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WASHINGTON — The new Distinguished Warfare Medal will retain its place in the order of precedence among military decorations, Pentagon Press Secretary George Little said Tuesday.
Much of the public discussion of the new medal has centered on its precedence. It ranks below the Distinguished Flying Cross and above the Bronze Star.
"We are not diminishing at all the importance of the Bronze Star — that remains an important award for our combat troops and will remain so," Little said in a meeting with reporters.
Senior civilian and military leaders decided on where to place the new medal in the order of precedence, he said. "We expect this award to be granted pretty rarely, and that factored in to the decision (on its precedence)," he said.
Juliet Beyler, the Defense Department's acting director of officer and enlisted personnel management, said in an interview after the announcement of the new medal that technological developments on the battlefield have changed the way service members fight.
"The services all came forward and said there are people … who are doing incredible things, and we wanted the ability to recognize them for those things," she said.
Service members do not have to be physically present on the battlefield to contribute to success in combat. Unmanned aerial vehicle pilots and cyber specialists can be thousands of miles away from combat and make contributions to victory.
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A Waldorf landmark, one of the last remnants of the community�s years as a gambling mecca, has been moved to a new home, saving it from demolition.
A sign featuring an American Indian and a teepee, which originally marked the Wigwam restaurant and casino, was donated to Charles County government, which erected the sign in White Plains to direct visitors to the eastern end of the Indian Head Rail Trail, a walking and biking trail. It was installed in late December, and county workers will begin restoration work in the spring, said Tom Roland, chief of grounds and parks for the county Department of Public Works.
�It will turn your head, won�t it?� said Roland. The enormous sign is visible from U.S. 301 and should attract out-of-county visitors to the trailhead, which is otherwise obscured by an industrial park, he said.
The Wigwam was a casino and restaurant, �one of the big ones, like the Stardust,� featuring food, family and nightclub entertainment, and slot machines, Roland said. Most of the establishments went out of business after 1968 because of a statewide gambling ban.
Moving the sign, which was erected in the 1950s, preserved one of Waldorf�s oldest artifacts, he said.
�From a historical standpoint, as the county continues to develop we tend to lose our heritage, from tobacco barns to places like this on 301. If we don�t preserve these, then it�s going be difficult for people to understand where we came from. These [casinos] were very much a popular attraction for tourist activities,� a tradition the sign continues by luring visitors to a new amenity, Roland said.
After the Wigwam�s demise, the building was purchased in the late 1960s as the home of Walls Bakery, locally famous for its chocolate eclairs, said Robert Walls Jr., the son of one of the business� current owners.
Walls� grandparents adapted the sign to advertise the bakery; its website still uses an image of the sign, and the Walls family plans to incorporate the distinctive picture into a sign advertising the bakery�s current Waldorf location, Walls said.
�It�s just a recognizable symbol. It�s got color. It�s got flashing lights. I guess it symbolizes something way back, the nostalgia of the late �60s, when gambling was legal at that time before it was banned,� Walls said. �It just added a little pizzazz to it, a little color. For some reason, it just worked for us.�
Mary Pat Berry, president of the Charles County Historical Society, treasures childhood memories of Walls� eclairs. She was glad to see the sign saved, although the society was not involved in its rescue, she said.
�It was a landmark for Waldorf for many years,� a reminder of a time when the city was known as �Little Las Vegas� because of its casinos.
The current owner of the Wigwam site, whom Roland declined to name, donated the sign at the county�s request, Roland said. The building was demolished in 2010.
County workers cut the sign�s steel beams, loaded it onto a truck and reassembled it in White Plains, Roland said. The whole process cost about $7,000, cheaper than erecting a new, similar sign, he said. Funds for the project came from the proceeds of selling as scrap metal the steel from the railroad tracks that were torn up to build the trail.


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There's a scene in The West Wing where the president is off to give the State of the Union and the designated survivor — the cabinet member who would be president should the Capitol be destroyed — comes to visit. President Josiah Bartlet (Martin Sheen) asks him:
"You got a best friend?"
"Yes, sir."
"Is he smarter than you?"
"Yes, sir."
"Would you trust him with your life?"
"Yes, sir."
"That's your chief of staff."
In the next room, the president's chief, Leo McGarry overhears and smiles. (The scene is found here.)
President Obama on Friday will name Denis McDonough, currently the deputy national security adviser, as the new White House chief of staff, along with several other staff changes.
But what makes a good chief of staff anyway? McDonough's got the president's trust, White House experience and a good reputation around town but he's not a world class schmoozer like James Baker under Reagan or Leon Panetta who had the position under Clinton.
It's worth thinking about what the job really entails to understand McDonough's chances at success.
The post is a function of the modern White House, only coming into bloom after World War II as an extension of the president's personal secretary post. It's evolved to become part CEO, part fixer, part personnel manager, part gatekeeper, and part therapist.
They need to strike a balance between giving presidents what they want and what they need. (One of the inside jokes during the '90s was that Clinton's exasperation with his staff over not having enough free time to think led to more open blocs during his day — that were in part filled by the Monica Lewinsky dalliance.) In other words, saying no to a president is part of the job, too.
So here are six qualities worth keeping in mind for McDonough:
- Know Washington. Americans may like presidents who come from outside Washington (Governors Carter, Clinton, Reagan and the second Bush) but a chief of staff really needs to have a big address book of Washington politics and know which buttons to press, because this is their habitat. Mack McLarty was a widely liked oil-and-gas executive who was Bill Clinton's best friend growing up in Arkansas, but those qualities didn't help him as chief of staff. The organizational mess that was the Clinton White House in 1993 fell on his watch. Donald Regan had many admirable qualities as a former Marine and head of Merrill Lynch, but his tenure as Treasury secretary didn't prepare him for the chief's job.
- Be a Jerk, but Not Too Much of a Jerk. A White House chief of staff spends a lot of time saying no: denying aides a chance to walk into the Oval Office, handling calls from congressional leadership that aren't deemed worthy of going straight to the president. But there's a way to do it without being a complete jerk. John Sununu, George H.W. Bush's chief of staff and a former New Hampshire governor, was famous for belittling staff, being manifestly arrogant, and widely disliked. When it emerged that he had commandeered planes for his own travel and had even gone to stamp-collecting meetings in a White House car, everyone was eager to dime him out. Obama's first chief, Rahm Emanuel, may be famous for his profanity, but he wasn't considered cruel.
- Understand the President's Weaknesses. A chief of staff needs to game out what the president needs. Jimmy Carter had a tendency for micromanagement that led to him personally attending to the White House tennis court schedule — possibly the iconic moment of his crippled presidency. His chiefs, Jack Watson and Hamilton Jordan, didn't tame this tendency in their boss. As a former legislator, Gerald Ford was used to meeting one-on-one with legislators and staff but Chiefs of Staff Donald Rumsfeld and Dick Cheney, for whatever their later faults, understood that Ford had to be managed, lest he overcommit.
- Be a White House Veteran. It's not enough just to be a Washington veteran. The best chiefs of staff have been White House — or at least Executive Office — veterans, too: James Baker, Leon Panetta, Erskine Bowles, Andy Card, Jack Lew. The White House is its own unique beast and time in the executive branch is different than time spent in, say, the House. This is important to understand, because the peculiar rituals of each office — the staff secretary and the National Security Council, the public liaison and the Domestic Policy Council — all have their own niches. Knowing them helps.
- Meet the Press, but Don't Be Too Out Front. The best chiefs of staff have been good press manipulators, willing to talk to reporters but without taking the high-profile, Sunday morning role. Baker was probably the master of this, as were Lew, Cheney, and Rumsfeld. Being too out there can only diminish the president you're serving. Sununu was too far out there as well. Sherman Adams, the first chief of staff under Dwight Eisenhower, was all-controlling until he was undone by accepting a vicuna coat as a gift. The joke circulating in D.C. at the time went like this: One Democrat says, "Wouldn't it be terrible if Eisenhower died and Nixon became president?" The other replied "Wouldn't it be terrible if Sherman Adams died and Eisenhower became president!"
- Fit the Moment. The White House is always busy, even when the president is in the last year of his second term. But it's important to have a chief of staff who fits the moment. Rahm Emanuel made sense for the first kinetic years of the Obama administration where a member of the Democratic House Leadership was a wise choice to work with the Hill. But burning like a Roman candle made less sense after the Republicans took over the House. During Ronald Reagan's second term, Howard Baker was the perfect choice after the Iran-Contra affair and the mess of Donald Regan. He was known as impeccably honest from the Watergate hearings and as the calm and trusted Republican leader in the Senate, which helped quiet Washington. Insiders like Ken Duberstein (Reagan) and John Podesta (Clinton) made sense as calm end-of-term managers, as did George W. Bush's Josh Bolten.
Which brings you back to Leo McGarry. The backstory had him as a successful businessman and former Labor secretary and, yes, the president's best friend. But he wasn't a White House vet. And while John Podesta praised his lavish performance, Podesta said McGarry's not mean enough. That's probably right. We'll see if McDonough can fit the bill.
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Cat Advice
Posted 03 September 2012 - 06:17 AM
What does it mean when a cat "kneads" or digs with ger front paws on you? I can barely type with this behavior
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"Children in a family are like flowers in a bouquet: there's always one determined to face in an opposite direction from the way the arranger desires."
~Marcelene Cox
~Ralph Waldo Emerson
Posted 03 September 2012 - 06:21 AM
I love when my cat starts kneading and purring haha.
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Posted 03 September 2012 - 06:25 AM
Kneading is a good thing! It's a sign that they're happy and content and if they need on your lap or stomach or somewhere like that then it's a sign of affection. : )
I love when my cat starts kneading and purring haha.
She's not purring. Seems like she is trying. Maybe she doesn't know how? She makes a little throat noise but no vibrating.
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"Children in a family are like flowers in a bouquet: there's always one determined to face in an opposite direction from the way the arranger desires."
~Marcelene Cox
~Ralph Waldo Emerson
Posted 03 September 2012 - 06:30 AM
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- James Watson
My sources are unreliable, but their information is fascinating.
- Ashleigh Brilliant
Leap, and the net will appear.
Posted 03 September 2012 - 07:36 AM
Consider yourself owned. Give it whatever it wants. Sometimes they like you, sometimes they try to kill you. But you always, always do what they want when they want it (or just before - developing psychic cat skills is preferable).
Yes, I loved my cat. Yes, I'm a cat sucker. I'm also a dog sucker but cats obviously see this affliction as a serious character flaw so don't let them know.
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Probable Endometriosis, in remission from childbirth since 2002.
Hashimoto's DX 2005.
Gluten-Free since 6/2011.
DH (and therefore Celiac) dx from ND.
Responsive to iodine withdrawal for DH (see quote, above).
Genetic tests reveal half DQ2, half DQ8 - I'm a weird bird!
Posted 03 September 2012 - 07:44 AM
Also, when your cat starts walking between your legs or flopping down in front of you as you walk, NEVER stop and pet her. If you do, she will continue to be a tripping hazzard for the rest of her life.
I suffer from both of these problems with my cat. She starts trying to wake me at three in the morning. And it doesn't matter where I plan on putting my foot, she is guaranteed to be there. She is 13 years old and will never change. I am 58 years old and will never change.
I keep telling her that one of these groggy mornings at 3AM, she will trip me on the way to her dish and I will fall, break my neck, land on top if her and squash her flat. They will find us both dead and wonder what happened.
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gluten-free since June, 2011
It took 3 !/2 years but my intolerances to corn, soy, and everything else (except gluten) are gone!
Life is good!
Posted 03 September 2012 - 08:11 AM
Just wait until he/she starts typing.
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�Ah, but I was so much older then, I�m younger than that now.�
Posted 03 September 2012 - 08:16 AM
My advice? NEVER feed your cat first thing in the morning or she will start waking you up REALLY early! Wait until you've been up for a couple of hours at least.
You can retrain a cat for this. I successfully retrained our cats from waking me up when I wanted to sleep in. Occasionally you can be the boss of a cat. Occasionally.
Karen, remember this simple rule. Dogs think of you as family, Cats think of you as staff.
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As to why I'm called Ward Girl only Nick and I know the reason :-)
Posted 03 September 2012 - 08:23 AM
By the way, you really aren't supposed to be doing something else while the cat is on your lap. Obviously you should be petting or rubbing it's head and back to let it know you are paying attention. Silly human!
Interesting fact, some cats are hollow inside, If you lightly whomp them on the backbone behind the shoulder blades they make a hollow sound. That's also how you can tell the ones that came on the spaceship. Otherwise they look/act just like regular cats. Except at night sometimes they take air samples of your breath for analysis.
Cats need to also inspect any food you are eating to make sure it isn't cat treats. They always seem to think people are stealing their cat treats and eating them. For every meal in fact.
BG (Beyond Grain) cat food is good for them. I think it's better to leave their dry food out always so they can eat whenever they want. But it needs to be on a table or stand if there are woofers around or small childrens.
Silica crystals cat litter is good, it lasts a long time and absorbs lots of odor. No dust either unlike other kinds of litter.
Treats at 5 PM or some other set time are the way to go. Otherwise they may be looking for treats constantly. It's hard to find gluten-free cat treats though, that they will eat anyway.
It's nice that you finally found your true function in life, catering to a cat!
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Job 30:27 My bowels boiled, and rested not: the days of affliction prevented me.
Thyroid cyst and nodules, Lactose / casein intolerant. Diet positive, gene test pos, symptoms confirmed by Dr-head. My current bad list is: gluten, dairy, sulfites, coffee (the devil's brew), tea, Bug's Bunnies carrots, garbanzo beans of pain, soy- no joy, terrible turnips, tomatoes, peppers, potatoes, and hard work. have a good day! :-) Paul
Posted 03 September 2012 - 08:23 AM
Boy, that's the truth!
Cats think of you as staff.
Karen, the kneading is a soothing thing for cats, as Jess said. I'm so happy you and the wee one found each other
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"Life is what happens while you're busy making other plans"
"When people show you who they are, believe them"--Maya Angelou
"Bloom where you are planted"--Bev
Posted 03 September 2012 - 08:59 AM
Glad I saw this alert popup on my email so now I can keep track of how you guys are doing
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Posted 03 September 2012 - 09:05 AM
So true....we adopted a teeny-tiny kitty five years ago...she came into the house and took over everyone. She immediately put our 75 pound dog in her place and then trained her to help with mischief when we weren't home. She converted my honey from someone whom disliked cats his entire life to her personal servant.
remember this simple rule. Dogs think of you as family, Cats think of you as staff.
She is still tiny, but there is no doubt whom is the boss of my three men, our dog, miscellaneous people and pets in the neighborhood and I guess me too!
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3/26/09 gluten-free - dignosed celiac - blood 3/3/09, biopsy 3/26/09, double DQ2 / single DQ8 positive
Health history since celiac diagnosis became too long -- moved to the "about me" section of my profile
My children and I all have multiple copies of the genes for Celiac Disease, along with large variety of symptoms/resolution gluten-free
Current tally from me, three kids and two grands: 4 diagnosed with Celiac Disease, 2 NCGS
Get PROPERLY tested BEFORE REMOVING GLUTEN.
ALWAYS independently research health related information found on internet forums/blogs.
"LTES" a Gem
Posted 03 September 2012 - 09:05 AM
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diagnosed celiac winter 2005
diagnosed hypothyroid spring 2006
But healthy and happy!
11 year-old Son had negative blood panel, but went on gluten-free diet of his own volition to see if his concentration would improve, his temper abate, and his energy level would increase. Miraculous response!
The great are great only because we are on our knees.
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Posted 03 September 2012 - 10:43 AM
Here's the brief version of how I got her. She lived a couple of blocks over, Cooper & I saw her when we walked and they liked each other. She seemed thin and had burned feet when it was 106 F out. Other neighbors said that the people who live there have a fancy pure-bred cat & dog. When they bought this house, the cat came with it. (She kept leaving her old home & going back). She is an outdoor cat except in the winter. She is completely declawed (front & back). They said that the owners said they couldn't keep her in the house. She put up a big fuss to go out. They sold the house & left Gracie behind.
MY friend had been feeding her. We grabbed her last night when she came to be fed. At my house, She hid for about 15 minutes then went to sit with my 16 yr old son, M, while he played video games. She seems to be well adjusted. She hasn't tried to excape. She likes to look out the windows, so I have pulled up the blinds so she can. Hub put a thing over the screened porch doggy door so she can go out there but she is too comfy sitting on M to go out.
I'll try to get her to the vet in the next few days and hope everything is OK with her.
M says he thinks she has been very lonely and is happy to have company.
She is eating Blue Buffalo grain free chicken and seems Ok with it. Cooper thinks it smells great! If he wasn't so afraid of the basement, I would have to put the food up. I may have to do that because the cat may make him feel safer about the basement.
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"Children in a family are like flowers in a bouquet: there's always one determined to face in an opposite direction from the way the arranger desires."
~Marcelene Cox
~Ralph Waldo Emerson
Posted 03 September 2012 - 10:46 AM
Sounds like she's adjusting well. Best of luck to all of you!
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Hashimoto's DX 2005.
Gluten-Free since 6/2011.
DH (and therefore Celiac) dx from ND.
Responsive to iodine withdrawal for DH (see quote, above).
Genetic tests reveal half DQ2, half DQ8 - I'm a weird bird!
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Though he ranks third in the ECHL with 56 points this season, there's no chance Komets forward Brandon Marino is going to come close to scoring 100 points. Like the unbeaten 1972 Miami Dolphins, that means Colin Chin can celebrate for at least another year as he's the last Komet to hit the century mark -- in 1993-94.
There's also no way Marino is going to score 50 goals, so Lonnie Loach's mark of 55 in 1990-91 is going to lack company again. During the franchise's 61-year history, there have been 14 times a Komet has scored 50 goals in a season, and 34 when a Komet scored 100 points, but they were all almost a decade into the last century. Any fan who is a college student has never seen either milestone accomplished.
Will Fort Wayne ever see another 50-goal scorer or 100-point player?
``I think it will happen again, but it may not happen this year,'' Marino said. ``If you stay consistent, it's possible. I don't know if I'll ever get there or not. It's hard to say.''
At least he's in the discussion. Ontario's Colton Yellow Horn leads the ECHL with 36 goals and 58 points this year.
Some Komets have come close to making the milestones. P.C. Drouin had 98 points with three games left in the 2008-09 season when he suffered a broken arm. Colin Chaulk scored 96 points in 2003-04. Bobby Stewart scored 48 goals in 2002-03, missing on four breakaways in his final game, and Konstantin Shafranov scored 46 goals in 1995-96.
``I believe it will happen,'' Chaulk said.
First, though, there are reasons why reaching the milestones doesn't happen as often as it once did. Players, especially goaltenders, are larger today and skate faster. Goaltender equipment is better, as is team defense. The neutral zone trap limits scoring chances, and power plays are also not as effective.
If a player gets on a hot streak, he is also likely to get called up to the American Hockey League. Scoring 50 goals or 100 points in a 72-game schedule is hard enough without losing any games. That's what has happened to Ontario's Colton Yellow Horn who has scored 36 goals in 48 games before getting called up to Manchester of the AHL.
``The CHL has a couple who get close to 100, but it's not like it used to be,'' Komets center Brett Smith said. ``It's hard to score goals. Goalies are bigger, they are stronger and faster. It's hard to score and defense is so important. Every team focuses so much on penalty kill and defense it makes it hard to score.''
The Komets would like to find a consistent scorer with scoring ability, but they also know they've won six championships since the era of Loach and Chin because of defense. It's almost easier for players to reach milestones like that while playing on bad teams where they can get more ice time and all the power-play chances.
``I think the depth of goaltending in this league is really impressive. That's going to shut down offense a lot,'' Komets General Manager David Franke said. ``I think in the minors it's harder than it ever was because there is so much movement. I don't think an older player can put that together, but the big reason that we may not see that again is because of the movement. Even if a player loses 10 games with you to the AHL, it's not going to get done.''
About the only way one player could reach one of the milestones is with help from two other players. Loach played on a line with former NHLers John Anderson (83 points) and Bruce Boudreau (120 points). Chin played with John Purves (86 points) and Kelly Hurd (84 points).
The odd thing is, every rule change from the last 15 years has been about increasing offense, from eliminating the red line, eliminating the clutching and grabbing by defensemen to increasing interference calls.
``It's tougher for D-men because they can't clutch and grab, but they are better skaters now and they are stronger,'' Marino said. ``That shows you how good the hockey is.
``It can happen, but it wouldn't be a huge surprise if it didn't. You have to stay healthy for a whole year and not get called up or miss games for some reason. A lot of things have to go perfectly.''


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Career Development Center services are available to all Samford students and alumni. Distance education students can access our services via phone, Web and Skype.
Equip students and alumni with tools for effective decision making, goal setting, and personal development
Direct individuals to resources for vocational exploration and professional development
Connect the Samford community with employers and career opportunities.
Heather joined the Career Development Center in April 2013 as the Director of Employer Relations. She serves as the primary liaison between employers, students, and academic departments for employment after graduation. She counsels and advises students and alumni to match them with the opportunities best suited for their vocational plans.In addition, Heather conducts workshops and speaks to classes and campus groups on topics such as resume writing, interviewing, networking, job search tactics, and social media. She is responsible for developing business and community contacts and facilitates campus events such as our Career Networking Expos and the Employer Speakers Series.Heather is a Samford graduate and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism/Mass Communication with a concentration in Public Relations. Previously, Heather was Senior Editor at Oxmoor House / Time Home Entertainment Inc, the book publishing division of Time Inc.
Brent is a career and job search counselor working with students who are looking to change their major as well as students/alumni job searching in Liberal Arts, Nursing, and Education. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Furman University and a Master's in Education degree in Higher Education Administration from the University of South Carolina. Her cognate was College Guidance and Counseling. She has worked in Freshman Programming and Residence Life at Columbia College as well as Samford University. In addition, she was the Internship Program Coordinator and Student Employment Coordinator at the College of Charleston in Charleston, SC. She is a member of the National Career Development Association and the Alabama Counseling Association. She has also served on various leadership positions with the Alabama Career Development Association.
Ashley joined the Career Development Center in August 2013. As the Director of Experiential Education, Ashley works with students, faculty, and employers to identify, develop, and facilitate internship opportunities. She counsels and advises students who are interested in career- and major-related internships. Ashley also conducts preparation workshops and speaks to classes and campus groups on topics such as resume writing, interviewing, networking, and selecting internships. In addition, she also reviews resumes and cover letters for current Samford students and encourages them throughout the internship application process.Ashley holds both an undergraduate degree in English and a graduate degree in Education from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. She previously served at Samford as the founding director of the fifth year secondary Masters in Education program. Her past experience also includes positions as Director of Student and Alumni Affairs at the UAB School of Education and Public Relations Manager at the Alabama Humanities Foundation.
Since joining Samford in 1995, Heather has worked with a variety of students as a career counselor, as one of the academic advisors for Undeclared Majors, and as Director of the Success Mentoring Program. Her current focus in career counseling is working with freshman students and undeclared majors with their major decisions and career planning. She also coordinates the Career Development Center's annual majors fair. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from Birmingham- Southern College, a Master of Arts in History from the University of Montevallo, and a Master of Education degree with a concentration in Counseling and Guidance also from the University of Montevallo. Prior to coming to Samford, she worked in career services at the University of Montevallo, as well as in the private sector in the retail and publishing industries. A member of both the Alabama Counseling Association and the Alabama Career Development Association, she has held leadership positions in both, including having served as Secretary of the state association and as President of the Jefferson/Shelby County Chapter.
Ben is the Administrative Assistant for Career Development and Disability Resources. He schedules student appointments, maintains student files, and directs students to the appropriate counselor to best serve their needs. Ben joined the CDC staff in April of 2012.Prior to working in the Career Development Center, Ben was a student at Samford in Beeson Divinity School. Ben received his Master of Divinity in December of 2011. During his time at Beeson he worked with college students at Christ the King Anglican Church.


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Even though the dreidel and the Adam Sandler song have made Hanukkah into a festive holiday that is often poked fun at, the Jewish holiday's inception has a dark origin dating back thousands of years ago.
A war in 165 B.C. against the Jews and the Hellenist Syrians begins the story. The Greek king of Syria, Antiochus, had banned the Jews from partaking in their rituals, forcing them to worship the Greek gods. The Holy Temple had been taken and dedicated to the Greek god Zeus for his worship. Fueled by anger, the majority of the Jews made the decision to fight back.
War broke out in the small village outside of Jerusalem of Modiin, where the Jews were humiliated by Greek officers and soldiers. They were to bow down to idols and eat the flesh of a pig, both of which were abominations to the Jews. A high priest named Mattathias refused to take part, but a fellow villager stepped up to take his place. Enraged, Mattathias killed the villager and turned around and killed the Greek officer. He, along with his five sons and other villagers, attacked and killed the soldiers. Because of the massacre, Mattathias and his family sought refuge in the nearby mountains, and other Jews soon joined the cause to battle the Greeks.
After his father's death, Mattathias' son Judah took over the family-led regime. Nicknamed "Maccabee" or "the hammer" he and his soldiers battled against the Greek soldiers whenever given the chance. Upon their arrival at the Holy Temple in 164 B.C., they found the temple in poor condition, with many items broken and missing, defiled by warfare. One such item was the golden menorah, an eight branched candle holder. Inspired by sadness and victory, they cleaned up and repaired the Temple. At its completion, a big ceremony with a feast was called to rededicate the Temple. This is where the Jewish holiday became to be named, as the word "dedication" in Hebrew is called "Hanukkah". They wanted to light up the menorah as a celebration, but the oil flask they had only had enough oil for one night, or one candle. A miracle was in the works, however, as the oil spread out through eight days, keeping the menorah lit until more oil could be found.
Today's celebrants observe Hanukkah in a similar way. Each night, they light the menorah for eight days as a commemoration of the miracle with the oil. The first night of Hanukkah, two candles are placed, including a helper candle known as a shamash. Each night thereafter, one more candle is placed in the menorah. At the end of the holiday, the menorah is lit up completely celebrating the holiday also known as the Festival of Lights.
Other festive events that take place during Hanukkah today include games such as spinning the dreidel, which is a special Hebrew top with Hebrew letters on each side. Gifts are exchanged, namely coins, or gelt to the children. Also, traditional foods are enjoyed during the holiday. Most commonly known are potato latkes, or pancakes, and jelly donuts known as sufganiyot.
Because the Jewish calendar varies from the calendars we use today in the United States, the holiday will take place this year on Thursday, Dec. 2. However, celebrations will begin at sundown on the previous day. But no matter what day the celebration begins, the holiday of Hanukkah displays the strength shown by the Jews during turmoil of war of years past, leading to a restoration and dedication that resonates in the Jewish community today.
Exceptionally well researched and reported article about the history of the Jewish and the Christian people- if only you had not included the first paragraph. I almost didn't continue after the name in that paragraph. I'm curious, what do you think that name contributed to this otherwise excellent article? Except for the first paragraph- one of the best articles I have ever read in the Reporter.


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I really don't see how you don't at least make an offer to your leading rusher and leading scorer without having at least some kind of backup plan. To me a guy that had 250 yards on 51 carries and one TD is hardly a solid backup plan to replace your leading scorer. I'm not saying pay the man an ungodly amount of money but at least offer him something. He hasn't been that bad and according to the stats he definitely hasn't been "losing" games for us. And yes I watched every snap this year before anyone asks..and yes he does dance more than he should but some of that, not all grant it, comes from the O-line not getting the job done. In my opinion, for what it's worth, I need to see more outta Miller before I just write Bush off.
Peep the 'Condi Rice beans woman in forehead at Pebble Beach article'. Lulz!
The Dolphins are not offering Bush a contract, IMO, because they have no idea what his market value is and they don't want to either overpay him or offer him something embarrassingly low. They want him to test the market and then, I think, sweep in with an offer that demands a small, home-team discount.
I Would love to keep him on this team but doo not overpay.
Watch the block by pouncey at 2:57 btw.
Our quarterback averaged 6.8 yards per attempt. We had a net negative yards per pass attempt differential. We set a team record for fewest forced turnovers. We can't find Pro Bowlers until half the roster begs out. Those criteria are all relatively basic to winning but the hysterically pathetic Reggie Bush haters can't see anything in their glossy world other than a stutter step. At that point the mind goes on tilt and stays there. They tremble and sweat, absolutely petrified he might break into the open field and ruin their desperate simplistic argument.
It's one of the delightful developments in franchise history.
I like what Bush was able to do the past 2 years. He is the only playmaker on offense as of right now. Love the Bush/Miller combo in the backfield. Plus with injuries to that position, its always good to be deep at RB. I hope they resign him.
I forgot about Gray completely. I really liked him coming out of college, but knew we would have to wait a year on him. Miller did outperform Bush this year and I want to keep them both. At the end of the day, keeping Bush will have to have to come at the expense of upgrading another player. I would add the 4 mil he will command add that to a FA WR and make sure we get the right one.
But this being the Dolphins, We Love giving away Playmakers. Think...Brandon Marshall, Wes Welker, Rob Ninkovich, heck even Ted Ginn Jr. So it is a sure thing we let our most explosive offensive player go. But there is always Daniel Thomas and Michael Egnew (SARCASM)


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In This Issue:
Alone Among Us - The Mental Health Challenges Faced by Hispanics
Family counselor Jorge Ruiz Chacón follows an ancient path to healing.
He has been counseling mostly Hispanic families in Chelan County since 1994. From his grandmother, a natural healer, Chacón was taught that all illnesses are spiritual, a loss of hope and faith. In college, he learned the same techniques in psychology courses that his grandmother taught him -- just in a different way.
"Even in the domestic violence counseling that I do, the spirituality part is always there," Chacón said.
"In everything I do, I combine the two worlds. It completes the picture for me."
Incorporating Faith and Spirituality in Treatment
People gathered at the United Church of God and Christ in St. Paul, Minnesota recently to hear personal, and sometimes heart wrenching, stories of those grappling with mental illness.
The night was not only about sharing experiences; it was also an opportunity for the storytellers to network with one another in an effort to create a web of support, especially in minority communities, where people too often fall through the cracks of service.
Sharing Stories, Dispelling Stigma
When Jeffrey Montague entered the mental health field in the early 1980s, there was an unspoken separation between medicine and spirituality.
However, in recent years, there has been a shift toward using spirituality to treat mental health problems.
Today, Montague heads the faith initiative at the Southeastern Mental Health Authority in Norwich, Conn. Montague answers questions about incorporating faith and spirituality in treatment, and reaching out to other faith communities.


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Have you ever considered having a chirping cricket as a house pet? Here are some facts and tips for creating a happy atmosphere for a pet cricket in your home.
- A field cricket is shiny black, with brown wings. Despite Disney's Jiminy Cricket, there is no such thing as a green cricket.
- A fully-grown male is less than an inch long, while the female cricket is about 50 percent longer.
- Only male crickets can sing.
- Crickets, unlike grasshoppers, are short and stubby, and won't jump, except in desperation.
- Female crickets lay their eggs in the fall. When they hatch in May or early June there are thousands of tiny black crickets, but by July they are bigger and large enough to start singing.
- To sing, male crickets lift their wing casings at a 45 degree angle and rub them together.
- Crickets can eat and sing at the same time.
- Like all insects, crickets are cold-blooded and they sing faster or slower depending on the temperature.
Did you know? To convert cricket chirps to degrees Fahrenheit, count number of chirps in 14 seconds then add 40 to get temperature.
Example: 30 chirps + 40 = 70° F
Pet Crickets
- A medium sized pickle jar with small holes punched in the lid makes a wonderful cricket home. A fishbowl or terrarium covered with wire mesh can also do the trick.
- Add sand or clean soil and leaves to the bottom of the jar. A piece of bark can also create a comfortable atmosphere for your cricket.
- The best place to catch a cricket is inside your house. In the fall, crickets come inside, attracted by the warmth.
- Once you catch your cricket, wrap him loosely in a handkerchief and transfer him into his jar. A newly caught cricket will make a desperate attempt to escape, so a glass enclosed shower stall would be ideal for the transfer.
- The cricket will need food and water every day.
- For water, use the lid of a plastic medicine jar. It can be put in with tweezers or a bacon turner. You can fill the water dish by drawing water through a straw.
- Crickets will eat almost anything including cornflakes, oats, granola, birdseed, lettuce, or other raw vegetables.
- Clean the jar every two to three days.
The sad part is, a cricket's life is very short. Typically, if you catch one in good condition in August or September, he should last till about Thanksgiving. When the time comes, bring the jar outside, say your goodbyes, wash and clean it out, and put it away for next fall.


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Lewis Hamilton admits he was beaten by the faster driver in Spain after losing out to Nico Rosberg in qualifying...
Lewis Hamilton admits he was beaten by the faster driver in Spain after losing out to Nico Rosberg in qualifying.
Mercedes have dominated qualifying in recent grand prix weeks with Hamilton on pole in China and Rosberg one race later in Bahrain.
The German did it again in Spain on Saturday when he clocked a 1:20.718 to beat his British team-mate by 0.254s.
And although Hamilton reckons a new set of medium tyres would have helped his cause, he concedes Rosberg was the quicker driver on the day.
"Today I didn't have a second option set at the end that I think would have helped a little bit. But I think Nico was just quicker today," he said.
The Mercedes 1-2 on the grid is a welcome result for a team trying to haul themselves up the pecking order.
However, Hamilton fears tyre issue will mean they won't finish the grand prix in the same position that they start.
"Congratulations to Nico, he did a great job. But also I'm really happy for the team and this is down to the great work everyone is doing at the factory.
"I'm very proud to be able to get a front row for the team, but as Nico says, we have to approach it with caution because tomorrow is going to be tough."
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Region IV Hits Quarters - Region II & III Kickoff
The Region IV Championships in Hawaii have reached the Quarterfinals but today are enjoying a nice day off before the knockout rounds begin. Rush teams have faced some tough results through the first few days of round robin play (especially wild card teams who struggled with a record of 3-21-0 between 8 teams) but 9 are still vying for a Regional Championship. The host state still has four teams playing as the U12G, U13G, U14B and U19G are still in play. Colorado Rush has the U12G and U15B, and New Mexico has the U15 and U18 boys all in the quarters.
The U19 boys from Idaho Rush are caught in a tie breaker that will force them to play a pk shootout Friday against Pateadores (CA-S) to determine which team will advance to the Semis (U19 Boys go straight from group play to semi-finals) to face Pumas Premier (CA-S).
Region III is set to kickoff their Championships in Edmonds, Oklahoma on Friday. Teams from Florida, Texas and Tennessee Rush will be in play looking to win the 3rd Region III title in as many years. The U18 Florida Rush boys won Region III last year and went on to win the National Championship, the first for Florida Rush.
Region II is also in play this upcoming weekend. Iowa, Kansas, Wisconsin and Michigan Rush-Northville will all square of with Mid-West foes June 22-26 in Des Moines, Iowa. No Rush team has ever won a Region II title, but that region has also never had 8 qualifiers so this could be the year!
Good luck to those teams starting regionals, and to those who have reached the knockout rounds!
Scores for all three regions will be updated periodically on rushsoccer.com.


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Recently I got my wife an Acer Aspire One notebook with WinXP, 1 GB RAM and 16 GB SSD. It's surprisingly nice little machine, especially with regard to its price (I got it for free when buying a lawn mower).
It was pre-installed and I'm surprised it has FAT32 file system. I've read many diverse and divergent articles, but it seems that converting to NTFS would be a good idea to speed it up a bit. But what about the cluster size? The only thing those articles seem to agree is that it's quite critical value for an SSD, but they don't give any unambiguous answer.
Does anyone here have any experience or piece of advice? Thanks in advance.


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Clowns hold a picture of the late clown Aristides Alfaro Samper, popularly known as Chirajito, as they attend his funeral in San Salvador, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010. Alfaro, one of El Salvador's most popular circus clowns, died of a heart attack on Jan. 22 at age 74.
Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates a point won against Ivo Karlovic of Croatia during their Men's singles fourth round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday Jan. 24, 2010.
German pair Aliona Savchenko, left, and Robin Szolkowy, right, perform during the gala exhibition at the ISU European figure skating championships in Tallinn, Estonia, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010.
A model presents creations by French fashion designer Romain Kremer as part of his Men's Fall Winter 2010-2011 fashion collection in Paris, Sunday Jan. 24, 2010.
A man rides a horse cart on a cold and foggy morning in Allahabad, India, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010. According to a local news agency, dense fog in northern parts of India continued to affect train schedules.
A Hindu devotee performs rituals at "Sangam," the confluence of rivers Ganges, Yamuna and mythical Saraswati, during the annual month long fair "Magh Mela" in Allahabad, India, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010. Hundreds of thousands of devout Hindus bathe at Sangam during the astronomically auspicious period of over 30 days celebrated as "Magh Mela" to rid themselves of their sins and attain prosperity.
Military bands rehearse for "Beating the Retreat" as part of the preparations for Republic Day celebrations, in New Delhi, India, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010. India will celebrate Republic Day on Jan. 26.
Members of the Indian Border Security Force mounted on camels rehearse for "Beating the Retreat", during preparations for Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi, India, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010. India will celebrate Republic Day on Jan. 26.
Vaclav Janacek from Czech Republic on Anastasia during a steeplechase horse race on the frozen lake Obersee in Arosa, Switzerland, Sunday Jan. 24, 2010.
Canada's Christopher Delbosco (wearing red), leads Conradign Netzer, left, of Switzerland, Hiroomi Takizawa, right, of Japan, and Egor Korotkov, of Russia, in a qualifying heat in men's skicross during World Cup freestyle skiing in Wilmington, N.Y., on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010.


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Charlie Bartlett has been kicked out of every private school he ever attended. And now that he's moved on to public school, he's simply getting pummeled. But, when Charlie discovers that the kids who surround him--the outcast and the popular alike--are secretly in desperate need, his entrepreneurial spirit takes over. Hanging up his shingle in the boys' restroom, Charlie becomes an underground, not to mention under-aged, shrink who listens to the private confessions of his schoolmates and makes the imprudent decision to hand out the pills he's proffered from his own psychiatric sessions. Meanwhile, at home, Charlie keeps charming his way out of an inevitable confrontation with his adoring but utterly overwhelmed mother, Marilyn. Then, Charlie Bartlett makes his big mistake: falling in love with the beautiful and bold daughter of the school's increasingly disenchanted Principal, who is hot on his trail. As Charlie Bartlett's world and fledgling psychiatric practice unravel, he begins to discover there's a whole lot more to making a difference than handing out pills.
Cast: Robert Downey Jr., Kat Dennings, Hope Davis, Tyler Hilton, Anton Yelchin
Produced by: Sidney Kimmel, Jay Roach, Baron Kidd, David Permut
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Written by: Gustin Nash
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PROJECT EARTH DAY: EGB Eco Fashion Show
Anyone who has been reading Inhabitat for awhile knows that we love our eco-fashion here – almost as much as we love green building. Fashion and architecture don't often get mentioned in the same breathe, but happily, this past week we were able to see the green architecture and the green fashion worlds come together to celebrate Earth Day in an eco-fashion show put on by the Emerging Green Builders (EGB) Chapter of NYC. "Project Earth Day", as it was called, was put together to showcase the latest in sustainable apparel and textile designs by up and coming designers.
We attended the fashion show on Thursday night and had a great time checking out the latest and greatest examples of sustainable fashion from NYC designers such as Nature Vs. Future, Bahar Sharpar and Covet.
The highlight of the evening was the student fashion show, which you can read more on Inhabitat here > Our very own Jill Danyelle was one of the esteemed judges – along with Jennifer Busch from Contract Magazine, Christian Larsen from MoMA, Randy Fahey from Gensler, and Margaret Lydecker from GreenDrinksNYC.
Project Earth Day Student Competition >
Jacket by first-year Parson's student, Caroline Hur.
What does green architecture have to do with sustainable style – you might ask? Organizers Molly Garretson and Amber Nelson explained it this way: there has been an upswell of interest in green design everywhere this year – in green building even more than green fashion. Sustainability is an issue that cuts across all design disciplines and in fact, brings disciplines together under common strategies and a common purpose. "EGBNY members are young, creative professionals in the building, architecture and interior design fields," says Molly Garretson, EGBNY member and the fashion show liaison. "We wanted to throw an event that would not only be fun, but would bring together similar creative, eco-conscious people in another yet related area of design."
Since we are avid believers in the philsophy that design is design – and architects should be interested in fashion, and fashionistas should be interested in architecture – we were obviously very happy about the interdisciplinary collaboration that came together in Project Earth Day.
Show organizer Molly Garretson explaining her philosophy on green design – in a Bahar Shahpar dress.
Russell Unger – Executive Director, USGBC New York – speaks at Amber Nelson's cardboard podium
In terms of green architecture on display, we were extremely impressed with Amber Nelson's thoughtful and meticulously green design for the whole space – including an eco catwalk made from 100% recycled plastics from milk jugs and soda bottles, supported by shipping pallets that went straight back to the warehouse for reuse after the show.
The gorgeous runway backdrop was constructed entirely out of bamboo, cardboard roles and waste textiles, while the eye-catching cardboard podium is a simple DIY flat-pack design constructed of cardboard found on the streets of Park Slope, Brooklyn. Kudos to Amber on setting a terrific example for event/interiors designers everywhere. If only all green events went to this level of detail.
Russell Unger – Executive Director, USGBC New York – speaks at Amber Nelson's cardboard podium
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March 30, 2008 at 7:39 pm
wOw! what an INCREDIBLE event! it\'s sEw great to see more eco designers striving to design for a difference! gorgeous collections!
i wish i would have heard about this year\'s competition sooner, i would love to participate!! 😀 i am showing my newest eco~glam collection on April 19th in Kent Ohio, for the Who's Your Mama? Earth Day Festival. perhaps next year i can come play in NYC with some other Mother Lovers!
February 3, 2008 at 4:14 pm
A new line of Green Bridal Gowns! – Elegant, Beautiful, Luxurious and Green!
August 6, 2007 at 5:37 pm
I abosolutely love green fashion tho I've never done it yet myself—I can definately appreciate the art and fashion—-as well as the cause.
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June 18, 2007 at 9:40 pm
With more postings like this, it can only increase the awareness and popularity of green fashion. Ideas are the key and combining this with meaning gives a meaningful brand.
May 9, 2007 at 11:59 am
Being A fashion student at st. Martins in London and keen on saving the world Id like to know more about this competition, how to enter in particular! Where can I get this information? Many thanks, Jenny Araskog
May 2, 2007 at 8:27 am
A Green Avant-Garde Success! EGB-NY really put a great show together; a thorough, well planned event from the sustainable architectural runway and natural back-drops to the growing avant-garde trend of eco-fashion. Many thanks to all involved for your hard work, inspiration and future generated outlook!
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19 March 2013
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They brought the science; we brought the challenge!
On Saturday, March 16, Orlando Science Center held the 2013 Science Challenge! Presented by Bright House Networks, Science Challenge encourages excellence in science education and provides an intermediate event between the county science fairs and the state science fair. Participants are the first place winners in the physical science competitions in county Science Fairs in the nine surrounding counties (Brevard, Lake, Marion, Orange, Osceola, Polk, Seminole, Sumter and Volusia). These middle and high school students bring their A-game as they strive to win top honors.
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Recipe by Robyn Webb
"Roasted garlic and asparagus prepared in a neat packet. Preparation time: 10 minutes. (Note: you can omit the wine and decrease the garlic and oil if desired.) This recipe is from The WEBB Cooks, articles and recipes by Robyn Webb, courtesy of the American Diabetes Association."
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12 cloves
2 tablespoons
olive oil
1/4 cup
white wine
3 cups
diagonally sliced asparagus
6 sprigs
fresh thyme
Tons of flavor!! Instead of wraping the asparagus in individual bundles, I put them in a baking dish and covered them. I will absolutely make this again, although maybe next time cut the garlic a little. Think I'll keep my distance from my co-workers tomorrow!
Good, but it needs tweaking. The wine was a little too strong in the flavor, and it needs more spicing. I did add some garlic salt to the recipe, which I think helped, but it needed more salt, amongst other things. Next time I'll also stick it under the broiler for a couple of minutes to give it more of a roasted taste. I'll have to play with it.
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My fiance and I were very impressed with this recipe. I didn't make mine with thyme or cloves of garlic. Instead, I used minced garlic, about 1 1/2 cup and poured white cooking wine in the bag. The flavor was FANTASTIC, especially if you're a garlic lover, as we are. Thanks for this one!
I minced the garlic and only used about 10 cloves. Used a few tsp of crushed thyme rather than fresh. Added some salt and pepper. I prefer asparagus on the crisp side, so I would decrease the baking time next time to 15-18 minutes. Served with whole wheat couscous and Parmesan cheese for a vegetarian meal. As a meal, this recipe made 2 servings.
I was trying to imitate an asparagus dish I had at a restaurant, and this was it! The only things I did differently were substituted wine with a drizzle of butter because I didn't have any wine...and I added cashew peices because it seemed like it would go well with the dish--and it did! I will definitely be making this again.
This is great! Love it, love it, love it! For those people who didn't like it, I'm betting that you don't like asparagus to begin with. Hey, I don't like peas -- I wouldn't expect some great recipe to change that! LOL
So, if you like asparagus, give this a try -- definitely yummy!
I made this on Easter Sunday to go with my roasted leg of lamb & it was awesome. I was a little nervous to serve it to our guests from Idaho (where asparagus grows wild) but they LOVED it! I made one big batch only because I found out too late that I didn't have enough foil to split it up. It was perfect except it needed salt & it tasted AWESOME reheated or even cold the next day too! I'll definitely make this again. Thanks Robyn!
I absolutely love this recipe, I omitted the wine and use dried thyme instead of fresh and salted a bite when done. I also cooked a little longer until the garlic carmelized more, it was fabulouse! Will definitely make again!
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Roasted Asparagus and Garlic
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Calories: 72
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Roxborough Park
This Thursday, March 19, 2015, is our monthly bee club meeting!
The meeting is from 6-8 p.m. at the Roxborough Community Center, directions below.
Angela Kantola will be our guest speaker telling us what she has learned about the "Flow Hive" that everyone is ga-ga over. Then Laura Phillips will give us our Epi-Pen Training for the year. This training is recommended for all club members.
We will also discuss the new swarm phone system being implemented by the Colorado State Beekeepers Association and the fact that they have 501c3 status available to use if we choose to use it.
All and all, it should be a very informative meeting. Bring a treat if you like and we'll all share.
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I found this at dolphinslogo.com
Last edited by ROADRUNNER; 12-06-2012 at 04:21 PM.
Aslong as it's not the LAdolphins..............
Sorry I can't copy it to here for some reason.
I was expecting another stupid logo but I actually love that one. I could see it as the new one in January
I hate it.
Not bad at all. I still prefer no change or going retro.
I don't like the orange on the bottom or in the eyes. I do like the shape of the dolphin though.
looks terrible.
Not awful. There is too much navy in it though. I definitely don't understand the navy in the sun ring.


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Saturday, October 11, 2003ATLANTA (October 11, 2003) - Fernando Fiuri (Villa Maria, Argentina) advanced in singles action as Oscar Posada (Valencia, Venezuela) and Alejandro Salazar (Arequipa, Peru) in doubles during the second day of competition at the Georgia Tech Invitational. Fiuri eliminated J. DePaulo, 6-2, 6-0 to advance in the tournament. He moves on to face Noah Tyler of Georgia Tech tomorrow morning in the single B finals. Posada and Salazar defeated the pair of Bobusic and Gonzales from UGA, 8-4 to move on to the semifinals and will face Trevor McLeod and Joao Menano also from Georgia Tech. Buccaneer action at the Georgia Tech Invitational Tournament begins Sunday morning at 9:30 a.m. Saturday's Results for the Georgia Tech Invitational Singles A - Round 3 P. Babej (USA) def. Alejandro Salazar (ETSU) 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 A - Consolation Knorr def. Federico Ochoa (ETSU) 6-1, 4-6, 6-1 A - Consolation Pieters def. Oscar Posada (ETSU) 3-6, 6-3, 6-3 B - Round 3 Z. Rath (GT) def. Diego Iglesias (ETSU) 6-2, 4-6, 6-2 B - Round 3 Fernando Fiuri (ETSU) def. Fitzpatrick (Belmont) 6-1, 7-6 (5) B - Semifinals Fernando Fiuri (ETSU) def. J. DePaolo (GT) 6-2, 6-0 B - Finals Fernando Fiuri (ETSU) vs. N. Tyler (GT) Sunday 9:30 a.m. Doubles Posada/Salazar (ETSU) def. Bobusic/Gonzales (UGA) 8-4 Posada/Salazar (ETSU) vs. McLeod/Menano Sunday 10:00 p.m.
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Victims' advocate says more energy should be invested in restitution programs
from Michael McKiernan's article on Legal Feeds:
Justice systems in the North should invest more energy in developing restitution processes that work, according to a leading Canadian victims' advocate.
Irvin Waller, a professor at the University of Ottawa and the president of the International Organization for Victim Assistance, was a speaker at Justice for All: A Comparison of the Crime Victims' Rights in the U.S. and Canada, put on by the American Bar Association's Criminal Justice section this morning.
"We know from the social science evidence that well-organized restorative justice, which includes restitution payments, not only increases victim satisfaction compared to the normal process, but secondly actually reduces recidivism," Waller said. "There is a real opening here. It's win-win all around for justice at times of austerity."
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Victor Esparza is in his first year as an assistant coach with the women's basketball team at Missouri Southern.
Esparza comes to Southern after serving as an assistant coach for the men's program at Oklahoma Panhandle State for the past six seasons. He also served as the head men's and women's cross country coach at OPSU during that time.
At Panhandle, Esparza was responsible for recruiting, player development, scouting and practice planning. He also was in charge of team travel, student-athlete academic progress and film exchange. He got his start in coaching as a student assistant for the 2006-07 season.
As the head coach for the cross country program, Esparza was in charge of everything from recruiting, budgeting, team travel and academics, while also supervising assistant coaches.
Esparza earned a bachelors of science degree from Panhandle State in 2008, and his masters in education from East Central University in 2013.


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Philosophy of Math and Science Seminar
Date: Thu. 13 Mar, 2014 12:00 am - 1:00 am
(Wed. 12 Mar, 2014 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm MDT)
Duration: 1 Hour
Location: Weir Hall
A weekly seminar and discussion group surrounding the philosophy of science and mathematics. Everyone is welcome to join in the Math Conference Room in Weir Hall.


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December 8
Saturday, 9:00 am
New Member Welcome Event
Inside Mummy Conservation
The Museum's new exhibition In the Artifact Lab: Conserving Egyptian Mummies features a conservator taking up residence in a glass-enclosed laboratory to protect, restore, and preserve more than 30 Egyptian artifacts including at least three mummies from our famed collection. Dr. David Silverman, Eckley Brinton Coxe Professor of Egyptology and Curator-In-Charge of the Museum's Egyptian Section, and Molly Gleeson, Project Conservator, discuss the significance of the collection and mummies being conserved, as well as the progress of the conservation. A light breakfast follows. RSVP by November 30 by calling 215.898.5093 or emailing email@example.com.
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NAMI FaithNet Newsletter: July 28, 2006
In this issue, we spotlight activities of interest to the faith community from the 2006 NAMI National Convention, which concluded July 2, 2006 in Washington, D.C. Save the date now and plan to join us for the 2007 NAMI Convention in San Diego, June 20 – 24.
Mental Illness as Spiritual Journey
As a consumer and clergyperson, Rev. Susan Gregg-Schroeder brought the wisdom of her ongoing journey and struggles with depression to participants in this convention workshop and offered universal truths about spirituality during difficult times.
NAMI is pleased to offer the FaithNet network the full audio of Rev. Gregg-Shroeder's excellent presentation online. Download and listen to the audio now.
FaithNet Networking Meeting
Approximately 40 Convention attendees gathered for a FaithNet networking session during the NAMI Convention. Presenters included Rev. Craig Rennebohm of Mental Health Chaplaincy, Rev. Bob Dell of Pathways to Promise, Rev. Susan Gregg-Schroeder of Mental Health Ministries,and Margaret Ann Holt of Virginia Interfaith Committee on Mental Illness Ministries (VICOMIM). These presenters, as well as several attendees, spoke about and distributed resources of interest to communities of faith, many of which are available via their Web sites.
In response to requests during this session, NAMI has created a general FaithNet flier for distribution at local NAMI events and through local faith communities. Download the flyer (Adobe PDF file)
Gunnar and Susan Christiansen Honored
At the Opening Plenary of the 2006 NAMI Convention, Gunnar and Susan Christiansen, founders of FaithNet, were honored with NAMI's Distinguished Service Award, NAMI's highest honor.
In presenting the award, NAMI's president Suzanne Vogel-Scibilia made the following remarks:
"The Distinguished Service Award is NAMI's highest honor. It is given to recognize exceptional efforts with national significance to
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"Due to their untiring dedication to this issue, the sleeping giant of the faith community is being awakened to its role in assisting persons with mental illnesses and their families."
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A behind-the-scenes interview with Michael Clifford, Birmingham Royal Ballet's shoemaster, where he explains why Petrushka demands more work than Sleeping Beauty.
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|Paul Griffiths looks at the careers of Igor Stravinsky and Sergei Diaghilev.
'Diaghilev cannot exist without Stravinsky, nor Stravinsky without Diaghilev.' That was the view of someone who knew the two of them, and who had good reason to feel at once gratitude and wariness towards them both: Vaslav Nijinsky, writing in his diary in February 1916. He was right.
The fame of Diaghilev's company, the Ballets Russes, rested largely on the spectacles for which Stravinsky had provided scores: The Firebird, Petrushka and The Rite of Spring. Meanwhile the composer, besides depending on Diaghilev's performances for an income, owed the great showman his career and, in large measure, his creative self. When Diaghilev discovered him, in 1908, he was a gifted but minor member of the Rimsky-Korsakov school. It was Diaghilev who, by commissioning The Firebird for Paris, gave him not only entry to circles including Debussy and Ravel but also an inkling of how music might be revitalised by a new gearing to the rhythms of the body.
Curiously, Diaghilev had also studied composition with Rimsky-Korsakov, but he was ten years older than Stravinsky, and by the time of their meeting he had long given up hope of the life of an artist; painting, too, he had studied and abandoned. Not destined to practise these arts, he would instead facilitate them. His genius turned out to be for persuading artists to work for him - and for persuading wealthy patrons to meet the cost, for he was not a rich man himself.
His first venture was an illustrated magazine, The World of Art, which he founded in 1898, when he was 26, with the intention of introducing Russian readers to what was happening in painting and design in western Europe. In 1907 he switched both art form and direction, now taking Russian music to the west, and specifically to Paris, where he mounted five concerts. The following year he was back in Paris with an opera, Boris Godunov, starring Fyodor Chaliapine, and the year after that came his first ballet season in the French capital, effectively a display of recent repertory from the Mariinsky Theatre in St Petersburg. The selection included the first staging outside Russia of Les Sylphides, with two of the Chopin numbers orchestrated by Stravinsky in his first task for the impresario, but what sent the Paris audience wild was the exotic splendour - not to mention the erotic thrill - of Cléopâtre and the Polovtsian Dances (from Borodin's opera Prince Igor), boldly choreographed by Michel Fokine, designed by one of Diaghilev's World of Art allies, Léon Bakst, and danced by a company that included Tamara Karsavina and Anna Pavlova as well as Nijinsky.
Diaghilev determined he would return the next year, this time with a ballet made specially for his company. It would be based on The Firebird, a Russian folktale with a special relevance as a parable of rebirth. Fokine would provide the choreography, Bakst the designs.
And the music? Diaghilev first tried two senior St Petersburg composers, Anatoly Lyadov and Nikolay Tcherepnin, and only then gave the task to the young man he had used for some retouching of Les Sylphides. In May 1910 Stravinsky left for the première in Paris, and for what turned out to be a new life in the west.
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