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Gr 3-4 Programs – $2.75 each unless otherwise stated
Marsh Walkabout
Explore the trails and find out why wetlands are great for both people and wildlife! Seasonal themes.
An interpreter-led exploration of the Centre's interactive exhibits. On special! Add this program to a half-day for only $2.50 per student!
Plants & People
Discover some of the fascinating uses of marsh and prairie plants and their special significance to Indigenous People (May – October).
Beavers & Muskrats
Use pelts, mounts and other props to discover the interesting adaptations that allow beavers and muskrats to survive the Manitoba climate.
Reptiles & Amphibians
Explore the similarities and differences between these two vertebrate groups. Find out why wetlands play such an important role, in these sensitive creatures' lives.
Creatures of the Night (Bats)
Discover the amazing adaptations of these important wetland creatures through visuals and interactive games.
Ecology Games
High-energy, fun activities that teach ecological concepts through role-playing! Available both indoors and out, depending on the weather.
Wacky Weather
Find out how weather affects the lives of all animals, including humans. Use simple devices to measure the weather.
Fall Changes
Through games and activities, learn how plants and animals prepare for the cold months ahead.
Learn about bird feeding adaptations and strategies. Make your own simple birdfeeder to take home.
Animal Detective
Become an animal detective while exploring the marsh in search of the many clues left by wildlife.
Plant Ecology
Why are wetland plants so important to birds, mammals and people? Find out more about wetland plants and their adaptations.
Hawks, Owls & Falcons
Learn about local birds of prey and their fascinating adaptations. Program includes hands on stations.
Critter Dipping
Grab a bucket and dip net as you head out to the boardwalk to discover the diverse life of the marsh (May – October).
What's for Dinner?
Discover Manitoba's owls and their special adaptations. Dissect a sterilized pellet to discover what a barn owl had for dinner! Extra charge of $3.00/pellet + tax.
Marsh Bingo
Practice your outdoor observation skills on a walk through the marsh as you search for the plants and animals needed to complete your bingo sheet.
Soils…More Than Just Dirt!
Through a series of interactive stations find out more about the properties of soil and the wildlife that call it home.
Settler's Pastimes
Enjoy the simple games played by Canada's early European settlers. Handcraft a gift or toy to take home.
Indigenous Games
From double ball to hoop and pole, Indigenous games were and still are a fun way to learn important skills and lessons.
Animal Teachers
Through interactive games and activities, discover how animals can be great teachers! Students will learn the importance of various wetland animals to Indigenous culture.
Snowshoe Walkabout
Unforgettable adventure awaits as your group travels our winter trails by snowshoe.
Surviving the Freeze
Discover the behavioral and physiological adaptations that help wetland plants and animals face the challenges of winter.
Bannock Bake – $3.50
Learn the history behind bannock and discover the fun of preparing your own and cooking it over an open fire.
Voyageur Canoe – $6.00 (Grade 4 only)
30 – 45 minutes
Explore the marsh in an interpreter-led, ten–passenger, voyageur-style canoe (group size limited & weather permitting).


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New year, same toast!Made these cream cheese waves using almond milk cream cheese mixed with Blue Majik and Flora Elderberry Crystals (US/CA) with the prettiest purplish hue.
Adeline Waugh enjoys challenging the status quo by developing beautifully vibrant recipes using only the purest of real food ingredients. Find her on Instagram @vibrantandpure.

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1.) In your own words, please define what the digital divide is. Why is this important for us to consider when talking about the social and psychological impact of the presence of mobile technology. Do you think that there are any costs to not being able to access social media? Provide an example from real life that supports your answer. (2) 2.) Using one of the articles assigned on Problematic Mobile Phone Use, discuss the role that personality factors may impact how people use their mobile phone.
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As a person grows older, hearing loss is one of the most common conditions that affect seniors. According to the National Institutes of Health, around one in three adults in the U.S. between 65 years and 74 years of age, has loss of hearing. Nearly 50% of those older than 75 have trouble hearing.
If you are the adult child of an aging parent, we understand how difficult that relationship can be for both of you. While it is a stressful and ever changing time in your lives, it is important for adult children to understand what is needed for the longevity of their senior parents and how they can help them live a long and fulfilling life. Now is the time to take an active role in the lives of your aging parents, which includes helping them maintain their mental and physical health and wellbeing in their senior years.


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City-killer asteroid near misses Mexico
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Residents of Mexico were literally left shaken on May 23, 2016 as an enormous asteroid entered Earth's atmosphere setting off sonic booms and bright flashes. At first residents believed the tremors were from an earthquake or volcanic eruption until they saw the entire night sky turn as bright as daylight. According to media accounts, "The fireball was so bright, it lit up five different states and shook houses with loud explosions." Astronomer Jose … Read entire article »
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1014 AD impact event causes Atlantic tsunami and end of Aztec's Fourth Sun?
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The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle states that in England 1014 AD, on the eve of St. Michael's day (September 28, 1014) "came the great sea-flood, which spread wide over this land, and ran so far up as it never did before, overwhelming many towns, and an innumerable multitude of people." This is clearly a reference to a tsunami similar to the one that struck Indonesia in December 2004 which killed over 250,000 people. What could … Read entire article »
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Star patterns on the Aztec Calendar Stone hold important clues?
January 10th, 2011 | Add a Comment
The Aztec Calendar Stone was carved in 1427. The artisans included a wealth of information encoded on this stone about the Aztec belief in a cycle of cosmic destructions that had befallen Earth four times in the past. They believed we were currently living in the fifth such era or Fifth Sun and that this age would also be destroyed. At the top of the Aztec Calendar Stone was the date 13 … Read entire article »
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See Forces of "Nature" limit dissemination of information
The policy of "Nature" to block information that conflicts with their biased reporting has led to dissemination of more pseudoscientific nonsense. This time the publication is in "PNAS" with discussion at physics in the context of astrochemical and prebiotic evolution. Aldehydes and sugars from evolved precometary ice analogs: Importance of ices in astrochemical and prebiotic evolution
Sweet! Deep-Space Sugars May Reveal Clues About Origins of Life
Excerpt: "Prior research had found that cosmic rays and ultraviolet radiation can help convert the chemicals that make up the bulk of these interstellar ices into complex organic matter, such as the precursors of proteins and fats."
My comment: Ongoing attempts to trick people into believing that the biodiversity of life on Earth was seeded by deep-space events exemplify the foolishness of the biologically uniformed. Why are they biologically uninformed? Why isn't anyone discussing the role of amino acids (the precursors of proteins and fats) in cell type differentiation of all cells of all individuals of all species? One reason may be that "Nature" blocked my comment on the article Force of nature gave life its asymmetry. I attempted to address the following statements:
Excerpt: "In 2011, Meierhenrich and colleages showed that such light could transfer its handedness to amino acids.
But even demonstrating how a common physical phenomenon would have favoured left-handed amino acids over right-handed ones would not tell us that this was how life evolved…"
This is still cause for concern: "Nature News" reviewed Chirally Sensitive Electron-Induced Molecular Breakup and the Vester-Ulbricht Hypothesis. The authors claimed this:
Excerpt: "All molecular forms of life possess a chiral asymmetry, with amino acids and sugars found, respectively, in L- and D-enantiomers only [1]."
My comment: Glycine is an achiral amino acid, which means it is NOT found in L- and D-enantiomers only. Now for the latest discovery.
"In a first-of-its-kind discovery, the researchers detected compounds known as aldehydes. Most sugars derive from these compounds; the simplest and best-known example of an aldehyde is formaldehyde."
The discovery "… may help reveal how ancient comets and meteorites might have seeded a lifeless Earth and other planets with the chemistry needed for life to evolve."
However: Among the 10 aldehydes the scientists detected were two sugar-related compounds, glycolaldehyde and glyceraldehyde — key precursors of nucleic acids, the building blocks of genetic material.
Glycolaldehyde (HOCH 2 -CH=O) is the smallest possible molecule that contains both an aldehyde group and a hydroxyl group. "Glycolaldehyde forms from many precursors, including the amino acid glycine." This suggests to me that achiral glycine was required for formation of the first sugar-related compound, which also is "…the smallest possible molecule that contains both an aldehyde group and a hydroxyl group."
Taken together, the result of this incomprehensible nonsense that pushes the "origins of life" on Earth back into "Deep-Space" should serve as a warning to anyone unable to see what those who have consistently failed to link physics to chemistry and molecular biology would like you to believe. They do not want you to believe that Life is physics and chemistry and communication or think in terms of Life as physics and chemistry: A system view of biology.
They want you to believe that the molecules of life somehow evolved in deep space and somehow managed to arrive on earth as L- and D-enantiomers only. They do not want anyone with a knowledge of physics, chemistry, and molecular biology to inform you that what they want you to believe in is pseudoscientific nonsense. For example, not only does glycine appear to be responsible for formation the smallest possible molecule that contains both an aldehyde group and a hydroxyl group, its insertion in the decapeptide known as gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH), links the stability of DNA in all organized vertebrate genomes to the stability of the organized genomes of all crustaceans and insects via the conserved molecular mechanisms of their nutrient-dependent pheromone-controlled physiology of reproduction. Thus, it is important to note that a light-induced amino acid substitution also appears to link plant life and animal life via the biophysically constrained chemistry of protein folding that is nutrient-dependent and appears to be controlled by pheromones that enable the fixation of amino acid substitutions in the DNA of organized genomes in species from microbes to man.
On 1/19/15, in the "Quantum Biology, coherence and decoherence" (secret group). I responded and wrote:
Re:"This is a quantum biology group, remember" Yes, the obvious link is biophotonics. This fact is not being addressed: "To go from a bacterium to people is less of a step than to go from a mixture of amino acids to a bacterium." — Lynn Margulis (1996).
I've see no attempt to link physics via biophotonics to biology. The genetic code does NOT emerge. Claims that anything emerges in the context of "Life is physics and chemistry and communication' are assumptions based on de Vries definition of "mutation." EMERGENCE IS P.S. (Pseudoscientific Nonsense).
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The biomechanics of the game of Golf demands intricate movements in the lower limb. Good foot action is the mark of an accomplished golfer. For a lot of amateur golfers, the role of the legs during the golf swing is often overlooked. Proper use of legs in golf swing may not look important, but it definitely is something worth practicing.
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In view of the enormous success the first edition was (and because I can't be arsed with writing anything else today), here's another roundup of short reviews originally posted on my Facebook Page.
When was the last time I had Kocour Stout? I can't remember, but fuck it's good! And it goes wonderful with a well cured italian Provolone cheese.
Badass = A girl minding her own business while casually drinking a 16º Czech IPA straight from a 1l PET bottle
Evan Rail's Dark Saison: A drunken band of young, jazz raising stars who suddenly realise they must play together instead of pissing about with their instruments. And very well they play.
Nomád Black (IPA). Ristretto, bitter chocolate, pine, nettle, autumn fruit and a touch of prunes that manage to work surprisingly well together...
Harrach Kouřový Speciál: Imagine you are kissing the neck of a krev a mléko Slavic beauty who's spend the last hour grilling the nicest cuts of pork for you and you'll get an idea of what this rauchbier is like.
Krakonoš 10°, bottled: I'm in a good mood so I'd just say "not good" (and I'm in a very good mood)
Fuller's Past Master's Double Stout = Beergasm...
Yeah.... Pardubický Porter. A quiet gentleman that always has something interesting to say if you are willing to listen.
St. Peter's Smokie. My first Peated Beer. It wasn't love at first sip, but I ended up liking it, a lot. Perhaps the orange peel kindofthing note in the background helped a lot.
Great Divide Smoked Baltic Porter: A prune soaked in rum, wrapped in a thick stripe of lean, top quality bacon, lightly coated in mildly bitter chocolate and a few specks of ground coffee.... YUM! (I bit less carbonation wouldn't have hurt, though)...
And just to wrap things up, remember. There are only three beer categories: "I like", "I dislike" and "I don't quite like, but don't quite mind drinking". All the rest are (more or less sensible) sub-categories...
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It looks like Tony Massenburg will get his chance to return to the NBA after all. Etan Thomas will miss the season after undergoing heart surgery yesterday. The Washington Post reports:
However, there aren't many free agent big men available -- veteran P.J. Brown, who played with Chicago last season, still hasn't landed with a new team -- and Wizards Coach Eddie Jordan said he is comfortable with his current group, which includes starter Brendan Haywood and reserves Andray Blatche, Darius Songaila, Oleksiy Pecherov, & Tony Massenburg.
The Wiz can either keep Massenburg, or sign a free agent for 50% of Etan's salary. I would guess that there aren't many good players making 50% of what a backup center (Etan) makes. PJ Brown would be great to have, but I think we may end up with Tony M.
Jamon Gordon & Willie Dean were both cut, leaving Massenburg the only remaining member of the lawfirm of Gordon, Dean, & Massenburg.


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Iowa WIC Program >> Ames WIC Clinics
Below are WIC Clinics and Programs in Ames
MICA opened its first WIC clinic in 1977. Over thirty years later, we provide nutrition and food assistance to low-income women and children each month in eight central Iowa counties: Boone, Hardin, Jasper, Mahaska, Marshall, Poweshiek, Story, and Tama. WIC is a short-term intervention program designed to strengthen families by influencing lifetime nutrition and health behaviors in populations at increased risk of poor health and malnutrition. WIC's combination of nutrition education, nutritious foods, breastfeeding support, and health care oversight provides families a gateway to good health. WIC makes a difference. Studies show that low-income children enrolled in WIC have a lower prevalence of anemia, a deficiency of iron that affects one in four low-income children, than those who are not enrolled. Children who participate in WIC after their first birthday also achieve better digit memory test scores than children who do not. Pregnant women enrolled in WIC have fewer premature births, fewer low birth-weight babies, and fewer fetal and infant deaths. They also seek prenatal care earlier in their pregnancy and consume more of key nutrients such as iron, protein, calcium and vitamin C.


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Root vegetable and cannellini bean ragout
1 large or 2 small leeks, chopped (white and light green parts only)
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 large yellow beet, peeled and diced (red beets are also fine but they will make the ragout pink)
3 medium carrots, sliced
2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
1 granny smith apple, peeled, cored and diced
2 cups shredded nappa or savoy cabbage
1 ½ cups cooked cannellini beans (equivalent to one 14 oz can)
1 TBSP finely chopped fresh rosemary
2 TBSP chopped fresh parsley
1 ½ - 2 cups water
Salt and pepper to taste
- Heat a large non stick skillet or wok over medium heat. Add the leeks and a splash of water and sauté until the leeks start to soften. Add the garlic and sauté for 1 or 2 minutes.
- Add yellow beet, chopped rosemary and 1 cup water; cover and let simmer for 10 minutes. Add carrots and sweet potatoes, cover again and simmer 10 more minutes. Check to see if the ragout is drying out, and if so, add a bit more water - the vegetables should be barely submerged in the liquid.
- Add apple and cabbage and simmer until the cabbage is wilted about 3 more minutes. Add cannellini and cook until just heated through – 3 to 5 minutes.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste, sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve immediately over a bed of soft polenta.


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The newly launched Asus Zenfone 4 Max Pro (M1) is packed with the best specifications that any user can ask for. The main attraction of this smartphone is its price i.e. Rs 10999. Max Pro will be sold through an online sale on Flipkart. This smartphone is going to give a tough competition to the Redmi Note 5 Pro, which was launched in India a month back.
All You Need To Know About Newly Launched Asus Zenfone 4 Max Pro (M1)
Here are all the features and specifications that Asus Zenfone 4 Max Pro is offering:
Price: 10999
Variants: (i) 4GB RAM and 64GB storage (ii) 3GB RAM and 32 GB storage
SIM: Nano Dual SIM
Battery: 5000 mAh
Processor: Octa-core
Connectivity features: 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Radio and Bluetooth 4.2
Display: 2160*1080 px resolution along with the aspect ratio of 18:9 featuring thin bezel
Display size: IPS LCD with 5.99-inch display
Physical features: Comes in two colours i.e. Deepsea Black and Meteor Silver and weighs 180 grams. Packed with Oleophobic coating and 2.5D Glass.
Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
Memory: 164GB,64GB and 128GB expandable up to 256 GB
Operating System: Stock OS with Android 8.2 Oreo
Camera: 13 MP Primary camera with 5MP Depth sensor and f/2.2 along with the additional features like HDR, PDAF, Panorama, EIS @ 1080P and Portrait Mode.
8MP Secondary Camera with LED Flash, Bokeh effect and f/2.0
Video: Primary Camera features 4K @ 30fps and Secondary Camera features 1080P @ 30fps
Additional features: Face unlock and fingerprint sensor.
Asus giving Vodafone buyers 19 GB Complimentary data for one year on recharges of Rs. 199 or above, on the purchase of Asus Zenfone 4 Max Pro. The company will provide protection from liquid damage, broken screen, hardware damage and faults in software. This mobile protection will be provided for Rs. 49 for one year.


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Amgen has launched a pre-emptive strike against Ariad Pharmaceuticals in a move designed to defend two of its products from the treat of patent infringement proceedings.
In the suit, Amgen is seeking to have one of Ariad's patents declared invalid, as well as a judgement that its rheumatoid arthritis drugs Enbrel (etanercept) and Kineret (anakinra) do not infringe the patent, which was awarded in 2002 and covers the cell signaling activity of a nuclear factor called NF-(kappa)B.
Ariad said hit had not filed a patent infringement against Amgen but would defend the validity of its patent, No 6,410,516, in the courts.
Last week, Amgen reported that first quarter sales of Enbrel reached $658 million, up 11%. The company does not publish details of Kineret sales.
The patent also lies at the heart of a lawsuit between Ariad and Eli Lilly, which got underway in Masachusetts earlier this month. In that case, Ariad is claiming that Lilly's sepsis drug Xigris (drotrecogin alfa) and Evista (raloxifene) for osteoporosis infringe its intellectual property, and that it should be entitled to royalties. It is fighting the case alongside the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Harvard University and the Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research
In that case, Lilly is arguing that the NF-kB signaling pathway is naturally occurring so cannot be patented.


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What is the blogger's standby on a slow afternoon with nothing to write? Why a Power Rankings, of course! So far everyone within the conference has played at least five games. Everyone except Ohio State has a loss as well, and it is not like the Buckeyes have been totally dominant. Already some have said that the Big Ten basically sucks in comparison to the almighty Big East, setting themselves up to be proven wrong yet again in March.
Speaking of sucking, we always need a theme for the Power Rankings. Usually I cull it form whatever new show I am watching. Thanks to my parents still having HBO, I have been able to get hooked on True Blood via Comcast's on Demand online service. It's an addicting show, and not because you get to see Anna Paquin's... assets. So far I am about halfway through season 2, and I plow through about three episodes per night because of how good the show is.
So, as usual, I have paired each Big Ten team with a character from the show that fits their attributes. Enjoy!
1. Ohio State (18-0, 5-0) - Eric Northman - As expected, the new #1 team in the country is the #1 team in our rankings. With Jared Sullinger they have a big, bad monster in the middle that is better than almost everyone else. Locally, they are the best, fitting them with Eric, the vampire Sherriff of Area 5. Like Ohio State, you don't have to like him, but you have to respect him. His brief bouts with humanity are like the Buckeyes toying with lesser teams before coming through at the end. Eric is the boss of his local area of vampires, just as Ohio State is currently the Big Ten's boss.
2. Purdue (15-3, 4-1) - Sam Merlotte - Same is the owner of Merlotte's Bar & Grill where Sookie works. He has an attraction to the nearly unattainable Sookie (at least he hasn't been with her from what I have seen) just as we have an attraction to the barely unattainable Final Four. Sam is a shapeshifter, often taking the form of a dog. Purdue has shown an ability to shift and compete against a variety of styles and defenses. Sam is also a character that seems to get stronger as the series progresses. Despite Purdue's recent losses, people have seen enough now to expect them to get better. Like a human fighting a vampire, however, beating Ohio State and winning the Big Ten will be tough.
3. Illinois (13-5, 3-2) - Tara Thornton - Tara is Sookie's best friend and an incredibly strong, but easily duped woman. This fits Illinois because they are a tough team, but they seem to struggle in games where they shouldn't (Penn State, IUC, etc.). They can talk a tough line, but so far this group of players hasn't stood up to their full potential. Like Tara, I am eagerly watching to see what the Fighting Illini develop into.
4. Michigan State (12-5, 4-1) - Sookie Stackhouse - The lead of the show is easily Michigan State, who has been the flagship Big Ten basketball program for the last decade. They are the prettiest out there, as any high school recruit knows they will be well coached and will likely play in a Final Four if they come to East Lansing. Like Sookie, they are vulnerable this year and we don't know why. Sookie can read people's minds, but she chooses not to and has so far been attacked about half a dozen times in the first 15 episodes I have seen. I can't figure out why Michigan State has struggled so much when on paper they are better and more experienced than almost every team they play.
5. Wisconsin (13-4, 3-2) - Bill Compton - Bill is the male lead, a 150-year old vampire that falls in love with Sookie. He is generally a badass, but he is forced to be subordinate to most other vampires when not at home. This is perfectly Wisconsin, who is untouchable at home, but the Badgers are not the same team away from the Kohl Center. They will be in the fight all year long if they keep winning at home.
6. Minnesota (14-4, 3-3) - Lafayette Reynolds - Lafayette is the gay cook at Merlotte's. He is Tara's cousin and he is the town drug dealer, but he is one of the most well-rounded characters in the show. Like Minnesota being out of the Big Ten race already, Lafayette can't carry an episode by Himself. Still, you don't want to have him out entirely. He was recently made Eric's bitch for the first three episodes of season two for selling vampire blood (a drug and aphrodisiac to humans). That punishment inflected by Eric was like Minnesota's 1-3 start in conference play. The Golden Gophers will be dangerous the rest of the season to anyone who plays them, but the slow start may have doomed them as far as winning the Big Ten.
7. Penn State (10-7, 3-3) - Maryann Forrester - I have yet to figure out exactly what Maryann is, but it is clear she is a dangerous character. On the surface she looks philanthropic, but in reality she is deadly. The Nittany Lions fit in here because they looked like an easy mark before conference play started. After upsetting Illinois and Michigan State, plus nearly upsetting Ohio State, it is clear there is a lot more to Penn State. This is a dangerous team, and I am glad we are done with them after tomorrow. They can inflict as much damage as they want after that.
8. Northwestern (11-5, 2-4) - Jessica Hambly - Jessica is a relatively new character. She is a naïve 17-year old that was forced to be converted into a vampire by Bill as punishment for him killing another vampire to save Sookie. She is incredibly powerful, but has no idea what she is doing in trying to fit in with Bill's noble ways. This is Northwestern, especially in end game situations. At the end of both Michigan State games the Wildcats should have won, but looked like they completely forgot how to play basketball at the most crucial time. Ironically, Jessica is a virgin, just as the Wildcats are when it comes to the NCAA tournament. According to her character's page, since she was a virgin when she became a vampire her hymen grows back after every time she has sex. I think that explains Northwestern's inability to crack the NCAAs.
9. Indiana (10-8, 1-4) - Jason Stackhouse - Justin is Sookie brother. He is incredibly fit, but, for lack of a better term, is dumber than a box of stones and is addicted to getting laid. Justin is the most naïve character on the show. He thinks very highly of himself and he thinks that any woman in the world wants to sleep with him. Purdue fans, I think you know why this applies to the Hoosiers. I was shocked that Indiana played so well against Michigan, but the loss of Maurice Creek is a heavy blow. We certainly know what it is like to deal with injuries, so I wish him a speedy recovery.
10. Michigan (11-7, 1-4) - Andy Bellefleur - Andy is the Bon Temps town detective. He is also physically incapable of solving any crimes in the town, making him pretty much your stereotypical bumbling detective. I had Michigan higher because of close games with Syracuse, OSU, and Kansas, but after getting spanked by an Indiana team that barely knows what defense is, they are clearly Andy. We needed them to close the deal to make our win in Ann Arbor better, but they can't do it.
Iowa (7-10, 0-5) - Arlene Fowler - The Big Ten's lone winless team in conference play tries hard, but they can't catch a break. They are on coach #3 of the past decade, just as Arlene has had three husbands. She's a good woman and a solid background character. She tries hard, but just can't get ahead. The Hawkeyes are the same, coming close in a few Big Ten games but they still have little to show for it. At least they didn't engaged to potential husband #4 and have them become a serial killer like Arlene's most recent fiancé.


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You've stocked the fridge with a week's worth of fresh veggies, but the day got away and you opted for takeout instead. Flash forward one week later and you're faced with a surplus of food about to spoil. We've all been there.
5.4 million square miles of land — an expanse greater than the U.S., India, and Mexico combined — are used to produce food that's wasted.
In fact, more than 5.4 million square miles of land — an expanse greater than the U.S., India, and Mexico combined — are used to produce food that's wasted. Each square mile represents not only wasted food, but needless pollution.
In 2015 the EPA estimated that food was the number one material reaching landfills, representing 22 percent of total waste. These food-filled landfills account for 20 percent of total U.S. methane emissions. Diverting wasted food directly helps limit these emissions.
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There are many reasons as much as 40 percent of our food supply goes to waste. It isn't just a restaurant or household problem. Both retail and consumer levels accounted for roughly 133 billion pounds, and $161 billion worth of food waste in 2010.
Knowing that food waste had become a legitimate environmental threat, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the EPA announced the first-ever domestic goal aimed at reducing food loss and waste by 50 percent by the year 2030. Through this initiative, the federal government is looking to work alongside communities, businesses, organizations, and individuals committed to see food waste decreased.
Eliminating food waste will lead to less waste in landfills and fewer methane emissions. Each of us can help make a difference to reach this goal. Here are a few steps you can take to help you cut out food waste — turning you into a leading advocate for a cleaner environment.
Three quick ways to help eliminate food waste today
1. Use your freezer
Sometimes we buy more than we really need. It happens, and that's ok.Most things can be frozen, helping extend it's usability far beyond the shelf.
Get the full guide for what to freeze, and how long it will last here.
2. Never, ever, throw away your scraps
Use your scraps for soup stocks or purees. Everything you cut, peel, or pull off your veggies can be used in a stock. What are stocks good for? A lot!
3. Compost
Anything you can't use can go to compost. Compost is organic material that can be used to help feed healthier gardens and green landscapes. Composting is a great way to divert your food waste from methane releasing landfills.
Get started with your own home compost, or look for a local composter you can send your scraps to.
Making sustainability a priority in your home is easy. From cutting down food waste to choosing clean energy, there are many easy ways to make an impact. You just need to take the first step.


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Cecily Strong
Leslie Jones
Steve… Kenan Thompson
Beck Bennett
Mr. Wallace… Michael Keaton[Starts with four people in the office of Wallace Advertising.]
Cecily: FYI folks, our CEO Mr. Wallace is going to be sitting in today.
Leslie: Mr. Wallace, why?[Cut to Cecily and Steve]
Cecily: Oh, he just said he wanna be more hands on in the creative process.
Steve: As long as he keeps hands off my lunch, I'll be happy.[everyone laughing] [Cut to Leslie and Beck]
Leslie: I just hope he keeps his hands off my lunch.[Cut to everybody. No one laughs]
Oh, so you're just gonna laugh at him but not laugh at me.[Mr. Wallace walks in]
Mr. Wallace: Hey! How are you guys doing?
Cecily: Um, good Mr. Wallace. How are you?
Mr. Wallace: I'm good. I'm good. I'm good. [Cut to Mr. Wallace] Everything alright with you folks? I was getting too soft at that quarter office. I needed to get back down here where the action and greatest stuff happens. What do we got? What are we pitching?[Cut to Leslie and Beck]
Beck: Um, it's an ad for Labatto's. The official cereal of the Labat Blue Brewing company.[Cut to Mr. Wallace]
Mr. Wallace: Great, great, great. Lay your smoke around me. Just right down the middle. Give it to me.[Cut to everybody. Mr. Wallace starts using his nasal hair trimmer]
Beck: Sorry?
Mr. Wallace: This one's a smoker. Right by me. Right down in the middle. Just was one by me. Come on! Right on my face! With me.[Cut to Leslie and Beck]
Beck: Okay. So, this smoker is still in the rough stages. But we thought we open in our suburban kitchen, mama's setting down two bowls of Labatto's on the table.[Cut to Mr. Wallace]
Mr. Wallace: Good. Good.[Cut to Cecily and Steve]
Cecily: Uh, the dad comes in dressed for work and the son comes down also in a suit.[Cut to Mr. Wallace]
Mr. Wallace: Ya.[Cut to Leslie and Beck]
Leslie: The mom says, "Honey, what are you wearing?" He says, "I wanna go to work with daddy today."[Cut to Cecily and Steve]
Steve: Yeah. And dad reaches down, tussle his son's hair a little bit.[Cut to Cecily, Steve and Mr. Wallace]
Mr. Wallace: Yeah, and the mom's got huge knockers. Go ahead!
Steve: Sure, sure. That can be part of it.
Mr. Wallace: No, no. It is part of it.
Steve: Sure. So, the mom has huge knockers.
Mr. Wallace: Good! Very good. Ya.
Steve: Exactly. And the kid says, "I want the same breakfast as daddy."
Mr. Wallace: [interrupting] No, no. You know what it is? [Cut to Mr. Wallace] he looks at knockers and he's like, "I'll have what he's having." [laughing] That's very good. Really, that's very good. What's the hook though?[Cut to Cecily]
Cecily: Um, well, okay, we thought maybe the mom would say, "If you keep keep eating your Labatto's you can be like your dad."[Cut to Cecily, Steve and Mr. Wallace]
Mr. Wallace: Yeah, you cut to the kid and he put down his glasses and he goes right straight at the camera, he goes, "Whaaaat?" And the camera starts jiggling coz the cameraman is laughing. Go ahead.[Cut to Cecily, Steve and Mr. Wallace]
Cecily: Um, right. The camera jiggles. And the dad puts his arm around the mom, looks at the son, and he says–
Mr. Wallace: [interrupting] He says, "You keep eating that Labatto's, you're gonna pork this big old thing." [laughs] [Cut to Mr. Wallace] And he points to the mom who looks to the camera. She goes, "Whaaaat?" The camera shoots straight up. Straight up. Coz cameraman had a heart attack, he was laughing so hard.[Cut to Cecily, Steve and Mr. Wallace]
He's very good guy. He's nice.
Steve: So, the camera's just pointing at the ceiling?
Mr. Wallace: Yeah! Yeah, that's great. [Cut to Mr. Wallace] Then the kid leans into the shot. He looks down and he says, "Houston, we have a boner." [laughs] [Cut to Cecily, Steve and Mr. Wallace]
Cecily: Oh, my god! Mr. Wallace, your stomach is bleeding.[Mr. Wallace's stomach is bleeding all over his shirt.]
Mr. Wallace: Oh, shoot! Oh, god! [Cut to Mr. Wallace] Man! I've been flirting with his girl who got my bellybutton pierced. I think she might hit a vessel. Oh boy. Man, things we do for a piece of tail, huh Steve?[Cut to Cecily, Steve and Mr. Wallace]
Steve: I guess so, sir. Yeah, don't call me sir. [Cut to Mr. Wallace] That was my dad's name. Call me Sir Sly. Now, who is another smoker at me?[Cut to Cecily, Steve and Mr. Wallace]
Cecily: Okay, well, we have a pitch for a Spatz's family brand ketchup.
Mr. Wallace: Great. What is it?
Cecily: Okay. We open on a backyard barbecue. Grandma is there with her famous special sauce.
Mr. Wallace: Good, good.[Cut to Leslie and Beck]
Beck: And then, someone put spats on her burger! Grand is–[Cut to Cecily and Steve]
Steve: A bit set in her ways.[Cut to Leslie and Beck]
Leslie: So, grandma sees him put the ketchup on.[Cut to Cecily and Steve]
Cecily: And she starts running over to him.[Cut to Mr. Wallace]
Mr. Wallace: Yeah, yeah. She trips, falls down. Her face right on the grill. Her head gets on fire. And she's screaming. Go ahead.[Cut to everybody]
Cecily: Um…
Steve: Uh, grandpa comes up. Put the fire out.
Beck: Grandma heads towards–
Mr. Wallace: Yeah, yeah, trips and falls faced on the grill this time, catches fire again. Go ahead.
Beck: And then grandpa…
Mr. Wallace: Pulls down his glasses. Go oh.[Cut to Beck]
Beck: And says, "Whaaaat?"[Cut to Mr. Wallace being confused.]
Mr. Wallace: Explain![Cut to Beck]
Beck: I just..[Cut to Mr. Wallace]
Mr. Wallace: No, no, no, no. You know what it is? Grandpa says, "You're a little baby!" And then grandma pops up. By this time her whole old lady face is burnt right off. And now, she's got a smoking hot babe face. And then, of course, the huge knockers we didn't notice before. Everyone pulls down their sunglasses and are like, "Houston, we have another boner." Go on![Cut to Leslie and Beck]
Leslie: The camera starts shaking.
Mr. Wallace: Exactly. [Cut to Mr. Wallace] Exactly. The cameraman is dying laughing. The camera flips around, we finally see the cameraman. He's cool and fun than all of them. He thinks it's about– Think about that guy, he's the coolest one of all of em'. All of em'![Cut to everybody]
That's good. Oh god! Jesus![Mr. Wallace's shirt is all soaked in blood]
Everybody: Oh!
Mr. Wallace: Oh, man! This thing is getting worse. Okay, well, you guys keep working. I'ma– I'm gonna go to the hospital.[ends] [cheers and applause]


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Young People
Making a Difference
For young people by young people
Our Story
Our Story
A group of adults and young people got together in 2012 to discuss the need for support services for young people. It was evident that a large percentage of young people weren't responding to the services that were already being offered. Meetings were held to discuss the aim of the program, along with what issues are effecting young people. We used that information to form the basis of our program, which even after four years is continually evolving with feedback and suggestions from young people attending the program.
First Program
First Program
From 17 – 19 August 2012, a pilot program was held at Yeppoon's Activity and Recreation Centre. after evaluations from young people were collected this proved to be a very successful start, and has proven that it will be significant for Queensland. The attendees were an exceptional group of young people who pulled together in a most inspiring way to set the foundations for MAD.
"MAD showed me that I wasn't alone and I really should talk about what has happened. Not to get pity or judged, just to have someone understand"-August 2012-
Our Team
Our Team
In 2018 MAD's Executive committee elected one of the young leaders into the possition of President as well as Secretary making this truely a program "for young people by young people!" We have a President, Vice President, Secretary, Program Coordinator, Treasurer, Youth Advocate (16-20 years), Youth Advocate (20-24 years).
Our Success
Our Success
The young people feel comfortable enough to open up in front of a group and talk about some of the most extreme issues a child can face. Many make huge improvements after attending a single program.
We currently have young people attending the programs from five regions within QLD and that number is slowly increasing.
A portion of participants have dealt with their personal issues and decided to become leaders, to help new participants the way the program helped them.
MAD was awarded the Queensland Child Safety Award for 'Youth Participation" in 2015 to acknowledge our programs efforts and achievements.
MAD Program
MAD Program
MAD programs run from Friday afternoon to Sunday afternoon. The program is run over this period to give the young people the chance to feel safe and secure within the MAD environment. It is important that this time is given to the young people so they can build the trust in each other, this begins the foundations of building a support system.
Over the weekend issues of self discovery are covered, such as effective communication, trust, self esteem goal setting, family matters, addictions, suicide awareness along with many other topics of concern. The majority of the sessions and topics are now covered by our Young Leaders. All young participants that attend MAD are linked with a support adult who starts as the primary supporter, although by the end of the weekend you have a huge support team to lean on.
Our Goals
Our Goals
- To provide a safe environment for all young people.
- To keep our program current so that it caters to the young peoples' needs.
- To not only support young people at our programs, but to provide an ongoing support system.
- To one day obtain funding to provide a free program to the young people of Australia.
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Emeryville, CA -- Pixar Animation Studios announced the release of RenderMan Pro Server 18, demonstrating Pixar's commitment to an ongoing series of rapid functional releases that continue to advance the state of the art in cinematic quality rendering. This major version upgrade presents core enhancements in lighting workflows including important new features such as path tracing and accelerated re-rendering, while at the same time delivering a new level of lighting performance through geometric area lights, beam diffusion subsurface scattering facilitating the physically correct simulation of human skin, and enhanced processing of volumes. This latest RenderMan release sets a new standard in rendering technology, as RenderMan once again anticipates the latest demands in feature film visual effects and animation.
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Finding the most affordable law schools can be a difficult task, especially when a student realizes that there are 237 law schools available within the United States. But finding a school that will provide students with the degree they are seeking as well as a path towards sitting for the bar examination, a requirement to be able to practice law, is necessary for individuals who do not have the funding needed for a $43,000 annual tuition fee. That is why this ranking was created.
Affordable law schools exist in the United States, most of which offer the American Bar Association acknowledgment and accreditation. This is a great first step in earning an affordable degree as ABA approval is necessary to sit for the bar. These schools also offer a variety of specializations and degrees, making it a great choice for students who know which specialization that they would like to pursue as a profession. The ten schools below are all great choices and will serve as a starting point for students interested in moving forward with their career goals.
Featured Programs
This point-based ranking was created by utilizing the National Center for Education Statistics and its publicly available College Navigator Database along with information based on each school's average annual tuition and the school's U.S. News and World Report Best Law School Ranking. The initial group of 40 schools was chosen based on a search for most affordable law schools. The schools were then awarded points based on an average annual tuition rate, which is based on both in-state and out-of-state tuition fees, and Best Law School Ranking, as noted below:
Under $15,000: 3 points
$15,001 – $24,999: 2 points
$25,000 and above: 1 point
U.S. News and World Report: Best Law School Ranking
Top 100 or more: 1 point
Top 75: 2 points
Top 50: 3 points
Top 25: 4 points
The final 10 schools were chosen based on their points ranking and are listed below in descending order based on tuition.
Frequently Asked Questions:
- What are the Career Options for a Law Degree?
- How Much Can You Earn in This Field?
- What are the Various Disciplines of Law?
- Are There Different Specializations for a Law Degree?
- What are Some of the Requirements to be Accepted Into Law School?
- Do You Have to go to Law School in Order to Become a Lawyer?
Summary Ranking of Top 10 Most Affordable Law Schools:
- The University of Arkansas
- The University of Alabama
- The University of Mississippi
- The University of Georgia
- The University of Montana
- The University of North Dakota
- The University of the District of Columbia
- CUNY School of Law
- Southern University Law Center
- The University of Wyoming
Ranking Top 10 Most Affordable Law Schools
10. The University of Wyoming
Laramie, Wyoming
The University of Wyoming is one of the best places to get an excellent and affordable JD degree. Students will find that this school is small, with only about 225 students attending annually, meaning there is more room for close relationships with staff and professors. This also means that practical hands-on instruction and experience is also common, making it easier for students to understand how to use their law education in real-world settings. Students will have the chance to attend Law Week, attend court proceedings, work on research, and more. This school has a variety of affordable degree options, including joint degrees and graduate certificates, providing students with a chance to find their own specialization within the degree. The school's popular JD program is rigorous and takes three years of full-time study to complete. Students will need to complete 89 credit hours of coursework, the First Year Law Student Exam, a variety of real-world training opportunities, internships, clinics, practicums and more for graduation. Sample courses include Land Use Law, Bar Review, and the Cambridge Summer Law Institute.
Average Program Cost: $25,148
In-State: $16,775
Out-of-State: $33,520
U.S. News and World Report Ranking:
#133 (tie) in Best Law Schools
9. Southern University Law Center
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Points: 2 points
Law students will find an exceptional and affordable JD program available from the Southern University Law Center. This school has a long history of commitment to its students as well as political activity and is currently considered to be one of the top five most affordable law schools in the country. This school is accredited by the American Bar Association as well as the American Association of Law Schools. Housed in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, it's not far from New Orleans, where students often intern at the Federal 5th Circuit Court of Appeals and the Eastern District Federal Court of Louisiana. This school offers a JD plus joint degrees, providing professionals who are ambitious in public administration and business administration to complete their degrees concurrently. Students will find that they will be required to complete a minimum of 89 credit hours of coursework, practicums, an internship and an externship for graduation. Sample courses include Commercial Paper, Criminal Law, and Legal Analysis and Writing.
Average Program Cost: $22,790
In-State: $16,490
Out-of-State: $29,090
U.S. News and World Report Ranking:
8. CUNY School of Law
Long Island City, New York
Points: 2 points
CUNY School of Law is one of the most low-cost law schools in the country. This school offers a variety of experiential learning opportunities while providing students with the chance to specialize in their field of choice. This school has been consistently ranked in the Top 10 Law Schools in clinical training, no doubt owing to the school's 10:1 student-faculty ratio and its location close to Manhattan. This affordable school is approved by the Board of Regents of New York State and accredited by the American Bar Association. Students come to this school to earn their JD. Students will complete three years of rigorous work; this includes a minimum of 89 credit hours of coursework, Lawyering Seminars, clinics and internships before they graduate. Sample courses include Public Institutions in Context Environment Law, Law and Family Relations, and Civil Procedure.
Average Program Cost: $19,950
In-State: $15,000
Out-of-State: $24,900
U.S. News and World Report Ranking:
7. The University of the District of Columbia
Washington, D.C.
Points: 2 points
One of the most affordable law schools in the country is housed at the University of the District of Columbia. UDC David A. Clarke School of Law is committed to the public interest and has a strong community service program that sees D.C. residents receive about 100,000 hours of legal services. Students engage in pro bono legal service as part of their degree, an essential part of their training as they learn their craft in the nation's capital. Students will find that there are small class sizes available as well as full-time and part-time evening programs, providing education for all individuals, regardless of their schedule. This school offers both an affordable JD and a Master of Laws, enabling students to choose the best path forward for them. This curriculum is set up to provide necessary courses for the first two years, then lead students into their specialization of choice for clinical practice, internships, and externships. This degree requires a minimum of 89 credit hours of coursework, clinical practice, an internship, and externship, and comprehensive exams. Sample courses include International Human Rights, Race and the Law, and Gender and Sexual Orientation Law.
Average Program Cost: $18,200
In-State: $12,134
Out-of-State: $24,266
U.S. News and World Report Ranking:
6. The University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, North Dakota
Points: 2 points
The University of North Dakota is home to one of the most affordable law schools in the country. Students will find that this is a smaller public law school with professors who have extensive experience in the field. With an overall student body that is around 250 students, this school offers both valuable and intimate education experiences for students who are ready to complete their dreams of becoming a lawyer. The courses available at this affordable school are rigorous in academics and experiential learning; the program is three years of real-world experience, classroom lectures, Lawyering Seminars, trial court hearings, and more. Students will be required to complete a minimum of 89 credit hours of coursework, an internship, an externship, competitions, and comprehensive exams. More information can be found by contacting the school's admissions office.
Average Program Cost: $16,896
In-State: $10,464
Out-of-State: $23,328
U.S. News and World Report Ranking:
5. The University of Montana
Missoula, Montana
Points: 3 points
Students at the University of Montana will have the opportunity to complete a law degree from one of the most affordable schools in the country. This school was opened in 1911 and for the last century has been a pioneer in legal education with a focus on the practical training that students need in order to become professional lawyers. With specialty programs in Environmental Law and Natural Resources, Indian Law and Conflict Resolution, this affordable school has been at the forefront of facing and solving the legal issues that impact the state. Students will note that this school and its degree options, including joint degrees, require a substantial amount of experiential learning opportunities. Students must complete a minimum of 89 credit hours of coursework, simulation courses, Lawyering Seminars, internships, clinicals, externships, and comprehensive exams. Sample courses include Legal Writing, Constitutional Law, and Contracts.
Average Program Cost: $22,807
In-State: $13,177
Out-of-State: $32,436
U.S. News and World Report Ranking:
#119 (tie) in Best Law Schools
4. The University of Georgia
Athens, Georgia
Featured Programs
Points: 4 points
The University of Georgia offers a School of Law that is perfect for students who are interested in being prepared for success by professionals who have turned to academia. UGA is known nationally for its commitment to excellence in the classroom as well as for experiential learning opportunities. With small class sizes and a comprehensive curriculum, it is no wonder that is one of the best and most affordable law schools in the country. Students will find that this degree offers a JD, a Master of Laws, and a Master of Legal Studies. There are over 20 different concentrations for this degree, including Health Law and Policy, Estate Planning, and Public Interest Law. Those who choose to complete the JD, the most popular program at the school, will need to complete a minimum of 88 semester credit hours, an internship, clinicals, and a set of comprehensive courses. Sample courses include Civil Procedure, Legal Research, and Criminal Law.
Average Program Cost: $26,649
In-State: $17,430
Out-of-State: $35,868
U.S. News and World Report Ranking:
#32 (tie) in Best Law Schools
3. The University of Mississippi
University, Mississippi
Points: 2 points
The University of Mississippi's School of Law is one of the best low-cost law schools available. In 2015, the Law School went through a Strategic Planning Process meant to advance and enhance the School's JD program. This public law school now provides students with a practice-focused degree that focuses on a variety of legal research courses, internships, externships, and other experiential learning programs. Students can choose between earning an affordable JD or completing a Master of Laws in Air and Space Law. The low-cost JD degree requires a minimum of 89 credit hours of coursework, clinicals, seminars, an internship, research projects, and a set of comprehensive exams. More information on this degree and course offerings, including concentrations, can be found by contacting the school directly.
Average Program Cost: $26,581
In-State: $16,550
Out-of-State: $36,612
U.S. News and World Report Ranking:
#133 (tie) in Best Law Schools
2. The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Points: 4 points
One of the most affordable law schools in the country can be found at the University of Alabama. This school is known for small class sizes, a high bar exam passage rate, great internship and externship placements in federal situations, and international programs. In fact, this school offers over 12 different programs, including JDs, joint degree programs, Master of Laws, and a Doctor of Juridical Sciences. Students can also study abroad in Australia, Israel, and India. Students who complete the JD will need to complete a minimum of 90 credit hours, one internship, one externship, at least three clinicals in accordance with their concentration, and a set of comprehensive exams. More information on these degrees and their requirements can be found by contacting the school's admissions office.
Average Program Cost: $32,740
In-State: $23,610
Out-of-State: $41,870
U.S. News and World Report Ranking:
#27 (tie) in Best Law Schools
1. The University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, Arkansas
Points: 4 points
Our top affordable pick, The University of Arkansas School of Law, has the distinction of being one of the top 50 best public law schools as ranked by U.S. News and World Report as well as being named one of the "Best Values in Legal Education" by National Jurist Magazine. This is a small public law school with a nationally-recognized faculty and interesting internship and externship opportunities. Students can take on a JD, MLL, or an accelerated JD program for foreign lawyers; certificate programs and dual degree options are also available for students who meet the requirements. Students in the JD program will find that concentrations are available and will be based on their stated area of interest. Graduation from the JD program requires a minimum of 90 credit hours of coursework, internships, an externship, seminars, and a set of qualifying exams. Sample courses include Civil Procedure, Contracts, and Criminal Law.
Average Program Cost: $13,109
In-State: $8,094
Out-of-State: $18,124.80
U.S. News and World Report Ranking:
#88 (tie) in Best Law Schools
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Career Options for a Law Degree?
- Lawyer
- Professional Career Counseling
- Conflict Resolution Mediator
- Program Director for a Nongovernmental Organization
- Politician
- Tax Lawyer
- Estate Lawyer
- Entrepreneur
- Law Professional
- Law Journalist
- Broadcast Journalist
- Public Interest Advocate
- Nonprofit Executive Director
- Foreign Service Officer
- Legislative Analyst
How Much Can You Earn in This Field?
A professional with a law degree will find that their earning potential will depend on their specialty within the field, demand for their services, and the size of the employer or company that hires them. However, the current starting salary for a law graduate is around $75,803. This number includes both private-sector and public-sector positions. It includes only salary, not additional forms of compensation.
The salary range for all specialties within the legal sector is between $30,000 and $250,000. This range includes entry-level and senior-level positions along with professionals who, after some experience in the field, have chosen to open their own law firms. In fact, it is possible for lawyers to make upwards of $1 million dollars as a salary depending on who their clients are and what kind of law they practice.
It is also noted that the quality of the law school that a student attends may be a contributing factor to a professional's salary. Students who graduate from top law schools around the country tend to be able to earn a higher starting salary than students who don't. This is especially true if the graduate has also performed well during their internships, have collaborated on papers, and more.
What are the Various Disciplines of Law?
Law is a discipline that is informed by history, politics, criminal justice, international relations, economics, sociology, culture, religion, civil rights, philosophy, and the military. Because law is defined as the set of rules and codes that society operates by, it is important to realize just how many different disciplines have a hand in the formation of the legal system that is present in the United States today. Each discipline plays a role, so professionals will find that their course of study will reflect these fields.
However, law is a specialized profession, meaning that students must decide what their specialty will be prior to entering law school. The specializations will be discussed more in detail in another section, but students will generally be able to choose between criminal law, civil law, humanitarian law, international relations law, financial law, contract law, and more. These are all subdisciplines within the field that offer students a career path that can lead to a rewarding job.
Students will note that while there are a variety of specialized disciplines within the study of law, all are dictated by politics, history, and economics specifically. The advancement of law in America is a direct response to the United States' relationship with the United Kingdom, the country from which the American legal system, known as common law across the pond, originated from. Politics and economics have always had a hand in most legal disputes, especially at the federal level. Students will need to keep an eye on any trends that they see appearing in their chosen field of law in order to stay current on how the field is evolving.
Are There Different Specializations for a Law Degree?
Yes, there are several specializations available at law school, most of which can be found under the Juris Doctor or Master of Law degree designations. Specializations are integral to a student's success in law school because their career pathway sets the tone for their education. Knowing which specialization is right for them is the first step in having a successful law school experience.
There are several well-known specializations in law, such as international, constitutional, criminal, contract, tort, and property law. However, there are specializations that go even further, such as public international law, human rights law, family law, immigration law, space law, admiralty law, company law, and environmental law. Specializations will lead to different experiences at the law school level as well as after school, so students should take their time in choosing the school that best fits their needs.
One thing to remember about specializations is that in some cases, such as cybercrime and space law, the field is still developing. This doesn't mean there isn't demand for lawyers in these fields; the truth is, more lawyers are needed in order to sort out the concerns that have already been uncovered. Students who choose to follow these specializations will have a challenging road ahead of them; however, they will also be rewarded for being pioneers in their field.
What are Some of the Requirements to be Accepted Into Law School?
Law schools in the United States generally have a set standard of requirements, albeit on a sliding scale, meaning more competitive schools will require higher standards than others. However, more non-competitive schools will have reachable goals in terms of the requirements. The below requirements are critical for every law school applicant.
The first requirement is an undergraduate degree that was earned from an accredited college or university. Accreditation in this sense refers to regional accreditation, a distinction that is offered by associations who are responsible for determining which schools meet a high standard. Other than that, the actual field of the degree does not matter. While many students choose to earn a degree in political science or international studies, having a degree in science, languages or another subject could be just as important. In any case, law schools tend to focus more on whether a student has taken a variety of rigorous courses and performed well rather than the overall degree designation.
Another requirement is a student's grade point average or GPA. This is an incredibly important number on a student's application because most law schools require a minimum GPA of 3.5; however, the actual GPA average of accepted students tends to be higher than this number. Students will, therefore, have to ensure that their cumulative GPA is at least a 3.5 to meet the minimum standard; they would do well to try to score closer to a 4.0 GPA if they have already decided on law school.
The third requirement is one that most students dread: the LSAT, which stands for the Law School Admission Test. This is a standardized test in the United States that everyone who applies to attend law school must complete. Students should begin studying for this test their junior year in an undergraduate program so that they can take it the summer before their senior year. This enables them to take the LSAT once and if they need to take it again, they have the time. The LSAT score is one of the biggest factors in determining who would make it into law school, so it's important to try to score as high as possible.
Letters of recommendation are also required as part of the application process. These letters must be from a professor or a professional contact; family members and friends do not count, even if the student has worked with them in a professional capacity. The letters are most valuable when they come from a professor who can write a letter telling the school how the student has been a value in the classroom and describe that student's strengths and talents.
The final requirement for a law school application is a personal statement. This is a creative piece of writing that should not only demonstrate a student's personality but also their achievements and what they wish to achieve by attending law school.
Do You Have to go to Law School in Order to Become a Lawyer?
No, it is not necessary to go to law school in order to become a lawyer. However, the road to earning a license to practice law is as long, as difficult, and in some ways more demanding than the law school route. More importantly, students should understand just how slim the chances are to become a lawyer without a degree from a law school.
To begin, 99 percent of lawyers who earn their license will have completed a law school program. This is for a very good reason: there are only four states in the United States that enable potential lawyers to sit for the bar exam without having completed law school. Those states are California, Vermont, Virginia, and Washington. In these states, less than one-quarter of the professionals without a law degree passed the bar exam and won the right to practice law. In fact, all four states are in the top 20 hardest bar exams, with California leading the pack at a pass rate of 54.3 percent.
The previously-mentioned states have an alternate path that is called "reading the law." This is the path that non-law school students must complete, and it is a rigorous one: professionals must apprentice with a working attorney or judge for four years, including helping file reports, work on depositions, write case briefs, and more. They must also pass the First-Year Law Students' Examination, a necessity for those who are also in law school. Along with that, they must complete responsibility exams as well as any other work that their mentor has deemed necessary for their education. Only after all of this has been completed can a professional sit for the bar examination.
Professionals will note that while it is difficult to pass the bar examination without a degree, it is not impossible. There is a great deal of hard work that is involved, but nothing that can't be managed by an ambitious individual. And while it does take a lot of time to complete an apprenticeship, it is significantly cheaper than a law school education; some estimates have the difference between the two paths to equal $145,000.
Law school is a rigorous process, one that will enable professionals to complete the bar examination and become lawyers in the United States. It is not a great fit for everyone; students need to be ambitious, focused, and determined. However, it is a rewarding career that will see professionals thrive in legal settings. Students who are interested in attending a law school that won't break the bank will find this list of the most affordable law schools pertinent to their research as they choose the best place for their studies.
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This concludes our ranking of the Top 10 Most Affordable Law Schools in the United States.
Other Rankings of Interest:
- 20 Tuition-Free Colleges
- 30 Most Attractive Yet Affordable College Campuses
- The 50 Most Affordable Colleges with the Best Return
- 25 of the Oldest American Colleges and Universities
- 25 Most Affordable Large, Private, Nonprofit Bachelor's Colleges
- 30 Most Inviting Yet Affordable College Dorms in America
- 25 Largest HBCU Bachelor's Colleges by Enrollment
- The 30 Most Affordable Online Bachelor's-Granting Historically Black Colleges/ Universities
- These 30 Colleges are Reversing the Rise in Tuition
- 25 Most Exclusive Public Bachelor's Colleges by Admission Rate
- 50 Most Entrepreneurial Schools in America


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Preventing revenue leakage prior to the transaction is a coveted capability for retailers as they operate along the procure-to-pay continuum. When prevention is not an option, accelerating the recovery of overcharges upstream, closer to the transaction date, can fundamentally reshape the value realized in a recovery audit. Not only are financial recovery tactics shifted forward and accounted for in a nearby fiscal period, retailers also benefit from a quicker path to eliminating recurring issues and more opportunities to engage in productive dialogue with suppliers. Cotiviti's Zero Hour Alerts is a web-based decision insights software platform that gives retailers the ability to monitor, prioritize, and act on payment integrity issues before (pre-pay) and shortly after (near-pay) a transaction.
Eliminate audit recoveries by resolving errors in near real time
Increase the value of recoveries by shifting the audit upstream to avoid collection delay
Reduce current internal and primary audit cycle timelines
Eliminate friction with vendors and suppliers due to lengthy claim resolution processes
Eliminate audit recoveries by resolving errors in near real time
Increase the value of recoveries by shifting the audit upstream to avoid collection delay
Reduce current internal and primary audit cycle timelines
Eliminate friction with vendors and suppliers due to lengthy claim resolution processes
Our Zero Hour Alerts give multiple stakeholders the ability to prevent overpayments and act on high-risk transactions in near real time by leveraging Cotivit's powerful audit algorithms and business logic. Zero Hour Alerts, in combination with our Alerts Dashboard, notify team members of hidden issues that are about to be processed, such as duplicate payments or a change in price. The signal to proactively intervene allows our clients to prevent revenue leakage before margin is impacted.
Expedited data acquisition and greater access to systems are catalysts for shifting error resolution upstream. Daily or weekly data acquisition is preferred for deploying an early warning system. Simply put, the sooner data is received, the sooner it can be processed and spun up into alerts.
Cotiviti works with clients to determine where alerts and acceleration can make the biggest impact to a retailer's business. Known pockets of overpayment risk are a great starting point for Zero Hour Alerts, and can potentially include:
We also work to define business rules and parameters – these rules are refined for accuracy over time using root cause insights. As disparate supplier datasets are processed, these unique rules and Cotiviti's proprietary audit logic combine to generate a list of future overpayments and high-risk transactions.
Cotiviti applies some level of customization across every audit. Flexibility is essential to configuring an alerts model that will return the greatest amount of value for each client. Who, what, and when are the questions to consider when designing a practical business application for Zero Hour Alerts.
Frequency of data delivery and accessibility of systems has a direct impact on the timeliness of alerts. However, resource allocation is just as critical to the effectiveness of alerts in preventing errors and accelerating recoveries. Cotiviti works with clients to determine the timing of alerts and how to "right size" resources to operationalize early intervention opportunities. The transactions that present the greatest risk or opportunity for margin accuracy will go a long way in determining the types of alerts to implement.


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About The Book
Title: Immigrant Soldier, The Story of a Ritchie Boy
Author: K. Lang-Slattery
Genre: Historical Fiction
Herman watches in horror as his cousin and a friend are arrested by the SA. As a Jew, he realizes it is past time to flee his homeland, a decision that catapults him from one adventure to another, his life changed forever by the storm of world events. Part coming-of-age story, part immigrant tale, part World War II adventure, Immigrant Soldier, The Story of a Ritchie Boy follows Herman as he evolves from a frightened and frustrated teenager looking for a place to belong into a confident and caring US Army Intelligence officer serving in the Third Army. The reader is swept along as the hero experiences fear, romance, loyalty, disappointment, friendship, and compassion in his quest for an understanding of hate and forgiveness.
Author Bio
Kathryn Lang Slattery is a published author of fiction and non-fiction for youth and has become an expert on many aspects of the Ritchie Boys of WWII.
Born during World War II and raised in 1950s Southern California, she enjoyed a childhood filled with reading, drawing, and long days at the beach. College took her to Los Angeles where she studied art and English at UCLA, earning a BFA. She then travelled to Mexico City where she did graduate work in art and education at the University of the Americas. The years afterward passed, filled with teaching art, English, and cooking, and traveling around the world, including a 2 year car trip through Central America, Europe, the Middle East and the Indian sub-continent. Later she returned to her hometown, where she raised a daughter and a son and devoted over 20 years to Girl Scouts as a volunteer. Finally she returned to her early love of writing, concentrating first on creating stories and articles for young people. She has been published in several highly rated magazines for the youth market, including Spider, Ladybug, Jack and Jill, Boys' Life, and Faces.
Immigrant Soldier, The Story of a Ritchie Boy, her first adult novel, is based on her uncle's World War II experiences. More than a decade spent researching, interviewing Ritchie Boys, and turning a true story into fiction became an odyssey of discovery. "I wanted to tell his story," she says, "because it was different from any other Holocaust story I had read. The young Jewish hero is not a victim, but a young man who gradually grows from a frightened and frustrated teenager, looking for a place to belong, into a confident US Army Intelligence officer who struggles with the conflicting emotions of hate and forgiveness."
Kathryn lives in Laguna Beach, California, only steps from her childhood home, where she is surrounded by trees, birds, and her vegetable garden. Besides writing, her main interests are travel to foreign places, creative gourmet cooking, pastel painting, and time with family and friends. She finds tranquillity simply by looking out her large living-room windows to her view of one tall sycamore, her lush garden, and the natural hillsides beyond.
Website: http://www.klangslattery.com
Blog: www.klangslattery.com/blog
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Treatment Center
Plano, Texas
Building Specs
Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Project Type: Temporary Medical Center
Project Size: 12,648 SQ. FT.
Number of Units: 15 modules
Key Achievements
- Pre-installed systems tested before arriving on-site
- Fast set-up and operational for immediate patient care
- Can be relocated for re-purposing
RAD Technology Systems Inc., PRO System™
The PRO System™ is a temporary, turnkey, fully shielded, radiation treatment system that can be installed and ready for patient treatment in as little as 2 weeks at your site. The PRO System can be assembled on location with a pre-installed Varian linear accelerator and arrive complete with all acceptance testing and data gathering. For more information see www.rad-technology.com. With Whitley Manufacturing constructing the building, the hospital's new Radiation Treatment Center was installed and operational in a fraction of the typical time required. The ability to offer immediate patient care with a quick return on construction investment all offer a competitive advantage. The modular building also offers the flexibility to easily relocate, expand, or upgrade technologies.


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Angel Air SJPCD198.
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Midnight Flyer was Maggie Bell's band in the early 80's. This was their self-titled first and only album, as after two years solid road work they didn't achieve the breakthrough many had expected. Maggie certainly demonstrates that she is one of the UK's finest female rock vocalists but the band perhaps don't live up to the standard their pedigree suggests. Glance through the CVs of the various band members and you'll see mentioned the likes of Savoy Brown, Whitesnake, Bernie Marsden, Hudson-Ford, the Tommy soundtrack LP as well as years of session work, so you expect a band bristling with experience. Add to that Mick Ralphs (Mott The Hoople, Bad Company) in the producer's chair and this should have been a smash.
Something is missing, tho'. That undefinable "something" that turns a band into something better and sets them on the road to greatness. Somehow the songs don't make it and ultimately are forgettable, the listener struggling to remember what they were like even after repeated listens. Does Mick Ralphs help out on guitar (the sleeve notes suggest yes, but guitarist Anthony Glynne tells me no)? If so, it doesn't rescue what ends up, sadly, as a disappointing album.


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This project south of Cape Town, South Africa aims to improve the condition of selected public natural coastal spaces and contribute to existing efforts to improve, extend and maintain public access to coastal areas. The project also provides employment and training to local people from poor communities, while ensuring that the benefits of their work are experienced by a broad range of people. People were hired to remove alien plants, plant indigenous gardens, stabilize sand dunes and build pathways. The hope is that in the longer-term, this project will lead to improved integrity of and low-impact public access to coastal areas of interest, improved capacity and employability of people from local poor communities, and improved inter-cultural communication in the coastal area. Combining restoration with job creation is an important way to increase public appreciation for conservation.
Quick Facts
Project Location:
Kommetjie, Cape Town, South Africa, -34.14031170000001, 18.329195099999993
Geographic Region:
Africa, Atlantic Ocean
Country or Territory:
South Africa
Freshwater, Coastal/Marine
Coastal, Dune & Upland, Other/Mixed
Project Lead:
Kommetjie Environmental Awareness Group (KEAG)
Organization Type:
NGO / Nonprofit Organization
Project Stage:
Start Date:
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Primary Causes of DegradationInvasive Species (native or non-native pests, pathogens or plants), Urbanization, Transportation & Industry
Project Goals
The project does not have a monitoring plan.
The project is conducted by the Kommetjie Environmental Awareness Group (KEAG), a non-profit organization. Also affected or involved are the Kommetjie Residents and Ratepayers Association, the City of Cape Town, and residents of the poorer communities Masiphumelele and Ocean View. The City has power. Decisions have been made within KEAG.
Ecological Outcomes Achieved
Eliminate existing threats to the ecosystem:
In progress (early stages).
Factors limiting recovery of the ecosystem:
Sharing of wealth would assist in speedier recovery through the hiring of more people and the acquisition of more indigenous plants. Concerted resources to remove the rubbish at the old dump would also help.
Socio-Economic & Community Outcomes Achieved
Economic vitality and local livelihoods:
8 people have been hired during the course of this project. Environmental education and life-skills training (e.g. career planning, business presentation) have also been provided.
Long-Term Management
Aliens are being removed from the root using a tree popper, which will prevent regrowth without the use of herbicide. Hardy indigenous plants have been chosen that can survive without maintenance. Local residents are informed about the project. Signs are being put up to explain the ecosystems and restoration projects.
Sources and Amounts of Funding
9000 CAD Robin Rigby Trust, Saint Mary's University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. 3 months' volunteer labour by a Canadian project coordinator.


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Marou Wing Aboriginal artist
In his early childhood, he moved to New South Wales with his mother and sister. Later he started studying digital art and began painting which reflects his own childhood growing up with his family out in the country. At the age of nineteen, Marou returned to Western Australia, to the land where he was born ad his people came from.
"I'm taking a break from my everyday life to find myself and go on a journey of discovering my inner creativity. I'm spending some time travelling, and with the help of my ancestors I will build myself into the image of exactly what I believe is good, right, healthy and full of integrity."
Marou has teamed up with Life Apparel Co to create a product specific, editioned artwork.
He is currently represented with one design in our retail collection.
Digital illustration
Life Apparel Co is a proud advocate and member of the Indigenous Art Code. We closely collaborate with and commission Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists. All Indigenous artworks that feature on the products are 100% authentic


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We are really excited to premiere the sonically-catchy video from Western Scene called "Going Back" today.
Using hundreds of images from Google Street View, creator Emily Wilder, really makes the song come alive with emotion and depth while the track's many layers wraps you tightly. Starting with rumbling bass, a catchy guitar lick and ethereal synths, "Going Back" immediately pulls us in and doesn't let up for the duration while the lyrics are splashed across the screen.
If you like what you hear and see from the L.A. based indie-pop-rock group, you're in luck as the band will be releasing more singles, leading up to a full-album release sometime this fall and we'll be following along.
"We chased the song through rabbit holes and dark corners trying to get to the feeling of motion," singer Tom Pritchard explained. 'Moving forward towards something lush and bright and not looking back.' The video was an Idea of the director Emily Wilder. She stitched thousands of Google Earth images together to fuse the songs feeling of exploration and motion." – Western Scene
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book review and related links for "The Mysteries of Godliness: A History of Mormon Temple Worship" by David John Buerger
If you are only going to get one book on the history of Mormon temple worship then this should be it. Unlike the works put out by the Tanners and others on the subject, this one is quite fair (and far more in depth). Buerger goes through the entire history from the days in Kirtland, to a brief review of freemasonry, to the endowment given by Joseph Smith in Nauvoo which was afterwards substantially modified by Brigham Young.
The book also goes into the 20th century modifications and possible future changes. Much of the material covered deals with the evolution of the second endowment (which most temple Mormons know little if anything about). The book goes into great detail on a variety of issues. You can even find out the actors' names who appear in the temple films (which you can also now find on the internet).
The only thing that I would have like to have seen added is a deeper look at the relationship between Masonry and Mormonism. He does go over it, but not in the depth and detail it deserves. He may have done this to not offend or shock LDS readers or because others (like the Tanners, Homer, and Quinn) have already done much on the similarities.
This is a book that nobody interested in the LDS temples should be without. Temple-going members will learn more about the temple from this book than they have going through countless sessions.
Providing a fascinating chronology of developments associated with Latter-day Saint temples and temple ordinances, this source book discusses the origins of the temple concept, comparative rituals, and changes in ceremonies. Buerger charts the abandonment of the adoption sealing which once linked unrelated families and examines the near disappearance of the second anointing, once considered the crowning ordinance of the temple.
Mormons attend neighborhood chapels on Sundays. But on special occasions, they don ceremonial robes and worship at access-restricted temples, of which there are 47 world wide with about half of them located within the United States. Initiates are sworn not to discuss their experience either with outsiders or even among themselves. God's secrets, they are told, were first revealed to ancient Judaism and then to Mormon founder Joseph Smith and his succesor prophets of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. The Mormon ceremony developed gradually over two decades with borrowings from several sources. The first rites performed in 1833 in Ohio consisted of feet-washing and a sacred supper, both based on New Testament models.
David Buerger documents the expansions in the ceremony in 1836 which drew from Old Testament themes of purification and anointing. Buerger demonstrates from contemporary sources how Mormons embraced Freemasonry in Illinois in the 1840s. Along with robes, symbols, and other Masonic trappings, additional innovations were made in Illinois. Large tubs were installed to allow 3-5 people to be washed at a time, segregated by gender. After Smith's death, his successor Brigham Young expanded the dramatic portion of the ceremony which rehearses the creation myth. The washing and anointing were simplified to a representative dabbing of water and oil on the forehead and limbs. In the 1930s a number of changes were implemented to soften the ritual's treatment of women, non-Mormon clergy, use of Masonic elements, and penalties for disclosing secrets.
Worshipers still wear Masonic-like robes, aprons, caps, and (for women) veils. The Mystery of Godliness: A History of Mormon Temple Worship is the most definitive work available on the evolving role of temple worship within the context of the Mormon religion and concepts of spirituality.
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A veil of secrecy surrounds Mormon temple worship. While officially intended to preserve the sacredness of the experience, the silence leaves many Latter-day Saints mystified. What are the derivation and development of the holy endowment, and if these were known, would the experience be more meaningful? Modern parishioners lack context to interpret the arcane and syncretistic elements of the symbolism.
For instance, David Buerger traces the evolution of the initiatory rites, including the New Testament-like foot washings, which originated in the Ohio period of LDS history; the more elaborate Old Testament-like washings and anointings, which began in Illinois and were performed in large bathtubs, with oil poured over the initiate's head; and the vestigial contemporary sprinkling and dabbing, which was begun in Utah. He shows why the dramatic portions of the ceremony blend anachronistic events–an innovation foreign to the original drama.
Buerger addresses the abandonment of the adoption sealing, which once linked unrelated families, and the near-disappearance of the second anointing, which is the crowning ordinance of the temple. He notes other recent changes as well. Biblical models, Masonic prototypes, folk beliefs, and frontier resourcefulness all went into the creation of this highest form of LDS worship. Diary entries and other primary sources document its evolution.
David John Buerger, a Brigham Young University graduate, is a past editor-in-chief of Communications Week and now an independent consultant in the computer industry. His research on Mormon history in Dialogue: A Journal of Mormon Thought netted him a Best Article Award from the Mormon History Association. He is the author of The Mysteries of Godliness: A History of Mormon Temple Worship and a contributor to Line Upon Line: Essays on Mormon Doctrine. He and his wife live in Berkeley Lake, Georgia.


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The Birth of New Cymbals
Sabian HHX Evolution Series
In 2001, Dave was invited to create a collection of cymbals with Sabian, a company he describes as "one of the most innovative and caring family companies that I am happy to be associated with." This experience lead to the creation of one of the industry's most popular cymbal lines - the HHX Evolution Series.
Creating the HHX Evolution line was a team effort, and the team impressed Dave throughout the process. Dave worked for many months with Mark Love, Sabian's head cymbal maker, and an extremely talented group of individuals dedicated to the craft.
Dave learned a lot about the cymbal making process during the design and development of the HHX Evolution Series.
"We went through rounds and rounds of prototypes," he said, "and there was no stopping them (the team). With each round, we came closer to what I was looking for." He was constantly impressed by the skills of Mark and the Sabian craftsmen.
But what truly impressed Dave was the team's ability to understand what he wanted and methodically
worktoward a sound and feel that he had been dreaming about for so many years.
"It all came full-circle for me," Dave said. "After years of playing cymbals and learning to get what I wanted from them, the cymbals themselves were giving me the sounds, textures and feel I wanted...naturally."
So, where is the big Dave Weckl signature on the cymbals? You better look closely.
"My idea was to help create a cymbal that would speak for itself," Dave explains, "with beautiful sonic qualities, for lots of different music styles, and for many years of usage." It is for this reason that Dave felt it better to understate his involvement on the cymbals themselves, having only a small signature on the underside of the bell. He even asked Sabian to minimize all logos; to give the collection a classy look and feel.
As for the way they play, Dave says, "I wanted a cymbal that invited you to play it with no resistance, speaking with incredible clarity and brilliance, air, and atmosphere. I insisted they be the most consistent cymbal made, which I firmly believe we have achieved due to strict weight constraints in the manufacturing process (there are no thins, medium thins, heavies, etc.)."
"Just like the music making experience, this was a true team effort, " Dave adds. "I want to personally thank the founder of Sabian, Robert Zildjian, for inviting me to the team.
Sabian HHX Legacy Cymbals
In Janurary of 2006, Sabian introduced another line of cymbals produced in collaboration with Dave, called HHX Legacy.
Comprising 14" Hi-Hats, 10" and 12" Splashes, 17" and 18" Crashes, 20" and 21" Legacy Rides, a 22" Heavy Ride, and a 20" Ozone Ride, Legacy is a deeper, darker contrast to the brighter sound of Evolution.
Once again, Dave worked with Sabian master product specialist Mark Love, who said: "Legacy is one of the most in-depth cymbal projects Sabian has undertaken, with Dave Weckl testing various prototypes in performance and recording situations over several years. The 'Tone Texture' feature of Legacy stems from Dave's desire to have deeper, darker sounds combining with rich musical tonalities, creating an extended tonal palette."
Added Dave, who plays Legacy on their own or mixes them with Evolution models: "Legacy is the darker side of my sound. These cymbals are vibrant, trashy and beautiful...all at once. 'Tone Texture' gives these cymbals a great deal of dark, musical color that encompasses the full tonal spectrum but digs way down deep, for a broader, more complex tonal personality. The hats 'speak' crisply and cleanly, but always with that simmering HHX tone. The Legacy Ride has great articulation over a dark cushion of sound, while the Heavy Ride is big, clean and crisp yet warm. The crashes are punchy, dark and complex. They're designed to punctuate without overpowering. For something different there's the O-Zone Ride which has five 2" holes in its upper half and is great for riding or crashing; I can sit back on it or dig in and stir up a turbulence of dark, angry tone. 'The 'Tone Texture' of these cymbals makes Legacy a compelling consideration for any drummer looking for sounds that offer a new richness to their playing."
According to Love, the Legacy sound has been created using a wide variety of unique designs and a
wide mix of creative methods. He added "Dave is extremely particular about sound, so each model in the Legacy line was created on the basis of the sound he was seeking, so various hammering and lathing techniques have been employed by our artisans."
Dave concluded: "From my experience, Sabian is the most open-minded cymbal company ever. I've never met cymbal makers who care so much about every aspect of the cymbal making process. From developing the concept, to designing the cymbal, to shaping the metal, to creating the sound... nobody does it better than Sabian."
Legacy cymbals are individually handcrafted from Sabian B20 'cast' bronze. They are available exclusively in Natural Finish, and are quality-protected by a special Sabian 2-Year Warranty.
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Basic Setup
Dave uses a variety of cymbals setup depending on the gig or session. Evolution cymbals are brighter and more rock/fusion oriented. Legacy cymbals are darker and more straightahead jazz oriented. The chart, below, shows which cymbals Dave uses from each lines depending on the situation.
14" hi hats
14" hi hats
17" Effekts (3 rivets)
18" Crash
20" Ride (big bell)
10" splash
7" splash
21 or 22" ride (big bell)
22" Heavy Ride (1 rivet)
17" crash
14" China
18" O Zone
Dave's longtime friend, Michael Israel, played an important role in the development of Sabian's HHX Evolution line. Click
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