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Health Management Associates will be the subject of a "60 Minutes" piece questioning whether the hospital chain was too aggressive in admitting patients.
Health Management Associates, one of the two companies competing for the lease to operate Munroe Regional Medical Center in Ocala, will be the subject of a "60 Minutes" piece Sunday questioning whether the hospital chain was too aggressive in admitting patients to its facilities.
The show's producers would not comment on the segment, but CBS' website offers a brief description: "Steve Kroft investigates allegations from doctors that the hospital chain they worked for pressured them to admit patients regardless of their medical needs."
In an attempt to head off controversy, officials at HMA held a conference call Friday morning with investors and the media to rebut any notion that there are widespread problems with its admissions.
While HMA executives acknowledge they have not seen the segment and do not know precisely what claims will be made, they confirmed that they did speak to "60 Minutes" for the story and were able to infer from the reporters' questions what sort of allegations will be made.
Alan Levine, senior vice president for HMA, said the questions focused on a hospital in Pennsylvania.
"All told, I was asked extensive questions about whether Health Management has excessive admissions from our emergency department. We do not," Levine said on the conference call. "Further, we provided '60 Minutes' hard data from the government to support it."
Levine said after "60 Minutes" began asking questions, the company hired an outside consultant to review its admissions. That firm found that the admissions were not "out of line with industry standards."
Levine and HMA officials acknowledged that the company found a problem in the Carlisle, Pa. emergency room more than a year ago but it was not a function of excessive admissions. Rather, they said, the hospital experienced a dramatic increase in emergency room visits and did not have enough staffing to handle it.
That resulted in long waits and complaints, but executives say the staffing problem was resolved quickly.
The controversy bears watching because HMA is one of two firms vying to take over operations of the 421-bed Munroe Regional Medical Center, the county's largest hospital.
Munroe, a public hospital owned by the people of Marion County, is currently financially stable but has been steaming steadily toward financial insolvency for years.
Munroe officials and consultants blame the trend on the large amount of charity care the hospital provides to low-income residents and the fact that, as an independent hospital, it is not able to negotiate more favorable reimbursement rates with insurers.
The trustees who oversee the hospital on behalf of the public recently asked voters to approve a tax that would help build up the hospital and ensure its long-term success, but voters rejected the measure. So now trustees are continuing a year-long quest to find a company to run Munroe profitably.
Duke Lifepoint Healthcare and a partnership between Shands HealthCare and Naples-based HMA have pledged to pay tens of millions of dollars for the right to run Munroe long-term. Both insist they can reverse the hospital's financial slide — without cutting services — largely because their size gives them the ability to bargain for better rates on goods, services and insurance reimbursements.
Jon Kurtz, chairman of the Marion County Hospital District Trustees, said he listened to the hour-long HMA conference call Friday but said the allegations were too vague to draw any conclusions about the company's fitness to run Munroe.
"If anything," Kurtz said, "I'm even more intrigued to watch '60 Minutes' on Sunday."


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This Thursday night on May 17th the 11th Annual "A Great Night In Harlem" concert will be held at the Apollo Theater. The event starts at 7PM and tickets are still available for this star studded event including an exciting line up of celebrities and musicians.
Special Guest – Quincy Jones
Performances by Macy Gray, Bono, Randy Weston, Bettye LaVette, Sweet Georgia Brown, Bill Saxton, Dr. John, Pacquito D'Rivera, Rebirth Brass Band, Treme Brass Band and Stanley Jordan just to name a few
Comedy stand up by: Darrell Hammond
The 2012 Gala Honoree: Claude Nobs
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Updated Documentation Requirements Provide More Flexibility as Announced in Guide Bulletin 2012-28
December 14, 2012
To provide you with more flexibility when doing business with Freddie Mac, we are revising our requirements for verbal verification of employment (VOE), verification of existence of business, and secondary financing documentation.
In addition, we are updating the Single-Family Seller/Servicer Guide (Guide) to reflect the revisions previously announced for our Freddie Mac Relief Refinance MortgageSM requirements, 2013 loan limits, and clarifications to condominium project eligibility requirements.
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Verbal Verification of Employment and Verification of Existence of Business
Effective immediately, you now have the option to obtain a verbal VOE for employed borrowers and verify the existence of a business from a third-party source for self-employed borrowers after the note date, but prior to the delivery date of the mortgage.
As a reminder, you must represent and warrant that the requirements of your Purchase Documents have been satisfied as of the delivery date. If you are not able to verify the borrower's employment or the existence of business before the delivery date, the mortgage is not eligible for sale to
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Loan Prospector® feedback messages will be updated at a future date to reflect revised requirements for verbal VOEs and verifications of business; however, you can apply the new requirements to Loan Prospector mortgages effective immediately.
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As announced in our November 19, 2012, Single-Family Update email, the expiration date for our Relief Refinance Mortgage will now be based on the Application Received Date instead of the note date of the mortgage. This change is a result of the implementation of the Uniform Loan Delivery Dataset (ULDD) and the collection of Application Received Date as a data point and will make it easier for you to manage your pipeline against the December 31, 2013, expiration date of our Relief Refinance Mortgage.
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We are revising our secondary financing documentation requirements to provide you with more flexibility when documenting the terms of secondary financing, the fees and costs paid in connection with secondary financing, and the evidence of subordination of secondary financing to the first lien.
In addition, we are clarifying that the requirements relating to secondary financing apply to all financing that is subordinate in lien priority to the first lien mortgage.
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- Updating the Guide to reflect the new property valuation requirements for Relief Refinance Mortgages secured by properties affected by disasters, as announced in Guide Bulletin 2012-24.
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- Reminding Sellers/Servicers who use the services of a warehouse lender that Freddie Mac may refuse to fund or delay funding if the warehouse lender has not submitted acceptable documentation as required in Guide Chapter 19, Warehouse Financing Arrangements.
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Two state parks in eastern Kentucky will offer guests a unique wildlife viewing opportunity this fall and winter – elk viewing tours.
Visitors to Jenny Wiley and Buckhorn Lake State Resort Parks can choose a weekend and stay at a state park lodge or cottage to enjoy one of these unique tours.
Participants should bring their cameras – there should be great photography opportunities. The largest elk herds are located on privately owned lands that are normally closed to the public. This is one of the few opportunities available for the public to see the greatest number of elk.
The return of elk to the region is considered to be one of Kentucky's biggest wildlife management success stories. The animals, after being gone from the state for 150 years, were returned in 1997. They now number around 10,000.
Jenny Wiley State Resort Park, Prestonsburg, KY
Fall 2015 dates:
- Sept. 19, 20, 26, 27;
- Oct. 17, 18, 24, 25, 31;
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- Dec. 5.
Winter 2016 dates:
- Jan. 16, 23, 24, 30, 31;
- Feb. 6, 13, 20, 7;
- March 5, 12.
Jenny Wiley State Resort Park is sponsoring elk tours at a cost of $30 per person or $15 per child 12 and under. This fee includes your transportation via van to the viewing sites and a continental breakfast. The park also offers packages for $160 for two people that include lodging and breakfast. Because these tours fill up quickly, registration is suggested. Special group and business tours are also available.
Early morning (5:30 a.m.) and evening tours (3:30 p.m.) are offered on most dates.
Viewings are also taking place at Buckhorn!
Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park, Buckhorn, KY
Fall 2015 dates: Sept. 26, 27; Oct. 17, 18, 24, 25; Nov. 7, 8.
Winter 2016 dates: March 5, 12, 19, 26.
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The Havelock Rams advanced to their fourth straight eastern 3A championship game with a 57-7 victory over Washington.
The Havelock Rams wanted to win and send a message to whomever would meet them in the eastern 3A championship game next week.
Message delievered.
The Rams rolled the Washington Pam Pack 57-7 behind eight rushing touchdowns.
Junior sensation Derrell Scott rushed for 138 yards on 13 carries, and accounted for four scores, while fellow junior Taylor Woods amassed 72 yards on seven carries and three touchdowns. London Duvall added the eighth.
After Scott scored the second of his four touchdowns midway through the second quarter, the Rams recovered an immaculate onside kick that led to another score and a 28-0 halftime lead.
The Pam Pack got on the board in the third quarter after connecting on a 35-yard Hail Mary that set up a 1-yard rushing score.
Through three playoff contests, Havelock has outscored its opponents 152-7.
Against Washington, A.J. Coplon and Joey Godette had interceptions, while kicker Dylan Baker recovered a fumble on a kickoff.
Quarterback Pharoh Cooper threw for 214 yards on a night where the ground attack was in the spotlight.
Havelock could have possibly put up more points if not for six dropped passes in the first half, and 88 yards of penalties.
�We have to hit practice hard this week and cut that stuff out,� Havelock coach Jim Bob Bryant said. �I think on the drops, guys were losing their focus on the ball and trying to run and score before they caught the ball.�
For the fourth-straight season, the road to the state title game will go through Havelock. Its opponent will be the Orange Black Panthers in the Friday�s Eastern Regional Final.
Havelock defeated Cleveland last season in the same round 64-7, and lost to Eastern Alamance in both 2010 and 2009.
�It�s huge for us to have this homefield advantage, and it�s very important for this game, being the fourth year in a row with it being here at Havelock,� Bryant said. �Our home crowd is as good as any with the way the community supports us here and football being big in our community.�
Orange escaped with a 14-13 win over Eastern Alamance.
�(Orange) Coach Graham and I coached against each other before in a state championship game when I was at Williamston and he was at Graham, so I kind of know what to expect,� Bryant said.
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Havelock 14 14 22 7 - 57
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H - Taylor Woods 7 run (Baker kick)
H - Derrell Scott 2 run (Baker kick)
Second quarter
H - Scott 21 run (Baker kick)
H - London Duvall 13 run (Baker kick)
Third quarter
H - Woods 36 run (Aron Rossi 2-pt. conversion)
W - Patrick Thompson 1 run (Cutler kick)
H- Scott 37 run (Baker kick)
H - Scott 9 run (Baker kick)
Fourth Quarter
H - Woods 14 run (Baker kick)
First Downs 7 14
Rushes-Yards 29-15 29-243
Passing Yards 71 218
Comp-Att-Int 7-18-2 14-26-0
Penalties-Yards 3-25 10-88
Fumbles-Lost 2-1 0-0
Punts-Avg. 6-24.0 3-27.3
Individual Stats
Washington: Passing-Thompson 6-15-1-61 yards, Hart 1-3-1-10 yards
Rushing - Green 7-(-3), Spencer 8-12, Thompson 7-(-12), Hart 6-17, Columbus 1-1
Receiving - Moore 3-16, Maultsby 2-7, Bell2-13, Green 1-35
Havelock: Passing-Pharoh Cooper 13-24-0 214 yards, Travis Sabdo 1-2-4 yards
Rushing - Derrell Scott 13-138 4 TDs, Taylor Woods 7-72 3 TDs, Cooper 4-4, London Duvall 2-16 TD, Donte Stackhouse 3-15
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The cicada: networking at 120 dB
If you live in Southwestern Virginia or West Virginia, I bet you haven't missed a networking party that is going on right now. It goes on day and night. Sometimes it even sounds like it is coming from inside your head! It is the chorus of the Magicicada. This is the 17-year, Brood I cicada, also known as the Blue Ridge cicada.
Why are they "singing"? Well, you know why! It's always the same thing. They are trying to find a mate, of course. They have several different sounds to accomplish this. Really—I don't think they are doing this just to annoy human beings, but who really knows for sure? They really are networking to meet their spouse. I bet they are saying things like, "So you like to eat oak leaves? I know the perfect cicada for you. She's wonderful! She's got the most intense red eyes. You've got to meet her. Let me give her a call and introduce you two. Unfortunately she is a little hard of hearing, so this may take a couple of hours…"
Like all great networkers, the cicadas network together to be more effective and create more "buzz" in the community. Did you know that they can reach 120 dB together? Talk about getting your message out there! Having a concise and simple message, sharing it with your networking strategic partners, and then having them share it, can be quite effective.
Did you know that the cicadas form broods (groups), to not only get their message out together and louder, but also to make it more difficult for birds to locate them and make a meal out of them? Their chatter actually makes it harder for birds to communicate and hone in on them. I've always thought that networking with a team is a great way to beat the negative chatter that the occasional unscrupulous competitor creates in the community in an attempt to work against you. While you can't control all of the word-of-mouth messages out there, you can create such a positive buzz about your business through your network, that it becomes the dominate message.
And what about persistence in networking your message, you may ask? Anyone where I live can tell you—these cicadas are indeed persistent with their networking message, and they repeat it, and repeat it, and repeat it… Once you have found your song, maybe this is a question you have taught your networking strategic partners so they can qualify a great referral for you, be sure to repeatedly get that message out there. I bet it is the lonely cicada that spoke his message only once and expected that to be enough! It takes time and repetition to get your positive message out there. Keep broadcasting your message, once is not enough.
So next time the cicadas are keeping you up at night, remember that they are just enthusiastic teachers—of great networking! Make that very enthusiastic.


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Release Date: 02/22/2013
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(PHILADELPHIA Feb. 22, 2013) The National Nursing Centers Consortium (NNCC) will provide five Philadelphia-area organizations with an estimated $25,000 in funding to support community-based environmental education projects aimed at empowering people to take better care of their local environment, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced today.
The funding comes via a $150,000 EPA grant to the nonprofit NNCC to support environmental education projects throughout the mid-Atlantic region.
"NNCC's environmental education programs have a proven track record of reducing environmental risks that threaten the health of children and underserved communities disproportionately," said EPA Regional Administrator Shawn M. Garvin. "I congratulate all of the awardees as they take this important work to the next level."
"As a leader in children's environmental health, NNCC is very excited to work with EPA and to use our more than decade-long experience in helping grantees reach the program's goals of increasing knowledge and awareness of environmental issues and increasing the number of students, teachers and community members taking responsible actions regarding the environment," said Tine Hansen-Turton , NNCC's executive director. "There is no doubt that these grants will have a tremendous impact in our region, reaching more than 2,000 people, many of whom are from disadvantaged communities, and will help both them and our environment for decades to come."
The Philadelphia- area projects include:
- - Briar Bush Nature Center in Abington, Pa. - - Briar Bush will create a group of environmental stewards from local upper-elementary, middle and high school students to work on improving the quality of local creeks, streams and wetlands, and advocate for others in the community to get involved.
- Sustainable Business Education Initiative - - A project to assist local businesses in Philadelphia with improving their environmental and social impacts.
- Public Health Management Corp. - - This Eco Warrior project will promote environmental awareness and community action among 400 Philadelphia elementary school students in six Out-of-School-Time programs.
- Green Treks Network - - This project will develop activities that connect polluted runoff with health threats and show how simple acts of "greening" can improve water quality.
- Puentes de Salud - - A program designed to educate Latino immigrant families in Philadelphia about environmental hazards in the home and how to reduce their exposure to those hazards.
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San Francisco-based Terreno Realty announced today it acquired two properties in Carlstadt for a total of $9.9M.
According to the announcement, the properties consist of two industrial buildings containing approximately 90,000 square feet on 3.2 acres in the central Meadowlands submarket. The buildings are 465 Meadow Lane, a 22,000-square-foot property fully leased to one tenant, and 341 Michele Place, a 68,000-square-foot building that's 95.6 percent leased to two tenants.


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Charles J. Kowalski, Ph.D., professor of dentistry in the School of Dentistry, retired from active faculty on August 31, 2009.
Professor Kowalski received his B.S. degree from Roosevelt University in 1962 and his M.S. degree from Michigan State University in 1965. He attended the University of Michigan for further studies, receiving his PhD in Biostatistics in 1968. He joined the University of Michigan faculty that same year as an assistant professor of dentistry. He was promoted to associate professor in 1971 and professor in 1978. Professor Kowalski began serving as a consultant at the Statistical Research Laboratory, Horace H. Rackham School of Graduate Studies also in 1968 and became the assistant director in 1971. He was appointed in 1991 as statistician for the Center for Statistical Consultation and Research, Office of the Vice President for Research. He has been a part of the Health Sciences Institutional Review Board since 1996, and has served as a member, chair, and co-chair.
Professor Kowalski's research interests focused on the application of statistical methods in dental/oral investigations, longitudinal data analysis, measurement of pain/quality of life, clinical trials, and bioethics. He has published 168 articles and 68 abstracts throughout his career. His current teaching effort includes instructing five workshops through the Center for Statistical Consultation and Research. These workshops focus on health measurement, randomized controlled trials, clinical trials with quality of life outcomes, comparative studies, and monitoring clinical trials.
Professor Kowalski's service to the university research community has been admirable. He served on the Accreditation Working Group for accrediting the Human Research Participant Protection Program, as well as the Compliance Activities Task Force advising Office of Vice President for Research on policies and procedures for the Office of Research Compliance Review. He assisted in the development of PEERRS, the University's web-based Program for Education and Evaluation of Responsible Research and Scholarship (human subjects and data management modules), to name a few. He currently serves on a subcommittee for the Human Research Coordinating Council as well as the Clinical Research Infrastructure Taskforce. He also takes part in a standing committee of the IRB Council and is a mentor for the new Chair of the IRB at Flint.


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All single-establishment employers, i.e., employers doing business at only one establishment in one location, must complete a single Standard Form 100, or use one of the alternate filing methods.
All multi-establishment employers, i.e. employers doing business at more than one establishment, must file:
The total number of employees indicated on the headquarters report, PLUS the establishment reports, PLUS the list of establishments with fewer than 50 employees, MUST equal the total number of employees shown on the consolidated report.
All forms for a multi-establishment company must be collected by the headquarters office for its establishments or by the parent corporation for its subsidiary holdings and submitted in one package.
For the purposes of this report, the term Parent Corporation refers to any corporation which owns all or the majority stock of another corporation so that the latter stands in the relation to it of a subsidiary.


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I disagree.
English as we know it right now is a mix of several languages: Old English, scotch, irish, and Germanic roots mainly; but there are a lot of inheritance from another languages:
> I disagree.
Look up the words I used in my first paragraph. I think you'll find that none are anything appart from of Germanic origins, save the words "French*" and "Latin".
* Though technically the word "France" and the word "French" come from the "Franks" who were a Germanic tribe.
> English as we know it right now is a mix of several
> languages: Old English, scotch, irish, and Germanic
> roots mainly; but there are a lot of inheritance
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No, you are wrong. Old English consisted of a number of dialects. The dialects were spread over large areas. Northumbrian, Kentish, West Saxon and Mercian. The dialect areas still exist even till today in England. Though England has a nasty habbit of having a different dialect every 25 miles or so.
There is no such langusge as "Scotch". There are three languages in Modern Scotland. Scots Gaelic, Scots and English. Both Scots and English are related to Old English directly. Scots Gaelic is a dialect or Irish Gaelic. Most of "Scots" dialect is pretty much English, but it uses a few hundred distinctly Scots words and a very different overall pronounciation. But if you've ever heard a Geordie speak (Newcastle, UK) it's not too dissimilar overall.
Irish Gaelic/Scots Gaelic are both Celtic languages. Welsh is also another language we have here. You can count the number of Celtic loan words on two hands.
Old English is a Germanic language. There is a language called Frisian that is spoken in costal reagions of Holland, NW Germany and S Denmark that is directly related to Old English. It's sort of the old folks we left behind, so to speak.
Norse greatly influenced English, Norse being another Germanic dialect.
Latin and French were very late in the game. Much of the French in English is actually from a Northern dialect which was quite different to what we would now call French. We somtimes borrow a word twice from French, hence Waranty (Norman French) and Guarantee (Central French.)
So, um, no, I was correct. I know what I am talking about ;-) Off topic as it is (sorry)


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Words, Even When There Aren't Any
An essay about my visit to Auschwitz-Birkenau is on The Rumpus today.
It took me a long time to write the essay. I started it twelve different ways and nothing I wrote seemed to express my experience with any degree of emotional truth. But sometimes when words aren't enough, we have to write them anyway. Because silence isn't the answer either.
Happy Hanukkah. It's a holiday about bringing light into the year's darkest days. I wish light and love to you all tonight.


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10 Unique Texas Hotels
If you're planning a vacation to the Lone Star State, you will have about a billion hotels to choose from. Texas is a big place. But if you're looking for something more than just a place to lay your head, something a little off the beaten path, look no further than this guide to some of Texas' most unique hotels.
1. El Cosmico
In the hipster haven that is Marfa, Texas, you'll find El Cosmico, a strange conglomeration of trailers and tents set up against the backdrop of the desert. You can choose to stay in a safari tent, teepee, or restored airstream trailer, and wood-fired hot tubs are available for rent 'as the burn ban allows'.
2. Settlers Crossing
Why just visit an old house when you could spend the night? In the Hill Country near Fredericksburg you'll find Settlers Crossing, a unique B&B where each 'room' is a historic house, some dating to the 17th century. The property includes the Kusenberger Log Cabin, one of the oldest homes in Fredericksburg.
3. The Antlers
If old houses and teepees don't move you, at The Antlers hotel in Kingsland, Texas, you can spend the night in an old railroad car.
4. The Hotel St. Cecilia
The Hotel St. Cecilia, in Austin's South Congress district, is based in a old house, and inspired by art and music. This means lots of art throughout, and a super-hip vibe. Suites are available with amenities like a private outdoor shower, private backyard with firepit, or in-room wet bar.
5. The Teepee Motel
The teepee motel in Wharton, Texas has a story as unique as its unusual accommodations. Built in 1942, the motel closed in the 80s as the interstate highway system passed it by. But in 2004, recent lottery winners Barbara and Byron happened to drive by the place, a landmark from Barbara's childhood, and decided they needed to bring it back to life. It re-opened in 2006 so another generation could enjoy its kitschy charm.
6. The Maverick Inn
The Maverick Inn, in Big Bend country near Alpine, Texas, bills itself as 'a roadhouse for wanderers.' Whether or not you have a horse to hitch up outside, you'll find something to love at this desert outpost, which has a Western vibe and a laid-back charm.
7. The Dixie Daisy
Not really a hotel, per se, but a charming little getaway I spotted on AirBnB and couldn't help but share. This renovated Airstream trailer near Wimberley, Texas isn't just super cute — it also has its own hammock, tree house, hot tub, outdoor shower, and grill. Oh, and did I mention it backs up to a stream? Yes, it even has its own stream. Prices are quite reasonable. Book early.
8. The Hotel San Jose
This renovated 30s motor inn, just south of downtown in Austin's South Congress neighborhood, has a beautiful, Texas-y modern feel that carries through the whole property, from the butterfly chairs by the pool to the concrete floors and minimalist furnishings in the guest rooms. Prices are on the affordable side, and there's a 10% discount for musicians.
9. The Kimber Modern
The Kimber Modern looks like one of those delicious, beautifully untouchable modern houses you would see in the pages of Architectural Digest — but you can stay there! For a small fee, of course. There's a courtyard where you can lounge around under a canopy of live oaks, but the rooms are so beautiful that we couldn't blame you if you never wanted to leave.
10. The Hotel Havana
Liz Lambert, the hotelier behind the Hotel St. Cecilia and the San Jose, also owns this San Antonio property, which first opened as a hotel nearly 100 years ago, in 1914. Liz has updated it in a modern style that's respectful of the property's Mediterranean and Spanish style. There's also the colorful Ocho Lounge, where you can sip cocktails and watch people strolling by on the Riverwalk.
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Inga BEck
posted on Thursday, August 14, 2008 - 3:05 am
Dear Authors
I am planning to use Mplus 5.0 for a twolevel logistic analysis with a binary dependent variable and ML-estimation.
In my model, the predictor variables are situated either on the within-level (x) or the between level (w) only. All within-level effects are fixed (no random slopes). Mplus Manual p. 407 shows how to transform logistic regression coefficient in various ways.
My question is whether these guidelines also apply for calculating odd ratios for between-level (cluster-level) predictors. Other than odd ratios for within-level predictors, such odd ratios are not automatically shown in the Mplus-output.
May I use Mplus-example ex9.3 for illustration. There is an unstandardised b-value of 1.269 for the logistic regression of u on between-level predictor w. W
ould it be correct to transform this coefficient by exp(1.269) = 3.55, meaning that "between clusters, the odds of u = category 'a' vs. u = category 'b' increase by factor 3.55 for each unit increase in w?
Many thanks for your comments
Linda K. Muthen
posted on Thursday, August 14, 2008 - 6:13 am
On the between level u is a random intercept. It is a continuous latent variable. The coefficient is a linear regression coefficient. It cannot be turned into an odds ratio.
Inga BEck
posted on Thursday, August 14, 2008 - 7:23 am
Ok, thank you. Yet now I have two follow up questions:
Q 1. For the hypothetical model described above, in principle I could also use the stdyx-standardised coefficient of between-level predictor w for interpretation?
Q 2. If I would use WLSMV instead of ML and thus estimate a probit regression, the intercept (threshold)of u would still be considered to be continous and again parameter estimates of between-level predictors would be linear regression coefficients, not probit-coefficients?
Thanks for your help
Bengt O. Muthen
posted on Thursday, August 14, 2008 - 8:39 am
Q1. Yes.
Q2. Yes.
Inga BEck
posted on Tuesday, August 19, 2008 - 3:07 am
Yet I don't fully understand the Mplus approach to twolevel modeling for categorical data with maximum likelihood (keeping wlsmv aside for a moment).
More specifically, Bryk and Raudenbush (2002, p.300f. ) give an example of a twolevel model with a dichotomous outcome including both level-1 and level-2 covariates.
Here the effects of both level-1 and level-2 covariates are expressed in logit coeffecients and odd ratios.
Obviously, while some statistical perspectives (and software programs used by Bry & Raudenbush, see also the example in the book by Joop Hox) use a logit link for both within- (level 1) and between (level-2) relations, Mplus proceeds in a way that allows for linear regression coefficients on level-2 .
I would be very grateful for more information just how (statistically, technically) Mplus treats varying intercepts (question 1) and slopes (question 2) in a twolevel framework with categorical dependent variable so that one can use linear regression (Not: logit) coefficients.
Question 3: Is there any recommendable literature on this question for applied researchers (perhaps 'below' the level of psychometrika)? Or examples of published articles using the Mplus approach?
Many thanks for your support!
Bengt O. Muthen
posted on Tuesday, August 19, 2008 - 7:42 am
Mplus modeling is the same as other programs doing 2-level ML for categorical data - and the interpretations are the same. Good that you gave a specific references to pages in the R & B book, which clarifies our discussion. Page 300 does talk about log-odds, but note that this concerns regression coefficients that appear in level-1. As an example gamma10=-0.492. From equation 10.13, beta1j = gamma10 where beta1j is the fixed slope for SES in the level-1 equation. When we say that level-2 regression coefficients are those of linear regressions (because the dependent variables on level 2 are continuous), we refer to the coefficients gamma00, gamma01, gamma02, and gamma03 in eqn 10.13. In that equation, the dependent variable is beta0j which is a continuous dependent variable and therefore the gamma's are regular linear regression coefficients.
Having clarified that, we see from eqn 10.12 that ultimately beta0j does affect etaij and therefore ultimately does affect the probability of the binary outcome.
So, R & B is a good and sufficient reference for this. I can't remember seeing a less technical one.
Bengt O. Muthen
posted on Tuesday, August 19, 2008 - 8:14 am
Just adding to the previous, when you insert beta0j into the level-1 equation and therefore consider etaij (the log-odds) as the dependent variable, then the gamma0's can be turned into log-odds interpretations. R & B shows an example of that for gamma03. So it is a function of which dependent variable one considers, beta0j or etaij.
Sarah Hall
posted on Thursday, September 08, 2011 - 11:32 pm
I am modelling relationships between individual and group level predictors and a binary outcome (using TYPE=TWOLEVEL RANDOM). I would like to plot the significant cross-level 2-way and 3-way interactions as logistic curves. Is it possible to do this in MPlus? I have tried each of the commands: "TYPE is plot1;" "TYPE is plot2;" and "TYPE is plot3;" but these only allow me to create scatterplots and histograms.
Thank you
Linda K. Muthen
posted on Friday, September 09, 2011 - 6:58 am
With PLOT3 all available plot options are given.
Carolyn Anderson
posted on Friday, February 24, 2012 - 11:41 am
Can Mplus fit (or be tricked into fitting) a 2-level random effects multinomial logistic regression model?
I have multiple imputations and weights. I have been successful in fitting binary and ordinal models to the data.
Bengt O. Muthen
posted on Friday, February 24, 2012 - 6:40 pm
No trick needed. On the Between level, c#1 c#2, etc are random intercepts.
Terry Ng-Knight
posted on Friday, April 10, 2015 - 7:25 am
Hi, I am trying to assess whether the level-1 binary variable best friend stability (bfstab) varies across 9 schools (cluster variable) based on school policies regarding friendships (level-2 binary variable frreq). I have opted to test this using the TWOLEVEL procedure, using the code below:
USEVARIABLES ARE School bfstab frreq;
IDVARIABLE = IDnum;
CATEGORICAL = bfstab;
BETWEEN = frreq;
bfstab ON frreq;
I would be very grateful if you could help me regarding 3 questions.
1. Does this model code seem correct?
2. How do I interpret the unstandardised estimates for bfstab ON frreq?
3. I was confused as to why the unstandardised and SDYX p-values differed so much, is this indicative of a modelling error on my behalf? - output below:
Estimate S.E. Est./S.E. P-Value
Between Level
STDYX Standardization
Estimate S.E. Est./S.E. P-Value
Between Level
Bengt O. Muthen
posted on Friday, April 10, 2015 - 1:53 pm
You should not do two-level modeling with only 9 clusters. There should be at least 30-50.
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What to serve at my latest Oscar party? I hadn't settled on the right dish until I glanced at a list of the movies in contention.
What to serve at my latest Oscar party? I hadn�t settled on the right dish until I glanced at a list of the movies in contention.
Gravity jumped out at me. I was inspired by the weightlessness of Sandra Bullock.
I was reminded of souffles, which are famously light because of the whipped egg whites in them.
They are �anti-gravity� � not �anti- Gravity� � treats.
Still, a problem remained: how to turn a full-blown souffle into a tasty nibble for a party.
The solution: Make each one small enough to fit a miniature phyllo shell � which has no more than 15 calories.
Mini phyllo shells, ready to be filled and baked, are usually found in the freezer section of the supermarket.
Can�t find them already made? Just stack four sheets of phyllo dough on top of one another, lightly spritzing each layer with olive-oil cooking spray. Cut the stacked sheets into 3-inch squares; ease the stacks into the cups of a mini-muffin pan; then bake them at 375 degrees for eight to 10 minutes or until barely golden at the edges. Let them cool before filling and baking them.
For the filling, I chose the lusciousness of a cheese souffle because, after all, the party involves the Academy Awards � not exactly a model of restraint.
Still, with no good reason to pig out, I went with relatively lean but tangy goat cheese.
For richness, I also added some Parmigiano-Reggiano.
Here are a couple of tips for working with egg whites: It�s much easier to separate the whites from the yolks when the eggs are cold; and the whites and yolks should be separated not from one cracked eggshell to the other but in your hands to eliminate the possibility of puncturing the yolks with the sharp edges of the shells.
Once you have the whites, beat them at room temperature. To warm them quickly, put them in a metal bowl set into a larger bowl of hot water until they feel tepid. Then beat the whites until they�re barely stiff. If you overdo it, your souffle won�t be as stable or high as it could be.
Even if you do overbeat the whites, these little souffles are fairly indestructible. It�s hot melty cheese in a crispy shell. Indeed, when the show is over, don�t be surprised if you walk away with an award for best appetizer at an Oscar party.
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In June, the NCAA awarded 12 institutions and two conferences funds as part of the NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Grant Program to increase awareness, exposure and attendance of women's basketball. The Atlantic Sun received more than $50,000 from the NCAA and will distribute the money to its 11 institutions so that they can best meet the NCAA's desired goals of the program.
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R&B superstar Usher has spoken out in defence of his protege Justin Bieber once more as the fall out from the Baby singer's racial slur controversy continues, insisting the youngster is "unequivocally not a racist".
The hitmaker has come under fire this week after two old video clips, filmed in 2009, emerged online showing him using the N-word in a racist joke and singing about joining notorious race hate group the Ku Klux Klan.
Bieber has issued two formal apologies to date, claiming it was a "reckless and immature mistake", and his mentor Usher subsequently branded the scandal "unfortunate", but vowed to stand by his 20-year-old charge, stating, "Every person that has grown up, grows up with something. It ain't (sic) just perfect from the beginning."
On Saturday (07Jun14), Usher took to his Instagram.com page to further express his feelings about the situation, which has threatened to derail Bieber's career.
He shared a photo of himself with Bieber, and in the accompanying caption, he wrote, "As I have watched Justin Bieber navigate difficult waters as a young man, I can tell you that he hasn't always chosen the path of his greatest potential, but he is unequivocally not a racist.
"What he was 5 years ago was a naive child who did not understand the negative power and degradation that comes from playing with racial slurs. What he is now is a young man faced with an opportunity to become his best self, an example to the millions of kids that follow him to not make the same mistakes."
Usher is not the first African-American celebrity to come to Bieber's defence - 50 Cent, Soulja Boy, boxers Floyd Mayweather, Jr. and Mike Tyson and actress Whoopi Goldberg have also voiced their support for the youngster.
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Springsteen went to Clemons' bedside. Clemons squeezed his hand when Springsteen spoke, but Clemons never regained consciousness.
After Clemons died, producer Ron Aniello took a live rendition of the concert staple "Land of Hopes and Dreams," separated Clemons' part and put it into a studio version.
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One woman is dead and a second woman is recovering from her injuries after they were both shot early Sunday at a bar on Laurel Hill Avenue.
One woman is dead and a second woman is recovering from her injuries after they were both shot early Sunday at a bar on Laurel Hill Avenue.
Police said the women were shot while on an outside deck in the bar section of Mai Thai Restaurant and Bar at 327 Laurel Hill Ave.
The shooting was first reported at 1:49 a.m., following what police called a minor disturbance — not an unusual occurrence at the bar, according to police.
Police arrived to find a large group of people and the two women, both in their 20s, who were suffering from gunshot wounds. The shooter had fled.
Both women were transported to The William W. Backus Hospital in Norwich, where one died from her injuries and the other was treated and released. Identification of the victims was withheld pending notification of the families, said Norwich police Lt. Mark Rankowitz, head of the detective division.
Police have leads
Detectives said they have strong leads on the identity of the shooter but did not release any further information.
Laurel Hill Avenue was closed to traffic Sunday morning as Norwich police joined with detectives from the state police Eastern District Major Crime Unit and the New London County State's Attorney's Office to investigate. The restaurant was cordoned off with yellow crime-scene ribbon as police spoke with witnesses.
Laurel Hill Avenue resident April Tedford said the bar is not a bad neighbor, but "sometimes people get a little crazy." The shooting was too close to home, she said, especially with the number of children who live in the area.
Tedford said she was awoken early Sunday by the sounds of what she thought were gunshots.
"I can tell the difference between fireworks and gunshots," she said.
Police said they are investigating the possibility that shots were also fired in the front parking lot of the restaurant. The shooter remains at large.
The killing is the first homicide of the year in Norwich, and the first since the death of Jaclyn Wirth, a 26-year-old mother of two who was gunned down on Dec. 15 inside her East Baltic Street apartment.


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The usssoccer.com Referee Week in Review is designed to address the issues facing referees at all levels by using video highlights from professional games as well as the U.S. National Teams. Written by U.S. Soccer Director of Referee Development Paul Tamberino and U.S. Soccer Manager of Assessment and Training Brian Hall, the Referee Week in Review will highlight specific areas of focus and current U.S. Soccer initiatives designed to improve performance and aid in the development of officials across the country.
Week In Review
Week 32 – ending October 25, 2009
Thirty-two weeks and 225 league games later, the MLS season is complete and the top eight teams have been seeded for the playoffs. Over the last weekend, match officials had solid performances that allowed the teams to decide their fate while still ensuring the spirit of the Laws of the Game was observed.
With the first round of playoffs upon us, continued focus and concentration will be necessary to continue the transition into the most intense and significant part of the year. As we learned in last week's "Week In Review 31,†preparation (both mental and physical) will play a critical role in the success of match officials throughout the remaining 10 playoff games as well as MLS Cup.
U.S. Soccer has recently made all prior "Week In Review†clips available for download for instructional purposes. At the conclusion of each month, the clips will be archived and available for use by "Week In Review†readers. Remember, each clip has a specific instructional message that has accompanied it in the "Week In Review.†The integrity of the message and the corresponding clip should be paramount as this will enable the soccer community to drive toward consistency in interpretation and application of the Laws of the Game.
"Making Yourself Bigger†and DOGSO: Law 12
Match officials need to possess the courage and presence of mind to make difficult decisions in the waning minutes of a game especially when the decision may impact the outcome. These decisions require precise positioning (which leads to a clear line of vision) and a clear mind which results from proper preparation.
It is highly probable, given the game scenario, that two key concepts that have been examined in prior "Week In Reviews†can play a vital role in one decision. This is where clarity of mind on the part of the referee is critical in ensuring both or multiple concepts are applied and applied correctly. Denying an obvious goal scoring opportunity (DOGSO) is often a concept that occurs in conjunction with another decision – the penalty kick. At the same time, there are two forms of DOGSO. DOGSO occurs in cases where a player:
- Denies the opposing team a goal or an obvious goal scoring opportunity by deliberately handling the ball (this does not apply to a goalkeeper within his own penalty area)
- This does not require any particular alignment of players for either team but simply the occurrence of a handling offense under circumstances in which, in the opinion of the referee, the ball would likely have gone directly into the goal but for the handling.
- A red card for denying a goal for handling cannot be given if the attempt is unsuccessful. In other words, if the ball goes into the goal despite the illegal contact. In the case a goal is scored, the referee should caution the player for unsporting behavior prior to restarting with the kickoff.
- Denies the opposing team a goal or an obvious goal scoring opportunity by an offence punishable by a free kick or a penalty kick.
- This requires that the "4-Ds†be present: position of Defenders, Distance to goal, Distance to ball and Direction of play.
- If any element is missing and/or they are not "obvious,†then a red card for DOGSO cannot be issued.
A second concept that has been reviewed in multiple prior "Week In Reviews†is that of handling. Several criteria have been developed to assist officials with a clearer interpretation of the handling offense. These criteria are formally presented in the U.S. Soccer 2009 Referee Program Directive, "Handling the Ball.â€Â
One of the more referenced criteria regarding handling the ball is "making yourself bigger.†The placement of the defending player's hand/arm prior to the ball being kicked should be considered if the hand/arm was used:
- To take away space and passing lanes
- As a barrier
- To occupy more space by extending the player's reach and, thus, the player benefits from the extension
In determining a DOGSO offense by handling the ball, the referee should consider the handling criteria when making the decision as well as whether the ball was prevented from entering the goal.
Video Clip 1: D.C. United at Kansas City (89:56)
Just as the game edges into "additional time,†the referee is faced with a DOGSO by handling decision. A defender, on the goal line, "makes himself bigger†by extending his reach with his right arm/elbow. Because the defender is on the goal line, his handling clearly prevents the ball from entering the goal. As a result, the referee must red card the defender for "denying the opposing team a goal or an obvious goal scoring opportunity by deliberately handling the ball.†In addition, the referee must award a penalty kick as the handling and DOGSO offenses occur within the penalty area.
The referee is able to make the correct decision on this subtle handling offense because he is well positioned at the top of the penalty area and has a clear line of vision to the action and to the players positioned on the goal line.
The last replay provided in the video clip shows the defender not only "making himself bigger†but moving his elbow/arm to the ball (readjusting his body to block the ball thereby causing the ball to play his elbow/arm). This "elbow/arm to ball†motion is a clear indication of the defender initiating contact with the ball.
As you watch the video clip, notice the proper mechanics by the assistant referee (AR) after the referee signals for a penalty kick. The AR swiftly moves to the restart position for the penalty kick that has been awarded: on the goal line and the intersection of the penalty area line. This is the position the AR must take to assist with the monitoring of the penalty kick.
"Wait and See†Offside Tactic by Assistant Referees: Law 11
Due to the speed of the game (the ball and the players) as well as the movement of players, ARs face a difficult task in determining offside. For this reason, U.S. Soccer recommends ARs take a "wait and see†approach to judging offside. ARs should take the appropriate time to assess the components of an offside decision prior to raising the flag. Part of the assessment should include:
- Taking a snapshot of which attacking players are in an onside or offside position
- The trajectory and direction of the passed/touched ball
- The movement of the attacking players toward or away from the ball
- The interference of the attacking players on the defenders
- Which players actually play or touch the ball that has been passed or touched ball by a teammate
- The possibility of any collision or contact with an opponent including the goalkeeper
Additionally, it is important to remember, that an offside player should not be declared offside until such time as he:
- "Interferes with play†by playing or touching the ball passed/touched by a teammate
- "Interferes with an opponent†by preventing the opponent from playing or being able to play the ball by clearly obstructing the opponent's line of vision or movements or making a gesture or movement which, in the opinion of the referee, deceives or distracts an opponent
- "Gains an advantage by being in that position†by playing a ball that rebounds to him off a goalpost or the crossbar having been in an offside position or playing a ball that rebounds to him off an opponent having been in an offside position
ARs must remember that it often takes time for a play or offside situation to fully develop and, by using the "wait and see†approach, ARs can enhance the accuracy of their decision making.
Video Clip 2: Dallas at Seattle (21:16)
This clip provides a good example of how the "wait and see†approach can ensure the AR makes a correct offside decision that benefits attacking soccer and that fits within the framework of Law 11 – Offside. In this clip, there is an attacking player in a clear offside position in the passing lane of the ball who has the opportunity to "interfere with play.†Concurrently, there is another attacker, in an onside position, who has the opportunity to play/touch the passed ball.
With more than one player possessing the opportunity to play/touch the ball, the AR can use the "wait and see†approach to determine which of the two players (the onside or offside positioned player) actually plays or touches the passes ball. ARs cannot be confused by the proximity of attackers to the passed ball as that is not a criteria in determining offside. The decision must be made based upon who plays or touches the ball. There is an exception, however. If the AR judges that a collision may result between an offside player and an opponent, the AR should make a quicker judgment in order to prevent any possible injury or unnecessary contact.
Image 1 provides a picture of the "snapshot†the AR should take as the ball is passed. At this moment, the AR can create a mental picture of one attacker in an offside position and another nearby attacker in an onside position. Now, ARs should "wait and see.†Where do the players run? Which player actually touches or plays the ball?
Despite the offside positioned attacker nearer the passing lane of the ball, his movement (indicated by the blue line) shows that he is not participating in the play nor "interfering with play.†On the other hand, the onside positioned attacker makes a run (indicated by the red line) toward the ball. At this point, until one of the two players actually plays/touches the ball, no decision relative to offside should be made. The actual "no offside†decision is made once the onside player (red line) plays the ball. This is the only situation the AR must "wait and see†which player touches the ball first before rendering a decision.
By taking a snapshot of the play and by utilizing the "wait and see†approach, the AR is able to make a quality decision that correctly determines that there is no offside offense.
Looking Forward – Playoff Week 1
Exceeding the intensity level of the game. All match officials need to ensure that the intensity level of the officiating team and their individual intensity level exceeds that of the game/players. Ninety-plus minutes of focus and energy must be displayed. Officials cannot allow the energy levels of the players to surpass their energy level. Officials on the referee team can send reminders throughout the match using visual communication as well as the RefTalk system. The reminders can be positive reinforcement or comments geared at focusing or refocusing. Often times, outside eyes can give a more realistic perspective of intensity level and ensure that fellow teammate's levels of energy and focus are in-tune with those of the game/players.


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Rockford School District big wigs, Guilford High School Principal Janice Hawkins and some happy students will be at a "groundbreaking" ceremony at Guilford this morning.
I say "groundbreaking" because the ground there has been overturned for several months now.
Mary Kaull, Rockford School District communications coordinator and a former colleague of mine at the Rockford Register Star, noted this in her blog as well.
I agree with Mary. The symbolic turning of dirt at Guilford's new field house pales in comparison to the long-term impact that the 56,000-square-foot, $8.5 million addition will have on students, teachers and coaches at Guilford.
This is the second time in the past couple of weeks that I've heard about student athletes running in hallways and stairwells at their schools because gymnasium space is at such a premium. Almost year round, especially when the weather prevents outdoor practices, you'll have multiple teams vying for a piece of the hardwood or a turn in the weight room. This affects physical education classes run throughout the day, too.
Guilford's field house addition will include a 160-meter track, three basketball courts, a new entrance to the school's swimming pool, a weight room, concession area, storage and athletic offices.
The new facility should be done by December 2014.
Auburn High School is under construction, as well. East High School should break ground in June. This is all part of the district's $311 million 10-year plan to dramatically improve the quality of its school properties.


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Greenway - National Trust
Glorious woodland garden on the banks of the Dart estuary:
* Important collection of trees and shrubs featured on BBC's 'Hidden Gardens'
* Visit by 'green ways' river transport
* Fabulous, tasty, award winning café
Greenway House, on the banks of the River Dart, dates back to the 18th century. From 1938-1959, Greenway was the holiday home of Mrs Mallowan - Agatha Christie - and her husband.
Greenway operates a traffic management system to reduce car impact on the local village. Whenever possible please travel by 'green ways' to Greenway. Visitors travelling from Dittisham are encouraged to park in the Ham car park; however, we strongly recommend not using this route in July and August.
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Historic house or home, Garden, parklands or rural site
Please check the National Trust website before visiting.
£5, child £2.50. Groups £4.25.
Visitors arriving by 'green ways': £4.25, child £2
Greenway - National Trust
Greenway Road
Galmpton, nr Brixham


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A Refashion - Pink Sparkly Tank
Added Mar 4, 2012
by Julia Morley
Pittsburgh, Penn...
Marching on with my 52 Garments in 52 Weeks project :-)
Sew Weekly did refashion this week, and I have a whole bag of clothes that are unwearable that I want to transform into things I love – so I picked this. It's a sweater I used to love, but after I lost some weight it was way too big for me. I've become infatuated with deep plunging backs lately, and I thought it would be pretty cool if I could turn it backwards and turn it into a tank with a deep v-back.
It was really easy to do – took about an hour all together. And I think it looks quite nice :-)
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polyester/cotton blend knit
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Jul 28, 2014, 02.44 PMby kat034
Great idea! I love this!!!
Mar 5, 2012, 05.18 PMby MXG
I love the idea of refashioning things and will use this one for sure. I also love finished product, color and fit. Great project.
Mar 5, 2012, 07.01 AMby floreedith
I like..:)
Mar 5, 2012, 03.14 AMby runningwithscissors1
Very cool, it worked out well.
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Clemson wins record shattering game over NC State
Clemson wins record shattering game over NC State
Tajh Boyd threw for five touchdowns and ran for three more scores to lead No. 11 Clemson to a record-shattering 62-48 win over North Carolina State on Saturday.
The Tigers (10-1, 7-1 Atlantic Coast) gained 754 yards, two off the school record. The 110 combined points were just seven off the ACC record set by Georgia Tech and North Carolina last week.
The Wolfpack (6-5, 3-4) led 24-13 early in the second quarter before Clemson scored 42 straight. Boyd was responsible for every Clemson touchdown. The junior was 30-for-44 for 426 yards and ran for 105 yards - the combined 531 yards set another school record.
The Tigers won a share of the ACC's Atlantic Division title, but the loss to Florida State keeps them out of the title game.


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A former policeman has avoided jail for leaking "highly sensitive information" on a counter-terrorism raid to a journalist.
The Australian newspaper used the information as the basis of an article outlining the Melbourne raid, the second largest of its kind in Australia, hours before police swooped.
Simon Justin Artz, 42, was sentenced to four months' imprisonment, suspended for 12 months, in the Victorian County Court on Tuesday.
He admitted detailing the terror raid to journalist Cameron Stewart during a meeting at a Southbank cafe on July 30, 2009, in what fellow officers described as a "gut wrenching" betrayal.
Judge Mark Taft told Artz the leak was a "colossal lapse of judgment" for which there was no reasonable explanation.
"I remain perplexed as to why you disclosed information to Mr Stewart," Judge Taft said.
"Whatever the reason for your disclosure of highly sensitive information about a current operation, it can only be described as a colossal lapse of judgment."
Judge Taft said he accepted that Artz now acknowledged the severity of his actions, after initially trying to cover his tracks.
But he said the offending was too serious to consider the defence request for a fine without conviction.
"You were an experienced and trusted police officer at the time you offended and worked in an area of great sensitivity which affected the national interest," Judge Taft told Artz.
"You breached the trust reposed in you by Victoria Police."
Artz had been a police officer for more than 20 years and was a detective-leading senior constable at the Security Intelligence Group at the time of his offending.
Judge Taft said he accepted character references from friends and work colleagues that described Artz as a previously exemplary police officer.
His barrister Peter Morrissey SC told a pre-sentence hearing that neither he nor Artz could explain the reason for the leak.
Artz told Mr Stewart the operation involved Somali Australians with links to the Al-Shabaab terrorist group, when police would conduct the raids and that they were likely to make arrests.
Mr Stewart rang the Australian Federal Police (AFP) within hours of the meeting and the AFP negotiated with the newspaper not to immediately publish the story.
The front page story appeared on August 4, 2009, hours before police launched the raids on several Melbourne homes.
The police raids resulted in three men being convicted and jailed for 18 years for planning to attack Sydney's Holsworthy army base.


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Strict new Utah A.G. media policy could get employees fired
03/23/2014 10:55amA sharp directive in the Utah Attorney General's Office warns employees to run all media inquiries through the communications director or face being fired.
ZIP code makes a difference in escaping the impacts of poverty
03/23/2014 11:28amUtah children in intergenerational poverty face added challenges such as inadequate access to licensed child care, health care and limited employment among parents, a new report by Voices for Utah Children says.
Industries with the largest job openings in Utah
03/23/2014 12:43pmHere is a list of the top 35 jobs with the most openings in the state of Utah.
Girl in stable condition after being pinned under car on I-15
03/23/2014 3:28pm12-year-old Fallon Nicholson is now in stable condition after she was pinned underneath a rolled car on Interstate 15 Saturday.
Utah Foundation hopes to grow economy through graduates
03/23/2014 3:53pmThe Utah Foundation held its 69th annual meeting Thursday, examining how partnerships between businesses and educators can strengthen Utah's economy.
Fire damages Utah County home, all 12 occupants unharmed
03/23/2014 5:30pmAn early morning fire caused extensive damage Sunday to a large house near Palmyra in Utah County.
Former Marine fights extreme poverty in unique way
03/23/2014 6:16pmFormer Marine Jake Harriman is on a mission to fight extreme poverty, which kills 1.5 million people every month. His method is to start sustainable businesses in impoverished communities, then turn around and use their profits to help more people.
25 years ago a dream caught fire — and died
03/23/2014 10:55pmSunday was the 25th anniversary of the "cold fusion" announcement that brought worldwide fame, and eventually embarrassment to the University of Utah.
Cold fusion continues 25 years after announcement
03/23/2014 10:55pmTwenty five years later, despite the skeptics, cold fusion lingers.
Ogden police capture man suspected of stealing police vehicle
03/23/2014 11:08pmOgden police captured a man suspected of stealing an undercover vehicle from another law enforcement agency Sunday.
House fire detected by daughter, no one hurt
03/23/2014 11:09pmA two-alarm house fire displaced an older couple in West Jordan on Sunday morning.
Shooting at West Valley apartment leaves 1 critical
03/23/2014 11:13pmA 20-year-old man was in critical condition after he was shot in the head during a fight in an apartment complex Sunday morning.
Body of BASE jumper recovered in Mineral Canyon
03/23/2014 11:14pmAuthorities in Grand County spent Saturday recovering the body of a BASE jumper in the Mineral Canyon area.
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Betsy's Lovely Loft Bedroom
Name: Betsy (6 months)
Location: Chicago, IL
Color Inspiration: Color inspiration for the room came in the form of a quilt, made for baby Betsy by her Great Aunt Betsy. As soon as Great Aunt Betsy gave us the quilt we knew it was a perfect inspiration piece. Betsy's quilt is beautifully made and filled with love, exactly the sentiment we want for her nursery! Betsy's room doesn't have any windows and can be quite dark, so the colors used in the quilt - red, blue, yellow, orange, pink & green - were good candidates to brighten things up and bring some little girl sweetness to an industrial-style loft space.
Tip for Using Color: My tip for using color is to keep in mind that color can come from more than just paint (although I love paint too!). A primary consideration when planning Betsy's room décor was the fact that we live in an industrial-style loft with high ceilings; her bedroom also has a ½ wall, open to our entryway. Painting requires scaffolding, and any color we use in her room is visible from the rest of the house. We decided early to forgo painting right now - having a baby is hard enough without dealing with scaffolding! Instead, we've incorporated color into the room through fabric and accessories. The 2 biggest color pops come from blue shag rug and the 3' x 6', over sized, fabric-covered bulletin boards. Books, pillows, toys and art add additional pops of color throughout the room. We're already looking forward to the day when Betsy creates some art that can be displayed on her bulletin boards - adding even more color to the room!
Colors Used: The colors we used are all inspired by Betsy's quilt from Great Aunt Betsy. Although we kept the existing neutral wall color, every color of the rainbow is displayed in the room in some form! Her room features primary colors, with splashes of pink and gold to keep it girly.
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2 2 1Oceans Reach Merewether provides a rare opportunity to live a low maintenance, easy lifestyle in one of Newcastle's premier suburbs.
Oceans Reach is at the heart of it all. Just minutes from your pick of the best beaches, the Merewether Ocean Baths, The Junction shopping precinct, Darby Street restaurants, and close to the revitalised Newcastle CBD.
The relaxed, beachside Merewether lifestyle is greatly valued by existing residents, and highly sought after by those seeking the best Newcastle has to offer.
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The Markham Centre Secondary Plan adopted by the City in 1994 and approved by the Ontario Municipal Board in 1997 establishes a broad framework to create a vibrant, mixed-use, pedestrian oriented City Centre. That framework is now in the process of being realized in actual buildings, streets, schools and parks. The role of the Markham Centre Advisory Group is to assist the City in reviewing and confirming the principles and objectives of the Markham Centre Plan and developing and evaluating the performance of the implementation measures to realize Markham Centre.
The Advisory Group will consist of representation from throughout Markham and include various City-wide interest groups, residents and businesses as well as representation from local area stakeholders. Approximately 20 representatives sit on the Markham Centre Advisory Group. Members of council are notified of and invited to attend Markham Centre Advisory meetings.
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ATHENS, Ga. (May 25, 2010) - Two weeks removed from his final contest with the ETSU men's tennis team this spring, junior Charles Bottoni (Bois Guillaume, France) finally got word who he will play in the upcoming NCAA Singles Championships this week, as Buc upperclassman drew Florida's Alexandre Lacroix in Wednesday's first round.
The first round consists of a 64 competitor bracket with Bottoni and Lacroix swinging into action with a 11:30 a.m. contest tomorrow morning at the Dan Magill Tennis Complex on the University of Georgia campus.
Bottoni - who earned a berth in the field as the automatic qualifier from the Atlantic Sun Conference - enters the match ranked 104th in the latest ITA poll. The Bois Guillaume,
Lacroix - a 2009 ITA All-American - enters the Championship as the eighth overall seed. The 2010 First-Team All-Southeastern Conference selection sits with a 33-10 record this year, while boasting an even more impressive 22-9 mark this season against nationally ranked players.
Attached above is 2010 NCAA Singles Bracket.
For more information on the ETSU men's tennis team and its student-athletes please visit www.ETSUBucs.com.


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Top Three Tips For A Holiday In The New ForestDecember 23rd, 2010 (Guest Blogger)
The New Forest can be found in Hampshire in the South of England. The New Forest is located close to Bournemouth and Southampton and has some of the most beautiful countryside in the UK. There are a wide range of fantastic family attractions available to visit. Some of the top ones in the area are the Beaulieu Motor Museum, Marwell Zoo and Paultons Park all are a stones throw away from the centre of the New Forest. If you are into cycling, walking or horse riding then the New Forest is the perfect holiday destination for you. The terrain of the New Forest is the perfect for long cycling trips, horse rides or long summer walks. It is also home to a whole host of wildlife from the free roaming horses and deer to owls and ducks. There are things to do and see for all visitors to the New Forest both young and old. When you visit the New Forest then take a look at these useful tips that will help you get more from your trip.
1. Take A Tour – You will find a variety of different types of guided tours of the New Forest. The open bus tour is hosted by an official guide who will detail all the different attractions and things you can do throughout the area. The other great thing about this tour is that you receive discounts on a lot of the attractions so it would be wise to take the tour at the start of your trip.
2. Holiday Accommodation – There are plenty of different sorts of accommodation available to visitors to the New Forest including B&Bs, hotels and campsites. If you are travelling with your family then staying in New Forest holiday cottages is probably the best option for you. With New Forest holiday cottages you get the feeling of being at home as you have all your creature comforts. There are also plenty of larger, luxury cottages in the New Forest as well as those that are pet friendly and allow you to take your dog.
3. Eating Out – If you fancy a spot of breakfast in the morning then you have to try a New Forest Breakfast. It was created by a top chef and is made from a mix of locally sourced organic ingredients. You can sample this culinary breakfast at a number of local hotels, restaurants and family attractions and you should really try it.


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Prepare to be amazed by the Andres Sarda swimwear 2013 spring/summer collection as the Barcelona-based designer label stirred towards fabulousness by Nuria Sarda created a new lineup of swim pieces that packs a high dose of hotness! Not often do we get the chance to have our eyes enchanted by swimwear collections that don't focus on just a particular style, so imagine our delight when we stumbled upon the sexy Andres Sarda swimwear 2013 collection! We believe sharing is caring so without further ado we present you a swimwear lineup that is m... Read More


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An abusive man sent vile and terrifying messages to his father's partner over Facebook because he claimed his dad owed him a substantial amount of money.
Chesterfield magistrates' court heard on Friday how Jonathan Slater, 34, of Houfton Road, Bolsover, sent insulting messages to his father's partner including sexual threats and death threats.
Prosecuting solicitor Ian Shaw said: "The complainant is the partner of Mr Slater's father and she said there have been difficulties with the defendant.
"Things had come to a head because on Mr Slater's account there has been a lack of contact with his father because he has taken the view that his dad owes him money.
"What he has resorted to is sending messages on Facebook to the complainant which are quite frankly vile and have caused great upset. The messages make reference to raping and committing violence to her and that she should commit suicide and they are not words that anyone should use."
Mr Shaw explained the messages include threats that any failure to return the money would result in raping and the chopping off of his father's partner's head. They also include comments about the kidnapping of a relative of the complainant and urinating on the grave of relatives of hers.
Slater, who has previous convictions for threats and criminal damage, pleaded guilty, that at Matlock and elsewhere in November, he caused his father's partner to fear violence would be caused against her by the sending of offensive Facebook messages.
Defence solicitor Julie Page said Slater only began offending after the breakdown of his relationship with his father over claims that a considerable sum of money was owed to him.
Ms Page added that other messages were simply derogatory or offensive.
Magistrates committed the case to Derby Crown Court for sentencing on May 30.