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Actress Natalie Portman's husband Benjamin Millepied is in the process of converting to the Jewish faith of his wife.
The Oscar winner and her French choreographer beau are currently in Tel Aviv, Israel as she casts roles for her directorial debut, an adaptation of Amos Oz's novel A Tale of Love and Darkness, and during their visit, Millepied revealed he has been making big steps to follow the same religion as his wife.
In an interview with Israeli newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth on Wednesday (29Jan14), Millepied revealed that the Jewish faith is "very important to him", adding he is "in the middle of the conversion process."
He adds, "I hope that soon it will come to an end and I will become a Jew."
Portman, who was born in Jerusalem, married her Black Swan choreographer in a private Jewish ceremony in 2012, and the pair will be moving to Paris later this year (14), with son Aleph, when Millepied takes on his new position as the director of dance at the Paris Opera Ballet.
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The overall mobility of wildlife and the fact that they are physiologically
constrained by temperature and moisture make them effective indicators of climatic
changes (Root, 1988a; Parmesan et al., 2000). Evidence is presented below
that shows that many different taxa from around the world already are exhibiting
recognizable changes, such as poleward and elevational range shifts and changes
in the timing of events such as breeding (see Table
5-3). Many factors (e.g., habitat conversion, pollution) pressure animals
(see Figure 5-1). The information that follows indicates
that the changes from such pressures could result in patterns that differ from
those created by rapid climate change, which are created by the physiological
constraints of organisms in response to climatic variables. For example, the
pattern many species are showing of general poleward movement is not likely
to be created by habitat conversion because such conversion generally does not
occur less frequently along the poleward sides of many species ranges (e.g.,
along the northern boundaries in the northern hemisphere) than along those nearer
the equator. Consequently, the balance of evidence suggests that, for animals
that are exhibiting significant large-scale patterns of changes, the most consistent
explanation is recent climatic change. Thus, like the proverbial "canaries in
the coal mine," wildlife seem to be providing an important early indicator of
how ecosystems might respond to the discernible human impact on climate that
is contributing to its change (Santer et al., 1996).
Much of the early work on the effects of climate change on ecosystems focused
on vegetation. Animals (nondomestic animals or wildlifethese terms are
used interchangeably) are important members of ecosystems and are affected by
weather and climate (Andrewartha and Birch, 1954). Consequently, concerns about
the impacts that rapid climatic change may have on wildlife and the risks these
changes may impose on ecosystem services are assessed and summarized in this
Recent estimates indicate that 25% (~1,125 species) of the world's mammals
and 12% (~1,150 species) of birds are at a significant risk of global extinction
(Stattersfield et al., 1998; UNEP, 2000). One indicator of the magnitude
of this problem is the speed at which species at risk are being identified.
For example, the number of birds considered at risk has increased by almost
400 since 1994, and current population sizes and trends suggest an additional
600-900 soon could be added to these lists (IUCN, 1994; UNEP, 2000). The number
of animals threatened with extinction varies by region (see Table
5-5). Global patterns of total diversity are reflected in the number of
species at risk in each region, in that areas with more total species are likely
to have more at risk. The number of threatened invertebrates in Table
5-5 is unrealistically low. The extinction rate of invertebrates in tropical
forests alone has been estimated at 27,000 yr-1, largely because
of habitat conversion (Wilson, 1992).
Extinction often is caused by a combination of pressures acting over time (Wilson,
1992). Three traits of species populations that contribute to endangerment status
are range size, distribution of suitable habitat within the range, and population
size. Species that are most at risk often have small ranges, inhabit a unique
type of habitat or one found in isolated areas (patchy in distributions), and/or
typically occur at low population densities (Rabinowitz, 1981; Rabinowitz et al., 1986). Using these criteria, signs that a species may be at risk include
shrinking range, decreased availability of habitat within the range, and local
or widespread population declines.
Species with restricted habitat requirements typically are most vulnerable
to extinction (Pimm et al., 1995), including many endemic species that
could be lost with loss of their habitat (Wyman, 1991; Bibby et al.,
1992; Stattersfield et al., 1998). For example, the Sundarban, the only
remaining habitat of Bengal tigers (Panthera tigris tigris) in Bangladesh, is
projected to decrease considerably in size as a result of rising sea levels;
Milliman et al. (1989) estimate a loss of 18% of the land by 2050 and
as much as 34% by 2100. For tigers and the many other species that inhabit these
forested wetland habitats, migration to higher ground probably would be blocked
by human habitation of adjacent lands (Seidensticker, 1987; ADB, 1994). Many
mountainous areas also have endemic species with narrow habitat requirements
(Dexter et al., 1995; Stattersfield et al., 1998). With warming,
habitats may be able to move up in elevation if the mountain is high enough.
If not, the habitat could be lost (Still et al., 1999). Some montane
species that are susceptible to this change include forest birds in Tanzania
(Seddon et al., 1999), Resplendent Quetzal (Pharomachrus mocinno) in
Central America (Hamilton, 1995), mountain gorilla (Gorilla gorilla beringei)
in Africa, and spectacled bear (Tremarctos ornatus) in the Andes (Hamilton,
1995, and references therein). Protecting species that currently are vulnerable,
endangered, or critically endangered (see Table 5-5)
requires measures that, in general, reverse the trend toward rarity. Without
management, there is high confidence that rapid climate change, in conjunction
with other pressures, probably will cause many species that currently are classified
as critically endangered to become extinct and several of those that are labeled
endangered or vulnerable to become much rarer, and thereby closer to extinction,
in the 21st century (Rabinowitz, 1981).
Concern that species will become rare or extinct is warranted because of the
goods and services provided by intact ecosystems and the species themselves.
Most of the goods and services provided by wildlife (e.g., pollination, natural
pest control; see Table 5-1) derive from their roles
within systems. Other valuable services are provided by species that contribute
to ecosystem stability or to ecosystem health and productivity. The recreational
value (e.g., sport hunting, wildlife viewing) of species is large in market
and nonmarket terms. Losses of species can lead to changes in the structure
and function of the affected ecosystems, as well as loss of revenue and aesthetics
(National Research Council, 1999).
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U.S. Sen. Tom Carper, Lt. Gov. Matt Denn and an official from Facebook co-hosted an online safety night at Sussex Central High School
Most teens use Facebook to communicate with their friends, share experiences and have fun.
But the world's most popular social media site isn't free of abuse.
"Bullying still goes on in the state today, but it's not the traditional kind of bullying – it's online bullying," U.S. Sen. Tom Carper told students and parents at an Online Safety Night he co-hosted with Facebook at Sussex Central High School last week.
Brooke Oberwetter, Facebook's associate manager of policy communications, showed those in attendance how to combat bullying and other abuses by using the site's privacy settings and reporting tools.
She also detailed how students could block all interactions between themselves and their tormentors, while forwarding an abusive post on to a parent or school officials.
Despite those tools, Oberwetter said the most effective methods for preventing abuse start with the user.
"Make sure the audience you share things with is the right audience," she said. "What Facebook can't control, and what no internet company can control, is the relationship you have with those people."
She encouraged parents to begin having conversations with their children about online safety when they are still young.
"It starts with you taking to your kids, even before they are old enough to get on Facebook, the same way you would talk to them about looking both ways before they cross the street," she said.
Lt. Matt Denn also attended the event and discussed the statewide school policy on cyber-bullying that he and Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden introduced earlier this month. The proposal, available at http://ltgov.delaware.gov/, is open for public comment until Nov. 5.
"It's designed to prevent those things that can impact a student's ability to come to school and learn," he said.
Millsboro resident Jennifer Ernst said she learned a lot about how to protect her 13-year-old triplets, who attend Millsboro Middle School.
"I found it very informative," she said. "One important thing they discussed is the 13-year-old age limit on using Facebook. My daughter said she was 91, so we'll need to change that."
Millsboro activist Elva D. Allen said the online safety night gave her a litany of new tools she planned to share with those in her community.
"I thought it was excellent and I learned a lot I think many of us didn't know before," she said. "It encouraged me to get online more and use some of these tools."
Meanwhile, parent Yvonne Feddiman said she would like she the schools take a more active role in punishing cyber-bullies.
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5 tips to creating "The Most Interesting Brand in the World"
No simple formula exists for maintaining a brand's endurance, but following these 5 guidelines may help you keep your brand memorable and fresh.It can be difficult to maintain an exciting brand image. Although not every brand can be "the most interesting brand in the world," sticking to the basics, understanding the needs of your audience and seeking opportunities to refresh your brand can make a substantial impact. These pointers should keep your brand in the spotlight:
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MPUSD's top pick for superintendent: Alain Guevara
MPUSD's top pick for superintendent: Alain Guevara
MONTEREY, Calif. —
The Monterey Peninsula Unified School District's top choice to become its next superintendent has a pending sexual harassment lawsuit against him in his current school district.
Alain Guevara was accused by a fellow administrator of sexual harassment during district retreats.
KSBW Reporter Tom Miller sat down with Guevara Monday for a one-on-one interview in Monterey. Guevara talked about his priorities and goals for MPUSD if he is officially offered the job, and also gave his side of the story on the sexual harassment lawsuit.
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Gothenburg has huge second half at Valentine
Swedes handle Badgers 53-20.
VALENTINE—Gothenburg made high school football look easy in Valentine Friday night despite a crispy field left over from sleet earlier in the day and blowing snow during the game.
The Swede offense made big play after big play in the first half while Gothenburg's defense held the Badgers to just 20 total yards in the second half for a 53-20 district win.
"We were in control from the opening kickoff," said Swede coach Craig Haake, "even better control in the second half."
Gothenburg junior Tannor Mroczek returned Valentine's opening kickoff 47 yards to set up the first touchdown.
On the Swedes' third play from scrimmage, Mroczek scored on a 20-yard run and Dillon Gartner kicked the PAT to give Gothenburg an early 7-0 lead.
Gothenburg forced Valentine to punt on the Badgers' initial possession and then scored five plays later.
Set up by a 60-yard run from Mroczek, Landen Haake ran in the second touchdown from 13 yards out. Gartner missed the PAT kick to put the Swedes up 13-0.
Valentine got on the board before the end of the first period but the Swedes didn't wait long to broaden the scoring gap again.
On the next series, Mroczek broke free for a 40-yard touchdown run. Gartner missed the PAT kick leaving the Swedes up 19-7 early in the second period.
With a little more than three minutes to play in the first half, Valentine scored again.
"They just wouldn't go away," Haake said, "but you expect that from Valentine."
Gothenburg fouled up the kick return after the Badgers scored and the Swedes were forced to start deep in their own territory at the 12-yard line.
Haake said nine plays later, Mroczek was in the endzone again from 8 yards out. A two-point conversion run by Landen Haake was successful to put Gothenburg up 27-14.
Right before halftime, Valentine scored yet again on a 35-yard pass play. As it turned out, it was the last time the Badgers would see the endzone.
"We really weren't playing as well as I thought we should have in the first half," Haake said. "We gave the kids a little reminder at halftime, kind of a wake-up call, that they can't just go through the motions. You have to play assignment football."
The second half was all Gothenburg.
While the Swedes did not complete a single pass in the game, they also were never forced to punt earning 508 total yards on the ground.
After Valentine's first possession of the third quarter went three-and-out, the Swedes scored again.
Set up by a long run from Mroczek to the 20-yard line, Gothenburg ran five plays and scored when Mark Hilderbrand ran in from a couple yards out. A two-point conversion run by Landen Haake gave the Swedes a 35-20 cushion.
On the last drive of the third quarter, Joel Teahon punched it in from 2 yards out. The two-point conversion play failed but Gothenburg had put the game clearly out of reach at 41-20.
The Swedes scored twice more in the final period, once on a fumble recovery and return by Landen Haake.
"We definitely stepped it up defensively in the second half," the coach said. "Valentine had a hard time getting past the line of scrimmage at all."
Valentine earned 220 total yards in the first half but was shut down to only 20 yards in the third and fourth periods.
Mroczek finished the night with 273 yards on 15 carries for an average of 18.2 yards per carry.
The school record for rushing yards in a game is held by Matt Pramberg with 298 yards in 1996.
Landen Haake added 188 yards on 25 carries.
With a 5-1 overall record (1-1 in the district), Gothenburg will host Cozad (3-3) on Friday.
Haake said fans can throw records to the wind when Cozad comes to town.
"We always get their best shot," he said. "They're good sized with some speed in key positions. We'll have to play assignment football."
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Graffiti giants like Rime and Toper made Staten Island their stomping grounds during their New York City come up. And even if it is a place known for welcoming transitory residents (see some notable members of the infamous Wu-Tang Clan) or cats from Jersey— since the Bayonne Bridge connects to the Garden State— Staten Island breeds them hard. This is probably why powerhouses like Rime and Toper don't find it too hard to "regulate" on walls and surfaces like they had to commandeer growing up writing together.
Mention the Bronx in a few places around the globe and you're likely to get one of two responses from those that know— intrigue or dismay. Both stem from the same source, the borough's infamy. Infamy for the sheer poverty that has historically plagued it, and ironically, created the conditions that birthed one of the most revered pockets of early, bourgeoning hip hop culture. Ask Wane COD and he'll probably tell you firsthand what his esteemed borough meant to him and his style in the early '80s, when he dived headfirst into the language that's taken him around the world— graffiti.
Where Brooklyn at? Apparently everywhere and anywhere if you let ubiquitous cuts like The Notorious B.I.G.'s infamous "Madison
Square Garden Freestyle" call it— a staple at any hip hop party's peak. Though the idea is more metaphoric than anything— being
everywhere at once really defies the laws of physics— Brooklyn sons like graffiti legend Chino BYI can testify to covering more County of Kings ground than most.
The "city that never sleeps" is comprised of five boroughs. However, you'd be hard-pressed to find anyone that doesn't categorize Manhattan as the quintessential mainland— no matter what partialness to the others. The 13-mile stretch (length) is filled with more history, relics, and stories than most can imagine. The magic of the most hustle and bustle lays here.
Harlemite and native New Yorker Micah, of über-successful local lifestyle brand Only NY, knows this probably better than anyone. He cites the city's unlimited sights, sounds, and pulses as the unlimited source of inspiration for his art. Well, that and his fondness for the tranquility of nature— the complete opposite of the urban jungle. This limbo or understanding of balance, if you will, is what best describes his art's flow, a parallel to the city's momentum and pace.
The international soccer community is in a frenzy this summer thanks to the massive convergence taking place in Brazil. This means folks from different countries, cities, and boroughs even— all over the globe— are at attention and in grand hopes of their team's road to victory. Queens, New York City isn't immune to the highly contagious fever. Considering that the borough is a melting pot of soccer-loving ethnic communities like Colombians, Jamaicans, Mexicans, Germans and Greeks, among others, it certainly won't be difficult to find locals gathered up at bars, restaurants, delis, or even in plain public, tuning in to the play-by-play of the latest match.
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Work continues on a massive addition and renovation at the Lewiston Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1 main station in the Village of Lewiston. A small amount of work on the outside remains, along with landscaping to make the exterior blend into the surrounding area.
On the second floor, a remodeled social/banquet hall is complete and will be available to area residents. The new truck bays will be open for all the equipment next week and include a locker area separate from the apparatus for firefighters to ready for their calls.
There is also a special area for the fire company's parade truck, a 1937 Ward LaFrance that will have glass walls for viewing (and to protect the vehicle).
While contractors did the majority of the building of the new facility, volunteer firefighters from Lewiston No. 1 did the majority of the demolition work themselves, saving an estimated $100,000.
Look for a grand opening celebration later in the summer.
Lewiston Fire Co. No. 1 was established in 1914 and will celebrate its 100th year anniversary next year.


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Biogen reports sales jump, backs tolerability of new MS pill
Biogen Idec closed the quarter with $1.4 billion in sales, a 10% lift compared to the same period last year. The sales growth came from established products Avonex, an injection for multiple sclerosis, which saw sales jump 13% compared to the prior-year quarter, to $746 million, and MS shot Tysabri, which posted a 9% increase vs. Q1 2012, to $312 million. Rituxan, co-marketed with Roche for use in oncology and rheumatology settings, saw sales ebb 7% vs. the year-ago period, to $265 million for the quarter.
The day's results were tinged by news of four cases of the brain disease PML, progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy, over 19 years, seen in patients taking an ex-US version of oral dimethyl fumarate. That's the active ingredient in Tecfidera, or BG-12, the MS pill which received an FDA nod last month. In the past, the brain infection has also shown up in patients taking Tysabri.
Biogen execs told investors during the day's earnings call that the PML cases should not diminish hopes for sales of Tecfidera. Among its reasons: these patients were not taking Tecfidera but a different form of dimethyl fumarate, one that has been available for many years in Germany for treating psoriasis. Moreover, the FDA knew about the cases before it approved Tecfidera.A dent to the new pill's safety profile could have implications for the launch, early feedback for which has suggested impressive uptake. Forty percent of neurologists polled on MM&M's behalf indicated that they had been waiting for the drug's approval and were ready to begin administering it upon the FDA's green light.


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Samson Capital Advisors Announces The Samson STRONG Nations List
The Firm Identifies Ten Nations Included In the Holdings of The Samson STRONG Nations Currency Fund
Feb 21, 2013, 01:51 EST
NEW YORK, Feb. 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Samson Capital Advisors LLC, a leading global investment management boutique with $7.3 billion in assets under management, today announced the Samson STRONG Nations List.
The list of nations is included in the holdings of the Samson STRONG Nations Currency Fund as of January 31, 2013.
"Our current currency holdings represents nations that Samson believes have healthy economies and financial systems, freer societies, more effective governance, stronger rule of law, and transparency," says Jonathan Lewis, Chief Investment Officer of Samson Capital Advisors and lead portfolio manager of the Samson STRONG Nations Currency Fund.
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"Safeguarding capital and currency purchasing power from the unknown consequences of the Federal Reserve's experimental central bank policies is of paramount importance to investors today," observes Jonathan Lewis. "We have developed an approach that screens nations on a variety of fundamental metrics. This value oriented investment process identifies nations who demonstrate, according to our criteria, that they are staunch defenders of value. In order for a nation's currency to make it into our portfolio, it has to pass a number of tests that confirm a commitment to conservative fiscal management, stability, and freedom," Lewis explains.
Iraj Kani, Quantitative Strategist and co-manager of the fund notes, "Improvements in these qualities have tended to correlate well with currency performance over time. Our currency portfolio represents our best thinking about what makes nations strong, and amongst the strongest, which represent the best opportunity for the intermediate term."
STRONG is an acronym for:
Sustainable fiscal policies that reduce the probability of financial crisis
Transparent, reliable, readily accessible economic data
Regulatory systems that support, rather than constrict or distort, economic growth
Open societies where free markets are becoming more dominant, and currency rates are set by market forces
National fundamentals that reflect prudent fiscal management
Government that is more democratic, where the rule of law and property rights are secured
The Samson STRONG Nations Currency Fund seeks to generate positive returns with limited drawdowns over full market cycles through investments in currencies, securities and instruments that are associated with STRONG nations.
The STRONG Nations Currency Fund is available directly to investors and through the Schwab, Fidelity and Pershing platforms. The Fund can also be purchased through select financial advisors. The Fund's symbols are SCAFX and SCRFX for the institutional and retail share classes, respectively.
About Samson Capital Advisors LLC
Samson Capital Advisors LLC was founded in the spring of 2004. It is a global fixed income and currency investment management boutique. Samson's investment strategies focus on tax efficiency, real wealth preservation, and the development of non-correlated strategies built on our domestic and multicurrency expertise. Their mission is to provide the highest quality of service and performance. Its culture emphasizes integrity, teamwork, excellence, and innovation.
For more about the Samson STRONG Nations Currency Fund, please visit www.samsonfunds.com.
The Fund's investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses must be considered carefully before investing. The summary and statutory prospectuses contain this and other important information about the investment company and it may be obtained at www.samsonfunds.com or by calling 1-855-SCA-FNDS. Read carefully before investing.
Mutual fund investing involves risk. Principal loss is possible. The Fund invests in foreign securities which involve greater volatility and political, economic and currency risks and differences in accounting methods. These risks are greater for investments in emerging markets. Investments in debt securities typically decrease in value when interest rates rise. This risk is usually greater for longer -term debt securities. The Fund is non-diversified, meaning it may concentrate its assets in fewer individual holdings or geographical areas than a diversified fund. Therefore, the Fund is more exposed to individual stock volatility than a diversified fund. The fund may also invest in gold, which involves additional risks, such as the possibility for substantial price fluctuations over a short period of time. Derivatives may involve certain costs and risks such as liquidity, interest rate, market, credit, management, and the risk that a position could not be closed when most advantageous. Investing in derivatives could lose more than the amount invested. The fund may make short sales of securities, which involves the risk that losses may exceed the original amount invested.
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New restaurant opening serves as centerpiece of longstanding partnership between Dunkin' Donuts and Roswell Park Cancer Institute
Partnership to include donation of up to 1.85 million cups of Dunkin' Donuts coffee
Dunkin' Donuts celebrated the opening of its newest restaurant in the greater Buffalo area at Roswell Park Cancer Institute on Tuesday.
The new, 300-square-foot, full-service Dunkin' Donuts restaurant is prominently located inside the front lobby of the institute. It will serve guests, patients and staff of RPCI.
"Dunkin' Donuts is proud to serve the hardworking staff and families receiving treatment at Roswell Park Cancer Institute," said Dunkin' Donuts Western New York Franchisee Tim Cloe. "Our partnership with Roswell Park Cancer Institute is very close to our hearts and we are honored to help support the outstanding level of care the institute provides to the Western New York community each day."
With the opening of the RPCI restaurant, Dunkin' Donuts now has 44 locations in the greater Buffalo area.
The opening follows the recent announcement of a partnership between Dunkin' Donuts and RPCI, through which Dunkin' Donuts franchisees will donate up to 1.85 million cups of coffee over the next five years to aid fundraising efforts for RPCI.
The fundraising initiative provides RPCI the opportunity to generate monetary donations through its sale of "Cups for Roswell" coffee coupon books. The goal is to raise $750,000 in monetary donations through the sale of these coupon books. The monetary support is earmarked for Phase II of construction on RPCI's new Clinical Sciences Center along with providing seed funding to RPCI scientists and clinicians for scientific research projects showing the greatest potential to save lives.
Additionally, Dunkin' Donuts will supplement the partnership with product donations to support various fundraising events and activities organized by Roswell Park Cancer Institute, anticipated to have an estimated retail value of $250,000.
"The life-saving cancer research and supportive patient programs that take place every day at Roswell Park would not be possible without the generous support of organizations like Dunkin Donuts," said Donald L. Trump, MD, FACP, president and CEO of Roswell Park. "Dunkin's commitment to the care of people with cancer and their overwhelming enthusiasm for the research we conduct here is truly inspiring, and I would like to share my continued gratitude on behalf of our faculty, staff and patients."
The Dunkin' Donuts restaurant at RPCI features a modern look that provides a fresh, friendly, vibrant and engaging environment for guests.
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Since the 1950s, Dunkin' Donuts has been a daily ritual for millions of people. Dunkin' Donuts is one of the leading baked goods and coffee chains in the world, selling 1.5 billion cups of hot and iced coffee and more than 2.4 billion donuts and Munchkins donut hole treats every year. Today, there are more than 7,000 Dunkin' Donuts restaurants in 38 states across the U.S., plus the District of Columbia, and more than 3,000 international restaurants in 32 countries.
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Point Park receives $4 million gift for Student and Convocation Center Thursday, May 6, 2010
May 6, 2010, Pittsburgh - As Point Park University advances its Academic Village Initiative, a $244 million campus and public enhancement space plan, it announced today that it has received a $4 million grant from the Richard King Mellon Foundation, the largest gift ever to the university from a foundation or individual. The grant will support renovation and construction of the University's new Student and Convocation Center, located at 330 Boulevard of the Allies in Downtown Pittsburgh.
"The Richard King Mellon Foundation is pleased to make this gift to Point Park in support of a progressive university and its innovative plan for the Academic Village," said Scott Izzo, director. "Dr. Hennigan's leadership and vision have instilled the foundation with great confidence in the value of this project for the community."
The foundation's $4 million award includes a matching grant, contingent upon raising like funds from alumni and individuals.
"The Student and Convocation Center will become the hub of our campus and student activities," said Paul Hennigan, president. "The support of the Richard King Mellon Foundation is critical to our success in providing academic and recreational spaces for our students and an amenity for the Downtown community. We are grateful for the foundation's generosity in helping us to become one of the most dynamic private, urban universities in America."
Formerly home to the YMCA, 330 Boulevard of the Allies is a 115,000-square-foot facility built in 1985, and acquired by Point Park University in 2008. The new Student and Convocation Center will provide a rich assortment of academic, student life, and athletic amenities that will enhance the educational, social and physical experience for students. The center will house a 1,000-seat varsity basketball arena that can convert to convocation space. The University's athletic department will be located there, as well as locker and training rooms for students and teams, a fitness center and running track, bookstore, meeting rooms, academic areas, dining services, and activity spaces.
Point Park has set a goal to have construction of the Student and Convocation Center, a $32 million project, to begin by the end of 2012.
Point Park University is undergoing a transformation. With the completion of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold dance complex, renovations to the adjacent historic Lawrence Hall and opening of a new loft-style residence apartments, the University continues its progress on the Academic Village at Point Park University, a $244 million master space plan. An overview of the new Academic Village at Point Park University is available at www.pointpark.edu/academicvillage.
About Point Park University
Point Park University, founded in 1960, is a comprehensive master's level university with a strong liberal arts tradition located in the heart of Downtown Pittsburgh. Point Park enrolls more than 3,900 full-and part-time students in 67 undergraduate programs and 11 graduate programs offered through its School of Arts and Sciences, School of Business, School of Communication and the Conservatory of Performing Arts.


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I have outed myself in the past as something of a bridge-sceptic. When it comes to Watford pond anyway. For the sake of clarity, I should state I have no objection to bridges in general; in fact I find them an efficient and inoffensive method of traversing aquatic obstacles.
Nevertheless, I have previously raised doubts over the necessity of having one across a pond which has never hampered any pedestrian's journey through The Parade.
Well, now we can all see this addition to the High Street in all its glory. And, although I am not ready to completely recant my bridge-scepiticism, it's really not that bad a feature.
I'm still not completely convinced it adds anything per se. But as part of the revamp in general, the pond looks a lot better than it did a year ago - or it will do, once the council manages to sort the water out which has already turned an unsightly shade of bright algae green.
It is clear from social media that The Parade's revamp is not to everybody's taste, especially when it comes with a price tag of more than £4 million. However, I say again. It does look a lot better than it did. Previously, that part of the town was an eyesore - an embarrassment. The Parade was a rundown environment that just fed into stereotypes that Watford is a pokey little town in decline.
The refurbishment of The Parade is not a silver bullet and will not solve all the issues at the top of the town. Yet, following its revamp, it does look better - and, on balance, that can't be a bad thing.
It doesn't look like Watford is going to see an end to the saga over whether newly re-elected mayor Dorothy Thornhill will run for parliament or not any time soon.
The Lib Dems have said they are not due to announce their candidate for 2015 until September.
Meanwhile, there have been signs this week that the mayor is seriously considering making a bid for Westminster
Exhibit A was a press release from the Watford Lib Dems crowing about the latest Lord Ashcroft polling from marginal parliamentary seats. First off, seeing Liberal Democrats excited about any polling in these dark days of electoral gloom is noteworthy. Only a few weeks ago there was an abortive revolt against their perennially beleaguered leader Nick Clegg.
But the Watford branch has taken heart from the polling that shows the Lib Dems on 24 per cent, the Tories on 29 per cent, Labour on 25 per cent and UKIP on 16 per cent. This, they argue, is evidence Watford is still a "three horse race".
Although those results came when those polled were asked how they would vote just considering their local constituency.
But when they were asked how they would vote in a General Election tomorrow, the results made far less pleasant reading for the Lib Dems, who languish in fourth on 14 per cent behind UKIP on 20 per cent, Labour on 29 and the Tories on 31 per cent.
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Country Music Star Plays Lakeland Thursday Night
To country music great Kenny Rogers, there are two ways to go about making music.
You can either do what everyone else is doing — and do it better — or do something no one is doing and stand with no comparisons. Rogers has been doing the latter his whole career.
An Evening with Kenny Rogers will be held at The Lakeland Center tonight at 8.
Over the years, Rogers has had an accomplished career in country music, selling more than 120 million records and 24 No. 1 hit songs, including "Lady," "Islands in the Stream" and "The Gambler."
Rogers' stop in Lakeland is part of a tour with 100 shows this year.
"The tour takes care of itself. I've been doing 100 shows a year for the last 20 years, but the problem is working everything else in," Rogers said during a phone interview.
Rogers, 74, is staying busy with new projects outside of his tour.
He is working on a new album, which he plans to release in August.
Keeping with Rogers' way of staying off music's beaten path, he plans something unique with new sounds, but familiar enough for fans.
"Music changes and songs that are written change so my goal is to be with the new contemporary music for a contemporary audience," Rogers said.
Rogers has done it all, stylistically, performing jazz, country, pop and even psychedelic over his 52 years in show business. Along the way, he's seen country music grow to bigger heights.
"It's not what I do," Rogers said about the direction country music is going, "but that doesn't make it wrong. Country music is what country people will buy. What's happened to it now, which is very healthy, it's attracting a whole lot of young people who wouldn't have been there 25 to 30 years ago. As long as it's healthy, it's always good for it."
This will be the first time Rogers has performed in Polk County since 2006, when he was in concert at Cypress Gardens Adventure Park, now Legoland Florida, in Winter Haven.
"Kenny can still do decent business in arenas, fairs and expositions, but when we saw he was doing a theater tour we wanted to bring him back to Lakeland," said Mike LaPan, executive director of The Lakeland Center.
LaPan said this will be the first time Rogers has performed at The Lakeland Center in more than 15 years.
Rogers will spend 21 days on a European tour, performing in England, Ireland and Morocco. The highlight of the tour, he said, will be performing at this year's Glastonbury festival in England.
"For them to invite me was a quite an honor, so we thought we'd go and see what happens," Rogers said.
Rogers calls songs like "The Gambler" career-making songs and he feels lucky to have had three or four during his career.
"If you find those songs, they're rare, but the trick is to find those unique pieces of music and they stand out on their own," Rogers said.
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Strong 2nd half pushes 7th-graders to victory
PUNXSUTAWNEY — Punxsy's seventh- and eighth-grade girls' basketball teams faced off against Altoona-Maroon Tuesday in Punxsutawney, and the Lady Chucks' seventh-grade team defeated Altoona-Maroon 30-20.
"A total team effort by all ten of my Lady Chucks resulted in this extra special, feel-good win for them against Altoona," Punxsy head coach Darrin Kriebel said.
Altoona jumped out to an early 15-9 lead in the first half before Punxsy turned it on in the second to come back and secure the win.
"This game was a tale of two halves," Kriebel said. "The first half, for whatever reason, the girls just weren't ready to play. Then, during the second half, the girls really stepped up defensively created turnovers and went out and began attacking the basket, showing what they can do."
The Lady Chucks outscored Altoona 21-5 throughout the second half, combining a strong offensive effort with solid defense.
Kriebel hopes this victory will carry over into bigger things for the Lady Chucks.
"Hopefully now, this team will play with the confidence they acquired in their game and realize that all the hard work they've been putting in since mid-August is paying off for them," he said. "I'm very happy and proud for each of these team members."
Alli Lunger led the scoring effort for Punxsy with 16 points, including one three-point shot — a rarity in the junior high basketball games.
Morgan VanLeer added nine points; Kaitlyn Ray had four; and Devon Dubensky added one.
In the eighth-grade contest, Altoona-Maroon's daunting defense held the Lady Chucks to seven points throughout the entire game and Altoona went on to win 36-7.
The eighth-grade squad fell to 4-4 with the loss.
Emma White had five points for Punxsy, and Claire Smith and Madison Haverilla each added a free-throw for the Lady Chucks.
"That was not pretty," Punxsy head coach Mike Carlson said. "Hopefully, we can move on and get ready for our upcoming games."
Punxsy, which is in the daunting part of its schedule, will face another difficult test when the Lady Chucks host the Lady Owls of Bradford Friday.


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Never give human medications to your cat unless you have been told to do so by your veterinarian. Most people pills, such as acetaminophen (Tylenol), are toxic to felines.read more
Pregnancy is a time of joy, but for many women, a time of unprecedented worry. Along with the admonitions about caffeine, lunchmeat and wine, many pregnant women are told they should get rid of their cats because of health risks. With a few basic safety precautions, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that pregnant women do not need to give up their cats.
Most concerns about cats have to do with an organism called Toxoplasma gondii, a microscopic parasite carried by cats. If a woman is exposed to the organism for the first time during pregnancy, the organism can pass to her unborn baby and cause severe medical problems.
When a cat is first exposed to the Toxoplasma organism, it sheds the organism in its feces for approximately two weeks. Once shed in the feces, it takes one to five days before the organism develops into the infectious state. After that single period, they are no longer infectious.
Women who have been exposed to Toxoplasma before becoming pregnant are not at risk of infecting the baby. A blood test exists to determine if you have been previously exposed. In order for a woman to pass on Toxoplasma to her baby from her cat, both the cat and the woman must be exposed for the first time during the woman's pregnancy.
Common sources of infection include undercooked meat, unwashed produce and ingestion of oocytes (the infectious agent) while gardening -- usually not from the family cat.
If you are pregnant, here are some of the basic steps recommended by the CDC to minimize exposure to Toxoplasma:
Dr. Jessica Vogelsang is a small-animal veterinarian from San Diego. When she's not at work or with her family of two and her four-legged creatures, you can find her blogging about life with pets at PawCurious.com. Dr. Vogelsang's blogs have previously appeared on The Daily Cat.
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Ricoh unveils high-performance SP 8300DN laser printer, ideal for print-for-pay environments
Monochrome 50 ppm device offers high-capacity output and flexible cost control
Jan 09, 2013, 09:30 EST
MALVERN, Pa., Jan. 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Ricoh Americas Corporation today announced the SP 8300DN monochrome laser printer, offering new value for print-for-pay businesses and their customers.
The SP 8300DN is a reliable, cost-conscious, network-ready printer ideal for college campuses, libraries or any institution that needs to offer custom charge options. It provides new ways to establish, control and monitor print-for-pay operations, including charges, secure access, job configuration and more.
The 50 ppm device includes high-capacity paper options to handle large volumes of documents up to 11 inches by 17 inches as well as cost-reducing features to control unnecessary printing. Expandable security features such as locked print, hold print, store print and unauthorized copy control can help protect users from having their print jobs fall into the wrong hands.
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Conservation teaching tool for grades 4 through 12; prizes and expo in Texas this summer
BROOKLYN CENTER, Minn. — Wildlife Forever has announced that the deadline for entry in its 12th Annual State-Fish Art Contest is March 31. This interdisciplinary conservation education program uses art to spark the imagination of students and foster a sense of discovery of the natural world. The State-Fish Art Project provides valuable lessons about fish and the need for conservation of aquatic resources. The State-Fish Art program has two primary components: 1) the comprehensive State-Fish Art Lesson Plan, "Fish ON!," for students in grades 4-12, available free of charge at www.statefishart.com, and 2) the national art contest which serves as an outreach initiative and showcase for youth in the arts.
Through the art contest, students across Kansas and the United States have the opportunity to win national recognition and prizes while learning about their local state fish and the conservation of aquatic habitats.
To enter, young artists usually create an illustration of their state fish, but artwork of any official state fish is eligible. Kansas entrants usually portray the channel catfish. A written composition on its behavior, habitat, and conservation is also required.
State-Fish Art Contest entries are separated into three grade categories: fourth-sixth, seventh-ninth, and 10-12. Winning contestants from every state are honored in each category. All contest winners receive a gift certificate for art supplies, as well as other prizes. Winning designs will also be featured on the official State-Fish Art website, www.statefishart.com.
A talented artist in grades 10-12 will be selected as the national "Best of Show" winner and will receive a $2,500 tuition scholarship to attend The Art Institutes International Minnesota (Ai Minnesota). The first-runner up nationally in grades 10-12 will receive a $1,000 tuition scholarship to Ai Minnesota. One "gallery-quality" winning entry will be used as the design for the 2010 Art of Conservation Stamp, and a national "Best of Show" award will be presented to one contestant in each age group. Winning artwork will be on display at the State Fish Art Expo at the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center in Athens, Texas, July 16-17. Winners who attend the Expo will receive a special rod and reel.
Parents and teachers should visit the State-Fish Art website for complete details and to download a free lesson plan. Entries must be postmarked by March 31. Winners will be announced on May 1.
For more information, write Pat Conzemius at Wildlife Forever, 2700 Freeway Blvd., #1000, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430, email email@example.com, or phone 763-253-0222.


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We live in the country. Sometimes I like to visit my uncle who lives in a city that is 50 km further than us. I have to use mixed transportation and go alone because my father thinks it is very expensive to use transportation. He leaves the matter of meeting my uncle or not up to me. There is no other place I can go to. I visit my uncle every 5-8 months. Am I allowed to travel without a mahram?.
The saheeh Sunnah indicates that it is not permissible for a woman to travel without a mahram. This includes both long trips and short trips, according to the majority of scholars. Everything that is called travelling is forbidden for a woman unless she has a mahram with her.
Al-Bukhaari (1792) and Muslim (2391) narrated that Ibn 'Abbaas (may Allaah be pleased with him) said: The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: 'No woman should travel except with a Mahram, and no man should enter upon a woman unless her Mahram is with her.' A man said, 'O Messenger of Allaah, I want to go out with such-and-such an army and my wife wants to go to Hajj.' He said, 'Go to Hajj with her.'"
Al-Nawawi (may Allaah have mercy on him)said in Sharh Saheeh Muslim, explaining that travel here does not refer to a specific distance:
Everything that is called travelling, it is forbidden for a woman to do without her husband or a mahram, whether it is three days, two days or one day, or anything else, because of the hadeeth of Ibn 'Abbaas, according to which the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: "No woman should travel without a mahram." This includes everything that is called travel. And Allaah knows best.
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And it says in Fataawa al-Lajnah al-Daa'imah (17/339): It is haraam for a woman to travel without a mahram in all cases, whether the journey is long or short. End quote.
Based on this, if this distance is regarded by people in your country as travelling, then it is not permissible for you to travel without a mahram. But you will be rewarded for your intention, in sha Allaah, and you can maintain ties with your uncle by telephone, and that will be sufficient in sha Allaah.
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Niagara Catholic Junior-Senior High School is seeking host families for foreign exchange students with F-1 Visas from South Korea or China.
These students will attend Niagara Catholic during the academic school year. Completion of a host family online application is required and a generous monthly stipend is provided.
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L'Auberge Mother's Day Photo Contest Winner!
The wait is over! We loved seeing the photos everyone submitted for our L'Auberge & Má Photo Contest. Drumroll please… Christen (@richterlikethescale) is our first place winner. She will be receiving a one-night stay certificate to visit our Home by the Sea in San Diego.
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The South African wine renaissance is in full swing. Impressive red and white bargains abound. South Africa has a long and rich history considering its status as part of the "New World" of wine. In the mid-17th century, the lusciously sweet dessert wines of Constantia were highly prized by the European aristocracy. Since then, the South African wine industry has experienced some setbacks due to the phylloxera infestation of the late 1800s and political difficulties throughout the following century. Today, however, it is increasingly responsible for high-quality wines that are helping to put the country back on the international wine map. Wine production is mainly situated around Cape Town, where the climate is generally warm to hot, but the Benguela current from Antarctica provides the brisk ocean breezes necessary for steady ripening. Similarly, cooler high-elevation vineyard sites offer climatic diversity.
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Welcome. The Society owns the preserved British Railways Standard 5MT Steam Locomotive 73082 Camelot, which runs on the Bluebell Railway in Sussex, Southern England. Follow the links to learn more about us.
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Thanks to 2009 Solar Scholar grant from the Sustainable Energy Fund (SEF), a non-profit organization that promotes energy efficiency, renewable energy and energy education initiatives in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, NCC was able to develop a Photovoltaic program. This collaborative effort enabled the installation of the Solar Photovoltaic System in Alumni Hall on the College's Bethlehem Campus in Bethlehem Township. View the energy output and carbon monoxide emissions prevented.
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Ga. Tech fires defensive coordinator Al Groh
ATLANTA — Georgia Tech fired defensive coordinator Al Groh on Monday, hoping a change will save what has been a hugely disappointing season.
Coach Paul Johnson announced the move two days after the Yellow Jackets (2-4, 1-3 Atlantic Coast Conference) lost 47-31 to No. 16 Clemson, their third straight defeat — all of them while surrendering more than 40 points, the first time that's happened in school history. The stretch included an embarrassing 49-28 home loss to Middle Tennessee.
Johnson has never fired an assistant during the season, but felt he had to do something to show he was committed to turning things around. The Yellow Jackets are off this week, giving them extra time to adjust to the jarring change.
"To me, it was inevitable," Johnson said. "I didn't want to give up on the rest of the season. I still think we can come back and have a good season. That's why I did it now."
The Yellow Jackets have one of the nation's worst-ranked defenses — 89th in points allowed (30.2), 90th in total defense (431 yards per game) and 103rd in third-down efficiency. That latter figure might be most troubling to Johnson, whose team has allowed opponents to convert nearly 48 percent in those situations and was especially poor against Clemson. The Tigers were 13 of 19 on third down, keeping Georgia Tech's potent offense on the sideline.
The defense has been especially leaky in the second half, squandering a 17-point lead to Miami and allowing Virginia Tech to kick a tying field goal after going ahead of the Hokies with less than a minute remaining. Both times, the Yellow Jackets lost in overtime.
Groh, a former head coach at Virginia and for one season with the NFL's New York Jets, was in his third year running Georgia Tech's defense. He issued a statement through Georgia Tech saying he understood the decision. The 68-year-old Groh also thanked the players and his assistants for their hard work.
"The institute has decided to go in a different direction, which I respect," Groh said. "I aimed to give the best that I had every day. It's been an honor to be a part of the legacy of Georgia Tech football. I feel positive that this is a good time in life to move on to a new situation."
The time to move on has been building for a while.
Johnson's discontent with Groh actually goes back to last season, when the Yellow Jackets lost five of their last seven games, capped by a 30-27 overtime loss to Utah in the Sun Bowl. The Utes scored two fourth-quarter touchdowns to tie the game, then won in overtime.
This year, more of the same.
"I was hopeful as we started, this being the third year. I was hopeful we would see some improvement," Johnson said. "I was encouraged at the first of year, but it became apparent that was short-lived. The last three games was a carry-over of the last six games a year ago."
Secondary coach Charles Kelly will take over as interim coordinator, and Johnson shook up the rest of the defensive staff. Specials teams coordinator David Walkosky will oversee the line, Andy McCollum shifts from the line to inside linebackers, and Joe Speed moves from inside to outside linebackers.
Their orders are clear.
"My big goal is to simplify and see if we can't get lined up and play faster, play harder," Johnson said. "I don't think you've got to trick people. You've got to line up and know what you're doing and play fast."
Groh installed the 3-4 when he got to Georgia Tech, but it was clear the players never fully picked up the scheme. Also, there was a difference in philosophy with Johnson, who felt Groh didn't do enough full-speed work in practice.
"To me, defense is energy and playing fast and playing with enthusiasm," Johnson said. "It's hard to get that if you don't go live (full-speed drills) some of the time."
While Johnson's focus has been on running the option offense, he believes the Yellow Jackets have plenty of talent on the defensive side.
"I'm not sold that we don't have good players," he said. "I'm very confident in our players' ability. We'll see."
Johnson praised Groh's defensive knowledge, but said he was never able to pass it on to his players.
"Al is very smart man. He understands what's inside his head," Johnson said. "The problem is we weren't seeing it on the field. For whatever reason, it wasn't transcending."
That left the head coach with only one option — make a change.
"It's really disappointing and frustrating," Johnson said. "You never want to do it. But, to me, that's part of being a leader. Sometimes you have to do hard things. I still have a great deal of respect for Al. In my mind, he's had a very good career. Maybe he will still coach. I don't know what the future holds. It just wasn't working here."