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Being the successor to the HTC EVO 4G comes with a massive responsibility, since many consider it to be the best device of 2010. The HTC EVO 3D has been one of the most anticipated devices of the year, featuring some of the best specs we've seen on any Android device until now. It sure seems it's been a long wait since its announcement (last March during CTIA), but the summer that seemed so far away is now here. The EVO 3D finally released June 24th, the morning after the launch party we attended.
We know many of you are thinking of purchasing the EVO 3D. Some of you probably already have. While everything looks great on paper, you've probably wondered if this device really lives up to everyone's expectations. Is it really the best device available? Will this be 2011′s best smartphone, like the EVO was last year? Let's check out the main aspects and see if the HTC EVO 3D is worth all the hype.
The Breakdown
Build Quality and Design
The HTC EVO 3D measures 4.96″ x 2.56″ x 0.47″ and weighs 6 ounces. The front of the handset is dominated by the 4.3-inch qHD (960 x 540 pixels) parallax barrier 3D display with four capacitive buttons along the bottom. Above the screen you'll find the 1.3 megapixel front-facing camera and speaker grill, which houses the ambient light and proximity sensors, main phone speakers and LED notification light. The power button and 3.5mm headphone jack are located along the top edge of the EVO 3D while the volume rocker, aluminum 3D toggle and shutter button are located on the right side of the phone. The left side of the EVO 3D features the micro-USB/MHL HDMI connection. The bottom edge of the device is bare, save for the microphone hole and thin slit for removing the back cover.
The back side of the device prominently displays the HTC logo, the distinctive 3D cameras and dual-led flash, accented by a dark red aluminum bevel that also houses the speakerphone. The back and sides of the EVO 3D are covered in a thin rubber shell, featuring a diagonal line design that covers ¾ of the back side of the phone. Removing the rubber shell reveals the 1730 mAh battery and 8GB class 4 microSD card included with the phone.
HTC EVO 3D Gallery
When compared to the original HTC EVO, the EVO 3D feels slightly lighter and thinner even though the two phones are nearly identical in size. The reason for the perceived difference is the EVO 3D's longer wide-angle screen, which shaves just a little off the phones width.
The build quality of the HTC EVO 3D is on par with what we've come to expect from HTC over the years. The rubber shell covering the back is really thin, but its extreme flexibility should keep it from breaking or cracking. We have had some issues with the over-sensitivity of the capacitive buttons and the screen itself, but it's certainly not enough to give the phone a bad mark.
Hardware Performance
The HTC EVO 3D is the second phone to hit the U.S. market with Qualcomm's dual-core 1.2 GHz Snapdragon processor. The MSM8660 is paired with 1GB of RAM and 4GB of internal storage to deliver an exceptionally smooth performance. While benchmark scores with the dual-core processor deliver numbers on par with Qualcomm's second generation Snapdragon processors, the extra processing power is evident while surfing the web, watching flash content or killing those high-resolution 3D enemies in Spider-Man 3D.
But 3D gaming and benchmark scores on the HTC EVO 3D are negatively impacted by the handset's qHD display, since it features 30% more pixels than WVGA displays. While this may sound like a bad trade-off, the HTC EVO 3D has been able to churn through every single game we've thrown at it with no issues at all. We just wish we could test out some of those Tegra Zone games to see how Tegra 2 devices really stack up against phones powered by Qualcomm's dual-core chips.
The camera on the HTC EVO 3D is one feature that makes the phone truly unique. The EVO 3D is the first Android phone in the U.S. market to feature two 5 megapixel cameras, allowing the phone to take pictures in 3D. We've covered HTC's camera app extensively in recent reviews. The only difference we've been able to spot on the EVO 3D is the inability to change focal points while recording video in 3D.
Taking pictures on the HTC EVO 3D is actually quite fun with the two-stage aluminum shutter button. Simply press the button half way to focus on your subject and then snap your picture. To capture images or video in 3D, users must manually toggle the switch located next to the shutter button.
We're a bit disappointed to note that the EVO 3D's camera isn't up to par with that of the HTC Sensation. Shutter speed is significantly slower and the dual-LED flash seems to be pretty useless in low-light situations. That being said, image quality produced by the EVO 3D is on par with what we've seen recently from HTC and other manufacturers.
HTC EVO 3D Sample Gallery
Since 3D is in the name, we were expecting to be blown away by the 3D experience. The HTC EVO 3D can capture 3D images and video with its dual-camera setup or download and watch a 3D movie through HTC Watch. The 3D technology is simply amazing, but we're a little disappointed HTC chose to limit the use of the technology to just a few applications. In order to deliver a true 3D phone, HTC needed to deliver a 3D interface (similar to what Sharp did with their 3D phone) or HTC Sense 3D rather than the standard 3.0 that's also used on the HTC Sensation.
We have a feeling we'll be seeing a lot more 3D-enabled handsets from HTC down the road. Let's hope they listened to consumer feedback and deliver a more complete 3D experience in the future.
HTC Watch
Catching a TV show or movie while on the go isn't anything new, but it's certainly becoming more convenient. Earlier this year HTC purchased Saffron Digital, which has allowed them to create HTC Watch, giving users access to a limited selection of movies or TV shows to rent or purchase. HTC Watch made its debut on the HTC Flyer, but the EVO 3D is the first handset in HTC's lineup to include a movie (The Green Hornet in 3D) that has already been downloaded onto the device. Users have the option to buy or rent movies ($14.99 and $3.99 respectively) or buy TV episodes for $1.99 each.
Using HTC Watch is extremely easy. The application allows you to start watching the movie or TV show while it downloads in the background. This allows users to continue watching even if they get disconnected from their internet. But our favorite feature of HTC Watch is the ability to access your purchased content on multiple devices and watch it on a big screen TV via the EVO 3D's MHL HDMI connection.
Internal specs can make a huge difference, but what makes a phone good is the first-hand experience. The common consumer is mostly not going to care if a processor is dual-core or not, since both can be fast. One of the first things noticed about a device is the quality of the display, and it can be a great decision factor depending on your priorities.
The EVO 3D definitely earns its place in the high-end display category, and that's not only because it's able to play glasses-free 3D content. This device comes with a Super LCD 4.3-inch display with a qHD resolution (960×540 pixels).
We've been quite impressed by the HTC EVO 3D's display, and it was definitely one of the first outstanding features noticed about this specific device. The screen's definition is among the best in Android smartphones, which is outstanding for a device with such a large screen. Outside viewing is not bad at all either, and we've never had a problem viewing the screen in direct sunlight.
Color display is also something to note; all colors are very bright and vivid. While they do not compare to those in a Super AMOLED Plus display, they definitely look much more realistic. I did find them to be much more saturated than the iPhone 4′s Retina Display (for the sake of comparison and common knowledge), which is well known for its high-end screen.
This is definitely not a good ol' Nokia, but the battery life is actually very impressive compared to most smartphones we've used. In an Android world where battery life usually does not surpass the "working day" threshold (or barely does), good battery management has become one of the hottest topics. The EVO 3D definitely holds its own in this department, and it went through our heavy duty testing with no problem.
The device's battery has more juice than the competition, but even still the results are outstanding. I've used this as my primary device since I got it at the HTC EVO 3D launch party, and I'm not one to make light use of a device. During testing, the device was fully charged when unplugged and 4G was never turned off. (This was in Los Angeles, CA — Sprint 4G WiMAX covered). It managed to get almost 11 hours of battery life.
Having a battery life of 11 hours with 4G turned on at all times can seem unbelievable, and it may raise a very viable question: "Did you use it?!" The phone receives about 30-50 Android and Me related emails a day, without counting my personal account. Other functions include checking Twitter about twice an hour, using Facebook about once every 2 hours, chatting via Google Talk for about half an hour (throughout the day), and sending 4-5 texts an hour (both Google Voice and regular texting). I also played Plants vs. Zombies for about 30 minutes straight, browsed the web for around 15 minutes total, used GPS for a 15-minute ride downtown and was on the phone with my family and friends for a total of about 1.5 hours throughout the day. Yes, it was used.
When the phone was tested with 3G connectivity using WiFi (unplugged between 8:00 or 9:00 am), it managed to go through a full day and still have a 10-20% charge at the end of the night. It also helps that the phone comes with a battery manager and power-saving options. This activates as soon as the battery power reaches a certain percentage of your choice. (It's set at 15% by default).
Android 2.3.3 and HTC Sense 3.0
The HTC EVO 3D comes with Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread and HTC's Sense 3.0 UI overlay. Both Gingerbread and Sense 3.0, along with the processor and RAM memory, help make this device one of the best Android smartphones in today's market. (Though some of you may prefer Vanilla Android).
With this device comes all the advantages of Android 2.3 Gingerbread. Some of these features include a speed and performance boost, better text input (including text selection and copy/paste functions), and Internet calling through a native SIP client. To set up Internet calling, simply go to Settings > Call > Accounts (under Internet Call Settings) > Add Account. After that, the user can simply enter SIP account credentials and set everything up to use Internet Call.
Using the Internet calling feature works great. Settings allow the user to choose whether to receive Internet calls or not, as well as when to use them for outbound calls. The options are: "For all calls," "Only for Internet calls" and "Ask for each call."
Aside from Gingerbread, HTC has added some great functionality to this device. HTC Sense 3.0 is very well designed, as Sense fans will surely agree. Whether you like manufacturer UIs or not, the lockscreen will definitely lure you in.
The lock screen[1] is probably about the most popular feature from Sense 3.0. HTC has taken it a step further and given it great functionality. Instead of simply sliding your finger in a sideways direction, the Sense 3.0 lock screen has a ring at the bottom that you simply slide up to unlock the screen. The most interesting part about the lock screen is definitely the shortcuts. Just drag them inside of the circle, and the phone will unlock directly into the given app. These shortcuts can be customized in the lock screen settings, located under the Personalize menu.
There's more to Sense 3.0 than that sexy lock screen, though. The dock's (bottom bar's) look can be customized, and you can access the skin settings by tapping on the right button on the dock. As many have already mentioned, it would be great if that button itself could be personalized to take you somewhere else. Personalizing the UI is something done only when the device is first purchased, and the button shortly loses its benefit after a while. Another great feature is the notification bar, which has been modified to include your most frequently used apps, as well as a series of "Quick Settings." These settings allow you to toggle on/off your WiFi, 4G, bluetooth and GPS settings, as well as a few others.
Other Sense 3.0 features include a substantial amount of HTC widgets, a few replacement apps (i.e.: Browser, Dialer, Camera, Clock, etc.) and some HTC apps like HTC Watch and HTC Reader. You may hate or love HTC Sense, but overall it does offer some good functionality. And nothing beats that lock screen. It's definitely far better than Sense 2.0 or 2.1, and we highly recommend it to all Sense fans out there.
Call Quality
Call quality is not bad as long as you stay within good signal areas. I've had 5 dropped calls in a week, 4 of which were while on the freeway, far from urban areas. Aside from coverage issues, the EVO 3D's call quality was actually very good. Both sides could be heard very well, and the device had only a single dropped call when it was used within coverage. Those that travel often and need better rural coverage may want to consider another carrier, though.
4G WiMAX
Data speeds were quite disappointing after running some 4G WiMAX tests in Los Angeles, CA. This may be an issue with the area, but Sprint 4G is also known for its slower 4G speeds. Tests averaged at about 2 Mbps down on 4G, but I did get the occasional 4 Mbps. I experienced upload speeds of about 1 Mbps. Speed tests were quite disappointing with 3G, though, as the needle never went above the 512 Kbps mark.
When it comes to coverage, Sprint's 3G network is definitely good, but 4G goes on and off very often. Whether inside a building or just walking around the streets, the EVO 3D is prone to disconnect from Sprint's 4G network (at least in my experience). There were a few times when I had to pull out my HTC Thunderbolt because the data speeds became so slow.
As mentioned above, this may be an issue with the Los Angeles/San Diego area, and Sprint may actually work way better depending on where you live. Our very own Anthony Domanico has been able to get speed tests with up to 6 or 7 Mbps down. Not bad at all.
Final Thoughts
If any of you are still put off by the whole 3D aspect of the HTC EVO 3D, I'd recommend you try it for yourself. The technology delivers exactly as it should, and it's certainly a great conversation starter (especially with the iPhone crowd). Take away the 3D and you're essentially left with an HTC Sensation with a bulkier body. The dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor has enough muscle to power through the most taxing 3D games and deliver a silky smooth experience with HTC Sense 3.0.
Many consider the HTC EVO 4G to be one of the best Android handsets of 2010. I wouldn't be surprised at all if Sprint customers label the HTC EVO 3D the best handset of 2011. The EVO 3D does have a few faults, but the highlights of the phone do an amazing job of covering them up.
The HTC EVO 3D is definitely among the best devices I've used. (Probably the best, for now). Its 1.2 GHz dual-core processor, along with the 1 GB of RAM and software, make this device one of the snappiest Android smartphones available. While it does have its small defects, this phone seems far more polished than the other dual-core phones in the market. Some of these may be slower than many single-core devices out there. HTC and Qualcomm did a great job of optimizing the hardware and software, making them work together in a more efficient manner.
I rarely found myself using the phone's 3D features; it's partly a "gimmick." The 3D capabilities are definitely good for impressing the average consumer though, since almost no one has seen something like this on a phone. If 3D is not your thing, you can simply ignore it. The device is still impressive as a 2D smartphone, and it'll handle any task you throw at it without a hiccup.
Overall, the EVO 3D is a great device, and I would definitely recommend it. So far, this is the best device available for Sprint users. I do doubt it will be the best of 2011, though. This year's Android smartphone production has exploded far more than in 2010, and a better phone will probably come soon.
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Nothing soothes the soul like chicken soup, no matter what country or culture you identify with. My version of Mexican chicken soup includes hominy and barley for a unique spin on this typical dish.
This post is part of a compensated campaign with Teasdale Foods. All opinions and the recipe here are my own.
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The Career Services Office is pleased to announce that videos of our programming are now available to be viewed online. Most of our programming will be available on our website within 1-2 days of the original program date and will remain available for viewing for 2-3 weeks, due to limited server space. Program videotapes will still be available in our office. A password is required to view these programs. Please call our office at 312-906-5200 or email firstname.lastname@example.com for the username and password. To watch videos of our programming, go to the CSO's web page, click on the right hand navigation bar "For Students" and select "Watch Program Videos." Or, click here to be taken directly to the page.
Please take a few minutes to evaluate your summer job on Symplicity. By doing so, you can provide invaluable information to the members of the class behind you. Just click on "Profile," then on the "Evaluations" tab, and then on the "Add New" button.
Each year the Chicago Committee on Minorities in Large Law Firms holds a holiday event for law students, with the express purpose of introducing the Chicago minority legal community to students who are interested in practicing in Chicago. In addition to attending the event, students are asked to submit a resume with an RSVP, so it can be distributed in a Resume Book to the member firms. Each year many of the member firms hire students they meet at the "Sweet Home Chicago" event. This year, Sweet Home Chicago is taking place on Thursday, December 27th, from 5:30 – 8:00 pm, at Winston & Strawn, 35 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois, 60601. Please RSVP and send a resume by December 7, 2007 to Christina Harris, firstname.lastname@example.com.
Blackwell Sanders Peper Martin will hold its 11th Annual Symposium for Clerkship and Career Development, to be held on Saturday, January 26, 2008, in their Kansas City, Missouri office. This one-day symposium for first-year law students provides an inside look at the recruiting process and summer associate programs and focuses on practical aspects of career development. Our featured guest speaker this year will be attorney and author Marci Alboher. The symposium is designed to provide insight into the summer associate experience and is not a substitute for the traditional job search. This will not be a recruiting session for Blackwell Sanders Peper Martin. The deadline to apply is January 11, 2008. More information is also available at www.blackwellsanders.com.
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The Office of the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois will conduct a Summer 2008 Intern Program. The primary goals of this program are to provide law students with the greatest possible exposure to and participation in federal trial and appellate practice and to obtain excellent legal talent to assist the Office in handling its multitude of cases. Approximately 15 interns will be accepted. Each intern will be required to serve at least 40 hours a week for twelve weeks in the Office. The summer program is offered to first, second and third year students. The Office will cooperate in providing to schools any necessary evaluations for course credit. Applications are due Thursday, December 20th, 2007. Applications and more information can be found in the CSO.
DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM: 3Ls and LLMs may participate in the 2-year program, which places applicants in public policy and management positions with a wide variety of federal government agencies and departments. This year, the program has a particular interest in law students and graduates from other specified disciplines. Strong emphasis is placed on challenging career opportunities and career development and employers offer seminars, briefings, conferences, orientation programs and on-the-job training. Rotational assignments expose Fellows to other agency areas, as well as another agency or branch of the federal government. Participants receive initial 2-year appointment, generally at GS-9, but possibly GS-11 or GS-12 depending on experience, and promotions after the first year. Upon completion of the internship, PMFs are eligible for conversion to career or career-conditional status. Loan forgiveness programs are administered at the discretion of individual agencies.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS: Candidates must receive graduate degrees by Aug. 31, 2008. Criteria include breadth and quality of accomplishments, capacity for leadership, and commitment to excellence in leadership and management of public policies and programs, and other criteria developed by each school. Candidates are generally eligible to apply only once. Veterans meeting PMF and school criteria must be nominated, and schools are encouraged to nominate women, minorities and people with disabilities. Federal agencies may not hire non-U.S. citizens, with a few exceptions listed on the website.
For more information: www.pmf.opm.gov. According to the website applicants will begin applying in November and the application window will be open for a brief time. If interested in applying, please express that interest to Michelle Mohr Vodenik in the Career Services Office, so that you can be informed of any developments with the application process and so that we know that you wish to be nominated. Any student can apply to be a PMF, but applicants must be nominated by Chicago-Kent in order to receive consideration and an interview.
The Judicial Intern Opportunity Program is a summer internship program open to all first or second year minority or financially disadvantaged law students who want to do legal research and writing for state or federal judges in Illinois, Texas, Washington DC, Miami, Phoenix, and California. Interns will receive an award of $1,500. The time commitment can vary by student, subject to a six-week minimum. Students will be expected to coordinate their schedule with their individual judges and to work the hours required by each judge. Students are asked to submit a completed application, legal writing sample and a statement of interest. Detailed program information and applications are available at the program website. Applications will be accepted beginning October 15th for second year students and December 1st for first year students. APPLICATIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED BY JANUARY 18, 2008.
The SEC is currently accepting applications from second year law students for the 2008 Summer Honors Law Program. Last year's 2L's were thrilled with the level and diversity of the projects that they received. Please refer students to our website for a description of the work of our primary divisions and offices: (http://www.sec.gov/about/whatwedo.shtml).
In addition to working with SEC attorneys, students will participate in enrichment programming and social activities with other law and graduate business students also participating in SEC's honors internship program.Program Components:
• Unprecedented access to the SEC Chairman and Commissioners through Commission hearings, panel discussions and receptions.
• Workshops and Presentations: Past presentations have included lectures on Securities Fraud on the Internet; Detection and Prosecution of Insider Trading; An Overview of Federal Securities Laws; an Introduction to SEC trial work and a presentation on Derivatives among others.
• Mentoring program: students are paired with an SEC attorney who provides them with additional insight and guidance throughout the internship experience.
Candidates should apply online via the following link by October 31, 2007 (DC) and December 10, 2007 (Regional):
http://www.avuedigitalservices.com/sec-sp/applicant.htmlSelections are made through a committee process; the SEC's Summer Honors Hiring Committee will begin reviewing applications in October and candidates will be interviewed telephonically.
The Peggy Browning Fund is a nonprofit corporation established in memory of Margaret A. Browning, a prominent labor attorney and member of the National Labor Relations Board. President Clinton appointed Peggy to the NLRB in 1994, and she served in that position until her death in February, 1997. The Fund's mission is to provide law students with diverse, challenging work and educational experiences in the area of workers' rights. Such unique and positive opportunities will both increase students's understanding of workers' needs as well as promote their entry into the practice of public interest labor law. There is one position available in Chicago and many more around the country. For more information, visit http://www.peggybrowningfund.org/positions.html or click here for the applicant requirements. Applications for Summer Fellowships must be received by the sites and
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Each year, PILI offers over 40 public interest law internships that provide excellent legal training and experience for first or second year law students. Interns work at one of PILI's affiliated public interest law agencies in Chicago. PILI raises the money to fund the internships and then issues grants to its eligible host agencies. The agencies, in turn, pay their Interns directly. PILI ensures quality supervision by experienced lawyers at its agencies, and provides a lunch-time educational seminar program. The Internship program encourages law students to work at --and learn about-- legal institutions that serve the public interest, and engenders a life-long commitment to public interest law and pro bono work.
PILI sponsors a Summer Internship Program for first and second year law students. The Summer Internship program is open to law students from across the country. Each summer, PILI funds dozens of internships at public interest law agencies in the Chicago metropolitan area. Agencies hosting Summer Interns receive $5,000 to pay an Intern for 10 full-time weeks of work.
2Ls may apply starting October 15th, 1Ls may apply beginning December 1st. For more information on how to apply, visit http://pili-law.org/HowtoApplyforInternships.htm.
The National Center on Philanthropy and the Law (NCPL) at New York University School of Law is offering the following two Fellowships in Nonprofit Law. 1.The Rockefeller Brothers Fund Fellowship in Nonprofit Law at the Vera Institute of Justice (The RBF Fellowship); and
2. The National Center on Philanthropy and the Law Fellowship in Nonprofit Law at New York University's Office of Legal Counsel (The NCPL Fellowship).The RBF and NCPL Fellowships will each be awarded to one graduate of an accredited U.S. Law School. More information and an application can be found at www.law.nyu.edu/ncpl. Please note that completed applications must be received by the NCPL no later than December 7, 2007. If you have any questions, please contact Erin Ortiz at (212) 998-6168 or email@example.com.
The Midwest Public Interest Law Career Conference is an opportunity for students to interview with government agencies and public interest employers for paid and unpaid legal positions next summer or for after graduation. Last year over 100 Chicago-Kent students and 40 employers participated. 1L's, 2L's and 3L's can all participate. The job fair will take place at Northwestern University School of Law on Sunday, February 2, 2008. To register, contact Michelle Mohr Vodenik in the Career Services Office with your first name, last name, middle initial, year of graduation and an email address that you regularly check by Thursday, December 6, 2007 at 12 noon. Registered students will receive a login and password and will be able to upload their resume and bid on employers beginning on December 10. Students will have until January 4, 2008 to upload their resume online and select employers they would like to interview with. In addition, table talk is available at the job fair where you can meet with many of the employers, even if you do not receive an interview in advance. More information is online at www.mpilcc.org.
Law students have free access to LawCrossing.com to access their collection of legal job postings. To get access, register with your kentlaw.edu e-mail address, enter the promotional code "kent2008" and identify yourself as a student.
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MEP Alumna Profile: Bethany Owen
Bethany Owen believes in helping her employees make the most of their abilities and using their skills to help build a stronger and more effective company.
She may be the only person with the title of "President" at Superior Water, Light and Power Company (SWL&P), an electric, water, and gas utility company based in Superior, Wis., but Bethany Owen thinks that everyone deserves to take the reins once in a while.
"I believe that every one of us is a leader in some aspect of our lives," she says. "As a result, we have the responsibility to learn and grow to ensure that we always have a positive impact on others."
Helping her employees make the most of their abilities - and using their skills to help build a stronger and more effective company - has been a priority since she took the helm at SWL&P last fall. It's a philosophy she's also applied to herself. Shortly after becoming President at SWL&P, she enrolled in the Minnesota Executive Program (MEP), a program she credits with helping her develop both relationships and practical skills that will benefit her for the rest of her career.
Owen admits she didn't take a direct path to leadership - after receiving her bachelor's degree from Vanderbilt University, she worked as a legislative aide in the United States Senate, and after receiving a law degree from the University of Minnesota, she spent time working as a corporate lawyer before joining ALLETE, of which SWL&P is a subsidiary.
Owen spent several years as a senior attorney at ALLETE, where she was an integral part of the business team, helping orchestrate long-term power purchases and investments.
When she was asked to step up to serve as President of SWL&P in 2010, Owen knew she would have to draw not only on the strategic thinking that had served her well as a lawyer, but on the interpersonal skills that would help her lead her employees.
Participating in MEP had long been on Owen's wish list, and just a few weeks after accepting the top role in the company, she headed to the Carlson School to learn from renowned instructors and work closely with top executives on challenging company issues.
"It was really valuable to go through discussions with instructors, followed up by breakout sessions with other participants," Owen says. "It was a great way to think about how broader lessons applied to SWL&P. I was able to bounce ideas off of others who had experienced similar situations and get input on real-world scenarios."
Because the program requires a four-week commitment, Owen had the time to dig deeply into key issues to find solutions. In MEP, executives from small, family-owned companies to Fortune 500 organizations shared their perspectives, giving everyone a chance to re-evaluate their own decisions and processes.
Owen is already taking advantage of the lessons she's learned - she's working with Bill Boutwell, a MEP participant from Minnesota Power (another ALLETE subsidiary), to enhance a culture survey that ALLETE gives to its employees every year, and considering new ways to help employees develop as leaders, regardless of their titles or experience.
But even more than that, Owen has found a group of MEP colleagues who share her perspectives and values, and who will help and even challenge her when she needs it, just as she will for them. "I've reached out to several of my classmates by email and phone, and we're even considering a mini-reunion," Owen says. For someone who helps others see their potential, perhaps it is no surprise that she has found value in discovering hers.
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socialminds needed a new web page design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 11 designs submitted by 3 freelance designers.
Redesign the 'Company Pages' needed to display an area for employees to fill out surveys and start discussions. Look here for a start: http://itszu.com/searchresults.php
Our site offers a place for coworkers to discuss workplace issues and ideas. It also has a 'game' that encourages workers to fill out surveys, invite people and add discussions. We need a fun, corporate page that will obviously look like a game, but still be taken seriously.
Each company has their own page where employees can gather to chat and play the game to win a company party, however, each page will use the same template which should start with the basic design here:
http://itszu.com/searchresults.php and use your imagination to include the items below and make it really feel like a game to visitors. No flash, just with the use of graphics, shadowing, etc.
- Game Feel
- Clean look with strategic use of bright colorsAreas for:
- Survey - short question with 5 possible choices
- Ask your employer box with submit button
- Poll area where they can ask each other questions
- White board area where they can write notes to each other
- Graph with 6 bars which will fill up as employees finish their company surveys
- Graph bar that shows how close they are to finishing the game
- A large area to show discussions about the company that are happening in a different part of the site
- View active discussions and Post a discussion button
- Company name
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CCC Sculpture
This sculpture is a tribute to the more than 100,000 Oklahoma men who served in the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) safeguarding the natural resources of our nation.
Created by John Gooden, the sculpture is modeled after Reverend Melvin Grant, CCC worker at Camp Wilkerson in Oklahoma from 1940 to 1941. Reverend Grant was chosen as the subject of the sculpture by a membership vote of the Central Oklahoma CCC Alumni. It was decided that the sculpture would depict Grant at the age of 17.
Melvin was the ninth of sixteen children born to an Oklahoma sharecropper, just before the Great Depression. He grew up in a world of hard work and strong discipline, working the family fields as a plowboy from age fifteen, sun up to sun down, six days a week. At age 17 he left home, eventually finding work and a sense of independence with the Civilian Conservation Corps.
On December 3, 1943, as the United States was deeply engaged in the World War II in the Pacific, Melvin joined the Marine Corps. He fought in the pacific islands as a flame thrower, serving with great distinction in one of the most dangerous assignments available. He narrowly escaped death on numerous occasions as he fought in Okinawa. Many of his company perished there.
Following the war and time spent as a rancher and businessman, Melvin followed a calling to the ministry. Reverend Grant shared the ministry with audiences on every continent and served as a pastor for thirty-five years. His story and sacrifice have been the subject of books, movies, and abundant publicity.
About the CCC
Created by President Franklin D. Roosevelt during the Great Depression as a means to employ the unemployed youth of our nation, the CCC's mission was to install conservation practices, protect infrastructure and revitalize natural resources. During their years of service, the men of the CCC built more than 46,854 bridges, 4,622 fishponds, 27,191 miles of fence, 204 lodges and museums, 3,116 lookout towers and 8,065 wells and pump houses. They also developed over 800 state parks, restored 3,980 historic structures, improved 3,462 beaches and surveyed and mapped millions of acres of land and hundreds of lakes. The CCC moved and planted 45 million trees and shrubs for landscaping and three billion trees for reforestation.
In Oklahoma, the CCC is credited with the establishment of at least six state parks as well as numerous other recreational areas. They are also responsible for the construction of more than one hundred campgrounds throughout the state. Through perseverance and strength of character, the CCC constructed roads, terraces, shelters belts, trails, park cabins, and dams.


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There are few countries that enjoy a cozier, put-your-feet-up Christmas than Ireland.
With its family-oriented culture and the legendary friendliness of its people, Ireland for the holidays is one of the most rewarding decisions you could ever make. The Irish love big and boisterous reunions and they love festivities on any scale, but they also love quiet evenings in with a few hand-picked friends in front of a crackling fire.
Visit Ireland in winter to see the soaring landscape celebrated by poets W.B. Yeats, Patrick Kavanagh and Seamus Heaney (you may want to take a volume of each writer's work along for added atmosphere).
Here are IrishCentral's top 10 places to celebrate Christmas in Ireland:
1. The Merrion Hotel
With its crackling open fire and rich Georgian drawing rooms, and the deep sofas and flowing champagne to get you in the spirit, the five-star Merrion Hotel is impossibly atmospheric at Christmastime.
Old world civility and elegance meet with WiFi and the 21st century here without missing a beat. The Merrion's hospitality and superior service make this venue one of the great hotels of the world.
2. Dromoland Castle
First built in the 15th century, Dromoland Castle in its present form was completed in 1835, although the site itself has been associated with Gaelic nobility since the 5th century. It was bitterly fought over when Queen Elizabeth I's armed forces confiscated it, but since they spent most of her long reign purloining Irish property, this was by no means unusual.
Nowadays the castle is a spectacular five-star hotel on rolling acres that is the ideal place to spend the Christmas holidays. Dromoland is the kind of venue even U.S. presidents marvel at (G.W. Bush was a guest here in 2004).
3. Ballydavid, County Kerry
Ballydavid, County Kerry is a sleepy little Irish village nestling on the very edge of the Atlantic Ocean. But each St. Stephen's Day (December 26) it comes alive when the Wren Boys come to town in a colorful and very ancient one day celebration in remembrance of an ancient Druid festival.
Wren boys, also called mummers, dress up in masks, straw suits and colorful motley clothing and, accompanied by traditional ceili music bands, take to the street in a blaze of color. They are carrying on a unique and unbroken folk tradition. The Ballydavid Wren is a memorable day of marching, music and dance, featuring an explosion of color and Irish exuberance that's cheering and irresistible in the midst of winter's gloom.
4. Leopardstown and Limerick Christmas Racing Festivals
What better way to blow away the winter blahs than with a flutter on the nags. The Christmas festivals at Leopardstown and Limerick are up there among the highlights of the Irish sporting and social calendars.
Anyone who is anyone among the Dublin social cognoscenti goes to Leapordstown on St. Stephen's Day (Dec 26). Those who spend Christmas west of the Shannon or south of the Silvermine Mountains go to Limerick, as much to shake hands and have a hot port with old friends home for Christmas as to have a bet.
Bundle up and get out to see the majestic Irish landscape in its winter repose. Get away from the high streets and the commercial madness and take time to get acquainted with your own heartbeat. With it being Christmastime most hill walking trips have a festive theme including mulled wine and mince pies to help you on your way.
6. Christmas Pantomime
The pantomime is an distinctly Irish and English comic theater style where a well known fairytale can turn into the most pointed attacks on the government and society figures of the day. Ostensibly for children, these shows come larded with sentimental songs and vicious political satire that will keep adults chuckling too.
In Dublin the Gaiety and the Olympia theaters are the two celebrated venues for this kind of seasonal theatrical fun. If you want to celebrate Christmas the way the Irish themselves do be sure to book your tickets early.
7. Funderland at the RDS
From December 26 Funderland at the RDS is the world's largest traveling amusements show. Go along and you'll discover that all Dublin stops by although the place itself never feels too crowded.
Featuring five roller coasters, two giant Ferris wheels, and all manner of thrilling attractions this is an annual hit with kids and all kids at heart.
8. The Abbey Theatre
A visit to this elegant theater may well be the highlight of your Dublin stay this Christmas.
The Abbey Theatre, the first state-subsidized theater, first opened its doors in 1904. The iconic Dublin theater is associated with the writers of the Irish Literary Revival and Irish playwrights and actors of the 20th century such as William Butler Yeats, Lady Gregory, Sean O'Casey and John Millington Synge.
Be sure to pop into the nearby bar The Flowing Tide for a quick restorative drink after the show and you'll be having a night out like a true Dubliner.
9. An authentic Irish country house
What could be better than Christmas spent in a country house in Ireland? With roaring fires, afternoon teas, hot chocolate and lively guests to meet?
The worldwide recession means that this is the best opportunity you'll ever have to live your dream and take that winter break you've always dreamed of. Start by exploring one of Ireland's best tourist guides and soon you'll have your feet up in resplendent surrounds – in a country where a white Christmas is always a distinct possibility.
10. Christchurch Cathedral
Ring in the New Year at Christ Church Cathedral, which has been at the heart of the city of Dublin for almost 1,000 years. The cathedral of Holy Trinity, commonly called Christ Church, was founded by the Vikings, rebuilt by the Anglo-Normans and restored by the Victorians.
Architecturally, it is famed for its Norman crypt (the second largest in Britain or Ireland) and for the arcading of the nave, which is considered to be the finest example of Early English style in the country.
The earliest manuscript dates Christ Church cathedral to its present location around 1030. Dunan, the first bishop of Dublin, and Sitriuc, Norse king of Dublin, founded the original Viking church, which was probably subject to the archbishop of Canterbury. It's the perfect venue to appreciate the long history of the nation. And afterwards you can sample the finest Fish and Chips you'll ever taste at the nearby Leo Burdock's chip shop (a famous Dublin landmark not known to tourists).
* Originally published in 2011.


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SOCHI, Russia — Sweden landed an early psychological blow in the women's curling tournament by beating big rival Britain 6-4 in a tense, strategic opening game between two favorites for the title.
But for statements of intent, look no further than Canada.
Jennifer Jones' team crushed China 9-2 in a shortened game that was conceded after just seven ends because of the large differential.
Switzerland beat the United States 7-4 and Russia delighted its raucous fans by defeating Denmark 6-4 in the other games.
Under new skip Margaretha Sigfridsson, Sweden is bidding for a third straight gold medal and capitalized on a fast start against Eve Muirhead's world champion Britishteam, going up 3-0 after three ends.
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Few articles generate responses like the one about the Klamath water crisis in a recent Western Farm Press edition. Bob Gasser's emotional account of what happened when the federal government cut off water supplies to Klamath Basin farmers two years ago generated requests for posting on other Web sites. It also brought several e-mails offering widely different and emotional viewpoints.
The story was about how farmers say they were betrayed by their government when irrigation water was abruptly cut off at the beginning of the irrigation season, ostensibly to save "endangered" fish; where federal marshals had to guard head gates against the actions of irate farm families; where public protest became the unlikely but desperate tool for typically quiet farmers to create public awareness; where Indians were pitted against non-Indians. It was such an emotional and heated action that Gasser said in hindsight it was fortunate no one was seriously hurt or killed.
It has evolved into one of the most emotion-charged water issues in the long running Western water war saga.
The water is back on in Klamath. However, the crisis has not passed for farmers along the Oregon/California border. Rural life will never be the same in the Klamath Basin. When farmers, townspeople and the agribusiness community slammed down the gauntlet against the federal government, it signaled a new, more highly charged era in the water wars and for the Endangered Species Act.
Klamath was the first volley. The second has been fired at the other end of California in Imperial County, where residents of what the mass media is fond of identifying as the "poorest county in California" has had the audacity to tell the rich folks in Southern California that they are not going to give up their water without a fight — or at least some serious cash and concrete promises that Imperial Valley will not become another Owens Valley.
Farmers in the Palo Verde Valley in nearby Riverside County have said the same thing.
Residents of Imperial and Palo Verde valleys have made it clear they are not willing to sacrifice their futures for thirsty Southern California urban dwellers.
The Klamath crisis may have given Imperial and Palo Verde and others the encouragement to dig in their heels. For certain, what happened in Klamath has sent cold chills down the spines of many farmers who have come to fully realize that what happened in Klamath can happen anywhere at any time with no notice.
There are at least a dozen water/Endangered Species Act/wildlife habit issues on the table in California. Each directly affects farmers and ranchers.
Typically, these issues drag on for years; are subject to many lawsuits and endless hours of meetings to try to reach settlements.
The Klamath water crisis added a most unsettling element to that scenario: The government can also act precipitously to cut off irrigation water to any farmer or region any time it wants.
Klamath farmers knew that was a possibility, but it seemed so unrealistic that they never expected the government to really cut off their water.
Their government did, and it forever changed the rules of the water game in the West.


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Virtually everyone has an opinion about Donovan McNabb and the way his situation with the Eagles will unfold.
"It's mind-boggling they would put Donovan in this position," Moon said. "He's hearing about things second hand, which I don't think shows him a lot of respect.
"It really surprises me because the Philadelphia Eagles have already made very strategic and very smart personnel moves that has gotten them in position to win championships. This one really baffles me, especially because of how important that position is."
"I don't know why you would get rid of a quarterback who is in the prime of his career in Donovan and go with an unknown in a young quarterback like a Kevin Kolb or a Michael Vick," Moon continued.
"If they're going to make a deal with the Raiders, go ahead and make the deal. What are they waiting on? It seems the longer they wait, the worse deal they're going to get closer to the draft."
McNabb has dealt with plenty in his Eagles career, and the constant trade speculation might just be one more thing, Moon said.
"I don't know if he'd be able to go back and play for that organization after all he's endured," Moon said. "Then, again, I wouldn't be surprised if they keep him as a starter and he goes right back out there and doesn't miss a beat.
"It seems like every year Donovan is the topic of some type of conversation about something, whether it was the Michael Vick thing last year, T.O. (Terrell Owens) a couple of years before that; the NAACP coming after him during the season one year, all kinds of different things always swirling around him. Yet it doesn't seem to bother him. He goes right out there on the field and performs. That's what I love about the guy. He doesn't let all the controversy affect him."
"Donovan has been a tremendous player for the Eagles, a staple of their organization," Manning told Reuters. "He's a tremendous competitor and a tremendous person."
The Eagles were among 30 teams in Texas yesterday for quarterback Colt McCoy's Pro Day. Only the Rams and Lions did not attend, according to reports. McCoy told the St. Louis Post-Dispatch that he had a private workout scheduled with the Rams, who have the No. 1 overall pick. "I feel like I'm the best quarterback in this draft," McCoy told reporters afterward. "Put me on the field with anybody."
USC also had its Pro Day yesterday, which focused more attention on Taylor Mays. Mays, whose 40 time at the combine raised eyebrows, did not run the 40 yesterday, according to reports.
The LA Times looked at Mays' draft status after Pro Day. Most telling quote was from an unnamed scout:
"He's OK in space, but you don't want him in tons of space. His size almost hurts him. A little bit of a smaller man might move around a little better, even if he's not as good an athlete."


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Six-year-old Jasmina Anema has three strikes against her -- she has a rare and often lethal form of leukemia, she has no siblings and she is black.
But with a bevy of celebrities taking on her fight to find a bone marrow donor, the New York City child has one last chance to find an elusive cure.
Because Jasmina is African American, she has barely a "one in a million" chance of finding an exact match, according to her mother, fashion designer Theodora Anema, who is white.
The charismatic girl has survived four rounds of chemotherapy and her next line of defense would be finding a sibling donor. But Jasmina was adopted, the "creation of a one-night affair," and has no brothers or sisters or any known close relations, Anema told ABCNews.com.
Family and doctors say it's hard to believe she has only about a month to live, given her extraordinary energy and upbeat attitude. From her hospital bed, Jasmina told ABCNews.com that she was "having fun" playing a Curious George game on her computer at New York University Medical Center.
"She's a happy camper and doesn't know what's happening," Anema told ABCNews.com. "She's a very vivacious child and does have a lot of energy. She is tolerating the chemotherapy so well, she has been up late at night dancing and jumping up and down."
Rihanna, Other Stars Support Ailing Jasmina
The first star to be smitten with the charismatic kindergartner was Rihanna, the pop singer . Soon, others followed: Grammy nominee Calvin Richardson, New York Knicks Chris Wilcox, Boston Celtic star, Paul Pierce and the Hornets' Tyson Chandler.
"When I saw the video, it broke my heart," Rihanna told PEOPLE magazine in February. "It is so unfair that for a black patient it's so much harder to find a bone marrow match."
Singer Kelly Rowland of Destiny's Child helped Jasmina celebrate her birthday, spending hours with the kindergartner, who lives in New York City's Greenwich Village.
"This young, beautiful little girl needs a match," Rowland told ABC's New York station WABC-TV. "When you meet her you just can't help but fall in love."
'Natural Killer' Leukemia
Jasmina was diagnosed with the most aggressive form of leukemia -- NK T cell -- and her doctors say she must find a donor match within one month. The "NK" stands for "natural killer," according to Anema, and occurs in only one percent of all childhood cases.
Fighting the disease is hard enough -- with only a 1 in 4 chance of a cure -- but being a minority makes finding a bone marrow match nearly impossible, due to a shortage of minority donors.
African Americans have more complex HLA (human leukocyte antigen) types -- the "bar code on every one of our cells," according to Dr. William Carroll, who directs NYU's pediatric hematology oncology program, so donors for black leukemia patients must be African-American.
According to the National Bone Marrow Program, of the 7 million Americans listed as donors, only 7 percent, or about 550,000, are African-American. Other minorities are also under-represented: only 3 percent are Hispanic and 2 percent Asian.
They estimate that a marrow or blood cell transplant could benefit more than 10,000 children and adults with life-threatening diseases each year. More than 70 percent of all transplants are for leukemias.
Jasmina and her mother are working with DKMS, the world's largest marrow donor center, to enlist donors from the general population at upcoming events in New York, Boston, Oakland and Dallas. They are targeting African Americans whose HLA types can help Jasmina, but recruitment is difficult.
"There are several reasons why [minorities] don't donate: distress in the health care system, fear of the actual procedure and not enough education about being a donor," said Katharina Harf, co-founder of Germany-based DKMS.
The organization, which has 1.8 million donors worldwide, has set up offices in the United States to recruit more minority donors, particularly those who are Hispanic.
Bone Marrow Donation Simple
In reality, becoming a bone marrow donor is simple: genetic typing is done with just a swab inside the cheek. The information is placed in a computerized national data bank where doctors can look for a patient match.
Donating a bone marrow is not complicated or painful. In most cases, stem cells are collected from donor blood; 20 to 30 percent of the time, bone marrow is withdrawn from the hip, not spine, in an out-patient procedure done under anesthesia.
Campaign Yields 7,000 Potential Donors
"We could be lucky if we found one match in 20,000, and if we're not lucky, a rare type might be one in several million," Harf told ABCNews.com.
Since the celebrity-driven campaign began, Jasmina's cause has attracted 7,000 African- Americans to register as donors, some of whom might eventually be a match after more testing. These donors could also potentially help other African Americans.
DKMS helped to create the video, "ONE For Jasmina," which initially caught the attention of Rihanna. The video is narrated by the girl's best friend, Isabelle Huurman, whose father, like Jasmina's mother, is from The Netherlands.
The girls -- both African Americans with white families --- have been friends since they were 2 years old. Their mothers met at a party and discovered they had adopted daughters, four months apart, from the same agency. They learned Chinese at the same pre-school and both speak Dutch.
Anema, who is a fashion designer and single mother, adopted Jasmina when the girl was 3 days old. The child's racial make-up is three-quarters black and one-quarter Cherokee Indian and Caucasian.
Jasmina has always been a healthy child until Jan. 20, when her mother took her to the doctor for what seemed a minor infection on her foot. "It looked like a bug bite, which is rare in the winter," said Anema. "It started swelling and itching and so I went by the pediatrician."
Doctor: 'Hop in Taxi Right Now'
The doctor felt an enlarged spleen and liver and did a blood test. When she found Jasmina's white blood cell count was high, she sent her directly to the hospital. "She said hop in the taxi right now and go there," said Anema.
Mother and daughter have lived at the hospital ever since. Chemotherapy treatments have caused Jasmina to develop painful mouth sores. She wears a cap-like wig with long braids to compensate for the hair that has fallen out.
"You just live in surreal world, saying to yourself, 'This is not happening,' she said. "But it's not difficult just for me, it's difficult for a lot of people," said Anema, who hopes to raise awareness to help all ethnic groups find bone marrow matches.
The highest success rates in bone marrow transplants for leukemia are done when children are in remission, but so far, Jasmina's tumor has been resistant to chemotherapy. "Without a low level of cancer cells, the chance of a cure is remote," her doctor told ABCNews.com.
"We'll go to transplant, but we don't know a more successful option," said Carroll. "Chemo alone is unable to cure this."
Doctors have found "a lot of promising matches," which will require more "granular" analysis to see if they can be given to Jasmina, according to Carroll. But time is running out.
Cord Blood Donation Another Option
Her doctors are also looking for a cord blood donor, which can be effective in children. In some cases, the experimental procedure can yield 50 to 60 percent survival rates, according to Dr. Gary Kleiner, pediatric immunologist, University of Miami School of Medicine.
"Cord blood has an advantage over marrow for minorities," said Kleiner, who is not treating Jasmina. "Marrow has to be an exact match. Cord can be a mismatch."
Cord blood, taken from placental tissue, is also quicker if a match is found, as it is frozen and does not require live donation.
"We don't know why [it works], but the T cells in cord blood are less mature," he said. "We think the cells are more naive. But it's only good for children and not adults."
Meanwhile, Jasmina's mother vacillates between hope and despair. "One doctor is not optimistic and the other doctor is. One says the glass is half empty and the other half full."
Jasmina's doctors agree the challenge to cure Jasmina is daunting.
"I'm the optimistic one," said Carroll. "We know a cure is remote, but we haven't taken away any hope."
But it's Jasmina's spirit that makes her fight so inspiring.
"Despite the aggressive chemotherapy, she has sailed through this," said Carroll. "In my career I've never seen anything like this. She is playing and zipping around and animated. We're delighted."
"Obviously, children are smaller and more fragile, but they have an enthusiasm for life," he said. "They live for the day and take one day at a time and it gets them through. The rest of us worry about what's coming down the line."
As for Jasmina's mother, "All I can say is I have great friends, incredible support -- fantastic friends."
WABC-TV's Carolina Leid contributed to this report


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The Houma-Terrebonne Housing Authority Board updated its Disaster Preparedness and Evacuation Plan to make sure it's ready for the 2013 hurricane season that began June 1.
The Houma-Terrebonne Housing Authority Board updated its Disaster Preparedness and Evacuation Plan to make sure it's ready for the 2013 hurricane season that began June 1.
"The safety and well-being of the residents of the Houma Terrebonne Housing Authority, both Bayou Towers and Senator Circle, is management's greatest priority," said Wayne Thibodeaux, executive director of the Housing Authority.
Thibodeaux said he is confident in the Housing Authority's plan and everyone is praying for a safe season.
Already, Thibodeaux said all team members have started pre-storm activities such as taking inventory of emergency supplies.
Once a hurricane watch is issued, team tasks will be reviewed and all emergency contact information will be updated. Team members will be in contact with the Terrebonne Office of Emergency Preparedness.
In the event the watch becomes a warning, Housing Authority officials will remove vital documents such as financial data and insurance information from the office. Officials said the office will not close until approval is received from the chairman of the Housing Authority Board.
After a hurricane, Housing Authority employees will check the facilities for damage and, if needed, secure the sites until Terrebonne Parish officials give approval to return to the area. If buildings are damaged, Thibodeaux will direct the response, recovery and restoration process.
The plan includes a list of parish shelters that will only be opened for Category 1 or 2 hurricanes. In the event of a Category 3 storm or higher, the parish will have a pickup site from H. L. Bourgeois High School to Monroe, and everyone is advised to bring only enough luggage to fit under the bus seat and on their laps.
The Housing Authority has established emergency teams in Senator Circle and Bayou Towers to cover assigned areas throughout its housing developments after a mandatory evacuation is declared.
The Senator Circle team consists of six members. The Bayou Towers team has 13. Both teams are made up of resident volunteers who the board and resident councils consider responsible, active and participating members of their housing development. Many have been a part of the team for years.
Their purpose is to assist staff and to make sure every household is informed of the mandatory evacuation. Team members will assist the elderly and disabled and provide all residents with transportation and shelter information.
Elderly residents who need special assistance should contact the Council on Aging.
Ramona Lirette, Council on Aging manager at Bayou Towers, said it's important for these residents to get in touch with her to make sure she has their correct information, especially emergency contact information.
The more information, the better, Lirette said.
They can fill out a form at the Council on Aging office in Bayou Towers, include a list of their medications and indicate whether they will need oxygen tanks or if they have any allergies.
"We ask them to also pack a small bag with snacks, water and personal items," she said.


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You might say that biodiesel is the "other white meat" of alternative fuel sources.
Joe Jobe, executive director of the National Biodiesel Board, says sales of the vegetable oil-based fuel reached 30 million gallons in 2004. That is substantially below the estimated 4 billion gallons in sales for ethanol.
"We are about where the ethanol industry was in 1980," said Jobe, who spoke on biodiesel's potential at the Mid-South Farm and Gin Show. "The ethanol industry passed their excise tax credit in 1979, and, in 1980, they had about 30 million gallons in sales."
Like the producers of the real other white meat, biodiesel makers haven't been sitting on their hands, according to Jobe, who heads up the National Biodiesel Board's research and promotion efforts from offices in Jefferson City, Mo.
"When I became executive director back in 1999, we had sales of about 500,000 gallons," he noted. "We had undertaken a long-term development process to try to get all the technical, regulatory and research and development issues out of the way, taking our cue from the challenges and successes of the ethanol industry."
During that time, researchers tested biodiesel in more than 50 million road miles, including events like the Sun Rider Exhibition that circumnavigated the globe on B100 or 100 percent biodiesel fuel.
"We tested B100 in virtually every diesel engine application and in every diesel engine type that could be done," he said. "Hopefully, we can avoid some of the technical and other rocky issues that the ethanol industry had to face early on."
Most of that effort was spearheaded by the soybean industry, he said. "If you are thankful about where biodiesel is today, you can thank a soybean farmer leader for that because the United Soybean Board and the American Soybean Association have gotten biodiesel where it is today."
The big, new news for biodiesel, he said, is the passage of the biodiesel tax incentive late last year. The federal excise tax credit is available to companies that blend biodiesel with petroleum diesel.
"If I'm Mississippi Biodiesel, for example, and I sell B100 to a local distributor like Sayle Oil Co., which is a blender, Sayle can apply for a tax credit from the IRS," said Jobe. "That's important because much of the biodiesel supply is currently sold to government fleets or for off-road use by farmers, which are tax exempt.
"We worked very hard with the Senate Finance Committee and the Joint Committee on Tax to make the tax credit available in tax exempt markets," he said. "So no matter where the ultimate blend ends up, the tax credit is accessible."
Most biodiesel is sold in one of three blends — B2 (2 percent biodiesel, 98 percent petroleum diesel); B20 (20 percent biodiesel and 80 percent petroleum); or B100 (100 percent biodiesel).
"B2, which is often sold as a lubricity additive, is the fastest growing market for biodiesel," said Jobe. "It's becoming more important because the EPA is de-sulfurizing diesel fuel. As you remove the sulfur, the refinery process also removes the lubricity in petroleum fuels."
Jobe explained that lubricity is the characteristic required for diesel fuel injection systems that is added to keep the rotors, pumps, gaskets and seals all properly lubricated.
Currently, B20 commands the largest share of the biodiesel market. That blend is used in about 500 major commercial fleets, including all branches of the military, NASA and a number of municipalities.
There's no doubt that biodiesel has a ways to go to catch up with ethanol in public perception, said Jobe. Recent surveys indicate that while 88 percent of respondents had heard of ethanol, 73 percent had never heard of biodiesel.
The level of awareness was much higher among farmers, but the majority of growers surveyed (73 percent) said they were not using biodiesel on their farm. Asked why, 78 percent of those said it was because they did not believe biodiesel was available in their area.
On a more positive note, 81 percent said they would use a biodiesel blend if it was available in their area. That's why expanding the number of outlets has become a top priority for the National Biodiesel Board.
"We're up to about 300 retail pumps nationwide," said Jobe. "It's not generally available at the retail level in the Mid-South, but we're working with distributors like TransMontaigne in Greenville, Miss., to make it more available."
The board has also been working with auto and farm machinery manufacturers like Chrysler and John Deere Co. to encourage greater use of biodiesel blends in their engines.
Chrysler recently began filling up its diesel Jeep Liberty vehicles with a B5 blend of biodiesel and petroleum diesel when they leave the factory. And Deere is recommending a B2 biodiesel blend in all its combines.
"Sen. Charles Grassley, R-Iowa, drove the first combine to receive a B2 factory fill off the line at the Deere Waterloo, Iowa, works just the other day," Jobe said.
What does the increased use of biodiesel mean to the farmer? If every trucker in the United States used a B2 blend, it would mean the use of 664 million gallons of soy biodiesel and 474 million bushels of soybeans annually.
"The Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute at the University of Missouri estimates that for every 100 million gallons of biodiesel sold, we will see an increase of 10 cents per bushel in the price of soybeans," said Jobe.
"It would also decrease soy meal costs which would lower livestock feed by 5 percent and increase meal exports because soybean oil often acts as a drag on the overall soybean market."
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MONTREAL (AP) Two-time winner Jim Furyk birdied two of his last four holes Friday in the Canadian Open to match the Royal Montreal record at 7-under 63 and tie Tim Petrovic atop the leaderboard.
The 44-year-old Furyk, the 2006 winner at Hamilton and 2007 champion at Angus Glen, matched Petrovic at 10-under 130 on the tree-line Blue Course. The 47-year-old Petrovic followed his opening 64 with a 66.
Canada's Graham DeLaet, playing in a threesome with Furyk and Matt Kuchar, was two strokes back along with Kyle Stanley. DeLaet, trying to become the first Canadian winner in the event in 60 years, also had a 63.
Stanley shot 67.
Furyk and DeLaet matched the course record set by David Morland and Scott Verplank in the second round of the 2001 Canadian Open. Verplank went on to win that week.
Furyk, coming off a fourth-place finish in the British Open, made four straight birdies on Nos. 11-14 on his opening nine on the rain-softened course and added birdies on Nos. 1, 6 and 8. He won the last of his 16 PGA Tour titles in 2010.
Petrovic was the last player to get in the field, grabbing a spot when Benjamin Alvarado withdrew Tuesday. Petrovic won his lone PGA Tour title in New Orleans in 2005.
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) – The United States shuffled its lineup in the second round of the International Crown and got the desired result, beating Spain twice to earn its first points in the eight-country event.
Lexi Thompson and Cristie Kerr took control on the back nine against Belen Mozo and Beatriz Recari in a 3-and-2 win, and Paula Creamer and Stacy Lewis held on to beat Azahara Munoz and Carlota Ciganda 2 up.
One day earlier, the top-seeded U.S. lost twice to Taiwan and was the only country without a point.
Thailand leads Pool A with five points, followed by Taiwan and the U.S. with four and Spain with three. Japan stands atop Pool B with six points. South Korea has four, and Sweden and Australia each have three.
On Saturday in the final day of better-ball play, the United States will face Thailand, and Spain will play Taiwan. In Pool B, Sweden will face Australia, and South Korea will play Japan.
The top two teams in each pool, along with the winner of a playoff between the third-place teams, will compete in singles matches Sunday for the inaugural International Crown title.
BRIDGEND, Wales (AP) – Bernhard Langer opened a seven-stroke lead in the Senior British Open, following his opening 65 with a 66 to reach 11 under at sunny Royal Porthcawl.
The German lost a playoff to Mark Wiebe last year at Royal Birkdale after blowing a two-stroke lead on the final hole of regulation when he failed to get out of a greenside bunker.
Scotland's Colin Montgomerie, seeking his third straight senior major title, was tied for second with Englishman Chris Williams. Montgomerie had a 66, and Williams shot 70.
Spain's Pedro Linhart (69) was fourth at 3 under. Tom Watson (66) and Bob Tway (73) were 2 under.
MOSCOW (AP) – England's David Horsey shot a 4-under 68 to take a two-stroke in the Russian Open.
Horsey had an 11-under 133 total at Tseleevo Golf and Polo Club. The two-time European Tour winner, ranked 198th, is one of only three plays in the top 200 in the field.
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Several months ago our editorial staff came across a story in Asia News about a hospital in Pakistan run by the Franciscan Missionaries of Mary. The hospital, it was reported, was "at risk of closure because of a lack of funds. For nearly half-a-century, the religious have offered their service and their work with unconditional love for the local people, regardless of faith, ethnicity or social status."
What made the story so troubling was that St. Joseph's Hospice in Rawalpindi was an increasingly rare example of inter-religious mercy in that deeply troubled country.
In Pakistan, religious minorities, including Catholics, are persecuted by Muslim extremists and are forever vulnerable to imprisonment and even death because of the anti-blasphemy laws. So far this year, three people have been sentenced to death for alleged blasphemy. In 2011, Pakistan's Minorities Minister Shahbaz Bhatti, a Catholic, was assassinated for supporting reform of the blasphemy law. Bhatti's brother now occupies the same position that his martyred brother held.
The fierce intimidation of Pakistan's Muslim extremists has cowed judges and police. In May, Pakistani human rights lawyer Rashid Rehman, who dared to defend an academic charged with blasphemy, was assassinated in his office.
Yet in this troubled nation where Christians make up only 1.5 percent of the population, Catholic nuns are bearing witness in a quietly heroic way to what Pakistan could become.
St. Joseph's Hospice (see story, Page 5) is an important sign of contradiction to the spreading persecutions in the Middle East and the resulting Christian diaspora that is draining the Holy Land and points east of their Christian populations.
The struggles of one hospital may seem almost inconsequential in the face of the growing sectarian madness in the Middle East. It is hard not to get overwhelmed. Cynicism is the much easier response, as many people reacted when Pope Francis spontaneously invited Israeli President Shimon Peres and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to join him at the Vatican last month to pray for peace. The prayers, reflecting the three religious traditions, focused on thanking God for creation, seeking forgiveness and praying for peace.
One month later, it would seem the cynics were right. As if to make a mockery of the prayers for peace and forgiveness, three Israeli teenagers were brutally murdered by assailants, and then a Palestinian teen was murdered in retaliation. The fuse has been lit once again to unleash another demonic explosion of revenge and retaliation. And all this while Iraq and Syria descend into sectarian chaos, with Christians and other religious minorities the region's vulnerable pawns in what is increasingly becoming a transnational religious war.
For those of us who are on the sidelines, there are few options. We must first of all pray, because that which human wisdom and human leadership have not been able to resolve must be given up to God. An international day of prayer for the persecuted peoples in the Middle East would be most appropriate. Church leaders can also raise their voices in defense of the defenseless and demand that our government does the same. And finally, we can support those on the front lines, like St. Joseph's Hospice, which extends the healing balm of Christian mercy to all who cross its portal.
OSV, in partnership with Catholic Relief Services, has provided funds to St. Joseph's Hospice. We encourage our readers likewise to donate to those Catholic organizations dedicated to helping the faithful in this tormented region.
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HONOLULU, Hawaii (Friday, February 24, 2012) – The Colorado Rapids dropped a 2-1 decision to Yokohama F.C. in the team's opening match of the Hawaiian Islands Invitational on Thursday night at Aloha Stadium. Yokohama scored twice in the second half, and while Rapids defender Drew Moor pulled a goal back, Colorado could not complete the comeback. The Rapids will face Melbourne Heart F.C. of Australia on Saturday evening in the consolation match of the tournament.
The Rapids had the better of the chances in the first half, and nearly got on the board within a minute of the opening whistle. Earning a corner just seconds into the game, defender Luis Zapata took the kick and found Moor, whose header went just wide. Midfielder Jeff Larentowicz also had a shot from about 15 yards go just wide. Yokohama forward Hiroaki Namba had a shot saved by Rapids keeper Matt Pickens, and the game entered the half scoreless.
Once again, the Rapids controlled possession to start the second half, but it was Namba who gave Yokohama the lead against the run of play. After a foul by Zapata 45 yards from goal, the resulting free kick was flighted in by Toyoma Uchida, who found Namba for a free header to give the Japanese club a 1-0 advantage in minute 57. Seven minutes later, Namba struck again, scoring from close range after Takahiro Nakazato's mis-hit shot fell at his feet.
Colorado continued pushing forward, and the combination that almost scored so early in the game finally found the net. In the 73rd minute, Moor finished a Zapata corner to pull the game to 2-1. The Rapids had several more chances, and even after midfielder Wells Thompson was ejected for a foul on Kazuyoshi Miura, Colorado could have tied the game. With little time on the clock, Omar Cummings crossed to Jaime Castrillón, whose close-range header went just wide.
The Rapids will now face Melbourne Heart F.C., who lost to Korea's Buson I'Park on penalties in Thursday's first game, in the consolation match. Saturday's game against Melbourne will kick off at 5:00 p.m. HT (8:00 p.m. MT) at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu, and will be broadcast live on ESPN3.com.
Scoring Summary:
YOK – Hiroaki Namba (Toyoma Uchida) 57
YOK – Hiroaki Namba (Takahiro Nakazato) 64
COL – Drew Moor (Luis Zapata) 73
Colorado Rapids – Matt Pickens, Luis Zapata, Drew Moor, Marvell Wynne, Kosuke Kimura, Jeff Larentowicz, Pablo Mastroeni (Josh Janniere 86), Jaime Castrillón, Tony Cascio (Quincy Amarikwa 57), Omar Cummings, Brian Mullan (Wells Thompson 64)
Misconduct Summary:
COL – Luis Zapata (caution) 55
COL – Wells Thompson (ejection) 87


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"But Esaias is very bold, and saith, I was found of them that sought me not; I was made manifest unto them that asked not after me. But to Israel he saith, All day long I have stretched forth my hands unto a disobedient and gainsaying people." Romans 10:20,21
Suggested Further Reading: Matthew 26:20-25
I see in one place, God presiding over all in providence; and yet I see, and I cannot help seeing, that man acts as he pleases, and that God has left his actions to his own will, in a great measure. Now, if I were to declare that man was so free to act, that there was no control of God over his actions, I should be driven very near to atheism; and if, on the other hand, I declare that God so overrules all things, as that man is not free enough to be responsible, I am driven at once into Antinomianism or fatalism. That God predestines, and that man is responsible, are two things that few can see. They are believed to be inconsistent and contradictory; but they are not. It is just the fault of our weak judgment. Two truths cannot be contradictory to each other. If, then, I find taught in one place that everything is fore-ordained, that is true; and if I find in another place that man is responsible for all his actions, that is true; and it is my folly that leads me to imagine that two truths can ever contradict each other. These two truths, I do not believe, can ever be welded into one upon any human anvil, but one they shall be in eternity: they are two lines that are so nearly parallel, that the mind that shall pursue them farthest, will never discover that they converge; but they do converge, and they will meet somewhere in eternity, close to the throne of God, whence all truth springs.
For meditation: The Bible does not tell us everything; nor does it give a full explanation of what it does tell us. But it tells us more than enough to give us a sound foundation for our faith and obedience (Deuteronomy 29:29; John 20:30,31).
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ASIST 2012 Annual Meeting
Baltimore, MD, October 26-30, 2012
Books and Book Chapters in the Book Citation Index (BCI) and Science Citation Index (SCI, SoSCI, A&HCI)
Loet Leydesdorff and Ulrike Felt
Monday, 8:00am
In 2011, Thomson-Reuters introduced the Book Citation Index (BCI) as part of the Science Citation Index (SCI). The interface of the Web of Science version 5 enables users to search for both "Books" and "Book Chapters" as new categories. Books and book chapters, however, were always among the cited references, and book chapters have been included in the database since 2005. We explore the two categories with both BCI and SCI, and in the sister databases for the social sciences (SoSCI) and the arts & humanities (A&HCI). Book chapters in edited volumes can be highly cited. Books contain many citing references, but are relatively less cited. We suggest that this may find its origin in the slower circulation of books then of journal articles. It is possible to distinguish bibliometrically between monographs and edited volumes among the "Books". Monographs may be underrated in terms of citation impact or overrated using publication performance indicators because individual chapters are counted separately as contributions in terms of articles, reviews, and/or book chapters.


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Elections Superintendent Julie Roberts said she expects a heavy turnout during the 21 days of early voting leading up to the November 6 election day. Along with the national presidential election, local voters will also elect a tax commissioner and the district 1 county commission post. Incumbent Sharon Troglin, an independent, is seeking to keep her post as tax commissioner against republican David Leister. For the county commission district 1 post, democrat Sally Sue Bradley is running against republican Jerry Barnes.
This year's ballots also ask voters whether they support the establishment of charter schools. The second question for local voters is whether to give the State Properties Commission the authority to enter into multi-year lease agreements.
In a special election, Nelson residents will elect a mayor following David Leister's resignation to run for tax commissioner. Mike Haviland and James Queen are both seeking the position.
"In the last presidential election, half of the voters that voted voted with us – which is incredible," Roberts said. "I know one day we had almost 800 voters come in to vote early."
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Vale Mal Cheney: Parramatta Eel #317
The Pirtek Parramatta Eels Board, team, staff and management would like to extend their sympathy to the Cheney family following the passing of Mal Cheney, a member of the Eels Family.
Mal, originally from Wagga Wagga, joined the club in 1974 and made his debut that year as the 317th man to wear the Blue and Gold.
He played 16 top grade games for Parramatta across the 1974 and 1975 NSWRFL seasons, running out alongside internationals Dennis Fitzgerald, Mal McMartin, John Quayle and John Vincent.
Mal scored his first points for the Blue and Gold in 1975 when the first-grade Eels side defeated the Bears at North Sydney Oval, and later in September, he wore jersey number 14 for Terry Fearnley's 1975 Parramatta reserve grade squad as they defeated Cronulla in the Grand Final at the SCG.
After finishing his playing career with Waratah Mayfield, Mal began his coaching career in Bateman's Bay, leading his team to grand final victories in 1979 – his first year as coach – and 1986.
Mal also had a successful career in the media after his playing days, working with local media outlets Radio 2EC, the Bay Post and Moruya Examiner as a reporter and broadcaster before his health took a turn for the worse.
Mal was diagnosed with a brain tumour in 2008, with surgeons in the Canberra ICU who operated on him at the time giving the former prop only two days to live. Mal continued the fight with chemotherapy and radiotherapy before heading home to convalesce.
He spent most of his last few years at home in Bateman's Bay, finally moving into Edgewood Park Nursing Home late in 2012. Mal remained in contact with former teammates like John Vincent, and enjoyed strong support from the local rugby league community and the Men of League.
"It is a sad day whenever we lose a member of the Eels Family. Our thoughts are with his family and close friends at this time." said Pirtek Parramatta Eels CEO Ken Edwards.
Mal is survived by wife Leslie, daughter Ashlee and son Matthew.


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It's only been a few short hours since Samsung showed off its official teaser image of the upcoming Galaxy S IV, but that doesn't mean we're going to ignore any unofficial pictures or videos of the device. The latest SGSIV video leak comes from the same guys who posted images of the handset yesterday. The clip shows off a dual-sim device with a China Unicom bootup sequence and gives us an overview of the hardware and quick look at the UI.
It's impossible to know if this is a prototype, production or market specific device, but the shape does match up with the teaser image Samsung showed off on all of its social media outlets. The good news is that the band around the edge of the phone actually looks like it's real metal. It's not much, but it is a step up from the Samsung Galaxy S III.
At this point we're not sure what to think any more. What's your take on the video? Do you think Samsung will stick with the same basic design as the S III?