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• Davey O'Brien 'Great 8' Performance List (Oct. 3, 2016)
• Manning Award Star of the Week (Oct. 3, 2016)
• American Athletic Conference Offensive Player of the Week (Oct. 3, 2016)
• American Athletic Conference Offensive Player of the Week (Sept. 19, 2016)
• Davey O'Brien 'Great 8' Performance List (Sept. 7, 2016)
• American Athletic Conference Offensive Player of the Week (Sept. 5, 2016)
• 2016 Lombardi Award Watch List
• 2016 Earl Campbell Award Watch List
• 2016 Manning Award Watch List
• 2016 Johnny Unitas Award Watch List
• 2016 Walter Camp Award Watch List
• 2016 Davey O'Brien Award Watch List
• 2016 Wuerffel Trophy Watch List
• 2016 Maxwell Award Watch List
• 2016 Athlon Sports Preseason All-American Fourth Team
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• 2016 Athlon Sports Preseason AAC First Team
• 2015 Earl Campbell Award Winner
• 2015 Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Offensive MVP
• 2015 Phil Steele's AAC Third Team
• 2015 American Athletic Conference Championship MVP
• 2015 Earl Campbell Award Finalist
• 2015 The American Athletic Conference's Second Team
• 2015 Manning Award Finalist
• 2015 Earl Campbell Award Semifinalist
• 2015 Earl Campbell Award Player of the Week (Dec. 1, 2015)
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• American Athletic Conference Weekly Honor Roll (Nov. 30, 2015)
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• 2015 Earl Campbell Award Watch List
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2016: Led Houston to a home win over Tulsa (Oct. 15) with 142 rushing yards on 25 attempts and a 26-of-34 throwing effort with 254 yards ... winning streak was snapped in a loss at Navy (Oct. 8), where he threw for 359 yards on a 32-of-50 effort with three touchdowns ... also ran for a score on 17 carries and 94 yards ... notched his 18th straight win as a starting quarterback after passing for a career high 389 yards on a 32-of-38 performance with three touchdowns, while rushing for 65 yards and two scores on 12 attempts in a home win vs. UConn (Sept. 29) ... passed for 289 yards on a 20-for-26 effort and two touchdowns and had seven rushes for 39 yards and a score all in a road win at Texas State (Sept. 24) .. threw for 326 yards on a 24-of-36 effort with one touchdown and rushing for 73 yards on 26 attempts and two scores in a road win at Cincinnati (Sept. 15) … Houston to a season-opening win over No. 3 Oklahoma (Sept. 3) … finished 23-of-40 for 321 passing yards and two touchdowns … also had 18 rushing attempts.
2015: Started 13 games at quarterback for the Cougars while appearing in 14 ... claimed the Earl Campbell Award, presented annually to the top player from the state of Texas ... Manning Award finalist ... became the first Houston quarterback to rush for over 1,000 yards in a season, finishing with 1,108 yards ... finished fifth nationally and set the Houston single-season record for rushing touchdowns with 21 ... ranked ninth nationally in completion percentage ... threw just six interceptions, ranking seventh nationally among quarterbacks with at least 300 attempts ... joined by Clemson's Deshaun Watson as the only quarterbacks to rush for over 1,000 yards and pass for over 2,000 yards ... broke 14 Houston or American Conference records throughout the season while tying three others ... was eighth nationally with 16 rushing attempts of at least 20 yards and nine rushing attempts of at least 30 yards ... the 16 rushing attempts of at least 20 yards led all quarterbacks nationally and all players in The American, regardless of position ... finished seventh nationally in scoring among non-kickers with 126 points ... moved up to fourth on the Houston career rushing touchdowns chart by the end of the season, just two away from third and 10 away from the Houston career record ... named the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Offensive MVP after rushing for 67 yards and two touchdowns while passing for 238 yards and a touchdown ... moved to 19-2 as a starter with the win over Florida State, the best career winning percentage (.905) in Houston history ... led the Cougars with 88 yards passing and 148 yards rushing in the American Championship game against Temple while eclipsing the 1,000-yard rushing mark ... passed for a season-high 308 yards on a 26-for-35 effort with no interceptions and three touchdowns in win over Navy ... also rushed for 83 yards on 14 attempts and a score vs. Midshipmen ... injured in first half vs. Memphis, missing the remainder of the game and all but the last series at UConn ... had two passing touchdowns on a 16-for-24 passing effort for 161 yards, while also rushing for 119 yards on 16 attempts in win over Cincinnati ... passed for 221 yards and a touchdown on a 15-of-23 effort, while rushing for a score on 19 attempts and 33 yards in shutout win over Vanderbilt ... totaled 210 passing yards (16-23) for a touchdown, including a season-long 67-yard pass, while rushing for a score on 10 attempts for 46 yards in win at UCF ... recorded the third-longest streak of games with at least three rushing touchdowns over the last 10 years with three rushing scores at Tulane ... totaled 77 rushign yards on 14 carries in the win at Tulane while passing for 222 yards and one touchdown ... broke the single-season rushing touchdown record by a Houston QB with 11 after finishing with a Houston single-game record four rushing touchdowns in the win over SMU ... added 82 yards on the ground on 14 carries, while passing for 243 yards on a 16-of-18 mark vs. Mustangs ... broke the single-game Houston rushing yards record for a quarterback with his 182 yards on 20 carries in win at Tulsa ... racked up a career-best three rushing touchdowns to lead the offense vs. Golden Hurricane ... also at Tulsa, tallied his fourth straight 200+ yard passing game with 273 yards on a 22-of-38 effort with no interceptions ... notched third straight game with 200+ passing yards...Had 274 yards of passing on 17-21 for four touchdowns in win over Texas State ... also rushed for two scores on 10 attempts for 91 yards vs. Bobcats ... tallied 236 yards and three passing touchdowns on a 23-for-33 effort in a win at Louisville ... also rushed for 98 yards on 21 carries vs. the Cardinals ... became the eighth quarterback in Houston history to top 100 yards rushing and 100 yards passing in the same game during the season opener against Tennesee Tech ... rushed for a career high 107 yards on 13 carries and two touchdowns while also throwing for 275 yards on 21-of-28 passing and a touchdown.
2014: Started the final eight games as Houston's quarterback, including the Armed Forces Bowl against Pittsburgh ... started the first five games as Houston's starting receiver ... at quarterback, passed for 12 touchdowns on 2,010 yards - a passing percentage of 67.3, good for a Top 10 nationally-ranked finish ... rushed for six scores and 118 carries, totaling 573 yards ... at receiver, made 15 receptions for 139 yards for 9.3 yards per catch ... led the Cougars to a comeback win over Pittsburgh in the Armed Forces Bowl ... was 15-of-24 for 274 yards and three passing touchdowns in the win ... rushed for 92 yards on 14 carries vs. Pitt ... tallied one touchdown, a 36-yard catch vs. UCF ... had a career-long pass of 89 yards at Cincinnati for a touchdown ... was 27-of-45 for a career-high 360 passing yards with two passing touchdowns at Cincinnati ... added a rushing touchdown on 11 carries and 84 yards vs. Bearcats ... rushed for three touchdowns on 14 carries and 93 yards in win at SMU ... also passed for 144 yards on a 17-28-1 effort ... was 16-of-21 for 227 passing yards and a touchdown in win over Tulsa ... recorded a 31-of-45 passing effort for 342 yards and two touchdowns vs. Tulane ... also rushed for 59 yards on a career-high 18 attempts ... was 3-0 in his first three starts at quarterback ... was 15-of-19 for 89 passing yards and a score at USF ... recorded second straight win as starting QB vs. Temple ... was 29-of-33 passing for 268 yards and two touchdowns ... also ran for 44 yards on 13 carries ... finished 17-of-28 for 188 passing yards and a touchdown at Memphis ... also rushed for 95 yards on a team-leading 17 carries and a score ... tallied nine carries for nine yards vs. UCF... rushed for 26 yards on one carry and led Houston with 39 yards receiving on four receptions vs. UNLV ... had three catches for 24 yards at BYU ... notched two touchdowns in win over Grambling, a rushing and receiving TD ... finished with 84 all-purpose yards and had three punt returns for 43 yards ... made his first career start for the Cougars, at receiver, in the 2014 season opener vs. UTSA ... finished with five receptions for 21 yards, the longest marked at 11 yards ... also was credited with returning one punt.
2013: Backup quarterback who also played receiver and saw time as Houston's punt returner late in the year ... made his debut in the third game of the season vs. Rice ... connected on all three pass attempts for a total of 48 yards vs. Rice while picking up 80 yards on the ground off nine rushing attempts ... had 40 yards of total offense vs. UTSA and scored first career touchdown on a six-yard run ... threw his first career passing touchdown against BYU as he hit Xavier Maxwell for a career-long 69-yard scoring strike ... had his second rushing touchdown at Rutgers as he finished the game with 91 rushing yards off 11 attempts including a two-yard run ... made his first career reception vs. Louisville as he pulled in a seven-yard gain for a UH first down ... had three receptions for 42 yards including a 29-yard reception vs. Cincinnati ... also was 5-of-9 for 74 yards at QB in the game ... hauled in his first career receiving touchdown against SMU as he made a leaping 19-yard grab in the back of the end zone en route to five receptions for 48 yards vs. the Mustangs.
High School: Three-star recruit by ESPN, Rivals, Scout and 247Sports ... No. 3 quarterback in the state of Texas by Dave Campbell ... No. 60 player in the state of Texas by Rivals ... named to Dave Campbell's Second Team All-Texas team ... named to the 2013 Old Coach Class 4A All-State first team ... named Associated Press Class 4A Honorable Mention All-State ... Dave Campbell's 4A Region II Player of the Year ... led Texas' Class 4A with 4,202 passing yards and 39 touchdowns against five interceptions as a senior ... also added 861 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns on 170 carries ... as a junior threw for 3,596 yards and 32 touchdowns against five interceptions while rushing 207 times for 1,212 yards and 18 touchdowns ... playing as a wide receiver as a sophomore, pulled in 53 receptions for 667 yards and eight touchdowns.
Personal: Majoring in Kinesiology.
Greg Ward Jr.'s Career Bests
Pass Attempts: 50, at Navy (2016)
Pass Completions: 32, twice, last at Navy (2016)
Passing Yards: 389, UConn (2016)
Passing Touchdowns: 4, vs. Texas State (2015)
Long Pass: 89, at Cincinnati (2014)
Rushing Attempts: 26, at Cincinnati (2016)
Rushing Yards: 182, at Tulsa (2015)
Rushing Touchdowns: 4, SMU (2015)
Long Rush: 64, at Memphis (2014)
Receptions: 5, 2x, last vs. UTSA (2014)
Receiving Yards: 42, Cincinnati (2013)
Receiving Touchdowns: 1, SMU (2013)
Long Reception: 29, Cincinnati (2013)


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MDOT spokesman Nick Schirripa said that besides being repaved, the bridge will get new guardrails, have its underneath beams repaired and have a 5-foot-wide sidewalk installed on its south side.
Schirripa said the project also includes resurfacing the U.S. 131 interchange's on ramps and off ramps and repaving sections of West Main just east and west of the bridge. Each of the two sections of West Main to be resurfaced will be up to 100 feet long.
The exact start and end dates for the project are yet to be determined, but Schirripa said the work will occur in mid-2013.
Of the $2 million cost, $1.7 million will be federal funding and $300,000 will be from the state, Schirripa said. In addition, Oshtemo Township will have additional sidewalk work done near the bridge and will cover that cost.
The road surface will get a new layer of concrete. A process using high-pressure water, called hydro-blasting, will remove a thin layer of the existing surface to give it more texture, enabling the new concrete to more easily adhere to the old pavement.
During the work on West Main, including on the bridge, one lane of traffic will be maintained in each direction. Underneath the bridge, U.S. 131's four traffic lanes will be kept open, but the shoulders may be closed and traffic might be moved over a few feet.
Schirripa said one ramp at a time will be closed as they undergo work, each for about two weeks. He said the new guardrails will be similar to the existing ones.
Oshtemo Township Supervisor Libby Heiny-Cogswell said the township will build a section of sidewalk on each side of U.S.131 that will connect to the bridge and existing sidewalks along West Main. Heiny-Cogswell said the length of the two new sidewalk sections will total of 1,570 feet.
Oshtemo will cover the $66,000 cost of the sidewalk additions, which includes the engineering expenses, and will accept donations to help fund the sections. Township officials also will discuss the possibility of applying for state or local grants for the project.
"The township board is exploring grant, donation and budget options, with the goal I have set to include this construction in my proposed 2013 township budget," Heiny-Cogswell said.
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|5 Pay Search Engines Tested, Section 1 (Research)
|Monday, 05 March 2001
Topic: 5 Pay Search Engines Are Compared In An 8 Month Study
Word Count: 2130+
Focus: 8 Questions
Ezine Promotion - We Test 45 Lists, Directories, And Review Sites
For this experiment, we worked with Brian Alt, consultant and editor of the highly popular daily, "Ezine-Tips", to craft a comprehensive ezine promotion campaign. We registered with 16 directories, 17 Announcement Lists, and the 3 leading review sites. Our objective? To discover our true cost per subscriber.
How can you invest $35 in a pay search engine, advertise for 8 consecutive months, add no additional funds, somehow end up with $65 in your account, and STILL lose money?
How can you invest $.06 per hit in the phrase "ecommerce software", advertise for 8 consecutive months, maintain a #2 ranking, and gain just 8 paltry click-throughs?
Plutarch said, "Research is the act of going up alleys to see if they are blind." He must have been anticipating this project. While testing these search engines, this researcher has found himself in more than one "blind alley".
Here is a quick synopsis of the experiment.
We invested in 5 leading search engines, for a period of 8 months, to compare 3 elements: response rate, number of clicks, and ease of use.
We tested a combination of the words:
> ecommerce consultant
We used this description (or a shorter variation):
"CoBuild Your Store With An E-Commerce Expert - At CoBuildit.Com, live e-Commerce Experts are standing by to help you build a powerful, customized e-store. Get real help from real people."
We tested theses services:
> GoTo.Com
We invested the following in labor:
> 1 hour - Listing preparation and research
We invested $400 in setup fees and final deposits, and we prepared to invest an additional $4600 depending upon preliminary results. Our total (actual) cost was estimated at: $1550.
Here are the estimated click-throughs:
> FindWhat - 21
So which engine cost us the most; was it GoTo, at $2.60 per click, or Win4Win, at $.01 per click?
You might be surprised...
We placed (the princely sum of) $35 at Win4Win, in an initial deposit. It remains, there, safely ensconced, today - As according to their own stats, we have NOT received a single click-through.
So Win4Win banked our original $35 plus they have generously added a credit of $30 bringing the grand total to $65. This money, however, might as well be maintained in a foreign currency. For it is inaccessible, unless we get clicks.
And so far, we have none.
GoTo won our largest cash infusion. Nearly 4 times what we spent on the other engines, but what was our true ROI (return on investment)?
Here is a simplified breakdown.
> For GoTo:
We adjusted our bids on at least 3 occasions, so these numbers are not precise, but they clearly infer an (all too common) problem: We ran out of money... FAST.
Getting bleary eyed? Don't "check out" yet.
Before these dull stats consign this report into information oblivion, please compare them with those from the next search engine. The difference could be worth the additional brain RAM.
> For Sprinks:
At Sprinks, we never got higher than 12th place in our rankings; we never spent more than $.38 per click, and yet we nearly DOUBLED our response.
What's more, we spent $200 at GoTo, ran out of money in 30 days, and got only 60 clicks. We spent $50 at Sprinks, advertised for 8 months, and got 100 clicks. And if that wasn't enough, somehow we ended up with a balance of $11.62.
Does this mean we now favor Sprinks? It does not. It just means that Sprinks was more cost effective for this search term.
In fact, we found the Sprinks manager interface to be quite ponderous. We estimate that it took us approximately 50% more time to complete a listing change in Sprinks than in GoTo.
So what about FindWhat?
Here's the mercifully quick answer: Smooth, fast interface - weak, tepid response: just 21 clicks.
After 8 months our account balance ($42.25) was higher than our starting balance. Apparently, like Win4Win, they graced us with a bonus. But if you add the labor cost to the setup cost... it still wasn't worth the investment.
And Kanoodle?
At Kanoodle we bid $.06 for the term "e-commerce software and it's variation "ecommerce software". We won a ranking of #1 and #7, respectively. We maintained our ranking for 8 months, and at the end of this time our account boasted a balance of $49.52.
Why so high?
The answer is belied by the number of click-throughs. Our grand totalwas just 8.
Soooo... what will $400 and a lot of "hurry up and wait" at a pay search engine get you these days? It's hard to say, but here's what it got us:
186 responses at an average cost of $8.33@click. And even, if you "back out" the labor charge, the cost remains $2.33@click.
Somebody said "Numbers are like people, torture them long enough and they will tell you anything." We are committed to accurate answers, so we've strived to be exceedingly gentle with these numbers. Still, for all the tender loving care, the best they can proffer are some tentative, inferential points of interest.
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Lilian Darling Holt, a member of the San Fernando Chapter of the Ninety-Nines, attended the August 18-19 Wings Over Camarillo (California) Airshow, and took several images (see below) of some of the aircraft seen in the skies over Camarillo that weekend. Thank you Lilian for sharing your pictures. [Read more…]
Cleveland museum to host pre-airshow party
The International Women's Air & Space Museum (IWASM) is hosting its seventh annual Corks in the Concourse pre-airshow party on Friday, Aug. 31, the day before the Cleveland National Air Show kicks off.
This wine-tasting event is held among the museum's exhibits honoring women in aviation and space history. All proceeds from Corks in the Concourse will go directly to support the museum, officials noted.
Family weekend of fun at DPA
WEST CHICAGO — Living history graced the skies above the DuPage Airport during Community Days weekend, as "FIFI," the only airworthy Boeing B-29 Superfortress soared overhead.
Rocket launch highlight of Rocky Mountain Airshow
As part of the festivities at the Rocky Mountain Airshow, scheduled for Aug. 24-26 at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport in Broomfield, Colo., the 17-foot Stars and Stripes Rocket will launch at the show, courtesy of the United Launch Alliance (ULA) Intern Rocket Program.
NORAD pilots go on GA charm offensive
Three pilots from North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), the U.S. and Canadian military organization charged with intercepting aircraft that violate TFRs, attended this year's AirVenture airshow in Oshkosh to talk face-to-face with general aviation pilots on how to avoid TFRs and what to do if they're intercepted. According to a report at AirTrafficManagement.net, general aviation aircraft make up the majority of more than 1,500 intercepts NORAD has made since the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, and the command is attempting to cut down that number through outreach and education programs.
Biggest Little Airshow draws 11,000+
More than 11,000 visitors attended — for free — the Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor's 5th "Biggest Little Airshow" on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 18-19. [Read more…]
Letter: KidVenture, 7-year-old key to getting AirVenture juices flowing again
Last week I wrote, "A suggestion for keeping the magic of AirVenture alive." I've received a handful of emails thanking me for the post, some of which offered personal experiences. A few I'm still following up on, but following is what I received from Bill Middlebrook, president of Penn Yan Aero and longtime friend. Suffice it to say, his AirVenture juices are flowing once again, thanks to his 7-year-old son, Reece. Enjoy…
Sorry I missed you this year. I was keeping an eye out for you. I actually spent the show as as an observer this year with the family and spent very little time working the Penn Yan Aero booth.
I just read your article about the show and the naysayer. I have to say, boy are you right! Your insight is right on the money. [Read more…]
First Thun Cubs and Classics a hit
PUYALLUP, Wash. — The first Thun Cubs and Classics at Thun Field (KPLU) was a hit. After low morning weather lifted, Cubs, Champs, a Howard DGA, a Fleet and several other aircraft arrived to enjoy a day of hanging out at the Spencer Aircraft-hosted fly-in.
Rocky Mountain Airshow takes off next week
The Rocky Mountain Airshow, set for Aug. 24-26, at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport in Broomfield, Colorado, promises to be bigger than ever this year with the addition of hot air balloons and the expansion of the kid-friendly Adventure Zone.
Airshow to feature B-17 bomber
A fourth aerobatics act has been added to The Wings over Waukesha Air Show, as former US Air Force A-10 pilot Jim Leavelle will be performing in his T-6, along with Jim "Fang" Maroney Super Chipmunk aerobatics, Dave Dacy-Tony Kazian wingwalking, and Dr. Bill Blank Super Decathlon aerobatics.
The airshow, which will be held Aug. 25 and 26, at the Waukesha County Airport (UES) in Wisconsin, also will feature the Experimental Aircraft Association's B-17 "Aluminum Overcast" bomber from World War II, which will offer rides and tours.


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Where is heaven, what is it like and, most importantly, how does one get there? This topic was recently explored by Dr. Santos in her Chronicle "Heaven is alive and well."
The author alluded to human effort in the attainment of this goal, stating: "In heaven, I believe, those who have earned a spot". . . "everything I need to do to get there" . . . "it's hard but it's worth it."
Wonderfully, God made a way to himself, negating human effort by taking our sins away.
"For by grace (a favor) are you saved through faith (belief) and that not of yourselves. It is the gift of God" Eph 2:8.
A savior is one who saves something or somebody.
"And thou shalt call his name Jesus, for he shall save his people from their sins." Matt. 1:21.
"Jesus promised to prepare a place for me then to come get me." John 14:3.
"For unto us was born . . . a savior which is Christ the Lord." Luke 2:11
"Christ once suffered for sins . . . that he might bring us to God." 1 Peter 3:18
Those in heaven will not be boasting, "We were good enough to get in" but rather, "Christ died for our sins."


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In celebration of the annual Alabama vs. Auburn Iron Bowl football game, this year Nov. 26 at Tuscaloosa's Bryant-Denny Stadium, Go! is going to feature a cover of the best Alabama and Auburn fans the Huntsville area has to offer.
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- Plants reaching limits of drought adaptation
- Decreasing resilience
- Plant resilience has a limit, and prolonged drought conditions threaten the survival of plant communities.
- New research findings on plant resilience are key to agricultural production.
Scientists with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, or USDA, and their partners have determined that water demand by many plant communities can fluctuate in response to water availability, indicating a capacity for resilience even when changing climate patterns produce periodic droughts or floods.
But their research also suggests that a limit to this resilience ultimately could threaten the survival of these plant communities. Sensitive environments such as the arid grasslands in the Southwestern U.S. already are approaching this limit.
Results from this study were published in the journal Nature by a team of Agricultural Research Service, or ARS, scientists, including three scientists affiliated with the UA. ARS is USDA's chief scientific research agency.
The study was led by UA-affiliated ARS researchers Guillermo Ponce Campos and Susan Moran and an Australian team led by Alfredo Huete from the University of Technology, Sydney.
"We found that plants have a capacity for resilience even in the face of the severe drought over the past decade," said Ponce Campos, the study's lead author. Ponce Campos led the research as part of his doctoral work at the UA and now is a research associate working with Moran.
"From grasslands to forests, plants can tolerate low precipitation, but if drought conditions continue past a certain point, this resilience will fail," said Moran, who graduated from the UA and now is a researcher with the USDA ARS Southwest Watershed Research Center and an adjunct professor in the department of soil, water and environmental science in the UA College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
Once that limit is reached, water-starved plants lose their ability to take advantage of increased precipitation, even if the drought makes way for wetter conditions, Moran explained.
The researchers conducted their investigation using measurements made during 2000-09 at 29 sites in the United States, Puerto Rico and Australia. This provided data about precipitation patterns in the various types of environments. Globally, the 2000-09 decade ranked as the 10 warmest years of the 130-year (1880-2009) record. The team compared these data with measurements taken from 1975 to 1998 at 14 sites in North America, Central America and South America.
To calculate ecosystem water use, the scientists used satellite observations to approximate above-ground net plant productivity at each site. Then they combined these approximations with field data of precipitation and estimates of plant water loss to generate indicators of plant water use efficiency.
The team observed that ecosystem water-use efficiency increased in the driest years and decreased in the wettest years. This suggests that plant water demand fluctuated in accordance with water availability and that there is a cross-community capacity for tolerating low precipitation and responding to high precipitation during periods of warm drought.
However, the team observed that the water-use efficiency data exhibited a trend of "diminishing returns." This suggests plant communities eventually will approach a water-use efficiency threshold that will disrupt plant water use and severely limit plant production when drought is prolonged.
"Prolonged, warm drought makes a difference," Moran said. "To date, it appears there is resilience, but in the more sensitive biomes like grasslands, we are starting to see evidence of decreasing resilience. And as more and more ecosystems increase in aridity, more will reach this threshold."


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Thanksgiving is nearly an afterthought
I find it very sad that Thanksgiving is becoming a non-holiday. We seem to go from Halloween into Christmas, with Thanksgiving overshadowed by the frenzied commercialism that keeps surfacing earlier and earlier in the weeks before it.
I believe this trend started with the Thanksgiving Day parades (which are really Christmas parades), followed by major stores being open on Thanksgiving Day. I think these parades should be held after Thanksgiving, and not that day. I also dislike seeing homes decorated for Christmas before Thanksgiving.
Thanksgiving is a unique American holiday, and it should be celebrated in the same spirit as the original Thanksgiving Day — a day to give thanks. Preparations for Christmas should not detract from the observance of Thanksgiving as it was meant to be.
-- Victoria M. Verrelli,
Other administration told tales, too
I write in response to the letter to the editor "A likely story" (Nov. 23).
Iraq War Part I: "There are weapons of mass destruction and al Qaeda in Iraq."
Iraq War Part II: "Oops, there were no weapons or al Qaeda in Iraq."
President George W. Bush lied.
Casualties: Affordable Care Act lie — zero; Iraq War lie— 4,487 American service men and women killed and 32,223 wounded.
-- Mario Brescio Jr.,
Democrats helped re-elect Christie
The news media state that Gov. Chris Christie won a landslide victory over the Democratic candidate Sen. Barbara Buono for New Jersey governor. This is not true, since the national and state Democratic parties hardly spent money and/or campaign for Sen. Buono. In effect, Christie ran unopposed, yet Ms. Buono still received 39 percent of the vote.
In Virginia, the Democratic candidate for governor won with the full and active support of the national Democratic Party. The New Jersey state Democratic Party leaders, according to Sen. Buono, made deals with Gov. Christie for political benefits. Many of these Democrats in name only (DINOs) even endorsed Gov. Christie.
In 2010, these DINOs, along with Mr. Christie, robbed retired public employees of a secure financial retirement by eliminating the cost of living adjustment from their pensions. Now, the DINOs helped elect a right-wing conservative governor whose only interest is protecting the wealthy citizens in the state.
As governor, Barbara Buono would have fought for the average citizen in upcoming budget fights.
-- Henry Drift,
Don't take the bait for not-so-smart bear bill
Susan Russell is way off target with her assessment of bears and baiting (guest op-ed, "Get smart, don't bait bears," Nov. 26). The bear problem is no longer limited to the northern counties of New Jersey. Bear sightings and encounters are happening all over the state and have dramatically increased right here in Mercer County.
Baiting for deer, legal in New Jersey, is not why the bears are expanding their territory. The increased bear populations into our central and southern counties are a result of available habitat. Bears are territorial animals and dominant males will protect their territories by forcing younger male bears out of their areas. As this natural process occurs, the young bears are forced to take up residence in other places.
It's not baiting and it's not people leaving food out for the bears. Sen. Raymond Lesniak's bill S2369 is full of ambiguous language that lacks definition. If this bill is passed, it would require residents in areas where "black bears frequent" to pay for special garbage and pet food containers. Where are these areas? That's left to interpretation by this poorly crafted legislation.
It's also unconscionable that lobbyists, with the help of politicians such as Sen. Lesniak, rammed S2369 though an unrelated committee, knowing full well it would not have made it out of the appropriate, responsible and knowledgeable committee. These political manipulations must stop. We need rules that prohibit politicians from introducing bills into committees that have no association with the issues just because they can get easy passage. If bill S2369 becomes law, I believe every resident of this state will pay more for trash collection and mandatory containers. Do we really want more bears and more expenses?
-- Robert Schulz,
I'll keep working hard for 14th District
I would like to take this opportunity to thank the voters for their support in re-electing me to represent the 14th Legislative District in the Assembly. I am truly honored that voters have put their trust in me to represent them for a fourth term.
I am looking forward to continuing the fight for property-tax relief for middle-class families, senior citizens and veterans' benefits, as well as making college more affordable for our state's youth.
I am also dedicated to creating a friendlier environment for small-business owners and biomedical and pharmaceutical industries and manufacturing companies to open in New Jersey. Putting New Jerseyans back to work has been, and will continue to be, a top priority as I serve in the General Assembly.
I ask citizens not to hesitate to contact my district office with any questions or concerns they may have. I can be reached at (609) 631-7501. My office is located at 4621A Nottingham Way, Hamilton, NJ 08690.
I am looking forward to the upcoming term.
-- Wayne DeAngelo,
The writer, a Democrat, represents the 14th District in the New Jersey General Assembly.
Read a book that changed the course of history
The book "The Kingdom of God is Within You" by Leo Tolstoy is unknown by the vast majority of Americans. But here is what Mahatma Gandhi wrote about it: "[When] I was passing through a severe crisis of skepticism and doubt ... I came across Tolstoy's book and was deeply impressed by it. I was at that time a believer in violence. Its reading cured me of my skepticism and made me a firm believer in [non-violence]." Gandhi went on to lead India to independence from the British using nonviolence and stating that he would fight for freedom, but not kill for freedom.
Moved by the nonviolence of Gandhi, Martin Luther King Jr. applied the same understanding in his quest for equality, civil rights and freedom in the United States. There are very few books that change the course of history; this book is one of them.
Our recent concern for violence prevention demands that we take a serious look at the contents of this book. My own county library system has only one copy in play, and the neighboring county had none. Both county governing bodies told me they would rectify the situation.
Part of making our students safe should make this book required reading at both the high school and college level.
And as for elected officials and members of the media, I recommend they seek out this book online.
Finally, I believe this book is the perfect holiday gift.
-- Ray Kalainikas,
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Dwight's '48 Five-Window
One of the sad things about buying an old truck to hot-rod or customize is that oftentimes the truck's history has been lost to the ages, and the new owner has no idea where the truck originated or how it spent its previous years. On the other hand, we've featured customized classic trucks that have been in the family since they were new, but those few are the lucky ones. For Dwight Taylor of Fort Smith, Arkansas, the saga of his '48 Chevrolet began in 1948 when the Chevy was bought brand new to serve as a shop truck for a local Fort Smith freight company founded in 1923. By 1957 the freight hauling outfit had absorbed numerous other carriers and had come to be known as Arkansas Best Freight (ABF). In 1961, ABF sold the '48 Chevy to a guy named Rainwater who worked for the Fort Smith school system and used the truck to haul refrigerators and freezers. Dwight told us, "Mr. Rainwater had welded steel plates in the bed. I got to purchase the truck from Mr. Rainwater only after his wife passed away, because she did not want him to sell it as long as she was alive. The day I bought the truck, Mr. Rainwater told me it would make a good ole farm truck. Little did he know what I had in mind. I had planned on taking Mr. Rainwater for a ride when it was done, but he passed away before I finished the truck."
After paying Mr. Rainwater $900 for the '48, Dwight headed straight over to Steve Rogers, a friend with a home shop. Steve came to play an important role during the '48's seven-year buildup. The two yanked the original "dipper rod" 216-inch motor and three-speed tranny from the truck, and the build was on.
Starting with the bare frame, Dwight based his front suspension around a Mustang II-type unit built by a local craftsman. For steering, Dwight opted for an '83-87 T-bird rack-and-pinion unit connected to heidt's spindles. The disc brakes on the front are Mustang II, and the rears are disc as well, but they're sourced from a '76 Cadillac Coupe de Ville. The '76 Caddy was also the source for the differential with a 2.56:1 gear ratio. At the opposite end of a shortened driveshaft, Dwight installed a GM Turbo 350 automatic transmission marked with a '79 build date. For innards, the tranny relies on a B&M torque converter to assist launching the '48 with its now tall-geared rearend. With the 216 long gone, there was plenty of room under the hood for a tried-and-true 350-inch Chevy crate motor. Induction for the 350 is handled by an edelbrock intake manifold matched to a 600-cfm edelbrock carburetor. On the ignition side of things, a PerTronix distributor supplants the stock GM heI setup. For a gas tank, Dwight plucked a 19-gallon tub from a Pontiac and placed it in the rear between the framerails.
Not that it's always a guarantee, but being the '48's third owner, Dwight got pretty lucky when it came to taking care of his Chevy's bodywork. he was able to retain all the original sheetmetal on the truck with the exception of the right-side running board and the front panel in the bed. Before Dwight could start work on the bed, he had to cut out all the steel plates Mr. Rainwater welded in. Once Dwight and Steve had the bed's sheetmetal under control, Sam Scharbor, a fine carpenter by trade, filled up the hole in the bed floor with a set of mahogany slats. Instead of relying on a stain to color the mahogany, Sam soaked the wood in PPG clear urethane and colorsanded and rubbed it to get a beautiful glasslike finish.
Steve treated the '48 to PPG Bordeaux mica sprayed over a white base. When it was all said and done, the paint job Steve produced out of his home shop took top PPG honors at the '06 nSRA nationals in Springfield, Missouri. Out of the booth and back into Steve's shop, front-end reassembly consisted of hanging the '48's original grille accented with a smooth polished stainless steel bumper from Rock Valley. In the rear, Dwight made a custom roll pan with the bed stakes continued into it. To handle the '48's conversion from 6 to 12 volts, Frank Morris custom-wired the truck with a Painless Performance wiring harness. Among the new features added with the 12-volt system were a '95 Impala power seat and a Sony sound system backed with Kicker 6×9-inch coaxial speakers. One of the few things that wasn't done by Dwight and his cast of friends was the Dove Gray interior by D&D Upholstery of Central City, Arkansas.
As this issue hits the newsstands it has been a little over two years since the old ABF shop truck/Mr. Rainwater's fridge hauler/Dwight's street rod project hit the streets again. Dwight has now been retired from the Arkansas national Air Guard for two months, and the little '48 Chevy that lived its life as a work truck will now go down in history as a CCT feature truck.


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The elbow-to-knee cross crunch works the abdominal muscles. It's part of Hip Hop Abs, a high-energy workout that combines cardio hip hop dancing with targeted sculpting moves for your midsection. The workout uses a tilt, tuck and tighten strategy that will have you tilting your shoulders forward, tucking your hips under and squeezing your buttocks as you tighten your abs.
In future columns, we'll introduce more moves for you to try. Just add music and get ready to get fit.
Do 8 to 15 crunches on each side.
*Stand with your feet wider than shoulder-width apart. Bring your right arm out to the side with a 90-degree bend at the elbow and place your left hand on your left hip.
*Raise your left knee forward, bending to about 90-degrees of flexion. Then tilt, tuck and tighten as you try to touch your right elbow to the opposite knee.
*Return to beginning position and repeat for desired number of crunches, then switch sides.
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Small businesses' demand for loans rose during this year's first quarter after falling for 16 consecutive quarters, according to a report from the U.S. Small Business Administration.
A survey of loan officials at U.S. commercial banks, which was used for the report, said commercial and industrial loan approvals have increased, but not as much as loan demand.
If small businesses are primed to grow, the U.S. economy could sure use any hiring that might result. The U.S. Labor Department employment report yesterday showed only 54,000 jobs were added last month while the national unemployment rate climbed to 9.1 percent.
John Fitzgerald, president of Magyar Bank in New Brunswick, said executives at his bank met recently to discuss their projects for the latter half of the year. He expects to see business lending at Magyar increase by 7 percent.
"We're open for business," he said Friday.
Fitzgerald said he's not surprised to see an employment lag as the economy recovers from the recession, and added that Magyar has seen the increase in applications mentioned in the SBA report.
One issue that the higher volume of applications has revealed, though, is that many business owners came out of the recession less qualified for loans.
"Their financial statements are definitely impaired," he said. "Unless some of these people had a good relationship with their banks before the recession, they're going to have trouble borrowing now."
Robert Dye, senior vice president and senior economist at the PNC Financial Services Group, said he would place the New Jersey economy at the tail end of the nation's economic growth.
"New Jersey faces some difficult challenges coming out of this recession," Dye said yesterday.
As the economy in the state starts to feel the effects of a slowly improving economy, Dye said he expects to see small businesses take advantage of the climate.
Brian Headd, an economist for the Small Business Administration and author of the survey, said he's hopeful about what an increased demand for lending could mean for entrepreneurs later this year.
"The demand for loans is a very good sign for the potential expansion of small businesses," he said.
The increase in lending is not a sign of businesses floundering and looking for emergency funds, according to Headd.
"I would've said yes [to that] maybe two years ago," he said. "But we're pretty far along in terms of improvement."
Unlike the Labor Department, which uses raw data, the SBA issues quarterly reports using survery responses gathered by the Federal Reserve Bank from senior loan officers.
Cynthia Schick, a member of the New Jersey Association of Women Business Owners, said that certain businesses have led the charge in having their applications approved by those officers.
"In particular, the franchise industry's lending is on the rise," she said. "When you're investing in a proven concept like a franchise, lenders are more likely to be open to lending."
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Candidates for seven Jefferson Parish School Board seats appeared at a forum Monday hosted by the Jefferson Alliance for Good Government.
In the 1st District, Victoria Goldstein, a nurse and attorney, introduced herself as a needed "fresh face and fresh thinker."
"I would like to bring the skills I have learned both from working in the courtroom and working with my patients to better serve you, " she said.
"If you want an independent candidate, that's me," Goldstein said, pointing out she is funding her campaign on her own.
She was followed by T. Lane Hayes, who got laughs from the crowd saying that he, as a literacy specialist with the school system whose position will end in January, "will accept donations from anyone."
"Our best bet is to work with the parents -- incorporate parents within the schools, and I think that will begin the process of helping," Hayes said.
Incumbent Mark Morgan welcomed the competition.
"Everything that I've promised to do in my initial election -- all the planks of my platform -- I accomplished," he said.
"We are now spending double per student what we were spending seven years ago," he said. "I think we need to shift the dollars that we have away from central office administration and into the classroom. Use the dollars to decrease the student-teacher ratio. Let the teachers teach."
Only two of the four 4th District candidates appeared at the forum, Patrick Tovea and Kelly Daniels. Mike Wibel and Bryce Murray were absent.
"I think accountability is one of the key things," Tovea said. "I think it starts at home and works its way up through the administration to the superintendent."
Tovea, who has two children, said, "My children will be in the Jefferson Public School System for the duration. I want to be an active parent. I believe I have the abilities, the education, the social skills, the knowledge and the desire to be here."
Daniels emphasized his business experience, being in touch with the community, and "getting inside the system to find what works and what doesn't work and making a difference." Daniels expressed his advantage over his opponent in being older and in his ability to devote more time and energy to the board.
"I've fought for transparency and accountability," 5th District incumbent Cedric Floyd said. "If re-elected I will continue to hold the superintendent and her staff accountable. ...
"As we evaluate the superintendent, I would be for paying her less," said Floyd, who has been a critic of Superintendent Diane Roussel.
Floyd's challenger, Michele P. Holmes, a teacher, said she is running "for the teachers." She agreed with the idea of cutting administrative costs and directing more money to the classroom.
"Right know we are not so balanced," she said.
In the 6th District, Larry Dale is facing incumbent Martin Marino. Dale, a businessman who works to help young people and people with disabilities find employment, said that in his experience, "These young people are great kids. They're just not getting what they need."
"Some tough decisions need to be made," he said. "I'm ready to make those tough decisions now. We can't afford to wait for four more years."
"This is a very serious job," Marino said. "You can't use propaganda. You've got to be caring. You've got to be accessible. You've basically got to live for your constituency."
Marino promised to continue to serve with "dignity, honesty and integrity."
In the 7th District, Mark Jacobs is challenging incumbent Olivia "Libby" Moran. John Anthony Treme was absent.
"Our public school system is failing us," Jacobs said. "I know how important quality education is to the success and safety of all of us in Jefferson."
Jacobs said he supports creating more charter schools and expanding magnet schools, and called for innovative ways to increase parental involvement.
Moran, who has served for 16 years on the board, stressed that her district is not failing.
"To say that we are not performing is heartbreaking. It makes me feel like you are putting our children down," she said. "I know my district, I love my district and I want to stay there."
In the 8th District, Michael Delesdernier is challenging incumbent Judy Colgan.
"The problem is we do not strive to be excellent," Delesdernier said.
Colgan touted her district's achievements.
"District Eight excels," she said. "District Eight is my business, and business is great."
In the 9th District, Sandy Denapolis is challenging board President Gene Katsanis.
"I think the system is broken," Denapolis said. "I think the current board members -- some of them don't get along. Some of them have been in it a long time. I truly think we need new blood. We need new thinking and new ideas."
"Education is a complex entity," Katsanis said. "We need to set high standards, we need to achieve those standards. We need a school system that recognizes the whole child."
The Alliance endorsed Morgan, Tovea, Floyd, Dale, Jacob, Delesdernier and Denapolis.


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Classic Steel Electric ferries leave Puget Sound waters tonight
Two of the four antiquated Steel Electric ferries are beginning their journey to the scrap heap tonight.
The Nisqually and the Quinault will be towed to Ensenada, Mexico where they will be recycled.
The two ferries were towed from Eagle Harbor to Ellott Bay early Friday to be rigged for ocean towing. They are scheduled to depart from the bay at approximately 7 p.m. and will be towed north through Admiralty Inlet. The ferries will pass Port Townsend several hours later, according to a news release from Washington State Ferries.
The two remaining Steel Electric ferries, the Illahee and the Klickitat, will be towed away sometime in the next couple one to two weeks.
Washington State Ferries removed the four 80-year-old ferries from service in November 2007 due to safety concerns. Since then, they have been moored at Eagle Harbor near Bremerton. The ferry system sold the ferries in June to Eco Planet Recycling for $200,000, who will scrap and recycle the ferries.
Fred Dahl Tug and Barge and Island Tug ad Barge are the two firms hired to tow the Steel Electrics. Work crews from both towing companies have spent the past two weeks prepping the ferries for transport.
The ferries served many routes in Puget Sound and the San Juans over the decades, spending much of their time on the Keystone to Port Townsend route.
According to a recent article in the Seattle Times, the ferries were built in 1927 for use on San Francisco Bay. After the Golden Gate and Bay bridges opened, they were sold to Puget Sound Navigation. The state took over the private ferry system in 1951. The boats, known for their brass and
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Syracuse, NY - No injuries were reported as city firefighters quickly doused a fire that broke out early this morning on the rear porch of a Butternut Street home.
District Fire Chief Don Bessette said the fire appeared to have been accidental and firefighters prevented the fire from extending much into the residence itself from the covered rear porch.
Bessette said residents of the first-floor apartment safely evacuated the building. The second-floor apartment was unoccupied, he said.
Because National Grid had to shut off power to the entire building as firefighters fought the blaze, the occupants of the first-floor apartment were unable to return to their residence, Bessette said. The Red Cross was assisting them at the scene, he added.
According to Bessette, the fire - reported at 4:35 a.m. at 1329 Butternut St. - was called in by city police. Firefighters had the blaze knocked down within about 10 minutes, he said.


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A little slice of heaven.
Renowned collector/owner Ruby Montana has created a relaxing but vivacious medley of distinct theme rooms — each providing the ultimate in kitsch getaways. Each contain museum-quality vintage decorations from Montana's private collection of western furniture, collectibles, folk art, and contemporary work by world-famous artists.
Those with discerning taste will find a treasure trove in each, uniquely styled room. The rest of you will simply find the homey comfort of a bygone era that valued optimism and delight.


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Resolution: 1280x1024 - Fullscreen (1920x1080) crashed the game for me.
1. operating on a clean 32bit WINEPRFIX (dont know if thats nec. but im using a new PREFIX for every game/program i install... for me a 64bit PREFIX dont work.
2. env WINEPREFIX=~/yourfoolwinepath/ winetricks winetricks d3dx10 d3dx9 vcrun2005 vcrun2008 vcrun2010
3. env WINEPREFIX=~/yourfoolwinepath/ wine Setup.exe
The installer works with some problems.
First of all i had the Problem that after the gamebinaries installed the installation of the UBIsoft Gamelauncher (UbisoftGameLauncher.exe) failed with a connection error.
I had to kill the stubed installaionprogress via terminal.
After that i deleted (to be sure nothing else goes wrong) the complete PREFIX with all additional files and settings and reproduced the Steps 1. and 2.
Then i first installed the UBIsoft Gamelauncher with env WINEPREFIX=~/yourfoolwinepath/ wine UbisoftGameLauncher.exe before i proceeded with step 3.
After that the installer goes through the progress and ends finally without any errors.
I started the game with env WINEPREFIX="~/yourfoolwinepath/ wine explorer /desktop=imafoo,1280x1024 ~/yourfoolwinepath/drive_c/Program\ Files/Ubisoft/Might\ \&\ Magic\ Heroes\ VI/Might\ \&\ Magic\ Heroes\ VI.exe /offline
Be sure to start the game with the /offline option
Changing resolution dont work even if i try to change it with the ProfilData.xml in your /home/USER/Might\ \&\ Magic\ Heroes\ VI/USER with Kate or equal editors.
I dont tested the Multiplayer or a crack to get through the /offline option.
I would give it a Gold ranking but the Rating definitions dont allow it :-)
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The majority of the Team Wales athletes are heading to their holding camps for the Commonwealth Games as rugby superstar George North send his good luck message.
North is the latest big name to throw his support behind Wales quest for 27 medals at Glasgow 2014.
A Twitter campaign has been running for a while using #PobLwc and many people including celebrities, sports stars and members of the public have got on board to show their support.
The Games get under way at the opening ceremony on July 23 in Celtic Park.
Just finished training. Good luck team Wales at the commonwealth games. #retweetpeeps pic.twitter.com/olLCwk19WU— andrew selby (@andrewselby1) June 5, 2014
Josie and @sawiltshire7 wishing #PobLwc2014 to all the Welsh athletes! @sport_wales @TeamWales #TogetherStronger pic.twitter.com/ejDgnmIIjb— FAW Women's (@FAW_Womens) June 16, 2014
If you haven't already, join @MissAlexjones with a #PobLwc2014 selfie & show support for @TeamWales #GoWales pic.twitter.com/4k9mA1ZSFQ— Sport Wales (@sport_wales) July 10, 2014
So @FAWales Chris Coleman is playing his part supporting @TeamWales will you join him? #PobLwc2014 pic.twitter.com/r3Mge3Xi4f— Sport Wales (@sport_wales) June 3, 2014
Earlier today our @fmwales showed his support now let us see yours – with a #PobLwc2014 #selfie pic.twitter.com/SxYZFuzKax— Sport Wales (@sport_wales) June 3, 2014
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Day 4;
Popcorn as packing material;
I`m not sure if this is actually hygienic but ... it`s a really cute idea :D
who wouldn`t want to wake up to a birthday present surrounded in popcorn, mmmmm :P
Cushion your packages with care by filling the empty space with plain, air-popped popcorn :3
Source link: http://www.realsimple.com/home-organizing/organizing/get-organized-everyday-items-10000001106576/page20.html


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|Spirit and Truth: Praise, Worship & Adoration
|Written by Sherry
|Sunday, 04 March 2007 20:53
This intriguing initiative began in Georgia with college students and is spreading around the country. There are now S & T groups in 16 cities in 11 states.
Spirit and Trust is a weekly prayer group combined spontaneous praise and worship with contemplative time in front of the Eucharist. The group's name was inspired by John 4:23, where Jesus tells the Samaritan woman, "The hour is coming, and is here now, when true worshipers will worship the Father in Spirit and truth, and indeed the Father seeks such people to worship him." It sounds wonderful since Eucharistic Adoration is one of the Catholic traditions that has been most nurturing and important for me.
Scroll down on their site to find a map and contact information for groups around the US.
Spirit and Life will be sponsoring its first young adult (19 - 29) conference, April 13 - 15 in Pensacola, FL.


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With OSU basketball in Eugene
Oregon State players insist the team that beat Arizona and Washington earlier this season is still there. Somewhere.
It may take a team of dogs and a search party to find it, but it's there.
"It's just a matter of time before we start playing better,'' said Beavers' freshman guard Roberto Nelson after Saturday's 82-63 loss to Oregon in the first Civil War men's game at Matthew Knight Arena.
Added coach Craig Robinson, "the light bulb could come on, and I'm hoping it does. But we have to do some soul-searching and see exactly what we want to do with the rest of the season.''
Time is growing short.
The Beavers (9-16 overall, 4-10 Pac-10) have four games left – beginning with this week's homestand against the Bay Area schools – before the Pac-10 tournament in Los Angeles provides a chance make amends for what has been a very disappointing season.
This is the gang that can't shoot straight. OSU shot 37 percent from the floor (4-for-21 from long distance) and had 19 turnovers Saturday.
"You can't win this game without making shots,'' said Robinson.
The Ducks were ready to play. The Beavers were not.
"That's my fault,'' said Robinson.
There were stretches in the game where Robinson's team looked absolutely terrible, puzzling considering it was a rivalry game and OSU was trying to stop the bleeding after losing nine of its previous 11 games.
Those 5:30 a.m. "Boot Camp'' practices went for naught.
The Ducks led by as many as 18 points in the first half, and they led by 24 in the second half as the noise level at Matt went from "wicked loud'' to "deep in the woods'' loud.
What is it about the Beavers that the other team has to be 17 or 18 points ahead before it gets OSU's undivided attention?
"It's been that way with us,'' said Robinson.
"Somehow, we have to shake that.''
The Beavers weren't making shots or forcing turnovers, which explains their 42-29 disadvantage at halftime.
When they crept within eight points – twice- in the second half, the Ducks' Jay-R Strowbridge shot them full of holes again (he did it in Corvallis in Civil War I) with 16 of his career-high 26 points in the second half, including a flurry of huge 3-pointers.
"He did it against everything,'' said Robinson, talking about the Beavers' attempts at defense.
"Man to man. Matchup. Regular 2-3. Our 1-3-1. … he was just terrific.''
Whether it was a sign of desperation or simply a feeling that he had served his penance long enough, Robinson summoned forgotten senior forward Daniel Deane off the bench for the first time since Jan. 8 with the Beavers trailing 68-47 in the last 7:44.
In eight minutes, Deane muscled for five points, five rebounds, and a blocked shot, which wouldn't be all that eventful except the Beavers have been a team in search of production in the paint for months.
They got nothing from Angus Brandt at Matt Court, Joe Burton was a mess, Omari Johnson had another quiet game and Devon Collier spent most of the afternoon in foul trouble.
Suddenly, Daniel Deane doesn't look like too bad an option.
Maybe he should get another look against Stanford on Thursday.
"It was good for him, and it was good for us,'' said Robinson. "I hope he continues on the path he's on. … he had a very good week of practice, but so did a lot of other guys.''
Oregon shot .463 from the floor and made 13 of 26 3-pointers. "They made shots when they had to make them,'' said Robinson.
Sometimes, those shots looked too easy.
"Our defense,'' said OSU's Lathen Wallace, "is killing us right now.''
Wallace hit four treys and had a game-high 17 points for the Beavers, but nobody wearing orange and black could hit shots – or defend – when it really mattered.
"Mentally,'' said Wallace with a shrug, "we're pretty much up and down right now.''
Nelson, who is in a protracted slump, compared what the Beavers are going through a roller-coaster ride.
He said OSU isn't completely off the rails, but just going through a bad patch.
"We can get back to the top,'' said Nelson, who is trying to re-discover the swagger that made him one of the top recruits in the nation three years ago.
Robinson said OSU's 5:30 a.m. practices will continue.
"Oh yeah,'' he said. "We've got to get it right.''
Notes: This is Oregon's first season sweep of OSU since 2007-2008. … a telling stat: Oregon outscored OSU in points off turnovers 24-13. … Robinson hinted at possibly more changes in his rotation. He has used nine different lineups this season. "It's good to get some home games, but if we play like this, we might have to just work with something different – go with the young guys the whole time and let them suffer through the last bit of the season. But I'm sure these guys aren't done.'' … OSU's guards needed a big game if OSU's big men weren't producing, but Jared Cunningham was a human charging violation, Ahmad Starks went 4-for-11 from the floor with three turnovers and senior Calvin Haynes went 3-for-9 from the floor in 23 minutes. … Nelson was 0-for-2 in 15 minutes, with three rebounds, three assists, and three turnovers. … still, said Robinson, "the different is, they made 3's, and we didn't. They shot the ball well, and we didn't.'' … what is it Robinson keeps saying, as the losses mount? "You can't win games without making shots.''... OSU leading scorer Cunningham was obviously pressing. Robinson said other teams are concentrating on stopping him. ... OSU had a 35-second violation out of a timeout, and a throw-the-ball-out-of-bounds turnover out of another timeout, illustrations of how out of sorts this team looked for much of Civil War II. ... "In our timeouts, we are very specific in what we want to do,'' said Robinson. ... Nelson on OSU's defensive strategy against Strowbridge: "When a guy's coming out and making shots like that, you've got to key on him.''
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GREENWICH TWP. —Students at Broad Street Elementary School have another reason to keep up the good work.
School officials have teamed up with the Gibbstown/Paulsboro / East Greenwich Rotary to honor five Super Students every month.
One child from each grade is selected for displaying exceptional behavior and positive attributes like honesty, responsibility and a positive attitude. Then, each student and his or her parents are invited to a special breakfast and ceremony during which they are given a certificate, special pencil and a T-shirt.
"It's not easy to be a Super Student in this school," said Superintendent and Broad Street Principal Vincent Tarantino Friday.
Last year, Tarantino approached Rotary and suggested they co-sponsor the program with the district. At Broad Street, he said, they're always looking for positive reinforcement for their kids. October was the first time they awarded Super Students.
"It makes something special for our kids," Tarantino said. "Hopefully other students follow in their footsteps."
President of the Gibbstown/Paulsboro/East Greenwich Rotary Joan Kincheloe and Vice President Loraine Lapalomento were also at the school on Friday to hand out gifts to the students.
"Giving T-shirts to the students shows how proud we are," said Kincheloe.
Though one of the five students was not at Friday's ceremony, the four children in attendance seemed very excited to be there.
Tarantino called their names out and said a few words about why each was chosen.
Carly Grey, 6, was the kindergarten Super Student, and she said she was selected "because I was good... and I do my homework."
Alex Wolf, 6, enjoyed his special breakfast, and said he was happy to get his awards.
"I do all of my homework and my morning work," the first grader said as he sipped his chocolate milk.
Hannah DiBella, 8, and Mackenzie Saggese, 9, sat together with their parents.
"I'm nice, and I'm good at stuff in school," said Hannah.
The third grader said she makes sure to do well in school so she can get good grades and so she doesn't get in trouble.
Mackenzie said she won the award because, "I'm respective to my friends, and I give in all my homework."
The fourth grade Super Student had some advice for her friends that might want to be a Super Student.
"You should be respectful to others, give in your homework when you have to and respect school property."


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Keyshia Cole's has had A LOT to say about Destiny's Child stars Beyonce and Michelle Williams as of late. Watch as That Grape Juice assess whether she should be speaking in the first place.
Do you agree with Patrick? Is Ms. Cole even in a position to be offering her two cents? Let us know below…
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To the Editor:
The Washington Township school budget was rejected in the April 21 school election.
By law, a voter-defeated school budget is sent to the township council to establish the district's budget for the coming year. Township council members are not qualified to make these determinations. They lack knowledge and experience in the field of education, but they are required to set this school budget by law.
At the last public township council meeting, I suggested that the council seek expert advice in order to make an educated determination in establishing the school budget. I recommended Lucille Davy, commissioner of education for the State of New Jersey.
As commissioner, she has an annual operating budget of $76.3 million for the year, and a staff of 900. In addition, she has $31.7 million at her disposal for education grants, $10.9 billion of state aid to education, $2.8 million for capital construction and $794.9 million in federal funds.
On the personal level, Davy is a certified teacher, and has taught at the public school and college levels. She has a degree in law from Notre Dame School of Law and is an attorney. This information was obtained from "Fitzgerald's New Jersey Legislative Manual, 2008" -- a publication authorized by the state Legislature.
Davy is the most qualified to offer professional advice in the field of education. The taxpayers are already paying for her services. Let's use them.
I hope the township council seriously considers this suggestion.
Vincent N. Grosso


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WED ▪ 12 The end of this month is going to be brutal for your first-place Texas Rangers, who'll be taking on the roaring A's and Angels back to back. But until then, it's smooth sailing, starting with a home stand again...
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When Bill Cole saw a "haz-mat" team in front of his Riverside-area auto repair shop last month, it brought back some pretty bad memories.


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Kearny resident Diane Tilley is blending her love of animals and photography to benefit homeless dogs and cats this holiday season.
Through a fundraiser organized by Tilley, four legged furry friends can have their photos taken with Santa on Saturday, from noon to 3 p.m. at the Arlington Dog and Cat Hospital in Kearny.
Participants will pay a free-will offering to benefit Orphaned Pets, Inc., a West Caldwell non-profit that provides foster care and adoption services for homeless animals.
All dogs and cats will get a special treat from Santa and all proceeds will benefit Orphaned Pets.
A photographer whose work has appeared in local newspapers, Tilley first became involved with the charity a year ago, when Hurricane Irene swept through northern New Jersey and severely damaged the organization's headquarters, destroying all of the supplies volunteers used to care for the animals.
"When Irene came through, their headquarters were in someone's home," said Tilley, who is spearheading the event with her husband, Doug, a retired Kearny fireman.
"It wiped out everything they had. This year we considered helping a place hit by Hurricane Sandy, but we decided to stick with Orphaned Pets because they're really just getting back on their feet."
She ran a similar photos with Santa event and raised $1,600 in cash and pet food donated by Hill's, a manufacturer of dog and cat foods. Participants contributed $400 at the event, while the Arlington Dog and Cat Hospital matched that amount. Hill's then donated $800 worth of pet food.
Tilley said the group endured nearly seven months of construction before resuming their volunteer work.
Tilley owns Coby, a therapy dog that often visits patients at Clara Maas Medical Center and a school for children with autism and other disabilities, both in Belleville.
Born in Germany, Coby was originally trained as a bomb-sniffing dog. Her other dog, Lilly, is a West Highland Terrier.
Tilley plans to post the pet photos she snaps Saturday on Shutterfly so pet owners can order photos, as well as mugs, Christmas cards, coffee mugs and other items adorned with their pet's image.
"People can choose whatever they like," she said. "We're hoping to get a nice response to benefit the animals." Appointments are recommended for the pet photos. To make an appointment, call (201) 991-3664.


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Beth Karas was terminated from HLN on June 5th, 2013. This was rumored to have been happening since way back in March, so most were not caught off guard with this. Beth was a prosecutor in New York City for 8 years prior to ditching her prosecutorial dreams for a career on television. She joined Court TV in 1994 and has been pounding the airwaves since. So why was she let go so abruptly?
It's not a coincidence that Beth Karas was let go just after the Jodi Arias trial — a trial in which HLN profited enormously. In CNN's own words:
Before you lob cries of a sensationalist media profiting off a gruesome death, realize that people are clamoring for the coverage. HLN has enjoyed a ratings boost since the trial began, and people drive hours to see the trial for themselves.
If CNN thinks they're going to shut Occupy up, they're quite mistaken. This isn't about a "gruesome death", CNN — there are many "gruesome deaths" every day. The more attractive a young female is, the more of a "race case" it is, they realize that their ratings will soar, and CNN knows this. General Manager Scot Safon is a prudent businessman.
The Misguided Perception of Beth Karas
But Occupy is also prudent, and noticed some strange behaviors by Beth Karas during the Jodi Arias trial. Known as one of the more "moderate" voice on HLN — per HLN's standards — Beth was ostensibly pleasant and not too biased; just a little biased, but that's okay, right? Anyway, Occupy has long disagreed with this assertion of Beth's character. It's always been Occupy's opinion that Beth Karas was a prosecution hawk who posed as a moderate.
We all know that HLN is a prosecutor's best friend. If a prosecutor can lobby HLN to cover their case, they'll achieve fame and stardom. Defense attorneys? Not so much. As we know, during the Casey Anthony trial, Beth Karas became close friends with Jeff Ashton. But Beth did not become close friends with Jose Baez. Defense attorneys know that if their case is covered by HLN, they're at a huge disadvantage.
But did Beth Karas take this bias TOO far in the Jodi Arias trial? Well, we know Beth Karas was caught partying with prosecution witnesses Chris Hughes, Sky Hughes, Dan Freeman (and his sister, Desiree Freeman), and Deanna Reid. While this is egregious in and of itself, it's even more atrocious, Beth was partying with these prosecution witnesses during the Jodi Arias trial!
The Journalistic Code of Ethics
Unlike most countries, the United States does not have a standard, universal code of ethics that "journalists" must follow. That's why you have a National Enquirer or an HLN — tabloid propaganda sells, and there's nothing to govern it. Almost every media outlet has their own code of ethics to follow. Nevertheless, the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) is the most widely-recognized code of ethics used as a guideline for most media outlets. HLN is guilty of just about every SPJ ethical code, but among the SPJ ethical codes Occupy feels that Beth Karas is in direct violation of are:
- Avoid conflicts of interest, real or perceived.
- Remain free of associations and activities that may compromise integrity or damage credibility.
- Be vigilant and courageous about holding those with power accountable.
- Deny favored treatment to advertisers and special interests and resist their pressure to influence news coverage.
- Be wary of sources offering information for favors or money; avoid bidding for news.
It's preposterous to think that Beth Karas didn't have a conflict of interest and it's ridiculous to think Beth Karas wasn't in violation of the SPJ code of ethics. All Americans who support due process should be outraged by this! How can you go on air, where HLN has a monopoly over the high crimes "market", and pretend to be some impartial journalist covering a trial of enormous proportions like the Jodi Arias trial, but yet party with the prosecution witnesses while the cameras are off?
Furthermore, what does this say about the involvement of Beth Karas in the Mormon Media Blitz? Has Beth Karas converted to Mormonism herself? Why were Chris Hughes, Abe Abdelhadi, Clancy Talbot, Sky Hughes, and others constantly being interviewed by HLN?
Where was the balance? Why wasn't Beth Karas partying with Alyce Laviolette, Dr. Richard Samuels, or Dr. Robert Geffner? Why wasn't Beth Karas partying with Darryl Brewer or another Travis Alexander ex-girlfriend, Lisa Daidone? Is it because Travis cheated on Lisa Daidone? Why wasn't she partying with these witnesses? Why weren't these witnesses given the same airtime on HLN?
Why Beth Karas Was Let Go
Regardless, we can debate why Beth Karas was let go. Everything mentioned to this point has been one theory.
Others may presume that Beth Karas was let go because she was "too moderate" for HLN. HLN is tabloid propaganda — not a news source — and some suggest that Beth Karas was too dedicated to honest journalism (thus admitting that HLN is tabloid propaganda.
Occupy isn't buying this. Beth Karas had most likely been buddying up with prosecution witnesses since the beginning of the trial, and perhaps even before the trial, so she could get cheap inside, biased information from one side and report that hogwash on HLN. So what did Scot Safon and the HLN brass think? They felt this would look horrible to them, if caught, and they felt this would strongly encourage an appeals court to grant Jodi Arias a new trial! So they had to let Beth go!
So what did HLN do? They let Beth Karas go. But too late! The damage has already been done, and the cozy relationship between HLN, Beth Karas, and the prosecution witnesses in the Jodi Arias case have been long-exposed.
Some may think I'm too harsh on Beth Karas. Of course I'm harsh! Remember, Beth Karas may have been partying with the prosecution as early as March — or sooner. As a watchdog of HLN, I have no choice BUT to be harsh! Millions of people are influenced by the hogwash on this channel, and yellow journalism like this MUST be exposed! Beth Karas even has her own support page! If HLN was to continue this brainwashing of the American populace without any checks and balances, our judicial system and media lobby would be even more corrupt than it already is!
HLN has successfully altered the constitution so that the burden of proof has been shifted over to the defense. According to HLN, you are presumed guilty and must prove your innocence — just like in North Korea and Iran. They're trying desperately to alter due process so that the accused to not have the right to put forth a defense. Anybody who has the gall to even mention the fact that Travis Alexander was abusive is "trashing the victim". This nonsensical crap must come to an end.
As long as HLN continues to profit, most likely this doesn't signal the dominoes falling, as Scot Safon and Nancy Grace continue to rake in millions. But rest-assured, Occupy will expose journalistic malfeasance like the kind Beth Karas has engaged in whenever possible.
As always, leave your thoughts and comment(s) below!


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Health program focuses on chemicals
• "Creating Healthy Environments for Children" is being presented at the Kalamazoo Public Library's Oshtemo branch, 7265 W. Main St. The program, hosted by Shawna Wilder, focuses on the chemicals in everyday products that have not been tested for their health effects on children and suggests easy steps to take to protect children. It includes a short video. There is no charge, and no registration is required. 377-0837. 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday.
Lecture on philosophy in Kalamazoo
• "Should Good People Apologize for Their Mistakes?" is being presented by Shirley Bach in the Life Enrichment Center at Wyndham Retirement Apartments, 2300 Portage St. Bach, professor emerita of philosophy of Western Michigan University, is set to make the argument that when mistakes are acknowledged, errors are less likely to recur, and preventive steps may be taken. The program is free. 276-4055. 7 p.m. Monday.
Hearing-aid clinics in Kalamazoo and Portage
• Constance Brown Hearing Centers are offering hearing-aid clinics at 1634 Gull Road in the Kalamazoo Medical Arts Building and 4855 W. Centre Ave. in the Oak Park Center in Portage. People may come in to have their hearing aids cleaned and inspected. There is no charge, and no appointment is required. 343-2601. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday.
Exhibit in Portage
• "Snoopy as the World War I Flying Ace" is on display at the Air Zoo, 6151 Portage Road, Portage. The exhibit presents Charles M. Schulz's lovable beagle, Snoopy, as his alter ego, the Flying Ace, and showcases 40 of Snoopy's adventures in his doghouse, transformed into a Sopwith Camel airplane. Air Zoo admission is $19.50, or $17.50 for seniors age 60 and older, $15.50 for children ages 5-15, free for children age 4 and younger. 382-6555. Through June 22. Air Zoo hours are noon to 5 p.m. Sunday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday.


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Treatment of Extended Spectrum Betalactamase Producing Bacteria Causing Urinary Tract Infections in General Practice
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The prevalence of extended spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) producing bacteria found in urine sample cultures has been increasing over the past decades.
The study hypothesis is to assess the clinical and microbiological outcome of pivmecillinam treatment of ESBL producing E. coli and K. Pneumoni, as well as to observe the clinical and microbiological outcome of the same group of bacteria treated with other antiinfectious agents.
Samples are gathered in primary care setting.
Urinary Tract Infections
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Observational Model: Case Control
Time Perspective: Prospective
|Official Title:
|What is the Outcome of Treatment of Urinary Tract Infections Caused by Bacteria Producing Extended Spectrum Betalactamase in a Primary Care Setting?
- Number of days until symptomatic resolution [ Time Frame: Two weeks after finishing the primary antibiotic treatment ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]Number of days from the start of treatment that the patient feels completely free of urinary tract symptoms Number of days after start of antibiotic treatment with mecillinam when the patient feels free of symptoms from the urinary tract
- Number of patients with ESBL producing bacteria detected in a urine sample taken two weeks after finishing initial treatment [ Time Frame: Two weeks after end of initial treatment ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
- Number of patients who received a second treatment regime in the follow-up period [ Time Frame: 2 weeks after end of initial treatment ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]Number of patients who received a secondary antibiotic treatment to obtain clinical cure.
Biospecimen Retention: Samples With DNA
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|Study Start Date:
|April 2013
|Estimated Study Completion Date:
|August 2016
|Estimated Primary Completion Date:
|June 2016 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
ESBL producing E. coli bacteria
Group of patients with identified ESBL producing E.coli in a urine sample taken in a primary care setting.
Non-ESBL E.coli urinary tract infection
E.coli bacteria found in the setting of a urinary tract infection in a primary care setting where ESBL producing bacteria are not found.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|16 Years and older (Child, Adult, Senior)
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Inclusion Criteria:
- All patients were urinary sample taken in a primary care setting shows significant growth of ESBL producing E. coli.
Above age 16.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Sample from patients in hospital care or living in nursing home facilities. Inability to understand and sign information leaflet.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01531023
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|Skien, Norway
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|University Hospital of North Norway
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|Trondheim, Norway
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|Tønsberg, Norway
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|Sub-Investigator: Yngvar Tveten, PhD
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|University of Oslo
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|Marianne Bollestad, MD, University of Oslo
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|NCT01531023 History of Changes
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|Study First Received:
|February 7, 2012
|Last Updated:
|December 18, 2015
|Health Authority:
|Norway:National Committee for Medical and Health Research Ethics
Keywords provided by University of Oslo:
Extended-Spectrum Beta-lactamase Producing Bacteria
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Communicable Diseases
Urinary Tract Infections
Urologic Diseases
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on October 25, 2016