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Mothers may love their little ones' baby fat, but they tend to cringe at the thought of the fat their babies give them. That's why women are waving goodbye to pregnancy plump and saying hello to taut tummies and va-va-voom curves — with Mommy Makeovers, one of the more popular plastic surgery trends to hit Scottsdale.
According to Dr. Robert Cohen, who owns the Scottsdale Center for Plastic Surgery, Mommy Makeover is a series of plastic surgeries that address areas of the body related to pregnancy, almost always including the breasts and torso. These surgeries include breast augmentation, breast lift, tummy tuck, liposuction and thigh lift.
The combination of surgeries a patient receives depends on the woman's individual needs, Cohen says.
After losing 100 pounds in one year following the birth of her two sons, one recent patient, who asked not to be named, opted to undergo breast implants, a breast lift, a tummy tuck, and liposuction in the stomach, hips and thighs.
"I knew that I did not desire to have any more children," she says. "I wanted to physically be able to enjoy my life — to go to the water park with my kids.
"After losing weight naturally, (my family and friends) were very supportive of the surgery. It was almost like my reward for going through the difficulty and the self-discipline of dieting and exercising."
While these surgeries are not new, Mommy Makeovers allow a woman to undergo several procedures in one day, instead of through multiple visits.
Cohen says the advantages of having multiple surgeries in one day include convenience and lower costs, since the patient only needs to undergo anesthesia once and there are no duplicated operation fees. There is also less risk in going under anesthesia a single time, as well as the benefit of seeing the end result instantly instead of incrementally.
"When patients get their surgeries in one day, there is a greater chance that they will have instant gratification," Cohen says.
Of course, there are also risk factors involved with having multiple plastic surgeries in a single day. According to Cohen, the longer a patient is in surgery, the chance of risks increases. Some of the risks associated with these procedures, though uncommon, include infection, bleeding into inner body pockets, tightened tissue around implants and blood clots.
Cohen says, Mommy Makeovers typically cost between $12,000 and $25,000, although prices range dramatically due to the variety of surgeries offered, and from doctor to doctor.
In Cohen's office, the costs of surgery can be eased through financial services and plans. The office works with CareCredit, a medical and dental financing company, to find workable payment plans for patients who can reasonably afford the surgeries they desire.
The age of Mommy Makeover patients ranges from early 20s to mid-60s, according to Cohen. However, the most common age group is women in their late 20s to mid-40s.
Ideal candidates for this surgery are those who do not plan on having any more children, as tummy tucks can be affected after additional pregnancies and previous scar tissue, Cohen says.
So far, the surgery package has been a hit in Cohen's office.
"Patients will come in very self-conscious, won't get into bathing suits and won't go to the pool," Cohen says. "Afterwards, we get pictures of them on vacation in Hawaii, taking surf lessons, trying on clothes they could never fit into before; we hear stories of how relationships have improved. It's not a life-or-death surgery, but it's a quality-of-life surgery."
For more information about Mommy Makeovers, visit www.scottsdalecenterforplasticsurgery.com.
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This is a section of the Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Walkthrough, click here to go back to the main page if you want to select other sections or read the introduction. This page is a walkthrough for the following place: New Bark Town, Route 29, Cherrygrove City.
New Bark Town
New Adventures Starts!
You will end up at your house in New Bark Town after creating your character. When you head downstairs, your Mum will talk to you. She informs you that your friend Lyra (if you choose the boy as your character) or Ethan (if you choose the girl as your character) went to your house, playing hide-and-seek with his/her Marill just now. Then she informs you that Prof. Elm is looking for you.
On the menu, which is the touch screen of your DS, your Mum will give you a bag for you to put your items in. She then gives you a Trainer Card, which also allows you to hold badges. She gives you a Save option so that you can save your progress. Last, she give you Options so that you can choose whether you want to text speed to be faster, changing the colour box, or choose Mono or Stereo for sound options for your DS.
Your Mum will tell you to meet Prof. Elm, who is at a lab next door from yours.
Then head outside the building. A Marill will run towards and hit you. Then, Lyra/Ethan will leave the house on top of the Prof. Elm's lab. The Azurill will see his/her owner and will run towards him/her. Then they leave the area.
Head up to Prof. Elm lab at the northwest of the town. You will see a red-haired guy standing next to the lab. If you interact with him, he will push you away. Suspicious, indeed.
Choose Your Pokémon!
Anyway, enter the Prof. Elm's lab and talk to him. He will chat for awhile until his PokéGear rings.
Then he wanted to send you for an errand, sending you to go to the Mr. Pokémon's house. Before that, he wanted you to choose one Pokémon out of three Pokémon he have. You can choose a Grass-type Chikorita, a Fire-type Cyndaquil or a Water-type Totodile. Choose carefully as it will be your partner for the rest of your journey.
After choosing your Pokémon, the selected Pokémon will be standing beside you. I choose Totodile and it will keep following me around. This is the new feature introduced to Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver. As long as your lead Pokémon is at the front, that Pokémon will follow you. A new option "Pokémon" appears at the menu bar. When you are about to leave the lab, Prof. Elm's assistant will approach you and gives you 5 Potions for your journey. Now, head outside.
Inform Your Mum
When you head out of the lab, Lyra/Ethan will be playing with Marill. Then, he/she will approach you and talk to you. He/She will comment on the Pokémon you choose, after that, she will tell you to meet your Mum.
Head back to your house and talk to your Mum. You will receive PokéGear, a handphone in the Pokémon world, so that your Mum will be able to contact you. After that, she will ask you whether to save money.
After that, head out to Route 29. Prof. Elm will come out of his lab and give you his phone number. Then he head back to the building.
Route 29
This is the first route you will visit, encountering wild Pokémon by trudging through grasses.
There are several ledges here, where you can jump down to avoid a long walk. Also, there is an Apricorn tree here, which will bear Apricorn once everyday.
There is a house at the middle of the map which can bring you to Route 46. But you cannot access the top part of the map, due to the ledges blocking your path. Continue to Cherrygrove City now.
Cherrygrove City
When you enter the city, an old man will approach you. He is giving you a tour around the city. He then walks towards the Pokémon Center, then realise that you are not following him and he run back to you. He said that he is wearing 'Running Shoes', so he hopes that you will catch up with him.
He will show you around the city. The Pokémon Center, the Pokémon Mart, Route 30, the sea at the city and last, his house. He then gives you a pair of Running Shoes. You will be able to run by pressing the direction key while holding the 'B' button. You can also press the 'Sprint' button on the Touch Screen, so you will run as you hold the directional key.
Just as you are about to leave the city and heading to Route 30, the old man then approach you again. This time, he gives you a Town Map. You can refer to the Town Map in your PokéGear, checking the towns in the Johto region. Then, he took off. Head to Route 30 now.


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(NEWSER) – The 20-year-old California man arrested Sunday on charges of attempting to support terrorism had allegedly plotted to blow up the LA County subway system, the Los Angeles Times reports. Nicholas Teausant talked with "brothers" on Facebook about details of the plan, including a paid FBI informant who connected with him last fall, pretending to also be an Islamic convert. Teausant texted the informant in December, "Don't go to LA Anytime soo[n] … Please trust me on this … and if you do go don't use the subway." In a phone call, he said he and a group may "hit" the subway around New Year's, but later said the plan was called off after authorities were tipped off.
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NPL Champions Cup announced
2012 NPL Champions Cup
US Club Soccer has announced that the 2013 NPL Champions Cup, the national championship event for the National Premier Leagues season, will take place July 18-22 at Aurora Soccer Complex in suburban Denver.
At the event, champions from NPLs throughout the country will compete against one another to be crowned NPL national champions in the U-13, U-14, U-15, U-16 and U-17/18 boys and girls age groups. The NPL Champions Cup is the culminating event of year-long, league-based competition and one of the most prestigious championships in the country.
"Teams compete in their respective NPL all year to have the opportunity to qualify for the NPL Champions Cup," said NPL General Manager Chris Baer. "League-based competition is the best and most accurate way to determine the best teams in the country and when they all come together at the NPL Champions Cup, it is a special event."
The Aurora Sports Complex is no stranger to national championship events, having hosted the Elite Clubs National League (ECNL) National Championships in 2011.
"We are excited to be in Colorado next summer to build off the success of the inaugural NPL Champions Cup," said Baer. "We've added new NPLs in several key markets for the 2012-13 season, including the Mountain Developmental League (Ariz., Colo., N.M.), Pacific Developmental League (Calif.), South Atlantic Premier League and Washington State Premier League, and we are looking forward to crowning the first girls NPL national titlists at the 2013 NPL Champions Cup."
The inaugural NPL Champions Cup was held July 27-31, 2012, at Waukegan Sports Park in Waukegan, Ill., where five boys teams were crowned NPL national champions. Both the Texas Pre-Academy League and the Midwest Developmental League boasted a pair of championship-winning teams at the event, which featured league champions from across the nation in the U-13 through U-17/18 boys age groups.
US Youth Soccer National League set to start
The schedule has been announced for the opening weekend of the 2012-2013 US Youth Soccer National League season when the boys gather Nov. 15-18 at Wilson Gillette Soccer Complex, Barton College and Fike High School in Wilson, N.C. National League Girls will kick off two weeks later, Nov. 29-Dec. 2. Games will be played in conjunction with the CASL Showcase, creating another significant opportunity for the nation's collegiate, professional and national team coaches to see National League players in an environment of meaningful play.
The National League features the top 128 teams in the Under-15 through Under-18 Boys and Girls age groups.
NSCAA High School Players of the Week
Junior forward Lucas Wartella from Monument Mountain Regional High School (Great Barrington, Mass.) and freshman forward Nicole McClain from Vero Beach High School (Vero Beach, Fla.) have been named NSCAA High School Players of the Week.
Wartella tallied five goals and an assist for 11 points to lead the Spartans to an impressive 13-2-2 final record. He scored twice in the team's first 4-0 win against Taconic, and then followed up with one more goal in a 2-0 win against opponent Cathedral.
He then followed up with two goals and an assist against league rival Mt. Greylock to guide the Spartans to 4-1 win, avenging a 2-1 lost earlier in the season. Monument Mountain's victory over Mt. Greylock was the team's first win in six seasons and snapped the rival's 67-game unbeaten streak against Berkshire county teams.
Wartella and the Monument Mountain High boys' team are coached by Matthew Naventi.
The other boys nominees included Cesar Manjarres of Marist High School (N.J.), Michael Hatfield of Roseburg High School (Ore.) and Richard Grenier, Jr. of West Warwick (R.I.).
McClain had a stellar week, posting five goals and an assist in an 8-0 against Melbourne Central Catholic. She scored the team's first goal in the 38th minute, and went on to knock in four second-half goals in the shutout. Two of those goals were on penalty kicks.
McClain and the Vero Beach High girls' team are coached by Jose Louis Gibert.
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Last weekend, the New England Revolution's three youth teams went unbeaten – with a combined record of 2-0-1 – against rivals FC Bolts Celtic (formerly FC Greater Boston) at Mount Ida College in Newton, Mass, on Sunday, Nov. 4. The U18s topped the Bolts, 3-1, while the U16s came away with a 1-1 draw and the U14s earned a convincing 7-1 victory.
D.C. United's U-18 and U-16 Academy teams continued their winning ways by defeating VA Rush's U-18 and U-16 squads 7-1 and 3-0, respectively, last Saturday at Long Bridge Park in Arlington, Va.
Braces from three players – Denis Najar (Alexandria, Va.), Patrick Foss (South Riding, Va.) and Timothy Wilson (Frederick, Md.) – helped the U-18's cruise to a 7-1 win in which the squad notched the highest goals total in a single match this season. Michael Seaton (Hyattsville, Md.) tallied a goal in the 46th minute to add to the scoring as well.
Sharp one-touch and two-touch passing, quick attacks and strong defensive play guided the U-16's to a 3-0 victory over the VA Rush U-16 squad. Julian Cummings (Fredericksburg, Va.) put the U-16's ahead 1-0 off of a Christophe Koffi (Potomac, Md.) pass across the six-yard box. The two other goals also came in the first half, with Koffi and Gerson Umana (Lorton, Va.) setting each other up for one strike apiece.
Georgia United and Orlando City's U-15/16 sides went head-to-head in a Southeast Division clash and both teams remained unbeaten in a 1-1 draw. Bryce Overbey put Orlando City on the board early in the fifth minute, but Jad Arslan leveled for Georgia United in the 34th minute.
LA Galaxy's U-17/18 squad remained unbeaten after a 1-0 victory against Nomads SC. With several starters away on official college recruiting visits, Aaron Lombardi registered the game-winning goal, his second goal of the season, for the Galaxy early in the second half. The win keeps LA on top of the Southwest Division with a 5-0-1 record and 2.67 points per game, and extends the team's unbeaten streak to six games.
The Portland Timbers Academy teams played Northwest Division foe Crossfire Premier over the weekend at the adidas Timbers Training Center. The Timbers U-18 Academy came away with a 3-1 win, while the Timbers U-16 Academy had their unbeaten streak snapped with a 3-1 loss.
The Timbers U-18s had three players each score their first goals to help the team earn its second victory of the season. After going down a goal, the Timbers U-18s responded with three unanswered tallies, starting with the equalizer by midfielder Kenton McGuire in the 30th minute. Forward Timur Zhividze scored the game-winning goal in the 85th minute, breaking the deadlock, and midfielder Antony Gonzalez added the insurance goal in second-half stoppage time to secure the 3-1 victory over Crossfire Premier.
With their first multiple-goal performance of the season, the Timbers U-18s improve to 2-3-2 (8pts). The team's defense currently has the third-best goals-against average (1.57) in the Northwest Division.
The Timbers U-16s suffered their first loss of the season, ending their season-opening unbeaten streak at six matches. Crossfire Premier jumped out to a 2-0 lead by the 36th minute, but defender Peter Prescott was able to pull one back for the Timbers U-16s in the 67th minute to cut the deficit. Crossfire found the back of the net again in the 80th minute to seal the 3-1 win.
The Timbers U-16s are in a three-way tie for third in the Northwest Division for their age group with a 2-1-4 (10pts) record.
Sounders FC Academy hosted Cascadia rival Vancouver Whitecaps FC Academy on Saturday at Starfire Sports Complex, coming away with two wins and continuing a run of strong form. First, a Jordan Morris hat trick fueled the U18's in a 4-2 win and extended their unbeaten streak to five games (2-0-3), then the U16's got two goals from Elliot Havens and two assists from Denis Kalamar as they picked up their fourth straight win with a 4-0 result.
In a meeting of Chicagoland rivals, the Chicago Fire and Chicago Magic PSG tangled in both age groups in a Mid-America Division showdown. The Magic emerged victorious in both games for the weekend sweep, as the U-17/18 side maintained its lead atop the division with a 7-2-0 record and 2.33 points per game. The Magic U-17/18 has conceded just three goals in nine matches and blanked the Fire 2-0 for its seventh clean sheet of the season. Dzenan Nezirevic and Xavier Gomez scored in the win. In the U-15/16 age group, Abuchi Obinwa scored the game-winning goal four minutes from time to lift the Magic to a 1-0 win.
Vardar SC Freiburg U-15/16 remained one of only three unbeaten teams left in the Central Conference with a 2-1 win against Crew Soccer Academy. Nash Popovic scored the game-winning goal in the 79th minute as Vardar (7-0-3) rebounded from an early 1-0 deficit. FC Dallas (6-0-0) and Crew Soccer Academy Wolves (8-0-1) are the other unbeaten teams left in the Conference.


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The son of the restaurant's owner reported receiving a call indicating that motion sensors picked up signs of movement inside Dalton's Cafe in the 9500 block of Valley View Street after it closed Sunday night.
``I headed over and saw the front door was broken and called police,'' said Dalton Raynor, adding his mother has owned the restaurant 17 years.
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i don't get migraines too frequently, but I've used this on both a current migraine and when I felt like one was coming on. Works just as fast as Imitrex, and no wooziness or chemical taste or other side effects.
Hyland's Migraine Headache Relief Tablets
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This particular product from Hyland's for Migraines is impossible to find in retail stores in my large metro area. It works extremely well, better than some prescription RX I have taken and the price is VERY affordable from iHerb. I absolutely would purchase this product again. The web site and the product was recommended to me by a pharmacist!
there is no side effect to use this product.
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I used these pills 1 or 2 times a day.I didn't see any side effect of it.However this product really relieves the symptoms of migraine.
Great Product
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I have tried literally everything for migraine pain. This product works really well, especially if you take 1 right when you feel (or think you feel) a headache. Once the migraine is in progress, does not work as well. I also take Source Naturals B-12 (1 mg) sublingual tabs 3 x day for prevention, along with Petadolex (butterbur). This combination seems to work well for me.
Good nighttime relief
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I tried taking this during the day (luckily it was a day off) and I need to nap. But it is good at night, and OK to take with ibuprofen. I find this relieves the pain and helps with a good night's sleep, which for me is critical in dealing with migraine, since mine average about 3 days straight.
Works really well
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I take butterbur daily and still get a slight migraine monthly for about 4 days. I used to get them weekly. The Hyland's Migraine Relief works great to get rid of the headache quickly.
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This is the strangest stuff, it actually does relieve headaches for a short period of time. It does it very quickly as well. It also isn't effective for a long period of time, but the relief it provides is very fast. I find it is good if you are taking some medication for the headache that takes time to act, but want short time immediate relief.
Haven't tried this one yet
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DOWNEY - A federal judge has sentenced a Southern California promoter of Christian rock concerts to more than four years in prison for a Ponzi scheme involving nearly $1 million.
Federal prosecutors said Tuesday that 43-year-old Lauren Baumann of Downey, owner of the promotion company Stewardship Estates LLC, was sentenced to four years, nine months in prison and must pay restitution to more than two dozen victims.
Baumann pleaded guilty to wire fraud in October for falsely promising investors that their money would be used to host Christian rock battle-
of-the-bands concerts. She told victims the concerts would generate profits from ticket sales and company sponsorships, and that proceeds would be used to purchase, refurbish and resell homes.
Prosecutors say she instead used the money to pay previous investors, to rent a $10,000-a-month mansion in Downey and to pay for private school for her children.
As a result of the scheme, more than two dozen victims in Orange and Los Angeles counties lost more than $560,000.
Baumann also admitted that she failed to disclose to investors that she had been convicted of securities fraud in 1999 in a Texas federal court and that she had been found liable in a related civil fraud action brought by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
U.S. District Judge Josephine S. Tucker ordered Baumann to begin serving her sentence April 2.


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Our society is constantly overwhelmed with financial information either by television, internet, cell phones or print media. Deciding which is best and most accurate can be very daunting for the average investor. In addition to choosing the right media source, investors also have to apply that information to their financial situation. In many cases, this can become a full time job, very challenging and requiring constant monitoring.
Minimal education is provided to us by our parents, peers or in school about how our financial system works. However, since it is an ever changing industry the information we have learned in the past may not be relevant today. Therefore, it is critical to understand what reliable information is and what may be misinformed facts.
These media sources are a critical role in today's society but also come with some information risk. Everyone's interpretation is different and we must realize that a percentage of the information is purely entertainment. In today's environment, the media is influenced by marketing dollars, and understanding what may be accurate information and what may not is important to understand.
With tons of information about the financial industry — that (in many cases) is indirectly affected by other sources such as politics, government, other countries, weather, market shifts, innovations and technology — being properly informed and avoiding the "junk" information can be difficult, but must be done. As investors, we must not only focus on the investment, such as a stock, bond or mutual fund, but consider the strategies in place to account for current events.
Also, once an investor has decided on an appropriate investment strategy he or she will then manage the investments or work with a financial professional. Information is key and deciphering that information according to a situation can be difficult when creating an appropriate investment strategy as well as making changes within a portfolio as needed based on economic shifts. Many times, working with a financial professional can help investors use up to date, reliable information to meet financial objectives.
For more information regarding understanding financial information, visit jacobgold.com.
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Peer Resources DIY Fest and Fundraiser!
Friday, January 25, 2013 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM (PST)
Who's Going
San Francisco, California
London, United Kingdom
Florence, Italy
Event Details
Join us at our first ever DIY Fest and Fundraiser: make and eat tamales, learn how to make hand salve, indulge in bartender-led cocktail mixology, take part in a sewing project ... and more!
Cooked tamales will be served on a first-come basis (there will be enough materials for everyone to make your own and take them home with you to cook there); one DIY cocktail per person over the age of 21 is included in the price of admission.
New Peer Resources alumni and ally t-shirtswill be for sale on a sliding scale of $15-$20. T-shirts are limited edition.
Good folks, music, skills and fun ... pass on the word to all of your friends, and see you there!
Presented by Peer Resources Alumni. All proceeds benefit Peer Resources.
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Mission Cultural Center
2868 Mission St
San Francisco,
Friday, January 25, 2013 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM (PST)
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Gulf Explosion Patient Update29-Nov-2012 Baton Rouge, La. – Baton Rouge General and its Regional Burn Center provided an update today on its three patients, native to the Philippines, who were injured in the Gulf explosion that occurred November 16, 2012.
Currently, two patients are in critical condition; Mr. Wilberto Ilagan, age 50 is in good condition.
The treatment for major burns extends for a critical time period following the injury, and is not unexpected to follow a longer course, with the clinical focus surrounding maintaining the airways, IV fluid hydration, nutritional support, and local wound care. Other critical services include occupational and physical therapy, pastoral care and surgical care.
About Baton Rouge General Medical Center Burn Center
Baton Rouge General's Regional Burn Center opened in July of 1970, providing a unique service dedicated to care and treatment of burn victims in the Gulf Coast region. It was the first designated burn facility in Louisiana, 14th in the nation, and is one of only 125 specialized burn centers in the U.S. The Burn Center provides more than 3,000 treatments for adults and children each year suffering from flame, scald, electrical, chemical and other burn-related injuries and continues to achieve the highest standards for providing exceptional inpatient and outpatient care, rehabilitation and support services.
Baton Rouge General Medical Center is a full-service community hospital, with 544 licensed beds between two campuses. As the first hospital in Baton Rouge, opening its doors in 1900, Baton Rouge General has a long history of groundbreaking milestones, as well as providing the Greater Baton Rouge community with high quality healthcare for generations.


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- 11/06/2005
The position of Associate to the President was held until recently by Dr. Denise Maybank. An additional appointment in Academic Affairs was added to the position to reflect expanded responsibilities in recruitment and retention of students of color and diverse faculty and staff, including women. The new Associate to the President/Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs for Diversity (AP/AVP) will also work with university-wide committees to address issues of diversity and equity, will identify strategies to strengthen accountability to equity and diversity throughout the university, and will make recommendations on the allocation of funds to improve the university's efforts in this regard, among other duties.
The added emphasis of the position reflects President Milliken's view that the University of Nebraska should respond aggressively to the changing demographics in Nebraska and nationally, and should ensure that its policies and strategies facilitate recruitment and retention of diverse students, faculty and staff.
"The University of Nebraska was created to serve the needs of all Nebraskans, and I am committed to this principle," Milliken said. "Making sure higher education is accessible and affordable for everyone is critical to the educational and economic development of our state. In addition, increasing the diversity of our faculty is not only the policy of the Board of Regents and administration of the university, but also of the Nebraska Legislature. This position will provide important assistance to the Office of the President, the chancellors, and others on the campuses to help ensure that the university is progressing in its efforts to become a more diverse and inclusive environment."
Members of the search committee include:
- Lisa Avila - Student at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln
- Theresa Barron-McKeagney, Ph.D. - Associate Professor and Director of the School of Social Work, University of Nebraska at Omaha
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a nature lover's paradise. Equipped with 20 stalls, five large paddocks and a heated tack room, The Stables on the property offer a one-stop-shop experience for equestrians. The Nature Preserve boasts native grasses and abundant wildlife, notably Bobwhite quail, due to ongoing conservation efforts that have made it one of the most successful quail restoration projects in the Commonwealth. Located along the Kentucky River, the Dixie Belle Riverboat provides scenic cruises through the Palisades. Canoe and kayak access is available, but boats are not provided. Thirty-four original, restored buildings remain, some which house heritage craft demonstrations and changing history exhibitions. Craft stores on the grounds provide a large selection of arts and crafts.


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Scam report: A grandparent residing on Iroquois Trail sent $7,200 in cash to an address in Canada after a phone call from "a grandchild" who claimed to need the money to avoid going to jail after a car accident in San Francisco involving a Canadian diplomat, June 14.
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• A man reported missing his wallet and $70 in cash after having gotten off a bus and walking home near the corner of Spruce Avenue and El Camino Real, June 20.
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• A Cotton Street resident found an apartment on Craigslist and wire-transferred a $1,500 security deposit to a bank account, after which the person associated with the bank account and the apartment suspended all contact, June 18.
• Someone wrote $740 in unauthorized checks against the account of a Crane Street resident, June 19.
Hit and run accident report: A witness left a note on a silver Honda Accord parked near Burgess Park that described the driver of a motorhome backing out of a parking space and colliding with the side of the Honda, causing moderate damage, and driving off without leaving a note, June 19.


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Berkeley Entrepreneurs Forum: UC Berkeley Startup Competition Finals
Berkeley Haas Entrepreneurship Program
Thursday, 25 April 2013 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm (GMT-07:00)
Event Details
15th Annual UC Berkeley Startup Competition:
Finalist Presentations and Awards Ceremony
6:00-7:00pm Networking Reception with complimentary refreshments
7:00-9:00pm Finalist Presentations/Awards Ceremony
The UC Berkeley Entrepreneurs Forum will present a very special program on April 25th when it showcases the finalists of the 2013 UC Berkeley Startup Competition. Celebrating its 15th year, the UC Berkeley Startup Competition provides entrepreneurs with the best possible resources – including education, networking, team creation, mentorship and new venture financing – to help turn innovative ideas into real businesses. Berkeley Entrepreneurs Forum audience members will be invited to participate in the selection of the People's Choice Award and the Elevator Pitch Award, which carry a $5,000 and $1,000 prize respectively.
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Yes there are a lot of choices available today. Yes, pan sprays are a convenient way to grease pans. Some have flour already added, so if your recipe calls for greasing and flouring your pans you just need to spray! There are also products like Cake Release, a mixture of fat and flour, that you apply with a brush like shortening. All work great, it's simply personal preference which to use.


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The Mekong region's heavily populated coastal areas are especially at risk from saltwater intrusion, inundation from rising seas, and more extensive floods arising from greater peak flows of the Mekong, Red, Chao Phraya and other rivers.
Among lower Mekong Basin countries, Laos and Cambodia are identified as the most vulnerable in part because of their limited capacity to cope with climate related risks (Yusuf and Francisco 2009). In all countries, climate change complicates existing problems.
Across the region, temperatures are rising and have risen by 0.5 to 1.5ºC in the past 50 years. While rainy seasons may contract over parts of the region,
overall rainfall is expected to rise. This means more intense rain events when they occur.
Read more about Climate Change in the Greater Mekong >>
Mitigation and Adaptation
Mitigation refers to efforts to reduce GHG emissions and to the enhancement of sinks (i.e., carbon sequestration). Afforestation, reforestation, and capturing and storing carbon from energy production and industrial processes are examples of carbon sequestration strategies. Energy conservation and switching to C-neutral renewable fuels are examples of reducing GHG emissions. Protecting, maintaining, and sustainably managing standing forests sequester carbon and reduce GHG emissions.
Although the Greater Mekong region is rapidly developing, there is still a window of opportunity to promote these mitigation options. However these should not be treated separately from adaptation strategies. In fact, forest
protection and management is both a mitigation strategy and an ecosystembased adaptation that can maintain the region's resilience to climate change.
Climate change is a symptom of unsustainable development as much as a driver of change. If reducing emissions from deforestation and degradation (REDD) becomes an accepted strategy by the UN Framework Convention
on Climate Change (UNFCCC), there should be excellent opportunities for the region to benefit from the synergy of adaptation with mitigation.
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LG Display has announced a 19-inch flexible e-paper panel.
The product is optimized for e-newspaper applications as it is able to convey the feeling of reading an actual newspaper, the company said. The e-paper measures 0.3mm and weights 130g.
LG Display arranged TFT on a metal foil, which allows it to be flexible and durable while maintaining display quality.
LG Display applied 'GIP (Gate-in-Panel)' technology which integrates the gate driver IC onto the panel.
LG Display plans to launch mass production of an 11.5-inch panel in the first half of 2010.
- Wireless broadband developments in Southeast Asia markets
As of 2013, the 10 ASEAN nations had a total of over 700 million mobile subscriptions, with the CAGR from 2003-2013 reaching 24%. This Digitimes Research Special Report analyzes the various mobile broadband markets in ASEAN and looks at the respective trends in 4G LTE development for those markets.
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This Digitimes Research Special Report provides a 2015 forecast for the global tablet market and analyzes the strategies of key market players such as Google, Apple, Intel, and Microsoft.
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May 9, 2017 – Twenty-two students were pinned Saturday, May 6, during Northwestern Oklahoma State University's first Division of Education pinning ceremony prior to Spring Commencement.
April 10, 2017 – Northwestern Oklahoma State University's first Division of Education Pinning Ceremony will be held Saturday, May 6, at 9 a.m. in Education Center 109.
August 31, 2016 – Dr. Jen Oswald, assistant professor of education at Northwestern Oklahoma State University, completed and presented her dissertation over the summer to earn her doctorate in education.
April 8, 2016 -- Northwestern Oklahoma State University students learning to be teachers heard about real world classroom issues and gained practical knowledge straight from someone who deals with elementary school students on a daily basis recently. Tim Argo, principal at Alva's Lincoln Elementary School, was the guest speaker in the Classroom Management and Behavior Intervention class taught by Connie Jacobs, instructor of education at Northwestern.
March 21, 2016 -- Northwestern Oklahoma State University will play host to the annual Education Career Fair on the Alva campus with the 2016 Oklahoma State Teacher of the Year as the guest speaker.
February 23, 2016 – A new scholarship honoring Vernon and Doris Harper will become available to Northwestern's education and agriculture students.
January 22, 2016--Field experience for social work students from Northwestern Oklahoma State University recently began for the spring semester. Eight senior social work majors entered practicum agencies within northwest Oklahoma to complete 420 contact hours, demonstrate 43 practice behaviors and master the program's 11 core competencies.
November 24, 2015 -- Students in the Principles and Methods of Teaching class at Northwestern Oklahoma State University took part in the annual Career Connection Fair "From Learning to Earning" at the Northwest Technology Center in Alva on Nov. 20. More than 200 sixth grade students from schools in the area participated in eight different career clusters to learn about various opportunities in agriculture, business, construction, bio-medical, education, health, transportation and personal services.
August 3, 2015--The 2015 National Education Association (NEA) Student Program Convention in Orlando, Florida was attended by two of Northwestern's Student Oklahoma Education Association (SOEA) members and officers.
May 4, 2015 -- Dr. Bo Hannaford, dean of the School of Professional Studies at Northwestern Oklahoma State University, has been appointed by Gov. Mary Fallin to serve on the Oklahoma Commission for Educational Quality and Accountability. Fallin's appointment of Hannaford was confirmed by the Senate.
December 8, 2014 -- Students in the Northwestern Oklahoma State University Principals and Methods
of Teaching class were invited to a Career Connections Fair at the Northwest
Technology Center, Alva campus, on Nov. 21 to communicate with nearly 200 sixth
grade students from eight area schools about a career in education.
December 8, 2014--Northwestern Oklahoma State University's Department of Education played host to area administrators recently at a Teacher and Leader Effectiveness (TLE) training on Student Learning Objectives (SLO).
November 19, 2014 -- Earlier
this semester the education department took a trip to Oklahoma City to visit a
variety of inner-city schools.
October 29, 2014--Northwestern Oklahoma State University Education Department instructor Connie Jacobs gave new meaning to "old school" by teaching members of her Introduction to Education class recently in the one-room McKeever School located on the Alva campus.
May 31, 2013 -- The Division of Education at Northwestern Oklahoma State University has been awarded a grant that will allow the implementation of a local conference directed toward improving the skills of alternative certified teachers in northwest Oklahoma.
May 28, 2013 -- Teaching a room of fifth graders at Lincoln Elementary has given Northwestern Oklahoma State University education students a taste of what their lives will be like as educators. They spent a portion of their spring semester in the Alva elementary classroom teaching science.
February 15, 2013 -- Students leave Northwestern Oklahoma State University with the knowledge to succeed in a particular field. In their final semester, 23 senior education students have entered area schools to gain hands-on experience student teaching.
November 2, 2012 -- Northwestern Oklahoma State University teacher education students recently listened to Elaine Hutchison, Oklahoma Teacher of the Year, speak about the importance of utilizing new technologies, networking, setting goals and, most importantly, having and showing enthusiasm in the classroom.
October 2, 2012 -- Northwestern Oklahoma State University education faculty recently attended the Annual Regents' Reading Conference in Oklahoma City.
October 1, 2012 -- Twenty-eight senior education majors at Northwestern Oklahoma State University recently began their student teaching.
August 24, 2012 -- In a cooperative effort with Northwest Technology Center, more than 200 educators came to Northwestern Oklahoma State University for a workshop on implementing Common Core State Standards. Educators from Alva, Burlington, Aline-Cleo, Fairview, Cherokee, Waynoka, Canton, Freedom and Northwest Tech attended this workshop to understand the requirements for the implementation.
June 7, 2012 -- Northwestern Oklahoma State University's education faculty, in conjunction with the Oklahoma Commission for Teacher Preparation (OCTP), played host this week to the first Oklahoma Clinical Alliance focus group. Purpose of the meeting was for administrators and educators from P-12 schools in northwest Oklahoma to meet with the Northwestern education faculty to determine how the university can better serve its school districts in a more collaborative way.
May 3, 2012 -- The Early Bird Art Program, a collaboration between Northwestern Oklahoma State University's Division of Education and Washington Early Childhood Center (WECC), began this semester with the intention to give teacher candidates authentic field experience while providing an art program, not otherwise available, to students at WECC.
May 2, 2012 -- The Division of Education at Northwestern Oklahoma State University is playing hosting to an accreditation visit by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and the Oklahoma Commission for Teacher Preparation (OCTP) in November 2012.
February 6, 2012 -- Dr. Bo Hannaford, assistant professor of education and Division of Education chair, brought in two professional educators from Ponca City to address Northwestern Oklahoma State University teacher candidates who are preparing to fulfill their student teaching assignments.
January 25, 2012 -- Thirty-three senior education majors at Northwestern Oklahoma State University will begin their student teaching Feb. 6.
December 9, 2011 - Mike McIlwee, professional development presenter and Oklahoma Education Association student coordinator, spoke to Northwestern Oklahoma State University education students on Common Core Standards – the content, instructional shift and implementation of Common Core Standards across Oklahoma and the U.S.
October 13, 2011 - Kristi Ramon thought completing her graduate degree at Northwestern Oklahoma State University might be the highlight of her year. Instead, Ramon's year became even better as she was named Rural Teacher of the Year by the National Rural Education Association, based at Purdue University.
Twenty-five senior education majors at Northwestern Oklahoma State University began their student teaching this week.
Barbara Cusick, director of secondary curriculum and testing for Ponca City public schools, came to Northwestern Oklahoma State University to speak to education majors who will be student teaching this year.
Northwestern Oklahoma State University education majors Robyn Walker of Alva and Audra Halliburton of Laverne have been elected as the state president and National Education Association delegate of Student Oklahoma Education Association (SOEA).
Northwestern Oklahoma State University chapter of the Student Oklahoma Education Association (SOEA) was named Outstanding Chapter of the Year at a recent state convention.
Education majors at Northwestern Oklahoma State University entered area schools to begin student teaching on Monday, Feb. 7. Forty-five senior education students will be teaching across Oklahoma until May 6.
Lyle Young, supervisor of student teacher and resident year teachers at Northwestern Oklahoma State University, recently was recognized for serving 47 years in the field of education by being inducted into the Oklahoma Educators Hall of Fame.
MISSION STATEMENT: Northwestern Oklahoma State University provides quality educational and cultural opportunities to learners with diverse needs by cultivating ethical leadership and service, critical thinking and fiscal responsibility.


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Avery Lane's one-of-a-kind, quality designer pieces and consignment furniture are attracting high-end buyers and designers alike
If the finer things in your life have price tags with names such as Kreiss, Drexel Heritage, Clive Christiansen and Ethan Allen, then Avery Lane may just become your go-to shop for not only custom-designed, one-of-a-kind, high-end furniture, but also interior design inspiration.
With its grand opening held March 2012, this consignment shop showcases and sells only high-quality furniture, which Darlene Richert, owner of Avery Lane, says sets it apart from other consignment stores, according to what customers have told her.
"I think the distinguishing factor is that we concentrate on just finer furnishings … very high-end furniture," Richert adds. In fact, she turns away 75 to 80 percent of the furniture offered to her on consignment by antique dealers.
From English antiques and reupholstered French chairs to whimsical vases and refurbished furniture, including those repainted Lindy Crain, who uses only Annie Sloan Chalk Paint, Avery Lane mixes and matches these vintage items with more contemporary pieces to create eclectic vignettes ― another reason clients frequent the store, she adds.
"It's more of a European way of designing," Richert says. "If you look through European design books, they have designs where something doesn't quite fit, but somehow it all works together."
But it isn't just Richert designing these rooms-within-the-room. She's joining forces with both established and promising interior designers. For instance, in the few months Avery Lane has been open to the public, Richert has welcomed two interns from Mesa Community College to work with her in the showroom.
"Every day we have to redecorate with what we're given," Richert says. "So it can be quite the challenge." The interns walked away with before-and-after photos, real world experience and a portfolio.
And on May 10th, Richert hosted the first-ever Consign Star Showcase, a spinoff of the HGTV show "Design Star." During this event, two American Society of Interior Designers, Mary Meinz and Liz Hepper, transformed a room within Avery Lane in less than one hour using only furnishings and accessories found in the showroom. Guests were given an interactive experience; the designers asked guests to find pieces and items within the store to include in the room. Meinz and Hepper then gave them tips as to what did and didn't work.
"One of the things I like to do is create experiential marketing, giving reasons for people to come into the store," says Richter, who once worked as a luxury realtor and as Vice President of sales and marketing for Lyle Anderson Company.
Aside from the Consign Star event, which will be held once a month, Richert also plans to hold seminars twice a month as well as the upcoming Wine for Humanity tasting event, where guests will sample affordable wines from around the world, poured by Sommelier Lee Blakely. The event will be held on Friday, June 22nd, and all wine sales will benefit Childhelp.
And it isn't just the event guests and customers who will be coming and going ― the items on the showroom floor will be, too. This includes everything from furniture to jewelry; these items don't last long.
"If you come into Avery Lane looking for a piece of furniture," Richert says, "you might end up leaving with jewelry, a purse or even a necklace!"
A few items we particularly liked:
Lindy Crain's Blue Buffet
Sunshine Yellow Welsh Cupboard (Staff favorite)
Palacek Occasion Chairs
"Southwest meets Europe" Kreiss Dining Set
Byzantine Bookshelf, graced with four angelic ladies
Late 1880's Swedish Pink Toile Upholstered Sofa
For more information Avery Lane and its upcoming events, visit averylanehome.com.
Avery Lane
15613 N. Greenway-Hayden Loop, Scottsdale
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Did anyone watch this the other night?
There was some talk over how after Machida knocked down Munoz he never went in to punish him unnecessarily.
However, Kennedy knocked Natal out cold with the first punch, fair enough he hit him with the second and that royally finished him off, I know the ref may have been a little slow getting in there but 3-4-5 shots to someone whos not defending was a bit much.


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It was certainly not intended to be a hobby... it was a vocation, a desire to return to the soil." Zingarelli, who passed away in the spring of 2000, was always quick to point out.
Working closely with his son Sergio, Zingarelli set about restoring the property that Sergio together with his wife Daniela, who plays an active role in the day-to-day management of the estate, and their two children now call home. Then a tumbled down 14th-century farmstead near the village of Castellina in Chianti, it was surrounded by acres of neglected vines. Vineyards were replanted from scratch; further property, was acquired, and a state-of-the-art cellar built and installed with the latest winemaking equipment. The Zingarellis left nothing to chance in their quest to create a stellar Tuscan wine estate.
Organic fertilization, careful pruning, the introduction of small oak barrels for aging and harvesting by hand are just some of the practices Sergio and his father instituted at the estate. Rocca is an active member of the Chianti Classico growers' consortium, which takes the black rooster as its symbol. View all Rocca delle Macie Wines
About TuscanyView a map of Tuscany wineries (TUSS-can-ee) Sangiovese. Most of the wine coming from Tuscany is made from some clone of this varietal, but a growing trend, started by the renegade winemakers of those Super Tuscans, is to incorporate more international varietals.
Notable FactsThe most well known sub-districts of Tuscany are Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano (note that Montepulciano here refers to the local village, not the grape variety found in the Italian region of Abruzzi). Wine labeled from these regions is DOC-regulated and Sangiovese-based blends. Quality wine from these DOC areas has been on the rise for decades, with top-notch winemakers and wineries shedding the low-quality image once held for Tuscan wine by producing consistently outstanding bottlings that range from deliciously drinkable to highly ageable. Newer to the scene are regions like Bohlgeri and the Maremma, home to of what are now termed "Super-Tuscans," named for the wine coming from the Tuscany area, but not following all of the DOC or DOCG laws required in Italy. In the 1970's, some pioneer winemakers began buying land outside of Chianti and Montalcino, and planting not only Sangiovese, but also international varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. The wine they produced only fit into the lowest Italian category of "vina da tavola," but the winemakers sold the wine for high prices, creating an almost cult following, and spurning a new wine category called IGT.
About Italy
A little ditty about Italy...This country has about as many wines as its had governments. With 20 different regions, hundreds of DOCs and even more indigenous varieties, the amount of wine made in Italy is mind-boggling. Most of the juice, however, remains in the country for thirsty Italians. Wine is food in Italy and its rare that a meal is consumed without a glass of vino. That said, it's not common to find many folks drinking wine without food either. In turn, it's a match, and a mighty good one at that. In fact, it's safe to say that Italian wine is a foodie wine – one that goes on the table for a myraid of meals.
For regions, the most popular are Tuscany (home of Chianti), Piedmont and the Tre-Venezie, which includes Veneto, Trentino Alto-Adige and Friuli. Other communes of note are in Southern Italy, and a few good wines are made elsewhere in the country. The islands of Sardinia and Sicily are members of the Italian winemaking community as well.


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Grupo A: Manuscritos con data, ordenados cronológicamente, 1847
Valentín Gómez Farías Collection:
Part V: 1847
Biographical Sketch
Political leader and interim president of Mexico. Born 1781 in Guadalajara; died 1858 in Mexico City. Gómez Farías practiced medicine in Aguascalientes where he was magistrate of the municipal government. Other offices he held include: deputy to the congress of Cádiz (1812), deputy to the first constituent congress (1821), senator for Jalisco (1825-1830), and minister of Treasury (Feb.-March 1833). In 1833 Gómez Farías was elected vice-president under Antonio López de Santa Anna. In 1833, 1834, 1846, and 1847, he served intermittently as interim president in Santa Anna's absence. Gómez Farías led the movement known as the First Reform, which attempted to diminish the power of the church in civil affairs and to establish public education and other reforms. In 1850 he ran unsuccessfully for the presidency of Mexico. In 1855 he was president of the junta of representatives of the Plan of Ayutla. In 1856, as deputy for Jalisco, he presided over the national constituent congress.
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Scope and Contents Note
The Valentín Gómez Farías Collection is comprised of two categories: I. Materials on Mexico, 1770-1909, and II. Papers about Texas, 1833-1848. The documents are described to the item level in the Catálogo de los Manuscritos del Archivo de Don Valentín Gómez Faríasand arranged numerically by item number.
The first category, Materials on Mexico, constitutes over 95 percent of the collection. It includes correspondence, proclamations, notes, financial documents, reports, proposals, official documents, and assorted items relating to the history, politics, and government of Mexico during the nineteenth century and to the public and private life and beliefs of Valentín Gómez Farías. Also included are an item dated 1770-1786 about taxes belonging to the Pious Fund of the Californias, and newspaper clippings from 1909 about the constituent congress.
Correspondents include members of the Gómez Farías family and many prominent persons including Antonio López de Santa Anna, Lucas Alamán, Mariano Arista, Juan Nepomuceno Almonte, Juan Álvarez, Nicolás Bravo, Anastasio Bustamante, Manuel González Cosio, Manuel Gómez Pedraza, José María Luis Mora, Francisco Modesto de Olaguibel, Mariano Paredes y Arrillaga, Manuel Crescencio Rejón, Jose Mariano Salas, and others. Typescripts made from some of the letters and official documents are present in the collection. Most of the notes, many of which are copied from the Old Testament, pertain to religion, ethics, and morality.
Category two, dated 1833-1848, contains correspondence, reports, official documents, notes, and assorted items pertaining to the history of Texas and the U.S.-Mexico War. Included are copies of the 1833 and 1836 constitutions of Texas.
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Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
Valentín Gómez Farías Collection, Benson Latin American Collection, General Libraries, University of Texas at Austin
Acquisition Information
The Valentín Gómez Farías Collection, which forms part of the Genaro García Collection, was purchased by the University of Texas in 1921 from the heirs of Genaro García.
Processing Information
The collection was described by the Benson's Mexican Archives Project in December 1994, and a basic finding guide prepared by on January 23, 1995.
Alternate Form Available
The papers are also available on microfilm as part of the Genaro García Collection.
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Other Finding Aids
The following guides are available in the Benson Collection Rare Books Reference:
Ynsfrán, Pablo Max, 1894-1972Catálogo de los manuscritos del archivo de don Valentín Gómez Farías.
Castañeda, Carlos Eduardo, 1896-1958. Guide to the Latin American Manuscripts in the University of Texas Library.
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2013 draft picks: 1st round (32), 2(62), 3(94), 4(129, 130), 5(165, 168), 6(199, 200, 203), 7 (238, 247)
It's been quite the off-season for the Super Bowl champs, as their roster, especially on the defensive side of the ball, will look different. Gone are linebackers Ray Lewis and Dannell Ellerbe. Also departed are safeties Ed Reed and Bernard Pollard and outside linebacker Paul Kruger. Lewis and Reed are future Hall of Famers.
On a good note the Ravens were able to add defensive end Elvis Dumervil, safety Michael Huff, and linebacker Rolando McClain. That's a lot of transition for the Raven defense.
Baltimore did lock up Joe Flacco and it was for a ton of money. Marcus Spears and Chris Canty should provide depth on the defensive front.
Now GM Ozzie Newsome will try and work his draft magic for the Ravens. He's one of the game's best and for now Baltimore has a dozen picks in this draft to bolster their roster.
Draft Needs
1) Linebacker
The Ravens need to go inside and out in this draft. Will they get aggressive and move up the first round to have their pick between Alec Ogletree, Kevin Minter and Manti Te'o, do they stand pat or even move out of the first round? For Newsome it's likely nothing or moving back.
There are plenty of outside linebackers/ pass rushers. Unless they got real aggressive they will have to wait and grab someone with their second pick or beyond. Jamie Collins would be a nice fit in that defense with their second or third pick.
2) Safety
The Ravens are in prime position with their first selection to take a very good safety. It's a big year here at this position and there's a chance only Kenny Vacarro is off the board. One other could be gone. They could also wait. Sharmko Thomas, Phillip Thomas, Duke Williams, and Bacarri Rambo will be available later on.
3) Wide Receiver
Where do they go find themselves a receiver or two? It's a deep year with many prospects having close to equal ability. Then it depends on the team and how their board sets up with this position.
4) Offensive Tackle
Baltimore could use another tackle and if a guy like Menelik Watson is there at 32 they should grab him. His upside is tremendous. If they choose to wait Terron Armstead could be had perhaps with their next selection.
Key Acquisitions
Elvis Dumervil (DE)
Marcus Spears (DL)
Chris Canty (DL)
Rolando McClain (MLB)
Michael Huff (S)
No Longer With The Team
Dennis Dixon (QB)
Anquan Boldin (WR)
Bobby Williams (OG)
Matt Birk (C)
Dannell Ellerbe (LB)
Paul Kruger (OLB)
Brendon Ayanbadejo (MLB)
Bernard Pollard (S)
Ed Reed (S)
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If you've thought about purchasing the real toy Laser Pegs or if you have children that are already fans of the fun building toy, you need to check out the Laser Pegs free iPad app in iTunes. I must say, it isn't just an app for children. I had a blast playing with it as well as my three year old daughter and 70 year old machinist step-father! So, anyone who enjoys building things will love the Laser Pegs free iPad app!
The free app is based on the real life toy, Laser Pegs. Think light up small building blocks. Cool, right? I know! I have to be honest and say that I've never heard of them before, maybe because I have all girls I don't know. But when they sent me the Bug Kit, I waited until the girls were sleeping and had a little fun. The next morning I decided I had to share with the girls and they haven't been able to put them down.
Once I got familiar with the actual product, I started up the Laser Pegs free iPad app. I had only been playing with it a few minutes before my three year old became interested and confiscated the iPad from me. Although she was able to play around with it and make her creations light up, it may have been a bit advanced for her. My five year old made a bug and tried making a car within the app and light it up. She was extremely proud of her creations and had to show everyone. After playing with it more myself, I knew who I could share this app with. Many of the men in my family are machinists and love building things, my 70 year old step-father has been a machinist since he was 18 (working at the same place no less!) so I called him up and told him to download it on his iPad. My mother called me a few days later to tell me he spent the rest of that day building things in the app. So, to say it is an app for all ages is not stretching too much, at least in my family!
I will say, for the youngest member of my family, manipulating the screen and the objects were a bit tough. But, once I showed her how to join the objects on the screen and light them up she had a blast. The app provides a 3D building scene that allows you to manipulate the different building objects by turning, twisting, and flipping them into place. Once in place, press the connector button to attach them together. Just like in the real life toy, the objects must be connected in order for them all to light up.
The Laser Pegs free iPad app is well thought out, very well made and great fun for all ages. Not to mention, it's free! If you're interested in winning a Bug set of the real life toy, enter my giveaway below.


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Wars often prove to be boons for manufacturers. But with every boom there is a bust. Such was the case with the "war to end all wars" during the turn of the last century. Motor companies and steel manufacturers had profitable years as armies around Europe sought combat vehicles.
That need ended with an armistice, sending the makers of biplanes and tanks to find other markets. Germany's BMW was no different. It moved into the manufacturing of motorcycles to the general public following the war. Its first two models, marketed as the Frink and Helios, failed miserably but the engineering the company put into them didn't go to waste.
Launched in 1923, the first motorcycle to actually be sold as a BMW product, the 493 cubic centimeter R32, provided a twin-cylinder, side-valve engine. It became the template for design that remains to this day because it was relatively expensive but superbly engineered and constructed to make the price-tag worthwhile for buyers looking for quality. BMW changed up its range of engines, but it was short lived. The R57 only lasted three years, making it one of the more rare BMW models.


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Pittsburgh Goes Perfect to Win Allstate Sugar Bowl Volleyball Title
Sunday, September 9, 2012
The University of Pittsburgh won all three of its matches, dropping just three sets, to win the 11th Annual Allstate Sugar Bowl Collegiate Volleyball Classic title at Hertz Center on the Tulane campus. Mississippi State took second place, followed by Sam Houston State and Tulane, the host of the event. Panther stand out Lindsey Zitzke was named MVP after leading her team to the title.


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Re "Long Beach City College may cut slew of technical courses" (Jan. 18):
I'm writing as a taxpaying member of our community and faculty member at Long Beach City College. LBCC President Eloy Oakley recommended the following programs be discontinued: Auto Body Technology, Aviation Maintenance, Audio Production, Interior Design, Welding, Automotive Technology (Auto Mechanics), Real Estate, Photography, Air Conditioning/Refrigeration/Heating, Diesel Mechanics, Carpentry and Diagnostic Medical Imaging. The programs being cut allow students to exit school with skills to earn a living wage. Most of these are blue-collar jobs, which comprise the majority of employment opportunities in Long Beach. Why do we close our welding program when American contractors hire foreign firms to obtain skilled welders? Look at the jobs section and count how many medical imaging jobs are posted. Why are we closing our successful aviation maintenance program which was approved by the Federal Aviation Administration? Six years ago, voters approved a bond for their facilities. The LBCC Board of Trustees repeatedly cry that they don't want to "micromanage" and rubber stamp anything Oakley proposes. I don't want them to micromanage. I want them to do the job they were elected to do. They need to ask themselves if each of these discontinuances is serving Long Beach and LBCC.
-- Robert C. Maxell, Long Beach
Armed citizens vs. the government
Re "Headlines decrying gun violence have a long, sad history" (Jan. 17):
Tim Grobaty's column on the ineffectiveness of gun control since 1968 was thoughtfully done. He noted that among gun advocates, there are those who believe they may ultimately need to use their procured and ready weapons to oppose the government itself. Grobaty refers to "assault rifles and 30-bullet clips." I'm wondering if such weapons would be adequate against a government that, according to the Congressional Research Service, spent $688 billion on armaments in 2010. I'm not sure how the average citizen arms-bearer can tap into the likes of Lockheed Martin, Boeing, Northrop Grumman, General Dynamics or Raytheon, but I suspect that bazookas, rocket launchers, tanks, and a drone or two might even the odds a bit. Hopefully, the quasi-patriotic forces Grobaty refers to would not have to resort to -- as some arms competitors have -- slush funds, offsets, kickbacks and bribes to become fully armed. That would make household, backyard and neighborhood defense expensive indeed.
-- Bill Younglove, Lakewood
Unvaccinated children pose risks
Re: To vaccinate or not -- when do rights of parents conflict with greater good?" (Jan. 20):
I'm a grandmother, but I've always had a firm belief that my children and now my grandchildren should not play with children who have not been vaccinated. It is dangerous to expose small children, infants and pregnant women to children whose parents have chosen not to vaccinate for non-medical reasons.
-- Patty Mintun, Redondo Beach
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What is the Indiana Shooting Range grant program?
The Department of Natural Resources Shooting Range grant program is an assistance program for the development of rifle, handgun, shotgun, and archery facilities. The main objective of this program is to provide the citizens of Indiana with additional and safer places to fire their guns, and train hunter education students.
Where are funds from?
Funding for the Department of Natural Resources Shooting Range grant program comes from the Federal Aid to Wildlife Restoration Program which is commonly called the Pittman Robertson (P-R) Program, and from a federal excise tax on rifles, shotguns, handguns, ammunition and archery equipment. Funds are apportioned to state fish and wildlife agencies based on the number of hunting license holders and each state's size in relation to the other states. Because of the need for local shooting opportunities in Indiana, the Division of Fish & Wildlife has made some of these funds available to local units of government and not-for-profit corporations for shooting range development.
How is funding received?
The project sponsor will not receive a cash grant at the time of project approval. Instead, the sponsor must pay the bills and be reimbursed for a maximum of 75% of the expenses incurred for the project according to the terms of the project agreement.
What are local sources of funding?
At the time of the application the project sponsor must have at least 25% of the total project cost available. The local share may include tax levies, bond issues, or force account contributions. The donated value of cash, labor, equipment and materials may also be used. Other sources of federal funding may not be used as a local match.
Grant funding amounts.
The Shooting Range program will provide 75% matching reimbursing assistance for eligible projects. Applicants may request a minimum of $10,000 and a maximum of $100,000. Applications for this program are due and/or post marked by Dec. 31, 2009.
Who is eligible?
All units of government and agencies incorporated as not-for-profit corporations open to the public at least 20 hours per month will be eligible to participate.
Who administers the program?
At the local level, the Division of Outdoor Recreation administers the program through the Division of Fish and Wildlife. At the federal level, it is administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS).
What types of projects may be funded?
Land acquisition is not eligible for reimbursement, nor will it be permitted for use as the local match. Development on leased property is permitted if the lease endures for the expected life of the facilities to be built, and provides for adequate public access. The grant applicant must agree to keep the project site in use as a public shooting range for the life of the facility.
Projects will be eligible for funding if they develop rifle, handgun, shotgun firing, or archery opportunities for public use.
Eligible types of development facilities include:
All facilities should be universally designed to accommodate all people. Facilities, programs and activities funded through this program must be open to the public without discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age or handicap.
How do I apply?
The Shooting Range manual serves as the guidelines and application. Please use this document to complete your application. The appendix has all the forms needed to apply. If you want to know more about the Shooting Range grant or to receive the application/guidelines, contact…
Bob Bronson
State & Community Outdoor Recreation Planning Section
Division of Outdoor Recreation
Indiana Department of Natural Resources
402 West Washington Street, Room 271
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204-2782
(317) 232-4075
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