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Center for International and Comparative Law
The Center for International and Comparative Law, guided and managed by Roopal Shah, Assistant Dean for International Affairs, is the Law School's focal point for the internationally related endeavors of students, faculty, visitors, and alumni. It serves as a central clearing house for international activities taking place at the Law School and around the University and provides direction and support to faculty and student initiatives, such as conferences and workshops, and to international projects such as student internships, faculty exchanges, and study abroad opportunities. For international public interest career information, please see the Office of Career Planning and its International Practice Area Section.The center also develops social and academic programs for graduate students and visiting scholars which give them a sense of community among themselves and integrate them into the life of the entire School. Some of the features offered by the Center include: an orientation program at the beginning of the academic year, which introduces students to the Law School, the culture of U.S. law classes, and the curriculum, and provides individual academic advising to each student for arranging his/her academic program for the year; email groups; pen-pal programs; language lunches; and international host programs. More broadly speaking, the Assistant Dean for International Affairs and her staff are dedicated to making the academic and personal experience of graduate students, scholars, and visitors at the Law School a rich and meaningful one.
The Global Affairs Committee, which is chaired by Steven Ratner, the Bruno Simma Collegiate Professor of Law, and Theresa Kaiser-Jarvis, Assistant Dean for International Affairs, is responsible for the direction of the Center for International and Comparative Law. Prof. Ratner established and directs the Law School's externship program in Geneva.
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Alice Cooper Opens a 'Sanctuary for Troubled Teens'
He rose to fame as a makeup-sporting shock rocker whose music, stage name, and concert shenanigans gave parents nightmares and drove kids wild — but we've known for awhile now that Alice Cooper, a.k.a. Vincent Furnier, is actually a nice, normal, golf-loving guy, and he just proved it again with the grand opening of his long-planned Rock Teen Center in Phoenix, AZ.
Billed as "a creative sanctuary for troubled teens," the Rock Center recently opened for business after an 11-year stretch where Cooper raised money for it with his annual Christmas Pudding variety show. Tonight (June 29), the Center will host a free concert featuring performances by a variety of local bands, as well as "pizza and age-appropriate beverages." Attendees must be between 13-20 years old.
For Cooper, who also plans to add volunteer music instructors for free classes, the Rock Teen Center is all about giving kids choices. "We look at it this way," he said during a recent interview with the Arizona Republic. "If a 13-year-old kid right now is living in an area where the majority of the people are in gangs or into drugs or things like that, this kid doesn't have much of a chance because he's born into it. A lot of guys in gangs that I know don't want their younger brothers or sisters involved in that world. They would rather have them doing something else because, you know, it ends up either dead or in jail."
Concluded Cooper, "That's basically what that life is going to be. So if you can learn bass or guitar or piano, whatever it is, at least it's an option. And that's what we believe in, giving them an option."

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Many people who spend most of their working day in front of a computer complain of neck, back or shoulder pain. They often have to devote their full attention to their screen for many hours on end. In the evening when they get home after work, sometimes even during the course of the working day, they notice the result: muscle strain in their neck, back or shoulders. One of the reasons may well be that they are wearing the wrong spectacles. The remedy could be computer glasses that are precisely tailored to the needs of computer work.
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There are no requirements to be licensed as an auctioneer or auction company in California. However, auction companies and auctioneers will need to obtain the proper business license and are required to have a $20,000 bond on file with the California Secretary of State. The Secretary of State's bond filing fee is $30.00.
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Educational loans come from a variety of sources. The federal government, for example, sponsors several loan programs that offer below-market interest rates and other beneficial features. Other loan options, such as private bank loans, provide valuable help to students who may not qualify for federal loans. Even our own Dean of Students Office offers short-term emergency loans to current students. Questions? Contact the Financial Aid Office.
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Cool & Colorful Home Accessories
Our browsers' bookmarks are bursting at the seams as we near the end of this month's focus on color in the home - so we thought we'd share some of our favorite bright and beautiful finds.
The thought of injecting color into one's home can sometimes prove to be a daunting task. Typically, the answer lies in painting a wall or investing in a bold statement piece – but, we've uncovered a few vivid home accents that will liven up each and every room on a much smaller and noncommittal scale.
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3. Themis Mobile by Artecnica
4. Pantone Notebooks at Whitbred Wilkinson
5. Vintage Silk Scarf Pillows by Madeline Weinrib
6. Storage Unit by Imeüble
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High-Style Houseboats
There's something that seems a little renegade-ish about living on a houseboat. No property taxes, a lawn of water, and a tiny living space aren't typical selling points for a home, but living on the water definitely has a romantic and economic appeal.
An average houseboat looks sort of like a floating RV, but several companies and people have proven that houseboats needn't lack style and personality.
If you like the modern look, prefab company MetroShip makes a simple and beautiful houseboat yacht. Or, if you prefer a more custom look, check out this floating house tour and its stylish flea market decor.
For plant lovers, this tour is an inspiring example of a floating garden. And last, but not least, this Copenhagen boat is surprisingly spacious. For a deeper look into each space, click through the links below.
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Homemade Shamrock Shakes are a cinch to make with vanilla ice cream, milk and peppermint extract. I made them because I thought I was missing something. . .there's such hype over the McDonald's shakes by the same name. . . I know people who go totally crazy for them.
They remind me of the vanilla Alba shakes I used to drink all the time when I was in high school. I used to put peppermint in them for a minty fresh flavor.
These are way better 'cause there's ice cream involved. . . but I'm still not getting it. Yes, they're yummy but it's still just a vanilla mint shake. We're not reinventing Nutella. Or Reese's peanut butter cups.
They take all of 5 minutes to make and you can have them any time of the day or night.
Whenever your little heart desires.
No need to wait for those golden arches to serve them up for you with a ton of chemicals and preservatives to boot.
Homemade Shamrock Shakes are a cinch to make with vanilla ice cream, milk and peppermint extract.
- Place ice cream, milk, peppermint extract and green food color in a blender or food processor. Blend or pulse until smooth.
- Pour into glasses and top with whipped cream and sprinkles, if desired. Serve immediately.
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Each year, Community Missions of Niagara Frontier Inc. matches around 140 of Niagara County's neediest families with local businesses, church groups, service organizations and community members. These sponsors "adopt" the family and provide gifts and food, making their holiday wishes comes true.
In addition to gifts and food, the agency also distributes a turkey to each family in the program.
Currently, CMI is looking for sponsors to help the needy in the local community. Donations of turkeys, hams or other non-perishable holiday food items are greatly appreciated. Contact Andrea Gray at 716-285-3403, ext. 2225, or [email protected] to sponsor a family today.
Since its founding in 1925, Community Missions has provided a unique blend of referral, crisis, community support, and residential services for youth and adults. In 2012, its crisis services programs served more than 70,000 meals, provided crisis housing to more than 600 individuals, and provided more than 9,000 nights of care to neglected or abused children and homeless adults.


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A native Buckeye, Dr. Stith enjoys living on an 1847 farm in Geauga County and investigating the built environment and natural landscapes of 19th century Ohio. When on break she explores the American West with her sister in a Jeep Wrangler, absorbing inspiration and trying to decide upon her favorite place: Hole-In-The-Wall, Wyoming? Monument Valley, Utah/Arizona? Deadwood, South Dakota? Although both Buffalo and Sundance were so charming with their folk tales and statuary and eclectic architecture….
She earned her Ph. D. in American Studies, as well as her M.A. in American Studies and Museum Studies, from Case Western Reserve University, leading to specialties, presentation, and publication in 19th century American women, family, community, and education. In addition to her activity in historic preservation and heritage interpretation, Dr. Stith has worked actively in archival preservation, oral history, and exhibit development since beginning her public history career at Western Reserve Historical Society while she was a graduate student at CWRU.
Her current research projects focus on the intersections between community identity, heritage, and preservation in frontier and rural communities with special emphasis on women's experience and the importance of place in personal and community identity.
And a word of warning – Dr. Stith believes that all of her students are as fascinated by history as she is because who doesn't love detective work and storytelling???!!!Pamela McVay, Ph.D., Department of History
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John Burnell is proprietor of Mason's Mark, a Kent-based firm whose focus is the restoration and conservation of historic masonry. His firm has completed projects for museums, churches, educational institutions and private residences throughout Northeast Ohio. He is a member of the Building Limes Forum (U.K.) and serves on the advisory board of The Stone Foundation. Mr. Burnell holds a B.A. (German) from Kent State University. His company website is www.masonsmark.com.
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Nick Fagan holds a Masters of Architecture and a Masters of Library and Information Science from Kent State University. He joined Ursuline's Adjunct Faculty in 2009 where he teaches American Architecture and Architecture History. He also co-teaches with Western Reserve Through Place with Dr. Bari Stith. His public and academic presentations include diverse topics including local architecture, information resource management for designers, and graphic novels. His research interests include twentieth century architecture and everyday built environments. Outside of Ursuline, he is Head of Adult Services at the Middlefield Library.
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Research project: Insect damage to fruit of endangered Lilly Pillies (Syzgium sp.) and an endangered Quassia species
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Plants with restricted distributions due to habitat fragmentation often have reduced seedling recruitment due to damage from native insect herbivores. A moth which appears to cause significant damage to an undescribed and rare Quassia species (Simaroubaceae) has been reared and identified as Atteva albiguttata (Yponomeutidae). Other Atteva species throughout the world have larvae that feed on this plant family, but this is the first record of an Australian species feeding on a plant in the Simaroubaceae (published in Australian Entomologist).
The botanical consulting firm Anne Clements and Associates has been working on remnant populations of the Magenta Lilly Pilly Syzgium paniculatum. They noted that seedling recruitment is very low even when fruit production was high, and have hypothesized that this is due to fruit predation by insects. Samples of fruit have been provided to the Entomology Department at the Australian Museum, and five species of potential frugivorous insects have been reared, including undescribed weevils and wasps. Current observations are being made on the feeding sites of these insects within the fruit.
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2013 Toyota Prius: New Car Review
Pros: Phenomenal fuel economy; handy hatchback design; adult-sized back seat; impressive standard equipment
Cons: Poky acceleration; bland driving experience
What's New: The 2013 Prius lineup welcomes the Persona Series Special Edition, which starts with the Prius Three's equipment and adds unique exterior and interior trim elements.
Another year, another runaway sales victory for the 2013 Toyota Prius. Toyota's teardrop-shaped hatchback isn't just the best-selling hybrid in the country, folks: It outsells the rest of the top 10 combined.
So what's the Prius model's secret? Well, it never hurts to have a combined Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) fuel-economy rating of 50 miles per gallon, which ties the Prius for number one with its smaller sibling, the Prius c. Notably, the regular Prius actually outdoes the "c" in urban driving (48 mpg to 46 mpg) thanks to a more powerful hybrid system that doesn't have to work as hard at low speeds.
But what really sets the Prius apart is its well-rounded nature. Effectively a midsize car on the inside, the Prius can accommodate four adults and their luggage with ease, and it can also haul large items home from the hardware store with the rear seatbacks folded down. Nonetheless, it's still compact enough on the outside to squeeze into tight spots. So even before you take its hybrid-tastic fuel economy into account, the Prius is an unusually useful vehicle.
What's more, it's a pretty affordable vehicle, starting under $25,000 with a healthy roster of standard comfort and tech features. Small wonder, then, that the face of Toyota's hybrid franchise continues to be the hottest ticket in town.
Comfort & Utility
The 2013 Toyota Prius comes in four trim levels: Two, Three, Four and Five. We're not sure what happened to One, but anyway, even the base Two is very well-equipped. Two features 15-in alloy wheels with plastic covers, variable intermittent wipers, push-button start with driver keyless entry, cruise control, automatic climate control and a touchscreen audio system that provides control over some vehicle settings, along with iPod/USB and Bluetooth connectivity.
The Prius Three adds a voice-activated navigation system and the Entune smartphone-based mobile app interface (unavailable on Two), as well as an optional sunroof with unique solar panels that power a ventilation system that keeps the car cool when parked. New for 2013 is the Three-based Persona Series Special Edition, which adds 17-in alloy wheels, charcoal upholstery with red stitching, dark chrome interior trim and exclusive exterior badging.
The Prius Four has JBL premium sound, SofTex stain-resistant upholstery with heated front seats and driver power adjustments. The Five goes all-out with a hard drive-based navigation system, a larger touchscreen display and a head-up display on the windshield for vehicle speed and such -- all of which are included on the Four with the solar sunroof, by the way -- along with exclusive 17-in alloy wheels and optional adaptive cruise control.
In our interior evaluation, we found the Prius model's front seats rather forgettable with regard to both comfort and support. But we love the way the dashboard curves toward the driver, giving the cockpit a spaceship-like feel. The gauges, too, look ready for outer space, as they are comprised of a variety of digital readouts and diagrams that describe what the hybrid powertrain is up to. Cabin materials aren't luxury-grade -- you'll need the Prius model's upscale cousin, the Lexus CT 200h, for that -- but they don't seem cheap, either.
Although the backseat has lost a little headroom relative to the previous Prius, which had a less rakish roofline, there's still ample room for full-sized adults back there. And while cargo space isn't that impressive on paper, measuring 21.6 cu-ft in the trunk and 39.6 cu-ft with the 60/40-split rear seatbacks folded, the Prius model's box-like shape means you can haul a lot of stuff if you need to. This versatility is especially laudable given that the engineers had to find room for the Prius model's sizable battery pack, which hides seamlessly beneath the floor.
True to its high-tech nature, the Prius is brimming with great gadgets. Even if you stick with the Prius Two, you might have all the technology you'll ever need. But the big story here is the new Entune system, standard on the Prius Three on up, which uses your smartphone's data connection to send mobile apps straight to the Prius model's touchscreen interface. The system includes useful apps like Pandora Internet radio and OpenTable dining services. Note that the Prius offers both the standard touchscreen and an upgraded, crisper-looking version that comes with the hard drive-based navigation system.
Performance & Fuel Economy
The front-wheel-drive Prius is powered by the dynamic duo of a 1.8-liter gasoline inline-4 and an electric motor backed by a battery pack. Well, maybe dynamic isn't the right word. Total system output is just 134 horsepower, so the Prius predictably struggles when swift acceleration is called for.
The technology is very cool, however. The Prius is a dual-mode hybrid, which means the electric motor can operate on its own when the gas motor isn't needed. You'll notice this around town, especially when you're coasting to a stop and all you can hear is a cool electric hum. There's technically an EV mode, too, but it doesn't actually lock out the gas engine; in fact, it's very similar to driving the Prius normally in that the gas engine only stays off if your throttle inputs are extremely gentle.
Fuel economy is an outstanding 51 mpg city/48 mpg highway, according to the EPA.
The Prius comes with standard stability control, 4-wheel anti-lock disc brakes, active front head restraints and seven airbags, including a driver knee airbag.
In government crash tests, the Prius received an overall rating of five stars out of five, including a 4-star rating for frontal impacts and a 5-star mark for side impacts. The independent Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) awarded it the top Good rating in all categories.
Driving Impressions
The Prius rides smoothly and fairly quietly, which is a good recipe for a relaxing commute. If you're accustomed to driving a normal car, however, you may be struck by a sense of detachment from the road. For better or worse, the Prius drives more like a sci-fi transportation pod, from its numb steering to its odd brakes (which feel that way in part because they're responsible for converting -- "regenerating" -- the car's kinetic energy into battery power). But there's something unusually peaceful about the whole experience, too. We can see the appeal.
Other Cars to Consider
Honda Insight - Honda's Prius-fighting hybrid hatchback hasn't worked out as well as the company hoped, but it still delivers strong -- if unspectacular -- fuel economy, and it's considerably cheaper than the Prius.
Honda Civic Hybrid - The Civic is a sedan, so it's less practical. It's not as efficient as the Prius, either. But it's one of the few other affordable hybrids on the market, and you might find it drives more conventionally.
Toyota Prius c and Prius v - If you're not sold on the Prius, Toyota now offers two other sizes: small (Prius c) and large (Prius v). Check them out while you're at it.
AutoTrader Recommends: That solar-powered sunroof is tempting, but we'd stick with the base Prius Two. It's got plenty of tech for our tastes, and we could be out the door for around $25,000. Not a bad deal.


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Being a mother of two, I thought I already knew from gross: I mean, soon after my daughter was born I gave her an airplane ride while lying in bed, and a big line of drool fell from her mouth right into mine. But here's something that made even my battle-hardened stomach queasy: A New York City teenager recently licked a subway handrail on a dare. You can even watch the video.
The prize was just $1 and bragging rights (and exposure to about a bazillion different germs). It's hard not to think this kid's crazy! But don't you remember some wild dares from your own childhood? One of my high-school classmates ate a gypsy moth for a dollar. And few years back, I read about a kid who'd eaten dirt on a bet and ended up with a lung infection. Turned out there were worm eggs in there that hatched inside her body. Yewwwwww!
Plus: Lego Stuck Up Boy's Nose for Three Years
Experts say that kids issue dares to test each other—and that they accept them to try to fit in. Which is why you've got to talk to your kids about being their own person, and help them figure out ways to turn down dumb bets without losing face. Practice a few lines, like "I gotta get home now," or "Yeeeaah....I don't think so, kthanksbye." A kid who thinks for himself? Now that's daring.
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Leadership Slideshow: CIO Leadership Skills to Boost Your Career
CIO leadership requires more than strong skills in IT management. You must also cultivate relationships that enhance a sense of "followership" within your tech teams and internal/external business partners, according to the book, The CIO Edge: Seven Leadership Skills You Need to Drive Results (Harvard Business Review Press/Available now). Authors Graham Waller, George Hallenbeck and Karen Rubenstrunk shed light on how the pursuit of these relationships can be executed in the same, systemic approach as the administration of tech systems. "CIOs understand they need to manage IT processes in order to deliver results," Waller says. "They also understand the need to lead people in order to deliver on these goals. However, what many don't understand is the incredibly important interplay between the two." Waller is vice-president/executive partner with Gartner Executive Programs. Hallenbeck and Rubenstrunk are, respectively, current and former executives with Korn/Ferry Leadership and Talent Consulting. Here are selected highlights:


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Images Leap From the ScreenFrom classrooms to boardrooms, the Dell™ 1610HD Standard Series projector delivers brilliant value that you can literally see.
|Exceptional Brightness & Contrast: 3,500 ANSI lumens (max) brightness and high 2100:1 typical (full on/full off) contrast ratio help to ensure that your presentations retain their impact in a wide variety of rooms and ambient-light conditions.
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|Big-Picture View A maximum diagonal projection screen size of 362" (9.19 m) from 32.81 ft (10 m) away helps ensure that all your ideas play on a grand stage.
Easy to Manage & ControlFrom built-in wired networking to flexible setup and maintenance, the Dell 1610HD Standard Series projector puts control in the hands of presenters and administrators alike.
- Remote Management: Using RJ45 connectivity, administrators can remotely control power (on/off), perform maintenance, update firmware and set up email alerts.
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- Closed-Captioning: The 1510X supports closed captioning through the S-Video / Composite video port that allows users with hearing disabilities to read the audio portion of select video and TV programs as on-screen text.
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Power-Saving Design: The EU energy-related products (ErP)-compliant 1610HD consumes less than 0.5W of electricity in standby mode.
Built-In Security: Password protection and a security-cable slot (security cable sold separately) help guard against mischief and thwart any unauthorized access to the projector.
- Brightness:
3500 ANSI Lumens (Max.)
Contrast Ratio:
2100:1 Typical (Full On / Full Off)
WXGA (1280 x 800)
85% Typical (Japan Standard - JBMA)
Projection Lens:
F-Stop: F/2.4~2.66
Image Size:
92.20 ~ 919.48 cm (36.3" ~ 362") (diagonal)
Projection Distance:
1.2m ~ 10m
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Lamp Life Cycle*:
Up to 3000-hour Normal Mode
Up to 4000-hour Eco-Mode
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Philips 225W user-replaceable
Lamp Warranty:
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- Vertical: +40° / -35°
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- Power: AC power input socket
Computer Input: two D-sub for analog/RGB component, HDTV input signals
Computer Output: one 15-pin D-sub
Video Input: one composite video RCA and one S-video
USB Input: one USB slave for remote support and firmware upgrade
Audio input: one phone jack (Diameter 3.5mm) and one parir of RCA connector; one microphone input
HDMI Input: one HDMI 1.3 (HDCP compliant)
RS232: One mini-DIN RS232 for wired remote projector control from PC
S-Video/Composite Video: NTSC [J, M, 4.43, supports Closed Captioning (CC1~CC4)], PAL (B, D, G, H, I, M, N, Nc, 60), SECAM (B, D, G, K, K1, L)
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5.2 lbs (2.36kg)
Power Cable
VGA Cable
Carrying case
CD User's Guide
Remote Control with 2 AAA Batteries
Quick Setup guide & Product Information guide
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• 1-year lamp warranty*
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Eco mode: 219W ± 10% @ 110Vac (network on)
Power saving mode: ≤15W (network on, fan speed at min)
Standby mode: ≤0.5W (network & VGA OUT off)
Noise Output:
35 dB(A) Normal Mode
32 dB(A) Eco-Mode
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Football coaches appreciate most those young men who shoulder responsibilities with pride and set an example for teammates.
The two high school standouts sharing The Star�s 2012 Cleveland County High School Football Player of the Year award possessed those qualities to the highest degree.
Football coaches appreciate most those young men who shoulder responsibilities with pride and set an example for teammates.
The two high school standouts sharing The Star�s 2012 Cleveland County High School Football Player of the Year award possessed those qualities to the highest degree. Kings Mountain senior quarterback Jonathan Clark and Burns junior two-way standout up front Josh Ramseur were the �best of the best� in the county this season.
Clark was the centerpiece for Kings Mountain�s pass-oriented offensive scheme. Though his team missed the playoffs, Clark more than did his part keeping the Mountaineers� hopes alive to the very end.
�Jonathan was exceptional,� said his head coach, Greg Lloyd. �He showed a lot of leadership skills. He has those intangibles that make a quarterback good.
�He did a great job running our offense, with all the different formations we run.�
Clark threw for 2,072 yards and 13 touchdowns this season, leading the county with 188.4 yards per game through the air. He became the first Mountaineer player to ever pass for more than 4,000 yards in a career.
Clark accomplished goals despite an ever-changing cast around him, and as the Mountaineers found themselves in a �catch-up� mode too many times in big games.
�We were down 12 starters from the start of the year,� said Lloyd. �But he really cut down on his interceptions this year and was always working to get stronger. He was able to play well and work with some of the younger players we put in there. He�s very deserving.�
Ramseur�s value to the Bulldogs in their run to a third-straight SMAC crown wasn�t hard to see � he simply never left the field.
�He was probably our most important player,� said Burns coach Matt Beam. �Josh was in there all the time, offense, defense and special teams. We had him out there for every snap.�
As a defender, he was one-third of a formidable, physical defensive front that was the team�s biggest strength this season. Offensively, he often has been matched against the best pass rushers during his varsity career.
�Josh was unbelievable for us,� said Beam. �And he has those good bloodlines for playing football. I know his work in the weight room has impressed a lot of college coaches who�ve come by.
�He�s always been up to the challenge in his career. He�s played some of the top players around, (Jonathan) Bullard at Crest, Pagan up at Asheville. And we�re happy to have him back for another year.�
Clark and Ramseur are joined by 10 others on The Star�s All-County football squad.
2012 All-Cleveland County football team
Senior Damerrian Petty (6-3, 295) � Was a huge force on the defensive line for the Bulldogs and was named SMAC defensive player of the year
Junior Josh Ramseur (5-8, 295) � Two-way lineman (see Player of Year info)
Junior Diamonte Hall (5-10, 205) � Linebacker was one of most active Burns defenders, had knack for making big play at key times
Junior Tylan Ruff (5-10, 170) � Bulldogs� top rusher piled up 1,462 yards and 14 touchdowns for ground-oriented attack
Senior Quinton Patterson (6-1, 225) � Was Chargers� most consistent defender and a Shrine Bowl pick; headed to N.C. State
Junior Jalin Moore (5-11, 180) � After missing early games with injury, came on like gang-busters to pile up 1,333 yards and 26 touchdowns on the year
Senior Dane Rogers Jr. (6-3, 250) � Foes simply ran away from the four-year starter as much as they could; A Shrine Bowl pick, he�s headed to Clemson
Sophomore Alex Trejo (5-9, 215) � Had a high percentage of kickoffs into end zone, starting other teams at the 20; Hit school-record 53-yard FG this season
Senior Markise Walton (6-1, 225) � Shelby�s most physical defensive lineman, he did the unsung assignments to disrupt opponents� game plan
Senior Erik McCauley (6-4, 290) � Four-year starter on the offensive line, was a Shrine Bowl selection
Senior Wesley Hillman (5-11, 170) � Valuable contributor as a receiver (46 catches), defensive back and kick returner for the Golden Lions
Kings Mountain
Senior Jonathan Clark (5-11, 175) � Quarterback (see Player of Year info)
Honorable Mention: Chris Montgomery (B), Sa�Darius Byers (B), Gilbert Brooks (B), Dominique Roseboro (C), Ryan Hillman (C), P.J. Brooks (C), Spencer Clark (S), Garrion Addison (S), Raekwon Washington (S), Da�Shon Guest (KM), Xavier Johnson (KM), Clayton Keeter (KM


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Aluminum stock Alcoa (NYSE:AA) announced this week that it will be taking a significant one-time charge from moves to cut smelting capacity. In the short term, this might seem like trouble — with Alcoa stock down more than 2% at the open Friday — but buy-and-hold investors might want to buy in on this dip.
AA stock has seen better days, to be sure. Shares are off about 70% from early 2008 and down about 40% in the past year. But the fact is Alcoa fundamentals are improving, in large part because of restructuring moves like this one that provide short-term pain but make the aluminum giant much more competitive in the long run. Alcoa remains my pick for one of the 10 best investments to buy and hold for all of 2012.
Here are the specifics of the recent charges: Alcoa will write off 15 to 16 cents per share in its fourth-quarter results thanks to moves that cut about 12% of its global smelting capacity. It will permanently close a smelter in Tennessee, along with two of six idled potlines at a Texas facility. Further curtailments will be announced "in the near future," the company said.
Why would cutting back capacity be a good thing? Well, for one, demand is weaker after the financial crisis. Durable goods and construction products using aluminum just aren't selling as fast as they used to. But another important reason is that aluminum prices are very soft, off about 27% from peak levels in 2011, and slashing supply will provide a floor for the price of Alcoa's aluminum that it provides to manufacturers.
True, Alcoa isn't sexy. It's a stodgy Dow Jones component that is hardly a 21st century company like Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL). And true, the headwinds Alcoa faces are obvious and pretty significant.
But Wall Street has unfairly battered this industrial giant, and that creates a big opportunity for buy-and-hold investors.
Alcoa is a bargain. AA stock hasn't seen the $9 level since spring 2009. Do you really have less confidence in the economy than you did almost three years ago, when the sting of the financial crisis was fresh in all our minds? Alcoa has a forward P/E of about 10 right now and a price/book of less than 0.7, so the depressed pricing seems to be an overreaction.
Fundamentally, Alcoa is looking better than you might think, too. Alcoa has seen year-over-year profit increases in each of the last eight quarters. It also has seen revenue go up year-over-year for seven straight quarters.
There's also a modest 1.3% dividend to sweeten the pot, with the potential of an increase in 2012. That payment has been stagnant since March 2009, and stability in the company might mean a decent uptick in the quarterly payday for shareholders, since a dividend increase is long overdue.
As I said, Alcoa is my selection for the Best Stock of 2012. You can read my complete recommendation on Alcoa here.
Full disclosure: In the spirit of taking my own advice, I purchased 540 shares of AA stock at $8.95 on Dec. 14. I hope that adds a bit of realism to my commentary on the stock across 2012!
Jeff Reeves is the editor of InvestorPlace.com. Write him at [email protected], follow him on Twitter via @JeffReevesIP and become a fan of InvestorPlace on Facebook. Jeff Reeves holds a position in Alcoa, but no other publicly traded stocks.


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Silvio Berlusconi withdrew as candidate for Italy's premiership on Monday as the price of a pact with the devolutionist Northern League that could prevent the formation of a stable government after next month's election.
Berlusconi has been striving for weeks to seal the deal with his estranged former allies to strengthen the center-right bloc, under a strategy to stymie the center-left government that is expected to emerge from the election on Feb. 24-25.
The League had previously refused a pact because of rank-and-file opposition to the scandal-plagued Berlusconi being candidate for prime minister.
The media magnate was driven from office a year ago at the height of Italy's economic crisis after he was charged with having sex with an under-age prostitute.
League leader Roberto Maroni confirmed the coalition pact, telling a news conference it "says explicitly that the candidate for prime minister will not be Silvio Berlusconi".
"Silvio Berlusconiaccepted the request not to stand as prime minister," he said.
Earlier, in an interview on the Italian radio station RTL, Berlusconi had left the issue of the premiership in a future centre-right government open. He said he would prefer to be the economy minister and that most likely Angelino Alfano, secretary of his People of Freedom (PDL) party, would be the prime ministerial candidate.
Berlusconi wanted the alliance with the League to increase his chance of winning enough seats in the upper house, or Senate, to make it hard for the next government to pass laws.
Berlusconi said he would remain head of the PDL and the coalition. "It will be the head of the coalition who would indicate who will be the prime ministerial candidate if we win," said Berlusconi, who had previously insisted he himself would be the candidate.
(Read More: Battle Lines Drawn in Italy's Election)
Maroni said he liked Alfano but the League's own candidate for premier would be Giulio Tremonti, who was economy minister in Berlusconi's last government.
The centre left, led by Pier Luigi Bersani, has been ahead in opinion polls for months. The latest survey, published on Sunday, suggested it would win between 38 and 39 percent.
A PDL-League alliance could pull in about 28 percent of the vote, with a centrist alliance under outgoing premier Mario Monti on 14-15 percent, the poll indicated.
Bersani said the deal between Berlusconi and the League was fully expected but was also "disturbing," considering the damage that he said the alliance between the two parties had done to Italy over the last decade.
Under Italy's much-criticised electoral law, Bersani is expected to win a comfortable majority in the lower house.
But in the Senate the distribution of seats is decided on a regional basis and the populous northern regions led by Lombardy return more senators.
By allying with the League in its northern strongholds, Berlusconi hopes to be able to destabilise a centre-left government in parliament.
In an interview on television channel La 7, Bersani said Berlusconi and the League were his real adversaries, while Monti was a "competitor" towards whom he intended to be friendly and with whom he would be happy to negotiate after the election.
(Read More: Italy's Likely Next Leader: No Comedian or Cavalier)
Nonetheless, he said Monti's decision to run in the election was "not good news for Italians," and that his creation of a party around his own name, called "With Monti for Italy," was a recipe for instability.
He also dismissed the idea that Monti could return as prime minister unless he won the most votes at the election, a scenario Bersani ruled out.
"We will get a majority both in the Chamber and in the Senate," he said.
The League wants strict controls on immigration and favours giving more autonomy to Italy's 20 regions. It wants more tax revenue to go directly to the regions, saying the rich north is paying for a south it brands as corrupt and economically backward.
Berlusconi said that under the deal the PDL would support the League's Maroni as candidate for president of Lombardy in regional elections.
The former prime minister is awaiting a verdict soon in the trial in which he is accused of paying an underage prostitute. Weakened by the scandal, he was forced out of office and replaced by Monti in November 2011 when Italy tottered on the edge of a Greek-style debt crisis.
He has become notorious for almost daily changes of position, which Monti called "bewildering" when he entered the electoral campaign in December.
Berlusconi's party backed Monti's technocrat government for a year before precipitating its fall by withdrawing support last month.
Berlusconi previously suggested Monti could lead the centre-right but, since the former European Union commissioner sided with centrists, has launched vitriolic daily attacks on him especially for his introduction of a widely hated property tax.
Industry Minister Corrado Passera, frequently touted as a possible election candidate for the centrists before Monti entered the field, on Monday said Monti's electoral platform was too timid.
In an interview with the Corriere della Sera daily, the former head of Italy's biggest bank also said the outgoing premier should not have allied himself with two existing centrist parties.


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The U.S. Army and the American Forces Network in Afghanistan have teamed up to produce a pop-culture friendly series of public service announcements promoting soldier and civilian safety starring Batman himself.
Bagram's hilarious(ly intimidating) version of the Dark Knight, doing his best Christian Bale, is the star of the Army's new safety campaign, leaping in to save the day and issuing stern warnings for violators of safety protocols.
Also, apparently, American soldiers listen to Taylor Swift when they go for a jog.
"Don't forget your weapon! Swear to me!"
Bagram Batman also maintains an active Facebook page and Twitter.


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FAA Grounds Lakemaid Drone Beer Delivery On Lake Mille Lacs [VIDEO]
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - A craft brewer had a plan to deliver beer to thirsty ice fishing anglers on a Minnesota lake until the Federal Aviation Administration stepped in and grounded the idea.
Lakemaid Beer would deliver a 12-pack of its lager to anglers on central Minnesota's Lake Mille Lacs using a drone. It would take orders using GPS coordinates.
Lakemaid president Jack Supple tested the idea on Lake Waconia and then posted a video on the brewer's Facebook page. that's when the FAA caught wind of the business plan and told Supple his commercial use of an unmanned aircraft isn't permitted.
So for now, the Stevens Point, Wis., brewer will deliver its beer to retailers by land. Lakemaid's promotional tagline is "great fishermen need great beer." It just won't be delivered by air.


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Reviewed By Randy S (MANSFIELD, OH) Reviewed for a 2004 Chevy Corvette —9/28/2012 4:57 AM
very happy with the performance increase,thought the instructions were a little weak
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Reviewed By Steve D (Tecumseh, NE) Reviewed for a 2004 Chevy Corvette —3/23/2012 2:25 PM
Installation went pretty smooth with some help from some friends. Haven't driven the car much since the install so don't know how performance and mileage will be affected, only time will tell. Might have a little more engine noise now, but nothing drastic. Needed to clear a mass air flow sensor code when starting the engine initally but no issues since then. Don't know if this is common but something that you might expect. The unit looks good and fits like a glove.


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Project Description
Clemson University has characterized wellbore deformation under conditions anticipated during geologic CO2 storage, identifying and evaluating techniques for interpreting the results of simultaneous measurements of displacement and pressures during well testing or operations, and evaluating capabilities and requirements for downhole geomechanical instrumentation. Wellbores can deform in response to the injection or recovery of fluid. In extreme cases, the deformation is catastrophic and the well can be compromised. Wellbores can potentially deform during carbon storage operations, and effective monitoring of this process can be used to detect early precursors to fracturing within the injection formation, induced faulting, and failure of wellbore seals so they can be addressed before becoming catastrophic.
Project Benefits
This project focuses on the feasibility of using wellbore deformations to assess the changing conditions of geologic storage formations, confining zones, and well boreholes. Project results should improve the characterization of geologic storage formations, confining zone compressibility, and pressure-dependent permeability and may allow the prediction of the formation or propagation of faults and fractures near a wellbore as well as catastrophic wellbore collapse. This contributes to improved storage techniques, thus reducing CO2 emissions to the atmosphere. Specifically, this project achieves its targets via improved well borehole characterization, including improvements in the understanding of the bond and integrity between the well casing, the cemented or grouted well annulus (the space between the well casing and the perimeter of the borehole), and the geologic formation itself.
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Sacred Heart sets 11-game schedule
Fairfield, CT – Sacred Heart's football program will kick off its season on Aug. 31 at Marist and play five home games as part of an 11-game schedule.
The Pioneers hope to build on a 2-9 season, including a 1-7 mark in the Northeast Conference, when they head to Poughkeepsie, N.Y., to open their campaign against Marist from the Pioneer Football League.
Sacred Heart will host Division II Chowan (Sept. 21, Homecoming) and Monmouth (Nov. 2) in non-conference games, and Wagner (Oct. 5), Central Connecticut State (Oct. 12) and Duquesne (Nov. 9) within the NEC.
2013 Sacred Heart Football Schedule
Aug. 31, at Marist
Sept. 7, at Lafayette
Sept. 21, Chowan (Homecoming)
Sept. 28, at Bucknell
Oct. 5, Wagner*
Oct. 12, Central Connecticut State*
Oct. 19, at Bryant*
Oct. 26, at Saint Francis (Pa.)*
Nov. 2, Monmouth
Nov. 9, Duquesne*
Nov. 16, at Robert Morris*
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Dutch Report Fewer Than Half of Flight 17 Victims Identified
Officials Say Identification Process Can Take Weeks or Months
Nearly a month after the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17, forensic experts have identified the remains of fewer than half of the 298 people who died, underscoring the challenges investigators face.
On Friday, the Dutch government announced the positive identification of 127 victims. Of this number, 86 victims are Dutch, and the remaining 41 people are from the additional 10 nations with citizens aboard the flight. The Netherlands had the highest death toll in the crash, with 196 victims....


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LONDON, Oct. 26 (UPI) -- U.S. supermajor Chevron said it has an upbeat forecast on the shale gas potential in Lithuania after taking a stake in an energy company there.
Chevron announced it took a 50 percent stake in Lithuania's private oil and natural gas exploration company LL Investicijos. Derek Magness, a director of Chevron's operations in Europe, told The New York Times the acquisition was part of a move to expand Chevron's regional footprint.
"We believe Lithuania is going to be a good host government," he said.
Poland is among the Eastern European countries eyeing potential shale gas reserves along with Ukraine and Lithuania. The Polish government estimates it has as much as 3.3 trillion cubic feet of natural gas, lower than the 187 trillion cubic feet estimated by the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Magness said from London that it was difficult to get an assessment of the shale natural gas potential in the region because of a lack of exploration. Exxon this year abandoned its efforts in Poland, saying it didn't look like prospects there were commercially viable.
Chevron, however, said it remains optimistic about the region.
"I am not seeing anything that would tell me to pull the drill bit up and go away," Magness told the Times.


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INGLEWOOD, Calif. (June 7, 2012)—Five players remain alive in the $3,000 winner-take-all Show Me The Money –Presented by Golden Nugget Las Vegas – contest at Betfair Hollywood Park.
The free challenge, which began May 6 with 1,738 players, requires a participant to choose one horse each racing day – in six designated races – at least 10 minutes prior to the first race. The selected horse must finish first, second or third for a player to continue.
The last player standing will receive the cash prize along with a two-night VIP stay at the Golden Nugget Las Vegas.
Two Southern Californians – Mark Niemerow of Thousand Oaks and Rogers Bond of Solana Beach – are among the survivors through 19 days of the contest.
The others still playing are Giovanni Oldano of Weston, Fl., Ken Egan (Princeton, N.J.) and Ted Chankin (Hewlett, N.Y.).
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In case you need an incentive to vote – Each person who votes will be entered into a raffle to win an 8-pack of homemade cupcake birthday cards directly from Bethany of Scoopalicious!
- Pick a time this week when you have a few minutes – this is going to take a while.
- Read through the summary of each cupcake below.
- Visit the blogs of the ones you like (I expect that will be all of them).
- Somehow, pick your favorite cupcake (I have no idea how you will be able to choose).
- Fill out the form at the very bottom of this post to vote.
Thanks again to all of our fabulous prize sponsors:
Bella Cupcake Couture,
Just Jenn Designs, Avocado Creations, JB Dough, Patric Chocolate, Buzz Buzz Bee's, Cakespy, and Krissi's Mixed Media Arts. The prize details can be found along with the contest details.
The Entries!!
Monkey Butt Cupcake from Nonesuch
Cupcake: Banana cupcake made healthier using wheat flour, egg substitute, and Splenda
Ice Cream: Chocolate
Frosting: Peanut butter
Topping: Toffee bits
The Perfect Summer Cupcake from A Scone's Throw
Cupcake: Strawberry
Ice Cream: Homemade strawberry and basil ice creams swirled together
Frosting: White balsamic buttercream
Topping: Fresh strawberry
Carrot Cake Ice Cream Cupcakes from Little Big Cakes
Cupcake: Carrot cake
Ice Cream: Pecan
Frosting: Cream cheese
Frozen Raspberry Truffle Cupcakes from Krista Joy
Cupcake: Chocolate fudge
Ice Cream: Vanilla and chocolate ice cream swirled together, with mixed in chopped chocolate and homemade raspberry truffles
Frosting: Chocolate cream cheese
Topping: Fresh raspberry
Magic Ice Cream Cupcakes from Couldn't be Parve
Cupcake: Graham cracker
Ice Cream: Magic bar (Magic bars are also know as six layer bars. They are gooey bars with various kinds of chips, nuts and coconut, topped with sweetened condensed milk.)
Strawberry Balsamic Ice Cream Cupcakes from Cupcake Muffin
Cupcake: Angel food
Ice Cream: Homemade strawberry balsamic
Chocolate Raspberry Baby Cupcakes from Inspired Creations
Cupcake: Dark chocolate
Ice Cream: White chocolate raspberry swirl or black raspberry chip
Frosting: Dark chocolate ganache
Topping: Fresh raspberry
Cup O' Tea Vegan/Wheat-Free Ice Cream Cupcakes by Tara Tabassi
(Note: Tara does not have a blog, so the link goes to a page we created for her with her description and recipe.)
Cupcake: Earl grey topped with white chocolate
Ice Cream: Homemade fresh coconut, lemon-rind, and blueberry
Frosting: Lavender buttercream
Topping: Homemade crystallized lavender blossom
Vegan Piña Colada Ice Cream Cupcakes from Cookies and Candids
Cupcake: Pineapple upside down
Ice Cream: Toasted coconut
Topping: Rum caramel sauce, pineapple slice, and a cherry
Black Magick Cupcake from Cirque du Vie
Cupcake: Brownie topped with raspberry jam
Ice Cream: Vanilla ice cream topped with crushed Oreos, Magic Brownie ice cream, and chocolate ice cream
Topping: Brownie, whipped cream, and fresh raspberries
Wet Dog Cupcakes with Pineapple Sherbet from Iron Stef
Cupcake: Tres leches
Ice Cream: Pineapple sherbet
Topping: Dulce de leche
Hot Fudge Cake from Is This Thing On
Cupcake: Double chocolate
Ice Cream: Vanilla
Topping: Chocolate syrup, whipped cream, and sprinkles
Chipster Topped Brownie Ice Cream Cupcake from Spork or Foon?
Cupcake: Chipster topped brownie (basically a brownie with a cookie on top)
Ice Cream: Vanilla frozen yogurt
Topping: Sprinkles
Cake Batter Ice Cream Cupcakes from Tickled Pink Cupcakery
Cupcake: Vanilla cake
Ice Cream: Vanilla ice cream with cake mix-ins
Topping: Sprinkles
Couch Peanut Cupcakes from Res-o-puh-leese
Cupcake: Peanut butter in a crushed Oreo cookie crust
Ice Cream: Vanilla rolled in Oreos
Frosting: Peanut butter
Topping: Reese's pieces
Dairy Free Chocolate, Strawberry, and Vanilla Cupcakes from Beantown Baker
(Note: Beantown Baker also made a version of these cupcakes with dairy as a variation.)
Cupcake: Vegan chocolate
Ice Cream: Toffuti vanilla with a frozen strawberry inside
Frosting: Strawberry cream cheese
Hot Cocoa Ice Cream Cupcakes by Rachel Schill
(Note: Rachel does not have a blog, so the link goes to the page we created for her with her description and recipe.)
Cupcake: Chocolate
Ice Cream: Homemade chocolate
Frosting: Marshmallow buttercream
Topping: Chocolate shavings
Coconut Margarita Cupcakes from Beantown Baker
(Note: Beantown Baker also made a version of these cupcakes with raspberry ice cream as a variation.)
Cupcake: Coconut and lime
Ice Cream: Margarita sorbet
Frosting: Coconut cream cheese
Fragola Tiramisu olio d'oliva Gelato Tortatina (Strawberry Tiramisu Olive Oil Gelato Cupcake) from Little Ivy Cakes
Cupcake: Brown sugar cupcake soaked in Grand Marnier topped with orange-honey mascarpone and fresh summer strawberries splashed with Grand Marnier
Ice Cream: Homemade olive oil gelato
Frosting: Strawberry vanilla bean whipped cream
Topping: Shaved chocolate, orange, and a strawberry
Mexican Chocolate Cupcake with Fried Ice Cream from Yummy, Yummy, in My Tummy
Cupcake: Mexican chocolate
Ice Cream: Fried ice cream (honey cinnamon flavored ice cream with cinnamon sugar toasted pieces and a honey caramel ribbon)
Frosting: Whipped cream
Topping: Cinnamon sugar triangles
Lovelight Lemon Raspberry Sorbet Cupcakes from Sweet & Saucy
Cupcake: Lemon raspberry
Ice Cream: Häagen-Dazs lemon sorbet
Topping: Fresh raspberry
Chocolate Peppermint Ice Cream Cupcakes from Nina's Cupcakes
Cupcake: Peppermint
Ice Cream: EXTREME! Moose Tracks
Frosting: Espresso whipped cream
Candy Bar Ice Cream Cupcakes from Mostly Martha
Cupcake: Brownie toffee
Ice Cream: Homemade sweet milk ice cream
Topping: Snickers bar and caramel drizzle
Fried Ice Cream Cupcakes from Simple Food
Cupcake: Brown sugar with cornflake topping
Ice Cream: Caramel swirl
Frosting: Cinnamon whipped cream
Topping: Cinnamon tortilla crisps
Dippy Doo Dots Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes from I Heart Cuppycakes
Cupcake: Chocolate baked in ice cream cones
Ice Cream: Banana split Dippin' Dots
Frosting: Vanilla buttercream
Choconaners from Cherryspoon
Cupcake: Banana topped with semisweet chocolate
Ice Cream: Friendly's fudge swirl
Topping: Banana slice decorated with chocolate
Chocolate Caramel Ice Cream Cupcakes from Yumsilicious Bakes
Cupcake: Chocolate
Ice Cream: Baskin Robbins' gold medal ribbon
Frosting: Chocolate caramel ganache
Topping: Dulce de leche caramel topping
Cherry with a Twist from Lost Star of David
Cupcake: Rich chocolate with gelatin
Ice Cream: Ben & Jerry's Cherry Garcia
Topping: Chocolate ganache and cherry sauce
Coconut Cream Identity Crisis from Crumbles
Cupcake: Coconut topped with crumbled graham crackers
Ice Cream: Homemade coconut ice cream
Frosting: Whipped cream
Butter Rum Cakes with Ginger and Hibiscus from My Own Sweet Thyme
Cupcake: Ginger rum
Ice Cream: Coconut rum gelato
Topping: Butter rum sauce, dried sweetened hibiscus flowers, and candied ginger
Strawberry Short Cupcakes by Morgan Cadle
(Note: Morgan does not have a blog. This entry is not linked because we have no further information on this cupcake.)
Cupcake: Strawberry
Ice Cream: Vanilla
Frosting: Strawberries and cream
Topping: Flower made out of chocolate chips for the center and fresh cut strawberries for the petals
Chocolate Lover's Dream by Morgan Cadle
(Note: Morgan does not have a blog. This entry is not linked because we have no further information on this cupcake.)
Cupcake: Chocolate
Ice Cream: Vanilla
Frosting: Chocolate
Topping: Mini-chocolate chips
Memorial Day BBQ Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes by Ann Carroll
(Note: Ann does not have a blog, so the link goes to the page we created for her with her description and recipe.)
Cupcake: Vanilla regular-sized and chocolate minis, plus hidden M&Ms at the bottom of the cone.
Ice Cream: N/A (There is no ice cream in these. They are simply made to look like they have ice cream.)
Frosting: Half were done with vanilla and half were done with chocolate
Topping: Sprinkles
Rocky Roca Ice Cream Cupcakes from Sweet & Saucy
Cupcake: Chocolate
Ice Cream: Tillamook rocky road
Frosting: Chocolate ganache
Topping: Almond roca (a chocolate and almond covered buttercrunch confection)
Peanut Butter Ice Cream and Chocolate Fudge Ice Cream Cupcakes from Wemsical Cupcakes
Cupcake: Chocolate chip cookie pie crust with chocolate fudge cupcake
Ice Cream: Peanut butter ice cream
Topping: Chocolate ganache and a chocolate chip cookie
As if these weren't enough…
One of our awesome prize sponsors who is ineligible for a prize decided to make an ice cream cupcake just for fun! While you can't vote for it, you should check it out anyway!
Root Beer Float Cupcakes by JustJENN Rants & Raves
Cupcake: Root beer bunt
Ice Cream: Root beer sherbet
Frosting: Whipped cream
Topping: Sprinkles and a straw
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By: Dr Lynda Kelly, Category: Museullaneous, Date: 19 May 2010
Second post about identity outlining what has been written about identity in the museum context.
Identity has been discussed and researched in recent museum literature (Falk, 2006; Hooper-Greenhill, 2004; Leinhardt, et al., 2002; Leinhardt & Knutson, 2004; Rounds, 2006; Spock, 2006). Researchers have speculated that the museum experience influences identity. It has been recognised that museums can play a crucial role in shaping both individual and national identities through their collections, research and public programs (Gurian, 1999; Rounds, 2006;). A broad and inclusive definition of identity was presented by Fienberg and Leinhardt (2002):
One common conception of identity is that it is comprised of a set of demographic characteristics such as age, gender, socioeconomic status, race, and ethnicity, characteristics that influence people's attitudes and behaviour and sometimes influence how they are treated by others in the society. Another conception of identity is that it includes the kinds of knowledge and patterns of experience people have that are relevant to a particular activity. This second view treats identity as part of a social context, where the prominence of any given feature varies depending on which aspects of the social context are most salient at any given time (p.168).
A visit to a museum can influence both a person's identity and their sense of self (Falk, 2006; Leinhardt & Gregg, 2002; Leinhardt, et al., 2002; Rounds, 2006). The interplay between the backgrounds that visitors bring and their reactions to objects and experiences can lead to subtle changes in views of themselves, their identity and meaning making, both individually and collectively (Hein, 1998; Leinhardt & Knutson, 2004; Silverman, 1995). Ivanova (2003) recognised that a two-way process of exchange occurred between a visitor's identity and the sense of identity that was present within the content of the museum. She noted that museums both preserved history and memory as well as constructed them. She felt that it was important, then, that '… museums in general … understand how they influence the development of identity, explicitly or implicitly' (p.22).
Museums also have objects which can strongly resonate with a person's experiences, contributing to both forming and affirming a visitor's identity (Gurian, 1999; Ivanova, 2003; Leinhardt, et al., 2002; Paris, 2002), as Hooper-Greenhill (2000) noted: 'Objects are used to construct identities, on both a personal and a national level. Objects can become invested with deeply held feelings and can symbolise powerful convictions through which life is led' (p.109).
Identity can be shaped by visitors' interactions with museum objects: '… visitors recall meaningful objects during museum visits that elicit feelings relevant to their own personal identities' (Paris & Mercer, 2002, p.418). In researching visitor's responses to objects, other manifestations of identity examined by Paris and Mercer were '… gender, ethnicity, historical generation, self and family' (p.418). Hooper-Greenhill (2000) recognised that museums play a key role, not only in maintaining and transforming culture on a broad scale, but also through '… the recognition of the significance of objects in relation [to] the construction of the self' (p.150).
Leinhardt and Knutson (2004) in reporting the work of the Museum Learning Collaborative, suggested that identity could be considered in three ways. The first was through demographic factors such as age, gender and ethnicity; the second being the changing roles people play in relation to others in the group and the activity being undertaken. The third was viewing identity through the '… collective past of visitors' (p.50), including their prior knowledge and experiences, motivations and agendas. They proposed that identity was defined by the individual: 'I am who I think I am, and we are who we think we are' (p.51). In relation to a museum visit they suggested that identity is participatory and changing in response to the visit itself. Leinhardt and Knutson concluded that: 'Identity was measured less by the demographics and more by the details of how the groups were enacting a particular visit, specifically by their level of interest, motivation and curiosity, and by their appreciative and experiential knowledge' (p.75).
In exploring long-term memory and visits to World Expos Anderson (2003) suggested that sociocultural identity was a critical factor that contributed to people's memories. In this context Anderson defined sociocultural identity as '… the inherent set of interests, attitudes, beliefs, social roles, stage of life and behaviours that collectively define the participants at the time of their Expo experiences' (p.406). He found that the social dimension of a person's sociocultural identity elicited the strongest memories of their experiences, more so than specific exhibitions and displays. However, he noted that, not only what a person remembered, but how they reflected on their experiences through the "frame" of their identity and their role in the visit, were important. Anderson concluded that 'Memories were overwhelmingly dominated and mediated by the socio-cultural identity of the individual at the time of the visit' (Anderson, 2003, p.409).
Worts (1996) also reflected on the social nature of identity in art museums, suggesting that there were two kinds of identity—personal identity that made an individual unique, and collective identity in belonging to family, friends and community, both culturally and globally. He advocated that identity was experienced by '… reaffirming the sense of self, [and] evolving a new or varied sense of self' (p.128). Worts suggested that identity was a complex notion, both conscious and unconscious, and was the way that people made meaning when visiting a museum: 'Cognitions, emotion, imagination, intuition and physical interactions all contribute to the experience of an individuals' sense of identity – either by affirming an existing sense of self, or by providing an impetus for an evolving sense of self. This identity is generally reflected in one's knowledge, beliefs, taste and skills' (p.128-129).
Leinhardt and Gregg's research (2002) about trainee teachers' engagement with a social history exhibition found that their views about civil rights were formed based on an understanding of both who they were (their individual identity) and the tools they had acquired as part of their professional training (their professional identity). Leinhardt and Gregg noted that 'How the content is understood and appropriated by visitors is a consequence of their own sense of identity, prior knowledge, and exploratory engagements, as well as their uses of the devices and tools built into the museum environment' (p.142).
Rounds (2006) proposed that visitors use museums for "identity work", defined as '… the processes through which we construct, maintain, and adapt our sense of personal identity, and persuade other people to believe in that identity' (p.133). He suggested that identity is created and sustained through reflexive actions and wondered how this would be demonstrated through a museum visit, particularly given the dominance of "browsing behaviour" among visitors (Rounds, 2004). He also noted that when studying identity the focus should be not on what a person's identity is, but what they are doing about it in terms of how their identity unfolds and changes over time. In thinking about the role of museums Rounds advocated that they offer '… opportunities both to confirm our existing identity, and to safely explore alternatives' (Rounds, 2006, p.138), particularly as museums display order that enables visitors to understand relationships between objects and their place in the world.
Falk (2006) observed that '… an individual's motivations relative to learning are closely aligned with that individual's sense of self and identity … learning expresses identity' (p.154). He proposed that identity is not fixed, that people have multiple identities, expressed at different times and situated within the realities of the world. Falk emphasised the importance of motivations as a way to describe a visitor's "entering identity", under the categories of explorers, facilitators, professional/hobbyists, experience seekers and spiritual pilgrims.


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A farmer who employs one or more persons has the legal responsibility to assure safe and healthful working conditions under the William-Steiger Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970. An amendment to the act also prevents the Occupational Safety and Health Administration from spending any funds to issue or enforce any regulations that apply to any person who farms and employs 10 or fewer employees.
This amendment does not eliminate the requirement that an employer comply with the act, since the amendment does not eliminate rules or regulations. It only states that OSHA cannot spend funds to prescribe, issue, administer or enforce the agricultural regulations for employers of 10 or fewer people, except for those who have temporary labor camps. This amendment also does not eliminate the possibility that an employee could use the regulations in a lawsuit against an employer. For this reason, all employers should comply with the act and provide their employees with a safe and healthful place to work.
As an employer, you have three general responsibilities regarding your employees' safety. These are:
Revisions in OHSA are probable as the U.S. Department of Labor determines the need for and implements additional standards. The answers to the following questions are based on the act as of January 1979.
To assure, as much as possible, that every worker has a safe and healthful place to work.
At the time the law was passed, the work accident situation for all industries was as follows:
Agriculture ranks third, behind mining and construction, in number of people killed per 100,000 workers each year.
At the time the law was passed, agriculture made up 4.4 percent of the nation's work force. But that 4.4 percent was accounting for 16 percent of fatalities and 9 percent of job-related injuries and illnesses.
In general, any employer engaged in a business that affects commerce. This includes every farm employer who has one or more full or part-time employee.
Generally, members of a farmer's immediate family aren't regarded as employees and are not covered by the act
The Secretary of Labor, via the Assistant Secretary for OSHA, has overall responsibility for administration.
The Department of Labor, through OSHA, is responsible for establishing safety rules and regulations, inspecting work places and gathering accident data.
The Department of Health, Education and Welfare, through the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), is responsible for establishing criteria for developing standards, professional training, and education. and also for publishing annual lists of toxic substances.
The Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission is responsible for hearing cases where inspectors propose citations, penalties or time allowed for correction of unsafe conditions, but which employers believe are unfair.
You have the general duty to supply employees a work place free from all recognized hazards that cause or are likely to cause death or serious harm to employees. This duty is commonly referred to as the general duty clause.
As an employer you must also:
Each employee has the duty to comply with safety and health standards and all regulations and orders issued to create a safe work place. If a standard calls for guards on a machine and the employer provided these guards, then the employee must keep them in place when using the machine. The employer must get the employee to comply with the rules. The employer can discipline employees that choose not to comply. However, the employee is not subject to fines for not complying, the employer is.
Occupational safety and health standards are rules that help safeguard workers. To date, the U.S. Secretary of Labor has declared seven specific standards that apply to agriculture.
The seven OSHA standards in agriculture deal with:
The SMV emblem standard states that all vehicles operated by employees that travel at a speed of less than 25 mph must display the SMV emblem. Missouri law requires any vehicle moving less than 25 mph on the highways from sunset to one-half hour before sunrise to display the SMV emblem.
It should be mounted on the rear of the vehicle, point up, two to six feet above ground level. The emblem should be visible at all times on the rear vehicle.
The anhydrous ammonia standard includes requirements for construction, location and installation for valves and fittings and for safety relief valves of anhydrous ammonia containers. The standard also regulates the vehicles that transport the containers, the refrigeration system and the equipment used in application.
Farmers are affected by the specifications for tanks on farm vehicles and by the rules for application, filling applicator tanks, protective clothing, emergency procedures and informing workers of exposure to toxic or lethal chemicals. OSHA requires compliance with this standard when employees are using the equipment, but safety is just as important to you and your family. Therefore, you and your employees should use anhydrous ammonia equipment that meets OSHA standards.
The pulpwood logging standard applies to the harvest of pulpwood. It covers environmental conditions, clothing and personal protective devices, first aid, hand tools, explosives, stationary and mobile equipment, machinery guards, mufflers and guylines. Also included are instructions on logging and construction and road and bridge maintenance.
The temporary labor camp standard covers environmental aspects of housing such as site selection, building construction, space, ventilation and heating. It also prescribes sanitation requirements for cooking and eating space, water supply, laundry, bathing facilities, toilets, refuge disposal and insect and rodent control.
The roll-over protection standard (ROPS) requires that all tractors with more than 20 horsepower operated by an employee and manufactured after October 1976 must be equipped with a roll-over protective structure. All the ROPS structures must meet specified performance requirements adopted from the American Society of Agricultural Engineers' standard on roll over protection. Each structure that has passed certain tests and meets the standard's requirements will have a plate attached to the structure stating that it is an approved roll over protective structure.
Yes. Low profile tractors used in orchards, barns, hop yards and green-houses are exempt from the standard when use of the roll over protective structure would substantially interfere with normal operations. Also exempt are tractors using loaders, cornpickers, etc., when ROPS would interfere with their operation. But, as soon as the special equipment is not being used, the ROPS must be replaced.
Yes. Employers must train every employee annually in safe tractor operation. Employers must instruct employees to fasten seat belts on tractors with roll over protective structures, to stay off very steep slopes and to watch where they are going. They must also train employees in proper operation in and around ditches, smooth tractor operation, proper hitching and proper parking. Extra riders are not allowed.
All agricultural equipment, regardless of the date of manufacture or purchase, must have a completely guarded power take off (PTO) drive line, including the use of the master shield on the tractor PTO.
For a more detailed discussion of the requirements of the agricultural machinery guarding standard, see OSHA publication 2256, available from your local MU Extension center or the area OSHA Office (address at end of guide).
At least annually, all employee operators must be instructed in safe operation and servicing of tractors, field implements and farmstead equipment that they operate. Five specific instructions to be given are:
Although the standard was to take effect on Sept. 4, 1978, at the time this guide was published, OSHA is barred from enforcing the standard because of litigation brought by various groups concerned with the standard.
The standard would require:
The general duty clause states that every employer must furnish each employee a place of employment free from all recognized hazards causing or likely to cause death or serious injury. The general duty clause will be used only in situations where no specific standard has been adopted. These hazards must be of common knowledge to the agriculture industry, detectable by the senses or of wide recognition in agriculture and have known methods of detection.
Any farm employer with more than 10 employees at any time during the preceding year or any employer selected to participate in the annual survey is required to keep injury and illness records on forms supplied by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Each employer who is subject to the record keeping requirements must maintain OSHA number 200, Log and Summary of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses, or a suitable substitute if it is as detailed, as easily readable and as understandable as the OSHA form.
Details on these records are available from the U.S. Department of Labor (address at end of guide).
All records must be kept five years. These records must be available for inspection by an authorized federal government representative at any time during this five-year period.
The tenant must keep the records if he or she hires any employees. However, if the tenant is an employee of the landlord, then the landlord must keep the records.
If you turn over control of employees to your neighbor, the neighbor must keep records. If you maintain control of your employees and direct them for your neighbor, you will continue to keep records.
Where the custom operator agreed to do a specific job for a price, he or she is then a contractor and must do his or her own record keeping.
Yes, if you employ more than 10 employees or maintain a temporary labor camp, you must report all reportable accidents to the OSHA area office within 48 hours. A reportable accident is an accident that results in a death or hospitalization of five or more employees.
If you employ 11 or more employees, a Department of Labor Compliance officer may inspect your farm at any reasonable hour. OSHA can also inspect agricultural employers with 10 or fewer employees as a result of an employee complaint or a reportable accident if the employer maintains a temporary labor camp. A violation may result in any of three citations:
A serious violation is one where there is a high probability of accident resulting in death or serious injury. An example would be working by an open PTO shaft or a removed guard.
A non-serious violation is a situation where there is injury potential, but where the injuries shouldn't result in death or total disability.
A De Minimis violation doesn't have direct or immediate relationship to safety or health. Examples of this could be the lack of a privacy door or commode.
The compliance officer writes the citation or inspection report on the spot or soon after the inspection has been completed. The area director reviews the citations for accuracy. The compliance officer then serves the citation to the employer either by mail or personally. Along with the citation, the employer will receive a letter explaining:
OSHA may not enforce regulations on farms with 10 or fewer employees unless there is a temporary labor camp. In addition, OSHA has two other restrictions that relate to inspections:
Yes. You may appeal a citation by notifying the area director within 15 days after receiving the citation.
What happens if I don't correct an unsafe condition that I have been cited for?
If you fail to correct the situation in the time provided, the Department of Labor may notify you by certified mail of failure to comply and of additional penalty. In addition, willful violations by employers that result in the death of any employee is punishable by a fine of up to $10,000 or imprisonment up to six months.
Yes. Any employee who believes that a violation of a job safety or health standard exists may request an inspection by sending a signed written notice to the U.S. Department of Labor. The farmer must not harass or discriminate against a worker who files such a complaint.
The poster "Safety and Health Protection On the Job" (OSHA 2003) must be posted where all employees can see it. Possible locations may be near time cards in the farm shop or machinery storage area or in the place where employees report to work.
Regional OSHA Office
Area OSHA Offices
Additional information is available from the area OSHA offices listed above.
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