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Established in 1996, Creative Tops started life making just one product, glass work top savers with surface design.
Then in 1998 they began to manufacture lap trays and in no time at all the range grew to encompass a whole collection of co-ordinated products. This includes; tablemats, coasters, trays, mugs, dinner sets, gift sets, textiles, kitchen accessories and much more.
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The Saxony composer Richard Wagner (1813-1883) is one of the most influential high Romantic composers. He is still remembered around the world as a genius who created monumental music dramas.
Wagner was born in Leipzig and began his music studies there in 1831. It's fascinating to explore the city in his footsteps although much of his youth was spent in Dresden. In 1843 he became kapellmeister at the court opera in Dresden and premiered several operas of his own. There are Wagner museums and memorials in Graupa near Dresden, where he stayed in the summer of 1846.
Richard Wagner had to flee Dresden after the May uprising of 1849 and he did not return until 1860. Four years later he met his most important patron, the 'fairytale' king, Ludwig II of Bavaria, in Munich, where four of his operas were premiered between 1865 and 1870. A monument and a memorial plaque commemorate Wagner's Munich years.
In 1872 Wagner had his own festival theatre built in Bayreuth, halfway between Munich and Dresden. His last operas Siegfried, Twilight of the Gods and Parsifal were all given their premiere in the Bayreuth theatre on the Green Hill. Haus Wahnfried, the villa that Wagner had built in Bayreuth for his family, is now the Wagner Museum.
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Both the dip and the pita chips can be made several days ahead to keep on hand for after-workout nourishment.
- Yield
- Makes 4 servings
- 2 whole wheat pita bread rounds
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 15-ounce can garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained, liquid reserved
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small garlic clove, peeled
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Cut each whole wheat pita bread round horizontally along folded edges, forming 4 rounds total. Stack pita rounds on work surface; cut stack into 8 wedges, forming 32 wedges total. Place pita wedges in single layer on baking sheet. Bake until wedges are crisp and golden, about 10 minutes. Cool completely.
- Stir cumin in small dry skillet over medium-low heat until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Remove from heat. Combine garbanzo beans, 3 tablespoons reserved garbanzo bean liquid, lemon juice, oil, garlic, and cumin in processor. Puree until smooth, adding more garbanzo bean liquid by tablespoonfuls for desired consistency. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer dip to bowl. (Pita chips and dip can be prepared 4 days ahead. Store chips in resealable plastic bag at room temperature. Cover and refrigerate dip.) Serve dip with pita chips.
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RIVERTON, Utah – Real Salt Lake was shut out of Major League Soccer's postseason honors. And their fans took to social media – in droves – to voice their displeasure.
Real Salt Lake players, on the other hand, shrugged their shoulders and turned their attention to trying to win the MLS Cup
"It doesn't bother us," midfielder Javier Morales told MLSsoccer.com. "We know that's going to happen. We know it's going to be [players from] New York, Portland, LA, big teams. But we don't have to put attention on that."
The Best XI features one player from New York (Tim Cahill), two from LA (Omar Gonzalez,Robbie Keane) and two from Kansas City (Matt Besler, Graham Zusi). But what really confounded Salt Lake fans is that not only were there three Portland players (Will Johnson,Donovan Ricketts, Diego Valeri) named to the Best XI, but the Timbers' Caleb Porter was named Coach of the Year. Ricketts bested RSL goalkeeper Nick Rimando for Goalkeeper of the Year, while Valeri was tabbed as Newcomer of the Year.
Portland finished just one point ahead of RSL in the Western Conference after the regular season but went 0-4-2 against Salt Lake this season – 0-1-2 in the regular season; 0-2 in the playoffs; and 0-1 in U.S. Open Cup play.
The Claret-and-Cobalt, however, just collectively shrugged their shoulders, at least publicly.
"We don't let it bother us at all," RSL captain Kyle Beckerman told MLSsoccer.com.
The team will instead have a chance to take home the league's biggest prize, which, in their players' minds, dwarfs any individual honors.
"Those things are nice, but if you asked every one of those guys if they'd take their Best XI trophy or an MLS Cup trophy, they'd trade it any day of the week," Beckerman said.
"We have to focus on the final," Morales said. "I don't put too much attention on who is winning the Best XI or the coach [of the year] or the MVP. We have to focus on our team."
And winning the MLS Cup would be the team's response to the lack of individual honors.
"After the final," Morales said, "then maybe they say, 'You are the champions.' That is better for me than anything else."
Morales and Beckerman said they don't really need the snub as additional motivation when they take the field on Saturday. Nor is any of this a distraction heading into the final, they said.
"We can't really worry about the outside stuff," Beckerman said. "It's just about getting the trophy for the club, for the community, getting another star on the jersey. That's what it's all about.
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Saturday, December 01, 2012
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Sauk Valley star spoils LC comeback; Lady Lynx lose 75-65
By Justin Tierney
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Time and time again on Friday
night, the Lincoln College women's basketball team tried to overcome
Sauk Valley Community College's narrow lead.
Lydia Box.
The Sauk Valley forward exploded for 32 points, delivering a
75-65 loss to the Lady Lynx at Jack Nutt Arena in the first game of
the Hampton Inn Classic.
"We knew she was their best player," said Lady Lynx coach Carol
Wilson. "She had 17 points against us when we played them earlier in
the year. There were too many times tonight when we didn't locate
her, and she made us pay for it."
A scoring binge by Box in the second half was the difference in
the game.
After trailing 37-31, LC opened the second half on a 6-0 run to
even the score.
But Box ignited the Skyhawks with eight straight points,
including two 3-pointers, that were the start of a decisive 22-8 run
that the Lady Lynx would never recover from.
"She is a tough matchup for us," said Wilson. "She's a bigger
perimeter player. If we guard her with our guards, she can post them
up. Tonight, whenever we had one of our bigs on her, she went out
(to) the perimeter and hurt us."
The Lady Lynx were able to match Box's outside shooting with some
of their own long-distance marksmanship. LC hit 10 of 24 of their
shots from beyond the arc, including four treys from sophomore
Jessica Miller.
But, the Lady Lynx struggled mightily in the paint, especially in
the second half, when they shot just 9 for 28 on 2-point field
goals. Several of the missed attempts came from point-blank range.
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"That would have made a big difference," said Wilson. "We did
a good job on the offensive glass, but we couldn't get any of
our putbacks to fall. A few of those go in and it's a huge
LC was also without sophomore Ally Friday, the team's top scoring
threat, for most of the contest. Friday is recovering from an ankle
"When we played them before, Ally had 21 points. So not having
her definitely made a difference," said Wilson. "I think we had a
few girls step up and play well, though. I thought Jessica did a
nice job as a scorer."
Miller led the Lady Lynx with 14 points. Sophomore Denitra Mack
added 12 points, while sophomore Erica Spiller added eight points
and 10 rebounds. Freshman point guard Cassidy Jennings added seven
assists for LC.
The Lady Lynx will play their second game of the weekend
tournament Saturday when they take on Carl Sandburg Community
College, with tipoff scheduled for 2 p.m.
LC lost an earlier contest to Carl Sandburg this season on a
buzzer-beater. It is the Chargers' only win this season.
"We need to come out and play well," said Wilson. "It was a
frustrating loss against them earlier, so we'd like to sort of get
that one back tomorrow."
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The mission of the Thermal Systems Business Group is to develop and manufacture systems, modules and components to ensure thermal energy management of the powertrain and comfort for each passenger, during all phases of vehicle use.
These systems help to significantly reduce fuel consumption, CO2 emissions and other pollutants and harmful particles from vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines. They also increase travel range and battery life for hybrid and electric vehicles.
Organization of the Thermal Systems Business Group
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The Economic Development Corporation recruits new businesses and developments to North Little Rock and guides entrepreneurs through the process of establishing a business in the city. Economic Development also assists businesses expanding their existing operations in North Little Rock.
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The North Little Rock Economic Development Corporation is a not-for-profit 501-C-6 private corporation established in 1990 by a group of volunteers from the North Little Rock Chamber of Commerce and North Little Rock city government. Throughout its existence, the North Little Rock Economic Development Corporation has promoted economic development for the City of North Little Rock and its citizens. Soon after its incorporation, the North Little Rock Economic Development Corporation entered into annual contracts with the city government to promote and foster economic development and to conduct pertinent activities associated with that endeavor.
For more than a quarter of a century, this cooperative economic development partnership has been very productive. The North Little Rock Economic Development Corporation and city government were partners in successfully receiving the city's first economic development grants from both federal and state economic development agencies. The first U.S. Economic Development Administration grant assisted with the development of the 250 acre I-440 Industrial Park. The first Arkansas Economic Development Commission grant helped fund infrastructure improvements for the Deluxe Video Services facility that subsequently became home to Caterpillar's state of the art motor grader assembly facility. Another federal grant, financed the expansion and renovation of the Pulaski Tech College Aerospace Technology Center and the North Little Rock Airport.
In addition to recruiting Caterpillar, the North Little Rock Economic Development Corporation was instrumental in bringing Timex, Glazer's Distribution, Ben E. Keith Foods (including recent retention and expansion), Diamond Bear Brewery, Flyway Brewery, Southern Famers Association, United Way Headquarters, U.S. Foodservice, Alliance Parts Warehouse, UTC Aerospace Systems, the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame, Care Link Headquarters and the Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub to North Little Rock. Also, the Economic Development Corporation has worked on business incentive packages and below market financing for numerous North Little Rock businesses.
The North Little Rock Economic Development Corporation was and is a leader among economic development organizations in emphasizing "quality of life" as an integral component of urban economic development. As a result, it has been actively involved with downtown revitalization. It played critically important roles in the development of both Verizon Arena and the Dickey-Stephens baseball stadium and was instrumental in relocating the Chamber of Commerce to downtown North Little Rock.
Recently, the North Little Rock Economic Development Corporation was a contributor to efforts to finance commercial revitalization plans for the Park Hill, Levy and Baring Cross neighborhoods.
The Levy and Park Hill neighborhoods were selected to be among five central Arkansas neighborhoods to participate in the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development/Metroplan "JumpStart" program.
The North Little Rock Economic Development Corporation assists businesses with obtaining and using any federal, state, and local incentives that the business is eligible to use. The EDC also assists with arranging below market financing for qualified businesses.
Q. What incentives are available for my business?
A. Incentives are established to encourage and promote growth for certain categories of businesses. The EDC can help a business determine eligibility and, if eligible, provide advice and assistance in obtaining them.
Q. What grants are available for businessess?
A. Unfortunately, direct grants, per se, for businesses are not usually available. However, sometimes in periods of severe economic distress, direct grants may be available. Grants for public infrastructure assistance are difficult to obtain, but available.
Q. Can the EDC help with obtaining a loan for my business?
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Living with less a course by Andy Hamilton
Living with less
Rampant consumerism has been targeted as one of the reasons for last year's riots, we are being sold more and more stuff we don't need, whilst our abilities to earn money are being taken away and the cost of basic amenities is rising. Something has to change and someone has to help change it, be that change you want to see in the world and join Andy Hamilton bestselling Author of Booze for Free, co-founder of Selfsufficientish.com, occasional broadcaster and general skinflint on a truly unique course as he teaches you how to live with less.
The Living with less day course you will be taken round the streets of Bristol and shown how the other half live. We meet in a greasy spoon cafe for a 99p breakfast of burnt toast, cold bacon and overly crispy eggs followed by a ride on the top deck of a bus where we will be regaled by street music played through the modern media of a tiny mobile phone speaker before reaching our destination and workshop HQ, an authentic mobile home on bricks outside a red brick 1930's terrace house.
The Living with less course will teach the 1% to live like the other 99%. Learn valuable life skills for the city such as how to queue at bank for the whole of your 30 minute lunch break just to be told youcan't have an extension on your overdraft, how to talk to bailiffs, how to roll a cigarette from an ashtray, enjoying wine from a box, cooking with frozen food and living with disappointment.
There will be a countryside and pursuits element to the Living with Less course too which will cover how to walk rather than drive, the rubber dingy the new yacht, fishing in canals and which hat to wear at the betting shop.
By the end of the Living with less course you will not feel alienated from most of the world and will learn that most situations can be laughed at.
Andy, having lived on the breadline for the last 13 years is a true hands on expert in living well for less. He brews his own beer and wine, forages and grows his own food, uses cheap cuts of meat, mends his own clothing, favours a bike over a car, adopts a host of energy saving tips in the home and moved into a cheaper house to reduce his mortgage.
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Last week my brother had us over for dinner and made this fantastic quinoa salad. It made me realize I just don't get outside of my salad routine—which is usually greens based. So I made him give me the recipe, and another one for next week. I'm figuring that if I call it a series, I can force his hand to keep them coming—but we'd also love to hear what your favorite salads are.
1 cup quinoa
1/2 cup lemon juice (plus more to taste)
2 cups chopped parsley
1/2 cup chopped mint
5 scallions; thinly sliced
1 pint halved cherry tomatoes
1 medium cucumber; peeled, seeded and sliced
1/2 cup olive oil
salt and pepper
Simmer quinoa in salted water until tender, about 15 minutes; drain and cool.
Add the rest of the ingredients and adjust the lemon juice, salt and pepper to your taste.
This recipe can easily adapt to whatever you have on hand or what's available at the market. For example, roasted or raw bell peppers, shredded carrots, sliced celery, radishes, olives and other herbs such as basil and cilantro can all be fine substitutes. And adding things like black beans, diced avocado or sauteed mushrooms can turn this side dish into a healthy, light main course. Serves 4-6.


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Bling Jewelry Lord of The Rings Style Polished Black and Silver Tungsten Ring Pendant 7mm Features:
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- Weighs approximately 12 grams
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The Lord of the Rings tales have successfully captured the minds and hearts of children and adults alike. This lord of the rings ring may evoke the same response in you as it did in the tale, however unfortunately you will not be able to harness the same power as Frodo and his companions. This lord of the Rings tungsten ring features subtle Elvish writing around the band, from one of JRR Tolkiens many fictitious languages. The font has a striking and elegant calligraphic look which adds a sense of mysticism to this ring. This tungsten carbide ring features a bold band design and due to the properties of Tungsten carbide, this lord of the rings ring will maintain its lustrous shine and untarnished surface for years to come. These tungsten rings perfectly fuse fashion, durability and that little bit of fantasy that is in all of us. Order your tungsten Lord of the Rings ring today!


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Ginnifer Goodwin and Josh Dallas' fairy tale extends beyond their day jobs.
The actors, both 35, play Snow White and Prince Charming on ABC's "Once Upon a Time" and have announced their engagement.
The couple met while working on the show and began dating in 2011.
Goodwin was previously engaged to actor Joey Kern, while Dallas was married to Lara Pulver from 2007-2011.
On her official Twitter account, Goodwin wrote Friday, "From my soon-2-b-Mrs-Dallas head 2 my soon-2-be Mrs-Dallas-toes, I'm oh-so grateful 4 your well wishes! THANK U!"
Dallas tweeted to on his account, "Thanks to all of you for the outpouring of love and congrats!"
"Once Upon a Time" is now in its third season.
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Tuesday, August 07, 2007
Why do you bother writing for idiots who insult you?
Smart readers don't need my two cents' worth. They may even be ahead of me in the sense that they keep silent because they have resigned themselves to the fact that ours is a hopeless case and no amount of reasoning will change anyone's mind. Either that or they don't give a damn one way or the other. But there is another and more personal reason why I persevere: I too was an idiot when I was young and pretended to know better when all I did was recycle a propaganda line. But one can't stay young forever. Sooner or later – and I hope, with my help, sooner rather than later -- they will have to outgrow their present stage and confront reality.
How do you know they are not old enough?
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Yes, we as a society now use computers to analyze large amounts of data. But can a computer parse literature as well as (or better) than a human reader?
That's the question being explored by researcher Matthew L. Jockers, who used a computer to go through more than 3,000 works that were published between 1780 and 1900. According to a piece in The New York Times, Jockers released his findings last year and is about to publish a book compiling it titled "Macroanalysis: Digital Methods and Literary History."
Based on the computer's analysis, Jockers, who is a researcher at the Center for Digital Research in the Humanities at the University of Nebraska as well as an assistant professor in the English department, found that Jane Austen (happy birthday, "Pride and Prejudice"!) and "Ivanhoe"'s Sir Walter Scott were the most influential writers of their time.
They were "the literary equivalent of Homo erectus, or, if you prefer, Adam and Eve," Jockers told The New York Times.
The researcher said that using such analysis can allow society to analyze literature in a larger way than ever before.
"Traditionally, literary history was done by studying a relative handful of texts," Jockers told the Times. "What this technology does is let you see the big picture – the context in which a writer worked – on a scale we've never seen before."
The computer also uncovered patterns in the writings of George Eliot that are similar to the patterns in writing of male authors. Jockers says he uses algorithms that search for patterns in words and common themes.
But can a computer ever reason on the same level as a human when it comes to literary analysis, a field where there is often more than one right answer?
Jockers told The New York Times that his algorithms can't work on their own – analysis is only complete when there's someone who has knowledge of literature overseeing the process.
"You'll always need both," he said. "But we're at a moment now when there is much greater acceptance of these methods than in the past. There will come a time when this kind of analysis is just part of the tool kit in the humanities, as in every other discipline."
What do you think? Could a literary expert and computer working in tandem analyze books to an extent that has never before been possible? Or will human beings always have the edge when it comes to matters literary?


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Luminous Flux
The vast majority of technically used light sources belong to the categories of gas discharge lamps, incandescent bulbs or light emitting diodes (LED). They release energy in the form of light. So they can, usually electrical energy must be supplied. The total amount of light emitted is also known as Luminous Flux and measured in Lumen (lm). A statement on the spatial distribution is not included herein, however, the Spektral Sensivity Function or Luminosity Function of the human eye has already been considered Therefore, the "lumen" is used only in the visible wavelength range. In the invisible infrared or ultraviolet region directly the power output in Watt (or Milliwatt) is used instead. The luminous flux is measured often with the aid of an integrating sphere. The luminous flux is a characteristic of light sources in the visible range, but contains no information about the spectral composition of the emitted light.
Typical values for the luminous flux of the standard low-voltage halogen lamps are (approximately):
- 950lm at 50W,
- 650lm at 35W and
- 350lm at 20W electric power supplied.
It should be noted that the light flux to a large extent depends on how the manufacturer has designed the lamp: A higher filament temperature produces more light, but causes durability problems.
Fluorescent lamps are much more efficient. They achieve a luminous flux of 3000lm at 40W supplied electrical energy.
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A shoulder MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scan is a imaging test that uses powerful magnets and radio waves to create pictures of the shoulder area.
It does not use radiation (x-rays).
Single MRI images are called slices. The images can be stored on a computer or printed on film. One exam produces dozens or sometimes hundreds of images.
See also:
MRI - shoulder; Magnetic resonance imaging - shoulder
You may be asked to wear a hospital gown or clothing without metal fasteners (such as sweatpants and a t-shirt). Certain types of metal can cause blurry images.
You will lie on a narrow table, which slides into a large tunnel-like tube.
Some exams require a special dye (contrast). The dye is usually given before the test through a vein (IV) in your hand or forearm. The dye helps the radiologist see certain areas more clearly.
During the MRI, the person who operates the machine will watch you from another room. The test most often lasts 30 - 60 minutes, but it may take longer.
You may be asked not to eat or drink anything for 4 - 6 hours before the scan.
Tell your doctor if you are afraid of close spaces (have claustrophobia). You may be given a medicine to help you feel sleepy and less anxious, or your doctor may suggest an "open" MRI, in which the machine is not as close to the body.
Before the test, tell your health care provider if you have:
Because the MRI contains strong magnets, metal objects are not allowed in the room with the MRI scanner:
An MRI exam causes no pain. If you have difficulty lying still or are very nervous, you may receive medicine to relax you. Too much movement can blur MRI images and cause errors.
The table may be hard or cold, but you can request a blanket or pillow. The machine produces loud thumping and humming noises when turned on. You can wear ear plugs to help reduce the noise.
An intercom in the room allows you to speak to someone at any time. Some MRIs have televisions and special headphones that help you pass the time.
There is no recovery time, unless you received medicine to relax. After an MRI scan, you can resume your normal diet, activity, and medications.
MRI is a very useful tool for diagnosing and evaluating sports-related injuries. It can provide clear pictures of parts of the shoulder (such as soft tissues) that are difficult to see clearly on CT scans.
Your doctor may order this test if you have:
A normal result means your shoulder and surrounding area appear normal.
Abnormal results may be due to:
This list is not all-inclusive. Consult your health care provider with any questions and concerns.
MRI contains no radiation. To date, no side effects from the magnetic fields and radio waves have been reported.
The most common type of contrast (dye) used is gadolinium. It is very safe. Allergic reactions to the substance rarely occur. However, gadolinium can be harmful to patients with kidney problems who require dialysis. If you have kidney problems, please tell your health care provider before the test.
The strong magnetic fields created during an MRI can cause heart pacemakers and other implants not to work as well. It can also cause a piece of metal inside your body to move or shift.
Tests that may be done instead of an MRI of the shoulder include:
A CT scan may be preferred in some emergency cases, since it is faster and usually available right in the emergency room.
Wilkinson ID, Paley MNJ. Magnetic resonance imaging: basic principles. In: Grainger RC, Allison D, Adam, Dixon AK, eds. Diagnostic Radiology: A Textbook of Medical Imaging. 5th ed. New York, NY: Churchill Livingstone; 2008:chap 5.
DeLee JC, Drez D Jr, Miller MD, eds. DeLee and DrezâÂÂs Orthopaedic Sports Medicine. 3rd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2009:chap 17.
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Library Card Sign-up Month begins today.
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A library card is a passport. It permits its owner to travel to other places and times through the pages of a book. Membership in the community of the public library places thousands of resources at students' fingertips. Celebrate National Library Card Month with a trip to the library to explore all the many resources available!
Invite a librarian from your school or a nearby public library to visit your classroom to bring applications and talk to the students about the advantages of having a library card. In completing the applications, students will learn not only how to fill out forms but also how to go through the process of directions.
Once the applications are completed and students have their library cards, it's time to explore the library itself. Schedule a library tour to acquaint students with the general features and resources available; then, invite your students to reflect on what they've found and how they might use the resources in the future. Return to these notes later in the year, expanding on ongoing experiences in the library.
- September is Library Card Sign-up Month.
The American Library Association site for Library Card Sign-up Month has free promotional tools, including links to download slideshows, posters, bookmarks, and more.
- Library of Congress
This website, from the Library of Congress, offers a wealth of information about life, history, government, and culture in the United States. The online resources are searchable, or visitors can use the site map and index tools to locate information.
- KidsReads
This site promotes quality reading through book reviews, related games, author biographies and interviews, and more. Students can also learn how to set up a successful book club and find discussion guides for select books.
- Between the Lions
Explore the public library that is home to lion cubs Lionel and Leona and their parents, Cleo and Theo, at this PBS Kids companion site.
- Presidential Libraries
From the National Archives, this site links to ten Presidential libraries and two Presidential materials projects. The site includes Presidents George H. W. Bush, Jimmy Carter, Bill Clinton, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Gerald Ford, Herbert Hoover, Lyndon Johnson, Richard Nixon, Ronald Reagan, Franklin Roosevelt, and Harry Truman.
Grades K – 3 | Lesson Plan | Unit
Two Thumbs Up! Get Students Writing and Publishing Book Reviews
Students evaluate book reviews written by other children, discussing their components and effectiveness, and write reviews of favorite books to record on video or post online.
Grades 6 – 8 | Lesson Plan | Standard Lesson
A World of Readers: Libraries Around the World
Bookworms will enjoy the bytes they find in this lesson as they research and share information about online library services in places around the world.
Grades 3 – 5 | Lesson Plan | Minilesson
STAR Search: How Do I Find the Book I Need?
Students become familiar with STAR Search, which provides a set of steps and thinking processes for intermediate students to use in finding library resources relevant to a specific information need.
Grades 6 – 8 | Lesson Plan | Standard Lesson
Promoting Diversity in the Classroom and School Library through Social Action
Students explore the effects of stereotypes by analyzing children's books. Then they create bookmarks that encourage readers to question the assumptions of stereotyped books and to seek out matching, balanced texts.
Grades 3 – 5 | Lesson Plan | Standard Lesson
Dear Librarian: Writing a Persuasive Letter
Students write persuasive letters to their librarian requesting that specific texts be added to the school library. As they work, students plan their arguments and outline their reasons and examples.


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Facebook Lite: new Facebook's interface
Today talk about new Facebook version: Facebook Lite.
Starting from Facebook Mobile experience, the developers are projecting new easier interface. New version is very simple and clear, there aren't unnecessary bars and it is very fast to load also by slow connections.
In fact, this version is thinking in order to new users from developing country and to mobile devices (iPhone, Smartphone,…) that use slow connections.
However, this new version has all necessary functions:
- Post videos and photos
- Show videos and photos
- Write comments
- Like feature
- Management profile info and friends
- Wall
- …
This version is only a test interface, but probably it is a preview of next Facebook graphic.
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- Previously private QOpenGLTextureBlitter API is made public, to help QtWayland in particular
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- Refactored the Qt Quick scene graph to remove its OpenGL dependency and make it possible to create rendering backends based on other graphics APIs, such as Vulkan or Direct3D.
- Integrated the software renderer for the Qt Quick scene graph as a proper backend for the scene graph (previously known as the Qt Quick 2D Renderer.)
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- Cleaned up touch and mouse event delivery and added a new internal class QQuickPointerEvent which is used for that purpose. This is the foundation for further improvements with regards to input event handling, but does not affect any code using Qt Quick yet.
- Qt Quick Controls 2
- Added new QML types: Dialog, DialogButtonBox, MenuSeparator and ToolSeparator
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- Added hover effects to the Material and Universal styles
- Added a 'System' theme to the Material and Universal styles
- Added new experimental "platform" QML types: MenuBar, Menu, SystemTrayIcon, ColorDialog, FontDialog, MessageDialog, FileDialog and FolderDialog
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- Based on Chromium 51+ (probably 53)
- view-source: scheme is supported
- Spellchecking with custom .bdic files
- Tooltips (HTML5 global tile attribute) are shown
- User scripts now support metadata (@include, @exclude, @match)
- Qt WebEngine (QML) allows defining custom dialogs / context menu's
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- Support for printing
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When the district was in deep crisis, Bob Gagnon became its face. A year later, he is no longer its face -- or in it at all
In the district's darkest hour, when the superintendent abruptly resigned over budgetary negligence and community cynicism attained new heights, a responsible administrator with sound financial acumen had never been more necessary.
Enter Bob Gagnon, the magnetic ex-principal of Manatee High.
He would be the one to maneuver the Manatee County school district through crisis. School Board member Bob Gause was so convinced of it that he recommended Gagnon become Manatee County's interim superintendent during an extraordinary School Board meeting in September 2012.
"There's no question Mr. Gagnon's a great leader and has a proven track record," Gause said that night. "He not only understands the needs of the classroom because he's been in them, he understands the needs of individual schools because he's led them."
But Gagnon, in reality, had scant classroom experience, and one of the schools he led was part of an entity that collapsed under criminal indictment. Another school reportedly terminated his employment.
It was never mentioned at the meeting that Gagnon was principal of a school tied to a $3 million Medicaid fraud and grand theft scandal in 2000, though no one was personally charged.
Or that the organization — the Lake County Boys Ranch in Altoona, about 30 miles northwest of Orlando — was accused of triple billing the state and charging for services provided to children yet to be born.
Gagnon, and other school administrators, were not charged because the state concluded that no one profited personally.
Still, no one on the Manatee County School Board ever questioned Gagnon about Lake County, or the fact he was reportedly fired as principal of a Bradenton charter school in 2002.
Nor did anyone voice concerns then about his association with former Manatee County superintendent Tim McGonegal, who was largely blamed for the school district's financial problems.
McGonegal resigned before a School Board meeting on Sept. 10, 2012, after it was discovered that budget miscalculations had put the district in a multimillion dollar deficit. By law, an interim superintendent was needed immediately, and the board turned its attention to filling the post.
McGonegal recommended Gagnon, whom he had elevated from Manatee High principal in 2012 and groomed as assistant superintendent.
Gause and board Chairman Harry Kinnan — both with strong allegiances to Manatee High — were unabashed supporters of Gagnon that night.
Known for his confidence and charisma as well as dramatically raising test scores at Manatee High, Gagnon swiveled back and forth in the big leather chair vacated by McGonegal, and his declarations at the meeting elicited cheers and clapping from the audience.
The district's darkest hour was Gagnon's finest.
"I'll put my record up against any other educator," Gagnon said.
He also said: "Right now you guys need me more than I need this."
The vote was unanimous, 5-0, and Kinnan — brother of revered Manatee High football coach Joe Kinnan — made one final statement before adjourning one of the more memorable board meetings in the county's history.
"Go with it," Kinnan said to Gagnon. "You are the face of the district, young man."
One year later, the face of the district is no longer leading it.
Or even in it.
Gagnon stood silently with his hands clasped and scowled from the back of the same room he once commanded. This time he needed the School Board more than its members needed him.
He made no bold declarations on the night of Oct. 14, 2013. He did not swivel back and forth in a big leather chair and there was no clapping or cheering from those in attendance.
All Gagnon could do now was listen as his lawyer passionately fought for his client's livelihood and career in education at another tension-filled board meeting.
After serving for one month as superintendent before a new interim came in, Gagnon returned to his former position.
Now his job as assistant superintendent was on the line for allegedly failing to act on misconduct allegations made against a football coach while Gagnon was Manatee High principal.
In perhaps the first case of its kind in Florida, Gagnon is among four Manatee County school administrators being charged with felony counts of failure to report child abuse in the Rod Frazier groping case.
Frazier, a former Manatee High assistant football coach and parent liaison, is charged with seven misdemeanor counts of battery against students and employees and three counts of interfering with a student's attendance. He has pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Gagnon also is being charged with providing false information to police.
He has pleaded not guilty to his charges, which were filed Aug. 15. A June 2014 trial date has been scheduled.
It's not the first time Gagnon has been accused of being dishonest.
Two other investigation reports — including a state Medicaid fraud report from Lake County and a Manatee County School District probe of the Manatee High baseball team released last week — found that Gagnon lied or encouraged others to lie to investigators.
Gagnon, a school investigator found, provided false information to the district and used his influence so that Frazier could return to coach in a Manatee High playoff football game after a one-day investigation in November 2012.
Gagnon also has been accused of being dishonest about the use of booster club money for the baseball team while he was principal.
He was principal at Manatee from 2007-2011.
His downfall, and the barrage of scrutiny from new district leadership and the community toward the flagship high school he once led, has sparked outrage and discussion about shifting power in Manatee County.
It has caused some people, like Bradenton City Councilman and impassioned Manatee High graduate Gene Gallo, to publicly lament the demise of "The Good ol' Boys Network" in town.
On Oct. 14, the School Board voted to suspend Gagnon from his assistant superintendent job without pay with the intention of terminating him. He was making $124,426 per year.
Before the vote, Gagnon's attorney, Richard Reinhart, lauded his client's character while addressing the School Board.
"Ladies and gentlemen, he was principal at Manatee High," Reinhart said. "He was director of education at Manatee PAL. He was principal at Lake County Boys Ranch.
"That's an immoral person?
"That's a person who doesn't act in the best interests of children?"
It was described by a grand jury as outright fraud, an elaborate scheme of triple billing the state and charging for services provided to children yet to be born.
The Lake County Boys Ranch was charged in 2000 with Medicaid fraud and grand theft after $3 million of taxpayer money was stolen.
According to the grand jury report, the fraud was so "widespread and pervasive" that there was no way to stop it unless administrators stepped down.
Gagnon was principal at the Boys Ranch from 1994-2000.
He was interviewed by the state's Medicaid Fraud Unit as part of an investigation that took nearly two years and led to the issuance of a 232-page report.
Steven Bishop, former finance director at the Boys Ranch, is quoted throughout the report and originally helped bring the improprieties to light.
Bishop told the Herald-Tribune that he did not think Gagnon knew about the fraud or participated in it.
Keith Wagner, who worked under Gagnon according to the report and spoke to investigators about him, told the Herald-Tribune that the answer isn't so clear and the circumstances surrounding the case remain convoluted.
"He's not a good administrator if he didn't know, but then again he didn't take his job very seriously," Wagner said.
Gagnon was questioned by investigators, but did not admit any wrongdoing, nor was he found to have committed any.
"The top people don't always know what's going on within an organization," Reinhart, Gagnon's attorney, said Friday. "�'The Buck Stops Here' is a great saying, but legally speaking that's not always true."
No charges were filed against anyone personally and the state attorney ultimately dropped the charges against the financially ruined Boys Ranch, saying it couldn't prosecute "a dead dog."
The Lake County Boys Ranch school was on an oil-painting of a property in tiny Altoona, its classrooms atop a hill overlooking droopy trees, a lake and a horse farm.
Gagnon began teaching there in 1992 and would sometimes instruct about a dozen boys in history and math on a pontoon boat or by the barn.
Wagner remembers Gagnon's enthusiasm for teaching in those days, and how animated he became talking about a re-creation of the Battle of Yorktown he set up for his students.
Wagner's wife, Margaret, remembers how thrilled Gagnon was when his son was born, and the compassion he displayed when her father died.
"I don't think Bob is dishonest," Keith Wagner said. "I don't think he's immoral. He's like a playboy. He's like a kid who never grew up. He liked to play with his friends. He liked football. He loves golf and I think everything else kind of comes in after that. He's not a bad person. I just don't think he quite grew up."
From 1991-98 Gagnon was an assistant football coach at Umatilla High, which is near Altoona. It was through football he met Tom Manning, who started the Lake County Boys Ranch for troubled boys in 1991, according to a newspaper account.
The two hit it off and Manning immediately hired Gagnon as a teacher at the Boys Ranch, an offshoot of a long-running and well-respected charity in Central Florida.
Manning — whose penchant for putting friends and family on the payroll was criticized by the grand jury — made Gagnon principal in 1994, at age 26.
As president of the Boys Ranch, Manning was largely to blame for the financial mismanagement, documents say. One example: he increased his retirement package by $325,000 without informing the board.
In the exhaustive fraud unit report, Keith Wagner said Gagnon coached him on what to say to investigators.
From the report: "Wagner told investigators groups of students were frequently larger than the 10 allowed by Medicaid. He said he had been briefed by Gagnon to say there were less than 10 if asked.
"Wagner said Gagnon was very concerned about investigators finding out about group sizes."
"I don't remember," Wagner told the Herald-Tribune. "But if I said it, it's probably right."
In the report, Wagner also said he expressed concerns about the way certain therapy was characterized by Gagnon. As a therapist, Wagner felt it was one type, while Gagnon and the school claimed it was another type, one that would bring a higher reimbursement rate ($48.50 per hour versus $30.07 per hour).
In the report, Wagner said he expressed his concerns to Gagnon over this, and Gagnon told him not to worry about it.
The Lake County Boys Ranch eventually filed for bankruptcy protection and all of its assets were auctioned off. By the time someone had paid $20 for an electric Santa Claus in 2001, Gagnon already was in Bradenton, principal at the Police Athletic League.
Former Manatee County Sheriff Charlie Wells, a former PAL board member, remembers Gagnon as a "good-looking guy who did a good job."
According to a brief Herald-Tribune story, board member Mickey Presha said Gagnon was fired from PAL for budgetary reasons in 2002.
Presha, Wells and Layon Robinson, another former board member, told the Herald-Tribune recently they do not recall the reason for Gagnon's departure, but all said he did a satisfactory job.
Manatee High football coach Joe Kinnan, who was executive vice president at PAL from 2002-05, said he recommended Gagnon for a job in the district to Lakewood Ranch High principal Mike Wilder.
Last week in a district investigation report, Gagnon claimed that Kinnan, a football coach well respected across the state, misused baseball funds, a charge that Kinnan has vehemently denied.
Gagnon began working at Lakewood Ranch High as assistant principal in July 2002 and was assistant principal at Palmetto High for a year before going to Manatee High in 2007.
He made an immediate splash, and his crowning achievement was raising Manatee High's school grade from a D to an A in one year.
It was an impressive turnaround, especially considering Gagnon did not arrive at Manatee High until one month prior to the start of the school year.
By implementing a tough disciplinary style, Gagnon gained a great deal of support at Manatee High among parents and employees, many of whom remain loyal today.
In 2007, two female students wore bikini tops and shorts and displayed painted torsos in a show of school spirit at a football game, and when Gagnon had them thrown out it, he made national headlines.
"I think he did a great job at Manatee High education-wise," said Gallo, who wants his ashes spread at midfield of Manatee's football stadium. "If there were complaints about the way he was doing things from students and teachers, I think you have to look at the overall summary of the facts. He doesn't seem like a guy who would let foolishness go on."
According to Christina Conley, a former school employee, Gagnon had a saying: "What happens at Manatee stays at Manatee."
Under Gagnon — who became Manatee High's principal at age 39 — some things changed. The school that has been in existence for more than a century was now called "The Manatee High School" and the rallying cry of "Go Canes Go" became "Go Canes," simply because Gagnon wanted it that way, Conley said.
Teachers were encouraged to chant "We are Manatee" before staff meetings, and Central Caf�, a popular Bradenton establishment frequented by some employees, was referred to by Gagnon as "East Campus."
Gagnon was a fixture on the sidelines of Manatee football games while principal and his passion still burned after he left in 2012. Last year, when Gagnon was assistant superintendent, Kinnan brought him in to speak to the team before a playoff game against St. Thomas Aquinas.
Gagnon spoke at the football program's weekly "Character Development" session.
Gagnon also insulated himself with family and friends while at Manatee High, a practice similar to what occurred at the Boys Ranch.
Longtime friend Gregg Faller became an assistant principal and went from making $16.77 an hour as a parent liaison at Lakewood Ranch to roughly double that, or $71,000 a year, at Manatee High.
Faller and Gagnon played football together at Southern Connecticut State University in 1988, and when Gagnon became principal at the Lake County Boys Ranch, Faller and his wife Susan followed. The Fallers also followed Gagnon to Manatee County PAL, and later to Manatee High.
Gagnon also brought in Matthew Kane, whom he knew from Lakewood Ranch. Kane, too, saw his salary double at Manatee High. Along with Gregg Faller and Gagnon, Kane also has been suspended without pay by the district, and faces termination.
"There is no other institution in the world where you can have your college roommate, your drinking buddy and your wife as part of a staff that is reporting to you," said a former Manatee High administrator, though Melissa Gagnon was hired at the school after her husband was promoted to assistant superintendent in 2012.
The tight-knit administration was dismantled earlier this year, when new Superintendent Rick Mills enacted nepotism and fraternization policies in the district for the first time.
But much of the staff seemed enamored by Gagnon, or at least trusted in his confident persona and leadership skills, said Conley, the former Manatee High employee.
After all, he had rapidly improved Manatee's academic standing and reputation, which led to staff bonuses, and he had other noteworthy achievements.
He took credit for supervising the construction process of the Davis Building, a gorgeous $17 million performing arts center on campus that was completed in 2011.
Gagnon's school ID is actually in a time capsule and buried underneath the building.
Decades from now it is sure to be unearthed, and when the dirt is brushed off, someone will find themselves looking at what was once the face of the district.


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What Is a Pizza Puff?
What is a pizza puff? No, seriously. That's not a rhetorical question. I'm asking you, Chicagoans.
OK. Actually, from what I've read and seen firsthand after a visit to a very well-stocked supermarket frozen pizza aisle, it's simply pizzaesque ingredients with a flour tortilla folded around them in an almost envelope-like manner. From everything I've googled on them, I know they're a Chicago thing.
So, more specifically, how is a true pizza puff prepared? And what is its natural habitat?
I picked up a couple of them in Milwaukee while I was there last week and brought them home with me. Trouble is, once I opened the package and read the instructions (above), I realized I probably lacked an essential piece of equipment for true pizza puffery: a deep-fryer.
About half the references I've read online mention deep-frying. Is it a true pizza puff if it's not deep-fried? Is my baked pizza puff merely a pale imitation?
Here's the autopsy shot postbake. I can't say it wasn't tasty. This is the Four Cheese version.* It's was Hot Pocket–like but better. Though I do think it had a strange consistency — I don't know if it was the flour tortilla influencing my perception, but the texture of the filling was reminiscent of refried beans. Luckily, it did not taste like refried beans — just like a tangy, sharp, tomatoey mix of Generic Pizza Flavor.
Not bad. Not what I'd seek out every day. But, like most of the online literature says, it's probably great when you've been drinking.
Which brings me back to my earlier query. Native habitat and preparation? From a bar and deep-fried? Is that the true essence of the puff?
* I bought the Original version as well, but I think it may have thawed in my carry-on on the plane and I didn't want to chance anything, what with the ingredients in that one being pork, etc.
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Daylight White. A vibrant white light ideally suited for daytime lighting for all reptiles. Highly recommended for Leopard Gecko and Corn Snake set-ups.
The lights feature a simple magnetic tape fixing so you can position the lights in the desired area without the need for any screws or fixings.
Each energy efficient LED strip has a long life of 50,000 hours of light and has 10 times longer life than fluorescent lights.
Available in the standard four colours, the White Python Mini LED Light Kits are packaged together with everything you need to get started in a small terrarium.
Kit includes:
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LED Lights are most suited for reptiles such as Leopard Geckos, Corn Snakes and other small nocturnal reptiles which do not require UV, which makes these kits the ideal and most affordable lighting systems for these small terrariums.
As LEDs give off only a little heat, you can be sure of full safety placing these lighting systems into a small enclosed area.
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If you did a Diacetyl rest at 60+ degrees, and taste no diacetyl as the yeast have cleaned up, crash away. I go down to 32F quickly these days.No Diacetyl rest, take it down slowly so the yeast can clean up. You might even pause for some time around 40F.There are some temperature time profiles on Kai's page. I have been using F.http://braukaiser.com/wiki/index.php?title=Fermenting_Lagers
I have always been in the cold Crash camp but IDK now that I have read the Yeast Book. Chris White (White Labs) states in his book about yeast, "Very little happens once you take the yeast below 40 degrees Fahrenheit.... Rapid reduction in temperature below 40 degrees F (less than 6 hours) at the end of fermentation can cause the yeast to excrete more ester compounds instead of retaining them. In addition, if you plan to use the yeast for repitching, you should avoid very rapid temperature changes (up or down) as they can cause the yeast to excrete heat shock proteins. Traditional lager conditioning utilizesd a slow temperature reduction...The brewer will start the process of slowly cooling the beer at a rate of 1 to 2 degrees F per day to avoid sending the yeast into dormancy. After a few days the beer has reached a temperature of 40 degrees with still some fermentable sugars remaining, about 1 to 2 degrees Plato. Now I'm not so sure a rapid cold crash is a good idea although I have never noticed off flavors from doing a cold crash and my re-pitched lager yeast seems to ferment the next batch without issue.
Now I'm not so sure a rapid cold crash is a good idea although I have never noticed off flavors from doing a cold crash and my re-pitched lager yeast seems to ferment the next batch without issue.
I think the key here is that they're talking about bringing the beer down to lagering temps while the yeast is still actively fermenting. I think those of us that are in the cold crash camp are waiting until the yeast is finished before cold crashing. I don't know if all of his points hold true once the yeast is finished and you're just trying to get it to drop bright.Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk
After my D-rest last week I dropped the temp to 38F to lager. Then happened to notice in HTB that S-23 should never go below 45F...I'm wondering if this minimum temp setpoint matters after the attenuative phase? To be safe I raised the temp to 46.


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Explore the Simpson Desert (Munga-Thirri National Park) by 4WD and stand on top of the world at Big Red with a glass of bubbles at sunset. If you don't mind sharing, go mid-year for the Birdsville Big Red Bash and see a famous Australian band. Meet the locals at the famous Birdsville Hotel and camp under an aircraft wing after backing a winner at the iconic Birdsville Races. Stand on Cameron Corner where Queensland meets the New South Wales and South Australian borders.
Spot pelicans at the largest breeding area in Australia at Lake Machattie and set the GPS for Bedourie or Boulia to watch camels race. Roll out a swag in Diamantina National Park and keep your eyes out for the mysterious Boulia Min Min lights.


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Shelly Martinez, known to fans as Ariel in WWE/ECW and Salinas in TNA, sat down with Highspots for the first in a new series of interviews entitled "Girl Talk". Shelly holds nothing back as she talks in-depth about how she got her start in wrestling, working for WWE and TNA, her views on medical marijuana and so much more. Shelly is intensely personal in this interview and fans will get the feeling of being a "fly on the wall" as two girls "catch up" on how Shelly got to where she is today, both personally and professionally.
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On March 10th I did live video projections for the final rounds of the Laptop Battle at the AMODA Digital Showcase at South by Southwest 2012. Many talented musicians and visualists performed and showed their work — check them out.
Music: "plexiglass afternoon" by DXM (who was one of the eight contestants and came in second!)
Video documentation: Emily Kornblut
Thanks to Chris Jordan and Anton Marini for loaning me their gear! Chris has built a number of multi-mirror reflectors (that you can see briefly at 01:05 in the video) that split the projection beam up into a rotating spray of smaller images. The result is gorgeous and I am very thankful I have such generous friends who'll share the gear and expertise with me.


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Hosting your federal legislators gives them the chance to meet their elder constituents and learn more about your organization's work for older adults. It also gives you the opportunity to become a "go-to" organization for policy makers when it comes to issues related to aging services.
This guide includes the resources you need to plan, promote and execute a successful congressional visit. It features an event timeline and sample resources that will help you make the most of this opportunity for your organization and the people you serve.
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Issue Briefs
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LeadingAge Ohio staff offer testimony on various issues impacting our members and the Ohioans they serve daily. From reimbursement rates for services across the continuum to the impact legislation can have on an individual in the final phase of his/her life, LeadingAge Ohio advocates for each and every Ohioan allowing your voice to be heard. Copies of testimonies are highlighted below.
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Stanton turning heads with prolific start
Outfielder's tape-measure home run highlights 12-RBI opening week
WASHINGTON -- Home runs may all count the same, but they certainly don't all look or sound alike.
The volume seems to turn to full blast whenever Marlins slugger Giancarlo Stanton gets into one, like he did in setting a distance record Friday at Marlins Park.
Stanton launched a drive off San Diego's Eric Stults that nearly exited the stadium entirely on one hop. With the roof and operable wall open, the laser shot cleared the Bud Bar on the concourse and took one hop about eight feet from the back wall. The ball bounced off a post, keeping it in the building.
According to ESPN Stats and Info, the home run measured 484 feet, making it the longest recorded in the three seasons at Marlins Park.
"I know as a player, a home run is a home run," said Miami manager Mike Redmond, a former catcher. "It doesn't matter how far it goes. But some of them are more impressive because of the distance. Obviously, Giancarlo, the bomb that he hit, it's fun to talk about."
There certainly has been plenty of early-season chatter surrounding Stanton and the Marlins, both off to fast starts. Perhaps it is no coincidence that Miami completed its 5-2 homestand with Stanton leading the way.
It's not just the home runs that has the league, the team, the media and fans taking notice.
Stanton, a notoriously slow starter in the past, is locked in, motivated and producing what so many have expected. The 24-year-old right fielder enters Monday's off-day batting .345 (10-for-29) with three doubles, two home runs and 12 RBIs. He's already delivered four game-winning RBIs.
Stanton has also driven in a run in each of the seven games, which ties him with Cliff Floyd (2001) for the second-most consecutive games with an RBI to open a season in club history. A year ago, Stanton had nine RBIs total in April. Already in the month, he has 10. His first two came on Opening Night, played on March 31.
"This might sound a little odd, but he hasn't even scratched the surface of how good he can be," Marlins utility infielder Jeff Baker said. "With more at-bats and playing in more big league games, the sky is the limit for the guy. I'm not just saying that because I'm his teammate."
Because of the imposing power, Stanton has always had an awe factor. What he's developing now is a more rounded game. He's already stolen two bases, and he's improving in right field.
As a hitter, Stanton is using the entire field. His first home run was an opposite-field liner that ended up clanking off the facing of the wall in the back of Miami's bullpen. The ball sprang back about 20 feet and nearly hit reliever Mike Dunn, who covered up. If Stanton figures out how to stay back and hit the ball hard the other way, Redmond said he could develop into the best player in the game.
Baker, a veteran who played with the Rangers last year, has seen his share of power hitters. In 2012, he played briefly with the Tigers, and he got to see Miguel Cabrera up close every day.
"[Stanton] has something, outside of playing with Miguel Cabrera, no one else has," Baker said. "That's just the pure raw power."
After losing 100 games last year, the Marlins crafted a lineup to help protect Stanton. Garrett Jones, Casey McGehee, Jarrod Saltalamacchia and Baker were signed as free agents to help surround the slugger with players with track records.
Many wondered if Stanton would have pitches to hit. So far, he has, largely because Miami's supporting cast is vastly improved. McGehee, for instance, has 10 RBIs and four doubles in the first week.
New Marlins hitting coach Frank Menechino is getting plenty of praise for identifying approaches for all his hitters. Menechino also isn't hesitating to push the club's most feared slugger.
"That's what I like," Stanton said. "This game is so difficult. You are getting out so many times. Are you having productive outs? Are you doing this or that?"
Part of Menechino's preaching has more to do with the skills of each hitter.
"It's not so much about the pitcher. It's more about you and having a plan," Stanton said. "It's doesn't matter what the pitcher has. If he has his best stuff, he's going to get guys out anyway."
Stanton has been able to reduce his number of poor at-bats, and he's drawn three walks. It's also obvious Stanton is relaxed and happy. Asked if this is the happiest he has been since being promoted to the big leagues in 2010, Stanton said: "Yeah, absolutely."
The Marlins' record for RBIs in April is 30, set by Moises Alou in 1997. At his current pace, Stanton could challenge the mark. His best RBI month was in May 2012, when he drove in 30 on the way to being named National League Player of the Month.
The fast start is an indicator of what Stanton is capable of achieving when healthy and batting in the heart of a productive lineup. Miami's offense is about to be severely tested on its road trip, though, which opens in Washington vs. the Nationals on Tuesday. Gio Gonzalez is lined up for the series opener.
"We've talked about them pitching around Giancarlo, which they will at times," Redmond said. "The way to eliminate that is for the guys behind him to get hits and drive in some runs. When that starts happening, Giancarlo will hopefully start getting some better pitches to hit. At the same time, too, these guys are kind of feeding off each other.
"I see a lot of just taking what you're getting and not trying to overswing. Taking a lot of base hits up the middle. It doesn't matter how we drive those guys in, whether it be a double in the gap. A single up the middle drives two guys in just as easy as a double or triple down the line, or a home run."


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Lets take a look back into the Queenie archives shall we?
on July 12, 2007 we wrote our first entry entitled "this should be your new blog bible..." awwww how we've grown, and how lost we were...searching for identity in this big world wibe web, constantly begging for comments (and we still are), trying to find a way to communicatehey guys, we missed our birthday (how could you let us forget?!?!?!?!) Queenie Valentine was officially created on July 12, 2007....and we completely dismissed the existence of our first birthday! I guess we got so wrapped up in writing shit, we forgot to celebrate ourselves...and I didn't even write anything on that day..(sigh) our vision to the masses...how time flies, when your having fun!
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TGRWT #22 round-upSunday, September 16th, 2012
There were 7 entries in total for TGRWT #22 where the challenge was to cook with raisin and one or more ingredients from the flavor pairing tree of raisin from foodpairing.com shown above. Here's the round-up with pictures and comments. Click the links to read the full blog posts and recipes. Enjoy!


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In the midst of a two-week break for the First Round of the FIFA World Cup, the LA Galaxy will return to training on Tuesday for the first of three sessions this week at The Home Depot Center. The Galaxy lost for the first time this season in their final game before the break, falling 1-0 on the road to Real Salt Lake and will look to get back to their winning ways on June 26 when they travel north to Canada to take on Toronto FC.
Wednesday, June 9, 2010; Galaxy 0 – Real Salt Lake 1 – Rio Tinto Stadium – Attendance: 19,513
The Galaxy's club record 15-game unbeaten streak came to an end with a 1-0 loss to Real Salt Lake. Javier Morales scored the game's only goal in the 80th minute, beating Donovan Ricketts from close range despite claims of offside from Ricketts and the rest of the Galaxy defense. Even with the loss, the Galaxy remain nine points clear of second place RSL in the Western Conference heading into the two-week World Cup break, which began on Friday.
Wednesday, June 9, 2010; Galaxy U-20's 1 – Chivas USA U-20's 3 – Bell Gardens
Friday, June 11, 2010; Galaxy U-20's 3 – SUSA – Everton U-20's 0 – The Home Depot Center
Saturday, June 12, 2010; Galaxy U-20's 6 – Lancaster Rattlers U-20's 0 – The Home Depot Center
UNBEATEN STREAK SNAPPED: The Galaxy's 15-game unbeaten run came to an end on Wednesday night when they fell 1-0 at Real Salt Lake. That loss was the Galaxy's first in a regular season game since September 26, 2009 when they lost 2-0 at Columbus. The 15 games without a loss tied the Galaxy's club record for longest unbeaten streak and were the second most in MLS history. Only the Columbus Crew played more than 15 straight games without a loss, going 19 straight games without a defeat from July 2004 until April 2005.
Additionally, the Galaxy tied an MLS record that they set in 1996 and that the Kansas City Wizards matched in 2000, opening the season without a loss in 12 consecutive games.
During the 15-game unbeaten run, the Galaxy went 12-0-3 and outscored their opponents 25-3 and keeping 12 clean sheets. In 1,350 minutes of play during those 15 games, the Galaxy never trailed and got goals from 11 different players as well as an own goal. Edson Buddle led the way with nine goals while Landon Donovan and Jovan Kirovski each added three.
The team that the Galaxy faced the most during the run was Houston, who met LA three times in those 15 games. The Galaxy were 2-0-1 against the Dynamo, playing to a 0-0 draw at Houston on October 18, 2009 before beating them twice this season, first a 2-0 win at Houston on April 10 and then a 4-1 home win at The Home Depot Center on June 5, the Galaxy's final game before losing to RSL.
FOLLOWING THE FIRST LOSS: Since MLS discontinued the shootout to decide games before the 2000 season, the Galaxy are 6-2-3 following their first defeat of the season. In the last six years, LA is 4-0-2 after their first loss of the season, outscoring opponents 12-4.
In 2009, the Galaxy lost a total of six regular season games and only lost consecutive games once, falling 2-0 to Real Salt Lake at home on June 13 and then losing 2-1 at San Jose a week later. Only one other time in Bruce Arena's tenure with the Galaxy has the club lost two consecutive games.
PLENTY OF TIME OFF: Between Wednesday's game at Salt Lake and the game at Toronto on June 26, the Galaxy will go 15 days between regular season games. This will be their longest in-season stretch without a game since midway through the 2007 season. That year, the Galaxy did not play a regular season MLS game between a 2-2 home draw with Kansas City on July 7 and a 0-0 draw at Toronto FC on August 5. In between those games, the Galaxy lost a U.S. Open Cup Third Round game to the Richmond Kickers (USL – 2nd Division), played against Tigres UANL and Chelsea FC in the World Series of Football at The Home Depot Center and played three group stage games at the inaugural SuperLiga tournament, defeating Pachuca 2-1 at The Home Depot Center, losing 2-1 to Chivas at the L.A. Coliseum and beating FC Dallas 6-5 at Pizza Hut Park.
BUDDLE AND DONOVAN PLAY IN DRAW WITH ENGLAND: Galaxy forwards Edson Buddle and Landon Donovan were in the lineup for the United States as they opened their 2010 FIFA World Cup campaign with a 1-1 draw with England on Saturday. Donovan started and played the full 90 minutes for the U.S., collecting his 124th cap for the U.S. and appearing in his ninth World Cup game, tying Eddie Pope for the fifth most in U.S. history.
Buddle made his World Cup debut in the 77th minute of that game, replacing Robbie Findley. Buddle earned his fourth cap in that game.
Both players will be looking to be back on the field on Friday when the U.S. takes on Group C leaders Slovenia. That game kicks off at 7 a.m. (PT) and can be seen live on ESPN. For viewing party information, visit www.lagalaxy.com/worldcupviewingparties.
CUP OF JOE WITH CLINT MATHIS: Tune-in to the Galaxy's weekly live web show, Cup of Joe, with radio play-by-play announcer Joe Tutino. On Thursday afternoon at halftime of the World Cup game between Mexico and France (approximately 12:15 p.m.), Clint Mathis will joining Tutino to discuss the first half of the Galaxy's season, his return to the club the World Cup and much more. The show will air live on the Galaxy's website, www.lagalaxy.com/cupofjoe, where it will also be archived for future viewing.
Fans can participate asking by questions either beforehand or live during the chat. Start submitting questions for Clint now to email@example.com.
GALAXY U-20'S MOVE UP TO THIRD PLACE WITH PAIR OF WINS: After dropping their season opener against Chivas USA on Wednesday night, the LA Galaxy U-20's recovered to claim wins on Friday and Saturday to improve to 2-1-0 on the season. The Galaxy opened their season with a 3-1 defeat at the hands of Chivas USA, but rebounded to defeat the previously undefeated SUSA – Everton, 3-0 at The Home Depot Center. The following day, the Galaxy made it two home wins in as many days, beating the Lancaster Rattlers 6-0.
Chivas USA and SUSA – Everton remain in first place in the USL Super-20 League, Pacific Southern California standings with nine points, while the Galaxy are close behind with six points and a game in hand on each of those two clubs. All six teams in the division will play each other twice, meaning that each team will play 10 games before the season ends in mid-July, with the Division champion being invited to the North American Finals, which will be held from July 30-August 2.
The U-20's are back in action on Saturday afternoon at 3 p.m. when they host the Southern California Seahorses at The Home Depot Center.
GALAXY U-18 PLAYOFF SCHEDULE SET: The LA Galaxy U-18 team will travel to North Carolina next week for the Development Academy Playoffs, which will be held in Browns Summit, N.C. from June 25-29. A total of 32 teams qualified for the U-18 Academy Playoffs, with the Galaxy garnering the #15 seed in the tournament.
They will open postseason play against FC Greater Boston (#22 seed) on Saturday, June 26 at 9 a.m. (PT). They are back in action the next day, Sunday, June 27 at 2 p.m. (PT) when they take on the Clearwater Chargers (#27 seed) before rounding out group play on Tuesday, June 29 when they play FC Dallas (#7 seed) at 8 a.m. (PT).
The 32 playoff teams are divided into eight groups of four, with all eight group winners moving on to the Development Academy Finals, which will be held at The Home Depot Center from July 10-17.
GALAXY HOST VIEWING PARTIES FOR U.S.-SLOVENIA WORLD CUP MATCH AT ESPN ZONES AT LA LIVE AND ANAHEIM ON FRIDAY: Fans looking to see the U.S. National Team play their second game in Group C action of the 2010 FIFA World Cup against Slovenia on Friday morning are invited to free viewing parties that will be held at ESPN Zones at LA Live and Anaheim. For more information and the complete list of the club's Official Viewing Locations for every game throughout the World Cup, go to www.lagalaxy.com/worldcupviewingparties.
GALAXY FOUNDATION SHOT OF THE WEEK: At each LA Galaxy home game, fans are invited to visit the Galaxy Foundation Booth to place your bid on the Galaxy Foundation's Shot of the Week presented by MoraPhotography.com. Each photo will be signed by the player or players featured. All proceeds benefit the Los Angeles Galaxy Foundation.
LOOKING FOR MORE UPDATES?: If you are looking for continuous updates from the Galaxy all week long, be sure to visit the club's official websites www.lagalaxy.com and www.lagalaxyfutbol.com, or the club's official blog at www.thelagalaxy.blogspot.com for all the latest news from the club. The Galaxy can also be followed on Twitter at www.twitter.com/lagalaxy and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/lagalaxy.


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FAIRFIELD -- In a year full of dominant performances, the Staples High boys volleyball team orchestrated perhaps its most complete effort yet on Wednesday.
Demonstrating control over all aspects of their game, the top-seeded Wreckers crushed No. 4 Greenwich 3-0 (25-11, 25-16, 25-17) in the FCIAC semifinals at Fairfield Ludlowe.
The Wreckers, who came into the match with 16 straight wins, used runs of 9-0 in the first game and 6-0 in both the second and third games to overwhelm the Cardinals.
"They were firing on all cylinders today," Greenwich coach Pete Georgiou said of his opponent. "They played well. Their passing was excellent, they mixed up their hitters, got everyone involved.
"They were firing, we weren't. That's basically what it comes down to."
Staples (17-1) will make its 10th appearance in the FCIAC final in 11 years when it faces defending champion Ridgefield (18-1) on Friday at Ludlowe at 7 p.m. The second-seeded Tigers, who were swept by the Wreckers on May 13, advanced with a 3-1 defeat of No. 3 Fairfield.
Upset in the semifinals by Darien in 2012 following a perfect regular season, the Wreckers are relieved to be returning to the conference final. The Wreckers won eight straight conference titles from 2003 to 2010.
"It was our goal from the start. We deserve it," said senior setter Harry Hlawitschka, who delivered a match-high 34 assists.
Staples recorded 34 kills, including 11 by outside hitter Ryan Petersen. Lucas Carstens was second on the team in kills with eight. He also led all players with 11 digs.
"We were on top of our game today. We had a really complete game," coach Jon Shepro said. "The entire offense was working, we were mixing it up real well."
The Wreckers trailed on just three occasions during the match -- 3-2 and 4-3 in the first game and 7-6 in the third.
Leading by a point early in the first game, Staples used a 13-3 run to go ahead 20-9. After Greenwich responded with a point, the Wreckers went on a 5-1 spurt, closing it out with a kill by Todd Goldstein.
The Wreckers built a 5-1 lead in the second game and never trailed. They led by as many as 10 points (17-7) in the game.
Middle hitter Lucas Grevers, who notched six kills, three digs and two blocks, believes it was one of Staples' top two performances this season.
"Absolutely one of the top," he said.
With Grevers controlling play at the net, Staples again overpowered Greenwich in the third game. The Wreckers used a 6-0 run to go ahead 14-8, then built their largest lead of the match at 21-13.
For the Cardinals, who lost to Staples 3-1 and 3-0 during the regular season, Patrick Hanrahan had a team-high 14 assists. Zak Steiner delivered six kills, while Aidan Rafferty had six digs, four kills and two aces.
"When our passes were there, we did well. We were able to get our middles working," Georgiou said. "But the problem was our passing wasn't there."
Each Staples player wore a patch on his sleeve in remembrance of Ali Mirza, a 2011 graduate of Staples who died suddenly last Friday. Mirza, a sophomore at Claremont McKenna College in California, was a member of the Wreckers' volleyball program for four years.
"I knew him very well," Shepro said. "He was a great kid, just a total team player -- friends with everybody."
Hlawitchska said he was "grateful" to win the match for Mirza.
"He had the best attitude, always," Hlawitschka said. "On the court we tried to reflect his attitude. We just did it for him."
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Records: Greenwich 12-6; Staples 17-1. Highlights: G -- Patrick Hanrahan had 14 assists and four kills. Aidan Rafferty had six digs, four kills and two aces. Zak Steiner had six kills and two blocks. S -- Ryan Petersen had 11 kills and seven digs. Lucas Carstens had 11 digs and eight kills. Harry Hlawitschka had 34 assists and two aces.


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Word came from UMCOR—the United Methodist Church Committee on Relief—Aug. 24. Five days later, Fayette church members had filled the request in a special effort to help families in the Findlay area suffering from flood damage.
An e-mail arrived from UMCOR describing the need for "flood buckets," said Kris Keiser, who helped organize the project locally. The buckets contain a variety of cleaning supplies for families coping with the recent floods.
"UMCOR has flood buckets on hand at all times for disasters," explained Keiser, but those are for shipping out where needed anywhere around the world. "These are going specifically to Findlay to avoid the need for transportation."
Relief supplies are stored in a depot in Louisiana, but rather than ship materials up from the south, churches in northwest Ohio were contacted for assistance. UMCOR's e-mail described an immediate need for 500 buckets.
Members of Fayette's United Methodist Church came through with strong support.
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Aaron Blake rounds up angry reactions to the House GOP's decision not to vote on a Sandy relief bill.
In the wee hours of Tuesday night/Wednesday morning, the House decided against bringing up a bill to provide $60 billion in relief to New York and New Jersey to help those two states recover form the devastation of Hurricane Sandy.
And it's a decision that Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) is already being made to regret.
Oh, and Chris Christie is furious.