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Saturday I spent the whole morning and into the afternoon at school. I got boxes in the mail so I had things to bring into my room that are actually mine! I have books! I also cleaned out the toy/puzzle/game shelf so that hopefully it isn't quite as easy for them to grab things during the day when they aren't supposed to. I'm also going to have a thin blanket to hang over the front so when it is choice time I can uncover what shelves are "open" and cover it when the area is "closed". I went through the lower cupboards to clean out unnecessary items and rearrange so it makes more sense to me. I labeled the doors to so I know what is in them. Very busy day!
I actually got to go to bed early too and it felt great to sleep all night long. I did wake up thinking I heard my Olive meowing for breakfast...sad day :( I miss my baby. I sure hope my daddy hasn't given her away already.


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You could have the missing piece of the puzzle that will help the RCMP put someone behind bars. Here are some recent crimes that Central Okanagan Crime Stoppers hope you can help solve by calling our anonymous tips line at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), visit our website at www.crimestoppers.net or text to CRIMES (274637), keyword Ktown.
There has been an alarming increase in bank frauds and based on the recent reports to RCMP it seems no one is immune from becoming a victim. While banks are implementing sophisticated measures to protect their customers, thieves are also becoming more and more accomplished in discovering new ways to separate us from our hard earned savings.
Here are a few steps you can take to protect yourself from becoming a victim:
- Always insert your chip first instead of swiping the card (this ensures your card cannot be skimmed).
- Protect your PIN by shielding your pin-pad entry with your hand and don't lend your card or disclose the PIN number to anyone.
- One of the most important precautions you can take is to regularly review your transaction history and periodically change your PIN. Many of the banks have text or email alerts generated when there is an unusual amount of activity on your bank account. See if your bank is capable and sign up.
- If you shop online, consider applying for a credit card with a small spending limit and use it only for your online purchases.
- If you are waiting for a new or replacement credit card to arrive in the mail, contact the bank if it doesn't arrive in a timely manner.
- If you are a victim, contact your bank immediately in order for them to take appropriate actions to protect you and reimburse lost funds.
If you know anything about this crime, or any other crime, call the Central Okanagan Crime Stoppers' anonymous tips line at 1-800-222-TIPS or visit our website at www.crimestoppers.net. Your information will be kept confidential and could lead to a reward of up to $2000.00.
DATE: February 12, 2018
An out of town businessman's rental car was recently broken into while visiting a winery located on Boucherie Road on the evening of February 12th, 2017. The thief stole a black and red carry-on size Briggs & Riley suitcase full of clothes, a grey Tumi briefcase, a MacBook laptop, an American passport and some US cash. The next day a postal worker found the suitcase abandoned nearby on Angus Road and the man was able to recover his passport and some of his other belongings.
You can help catch these suspects and qualify for a reward by calling Crime Stoppers' anonymous tips line at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), visit our website at www.crimestoppers.net or text to CRIMES (274637), keyword Ktown.

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Any tips? In have 2 boxers and its my first baby. I am a month away from the due date and have taught my dogs not to jump, to walk on the leash, to be calm in the babies room and to not get on furniture without permission. They also have kennels as a safe spot that we do not lock.
What else do I need to do? How did you introduce your dogs to baby?
I was thinking of having DH bring the dogs with to pick me up at the hospital. They are the most calm in the car and it is also "neutral ground"
I would look into whether your local humane society or a parenting group offers a pet-adjustment class. There's one here that is really well done and helped my friend get her very spoiled "only child" ready to be a doggie big sister.
I wouldn't have them in the car when you come home, I would have your DH bring a blanket smelling of you and baby to the house, let them get used to that, and then slowly introduce them in person.
I will warn you: be prepared to make major adjustments if they aren't accepting - some dogs are not able to cope and you might need to decide whether they need to have professional obedience training, become outdoor dogs or even find a new home without children.
I will ask my humane society, but I doubt they will have anything.
Any other tips guys?? :)
We had a no dog zone. Essentially the dogs cannot go in living room which is where we can the be more relaxed about what dd is doing. Dogs are great with her but she is constantly trying to feed them etc and our general rule is no matter how great they are never alone in a room together. Gating off the living room was also super helpful for when we first came home we could put her is the swing etc and control the interactions. We also did the the blanket thing and we we got home the dogs did not seem surprised to see her and mostly seemed pretty unimpressed. Babies are pretty boring to them I think. They mostly wanted to smell her, lick her head and walk away.
That said, my older dog was super weird when whenever anyone besides us would touch her (he would be right at their feet staring or circling the whole time) so having the living room where people would hold her and the dogs were not there was good. I know he was just being over protective but he is a big dog and I knew he was making people nervous. It passed quickly though, I think the more she was held by others he just became used to it and he could still see through the gate.
Sorry for the novel, in short, setting boundaries etc. seems like the most important things, but once the baby gets older it is harder to control as she now seeks them out :) poor dogs are constantly scolded for begging by the high chair while she is reaching out to them with food in her hand everytime they actually walk away or lay down :( I am worried it could get even harder with walking but honestly the coming home newborn stage was pretty easy. In a few days they decided she was one of us and seemed pretty indifferent. I have two medium/big mixed breeds, one is mostly German Shepard and the other pitbull for size reference.
Re: Introducing baby to dogs
We had/have a lab. She was very clingy to me while pregnant, laying with her head on my belly. to help her adjust to the new baby I had my DH bring home a blanket the baby had been swaddled in that had the new baby's sent. He let the dog sniff it.
We introduced the baby to our dog right away. Let the dog sniff the baby and all was good. We made sure to make time with the dog too. Like if we were just watching TV the dog would either lay on the couch with me and the baby or sit on the floor. I would make sure to praise her often for being gentle/good dog.
Our dog was pretty protective of our first baby. When new people would come over and hold the baby, she was right beside them.
She had her kennel in the living room where she could do lay down if she wanted to.
We haven't had any issues. Baby #3 is 7 months old. Our lab is now 7 years old. I have some great pictures.
This is what we did the first few days at home. Please excuse the horrible pic of me.
Re: Introducing baby to dogs
Like the PPs, I had DH bring a blanket home from the hospital that smelled like the baby and let our dog smell it. When we brought the baby home we let our dog smell and investigate him as soon as we walked in the door. He lost interest after that and we had no issues :)
We brought blankets home from the hospital as well. We also did up the baby's room more than a month in advance and had everything ready for baby so the dogs could inspect the room and the only exotic thing in it when the baby came home was the baby.
One dog just loved him right away and was security-patrolling the house every day to keep him safe. The other one took a few weeks of mournful glances at the baby to get fully accustomed. We did find that both dogs are very territorial of the baby when in the stroller. They do not like other dogs to sniff or touch the stroller. We were used to our dogs being really laid back walking so adjusting our routine and not letting anyone walk up to the stroller was something we didn't expect.
I have a German Shepherd/pit/shiba Inu mix and a mystery rescue who is shepherd mixed with who knows what. Both around 70 lbs. One was 3.5 yrs old and one was 3 yrs old when we brought baby home.
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I have a lab mix and I didn't do anything to 'help' her. She was 1.5 when we brought our daughter home. I think I may have held a doll around her a little in the end, but maybe twice? When we brought her home, I let our dog come and check her out and sniff as much as she wanted. Then she just left her alone. She would come and sniff her when I held her and when she was in the swing. Then she would lay down by us or my daughter in her swing. Our dog doesn't bark or anything...meaning she isn't territorial...so maybe that is why she didn't have any problems? If you think your dog is aggressive and doesn't like new things, that is when I would worry. If your dog/s are good dogs that do okay with new people/animals then I wouldn't worry. If you stress about it, your dog will pick up on it and try to protect you.
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So, why create a blog for students to share books and responses to books? There are several reasons, but the number one reason in my mind is to keep students engaged, interested, and excited. In my experience, technology is very motivating for students. In her Hello Literacy blog, Jennifer Jones (2012) writes about several reasons to include blogging in your classroom. Among them being that it integrates ELA and technology, promotes critical thinking, and creates a community of learners. With so much shift toward technology, students need to be aware of and able to use media such as blogs to not only find information, but share information. Teachers have a huge responsibility to get through curriculum and using blogs can incorporates some of that curriculum together. Using a blog can also make parents feel more connected to the curriculum as stated by Jenny Luca in Tina Barseghian's (2011) Mind/Shift blog. It creates transparency in the curriculum. Parents would have access to what the students are learning and students would have access at home as well as school. Luca also notes that blogging gives students pride in their work.
George Couros states in The Principal of Change blog that "giving students a space to share their voice is extremely important." He suggests that students should not only blog about school related topics, but what their interests are and what they are passionate about. Allowing students to share their opinions and responses via blog seems a less threatening way to share ideas to some students. One way students can use blogs and share their voice is via reader response questions. Teachers can create blogs to discuss books that students are reading as a class, in small groups, or on their own. These reader response questions are created to facilitate online discussion and encourage critical thinking. Michelle Lampinen (2013) in the Edutopia blog shares her experience and some reasons why she started using and appreciating blogging in her classroom. She states that her students' blogs are "mature, insightful, funny, and engaging" and that "student writing is improving by leaps and bounds." She also mentions that most students are enthusiastic about sharing via blogging. Why not use blogs for reader response questions? It sounds like a great idea to me.


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HOUSTON, TEXAS, June 10, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Halcón Resources Corporation (NYSE:HK) ("Halcón" or the "Company") today provided an operational update.
The Company is currently operating 17 rigs across its holdings and is producing approximately 30,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day. Drilling and completion results continue to improve and there are 27 wells currently being completed or waiting on completion. Halcón continues to identify and acquire specific acreage in its core areas.
Bakken/Three Forks
The Company is operating eight rigs on its 135,000 net acre position in the Williston Basin. The implementation of drilling and completion modifications continues to yield impressive results.
Specifically in the Fort Berthold area, Halcón has transitioned to batch pad drilling and made several modifications to its completion design. The Company is utilizing plug and perf on completions. In addition, Halcón has changed to ceramic proppant, increased the proppant volume per lateral foot, increased stage density and is employing simultaneous fracs or zipper fracs.
The three most recently drilled and completed Bakken wells in the Fort Berthold area have an average initial production rate of 2,648 Boe/d (78% oil), which represents a 38% improvement versus all Bakken wells drilled and completed by the Company in this area in the first quarter of 2013 using the previous completion method. The most recently drilled and completed Bakken well in the Fort Berthold area produced at an initial rate of 3,060 Boe/d (90% oil), the highest initial production rate of any Company-owned well in the Bakken formation. This well was the first well drilled on a two-well pad. The frac plugs are currently being drilled out on the second well, which has been flowing back during drill out, and this well is currently producing 2,732 Boe/d (86% oil) with just 67% of the lateral cleaned out.
Similarly, the last four Three Forks wells drilled in the Fort Berthold area have an average initial production rate of 2,094 Boe/d (86% oil), a 77% improvement to all other Three Forks wells completed by Halcón in the Fort Berthold area during the first quarter of 2013.
The Company is currently in the process of testing 660 foot spacing for Bakken wells in the Fort Berthold area. This testing will involve surface and downhole microseismic with results expected by the end of 2013. It is important to note that Halcón holds a 15.5% working interest in Continental Resources' operated Rollefstad Unit, which will test the upper three benches of the Three Forks formation. The Rollefstad Unit is located adjacent to the Company's Bakken downspacing test acreage.
Halcón expects well costs in the Fort Berthold area to decrease by approximately 10% to $9.0 million by the end of 2013, through efficiencies related to pad drilling operations, implementation of centralized production facilities and continued optimization of completion techniques.
In the Marmon area, the average initial production rate for the two most recently drilled and completed Bakken wells is 91% higher than the average initial production rate for all Company-operated Bakken wells previously completed in the area. Halcón believes the significant improvement in initial rates is attributable to a modified completion design that appears to be a game changer in this area of the Williston Basin. The Company estimates the average ultimate recovery from these two Bakken wells should be approximately 462 Mboe, which is more than 40% higher than the average EUR of Company-owned Bakken wells drilled with the previous completion technique in this area.
Well costs in the Marmon area are currently averaging approximately $9.5 million. Halcón expects these well costs to decrease by approximately 5% to $9.0 million by the end of 2013. Further well cost reduction is expected in 2014 once pad drilling is fully implemented in this area.
There are currently 105 Bakken wells producing, 9 Bakken wells being completed or waiting on completion and 7 Bakken wells being drilled on the Company's operated acreage in the Williston Basin. Similarly, there are currently 32 Three Forks wells producing, 5 Three Forks wells being completed or waiting on completion and 1 Three Forks well being drilled on Halcón's operated acreage.
El Halcón
The Company continues to focus on defining the footprint of this East Texas Eagle Ford play and currently has 55,000 net acres leased or under contract with a target of 100,000 to 150,000 net acres. Capital is being reallocated to El Halcón from the Woodbine play for the remainder of 2013 to support the delineation effort.
Halcón is operating five rigs at El Halcón. The average effective lateral length for the two most recently drilled and completed wells in the play is 8,349 feet. The average initial production rate from these two wells is 1,116 Boe/d (94% oil) on a 16/64 choke, or 18% higher than the average initial rate for all previously drilled and completed Company-owned wells in this area.
Recently, the Bison 1H, located in Brazos County, was drilled from spud to target depth in 10.75 days, including a 9,157 foot lateral. The curve for this well was drilled in 19 hours, which represents a significant improvement. In addition, Halcón batch set surface casing in nine days on all three wells on its first three-well pad utilizing a walking rig.
There are currently nine Eagle Ford wells producing, five wells being completed or waiting on completion and five wells being drilled.
Utica/Point Pleasant
The Company has now drilled eight wells and is currently drilling its ninth well on its 140,000 net acre position in Northeast Ohio and Northwest Pennsylvania. These nine wells were drilled across approximately 70 miles and five counties. The status of each well is as follows:
- The Phillips 1H (90% WI) in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, is now flowing to a sales pipeline and is undergoing flow optimization, including the installation of gas lift. This well was drilled to a total measured depth of 12,411 feet, had an effective lateral length of 5,360 feet and was completed with 20 frac stages.
- The Allam 1H (100% WI) in Venango County, Pennsylvania, was the discovery well for the Northeast extension of the play and is currently shut-in awaiting infrastructure. This well was drilled to a total measured depth of 14,300 feet, had an effective lateral length of 5,580 feet and was completed with 21 frac stages.
- The Brugler 1H (90% WI) in Trumbull County, Ohio, has been tested and is currently shut-in awaiting infrastructure. Production from this well should be placed into a sales pipeline in early July 2013. This well was drilled to a total measured depth of 10,959 feet, had an effective lateral length of 3,826 feet and was completed with 16 frac stages.
- Testing on the Yoder 2H (90% WI) in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, commenced on May 30, 2013. This well was drilled to a total measured depth of 10,825 feet, had an effective lateral length of 3,810 feet and was completed with 14 frac stages.
- The Kibler 1H (100% WI) in Trumbull County, Ohio, is currently resting and Halcón plans to begin testing the well on June 15, 2013. This well was drilled to a total measured depth of 14,257 feet, had an effective lateral length of 6,734 feet and was completed with 26 frac stages.
- The Staab 1H (98% WI) in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, is currently resting and the Company plans to begin testing the well on July 11, 2013. This well was drilled to a total measured depth of 11,166 feet, had an effective lateral length of 4,374 feet and was completed with 17 frac stages.
- The Pilgrim 2-3H (100% WI) in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, is currently being completed and Halcón plans to begin testing the well in early-August 2013. This well was drilled to a total measured depth of 16,185 feet, had an effective lateral length of 7,320 feet and is being completed with 31 frac stages.
- The Davidson 1-1H (100% WI) in Mahoning County, Ohio, is currently waiting on completion and the Company plans to begin testing the well in mid-August 2013. This well was drilled to a total measured depth of 11,634 feet, had an effective lateral length of 5,500 feet and is expected to be completed with 22 frac stages.
- The Avalon Farms 1H (100% WI) in Trumbull County, Ohio, is currently being drilled with a planned lateral length of 7,800 feet.
Pilot holes were drilled on five of the nine wells with complete log suites. In addition, a total of 1,844 feet of conventional core has been acquired across the Utica/Point Pleasant formations on four wells and completion operations on three of the wells were monitored with microseismic surface arrays to determine the efficiency of each frac job. The Company is also currently acquiring 285 square miles of 3-D seismic data across its leasehold position. Phase 1 of this survey encompasses 125 square miles and is expected to be completed by the end of 2013.
Halcón has also made numerous data trades with offset operators and has joined several industry data consortiums. The delineation phase that was previously outlined is essentially complete. The Company is now entering the evaluation phase and will integrate the compiled data with well test and production results to best determine where and how to proceed once the development phase commences.
The data acquired to date is encouraging. Based on petrophysics tied to core data, the original gas in place per section is 100 Bcf at the Allam 1H well and 117 Bcf at the Phillips 1H. The Allam 1H has 266 feet of net pay with an average of 4.4% effective porosity and approximately 75% hydrocarbon saturation, while the Phillips 1H has 304 feet of net pay with an average of 5.1% effective porosity and approximately 72% hydrocarbon saturation. These values compare favorably to other prolific shale reservoirs. The Allam 1H and the Phillips 1H wells are both located in the gas/condensate window of the play and have BTU contents of 1,210 and 1,250, respectively.
It is important to note that the average lateral lengths and the number of frac stages per well are expected to increase as Halcón transitions into the development phase, which should translate into improved rates and recoveries. The Company is targeting lateral lengths between 7,000 and 9,000 feet where possible. Shale play economics generally improve over time due to more effective drilling and completion techniques combined with a better understanding of the reservoir. Halcón continues to focus on building an inventory of approved/permitted multi-well pads in preparation for a full scale development program.
Halcón Field Services continues to identify midstream opportunities and is currently evaluating the potential for a joint venture in the play.
The Company is operating two rigs on its 210,000 net acre position prospective for the Woodbine and other formations in East Texas. The focus continues to be on drilling wells in the Halliday Field in Leon County. Halcón expects to have data from a 330 square mile 3-D seismic survey spanning across portions of Leon, Madison and Grimes Counties in-house by the end of 2013 to aid in the further development of the play.
As previously reported, Woodbine wells do not achieve maximum production until artificial lift equipment is installed. The initial method of artificial lift is jet lift with the long term solution being rod pump.
The average initial rate for the three most recently drilled and completed wells in Leon County is 513 Boe/d, which represents an 6% improvement compared to all prior Company-owned Woodbine wells located in Leon County.
There are currently 39 horizontal Woodbine wells producing, 6 wells being completed or waiting on completion and 2 wells being drilled.
Portfolio Management
As previously disclosed, Halcón has executed a definitive agreement to sell 24,000 net acres in Fayette and Gonzales Counties, Texas. In addition, the marketing process to divest approximately 4,500 Boe/d of production from conventional assets has been initiated.
Forward-Looking Statements
This release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Statements that are not strictly historical statements constitute forward-looking statements and may often, but not always, be identified by the use of such words such as "expects", "believes", "intends", "anticipates", "plans", "estimates", "potential", "possible", or "probable" or statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "will", "should", or "could" be taken, occur or be achieved. Additionally, initial production rates, average 30 day production rates and improvements mentioned herein are not necessarily indicative of future production rates or performance. Forward-looking statements are based on current beliefs and expectations and involve certain assumptions or estimates that involve various risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in the statements. These risks include, but are not limited to, those set forth in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012 and other filings submitted by the Company to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), copies of which may be obtained from the SEC's website at www.sec.gov or through the Company's website at www.halconresources.com. Readers should not place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements, which are made only as of the date hereof. The Company has no duty, and assumes no obligation, to update forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events or changes in the Company's expectations.
About Halcón Resources
Halcón Resources Corporation is an independent energy company engaged in the acquisition, production, exploration and development of onshore oil and natural gas properties in the United States.
CONTACT: Scott M. Zuehlke VP, Investor Relations Halcon Resources (832) 538-0314
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My mother-in-law gives me significantly more-modest Christmas gifts than she gives my husband — even though I am the main breadwinner and my hard-earned dollars buy the extravagant presents we give her. Her gifts to me are in the $25 range and help with housework. Last year, she gave my husband a $5,000 present. I don't need anything from her, but our gift exchanges feel like a slap in the face. Are there rules for in-law gifts? Anonymous
Picturing Philip Roth (in a Santa suit) — and loving it! How to deal with mothers-in-law who are besotted with their precious sons? By remembering it's not personal. No one stacks up to Sonny Boy.
It seems as if your husband could take care of this pretty easily in private. ("Mo-om, can't you even out the gifts?") Or perhaps he has tried and failed. If so, turn this into a joke between you and Hubby — and be effusive about those carrot-peelers: "You shouldn't have!"
You and your husband might also institute a holiday tradition of buying you a gift as lavish as the ones his mother heaps on him (albeit purchased with your hard-earned dollars). It's only fair. But it's only stuff, too.
One for Lesley Gore
I recently broke up with my boyfriend. It was very painful, and we haven't spoken since. I received an invitation to a holiday party from a mutual friend. My ex was not on the list, so I said I would go. Later, I received an e-mail reminder, which included my ex's name. I called the hostess, and she suggested we take shifts. I would rather she had invited him or me, but not both of us. What is the etiquette here?
I'm sorry you're hurting. But party hosts have enough to do without keeping track of our messy love lives or choosing between warring exes. (Do you know how hard it is to put together a not-lame holiday playlist?) This doesn't sound like an intimate dinner for six. And you're going to have to see this guy eventually. Better to be prepared for it (and dressed supercute). Find a pal to be your party buddy, at least until her ex shows up, and keep your head high.Continue reading the main story
Civil Service Test
I work for a government agency and have a wonderful secretary who is grossly underpaid. Last year, I gave her a large gift card and an inexpensive scarf. A day later, she gave me an excessively generous gift that she can ill afford. Now I'm afraid I've set a precedent. Should I suggest less-expensive gifts?
Let me suggest a direct route to Giftsville. Call your wonderful secretary into your office and tell her you are giving her a two-part gift: a thank-you present for her invaluable help during the year and a small holiday token. Then say, "Please just reciprocate the token, because you have nothing to thank me for." This way, you can give to your heart's content without putting a dent in her budget. ("Santa Boss on Line 2!")
The Gift
Of Debt Relief
A family member in her 20s has owed me $400 for over a year. She promised to send me a bit at a time, but has never sent a penny. I'm not inclined to buy her a Christmas gift. Could I send her a warm note, telling her that I will deduct $100 from her debt this Christmas, the amount I would have spent on a gift?
Anonymous, San Francisco
Sweet 'n' sour! I like it. Most of us would have simply skipped the gift. But by letting the young woman know why you're doing what you're doing (and I'm going to hold you to that warm note), you are encouraging her to be true to her word and not ignore problems in the future. Let us know how it goes.
Call It Lagniappe
My son attends a special-education school with four wonderful teachers for eight students. The class parent asked each family to pitch in $13 to give the teachers $25 gift cards. May I contribute the suggested amount but give additional gifts, too?
Malka, New York City
With gratitude as your motivation, how could you go wrong? And even if you were out for sheer bribery, teachers are pretty savvy and would probably be doing something else if they were all about the Benjamins. Just keep your extra generosity under your hat. No need to make those who can't afford to keep pace feel like shirkers.Continue reading the main story


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NEW YORK, March 19, 2009 – Forensic DNA expert Dr. John M. Butler will deliver the annual Louis Levine – Gabriella de Beer Lecture in Genetics at The City College of New York (CCNY) 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 24.His topic will be "Beyond 'CSI:' Exciting Applications of Forensic DNA."
The lecture, which is free and open to the public, will take place in the Great Hall of Shepard Hall, located atConvent Avenue and W. 139th Street in Manhattan. A reception will follow the lecture. To RSVP, call 212-650-7192 or e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com.
Dr. Butler is the author of the internationally acclaimed textbook "Forensic DNA Typing" as well as 100 scientific articles and invited book chapters. His Ph.D. research, which was conducted in the FBI Laboratory, involved pioneering the techniques now used in modern forensic DNA testing. Having worked in both government and industry over the past 15 years, he designed and maintains STRBase, an Internet database on short tandem repeat DNA markers.
He also serves as an invited guest to the FBI's Scientific Working Group on DNA Methods and chairs its mixture interpretation subcommittee. As a member of the of the World Trade Center Kinship and Data Analysis Panel, he helped the New York City Medical Examiner's Office identify remains of victims of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
In addition, Dr. Butler serves on the Department of Defense Quality Assurance Oversight Committee for DNA Analysis and advises numerous national and international forensic DNA efforts.He is also a member of the International Society of Forensic Genetics; and is Associate Editor of the prestigious journal "Forensic Science International: Genetics."
About The Louis Levine – Gabriella de Beer Lecture in Genetics
The Louis Levine – Gabriella Beer Lecture in Genetics was established by Gabriella De Beer in memory of her husband, Professor Louis Levine, who taught in the Department of Biology and The Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education. A graduate of City College, he earned his Ph.D. in population genetics under the late great evolutionary geneticist Theodosius Dobzhansky at Columbia University. Professor Levine's research focused on population studies of Drosophila and the behavior of mice.The event is administered through The City College Fund.
About The City College of New York
For more than 160 years, The City College of New York has provided low-cost, high-quality education for New Yorkers in a wide variety of disciplines.Over 15,000 students pursue undergraduate and graduate degrees in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences; The School of Architecture, Urban Design and Landscape Architecture (SAUDLA); The School of Education; The Grove School of Engineering, and The Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education.For additional information, visit www.ccny.cuny.edu.


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Townsend Rotary members attend District Training
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Toyota hasn't informed the public about the specific release date and price. There were gossips that the new Toyota Sienna will be released at the end of the year 2016. Some say that the models will be released in the middle of 2017. Same with the price, it ranges from $25,000 to $31,000 and even $48, 000. The official information about the model hasn't been released. However, we hope they'll be able to give us a new kind of ride. For the final release dates and price of the model, you can visit Toyota's official website for updates.
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There were a number of alterations applied to the 2017 Toyota Sienna. However, there were still features from its predecessors which stayed on the new model.
The new 2017 Toyota Sienna offers a refreshing and stylish look. There were a number of alterations with the new model's design. First is the up-to-date suspension and sturdier engine. Added to that lighting is also enhanced. LED lights were installed in replacement for the old Halogen lights. The lights are also added with fog light and the optics are added with thin daylight led strip. Alteration to the vehicle's rear lights makes them assertive. When it comes to the grille, Toyota improved it to be available in various versions. The exterior design is completed with four 18-inch alloy wheels with six pokes.
The roomy space of the vehicle's interior has been restyled with comfort and up-to-date technology. With the new model, the new model is modernized and defined. Improvements have been made with the electric seats, Wi-Fi, broadcasting tool and etc. The seats are made out of high-quality leather with soft plastic and center console. The control unit of the interior is similar to the spacecraft with added touch screen multimedia system. There are a total of 3 row of seats. In front of the driver's seat is a colored display on-board computer and analog instruments with white dials. The second row passenger is filled with wide and high seating with folded armrest. The interior is completed with a wood dashboard and a stereo system, USB port and a GPS system for navigation and emergency.
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Monday Blues: More Gios...
"Like Henry Ford, I will sell you a bike in any color you like... as long as it's blue!" - Alfredo Gios
I mentioned a little about the famous Gios blue in an earlier post. Like the bikes, the color is a classic of the peloton. This Torino frame, which has been hanging on the wall at the Velo, is such a nice one. My, my, my. Though not fully built, you will never the less notice some very nice touches, including the Campagnolo seat post and headset, Gios waterbottle cage, and the original Gios "coins" set into the fork crown. Most manufacturers would stamp a logo or initial into the steel fork crown. Though I am far from an expert, Gios is the only company I know of that inset a "coin". Very unique.
The Gios company was founded in 1948 by Tolmino Gios, a former professional racer and member of the 1936 Italian National Team. Though ridden by many pro riders, the Gios name is likely most indelibly linked to one of the legends of the sport - Roger De Vlaeminck, who went on a tear through the 1970s, winning virtually everything at one point or another. He is one of only three riders to have won all five of the classic "monuments" (Milan-San Remo, Ronde van Vlaanderen, Paris-Roubaix, Liege-Bastogne-Liege, and the Giro di Lombardia). Following the career of De Vlaeminck, the Gios presence in the peloton continued through the 1980s, 90s, and into the new century - Stephen Roche, the Kelme squad, Ivan Quaranta, who won two stages of the 2001 Giro d'Italia, Oscar Sevilla, Francisco Mancebo, Xavier Tondo, and many others have ridden Gios bikes at one point or another.


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1 month anniversary
hearing someone playing "take me home, country roads" in the tube... too bad it wasn't john denver.
imperial war museum
hummingbird cafe's red velvet cupcakes
the churches/cathedrals/abbeys
making new friends
good morning baltimore... hairspray
sleeping on the bus
the horse guards {i can't believe how long they stand still}
postcards and mail {send me some}
hearing from all my missionary friends
my new camera's creations
perfecting my english accent.
i have been here for just over a month. i can't believe it! it has seriously gone by so fast. i feel like i just got here two weeks ago. crazy. i can't wait to see what this month brings!
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JMUSB Pod: 17 Straight, Gameday, Tom Petty, & Cheap Beer
We recorded another JMUSB podcast last night and it's a relatively adequate one. Tune in to here us discuss the Dukes' tough road win up in Newark and ramble on way too much about Gameday, before venturing off topic to touch on our favorite Tom Petty songs and cheap beers. And spoiler alert: we're having our first pod guest next week. Stay tuned to find out who it is later this week.


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Jaw Clenching
Do you know jaw clenching? Do you get up in the early morning operating an aching jaw? Does your partner listen to nighttime grinding noises from your side of the bed? You could need to learn how to quit clinching teeth in the evening. This common behavior is the cause of several severe dental conditions, so it deserves your time to learn ways to repair it.
Do I Have a Problem with Jaw Clenching?
Dental experts have a name for the grinding as well as clinching of teeth. It's called bruxism. If you do it in the evening, it's called rest bruxism. Many times, dental professionals observe the condition due to the fact that when it becomes severe enough, it can cause damages to the enamel of your teeth.
Sings and symptoms of jaw clenching
So just how can you inform if jaw clenching or clenching teeth in the evening is visiting trigger dental problems for you? Try to find these signs and symptoms:
- Morning frustrations
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- Perceptions or impressions on your tongue
If you see any of these signs, check in with your dental professional to evaluate the possible reasons. If not addressed, bruxism can trigger damage to the tooth enamel or chipped or broken teeth. You could also take positive steps to stop the nighttime grinding.
How you can Stop Clenching Your Teeth
- A lot of clenching and grinding is caused by psychological anxiety or stress and anxiety. To quit bruxism from taking place, you should begin by addressing any stressful circumstances in your life. Then, take these steps to unwind prior to bed:
- Release adverse thoughts: Maintain a note pad by your bed. If you feel stress and anxiety before going to bed, take five mins to write down your sensations after that took down the pen and then retire for the night. This process could assist relax the unfavorable persisting ideas that could be the source of nighttime clenching.
- Technique conscious awareness: As you close your eyes to drift off to sleep, become aware of the stress in your jaw. Sometimes just the movement of placing your directly the pillow signifies the jaw to begin clenching. Purposely loosen and then lax the muscles in your jaw and your face. If you wake during the evening, repeat the leisure procedure.
- Ask your companion for assistance: If your bed mate hears you grinding in the evening, ask him to give you a nudge. When you wake, repeat the mindful awareness workout prior to you go back to sleep.
- Take into consideration a mouthguard: If you still need aid to find out how to stop squeezing teeth in the evening, talk to your dental practitioner concerning getting a mouthguard. You can acquire a mouthguard at many local pharmacies or your dental expert could recommend that you have actually one custom made.


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Play time in the Canadian Rockies for a week. Skies weren't always this blue but when they are, there is nothing like it for clarity and freshness. Snow quality pretty decent, particularly higher up. Out every day on the slopes in excellent company. And things are always better when the body holds up, with no recurrence of last year's lower back trouble which curtailed downhill activities somewhat until local chiropractic assistance was found.
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The 22-person subsidiary has signed on its first clients outside of the Burnett roster, and in January will move out of Burnett's headquarters in Chicago.
Giant Step won pitches for Internet-related projects for Harris Bank and Thomson Consumer Electronics' RCA, and internal interactive communications assignments for Motorola. The Motorola work, however, came via Arthur Andersen & Co., a Burnett client.
Giant Step follows Grey Interactive in moving outside of the parent agency (see related story on Page 42). While Giant Step said the move is a result of a need for more physical space, it exemplifies a trend among large traditional agencies to establish their interactive units as separate profit centers.
"The majority of our business is still Burnett clients," said Rishad Tobaccowala, president of Giant Step. "If we are going to grow, we need to go after [non-Burnett clients]. The Internet makes a lot of sense for electronics, for example."
Giant Step will move into 10,000 square feet of space at 820 W. Jackson St., several blocks west of Burnett's headquarters.
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Lawmakers will finally get some balls this week, when the Western Business Roundtable hosts its annual "Taste of the West" reception at the Rayburn Office Building on Thursday. complete withRocky Mountain oysters, the official food of Colorado
"We've been doing a Taste of the West event in D.C. for years now, and I can tell you that the Rocky Mountain oysters are the first dish that runs out each year," says Jim Sims, president and CEO of the Roundtable. "Hill staff love them, although I'm not certain that everyone knows the dish's derivation. A number of members of Congress from the West come by early just to make sure they can grab some before they are gone."
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Peppermint Mocha meets Matcha
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Phaedra Parks, who gave birth to baby number two over the summer, resists putting her career on hold to handle her duties as wife and mother.
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Beautiful or Beastly? Two Reviewers Consider Disney's Hit Musical
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Disney's recent string of live-action movies has created hype among Disney-lovers, and the announcement of Beauty and the Beast has taken the trend in a new direction. Unlike other Disney features, Beauty and the Beast is a musical, and stars Emma Watson as Belle and Dan Stevens as the Beast.
Here, two Comenian staff writers share their perspectives on Disney's new hit, sharing their strong opinions on the film's successes and failures.
Give Me Evermore of Beauty and the Beast, by Katelyn Snyder
Musicals have never been my thing, so at the beginning of the movie I was nervous about the extensive amount of singing. Fortunately, the film became much more balanced and plot-based with the songs highlighting certain scenes rather than defining them. The songs, in my opinion, were performed well, and I enjoyed the song "Evermore" sung by Beast because it gave the monster a more human characterization.
Beast, as compared to the character in the original movie, seemed more relatable. In the new production, he had more of a backstory that helped to contribute to his character development. This helped the audience to connect more to the character. Beast had an interesting personality, which was both quirky and adorable, which contrasted with his bestial appearance.
The opposite of the Beast, Gaston became more despicable as the movie progressed. Gaston is much more of a static character than Beast, but he does have some negative character development. Gaston is selfish and shallow, willing to do anything to accomplish his petty goals. The actions he takes throughout the movie become more desperate and evil as he strives to marry Belle. The movie would be incomplete without the villain, causing many fans to have a love-hate relationship with Gaston.
Beauty and the Beast was a very relatable and inclusive movie. Each of the cursed residents of the castle had different and distinct personalities, and the same for the human characters. In addition, they utilized a seemingly gay character and a cross-dressing or potentially transgender character during a brief scene.
As with any production, not everyone will like the choices in the movie. For some people, like me, character development is one aspect I highly enjoy watching, whereas for others it may be the visuals or acting choices. Although I believe that what the production lacks, it makes up for in the plot and characterization.
Tale as Old as Time…And Maybe Too Old to Keep Remaking, by John Desmond
Beauty and the Beast was not the first remake animated film by Disney, nor will it be the last, but it was highly anticipated and in box office numbers there is certainly a lot of beauty in the hundreds of millions of dollars that it made just on opening weekend alone. However, there is much more to the film than just the numbers, and there are certainly some critiques.
While many aspects of the movie were deserving of praise, there were quite a few aspects which could have been vastly improved. We all know Hermoine Granger — Emma Watson — was cast as the brilliant teenage witch in the Harry Potter series, and maybe after concluding those movies, she should've found a more prosperous career somewhere else. The choice to play her as Belle was not at all appropriate: Belle's not English, and Belle can sing. Apart from the fact that I felt like at any point in time Belle was going to be askin' me for a spot of tea wif' a crumpet, Watson's thick British accent did not help her case as an actor. You are constantly reminded of her childish face getting ready to head to a potions class, and the animated film certainly portrays Belle as having a much more mature appearance.
Sound editors certainly had a field day, right from the opening scene with Watson's singing, or I should say lack thereof. Two completely different voices echoed throughout the theater and at any point that Watson sang, you just couldn't actually picture her singing "Something There" in regards to feelings for the Beast or that a singing voice was most certainly not there.
A co-star of Watson's–Emma Thompson–was also a poor casting choice. Again, she's from the wizarding world of Harry Potter, and she should have stayed there. While Thompson's voice was much more pleasant than Watson's, her voice was too cheerful and uplifting, especially when it came time for the pinnacle point in the movie, "Beauty and the Beast."
The whole movie is solely centered on a song and dance, both of which were certainly quirky. The dance between Belle and the Beast did not represent the intimacy and the "falling in love" aspect to their relationship. The two seemed more distant than together, and not to mention the song was rushed. Emma Thompson had one job–ONE JOB–to sing timidly, reservedly, and have a soft tone to "Beauty and the Beast." In fact that's the title of the movie. However the song was rushed, it was sung too high, and Thompson's words were too sharp and precise. Her song did not flow to create a soothing melody; expectations were hardly touched. Those were my two biggest complaints, and Disney should pay closer attention to their casting choices; they decide to cast actors and actresses who cannot sing. The talent pool is quite large, so find a fish or two that can actually sing.
Disney's Beauty and The Beast was certainly a blockbuster hit by the numbers–numbers that is in regards to the enormous revenue the movie has generated. Diversions from the original story, poor casting choices, and a rushed love song, certainly detracted from what could've been a much more celebrated film.


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Count crunch's: Candy curse - count Crunch puts a candy curse on local citizens to ruin Halloween and enslave the world. A boy wearing a skeleton costume found a box of candies by chance. It appeared to be full of monsters. Stop evil deeds of Crunch and break his insidious plan!
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- 4 charming landscapes
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- Tons of traps
- Hordes of enemies
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Due to creative differences, the producers of Orphans and Shia LaBeouf will be parting ways and he will not be continuing with the production. An announcement on the replacement for the role of "Treat" will be made shortly.
Orphans, by Lyle Kessler and directed by Daniel Sullivan, stars Alec Baldwin and Tom Sturridge. Production dates remain unchanged thus far, with previews beginning March 19 and opening night on April 7 at the Schoenfeld Theatre.
In the play, two orphaned brothers are living in a decrepit North Philadelphia row house. Treat, the eldest, (formerly LaBeouf), supports his damaged younger sibling Phillip (Sturridge) by petty thievery, and makes the house a virtual prison for the seemingly simple-minded Phillip. One night he kidnaps a rich older man, Harold (Baldwin), who turns out to have his own motives and becomes the father figure the boys have always yearned for.
Orphans premiered in 1983 at The Matrix Theatre in Los Angeles where it won the Drama-Logue Award. Following its 1985 engagement at Chicago's Steppenwolf Theatre, the play had a successful run at New York's Westside Arts Theatre and was subsequently produced in London. A film version was also produced.
Lyle Kessler's Orphans has been an international success in almost every country in the world since its initial production at Chicago's Steppenwolf Theatre Company. Other plays include The Watering Place, Possession, Robbers and Unlisted. Collision had its world premiere at the Rattlestick Theatre Co. this season. Films include Orphans, Gladiator, The Saint of Fort Washington and Touched, in which he co-starred. Mr. Kessler served as the director of the Sundance Screenwriter's Lab and was moderator of the playwright/directors unit of the Actors Studio West. He is a member of The Actors Studio and The Labyrinth Theater Co. He and his wife, actress Margaret Ladd, founded the "Imagination Workshop," the longest running arts and mental health organization in the country.