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By Sharna Johnson
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Easy vittles.
Yep, vittles have motivated creatures for as long as there have been creatures, and easy vittles are a dream come true.
Sure, it's easy to forget just how compelling food can be when one is well fed and satiated, but one trip to the grocery on an empty stomach and the power of appetite becomes pretty clear pretty fast.
The primal and basic need to eat is a force to be reckoned with, even without the bonus of taste buds — perhaps there was concern that creatures might forget to eat if they weren't enjoying it — but the need for sustenance complemented by liking the process of refueling can compel critters great and small.
Even humans have been known to quack like ducks and walk like penguins in exchange for chocolate covered ice cream bars (and, yes, money, which they no doubt used to buy chocolate covered ice cream bars).
There's a reason thousands of cook books are printed each year, new gadgets devised for the kitchen, new packaging and food combinations paraded, gourmet flavor trends worshiped.
The reason is simple — people eat it up, selling hour after hour of their lives to earn money, a good majority of which is spent at restaurants and grocery stores on things that far exceed the basic needs required to stay alive.
So to think that an animal would do just about anything for easy and tasty vittles really isn't much of a stretch at all.
Taking on the age old debate as to whether animals respond better to food or encouragement when being trained, two researchers — Megumi Fukuzawa and Naomi Hayashi in the Department of Animal Resource and Sciences at Nihon University in Japan — ran three groups of dogs through trials.
One group of dogs was rewarded with food, one with petting and a third with verbal praise in exchange for properly executing the sit-stay commands.
More than loving touches or kind words, it was food that won out, with dogs which were given treat rewards learning what they needed to know in one session.
Dogs who were petted as a reward learned in two sessions and the dogs who received verbal praise in three.
But in the end, it was all for naught, because as the study progressed, the power of food lost its edge and after dogs mastered the early training stages, there became no noticeable difference in performance.
At its core, the study seems to show that food is a stronger motivator than other training methods, but it also appears to go a step further by showing that it is actually tangible reward that is most effective.
After all, food fills the stomach and tastes good, and being petted feels good, but there's not much a dog can do with a bunch of words — they probably aren't even that memorable a few minutes later.
But the value of easy vittles appears to diminish as the chores get more tedious, complex and difficult.
Dogs, it seems, have a concept of value exchange and in-kind payment — fairness if you will.
And perhaps their motivation and morale is directed by the concept that increased challenge and effort should bring about greater reward.
… Or it could be they simply have faith that if they wait long enough, someone is bound to leave the treats within reach.
Sharna Johnson is a writer who is always searching for ponies. You can reach her at: email@example.com or on the web at: www.insearchofponies.blogspot.com


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Jack Crockett gave his team a two-goal lead before Seth Crockett extended it 1:48 later when Livingston built a three-goal lead in the first period on the way to a 4-2 victory over West Essex at Codey Arena in West Orange.
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City Commissioner Nick Fish has pulled his Parks and Recreation employees out of the Occupy Portland camp out of concern for their safety, leaving the Occupiers with no public toilets, no trash pickup and no park security.---
Fish tells WW the damage to Chapman and Lownsdale squares has gone too far, and city employees have found that Occupy campers have cut down branches from the historic elms.
relations between the campers and the parks department have deteriorated
Blackwood said cleaning crews have been repeatedly threatened and intimidated
An open letter from Mayor Sam Adams to the Occupy Portland encampment To the Occupy Portland encampment: I know that you agree that the growing number of arrests and reports of illicit drug and alcohol use, violent behavior and other criminal conduct must be immediately addressed. I understand that similar challenges have arisen at other Occupy encampments. Uniquely, I appreciate that Occupy Portland, via the website www.occupyportland.com, is one of the few encampments to clearly note these challenges. Thanks you for meeting with representatives of the police bureau, my staff, non-profit service providers, and me to discuss concerns and potential solutions face-to-face. The purpose of this open letter is to underscore to all Occupy Portland supporters the urgency of dealing with these issues. The way things are operating now is not sustainable. I know there is a nationwide Occupy process for working through those things, which I want to give some time to work. But we cannot wait long. It is imperative that solving these serious problems be a priority for Occupy Portland, before a serious injury or death occurs. I do not want to see something like the following incidents occur in Portland, and Iâm sure you do not, either: In Vancouver, B.C., there has been a death in camp that is a suspected drug overdose; and, In Washington D.C., protesters have reportedly been the victims of two hit-and-run incidents. I have said from the beginning that I believe the Occupy movement would have to evolve in order to realize its full potential. Based on my conversations with mayors around the country, I know that Portland is not unique in facing these real issues around camps. But I hope we are unique in our solutions. In Bend, Oregon, Occupy participants have closed their camp, but continue to meet regularly. I believe Occupy Portland can lead the nation in figuring out what the next phase of the Occupy Movement looks like. We've got work to doâand by we, I mean everybody, including all Occupy supporters. I look forward to finding solutions in the coming days. Sincerely, Sam AdamsMayor


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The year, 2015, would be highly dynamic for Capricorn-born as they would feel intuitive and would be good at choosing the right moves aimed at the long term objective. Askganesha astrologers predict that all would eventually work in their favour but would require much concentration, respect and dedication initially. Capricorn native those are in authority might stick to the conventional route so they should try to keep their plans and ideas within that ambit. There could be a transfer or change in job profile. The year would begin on a positive note and bring in its wake some distinctively brilliant ideas about furtherance of Capricorn career. This year their creative abilities would receive great boost and these people would gain prestigious status in family and community. Get a Complete Life Report for the year 2015-2016
Askganesha astrologers predict that this is a puzzling year for Capricorn native as far as relationships are concerned. They would fail to understand the actions and motivations of their partner. A vague sense of dissatisfaction and disquiet is also likely to rise in them. They might become aware of new information or get a new insight in the character and wishes of your partner. Capricorns, both single and committed, would find moments which would enable them to reinforce their existing bonds or create new favorable ones, provided they are patient for the evolution of their partner. It is predicted that romantic opportunities might come through work or vocation. The disturbances in relationships would be resolved this year. Capricorn horoscope shows that those who are engaged with someone must disclose all their feelings soon. Those who broke up with their partner due to confusions or misunderstandings might be able to make up again with them during the third quarter of the year. Chances are that they would strike a great chemistry with their loved ones. Bachelors can look forward to trying the knot in 2015. Askganesha astrologers' advice - You must learn to keep your ego aside and let relationships flourish smoothly. Your tendency about to get jealous might affect your relationship, so avoid this tendency of yours. Get a Marriage Report for the year 2015-2016
In 2015, Capricorns have a good chance for professional growth and promotion but it comes with a rider of consistent hard-work. If they have been struggling economically then the situation is about to change soon. Bringing a bit of discipline and planning into routine to weed out possibilities of frustration would help. Money spinning new ideas would be whirring in a Capricorn's head and would make them want to explore them further. This year, they would be motivated to contribute greater values to the society and even look for a change of job that provides them opportunity and satisfaction. They would be tempted to make major changes in career during the year 2015. It would, however, be useful to avoid making any significant change now. An assignment submitted by Capricorn may come up for praise. Those in the media and communication field would be able to establish themselves. Teamwork is a must this month if they want to meet their targets ahead of time. The present job would help them realize their career goals much sooner than expected. Their star promise great strides in all ventures they undertake this year. These people might have to figure out a way of boosting their earnings or increasing their savings as expenses may rise suddenly. They need to be careful regarding their budgets. Probability of some fast paced period is high which would make them adjust their finances as well as their mental state in a completely new fashion. Switching jobs might lead to development in their financial condition. A good year is foreseen at work as Capricorns are likely to enjoy the task allotted to them. A new plot, house or apartment could also be acquired. The area of education would emphasize so they should be prepared to update their skills and be open to opportunities that require training and teaching others. Opt a Career or Business Report for the year 2015-2016
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A federal judge has denied a request for a medical transfer from a 72-year-old man who was arrested on weapons charges after deputies in Metairie say they caught him driving a van with stolen license plates, with a convicted racketeer as his passenger and a rifle and silencer in the back.
Relatives who visited Dominick Gullo recently at a St. Charles Parish lockup say his health has been in general decline since he was held without bond in June, along with his co-defendant, Joseph Gagliano, the son of reputed New Orleans mob underboss Frank "Muffuletta Frank" Gagliano.
The Gaglianos in the mid-1990s pleaded guilty to racketeering charges in a sweeping racketeering investigation targeting Worldwide Gaming, a New Orleans video poker company that prosecutors said was a front company for New Orleans and New York crime families. Gullo's lawyer said he has no criminal record, and runs a business that hosts poker tournaments in Louisiana and Nevada.
Two weeks ago, after spending a month in the Nelson Coleman Federal Prison in St. Charles Parish, Gullo was transferred briefly to a hospital, and on a recent visit, relatives said Gullo was incoherent, had a disturbing skin rash and "had a 'sunken look' to his eyes," Gullo's lawyer wrote Tuesday (July 22) in a request for transfer back to a hospital.
"(Gullo) was not able to speak or communicate with his son in a coherent manner," wrote Gullo's lawyer, Patrick Hand.
A magistrate judge said prison doctors said Gullo's previous trip to the hospital had been for a sinus problem. Apparent bruises on Gullo's skin were caused by blood-thinning medication he takes. Knowles said medical staff at the hospital were to contact him if Gullo's condition should worsen.
Gullo was charged with a single count of receiving an unregistered firearm and has been held without bond since a June 19 hearing. Gagliano faces two counts, for being a felon transporting an unregistered firearm and aiding and abetting Gullo.
A Jefferson Parish Sheriff's deputy pulled Gullo and Gagliano over in May as the two were driving near Gullo's house in a cargo van with stolen license plates. Inside, deputies found a .22-caliber rifle with a scope, a silencer, 8 feet of cannon fuse and two sawed-off wooden chairs, facing out toward sliding glass windows installed behind the driver's seat and in the back of the van, an arrest report says.
Prosecutors had asked the two men be held without bond because they posted a danger to the community, court records state, but those records do not say what the men might have planned to to with the rifle and van.
A JPSO report states that Gullo told deputies he paid a woman he met at a coffee shop $300 for the van a few hours before he was pulled over. He says he never looked in the back of the van. The arrest was first reported by WVUE Fox 8.
In his court filing, it states he has had a variety of ailments, including brain tumors, blood disorders and heart disease.


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A follow up on a News 4 Investigates story. Hear why the South Carolina Autism Society says nearly a half of million dollars in funds is now accounted for.Video Transcript
AN UPDATE TONIGHT ON A WYFF NEWS FOUR INVESTIGATION. WE EXPOSED THE SOUTH CAROLINA AUTISM SOCIETY COULDN'T ACCOUNT FOR NEARLY HALF A MILLION DOLLARS OF TAXPAYERS MONEY. NOW... TIM WALLER HAS FOUND OUT... THE AUTISM SOCIETY HAS DUG UP NEW EVIDENCE. BUT TIM... THERE'S STILL SOME MONEY MISSING? MICHAEL/CAROL.. THE AUTISM SOCIETY SAYS THIS IS PROOF THERE WAS NEVER ANY MISSING MONEY... THAT IT WAS ALL DUE TO SLOPPY BOOKKEEPING. BUT THE SOCIETY STILL OWES THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION 52-THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR THEY COULDN'T ACCOUNT FOR. WHEN THE STATE INSPECTOR GENERAL'S OFFICE INVESTIGATED THE AUTISM SOCIETY.. THEY THOUGHT THEY FOUND WIDESPREAD FRAUD. Tim: "At this point, how much money is unaccounted for?" "Well, between state and federal dollars, we could be talking as much as $500,000 that is currently unaccounted for." MONEY UNACCOUNTED FOR.. DOCUMENTS SHREDDED.. GRANT EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENTS FALSIFIED. AND THE SOCIETY'S BOOKKEEPER HAD USED THE BUSINESS CREDIT CARD TO MAKE THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS IN PERSONAL CHARGES. TO MAKE MATTERS WORSE.. THE SOCIETY'S PRESIDENT TOOK HIS OWN LIFE AS DETAILS BEGAN TO SURFACE. FUNDING TO THE AUTISM SOCIETY WAS CUT OFF. "What happened is very unfortunate. We were all shocked." TONIGHT, THE NEW PRESIDENT INSISTS THERE WAS NO FRAUD. JUST A MESS CREATED BY A COUPLE OF PEOPLE. Tim: "At the end of the day, how much money was unaccounted for?" "Well, I want to say, it's not that it was unaccounted for. It's that it was misallocated, which means that it went to other programs in the agency. None of the money was ever stolen." THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION NOW AGREES.. AFTER THEIR RECENT AUDIT OF THE SOCIETY'S EXPENDITURES. BUT THEY'VE ORDERED THE SOCIETY TO REIMBURSE THE STATE 52-THOUSAND IN FUNDS THAT COULD NOT BE ACCOUNTED FOR.. AND THERE IS NO WORD ON WHEN THE AUTISM SOCIETY'S FUNDING WILL BE RESTORED. Tim: "Sounds like this whole thing has been a nightmare." "It has. For me personally, it's probably been the hardest 9 months of my life." SHE SAYS IT'S BEEN EVEN HARDER ON THE THOUSANDS OF FAMILIES IN THIS STATE, WHOSE CHILDREN AREN'T BEING SERVED. WHEN AND IF FUNDING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA AUTISM SOCIETY IS RESTORED.. THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION WANTS A GUARANTEE THAT FUTURE FUNDS WILL BE SECURE. THEY'VE ORDERED THE SOCIETY TO TAKE OUT A SURETY BOND OF $350,000.. FOR ANY FUTURE UNSUPPORTED EXPENDITURES.
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Northwest NEWS
eptember 4, 2000
Inspirational breast cancer survivor chronicles her adventure to wellness
by Deborah Stone
In 1994, Peggy Sturm-VanderPol had just settled into life with her new husband and family in Woodinville.
She held the job of school nurse at Hollywood Hill Elementary and was regarded by her colleagues as a dedicated and caring professional.
At forty-three, she felt enriched by family, friends, a rewarding career and good health. Then in July of that year, during a routine physical examination, her doctor noticed a thickening in her breast and took a tissue sample to rule out any problems.
To everyone's relief, the lump was benign. However, for several weeks after the procedure, the area around the lump remained sore, so Peggy's physician decided to do another biopsy.
This time, the test revealed a malignancy.
"I was totally shocked," says Sturm-VanderPol. "I had just gotten married and now I was being told I had breast cancer. I couldn't believe it and I kept thinking that it had to be a mistake. It was very traumatic for me to be first told I was OK and then to be told I had cancer."
Sturm-VanderPol's subsequent treatments caused her to be frequently absent from her job.
The staff at the school was afraid to mention to the children that she had breast cancer for fear of talking about a sensitive body part, as well as discussing the issue of cancer and its possible consequences.
"I would get letters from the students and they would ask me how my cold was," explains Sturm-VanderPol.
"I realized that no one was talking to them about what was really going on with me. This became my impetus to put a book together about my experience with breast cancer.
"I wanted to help others understand about breast cancer and show them what happens, step-by-step during all the treatments and medical care. I also wanted to let them know that they shouldn't be afraid of the "C" word. It's important to be able to talk about cancer and to be open and honest about it. We learn by talking and it's not so scary if we can share information and emotions."
Sturm-VanderPol has two sons of her own and she felt that a user-friendly book would also aid them in understanding what she was going through in the course of her disease.
Her 50-page personal book of snapshots, illustrations and easy-to-read text chronicles what she calls her "adventure to wellness."
It takes readers from an explanation of the location of her cancer and her surgery through the tests and treatments she received, including chemotherapy and radiation. Sturm-VanderPol introduces the technicians, doctors, nurses, friends and family members who helped her and also describes the equipment used on her during the eight-month treatment period.
In each photo, she is smiling, even in the one where her son Nicholas is shaving her head.
"My intent was to show that you're still feminine and graceful and can take joy in life when you have breast cancer," explains Sturm-VanderPol. "I wanted to show that I was still the same person before and after the treatment, with hair and without hair. The children needed to see that although I looked different, I was still the same nice person they knew and that I hadn't really changed at all."
The response to her book was overwhelmingly positive. It served as a tool to use with the students and helped them to discuss cancer openly. Some of the children wanted a copy for their own homes, as they knew a family member whom had recently been diagnosed with cancer or had had the disease in the past.
A nonprofit group, Partners in Education, decided to print copies of the book and make it available to people at no cost. Thus far, over 3000 copies have been sent out to breast cancer support groups, individuals and institutions all over the U.S.
"I think it has been so positively received because it's a friendly book and doesn't scare people," comments Sturm-VanderPol.
"I hadn't seen anything of this nature on the market before and obviously, it meets a need. I know that I would have enjoyed reading something like this when I was going through my experience. The best thing for me, however, turned out to be creating the book. It really helped me look at my experience clearly and process it better."
Sturm-VanderPol has been cancer-free for almost six years and continues to work as a school nurse at Hollywood Hill Elementary.
Her experience has made her value life more and realize the importance of relationships and people.
She says, "I have a whole different attitude now. Materials things do not matter to me.
"People do and it's how one treats others that's important." Sturm-VanderPol tells others who have been diagnosed with the disease not to lose hope. "Cancer is curable in many cases, but early detection is essential. You will have to fight with all of your being and at times you will feel like you want to give up, but don't ever give up. Already there are improvements in treatments and in the future, hopefully there will be a cure."
For her inspiration to others, Sturm-VanderPol was recently chosen as one of twelve winners in the Bon Marche's Most Inspiring Breast Cancer Survivor Contest.
She will be modeling in the store's Oct. 21st fashion show, an event where proceeds go towards breast cancer awareness and research.
In addition, an eight-foot picture of her will be in one of the windows of the downtown Bon during the whole month of October, which is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
"I was surprised to learn I was one of the winners of this contest," says Sturm-VanderPol."I didn't know that my friend, Paula Freeman, had written an essay about me and sent it in. I am very touched by this honor. I am just so happy that my experience has helped others."


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How to Create Genuine Fans for the Long-Term
February 4, 2011
You've invested time and effort in being Remarkable, giving people a reason to talk about you.
You've identified some initial Raving Fans.
Great. Now what?
You need to programmatically cultivate the relationship to provide value for the long-term.
Here's how. (Download the PDF here)
It's part 2 of Community Driven Marketing. Cultivation.10 Ways to Grow Your Fans: Building Relationships for the Long-Term


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George Heartwell is in his third term as mayor of Grand Rapids.
By George Heartwell
GRAND RAPIDS, MI -- The great flood of April 2013 appears to be behind us. Waters have begun to recede as I write this and, while we maintain vigilance at several points of vulnerability, life returns to normal. What did we learn from this emergency event?
First, and of utmost importance, you should know that our community's investments in stormwater infrastructure saved us from significant damage.
Flood levels broke the 1904 record. Years of thoughtful planning; strategic construction of flood walls, berms and sewers; a highly qualified and capable staff; and what began as a trickle of volunteers that rapidly turned into its own type of flood – more than 300 people were on-hand to assist with preparations Sunday morning – is what made the difference.
Of course, we must remain vigilant in maintaining this and other infrastructures – no one wants to find vulnerabilities in the midst of the crisis. Notably, the condition and height of our floodwalls served us well.
Second, we have an extremely caring community. Hundreds of volunteers filled 150,000 sandbags over 72 hours. Families, scout troops, students, active and former military, and concerned citizens all came out to give their time. They returned home with sore backs and a great sense of accomplishment.
Two memorable scenes were of a woman in a wheel chair tying bags as they were filled and a child of about four years scooping sand into bags with her hands. And not only Grand Rapids residents came out to volunteer, but people from all over West Michigan gave up a day to help a community in need. I can't find words adequate to thank you all for what you did.
Companies stepped up to the line…too many to identify in the space of an editorial. They provided food and drink for volunteers, skilled welders and machine operators for the massive effort to protect the Waste Water Treatment Plant, pallets for sandbags, and critical information when we needed it. Neighboring units of government also helped us…and we helped them. I am a humbled and grateful mayor!
Third, City of Grand Rapids staff performs at an extraordinarily high level in emergency situations. Our senior managers gathered twice each day in the Emergency Operations Center to take stock of the emerging situation, identify points of vulnerability, problem solve, and direct staff and volunteers.
These managers worked well into the night – sometimes through the night – to manage teams of employees and volunteers who were protecting municipal assets and responding to neighborhood and business concerns. Our line staff sacrificed personal time for the good of the community and went above and beyond the demands of their jobs to ensure that our citizens were safe throughout the crisis.
We will continue to monitor floodwalls and municipal infrastructure until the threat of this flood fully subsides. We are available to answer flood-related questions from individual property owners.
For now, we can catch our breath. Yet, in many ways, the real work has just begun. Weathering models for the future suggest that rain events like this one will come more frequently and with greater severity than before.
The city's Resiliency Plan is constantly changing and improving as this future becomes clearer. The importance of, and the continued need to maintain, invest, and properly manage our storm water infrastructure assets is obvious. Protecting public and private property and preserving the quality of life in our community is a necessary public good.
This weather crisis has taught us a lot about vulnerabilities. We will learn from the experiences of the past several days. When the next flood occurs – and it will – we will be even better prepared than we were for this one. You have a right to expect that your local government will look ahead, anticipate, evaluate and continuously improve. Today I stand before you proud and confident.
RELATED: Guest column archive.
Your city responded to this challenge. In the coming weeks and months, as the flood waters recede, your assistance will be needed to restore the river's edges. I encourage you to listen for opportunities to become involved and to act upon those requests.
While it should be no surprise to the mayor of Grand Rapids how this community rises to a call for action, it never ceases to amaze me what a wonderful and unique spirit we have.
Guest columns can be submitted to Dave Murray, the Grand Rapids community engagement specialist. Email him at firstname.lastname@example.com and follow him on Twitter @ReporterDMurray or on Facebook or on Google + .


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After the Erie Times-News's Victor Fernandes reported that Erie Otters owner Sherry Bassin's attempting to convince Red Wings prospect Riley Sheahan to leave the University of Notre Dame, the Free Press's George Sipple asked Wings assistant GM Jim Nill whether the Wings had any desire for this to happen:
September 1, Detroit Free Press: The story also said that Bassin declined to comment on whether the Wings would have influence on where Sheahan plays.At this point it's up to Sheahan and his family. As previously noted, eight incoming Notre Dame hockey-playing freshmen were busted for underage drinking in mid-July, and Sheahan himself has a minor-in-possession charge on his record, so Fernandes's main thrust was understated but implied pretty bluntly--the theory here is that Bassin could convince Riley's dad that Erie would provide a healthier playing environment for his son.
"We have not talked to him about that at all," Nill told me today when asked whether the Wings prefer that Sheahan play in the OHL than in college. "We're happy where he's at."


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This next entry is a little self-serving but needs to be said. What do we get Dad for Christmas?
Of course anything we get from our children or wives is wonderful and we will cherish forever. There are some presents that Dads like better than others. As Bill Cosby once said, we love our ties that light up, our clappers for every light, our hats that only a father would wear because our children gave them to us.
Most dads I know don't need the gadget tool and would rather have a hand-drawn card. We love pictures of our children, especially in our favorite sports jerseys. That is giving a shout-out to my wife.
We love digital picture frames of our kids. We love hugs and kisses and the assisted breakfast in bed twice a year. We love the present of one uninterrupted day to watch football. Many of us dads are still big kids and love games, computer or otherwise. We love a good book but not about relationship or self help. We love surprises. We don't need the big ticket item, but the thoughtful one.
So for all those moms out there that already do so much for us, give the little ones a helping hand as you always do and don't make dad look for batteries for his tie.
Thank you for the indulgence on behalf of dads everywhere.
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Was worried negativity would drive this stock much lower. Great see $20.25-$20.5 repeatedly tested and bounce. I think this says a great deal about Roomba sales and products in pipeline.
Sentiment: Hold
I said it yesterday responding to the question is it a buy?
My Gosh if thsi si nto a buy after a drop of 13% after a report that was better than expected what is?
For example Their robot gutter cleaner is a must in the northern emisphere, easy wit works and unless you have servants yu are doing that dangerous job or the robot..
The company is good well managed and has name recognition. It is a no brainer really.
another day with over 500k shares traded. This thing will explode pretty soon
Sentiment: Strong Buy
I also like the volume. Its definitely picking up. Over 400K shares traded over last 6-7 sessions. Somebody is accumulating.
I'm one of them...though no where near 400k shares.


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There were reports of power lines down on Canal Road in Cleveland and heavy limbs from trees in Berea by mid afternoon, however. A number of observers also noted that the water from stong Lake Erie waves was reaching the Shoreway east of Cleveland this afternoon.
About 3,821 FirstEnergy customers were without power in Cuyahoga County later this afternoon, according to its online outage center.
"It was really going strong for a few hours today," said meteorologist Frank Kieltyka of the National Weather Service station at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. "But it should die down by this evening, though it will remain breezy."
Kieltyka said the winds across much of Ohio was a result of the massive low-pressure sytem moving up the East Coast. The counterclockwise rotation of the low-pressure system then drew winds down from Canada, he said.
- 45 mph at Burke Lakefront Airport several times, 1 p.m.
- 46 mph at Lorain-Elyria Airport peak wind of 46 mph at 11:14 a.m.
- 40 mph at Jefferson in Ashtabula County, 40 mph at 1:48 pm.
Meanwhile, the 'nasty nor'easter' was bringing snowfall to much of the East Coast.
Locally, snow was also limited to some snow showers in Erie, Pa. this morning, but up to three inches on the ground in the southeast part of Erie County.


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|The Female Condom: Dynamics of Use in Urban Zimbabwe
AUTHOR: D. Kerrigan, S.Mobley, N. Rutenberg, A. Fisher, and E. Weiss
PUBLISHER: Horizons/Population Council
Approximately one year after the start of the female condom social marketing program in Zimbabwe, the Horizons Project and Population Services International conducted a descriptive, cross-sectional study of female condom users, male condom users, and non-users of either barrier method. The goal of this research was to increase understanding of the patterns and dynamics of female condom use in order to inform policymakers and program planners involved in decisions about promotion and distribution of the female condom in Zimbabwe. The study used a combination of quantitative and qualitative methods. The results revealed interesting patterns in female condom use and addressed the associated policy implications.
Article can be accessed on-line here in PDF format.
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BARAGA - Tom and Brandy Chosa of Baraga scored victories in stock divisions during the first two race dates of the season held by the Upper Peninsula Mud Drag Association.
Tom Chosa scored his victory in Super Stock at the event held in Newald, Wis., on Saturday, while Brandy Chosa got hers in the Women's Street Stock class at an event held in Baraga on June 4.
Brandy Chosa also earned a runner-up finish in the same division at the Newald event as Audrey Solomon of Escanaba won.
The series will move to the Champion Horse Pulling Grounds in Champion on Saturday, with back-to-back Saturdays also coming up in Marquette County in August.
Locally sponsored by the Champion Fire Department, Saturday's registration runs from 8 to 11 a.m. with racing set to start at noon.
Several other area racers also picked up top-three finishers at the Baraga and Newald events.
Fred Minor of Manistique was second in Pro-Stock to Charlie Semo of Ironwood in Baraga, while also coming in second in the Consistency Class of Pro-Mod Truck in Newald to Ben Wandahsega of Hannahville.
In Baraga, Stacy Bouman of Marquette was second in the Women's Street Stock class to Brandy Chosa, while Mike Bouman of Marquette was second in Improved Stock to Bob Koivisto of Ironwood.
At Newald, Shelly Bouman was third in Women's Street Stock, while Jeff Bouman of Marquette was third in Improved Stock.
After Champion, the U.P. Mud Drag racers go to the Checkered Flag Productions Monster Truck Show in Escanaba on July 1-2, then to Hannahville's Three Fires Off Road Park on July 9.
Taking a break for a few weeks, the series resumes with a Skandia Lions Club-sponsored event in Skandia on Aug. 6, then goes to the Marquette County Fair in Sands Township on Aug. 13, the U.P. State Fair in Escanaba on Aug. 21 and finishes up in Houghton on Sept. 10.
This year's series is sponsored by Quality Care Transmissions, Menhennick Racing, Capelli Salon and TC Electric.
For the latest on events, see the U.P. Mud Drag website at www.upmda.com. Emails can be sent through that site or to association President Tom Chosa at email@example.com or Treasurer Brandy Chosa at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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That probably isn't going to happen.
The Detroit Tigers used their first pick to select the right-handed pitcher in the second round of the 2012 Major League Baseball First-Year Player draft.
The Tigers picked him in the second round, No. 91 overall.
The 6-foot-4, 235-pound Thompson is considered very signable and should provide the organization with a strong arm to compliment its farm system.
Thompson, 18, tweeted Tuesday afternoon that it was "an absolute honor to be the first pick of the Detroit Tigers."
According to his MLB draft biography, his slider has good bite on it and could end up being his best pitch.
Thompson, a right-handed hurler with a low- to mid-90s fastball, had previously verbally committed last year to play at the University of Nebraska before he backed out after the Cornhuskers fired their baseball coach.
Detroit's first selection came at No. 91 after the club forfeited its No. 27 pick to Milwaukee by signing Prince Fielder, a Type A free agent, this past offseason.
The Tigers also own pick Nos. 121 and 154.
It's the second straight year Detroit hasn't drafted in the first round and third consecutive year the club has relinquished a first-round pick.
Their selection of Thompson follows their recent trend of drafting hard-throwing high school pitchers. According to the MLB slot values, the Tigers have a bonus pool of $531,800.
The Tigers forfeited their first-round picks in 2010 and 2011 when they signed free agents Jose Valverde and Victor Martinez, respectively.
This year's draft could provide a few new challenges for the Tigers, who will be operating under a new rule in the collective bargaining agreement that will give each team a pool of money to use to sign players picked in the first 10 rounds.
Any team that spends beyond the pool for the first 10 rounds will face stiff penalties, from heavy fines to the loss of future draft picks.
The first round of the draft was held on Monday, June 4, along with the first compensation round.
Rounds two through 10 will follow on June 5, with the draft then concluding the next day. Baseball has shortened the Draft from 50 rounds to 40.
-- Follow James Schmehl on Twitter: @jamesschmehl.


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24-page activity book(Ages 6-7) - P, K, 1-2
Join Firepup® and his friends in this fun-filled fire safety manual. The fire and burn prevention and life safety lessons are presented through age-appropriate games. In addition, large appealing and easy-to-color pictures and numbers reinforce coloring, writing, counting, and number skills. Important words for every lesson are written in gray on the handwriting strip at the bottom of each page for children to trace and practice. Features a number and alphabet review.
Topics: Count With Me; There is Only 1 You; 2 Ways Out; 3 Rules for Minor Burns; 4 Smoke Detectors; 5 Actions to Practice (Stop, Drop, & Roll; Crawl Below the Smoke; and Cover Your Nose & Mouth); 6 Safe Meeting Places; 7 Fires Not to Touch; 8 Things to Learn (Name, Address, Phone Numbers); 9 Firefighting Tools; and 10 Fire Safety Friends.
24-page manual - P, K, 1-2, LE
This manual is designed to help develop an early awareness and understanding of the many ways the fire department protects and aids the community. It helps children develop a healthy perspective of the job of local firefighters and encourages them to trust and respect them. Appropriate for the early reader. Contains word recognition on most pages.
Topics: Ways to Report an Emergency/Reporting a Fire; Answering Firepup®'s Call (Dispatchers); Responding to the Alarm; Answering a Call; Wearing Equipment/Wearing the Uniform; Searching for Missing People; Rescuing People; Helping the Sick, Burned, or Hurt; Fighting a Fire; Investigating a Fire; Inspecting Buildings; Teaching Fire Safety; Explaining Fire Extinguishers; Practicing a School Fire Drill; Answering a Fire Emergency; Piloting a Fireboat; Flying a Fire Helicopter; Fighting Forest Fires; Planting Young Trees; and Helping to Save Lives.
2-sided activity/colorsheet - P, K, 1-2
Firepup® and his young friends teach how our Friendly Firefighters help rescue people who are trapped in a fire. This folding activity shows children what a firefighter looks like with and without full turnout gear. It's goal is to make children familiar with the usual firefighting gear which may make a firefighter look different or sound scary. They will learn not to hide in a fire emergency. A quiz helps reinforce the information.
This cut-and-color activity reinforces what the "best dressed" firefighters are wearing with a fun "Get it in Gear" maze. After completing the maze, children can cut out and wear the fire helmet.
8"x37.25" full-color growth chart - F
This fire safety growth chart not only helps your child keep track of his or her growth, it also provides basic fire safety information.
Topics: Dial 9-1-1; House Numbers; Crawl Below the Smoke; Stop, Drop, (Cover your Face) & Roll; Fire Escape Plan; 2 Ways Out; Matches, Candles, Lighters; Smoke Alarms & Carbon Monoxide Detectors.
24-page activity calendar - F
Firepup® and his friends the Fire Safety Brigade® find yet another way to involve children and their families in learning vital fire safety information. Families can date each day of the month, read the monthly fire safety and prevention information, and then fill in their special dates, like family and friends' birthdays, anniversaries, or school events.
Topics: The 3 Parts of Fire; Fire Drills; How to Report a Fire; Smoke Alarms; Carbon Monoxide Detectors; Smoke; Matches, Candles, and Lighters; Burn Prevention; The 3 C's of Minor Burns; Home Fire Safety; Friendly Firefighters; Fire Prevention Week; Stop, Drop, and Roll; and Yuletide Fire Safety.
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Kempf, Timo and Peichl, Markus and Dill, Stephan and Süß, Helmut (2005) Effects and compensation of phase drift in a 3D tower-turntable ISAR imaging system. In: International Radar Symposium 2005, pp. 693-699. IRS'05, 2005-10-06 - 2005-10-08, Berlin, Germany.
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In view of 3D-ISAR measurements in near future, this paper studies the effects of peculiarities of the experimental measurement system and measurement geometry on the 3D polar-format imaging by simulation of ideal point scatterers. Particular a phase drift, an offset of the elevation rotation centre and near range distortion have to be compensated. Furthermore, a 3D-imaging of a sparsely sampled aperture is introduced. The presented investigations show, that 3D-ISAR imaging with an experimental system will be feasable despite of peculiarities like phase drift, different rotation centers in azimuth and elevation and near range distortion. Precondition is the phase exploitation of a reference corner located off the turntable, and precise knowledge of the measurement geometry. 3D-imaging with a sparsely sampled 3D-aperture indicated, that there is some potential of multi-platform sensing for ATR purposes that exceeds what can be achieved by just exploiting the single 2D information of each sensor. Therefore the oncoming measurement campaign and future studies shall give answers.
|Document Type:
|Conference or Workshop Item (Speech, Paper)
|Effects and compensation of phase drift in a 3D tower-turntable ISAR imaging system
|6 September 2005
|Journal or Publication Title:
|International Radar Symposium 2005
|Refereed publication:
|In SCOPUS:
|In ISI Web of Science:
|Page Range:
|pp. 693-699
|3D-ISAR, 3D polar-format imaging, phase drift, near range distortion, sparsely sampled 3D-aperture
|Event Title:
|Event Location:
|Berlin, Germany
|Event Type:
|international Conference
|Event Dates:
|2005-10-06 - 2005-10-08
|HGF - Research field:
|Aeronautics, Space and Transport (old)
|HGF - Program:
|Space (old)
|HGF - Program Themes:
|W EO - Erdbeobachtung
|DLR - Research area:
|DLR - Program:
|W EO - Erdbeobachtung
|DLR - Research theme (Project):
|W - Projekt sicherheitsrelevante Erdbeobachtung (old)
|Institutes and Institutions:
|Microwaves and Radar Institute > Reconnaissance and Security
|Deposited By:
|Timo Kempf
|Deposited On:
|11 Jan 2006
|Last Modified:
|27 Apr 2009 04:50
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Robert Heriot Westwater (Scottish, 1905 - 1962)
Robert Heriot Westwater trained at Edinburgh College of Art. After a period of travel and study in Europe, he returned to Edinburgh and taught at the College of Art for ten years. He later settled in London where he worked as a full-time artist. He occasionally wrote art criticism for the Scotsman. His portraits, amongst which there are several of prominent Scots, reveal his admiration for Degas and Cézanne. He was an Associate of the Royal Scottish Academy and a member of the Royal Society of Portrait Painters.


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Public Buildings and Public Utility Substations and Structures
From Weber County Wiki
26-1 Location
The location and arrangement of Public Buildings and Public Utility Substations and structures will comply with requirements set forth in this Chapter and will be in accordance with construction plans submitted to and approved by the Planning Commission.
26-2 Minimum Lot Area - Public Utility Substations
26-3 Minimum Yards
Each Public Utility Substation shall maintain the minimum yards required for a dwelling in the same zone except that the rear yard may be reduced to the following:
- In a Residential Zone: 5 feet
- In an Agricultural Zone: 10 feet
- In a Forest Zone: 20 feet
26-4 Street Access
Each Public Utility Substation shall be located on a lot which has adequate access from a street, alley, right-of-way, or easement.
26-5 Minimum Lot Area - Public Buildings
Each Public Building shall be located on a lot of not less than 20,000 sq. ft. in all Residential Estate, Agriculture, and Forest Zones.
26-6 Minimum Yards
Each Public Building shall meet the minimum yard requirements for a Public Building in the zone in which it is located.
26-7 Width of Lot
Each Public Building shall have a minimum width of lot of 100 feet.
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Each Public Building shall have frontage on a public street.


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Cut if you will, with Sleep's dull knife,
Each day to half its length, my friend,—
The years that Time take off my life,
He'll take from off the other end!
Poet: Edna St. Vincent Millay
Poem: Midnight Oil
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Duluth, MN (Northland's NewsCenter) --- The UMD women's hockey team donated $7,950 this week to the Essentia Health Foundation's Breast Health Program following an on-ice fundraiser this past Saturday.
The Bulldogs wore pink jerseys on Saturday night against St. Cloud State, autographed them, and held an online auction.
The money will be used to help in the fight against breast cancer, and head coach Shannon Miller said the team was happy to participate in such a meaningful event.
The Bulldogs swept the weekend series against St. Cloud State, and head on the road this Saturday and Sunday to face the North Dakota Fighting Sioux.
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The National Council of Churches' Justice for Women Working Group is
initiating a conversation about inclusive language in worship and
church life generally.
When Vice President Al Gore picked Joseph Lieberman as his running mate, it was the first-ever selection for a national ticket of a Jewish nominee—and a practicing Orthodox Jew at that. Though in decades past the decision might have been viewed as highly risky, choosing Lieberman was seen quickly as a "plus" for the Democrats.
Churches can and should affirm the moral significance of marriage without denigrating those who are not married. So we have argued before in this space, noting at the same time that such affirmations must be sensitive to the diverse experiences of the people in the pews.
Expanding the table
Leaders of the National Council of Churches have at various times over the past decade floated the idea of seeking a new, more inclusive kind of ecumenical organization. Last month the NCC made its most concrete move in that direction by appointing a team of top church leaders to explore the idea with Roman Catholics, evangelicals and Pentecostals.
NCC revisits the vision thing
One figure concentrates the attention of Robert Edgar, chief executive of the National Council of Churches: $650,000. That's the amount of cash the ecumenical organization must come up with every two weeks to meet payroll.
The pope's action
In an issue of the magazine devoted to themes of spiritual renewal, we would underscore the significance of Pope John Paul II's dramatic effort to renew and purify the Roman Catholic Church through repentance. In celebrating mass on March 12, the first Sunday of Lent, John Paul took the unprecedented step of publicly confessing the sins of the church.
Assessing intervention
The 20th century began in Sarajevo and it will end in Sarajevo." That saying, current during the war in Bosnia, wasn't too far wrong. A grim age that began with the 19th century's bleeding to death in a war sparked in the Balkans is ending, in places like Sarajevo and Kosovo, with the aftershocks of communism's collapse.


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VESTAVIA HILLS, Alabama -- Pizitz Middle School's band program closed off the year with an honor coveted by many, but awarded to few. Last month, the band program, under the direction of Kim Bain and Leah Seng, received what some consider the highest honor in the nation available to middle school and high school bands--the Sudler Cup.
"It was wonderful," said Bain, about hearing news of the honor while attending an international band and orchestra conference --the Midwest Clinic-- in Chicago. "It was very exciting."
As soon as she returned back to Vestavia Hills, said Bain, she shared the news with her students.
"They were thrilled," she said, especially after she explained the magnitude of their accomplishment. Then, they had a big party.
According to the John Philip Sousa Foundation website, the award's administrator, the purpose of the Sudler Cup is to "identify, recognize and honor junior high school and middle school concert band programs that have demonstrated particularly significant high standards of excellence in concert activities over a period of several years."
According to the award's listed criteria, nominations are accepted from any source year-round before being handed over to the selection committee established by the Sousa Foundation. The committee, composed of public school and college-level band directors evaluates the nominations to ensure the programs meet at the very least the following requirements:
- The band must have achieved and maintained a high standard of literature in the concert area over a period of several years.
- The concert band will have placed itself in situations where there has been opportunity for evaluation by qualified persons or has been rated "superior" at state, regional, or national levels in concert activities.
- The band should have performed at regional, state, national, and professional meetings of significance. These can include but are not limited to state music conventions, regional or national MENC meetings, and state or national band association conventions.
- The director must have been incumbent in his/her position for at least seven years, including the current year.
- A number of the students in the band should have participated in district and all-state honor bands or similar all-area groups.
- The total program of music should exemplify what is considered a sound viable, music education program for this level of endeavor.
Nominated bands are asked to submit an assortment of materials, including, but not limited to:
- Concert programs covering the previous three or more years.
- A recording from the previous year which should include a quickstep type march and at least two other works for band in contrasting styles.
- Press clippings or copies of press clippings.
- Written recommendations from three or more band conductors of recognized national reputation who have heard the band perform recently.
As explained on the school's website, historically, the Sousa Foundation has awarded the cup to no more than three schools in any given year since 1986. One year, in 1996, the committee was unable to deem any school worthy of the cup.
Updated at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 9 to include comments from one of the band's directors.
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This is where I yap about the quilts I'm making, ideas for new quilts and little things about life that gets in the way.
A few months ago I mentioned here that I was accepted as a finalist (1 of 30) for the Grand Central Terminal Quilting Challenge. This was my very first contest, only my 4th quilting project, and a very big long shot to be even chosen. I am still in shock and almost disbelief. But there I was, my little quilt shown next to the masterpieces, it's all very exciting to me.
The final judging results were published in the current issue of American Patchwork magazine. WOW, the competition was fierce. WOW, I can't even believe my little piece was compared to all the fabulous items shown. In the magazine they only showed the winners, runners up and honorable mentions. I still feel as if I'm a winner because my quilt will be hung alongside these wonders. They will all be physically on display at the Grand Central Terminal. I hope someone somewhere will actually go and take some real photos of the display.
Here's my photo and a the link to my piece as written up by the magazine's website I'm on page 36 of 44. If they are shown in order I'm 8th from last, and I still feel really happy about it. It's really encouraging especially when I look at the details on the competition.
Here's a link to all the winners which includes grand prize, first place, runners up and others like me who didn't get honorable mention but did get accepted to be put on display:
They are all so spectacular, I feel that my little piece will look puny next to the other beautiful pieces of art. I suppose mine was more "traditional" in the quilt sense...all of the others are simply lovely scenery quilts. Here's my personal favorite which was actually first place
If you look at the details on this it is remarkable! There is a little clock inserted in the center!
Also, I did receive a prize of sorts. The City Quilter sent me a fat quarter of the New York City line by line fabric, probably all of us finalists received this. You can never have too much fabric, as we all know. But this is special, I will likely save it and frame it next to my quilt hanging when I get it back along with the letter acknowledging my participation. I frame and mat art as a hobby and this will be a great piece framed next to the original fabric, and the letter, another little project for my to-do list. I will likely never come this close to winning again, so I will hang it all with pride, for sure!
It was such a great experience to have done this. I have to thank my partner, Jim, for the encouragement to enter. I would NEVER have done so without his insistence, pushing, nudging and the confidence he instills in me in everything I do.


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It's been five years since his TV show ended its eight-year run on NBC, and two years since he last packed the house at the Stranahan Theater with a new stand-up act. Tonight Jerry Seinfeld brings his wry observations back to Toledo for a pair of shows at the Stranahan.
Much like the Brooklyn-born comedian's sitcom, Seinfeld, which was famous for being "a show about nothing," his stand-up routine focuses very little on politics or current events, relying instead on the comic's amusing take on the absurdities of everyday life. And unlike many comedians, Seinfeld's act is free of profanity.
All he does is stand there in his well-tailored suit and employ a crisp wit and impeccable timing to find humor in everything from answering machines to divorces to babies. (He has two youngsters of his own, a 2-year-old girl and a boy who's almost 1.)
When the 49-year-old Seinfeld first returned to stand-up comedy after ending his show - the final episode in 1998 was the fifth-highest-rated TV program of all time - there were those who wondered how funny he could be without the support of lovable loonies such as George, Kramer, and Elaine. As his audiences have discovered since then, he's plenty funny on his own.
Jerry Seinfeld appears tonight in the Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd., at 7 and 9:30. Few seats are available. Tickets are $47 to $77, from the Stranahan box office, 419-381-8851, and Ticketmaster locations.


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Nature Art - Part II
July 26, 2009 In last week's article I featured several excellent drawings by Margaret Braun from Fredonia that she drew of various local birds of our count. more »»
Looking at nature through the eyes of a child
July 25, 2009 I spend my summer teaching Day Camp. This means that I am teaching kids about nature, in nature, most days of July and Augus. more »»
Nature Art - Part I
July 19, 2009 Recently I received a telephone call from Margaret Braun from Fredonia asking if she could meet me regarding a few nature paintings she had completed, and if I was interested. more »»
Game birds of Chautauqua County
July 12, 2009 Recently I received a few photos from Kathleen Kofod from Cherry Creek of a visitor to her yard that she named Phinneas. Phinneas happens to be a pheasant she has visiting her property. more »»
Moles and Shrews
July 5, 2009 Recently a neighbor of mine, Dave Maggio was having some work performed in his yard by a heavy equipment operator. more »»
'Follow that bird'
July 4, 2009 All spring I've been trying to get down to the Allegheny National Forest to tag birds along with Scott Stoleson's team. I never made it … until the first full day of summer. more »»
Martins and Swallows of Chautauqua County
June 28, 2009 As we approach the warmer months of the year, we start to observe the arrival of some of the birds of summer not usually sighted during the winter, spring, or fall season. more »»
A trip down the Chadakoin River
June 27, 2009 Did you get to attend the Roger Tory Peterson Institute Festival from June 4-7? It was fabulous. more »»
Camping among the stars
June 20, 2009 The smell of campfire lingers on my sweatshirt the day I get home from a camping trip. It makes me smile. more »»
Get ready for Day Camp!
June 13, 2009 Of all the programs we do at Audubon, Day Camp is by far the favorite of the education staff. It is probably also the most effective at achieving our mission of connecting people to nature. more »»
Here come the birds of summer - Part II
June 13, 2009 In last week's article I mentioned five species of birds that breed in our county during the summer months. more »»
Green architecture with a green mascot
June 5, 2009 Pine Junction is a restaurant on Bailey Hill Road in Mina, near route 430. The owners are Lonnie and Shirley Pound. Their daughters are also very active in the business. more »»
Animals that children enjoy - Part II
May 31, 2009 In last week's column I discussed some of the animals that are enjoyed by children, whether they are in their backyard, the wild, the zoo, or reading their favorite book. more »»
Star Watch: The June skies
May 31, 2009 It may be possible to spot Mercury very low along the eastern horizon before sunrise during the last two weeks in Jun. more »»
Blooming with possibilities
May 30, 2009 My routine to wind down from a day at work is to wander around my one acre and check on my plants. Some of them I nurture, all of them I care for. more »»
For the love of birds
May 23, 2009 The morning was misty, that morning fog that envelops the trees, and lies across the water like a down comforter. more »»
Think spring, think butterflies
May 9, 2009 This article is going to continue discussing those butterflies in our area, what they use as host and nectar plants, and in what habitats you can find them. more »»
Here Come the Flycatchers - Part I
April 26, 2009 A group of birds that is quite common in our county, but not as well known to most people such as other birds like robins, woodpeckers, and sparrows, are the flycatcher. more »»
The Mammals of Chautauqua County - Part II
April 19, 2009 Last week we discussed some of the mammals that can be found in our count. more »»
The Mammals of Chautauqua County
April 12, 2009 I cannot think of another group of animals that fascinates children and adults more than this one. more »»


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WESTFIELD — "Holiday Brass," a concert by the Imperial Brass of Dallas, will be presented at 7 p.m. Dec. 15 at Redeemer Lutheran Church.
The 27-piece ensemble, under the direction of Lawrence Markiewicz, will play holiday arrangements including "Santa Claus is Coming to Town," "White Christmas" and "March of the Toys."
Additional selections for the evening include "Fanfare Romance and Finale" by Philip Sparke, "Symphony of Thanksgiving" by Sir Dean Goffin and "O Holy Night" by Adolfe Adam.
The concert takes place at the church located at 229 Cowperthwaite Place in Westfield. Tickets are $15, $10 for seniors 65 and older and $5 for children. For more information, go to www.imperialbrass.org.


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Glen Eden Youth Center Inc
Rating: 4.33 stars 6 6 reviews 813
2150 MIna Station Road Office Address Winchester KY 40391 USA
Glen Eden provides free annual summer youth camp, for youth at risk, in Appalachia region of Kentucky. We also provide facilities for missions, workgroups in this area. Operating on private donations , send a child to camp.
Target demographics:
Youth,Youth at-Risk
Geographic areas served:
Summer Youth Camps , Outreach
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I sent my kids to Glen Eden when they were growing up and in their teens They had such a great time fellow shipping with other kids and the adult supervision was awesome. They came home with many friends and they both gave their hearts to The Lord. Now that they are grown they still talki of their experiences they had there and my son goes back as a counselor. This is a great place to let your kids go to have a week of fun and not have to worry about them. The Chambers family that takes care of the place are wonderful people whom I have a great respect for. I pray that God continues to let this camp carry on for many years to come to reach out to other young people that are searching for a place to find peace within.
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Glen Eden is a youth camp that I hold very near and dear to my heart. I began going to the week long youth camp as a child and on through my teenage years. After becoming an adult I was blessed with the opportunity of becoming a councillor, giving me a chance to give back to childern much like myself as an adolescent. I also do some of the upkeep to the facilities at times. Most people would have a hard time believing the power and energy of these grounds, but let me tell ya, this place truely touches people. I couldn't begin to count the number of miracles that I have personally seen take place on these holy grounds. A very special place that feels more like home than my own.
We have a family cemetary there. We would go up in a big group and depend the weekend cleaning and repairing around . They use to allow us one of the bunk houses and the kitchen to use durning the weekend . We come from all over . We always left the place cleanser than we found it and truly loved doing our part. For years they have not allowed us to stay so we haven't been able to do this. Would love to start up again and help anyway we could . We all have different skills . Please let me know if this could happen.
Jean Ann Tipton Powell grand daughter of joe chambers
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nestled in the hills of untouched natural forest is a small camp with a huge heart...The soul of Glen Eden was established by its founders Reverend John R Chambers and Rev Caudill. Their dream to give hope to children living in poverty, to provide spiritual foundations and education for those who perhaps had no other opportunities to find them. I grew up on Glen Eden, playing in the creek, climbing beneath the waterfalls, swimming in the river. As a military brat, Glen Eden provided me with an anchor to a "home" I didn't have otherwise. My memories are of singing, exploring, and worshipping our wonderful God. I am looking forward to working there as an adult counselor in the future.
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The lives of my family.
What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
The sincere dedication of the volunteers to make Glen Eden as positive an experience as possible.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
From all walks of life.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
Improve the housing facilities and the chapel, pave the road (currently gravel), set up better security measures for its guests.
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27 people found this review helpful
Spent weeks at this Youth Center as a child and teenager. Now I help to maintain the buildings and grounds as a volunteer and board member to continue to make the center available to other youth that want to attend. Many young people have accepted Christ into their lives because of the opportunity given them to attend camps at the Glen Eden Youth Center.
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The great difference it makes in young people's lives.
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Continue the work that has been done in the past and continue to improve the facility as funds become available. A large number of regular donators to Glen Eden have gone to Heaven and are sorely missed.
What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
The overall experience of enjoying nature and being in touch with God in his beautiful world, and the joy the children receive by experiencing the camp.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
Caring, kind, giving and truely glad to be doing the work of the Lord by providing the camp.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
Soar like an eagle. Funds are the limiting factor as to what gets accomplished in this area of Kentucky.
Ways to make it better...
The Glen Eden Youth Center would have had the funds to hold more camps to influence more youth to be productive in the Lord's work.
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
The distance from where we live to the camp is the greatest challege in the upkeep of buildings and grounds. This also contributes to security of those building and grounds.
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We have a lot of problems in the United States. War, Drugs, Economy, Unemployment, etc. but the greatest problem is in our youth. They need the teachings of Jesus and the guidance to make the right decisions with their lives because they are the FUTURE of our country.
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Glen Eden Youth Center is such a viable program. The youth enjoyed it so much, most cried wanting to stay. Touches my heart.
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creating a fun safe enviornment for youth at risk
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the love shown to others
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kind and compassioante
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
expand its outreach and provide more youth camps. Improve facilities, add bigger activites building
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Drugs and Alcohol Abuse
Problems related to Drugs & alcohol and other Substance Abuse in Teens
Drugs and Alcohol Abuse
What actually mean by Drug and Alcohol abuse
Substance abuse problems are found to be common among teenagers who have been suffering from pain in their life, failure in schools, influenced by modern culture and bad company, wants to get relieve from their stressful life and overburden work. These types of youths generally consume drugs and alcohol in large quantity and become addicted to this life taking substance very soon.
Symptoms of Substance Abuse
- Dilated pupils and blood shot eyes
- Sudden change in appetite and health
- Poor performance in schools and skipping classes
- Demanding privacy and lying
- Not sleeping properly
- Appears lethargic
- Lack of motivation and courage
Reasons for addiction problems among young adults
- Lack of care and support by parents
- Poor peer group
- Ineffective parenting
- Family problems and lots of stress in life
- Financial problems
Treatment programs for abusive substance
Drug and alcohol rehab centers generally provides four different phases of treatment such as:
- Primary care
- Extended primary care
- Secondary care
- Tertiary care
Primary care: Intensive treatment comprises of individual counseling sessions, intensive therapies has been offered to the addicts during three to four weeks. Moreover they offer detoxification process by experienced doctors and psychiatrist if needed by them.
Extended Primary care: Here inpatient program have been offered to the addicted patients for three months. During this period they need to perform some curative activities such as cooking food and gardening etc along with therapy.
Secondary care: Here addicts can get much freedom as compare to other two phases and they needs to participate in written work, career counseling, meetings, one or two therapies daily as well as various therapeutic activities.
Tertiary care: Here addicted youths are given more freedom and they can interact with society and friends but they are restricted to visit bars and interact with addicted person. This programs generally not run daily but occasionally via art therapy group.
Residential treatment Centers for Substance Abuse problems usually have different approach of treatment such as:
- Religious orientation
- Psychoanalysis
- Cognitive behavioral techniques
These centers usually offer detoxification process, family therapy and individual psychotherapy, various effective programs as well as comfortable residential facilities during treatment phase.
Christian drug and alcohol treatment centers usually offers faith based programs and therapies in order to help the addicted youths to realize their responsibilities and to quit abusive substance after healing spiritually.
Help for Parents of the addicted kids
Parents should attend the seminars and meetings arranged by the addiction recovery center in order to completely aware about the harmful effects of abusive substance on the health of their child. Moreover they should send their kids to recovery centers at an early stage of problems so that they need not to face any hazardous effects and critical diseases.
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JEE Main 2014, normalization method for XII board marks
According to sources this year again CBSE will give 40% weight-age to XII board marks after normalization of board marks for preparation of final JEE Main 2014 all india rank. The normalization method that was adopted in 2013 is explained below. CBSE might implement some changes in Normalization process of board marks in 2014.
Reportedly this year Odisha and Maharashtra state will also join JEE Main. Gujarat has already joined JEE Main in 2013. So all candidates who wants to take admission in engineering colleges that comes under Maharashtra, Odisha and Gujarat are requested to apply for JEE Main 2014
Normalization method used in 2013
In view of large scale variations in the examination system in country, the JEE Interface
Group (JIG) decidedin 2013 that 50% of Boards marks be normalized by
equating percentile amongst different boards/examining bodies and anchoring them to
All India JEE-Main percentiles, and 50% be normalized by equating each
Board's/examining Body's percentile with JEE(Main) percentile marks of respective
Boards /examining bodies.
Accordingly, the detailed procedure for normalization of Board marks was as follows:-
- Note down the aggregate marks (A0) obtained by each student in JEE- Main.
- Compute the percentile (P) of each student on the basis of aggregate marks in his/her own board (B0) computed from the list of five subjects specified (each marked out of 100). The percentile is to be computed among all students of the board whose subject combinations meet the eligibility criteria of JEE-Main.
- Determine the JEE- Main aggregate marks corresponding to percentile (P) at the All- India level. Regard this as B1.
- Also, determine the JEE- Main aggregate marks corresponding to percentile (P) among the set of aggregate scores obtained in the JEE- Main by the students of that board. Regard this as B2.
The normalized board score of the candidate was computed as:
Bfinal = 0.5 * (B1 + B2)
For the purpose of admission to NITs/CFTIs/SFTIs it was decided to use the JEE Mains performance and the Normalized Board performance in the 60:40 ratio, the composite score for drawing the merit list was computed as:
C = 0.6 * AO + 0.4 * Bfinal,
Five subjects to be used for normalization:-
1. Physics
2. Mathematics
3. Any one of the subjects Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology and Computer Science
4. One language
5. Any subject other than the above four subjects.
In respect of 3, 4 and 5, the best mark in a given category was chosen.
Many students filed petition in courts against this JEE Main normalization process, court is still pending in Supreme Court.
Latest update on JEE Main Normalization process of XII Marks
Update on 11th July 2013 – CBSE accepted formula was wrong but they continued with this normalization method for 2013, read complete news here.
Case was still pending in AP high court and final hearing was scheduled on 17th July.
Update on 17th July 2013 – CBSE requested AP high court to transfer this case to Supreme court so AP high court transferred this case to SC.
CBSE ignore ISI inputs – According to sources CBSE ignore ISI inputs before finalizing Normalization method of class XII marks – Read complete news here
Case is still pending and next hearing is scheduled in month of November.- Read here
A short example to show major flaw in JEE Main 2013 normalization method of XII Marks
A student scoring 92% in CBSE Boards (getting 96.5%ile will get 0.4*80 = 32 marks out of 144)
A student scoring 96% in CBSE Boards (getting 99.6%ile will get around 0.4*300 = 120 marks out of 144)
A mere difference of 20 marks in boards (which should have ideally contributed 0.4*20 = 8 marks difference in final ranking) gets amplified by a factor of 1100% (120-32 = 88), and thousands of students will lose out in the new system.
Best wishes for JEE 2014 Aspirants