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In this Jan. 25, 2013 photo, 77-year-old Yeung Ying Biu sits partially inside the cage, measuring 1.5 square meters (16 square feet), which he calls home, in Hong Kong. For many of the richest people in Hong Kong, one of Asia's wealthiest cities, home is a mansion with an expansive view from the heights of Victoria Peak. For some of the poorest, home is a metal cage. Some 100,000 people in the former British colony live in what's known as inadequate housing, according to the Society for Community Organization, a social welfare group. (AP Photo/Vincent Yu)
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NRBQ plays at Bearsville Theater on Sunday
There's no "old," as in past tense, as the new "Q" forges a spaceway into the future, bringing the best of both the old and the new New Rhythm And Blues Quartet to the Bearsville Theater, 291Tinker St., Woodstock, on Sunday.
Doors open at 7 p.m., with the show starting at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Call (845) 679-4406 or visit www.bearsvilletheater.com for more information.
Terry Adams, founder, visionary, still wild man on the keyboards and the single remaining member of the original band, is no stranger to Woodstock.
"Oh, we have recorded so many of our albums at Bearsville over the years," Adams said this week, including the just released CD, "We Travel The Spaceways."
The band's 2011 CD, "Keep this Love Goin,'" the first since the band reignited, also was recorded in Bearsville, he said.
"But, this is our first time back there since we recorded 'We Travel the Spaceways' last year," he said.
Two members of the legendary band, Steve Ferguson and Tom Ardolino, have died in recent years and Adams said he took a hiatus from performing for an illness of his own.
"I had to keep the spirit open, knowing the right musicians would come to me – and they did," Adams said about Scott Ligon on guitar and vocals, Conrad Choucroun on drums, and Casey McDonough on bass & vocals.
"This is the best band I've ever had," he said.
The band, which is known for its onstage levity and spontaneity, has not dropped that aspect of their performances. Continued...
"'RBQ' has renewed its artistic license," Adams said faux seriously. "It's been totally renewed," he said.
"There is nothing worn out here. We're so hot and happy I must say it surprises me," Adams said, adding, "Sometimes, I can't get over it and I'm afraid to perform the next night!"
Asked if Sunday's audience would hear some of the old, some of the new "Q", Adams said "I don't know until I walk out on that stage. It's always what we feel is needed at the moment. Not even festival songs are planned. That just doesn't work for the band.
"Every place we play is different, every audience is totally different. I've got so I can read audiences, alert and tuned in. And, the music just happens."
Adams said there is nothing nostalgic about the "Q."
"The band can play the entire NRBQ catalog, all the way back to 1967, when we formed," Adams said. "But, we make the music apply to today," he said, noting it's like standing around an old car.
"You can just stand there and admire it. Or, you can jump in and drive!" he said.
"Anything I hear, I hear in a different way," Adams said about the band's songs.
"Remember Aunt Bea from the Andy Griffin TV show? Aunt Bea sang a song that I made into an entirely different song for the band. Anything can inspire a song," he said.
Adams said for every musician, music is a priority. Continued...
"It's not like I have a choice. I have to do what I have to do and music is the only thing," Adams said.
He said, growing up in Louisville, Ky., his father insisted he finish high school and obtain his diploma.
"I can assure you," Adams said, pausing for effect, "that in my long career as a musician, no one has ever asked for a copy of my diploma!"
Adams said he sees that commitment in the new band members.
"I feel this band has a real gift of beauty that's unique. It's there for anyone who needs to find it," he said.
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LYONS For the Daniel Boone seniors, the quest for a Berks County softball championship seemed like an endless one at times ... actually one that may never end successfully.
But the veteran Blazers got one last shot at the title Wednesday night at Lyons Ballfield and, with a lot of help from some underclassmen, they finally captured the crown with a 3-0 win over Brandywine Heights.
Katie Erb fired a five-hitter for her third straight shutout of the tournament and Boone (19-4) got the early jump when they eked out two runs in the bottom of the first on four bunts, a dropped popup, and a sacrifice fly.
The win gave the Blazers their first County title since 2005 and stopped an 18-game wining streak for the Bullets (20-2).
After last year (an 8-4, eight-inning loss in the final to Governor Mifflin), I never imagined wed be back in the championship game, said senior right-hander Erb. Just to win it is putting icing on the cake.
It took a few years, but we finally got it, added Blazer left fielder Briana Heffernan, a senior who missed the middle-half of the season with an injury, including a 4-3 loss to Brandywine in early April. It clicked tonight. Our underclassmen came through. Finally, we just put it all together.
The first inning turned out to be the key one as Boone fought off a Bullet threat and then squeezed out the two runs in its half.
Sam Sweigert popped a hit to left to start the game, and a sacrifice and an error put runners at the corners with one out for the Division III champion Bullets. But Erb caught the cleanup hitter looking at an 0-2 fastball, pitched around the next batter, and escaped the bases-loaded jam with a called third strike on a changeup.
In the bottom of the inning, Erb led off with a bunt single down the third base line and Bekah Slattery was also safe on a bunt hit. Taylor Ciatto moved the runners up with a bunt. Jess Martz bunted back toward the circle and Erb was safe on a close play when pitcher Sara Fronheiser flipped to the plate. Savannah Toth was safe on a dropped infield pop to load the bases, and Mikaela Ballmer brought in the second run with a fly to left.
We needed to score runs in the first inning, with a team as outstanding as Brandywine, said Blazer coach Ray Swisher. We had to take every advantage.
Its huge, said Erb, who was shaken up and down on the ground for a few minutes after the play at the plate. If we score first before them, it takes their intensity down.
Erb allowed just one hit over the next three innings, but Fronheiser set down 11 batters in a row and the Bullets threatened again in the fifth after a one-out infield error and a single by Sweigert. But freshman center fielder Slattery ran down a drive in the gap and junior third baseman Ballmer made a nice catch on a foul pop to retire the side.
We had a lot of confidence in this game, said Heffernan, who lined a hit to left to start the fifth that eventually resulted in an insurance run. The underclassmen really stepped up their game. Katie pitched a great game.
I feel like they look up to us and they stepped up when they needed to step up, Erb added.
Boone scored its run in the fifth on Heffernans hit, a sacrifice by Marisa Bentley, a two-out single by Slattery, and a steal of home by pinch-runner Morgan Mull when the catcher tried to pick Slattery off first.
The Division 2 champion Blazers turned a double play on a foul pop to first baseman Bentley in the sixth. Then Erb set the Bullets down in order in the seventh on a grounder to short, a strikeout, and another bouncer to shortstop Nicole Kovach.
She just stepped up when she got injured at the plate, Swisher said of Erb, who walked one, struck out four, and threw 58 of 81 pitches for strikes. Thats the best effort Ive seen in a big game in a long time.
I feel like some teams overlook us, said Erb. We were relaxed and ready to go. We kept our cool. We had some errors and we calmed down.
Heffernan thought the win was the culmination of a long learning process.
Last year, it was definitely a heart-breaking loss, she said. We learned to not put our emotions out on the field. Its just another softball game. Weve been here every single year. It was an exciting and fun journey.
I want to formally congratulate Brandywine Heights, said Swisher, whose team will open the District 3-AAAA playoffs 4:30 p.m. Tuesday against Conestoga Valley at Muhlenberg High School. Theyre a great team. To beat Brandywine to win the county (title), were really proud of that.


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The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the community's assistance in locating a suspect wanted in connection with a sexual assault, home invasion robbery and burglary that occurred on Thursday, January 17, 2013, in the 100 block of Glen Oaks Drive. The investigation revealed Duree Anthony Beard, 30, is the suspect wanted in connection with this case. An arrest warrant was obtained, charging him with sexual assault, home invasion robbery and burglary. On April 4, 2011, AB-109 was approved, placing non-violent, non-serious and non-sexual offenders under county-level supervision after their release from state prison. Beard, depicted in the above photograph, is on post-release community supervision pursuant to Assembly Bill 109.
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'Rip the Runway a rip-off'... T.I. late, didn't perform
Category: Metro Written by Nikki Coffee Denton
Billed as "the biggest show of the year," the "Rip the Runway Fashion Show" and the "T.I. Welcome Home Party" ended up being more of a rip-off, according to attendees.
The May 22 show held at the Monroeville Convention Center was to feature clothing from T.I.'s new clothing line, Akoo, in addition to other urban wear by Argyle Culture, Coogi, Apple Bottom, Pastries and Rocawear.
VIP?—Those with VIP tickets got to see the rapper T.I. at a distance and fans tried to get photos and talk to him.
Local artists, including the dance group, District 78; Mano y Mano; Black and Gold Boys; Undalords; Lady Homi; Boaz; Streetz; Clark Kent: Kid Klash; Quizzle the Cannon; Waan Santiago and Danielle Yvonne, performed as models strutted across the cat walk. However, T.I. never performed and didn't show up until after midnight. The show was billed to be from 9-11 p.m.
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Fathers stand for education:...Students take fathers to school for day of bonding
Category: Metro Written by Ashley N. Johnson
When it comes to school and the parents' role in their child's education, many say where are all the Black men? But on May 21, the Pittsburgh Public Schools demonstrated that fathers have a role and are stepping up at the district's 12th Annual "Take A Father to School Day."
Schools within the Pittsburgh Public School System invited students to bring their fathers or any male role model in their life to school for a day of activities.
PRECIOUS MOMENTS—From left: Troy and Natala Gonzalez share a bonding moment as he lends a hand with a classroom assignment.
"It was unbelievable. We are extremely proud and happy (at the participation). We are still getting the numbers in, but this event proves that if people want men to get involved, they just have to ask," said Mark Brentley Sr., event founder and Pittsburgh Public School board member. "This day shows students that someone is interested in them and their education."
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Black male leadership program expanded
Category: Metro Written by Rebecca Nuttall - Courier Staff Writer
For the past three years, young African-American men from the greater Pittsburgh area have come together in a college setting to focus on leadership development. This year the Black Male Leadership Development Institute has expanded to allow for more youths and more development.
TOMORROW'S LEADERS—High school students from the greater Pittsburgh area participate in a college-prep workshop during last year's program.
"The biggest thing is, last year after five days you were done, but this year it's year round. The learning will continue, the networking will continue," said Florence Rouzier, director of education, Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh. "We want them to feel a part of strong valued community, that's a community of strong men and nurturing adults. There are going to be so many opportunities for these young men to model these good behaviors."
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Carroll still in charge at ELCC... Says deal with Miles not signed
Category: Metro Written by Christian Morrow - Courier Staff Writer
Founder and board chair Ora Lee Carroll said she is not giving up control of the East Liberty Concerned Citizens Corporation to developer Emmett Miles.
"The memorandum of understanding was never signed," she said. "The letter (referenced in last week's Courier) is not an agreement."
The May 3 letter, congratulating Miles for being selected by Carroll and the ELCCC board as the nonprofit's director of housing and retail development, indicated a memorandum of understanding was to have been signed May 15. Carroll said that never happened.
She said she felt hurt.
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Black Voices for Peace focus on Haiti
Category: Metro Written by Rebecca Nuttall - Courier Staff Writer
While best known for their weekly protests against the wars in the Middle East, the Black Voices for Peace are setting their sights on a new issue.
In honor of African Liberation Day and Malcolm X Day, the group hosted a forum to discuss the nation of Haiti. Leading the forum May 22 was Leon Pamphile, Ph.D., a Haitian native and executive director of the Functional Literacy Ministry of Haiti.
AFRICAN LIBERATION DAY—Fred Logan, left, and Leon Pamphile open the Black Voices for Peace forum.
"This is just the first step. We need to put Haiti on our agenda," said Fred Logan, a member of Black Voices. "In terms of the policy, we need a movement that will force the Obama administration to take a progressive approach to Haiti. I hope we can increase the importance of Haiti to the world at large. "
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He's on his way home from London now, I wonder what he looks like.... It's odd, I've known him since he was 16 and he has never ever had facial hair. Well, apart from the odd day of "I'm too hungover to shave"
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far resisting the urge to take the money and run following yesterday's 125-point rise. An unexpected 0.2% gain in retail sales helped to boost sentiment on trading floors across London, dispersing some of the doom and gloom hanging over the sector since the pre-Christmas snow storms.
The British benchmark index recouped all of its losses from April 18's selloff after Standard & Poor's cut its outlook for the long- term sovereign credit rating of the U.S. to negative. Since hitting its 2011 low on March 16, the U.K. gauge has rebounded 7.5 percent.
In US, retail stocks turned higher along with the broader markets Thursday, after better-than-expected results from companies including iPhone maker Apple Inc. boosted investor sentiment.
It might be not a good year for John Galliano, but it is not the case for its former home as the Christian Dior Group early this week recorded revenue of $5.5 billion in the first quarter of 2011, an increase of 17.5%. Organic revenue growth stood at 14.6% compared to the same period in 2010, which had itself shown strong growth. The luxury house had an excellent start to the year, continuing the trends seen at the end of 2010. The United States, Europe and Asia enjoyed strong momentum. After the earthquake in Japan, the Group's local teams worked hard to effect a gradual return to normal business. Shares closed 0.05% up Thursday.
The Financial Times reported how after another turbulent week, European equities are recovering, lifted by the luxury stocks. Over the week, LVMH rose 6.5 per cent to €119.30, while Swiss watchmakers Swatch and Richemont climbed 6.5 per cent to SFr419.70 and 6.8 per cent to SFr54.80 respectively. French fashion house Christian Dior rose 5.5 per cent to €104.55, while Luxottica, the owner of the iconic Ray Bans sunglasses range, added 5.1 per cent to €23.12.


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Welcome to the website of the Upper Cumberland Development District (UCDD). We are located in Cookeville, Tennessee, in the heart of the beautiful Upper Cumberland region. Our service area covers fourteen counties and over 5,000 square miles; our population is over 338,000. The Upper Cumberland contains three distinct physiographic regions: the Cumberland Plateau, the Eastern Highland Rim, and the Central Basin. Our mountains, plateaus, streams and valleys all contribute to the unique character of the Upper Cumberland, and, along with our wonderful people, are the reasons we've become a destination for eco and heritage tourists, retirees, and companies seeking a willing work force, friendly neighbors, and a healthy quality of life. We consider ourselves one of the country's best-kept secrets. When you visit, we're sure you'll agree. Come see what we're all about!
The Tennessee General Assembly established the Upper Cumberland Development District in 1968 to serve as an economic development resource for the Upper Cumberland region. We are still about the business of economic development, but we are also a lot more. Simply stated, our overall mission is to improve the quality of life throughout the Upper Cumberland area, and this ideal guides everything we do. We accomplish our mission through myriad programs and projects designed to meet the needs of our region. We operate housing programs for low-income and other underserved populations; we help local governments and communities plan and prioritize transportation projects; we help families rearing relative children; we offer numerous services designed for older adults and adults with disabilities; we write grants for infrastructure, environmental assistance, and parks and greenways. We work with the local Arts community, and we administer programs and projects designed to protect, preserve and promote the unmatched cultural and natural resources of our region.
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The current reformist NSW government has been busy reviewing critical community issues such as Planning, Strata Law, the Home Building Act, the CTTT and construction industry insolvencies.
OCN has made a second submission on the Strata Law Review of NSW' world first, but now 50 year old, strata law. This supplements OCN's comprehensive May 2012 submission based on the collective wisdom of its members, gleaned over 10 years of discussions and decades of strata living. Our goal is a simple, plain English guide to harmonious strata living. We have proposed a Strata Renewal Model, and put out a Strata Renewal joint statement with the Urban Development Institute of Australia and Strata Community Australia.
You can also see what OCN strata law partners, Makinson & d'Apice, have to say. The government is getting some good advice on its way to making NSW No. 1 again. Read the submissions and statement.
OCN has written three new articles as part of the plan to provide content of relevance and interest to owners. These have been funded by The Office of Fair Trading. Follow the links to:
Executive Committees and How They Should Function Governance – Working With Your Strata Manager Noise in Strata Buildings
Apartment owner/ resident John Hutchinson has been investigating building management for his medium sized block of 139 apartments. He has focused particularly on how buildings of different sizes can benefit from the use of building management software to better involve owners and residents. He shared his findings as an owner interested in achieving both transparency and efficiencies.
Strata Community Australia (SCA) has allied itself with NBN Co to make it easier for the network builder to get building access to multi-dwelling units for the roll out of the National Broadband Network.
On 13 March 2013 Fair Trading Minister, Anthony Roberts, announced that from 1 May 2013 all strata buildings will be required to install safety devices to windows above ground floor, to prevent children from falling. This will bring older buildings into line with the requirements for new buildings. The Minister also announced a 6 week consultation period to look at the best ways to implement these measures. There will be a 5 year transition period, to allow strata schemes time to plan and if necessary save
Sydney Morning Herald Article: Balcony collapses whilst family is having dinner. Family falls six meters to concrete.
Residents were trapped by fire stairs which emptied into the garage that was on fire.
The NSW Government and, in particular, the Attorney-General Greg Smith MP, is to be congratulated on a long overdue reform of the management of disputes in Company Title buildings. Company Title buildings can now refer many disputes to the Local Court rather than (as is presently the case) exclusively to the Supreme Court (an expensive course of action). It is hoped that this will achieve considerable savings in costs and in the speed of resolution of such disputes.
Can cars be camera shy? Flat Chat explores the question of parking paparazzi in many owners corporation campaigns to drive off rogue parkers, and strata lawyer Beverley Hoskinson-Green comes up with answers!
$1m claim for defects at World Square.
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Besides shape, weight is one of the prime obstacles to good fuel economy. It takes more power – and, hence, more fuel – to start up a heavy vehicle than a light one and to keep it at speed. Perhaps you've noticed the difference in mileage between driving an empty car and one loaded with passengers and cargo. Even the difference of 100 pounds can affect fuel economy.
As a result, manufacturers focus on weight reduction with each succeeding model, despite a corresponding increase in vehicle content (i.e., added and evolved safety systems, audio systems, comfort and convenience equipment).
In order to maintain low curb weights and reduce them wherever possible, Subaru uses technologies in its vehicle bodies and mechanical features that allow lower weight with increased strength. Greater proportions of high tensile strength steel are employed in all Subaru bodies, and strong, lightweight metals are used in components throughout the model lineup.
In addition, lightweight unit-body structures are the foundation for Impreza, Legacy, Outback, and Forester models. These same models have window glass of reduced thickness.
Measures taken under the hood reduce weight, too. All Subaru engines have aluminum-alloy blocks and cylinder heads and all Subaru transmissions have aluminum-alloy cases. Not only does this construction reduce overall weight, it helps to improve the front/rear balance of the vehicle for improved handling. The engines' pistons have a lightweight design, and the intake manifolds are made of resin, which also contributes to weight reduction.
The 2012 Impreza pushes the envelope farther with optimized lightweight aluminum-alloy wheels and aluminum-alloy rear brake calipers.
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However, It Girl & Upcoming 'Dragon Tattoo' Star Didn't Get The PartDepending on how much of a premium you put on absurdist irony, you probably either love or loathe Gregg Araki's latest sci-fi-ish mystery drama "Kaboom." In a recent review, we called it, " 'Saved By The Bell' meets David Lynch on e...
Read More »The following is a reprint of our review from TIFF.
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From San Francisco (Click here for door-to-door Directions) - Take Highway 101 heading north on the Golden Gate Bridge towards Eureka. Continue north for approximately 112 miles to Ukiah. Take Highway 20 East towards Clearlake. The Ceago tasting room at Ceago Del Lago is located between the villages of Nice and Lucerne on the north shore of Clear Lake. It is approximately 20 minutes from the intersection with 101 to the Ceago tasting room.
From Sacramento (Click here for door-to-door Directions) - Take Interstate 5 north to Williams. Head West on Highway 20 at Williams. Follow Highway 20 to Clear Lake (approximately 45 minutes from I-5). Once you pass through the village of Lucerne, Ceago Del Lago will appear quickly on your left.


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CHARLOTTE (AP) -- The Charlotte Bobcats will open the 2012-13 campaign with eight of their first 12 games at home, including the season opener Nov. 2 against the Indiana Pacers.
The Bobcats, coming off the worst season in NBA history, will make two national television appearances on NBA TV and play 18 weekend home dates. The 82-game schedule is split evenly between home and road dates.
Highlighting the home schedule are two visits each from the Miami Heat, Boston Celtics and New York Knicks.
The defending NBA champion Heat, led by reigning league Most Valuable Player LeBron James, will visit Charlotte on Dec. 26 and April 5.
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NOTE: Information in the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) database is not discoverable or admissible in any civil or administrative action, except in an investigation and disciplinary proceeding by the department or the appropriate regulatory board, Section 893.055(7)(c), Florida Statutes.
Section 893.055, Florida Statutes (F.S.), sets forth restrictions
for how the Department of Health (DOH) may fund implementation of
the Florida Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP). It
prohibits DOH from using state funds and any money received directly
or indirectly from prescription drug manufacturers, to implement the
program. Funding for the Florida PDMP comes from three funding
1. Donations procured by the Florida PDMP Foundation, Inc., the direct-support organization authorized by section 893.055, F.S., to fund the continuing operation of the PDMP.
2. Federal Grants - the PDMP has been awarded three Harold Rogers Prescription Drug Monitoring Program grants from the Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance. On May 19, 2010, DOH was awarded an "Implementation" grant of $400,000 to implement the prescription drug monitoring system. On September 19, 2010, DOH was awarded an "Enhancement" grant of $400,000 for system enhancements. On August 21, 2012, DOH was awarded a second "Enhancement" grant of $399,300 to enhance its PDMP.
Additionally, on September 20, 2012, DOH was awarded a grant of $240,105 from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to integrate PDMP data into existing clinical workflow and technology and to expand interoperability.
3. Private grants and donations - DOH has been awarded three private grants from the National Association of State Controlled Substance Authorities. These grants which total approximately $46,000 were used to create a website, to purchase office equipment, and to purchase promotional items.


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MIAMI -- John Maine is hoping to return to the majors with the Marlins.
The pitcher has signed a minor league contract with Miami and will compete for the fifth spot in its rotation.
The 31-year-old right-hander had a record of 41-36 with an ERA of 4.35 from 2004 to 2010 with the Orioles and Mets. His best season was in 2007, when he went 15-10 with the Mets.
This year he went 8-5 with a 4.97 ERA in 16 games for the Yankees' Triple-A affiliate in Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
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Gallery B is a a non-profit art gallery and arts space located on Wisconsin Avenue in Bethesda. The gallery engages local artists and arts organizations for one-month rentals, providing exhibition space for works of all types, including painting, photography and sculpture. Gallery B does not take commissions on work sold during its exhibition. The Bethesda Metro is located two blocks south of the gallery, and public parking garages are situated nearby.
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I see children as little beings with huge potentials....If there is anything I can do to help them realize the unlimited nature of their souls...I try to do that. Being a parent is hard having to keep them safe and provide boundries for their own good. As a grandparent and a writer....I have a special freedom to address them as a soul rather than a kid always getting into mischief...I am able to say Yes much more often than no....I am honored when they listen to my stories and ask me for more...as they are able to be quite brutally honest with nothing personal intended.
At the youngest ages before they are subjected to the belief systems of parents, schools, and churches.....They are open, unprejudice, find joy in the very smallest of things and teach us to remember ourselves and our unlimited imagination.
As they become older and more impressioned by society...they lose a bit of this wonder and joy....I feel a responsibility to nurture that wonder and joy at what ever age they present themselves to me.
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In February, hundreds of youth sports safety advocates convened at a Washington hotel. They were determined to talk about something other than concussions, a counterintuitive ambition considering the rampant worry about the effects of head trauma in young athletes.
But the Washington group knew something most do not: the No. 1 killer of young athletes is sudden cardiac arrest, typically brought on by a pre-existing, detectable condition that could have been treated. Another substantial yet hidden lethal threat is heat stroke, a condition considered completely preventable.


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Daniel Rusch, 78
Daniel Floyd Rusch, 78, passed away March 9, 2013 at Lake Country Assisted Living Inc. in Brandon.
Daniel Floyd Rusch, 78, passed away March 9, 2013 at Lake Country Assisted Living Inc. in Brandon.
Dan was born March 17, 1934 to Ehrhardt and Bertha (Deschner) Rusch and spent his childhood years living and working on the family farm near Wheaton with his five brothers and a sister. He graduated from Wheaton High School and married Joyce Hess on August 11, 1953. They were blessed with five children.
Although Dan loved farming with his family, he opted to try his hand at home construction, joining Fridgen Construction of Dumont. Several years later, he began Rusch Construction, and in the summer of 1969, moved his family to Brandon. Working with his sons and several crew members, Dan's business was instrumental in the development of many new homes in the city of Brandon and the surrounding area, and has continued under the ownership of his son, Devin. For a short period of time, Dan and his sons also owned and operated a lumber yard in Barrett.
Dan was an active member of the Brandon Fin and Feather (sportsmen's) Club as well as the Brandon Fire Department, for which he ultimately served as fire chief.
In 1984, Dan moved to Glendale, Arizona and worked as a foreman with Shuck and Sons Construction Company, Inc. until his retirement at age 65. Dan's plan for retirement was to move to Colorado, where he and his brother, Eldon, had worked together to build a small hobby ranch. They planned to spend their retirement years enjoying each other's company and sharing their passion for hunting and fishing. Dan's relocation to Colorado coincided with his brother's untimely death, and Dan returned to Brandon, where he began a business partnership with his son, Devin. Together they owned and operated DnR Sports for several years, until his second retirement.
For all who knew and loved Dan, he will undoubtedly be remembered for his love and enjoyment of the great outdoors. Dan enjoyed spending his time hunting and fishing with friends, brothers, children and grandchildren in the mountains of Colorado, in the land of lakes and woods in the Midwest and on trips to Alaska and Newfoundland. Dan had a great sense of humor, keeping the recipients of it on their toes.
Dan is survived by five children, DaNell Rusch of Chandler, AZ, Devin (Elizabeth) Rusch of Brandon, Jerolyn (Dean) Johnson of Roseau, Gina Gentry of La Crosse, WI and Natalie (David) Anderson of Evansville; three brothers and a sister, Cecil Rusch, Gerald (Betty) Rusch, Orval Rusch and Pearl (Lee) Behrens, all of Wheaton; 12 grandchildren, Benjamin (Amber) Rusch of Brandon, Levi (Kelly) Johnson of Bremerton, WA, Sarah (Brian) Preusser of Brooklyn Park, Mahrie (Chris) Ohren of Evansville, Lydia Johnson (fiancé, Brandon Bengtson) of Willmar, Daniel (Amber) Gentry of Bangor, WI, Dannon Rusch (special friend, Morgan le Seth) of Chandler, AZ, Dallas (Jessica) Anderson of Evansville, Andrew Gentry of La Crosse, WI, Christopher Anderson of Evansville, Kaulin Rusch (special friend, Rebecca Morris) of Gilbert, AZ and Carlin Johnson of Roseau; four great-grandchildren, Alexandrea, Landon, Danero and Tatum; three step-great-grandchildren, Zackary, Stevie and Aubree; and three great-grandchildren on the way.
Dan was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Leonard and Eldon.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 16 at 11 a.m. at Grace Lutheran Church in Brandon with the Rev. Dennis Preston officiating. Honorary urn bearers are the Brandon Fire Department members and all who called Dan a friend.
Visitation will be held Friday, March 15 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Anderson Funeral Home and also on Saturday for one hour prior to the service at the church.
Arrangements are with Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria; www.andersonfuneral.net.
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noun \ˈre-jə-mənt, ˈrej-mənt\Definition of REGIMENT
archaic : governmental rule
: a military unit consisting usually of a number of battalions
Origin of REGIMENT
Middle English, from Middle French, from Late Latin regimentum, alteration of Latin regimen
First Known Use: 14th century
transitive verb \ˈre-jə-ˌment\Definition of REGIMENT
: to form into or assign to a regiment
a : to organize rigidly especially for the sake of regulation or control <regiment an entire country> b : to subject to order or uniformity
— reg·i·men·ta·tion \ˌre-jə-mən-ˈtā-shən, -ˌmen-\ noun
Examples of REGIMENT
- They carefully regiment their son's diet.
- She criticized the way the school regiments its students by having strict rules.
First Known Use of REGIMENT
noun (Concise Encyclopedia)In most armies, a body of troops headed by a colonel and divided into companies, battalions, or squadrons. French cavalry units were called regiments as early as 1558. In early U.S. service, as in European armies up to that time, the usual number of companies in a regiment was 10. Early in the 19th century, Napoleon divided the regiments of the French army into three battalions each, and in 1901 the U.S. Army adopted the three-battalion infantry regimental system.
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5 Must Read eCommerce Tips
Whether shopping online or on the high street, people don't base buying decisions on price alone. Understanding what drives decisions during key aspects of the sales process is, quite literally, the holy grail of internet marketing.
One of the most important factors for shoppers, which for many will come before seeking out the best deal, is an outstanding buying experience. Taking care of and valuing your customers is a sure fire way to build loyal shoppers, ready to recommend your store to friends and family.
In this article, we'll take a brief look at some indispensable tips for delivering an online sales process that will not only streamline the purchase, but will also provide a great user experience.
1. Navigation Get your navigation wrong, and you may as well not bother. Easy to navigate menus with clear labelling and sub-category headings are a key element in delivering a seamless buying process. Large 'fly-out' navigation menus are also a great way of enhancing the user experience when looking for products. Including a clear link back to your home page can enhance your navigation too.
2. Breadcrumb Trails Breadcrumb trails help to engage the user by making it clear what part of the site they are in, facilitating a satisfying browsing experience and well, just making your website more accessible. No one likes the feeling of being lost, think of it as a simple map that intuitively guides your user.
3. Filtered Results Perhaps more applicable to those offering a larger product range, filtered results help to refine usability further. Look at pretty much any major retail website and you'll find this feature used extensively (price range, product ranges etc.).
4. If Content is King, Then Presentation is the Prince Presenting your visitor with an uncluttered clean page is essential nowadays. You may have heard of the term 'white space' in relation to page design. The last few years in web design has seen a drive towards both the minimal and high impact – large images, video, concise navigation and a clever use of space.
It's worth remembering that whether they're shopping real world or digitally, consumers still shop very much in the visual sense. Great content is important – but so is the way it gets presented.
5. Have Nothing to Hide Perhaps surprisingly, research has shown that being transparent about additional charges is one of the most important 'make or break' aspects of the sales process. A common mistake made by internet retailers is not informing customers of delivery costs before they begin the purchase process, causing them to abort the sale at the crucial checkout stage.
You may want to consider offering free delivery for orders over a certain amount to encourage last minute impulse purchases. Either way, publish your shipping terms up front.
Understandably, consumers are tightening their belts and looking for rewarding shopping experience on the web - which provides a great opportunity for online shops. If you would like help improving your ecommerce site, call 01454 261111.
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Facebook Page Changes – A Summary
Earlier this year social media giant Facebook announced a series of changes to their Pages (the Facebook profile for businesses). The move is designed to introduce consistency across all aspects of the Facebook user experience, and in Facebook's own words "help you manage communication, express yourself, and increase engagement".
In this article we'll take a look at what to expect and what these changes might mean for the average admin user. Please note however, that this article is not intended as a comprehensive guide to the new updates, but rather to highlight the most significant changes.
Improved Functionality This section definitely comes under 'help you manage communications'. Managing your admin has been made far simpler. Via the 'See all' function, users can now access grouped admin tasks instead of having to use the 'Edit page' link.
Creative Flexibility Prior to the new update, there was little – if any – room to get creative with the Facebook page. The improved masthead now displays 5 recently added images (known as a 'photostrip') alongside the main image. Whilst this has definitely added visual impact to the page, business users are unfortunately unable to set the order of these images (to create a larger image, for example).
Personal users are still able to, so one is left to assume Facebook wish to retain a primary focus on social use over business. Still, the more inventive user will doubtless find a way to use this to their advantage.
No More Tabs Sure to provoke a mixed reaction, page tabs have now been replaced by a menu section found in the left hand column, below the profile image. Here are a few tips to ensure your new navigation column is as prominent as possible:
Business or Pleasure? You can now switch between your business or personal identity with ease, using the 'Account' link at the top right of the page. No more having to sign in and out of identities.
Featured Like Users can now specify which of their 'Liked' pages are displayed in the 'Likes' box, simply by selecting them as featured. This presents an ideal opportunity to build partnerships with other businesses for cross-promotion purposes.
Email Notifications A new and extremely useful feature – email notifications have long been requested by business users. This allows admin users to respond quickly and efficiently to posts and updates from visitors to their page, promoting a more responsive, interactive user experience.
As with any changes within a widely used platform, this latest round of Facebook updates are sure to provoke lively debate. Like it or not, they are here to stay (for the time being anyway), so business users are far better off embracing change than ignoring it. If you would like help improving your Facebook social media marketing activities, call us on 01454 261111.
Smart Marketing Using Web Analytics
Often ignored by the novice internet marketer, website analytics have a key role to play in any successful marketing strategy. Careful analysis of even the most rudimentary statistics will often highlight areas for improvement that can make or break the average campaign.
In this article we'll take a look at some simple steps to ensure you're getting some sort of tangible return on your marketing efforts, and why using analytics might not be such a scary proposition after all...
Step 1: Define the Sales Process However you refer to the sales process, the first step is identifying each stage of the journey and understanding what is expected of your customer. Consider the following questions:
Step 2: Create a Measure A marketing strategy means little unless you have something to measure your success against. These parameters should form a natural extension to your sales process – for example conversion rates, new monthly subscriptions, white paper downloads, webcast attendance and so on. Here's a quick look at some key measurements:
Step 3: Time to Figure Cost Per Visitor You are now ready to begin your analysis in order to assess your cost per visitor. Think of it as a funnel effect, with each phase of the sales process channelling your customers to the desired end result.
By working out your conversion rate for each phase of the process and identifying the associated value attached to your average customer, you can calculate your cost per visitor.
Step 4: Set the Right Budget Now you know your cost per visitor, you are in a position to set an appropriate budget for each of your marketing activities. In simple terms, if you are paying in excess of your cost per visitor, your strategy is not sustainable – unless of course your web analytics are sophisticated enough to identify the source for each online sale you make.
In either case, intelligent use of your website visitor statistics will enable you to set an appropriate budget and – more importantly – stay within it.
Of course every product, service or market fluctuates significantly in terms of customer profile, so try not to focus on what you consider to be 'good' or 'bad' conversion rates, but rather how these compare month on month. By definition a 'good' result will, of course, be growth rather than decline.
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Feast & famine
A controversial new diet says you can eat whatever you want and still lose weight. The catch? Nearly starving yourself two days a week
- Last Updated: 11:41 AM, February 21, 2013
- Posted: 10:43 PM, February 20, 2013
• The diet won't affect your social life: You can be flexible on your choice of fast days and even the 24-hour period (e.g from 1 p.m. to 1 p.m.).
• Since you are eating 75 percent less than normal twice a week, your average daily calorie intake will be lower, your metabolism will work faster and you will burn fat.
• Fasting periods lower levels of the hormone insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1), which appears to accelerate aging. Lower levels of IGF-1 seem to switch on the DNA repair genes that renew cells — lessening the risk of age-related diseases like cancer, diabetes and Alzheimer's.
• Studies show that fasting can improve mood and mental sharpness. "Imagine a caveman, short of food," suggests Harrison, author of "The 5:2 Diet Book." "He had to work harder to figure out where his next meal was going to come from."
• There are no special shakes, drinks or bars, that cost a small fortune. But, on fast days, you can eat calorie-counted ready meals for ease, from brands such as Lean Cuisine, Healthy Choice, Kashi or Smart Ones from Weight Watchers.
For more information, visit thefastdiet.co.uk or the5-2dietbook.com
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Fry ½ medium onion, sliced (27 calories), in 1 teaspoon olive oil (27 calories) in a nonstick skillet until translucent. Add 2 small white mushrooms or 1 large white mushroom, chopped (3 calories), and cook until the mushrooms are barely tender. Add 1 loosely packed cup baby spinach (8 calories) and cook for 2 minutes more. Pour in 2 small eggs, beaten (180 calories). Cook undisturbed for 5 minutes, and finish under a hot broiler until the eggs are set.
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Combine 1½ cups canned cannellini beans, drained and rinsed (108 calories), one 5-ounce can solid white tuna in spring water, drained (119 calories), 2 ounces grape tomatoes (16 calories), and 1 loosely packed cup baby spinach (8 calories) in a salad bowl.
In a small bowl, combine 1 crushed garlic clove (3 calories), the juice and grated zest of lemon (1 calorie), ½ teaspoon olive oil (12 calories), and a splash of white wine vinegar. Drizzle over the salad, and toss to mix well.
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Soak 1.8 ounces rice vermicelli noodles (194 calories) in water, according to package instructions.
Combine 2 tablespoons Thai fish sauce (20 calories), the juice of 1 lime (1 calorie), 1 teaspoon sugar (16 calories), 2 scallions (white and green parts), trimmed and thinly sliced (5 calories), and 1 very small red chili, finely chopped (1 calorie) in a bowl. Mix well. Add 10 very small cooked and peeled shrimp (30 calories) and 2 large carrots, peeled and grated (55 calories). Drain the noodles and add them. Toss well.
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Grill a 5-ounce sirloin steak (188 calories) until cooked to your preferred doneness. Set aside to cool to room temperature. Slice the steak very thin across the grain.
In a bowl, combine 2 cups shredded romaine (16 calories) and 1 cup shredded savoy cabbage (24 calories). In a separate bowl, combine the juice of 1 lime (2 calories), 1 teaspoon sugar (16 calories), 1 clove crushed garlic (3 calories), 1 very small red chili, seeded and finely chopped (1 calorie), and 1 tablespoon Thai fish sauce (10 calories). Pour over the salad, and toss to combine. Place the salad on a plate, and arrange the steak slices on top.


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The Bund 外滩
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It was all smoggy and gloomy in The Bund, where the world's most powerful financial institutions and trading houses went about their business in the mid 1900s. I was here, for the second time, but still amazed by the beauty of all these historical buildings, their architectural styles. I was enjoying my week long holiday [...]
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