minute.
Goalkeepers (Min-Goals allowed-Saves) -- Holy Family: Robert Hanley (80-2-4); Kent Denver: Mark Siegel (80-1-7).

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Gopher Men's Basketball Wins At Nebraska
The Gopher men's basketball team won 69-61 at Nebraska Sunday afternoon to keep themselves alive for a NCAA tournament berth. Minnesota trailed by 1 at halftime and got 40 points off the bench. Chip Armelin led the Gophers with 15 points and Julian Welch added 10 points.
Minnesota shot 54 percent from the field while Nebraska shot 44 percent. The Gophers are 17-7 overall and 5-6 in the Big Ten. Minnesota will host #20 Wisconsin at 6pm Thursday, pregame on AM 1390-the Fan at 5:30.


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Woman Killed By Boyfriend's Homemade Cannon
If you're going to have a homemade cannon, please know how to use it. Actually, how about never, ever use it because something like this could happen.
The incident took place in the rural town of Portrero, near the California-Mexico border. The woman's lover, 39-year-old Richard Fox, was reportedly drinking late into the night, when he filled his homemade cannon with powder from fireworks and 'accidentally' fired it into their trailer park home. The woman's 4-year-old daughter and three other adults were sleeping inside when shrapnel struck the mobile home.
We found it interesting that Fox could afford a cannon, but couldn't afford to not live in a trailer home. Also, where do you park a cannon in a trailer park? Maybe in between the broken down Camaros?
Fox was treated for shrapnel injuries and then arrested on charges of causing an explosion that lead to the death of his girlfriend.
Check out the video report of the incident and possibly the worst news graphic ever.
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Hitachi Data Systems is updating its Hitachi Content Platform and unveiled a new gateway for storing and discovering content on that platform as a way to make it easier for partners to help customers access data as a service or through a cloud.
HDS on Tuesday unveiled version 4 of its Hitachi Content Platform, a system which provides intelligent, content-focused storage of unstructured data using multiple tiers. Updates to HCP v4 include features to improve scalability, manageability, security, compliance, and replication.
The company also unveiled its new Hitachi Data Ingestor, an on-premise appliance for the storage and recovery of CIFS and NFS data on the HCP v4.
Together, the HCP v4 and the Hitachi Data Ingestor provide an integrated unstructured data solution for customers with remote users who may be in a branch office or outside a cloud, said Tanya Loughlin, manager of cloud product marketing at HDS.
"It's aimed at distributed environments, including branch and remote offices, or private clouds for companies trying to provide services to such environments, or for service providers who want to deliver such services to their customers in a public cloud," Loughlin said.
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Testosterone gel products (AndroGel and Testim)
Audience: Urological and Endocrinological healthcare professionals, pediatriciansFDA notified healthcare professionals that it will require two prescription topical testosterone gel products, AndroGel 1% and Testim 1%, to include a boxed warning on the products' labels after receiving reports of adverse effects in children who were inadvertently exposed to testosterone through contact with another person being treated with these products. Despite the currently labeled precautions, FDA has received reports of eight cases of secondary exposure to testosterone in children ranging in age from nine months to five years. Since that time, additional reports of secondary exposure have been received by the agency and are presently under review. Of the fully reviewed cases, adverse events reported in these children included inappropriate enlargement of the genitalia (penis or clitoris), premature development of pubic hair, advanced bone age, increased libido and aggressive behavior. The gels are approved for use in men who either no longer produce testosterone or produce it in very low amounts. Both products are applied once daily, to the shoulders or upper arms. FDA has provided recommendations and precautions to minimize the potential for secondary exposure.
[May 07, 2009 - News Release - FDA]
[May 07, 2009 - Approval Letter - Androgel - FDA]
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They are both examples of the 'double possessive' or 'post-genitive' construction, which is used when the noun following the genitive is a person or other animate object. If the noun is inanimate then the double possessive is not used. For example: "I really like the look of the picture."
Double possessives are useful for distinguishing between a genitive of possession and a genitive of description:
1) "The song of Nelly Furtado's" is "Nelly Furtado's song" - the 'of' signifies a genitive of possession.
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By Brendan Conway
Stifel Nicolaus & Co. trader Dave Lutz points this morning to what he thinks could be mutual-fund inflows carrying the market lately. In that context, it's worth noting that there hasn't been a single week of stock-fund outflows all year.
In the last three sessions, the S&P 500 (SPY) moved progressively higher throughout the day, for no obvious reason except that traders weren't ready to push stocks forcefully lower. It was most dramatic Thursday, when the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DIA) slumped by triple digits in the morning only to recover most of the loss by the close of trading. Somebody's buying. But who?
Well, lately we know mutual funds are. They're putting more money to work, most recently to the tune of $8.1 billion inflows into stock funds for the week ending Jan. 30, according to the Investment Company Institute.


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CHAMBERSBURG — According to Pennsylvania State Police, no injuries were reported when the driver of a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt, who was traveling north on Interstate 81, lost control of the vehicle, entered the right hand lane of traffic and rotated 180 degrees as it continued to travel north with its rear end facing forward at 3:10 p.m. Dec. 28 near mile maker 13. Once the driver of the Chevrolet Cobalt — who was not identified — regained control, their vehicle hit a 2002 Toyota 4 Runner driven by an unidentified driver. The driver of the Chevrolet Cobalt was charged with an unspecified violation, police said.
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Researchers Develop Special MRI to "See Through" Metal Screws to Follow Patients After Hip Fracture Surgery
People who sustain a femoral neck fracture, the most common type of hip fracture, are at increased risk of complications. A new kind of MRI can detect problems early.
Article ID: 614837
Released: 10-Mar-2014 3:00 PM EDT
Source Newsroom: Hospital for Special Surgery
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Newswise — People who sustain the most common type of hip fracture, known as a femoral neck fracture, are at increased risk of complications. A special type of MRI developed at Hospital for Special Surgery in collaboration with GE Healthcare can show a detailed image following fracture repair, without the distortion caused by metal surgical screws that are problematic in standard MRIs.
Each year, more than 340,000 people suffer a broken hip in the United States. The femoral neck, the area just below the ball of the hip's ball-and-socket joint, is the most common site of fracture, accounting for 45 to 53 percent of cases. People with this type of injury are at high risk of complications because the blood supply to the fractured portion of the bone is often disrupted. The concern is that the decreased blood supply will lead to non-healing or the death of bone cells, known as osteonecrosis.
Researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery developed a specially sequenced, contrast-enhanced MRI to identify potential problems so doctors can intervene early and prevent further damage to the joint.
"This new MRI greatly improves the visualization of bone and soft tissue when there is metal in a joint, such as the screws used to repair a hip fracture," explained Hollis G. Potter, M.D., Chairman of the Department of Radiology and Imaging at HSS.
A study on this subject, titled "Femoral Head Osteonecrosis Following Anatomic Stable Fixation of Femoral Neck Fractures: An in-vivo MRI Study" will be presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) in New Orleans on March 11, 2014.
The Department of Radiology and Imaging at HSS is known internationally as a premier center for world class musculoskeletal clinical and research imaging. "Imaging is a vital component of the integrated care system provided by HSS," said Dr. Potter. "Our team is constantly optimizing the ability to image the earliest signs of a musculoskeletal condition, disease progression and/or healing."
Despite advances in surgical hardware and techniques, femoral neck fractures remain a significant clinical challenge. The primary complications arising from femoral neck fractures are non-union and osteonecrosis, which occurs when the blood supply to the bone is disrupted. This causes bone cells to die, which can destroy the joint and lead to arthritis.
With respect to femoral neck hip fractures, this is the first MRI that can "see through" surgical screws to detect early signs of osteonecrosis, so that interventions can be initiated before there is further damage, such as collapse of the bone or osteoarthritis.
In the study, patients had an MRI known as a "multi-acquisition variable-resonance image combination," or MAVRIC MRI, three months and 12 months after surgery. "The MAVRIC MRI provided us with information that could not be ascertained from x-rays or a standard MRI," Dr. Potter explained. "A special 3-D fast spin echo technique minimized distortion caused by metal screws used to repair the fracture, facilitating assessment of the hip joint and any potential problems concerning osteonecrosis or non-union."
MRI revealed decreased blood flow to the injured area and osteonecrosis in 80 percent of patients in the superomedial quadrant of the femoral head. However, despite these findings, patients demonstrated excellent radiographic and functional outcomes. Researchers attributed this to a surgical technique that entailed stabilizing the broken bones with screws and restoring the fracture to the correct alignment and normal anatomical position.
# # #Study Title: Femoral Head Osteonecrosis Following Anatomic Stable Fixation of Femoral Neck Fractures: An in-vivo MRI Study"
Authors:Lionel E. Lazaro, MD, New York, New YorkJonathan Dyke, PhD, New York, New YorkNadja A. Farshad-Amacker, MD, New York, New YorkJacqueline F. Birnbaum, BA, Basking Ridge, New JerseyDavid L. Helfet, MD, New York, New YorkHollis G. Potter, MD, New York, New YorkDean G. Lorich, MD, New York, New York
About Hospital for Special SurgeryFounded in 1863, Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) is a world leader in orthopedics, rheumatology and rehabilitation. HSS is nationally ranked No. 1 in orthopedics, No. 4 in rheumatology, and No. 5 in geriatrics by U.S.News & World Report (2013-14), and is the first hospital in New York State to receive Magnet Recognition for Excellence in Nursing Service from the American Nurses Credentialing Center three consecutive times. HSS has one of the lowest infection rates in the country. From 2007 to 2012, HSS has been a recipient of the HealthGrades Joint Replacement Excellence Award. HSS is a member of the NewYork-Presbyterian Healthcare System and an affiliate of Weill Cornell Medical College and as such all Hospital for Special Surgery medical staff are faculty of Weill Cornell. The hospital's research division is internationally recognized as a leader in the investigation of musculoskeletal and autoimmune diseases. Hospital for Special Surgery is located in New York City and online at www.hss.edu.


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Fortunately, the region has managed to retain a consistent snowcover for more than a week. And even though there isn't enough snow to support the usual mix of winter's pleasures, it does offer outstanding opportunities to investigate and learn about the tracks, ways and wanderings of wildlife.
In recent days, I've enjoyed following the trails left by a red fox that has been frequenting my backyard. It's always interesting to chart where animals travel, and to discover what they eat, where they bed and what other animals are tracking them.
For those wishing to learn more about tracking winter wildlife, The Wild Center in Tupper Lake will be hosting two outstanding tracking workshops this season.
Over the weekend of Jan. 20-22, renowned tracker and carnivore specialist Susan Morse, of Keeping Track, will offer her incredible multimedia presentation, on Friday, January 20 at 7 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.
On Saturday, Jan. 21, Morse will be hosting a full day, "In the field workshop." Pre-registration is required at www.wildcenter.org or call 518-359-7800 for more information. The event is co-sponsored by Northern New York Audubon Society.
Recess: the best part of the school day
Today, children spend more time in school than almost anywhere else, and electronic entertainment has increasingly replaced traditional outdoor fun. Often, recess provides the only opportunity that many children have to experience the outdoors.
Recess provides an opportunity for non-competitive, free play. It is a chance for children to test their skills, and to take chances and challenge themselves. Playgrounds are considered safe places, where there are no coaches or referees to interrupt the proceedings.
Playgounds offer a place for children to access their abilities and to figure out the social consequences of functioning in a group. But most of all, recess needs to be fun.
According to a recent Gallup poll sponsored by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, a majority of elementary school principals surveyed nationwide believe recess has a positive impact on student achievement, learning and development.
According to the research, more than 80 percent of principals reported that recess has a positive impact on academic achievement. Seventy-five percent of principals stated that students are more focused in class after recess and listen better. More than 95 percent believe recess positively impacts students' social development and general well-being.
However, despite these apparent benefits, many principals reported offering limited recess time, with 30 minutes or less of recess per day. In addition, more than 75 percent of principals reported taking recess away from students as a punishment.
Discipline-related problems present one of the biggest challenges with recess, and principals identified additional staff, better equipment and playground management training as ways to improve recess at schools.
Rambling on childhood traditions
Last week's column certainly generated some feedback. It appears there a still a lot of "older kids" in the region, who remember The Alamo and still wish for a real Bowie Knife. Back then, we were all young, and skinny too.
In fact, I don't remember any really fat kids, because we either walked or rode our bikes everywhere. Maybe obesity hadn't yet been invented. We never considered asking for a ride anywhere, because it was always more exciting to go by yourself.
The following quotes, most of which were provided by readers, are likely to echo around for a while in older minds. For those of younger generations, take notice, you will be repeating these phrases at some point in time. It's a parent thing.
"Because I said so, that's why."
"We'll see about that when your father gets home."
"Don't make me call your father."
"You'd forget your head too, if it wasn't attached to your shoulders.
"Always wear clean underwear in case you get in an accident."
"Put that down, you don't know where it's been, and don't put it in your mouth!"
"I don't care who started it. Someone's going to end up crying."
"When you have kids of your own, you'll understand."
"You're gonna fall and crack your head open."
"Go ahead, jump, but if you break a leg, don't come running to me."
"If your friends all jumped off a bridge, would you?"
"Wipe that smile off your face."
"You're gonna' put your eye out."
"You're gonna miss me when I'm gone."
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Apple has clearly learned the lessons of the past and now includes not just one but two good cameras with every iPad. The 5MP rear camera contains a 2.4f aperture and five-element autofocus lens, and it can capture 1,080p video with image stabilization and backside illumination. The 1.2MP front camera captures 720p video and offers photo and video geotagging. Samsung's device also has two cameras, but neither is particularly good. The better of the two, the 3MP rear camera, is rated to capture 720p video at 30fps.
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YouTube - Tim Lincecum pitching in slow motion - Red Bull Moments
My elbow hurts just watching that video.
YouTube - Tim Lincecum pitching in slow motion - Red Bull Moments
My elbow hurts just watching that video.
Looks more like a skateboard flip than a pitching motion.
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Everybody talks about how unconventional it is, but it just makes sense to me. It's more like a normal player's throw -- specifically an OFs. He gets all of his weight back and turns his hips back to create the maximium amount of room for them to turn. From there it's just about uncoiling progressively from the feet to the tip of his fingers.
It's definitely different, but I think if you were to try to build a motion from a blank canvas, it would look an awfully lot like Lincecum's.
Games are won on run differential -- scoring more than your opponent. Runs are runs, scored or prevented they all count the same. Worry about scoring more and allowing fewer, not which positions contribute to which side of the equation or how "consistent" you are at your current level of performance.
With all due respect, RMR, that sounds contrarian to me. Contortions are not part of an OFers throw. An OFer's throwing motion is also designed more for distance with a bigger target for a "good" throw than a pitch. Repeatability would also be near impossible for all but a few, which is why "freak" is a great nickname here. It's horrid mechanics, wouldn't recommend it anymore than the one the Padres' reliever from last night uses. Repeatability is the most important factor for any pitcher at any level, and this is not really teachable.
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I never noticed how much he shows his pitch grip in his delivery. Tells you how good his stuff is even if you can pick it up before he delivers.
"Are you trying to say Jesus Christ can't hit a curveball?!"
All that said, one of the things that doesn't get talked about enough with Lincecum is that he trained specifically so that he could perform and sustain that motion. He focused on flexibility and core strength. Yes, his delivery is unorthodox, but I just don't see what's so amazing about it -- other than its effectiveness.
When I pitched when I was young, I had to use a similar motion because I could only be consistent with keeping my balance if I turned my back to the plate at the start of my windup. Of course, the other way that worked for me was if I threw like a SS charging a dribbler, dropping my hands and throwing sidearm -- e.g. Pat Neshak). Maybe I'm weird, but I certainly don't think the conventional motion is for everyone -- or even most people.
Games are won on run differential -- scoring more than your opponent. Runs are runs, scored or prevented they all count the same. Worry about scoring more and allowing fewer, not which positions contribute to which side of the equation or how "consistent" you are at your current level of performance.
It looks pretty clean and fluid to me. If you watch a lot of pitchers deliveries in slow-mo it looks painful and hard on the elbow. That is because pitching is an unnatural act and it hard on the elbow. When I get some time I will look for some other pitchers slow motion videos to compare to Lincecum.
"Today was the byproduct of us thinking we can come back from anything." - Joey Votto after blowing a 10-1 lead and holding on for the 12-11 win on 8/25/2010.
Almost looks like a screwball- type release to me, in slo mo, without the exaggeration of a Valenzuela or Marshall. Lincecum, of course throws much harder. I don't see that screwball release in real time, but now I understand why his ball moves the way it does.
Also, we need to consider that this is a staged commercial, and not a true action slow motion video, for what it's worth.
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My arm almost exploded watching that.
That said, some super slow-motion footage of Tim Wakefield was shown on MLB last night. Not only does it not look like there is any way the ball could make it anywhere near the plate with that type of motion, but the ball danced like Astare, but had the rotation of the moon. Remarkable stuff to watch.
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Shenango students, faculty and staff of Penn State Shenango were honored at the campus' 2014 Honors Convocation and Recognition Banquet for their outstanding academic and student achievements and services. The recipients of this year's Eric and Josephine Walker Award, Dennis W. Bartholomew Outstanding Adult Student Award and Ann Wansack Award were included in the ceremony.
Presenters at the recognition dinner were Jo Anne Carrick, campus director; Elaine Andrews, special assistant to the campus director; Jammie Clark, assistant director of Student Affairs; and Chuck Greggs, associate director, Office of Admissions, as well as several faculty and staff who serve as club advisers.
The first award presented was the President's Freshman Award, which is given to full-time undergraduate students who have earned a 4.0 grade-point average in the first semester of their freshman year. The recipients of this award were Candace Beckman of Hermitage, Nicole Cain of Sharpsville, Jordan Dicerbo of Ellwood City, Alessia Scoccia of Hermitage, Jamie Stair of Greenville, Morgan Williams of Cortland, Ohio, and Tyrell Yoder of Hadley.
The Evan Pugh Scholar Award, named for Penn State's first president (1859-1864), is given to the top student in both the junior and senior class. This award was presented to Linda Byler (junior) of Greenville.
The President's Sparks Award is presented annually to those undergraduate degree candidates who have earned a 4.0 cumulative grade-point average based on at least 36 Penn State credits completed by the end of the fall semester of the academic year the award is given. This award was presented to Jennifer Huff of Hermitage.
The Robert Weber Mathematics Award honors the late Robert Weber who taught mathematics at the Shenango campus. This year's award, presented annually to the most promising Shenango campus mathematics student, was given to Alysha Gilmore of Greenville.
The Academic Achievement Awards, which are given to students in each college or degree program who have achieved the best cumulative grade-point averages during the academic year, were the next to be announced. Priority is given to students who have been in their major for three semesters.
*Unless otherwise denoted, all students reside in cities in Pennsylvania.
The recipients included, beginning with baccalaureate seeking students, Kelly Burns, Agriculture, Jamestown; Kathy Kettering, Administration of Justice, Sharon; Ashley Mauser, BCHSS-Behrend College-Pre Major of Sharon; Connor Lucas, Behrend Education, Hermitage; Linda Byler, Business Administration at Shenango, Greenville; Mellissa Filer, Business Administration at Shenango , Mercer; Shelby Griswold, CCBUS-Pre Major in Business, Greenville; Kelsey Zurawsky, Division of Undergraduate Studies, Hubbard, Ohio; Karl Gerstnecker, Earth & Mineral Science, New Castle; Nicholas Taylor, Human Development and Family Studies, Sharon; Monica Sims, Human Development and Family Studies, Farrell; Maggie Cirillo, Letters, Arts and Sciences, Sharon; Heather Fulton, Nursing, Volant; David Cusick, Science, Sharpsville.
Those students seeking associate degrees who were chosen for this year's Academic Achievement Awards included Brandon Hunt, Business Administration, Mercer; Amber Thompson, Human Development and Family Studies, Hermitage; Abigail Burns, Letters, Arts and Sciences, Masury, Ohio; Amber Conley, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Farmdale, Ohio; Shannon Whitaker, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Hubbard, Ohio; and Holly Beagle, Physical Therapy Assistant, Linesville.
The following students were recognized for their high academic achievement with cumulative grade-point averages of 3.7 and better. They included Jennifer Huff of Hermitage; Maria Chieffallo of Beaver Falls, Aaron Banas of Hermitage, Kate Serna of Hermitage, Zachary Weikal of Transfer, Kathy Kightlinger of Oil City, Patricia Palmer of Mercer, Robyn Crespi of Edinburg, Robin Newell of Hubbard, Ohio, Michael Krumpak of Greenville, Nolan Misko of Hermitage, Felicia Resatar of Hubbard, Ohio, Barbara Higgins of Masury, Ohio, Meagan Hardy of Masury, Ohio, Juanita Mennor of Sharpsville, and Jeffrey Myers of Sharpsville
The Bernard Osher Foundation, headquartered in San Francisco, was founded in 1977 by Bernard Osher, a respected businessman and community leader. The foundation seeks to improve quality of life through support for higher education and the arts. scholarships are awarded to students pursuing their first bachelor's degree, have completed at least 12 credits in a degree-seeking program, are between 25 and 50 years of age, have a cumulative gap in their education of at least five years, demonstrate a financial need, and show academic promise and commitment to obtaining a bachelor's degree. The Osher Foundation Re-entry Scholarships were awarded to Sara Fusco of Hermitage and Robin Newell of Hubbard, Ohio.
This year's Honors Program certificates were presented by Phil Nash, associate professor of history. These certificates were given to those students who have fulfilled the Honor's Program's requirements and have maintained an excellent grade-point average. They are Amy Hooks (College Honors) of Greenville and Jessica Beighley (Campus Honors) of Mercer.
Also recognized at the evening's dinner were the many student clubs and organizations and their officers. The campus' clubs and organizations are run under the umbrella of the Students Government Association with Amy Hooks of Greenville as president (fall semester) and Kelvin Jordan of Sharpsville as president (spring semester).
This year's Eric and Josephine Walker Award was presented to Michael Strange of Austintown, Ohio. This award recognizes students from the University campuses whose outstanding qualities of character, scholarship, leadership and citizenship have been directed into programs and services that have positively influenced fellow students and have contributed to the prestige and well-being of their campus.
Strange graduated this spring with a degree in business administration. He has been an active member of Student Government Association, a voting member of the Student Activity Fee committee and a Lion Leader. He attended the 2013 Penn State Summer Leadership Conference and was also a participant on the 2014 Alternative Spring Break trip to Belize. Strange, who always strives for excellence in everything he does, interned at WaterFire Sharon last summer.
His nominator stated, "Michael has shown himself to be a very genuine and caring individual. I feel that it is in his nature to be honest, trustworthy and reliable. In addition, he is a valuable contributor to his peers in the classroom both in his initiative towards working together on team projects and in classroom discussions. He has a way of getting his points across while remaining respectful of others points of view."
This year's recipient of the Dennis W. Bartholomew Outstanding Adult student Award was Holly Beagle of Linesville. The Outstanding Adult Student Award recognizes a student over the age of 21 who has completed at least 36 credits and who is distinguished by scholarship, service and success in coping with numerous roles and overcoming difficult circumstances in the pursuit of education. The award is funded by the widow of a former Shenango student, Dennis W. Bartholomew, who attended the campus from 1970-72 and graduated from the University Park campus in 1974 with a bachelor of science degree in engineering.
Beagle is a physical therapist assistant major. She has been married for 25 years and has two children.
Her nominator had this to say about her, "When reflecting on an appropriate nominee for this award, this student immediately came to mind. Words to describe this nominee include: intelligent, determined, persistent, academically successful and optimistic. Her educational goals have remained unwavering despite having been given a life changing medical diagnosis early this semester. Although she has been traveling for care out-of-state, she consistently has kept up with her studies. She remains a positive role model to those who have the pleasure of interacting with her. I have no doubt that she will succeed in her field of study."
This year's Ann Wansack Award was presented to Khyana Johnson of Sharon and Peggy Murphy of Hermitage. The Wansack Award was established in the memory of Ann "Mom" Wansack who was an employee at Penn State Shenango and a devoted friend to the students of the Shenango campus. The purpose of this award is to honor and recognize full-time students enrolled at Penn State Shenango who are actively involved, through leadership or participation, in the betterment of the campus.
Johnson is a sophomore and letters, arts and sciences major. She is a very active student, managing a variety of responsibilities. As a leader of several student organizations, Khyana knows the meaning of hard work and determination. Khyana has been a Lion Leader, a member of the Drama Club and is a work-study student in the Admissions Office. She is a member of THON and helped the Shenango campus to raise more than $10,000 this year (the most in current Penn State Shenango memory). Johnson also served as a freshman representative in the Student Government Association, where she has represented the students on a variety of issues throughout the year. She resides in Sharon with her husband and their new baby boy.
Khyana's nominator had this to say about her, "Khyana is indescribable. When in her company, there is a buoyancy and hope that is contagious. Her world view is so healthy that everyone around her is simply accepted and included. Her's is not a philosophical non-judgmentalness, but a sincere presumption that we all benefit from the inclusion of everybody. She is smart and helpful and knows that everyone else is, too! And so she expects the best from people, and she gets it!"
Murphy is a sophomore, psychology major. She is a mother of three and has been married to her husband, Greg, for 26 years. She is an active member of her church and serves in a variety of roles including board member, Sunday school teacher, treasurer and the director of the children's program. Murphy also does accounting and secretarial work for her husband's business. She is a self-published author of children's books, which you can find on Amazon. She was selected as Shenango's Student of the Month this past March. She has been an active member of the Drama Club and works as a speech consultant for Jeanne Zingale for the CAS 100A classes. Murphy still manages to find time to volunteer with events on campus, such as the Dr. Jane Williams 5K run/walk, Earth Fest and the Community Garden. She is an all-around great student and can brighten anyone's day by her upbeat attitude and genuine positivity.
Murphy's nominator had this to say about her, "Peggy takes her job as a speech consultant for the CAS 100A classes very seriously. In addition, she simply makes things go smoother in a number of areas, including her work with the Drama Club. She is not an officer, but she could easily wear the title of "Angel." In the theater, an angel is someone who contributes funds or materials to make the show happen, and Peggy has donated a number of key items to make a production number or costume work better. Peggy also has the ability to take an idea, run with it, elaborate on it, and bring back something better than was originally envisioned."
The Most Outstanding Club Member is an award given to a student who has made an exceptional contribution to the campus community through involvement with a club or organization. The 2013-14 Outstanding Club member award was presented to Kelvin Jordan of Sharpsville.
The Most Outstanding Club Adviser award is given to a faculty or staff member who has made an exceptional contribution to the campus community through advisement of a club or organization. The 2013-14 Outstanding Club Adviser was presented to Roxanne Atterholt of West Middlesex. Atterholt is the adviser to the Human Development and Family Studies Club.
The Most Outstanding Staff Member award is given to a Penn State Shenango staff member who has gone above and beyond the call of duty for a student club or organization at the Shenango campus. The 2013-14 Outstanding Staff Member award was presented to Officer Joe Izzo of Hermitage.
The Most Outstanding Club award is given to a student organization that has made the most significant contribution to Penn State Shenango and the community. The 2013-14 Outstanding Club award was presented to the Human Development and Family Studies Club.


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A Showcase for Globe/USD Alumni
U-T San Diego -- Rick Seer, who has directed the Globe/USD program for 19 years, says this is the first time in memory that so many alumni have appeared in a single Globe show.
But the program's products are all over stages in the wider theater world — in New York and beyond. They include (most famously) Jim Parsons, the star of TV's "The Big Bang Theory" who is now on Broadway in the latest revival of "Harvey." (Full Story)


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WASHINGTON — Metro officials plan this week to discuss weekend shutdowns of sections of the system's rail lines and their impact on riders.
The transit system for more than two years has been closing large portions of its five rail lines and some stations on weekends. Officials say the shutdowns are necessary to allow time for repair work and system improvements, and that riders can continue to expect weekend and overnight track work over the next few years.
The Washington Post reports that the finance committee of Metro's board of directors will take up the topic at a meeting on Thursday.
Meanwhile, weekend rail ridership is down 9 percent from July to December.


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DETROIT — Teen country musician Paulina Jayne of Grosse Pointe has accepted an invitation from Grammy Award-winning producer, Toby Wright, to audition for NBC's hit show "The Voice" next month in Nashville, Tenn, according to a media release.
"Paulina Jayne is an amazingly dynamic performer, who exudes vocal and musical talent far beyond her years," Wright said. "Her music is pure with heartfelt emotion and honest, innocently pure lyrics. Check out this girl's voice. ... Simply amazing!"
Jayne, an 18-year-old high school senior, has shared billing with such country music icons as Miranda Lambert, Blake Shelton, Chase Rice, Jerrod Niemann, Luke Bryan, Dierks Bentley and Blackberry Smoke. She also opened for Sheryl Crow with Kid Rock and Herschel Boone at the DTE Energy Music Center in Independence Township.
"Paulina is very talented and it has been a joy and privilege watching her grow and develop her talent," said Boone, a vocalist in Kid Rock's Twisted Brown Trucker Band. "I'm happy to have been even a small part of that process. She's an awesome person and talent."
She started piano lessons at age 6, began writing songs at age 9 and taught herself guitar and ukulele. Her repertoire now includes more than 200 songs.
In the last year, Jayne released her EP "Girl Who Would Be King" at St. Andrew's Hall, performed to a sold-out crowd at The Shelter, became an artist in development with Trey Bruce in Nashville and filmed three music videos for her songs "Get Back on Your Feet," "Pass the Moonshine" featuring Trick Trick and "He Doesn't Know It Yet," which debuted to a full house at The Magic Bag Theater on Thanksgiving eve.
"Get Back On Your Feet" received three Best Music Video honors; 2013 Student Emmy Award, 2013 Detroit Music Award Nomination and 2013 Uptown Film Festival Nomination.
Jayne's 2014 calendar already includes writing sessions in Nashville with Emmy Award-winning songwriter/producer Bruce for her upcoming EP; another music video in the works with Emmy-winning producer Jennifer Champagne; a concert fundraiser for her high school class prom; a music festival fundraiser for the Munising Fire Department in the Upper Peninsula; a performance with Kenny Olson at Union Street Station in Traverse City; and more performances around Detroit and Nashville.
"I feel the rumble of 2014 beneath my boots," Jayne said. "Everything in my life is in high gear, from songwriting to production to performance. While it's true I have been blessed with a lot of momentum during my high school years, it feels like a musical explosion is on the horizon, and I can't wait."
In addition to her music career, Jayne has maintained a 4.0 GPA in advanced placement curriculum, served as captain of her basketball team, was elected to homecoming court, selected for the National Honor Society and voted "Most Likely to Succeed" by her 450-member class.


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WOODSTOCK – The McHenry County Sheriff's Office on Saturday seized approximately 2,000 marijuana plants from a campsite in Hebron, according to a news release.
Deputies were called to the area of Nichols and Hillside roads on Saturday for a trespassing complaint.
A resident in that area told investigators that he stumbled upon a campsite in the woods and startled two Hispanic males, who then fled on foot, police said. Deputies later found two cleared out areas where a crop could be planted.
Members of the Sheriff's Office's Narcotics Unit then searched the area and found 2,000 pot plants, fertilizer, soil, hoses, food, water and camping equipment, the news release states. The plants, if harvested, are worth $1 million.
Deputies were unable to locate the suspects.
The investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information about the incident or other suspected narcotics activity can contact McHenry County Crime Stoppers at 800-762-7867.
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Soccer Lands World-Class List of Signees
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BATON ROUGE - The first Wednesday in February is one of the most anticipated days of the year by college soccer programs across the country as recruits cast their lot and join the NCAA ranks by signing a National Letter of Intent as part of National Signing Day festivities.
And Wednesday is certainly a historic day in the life of the LSU Soccer program as the Tigers are excited to announce their Class of 2013 with an international flair as five world-class recruits have inked National Letters of Intent to join the squad for start of the 2013 regular season.
The Tigers have certainly solidified their foundation on each level of the field with impact performers and World Cup veterans from such countries as Canada, Mexico and New Zealand.
Joining the LSU Soccer program as part of a heralded Class of 2013 are striker Summer Clarke (Richmond, British Columbia, Canada), midfielders Emma Fletcher (Victoria, British Columbia, Canada) and Natalia Gomez-Junco (Monterrey, Mexico), and defenders Megan Lee (Auckland, New Zealand) and Rebecca Pongetti (Hamilton, Ontario, Canada) with their signing on Wednesday.
LSU's recruiting class combined for 16 games played with 15 starts for their countries at the FIFA Under-20 and Under-17 Women's World Cups held during the 2012 season.
"This is truly a historic day for LSU Soccer as we welcome five world-class athletes into the program and turn our attention to preparing for the 2013 season," said LSU head coach Brian Lee. "LSU is a brand that reaches across the globe, and we're fortunate to sign a class today with such an international pedigree that will help us compete for SEC Championships and College Cups in the coming years.
"Each one of these young women will have an opportunity to step on the field and make an impact on our program from the start. We're very excited about what 2013 will bring for LSU Soccer."
Clarke and Pongetti led the U-17 Canadian Women's National Team to a berth in the quarterfinals during the 2012 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup held in Azerbaijan in September and October.
Clarke is a rising star in the Canadian Women's National Team system as of the emerging talents in North America with her performance over the past year. As the team's leading scorer in 2012, Clarke set the Canadian U-17 national record with six goals scored at 2012 Confederation of North, Central American & Caribbean Association Football Women's U-17 Championships en route to a World Cup berth.
After arriving in Azerbaijan, Clarke cracked Canada's starting 11 in three of four games played during the World Cup, even scoring the game-winning goal in a 1-0 shutout of Colombia back on Sept. 23.
A product of R.C. Palmer Secondary School, Clarke followed her appearance at the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup as one of three members of Canada's U-17 squad to receive an invitation to train with the senior Canadian Women's National Team during its December training camp.
While Clarke provided Canada with a scoring punch on the front line, Pongetti kept opposing offenses off the scoreboard by anchoring the back line from her center back position. Pongetti bolsters the middle of LSU's defense as she projects as either a center back or defensive midfielder for the Tigers.
Pongetti, who hails from St. Thomas More Catholic Secondary School, has earned 10 international caps in her stint with the U-17 Canadian Women's National Team in the last two seasons, including four starts during this year's FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup. She also served as the team captain of Canada's U-15 squad in the 2010 season, as well as the Ontario Provincial Team in 2009 and 2010.
While the Tigers are proud to add two Canadian U-17 internationals to their roster in 2013, they have also inked two Young Football Ferns who also competed with New Zealand at the U-17 World Cup by signing Fletcher and Lee to National Letters of Intent on Wednesday.
Fletcher, who hails from Semiahmoo High School in her hometown of Victoria, British Columbia, is sure to be one of the premier attacking midfielders in North America to join the NCAA ranks in 2013.
Fletcher has developed at the highest levels of youth soccer worldwide with the Women's National Team systems in both Canada and New Zealand as a youth. She competed with New Zealand's U-17 squad with both the 2011 and 2012 seasons as her father, Stefan, is a native New Zealander.
Fletcher played all but five minutes of group play at this season's FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup, while earning a total of eight caps with the squad over the past two seasons. She also cut her teeth in the sport as a member of the U-15 Canadian Women's National Team during the 2010 season while also competing at the National Training Center in Vancouver as part of the U-14, U-15 and U-16 divisions.
An emerging star in New Zealand football, Lee will join the LSU program after finishing up her studies at Massey High School where she has earned her reputation as a talented left winger and left back.
While Lee is likely to join the Tigers as a left back for the 2013 season, she also has the ability to compete on the wing as demonstrated in her three seasons with the U-17 New Zealand Women's National Team at the youth level. She has represented her country in each of the past two FIFA U-17 Women's World Cups in 2010 and 2012 while earning a total of 15 international caps with the squad.
Lee, who scored her first international goal for New Zealand against Papua New Guinea in its World Cup qualifier on April 13 of last year, recently received an invitation to train with the senior New Zealand Women's National Team in 2013 in preparation for its appearance at the Cypress Cup.
Gomez-Junco, the Mexican U-20 international, enrolled at LSU in January for the start of the 2013 spring semester following her transfer from the University of Memphis. In two seasons at Memphis, she scored a total of 10 goals and two assists for 22 points as one of the elite attacking midfielders in Conference USA. Gomez-Junco debuted with eight goals and 17 points during her freshman season in 2011 while capturing a well-deserved selection to the Conference USA All-Freshman Team.
A veteran of the Mexican Women's National Team system, Gomez-Junco made seven appearances with a strong Mexican squad at the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup in 2010 and 2012.
Gomez-Junco scored two goals for Mexico in her seven career appearances at the U-20 World Cup, as she led her country to back-to-back quarterfinals in 2010 and 2012. She was also Mexico's top goal scorer for her efforts with six goals at the 2012 CONCACAF Qualification Tournament in Panama.
"We are very excited about the overall talent level of this group. It just shows how hard our coaching staff has worked in identifying and evaluating the best youth players in the world for this recruiting cycle," Lee said. "The work of Debbie Hensley and Kevin Dempsey is to be commended. We have addressed most of our immediate needs while ensuring our long-term success with this year's recruiting class."


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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy Renewables, part of Duke Energy's Commercial Businesses, announced today the completion of its 10-megawatt (MW) Black Mountain Solar Power Project near Kingman, Ariz.
"The Black Mountain solar farm joins our growing portfolio of projects in Arizona," said Duke Energy Renewables President Greg Wolf. "With Black Mountain now producing electricity, Duke Energy has established a solid presence in the state with 37 MW of solar power in commercial operation. We're pleased to be bringing clean, renewable energy from the Black Mountain project to Arizona homes and businesses."
The utility-scale solar project in Mohave County began providing power to customers of UniSource Energy Services (UES) in mid-December. UES is purchasing the power generated at the Black Mountain site through a 20-year agreement. It is the largest solar array in UES's renewable energy portfolio and is expected to produce enough energy to power about 1,900 homes annually.
"We've dedicated significant time and effort to embrace solar energy as a clean, cost-effective renewable resource for our customers," said Paul J. Bonavia, chairman and CEO of UES and its parent company, UNS Energy Corporation. "The Black Mountain system shows how we can expand our renewable energy portfolio while also investing in our community and help to create jobs."
Duke Energy Renewables purchased the Black Mountain photovoltaic project from SOLON Corp. in May 2012. SOLON designed and constructed the solar array and will continue to handle operations, monitoring and maintenance of the system.
"We commend Duke Renewables as well as UniSource Energy Services for their commitment to renewable energy," said Jared Schoch, vice president and general manager of power plants at SOLON Corporation.
"The completion of Black Mountain is another success story of industry partners working together to provide cost-effective solar to utilities, homes and businesses. We are especially proud that this project created more than 250 local jobs during its construction."
About Duke Energy Renewables
Duke Energy Renewables, part of Duke Energy's Commercial Businesses, is a leader in developing innovative wind and solar energy generation projects for customers throughout the United States. The company's growing portfolio of commercial renewable assets includes 13 wind farms and 13 solar farms in operation in nine states, totaling more than 1,300 megawatts in electric-generating capacity.
About UniSource Energy Services
UniSource Energy Services, a subsidiary of UNS Energy Corporation (NYSE: UNS), provides electric service to about 91,000 customers in Mohave and Santa Cruz Counties. UES also provides natural gas to more than 146,000 customers in Mohave, Yavapai, Coconino, Navajo and Santa Cruz Counties. For more information, visit uesaz.com. To learn more about UNS Energy, visit uns.com.
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PORTSMOUTH — Recently, Level 4 Atlantic gymnasts competed in a New Hampshire USGA sectional qualifier hosted by Atlantic Gymnastics Training Center (AGTC) in Portsmouth. More than 40 Level 4 gymnasts from the region competed. To be eligible for the competition, gymnasts were required to earn a combined score of 31 points or higher during a prior NH USAG sanctioned meet. Once this is achieved, gymnasts competing in a sectional qualifier and must attain a combined score of at least 33 points to qualify for the State Championship Meet in April.
In the 6 to 8-year-old age division, Amy Benson took first in the all-around with a combined score of 36.95 which included a first place finish on bars, beam and the floor exercises and a second place finish on vault. Teammate Anya Bakin impressed with a second all-around placement with a total score of 35.525, placing third on beam, bars and vault and sixth on floor. Madeline Brandt of Portsmouth placed first on vault, seventh on the parallel uneven bars and third on floor exercises and fifth on balance beam earning her a third place all-around finish with a score of 35.375. Ellie Zielfelder placed fourth overall, finishing second on both bars and beam, and fourth on floor. Gabriella Verno earned an all-around fifth place finish placing second on floor, third on bars, fourth on beam and eighth on vault. Grace Hanson of Kittery achieved a seventh place position all-around that included a fourth place position on bars, and a fifth place finish on both the floor and vault .
Eight-year–old Lana Stutts finished eighth in the all-around completion with an impressive third-place performance on bars. Zoe Rahn placed seventh on the uneven bars and eighth on the balance beam in her age division earning her an overall tenth place finish.
Mia Cheney led the 9- to 10-year-old division earning first place on vault and floor and second on beam and bars with a combined total score of 36.585. Following a close second was teammate Francesca Toracinta with a collective score of 36.125. Miss Toracinta placed first on both the beam and bars, complimented by a second place finish on floor and third on vault.
In the 11- to 12-year-old age division Atlantic gymnasts Gillian Croteau and Grace Howard placed first and second in the all-around, respectively. Miss Croteau achieved a combined score of 36.625 with first place completions on the bars and vault and placed second on the balance beam and floor exercises. Miss Howard impressed with first place performances on the beam and floor and second place on bars and vault.


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By now all of us have at least heard of Foursquare. Foursquare's rival GoWalla, has been active on the iPhone, and recently launched a version that works on Android phones through the web browser, is getting set to release a similar method for the Blackberry.
While it is not quite live yet, founder Josh Williams, ( follow him on twitter @jw ), is using it now, and it seems to work. When it's live, BlackBerry users will just have to direct their browser to m.gowalla.com.
Here's a link to their website for more info...Go out. Go discover. Go share. Gowalla.
If you've used this on iPhone or Droid....please give us your feedback here..Thanks!! ::bbos::


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Sam Allardyce denies reports of Mohamed Diame contract dispute at West Ham
Sam Allardyce expects Mohamed Diame's contract situation to be resolved and has denied talk of a dispute on his deal.
Last Updated: 24/01/13 8:06am
Reports surfaced on Tuesday suggesting the tough-tackling midfielder, who has been linked with an Arsenal move, was unhappy with West Ham for trying to renege on the alleged £3.5million release clause in his contract.
Diame, who arrived at Upton Park last summer, is yet to agree fresh terms with the Hammers as they strive to keep him at the club.
However, Allardyce believes the situation can be resolved and has denied talk of a dispute over his buyout clause.
Asked if a solution could be found over the midfielder, who was a substitute in Wednesday's 5-1 defeat at Arsenal, Allardyce told Sky Sports: "I would've thought so.
"I don't think the story today that the Mail put out is right. It's just disruptive agents as always."
Allardyce admits West Ham's own transfer ambitions this month have become more desperate following injuries to Winston Reid and Danny Potts in the defeat at Emirates Stadium, with the defenders making early exits with a groin injury and concussion respectively.
Potts' problem appeared particularly serious after he received lengthy treatment on the pitch at Emirates Stadium before being stretchered off and taken to hospital.
The manager said: "It really is difficult to secure the player that we're looking for. Price and quality has to go together for us.
"If the price is right and the player's not good enough we have to say no, and if the player's good enough but the price is too big we have to say no.
"It's an unfortunate situation that we find ourselves in. I'm not trying to put the owners under pressure here at all whatsoever, it's just a fact of life.
"We have to keep trying to find the defending side of it particularly because we took Winston Reid off with a groin today.
"We can stand an injury anywhere else on the pitch other than another defender, and now we've ended up with two injured; Reid with a groin and young Danny off with concussion.
"It gets even more desperate that we find a solution in the transfer market."


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BABY food and razor blades are the most shoplifted items in Tasmania during tough economic times, according to the Australian Retailers Association.
Association executive director Russell Zimmerman said the cost of shoplifting to state businesses last financial year totalled $155.4 million - or $300 per Tasmanian.
He said nationwide, the figure was a staggering $7.5billion.
"The ARA suspects there would be a slight increase given the economically tough times consumers are facing as a result of financial pressures, including high interest rates, increased petrol prices and new taxes, and this can result in a surge in shoplifting, especially of everyday items," Mr Zimmerman said.
"Commonly stolen items during economically tough times include razor blades, baby food, cosmetics and batteries.
"Businesses most affected include those without security procedures in place as well as bigger, more dispersed stores such as department stores and those with smaller and more general items."
The Australian Institute of Criminology estimates there are 7.3 million incidents of shoplifting a year.
Launceston City Mission emergency relief worker Maryann Midson said many young mothers who fronted for emergency assistance could not afford to buy new formula or even nappies for their children before the next pay day.
She said the City Mission had received five new clients a day over the summer.
Mrs Midson surveyed Launceston parents last month who had been forced off parenting payments to the Newstart allowance by Centrelink and found single mums were losing $130 to $260 from the family budget each week.
"I had one lady who said she may need to sell household possessions or find full-time work," Mrs Midson said.


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WALLBURG | A man in his 80s died in a house fire Friday evening on Reid Road in
Wallburg after neighbors attempted to save his life
WALLBURG | An 82-year-old man died in a house fire Friday evening on Reid Road after neighbors attempted to save his life.
Neighbors say Wayne Setliff of 4950 Reid Road was pronounced dead inside of his two-story house in northeastern Davidson County.
The fire was investigated by the Davidson County Sheriff's Office and Davidson County Fire Marshal's Office. The house received major damage and appeared to be a total loss. Davidson County Fire Marshal Danny Ward said the cause of the fire was being listed Monday as undetermined. However, fire investigators are pointing to the living room in the area of the home entertainment center as the fire's origin, he said.
Setliff's neighbors, Robert Walker and Beau Gardner, attempted to save Setliff's life. Walker said he was walking his dog when Setliff's daughter told him to call 911 because the house was on fire and her father was in there and couldn't get out. Gardner's wife, Jessica, had just arrived home, and she alerted their 6-year-old daughter, Grace, to tell her father he needed to get outside.
Walker and Gardner tried to make entry into the area through a side of the house, but there was too much smoke.
"I hollered for (Wayne), and I could just barely hear him trying to holler for help," Walker said.
The neighbors decided to throw a rock through the front door and kicked it open.
"By that time, a bunch of black smoke just started rolling out, and you couldn't get in there," Walker said. "By that time, he was probably already gone."
Gardner said his wife called 911, and Setliff's daughter was standing nearby.
"As soon as I got the door open, there was so much flames," he said. "It was just overwhelmed."
Ward said Setliff was found in the middle of his house in a hallway approximately 10 to 15 feet from the living room. It was unclear Monday if the 82-year-old was trying to enter or exit the living room.
Ward said Jonathan Reid, a lieutenant with the Wallburg Volunteer Fire Department, and Josh Brady and Luke Easter, both of the Union Cross Fire Department, removed the man from the burning house. Larry James, director of Davidson County Emergency Services, said Setliff "was beyond revival" once he was pulled from the house.
Gardner, who lives across the street from Setliff, recalled Saturday morning the man coming over to his house all the time. He said Setliff loved bluegrass music and would often bring his family bluegrass CDs.
"He truly is the nicest man," he said.
Gardner explained the tragic death was tough on him.
"I just wish I could have done more honestly," he said, as he began to tear up. "The hardest part of all this is his daughter standing right there and saying, 'My daddy is still in there,' and I couldn't do anything."
Gardner said Setliff treated his daughter like a grandchild. He said his daughter throughout the night kept saying she wanted Wayne back. Gardner said he wouldn't just only treat his daughter like that, but would also bring things to children at his church.
Jamison Sears, a supervisor with the Davidson County 911 Center, said firefighters with the Midway, Gumtree and Union Cross assisted the Wallburg Volunteer Fire Department.
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Dorothy L. Martin, 99
Dorothy L. Martin, 99, of Blackfoot passed away Friday, Aug, 9, 2013 at Bingham Memorial Hospital.
Dorothy was born March 6, 1914 in Riverside to Ole William Peterson and Effie May Goold. Dorothy attended school in Riverside, then transferred to Blackfoot when the family home burned down and forced the family to relocate. She graduated from Blackfoot High School.
She was raised in the Riverside area and moved to McCammon in 1945; to Santa Maria, Calif. in 1960 and returned to Blackfoot in 1965 and lived there ever since.
On Nov. 12, 1932 Dorothy married Ennis Martin in Logan, Utah. Their marriage was later solemnized on Aug.28, 1946 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple.
She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served as a visiting teacher and enjoyed playing the piano.
Dorothy worked as an agent for the Blackfoot Greyhound Bus Depot for over 20 years. In her free time she enjoyed camping, family, motorcycle trips and working in her flower garden. She regularly played the piano for the Senior Center, nursing home and Veterans Hospital.
Dorothy is survived by her sons, Jerry (Martha) Martin of Jerome; Von (Joy) Martin, Bill (Sharon) Martin, Lyle (Karen) Martin and Steve Martin, all of Blackfoot; brother, DeLynn (Arlene) Peterson of Pocatello; 29 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ennis; son, Lee; daughters-in-law, Alice and Debbie; brothers, Owen, Cliff and Mel Peterson; sister, Mildred Bedian; and grandson, Ryan Martin.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2013 at Riverside 3rd Ward LDS Chapel with Bishop Craig Watkins conducting. The family will meet with friends and relatives from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2013 at Hawker Funeral Home, 132 South Shilling Avenue in Blackfoot and for one hour prior to services at the church. Interment will follow at the Riverside-Thomas Cemetery.
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Yvette Guilbert's unwanted freckles
Follow the conservators as they remove stains and blemishes from a range of late-19th century lithographs.
A stained portrait
In 1894 the French cabaret singer and actress Yvette Guilbert was splendidly portrayed by the painter and graphic artist Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec in an album comprising 16 colour lithographs accompanied by texts. The National Gallery of Denmark owns an extensive collection of prints by Toulouse Lautrec, and this collection includes a unique and complete copy of this work. Six of the sheets and the album cover are currently featured in the exhibition Toulouse Lautrec – The Human Comedy.
As part of the preparations for the exhibition, the Yvette Guilbert album underwent extensive conservation treatment. Earlier water damage had left the work with dark discolorations in the form of more or less intense spots evenly distributed throughout the entire album. The damage was very obvious and disrupted the overall impression to an unacceptable degree.
Preliminary studies
First, each individual sheet was gently dry cleaned with a soot sponge to remove any dirt on the surface. Then the leaves were analysed individually under a microscope and the effect of cleaning by means of water and ethanol was tested. Unfortunately, these products seemed to have little impact on the discolorations; clearly, stronger means were called for.
Hydrogen peroxide is an oxidising disinfectant and bleach. Mild solutions of hydrogen peroxide are used for a variety of common household tasks, such as disinfecting skin inflammations and cleaning contact lenses or toothbrushes. In more concentrated solutions the product has a very strong bleaching effect on colours, and when we carried out a test on our original material we saw that hydrogen peroxide could clearly reduce the colour intensity of the spots.
One by one, each spot was bleached by means of a 10% hydrogen peroxide/water solution. The oxidising agent presents a health hazard, so the task was performed under ventilation and the product was applied with a fine, long-haired brush to ensure maximum precision and control. Once the cleaning agent had dried up slightly the process was repeated; these repetitions continued over and over until the spot had been reduced to a point where it was acceptable. To make the working process as efficient as possible, the process alternated between the front and back of the work. It was important to stop regularly to consider the effect of the bleaching; things can happen very quickly, and overbleaching (i.e. white spots) can be as disruptive to the overall impression as the original dark stains.
Consequences of the process
Bleaching by means of hydrogen peroxide not only affects the colour of the paper fibres; it also weakens them. So the conservator must monitor the condition of the paper throughout the entire bleaching process.
Oxidising agents are tough on paper. So when treating works on paper, bleaching should only be carried out in those cases where the stains or damage is more pronounced than the motif itself and where the paper is thick, strong and stable.
The final part
Finally, each sheet from the album was bathed in water to remove any chemicals left behind by the bleaching process and then dried. During the spot bleaching the addition of moisture inevitably causes small areas of the paper to rise and become slightly deformed; this was resolved by drying the paper under controlled conditions in order to make it level again.
Discover the artworks in the current exhibition about Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec from 9 September – 2 February 2012


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Kiva is very excited to welcome Yunus Social Business (YSB) Funds as a new partner! In this earlier blog post we explained the importance of social businesses, which are defined as non-dividend businesses specifically created to solve a social problem. YSB was created in 2011 to expand and raise awareness about this movement, and offers advisory services and incubator funds to social businesses. They are currently working in Haiti, Albania, Brazil, Colombia, Tunisia and Togo with plans to continue expanding globally.
YSB was co-founded by Professor Muhammed Yunus, who played a hugely influential part in microfinance history when he started Grameen Bank in Bangladesh. His life's work continues to revolve around his commitment towards alleviating global poverty, and with YSB he has turned his focus to business as a solution. Businesses are created around a specific social problem, which can range from health and nutrition initiatives to renewable energy to skills training for youth. The prime difference is they rely on good business practices instead of charity for their growth and success.
Through these commitments, YSB is able to create livelihoods and employment opportunities in vulnerable and underserved communities, offering a way for these communities to create a better future for themselves. With their incubator funds, they seek out social entrepreneurs and afford them access to additional training, business development, and funding to help them succeed.
While YSB favors businesses that help provide employment opportunities to young people, encourage entrepreneurship, empower women, and stimulate economic activity outside of urban areas, they ensure that all of the businesses they bring on are creating impact in regions that need them most. Many are standard enterprises like bakeries or chicken farms that have a community re-investment component, such as building or supporting local schools.
Here at Kiva, we feel this has amazing potential to create huge impact worldwide, and we are excited to pass along the opportunity to support these businesses to you, our lenders. Kiva capital will be used to help finance these small- and medium-sized enterprises in key impact areas through a partner that has the expertise and resources to help them scale and reach more people worldwide. Check out their current loans here, to help create better livelihoods in these featured communities!
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About the author
Monica Oyarzun
Monica Oyarzun is a Research and Communications Intern for Kiva's Strategic Initiatives team, which works to identify and manage new partnerships that can create positive social and environmental impact among the populations they serve. She has prior experience in lending and microfinance, and has also worked with impact assessment metrics, helping companies develop and implement sustainable business practices to create greater social impact.


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The M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust has awarded three Willamette professors research grants through the Murdock College Research Program for Life Sciences.
- Biology professor Jason Duncan earned $29,000 to investigate the dynamics of the microtubule regulatory protein stathmin. Duncan will work closely with students to identify genes that are required for axonal transport to better understand the axonal transport system. This work is a necessary first step in developing treatments for many human diseases, including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) — also known as Lou Gehrig's disease.
- Chemistry professor Alison Fisher received $32,000 for her study of isoprene synthase from heath moss. With the award, Fisher will mentor four undergraduates to identify the pathway by which mosses synthesize and emit isoprene — the most abundant volatile hydrocarbon emitted into the atmosphere by the world's vegetation.
- Biology professor Chris Smith was awarded a two-year, $46,500 grant for his proposal, "Using genomic clines to identify the genetic basis of species differences in Joshua trees (Yucca spp)." His research will test the hypothesis that co-evolution can drive and maintain species boundaries in the Yucca-yucca moth pollination system. Willamette's Science Collaborative Research Program will support two undergraduates to collaborate with Smith on his research and fieldwork.
Fisher says the grants will provide students with valuable research experience through paid summer positions.
"Willamette students will be involved in all aspects of the research process, from experiment design to data collection to writing a manuscript for publication in a scientific journal," she says. "Moreover, they will get mentored every step of the way by their professor."
The Murdock College Research Program for Life Sciences Program is designed to support faculty and undergraduate research in the life sciences at private, predominantly undergraduate colleges and universities in the Pacific Northwest.
To date, nine Willamette faculty members have received 14 grants from the Murdock College Research Program for Life Sciences, totaling $567,365. This is the second time Smith has received funding through the program.


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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Jeanna Stiadle, daughter of Thomas and Eileen Stiadle of Montgomery, Pa., served as the student marshal at the May 10 commencement ceremony for the College of Health and Human Development at Penn State. She received a bachelor's degree in communication sciences and disorders with minors in vocal performance, and human development and family studies.
While at Penn State, Stiadle was a Schreyer Honors Scholar and a member of the McNair Scholars Program and the Women's Leadership Initiative. She earned an Alumni Recognition for Student Excellence Award, a Communication Sciences and Disorders Award, an Evan Pugh Scholar Award, a President Sparks Award and a President's Freshman Award.
Stiadle also conducted a thesis project, titled "Communication Problems Between Caregivers and Individuals with Dementia: Implications for Caregiver Well-Being" under the supervision of Steven Zarit, distinguished professor of human development and family studies and head of the Department of Human Development and Family Studies. She submitted her thesis as a peer-reviewed paper to the American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, where it is currently under review.
In addition to her academic achievements, Stiadle served as president of the Health and Human Development Honor Society, a performer of six productions in the Penn State Opera Theatre, music director of the For Good Performance Troupe and a member of the Penn State National Student Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
Stiadle plans to attend the master of science degree/doctorate program in communication sciences and disorders at the University of Wisconsin at Madison this fall. She will be escorted at commencement by the College of Health and Human Development faculty marshal Steven Zarit.


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Today, I had a good workout. Did sets with 60 in the snatch, some power snatches, and front squats. Front squats were light; I did doubles with 80.
Though the first half, I was dragging. There is a difference between working out and doing your workout. It is so important not to let the commute home, the work/school week, and other distractions (I've had nagging pain in my SI joint left over from someone rear-ending our car a few months ago…ugghh) wear you out before a workout. In order too succeed, you need drive everyday, every workout.
So, I may have "done" my snatches at the beginning of my workout, but I didn't pull as hard or be as explosive as I could be. That's when my husband/coach comes in. He gave me a reality check, and,well, I brought the "fire"for the remainder of the workout. Just like Rocky, you got to have the "Eye of the tiger".


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Nominations for the 2013 DeKalb County Excellence in Education Awards are due Nov. 23.
Nominations should be sent to the attention of the district superintendent of the nominee. Nomination forms can be found on the DeKalb County Community Foundation website, www.dekalbccf.org, at district superintendent offices and at the DeKalb County Regional Office of Education, 2500 N. Annie Glidden Road, Suite C in DeKalb.
The Excellence in Education Awards were established in 1999 by retired Sycamore elementary school teacher Yvonne Johnson with an endowment fund at the DeKalb County Community Foundation. The awards are to honor and acknowledge outstanding teachers, administrators and support staff from school districts throughout DeKalb County. Winners receive $1,000 and are recognized at a reception in March.
Nominees should be exceptionally skillful and dedicated teachers, administrators or support staff in a DeKalb County school planning to continue in an active teaching, administrative or support staff role. Nominations should be made without regard to age, sex, race, religion or educational position. Nominees should have the respect and admiration of students, parents and coworkers. They should play active and useful roles in their communities and schools, distinguishing themselves as a leader in their field of expertise. Their most important quality should be their ability to inspire a love of learning in students of all backgrounds and abilities.
Nominations will be reviewed by a joint committee of teachers and administrators. For more information, contact Becky Zantout at email@example.com or 815-748-5383.


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Get yourself a piece of paper. Write on it, in big capital letters, "I am good enough". Then tape it where you'll see it everyday. Now plan and execute your entry for the latest round in the University of Western Australia's Machinima contest↑. You could win part of the prize pool, which this year totals more than L$1,000,000. ...
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Soccer Monarchs Defeat UNCW, 1-0
By ODU Athletics
Oct. 9, 2010
WILMINGTON, NC - Freshman Alex Vaughan's second goal of the season lifted Old Dominion to a 1-0 win over UNCW as the Monarchs snapped the Seahawks 14-game Colonial Athletic Association unbeaten streak on Saturday at the UNCW Soccer Stadium.
The Monarchs improved to 6-3-2 overall and 2-1-2 in conference play. The Seahawks, meanwhile, dropped to 7-4 and 3-1.
ODU jumped out the gate early rattling off the first five shots of the game with Vaughan scoring on a tough angle shot in the 13th minute. The play started with him taking a corner kick and playing a short pass that was deflected back to him. Vaughan then cut past his defender towards the end line where he penetrated the defense and snuck his shut inside the near post.
In the 34th minute, UNCW nearly tied the match when senior Allen Lomax sent a low-lining cross into the box that skipped past ODU goalkeeper Evan Newton, but senior Devon Carroll's shot sailed wide right. Newton and the Monarchs
ODU and UNCW both had 10 shots each, and the Monarchs had three shots on goal to the Seahawks two. Evan Newton had two saves for ODU in the net while UNCW's Brock Duckworth also had two saves.
The Monarchs are off for a week until next Saturday when they host Towson at 7 p.m.
12:27 ODU Alex Vaughan
> Shots: ODU (10), UNCW (10) SOG: ODU (3), UNCW (2) Corners: ODU (3), UNCW (3) saves: ODU-newton (3), UNCW- Duckworth (2)


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The girl child - Rape!
Victor Omovbude Brownn
Inscrit le 25 février 2014
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Rape- is a word which is supposed to be wiped out of existence. Most girls in the rural and urban areas extensively suffer from this dreadful experience. It's a shame to see our young girls go through this uncomfortable act. Raped girls can get STDs, unwanted pregnancy and some may die as a result of their experiences. When parents mutter words, ungodly things happen. And when girls feel reluctant in certain situations, they become victims to this cause. I blame no one. It is simply because there's no unity, and the law holding the term for rape has almost been written off. Every GIRL - child yearns for a brighter future. Why not share the word! What's your say on RAPE?!


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It's not yet June, but already summer has started in Chicago-land which means that it's time for sprinklers and splash pads and if we're lucky, a few trips to the local water park. Of course all these activities require adequate swimwear.
My six-year-old son is no problem. He's been wearing the same pair of Lightening McQueen swim trunks for the last three years. Somehow they still manage to fit, although they no longer reach to his knees like they did the first year. Throw on a t-shirt for some extra sun and scratch protection and he's set. Same goes for my husband. Trunks and a t-shirt and he's ready to go.
I was fortunate enough to find a great, modest swimsuit for myself last fall. It's both modest and fashionable, or at least what I consider fashionable, and it's quite comfortable to wear. I happened upon it while looking at department store sales online and got it for a steal. (In case you're interested, it's a Miracle Suit.) It's a relief for me to know that this year I won't have to worry about my swimwear "situation" as I now feel confident knowing that I'll be both adequately covered and comfortable enough to have fun in the water.
Then there's my daughter. She's only three and already we have encountered difficulties when it comes to clothing her for swimming. I know many people would scoff at my dilemma but I don't take lightly the challenge of teaching her from an early age that her body is special and for that reason we take special care to keep it safe and protected at all times. Unfortunately, bathing suit manufacturers don't seem to share my concern and consequently most of what I found when I went shopping for her were not what I considered appropriate for a three-year-old.
I know to many a bikini on a little girl might seem cute. There's nothing really to show-off on a three-year-old, and I don't think maufacturers and parents are actively trying to sexualize their little girls. However, my husband and I both find the idea of toddler bikinis weird. If I'm not going to let my teen daughter wear a sexy bikini when she eventually does have something to show off, then why would I prep her for it by allowing her to wear one now? It's not exactly fair to change the rules midstream. And bikinis just don't seem comfortable or practical for swimming and playing, espcially for little girls.
Of course I found it interesting that there were tons of these suits hanging on the racks in both the infant-toddler section and the girls section of the store, while the one suit I would have considered buying was nearly sold out. It was a board short + rash guard shirt combo and was just what I had in mind. Apparently I wasn't the only one since there was only one left, in the wrong size, of course.
There were quite a few two-pieces that included the rash-guard shirt and bikini bottoms, or bikini top with board short bottoms. I considered buying one of each, but the colors and sizes didn't jive very well. But the one combining the shorts and shirt? They were gone, stripped from shelves before summer has even officially begun!
Aren't stores and manufacturers always taking account of the buying habits of their customers? Don't they notice when the most modest and protective style of swimsuit sells out immediately? It seems like good business to get more. I've noticed this same pattern in the past....the most modest suits are the most difficult to find, and when you do find them they've inevitably sold out.
As it turns out, I managed to dig out an older suit that was given to us a hand-me-down from a friend, one I had forgotten about. It's a one-piece that fully covers both chest and bottom and while wasn't my first choice, it will do. With a t-shirt over it for added protection, it should work pretty well.
Modesty takes work. It's not convenient and often not cheap. But dignity and self-preservation go a long way when it comes to cultivating confidence in our daughters, something much of society forgets or ignores, especially when it comes to the simple act of dressing. For that reason I refuse to compromise. It's just not worth it in the long run.


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"I had decided to let my contract expire but Maria [Arena Bell, executive producer/head writer] asked if we could call it a sabbatical instead," explains Hamner. "She really didn't want me to leave, so I agreed to take a few months off. She has been so gracious and generous about my need to take a break and I appreciate that."
Meanwhile, Daytime Confidential is reporting that Jill Farren Phelps, executive producer for Nick at Nite's HOLLYWOOD HEIGHTS, is in talks to take over the EP reins at Y&R. Phelps began her television career on SANTA BARBARA where she ultimately rose to Executive Producer and later served as Executive Producer on GUIDING LIGHT before going to ANOTHER WORLD in the same capacity. Afterward, Phelps returned to ABC Daytime serving as Executive Producer of ONE LIFE TO LIVE and later moved to executive produce GENERAL HOSPITAL from 2001-2011.
HOLLYWOOD HEIGHTS is co-produced with Televisa in association with Sony Pictures Television. Josh Griffith (THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS, AS THE WORLD TURNS) ix also an executive producer of the series as well as the head writer. Griffith's writing team includes Valerie Ahern, Brent Boyd, Catherina Ledeboer,Christian McLaughlin, Sally Sussman Morina, Greg Schaffer, Jed Seidel, Lisa Seidman and Flint Wainess.
- RED CARPET INTERVIEW: Maria Arena Bell at the 39th Annual Daytime Entertainment Creative Arts Emmy Awards